Abstract:
A lockable container includes a lockable sleeve and a slideable platform. The slideable platform can be stored in the lockable sleeve. The sleeve and the slideable platform can each have one or more of an engaging mechanism and a receiving mechanism, with reciprocal engaging mechanisms and/or receiving mechanisms being included at the other element. A release button can be included in the sleeve to disengage the engaging mechanism from the receiving mechanism. A deactivation tool can be provided that selectively prevents the engaging mechanism from engaging the receiving mechanism. The tool can be a stand-alone part, or can be joined to a jacket or a deactivation clip. The jacket can be slideably attached to the sleeve, and the deactivation clip can be inserted into or clipped onto the sleeve.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/955,492, filed Aug. 13, 2007, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference. 
     
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
       [0002]    The present disclosure relates generally to child-resistant containers. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a child-resistant container having a selectably deactivatable locking feature. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0003]    Child-resistant or lockable containers, wherein multiple movements are required to open the container, have many uses. One use for a lockable container is to control the dispensing of medicine and medicaments in the form of pills and tablets. For example, locking caps on medicine bottles are well known. The typical locking cap mechanism requires a coordinated alignment and tipping, or axial pressure, or inward radial squeezing while turning the cap to remove it from its container in order to access the medicaments. 
         [0004]    By way of another example, medicines are packaged in convenient flat boxes, which are difficult to secure with child-resistant features. Many medicaments in the form of tablets are sold in blister packs—blisters formed on a sheet sealed by a barrier that is punctured when extracting a tablet from a blister. When a typical cardboard flat box holding one or more blister packs is opened the entire contents of the package is exposed, making all of the tablets immediately available. The dangers posed by children with access to a large quantity of tablets not intended for their consumption is self evident. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0005]    The illustrated embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a child-resistant lockable container for storage and dispensing of medications packaged with a slideable member that holds items, for example, a tray, a drawer with compartments, a blister card, a blister pack, or the like (“slideable card”). The slideable card is illustrated as a conventional blister package, but the slideable member can be a tray, a slideable package, or any other packaging, as is known to those skilled in the art. The lockable container is illustrated as a two-piece molded plastic container closed on three sides to form a void that receives the slideable card. The slideable card slideably translates through the open forth side of the lockable container. Posts molded on one piece of the lockable container are connected, and in some embodiments sealed or welded, with the corresponding hollow cylinders molded on the other piece of the lockable container. Other attachment mechanisms can be used, and use of such other mechanisms is contemplated. 
         [0006]    The lockable container can include one or more locking features. The locking features can include, for example, one or more posts, apertures, catches, lips, hooks, adhesives, metallic and/or magnetic surfaces, VELCRO® fasteners, or other engaging mechanisms (“post”) formed on one or both of the two pieces of the lockable container. When the slideable card is inserted into the container, the engaging mechanisms of the container can engage, for example, one or more apertures, posts, catches, lips, hooks, adhesives, metallic and/or magnetic surfaces, VELCRO® fasteners, or other receiving mechanisms (“aperture”) formed on or in the slideable card. A release button is located on the lockable container, and is positioned proximate to the post. One or more ribs, springs, and/or other biasing mechanisms can be located proximate the engaging or receiving mechanisms to exert a compressive force upon, and thereby urge, the engaging mechanism to engage the receiving mechanism. Pressing the release button manipulates the slideable card to disengage the engaging and receiving mechanisms so that the slideable card can be slideably removed. 
         [0007]    At times, it may be desirable to deactivate the locking features of the lockable container. Therefore, the present disclosure is additionally directed to providing structures and methods for deactivation the locking features of the lockable container. 
         [0008]    According to some embodiments, the lock deactivation feature includes a tool for interfacing with the engaging mechanism, the receiving mechanism, or both. The tool can be any desired shape, including, but not limited to, wedge-shaped, disc-shaped, or tab-shaped. When a user wants to deactivate the locking feature of the lockable container, the tool, or a portion thereof, e.g., an edge, can be used to depress the release button of the lockable container. In other embodiments, the tool, or a portion thereof, can be inserted into the lockable container. The inserted tool, or a portion thereof, can prevent the engaging mechanism from engaging the receiving mechanism. According to other embodiments, the tool can compliment the receiving mechanism, the engaging mechanism, or both, thereby preventing engagement of the engaging mechanism and the receiving mechanism. 
         [0009]    According to some embodiments, the tool is inserted into the container by interfacing with the release button. In other embodiments, the container includes extra slots or apertures for insertion of the tool. In still other embodiments, the tool is partially integrated into the container and is slideably engaged or disengaged to and from a deactivation position. The tool can also be connected to a deactivation clip that can be attached to the locking container. The deactivation clip includes a tool, or key, and can include one or more engaging arms and one or more edges. 
         [0010]    According to some embodiments, the tool can be included on a jacket that wraps around the sleeve. In other embodiments, the tool can be a stand-alone part for insertion into the container without any additional tools. Even if the tool is a stand-alone part, some embodiments provide attachment mechanisms to ensure that the tool does not move out of an engaged or disengaged position. 
         [0011]    Accordingly, an embodiment of the disclosure includes a storing and dispensing system. The storing and dispensing system includes a sleeve, a sliding platform, and a deactivation tool. The sleeve includes a first side connected to a second side to form a void for receiving the sliding platform. The sleeve also includes an open end configured to permit the sliding platform to translate between a first position and a second position. A first engaging element is positioned substantially within the void. The sliding platform includes a second engaging element for engaging the first engaging element. The deactivation tool is selectively positioned to prevent the first engaging element from engaging the second engaging element. 
         [0012]    According to an aspect of the disclosure, the first engaging element includes a post. 
         [0013]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the second engaging element includes an aperture. 
         [0014]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the sleeve also includes a release proximate the first engaging element, and the deactivation tool includes an edge that can at least partially displace the release. 
         [0015]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the edge includes a notch. 
         [0016]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the sleeve includes one or more securing tabs for retaining at least a portion of the deactivation tool when the deactivation tool is positioned to prevent the first engaging element from engaging the second engaging element. 
         [0017]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the deactivation tool is substantially disc-shaped. 
         [0018]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the sleeve includes a slot through which the deactivation tool is selectively inserted to prevent the first engaging element from engaging the second engaging element. 
         [0019]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the deactivation tool is a flap. 
         [0020]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the flap is slideably coupled to the sleeve. 
         [0021]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the deactivation tool is a slideable card. 
         [0022]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the slideable card includes a flap. 
         [0023]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the slideable card includes a third engaging element and a flap. The third engaging element engages the first engaging element, and the flap prevents the second engaging element from engaging the first engaging element. 
         [0024]    According to another embodiment of the disclosure, a selectively lockable container includes a sleeve, a sliding platform, and a deactivation tool insertion port. The sleeve includes a first side connected to a second side to form a void for receiving the sliding platform. The sleeve also includes an open end configured to permit the sliding platform to translate between a first position and a second position. A first engaging element is positioned substantially within the void. The sliding platform includes a second engaging element for engaging the first engaging element. The deactivation tool insertion port is an opening in the sleeve through which at least a portion of a deactivation tool is passed to selectively prevent the first engaging element from engaging the second engaging element. 
         [0025]    According to an aspect of the disclosure, the deactivation tool insertion port is the open end of the container. 
         [0026]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the first engaging element is a post and the second engaging element is an aperture. 
         [0027]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the deactivation tool insertion port is an aperture that at least partially defines the release. 
         [0028]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the lockable container includes a release proximate the first engaging element. The deactivation tool selectively moves the release into a disengagement position, whereat the first engaging element is prevented from engaging the second engagement element. 
         [0029]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the sleeve includes at least one securing tab for retaining at least a portion of the deactivation tool when the deactivation tool is used to move the release into the disengagement position. 
         [0030]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the further comprising an attachment mechanism configured to attach the deactivation tool to the sleeve. The attachment mechanism can be tape. 
         [0031]    According to another embodiment of the disclosure, a storing and dispensing system includes a sleeve, a sliding platform, and a deactivation clip. The sleeve includes a first side connected to a second side to form a void for receiving the sliding platform. The sleeve can also include an open end configured to permit the sliding platform to translate between a first position and a second position. A first engaging element is positioned substantially within the void. The sliding platform includes a second engaging element for engaging the first engaging element. The deactivation clip includes a key configured to prevent the first engaging element from engaging the second engaging element. 
         [0032]    According to another embodiment of the disclosure, a deactivation clip for selectively preventing a first engaging element from engaging a second engaging element includes a key configured for insertion into a lockable case through an access port formed in the lockable case. 
         [0033]    According to an aspect of the disclosure, the deactivation clip includes at least one engaging edge attached to the key. 
         [0034]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the deactivation clip includes at least one engaging arm connected to the at least one engaging edge. 
         [0035]    According to another aspect of the disclosure, the deactivation clip includes two engaging arms and two engaging edges. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0036]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a lockable container, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0037]      FIGS. 2 and 3  are exploded views of the lockable container of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0038]      FIGS. 4-6  are partial perspective views of a lockable container, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0039]      FIGS. 7 and 8  are perspective views of a lockable container, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0040]      FIGS. 9 and 10  are partial perspective views of a lockable container, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0041]      FIG. 11  is a cross-sectional partial side elevation view of the lockable container of  FIGS. 9 and 10 . 
           [0042]      FIGS. 12 and 13  are perspective views of a lockable container, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0043]      FIG. 14  is a partial perspective view of the interior of the lockable container of  FIGS. 12 and 13 . 
           [0044]      FIGS. 15 and 16  are perspective views of a lockable container, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0045]      FIG. 17  is a partial perspective view of the interior of the lockable container of  FIGS. 15 and 16 . 
           [0046]      FIG. 18  is a partial perspective view of a lockable container, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0047]      FIGS. 19 and 20  are partial perspective views of the interior of a lockable container, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0048]      FIGS. 21-23  are partial perspective views of a card and the interior of a lockable container, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0049]      FIG. 24  illustrates an exemplary deactivation clip for use with a lockable container, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0050]    As required, detailed embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed herein. It must be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary examples of the disclosure that may be embodied in various and alternative forms, and combinations thereof. As used herein, the word “exemplary” is used expansively to refer to embodiments that serve as illustrations, specimens, models, or patterns. The figures are not necessarily to scale and some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. In other instances, well-known components, systems, materials, or methods have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the present disclosure. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present disclosure. 
         [0051]    For purposes of teaching, the illustrated embodiments are shown and described in the context of a lockable container that includes a blister pack or blister card, which is configured to store and dispense pharmaceutical-related goods. However, the lockable container can be utilized to store and dispense other items, and can be specifically useful for small, delicate, sensitive, or portable items. Examples of such items include all manner of consumable products such as candy, food, vitamins, and the like; and all manner of personal care products such as contact lens, birth control devices, smoking cessation patches, hearing aid batteries, and the like. 
         [0052]    Further, the lockable container can be configured to store and dispense items that are not packaged in a blister card but in any slidable platform. In such embodiments, the blister card packaging can be substituted with a tray, card, rack, pack, pouch, or the like. In general, the teaching provided herein are applicable to any structure that holds or stores an item, that provides a basis for attaching or securing an item thereto, or that is otherwise associated with an item. 
         [0053]    Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numerals represent like features throughout, embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated. Turning to an exemplary embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 1-3 , a lockable container  10  includes a blister card  12  that cooperates with a locking sleeve  14  to dispense and store items such as medicaments (not shown). 
         [0054]    Referring to  FIGS. 2 and 3 , the illustrated sleeve  14  is formed from a base portion  16  and a top portion  18  that are attached to one another, as shown in  FIG. 1 . Specifically, the base portion  16  and the top portion  18  are attached to one another as pegs or pins  20  are press fit in hollow cylinders  22 . In alternative embodiments, it is contemplated that the sleeve  14  can be a unitary structure or that the top and bottom portions  16 ,  18  can be attached to one another by elements that provide a snap connection, welding, elements that provide a sliding connection, mechanical fasteners, glue or other adhesives, other attachment mechanisms, combinations thereof, and the like. 
         [0055]    The sleeve  14  includes a top wall  24 , a base wall  26 , and opposing outer side walls  28   a ,  28   b  that define a tubular structure. One end of the tubular structure is enclosed by an end wall  30  and the other end is a substantially open end  32 . The sleeve  14  includes a compartment that is dimensioned to receive the blister card  12  and to align features of the blister card  12  with features of the sleeve  14 . In the illustrated embodiment, inner side walls of the compartment are defined by ribs  34   a ,  34   b  that are inwardly offset from the outer side walls  28   a ,  28   b , the top wall  24 , the base wall  26 , and the end wall  30 . 
         [0056]    The illustrated sleeve  14  includes a locking post  36  that projects into the compartment from the base wall  26 . It should be appreciated that the locking post  36  is merely exemplary as an embodiment of an engaging mechanism. The engaging mechanism  36  can be any element that can cooperatively engage a receiving mechanism of the sliding platform, as will be described in detail below. The illustrated locking post  36  is adjacent the end wall  30  and is shaped so as to lift and engage the blister card  12  as the blister card  12  is substantially fully inserted into the compartment. Specifically, the locking post  36  includes a sloped surface  38  that faces the open end  32  of the sleeve  14 . The locking post  36  also includes a contacting surface  39 , for engaging the blister card  12  as described below. The contacting surface  39  is opposite the sloped surface  38  so as to face the end wall  30 . 
         [0057]    The sleeve  14  includes a release button  40  that, here, is defined by a U-shaped slot  42  and a hinge  44  so as to be pivotally displaceable into the compartment. The release button  40  is disposed in the base wall  26  between the locking post  36  and the end wall  30  with the distal end of the release button  40  being adjacent the contacting surface  39  of the locking post  36 . The illustrated release button  40  includes a rib extension  46  that extends into the compartment to facilitate contacting and displacing the blister card  12 , as described in further detail below. 
         [0058]    The illustrated sleeve  14  includes a retainer structure  47  that is dimensioned and positioned to allow the blister card  12  to freely slide into the compartment and to engage the blister card  12  as the blister card  12  is removed from the compartment. The illustrated retainer structure  47  is positioned near the open end  32  and extends from the top wall  24  into the compartment and towards both the end wall  30  and the base wall  26 . 
         [0059]    Ribs, springs, or other biasing elements  48   a ,  48   b , extend from the top wall  24  into the compartment, to urge or bias the blister card  12  towards the base wall  26 . Alternative biasing elements include leaf springs, dagger springs, and similar elements that exert a compressive force. In alternative embodiments, ribs that direct the blister card  12  toward the base wall  26  are the biasing elements  48   a ,  48   b.    
         [0060]    The sliding platform in the form of a blister card  12  is now described in further detail. The illustrated blister card  12  includes a planar substrate  50  and a plurality of blisters  52  that typically hold one or more items such as medicaments (not shown). The blisters  52  are arranged so as to avoid contact with certain internal features of the sleeve  14  when the blister card  12  is translated inwardly or outwardly. For purposes of describing the orientation of the blister card  12 , a leading edge E 1  and a trailing edge E 2  are defined. 
         [0061]    According to an exemplary method of forming a blister card  12  and packaging items (not shown) therein, blisters  52  are formed in a planar plastic sheet to provide a tray and items are placed in the recesses provided by the blisters  52 . Thereafter, a backing, such as a sheet of paperboard or foil, is attached to the planar portion of the tray to enclose the items in the blisters  52 . According to this formation of a blister card  12 , the planar substrate  50  is defined by laminated layers provided by the plastic sheet and paperboard or foil backing. 
