Patent ID: 7798329
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A lockable package comprising: an insert and an enclosure for housing the insert, wherein: wherein the enclosure comprises a plurality of receiving channels, wherein the insert comprises a plurality of wings and at least one lug proximate each wing, wherein the channels are formed by an outer channel wall with a first length and a first posterior terminal end, and a spaced apart inner channel wall with a second length less than the first length, and a second posterior terminal end offset from the first posterior terminal end to provide an opening into the channel for a wing of the insert, wherein the channels extend from an inner wall of the enclosure, and each wing is substantially aligned within the opening in the channels, and wherein the insert is adapted to allow the wings to displace when an external force is exerted on the insert, the package further comprising a deflectable tab associated with the enclosure configured to transfer the external force to the insert, the package further comprising a selectively releasable locking mechanism configured to inhibit the insert from being withdrawn from the enclosure, wherein the selectively releasable locking mechanism comprises: the insert comprising a first engagement mechanism; the enclosure comprising a second engagement mechanism configured to engage the first engagement mechanism; and, a biasing element operatively connected to the enclosure to apply a biasing force to the insert to maintain the first engagement mechanism engaged with the second engagement mechanism, and, wherein the deflectable tab is configured to disengage the first engagement mechanism from the second engagement mechanism, and to transversely displace the wings.