US20080251410A1 - Deactivation Clip for Lockable Containers - Google Patents
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A container having a base and a top, is configured to house a slideable card that holds items. The top and base form a closed case, open along one end. The card includes at least one receiving aperture that, when fully inserted within the container, engages at least one detent. A release button is located on the container and is positioned proximate to the detent. A spring or other retaining mechanism is located adjacent the detent and urges the card to engage the detent at the receiving aperture. Pressing the release button pushes the card to lift the aperture over detent so that the card can be slideably removed. Some embodiments include a deactivation clip that, when attached, engages the release button so that the receiving aperture does not engage the detent.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/912,095, filed Apr. 16, 2007, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- The present disclosure relates generally to child-resistant lockable containers. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a deactivation clip for use with a releasably lockable container.
- Child-resistant or lockable containers, wherein multiple movements are required to open the container, have many uses. One use for a lockable container is to control the dispensing of medicine and medicaments in the form of pills and tablets. For example, locking caps on medicine bottles are well known. The typical locking cap mechanism requires a coordinated alignment and tipping, or axial pressure, or inward radial squeezing while turning the cap to remove it from its container in order to access the medicaments.
- By way of another example, medicines are packaged in convenient flat boxes, which are often difficult to secure with child-resistant features. Many medicaments in the form of tablets are sold in blister packs—blisters formed on a sheet sealed by a barrier that is punctured when extracting a tablet from a blister. When a typical cardboard flat box holding one or more blister packs is opened the entire contents of the package is exposed, making all of the tablets immediately available. The dangers posed by children with access to a large quantity of tablets not intended for their consumption is self evident.
- The illustrated embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a child-resistant lockable container for storage and dispensing of medications packaged with a slideable member that holds items, for example, a tray, a drawer with compartments, a blister card, a blister pack, or the like (“slideable card”). The slideable card is illustrated as a conventional blister package, but the slideable member can be a tray, a slideable package, or any other packaging, as is known to those skilled in the art. The lockable container is illustrated as a two-piece molded plastic container closed on three sides to form a void that receives the slideable card. The slideable card slideably translates through the open forth side of the lockable container. Posts molded on one piece of the lockable container are connected, and in some embodiments sealed or welded, with the corresponding hollow cylinders molded on the other piece of the lockable container. Energy directors may weld side edges.
- The slideable card includes at least one receiving aperture that, when fully inserted within the container, engages at least one detent or catch (“detent”) formed on one or both of the two pieces of the lockable container. A release button is located on the lockable container, and is positioned proximate to the detent. Ribs, springs, or other biasing mechanisms, are located proximate the detent to exert a compressive force upon, and thereby urge, the slideable card to engage the detent at the receiving aperture. Pressing the release button pushes the slideable card to lift the aperture over the detent so that the slideable card may be slideably removed. A deactivation clip can be attached to the lockable container. When the deactivation clip is attached to the appropriate location on the lockable container, the deactivation clip engages the release button so that the receiving aperture does not engage the detent.
- In practice, the blister card is placed in the sleeve opening and pushed inward past the limit spring and on sliding guides of the base, between guiding cylinders. Springs or ribs formed in the top urge the blister card toward the base and a detent. The detent or catch engages one or more apertures formed in the slideable card to lock the slideable card in the sleeve. Pressing inward on the release button on the base warps a part of the slideable card away from the detent. The warping of the slideable card moves the receiving aperture away from the detent so that the slideable card may be slid outward through the open end of the sleeve.
- Accordingly, an embodiment of the disclosure includes a storing and dispensing system includes a case and a slideable card. The slideable card includes at least one detent receiver. The case includes a first side matingly connected to a second side to form a void for receiving the card. When the first and second sides are joined together to form a case, the opposite closed edges and a closed end formed by the mated connection further define the void for receiving the card. An open end opposite the closed end is configured to permit the card to translate between a first position and a second position. One or more detents extend from one of the sides toward the void for engaging the detent receiver of the slideable card. The case includes a release proximate to the detent configured to disengage the detent receiver and the detent, whereby engaging the detent and detent receiver locks the card within the case, and manipulating the release to disengage the detent and detent receiver unlocks the card. The storage and dispensing system can also include a deactivation clip configured to engage the release.
- According to an aspect of the disclosure, the card comprises a blister card holding one or more items.
