Patent · US Expired

Closure for containers

US4033472A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 8, 1975
Grant dateJul 5, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 8, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2401/35
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure comprising a cap and downwardly depending band or skirt severable therefrom along a substantially annular predetermined tear line is disclosed. The band provides a tamper-proof or guarantee type closure. At least the band is made of heat deformable thermoplastic material whereby after positioning of the cap on the container the band is heat deformed to tightly encircle the container.

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