Patent · US Expired

Tamper evidencing closure

US6484896B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 5, 2001
Grant dateNov 26, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 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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