Tamper evident device
AssigneeHarcor Security Seals Pty Limited
InventorGary Bortz
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Abstract
The invention relates to a security device (10) for a container such as a bag or envelope closeable by a slide fastener having a slider (16). The security device (10) includes a lower part (12) for attachment to the container and means (14) for attaching the security device (10) to the slider (16), directly or indirectly. An upper part (20) retains the attaching means (14). Receiving means (24) can receive a frangible seal (26) and prevent retraction of the frangible seal (26), except by fracture thereof. Means (28) limits access to the attaching means (14) and the receiving means (24). The security device (10) includes an area of weakness (30) adapted to fracture if the security device (10) is prised from the container.
Claims22
A security device for a container closeable by a slide fastener having a slider, the security device including:
- a lower part adapted for attachment to the container;
- means for attaching the security device to the slider, directly or indirectly;
- an upper part for retaining the attaching means;
- receiving means for receiving a frangible seal and preventing retraction of the frangible seal except by fracture thereof;
- and
- means to limit access to the attaching means and the receiving means;
- wherein the security device includes an area of weakness adapted to fracture if the security device is prised from the container.
A security device for a container closeable by a slide fastener having a slider, the security device including:
- a lower part adapted for attachment to the container;
- means for attaching the security device to the slider, directly or indirectly;
- an upper part for retaining the attaching means;
- and
- means to limit access to the attaching means;
- wherein the security device is adapted for attachment to the container by fastening means in such a way that the security device is moveable, relative to the fastening means after assembly while still being secured to the container.
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