Tamper evidencing closure
US6484896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D41/3409
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container including a neck and an opening, in combination with a tamper-evidencing closure including a top, a depending annular skirt and a tamper-evidencing band frangibly connected to the annular skirt. The container includes a first securing structure on the neck spaced from the opening. The tamper-evidencing band includes an inwardly turned retaining rim that extends at least partially upwardly. The retaining rim has a free edge for engagement with the locking surface as the closure is removed from the neck. The retaining rim includes a plurality of outwardly directed flutes spaced circumferentially thereon and a second securing structure located on the retaining rim between the flutes.
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