CA2428862A1 - Child resistant and senior friendly container - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
- B65D83/04—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
- B65D83/0445—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills all the articles being stored in individual compartments
- B65D83/0463—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills all the articles being stored in individual compartments formed in a band or a blisterweb, inserted in a dispensing device or container
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D43/00—Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
- B65D43/14—Non-removable lids or covers
- B65D43/16—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
- B65D43/162—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement the container, the lid and the hinge being made of one piece
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D2215/00—Child-proof means
- B65D2215/02—Child-proof means requiring the combination of simultaneous actions
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D2215/00—Child-proof means
- B65D2215/04—Child-proof means requiring the combination of different actions in succession
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D2215/00—Child-proof means
- B65D2215/06—Child-proof means based on the difference in size between children's and adults' hands
Abstract
There is provided a child-resistant container having a top and bottom hingedly connected together, first, second and third cooperative locking devices on both the upper and lower members, the locking devices being operative such that a first locking device can be operated to permit a limited unlocking between the two members at which time the second and third locking devices must be operated to fully open the container. A
double locking action on two of the locking devices is illustrated as well as an arrangement for dispensing a product from a blister pack within the container.
double locking action on two of the locking devices is illustrated as well as an arrangement for dispensing a product from a blister pack within the container.
Description
CHILD RESISTANT AND SENIOlZ FRIENDLY CONTAINEFZ
FIELD OF 'THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to containers and more particularly, relates to a child-resistant/senior friendly package suitable for containing medicants.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The use of child-resistant packaging is well known. in the art and is utilized for many different types of goods. The present invention is primarily directed to packaging for those products which represent a potential hazard in the hands of children - i.e.
medicaments and the like.
Packaging and design to be child-resistant while still being senior-friendly will depend upon the product being utilized - i.e. size, format, etc.. For example, in the field of pharmaceuticals, many different types of pill containers are used commercially. They generally have locking tops which require either a certain alignment between the top and container or a specific force exerted on the top. Also known are individually packaged medicaments which are often sealed in different types of blister packages which are designed to prevent easy access by children.
In designing child-resistant packaging, i~ is important that the package can be opened without undue difficulty by the average cansumer for whom the product is intended. This is frequently a problem and one of the primary users of medication are the elderly. and packaging which relies on a certain amount of strength to open is often self defeating and at the end users find it difficult or impossible to open such packaging. As a result, compliance with taking the medication may be low.
Some pharmaceutical products are packaged in the :form of pills or tablets and are sealed in child-resistant blister packages. Frequently, these packages are difficult for the elderly to open.
SL11~MARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a child-resistant package which is senior friendly.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide packaging suitable for a number of different items and wherein a substantial amount of strength is not required while still incorporating child-resistant features.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide packaging wherein medicaments in blister packages may easily be removed therefrom.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide packaging providing feel safe features should a portion of the package be accidentally opened.
According to one aspect of the present invention, a child-resistant container comprising a bottom member adapted to receive and contain at least one item to be packaged, the bottom member having a base and at least one wall extending upwardly therefrom, a cover member, first, second and third cooperative locking devices on both the cover member and the bottom member, the first, second and third locking devices being operative such that when the cover member is in a closed position with respect to the bottom member, the locking devices function to maintain the cover member and bottom member in a locked relationship, the first locking device :permitting limited movement between the cover member and bottom member while maintaining a locking relationship such that the second and third locking devices rnay be moved to an unlocked position while the first locking device is locked, and the second and third locking devices
FIELD OF 'THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to containers and more particularly, relates to a child-resistant/senior friendly package suitable for containing medicants.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The use of child-resistant packaging is well known. in the art and is utilized for many different types of goods. The present invention is primarily directed to packaging for those products which represent a potential hazard in the hands of children - i.e.
medicaments and the like.
Packaging and design to be child-resistant while still being senior-friendly will depend upon the product being utilized - i.e. size, format, etc.. For example, in the field of pharmaceuticals, many different types of pill containers are used commercially. They generally have locking tops which require either a certain alignment between the top and container or a specific force exerted on the top. Also known are individually packaged medicaments which are often sealed in different types of blister packages which are designed to prevent easy access by children.
In designing child-resistant packaging, i~ is important that the package can be opened without undue difficulty by the average cansumer for whom the product is intended. This is frequently a problem and one of the primary users of medication are the elderly. and packaging which relies on a certain amount of strength to open is often self defeating and at the end users find it difficult or impossible to open such packaging. As a result, compliance with taking the medication may be low.
Some pharmaceutical products are packaged in the :form of pills or tablets and are sealed in child-resistant blister packages. Frequently, these packages are difficult for the elderly to open.
SL11~MARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a child-resistant package which is senior friendly.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide packaging suitable for a number of different items and wherein a substantial amount of strength is not required while still incorporating child-resistant features.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide packaging wherein medicaments in blister packages may easily be removed therefrom.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide packaging providing feel safe features should a portion of the package be accidentally opened.
According to one aspect of the present invention, a child-resistant container comprising a bottom member adapted to receive and contain at least one item to be packaged, the bottom member having a base and at least one wall extending upwardly therefrom, a cover member, first, second and third cooperative locking devices on both the cover member and the bottom member, the first, second and third locking devices being operative such that when the cover member is in a closed position with respect to the bottom member, the locking devices function to maintain the cover member and bottom member in a locked relationship, the first locking device :permitting limited movement between the cover member and bottom member while maintaining a locking relationship such that the second and third locking devices rnay be moved to an unlocked position while the first locking device is locked, and the second and third locking devices
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include means to prevent opening of the container when only one of the second and third locking devices is opened.
According to a further object of the present invention, there is provided a child-resistant container comprising a bottom member adapted to receive and contain at least one item to be packaged, the bottom member having a base and at least one wall extending upwardly therefrom, a cover member, first, second and third cooperative locking devices on both the cover member and the bottom member, the first, second and third locking devices being operative such that when the cover member is in a closed position with respect to the bottom member, the locking devices function to maintain the cover member and bottom member in a locked relationship, the first locking device permitting limited movement between the cover member and bottom member while maintaining a locking relationship such that the second and third locking devices may be moved to an unlocked position while the first locking device is locked, the second and third locking devices include means to prevent opening of the container when only one of the second and third locking devices is opened, a plurality of projections extending outwardly from an inner surface of the bottom member, a blister package having a plurality of blister pockets covered by a rupturable foil, the blister package being placed such that at least one of the blister pockets rests on at least one of the projections such that when pressure is applied, a product in the blister pocket will be forced through the rupturable foil.
The present invention provides a child-resistant container which is improvement over the prior art such as shown in U.S. Patent 5,346,069 in that there is provided a double Locking feature on the side wall locks. This prevents only one of the locks being
include means to prevent opening of the container when only one of the second and third locking devices is opened.
According to a further object of the present invention, there is provided a child-resistant container comprising a bottom member adapted to receive and contain at least one item to be packaged, the bottom member having a base and at least one wall extending upwardly therefrom, a cover member, first, second and third cooperative locking devices on both the cover member and the bottom member, the first, second and third locking devices being operative such that when the cover member is in a closed position with respect to the bottom member, the locking devices function to maintain the cover member and bottom member in a locked relationship, the first locking device permitting limited movement between the cover member and bottom member while maintaining a locking relationship such that the second and third locking devices may be moved to an unlocked position while the first locking device is locked, the second and third locking devices include means to prevent opening of the container when only one of the second and third locking devices is opened, a plurality of projections extending outwardly from an inner surface of the bottom member, a blister package having a plurality of blister pockets covered by a rupturable foil, the blister package being placed such that at least one of the blister pockets rests on at least one of the projections such that when pressure is applied, a product in the blister pocket will be forced through the rupturable foil.
