WO2008082527A1 - Support de produit et système de distribution - Google Patents

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WO2008082527A1
WO2008082527A1 PCT/US2007/025854 US2007025854W WO2008082527A1 WO 2008082527 A1 WO2008082527 A1 WO 2008082527A1 US 2007025854 W US2007025854 W US 2007025854W WO 2008082527 A1 WO2008082527 A1 WO 2008082527A1
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Erik S. Hluchan
Charles Robert Kelly
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Structural Graphics, Llc
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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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/4212—Information or decoration elements, e.g. content indicators, or for mailing
    • B65D5/4233—Cards, coupons, labels or the like formed separately from the container or lid
    • B65D5/4237—Cards, coupons, labels or the like formed separately from the container or lid located in a compartment formed by a container wall and additional panel or panels formed integrally with the container
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/24—Etuis for purposes not covered by a single one of groups A45C11/02 - A45C11/22, A45C11/26, A45C11/32 - A45C11/38
    • 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/38—Drawer-and-shell type containers
    • 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
    • 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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  • This invention relates to child-proof/ senior friendly packaging and, more particularly, to an easily manufactured, inexpensive, sliding holder for blister-pack pharmaceutical products and other high value products.
  • manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, medicine, and or drug containing and dispensing products also require product information to be associated with the product when it is sold.
  • maintaining such product information in direct association with the pharmaceutical product itself is often desirable, to assure the availability of the information when needed by the consumer.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a pharmaceutical dispensing system having the characteristic features described above which is easily employed by senior citizens.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a pharmaceutical dispensing system having the characteristic features described above which employs a locking system, assuring inaccessibility to the product by a child.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a pharmaceutical dispensing system having the characteristic features described above which provides a wide variety of convenience and compliance information for assisting the user in taking the proper dosage of the medication.
  • a housing or holding zone is provided for securely retaining any desired product or item which a user or gift- giver wishes to be delivered or dispensed.
  • the particular product or item may be secretly retained in the housing or holding zone, or maintained in the holding zone for limited or controlled distribution.
  • the activation or movement of the housing or holding zone from a first, fully retained position into a second, outwardly extending position is achieved by activating a slider panel to move in a direction which is opposite from the direction of the movement of the housing or holding zone.
  • the housing or holding zone moves in an opposite direction, typically to the surprise and excite- ment of the user.
  • the slider is constructed to enable any desired information to be placed thereon thereby being able to communicate a particular message or product information to the user.
  • the housing or holding zone is typically constructed in a manner which enables the product or item retained therein to be fully concealed in the housing or holding zone for delivering a wide variety of products, ranging from high-value, small gifts, to prescription medications, drugs, pharmaceutical products, and the like.
  • prescription medication can be packaged in small or individualized dosage amounts, each of which are separately sealed for assuring controlled use of the particular product or medication.
  • the present invention can be employed in a wide variety of alternate constructions and configurations, as well as employed for a wide variety of purposes and product deliveries.
  • the wide variety of constructions and products for which the present invention can be employed share common features, one principal use of the product invention is in the delivery of pharmaceutical products such as prescriptions, medications, drugs, vitamins, supplements, and the like, in a manner which assures controlled use as well as dosage compliance. Consequently, the following detailed discussion will focus upon the use of the present invention as a unique, senior friendly, child-proof or child resistant pharmaceutical dispensing system and the particular features associated with this product.
  • the use of the present invention is not limited to pharmaceutical products and can be employed with equal efficacy for numerous alternate products.
  • each of the embodi- ments of the present invention is constructed for providing a pharmaceutical delivery system which incorporates a locking element which is easily accessed by individuals, particularly senior citizens, while being resistant or incapable of activation by children.
  • a housing which incorporates an upper panel and a lower panel interconnected to each other along their side edges, thereby enabling the panels to be mounted in juxtaposed, spaced, overlying, facing relationship to each other, defining an interior zone therebetween.
  • a slider panel is mounted in the housing along with a product retaining panel or product holding container.
  • the slider panel and the product retaining panel/container are cooperatively associated with each other for enabling movement of the slider panel to automatically cause movement of the product retaining panel/container.
