With Structural Locking Modification Patents (Class 206/1.5)
  • Patent number: 8186531
    Abstract: A container includes a receptacle having a bottom panel, at least one wall extending upwardly from the bottom panel, and a lid coupling region extending from an upper portion of the at least one wall. The lid coupling region includes an upstanding barrier wall, and a locking member movable from a blocking position to a non-blocking position. The container further comprises a lid having a receptacle coupling region extending about the periphery thereof. The receptacle coupling region includes an outer edge that seats behind the barrier wall. A portion of the outer edge can be exposed for gripping access to remove the lid when the locking member is moved to the non-blocking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Par-Pak Ltd.
    Inventors: Samir R. Parikh, Sajith Chenat
  • Publication number: 20120125362
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a cosmetic apparatus. More particularly, the invention encompasses an accessory sleeve for a cosmetic item. The present invention is also directed to a novel lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve. The accessory sleeve has a first opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a first cosmetic container, and a second opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a second cosmetic container. Both the accessory sleeve and the containers have releaseable engagement means to securely hold each to the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Katie Marguerite Irving, Timothy Martin Irving
  • Patent number: 8181818
    Abstract: Secure product container 10 has opposed closure shells 10P and 10A forming product chamber 10C. The shells may be separated into an open accessible state (see FIG. 1A), in which the closure shells are uncaptured and product 10G is accessible. The closure shells may be placed together in a closed state along closure interface 12C (see FIG. 1B), in which the closure shells are captured to enclose the product. A closure capture between the closure shells holds the shells in the closed state. Closure capture 26 has a secured condition (see FIG. 2B) in which the closure shells are captured together in the closed state, and a released condition (see FIG. 2A) in which the closure shells may be uncaptured in the accessible state. Capture release device 12 on active shell 10A is pressure responsive for releasing the closure capture from the secured condition into the released condition when pressurized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: PopPack, LLC
    Inventors: William S. Perell, David Z. Dytchkowsky
  • Patent number: 8181772
    Abstract: A dispenser having a storage compartment may hold a blister package or other object. The blister package may be slid in and out of the dispenser through an opening. Corner latches pivotally attached to the dispenser on either side of the opening move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a portion of the corner latches extend into the opening thereby preventing the object from being removed from the dispenser. The corner latches are moved to the second position such that the corner latches no longer block the opening to the dispenser so that the blister package may be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Purdue Pharma L.P.
    Inventors: Martin Short, Robert Croft
  • Patent number: 8162144
    Abstract: There is provided a child-resistant container having a top and bottom hingedly connected together, first, second and third cooperative locking devices on both the upper and lower members, the locking devices being operative such that a first locking device can be operated to permit a limited unlocking between the two members at which time the second and third locking devices must be operated to fully open the container. A double locking action on two of the locking devices is illustrated as well as an arrangement for dispensing a product from a blister pack within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas D. Intini
  • Patent number: 8151979
    Abstract: A package for shipping and displaying bottles of beverage vertically upright. A rectangular box is provided for receiving and holding a bottle therein. The box is formed from a top and bottom panels connecting to side panels and front and back support members at the top and bottom of the box. An additional longitudinal member extending along the top at the rear of the box supports the bottle neck with a moveable bar or rod extending across the body of the bottle through a hole in the side panel abutting and engaging a slot or depression formed in the opposing side panel. A retaining means such as a peg or lock secures the rod from moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: David O. Lindenmayer
  • Publication number: 20120080526
    Abstract: A security device is removably affixable to an article. The security device includes a housing having a securing pad, a locking element and a strap. The locking element is disposed within the housing. The strap includes a first end having a latching region that is insertable into the housing and a second end having a securing region. The strap is slidingly movable between an open position and a locked position. The locking element engages with the latching region of the strap. An eccentrically mounted wheel may be mounted on one of the securing region of the strap and the securing pad. When in the locked position, the eccentrically mounted wheel secures the article between the securing pad and the securing region of the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: SENSORMATIC ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Day
  • Publication number: 20120081876
    Abstract: A first coupling member 20 can be engaged with a first engagement hole 2e and held slidably by a first support member 12. A second coupling member 30 of the present embodiment can be engaged with a second engagement hole 2f and held slidably by a second support member 13. With this configuration, a relative position between a second housing 2 and a protection cover 10 changes at the time of turning the second housing 2 in a direction indicated by an arrow A or B, which can prevent the protection cover 10 from loosening significantly near the hinge portions 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Haruka KANEKO
  • Patent number: 8146739
    Abstract: A case for storing a storage medium device, such as a compact disc or digital video disc, wherein the storage medium itself is used to transition the case from an unlocked position to a locked position, and vice versa. The case includes a front cover having a pocket, wherein when the storage medium is loaded in the pocket, the storage medium may be accessed via a latch window provided in the front cover, and moved to transition the case between the locked and unlocked positions. The latch window also provides the user with visual access to the interior of the pocket to determine whether a storage medium is loaded therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Greg E. Blonder
  • Publication number: 20120073995
    Abstract: An Interchangeable Lock Assembly, which connects a main bag and two accessory items. These Interchangeable Lock Assembly parts are disposed on accessory items and main case in suitable locations. Two individual accessory carrying items can also be secured together using this Interchangeable Lock Assembly. The main case and accessory items further include straps, a plurality of pockets or compartments and zippered openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Linda K. Parker
  • Patent number: 8141702
    Abstract: A container for a disk having a central opening includes a base having a pedestal for holding the disk, a hingedly connected lid, and a laterally spaced pair of latches for locking the container closed. Also disclosed are interior partitions of the base and lid that have edgewise proximal engagement, a disk presser structure for holding edge extremities of the disk in place during mishandling of the container, and rib members that block entry of a destructive blade in an endwise path through regions of facing contact adjacent to living hinges of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Finest Products Limited
    Inventor: Kwok Din Lau
  • Publication number: 20120043228
    Abstract: Security devices according to the present invention may be configured to secure an article supported by display packaging. The display packaging may include display cards, blister packs, pouch packaging, thermoform packaging, and other types of packaging. The display packaging may define a display side on which the article is presented for viewing, and a back side that often faces a display rack. The display side of the display packaging may also include consumer messaging (e.g., graphics, text, product information, advertising, etc.) that is intended for viewing by a consumer. The security device may include a device body structured for positioning proximate the display packaging without substantially obscuring the display side of the display packaging and a locking mechanism associated with the device body and positioned proximate the back side of the display packaging. In the locked state, the locking mechanism may receive and secure a securing member that penetrates the display packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Ezzo, Matthew R. Shute
  • Publication number: 20120043238
    Abstract: A packaging arrangement is provided for displaying a tool set and a plurality of interchangeable work pieces at a point of sale that is useable as a carrying case after it is purchased. The packaging arrangement has an insert with a plurality of receptacles at spaced apart intervals between the outer ends for individual reception of the interchangeable work pieces. A locking member is provided with the insert and is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position to selectively secure the interchangeable work pieces in the receptacles of the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Brent CHRISTOPHER
  • Publication number: 20120037517
    Abstract: A childproof and senior friendly packaging container having a housing that defines a chamber for removably receiving a blister card or sheet. The blister sheet includes a flap on its end that is designed to engage a flap extending into the chamber of the housing to retain the blister card within the housing in an extended position. A node on the blister card flap is sized to fit within a slot or hole on the housing to retain the blister card in a stored position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: COLBERT PACKAGING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 8113350
    Abstract: The assembly includes a system for holding a product and a protection device for protecting the system. The protection device includes a cap mounted on the system so as to at least partly cover it and at least one releasing structure for releasing the system. The releasing structure includes a retaining means for retaining the system relative to the cap and an actuating structure for actuating the retaining means in order to disconnect the system and the protection device. The retaining structure is provided on an inner face of the releasing structure, the actuating structure being provided on an outer face of the releasing structure, on the opposite side from the inner face. The releasing structure may be a rocker system and the protection device may cover at least 90% of the packaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Marcel Sanchez
  • Patent number: 8096411
    Abstract: The invention provides a dispensing container including an outer casing having an open end, a top, a bottom, sidewalls extending between the top and bottom, and an interior compartment, wherein the outer casing further includes a depressible button in the top or bottom and at least one projection adjacent to the depressible button that extends into the interior compartment; and an inner tray slidably received within the interior compartment of the outer casing. The inner tray includes a first end received within the outer casing, an opposing second end extending outwardly from the outer casing, a flexible locking tab positioned proximal to the first end, and an opening adjacent to the flexible locking tab, the flexible locking tab including a first segment extending toward the second end of the inner tray and a second segment extending transversely from the first segment. The second segment is positioned to engage the projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tabacco Company
    Inventors: Ryan A. Bailey, John A. Gelardi
  • Publication number: 20110315565
    Abstract: A case for housing elongated objects includes a box body (2), having a size such that the box body can adequately contain the elongated object (O), which is inserted in the body through a front opening (21). The case has a lock the object housed in the case including at least a movable plate (23) arranged along at least a border (24) of the opening (21), movable between an open position wherein the plate impedes the passage from the inside to the outside of the case to the object to be kept and a closed position wherein the plate substantially arranges along at least a side (25) of the box body, in such a way as not to substantially obstruct the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: OTO MELARA S.p.A.
