IP Library Granted Patent US 9,650,184
Granted Patent B2
US 9,650,184 · App. 12/151,698 · Granted May 16, 2017

Package containing tamper evidence features

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Patent No.
US 9,650,184
App. No.
12/151,698
Granted
May 16, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

A package containing tamper evident features includes a closure for closing the package and an access point that provides access to contents of the package. The closure includes a ring surrounding the closure which is connected to the package, a lid, substantially covering the access point when the lid is closed on the package, a removable tab secured between a portion of the lid and the ring and a plurality of tear off webs between the ring and the lid. The tear off webs are releasably connected between the ring and the lid. Opening of the package by opening the lid requires both removal of the tab from the tube and breaking of the first tear off webs. Removal of the tab forms a window at least partially provided in the lid.

Claims (40)

1. A package containing tamper evident features, comprising:

a. a closure for closing the package; and

b. an access point that provides access to contents of said package;

wherein the closure comprises:

i. a ring, surrounding said closure and connected to said package;

ii. a lid, substantially covering said access point when said lid is closed;

iii. a single unitary one-piece removable tab secured between a portion of said lid and said ring; and

iv. one or more first tear off webs disposed between said ring and said lid releasably and directly connecting said ring and said lid, wherein opening of said package by opening said lid requires both removal of said tab from said package and breaking of said first tear off webs, and wherein the removable tab covers a window being at least partially provided in the lid, whereby upon removal of the tab, a lid pushing portion for pushing upward the lid is formed,

wherein said removable tab is directly connected to said ring and to said lid by a plurality of second tear off and tamper evident webs.

2. The package of claim 1 , wherein said lid is additionally connected to said ring by a hinge.

3. The package of claim 1 , wherein said first tear off webs are located at predetermined distances.

4. The package of claim 1 , wherein said first tear off webs are located at equidistant points.

5. The package of claim 1 , wherein said closure is circular or ellipsoid.

6. The package of claim 1 , wherein a hinge is located opposite to said removable tab on said ring of said lid.

7. The package of claim 1 , where said closure has a height from about 10 mm to about 40 mm.

8. The package of claim 7 , wherein said closure has a diameter from about 10 mm to about 50 mm.

9. The package of claim 8 , wherein said removable tab has a width from about 8 mm to about 40 mm.

10. The package of claim 9 , wherein said removable tab has a height from about 2 mm to about 20 mm.

11. A package containing tamper evident features, comprising:

a. a container;

b. a closure for closing the container; and

c. an access point that provides access to contents of said container;

wherein the closure comprises:

i. a ring, surrounding said closure and connected to said package;

ii. a lid, substantially covering said access point when said lid is closed;

iii. a single removable tab secured directly between a portion of said lid and said ring; and

iv. one or more first tear off webs disposed between said ring and said lid directly and releasably connecting said ring and said lid,

wherein opening of said container by opening said lid requires both removal of said tab and breaking of said first tear off webs,

wherein said removable tab is directly connected to said ring and to said lid by a plurality of second tear off and tamper evident webs,

wherein the removable tab covers a window with a surface being at least partially provided in the lid and wherein, upon removal of the tab, an outside surface of the container is exposed, and

wherein the exposed outside surface is defined by the window.

12. The package of claim 11 , wherein said lid is additionally connected to said ring by a hinge.

13. The package of claim 11 , wherein said first tear off webs are located at predetermined distances.

14. The package of claim 11 , wherein said first tear off webs are located at equidistant points.

15. The package of claim 11 , wherein said closure is circular or ellipsoid.

16. The package of claim 11 , wherein a hinge is located opposite to said removable tab on said ring of said lid.

17. The package of claim 11 , where said closure has a height from about 10 mm to about 40 mm.

18. The package of claim 17 , wherein said closure has a diameter from about 10 mm to about 50 mm.

19. The package of claim 18 , wherein said removable tab has a width from about 8 mm to about 40 mm.

20. The package of claim 19 , wherein said removable tab has a height from about 2 mm to about 20 mm.

Assignments (10)
PATENT RELEASE AND REASSIGNMENT Recorded Mar 2, 2023
From: TCG SENIOR FUNDING L.L.C.
To: AIRNOV, INC.
Reel/Frame 062929/0739 →
NUNC PRO TUNC ASSIGNMENT Recorded Feb 4, 2022
From: CLARIANT HEALTHCARE PACKAGING (FRANCE) S.A.S.
To: CLARIANT PLASTICS & COATINGS AG
Reel/Frame 058895/0001 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 4, 2022
From: CLARIANT PRODUCTION (FRANCE) S.A.S.
To: CLARIANT HEALTHCARE PACKAGING (FRANCE) S.A.S.
Reel/Frame 058959/0108 →
NUNC PRO TUNC ASSIGNMENT Recorded Feb 4, 2022
From: CLARIANT PLASTICS & COATINGS AG
To: HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL AG
Reel/Frame 058959/0144 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 4, 2022
From: HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL AG
To: AIRNOV, INC.
Reel/Frame 058959/0168 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 20, 2019
From: AIRNOV, INC.
To: TCG SENIOR FUNDING L.L.C., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 051383/0684 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE INCORRECT ASSIGNEE ADDRESS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 030602 FRAME: 0816. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE MERGER. Recorded Apr 3, 2017
From: AIRSEC S.A.S.
To: CLARIANT PRODUCTION (FRANCE) S.A.S.
Reel/Frame 042132/0824 →
MERGER Recorded Jun 13, 2013
From: AIRSEC S.A.S.
To: CLARIANT PRODUCTION (FRANCE) S.A.S.
Reel/Frame 030602/0816 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 10, 2012
From: BAYER CONSUMER CARE AG
To: AIRSEC S.A.S.
Reel/Frame 028923/0902 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 14, 2008
From: FILY, SEBASTIEN; MORLEY, WILLIAM; SEBILLE, VINCENT; RAULT, STEPHANE
To: BAYER CONSUMER CARE AG
Reel/Frame 021704/0994 →