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Child proof medicine vial
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-06-28
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Granted: 1984-07-31
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Expires: 2003-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A child proof medicine vial is provided having a bead for mating in a recess in a flange in the cap whereby the cap is tightly secured to the vial. The cap is provided with a recess and complimentary slots and inner chamber whereby a panel may be slidable into and out of the cap. When the panel is fully inserted in the cap, there are no projections on the cap for facilitating removal of the cap from the vial. When fully retracted from the cap, the panel permits the user to raise the cap thus permitting access to the vial. When fully retracted, the panel may have indicia to the effect that the vial is nonchild proof.
Inventors
- 👤 Roberto D. Franchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D50/02; B65D50/06; B65D50/067; B65D50/069; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A medicine container comprising: side walls and end walls having rounded corners; a bead extending circumferentially of the inside of said walls near the open end thereof; a cap having a depending flange with a groove therein for mating with said bead; and a slidable panel in the cap which, when retracted, aids in facilitating removal of the cap from the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A medicine container comprising: side walls and end walls having rounded corners; a bead extending circumferentially of the inside of said walls near the open end thereof; a cap having a depending flange with a groove therein for mating with said bead; and a slidable panel in the cap which, when retracted, aids in facilitating removal of the cap from the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A medicine container as defined in claim 1, wherein: said cap having a recess therein for slidably receiving said panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A medicine container as defined in claim 1, wherein: said cap having slots therein for slidably receiving said panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A medicine container as defined in claim 1, wherein: said cap having an inner chamber for receiving a portion of said panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A medicine container as defined in claims 1, wherein: said cap having a depressed keyway for receiving a depending tab on said panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A medicine container as defined in claim 5, wherein: said keyway having resistance increasing means therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A medicine container as defined in claim 6, wherein: said resistance increasing means being arcuate structure transversally of the keyway offering increased resistance to the tab as the panel extends outwardly of the cap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A medicine container as defined in claim 6, wherein: said resistance increasing means comprising slanting structure longitudinally of the keyway offering increased resistance to the tab as the panel moves externally of the cap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A medicine container as defined in claim 1, wherein: said cap having a recess, slots, a keyway and an inner chamber for slidably receiving said panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
A medicine container as defined in claim 9, wherein: said panel having a top serrated surface, a curved front wall, laterally extending flanges for insertion within said slots, a depending tab for cooperation with said keyway and a rear tab for cooperation with the inner chamber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
A medicine container as defined in claim 1, and: said panel extendible into and out of the cap, when extended into the cap, no projections are available to aid in raising the cap from the container, when extended out of the cap, provides a lever to raise the cap off the container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A medicine container as defined in claim 10, and: said rear tab having indicia thereon instructing the user that the cap is nonchild proof when the panel is fully retracted.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
66 words
A medicine container comprising: side walls and end walls; a continuous bead on the inside of the walls near the open end; a cap having side walls and end walls; a depending flange on the cap having a continuous ridge for mating with the bead; a recess, slots, inner chamber and keyway in the cap; and a panel slidable in the recess, slots, interchamber and keyway.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
66 words
A medicine container comprising: side walls and end walls; a continuous bead on the inside of the walls near the open end; a cap having side walls and end walls; a depending flange on the cap having a continuous ridge for mating with the bead; a recess, slots, inner chamber and keyway in the cap; and a panel slidable in the recess, slots, interchamber and keyway.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
50 words
A medicine container as defined in claim 13, and: said panel extendible into the cap whereby no projections are available to aid in removing the cap from the container and slidable out of the cap to provide a projection or lever to aid in removing the cap from the container.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
A medicine container as defined in claim 13, and: said panel, when extended, having indicia to indicate that the cap is nonchild proof.
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) | 1987-07-31 | 1988-01-30 | 1988-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-31 | 1992-01-30 | 1992-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-31 | 1996-01-30 | 1996-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |