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Tamper proof fastening apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-02-15
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Granted: 1992-08-04
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Expires: 2011-02-15
Abstract
Abstract A tamper proof sealing apparatus (10) for articles of packaging (100) wherein, the apparatus (10) includes a stud member (13) having an enlarged tab member (15) detachably associated therewith; and, a collar member (20) adapted to engage the stud member (13) in a unilateral direction; such that the collar member (20) cannot be removed from the stud member (13) without first disengaging the tab member (15) from the stud member (15).
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas D. Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:29
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B41/00; F16B41/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A tamper proof sealing apparatus for passing through an aperture in an article of packaging wherein the apparatus comprises: a stud unit including: a generally cylindrical stud member dimensioned to be received in the aperture in said article of packaging; and a tab member operatively associated with the stud member; wherein, the tab member projects outwardly from the periphery of the stud member, a collar unit including a collar member having an axial bore dimensioned to engage the outer periphery of the stud member; means associated with both the stud member and the collar member wherein the stud member can pass through the collar member in only one direction; and the tab member is operatively attached to the stud member via a plurality of discrete spoke elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A tamper proof sealing apparatus for passing through an aperture in an article of packaging wherein the apparatus comprises: a stud unit including: a generally cylindrical stud member dimensioned to be received in the aperture in said article of packaging; and a tab member operatively associated with the stud member; wherein, the tab member projects outwardly from the periphery of the stud member, a collar unit including a collar member having an axial bore dimensioned to engage the outer periphery of the stud member; means associated with both the stud member and the collar member wherein the stud member can pass through the collar member in only one direction; and the tab member is operatively attached to the stud member via a plurality of discrete spoke elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as in claim 1; wherein, the stud member is provided with an axial bore.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus as in claim 1; wherein, the tab member at least partially surrounds said stud member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as in claim 1; wherein, the tab member only partially surrounds said stud member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus as in claim 1; wherein, said means associated with the stud member and the collar member comprises a plurality of complimentary teeth formed on the exterior of said stud member and the interior of the axial bore of said collar member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus as in claim 1; wherein, the stud member is solid.
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