Closure
AssigneeObrist Closures Switzerland GmbH
InventorJean-Yves Rognard
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Abstract
A tamper-evident closure (1) is provided and comprises a base (10) and a lid (50). The base comprises a sidewall (14) and an outer wall (30a) which is radially outwards of the sidewall. The closure comprises a tamper-evident member (56) which is initially frangibly attached to the lid. Upon first opening of the lid the tamper-evident member is released from the lid and falls between the sidewall and the outer wall.
Claims23
A tamper-evident closure comprising a base and a lid, the base comprises a sidewall, the base further comprises one or more outer wall portions which are radially outwards of the sidewall and extend partially around the sidewall, the closure comprises a tamper-evident member which is initially frangibly attached to the lid, wherein upon first opening of the lid the tamper-evident member is released from the lid and falls between the sidewall and one or more outer wall portions, wherein the one or more outer wall portions extends from the sidewall, with the sidewall and the outer wall portions forming a bifurcation, in section, at one end of the base, wherein in an initially unopened position, a tamper-evident member is hidden from view by the one or more outer wall portions, wherein upon first opening at least part of the tamper-evident member becomes visible, and wherein the one or more outer wall portions includes a window in which or through which the tamper-evident member can be seen after first opening, wherein the sidewall and the one or more outer wall portions terminate at approximately the same axial level.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.