Patents by Inventor Scott Westphal

Scott Westphal has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4469241
    Abstract: A tamper-resistant, child-resistant container having a lid slidably secured to a receptacle is disclosed. The lid is provided at one end with a flap or tongue perpendicular to the plane of the lid and parallel to a side of the receptacle in a locked state of the container. Upon an attempt to unlock or initially reclose the container, ribs on the flap undergo a visible deformation. In addition to or alternatively to the ribs, the lid may be provided with one or more scores, perforations, notches or incisions, or otherwise weakened, causing a severance of the flap upon an initial opening and/or attempted reclosure of the container. The container can also include a child-resistant feature provided by frictional engagement of the lid and receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1984
    Inventor: Scott Westphal