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US4545493A
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Container and closure with tamper indicating means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-04-23
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Granted: 1985-10-08
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Expires: 2004-04-23
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an improvement in a container for liquids or solids which container is made of either plastic or glass and wherein the improvement is a combination adapted to show any tampering with the container. The invention has as its principal object to provide a practical device of the indicated character wherein any tampering with or opening of the container will be shown by an indelible mark of ink made by movement of a ball on the inside wall of a transparent tube which is connected to the container and which indicates to a consumer any tampering with the container or the contents thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Horace L. Shivers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; B65D55/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
In combination with a closed bottle and means for opening said bottle, the improvement comprising: an elongated member having a first end and a second end, said first end being attached to said means for opening said bottle; a transparent enclosure having an interior wall, said enclosure being in contact with said bottle; and, means for visibly marking said enclosure located inside said enclosure and attached to said second end of said member, said means for visibly marking said enclosure being disposed inside said enclosure whereby removal of said means for opening said bottle visibly marks at least a part of the interior wall of said enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
In combination with a closed bottle and means for opening said bottle, the improvement comprising: an elongated member having a first end and a second end, said first end being attached to said means for opening said bottle; a transparent enclosure having an interior wall, said enclosure being in contact with said bottle; and, means for visibly marking said enclosure located inside said enclosure and attached to said second end of said member, said means for visibly marking said enclosure being disposed inside said enclosure whereby removal of said means for opening said bottle visibly marks at least a part of the interior wall of said enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said bottle has a cavity opening to the outside thereof adapted to receive and retain said transparent enclosure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said transparent enclosure is a tube, closed at one end, said closed end being a bottom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said means for visibly marking said enclosure is movably located at the bottom of said enclosure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said means for visibly marking said enclosure is a ball of matter having a non drying ink thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said elongated member is comprised of string and wherein said string interconnects said ball and said means for opening said bottle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said elongated member tautly interconnects said ball to said means for opening said bottle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said means for opening said bottle comprises a cap removably attached to said bottle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 8 further comprising a small piece of material wherein the first end of said member is molded into said material and wherein said material is melded to said cap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein said cap is made of plastic and said bottle and said tube are also made of plastic.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-10-07 | 1989-04-08 | 1989-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-10-07 | 1993-04-08 | 1993-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-10-07 | 1997-04-08 | 1997-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |