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US4082336A
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Tamper proof seal
Assignee: American Casting and Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1976-11-10
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Granted: 1978-04-04
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Expires: 1996-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A tamper proof seal comprising a tie member makes a seal with a coupling seal on a plug which is movable laterally into the seal body portion while said tie member is movable into said body portion perpendicularly to the movement of said plug, said tie member, said seal body portion and said plug capable of being molded out of a plastic material as a unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Ephraim Natkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:22
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/03; G09F3/0305; G09F3/0347; G09F3/0358; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/48; Y10T292/4945; Y10T292/496
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
281 words
A seal construction comprising a main body portion comprising socket means, a tie member comprising an engaging member comprising edges extending from said main body portion, a shaftway for the tie member in said body portion with an opening in said main body portion offset to said shaftway communicating with said socket means, said shaftway continuing through and beyond said socket means and ending as a blind opening, a second body portion in the form of a plug hinged to the main body portion at a first position outside of said main body portion socket means and movable to a second position within said socket means to fit said main body portion socket means through said offset opening, said second body portion plug comprising a pair of resilient protuberances in spaced facing relationship between which the engaging member is positionable, said hinged portion being along a surface of the main body portion and at least one wall of the second body portion plug to form at least a portion of at least one wall of the main body portion when said plug is in second position, said main body portion and said second body portion being formed from a material which has the property of being deformable at the hinged portion which connects said main body portion and said second body portion, said engaging member edges of said tie member and said protuberances of said plug being formed to cooperate to complete a coupling when said second body portion plug is fitted in said socket means and said tie member is positioned through said shaftway for said tie member, and said plug and said tie member being fitted with close tolerance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
281 words
A seal construction comprising a main body portion comprising socket means, a tie member comprising an engaging member comprising edges extending from said main body portion, a shaftway for the tie member in said body portion with an opening in said main body portion offset to said shaftway communicating with said socket means, said shaftway continuing through and beyond said socket means and ending as a blind opening, a second body portion in the form of a plug hinged to the main body portion at a first position outside of said main body portion socket means and movable to a second position within said socket means to fit said main body portion socket means through said offset opening, said second body portion plug comprising a pair of resilient protuberances in spaced facing relationship between which the engaging member is positionable, said hinged portion being along a surface of the main body portion and at least one wall of the second body portion plug to form at least a portion of at least one wall of the main body portion when said plug is in second position, said main body portion and said second body portion being formed from a material which has the property of being deformable at the hinged portion which connects said main body portion and said second body portion, said engaging member edges of said tie member and said protuberances of said plug being formed to cooperate to complete a coupling when said second body portion plug is fitted in said socket means and said tie member is positioned through said shaftway for said tie member, and said plug and said tie member being fitted with close tolerance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The seal construction as claimed in claim 1, in which the tie member comprises a weakened portion adjacent said engaging member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-04-03 | 1981-10-03 | 1982-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-03 | 1985-10-03 | 1986-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-03 | 1989-10-03 | 1990-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |