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A tamper-proof seal assembly for discouraging and detecting tampering of containers onto which the tamper-proof seal assembly is installed. The container includes a closure assembly. The closure assembly defines an opening. The tamper-proof seal assembly includes a security tag and a button assembly

A tamper-proof seal assembly for discouraging and detecting tampering of containers onto which the tamper-proof seal assembly is installed. The container includes a closure assembly. The closure assembly defines an opening. The tamper-proof seal assembly includes a security tag and a button assembly. The security tag includes a flag and a stem. The flag and stem are integral but are easily severable. The button assembly includes an outer button and an inner button. The button assembly is mounted on the container proximate the closure assembly. The stem is inserted through the closure assembly opening and into the button assembly, where the stem is secured against withdrawal by a ratchet.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A security tag assembly adapted for use with a container, the container having a first member and a second member including structure defining an aperture, said second member shiftable between an open orientation relative to said first member and a closed orientation rela

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A security tag assembly adapted for use with a container, the container having a first member and a second member including structure defining an aperture, said second member shiftable between an open orientation relative to said first member and a closed orientation relative to said first member, comprising:a tag including a stem and a preventer,the stem removably receivable through said container second member aperture; andthe preventer being operably coupled to the stem, said preventer being not receivable through said aperture; anda tag receiving assembly including a securing element and a tag receiving fastener,the securing element adapted for fixedly, operably permanently attaching said tag receiving assembly to said container first member; andthe tag receiving fastener having an aperture for operably, irreversibly receiving said stem therethrough, said stem being unidirectionally removable from said receiving assembly only after severence of said preventer from said stem.