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Dispensing Tub with Spreader/Retainer Ribs on the Cover

a technology of spreader/retainer ribs and tubs, which is applied in the direction of lids, packaging, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of preventing the assembly from being removed, and achieve the effect of preventing the clip assembly from tampering and/or easy removal from the cover, smooth release of the lid retainer feature, and added product safety

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-07-23
LEUNG VALENTIN +1
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The present invention is a cover for a spring clip assembly. It includes two curved ribs on the cover. These ribs have two functions. The first function is to act as a spreader, which means they help to open the clip when the lid is pressed. The curved shape of the ribs makes sure that they are opened to the required width and that the lid can be easily released. The second function is to act as a safety retainer. The curved ribs prevent the clip assembly from being tampered with or removed easily. This ensures that the clip assembly works well and is safe from accidents or unauthorized removal.

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In addition, the retaining feature of these ribs overhangs the clip assembly, creating interference and preventing the assembly from being removed once pressed into the cover housing.

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[0017]In the following detailed description of the invention of exemplary embodiments of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings (where like numbers represent like elements), which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific exemplary embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, but other embodiments may be utilized and logical, mechanical, electrical, and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the appended claims.

[0018]In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it is understood that the invention may be practiced without these specifi...

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Abstract

A dispensing tub with a lid / cover having a pair of spreader / retainer ribs. On the cover side, the spreader / retainer ribs increase the opening degree of the spring clip latches. The spring clip latches collide with the spreader / retainer ribs before the latches reach their default final position. As the lid hook reaches the spring clip assembly through the gap between the spreader / retainer ribs, the gap is larger than the width of lid hook for proper lid release and lid locking. The spreader / retainer ribs are located on top of spring clip assembly, when the spring clip assembly opens and move upward, the spring clip latches will collide with spreader / retainer ribs and the opening path of latches are guided by the spreader / retainer ribs. The spreader / retainer ribs force the spring clip latches to open with an opening degree that is larger than default to release lid hook.

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FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0001]Not ApplicableSEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM[0002]Not ApplicableTECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates generally to dispensing tubs. More specifically, the present invention relates to lid locking closure devices for dispensing tubs.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Dispensing tubs typically use a spring clip assembly to perform lid locking and release actions. The performance of these actions are affected by the opening degree of spring clip latches. However, if the clip is kept in close state for long period of time, the spring clip mechanism will tend to be slow in opening to the proper dimension. If the opening gap dimension is not large enough, they will catch the lid hook and lid opening action will fail. Additionally, the size of spring clip assembly used in dispensing tub is generally small, if it can be disassembled from the product easily; the young user may swallow it and will cause serious safety issue.[0005]Ther...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D45/18B65D43/26
CPCB65D2251/1058B65D2251/1033B65D43/26B65D45/18B65D47/0871B65D43/22E05C19/022
Inventor LEUNG, VALENTINVIOLETT, JOHN
Owner LEUNG VALENTIN
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