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Tamper-evident closure

CA 1292444 C · Owner: Anchor Hocking Corporation · Inventors: Hayes, Thomas H.

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

A tamper-evident closure cap is described which is easily applied to a container and which thereafter may not be removed without the separation of a tamper indicating band. Locking tabs on the tamper indicating band are hinged to the band with and over-center hinge means for facilitating the effective tab position on a sealed container.

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  • Granted November 26, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 26, 2008.
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FiledNovember 17, 1986
GrantedNovember 26, 1991
Term endedNovember 26, 2008
Patent numberCA 1292444 C
Classification (IPC)B65D41/34 +1 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedNov 17, 1986Patent grantedNov 26, 1991Term endedNov 26, 2008

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