Tamper-evident container and method
US9981782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2543/00842
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tamper-evident container and method is disclosed. The tamper-evident container includes a base portion and a lid (or cover). In an untampered with state, one edge of the lid is removably connected to one edge of the base portion. Namely, the lid includes a tamper-evident tab, wherein the tamper-evident tab includes a grasping overhanging portion that is flanked by at least one breakable joint and wherein the lid is removably connected to the base portion via the breakable joint of the tamper-evident tab. Further, the tamper-evident container comprises an interlocking interface between the base portion and the lid. A method of using the tamper-evident container is provided.
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