Deactivation Clip for Lockable Containers

Abstract

A container having a base and a top, is configured to house a slideable card that holds items. The top and base form a closed case, open along one end. The card includes at least one receiving aperture that, when fully inserted within the container, engages at least one detent. A release button is located on the container and is positioned proximate to the detent. A spring or other retaining mechanism is located adjacent the detent and urges the card to engage the detent at the receiving aperture. Pressing the release button pushes the card to lift the aperture over detent so that the card can be slideably removed. Some embodiments include a deactivation clip that, when attached, engages the release button so that the receiving aperture does not engage the detent.

1 . A storing and dispensing system, comprising:
 a case and a slideable card;   the card comprising at least one detent receiver;   the case comprising:   a first side matingly connected to a second side to form a void for receiving the card:   opposite closed edges and a closed end formed by the mated connection and further defining the void;   an open end opposite the closed end configured to permit the card to translate between a first position and a second position;   at least one detent extending from one of the sides toward the void for engaging the detent receiver;   a release proximate to the detent configured to disengage the detent receiver and the detent, whereby engaging the detent and detent receiver locks the card within the case, and manipulating the release to disengage the detent and detent receiver unlocks the card; and   a deactivation clip configured to engage the release.   
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one retainer positioned within the void to engage the card in a second, substantially extended, position. 
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the card comprises a blister card holding one or more items. 
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the deactivation clip comprises:
 a first arm configured to attach to a first side of the case;   a second arm configured to attach to a second, opposite side of the case;   at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration; and,   a key positioned on one of the arms and configured to engage a release button of the case.   
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the blister card contains pharmaceutical products. 
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the case further comprises one or more biasing elements configured to exert a force on the slideable card to urge the slideable card to engage the detent. 
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the biasing elements are springs. 
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the biasing elements are ribs. 
   
   
       9 . A selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus, comprising:
 a base matingly connected to a top to form a void for receiving a card holding items;   opposite sides and a closed end formed by the mated connection, further defining the void;   an open end opposite the closed end, configured to permit translating motion of the card;   at least one detent positioned within the void to engage the card in a first, substantially received, position;   at least one biasing mechanism positioned within the void and proximate the detent, configured to urge the card to engage the detent when the card is in the first position;   a release proximate to the detent, configured to disengage the card from the detent; and   a releasable deactivation clip engaged with the release.   
   
   
       10 . The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of  claim 9 , further comprising at least one retainer positioned within the void to engage the card in a second, substantially extended, position. 
   
   
       11 . The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the card is a blister card. 
   
   
       12 . The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the blister card holds pharmaceuticals. 
   
   
       13 . The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the deactivation clip comprises:
 a first arm configured to attach to a first side of the apparatus;   a second arm configured to attach to a second, opposite side of the apparatus;   at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration; and,   a key positioned on one of the arms and configured to engage a release button of the apparatus.   
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus further comprises one or more springs, the springs being configured to exert a compressive force on the slideable card to urge the card to engage the detent. 
   
   
       15 . A deactivation clip, comprising:
 a first arm configured to attach to a first side of a lockable container;   a second arm configured to attach to a second, opposite side of the lockable container;   at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration; and,   a key positioned on one of the arms and configured to engage a release button associated with the lockable container.   
   
   
       16 . A selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus, comprising:
 a base matingly connected to a top to form a void for receiving a card holding items;   opposite sides and a closed end formed by the mated connection, further defining the void;   an open end opposite the closed end, configured to permit translating motion of the card;   at least one engaging mechanism positioned within the void to engage the card in a first, substantially received, position;   at least one biasing mechanism positioned within the void and proximate to the detent, configured to urge the card to engage the detent when the card is in the first position;   a release proximate to the engaging mechanism, configured to disengage the card from the detent; and   a releasable deactivation clip engaged with the release.   
   
   
       17 . The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of  claim 16 , further comprising at least one receiving mechanism positioned within the void to engage the card in a second, substantially extended, position. 
   
   
       18 . The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the engaging mechanism comprises a detent. 
   
   
       19 . The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the engaging mechanism comprises a locking post. 
   
   
       20 . The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the biasing mechanism comprises a leaf spring. 
   
   
       21 . The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the biasing mechanism comprises a rib. 
   
   
       22 . The selectably engaging child-resistant apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the deactivation clip comprises:
 a first arm configured to attach to a first side of the apparatus;   a second arm configured to attach to a second, opposite side of the apparatus;   at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration; and,   a key positioned on one of the arms and configured to engage a release button of the apparatus.   
   
   
       23 . A case for holding a slidable member, comprising:
 a plurality of sides;   a release formed in a first of the plurality of sides, wherein the release is movable between a first position and a second position;   an aperture formed in the first of the plurality of sides, wherein the aperture at least partially surrounds the release; and   a key configured to fit into the aperture to engage the release.   
   
   
       24 . The case of  claim 23 , wherein the slidable member comprises a blister card. 
   
   
       25 . The case of  claim 23 , wherein the key is part of a clip, and wherein the clip comprises:
 a first arm configured to attach to the first of the plurality of sides;   a second arm configured to attach to a second of the plurality of sides;   at least one edge connected to the first arm at a first end and the second arm at a second end, and configured to hold the arms in a spaced apart configuration; and,   the key positioned on one of the arms.   
   
   
       26 . The case of  claim 23 , wherein the release is movable between a first position and a second position, and wherein the release does not substantially move from the first position to the second position when the key is fit into the aperture and engage the release. 
   
   
       27 . A deactivation clip, comprising:
 a case-engaging arm;   an edge extending from the arm; and,   a key located at the edge, wherein the key is configured to engage a release button of a lockable case.   
   
   
       28 . The deactivation clip of  claim 27 , further comprising a second case engaging arm extending between the edge and the key.