Closure with flexible hinge
AssigneeNovembal USA Inc.
InventorStephane GRAUX
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Abstract
A closure for a container includes a closure shell having a first interior surface, a tamper evident band having a second interior surface, and a flexible hinge. The flexible hinge includes a first end, a second end, and a gathered portion located between the first and second ends. The first end is coupled to the closure shell and the second end is coupled to the tamper evident band. At least a portion of the gathered portion extends radially inward with respect to the interior surface of the closure shell. The flexible hinge permits the closure shell to be opened and remain tethered to the tamper evident band. The closure may further include a retaining bead or ratchets to keep the tamper evident band attached to the container.
Claims20
A closure for a container, the closure comprising:
- a closure shell having a first interior surface;
- a tamper evident band having a second interior surface;
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- a flexible hinge having a first end, a second end, and a gathered portion located between the first and second ends, the first end is coupled to the closure shell and the second end is coupled to the tamper evident band, wherein at least a portion of the gathered portion extends radially inward with respect to the interior surface of the closure shell.
A method of making a closure for a container, the method comprising:
- forming a closure shell having a first interior surface;
- forming a tamper evident band having a second interior surface;
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- forming a flexible hinge configured to couple the closure shell to the tamper evident band, the flexible hinge having a first end coupled to the closure shell, a second end coupled to the tamper evident band, and a gathered portion located between the first and second ends, wherein at least a portion of the gathered portion extends radially inward with respect to the interior surface of the closure shell.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.