IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0249058
(2008-10-10)
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등록번호 |
US-8292110
(2012-10-23)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Rutter, Bryce G.
- Hunter, Marc
- Feng, Feng
- Kusch, David D.
- Leedle, Melvin J.
- Sundy, Jonathan
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
8 인용 특허 :
23 |
초록
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Dual-mode container assemblies (30, 110) are provided which include an open-top container (32, 112) with a closure assembly (34, 114) having a skirt (36, 116) and a reversible lid (38, 118) presenting first and second opposed faces (82, 84, 160, 162) hingedly coupled to the skirt (36, 116). In the c
Dual-mode container assemblies (30, 110) are provided which include an open-top container (32, 112) with a closure assembly (34, 114) having a skirt (36, 116) and a reversible lid (38, 118) presenting first and second opposed faces (82, 84, 160, 162) hingedly coupled to the skirt (36, 116). In the child-resistant configuration of the assemblies (30, 110), the lid (38, 118) is latched to the skirt (36, 116) by a latching arrangement (60, 100, 136, 177). In order to convert the container assemblies (30, 110) to an adult configuration, the lid (38, 118) is opened and rotated 180° while the lid (38, 118) remains connected to the skirt (36, 116). This reverses the lid face adjacent the open top of the container (32, 112). Closure of the reversed lid (38, 118) occurs without any latching function between the skirt (36, 116) and the lid (38, 118), so that the lid (38, 118) can be readily opened. The connection between the lid (38, 118) and skirt (36, 116) can be effected by hinged connection of rear segment (64) and rotational coupling of a forward reversible body (75), or by a ball joint connection between a ball (170) and ball mount (150). In either case, the lid (38, 118) is moveable about respective transverse axes to permit changeover between the child-resistant and adult configurations of the container assemblies (30, 110).
대표청구항
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1. A closure assembly for an open-top container and comprising: a skirt section configured to be secured to the open top of said container and presenting an opening allowing access to the interior of said container;a lid moveable between a closed position covering said opening, and an open position
1. A closure assembly for an open-top container and comprising: a skirt section configured to be secured to the open top of said container and presenting an opening allowing access to the interior of said container;a lid moveable between a closed position covering said opening, and an open position allowing access to the interior of said container through said opening; andconnection apparatus operably coupling said lid to said skirt section and permitting said movement of the lid about a first pivot axis between said closed and opened position thereof, said connection apparatus including structure permitting rotation of said lid about a second rotational axis transverse to said first pivot axis, while said lid remains connected to said skirt,said lid presenting first and second opposed faces, said lid rotatable about said second rotational axis between a first position and a second position, wherein when said lid is in both said first and closed positions said first face faces said opening and said second face faces away from said opening, wherein when said lid is in both said second and closed positions said second face faces said opening and said first face faces away from said opening. 2. The closure assembly of claim 1, said skirt section including threading configured to be secured to complemental threading disposed about the open top of said container. 3. The closure assembly of claim 1, there being a latch operable to latch said lid to said skirt when the lid is in said first position thereof, whereby said latch must be operated in order to allow the lid to be moved from the closed to the open position thereof. 4. The closure assembly of claim 3, said latch comprising interengaging latching components carried by said lid and skirt, respectively. 5. The closure assembly of claim 3, said latch being inoperable when said lid is in said second position thereof whereby the lid may be moved from the closed to the open position thereof without need for delatching the lid. 6. The closure assembly of claim 1, wherein said connection apparatus comprises a segment hingedly coupled to said skirt for pivoting of the segment about an axis transverse to the through axis of said opening. 7. The closure assembly of claim 6, said lid being pivotally coupled with said segment and rotatable about an axis transverse to said segment pivot axis. 8. The closure assembly of claim 7, said segment having an aperture, said lid including a pin received within said segment aperture. 9. The closure assembly of claim 1, said connection apparatus comprising a ball joint connection between said lid and skirt. 10. The closure assembly of claim 9, said ball joint comprising a ball secured to said lid and received within a complemental ball opening formed in said skirt. 11. The closure assembly of claim 1, there being sealing structure providing a seal between the skirt and lid when the lid is in the closed position thereof. 12. The closure assembly of claim 11, said sealing structure providing a seal when the lid is closed in either the first or second position thereof. 13. The assembly comprising: a container presenting an open top;a closure assembly operably coupled with said container and including a skirt section secured to the open top of said container and presenting an opening allowing access to the interior of said container;a lid moveable between a closed position covering said opening, and an open position allowing access to the interior of said container through said opening; andconnection apparatus operably coupling said lid to said skirt section and permitting said movement of the lid about a first pivot axis between said closed and opened position thereof, said connection apparatus including structure permitting rotation of said lid about a second rotational axis transverse to said first pivot axis, while said lid remains connected to said skirt,said lid presenting first and second opposed faces, said lid rotatable about said second rotational axis between a first position and a second position, wherein when said lid is in both said first and closed positions said first face faces said opening and said second face faces away from said opening, wherein when said lid is in both said second and closed positions said second face faces said opening and said first face faces away from said opening. 14. The assembly of claim 13, said skirt section including threading secured to complemental threading disposed about the open top of said container. 15. The assembly of claim 13, there being a latch operable to latch said lid to said skirt when the lid is in said first position thereof, whereby said latch must be operated in order to allow the lid to be moved from the closed to the open position thereof. 16. The assembly of claim 13, said latch comprising interengaging latching components carried by said lid and skirt, respectively. 17. The assembly of claim 13, said latch being inoperable when said lid is in said second position thereof whereby the lid may be moved from the closed to the open position thereof without need for delatching the lid. 18. The assembly of claim 13, wherein said connection apparatus comprises a segment hingedly coupled to said skirt for pivoting of the segment about an axis transverse to the through axis of said opening. 19. The assembly of claim 18, said lid being pivotally coupled with said segment and rotatable about an axis transverse to said segment pivot axis. 20. The assembly of claim 19, said segment having an aperture, said lid including a pin received within said segment aperture. 21. The assembly of claim 13, said connection apparatus comprising a ball joint connection between said lid and skirt. 22. The assembly of claim 21, said ball joint comprising a ball secured to said lid and received within a complemental ball opening formed in said skirt. 23. The assembly of claim 13, there being sealing structure providing a seal between the skirt and lid when the lid is in the closed position thereof. 24. The assembly of claim 23, said sealing structure providing a seal when the lid is closed in either the first or second position thereof. 25. In a container assembly comprising an open-top container adapted to hold a potentially dangerous substance and a lid selectively openable to allow access to the interior of said container and a latch, said lid being alternately positionable without detachment of the lid from the container between a first position wherein said lid is latched and a second position wherein said lid is unlatched, the improvement which comprises a connection assembly allowing said lid to be rotated between a first lid position where one face of the lid is adjacent said container opening and the lid is latched, and a second lid position where the other face of the lid is adjacent said container opening and the lid is unlatched; wherein said connection apparatus includes a skirt secured to said container about the open top thereof, said lid operably coupled with said skirt.
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