Dispensing container

Details Dispensing container Dispensing container

2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Crawford, Gene (Department: 3651)

Article dispensing

With lock, latch, or seal for container and/or support

C221S045000, C221S046000, C221S197000, C221S246000, C221S255000, C221S256000, C221S268000

Reexamination Certificate

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07946450

ABSTRACT:
A container for dispensing a product is provided, the container including an outer casing body having a cavity; a dispensing tray adapted for sliding movement within the cavity of the outer casing body between a closed and locked position and a dispensing position, the dispensing tray having an internal storage compartment for storage of a plurality of units of a product to be dispensed, a dispensing window, and a stop for engaging the outer casing body to prevent removal of the dispensing tray from the cavity; and a locking mechanism for releasably locking the dispensing tray in the cavity, the locking mechanism including protrusions projecting from the outer casing body into the cavity and positioned adjacent to a moveable flap formed in the outer casing body, and recesses carried by the dispensing tray and positioned to engage the protrusions when the dispensing tray is in the closed and locked position.

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