MXPA06000891A - Tamper-resistant container with tamper-evident feature - Google Patents

Abstract

A tamper-resistant container with tamper evident feature which includes a cover portion (12) defining a outwardly extending peripheral flange (20), a base portion (14) defining an upper peripheral edge, and a hinge (16) joining the outwardly extending peripheral flange with the base portion. The upper peripheral edge includes an upwardly projecting bead (34) extending substantially about the perimeter of the base portion that is configured to render the outwardly extending flange of the cover portion relatively inaccessible when the container is closed. The hinge includes a frangible section (18), which upon severing, provides a projection (36, 38) that extends out beyond the upwardly projecting bead of the upper peripheral edge of the base portion, for facilitating removal of the cover portion from the base portion to open the container.

Description

For two-letter codes and other abbieviatwns refei to the "Guid an e Notes on Codes and Abbreviations" appeai ing at the beginning-ning ofeach ígular is ue oflhe PCT Gazette PACKAGING WITH INVIOLABLE CLOSURE AND GUARANTEE AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention is directed to packaging and packaging and more particularly to packaging and packaging that incorporate inviolable and guarantee closing features.

PRIOR ART Packaging available for packaging, distribution, display or other packaging for consumer items, especially perishable products, is becoming increasingly important. Historically, perishable products had to be bought in the market and sold quickly before exposure to the atmosphere which caused the products to lose their freshness.

The arrival of plastics resulted in many products having to be wrapped or packaged in plastic, both in the form of flexible plastic bags and solid plastic containers. The use of plastics for the food industry as being convenient for current day-to-day use has significantly improved the shelf life of perishable products, allowing merchants and their customers to store the products for longer periods of time, which results in substantial savings.

It has been found that consumers like resealable packages, particularly for edible products, especially in circumstances where more than one portion of edible products is stored within the package, in order to reduce dehydration or other deterioration of the edible product. In addition, consumers prefer to visually inspect the edible product inside the package before purchase. Therefore, it is desirable to manufacture translucent plastic containers. For example, the package provided for bakery products has often been in the form of a translucent plastic clam shell, because, among other things, such packaging in the form of a translucent plastic clam shell provides an image of the facilities where Cooked that grocery retailers have found especially attractive to consumers.

Typically, plastic containers will include just a base and a rigid lid, although they may be subject to some flexibility. The lid provided must be able to seal the container appropriately and effectively, even the container must be manufactured so that the lid is relatively easy to remove, and even to put, since it is expected that the container and the lid could be normally reused.

In addition to the aforementioned consumer design preferences, it is desirable to manufacture containers that include features which either stop the containers from being opened in an unauthorized manner or clearly indicate if they have been opened without authorization or both. These inviolable closure and warranty features typically include structural elements that when the container is violated or opened without authorization, allow the consumer to easily visually recognize such violation so that the product can be rejected. Such inviolable closure and warranty elements are important for, among other things, stopping the theft and preventing the loss of the product and income for the seller, as well as inspiring consumer confidence in the integrity of the contents inside the container. and confidence in the ability of the seller and / or manufacturer to provide and maintain quality products.

Thus, there is a pressing interest in the development of containers that have design elements that the client prefers, such as resealing features in which they are reliable and easy to operate, along with inviolable closure features and warranty that stop the violation and that clearly indicate if this has happened, and that they are also reliable without being burdensome for the legitimate client. Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a package that meets these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention satisfies the aforementioned needs, improves and solves the problems associated with the pre-packages by providing, among other things, inviolable closure and warranty features (also referred to herein as "inviolable closure and warranty packaging") which includes a portion of the lid defining a peripheral rim extending to the outside and a portion of the base defining a peripheral top rim. The upper peripheral edge of the base portion includes, at least in part, an upwardly projecting molding extending substantially over the perimeter of the base portion. This molding is configured and dimensioned to give the flange extending outwardly. of the relatively inaccessible lid portion when the container is closed.

Preferably, the package includes a coupling mechanism, which may include a device or structure, inter alia, to maintain the peripheral flange adjacent the upper peripheral edge when the package is closed.

