Patent ID: 6039196
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A child resistant closure for use with an associated container, the container having a finish having an interference member extending therefrom, the closure comprising:a circular top wall portion, and an annular skirt portion depending from said top wall portion, said skirt portion having an edge region spaced from said top wall portion, said closure defining a longitudinal axis therethrough;at least one pivotal release tab extending from said skirt portion, said release tab being pivotal about an axis that is generally perpendicular to said closure longitudinal axis, said at least one release tab having a container engaging element and being spaced from and connected to said skirt portion by a hinge, said hinge extending between said tab and said skirt portion proximal to said edge region, said at least one tab being pivotable between an engaged position wherein said container engaging element engages the container interference member when said closure is engaged with the container to maintain the closure thereon, and a disengaged position wherein said container engaging element disengages from the container interference member to remove said closure from the container; anda tamper-indicating band connected to said skirt portion at about said end region by a plurality of frangible connectors, said band being connected to said closure and positioned in overlapping relation to at least a portion of said at least one tab to limit pivoting of said at least one tab when said tamper-indicating bands is connected to said skirt portion and overlying said portion of said at least one tab, said band being removable from said closure to permit pivoting said at least one tab and to permit removal of said closure from the container.