Patent · US Expired

Method of making a U-shaped closure tamper evident

US4944172A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1988
Grant dateJul 31, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/479
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved, integral, U-shaped metal clip for use as a closure includes a textured surface to enhance the strength of the clip and to evidence tampering. The texturing may be effected by one or more working steps on the surface.

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