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Container with retaining member

a technology of retaining member and container, which is applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of child overdose on the contents of containers, inoperable hinge element, and inability to operate,

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-05-04
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COPANIES
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a container for holding liquids with a hole in the top and a part that blocks the hole. The part blocking the hole has a passageway that can be opened to receive a dispensing instrument, and then closes after the instrument is removed. The container can also contain a liquid with a pharmaceutically active ingredient. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and easy way to dispense liquids with a pharmaceutically active ingredient.

Problems solved by technology

However certain pharmaceutical compositions are viscous and sticky which after multiple applications renders the hinged element inoperative.
However if the cap is improperly reapplied or not attached there is the potential for a child to overdose on the contents of the container.
In addition, people frequently fail to read and follow directions such that instead of using the appropriate dispensing instrument, such as a dropper, an improper dispensing instrument such as a teaspoon, cup etc. would be used to provide a dosage to a patient, which might cause an overdose situation.

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The invention together with the above and other objects may best be understood from a consideration of the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment in the course of which reference is made to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the container and member disposed within container and the dispensing means.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view thereof the container, retaining member disposed within the container and dispensing instrument removed from the container.

FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the container, retaining member disposed in the container and the dispensing instrument.

FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the container, member disposed in the container and dispensing means with the bulb on said dispensing instrument depressed.

FIG. 5 is an exploded cross-sectional view of the dispensing means removed from the container and the retaining member disposed within the container is in the closed position.

FIG. 6 is a sid...

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Abstract

The present invention is directed to containers with a retaining member disposed within the container which substantially obstructs the opening of the container. In a preferred embodiment of the invention said member enlarges to receive a dispensing instrument that is used to cap the container.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates a container, in particular, a container particularly well suited for dispensing medications.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONMany containers are known for delivering prescription medications. These containers are typically made from an appropriate polymer or glass material. Depending on the physical state of the medication to be dispensed, i.e., solid or liquid, the container contains appropriate safeguards against tampering, and child-resistant opening mechanisms which prevent child access to the contents of the container.Also contained in many containers for dispensing medications to children are dispensing instruments such as droppers. The dispensing instruments are immersed in the liquid contained in the container and the medication is drawn up into the dispensing instrument and dispensed to the child. These containers and dispensing instruments combinations frequently contain child resistant opening means, such as containers that re...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B01L3/02B65D47/04B65D47/20A45D34/00A61J7/00B65D41/04B65D83/00
CPCB01L3/0282B65D47/2037
Inventor FAUGHEY, MICHAELBACKICH, DANIEL A.FREED, M. SIMONBROZELL, BRIAN J.MENGEL, RONALD E.
Owner JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COPANIES