US 2015/0083725 A1 · CONTAINER HAVING LOCKING MECHANISM WITH TAMPER EVIDENT ATTRIBUTE

Abstract

A container having a locking mechanism with integrated tamper evident attribute is provided. In one embodiment, a male portion of geometrically shaped protrusions are provided on the lid or base of the container. A female portion of geometrically shaped openings corresponding to the male portion is provided on the base or lid of the container, respectively. A perforation is provided around the male portion such that once the male portion is locked into the female portion, the only means to open the container is to tear the perforation and cause the male portion to be removed from the lid or base of its origin. The tamper evident feature becomes apparent when the lid is pulled to open the container. The tension created when the lid is lifted in an upward motion will tear the male portion of the perforated lock away from the lid leaving it securely locked into the female base.

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Dependent claims

A locking mechanism for a container, the locking mechanism having a tamper evident feature and comprising:

a male portion having at least one geometrically shaped feature;
a female portion having at least one cutout configured to receive the at least one geometrically shaped feature male portion such that geometric shape of the male portion locks into and secures the male portion to the female portion when inserted through the at least one cutout;
and
a tear away feature surrounding the male portion and configured to be broken in response to an opening action of the container, said male portion remaining locked within said female portion after the container has been opened.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Container having locking mechanism with tamper evident attribute

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Container having locking mechanism with tamper evident attribute

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Abstract

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