Bottles and jars – Closures – Having warning means or means impeding closure removal
Patent
1994-10-18
1996-05-28
Shoap, Allan N.
Bottles and jars
Closures
Having warning means or means impeding closure removal
215213, 215223, 215237, 116308, 116324, B65D 5502
Patent
active
055202969
ABSTRACT:
A dynamic virtual hinge closure used for controlled, reliable, and measured dispensing of a variety of substances with extensive monitoring, child-resistance and senior friendly features. A hook dynamically engages with a slot to create a virtual hinge each time the closure is opened. The hook dynamically disengages with the slot each time the closure is closed. Monitoring is accomplished by markers positioned on one part of the external cylindrical front surface of the container or lid. The monitoring may be for dispensing of food such as spices (e.g., pour, shake, spoon); or for dispensing of drugs (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd dose) or simply to determine whether the closure is in a locked or unlocked position. The closure is easily moldable, simple to assemble,, sealed on the top and side, and configured to accept a moisture vapor seal and/or tamper indicating film.
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Cronin Stephen
Shoap Allan N.
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