Patent · US Expired

Tamper evident plastic closure

US4579241A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 29, 1984
Grant dateApr 1, 1986
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D41/3447
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A molded plastic closure cap has a lower skirt portion which is defined by a 360.degree. serpentine cut and which is forced downwardly and clear of the closure during cap removal or loosening for clearly indicating that the package has been opened or tampered with.

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