- According to another aspect of the disclosure, the deactivation clip of the storing and dispensing system includes a first arm configured to attach to a first side of the container and a second arm configured to attach to a second, opposite side of the container. The deactivation clip includes at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and is configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration. A key is positioned on one of the arms and configured to engage a release button of the container.
- According to another aspect of the disclosure, the blister card contains pharmaceutical products.
- According to another aspect of the disclosure, the container further comprises one or more springs, the springs being configured to exert a compressive force on the slideable card to urge the slideable card to engage the detent.
- According to another aspect of the disclosure, the container further comprises one or more ribs for creating a space between one or more sides of the container and the slideable card.
- According to another embodiment of the disclosure, a selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus includes a base matingly connected to a top to form a void for receiving a card holding items. The opposite sides and a closed end formed by the mating of the base and the top further define the void. An open end of the apparatus, opposite the closed end, is configured to permit translating motion of the card. One or more detents are positioned within the void to engage the card in a first, substantially received, position. One or more biasing mechanisms is positioned within the void. One or more of these biasing mechanisms is located adjacent the detent, and is/are configured to urge the card to engage the detent when the card is in the first, substantially received, position. A release is located proximate to the detent, and is configured to disengage the card from the detent. One or more retainers are positioned within the void to engage the card in a second, substantially extended, position. The apparatus further includes a releasable deactivation clip engaged with the release.
- According to an aspect of the disclosure, the card is a tray that holds items, in another aspect the card is segmented into compartments.
- According to another aspect of the disclosure, the card holds any portable article.
- According to another aspect of the disclosure, the deactivation clip of the apparatus includes a first arm configured to attach to a first side of the container and a second arm configured to attach to a second, opposite side of the container. The deactivation clip includes at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and is configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration. A key is positioned on one of the arms and configured to engage a release button of the container.
- According to another aspect of the disclosure, the selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus further includes one or more springs. The springs are configured to exert a compressive force on the slideable card to urge the card to engage one or more detents.
- According to another aspect of the disclosure, a deactivation clip includes a first arm configured to attach to a first side of the container and a second arm configured to attach to a second, opposite side of the container. The deactivation clip includes at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and is configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration. A key is positioned on one of the arms and configured to engage a release button of the container.
- These and other features of the disclosure will be apparent with reference to the drawings and the detailed description.
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FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a lockable container, according to the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the lockable container ofFIG. 1 , from the opposite side. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the assembled lockable container ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternative lockable container showing a partially removed blister card, according to the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the opposite side of the lockable container ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 illustrates a disengaged deactivation clip for a lockable container, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 7 shows the deactivation clip and lockable container ofFIG. 6 , engaged. -
FIG. 8 is a cross-section view of the engaged deactivation clip and lockable container ofFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 9 is a transparent view of the engaged deactivation clip and lockable container ofFIG. 7 , as viewed from the opposite side. -
FIG. 10 illustrates an alternative deactivation clip and lockable container, according to the present disclosure. -
FIG. 11 shows the deactivation clip and lockable container ofFIG. 10 , engaged. - As required, detailed embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed herein. It must be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the disclosure that may be embodied in various and alternative forms, and combinations thereof. As used herein, the word “exemplary” is used expansively to refer to embodiments that serve as an illustration, specimen, model or pattern. The figures are not necessarily to scale and some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. In other instances, well-known components, systems, materials or methods have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the present disclosure. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present disclosure.