The present invention provides a child-resistant container which is improvement over the prior art such as shown in U.S. Patent 5,346,069 in that there is provided a double Locking feature on the side wall locks. This prevents only one of the locks being
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Also, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there are provided means within the container to store blister packs and aids to assist in the dispensing of a product from the blister pack.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION ()F TIDE I~IZA~JVINGS
Having thus generally described the invention, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings illustrating an embodiment thereof, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a container according to the present invention in a closed position;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the container of Figure 1 in an open position;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the container in a closed position showing operation of the opening of the container;
Figure 4 is a side elevational view thereof;
Figure 5 is a top plan view thereof Figure 6 is a bottom plan viev~T thereof;
Figure 7 is a front elevational view thereof;
Figures 8a, 8b and 8c are sectional views taken along the lines 8-8 of Figure S
showing the opening of the container;
Figures 9a and 9b are sectional views taken along the lines 9-9 of Figure 5 showing the locked and open positions;
Figure 10 is a sectional view taken along the lines 11-11 of Figure 6;
Figure 11 is a partial view illustrating the placement of a blister package within the container; and
Also, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there are provided means within the container to store blister packs and aids to assist in the dispensing of a product from the blister pack.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION ()F TIDE I~IZA~JVINGS
Having thus generally described the invention, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings illustrating an embodiment thereof, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a container according to the present invention in a closed position;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the container of Figure 1 in an open position;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the container in a closed position showing operation of the opening of the container;
Figure 4 is a side elevational view thereof;
Figure 5 is a top plan view thereof Figure 6 is a bottom plan viev~T thereof;
Figure 7 is a front elevational view thereof;
Figures 8a, 8b and 8c are sectional views taken along the lines 8-8 of Figure S
showing the opening of the container;
Figures 9a and 9b are sectional views taken along the lines 9-9 of Figure 5 showing the locked and open positions;
Figure 10 is a sectional view taken along the lines 11-11 of Figure 6;
Figure 11 is a partial view illustrating the placement of a blister package within the container; and
-4-Figures I2a and 12b are sectional views illustrating the removal of an object from a blister pocket.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFEIaRED f;IVIBODIMENTS
Referring to the drawings in greater detail and by reference characters thereto, there is illustrated a container generally designated by reference numeral 10.
Container 10, as may be seen in Figure 2, has a bottom member generally designated by reference numeral 14 and a cover member generally designated by reference numeral 12. Cover 12 and bottom member 14 a.re connected by means of a living hinge 16.
bottom member 14 includes a first lower side wall 18 and an opposed lower side wall 20. Extending between side walls 18 and 20 is a lower front wall 22 and a lower rear wall 24. Forming the base of bottom member 14 is a bottom wall 26.
Extending outwardly from lower side wall 18 are positioning ribs 28 for reasons which will become apparent hereinbelow. Similarly, positioning ribs 30 extend outwardly from lower side wall 20.
As also being seen, extending from lower rear wall 24 are a plurality of retaining tabs 32 while a plurality of retaining tabs 34 extend upwardly and inwardly from bottom wall 26 proximate lower front wall 22.
Formed in lower front gall 22 is a lower front locking element generally designated by reference numeral 36 and which will be described in greater detail hereinbelow. Similarly, formed in side walls 18 and 20 are; lower side locking elements 38 and 40 respectively.
Cover I2 includes a first cover side wall 44 and a second cover side wall 46.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFEIaRED f;IVIBODIMENTS
Referring to the drawings in greater detail and by reference characters thereto, there is illustrated a container generally designated by reference numeral 10.
Container 10, as may be seen in Figure 2, has a bottom member generally designated by reference numeral 14 and a cover member generally designated by reference numeral 12. Cover 12 and bottom member 14 a.re connected by means of a living hinge 16.
bottom member 14 includes a first lower side wall 18 and an opposed lower side wall 20. Extending between side walls 18 and 20 is a lower front wall 22 and a lower rear wall 24. Forming the base of bottom member 14 is a bottom wall 26.