  • the housing incorporates an interior partition or wall fixedly mounted therein in juxtaposed, spaced relationship to the upper panel and lower panel, with an endless loop belt or band peripherally surrounding the interior panel.
  • one surface or portion of the slider panel is affixed to a first side of the endless loop belt/band, while one surface or portion of the product retaining panel/container is affixed to a second side of the endless loop belt/band.
  • the desired locking feature is achieved by forming a key-hole shaped cut-out zone in the upper panel of the housing, while the slider panel or product retainer panel/container incorporates a cooperating locking tab.
  • the locking tab must be disengaged from the cut-out zone in order to activate the slider operation.
  • an inexpensive and senior friendly pharmaceutical dispensing product is obtained which enables a consumer to gain easy access to the pharmaceutical product that is mounted within the housing.
  • By longitudinally moving an upper support member in a first direction relative to the housing movement of the lower support member containing the pharmaceutical product is presented to the consumer once the locking member is disengaged.
  • the locking tab formed on the upper support member is positioned for locking engagement in the key -hold shaped slot of the upper panel of the housing. With the locking tab placed in its raised position, movement of the upper support member is prevented since the locking tab is incapable of passing through the narrow passageway portion of the key-hole slot. As a result, any attempt by a child to longitudinally move the upper support member to cause the lower support member with the medication to be displayed will be prevented.
  • any other individuals including seniors or people with reduced manual dexterity, are able to easily unlock the system and gain access to the medication.
  • the individual only needs to press the locking tab downwardly, in order to force the locking tab to move below the key -hole shaped cut out slot of the upper panel.
  • the locking tab is below the key-hole shaped slot, movement of the upper support member is easily achieved. Since the upper support member is affixed to one side of the endless band, the longitudinal movement of the upper support member causes the endless band to slidably rotate about the interior partition to which the band is mounted. In addition, since the lower support member is affixed to the opposed side of the endless band, the movement of the band causes the lower support member to move simultaneously therewith in a longitudinal direction opposite from the direction in which the first upper support member is moved.
  • the consumer-generated longitudinal movement of the upper support member automatically causes the lower support member to pop-up out of the housing in a direction opposite from the direction in which the upper support member is being moved.
  • the child resistant/child proof lock construction comprises an upstanding finger or tab member mounted to the slider panel which is cooperatively associated with an abutment surface mounted to the upper panel of the housing.
  • a finger accessible recess or cavity is formed in the upper panel and the slider panel for enabling the user to quickly and easily engage a portion of the slider panel for initiating the movement of the slider panel.
  • the locking finger/tab member is mounted along a side edge of the slider panel enabling the finger/tab member to be readily accessed by the user when the slider panel has been longitudinally moved out of the housing. Once in this position, the locking finger/ tab member can be removed from the slider member in its entirety, thereby disconnecting the locking mechanism.
  • the user is able to physically disable the locking mechanism on a permanent basis, thereby eliminating any needed to physically disengage the locking finger/ tab from engagement with the abutment surface.
  • a folded panel is mounted to the slider plate and positioned for engaging the side edge of a reinforcing plate or abutment plate mounted to the top surface of the housing.
  • an enlarged movable flap is formed in the top surface of the housing directly above the position of the folded panel when the slider is fully engaged in the housing.
  • a cutaway zone is formed in the top panel of the housing in direct association with a finger receiving cavity or depression formed in the slider panel and positioned for enabling the user to quickly and easily gain access to the slider panel for causing the slider panel to move.
  • the user gains control of the slider plate with a first hand by engaging the finger receiving cavity or depression formed therein and attempting to pull the slider panel for withdrawing the slider panel from the housing.
  • the abutment plate With the folded panel, longitudinal movement of the slider plate is prevented.
  • the user presses upon the enlarged flap with a second hand to dislodge the folded panel from the abutment plate. Once dislodged, longitudinal movement of the slider plate is easily achieved. In this way, the user is able to withdraw the slider plate from the housing and simultaneously cause the associated product holding plate/container to move longitudinally from the housing in the opposite direction. Once removed from the housing, the user is able to gain access to the medication or other product retained in the product holding plate/container.
  • an easily constructed, highly effective, childproof/child resistant medication holding and dispensing system is realized.
  • FIGURE 1 is a top plan view of the medication holding and dispensing system of the present invention, shown in its locked position;
  • FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 1 shown in its locked position;
  • FIGURE 3 is a top plan view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 1 shown in its unlocked position;
  • FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 1 shown in its unlocked position;
  • FIGURE 5 is a top plan view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 1 shown in its unlocked position with the control card and medication retaining card longitudinally extending outwardly from the housing;
  • FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 1 shown in its unlocked position with the control card and medication retaining card longitudinally extending outwardly from the housing;
  • FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred embodiment of the medication holding and dispensing system of the present invention shown in its locked position;
  • FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 7 shown in its open and fully extended position;
  • FIGURE 9 is an exploded, top plan view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 8 showing the components forming the dispensing system prior to assembly;
  • FIGURE 10 is a perspective view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 7 shown in its open and fully extended position with the lock assembly fully disengaged;
  • FIGURE 11 is a cross-sectional side elevation view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 7;
  • FIGURE 12 is a cross-sectional side elevation view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 8;
  • FIGURE 13 is a perspective view of a further alternate preferred embodiment of the medication holding and dispensing system of the present invention shown in its locked position;
  • FIGURE 14 is a perspective view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 13 shown in its open and partially extended position;
  • FIGURE 15 is an exploded perspective view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 13;
  • FIGURE 16 is an exploded top plan view of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 13 showing the components forming the dispensing system prior to assembly;
  • FIGURE 17 is an exploded perspective view of the slider panel which forms one component of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 13;
  • FIGURE 18 is a perspective view of the product holding panel/container which forms one component of the medication holding and dispensing system of FIGURE 13.
  • product dispensing system 20 can be implemented for use with a wide variety of various products, particularly high value gifts, prizes, medications, prescription drugs, pharmaceutical products, vitamins, herbal supplements, and the like.
  • product dispensing system 20 can be implemented for use with a wide variety of various products, particularly high value gifts, prizes, medications, prescription drugs, pharmaceutical products, vitamins, herbal supplements, and the like.
  • the various embodiments of the present invention are detailed herein in connection with the packaging, sale, and distribution of these products.
  • each embodiment of lockable medication holding and dispensing system 20 is constructed to enable medication to be retained in a holding system which is both child safe and senior friendly.
  • a child safe or child resistant packaging is achieved which prevents children from easily gaining access to the medication contained in holding/dispensing system 20.
  • lockable medication holding/dispensing system 20 is also constructed to be quickly and easily unlocked by all individuals, except young children, regardless of hand dexterity in order to gain access to the medication when required.
  • each embodiment of lockable, medication holding/dispensing system 20 is constructed in a manner which is similar to the construction detailed in U.S. Patent 6,237,265.
  • a promotional display system is detailed which incorporates an outer housing containing two cooperating slidable components retained in the housing and constructed for cooperating movement in opposite directions.
  • a second component is automatically simultaneously removed from the housing in the opposite axial direction.
  • the lockable, medication holding/dispensing system 20 incorporates housing 21, which is constructed for peripherally surrounding and retaining axially movable slider member or panel 22, which is mounted in cooperating association with product or medication retaining panel or holding container 23.
  • the product comprises a desired medication, typically in pill form, and is affixed to holding panel or container 23 for being securely retained therewith, ready for removal when desired by the user.
  • product holding panel/container 23 is cooperatively associated with axially movable slider panel 22 which is mounted in housing 21 and is easily reached by the user for being withdrawn from housing 21 in a first direction.
  • the axial movement of slider panel 22 automatically causes medication holding panel/container 23 to be axially moved out of housing 21, advancing in a direction opposite from the direction of slider panel 23.
  • the user is able to quickly and easily obtain access to the desired medication by pulling slider panel 22 in a first direction and causing medication holding panel/container 23 to be automatically advanced out of housing 21 in the opposite axial direction.
  • medication holding and dispensing system 20 of the present invention provides a unique, easily used, and readily accessible medication retaining and delivery package for use by all individuals, it has been found to be particularly desirable to incorporate a safety locking feature as an integral component of medication holding and dispensing system 20 in order to impart a child safety or child resistant feature to the present invention for establishing holding/dispensing system 20 of the present invention as being child resistant. In this way, additional complex security measures for preventing easy access to medication by small children is avoided.
  • housing 21 comprises upper panel
  • key-hole shaped slot 33 comprises arcuate curved, generally circular- shaped portion 34 and narrow passageway 35.
  • circular-shaped portion 34 comprises one or more arcuate curved section which extend a total of about 260° to 340°. The remainder of the circular-shaped portion 34 comprises narrow passageway 35.
  • curved portion 34 may comprise a plurality of curved sections.
  • the curved zone ranges between about 260° to 340° and has an overall diameter which is about two times greater than the width of passageway 35.
  • the top surface of slider panel 22 is formed incorporating an upstanding tab member 38.
  • tab member 38 is formed as a half-circle extending upwardly from the top surface of slider panel 22.
  • tab member 38 is positioned and constructed for co-operating with circular-shaped portion 34 of key -hole shaped slot 33.
  • tab member 38 comprises a diameter slightly less than the diameter of circular-shaped portion 34. In this way, tab member 38 is able to extend through circular-shaped portion 34 of key-hole shaped slot 33.
  • tab member 38 when in its raised, upwardly extending position, appears to represent the element that should be pulled in order to longitudinally withdraw slider panel 22 from housing 21, any attempt to pull tab member 38, or any other portion of slider panel 22, will not result in any movement of slider panel 22. Due to the construction detailed above, the diameter tab member 38 prevents tab member 38 from being able to pass through narrow passageway 35. Instead, tab member 38, when extending upwardly as depicted in FIGURES 1 and 2, effectively locks slider panel 22 in the fully retained position within housing 21, preventing slider panel 22 from being longitudinally movable. In this way, any child who attempts to gain access to the medication affixed to product holding panel/container 23, will be incapable of gaining access to the medication.
  • medication holding and dispensing system 20 of the present invention is quickly and easily moved into its unlocked position.
  • young children are unlikely to understand the maneuvers required for dis-engaging the locking system.
  • medication holding and dispensing system 20 is realized which is capable of reducing the likelihood of young children gaining access to medication, while also providing a system which is the easily used by individuals with reduced manual dexterity. As a result, all of the goals and objectives sought for the present invention are realized.
  • FIGURES 7-12 a second preferred embodiment of the lockable, medication holding/dispensing system 20 of the present invention can best be understood. As detailed herein, all of the desired attributes for an effective, easily employed, lockable mediation holding/dispensing system are achieved with this second alternate embodiment.
  • lockable medication holding/dispensing system 20 incorporates housing 21, slider panel 22, and product retaining or holding panel/container 23, all of which are cooperatively associated with each other for providing the desired automatic movement of product retaining panel/container 23 in response to the movement of slider panel 22.
  • housing 21 comprises upper panel 26, lower panel 27, and side edges 28 and 29. With each of these components cooperatively associated with each other, interior zone 30 is formed within housing 21.
  • housing 21 is completed by incorporating interior partition or wall 33, with partition/wall 33 affixed to side edge 28, side edge 29, or both side edges for extending therefrom into interior zone 30.
  • endless loop belt or band 34 is mounted to interior partition/wall 33 in a peripher- ally surrounding manner for enabling endless loop belt/band 34 to be continuously rotated about partition/wall 33 when desired by the user. In this way, the simultaneous movement of product retaining panel/container 23 in response to the axial movement of slider panel 22 is provided.
  • slider panel 22 is affixed to endless loop belt/band 34 on one side of interior partition/wall 33, while product retaining panel/container 23 is affixed to endless loop belt/band 34 on the opposed surface of interior partition/ wall 33.
  • slider panel 22 and product retaining panel/container 23 are constructed with indicia printed thereon for enhancing and assisting in enabling the user to be completely compliant with the proper usage and dosage of the desired medication.
  • slider panel 22 incorporates any desired instructions and pertinent information for communicating to the user all important information regarding the dosage and the medication being consumed.
  • this information remains in a concealed position, until slider panel 22 is withdrawn from housing 21 , thereby revealing to the user all of the pertinent information the consumer requires upon usage of the medication.
  • product retaining panel/ container 23 maintains the prescription drugs, medications, or other products in a closed, sealed environment, in order to prevent access to these products by children.
  • product retaining panel/container 23 may be constructed as depicted in FIGURES 8 and 10, with each individual pill, tablet, and the like forming the prescription drugs or medicine securely retained in individual housings or retaining zones 47 which must be separately broken to gain access to the medication.
  • each housing or retaining zone 47 may be labeled with specific indicia to assist the user. Such indicia may comprise specific dosing instructions or days of the week in order to assure the medication is taken at the appropriate time.
  • medication holding/dispens-ing system 20 incorporates a locking system in order prevent the medication from being easily accessed by small children.
  • this alternate embodiment of the present invention also achieves a child resistant or child proof construction.
  • slider panel 22 incorporates aperture or cavity 40 formed therein adjacent the leading edge thereof, with aperture/cavity 40 being dimensioned for easily receiving the fingertip of an individual.
  • aperture/cavity 40 being dimensioned for easily receiving the fingertip of an individual.
  • any individual wishing to remove slider panel 22 from housing 21 is able to quickly and easily insert their fingertip into aperture/cavity 40 and then pull on slider panel 22 to move slider panel 22 outwardly from housing 21.
  • upper panel 26 of housing 21 incorporates a cut-out area 41 formed therein and positioned in overlying aligned relationship with aperture/cavity 40.
  • slider panel 22 is constructed for providing the user with ease of access to slider panel 22 as the means for initiating the longitudinal movement of slider panel 22 relative to housing 21
  • medication holding/dispensing system 20 incorporates a stop assembly or movement control assembly to prevent slider plate 22 from being easily moved by small children.
  • slider panel 22 incorporates tab assembly 50 formed along a side edge of slider panel 22 with tab assembly 50 being constructed for cooperating engagement with abutment or stop plate 51.
  • abutment or stop plate 51 is mounted on the inside surface of upper panel 26 of housing 21 directly adjacent side edge 29.
  • tab assembly 50 is folded relative to the side edge of slider panel 22 in order to achieve an upstanding flexible arm member 49 extending outwardly from the surface of slider panel 22 with the terminating edge thereof positioned for engaging the edge of abutment or stop plate 51.
  • the terminating edge of arm member 49 engages the edge of abutment/stop plate 51 effectively preventing slider panel 22 from being axially or longitudinally withdrawn from housing 21. This position is clearly seen in FIGURE 11.
  • medication retaining panel/container 23 longitudinally moves outwardly from housing 21 in an opposite direction.
  • the user is able to quickly and easily gain access to the medication securely affixed to product retaining panel/container 23.
  • a senior friendly product is realized which is quickly and easily used by older individuals, regardless of any reduced manual dexterity.
  • this embodiment of medication holding/dispensing system 20 is easily employed by individuals with reduced manual dexterity, the overall construction of the locking system employed prevents or substantially reduces the ability of small children being able to gain access to the medication due to the requirement that two separate and independent actions must be performed simultaneously.
  • the present invention in addition to the stop construction formed as an integral component of medication holding and dispensing system 20, the present invention also provides a construction which provides enlarged, readily viewable surface areas on which desired instructions, labels, dosing requirements, and use control elements are easily incorporated.
  • the medication holding and dispensing system of the present invention in addition to providing a senior friendly, child proof/child resistant construction, the medication holding and dispensing system of the present invention also achieves a construction which enhances optimum medication dosing information and compliance. In this way, all of the goals and objectives sought for a product of this nature are realized.
  • this embodiment of the present invention also enables the user to physically remove the locking mechanism from medication holding and dispensing system 20.
  • any individual who has no concern of the medication being opened by small children is able to physically remove the locking system for allowing medication holding and dispensing system 20 to be freely opened, without the requirement of simultaneous disengagement of locking arm of 49 from the edge of abutment plate 51.
  • tab assembly 50 can be quickly and easily removed, in its entirety, from slider panel 22. Once tab assembly 50 has been physically separated completely from slider panel 22, no structure remains for engaging abutment plate 51 mounted to housing 21. As a result, slider panel 22 can be freely moved longitudinally outwardly from housing 21 without requiring the activation of pushbutton/flexible plate 52.
  • FIGURES 13-18 a third preferred embodiment of medication dispensing system 20 of the present invention is fully depicted.
  • a lockable medication holding/dispensing system 20 is realized which provides the user with easy access to the desired medication, while also being child resistant or childproof.
  • individuals can be assured that any desired medication, drugs, prescription items, and the like can be easily obtained and used in the desired manner, while also being assured that access to this medication by small children is thwarted or prevented.
  • this construction of medication holding/dispensing system 20 also incorporates housing 21, slider panel 22, and product retaining or holding panel/container 23.
  • these components are cooperatively associated with each other, in the manner detailed above, to provide the desired automatic movement of product retaining panel/container 23 in response of movement of slider panel 22.
  • FIGURES 13-18 the elements forming this embodi- ment of medication holding and dispensing system 20 are shown in FIGURES 13-18 with reference numerals identical to the reference numerals used in FIGURES 7-12 where the components are structurally and/or functionally identical.
  • the detailed disclosure provided above regarding these components is repeated and incorporated herein by reference, in order to avoid duplication and repetition. In this way, any questions concerning these components is fully disclosed and made evident from the discussion provided above in reference to FIGURES 7-12, with the following disclosure focusing on the components which are structurally and functionally different from the previous embodiments.
  • the locking system incorporates plate 60 which is mounted to the inside surface of upper panel 26 of housing 21 with terminating edge 61 of plate 60 forming an abutment stop.
  • plate 60 may be formed integrally with upper panel 26 and folded relative therein onto the inside surface of panel 26. The length of plate 60 is controlled in order to position edge 61 in the desired location.
  • slider panel 22 incorporates enlarged flange 64 extending from the end of slider panel 22 opposite finger receiving cavity 40.
  • enlarged flange 64 comprises folded end 66 for extending upwardly from slider panel 22 towards plate 60, while also incorporating folded arm 65 which extends from flange 64.
  • housing 21 incorporates cut-out, movable flap 70 formed in upper panel 26 vertically adjacent arm 65, flange 64, and portion 69. As detailed below, movement of flap 70 causes movement of these elements away from edge 61.
  • any movement of slider panel 22 outwardly from housing 21 causes flange 64, arm 65, and folded portion 69 of panel 68 to engage terminating edge 61 of plate 60 preventing slider panel 22 from being longitudinally moved. In this way, medication holding and dispensing system 20 is automatically in its locked position.
  • slider panel 22 With these elements pushed below edge 61 of plate 60, slider panel 22 is able to be freely moved outwardly from one end of housing 21. In addition, as slider panel 22 is moved outwardly from housing 21, product retaining panel/ container 23 automatically moves outwardly from the opposite end of housing 21, enabling the user to gain access to the desired medication.
  • a third preferred embodiment of the present invention wherein a child resistant, child proof medication holding and dispensing system is achieved which also provides complete information regarding the use of the medication.
  • a child resistant, child proof medication holding and dispensing system is achieved which also provides complete information regarding the use of the medication.
  • children are protected while the medication user is provided with complete information for promoting complete compliance with all of the use and dosage requirements.

Abstract

Selon l'invention, un système de livraison et/ou distribution de produits est réalisé par la fourniture d'un boîtier ou d'une zone de support construite pour retenir de manière sécurisée tout produit ou article désiré qu'un utilisateur ou une personne offrant un cadeau souhaite livrer ou distribuer avec le boîtier ou la zone de support qui est automatiquement activé(e) ou déplacé(e) d'une première position, complètement retenue, en une seconde position, s'étendant vers l'extérieur à chaque fois qu'un panneau coulissant est déplacé dans une direction qui s'oppose à la direction du mouvement du boîtier ou de la zone de support. Par le déplacement de l'élément coulissant dans une première direction, le boîtier ou la zone de support se déplace dans une direction opposée, typiquement à la surprise et pour l'excitation de l'utilisateur. En outre, l'élément coulissant est construit pour permettre à toute information souhaitée d'être placée sur celui-ci, permettant ainsi à un message ou à des informations de produit particulières d'être communiquées à l'utilisateur.
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