Childproof Package
OwnerNick Katsisinventor
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Abstract
Childproof packaging (10) for a product such as matches or pharmaceutical tablets includes a sleeve (12) and a container (14) for the product within the sleeve. The package includes two pairs of latches, (20-38-42, 22-40-44) with each latch of a pair oppositely located on the package. A user must use both hands simultaneously, with a respective hand operating a respective pair of latches, to hold the latches in an unlatched condition and also simultaneously to apply pressure to the container (14) to slide it outwardly relatively to the sleeve (12). Such a two-handed, five finger operation to open the package (10) requires a dexterity that is easy for adults but very difficult for children. Each latch may be a spring arm (42, 44) mounted tab or button (38, 40) which seats in an aperture (20, 22) in the sleeve (12).
Claims13
A package for childproof containment of a product, the package including
- a sleeve,
- a container for the product within the sleeve,
- the container being slidable outwardly relative to the sleeve for accessing a product within the container,
- the container and the sleeve including a plurality of latch arrangements for preventing the relative sliding of the container and the sleeve unless the latch arrangements are held in an unlatched condition,
- the plurality of latch arrangements being so located and of such number as to require use or both hands of a user to simultaneously hold the latch arrangements in an unlatched condition and also simultaneously to apply pressure to the container to slide it outwardly relative to the sleeve for gaining access to a product within the container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.