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Tamper proof closure

US4362253A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1981
Grant dateDec 7, 1982
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D41/48
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A re-closable tamper-proof closure assembly for containers comprises a cap with a tamper-proof strip attached to the skirt of the cap by a breakable web but the strip is free of any tabs graspable by the user's hand, and is broken away from the cap simply by the act of removing the cap by pushing upwards on a stout lug. There may be a gap in the web already in the region of the lug, and at the opposite side of the cap the skirt is extended downwards to form a tongue between the ends of the strip. There can be a bead on the container neck for snap engagement of the cap on re-use, in addition to the bead engaged by the tamper-proof strip.

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