         [0062]    The blister card  12  includes an engaging aperture  54  that is dimensioned and positioned to receive the locking post  36 . It should be understood, however, that the engaging aperture  54  is merely an exemplary embodiment of a receiving mechanism. The receiving mechanism  54  can be any element that can cooperatively engage the engaging mechanism  36 . In the illustrated embodiment, the aperture  54  is positioned near the leading edge E 1 . The compartment and the blister card  12  are dimensioned with respect to one another such that, when the blister card  12  is substantially, fully inserted into the compartment, the engaging aperture  54  is positioned or aligned to receive the locking post  36 . The width of the illustrated compartment is substantially that of the illustrated blister card  12 . 
         [0063]    The blister card can be alternatively configured and/or formed according to alternative methods. For example the blister card  12  can include an alternative number of blisters  52  and/or blisters  52  that are alternatively arranged. As another example, the blister cards  12  can taper or narrow towards the leading edge E 1  to facilitate being received in the sleeve  14 . 
         [0064]    A method of operating the lockable container  10  is now described. In the illustrated embodiment, a locking feature that releasably locks the blister card  12  within the sleeve  14  includes the locking post  36 , the biasing elements  48   a ,  48   b , and the engaging aperture  54 . To releasably lock the blister card  12  in the sleeve  14 , the leading edge E 1  of the blister card  12  is inserted through the open end  32  of the sleeve  14  with the blisters  52  being adjacent the top wall  24 . As the blister card  12  slides into the compartment, the leading edge E 1  slides over the sloped surface  38  and the locking post  36  is received in the aperture  54 . Thereafter, the contacting surface  39  contacts the edge of the aperture  54  to releasably lock the blister card  12  in the sleeve  14 . Further, the biasing elements  48   a ,  48   b  push the blister card  12  toward the base wall  26  to hold the aperture  54  in a position whereat the aperture  54  is engaged with the locking post  36 . 
         [0065]    In the illustrated embodiment, a releasing feature for releasing the blister card  12  from the sleeve  14  includes the release button  40 . To release the blister card  12  from the sleeve  14 , the release button  40  is pressed into the compartment such that the rib extension  46  contacts the blister card  12  and displaces the blister card  12  toward the top wall  24 . The blister card  12  pushes against the biasing elements  48   a ,  48   b  and the engaging aperture  54  is lifted out of engagement with the locking post  36 . Thereafter, the blister card  12  is grasped near the trailing edge E 2  and pulled through the open end  32 . In the illustrated embodiment, the blister card  12  is prevented from being fully extracted as the retainer structure  47  is received in the aperture  54 . In alternative embodiments, the blister card  12  can be fully extracted or can be indexed or metered, thereby allowing access to a limited number of blisters  52  at a time. 
         [0066]    The first embodiment teaches the advantages of a lockable container  10 . However, under certain conditions the locking feature is not needed or desired. For example, if children are not present, are only present during certain times, or do not have access to the lockable container  10 , it may be desirable to deactivate the locking feature of the lockable container  10 . Thereby, the user, presumably an adult who owns the container and its contents or for whom the contents of the lockable container  10  are intended, can access the contents of the lockable container  10  without repeatedly manipulating the child-resistant locking feature. 
         [0067]    Exemplary tools for selectively deactivating the locking feature of the locking container  10  (“deactivation tools”) are now described. In some of the embodiments, the deactivation tool includes a mechanism that displaces or otherwise disables the release button  40 . In other embodiments, the deactivation tool includes a mechanism that covers or otherwise disables the engaging mechanism  36 . In still other embodiments, the deactivation tool includes a mechanism that inhibits or otherwise prohibits the receiving mechanism  54  from engaging the engaging mechanism  36 . Where elements of the embodiments that are described hereinafter are substantially similar to elements that have been described in the first embodiment, further description will not be provided where doing so would be repetitive. Rather, the description hereinafter will speak to the differences between the embodiments. 
         [0068]    Referring to another exemplary embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 4-6 , the deactivation tool can include a flat disc  60 , such as a coin or a washer having, here, a shape that corresponds to the shape of the release button  40 . The flat disc  60  has a selected thickness such that an edge thereof can be wedged in between the release button  40  and the base wall  26  to displace the release button  40  by a selected amount. Referring to  FIG. 6 , the disc  60  can be wedged in between the release button  40  and the base wall  26  until the edge of the disc  60  contacts the locking post  36 . The release button  40  is held in a displaced position such that the aperture  54  is prevented from receiving the locking post  36  when the blister card  12  is inserted into the sleeve  14 . 
         [0069]    In this embodiment, the slot  42  that defines the release button  40  includes two securing tabs  62   a ,  62   b  that extend to support and position the disc  60 . While the illustrated embodiment includes two securing tabs  62   a ,  62   b , there can be more or less than two securing tables  62   a ,  62   b . It is contemplated that the disc  60  can have some transverse movement as it is wedged between the release button  40  and the base wall  26  in embodiments where the slot  42  is shaped as in the embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 1-3 . 
         [0070]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 4-6 , the disc  60  can be maintained in position against the base wall  26  by the release button  40 . However, in some embodiments, the amount of friction between the disc  60  and the sleeve  14  may not be sufficient to allow the disc  60  to be held in such a wedged position. According to an exemplary method and referring to another exemplary embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 7 and 8 , tape  64  is used to secure the disc  60  in place. Specifically, once the disc  60  is wedged in place to displace the release button  40 , the tape  64  is applied over the disc  60  and across the walls of the sleeve  14 . 
         [0071]    It should be understood that the shape of the disc  60  can be altered and yet substantially perform the same functionality described herein. For example, the disc  60  can be a paperclip, a bar or rectangular shaped item, a wedge that gradually increases in thickness along its length, or some other item. 
         [0072]    In alternative embodiments, the disc  60  can include a notch (best shown in  FIG. 14 ) that is dimensioned and positioned to receive the locking post  36  such that the disc  60  can be wedged further between the base wall  26  and release button  40 . According to another alternative embodiment, the disc  60  or an alternative wedge structure can be integral to a clip that attaches to the edge of the base wall  26  defined by the slot  42  to position the disc  60  for displacing the release button  40 . 
         [0073]    Referring now to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure illustrated in  FIGS. 9-11 , the sleeve  14  includes a slot  70  into which a tool, for example, a disc  60 , is inserted to disable the locking feature of the lockable container  10 . The slot  70  can be dimensioned and positioned to receive and position the disc  60  such that an edge of the disc  60  extends into the compartment near the distal end of the displaced release button  40 . A slot (not shown) can also be formed in the locking post  36  and can be substantially coplanar with the slot  70 . 
         [0074]    The illustrated slot  70  is substantially straight and disposed in the base wall  26  to intersect the U-shaped slot  42 . The width of the slot  70  can be slightly less than the thickness of the disc  60  such that the disc  60  is press fit into the slot  70  or is otherwise held in place by friction. In addition or alternatively, the length of the slot  70  can be determined such that the disc  60  extends into the compartment from the base wall  26  by a selected distance. In this embodiment, the edge of the disc  60 , when inserted into the slot  70 , can prevent the aperture  54  from engaging the locking post  36  as the blister card  12  is inserted into the sleeve  14 , as best shown in  FIG. 11   
         [0075]    Turning to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure illustrated in  FIGS. 12-14 , a sliding disablement structure  80  includes a flap  82  that is struck from a jacket  84 . The jacket  84  can be wrapped around the top, base, and side walls  24 ,  26 ,  28   a ,  28   b  and can slide lengthwise or longitudinally over the outside of the sleeve  14  between the open end  32  and the end wall  30 . While the jacket  84  is illustrated as encompassing or wrapping around the sleeve  14 , it will be appreciated that the jacket  84  can be a substantially planar sheet that does not encompass the sleeve  14 . As will be explained below, the flap  82  can also be a stand-alone tool, and therefore may not be attached to any other material. The illustrated flap  82  is defined by a U-shaped opening in the material  86 , for example, a cut line, an aperture, or a severance line, so as to be substantially the same shape as, but slightly smaller than, the release button  40 . The flap  82  is positioned on the jacket  84  so as to longitudinally align with the release button  40  as the jacket  84  slides over the sleeve  14 . Additionally, a notch  88  can be included in the distal end of the flap  82 . 
