# US 2019/0168924 A1 · Closure with tamper-evident band > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0168924 A1 - Document ID: US20190168924A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/320,917 - Filed: 2017-07-20 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2016-07-29 - Assignees: Guala Pack S.P.A. - Applicants: Guala Pack S.P.A. - Inventors: Stefano TAMARINDO - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190168924A1 ## CPC - B65D 41/3442: {with rigid bead or projections formed on the tamper element and coacting with bead or projections on the container (B65D41/3404 takes precedence)} - B65D 47/122: {Threaded caps} - B65D 55/026: {initial opening or unauthorised access being indicated by a visual change using indicators other than tearable means, e.g. change of colour, pattern or opacity (B65D55/066 takes precedence)} - B65D 75/5883: {connected to the package at the sealed junction of two package walls} - B65D 2401/50: Tamper-band co-operating with intermediate ring connected to the container - B65D 2401/55: based on a change or a contrast in colour - B65D 2575/586: with means for reclosing - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES ## Abstract A closure (8) with tamper-evident band (40) includes a fixed band (42, 142) and a movable body (50). The fixed band (42, 142), with tamper-evident band inviolate, is joined to the movable body (50) by a weakened portion (52, 152) The tamper-evident band (40) also includes a tamper-evident ring (70, 170) housed, with the tamper-evident band inviolate, in an inner compartment of the closure (8) to be hidden from view. The weakened portion (52, 152) tears due to the unscrewing of the closure (8) and the tamper-evident ring (70,170) pops out of the inner compartment and is arranged, with the seal violated, so as to separate a fixed edge (49, 149) of the fixed band (42, 142) from a movable edge (51, 151) of the movable body (50). ## Claims ### Claim 1 A closure with tamper-evident band for packaging for containment of liquids, the closure being applicable to a spout provided with a tubular body provided with a main annular abutment and comprising: a fixed band engageable directly or indirectly by the main abutment to limit axial translation in an unscrewing direction of the closure; a movable body comprising a casing screwable to the tubular body of the spout, the fixed band, with the tamper-evident band inviolate, being connected to the movable body through a weakened portion, the weakened portion joining a fixed edge of the fixed band and a movable edge of the movable body; a tamper-evident ring terminating with an annular tamper-evident edge, housed, with the tamper-evident band inviolate, in an inner compartment of the closure to be hidden from view; wherein the weakened portion is tearable due to unscrewing of the closure from the spout and the tamper-evident ring pops out of the inner compartment and is available, with the seal violated, so as to separate the fixed edge of the fixed band and the movable edge of the movable body. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The closure according to claim 1, snap-applicable to the spout. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The closure according to claim 2, wherein the fixed band has a free end bent radially internally or enlarged with respect to the remaining part, so that the fixed band is at least partially snap-received in a main recess formed in undercut by said main abutment. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The closure according to claim 1, wherein the tamper-evident ring is integral with the movable body, is received, with the seal inviolate, in a compartment delimited by the fixed band, and pops out of the compartment due to the unscrewing of the closure. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) Closure according to claim 1, wherein the tamper-evident ring is anchorable to the main abutment of the spout, thus preventing translation due to the unscrewing of the closure. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The closure according to claim 5, wherein the movable body comprises a movable band joined, with the seal inviolate, to the fixed band through the weakened portion, the tamper-evident ring is received in a compartment delimited by the movable band and pops out from the compartment due to the unscrewing of the closure. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The closure according to claim 5, wherein the fixed band is limited in axial translation by a tamper-evident bushing of which the tamper-evident ring is part, the tamper-evident bushing being snap-engageable with the main abutment of the spout. ### Claim 8 An assembly comprising: a spout applicable to a packaging body with film walls, comprising: i) a tubular body extending along a main axis rectilinear between an entry end and a dispensing end; ii) a connection portion, in correspondence of the entry end of the tubular body, for sealed connection with the packaging body; iii) an annular main abutment protruding radially outwardly from the tubular body; a closure with tamper-evident band, applied to the spout, comprising: i) a fixed annular band, snap-engaged with the main abutment of the spout; ii) a movable body screwable to the tubular body of the spout, the fixed band, with the tamper-evident band inviolate, being connected to the movable body through a weakened portion that joins a fixed edge of the fixed band and a movable edge of the movable body; iii) a tamper-evident ring integral to the movable body, terminating with an annular tamper-evident edge, housed, with the tamper-evident band inviolate, in an inner compartment delimited by the fixed band to be hidden from view; wherein the weakened portion is tearable due to unscrewing of the closure from the spout and the tamper-evident ring pops out of the inner compartment and is available, with the seal violated, so as to separate the fixed edge of the fixed band and the movable edge of the movable body. ### Claim 9 A closure with tamper-evident band for packaging for containment of liquids, the closure being applicable to a spout provided with a tubular body provided with a main annular abutment and comprising: a fixed band engageable indirectly by the main abutment to limit axial translation in an unscrewing direction of the closure; a movable body comprising: i) a casing screwable to the tubular body of the spout; ii) a movable band joined, with the seal inviolate, to the fixed band by a weakened portion; a tamper-evident ring terminating with a tamper-evident edge, anchorable to the main abutment of the spout to limit translation due to unscrewing and reception, with the seal inviolate, in a compartment delimited by the movable band, wherein the weakened portion is tearable due to the unscrewing of the closure from the spout and the tamper-evident ring pops out of the inner compartment and is available, with the seal violated, so as to separate the fixed edge of the fixed band and the movable edge of the movable body. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The closure according to claim 9, wherein the fixed band is limited in axial translation by a tamper-evident bushing of which the tamper-evident ring is part, the tamper-evident bushing being snap-engageable with the main abutment of the spout. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) An assembly comprising: a spout applicable to a packaging body with film walls, comprising: i) a tubular body extending along a main axis rectilinear between an entry end and a dispensing end; ii) a connection portion, in correspondence of the entry end of the tubular body, for sealed connection with the packaging body; iii) an annular main abutment protruding radially outwardly from the tubular body; a closure with tamper-evident band, applied to the spout, according to claim 9.