Extending outwardly from lower side wall 18 are positioning ribs 28 for reasons which will become apparent hereinbelow. Similarly, positioning ribs 30 extend outwardly from lower side wall 20.
As also being seen, extending from lower rear wall 24 are a plurality of retaining tabs 32 while a plurality of retaining tabs 34 extend upwardly and inwardly from bottom wall 26 proximate lower front wall 22.
Formed in lower front gall 22 is a lower front locking element generally designated by reference numeral 36 and which will be described in greater detail hereinbelow. Similarly, formed in side walls 18 and 20 are; lower side locking elements 38 and 40 respectively.
Cover I2 includes a first cover side wall 44 and a second cover side wall 46.
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-5-cover front wall 48 extends between cover side walls 44 and 46 as does cover rear wall 50. There is also provided a cover top wall 52.
Extending inwardly from cover rear wall 50 are a plurality of retaining tabs similar to bottom retaining tabs 32. Extending outwardly from cover top wall 52 adjacent cover front wall 48 are retaining tabs 56.
Cover 12 is also provided with locking elements dfaigned to cooperate with locking elements on the bottom member 14 and to this end, there is provided a top front wall locking element 58, and top side wall locking elements 60 and 62 associated with side walls 44 and 46 respectively.
For reasons which will be discussed hereinbelow, extending inwardly from cover top wall 52 are a plurality of projections 64; similarly, there are provided bottom wall projections 66 which extend outwardly from bottom wall 26.
The lock arrangement of top front wall locking elennent S 8 and lower front wall locking element 36 will now be described. In this respect, and as may be seen in Figures 8a to 8c, lower front wall locking element 36 includes a first inwardly extending portion 70 from which extends a vertical portion 72. A second horizontal portion 74 parallel to inwardly extending portion 70 thereby defines a hook type member.
Provided in cover top wall 52 is a recess 76 into which horizontal portion 74 will fit and thereby retain the cover 12 and bottom member 14 in a locked position.
Each of the side locking members is identical and thus, only one will be described in detail herein. Thus, each of the lower side wall locking elements 38 and 40 comprise a first inwardly extending section 80, a vertical section 82 exl;ending upwardly therefrom, and a horizontal section 84. Horizontal section 84 has a slot 86 formed therein.
Extending inwardly from cover rear wall 50 are a plurality of retaining tabs similar to bottom retaining tabs 32. Extending outwardly from cover top wall 52 adjacent cover front wall 48 are retaining tabs 56.
Cover 12 is also provided with locking elements dfaigned to cooperate with locking elements on the bottom member 14 and to this end, there is provided a top front wall locking element 58, and top side wall locking elements 60 and 62 associated with side walls 44 and 46 respectively.
For reasons which will be discussed hereinbelow, extending inwardly from cover top wall 52 are a plurality of projections 64; similarly, there are provided bottom wall projections 66 which extend outwardly from bottom wall 26.
The lock arrangement of top front wall locking elennent S 8 and lower front wall locking element 36 will now be described. In this respect, and as may be seen in Figures 8a to 8c, lower front wall locking element 36 includes a first inwardly extending portion 70 from which extends a vertical portion 72. A second horizontal portion 74 parallel to inwardly extending portion 70 thereby defines a hook type member.
Provided in cover top wall 52 is a recess 76 into which horizontal portion 74 will fit and thereby retain the cover 12 and bottom member 14 in a locked position.
Each of the side locking members is identical and thus, only one will be described in detail herein. Thus, each of the lower side wall locking elements 38 and 40 comprise a first inwardly extending section 80, a vertical section 82 exl;ending upwardly therefrom, and a horizontal section 84. Horizontal section 84 has a slot 86 formed therein.
-6-Each of top side wall locking elements 60 and 62 include a flange 90 extending along side walls 44,46. An aperture generally designated by reference numeral 92 is formed in side walls 44, 46 and is designed to receive horizontal portion 84 to enter into a locking relationship. It will be noticed that there is a secand locking projection 94 (Figure 4) provided on flange 90 and which is designed to seat within slot 86.
In operation, for the opening of the container, pres sure is initially exerted on lower front wall 22 to disengage lower front wall locking element 36 from top front wall locking element 58 as designated by arrow 35 may be seen in Figure 8b.
Subsequently, pressure is exerted {as shown by arrow 37) on lower side wall locking elements 38 and 40 to disengage the same from top side wall locking elements 60 and 62 respectively.
In respect to the above, the unlocking of the container is a sequential event.
Thus, one can operate the unlocking of front wall locking elements 36 and 58 which will permit a limited movement of the cover 12 with respect to bottom member 14. In other words, at this point in time, side wall locking elements 38, 40, 60 and 62 are designed to permit limited movement. Subsequently, pressure must be placed an the lower side wall locking elements 38 and 40 to disengage the same.
The engagement of locking projection 94 with slot 86 provides a substantial safety feature with respect to the child-resistant nature of the pack. I~ue to these locking projections, it becomes extremely difficult to open only one side and have the other side disengaged. Rather, the secondary locking effect makes the same very difficult to achieve.
As previously mentioned, the present invention may he utilized with blister _7_ packs which typically have a first blister layer with blister pockets 100 sealed with a foil layer 102 as shown in Figures 10 to 12b. In this respect, the arrangement is such that projections 64 and 66 are each associated with a blister p'~cket 100 such that when pressure is placed on the blister package as shown in Figures 12a and 12b, the contents will rupture through the foil 102 and access may be had thereto.
In order to assist in the opening of the package, indicator arrows 104 may be provided on the foil layer 102. Thus, as shown in Figures 12a and 12b, pressure would be exerted on the arrows 104 to thereby rupture the foil 102 to permit access to the contents of the blister pocket 100.
Also, as may be seen in Figure 3, the opening of the package may conveniently be accomplished by using a thumb to open the front locking members and using a thumb and finger to open the side locking members.
It will be understood that the above described embodiments are for purposes of illustration only and that changes or modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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In operation, for the opening of the container, pres sure is initially exerted on lower front wall 22 to disengage lower front wall locking element 36 from top front wall locking element 58 as designated by arrow 35 may be seen in Figure 8b.
Subsequently, pressure is exerted {as shown by arrow 37) on lower side wall locking elements 38 and 40 to disengage the same from top side wall locking elements 60 and 62 respectively.
In respect to the above, the unlocking of the container is a sequential event.
Thus, one can operate the unlocking of front wall locking elements 36 and 58 which will permit a limited movement of the cover 12 with respect to bottom member 14. In other words, at this point in time, side wall locking elements 38, 40, 60 and 62 are designed to permit limited movement. Subsequently, pressure must be placed an the lower side wall locking elements 38 and 40 to disengage the same.
The engagement of locking projection 94 with slot 86 provides a substantial safety feature with respect to the child-resistant nature of the pack. I~ue to these locking projections, it becomes extremely difficult to open only one side and have the other side disengaged. Rather, the secondary locking effect makes the same very difficult to achieve.
As previously mentioned, the present invention may he utilized with blister _7_ packs which typically have a first blister layer with blister pockets 100 sealed with a foil layer 102 as shown in Figures 10 to 12b. In this respect, the arrangement is such that projections 64 and 66 are each associated with a blister p'~cket 100 such that when pressure is placed on the blister package as shown in Figures 12a and 12b, the contents will rupture through the foil 102 and access may be had thereto.
In order to assist in the opening of the package, indicator arrows 104 may be provided on the foil layer 102. Thus, as shown in Figures 12a and 12b, pressure would be exerted on the arrows 104 to thereby rupture the foil 102 to permit access to the contents of the blister pocket 100.
Also, as may be seen in Figure 3, the opening of the package may conveniently be accomplished by using a thumb to open the front locking members and using a thumb and finger to open the side locking members.
