Tamper evident feature for package fastening clips
US7480968B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/505
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A product package clip has tamper evident protection which is formed integrally with the clip. Breakage of frangible connectors indicates that the clip, and thus the package, has been the target of tampering.
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