Patent · US Expired

Tamper-evident plunger-hold-down attachment for pump dispenser

US5975370A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 1998
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 16, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B11/1001
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The attachment comprises a cylinder-embracing support portion at least partly encircling the upper end of the pump cylinder and having openings therein receiving hooks on the cylinder. Unitary with the support portion is a plunger hold-down portion which engages the upper end of the actuator portion of the plunger. The attachment has a tamper-evident frangible zone located between the cylinder-embracing support portion and the engagement with the actuator portion.

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