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Child proof container
Assignee: CHILD SAFETY PRODUCTS WALLA WALLA WASHINGTON A CORP OF WASHINGTON
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Filing: 1988-04-25
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Granted: 1989-08-08
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Expires: 2008-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A child proof container for storing dangerous articles such as medicines, poisons, hand guns, knives and the like. The container comprises wall structure defining a receptacle and an access opening. A closure provided with a finger hole is mounted across the opening. Finger operated latch means interconnect the closure member and the wall structure. The latch means is positioned apart from the finger hole a spaced distance predetermined to prevent latch operation by short fingered individuals. A combination finger guide and baffle is mounted on the closure member for guiding the finger into latching engagement and also for shielding the receptacle contents from finger contact. A mounting for the latch mounts the latter adjustably in selected positions toward or away from the finger hole as required to adjust the spaced distance therebetween to the finger length of the operator.
Inventors
- 👤 II John Hair
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:13
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/0014; E05C; E05C3/00; E05C3/12; E05C3/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/65; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A child proof container comprising: (a) wall structure defining a receptacle and an access opening, (b) a closure member for the receptacle configured and dimensioned for mounting across the opening, (c) a finger-entry opening in the closure member, and (d) finger operated latch means latchably interconnecting the closure member and the wall structure, (e) the latch means being positioned apart from the opening by a spaced distance predetermined to prevent latch operation by individuals with short fingers, (f) the latch means comprising a striker and a keeper, and mounting means for mounting one of them adjustably in a selected position toward or away from the opening as required to adjust the spaced distance therebetween to the finger length of the authorized operator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A child proof container comprising: (a) wall structure defining a receptacle and an access opening, (b) a closure member for the receptacle configured and dimensioned for mounting across the opening, (c) a finger-entry opening in the closure member, and (d) finger operated latch means latchably interconnecting the closure member and the wall structure, (e) the latch means being positioned apart from the opening by a spaced distance predetermined to prevent latch operation by individuals with short fingers, (f) the latch means comprising a striker and a keeper, and mounting means for mounting one of them adjustably in a selected position toward or away from the opening as required to adjust the spaced distance therebetween to the finger length of the authorized operator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The child proof container of claim 1 wherein the latch means comprises a keeper mounted on the wall structure adjacent the closure member, a striker base mounted on the closure member adjacent the keeper, a striker, and mounting means on the striker for mounting it on the striker base in a selected position toward or away from the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The child proof container of claim 2 wherein the mounting means comprises threaded interengaging means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The child proof container of claim 2 wherein the striker comprises a pivotally mounted, spring biased, rocker-type striker.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The child proof container of claim 2 wherein the striker base comprises a plurality of aligned screw seats, the striker comprises a pivotally mounted, spring biased, rocker-type striker, and the mounting means comprises screw means engaging selected ones of the aligned screw seats.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-08-07 | 1993-02-06 | 1993-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-07 | 1997-02-06 | 1997-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-07 | 2001-02-06 | 2001-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |