Patent · US Expired

Plastic closure with security element

US5497906A · kind A · utility

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31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 1993
Grant dateMar 12, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D47/0838
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A one-piece plastic closure for fastening on a container having a lower part with a top surface which forms a pouring opening, and a cap pivotably connected to the lower part by a hinge shaft. A security element is connected to the closure such that, during initial opening of the closure, the security element is transformed from a secured state to a visually recognizable state of use.

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