The package may further include a hinge joining the rim of the portion of the lid extending outwardly with the portion of the base. The hinge preferably includes a frangible section, which after breaking, provides a projection extending beyond the projecting upward molding of the upper peripheral edge of the base portion to facilitate uncoupling of the coupling mechanism and removing the portion from the top. Preferably, the separable section of the hinge is delimited at least in part by a pair of lines of parallel marks and more preferably, it is further delimited by a plurality of separate notches, depressions or nicks associated with the lines of marks. In another embodiment the package includes a skirt which forms part of it and descends from the upper peripheral edge of the base portion, preferably, the hinge extends from the lower edge of the skirt to the flange extending outwardly from the skirt. portion of the lid.

In a broader embodiment, the aforementioned coupling mechanism is not permanent and facilitates the re-coupling of the portion of the lid with the portion of the base. Preferably, the coupling mechanism urges the peripheral rim of the lid portion and the upper peripheral rim of the base portion to remain adjacent to one another when the container is closed to, among other things, secure the lid portion. to the base portion.

In one embodiment, the coupling mechanism includes corresponding female and male structural members, which are configured and dimensioned to form a secure coupling with one another. The male coupling member can be defined on the base portion and the female coupling member can be defined on the cover portion.

The package may also include at least one support rib defined in the portion of the base. In one embodiment, the support rib includes a plurality of elongated, arcuate portions positioned adjacent one with respect to the other.

The present invention is also directed to a package with inviolable closure and guarantee which includes a portion of the cap that defines a peripheral rim that extends outwards, a portion of the base that defines an upper peripheral rim, a hinge that joins the flange extending outwardly from the portion of the cover with the base portion and a coupling mechanism, which may be a device or structure, inter alia, to maintain the peripheral flange adjacent the upper peripheral edge when the container is closed.

In one embodiment of this package, the coupling mechanism may be non-permanent and facilitate re-coupling of the lid portion with the base portion. The coupling mechanism can also drive the peripheral rim of the portion of the cap to resist separation when the container is closed and remains in place.

In another embodiment of this package, the coupling mechanism may include corresponding male and female coupling members, as discussed above.

This package of the present invention may also include one or more support ribs defined in the portion of the base, which, as discussed above, preferably include a plurality of arcuate elongate portions positioned adjacent one another. In a preferred embodiment, the male coupling member of a coupling mechanism having male and female coupling members projects from at least one support rib.

The present invention is also directed to a package that includes a portion of the cap defining a peripheral rim extending outwardly, a portion of the base defining an upper peripheral rim that at least partially forms a molding that is projecting upward substantially extending the perimeter of the portion of the base and configured to give the flange extending outwardly of the relatively inaccessible portion of the lid when the container is closed, a hinge joining the flange that it extends outward from the lid portion with the base portion, a male coupling member defined in the portion of the base to project toward the lid portion when the container is closed and a female coupling member that has a receiving part defined in the lid portion to correspond to the position of the male coupling member when the container is closed to receive and The male coupling member and form a non-permanent coupling between the male and female coupling members when the container is closed.

In one embodiment of the aforementioned package constructed in accordance with the present invention, the coupling of the male and female members provides resistance to any applied force to remove the portion of the cap and the portion of the base. Preferably the coupling of the male and female members also drives the peripheral rim extending outwardly from the portion of the lid in contact with the peripheral edge of the base portion.

These and other aspects of the present invention will become more readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the invention taken in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES For those skilled in the art to which the matter of investment pertains will be more readily understood how to make and use the package disclosed herein, the modalities themselves will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings, wherein: Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the tamper-evident and guarantee package constructed in accordance with the present invention in a circular configuration having a portion of the base and a portion of the lid connected to each other by a hinge having a section franchible Fig. 2 is a side view of the package showing in Fig. 1, which illustrates in particular the hinge having a frankable section or tape, and a convenient location for showing signs.

