US3850327A
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Child-proof container closure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-05
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1993-02-05
Abstract
Abstract A safety closure for a vial including a restraining ring rotatably surrounding the vial with its upper face engaging rim of the vial and having a gap in the upper member of the ring for slidably engaging an inwardly projecting lug disposed within a closure member. With the lug disposed through the gap on rotation in relation to the ring, it forms a positive frictional engagement with the lower face of the upper member to form a single unit rotatable about the vial. To gain access to the contents of the vial, it is necessary to rotate the ring in relation to the cap until the lug and gap are in register in order to remove the cap from the restraining ring.
Inventors
- 👤 E Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
Combination closure for cylindrical containers wherein the container is a vial having a retaining rim provided to receive in frictional engagement therewith a snap-on cap comprising: a vial; a restraining ring receiving said vial in frictional engagement permitting rotary and axial movement therewith having a lower annular member and an enlarged discontinuous upper annular member forming a gap; and a cover, telescoping over said ring and said vial, formed with a lug projecting radially inwardly freely passing through said gap and upon relative rotation of said cover and said ring frictionally engaging lower face of said upper member urging upper face of said ring against the retaining rim of said vial and thereby causing sealing engagement between said cover and open end of said vial.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
Combination closure for cylindrical containers wherein the container is a vial having a retaining rim provided to receive in frictional engagement therewith a snap-on cap comprising: a vial; a restraining ring receiving said vial in frictional engagement permitting rotary and axial movement therewith having a lower annular member and an enlarged discontinuous upper annular member forming a gap; and a cover, telescoping over said ring and said vial, formed with a lug projecting radially inwardly freely passing through said gap and upon relative rotation of said cover and said ring frictionally engaging lower face of said upper member urging upper face of said ring against the retaining rim of said vial and thereby causing sealing engagement between said cover and open end of said vial.
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) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |