EP1007428B1 - Tamper-evident seal for compact containers for cosmetic products and the like - Google Patents

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EP1007428B1
EP1007428B1 EP98947453A EP98947453A EP1007428B1 EP 1007428 B1 EP1007428 B1 EP 1007428B1 EP 98947453 A EP98947453 A EP 98947453A EP 98947453 A EP98947453 A EP 98947453A EP 1007428 B1 EP1007428 B1 EP 1007428B1
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seal
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Attilio Martina
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Crown Packaging Technology Inc
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Crown Cork and Seal Technologies Corp
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D55/00—Accessories for container closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D55/02—Locking devices; Means for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/22—Casings characterised by a hinged cover
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2401/00—Tamper-indicating means
    • B65D2401/10—Tearable part of the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2401/00—Tamper-indicating means
    • B65D2401/15—Tearable part of the closure

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  • CH-A-683417 discloses a snap hinge closure with a tamper-evident strip, the closure comprising a lower part and an upper part bound by a film hinge, the tamper-evident strip being moulded by injection on the upper part by ribs useful as tear-off areas.
  • Figure 1 shows that the lid 2 of the container has a groove 5 in which the seal 3 is accommodated for closure; said seal is shaped complementarily to said groove 5.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Cosmetics (AREA)
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EP98947453A 1997-08-26 1998-08-25 Tamper-evident seal for compact containers for cosmetic products and the like Expired - Lifetime EP1007428B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ITMI971966 1997-08-26
IT97MI001966A IT1294349B1 (it) 1997-08-26 1997-08-26 Sigillo di chiusura a garanzia di inviolabilita' per contenitori compatti per prodotti cosmetici e simili
PCT/EP1998/005386 WO1999010249A1 (en) 1997-08-26 1998-08-25 Tamper-evident seal for compact containers for cosmetic products and the like

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EP1007428A1 EP1007428A1 (en) 2000-06-14
EP1007428B1 true EP1007428B1 (en) 2003-03-19

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EP98947453A Expired - Lifetime EP1007428B1 (en) 1997-08-26 1998-08-25 Tamper-evident seal for compact containers for cosmetic products and the like

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EP (1) EP1007428B1 (it)
AT (1) ATE234770T1 (it)
AU (1) AU9436798A (it)
DE (1) DE69812372T2 (it)
IT (1) IT1294349B1 (it)
WO (1) WO1999010249A1 (it)

Cited By (1)

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WO2025224259A1 (en) * 2024-04-24 2025-10-30 Rieke Packaging Systems Limited Dispensing system with replaceable, interlocking pods

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AUPQ876200A0 (en) * 2000-07-14 2000-08-03 Western Research & Development Pty Ltd Tamper proof slide cover container

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FR2472517A1 (fr) * 1979-12-24 1981-07-03 Tuboplast France Boitier notamment destine a des produits cosmetiques et son procede de realisation
GB2081228B (en) * 1980-08-06 1984-06-13 Johnsen Jorgensen Plastics Ltd Tamper proof container
SE444426B (sv) * 1983-12-14 1986-04-14 Duma Ab Forslutningsanordning for flaskor och liknande
CH683417A5 (de) * 1991-06-21 1994-03-15 Createchnic Ag Schnappscharnierverschluss mit Garantieband.
DE4313225C2 (de) * 1993-04-22 1998-07-09 Aptargroup Sa Verschlußvorrichtung

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2025224259A1 (en) * 2024-04-24 2025-10-30 Rieke Packaging Systems Limited Dispensing system with replaceable, interlocking pods

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WO1999010249A1 (en) 1999-03-04
ITMI971966A1 (it) 1999-02-26
DE69812372D1 (de) 2003-04-24
EP1007428A1 (en) 2000-06-14
DE69812372T2 (de) 2003-12-18
IT1294349B1 (it) 1999-03-24
ATE234770T1 (de) 2003-04-15
AU9436798A (en) 1999-03-16

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