         [0076]    To operate the sliding disablement structure  80 , the jacket  84  is slid towards the end wall  30  until the flap  82  substantially aligns with the release button  40 . Thereafter, as best shown in  FIG. 14 , the flap  82  is pressed to displace the release button  40  and the jacket  84  is slid towards the open end  32  such that the flap  82  is wedged between the push button  40  and the base wall  26 . The optional notch  88  can be dimensioned and positioned to receive the locking post  36  so as to allow the flap  82  to be wedged further between the push button  40  and the base wall  26 . 
         [0077]    Another embodiment of the present disclosure includes an alternative sliding disablement structure  90  and is illustrated in  FIGS. 15-17 . In this embodiment, the sleeve  14  includes a slot  92  that is disposed in the base wall  26  and can be located near the sloped surface  38  of the locking post  36 . The sliding disablement structure  90  can include a jacket  94  that is wrapped around the sleeve  14  and that can slide with respect to the sleeve  14  as described above for the jacket  84 . The illustrated jacket  94  includes a tab  96  that is hingedly connected to the jacket  94  and that is longitudinally aligned with the slot  92 . As explained above with respect to the jacket  84 , the jacket  94  can be a planar sheet and need not encompass the sleeve  14 . Similarly, the tab  96  can be a stand-alone tool that is not attached to any other material. 
         [0078]    To operate the sliding disablement structure  90 , the jacket  94  is slid towards the end wall  30  and the tab  96  is fed through the slot  92 . Thereby, as is best illustrated in  FIG. 17 , the tab  96  can extend into the compartment and can cover the locking post  36  such that the aperture  54  is prevented from receiving the locking post  36 . 
         [0079]    In alternative embodiments, the tab  96  is utilized without the jacket  94 . For example, with reference to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure illustrated in  FIG. 18 , the tab  96  can be fed through the slot  92  to cover the locking post  36  and an outer end  98  can be attached to the outside surface of the base wall  26 , rather than being connected to the jacket  94 . The outer end  98  can be attached to the base wall  26  with tape  99 , as shown in  FIG. 18 , or with other securing mechanisms such as adhesive, VELCRO®, mechanical fasteners, combinations thereof, and the like. 
         [0080]    Another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated in  FIGS. 19 and 20  and includes a pull tab structure  100  that slides to disable the locking feature. In the illustrated embodiment, the sleeve  14  includes slots  102   a ,  102   b  that are disposed in the end wall  30  and that are separated by a stopper portion  104  of the end wall  30 . 
         [0081]    The illustrated pull tab structure  100  is substantially flat and includes an elongated opening  106  that extends longitudinally. The pull tab structure  100  further includes an outer end  108 , an inner end  110 , and legs  112   a ,  112   b  that are defined by the elongated opening  106 . The stopper portion  104  is received in the elongated opening  106  and the legs  112   a ,  112   b  are received in the slots  102   a ,  102   b  so the pull tab structure  100  is able to move between first and second positions. As shown in  FIG. 19 , the pull tab structure  100  can be fully inserted into the compartment to be in a first open position. When the pull tab structure  100  is in the first, open position, the locking post  36  is able to receive the blister card aperture  54 , and the inner end  110  is positioned forward of the sloped surface  38  of the locking post  36 . Further, the locking post  36  is received in the elongated opening  106 , and the end of the elongated opening  106  adjacent the outer end  108  is substantially in contact with the stopper portion  104 . It should be noted that the elongated opening  106  can be dimensioned and positioned such that the push button  40  can displace therethrough to provide the normal releasing operability. 
         [0082]    To disable the locking feature of the locking container  10 , the outer end  108  is engaged to pull the pull tab structure  100  to the second, closed position where the inner end  110  covers the locking post  36 , as shown in  FIG. 20 . In the illustrated embodiment, the inner end  110  is shaped to contact stopper posts  114   a ,  114   b  when the pull tab structure  100  is in the second position. As mentioned above, covering the locking post  36  prevents the aperture  54  from receiving the locking post  36  as the blister card  12  is received in the sleeve  14 . 
         [0083]    The pull tab structure  100  is not limited to the shape or structure illustrated herein. Rather, the pull tab structure can include a single leg that slides within a single slot in the end wall  30 . Further, the end wall  30  can provide the stop feature for the pull tab structure when it is in the second position. 
         [0084]    Referring to  FIGS. 21-23 , according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an auxiliary card  120  provides a deactivation tool. The illustrated auxiliary card  120  includes an aperture  122  and a flap  124 . The aperture  122  is dimensioned and positioned to receive the locking post  36 . The flap  124  is struck from the auxiliary card  120  along a severance line  125  and is hingedly connected to the auxiliary card  120  along a fold line  126 , which is adjacent the aperture  122 . 
         [0085]    Turning to  FIG. 22 , to disable the locking feature, the flap  124  is folded along the fold line  126  toward the aperture  122  and the card  120  is then inserted into the compartment with the flap  124  extending toward the top wall  24 . Once the aperture  122  receives the locking post  36 , the flap  124  is positioned to cover the locking post  36 . Referring now to  FIG. 23 , the blister card  12  can thereafter be inserted into and removed from the compartment, sliding over the card  120 , without the aperture  54  receiving the locking post  36 . 
         [0086]    Another embodiment includes structures similar to the flap  124  and the aperture  122  included directly on the slideable platform  12  instead of, or in addition to being included on an auxiliary card  120 . In any embodiments including a flap  124  and aperture  122 , the flap  124  can be folded up and through the aperture  122  to prevent the locking post  36  from engaging the aperture  122 . The flap  124  can also be folded under the aperture  122  and taped or otherwise secured to prevent the locking post  36  from engaging the aperture  122 . It should be understood that if the features of the flap  124  and aperture  122  are included with the slideable platform  12 , the functions of the aperture  122  and the aperture  54  can both be provided by a single aperture. 
         [0087]      FIG. 24  illustrates another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, the deactivation tool can include a deactivation clip  130 . The illustrated deactivation clip  130  includes a base engaging arm  132  and top engaging arm  134  connected by an edge  136 , and an attached key  138 . It should be understood, however, that the key  138  does not require the engaging arms  132 ,  134  or the edges  136 . The key  138  can be inserted into the sleeve  14  as a stand alone tool. Alternatively, the key  138  can include one engaging arm  132  or  134 . 
         [0088]    In practice, the user releases the slideable platform  12  as described above and inserts the key  138  through an access port  140  such that the key  138  prevents the engaging mechanism  36  from engaging the receiving mechanism  54 . As such, the slideable platform  12  can be inserted into the sleeve  14 , withdrawn from the sleeve  14 , and the contents of the slideable platform  12  can be removed, as described above, without further manipulation of the release button  40 . 
         [0089]    The law does not require and it is economically prohibitive to illustrate and teach every possible embodiment of the present claims. Hence, the above-described embodiments are merely exemplary illustrations of implementations set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the disclosure. Variations, modifications, and combinations may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the claims. All such variations, modifications, and combinations are included herein by the scope of this disclosure and the following claims.