US20230084517A1 - Tamper-evident device - Google Patents
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- Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a device that is designed to provide evidence of tampering.
- Evidence of tampering is particularly important with respect to ingestible or absorbable items (e.g., medicines, foods, etc.). Nevertheless, evidence of tampering may also be important for other reasons. For instance, evidence of tampering may also help to ensure delivery and receipt of an undamaged product.
- One known type of evidence of tampering is a cover layer comprised of aluminum foil, plastic, fibrous material, and/or other material that is bonded to a rim of container. Even for a legitimate user, it can often be difficult to access the cover layer to try to peel it from the rim of the container. Once accessed, it may still require a significant amount of effort or force to adequately remove the cover layer in order to access the contents of the container.
- An exemplary device of the claimed invention is adapted to fit over an opening of a container.
- the device comprises a sleeve and an insert that is positioned within the sleeve, wherein the insert comprises a flap that is movable between a closed position and an open position.
- the flap is adapted to move from a closed position to an open position when the position of the sleeve relative to the insert is changed a predetermined amount to try to open the container.
- an open position of the flap may readily indicate tampering to a user.
- Another exemplary embodiment may comprise a system that comprises a tray adapted to be used in association with at least one of the aforementioned exemplary devices.
- a tray may be used to organize and/or facilitate the transfer of at least one of the aforementioned exemplary devices, more preferably a plurality of the aforementioned exemplary devices.
- a plurality of the trays may be adapted to be stacked or nested to facilitate the organization and/or transfer of an even greater number of the aforementioned exemplary devices.
- Exemplary embodiments of a device and/or system may be useful anywhere and for any contents where there is a need for evidence of tampering. Such uses may include, but are not limited to, use in medical facilities (e.g., hospitals, clinics, doctor offices, etc.) or for personal use. Various possibilities exist. Unless otherwise expressly set forth, it is not intended to limit the contents (e.g., food, medicines, perishable items, etc.) or the location or type of use of exemplary embodiments of a device and/or system of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective and exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of a device of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the device of FIG. 1 , which indicates a cross-section line A-A.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the device of FIG. 2 along line A-A, wherein a Detail B is indicated. Dimensions and descriptions for one example are also provided.
- FIG. 4 shows Detail B of FIG. 3 .
- An additional dimension for one example is also provided.
- FIG. 5 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a tray for devices such as shown in FIGS. 1 - 4 . Dimensions for one example are provided.
- FIG. 6 is a side elevation view of the tray of FIG. 5 . Additional dimensions for one example are also provided.
- FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a second exemplary embodiment of a tray for devices such as shown in FIGS. 1 - 4 .
- FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the tray of FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 9 is a first side elevation view of the tray of FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 10 is a second side elevation view of the tray of FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 11 is a top perspective view of the tray of FIG. 7 .
- FIG. 12 is a bottom perspective view of the tray of FIG. 7 .
- Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to a device adapted to provide evidence of tampering. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to a system comprising a tray adapted to receive at least one of such devices.
- FIGS. 1 - 4 show an exemplary embodiment of a device 10 that is adapted to provide evidence of tampering.
- Device 10 is comprised of a sleeve 20 and an insert 40 , which is positioned within the sleeve 20 .
- the device 10 is adapted to be positioned over an opening of a container (e.g., as a cap for a container).
- sleeve 20 is substantially cylindrical, which may be particularly beneficial for facilitating use of the device 10 with a variety of types of container openings. In other embodiments, however, a sleeve may have any other suitable shape that will allow the device to be used with a desired container opening.
- sleeve 20 has a first end 22 and a second end 24 .
- first end 22 defines a first opening 26 that is configured to receive insert 40 .
- second end 24 may comprise a wall 28 that extends inwardly from the outside of the sleeve 20 to define a second opening 30 .
- Opening 30 is configured to allow device 10 to be positioned over an opening of a container.
- each of first opening 26 and second opening 30 have a circular cross-section.
- a first opening and a second opening may have any suitable shapes that facilitate their respective uses.
- An interior of sleeve 20 further defines at least one ledge that is adapted to engage insert 40 .
- sleeve 20 defines a first ledge 32 and a second ledge 34 .
- Other embodiments may have only one or additional ledges.
- ledge 32 and ledge 34 may be combined into a single ledge.
- each ledge 32 , 34 extends completely around the interior of the sleeve 20 .
- either ledge may extend only partially around the interior of the sleeve.
- ledge 32 is adapted to assist with engaging insert 40 .
- ledge 32 is also adapted to assist with activating the evidence of tampering.
- ledge 34 is also adapted to assist with engaging insert 40 .
