Child-Resistant Lid and Related Methods

Abstract

Disclosed is a child-resistant beverage lid with a cover and a locking mechanism, wherein a cover can be locked in place to prevent a user from accessing the top and contents of a can. The child-resistant beverage lid is also configured to be a multi-use lid because once secured to the top of the can, the cover can be locked in place over the lid and unlocked to be opened multiple times.

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         9 . A method of making a beverage child-resistant comprising the steps of:
 obtaining a lid comprising a base, at least one protruding ledge on the inside of the base that forms an annular crevice, a cover that is attached to the base by a hinge; and, a lock that is hingedly connected to an upper edge of the base, wherein the lock may be manipulated;   placing the lid over the top of the beverage can, whereby the protruding ledge is in contact with the lip of the can;   pressing the lid down; and,   snapping the protruding ledge of the base of the lid over a lip of the can, whereby the lid is secured over the can with a child-resistant seal.   
     
     
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