Fig. 3 is a partial view of the top of the package showing in Fig. 1, which illustrates in particular the hinge having a franchable section or tape and the associated projection there extending beyond the rising projection flange associated with the upper peripheral surface of the base portion; Fig. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the package shown in Fig. 1, taken along line 4-4 of Fig. 2, illustrating in particular the hinge having a frankable section and upper and lower projections or arms extending from the lid portion and the base portion of the container; Fig. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the container shown in Fig. 1, taken along line 5-5 of Fig. 8, which illustrates in particular the configuration of the portion of the base and the elements structures that facilitate a releasable / resealable coupling by the lid portion; Fig. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the package shown in Fig. 1, taken along line 6-6 of Fig. 8, illustrating in particular the configuration of the lid portion and the structural elements that facilitate a releasable / resealable coupling with the base portion; Fig. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the package shown in Fig. 1, taken along line 7-7 of Fig. 4, illustrating in particular the configuration of the portion of the base and portion of the lid when the container is closed and includes the structural elements that facilitate the releasable / resealable coupling between the portions of the base and the lid; Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the package shown in Fig. 1, illustrating in particular the operative association between the lid portion, the base portion and the frankable section; Fig. 9 is a side view of the package shown in Fig. 1, in which the frangible section has been removed, illustrates the manner in which the portion of the lid is separated from the base portion and the upper projections. bottom or arms associated with the portions of the lid and the base respectively; Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the package shown in Fig. 1, illustrating in particular the manner in which the rising projection rim on the base portion physically prevents access to the outer edge of the lid portion. , making it difficult to separate the portion of the lid from the base portion; Fig. 11 is a partial perspective view of the package shown in Fig. 1. which will illustrate in particular the manner in which the frangible section can be removed from the hinge; Fig. 12 is a partial perspective view of the package shown in Fig. 1, which will illustrate in particular the lower and upper projections formed by removing the frangible section and the manner in which the upper and lower projections facilitate the separation of the portion of the lid of the base portion; Fig. 13 is a side view of the two knives that can be used to form the frankable section of a container constructed in accordance with the present invention; Fig. 14 is a front flat view of the first blade of the two knives of Fig. 13, illustrating the position of the cutting surfaces and nicks that can form a first marking line of the frankable section of a constructed container according to the present invention; Fig. 15 is a front flat view of the second blade of the two knives of Fig. 13, illustrating the position of the cutting surfaces and nicks that can form a second marking line of the frankable section of a constructed container according to the present invention; Fig. 16 is a perspective view of an inviolable seal and warranty package constructed in accordance with the present invention in a rectangular configuration having a portion of the base and a portion of the lid connected to each other by a hinge having a franchable section: Fig. 17 is a side view of the container shown in Fig. 16, illustrating in particular the hinge having a franchable section or ribbon, sections of patterns at opposite ends thereof, and labels defined by the line of mark, of the franchable section; Fig. 18 is a partial cross-sectional view of the package shown by the silhouette 16 taken along line 18-18 of Fig. 17 illustrating in particular the configuration of the hinge, upper and lower projections and the frankable section; Fig. 19 is a partial cross sectional view of the package shown in Fig. 16 taken along line 19-19 of Fig. 18 illustrating in particular the hinge configuration, upper and lower projections, franchable section , mark line that defines a label associated with the lower projection; Fig. 20 is a partial cross-sectional view of the package shown in Fig. 16, illustrating in particular the manner in which the portion of the lid is closed over the portion of the base; Fig. 21 is a partial perspective view of the package shown in Fig. 16, illustrating in particular the manner in which the frangible section is removed from the hinge; Figs. 22-23 are partial perspective views of the package shown in Fig. 1, illustrating in particular the manner in which the separation of the portion of the lid from the base portion is facilitated by fastening the pattern section disposed in the projection upper or arm associated with the portion of the cap which is formed after removing the franchable section; The Flg. 24 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a package with inviolable closure and guarantee constructed in accordance with the present invention having a further coupling mechanism and support structure to provide improved structural integrity and further securing the portion of the base and the portion of the lid among other things; and Fig. 25 is another perspective view of the package with inviolable closure and warranty shown in Fig. 24.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITIES The advantages of a package with inviolable closure and guarantee constructed in accordance with the present invention become clearer to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of certain preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the drawings which establish representative modalities, but no attempt is made to imitate the scope of the present invention. Unless otherwise clarified or established, the directional references, such as "right", "left", "upper", "lower", "outward", "inward", etc. it is intended that they relate to the orientation of a particular embodiment of the invention as shown in the first numbered view of that embodiment. In sum, a given reference number indicates the same or similar structure when it appears in different figures and as the reference numbers identify similar structural elements and / or characteristics of the subject invention.

In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, it is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the package 10 which generally includes a portion of the circular lid 12 and in general a portion of the bolus-shaped base 14 joined together by a hinge 16. The hinge 16 includes a frankable warranty section or tape for pull 18, which, after being removed, disengages the integral connection between the portion of the lid 12 and the portion of the base 14. In use, the container 10 could be filled with the contents for which consumer protection is desired and the portion of the lid 12 could be coupled with the portion of the base 14. In accordance with the present invention, the portion of the lid 12 and the portion of the base 14 include structural features that facilitate the formation of a non-permanent coupling. between the portion of the lid 12 and the portion of the base 14.

In this embodiment the non-permanent coupling between the portion of the lid 12 and the base portion 14 is facilitated by, among other things, a peripheral locking support 20 and an internally radial circumferential groove 22 forming below a peripheral rim extending outwardly 24 in the portion of the lid 12, which can be seated by wedging into the corresponding circumferential recess 26 in the portion of the base 14. The circumferential recess 26 in the portion of the base 14 is formed under an upper peripheral margin 28 and includes a rib projecting radially inwardly 30 and a radially extending interior margin 32. When the lid portion 12 is closed in the base portion 14, the projecting rib 30 is equalized. with the circumferential groove 22 in the portion of the lid 12 and the extension margin 32 is equated with the blocking support 20 in the portion of the lid 12. In sum, the peripheral flange rich that extends outwards 20 in the portion of the lid 12 ends the upper peripheral margin 28 in the portion of the base 14.

The package 10 incorporates features which are intended to prevent and stop the opening of the package 10 without first removing the frangible tape 18 from the hinge 16. In this embodiment, the package 10 includes a molding projecting upwardly 34 in the portion of the package. base 14 extending substantially around the periphery of peripheral margin 22 and positioned to encircle the outer edge of rim 24 of the portion of lid 12 when container 10 is closed. The position and upward extension of the molding 34 is configured to prevent the relatively easy method of removing a lid from conventional containers that may appear or have characteristics in common with the container 10 as best seen in Fig. 10, the molding 34 physically blocks access to the edge of the peripheral rim 24 in the portion of the finger cap 12 or any other object that can normally be used as a lever to lurk the portion of the lid 12 of the portion of the base 14.

The hinge 16 includes an outwardly projecting upper arm 36 connected to the base portion 14, and a similar lower arm projecting outwardly 38, which is connected to the portion of the lid 12. In particular , the upper arm 36 is connected with a skirt 40 projecting downward from the upper peripheral margin 28 and radially outward with respect to the portion of the base 14. The lower arm 38 connects to the peripheral flange 24. The arms upper and lower 36 and 38 are joined together by an annex common to the frangible strip 18 to form the hinge 16. Preferably, the franchable strip 18 is delimited at least in part by a pair of parallel lines of mark 42a, 42b or areas that have been weakened or stressed during the manufacturing process. The frangible strip 18 may further be delimited by a plurality of areas in which the material has been removed associated with the marking lines, by a plurality of spaced depressions associated with the lines of marks, or by perforation lines. The width and depth of the areas and / or depressions may vary to control the breaking strength offered by the frangible tape 18. Alternatively, the integral hinge 16 could be fabricated with a simple marking line or perforation line, preferably for a pair of brands lines. In this instance, the simple marking line could have been sectioned to create a pair of projections which could be used to open the container.

In this embodiment, the tape 18 includes laterally opposite labels 44a and 44b to provide a convenient position for the tape 18 to be grasped. Preferably instructional signs are printed on the tape 18 to facilitate its removal from the hinge 16 and / or that the consumer understands the meaning of its removal, since it is related to an inviolable product. The ribbon 18 and / or the instruction signs may preferably be colored or embossed, or otherwise manufactured to attract attention. As best you can see in Figs. 11 and 12, highlighting the insurmountable tape 18 of the hinge 16 of the container 10 leave behind the upper and lower arms 36 and 38 in the portion of the lid 12 and the portion of the base 14, respectively. The upper and lower arms 36 and 38 extend outwardly from the package 10 and can be used to facilitate the removal of the portion of the lid 12 from the base portion 14, a tape 18 has been removed, applying sufficient opposing force to disengage the locked support 20 from within the circumferential gap 26.

The presence of the molding 34 prevents unauthorized access to the contents of the container 10 making it difficult to pull the portion of the lid 12 from the portion of the base 14. If access to the container 10 is desired, the tape 18 should be removed such that the upper and lower arms 36 and 38 are free to be used to lift the portion of the lid 12 from the base portion 14. The portion of the lid 12 can be replaced in the base portion 14 after the container 10 is open. The tape 18However, once removed, it is not replaceable. Thus the removal of the tape 18 functions as a clear indication of possible violation, in that if the tape 18 is totally or partially removed before purchase, it is clearly apparent to a consumer that someone may have already obtained access to the contents of the package. 10 Figs. 13-15 illustrate an example configuration for a double sheet of markings having the sheets 46a, 46b, which can be used in a press system for perforating or the like to form the lines of marks 42a, 42b according to the present invention. Various sheet dimensions 46a, 46b are also provided herein as a non-limiting example. The lateral spacing L1 between the sheets 46a, 46b is in this mode of 0.914 centimeters. The length L2 of the sheets 46a, 46b is approximately 5.715 centimeters. The sheets 46a, 46b include a hollow displacement portion 48 with a series of substantially similar nicks 50 cut between the cutting edges 52. The width L3 of the cutting edges 52 is preferably 0.914 centimeters. Preferably, the displacement L4 between the hollow part 48 and the cutting edges 52 is approximately 0.003 centimeters.

In this embodiment, the sheet 46a includes seven (7) nicks 50 while the sheet 46b includes eight (8) nicks 50. The nicks 50 in the sheet 46a are displacements with respect to the nicks 50 in the sheet 46b, which result in a desirable zipper effect when the ribbon 18 is removed. Preferably, the nicks 50 are triangular in shape, approximately 0.025 centimeters deep and approximately 0.051 centimeters wide and define an angle of approximately 90 degrees at their deepest point of convergence. 54. The length L5 between the nicks 50, the measurement between the respective points of convergence 54 of the adjacent nicks 50 is approximately 0.64 centimeters. The length L6 between the respective points of convergence 54 of the adjacent offset nicks 50 on the sheet 46b is approximately 0.32 centimeters. The length L7 of the sheets 46a, 46b is approximately 0.254 centimeters, and each edge of the sheet defines an angle of approximately 45 degrees.

It should be clearly understood that a container constructed in accordance with the present invention, which is preferably a plastic container used to carry edible articles, can be manufactured in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be formed from plastics or resins such as polyethylene. , polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") as well as other suitable materials or combinations thereof. The training process can also vary to include methods such as thermal formation, injection molding or blow molding. The package can be transparent or translucent and can be colored in any case. Also, vents may be provided in the package to promote air flow through it if that is appropriate based on the intended contents of the package.

Preferably, the package 10 is formed of a PET roll attached to a pressure and vacuum mold with the aid of the stopper. During manufacture, the sheets 46a, 46b of Figs. 13-15 are preferably applied to a newly formed container 10 to impart marking lines 42a, 42b. The cutting edges 52 cut substantially through the material used to make the package 10. Preferably, the configuration of the sheets 46a, 46b are designed such that a desirable amount of force is necessary to remove the tape 18, as determined by the attempts of the consumer for example. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the configuration of the sheets 46a, 46b can be adjusted for a variety of reasons and the dimensions indicated above are examples of one embodiment of the present invention.

For example, various other methods can be employed to manufacture franking straps 18 of hinge 16. For example, the lines of marks, nicks or penetrations can be created with the molding tool itself during the manufacturing step. Alternatively, a high die forming process may be employed where, after the manufacturing step, the package is indexed to a molding station, where one or more knives release the package and create the lines of marks or perforations. Also an intermittent cutter can be used between the manufacturing step or the molding step, a die and progressive drilling operation or a numerically controlled laser can be employed to create the nicks. It is also foreseen that electromechanical, ultrasound or hydrodynamic systems can be used in the manufacturing process.

The package 10 could also be fabricated with blocking arrangements known in the art other than the tamper-evident latch and guarantee of the present invention, such as traditional male and female locking feature.

With reference to Figs. 16-23, there is illustrated another inviolable closure and warranty package constructed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention and generally designated by reference numeral 110. The package 110 is similar to the package 10 described above except that the package 110 It is rectangular in configuration instead of circular. The container 110 further includes a portion of the base 112 and a portion of the lid 114 joined together by an integrally manufactured hinge 116 that defines a frangible security pull strap 118, which must be removed before the lid portion 114 can be promptly removed from the portion of the base 112.

The package 110 includes raised or raised pattern sections 156a and 156b on opposite labels 144a and 144b of the tape 118 respectively, to facilitate removal of the tape 118. The pattern sections 158a and 158b are also arranged on opposite sides or arm upper 136 to facilitate separation of the lid portion 112 from the base portion 114. Instruction signals may be printed on the upper arm 136 between pattern sections 158a and 158b.

In this embodiment the marking line 142b is located on the hinge 116 to define two labels 160a and 160b which are connected to the lower arm 138. The labels 160a, 160b remain in place on the hinge 116 until the ribbon 118 removes, as can be seen better in Figs. 21-23. The labels 160a, 160b extend from the lower arm 138 to later facilitate the fastening of the lower arm 138 and the separation of the portion of the lid 112 from the portion of the base 114.

Figs. 24-25 illustrated another inviolable seal and warranty package constructed in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention and designed in general by reference numerals 210. The container 210 is rectangular in shape, but can be manufactured in other forms and has characteristics similar to packages 10 and 110 described above. The container 210 includes, among other things, a portion of the base 212 and a portion of the lid 214 joined together by an integrally manufactured hinge 216 defining a warranty frangible pull strap 218, which must be removed before it can be removed. the portion of the lid 214 can be removed from the base portion 212. An upwardly projecting molding 234 is disposed in a peripheral margin 222 of the base portion 214. The molding 234 is positioned to substantially circular the rim. exterior of the rim 224 of the lid portion 212 when the container 210 is closed, thus physically blocking access by the fingers or any other object that could be applied to the edge of the peripheral rim and margin 222 to leverage while attempting to stalk the portion of the lid 212 from the base portion 214.

In this embodiment, a plurality of support ribs 262a-f, each extending from the adjoining bottom of the base portion 214 to the extension margin 232 are positioned at the four corners (ribs 262a-d, respectively) of the portion of the base and midpoints in the side wall of hinge 264 (rib 262e) and opposite side wall 266 (rib 262f) of base portion 214 to provide enlarged structural integrity. The support ribs 262a-f generally consist of multiple elongated arcuate portions, each having an arcuate latitudinal cross section profile positioned adjacent to each other.

The container 210 also includes an additional, independent coupling mechanism, which provides additional structural integrity, reinforces the security by forcing the rim 224 to remain in position against the peripheral margin 222 and facilitates the reattachment of the portion of the cap 212 to the portion of base 214, among other things. A male coupling member 268 projects upwardly from the support rib 262f. in the side wall 266 which is received by the female coupling member of the corresponding size 270 defined in the lid portion 212. Further, when the container 210 is closed, the male coupling member 268 in the base portion 210 and the female coupling member 270 in the cap portion 212 forms a coupling which further secures the base portion 214 to the cap portion 212. In addition, by driving the flange 224 against the margin 222, the features above mentioned increase the amount of force that might be necessary to stalk the cap portion 212 from the base portion 214 in an unauthorized manner (ie, without removing the tape 218).

Also, the aforementioned coupling facilities facilitate the reanexe of the portion of the lid 212 with the portion of the base 214 after the container 210 is legitimately opened by a consumer. The package 210 can be resealed after purchase by urging the lid portion 212 on the base portion 214 and in particular, this can be done by pressing on the corners of the cover portion 212, as indicated by the signals of printed instruction in the areas of the external corners of the cover portion 212 in this embodiment. By resealing the container 210, the male member of the initial coupling 268 with the female member 270 facilitates the subsequent step of applying pressure to the corners of the lid portion 212, making it easier to re-attach the portion of the cap 212 to the portion of the cap 212. base 214. It should be more readily apparent to those skilled in the art that other coupling mechanisms, devices, couplings, and package designs and combinations thereof, could be incorporated in any form in accordance with the present invention.

Although the aspects of examples and preferred and embodiments of the present invention and methods of manufacture have been described with a complete set of facilities, it should be understood that the disclosed package and manufacturing methods can be successfully practiced without the incorporation of each of those characteristics. The scope of the present invention is not limited only to packages with inviolable seal and warranty and manufacturing methods disclosed herein. Thus, it should be understood that the modifications and variations may be utilized without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention and disclosed methods, as those skilled in the art will readily understand. Such modifications and variations are considered to be within the scope and scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims (20)

