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Self-locking pilfer proof tamper evident container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-04-10
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Granted: 1985-01-15
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Expires: 2004-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A self-locking pilfer proof tamper evident container comprises two walled panels, within which walls are placed interlocking tabs when brought together to close the container in a manner whereby the container must be destroyed to gain access to its contents.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonardo Sideri
- 👤 Enzo Del Brocco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D11/00; B65D11/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806; Y10S206/807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A non-reusable self-locking container comprising: a first panel including a surface, side walls extending generally orthagonally from said surface, and a first tab extending generally orthagonally from said surface within said side walls, said tab defining a cam and a locking surface a second panel including a surface, walls extended generally orthagonally from said surface, and a second tab extending generally orthagonally from said surface within said walls, said tab defining a cam and a locking surface said first and second cams being adapted to telescopically engage one another resiliently to flex one away from the other said locking surfaces being adapted for mutual engagement permanently to lock said cams to one another said side walls and walls being adapted to protect said cams and locking surfaces from disengagement said first and second panels forming an enclosure which is permanently locked against entry upon completion of said telescoping movement, except by the permanent and visible destructon of said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A non-reusable self-locking container comprising: a first panel including a surface, side walls extending generally orthagonally from said surface, and a first tab extending generally orthagonally from said surface within said side walls, said tab defining a cam and a locking surface a second panel including a surface, walls extended generally orthagonally from said surface, and a second tab extending generally orthagonally from said surface within said walls, said tab defining a cam and a locking surface said first and second cams being adapted to telescopically engage one another resiliently to flex one away from the other said locking surfaces being adapted for mutual engagement permanently to lock said cams to one another said side walls and walls being adapted to protect said cams and locking surfaces from disengagement said first and second panels forming an enclosure which is permanently locked against entry upon completion of said telescoping movement, except by the permanent and visible destructon of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A self-locking container according to claim 1 wherein said tabs form pins each having an inclined surface at its distal end and a locking surface nearer its attached end, said inclined surfaces being arranged for mutual engagement during said telescoping movement to flex at least one of said inclined surfaces away from the other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A self-locking container according to claim 2 wherein said locking surfaces are generally perpendicular to the planes of said side walls and said walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A self-locking container according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein at least one of said first cam and second cam is formed of a semi-rigid material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A container according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said first and second panels are hinged along an axis to bring said cams into cooperative disposition upon relative movement of said panels to close said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A self-locking container according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said panels are molded of high impact polystryene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein at least one of said panels includes a surface area adapted to receive indicia thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A container according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein corners are formed by adjacent side walls, and corners are formed by adjacent walls, and a pin is located adjacent to said corners of each panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein each panel is formed with multiple locking surfaces, which locking surfaces are oriented in any one direction.
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