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Tamper-evident container with reclosable fastener and method for making

US5601368A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 1995
Grant dateFeb 11, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA44B19/16
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved, tamper-evident container having a reclosable zipper-type fastener useful for providing access to the interior of the container is disclosed. The reclosable fastener is characterized by a pair of mating sealing strips wherein each one of the pair is attached to a common surface of the container. The container is further characterized by the provision of a security seal to provide a tamper-evident closure for the container until it is initially opened.

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