Child-resistant closure
US8783483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2251/1058
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A child-resistant closure (10) is provided and comprises a base (15) and a lid (20). The base has an inner skirt (50) and an outer skirt (25). The closure has locking means (81, 86) tor releasably locking the lid in a closed position. The outer skirt has one or more pressing zones (80, 85) which can be pressed to release the locking means. The inner skirt has one or more cut-outs (65, 70) in register with the or each pressing zone whereby to allow greater deflection thereof.
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