    Inventor: Andrea Chiappini
  • Patent number: 8079467
    Abstract: A media storage container has a latch that is movable between latched, unlatched, and storage positions. The latch is disposed at the indented portion of the front wall of the container. A latch retaining device releasably secures the latch in the storage position. A portion of the latch retaining device is disposed inwardly of the front wall of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Atlas AGI Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Barnette, Mark E. Heuser, Jose P. Garcia, Jesse D. Wells
  • Patent number: 8066122
    Abstract: A child-resistant package includes a case and blister cards. The blister cards are mounted for movement between stored positions inside the case and exposed positions outside the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: W. Gordon Beecroft, Chad E. Rice
  • Patent number: 8066123
    Abstract: An exemplary lockable package holds a sliding element within a lockable sleeve. The sleeve comprises a base and a top. The base includes a release button defined by a release surround and a hinge that connects the release button to the base. The release button also includes a free end. Pushing inwardly on the release button urges the free end inwardly to disengage a locked sliding element. The sliding element comprises a sliding base, a sliding top, and an article cover that spans the primary containers. For example, the primary containers are pouches that hold consumable articles, such as vitamins, or personal care articles, such as contact lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
    Inventor: John A. Gelardi
  • Patent number: 8061514
    Abstract: A closing device (1) for an anti-theft case (100) is described, equipped with a closing/opening system adapted to be actuated by a detaching device or uncoupling device, and further equipped with means for securing to such anti-theft case (100) so that the closing device (1) can be applied to or removed from the anti-theft case 100) only when this latter one is open. An anti-theft case (100) equipped with a closing device (1) is further described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Pietro Necchi
  • Patent number: 8061518
    Abstract: A protective brush cover is described for use with a makeup brush. In some versions, the protective brush cover comprises a body and a closing feature. In some versions the protective brush cover comprises a body, a lid, and a securing feature. In some versions, the body is operable to hold the head of a makeup brush, and the body may further have an opening such that the handle of the makeup brush may extend through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Brigitte Shaughness
  • Publication number: 20110272297
    Abstract: Various embodiments of pharmaceutical product containers are disclosed. Each pharmaceutical product container includes a cap, a container body, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is disposable from a locked state to an unlocked state at least when the cap is in a closed position relative to the container body (e.g., to define an enclosed space for pharmaceutical product). Once in the locked state and with the cap being in a closed position, the locking mechanism is unable to return to its unlocked state. Pharmaceutical product enclosed within the container with the locking mechanism being in its locked state may then be disposed of in any appropriate manner (e.g., discarded in the trash).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: MALLINCKRODT INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Ziemba, Vernon D. Ortenzi
  • Patent number: 8038008
    Abstract: A medicament dispenser comprises a housing having opposing first and second walls. A connecting assembly is associated with at least one of the first and second walls to facilitate connection of the first and second walls to one another. A blister pack containing the medicament is pivotally connected to the connecting assembly so as to be rotatable about the connecting assembly and about an axis of rotation substantially orthogonal to the first and second walls to facilitate movement of the blister pack from: i) a closed position in which the blister pack is substantially enclosed within the housing; and ii) an open position in which the blister pack is at least partially rotated from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Watson Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: John Bitner
  • Publication number: 20110233089
    Abstract: A caddy for use with a drill index box includes a base member configured to receive the drill index box. An attachment device is rotatably coupled to the base member, the attachment device having means for coupling to a wall when the attachment device is rotated to a first position relative to the base member. The attachment member may be coupled to a pegboard when the attachment device is rotated to a second position relative to the base member, the first position being distinct from the second position. The caddy includes a locking bar movably coupled to the base member to selectively restrain the drill index box between the base member and the locking bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Frank Charles Verk
  • Publication number: 20110226648
    Abstract: A case for holding a hand tool in a first position wherein the handle projects from the case and engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be operated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. The case is also adapted to hold the hand tool in a second position wherein the handle fits within the case. The case includes a cover positioned on top of a base, wherein the cover has an opening that when combined with an anti-theft device is adapted to hold the hand tool in the first position. Also included is a base adapted to carry interchangeable bits for the hand tool. The base includes a through hole to allow the working end of the hand tool to pass therethrough and engage a frictional engaging member that opposes a direction of rotation of the working end to test a function of the hand tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yu Jun ZHANG
  • Patent number: 8011512
    Abstract: A child-resistant but adult-friendly package package comprising a sleeve having top and bottom walls, opposite side walls, a closed end, and an open end. A blister card insert configured to be movable into and out of the sleeve through the open end. A first latch element on the insert and a second latch element on the sleeve, the first and second latch elements are interengageable when the insert is fully inserted in the sleeve to latch the insert against withdrawal from the sleeve. A biasing member on the insert is configured to be in contact with the top and bottom walls of the sleeve, urging the first latch element into engagement with the second latch element. The biasing member also forming a first portion of a retaining means to prevent complete withdrawal of the insert from the sleeve and a second portion of the retaining means is formed on the sleeve for cooperation with the first portion to retain the insert against complete withdrawal from the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: International Paper Co.
    Inventors: Brian W. Brollier, David Boase
  • Patent number: 8006845
    Abstract: A lockable pill container includes a holder defining at least one compartment having an access opening providing access to a pill holder interior volume. At least one lid is moveable between a covering position and an open position. The lid includes a first locking member that is sized to project into the holder when the respective lid is in the covering position. A second locking member is moveable between a locking position and a release position. The locking position includes a position in which the second locking member engages a first locking member of the at least one lid in the covering position. The release position includes a position in which the second locking member is disengaged from all of the first locking members. The second locking member includes opposite first and second ends. The second locking member is moveable from the locking position to the release position by application of a force against the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrance O. Noble, Robert N. Priebe
  • Patent number: 8006524
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for a magnetically actuable locking mechanism and a security device having a magnetically actuable locking mechanism are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Pedro Lopez, Dennis L. Hogan, Paul Griffiths, legal representative, Franklin H. Valade, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110200419
    Abstract: A shuttle-type conveying system to convey an article. The system includes a feeding and collecting device capable of setting a cassette in which articles to be conveyed are stacked as they are on a rotating and feeding table, a pickup device taking out the article and placing it on a receiving/delivery table, and a conveying device feeding the article on the receiving/delivery table to another receiving/delivery table by a shuttle conveying portion traveling on conveying paths below the receiving/delivery table. After the article is lifted up by the shuttle conveying portion and moved to outside the receiving/delivery table, the article is lowered below the receiving/delivery table and made to travel under the receiving/delivery table to another receiving/delivery table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicants: RORZE CORPORATION, Is Technology Japan, Inc.
