Snap hinge closure with security ring
US5392938A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2401/25
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A one-piece snap hinge closure of plastic having a lower part and an upper part connected with each other via a film hinge. The intactness of the closure is assured by a security band. The security band is injection-molded to the upper part via bars which are used as predetermined breaking points. A bar on the lower part is engaged with the security band. The bar on the lower part can be placed in such a way that in the security position of the closure it is attached behind a tab on the upper part.
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