US3870192A
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Self-locking dispenser
Assignee: NORTHWEST MOLDED PRODUCTS CORP
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Filing: 1973-06-29
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A dispenser for pills and the like, wherein a movable outlet member is normally locked against movement and a childresistant release means is provided to free the outlet member.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester J Haley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J7/00; A61J7/04; A61J7/0076; A61J7/0084; B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/04; B65D83/0445; B65D83/0454; B65D2583/00; B65D2583/04; B65D2583/0404; B65D2583/0409
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A dispensing container comprising, a base member having a plurality of pockets positioned thereon to contain objects to be dispensed, an outlet member rotatably connected to said base member and having an outlet opening sequentially positionable over said pockets to permit escape of said objects from said container, cooperating locking configurations carried by said outlet and base members, said locking configurations, when engaged, preventing relative rotational movement of said outlet and base members, means biasing said locking configurations into engagement one with the other, and a connection between said biasing means and said outlet member which allows rotation of the outlet member relative to said biasing means and by which a digital force applied directly to the baising means in the direction of the outlet member lifts the outlet member to disengage said locking configurations permitting relative rotation of said outlet and base members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A dispensing container comprising, a base member having a plurality of pockets positioned thereon to contain objects to be dispensed, an outlet member rotatably connected to said base member and having an outlet opening sequentially positionable over said pockets to permit escape of said objects from said container, cooperating locking configurations carried by said outlet and base members, said locking configurations, when engaged, preventing relative rotational movement of said outlet and base members, means biasing said locking configurations into engagement one with the other, and a connection between said biasing means and said outlet member which allows rotation of the outlet member relative to said biasing means and by which a digital force applied directly to the baising means in the direction of the outlet member lifts the outlet member to disengage said locking configurations permitting relative rotation of said outlet and base members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
144 words
A dispensing container comprising, a base member having a plurality of pockets positioned thereon to contain objects to be dispensed, an outlet member rotatably connected to said base member and having an outlet opening sequentially positionable over said pockets to permit escape of said objects from said container, cooperating locking configurations carried by said outlet and base members, said locking configurations, when engaged, preventing relative rotational movement of said outlet and base members, means biasing said locking configurations into engagement one with the other, and a connection between said biasing means and said outlet member which allows rotation of the outlet member relative to said biasing means and by which a digital force applied directly to the baising means in the direction of the outlet member lifts the outlet member to disengage said locking configurations permitting relative rotation of said outlet and base members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
144 words
A dispensing container comprising, a base member having a plurality of pockets positioned thereon to contain objects to be dispensed, an outlet member rotatably connected to said base member and having an outlet opening sequentially positionable over said pockets to permit escape of said objects from said container, cooperating locking configurations carried by said outlet and base members, said locking configurations, when engaged, preventing relative rotational movement of said outlet and base members, means biasing said locking configurations into engagement one with the other, and a connection between said biasing means and said outlet member which allows rotation of the outlet member relative to said biasing means and by which a digital force applied directly to the baising means in the direction of the outlet member lifts the outlet member to disengage said locking configurations permitting relative rotation of said outlet and base members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The dispensing container of claim 1 in which said locking configurations include said pockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The dispensing container of claim 1 in which said base member includes a solid portion positioned to underlie said outlet opening when said outlet member is at one position of rotation relative to said base member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dispensing container of claim 1 in which said locking configurations are positioned for engagement whenever said outlet opening overlies any of said pockets.
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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |