US3698543A
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Safety container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-25
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1991-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A container having safety means to prevent children from gaining access to the contents of the container. The safety means is comprised of a protective covering having an access passage arranged therein through which an adult''s finger can enter and a closure-closure opening mechanism for the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank A Trotta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; B65D2215/00; B65D2215/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A container comprised of: a body section to accommodate the container contents, which body section has a discharge opening formed therein; a plug-type closure; means to fixedly attach the plug-type closure to the bottle; actuation lever means to open the closure; and a safety sheath adapted to extend from the closure to a finite remote position and define a passage whereby access to the actuation lever means through the passage is afforded to an adult but not a child.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A container comprised of: a body section to accommodate the container contents, which body section has a discharge opening formed therein; a plug-type closure; means to fixedly attach the plug-type closure to the bottle; actuation lever means to open the closure; and a safety sheath adapted to extend from the closure to a finite remote position and define a passage whereby access to the actuation lever means through the passage is afforded to an adult but not a child.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A container as in claim 1 wherein the plug-type closure has a lower surface sized to extend beyond the periphery of the discharge opening and a recess configured to the shape of the container opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
A container as in claim 1 further comprising a neck terminating in the closure opening, and a lower rear extension on the closure and wherein the actuation lever means is a pivotally mounted lever located in the passage defined by the sheath and having the leading edge thereof in abutment with the bottom of the lower rear extension on the closure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A container as in claim 1 wherein the means to maintain the closure to the container is an attachment member sized to conform tightly to the contour of the bottle and exert a positive closing force on the closure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A container as in claim 3 wherein the passagE is between 2 and 2 1/2 inches in length and between three-fourths and 1 1/2 inches in cross-sectional area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A container as in claim 5 wherein the passage is provided with a curved contour defined by an arc greater than 40*.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A container as in claim 6 wherein the container is adapted to accommodate liquids.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A container as in claim 6 wherein the container is adapted to accommodate tablets.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
A container as in claim 6 wherein the container is integrally formed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3578193A
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US3554366A
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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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |