US5392938A
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Snap hinge closure with security ring
Assignee: Medisize Schweiz AG
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Filing: 1992-06-11
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Granted: 1995-02-28
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Expires: 2012-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece snap hinge closure of plastic having a lower part and an upper part connected with each other via a film hinge. The intactness of the closure is assured by a security band. The security band is injection-molded to the upper part via bars which are used as predetermined breaking points. A bar on the lower part is engaged with the security band. The bar on the lower part can be placed in such a way that in the security position of the closure it is attached behind a tab on the upper part.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner F. Dubach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/08; B65D47/0804; B65D47/0809; B65D47/0814; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/10; B65D2251/1016; B65D2251/105; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15; B65D2401/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
In a one-piece plastic snap hinge closure having a lower closure part (1) with a jacket wall (11) and an upper closure part (2) connected to the lower closure part (1) with a film hinge (4), wherein a security band (3) is injection-molded in one piece to the closure, the security band (3) having at least one recess (27) which is respectively engaged by a protruding bar (17) of the closure, so that the lower closure part (1) and the upper closure part (2) are locked together in a form-fitting manner, the improvement comprising: the security band (3) being injection-molded to the upper closure part (2) so that in a security position the security band (3) at least partially covers the jacket wall (11) of the lower closure part (1), the protruding bar (17) which is in engagement with the security band (3) in the security position being injection-molded to the lower closure part (1), the upper closure part (2) having a tab (7) which extends beyond an outer surface of the security band (3), and the tab (7) having a form of a U-shaped hoop forming a free space (23), between an outer wall (21) of the upper closure part (2) and an inner tab surface of the tab (7), of which the protruding bar (17) rests in the security position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
In a one-piece plastic snap hinge closure having a lower closure part (1) with a jacket wall (11) and an upper closure part (2) connected to the lower closure part (1) with a film hinge (4), wherein a security band (3) is injection-molded in one piece to the closure, the security band (3) having at least one recess (27) which is respectively engaged by a protruding bar (17) of the closure, so that the lower closure part (1) and the upper closure part (2) are locked together in a form-fitting manner, the improvement comprising: the security band (3) being injection-molded to the upper closure part (2) so that in a security position the security band (3) at least partially covers the jacket wall (11) of the lower closure part (1), the protruding bar (17) which is in engagement with the security band (3) in the security position being injection-molded to the lower closure part (1), the upper closure part (2) having a tab (7) which extends beyond an outer surface of the security band (3), and the tab (7) having a form of a U-shaped hoop forming a free space (23), between an outer wall (21) of the upper closure part (2) and an inner tab surface of the tab (7), of which the protruding bar (17) rests in the security position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A snap hinge closure in accordance with claim 1, wherein the security band (3) extends at least approximately over one-half of an entire circumference of the one-piece plastic snap hinge closure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A snap hinge closure in accordance with claim 1, wherein an inner band surface of the security band (3) forms a recess (24) with a locking edge (25), which is engaged by the protruding bar (17) in the security position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A snap hinge closure in accordance with claim 1, wherein the security band (3) forms an opening which is of a size accommodating the protruding bar (17).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
173 words
In a one-piece plastic snap hinge closure having a lower closure part (1) with a jacket wall (11) and an upper closure part (2) connected to the lower closure part (1) with a film hinge (4), wherein a security band (3) is injection-molded in one piece to the closure, the security band (3) having at least one recess which is respectively engaged by a protruding bar (17) of the closure, so that the lower closure part (1) and the upper closure part (2) are locked together in a formfitting manner, the improvement comprising: the security band (3) being injection-molded to the upper closure part (2) so that in a security position the security band (3) at least partially covers the jacket wall (11) of the lower closure part (1), the protruding bar (17) which is in engagement with the security band (3) in the security position being injection-molded to the lower closure part (1), and in the security position the protruding bar (17) rests on an upper edge of the security band (3).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
173 words
In a one-piece plastic snap hinge closure having a lower closure part (1) with a jacket wall (11) and an upper closure part (2) connected to the lower closure part (1) with a film hinge (4), wherein a security band (3) is injection-molded in one piece to the closure, the security band (3) having at least one recess which is respectively engaged by a protruding bar (17) of the closure, so that the lower closure part (1) and the upper closure part (2) are locked together in a formfitting manner, the improvement comprising: the security band (3) being injection-molded to the upper closure part (2) so that in a security position the security band (3) at least partially covers the jacket wall (11) of the lower closure part (1), the protruding bar (17) which is in engagement with the security band (3) in the security position being injection-molded to the lower closure part (1), and in the security position the protruding bar (17) rests on an upper edge of the security band (3).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
240 words
In a one-piece plastic snap hinge closure having a lower closure part (1) and an upper closure part (2) connected to the lower closure part (1) with a film hinge (4), a security band (3) injection-molded in one piece to the closure, the security band (3) having at least one recess (27) which is respectively engaged by a protruding bar (17) of the closure, so that in a security position of the closure the lower closure part (1) and the upper closure part (2) are interlocked, the improvement comprising: the security band (3) extending over at least approximately one-half an entire circumference of the upper closure part (2), the security band (3) forming a plurality of breaking point areas with a lower edge of the upper closure part (2), and the protruding bar (17) which is in engagement with the security band (3) in the security position being formed onto the lower closure part (1) in a wall area of the lower closure part (1) about which the security band (3) is positioned, the upper closure part (2) having a tab (7) which projects beyond an outer surface of the security band (3), and the tab (7) having a form of a U-shaped hoop forming a free space (23) between an outer wall (21) of the upper closure part (2) and an inner tab surface of the tab (7) within which the protruding bar (17) rests in the security position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
240 words
In a one-piece plastic snap hinge closure having a lower closure part (1) and an upper closure part (2) connected to the lower closure part (1) with a film hinge (4), a security band (3) injection-molded in one piece to the closure, the security band (3) having at least one recess (27) which is respectively engaged by a protruding bar (17) of the closure, so that in a security position of the closure the lower closure part (1) and the upper closure part (2) are interlocked, the improvement comprising: the security band (3) extending over at least approximately one-half an entire circumference of the upper closure part (2), the security band (3) forming a plurality of breaking point areas with a lower edge of the upper closure part (2), and the protruding bar (17) which is in engagement with the security band (3) in the security position being formed onto the lower closure part (1) in a wall area of the lower closure part (1) about which the security band (3) is positioned, the upper closure part (2) having a tab (7) which projects beyond an outer surface of the security band (3), and the tab (7) having a form of a U-shaped hoop forming a free space (23) between an outer wall (21) of the upper closure part (2) and an inner tab surface of the tab (7) within which the protruding bar (17) rests in the security position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A snap hinge closure in accordance with claim 6, wherein in a closed position of the closure peripheral walls of the lower closure part (1) and the upper closure part (2) are aligned.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A snap hinge closure in accordance with claim 6, wherein the security band (3) has at least one recess (24) with a locking edge (25) which is engaged by the protruding bar (17) in the security position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A snap hinge closure in accordance with claim 6, wherein the at least one recess (27) is at least approximately of a size that accommodates the protruding bar (17) in the security position.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-02-27 | 1998-08-29 | 1999-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-02-27 | 2002-08-29 | 2003-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-02-27 | 2006-08-29 | 2007-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |