Tamper evident container
US11628981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2543/00842
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A. tamper evident container includes a cover having a first interlocking flange with a first tab for opening and closing the container and a first extension joined to the first tab along a frangible score line, a base having a second interlocking flange with a second tab for opening and closing the container and a second extension joined to the second tab along a frangible score line, the first extension including one or more first interlocking elements and the second extension including one or more second interlocking elements, where the first and second interlocking elements, when securely fastened together, prevent access to the first and second tabs, and require more force to separate than to sever the first and second extensions along the frangible score lines.
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