IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0583223
(2009-08-17)
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등록번호 |
US-8371468
(2013-02-12)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Sellari, Robert
- Boback, Peter
- Klimaszewski, Tadeusz J.
- Stein, Bruce
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출원인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
11 인용 특허 :
34 |
초록
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A product storage container that includes a container body, a slide mechanism, and a frangible tear strip. The container body includes a base portion that is joined to a cover portion through a hinge section. The cover portion provides an upper flange extension that defines a first slot, the base po
A product storage container that includes a container body, a slide mechanism, and a frangible tear strip. The container body includes a base portion that is joined to a cover portion through a hinge section. The cover portion provides an upper flange extension that defines a first slot, the base portion provides a lower flange extension that defines a second slot, and the hinge section allows the cover portion to move between an open position and a closed position. The slide mechanism is positioned within the first and second slots and is configured to secure the cover portion in the closed position when arranged in a first position. The frangible tear strip maintains the slide mechanism in the first position, and upon severing, allows the slide mechanism to travel to a second position which enables the cover to be moved to the open position.
대표청구항
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1. A product storage container comprising: a) a container body which includes a base portion that is joined to a cover portion through a hinge section, the cover portion providing an upper flange extension that defines a first slot, the base portion providing a lower flange extension that defines a
1. A product storage container comprising: a) a container body which includes a base portion that is joined to a cover portion through a hinge section, the cover portion providing an upper flange extension that defines a first slot, the base portion providing a lower flange extension that defines a second slot; and the hinge section allowing the cover portion to move between an open position wherein the cover portion is spaced apart from the base portion to a closed position wherein the cover portion is approximated with the base portion and forms a product storage compartment;b) a slide mechanism positioned within the first and second slots and configured to secure the cover portion in the closed position when the slide mechanism is arranged in a first position; andc) a frangible tear strip associated with one of the upper or the lower flange extensions, which maintains the slide mechanism in the first position and upon severing allows the slide mechanism to travel to a second position thereby enabling the cover to be moved to the open position. 2. A product storage container as recited in claim 1, wherein the cover portion and the base portion are adapted and configured to sealingly engage about their periphery. 3. A product storage container as recited in claim 1, wherein the hinge section is adapted and configured to bias the container in the open position such that when the slide mechanism is moved to the second position the container springs open. 4. A product storage container as recited in claim 1, wherein the second slot defined in the lower flange section is longer than the first slot defined in the upper flange section and the frangible tear strip is associated with the upper flange section. 5. A product storage container as recited in claim 1, wherein the cover portion and the base portion have a generally rectangular configuration. 6. A product storage container as recited in claim 1, wherein the slide mechanism includes a lower body portion, an upper body portion, a lanyard extending between the upper and lower body portions and means for securing the slide mechanism in an assembled configuration. 7. A product storage container as recited in claim 6, wherein the means for securing the slide mechanism in an assembled configuration includes at least one prong member associated with the lower body portion of the slide mechanism and a keeper element associated with the upper body portion of the slide mechanism. 8. A product storage container comprising: a) a container body which includes a base portion and a cover portion, the cover portion providing an upper flange extension that defines a first elongated slot, the base portion providing a lower flange extension that defines a second elongated slot; wherein the first and second elongated slots are aligned when the cover portion is in a closed position and approximate the base portion so as to form a product storage compartment;b) a slide mechanism positioned within the first and second slots and configured to secure the cover portion in the closed position when the slide mechanism is arranged in a first position; andc) a frangible tear strip associated with one of the upper or the lower flange extensions, which maintains the slide mechanism in the first position and upon severing allows the slide mechanism to travel to a second position thereby enabling the cover to be moved to the open position. 9. A product storage container as recited in claim 8, wherein the cover portion and the base portion are adapted and configured to sealingly engage about their periphery. 10. A product storage container as recited in claim 8, wherein the second slot defined in the lower flange section is longer than the first slot defined in the upper flange section and the frangible tear strip is associated with the upper flange section. 11. A product storage container as recited in claim 8, further comprising a hinge section joining the cover portion to the base portion, the hinge section allowing the cover portion to move between an open position wherein the cover portion is spaced apart from the base portion to the closed position. 12. A product storage container as recited in claim 11, wherein the hinge section is adapted and configured to bias the container in the open position such that when the slide mechanism is moved to the second position the container springs open. 13. A product storage container as recited in claim 8, wherein the slide mechanism includes a lower body portion, an upper body portion, a lanyard extending between the upper and lower body portions and means for securing the slide mechanism in an assembled configuration. 14. A product storage container as recited in claim 13, wherein the means for securing the slide mechanism in an assembled configuration includes at least one prong member associated with the lower body portion of the slide mechanism and a keeper element associated with the upper body portion of the slide mechanism. 15. A tamper-evident/resistant product storage container comprising: a) a container body which includes a base portion that is joined to a cover portion through a hinge section, the cover portion providing an upper peripheral flange extension that defines at least one cutout, the base portion providing a lower peripheral flange extension; and the hinge section allowing the cover portion to move between an open position wherein the cover portion is spaced apart from the base portion to a closed position wherein the cover portion is approximated with the base portion and forms a product storage compartment;b) at least one slide mechanism movable between a first position and a second position, in the first position the slide mechanism is engaged with the upper and lower flange extensions and secures the cover portion in the closed position and in the second position the slide mechanism is aligned with the cutout in the upper flange thereby enabling the cover to be moved to the open position; andc) means for indicating whether the slide mechanism has been previously moved from the first position to the second position. 16. A product storage container as recited in claim 15, wherein the means for indicating whether the slide mechanism has been previously moved from the first position to the second position includes at least one molded protuberance formed in the upper flange extension of the cover portion. 17. A product storage container as recited in claim 15, wherein the means for indicating whether the slide mechanism has been previously moved from the first position to the second position includes two molded protuberance formed in the upper flange extension of the cover portion. 18. A tamper-evident/resistant product storage container comprising: a) a container body which includes a base portion that is joined to a cover portion through a hinge section, the cover portion providing an upper peripheral flange extension that includes at least one frangible section that upon removal exposes a cutout, the base portion providing a lower peripheral flange extension, and the hinge section allowing the cover portion to move between an open position wherein the cover portion is spaced apart from the base portion to a closed position wherein the cover portion is approximated with the base portion and the cover and base portions together define a product storage compartment; andb) at least one slide mechanism movable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the slide mechanism is engaged with the upper and lower flange extensions and secures the cover portion in the closed position, and in the second position, the slide mechanism is aligned with the cutout in the upper flange, thereby enabling the cover to be moved to the open position. 19. A tamper-evident/resistant product storage container as recited in claim 18, further comprising means for indicating whether the at least one slide mechanism has been previously moved from the first position to the second position. 20. A product storage container as recited in claim 19, wherein the means for indicating whether the slide mechanism has been previously moved from the first position to the second position includes at least one molded protuberance formed in the upper flange extension of the cover portion.
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