- It is also contemplated that the present disclosure is not limited to the pharmaceutical-related goods referenced with the illustrated embodiments, but is applicable to any small, delicate, sensitive, or portable item. Examples of such items include all manner of consumable products such as candy, food, vitamins, and the like; all manner of personal care products such as contact lens, birth control devices, smoking cessation patches, hearing aid batteries, and the like; and any item and that can fit within a lockable container. Further, the present disclosure is not limited to the blister packs referenced with the illustrated embodiments, but is applicable to any tray, card, rack, pack, pouch, and the like to which an item of any sort may be held, stored, attached, secured or otherwise associated with the item. Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numerals represent like features throughout, there are illustrated embodiments of the present disclosure. Turning first to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , there are shown exploded views of an exemplarylockable container 10. As illustrated, thelockable container 10 holds a slidable element, for example, a tray or blister card 12 (“card”) within a lockingsleeve 14. The lockingsleeve 14 comprises abase 16 and a top 18. Arelease button 20 is surrounded by a release button surround aperture 21 (“aperture”), except along ahinge 22 that connects therelease button 20 to thebase 16. The inside edge of thefree end 24 includes anextended rim 25. Pushing inwardly on thefree end 24, i.e., the end of therelease button 20 adjacent theaperture 21, of therelease button 20 frees thecard 12, as explained in detail below. Gripping the exposedblister card end 26 through the recess 28 (best shown inFIG. 3 ) and pulling outwardly while depressing therelease button 20 enables theblister card 12 to be released and at least partially extended from thesleeve 14. - The illustrated
blister card 12 includesblisters 30 arranged in twocolumns 32. This particular arrangement permits theblisters 30 to avoid certain internal features of the illustrated embodiments when thecard 12 is translated inwardly or outwardly. Thecard 12 is constructed in the manner well known by those skilled in the art, and includes one ormore apertures 34 for engaging internal features of thelockable container 10. Theillustrated card 12 has oneaperture 34, configured to act as both a detent receiver and a retainer receiver, which cooperatively engages thecard 12 and prevents removal of thecard 12 from thesleeve 14. In the illustrated embodiments, thisaperture 34 is positioned beyond theblisters 30 and cooperates with thedetent 29 to prevent movement or translation of thecard 12 until thecard 12 is intentionally released by pressing or otherwise properly manipulating therelease button 20. -
Openings 46 in thesleeve top 18 allow the forming of one ormore springs 48 that press thecard 12 so as to urge theaperture 34 into engagement with the retainingdetent 29. The springs can be substituted for, or complimented by, additional biasing mechanisms such as ribs, leaf springs, dagger springs, combinations thereof, or the like, to exert a compressive force on thecard 12 to engage or remain engaged with thedetent 29. As will be understood, thebiasing mechanism 48 does not have to be opposite thedetent 29, rather the biasingmechanism 48 and thedetent 29 are merely configured to cooperatively engage thedetent retainer 34 of thecard 12. - In alternative embodiments a rib 38 (best shown in
FIG. 3 ) at the end of thecard 12 closes theopen end 40 of thesleeve 14 when thecard 12 is fully recessed within thecontainer 10, further preventing access to theblisters 30. Therib 38 fits withincutout 28 and aids in outward sliding of thecard 12. In the closed position, therib 38 closes theopen end 40 of thesleeve 14 by pressing against the inside of the top 18. - As best shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 ,cylinders 50 located proximate theside walls 52 of the base 16 receivepins 51 extending downwardly from the top 18. Aretainer 54, such as the dagger spring centered in the top 18 near theopen end 40 proximate therecess 28, is captured by the retainer receiver as represented by theaperture 34, to prevent complete removal of thecard 12 from thecontainer 10. In the closed and locked configuration, thedetent 29 projects through the detent retainer illustrated here as theaperture 34, to lock thecard 12 in thesleeve 14. Theinner ribs 58 inside the top 18 stabilize thecard 12 as it is slideably extended and retracted. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of alockable container 110, showing a partially extendedblister card 12.FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the opposite side of the lockable container ofFIG. 4 , showing ablister card 12 immediately prior to loading and immediately prior to removal. - With reference now to
FIGS. 1-5 , in operation, thefree end 24 of therelease button 20 is aligned between the ribs or springs 48 so that when therelease button 20 is pushed, therim 25 pushes thecard 12 against thesprings 48 and over thedetent 29. Theguides 64, located on the inside of thebase 16, facilitate sliding of thecard 12. When therelease button 20 is pressed, therim 25 lifts thecard 12 until thedetent receiver 34 is lifted over thedetent 29. Simultaneously, thecard end 26 is grasped and pulled to access at least the first set ofblisters 30. Thecard 12 can continue to be extracted until theretainer receiver 34 engages theretainer 54. - The
detent 29 includes an engagingedge 76 that engages theaperture 34 when thecard 12 is fully inserted within thecontainer card 12 to prevent outward movement until therelease button 20 and rim 25 disengage theaperture 34 from thedetent 29. After an item is removed from thecontainer card 12 can be slid inwardly and returned to a position within thesleeve 14. Reinserting thecard 12, the slopingupper face 78 of thedetent 29 lifts and urges theaperture 34 to engage thedetent 29 as thecard 12 is fully reinserted into thecontainer card 12 is fully inserted, theaperture 34 substantially surrounds and engages thedetent 29. - The illustrated embodiments and description present above teach the advantages of a
lockable container lockable container blister packs 12, there may not be children in the vicinity to access thecontainer lockable container lockable container - Alternative embodiments of the present disclosure, illustrated in
FIGS. 6-11 , teach alockable container 200 and adeactivation clip lockable container 200 can be substantially identical to thelockable containers deactivation clip container blister card 12, can be accessed without having to further press therelease button 20 to disengage thedetent retainer 34 from thedetent 29 because theclip release button 20 in a disengaged position. In some embodiments, theclip clip - Turning now to
FIG. 6 , there is shown an exemplarylockable container 200, including abase 16, a top 18, and arelease button 20. Theexemplary deactivation clip 210 includes abase engaging arm 212 and a topengaging arm 214. Afirst edge 216 and asecond edge 220 connect the engagingarms base engaging arm 212. As explained below with reference toFIGS. 7 and 8 the spline or key 222 is slightly thicker than the width of thekeyway 221, which surrounds therelease button 20 and was earlier referred to as thesurround aperture 21. - When the
deactivation clip 210 is fully attached to thecontainer 200, as best shown inFIG. 7 , thebase arm 212 contacts thebase 16, thetop arm 214 contacts the top 18, and the key 222 holds therelease button 20 inwardly so that thedetent retainer 34 is pushed inwardly and disengaged from thedetent 29. As best illustrated inFIG. 8 , inserting the key 222 into the slightlynarrower keyway 221 creates a tight friction fit between the key 222 andrelease button 20 that forces therelease button 20 inwardly, such that thedetent retainer 34 is disengaged from thedetent 29 and therelease button 20 is held in that position.FIG. 9 shows thecontainer 200 andclip 210 as viewed from the top of the container. Thereafter, the contents of thecontainer 200 can be removed, as described above, without further manipulation of therelease button 20. - In alternative embodiments the key 222 is positioned on whichever
arm release button 20. In those embodiments wherein thedeactivation clip 210 has some pliability, thedeactivation clip 210 can be removed from the container by rotating back one of thearms arm container 200, lifting out the key 222, and pushing off theclip 210. - Turning now to
FIG. 10 , there is shown another exemplarylockable container 200, including abase 16, a top 18, and arelease button 20. Theexemplary deactivation clip 310 includes abase engaging arm 312, a topengaging arm 314, anedge 316 that connects the engagingarms base engaging arm 312. - When the
deactivation clip 310 is fully attached to thecontainer 200, as best shown inFIG. 11 , thebase arm 312 contacts thebase 16, thetop arm 314 contacts the top 18, and the key 322 holds therelease button 20 inwardly so that thedetent retainer 34 is pushed inwardly and disengaged from thedetent 29. Attaching theclip 310 to thecontainer 200 forces therelease button 20 inwardly such that thedetent retainer 34 is disengaged from thedetent 29 and therelease button 20 is held in that position. Thereafter, the contents of thecontainer 200 can be removed, as described above, without further manipulation of therelease button 20. - The foregoing description has described embodiments with a
detent 29, and adetent retainer 34. It should be understood that thedetent 29 is only an exemplary engaging mechanism. Accordingly, the concepts of this disclosure can include any engaging mechanism, for example, a latch, a lip, a leaf spring, a pin, a notch, a catch, a hook, an adhesive, a VELCRO® fastener, a magnet, a metallic surface, combinations thereof, or the like. Similarly, thedetent retainer 34 is only an exemplary receiving mechanism for interacting with the engaging mechanism. Accordingly, the concepts of this disclosure can include any receiving mechanism, for example, an aperture, a catch, a latch, a hook, a lip, an adhesive, a VELCRO® fastener, a magnet, a metallic surface, combinations thereof, or the like. - Additionally, it should be understood that the disclosed
deactivation clips deactivation clips - The law does not require and it is economically prohibitive to illustrate and teach every possible embodiment of the present claims. Hence, the above-described embodiments are merely exemplary illustrations of implementations set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the disclosure. Variations, modifications, and combinations may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the claims. All such variations, modifications, and combinations are included herein by the scope of this disclosure and the following claims.
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1. A storing and dispensing system, comprising:
a case and a slideable card;
the card comprising at least one detent receiver;
the case comprising:
a first side matingly connected to a second side to form a void for receiving the card:
opposite closed edges and a closed end formed by the mated connection and further defining the void;
an open end opposite the closed end configured to permit the card to translate between a first position and a second position;
at least one detent extending from one of the sides toward the void for engaging the detent receiver;
a release proximate to the detent configured to disengage the detent receiver and the detent, whereby engaging the detent and detent receiver locks the card within the case, and manipulating the release to disengage the detent and detent receiver unlocks the card; and
a deactivation clip configured to engage the release.
2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one retainer positioned within the void to engage the card in a second, substantially extended, position.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the card comprises a blister card holding one or more items.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the deactivation clip comprises:
a first arm configured to attach to a first side of the case;
a second arm configured to attach to a second, opposite side of the case;
at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration; and,
a key positioned on one of the arms and configured to engage a release button of the case.
5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the blister card contains pharmaceutical products.
6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the case further comprises one or more biasing elements configured to exert a force on the slideable card to urge the slideable card to engage the detent.
7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the biasing elements are springs.
8. The system of claim 6 , wherein the biasing elements are ribs.
9. A selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus, comprising:
a base matingly connected to a top to form a void for receiving a card holding items;
opposite sides and a closed end formed by the mated connection, further defining the void;
an open end opposite the closed end, configured to permit translating motion of the card;
at least one detent positioned within the void to engage the card in a first, substantially received, position;
at least one biasing mechanism positioned within the void and proximate the detent, configured to urge the card to engage the detent when the card is in the first position;
a release proximate to the detent, configured to disengage the card from the detent; and
a releasable deactivation clip engaged with the release.
10. The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of claim 9 , further comprising at least one retainer positioned within the void to engage the card in a second, substantially extended, position.
11. The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the card is a blister card.
12. The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the blister card holds pharmaceuticals.
13. The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the deactivation clip comprises:
a first arm configured to attach to a first side of the apparatus;
a second arm configured to attach to a second, opposite side of the apparatus;
at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration; and,
a key positioned on one of the arms and configured to engage a release button of the apparatus.
14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus further comprises one or more springs, the springs being configured to exert a compressive force on the slideable card to urge the card to engage the detent.
15. A deactivation clip, comprising:
a first arm configured to attach to a first side of a lockable container;
a second arm configured to attach to a second, opposite side of the lockable container;
at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration; and,
a key positioned on one of the arms and configured to engage a release button associated with the lockable container.
16. A selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus, comprising:
a base matingly connected to a top to form a void for receiving a card holding items;
opposite sides and a closed end formed by the mated connection, further defining the void;
an open end opposite the closed end, configured to permit translating motion of the card;
at least one engaging mechanism positioned within the void to engage the card in a first, substantially received, position;
at least one biasing mechanism positioned within the void and proximate to the detent, configured to urge the card to engage the detent when the card is in the first position;
a release proximate to the engaging mechanism, configured to disengage the card from the detent; and
a releasable deactivation clip engaged with the release.
17. The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of claim 16 , further comprising at least one receiving mechanism positioned within the void to engage the card in a second, substantially extended, position.
18. The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the engaging mechanism comprises a detent.
19. The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the engaging mechanism comprises a locking post.
20. The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the biasing mechanism comprises a leaf spring.
21. The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the biasing mechanism comprises a rib.
22. The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the deactivation clip comprises:
a first arm configured to attach to a first side of the apparatus;
a second arm configured to attach to a second, opposite side of the apparatus;
at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration; and,
a key positioned on one of the arms and configured to engage a release button of the apparatus.
23. A case for holding a slidable member, comprising:
a plurality of sides;
a release formed in a first of the plurality of sides, wherein the release is movable between a first position and a second position;
an aperture formed in the first of the plurality of sides, wherein the aperture at least partially surrounds the release; and
a key configured to fit into the aperture to engage the release.
24. The case of claim 23 , wherein the slidable member comprises a blister card.
25. The case of claim 23 , wherein the key is part of a clip, and wherein the clip comprises:
a first arm configured to attach to the first of the plurality of sides;
a second arm configured to attach to a second of the plurality of sides;
at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration; and,
the key positioned on one of the arms.
26. The case of claim 23 , wherein the release is movable between a first position and a second position, and wherein the release does not substantially move from the first position to the second position when the key is fit into the aperture and engage the release.
27. A deactivation clip, comprising:
a case-engaging arm;
an edge extending from the arm; and,
a key located at the edge, wherein the key is configured to engage a release button of a lockable case.
28. The deactivation clip of claim 27 , further comprising a second case engaging arm extending between the edge and the key.
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