US4437566A
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Child proof container
Assignee: A PACKAGING SERVICE COMPANY Inc
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Filing: 1982-07-30
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Granted: 1984-03-20
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Expires: 2002-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A child proof container or article dispenser resistant to accidental opening is provided. The container is comprised of an outer housing and a sliding tray or reservoir included in the housing and locking means for locking the tray in a first position in the housing. Guide means control the sliding movement of the tray. The locking means comprises a locking member of the sliding tray disposed for locking reception in a locking member receiving port of the housing upon sliding of the reservoir to the first position. The locking member is resiliently urged towards the receiving port. The receiving port preferably comprises an extended sleeve sized to preclude deflection of the locking member by the finger of a child. Simultaneous deflection of the locking member for the locking member receiving port and operation of a tray handle allows unlocking of the container and movement of the tray to a second position for dispensing of articles contained therein.
Inventors
- 👤 David J. Szahler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/04; B65D50/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A container resistant to accidental opening comprising: an outer housing, an inner tray, actuator means for selectively positioning said inner tray to a first position and a second position; and locking means for locking said tray in said first position; said locking means including a protruding locking member included in said inner tray disposed generally contiguous to a locking member receiving port of said outer housing comprising an extended sleeve having an extent greater than said protruding locking member to inhibit accidental deflection of said locking member from said sleeve, said locking member being resiliently urged towards said receiving port for close locking reception in said port at said first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A container resistant to accidental opening comprising: an outer housing, an inner tray, actuator means for selectively positioning said inner tray to a first position and a second position; and locking means for locking said tray in said first position; said locking means including a protruding locking member included in said inner tray disposed generally contiguous to a locking member receiving port of said outer housing comprising an extended sleeve having an extent greater than said protruding locking member to inhibit accidental deflection of said locking member from said sleeve, said locking member being resiliently urged towards said receiving port for close locking reception in said port at said first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The container as defined in claim 1 wherein said locking means comprises a pair of opposed protuberances of said inner tray being disposed generally contiguous to an associated pair of opposed locking member receiving ports.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The container as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing includes an access port and said serving tray includes a side wall and an interruption in said side wall disposed for alignment with said access port upon positioning of said serving tray at said second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The container as defined in claim 3 wherein a portion of said serving tray side wall is disposed adjacent said access port upon positioning of said serving tray at said first position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The container as defined in claim 1 wherein said actuator means comprises a finger tab in operational engagement to said serving tray extending through an associated slot of said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The container as defined in claim 2 wherein said slot includes a first stop end and a second stop end, said first stop end being positioned to define said first position upon abutting engagement with said finger tab, said second stop end being positioned to define said second position upon abutting engagement with said finger tab.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
140 words
An article dispenser comprising a housing, a sliding reservoir including a reservoir opening contained in said housing, guide means for limiting sliding movement of said reservoir and locking means for locking said reservoir in a first position precluding dispensing of articles included in said dispenser; said housing including a housing opening disposed for association with said reservoir opening for dispensing of articles upon sliding of said reservoir to a second position; said locking means comprising a locking member of said reservoir disposed for locking reception in a locking member receiving port of said housing upon sliding of said reservoir to said first position; said guide means and said locking means being disposed for simultaneous operative cooperation for sliding of said reservoir from said first position to said second position whereby said article dispenser is resistant to accidental opening by children.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
140 words
An article dispenser comprising a housing, a sliding reservoir including a reservoir opening contained in said housing, guide means for limiting sliding movement of said reservoir and locking means for locking said reservoir in a first position precluding dispensing of articles included in said dispenser; said housing including a housing opening disposed for association with said reservoir opening for dispensing of articles upon sliding of said reservoir to a second position; said locking means comprising a locking member of said reservoir disposed for locking reception in a locking member receiving port of said housing upon sliding of said reservoir to said first position; said guide means and said locking means being disposed for simultaneous operative cooperation for sliding of said reservoir from said first position to said second position whereby said article dispenser is resistant to accidental opening by children.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The article dispenser as defined in claim 7 wherein said guide means comprises a handle fixed to said reservoir and extending through said housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The article dispenser as defined in claim 8 wherein said guide means further includes side walls of said reservoir in close reception to side walls of said housing.
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) | 1987-03-20 | 1987-09-19 | 1988-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-20 | 1991-09-19 | 1992-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-20 | 1995-09-19 | 1996-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |