Patent ID: 9090450
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: B67D

Abstract:
1. A lock-out assembly for controlling engagement between a package and a dispensing apparatus having an upwardly oriented cradle, the lock-out assembly comprising: a closure attachable to the package and including a downwardly-facing mating surface; a selectively movable insert removably receivable in the cradle and having an upwardly-facing mating surface; an annular recess positioned on one of the downwardly-facing mating surface of the closure and the upwardly-facing mating surface of the insert about at least a portion of a circumference of a circle having a first diameter; and an annular projection positioned on the other of the downwardly-facing mating surface of the closure and the upwardly-facing mating surface of the insert about at least a portion of the circumference of a circle having the first diameter, the projection dimensioned and configured to releasably mate with the recess to engage the package with the dispensing apparatus.