Tamper-evident container with a tabbed hinge
US10220985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2543/00833
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tamper-evident container includes a base and a lid. A base extension and a lid extension are connected to a hinge to join the base and the lid together in a closed, pre-use configuration. A tab extends from either the lid extension or the base extension in a direction away from the lid and the base such that the tab extends beyond the hinge. The tab is joined to one of the extensions via weakened regions that can be torn when the tab is pulled to indicate that the container has been tampered with or opened.
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