Closure device with means for storing a tamper-evident tab and container equipped with such a closure device
US7299937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2401/25
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for closing a container and a container equipped with such a device, wherein the device includes: a first portion forming a closure element; a second annular portion positioned around a neck; a third portion forming a tamper-evident tab linking the first portion to the second portion, and which is connected to the first and second portions by frangible means so that the tamper-evident tab must be removed upon first use so as to release the closure element; and storage means for allowing the insertion of the tamper-evident tab therein once the tamper-evident tab has been separated from the first and second portions.
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