US3554366A
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Child-safe actuating device for normally sealed containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-13
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1989-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A device for preventing the operation of a dangerous article by children while permitting operation of the article by adults. The device includes a curved hollow tube having the length and diameter of an adult finger that extends to a dangerous article actuator, such as a container opening lever, an aerosol bomb push button, an electrical appliance switch, etc. The length of the tube prevents operation of the actuator by a child''s finger while permitting operation of the actuator by an adult''s finger. The diameter of the tube prevents entry of a child''s hand into the tube. And, the curve of the tube prevents operation of the actuator by foreign objects that a child might employ.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Corll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D50/00; B65D83/00; B65D83/04; B65D83/0481; B65D83/14; B65D83/16; B65D83/162; B65D2215/00; B65D2215/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A child-safe device comprising: a container having a normally sealed outlet formed in it; an enclosure formed integrally with the container, having a length longer than the length of the longest finger of a child, and terminating in an aperture having a diameter smaller than the hand of the child; and actuator means extending into the enclosure for opening the outlet upon engagement by an adult finger positioned in the enclosure, and for resealing the opening upon release by the adult finger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A child-safe device comprising: a container having a normally sealed outlet formed in it; an enclosure formed integrally with the container, having a length longer than the length of the longest finger of a child, and terminating in an aperture having a diameter smaller than the hand of the child; and actuator means extending into the enclosure for opening the outlet upon engagement by an adult finger positioned in the enclosure, and for resealing the opening upon release by the adult finger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The child-safe device according to claim 1, wherein the enclosure includes cooperating surfaces that prevent engagement of the actuator means by straight, rigid objects inserted through the aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The child-safe device according to claim 1, further including a ridge formed in the enclosure adjacent the actuator means for preventing engagement of the actuator means by flexible objects inserted through the aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The child-safe device according to claim 1, further including a severable extension fixed to the apertured end of the enclosure whereby the distance from the aperture to the actuator means may be adjusted.
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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) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |