US3708835A
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Security seal
Assignee: Stoba AG
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Filing: 1972-03-13
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1992-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A security seal having a flexible strip intended to be piercingly inserted through at least one opening of an article which is to be sealed, both ends of the strip after having been flexed over upon themselves being non-releasably connected with one another. To that end the flexible strip is provided at one end with at least a portion of a closure and at its other end either with the other portion of the closure or carries an element which can be engaged with the closure. The one closure portion of the aforesaid closure forms a container or receiver, at the base of which there protrudes a head constructed as a catch element and the other closure portion is formed by a plate which fits in the form of a cover in such container and has a locking element in the form of a recess into which extends shoulder means which, during closing of the seal and pressing of the head into such recess engages behind such head and in its inserted position non-releasably fixes same.
Inventors
- 👤 H Bienz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:40
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/03; G09F3/0305; G09F3/0347; G09F3/0352; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A security seal comprising a flexible strip intended to be piercingly inserted through at least one opening of an article which is to be provided with such seal, and following bending over of the strip both ends of said strip can be non-detachably connected with one another, said flexible strip being provided at one end thereof with at least a portion of a closure means, said one closure portion of said closure means forming a container having a floor portion, a head member constructed as a catch element protruding from said floor portion, said closure means including a further closure portion formed by a plate which fits as a cover into said container, said plate having a locking element in the form of a recess, shoulder means extending at the region of said recess, and upon closing the seal and thus insertably pressing said head member into said recess said shoulder means engaging behind said head member and nonreleasably fixedly holding said head member in its inserted position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A security seal comprising a flexible strip intended to be piercingly inserted through at least one opening of an article which is to be provided with such seal, and following bending over of the strip both ends of said strip can be non-detachably connected with one another, said flexible strip being provided at one end thereof with at least a portion of a closure means, said one closure portion of said closure means forming a container having a floor portion, a head member constructed as a catch element protruding from said floor portion, said closure means including a further closure portion formed by a plate which fits as a cover into said container, said plate having a locking element in the form of a recess, shoulder means extending at the region of said recess, and upon closing the seal and thus insertably pressing said head member into said recess said shoulder means engaging behind said head member and nonreleasably fixedly holding said head member in its inserted position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The security seal as defined in claim 1, wherein the other end of said flexible strip is provided with an element cooperating with said head member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The security seal as defined in claim 2, wherein said element provided at the other end of said flexible strip comprises means defining an opening engageable with said head member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The security seal as defined in claim 2, wherein said element provided at the other end of said flexible strip defines said fuRther closure portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The security seal as defined in claim 2, wherein said element includes an opening at the flexible strip and through which, prior to closing the seal, the head member forming the catch element can be inserted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The security seal as defined in claim 1, wherein said security seal is constructed as an integral injection molded plastic part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security seal as defined in claim 1, wherein said flexible strip incorporates a prepared bending location.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The security seal as defined in claim 1, wherein said head member is connected with said strip at an intended fracture location.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security seal as defined in claim 1, further including a flexible band for interconnecting both closure portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The security seal as defined in claim 1, wherein both closure portions are arranged at the end regions of said flexible strip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security seal as defined in claim 1, wherein said one closure portion carries a flap member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security seal as defined in claim 11, wherein said flap member can be detached from said closure portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security seal as defined in claim 12, wherein said flap member can be detached by cutting.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security seal as defined in claim 12, wherein said flap member can be detached by rupture.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security seal as defined in claim 11, wherein said flap member serves as a carrier for information.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The security seal as defined in claim 11, wherein said flap member is provided with a surface which can bear writing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |