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Abstract

A locking closure for use with an associated container includes a closure cap having a top wall portion and a depending skirt portion depending from the top wall portion. The top wall portion further defines a dispensing region therein, and a door for covering the dispensing region. The door has a top surface and a bottom surface defining a thickness, and the door is connected to the top wall portion at a hinge region. The door is pivotable about the hinge region to traverse a path between an open condition and a closed condition. The closure includes a latch having a base portion integral with the top wall that extends generally transverse therefrom. The latch further includes a hook portion integral with the base portion, the hook portion extending from the base portion and intersecting the path defined by the door. The hook portion is spaced from the top wall and defines an engaging surface and a locking surface. The locking surface generally opposes the top wall portion, and the engaging surface inclines downward as it extends toward the door. The locking surface maintains the door in the closed condition and the engaging surface is configured to urge the hook portion out of the path of the door during closing of the door.

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First Claim