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US3651979A
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Tablet container with closure element
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-10
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1990-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A container for tablets and the like including a generally flat tablet retaining portion having one side thereof provided with a tablet dispensing opening with track means arranged adjacent thereto to slidably hold a cover element therein to permit shifting of the cover element into open and closed position across said tablet dispensing opening; said closure element having self-locking and spring loaded characteristics, including a shape to permit retraction of a locking portion thereof into the track area to provide a constant holding against portions of the track area, and when sifted into the closed position, to close the dispensing opening by forcing portions of the cover element into locking position to prevent accidental opening of the tablet dispensing area.
Inventors
- 👤 Kermit H Severson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/26; B65D47/28; B65D47/286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A closure structure for containers to permit dispensing of articles contained therein, which structure includes: a. means defining a straight guiding track along one side of the container; b. a closure element arranged for sliding movement in said track from a first container closing position to a second container opening position, said element having: 1. a substantially planar longitudinally extending side engageable with and slideable along one side of said track; 2. at least a pair of transversely extending track engaging members arranged on the side opposite said planar side and adjacent the ends of said element to extend across the dimension of said track and normally contact the other side thereof; 3. means for rocking selected portions of said closure element about said track engaging members to flex said planar side away from track engaging position; 4. a locking member arranged on and extending from said planar side to lock with selected portions of said track defining means when said closure element is in unflexed position; and, 5. the cross sectional dimension of said closure element between said track engaging members being of a first predetermined reduced dimension, said track engaging members being of an increased cross sectional dimension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A closure structure for containers to permit dispensing of articles contained therein, which structure includes: a. means defining a straight guiding track along one side of the container; b. a closure element arranged for sliding movement in said track from a first container closing position to a second container opening position, said element having: 1. a substantially planar longitudinally extending side engageable with and slideable along one side of said track; 2. at least a pair of transversely extending track engaging members arranged on the side opposite said planar side and adjacent the ends of said element to extend across the dimension of said track and normally contact the other side thereof; 3. means for rocking selected portions of said closure element about said track engaging members to flex said planar side away from track engaging position; 4. a locking member arranged on and extending from said planar side to lock with selected portions of said track defining means when said closure element is in unflexed position; and, 5. the cross sectional dimension of said closure element between said track engaging members being of a first predetermined reduced dimension, said track engaging members being of an increased cross sectional dimension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
at least a pair of transversely extending track engaging members arranged on the side opposite said planar side and adjacent the ends of said element to extend across the dimension of said track and normally contact the other side thereof;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
at least a pair of transversely extending track engaging members arranged on the side opposite said planar side and adjacent the ends of said element to extend across the dimension of said track and normally contact the other side thereof;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and said locking member arranged adjacent said first reduced dimension and the entire dimension across said reduced dimension and said locking member being less than the transverse dimension of said track defining means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
means for rocking selected portions of said closure element about said track engaging members to flex said planar side away from track engaging position;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
means for rocking selected portions of said closure element about said track engaging members to flex said planar side away from track engaging position;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure set forth in claim 2 and said track defining means including: a. upstanding wall members along selected portions of the container; and, b. the end of one of said wall members being leveled to releasably, lockingly engage said locking member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure set forth in claim 3 and an actuating element extending outwardly from said planar side exteriorally of said container and adjacent one end of said closure element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
a locking member arranged on and extending from said planar side to lock with selected portions of said track defining means when said closure element is in unflexed position; and,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
a locking member arranged on and extending from said planar side to lock with selected portions of said track defining means when said closure element is in unflexed position; and,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
the cross sectional dimension of said closure element between said track engaging members being of a first predetermined reduced dimension, said track engaging members being of an increased cross sectional dimension.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
the cross sectional dimension of said closure element between said track engaging members being of a first predetermined reduced dimension, said track engaging members being of an increased cross sectional dimension.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and the cross sectional dimension of said closure element tapering from said first predetermined reduced dimension to said increased cross sectional dimension of said track engaging members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |