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Tamper-evident container with extended band

US8251242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 2009
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2543/00842
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container having a base, a lid, and a tamper-evident, closed band. The base includes a sealing section and defines a space and an opening at a periphery that has an outwardly extending base flange with a contact surface. The lid has a lid sealing section and an outwardly extending lid flange having a contact surface. The base sealing section and the lid sealing section form a reclosable snap fit. The lid and base flanges can also include a removed portion to create an increased distance between contact surfaces on the lid and base flanges. The tamper-evident, closed band can attach at a first end to one of the base and lid, with a free second end, can be substantially detachable from the base or lid as a closed band, and can also extend to substantially prevent direct manual access to the lid and base flanges.

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