It will be understood that the above described embodiments are for purposes of illustration only and that changes or modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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Claims (7)
1. A child-resistant container comprising;
a bottom member adapted to receive and contain at least one item to be packaged, said bottom member having a base and at least one wall extending upwardly therefrom;
a cover member;
first, second and third cooperative locking devices on both said cover member and said bottom member;
said first, second and third locking devices being operative such that when said cover member is in a closed position with respect to the bottom member, said locking devices function to maintain the cover member and bottom member in a locked relationship;
said first locking device permitting limited movement between the cover member and bottom member while maintaining a locking relationship such that the second and third locking devices may be moved to an unlocked position while said first locking device is locked; and said second and third locking devices include means to prevent opening of the container when only one of said second and third locking devices is opened.
a bottom member adapted to receive and contain at least one item to be packaged, said bottom member having a base and at least one wall extending upwardly therefrom;
a cover member;
first, second and third cooperative locking devices on both said cover member and said bottom member;
said first, second and third locking devices being operative such that when said cover member is in a closed position with respect to the bottom member, said locking devices function to maintain the cover member and bottom member in a locked relationship;
said first locking device permitting limited movement between the cover member and bottom member while maintaining a locking relationship such that the second and third locking devices may be moved to an unlocked position while said first locking device is locked; and said second and third locking devices include means to prevent opening of the container when only one of said second and third locking devices is opened.
2. The container of claim 1 wherein said container is an overall rectangular configuration with a front wall, a back wall and a pair of side walls extending upwardly from said base, said second and third locking devices being located on opposite side walls of the container.
3. The container of claim 2 wherein each of the locking devices comprises a tab extending from one of said members, a recess formed in the other said members, said tab member being adapted to engage the recess to thereby lock the members together.
4. The container of claim 3 wherein said means associated with said second and third locking devices to prevent the package being opened comprises a secondary tab member formed on said first tab member, said secondary tab member engaging a side wall.
5. The container of claim 1 further including a plurality of projections extending outwardly from at least one of said bottom member and said cover member.
6. The container of claim 1 further including means for receiving and retaining a blister package therein.
7. A child-resistant container comprising:
a bottom member adapted to receive and contain at least one item to be packaged, said bottom member having a base and at least one wall extending upwardly therefrom;
a cover member;
first, second and third cooperative locking devices on both said cover member and said bottom member;
said first, second and third locking devices being operative such that when said cover member is in a closed position with respect to the bottom member, said locking devices function to maintain the cover member and bottom member in a locked relationship;
said first locking device permitting limited movement between the cover member and bottom member while maintaining a locking relationship such that the second and third locking devices may be moved to an unlocked position while said first locking device is locked;
said second and third locking devices include means to prevent opening of the container when only one of said second and third locking devices is opened;
a plurality of projections extending outwardly from an inner surface of said bottom member;
a blister package having a plurality of blister pockets covered by a rupturable foil, said blister package being placed such that at least of said blister pockets rests on at least one of said projections such that when pressure is applied, a product in said blister pocket will be forced through said rupturable foil.
a bottom member adapted to receive and contain at least one item to be packaged, said bottom member having a base and at least one wall extending upwardly therefrom;
a cover member;
first, second and third cooperative locking devices on both said cover member and said bottom member;
said first, second and third locking devices being operative such that when said cover member is in a closed position with respect to the bottom member, said locking devices function to maintain the cover member and bottom member in a locked relationship;
said first locking device permitting limited movement between the cover member and bottom member while maintaining a locking relationship such that the second and third locking devices may be moved to an unlocked position while said first locking device is locked;
said second and third locking devices include means to prevent opening of the container when only one of said second and third locking devices is opened;
a plurality of projections extending outwardly from an inner surface of said bottom member;
a blister package having a plurality of blister pockets covered by a rupturable foil, said blister package being placed such that at least of said blister pockets rests on at least one of said projections such that when pressure is applied, a product in said blister pocket will be forced through said rupturable foil.
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