    Inventors: Yukito YAMASAKI, Teruyoshi Munakata
  • Publication number: 20110192746
    Abstract: A secure hanging structure is provided for a tool case and includes a cap like cover board member, of which a cover inside surface forms projecting retention pawls at locations corresponding to recesses defined in an open rim of a package case and positioning tabs that protects the case against deformation and thus disengagement caused by depression, whereby the cover board member is positionable to close the enclosure opening rim of the case and realize the function of secure retaining engagement for suspension and hanging. At the connection of the positioning plate of one side to the cover board member, an open slot is defined and a fixing framing bar is provided above the slot opening, whereby after cutting of the framing bar, the positioning plate is allowed to move for opening the cover board member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Chi-Tsai CHANG
  • Patent number: 7992711
    Abstract: A lockable media storage box includes a base and a lid connected to the base with at least one hinge. The base and lid include elements that cooperate with a lock to allow the lid to be locked in the closed position. In one embodiment, the lock is received in the concave opening disposed at the front of the storage container. The lock may be unlocked with a special key or may be unlocked by destroying portions of the lock that are designed to be destroyed. In another embodiment of the invention, a sliding lock is carried by the container. The sliding lock may be carried inside the container or on the front wall of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Belden, Jr., Ronald K. Burdett, Michael S. Jaeb, Ronald M. Marsilio, Nicholas M. Sedon, James M. Byrne, Christopher G. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 7975849
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a packaging case of a wiper blade used to wipe a windscreen of automobiles. The wiper blade includes a wiper strip to wipe a windshield of an automobile. The packaging case includes a body having an accommodation space to accommodate the wiper blade and an opening to open the accommodation space, a cover connected pivotally to a first side of the body via a first connecting part to cover the opening, and a locking section connected pivotally to a second side of the body, opposed to the first side, via a second connecting part to be engaged with the body with one end of the cover interposed between the locking section and the body. The packaging case can protect the wiper blade from external force and prevent damage of the wiper blade during delivery and distribution, and can ensure simple, compact and tight packaging of the wiper blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignees: ADM21 Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: In Kyu Kim
  • Patent number: 7975845
    Abstract: A sturdy container to store, transport and securely maintain a measuring device, for example, a spirit level or electronic equivalents thereof. The container comprises an elongated conduit constructed from for example, an organic polymeric material (PVC), carbon fiber, fiberglass or metal. The elongated conduit includes an interior cavity dimensioned to fully encompass one or more measuring device(s) to be securely maintained therein. A head cap assembly is generally provided at a first longitudinal end of the elongated conduit, the head cap including an aperture in communication with the interior cavity, and the aperture dimensioned to receive at least one of the measuring devices therethrough. A door is provided on the head cap and is dimensioned to lateral span the aperture when disposed in a closed position. A lockable latch is provided to maintain the door in the closed position. An end cap is provided on a second longitudinal end of the elongated conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Bradley Sunnarborg
  • Publication number: 20110163156
    Abstract: An inner sleeve having an interior chamber comprised of a bottom panel (12), a top panel (14), a pair of side panels (16,18) and a sealed front end formed by a pair of front closure panels (28, 30) and a pair of front closure flaps (32, 34). A locking flap (36) extends from the opposite end of the bottom panel and can be folded back over the bottom panel such that it will catch when inserted into an outer sleeve. An internal glue flap forms a barrier preventing contents inserted into the inner sleeve from inadvertently slipping out the rear end. A retaining flap (26) extends from the opposite end of the top panel and can be folded inward to create a one way gate that allows a blister pack to be inserted into the interior chamber without allowing it to be withdrawn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alyssa Smith, William Bogdziewicz, III, Steve Jones, John A. Gelardi, Marty Jones, Rodney Dixon
  • Patent number: 7971738
    Abstract: A squeeze and lift child resistant safety closure for attachment to a container having a conventional container closure on its top includes: an inner member for attachment to either the container or its closure, the inner member having an outer member interlocking component, being one of a circular track and a circular rail, the circular track having inside and outside ledges with a track space between the inside and outside ledges, the track space having a predetermined track space width, the circular rail having inside and outside protrusions adapted to ride inside the track space and under the ledges, the protrusions having widths less than the track space width and greater than one half the track space width; and an outer member being an outer closure having a circular bottom that is semi-flexible, and at its circular bottom, having the other of the one of a circular track and a circular rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: DeJonge Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Stuart W. DeJonge
  • Patent number: 7966850
    Abstract: A case has a body defining an accommodation such as may be sized to accept a squat cylindrical object such as a magnetic tape, a CD-ROM, a DVD or such like object. The case may include a locking mechanism, and that locking mechanism may be a combination locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may permit axial access to the accommodation, or it may permit radial access to the accommodation. The accommodation may lie in whole or in part between relatively movable members of the locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Jason Chapnik
  • Patent number: 7966851
    Abstract: A security storage container has a primary security feature that is adapted to be locked and unlocked with an appropriate key. A secondary security feature is activated when the security storage container is opened without first unlocking the lock with the key. In one embodiment, the secondary security feature includes prongs that are moved to an extended position when the primary security feature of the container is defeated. In the extended position, the prongs will at least damage the item of merchandise protected by the security storage container. The extended position of the prongs may also further lock the item of merchandise within the security storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas M. Sedon, Dennis D. Belden, Jr., William Shepler
  • Patent number: 7963131
    Abstract: A security container for retaining an item of merchandise therein; said security container comprising a base, a lid, a slider within the lid, a lid hole, a slider tab extending from the slider through the lid hole, and a locking mechanism unlocked through magnetic manipulation. The slider tab is located proximate the hinged side of the lid. As a user positions a key to magnetically unlock the locking mechanism, a protrusion on the key simultaneously pushes the slider tab which unlocks internal L-shaped lock tabs from hook tabs. The slider tab is located on the hinged side of the lid for aesthetic as well as safety purposes. By hiding the security features, potential customers focus on the product within the box. Likewise, a casual thief observing from the front and sides of the container is presented with no immediate means for entry. Thus, the invention provides a more secure container for displaying upscale merchandise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ningsheng Zhang, Kevin Kinch, Brian V. Conti
  • Patent number: 7959004
    Abstract: A safe packaging container made to be folded or rolled has the opening surface thereof hidden by use of a cooperative fixing element, so that the contents loaded in the packing container are protected safely from being destroyed and that the packing container is not easy to open. The structure design can be applied to improve the conventional blister-type packaging container, which has the disadvantage of being easy to open and therefore poses a risk of accidental child ingestion. Moreover, the folded or rolled safe packaging container has a reduced volume and weight and therefore is more convenient for transporting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventor: Steven Tsao
  • Publication number: 20110132779
    Abstract: A lockable package includes an outer sleeve defined by connected first and second panels, the sleeve having at least one open end. An inner container is slidable within the sleeve, and having a first portion joined to a second portion, wherein at least one of a height and a width of the first portion is less than a corresponding height and width of the second portion. A difference between one of the height and the width of the first portion and the corresponding height and width of the second portion defines a ridge. A locking assembly is provided at the at least one open end of the sleeve and is configured to releasably engage the ridge, wherein the inner container is removable through the open end of the sleeve by disengaging the locking assembly from the ridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: Howell Packaging, Division of F.M. Howell & Company
    Inventors: Robert LOUGHMAN, John Turner, George Howell
  • Publication number: 20110114512
    Abstract: Disclosed is a plastic or paperboard container having an interior chamber, an open end, and a closed end for receiving and securing a relatively flat packaged insert having a cut out area adapted to hook over a catch mechanism. The container comprises a top piece including a locking element and a bowing slit. The container further comprises a bottom piece that may include a guide element. The top piece and the bottom piece are attached to one another to form the container. The locking element and the guiding element are oriented within the interior chamber in such a manner as to cooperate to receive and retain the one or more inserts. The one or more inserts can be released by applying inward pressure on each side of the container causing the top and bottom pieces to bow away from one another thereby releasing the locking elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventor: John A. Gelardi
  • Patent number: 7938265
    Abstract: A medicament dispenser can include a first side surface, a second side surface spaced from and substantially opposed to the first side surface, and a medicament packaging structure located between the first side surface and second side surface. A pivot structure can extend between the first side surface and the second side surface, and the medicament packaging structure can be rotatable about the pivot structure. Thus, the medicament packaging structure can be rotated from an enclosed state in which the medicament packaging structure is substantially enclosed by the first side surface and/or second side surface, to an exposed state in which the medicament packaging structure is substantially exposed from at least one of the first side surface and/or second side surface to provide user access to the medicament(s) stored in the medicament packaging structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Watson Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: John Bitner
  • Patent number: 7926651
    Abstract: A see-though package for shipping and displaying bottles of beverage vertically upright. A rectangular box is provided for receiving and holding a bottle therein. The box is formed from a top and bottom panels connecting to side panels and back support slat members at the top and bottom of the box. A pair of spaced apart cylindrical rods extending from one side panel to the other on each side of the bottle neck adjacent the top of the body of the bottle immovably secures the bottle therein. At least one of the rods is removable and held in position by a retaining means such as a peg or lock abutting one side panel with the distal end of the rod abutting a socket formed in the opposing side panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: David O. Lindenmayer
  • Publication number: 20110083975
    Abstract: An improved secure package and method for producing a secure package each provide for the impression, or deformation, of opposing first and second panels regions together to define a plurality of raised impressions. The raised impressions may define at least an edge portion or the entirety of an enclosed region of the package within which items of value may be contained. The plurality of raised impressions yield an edge portion in which the first panel and second panel may not be separated, e.g. in conjunction with fraudulent tampering, without causing readily detectable damage to the edge portion. The arrangement is particularly apt for implementation in a secure transaction card packages in which a transaction card is located within the enclosed region of a package at a point-of-sale location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: CPI Card Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell McGrane
  • Publication number: 20110062034
    Abstract: In order to lock a housing that consists of at least two parts, particularly a plug connector housing, the invention proposes a locking system that functions similar to a toggle lever mechanism. In this case, a locking plate (10) is arranged within a shell-shaped sliding element (20) to both sides of a first and a second housing half (3, 6) and movably held on bearing pins (7) on the second housing half (6), wherein latches (4) are provided on the first housing half (3) and engage into window openings (12) provided in the locking plate (10) for this purpose when the sliding element (20) is displaced into its locking position in order to hold together the two housing halves (3, 6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Martin Schmidt, Frank Quast, Thomas Gieschke
  • Patent number: 7901723
    Abstract: A food tray adapted to be removably located in a predetermined position in a compartment is provided having a tray body and a fixed movable stop member. The tray body includes a first end and a second end, a bottom and a sidewall structure defining a volume. The fixed movable stop member is located at one end of the tray body and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. When the tray is inserted in the compartment in the predetermined position, the fixed movable stop member is in the extended position and restrains further insertion of the tray into the compartment. A method of making a food tray in accordance with the invention is provided. Also provided is a method of storing food within a food tray to be contained in a pass-through compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Restaurant Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Calzada, James C. Purgatorio, Michael Theodos
  • Patent number: 7900772
    Abstract: A child-resistant and senior-friendly package comprising one or more blister cards housed within a hollow molded plastic sleeve is provided. The sleeve is assembled from a pair of identical molded plastic body sections. Each body section has a latch and an unlocking tab and the blister card has a latch-catcher for cooperating with the latch to automatically lock the blister card in a storage position within the sleeve. The sleeve has a pair of opposite spaced-apart tabs in the side edges thereof that must be simultaneously pressed to unlatch the latches from the latch-catchers to permit the blister card to be slid from the storage position to a dispensing position. When pressed, the tabs flex the blister card off adjacent latches. An embodiment including a pair of separate blister cards is provided in which the blister cards are dispensed through opposite dispensing ends of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Anderson Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryen Sack, Curtis A. Knutson, Thomas Moyer, Tyler Theis, Richard M. Bowen, Jr., John T. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20110042242
    Abstract: A locking apparatus for locking a magazine configured to receive a printed circuit board (PCB) may include an actuator, a rotating block, and a locking member. The actuator may be installed on the magazine. The rotating block may be connected to the actuator. The rotating block may be rotated about a vertical axis. The locking member may be rotatably connected to the magazine about the vertical axis. The locking member may be selectively combined with the rotating block to block a front face of the magazine, thereby preventing breakaway of the PCB from the magazine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Chang-Hwan Ji, Jong-Hoon Kim, Hee-Sang Yang, Jae-Nam Lee, Jong-Chul Kim
  • Publication number: 20110036731
    Abstract: A transparent plastic security container for bank notes and letters comprising a base (12) having a bottom (38) with one or more upstanding walls (40, 42, 44) to define an upper aperture (15); and a sliding top (14) with a downwardly extending wall means (24), extension (30) with slot (78A), and grooves (22) to facilitate stacking. The base has an open end (26) which is closed off by the wall means (24). The base has channels (48) to provide runners for the sliding top. The bottom (38) of the base has ridges and grooves (46) to retain at least one divider (52) for pressing against the bank notes, letters, etc. The base has a chamber (60A) to receive a key lock element (34) with a tongue (90) to engage with the slot (78A), or to receive a seal element (36) having an aperture for a tamper-evident seal (102).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: HARCOR SSECURITY SEALS PTY LIMITED
    Inventor: Gary Bortz