Patent ID: 9637279
Date: 2017-05-02
CPC Classifications: B65D

Claim:
1. A safety closure comprising: a cylindrical cap body of a screw type or bayonet type, having a cylindrical wall and a central axis, that is adapted to be releasably secured to a beverage container; and a lateral wing comprising: at least two lateral projections extending from the cylindrical wall of the cap body along its height, which are diametrically opposed and are aligned with one another in a plane substantially parallel to the central axis of the cap body; and a tab section connecting the at least two lateral projections to define an opening above the cap body that is adapted to receive a fastener or be supported on a post, wherein the thickness of the tab section decreases from its outer periphery as it extends inwardly toward the opening, and wherein the safety closure has a width and a height within a range of 2.5 cm to 6 cm to prevent an infant from swallowing the closure.