Patent · US Expired

Closure

US4974735A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 1990
Grant dateDec 4, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 2, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2401/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The application describes a closure for a container, the closure comprising a first part to be mounted on the container and a second part pivotally connected to the first part to close upon the first part. First tamper-evident means are provided between the two parts and a catch is provided on one of the parts. The catch is movable between a first neutral position and a second position in which it can connect with the other part, the catch in its second position forming second tamper-evident means. The catch is preferably provided on the second part and it is pivotable between its said two positions.

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