Patent · US Expired

Tamper-evident closure for dispensers

US4792054A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 13, 1987
Grant dateDec 20, 1988
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D47/265
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tamper-evident dispenser end closure including an imperforate hermetically sealed base and a rotor pivotally connected to the base by a snap-fit between a female pocket formed in the base and an annular male protrusion formed in the rotor. The protrusion contains an opening for visual detection of tampering with the pocket of the base. The base and rotor are retained in a close superposed relationship by the snap-fit pocket and protrusion. Frangible means are provided which tear or break when an attempt is made to separate the base from the rotor thereby evidencing tampering with the rotor. The base and rotor have webs provided with means defining respective dispensing apertures.

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