US4445620A
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Tamper-proof closure for container
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1982-05-21
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Granted: 1984-05-01
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Expires: 2002-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A tape closure comprising a two-tape closure system for a pour opening in a container wherein the pull tab for the closure is secured to the container end by a rupturable nonresealable holddown.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilfred R. Brochman
- 👤 Richard A. Patterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/50; B65D17/501; B65D17/505; B65D2517/00; B65D2517/0001; B65D2517/001; B65D2517/0013; B65D2517/0058; B65D2517/008; B65D2517/0082; B65D2517/0091; B65D2517/0094; B65D2517/50; B65D2517/5002; B65D2517/5024; B65D2517/5032; B65D2517/5035; B65D2517/5072; B65D2517/5083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A container end assembly comprising: a container end having a preformed pour opening, an interior and exterior surface, and an easy-opening closure system covering said pour opening comprising: an interior tape having an adhesive on one surface adhered to the interior surface of the container end and covering said pour opening, an exterior tape covering said pour opening and adhered to said interior tape in the area of said pour opening and being adhered to the exterior surface circumjacent said pour opening, a pull tab secured to said exterior tape at one end thereof which extends over said exterior tape, and rupturable means for holding said pull tab to the exterior tape to define a tamper-proof seal for the pull tab.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A container end assembly comprising: a container end having a preformed pour opening, an interior and exterior surface, and an easy-opening closure system covering said pour opening comprising: an interior tape having an adhesive on one surface adhered to the interior surface of the container end and covering said pour opening, an exterior tape covering said pour opening and adhered to said interior tape in the area of said pour opening and being adhered to the exterior surface circumjacent said pour opening, a pull tab secured to said exterior tape at one end thereof which extends over said exterior tape, and rupturable means for holding said pull tab to the exterior tape to define a tamper-proof seal for the pull tab.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A container end assembly according to claim 1 wherein said exterior tape has a vent hole formed therein in the area of the pour opening and said pull tab is bonded to the interior tape through said vent hole intermediate said one end and said rupturable means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
159 words
A container end assembly comprising: a container end having a preformed pour opening, an interior and exterior surface, and an easy-opening closure system covering said pour opening comprising: an interior tape having an adhesive on one surface adhered to the interior surface of the container end and covering said pour opening, an exterior tape covering said pour opening and adhered to said interior tape in the area of said pour opening and being adhered to the exterior surface circumjacent said pour opening, a pull tab secured to said exterior tape at one end thereof which extends over said exterior tape, and rupturable means for holding said pull tab to the exterior tape to define a tamper-proof seal for the pull tab, said rupturable means comprising a folded end of said exterior tape forming a narrow band which is firmly bonded to said pull tab and wherein said band is joined to said exterior tape by a weakened fold line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
159 words
A container end assembly comprising: a container end having a preformed pour opening, an interior and exterior surface, and an easy-opening closure system covering said pour opening comprising: an interior tape having an adhesive on one surface adhered to the interior surface of the container end and covering said pour opening, an exterior tape covering said pour opening and adhered to said interior tape in the area of said pour opening and being adhered to the exterior surface circumjacent said pour opening, a pull tab secured to said exterior tape at one end thereof which extends over said exterior tape, and rupturable means for holding said pull tab to the exterior tape to define a tamper-proof seal for the pull tab, said rupturable means comprising a folded end of said exterior tape forming a narrow band which is firmly bonded to said pull tab and wherein said band is joined to said exterior tape by a weakened fold line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
154 words
A container end assembly comprising: a container end having a preformed pour opening, an interior and exterior surface, and an easy-opening closure system covering said pour opening comprising: an interior tape having an adhesive on one surface adhered to the interior surface of the container end and covering said pour opening, an exterior tape covering said pour opening and adhered to said interior tape in the area of said pour opening and being adhered to the exterior surface circumjacent said pour opening, a pull tab secured to said exterior tape at one end thereof which extends over said exterior tape, and rupturable means for holding said pull tab to the exterior tape to define a tamper-proof seal for the pull tab, said rupturable means comprising a length of said exterior tape opposite said one end which is bonded to said pull tab and which is joined to said exterior tape along a weakened line.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
154 words
A container end assembly comprising: a container end having a preformed pour opening, an interior and exterior surface, and an easy-opening closure system covering said pour opening comprising: an interior tape having an adhesive on one surface adhered to the interior surface of the container end and covering said pour opening, an exterior tape covering said pour opening and adhered to said interior tape in the area of said pour opening and being adhered to the exterior surface circumjacent said pour opening, a pull tab secured to said exterior tape at one end thereof which extends over said exterior tape, and rupturable means for holding said pull tab to the exterior tape to define a tamper-proof seal for the pull tab, said rupturable means comprising a length of said exterior tape opposite said one end which is bonded to said pull tab and which is joined to said exterior tape along a weakened line.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-05-01 | 1987-10-31 | 1988-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-01 | 1991-10-31 | 1992-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-01 | 1995-10-31 | 1996-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |