US4706837A
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Tamper-resistant package
Assignee: INVENTIVE PACKAGING Corp A CORP OF CO
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Filing: 1986-03-24
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Granted: 1987-11-17
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Expires: 2006-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A tamper resistant package consisting of a container and removable closure includes sealing means comprising an insert disposed in the interior of the container for sealing the container. The insert includes a tear-away section and a tab affixed to the insert at the tear-away section. The tab normally extends upwardly for removing the tear-away section when it is desired to open the container. If the tear-away section is partially or completely broken away from the body of the insert the user is provided with a positive, readily ascertainable indication that the package has been previously opened and possibly tampered with.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl W. Cooke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/18; B65D51/20; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/10; B65D47/103; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/0003; B65D2251/0006; B65D2251/0015; B65D2251/0068; B65D2251/0087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A tamper-resistant package consisting of a container having an interior and an opening; a removable closure and sealing means, said sealing means comprising a sealing member disposed in the interior of said container for sealing the opening, said sealing member including a tear-away section defined by a score line on said sealing member and a tab affixed to said sealing member at the tear-away section thereof, said sealing member normally sealing the interior of said container until said tear-away section is deliberately removed, thereby providing a positive indication that the package has been opened and providing communication between the interior of said container and the opening; an upwardly extending skirt portion integrally formed with said sealing member, said skirt portion being received in the opening of said container and cooperating with the inner walls of the container interior for carrying and retaining said sealing member therein; a pair of spaced annular ribs on the outer surface of the skirt portion of said sealing means which define therebetween an annular groove; and a corresponding cooperating annular rib on the inner surface of the interior of said container which is received in the annular groove of said sealing means, thereby to carry and retain said sealing means therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A tamper-resistant package consisting of a container having an interior and an opening; a removable closure and sealing means, said sealing means comprising a sealing member disposed in the interior of said container for sealing the opening, said sealing member including a tear-away section defined by a score line on said sealing member and a tab affixed to said sealing member at the tear-away section thereof, said sealing member normally sealing the interior of said container until said tear-away section is deliberately removed, thereby providing a positive indication that the package has been opened and providing communication between the interior of said container and the opening; an upwardly extending skirt portion integrally formed with said sealing member, said skirt portion being received in the opening of said container and cooperating with the inner walls of the container interior for carrying and retaining said sealing member therein; a pair of spaced annular ribs on the outer surface of the skirt portion of said sealing means which define therebetween an annular groove; and a corresponding cooperating annular rib on the inner surface of the interior of said container which is received in the annular groove of said sealing means, thereby to carry and retain said sealing means therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
129 words
A tamper resistant sealing insert for a container comprising a cylindrically shaped body closed at one end to define a sealing member and open at the opposite end to define an upwardly extending skirt portion, which skirt portion is provided with a pair of spaced annular ribs which define therebetween an annular groove adapted to receive an annular rib disposed on the interior wall of said container for locking said insert into said container, said sealing member being scored to define a tear-away section thereof; and a tab member located on the tear-away section of said sealing member and extending toward the open end of said insert, whereby removal of said tear-away section provides a positive indication that the container in which said insert is placed has been opened.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
129 words
A tamper resistant sealing insert for a container comprising a cylindrically shaped body closed at one end to define a sealing member and open at the opposite end to define an upwardly extending skirt portion, which skirt portion is provided with a pair of spaced annular ribs which define therebetween an annular groove adapted to receive an annular rib disposed on the interior wall of said container for locking said insert into said container, said sealing member being scored to define a tear-away section thereof; and a tab member located on the tear-away section of said sealing member and extending toward the open end of said insert, whereby removal of said tear-away section provides a positive indication that the container in which said insert is placed has been opened.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
116 words
A tamper resistant sealing insert for a container comprising a cylindrically shaped body closed at one end to define a sealing member and open at the opposite end to define an upwardly extending skirt portion, said sealing member being scored to define a tear-away section thereof; a tabbed member located on the tear-away section of said sealing member and extending toward the open end of said insert, whereby removal of said tear-away section provides a positive indication that the container in which said insert is placed has been opened; and means for translating a rocking motion on the top of said tabbed member to an axial force drawing said tear-away section apart from said sealing member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
116 words
A tamper resistant sealing insert for a container comprising a cylindrically shaped body closed at one end to define a sealing member and open at the opposite end to define an upwardly extending skirt portion, said sealing member being scored to define a tear-away section thereof; a tabbed member located on the tear-away section of said sealing member and extending toward the open end of said insert, whereby removal of said tear-away section provides a positive indication that the container in which said insert is placed has been opened; and means for translating a rocking motion on the top of said tabbed member to an axial force drawing said tear-away section apart from said sealing member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The insert of claim 3, wherein said translating means includes a member extending from said tabbed member to said tear-away section toward the scored portion of said sealing member, so that a rocking force on said tab is translated to an axial force on said tear-away section.
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