US4601404A
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Container and closure with tamper indicating means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-04-22
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Granted: 1986-07-22
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Expires: 2005-04-22
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an improvement in a container for liquids or solids which container is made of either plastic or glass or other transparent or translucent material and wherein there is a combination adapted to show any tampering with the container. The improvement being a closure made of a two piece cap wherein both pieces overlap and sandwich a portion of the tamper indicator therein-between. The invention provides a practical means for indicating any tampering with or opening of the container by an indelible mark of ink made by movement of a ball on the inside wall of a transparent tube connected to the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Horace L. Shivers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; B65D55/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
An improved container and means for opening said container with tamper indicating means comprising: a closed container; means for opening said container attached thereto; an elongated member having a first end and a second end; a transparent enclosure having an interior wall, said enclosure being in contact with said container; a piece forming a part of said first end of said member, said piece being connected to said means for opening said container; means for visibly marking said enclosure located inside said enclosure and attached to said second end of said member, said means for visibly marking being disposed inside said enclosure whereby removal of said means for opening said container visibly marks at least a part of the interior wall of said enclosure; said means for opening said container further comprising an inner cap having a well therein adapted to receive said piece and an outer cap adapted to be permanently connected to said inner cap; and, said inner cap and said outer cap being connected to said piece and to a portion of the elongated member whereby removal of said means for opening said container visibly marks at least a part of said enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
An improved container and means for opening said container with tamper indicating means comprising: a closed container; means for opening said container attached thereto; an elongated member having a first end and a second end; a transparent enclosure having an interior wall, said enclosure being in contact with said container; a piece forming a part of said first end of said member, said piece being connected to said means for opening said container; means for visibly marking said enclosure located inside said enclosure and attached to said second end of said member, said means for visibly marking being disposed inside said enclosure whereby removal of said means for opening said container visibly marks at least a part of the interior wall of said enclosure; said means for opening said container further comprising an inner cap having a well therein adapted to receive said piece and an outer cap adapted to be permanently connected to said inner cap; and, said inner cap and said outer cap being connected to said piece and to a portion of the elongated member whereby removal of said means for opening said container visibly marks at least a part of said enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improved container and means for opening said container of claim 1 wherein said container has a cavity on the inside thereof adapted to receive and retain said transparent enclosure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
189 words
An improved container and means for opening said container with tamper indicating means comprising: a closed container; means for opening said container attached thereto; a member having a first end and a second end; an enclosure having a wall, said enclosure being in contact with said container; a piece forming a part of said first end of said member, said piece being connected to said means for opening said container; means for visibly marking said enclosure located inside said enclosure and attached to said second end of said member, said means for visibly marking being disposed inside said enclosure whereby removal of said means for opening said container visibly marks at least a part of the interior wall of said enclosure; said means for opening said container further comprising an inner cap having a well therein adapted to receive said piece and an outer cap permanently connected to said inner cap; and, said inner cap and said outer cap being connected to said piece and to a portion of the member whereby removal of said means for opening said container visibly marks at least a part of said enclosure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
189 words
An improved container and means for opening said container with tamper indicating means comprising: a closed container; means for opening said container attached thereto; a member having a first end and a second end; an enclosure having a wall, said enclosure being in contact with said container; a piece forming a part of said first end of said member, said piece being connected to said means for opening said container; means for visibly marking said enclosure located inside said enclosure and attached to said second end of said member, said means for visibly marking being disposed inside said enclosure whereby removal of said means for opening said container visibly marks at least a part of the interior wall of said enclosure; said means for opening said container further comprising an inner cap having a well therein adapted to receive said piece and an outer cap permanently connected to said inner cap; and, said inner cap and said outer cap being connected to said piece and to a portion of the member whereby removal of said means for opening said container visibly marks at least a part of said enclosure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The improved container and means for opening said container of claim 3 wherein said container has a cavity on the inside thereof adapted to receive and retain said enclosure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The improved container and means for opening said container of claim 4 wherein said container has a cavity on the inside thereof adapted to receive and retain said enclosure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
189 words
An improved container and means for opening said container with tamper indicating means comprising: a container; means for opening said container attached thereto; a member having a first end and a second end; a translucent enclosure having a wall, said enclosure being in contact with said container; a piece forming a part of said first end of said member, said piece being connected to said means for opening said container; means for visibly marking said enclosure located inside said enclosure and attached to said second end of said member, said means for visibly marking being disposed inside said enclosure whereby removal of said means for opening said container visibly marks at least a part of the interior wall of said enclosure; said means for opening said container further comprising an inner cap having a well therein adapted to receive said piece and an outer cap permanently connected to said inner cap; and, said inner cap and said outer cap being connected to said piece and to a portion of the member whereby removal of said means for opening said container visibly marks at least a part of said enclosure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
189 words
An improved container and means for opening said container with tamper indicating means comprising: a container; means for opening said container attached thereto; a member having a first end and a second end; a translucent enclosure having a wall, said enclosure being in contact with said container; a piece forming a part of said first end of said member, said piece being connected to said means for opening said container; means for visibly marking said enclosure located inside said enclosure and attached to said second end of said member, said means for visibly marking being disposed inside said enclosure whereby removal of said means for opening said container visibly marks at least a part of the interior wall of said enclosure; said means for opening said container further comprising an inner cap having a well therein adapted to receive said piece and an outer cap permanently connected to said inner cap; and, said inner cap and said outer cap being connected to said piece and to a portion of the member whereby removal of said means for opening said container visibly marks at least a part of said enclosure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improved container and means for opening said container of claim 3 wherein said enclosure is comprised of foil.
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