Powder proof reclosable lid for containers

Claim 1

Reclosable lid having a frame (1) adapted to be sealingly secured to the upper part of a container sleeve (9) and having a bore (15) therethrough and a downwardly facing channel (8) for receiving the upper part of the sleeve (9) therein, a securing lid (2), hinge means (3) for connecting the securing lid (2) to the frame (1) to move between open and close portions relative to the frame (1), and tamper proof means cooperating between the sealing lid (2) and the frame (1) for locking the sealing lid (2) in its closed position and including at least one securing pin (11) carried by the sealing lid (2), the one securing pin (11) having a leg and barb (12) projecting inwardly from the leg, and breakable connecting means (13, 14) for connecting the one securing pin (11) to the sealing lid (2), the bore (15) being of such size that the barb (12) can move through it, the barb (12) in the closed position of the sealing lid (2) engaging an edge of the frame (1) to retain the sealing lid (2) in its closed position, and characterized in that the bore (15) opens into the channel (8), the securing pin (11) is located in relation to the bore so that the leg portion thereof engages an outwardly facing portion of the bore (15), the width of the channel (8) in the region of the tamper proof mean being such that said upper part of said container sleeve (9) cooperates in assembly with said reclosable lid to prevent movement of said leg portion outwardly and in a direction away from the sealing lid (2) to release the barb (12) from locking engagement with the frame edge, whereby the securing pin is constantly secured in locking engagement with the frame and the breakable connecting means 13, 14 must be broken to release the sealing lid (2) for hinged movement from its closed to its open position leaving the securing pin (11) in the frame (1).