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Closure with tamper evident strip for container

US8276777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 9, 2009
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 16, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2401/15
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a tamper evident closure for containers. The tamper evident closure is a perforated strip that is releasably attached to lids on the base. When the lid of the closure is opened, the strip is torn from the lids, thereby indicating that the item has been tampered with. The invention is manufactured to be employed on commonly available containers for food and personal care items.

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