초록 ▼

A tamper-evident closure is provided with a base for attachment to a container, and the base defines a discharge aperture. A lid is movable between a closed position and an open position with respect to the discharge aperture. A manually releasable latch holds the lid closed on the base. A tamper-in

A tamper-evident closure is provided with a base for attachment to a container, and the base defines a discharge aperture. A lid is movable between a closed position and an open position with respect to the discharge aperture. A manually releasable latch holds the lid closed on the base. A tamper-indicating element is mounted adjacent the latch. In one form of the invention, the element has a removable part defining a tool. According to another aspect of the invention, the removable part of the element is broken away when the latch is operated. In yet another form of the invention, the element prevents operation of the latch until the removable part of the element is first removed.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A tamper-evident closure for an opening to a container interior, said closure comprising:(1) a base for attachment to said container, said base including a discharge aperture,(2) a lid movable between a closed position occluding said discharge aperture and an open positio

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A tamper-evident closure for an opening to a container interior, said closure comprising:(1) a base for attachment to said container, said base including a discharge aperture,(2) a lid movable between a closed position occluding said discharge aperture and an open position spaced from said discharge aperture, and(3) a manually releasable latch defined cooperatively by said lid and by a locking lever on said base to hold said lid closed; anda tamper-indicating element that is mounted solely to said lid adjacent said latch and that is free of any attachment directly to said base, said tamper-indicating element including a removable part adjacent said locking lever and including an attachment structure that is engaged with said lid and that has a frangible portion which breaks when said locking lever is moved with sufficient force against said removable part of said tamper-indicating element to release said latch whereby a remaining part of said attachment structure remains secured on said lid to provide evidence that said latch has been released.