1. CLAIMS 1. A container with inviolable and guarantee closure comprising: a) a portion of the cap that defines a peripheral rim that extends outwardly; b) a portion of the base defining an upper peripheral edge that at least partially forms a shoulder projecting upwardly extending substantially around the perimeter of the base portion and configured to give the margin extending outwardly from the portion of the lid relatively inaccessible when the container is closed; and c) coupling means for maintaining the peripheral rim adjacent the upper peripheral rim when the container is closed.
2. 2. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee in accordance with the claim 1, further comprising: d) a hinge which is attached to the flange extending outwardly from the portion of a cover with the portion of the base, the hinge defines a frankable section, which after breaking provides a projection that is extends out beyond the molding projecting outward from the upper peripheral edge of the base portion, to facilitate uncoupling of the coupling means and removal of the portion of the lid from the base portion to open the container .
3. 3. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee in accordance with the claim 2, wherein a skirt slopes downward from the upper peripheral edge of the base portion and the hinge extends from a lower edge of the skirt to the flange extending outwardly from the portion of the cap.
4. 4. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 2, wherein the coupling means are not permanent and facilitate the disconnection of the portion of the lid with the portion of the base.
5. 5. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 4, wherein the coupling means urges the peripheral rim of the lid portion and the upper peripheral rim of the base portion to remain adjacent to each other when the container is closed by securing the portion of the lid to the portion of the base.
6. 6. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 1, wherein the coupling means include corresponding male and female coupling members.
7. 7. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 6, wherein the male coupling member is defined in the portion of the base and the female coupling member is designated in the portion of the cap.
8. 8. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 1, further comprising: d) at least one support rib that is defined in the portion of the base and includes a plurality of elongated and arcuate portions positioned adjacent one with with respect to the other.
9. 9. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 8, wherein the portion of the base is rectangular and the support ribs are disposed adjacent to each corner of the portion of the base.
10. 10. A container with inviolable and guarantee closure comprising: a) a portion of the cap defining a peripheral rim that extends outwardly; b) a portion of the base defining an upper peripheral edge; c) a hinge that joins the flange extending outwardly from the portion of the lid to the portion of the base, the hinge defining a frankable section, which after breaking, provides a projection extending beyond beyond the projecting molding upwardly of the upper peripheral edge of the base portion, to facilitate the removal of the portion of the lid from the base portion to open the container; and d) coupling means for maintaining the peripheral flange adjacent the upper peripheral edge when the container is closed.
11. 11. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 10, wherein the upper peripheral edge of the base portion further comprises a molding projecting upwardly extending substantially around the perimeter of the portion of the base configured to give the flange extending outward from the relatively inaccessible portion of the lid when the container is closed.
12. 12. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 10, wherein the coupling means are not permanent and facilitate the disconnection of the portion of the lid with the portion of the base.
13. 13. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 10, wherein the coupling means urges the peripheral rim of the lid portion and the upper peripheral edge of the portion of the base to resist separation when the container is closed.
14. 14. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 10, wherein the coupling means include corresponding male and female coupling members.
15. 15. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 14, wherein the male coupling member is defined in the portion of the base and the female coupling member is defined in the portion of the cap.
16. 16. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 10, further comprising: d) at least one support rib defined in the base portion and includes a plurality of elongated and arcuate portions positioned adjacent one with respect to the other.
17. 17. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 10, further comprising: d) at least one support rib defined in the base portion and includes a plurality of elongated and arcuate portions positioned adjacent one with respect to the other, wherein the male coupling member extends from at least one support rib.
18. 18. A container with inviolable and guarantee closure comprising: a) a portion of the cap defining a peripheral rim that extends outwardly; b) a portion of the base defining an upper peripheral edge that at least partially forms a molding projecting upwardly extending substantially around the perimeter of the base portion and configured to give the flange extending outwardly from the base portion; the portion of the lid relatively inaccessible when the container is closed; c) a hinge joining the ridge extending outwardly from the lid portion to the base portion, the hinge defining a frankable section, which after breaking, provides a projection extending out beyond the rim projecting upwardly of the upper peripheral edge of the base portion, to facilitate removal of the portion of the lid from the base portion to open the container; d) a male coupling member defined in the portion of the base to project toward the portion of the lid when the container is closed; and e) a female coupling member having a receiving portion defined in the portion of the grapevine cap corresponding to the position of the male coupling member when the container is closed to receive the male coupling member and form a non-permanent coupling between the members. of male and female coupling when the container is closed.
19. 19. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 18, wherein the coupling of the male and female members provide resistance to any force applied to remove the portion of the cap and the portion of the base and drives the peripheral rim that it extends outwardly from the portion of the lid in contact with the peripheral edge of the base portion.
20. 20. A container with inviolable closure and guarantee according to claim 17, wherein after breaking the frangible section, the projection extending beyond the molding projecting upward from the upper peripheral edge of the portion of the base they also include labels to facilitate decoupling of male and female coupling members and removal of the portion of the lid from the base portion to open the container.