Apparatus and method for a child-resistant oral nicotine can

A child-resistant can comprising:

• a base comprising:
• a bottom plate;
• a base circumferential wall extending from the bottom plate,
• the bottom plate and the base circumferential wall defining an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface,
• the base circumferential wall comprising a groove in the exterior surface, the groove having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion;
• and
• a lid configured to enclose the interior surface, the lid comprising:
• a top plate;
• and
• a lid circumferential wall extending from the top plate and configured to abut against the exterior surface of the base circumferential wall, the lid circumferential wall comprising a flex mechanism configured to be received in the groove, the flex mechanism comprising a projection and a snap arm attached to the projection,
• wherein the snap arm is moveable in relation to the projection,
• wherein the snap arm is configured to abut against an upper portion of the groove, thereby providing a downward force to the lid.