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Tamper evident integrated closure

US12195241B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 9, 2023
Grant dateJan 14, 2025
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 9, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2401/50
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure for a medical solution containing bottle, including a cap having a shroud disposed in closing relation to the neck and access opening of the bottle. The cap is removably connected to the bottle and may include a shrouded tamper evident indicator member connected to an interior surface of the shroud, at least initially inwardly of an open end of thereof in a non-visually observable location. Upon removal of the cap from the bottle and replacement thereof, the indicator member will be disposed exteriorly of the shroud in a visually observable location on the bottle. The closure may also include a spout integrated into the cap in a fixed, removable connection therewith, such that the spout is movable with the cap into closing relation of cap to the bottle neck and access opening.

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