- Ledge 34 is also adapted to retain insert 40 within sleeve 20 , while also allowing a predetermined amount of movement of sleeve 20 relative to insert 40 in order to allow for activation of the evidence of tampering.
- Insert 40 is comprised of a body 42 and a flap 44 (i.e., tip cap).
- Body 42 may have any suitable shape that facilitates positioning of the insert 40 within sleeve 20 .
- flap 44 facilitates evidence of tampering.
- Body 42 defines an opening 46 .
- opening 46 is adapted to be positioned over an opening of a container.
- opening 46 is adapted to frictionally engage the container around its opening to resist movement of the insert 40 relative to the container during operation of the device 10 .
- sufficient force may be applied to remove device 10 from the container.
- an opening defined by the body of the insert may have any suitable configuration to engage a container around its opening. For instance, one example of an opening defined by a body may allow for the insert to be screwed onto a container around its opening.
- Body 42 further defines at least one flange or prong that is adapted to facilitate positioning and retention of insert 40 in sleeve 20 .
- body 42 defines a flange or prong 48 and a flange or prong 50 .
- flange or prong 48 and flange or prong 50 are adapted to engage (e.g., snap or flex over) ledge 34 to prevent or at least resist against insert 40 backing out of opening 26 of sleeve 20 .
- space 52 may allow flange or prong 48 to flex inwardly to facilitate positioning of insert 40 in sleeve 20 .
- flange or prong 48 has a beveled surface 54 that also facilitates positioning of insert 40 in sleeve 20 . More particularly, in this embodiment, beveled surface 54 facilitates positioning (e.g., sliding) of the insert 40 over ledge 32 and ledge 34 when inserting insert 40 in sleeve 20 , and a proximal portion of beveled surface 54 protrudes outward to subsequently resist against insert 40 backing out of opening 26 of sleeve 20 by catching against ledge 34 (and thereafter, ledge 32 , if necessary).
- a proximal portion of beveled surface 54 protrudes outward to subsequently resist against insert 40 backing out of opening 26 of sleeve 20 by catching against ledge 34 (and thereafter, ledge 32 , if necessary).
- flange or prong 50 There is also a similar space and beveled surface with
- an upper surface 56 of body 42 defines a track 58 , which is adapted to receive a trap 60 .
- trap 60 is adapted to be slid into track 58 prior to operation of device 10 .
- trap 60 may be considered to be a portion of body 42 , or it may be considered to be a separate device from body 42 .
- a trap may be an integral or fixed portion of a body of an insert.
- trap 60 comprises at least one flange that retains trap 60 in track 58 during operation of device 10 .
- trap 60 comprises a flange 62 and a flange 64 in this embodiment, which are interconnected to form a base.
- Trap 60 also comprises an opening 66 , wherein at least one flange or prong facilitates reception and retention of a portion of flap 44 in opening 66 , as will be later explained in more detail.
- trap 60 comprises a first flange or prong 68 and a second flange or prong 70 that are connected at the base to form opening 66 , wherein flanges 62 , 64 respectively extend outwardly from flanges or prongs 68 , 70 .
- flange or prong 68 comprises a beveled surface 72 that extends downwardly from a top portion of flange or prong 68
- flange or prong 70 comprises a beveled surface 74 that extends downwardly from a top portion of flange or prong 70
- beveled surfaces 72 , 74 cooperate to facilitate reception and retention of a portion of flap 44 in opening 66 during operation of device 10
- beveled surfaces 72 , 74 cooperate to allow a portion of flap 44 to slide into opening 66 , wherein the downward angles of beveled surfaces 72 , 74 subsequently facilitate resistance against that portion of flap 44 backing out of opening 66
- Other exemplary embodiments may comprise other suitable configurations to facilitate reception and retention of a portion of a flap during operation of the device as disclosed herein.
- flap 44 is rotatably connected to body 42 .
- flap 44 may be initially and flexibly molded in an 80° open position, such that flap 44 is biased in an open position.
- the biased open position is adapted to facilitate an indication of tampering during operation of device 10 .
- other exemplary embodiments may have a flap having any suitable connection to body 42 with more or less bias (e.g., no bias) and still facilitate an indication of tampering.
- flap 44 comprises a protrusion 44 b (e.g., a tab).
- Protrusion 44 b is adapted to be received and retained in opening 66 of trap 60 .
- protrusion 44 b is mushroom-shaped, which is particularly beneficial for facilitating removal of protrusion 44 b from flap 44 when device 10 indicates tampering.
- other exemplary embodiments may comprise a flap having a protrusion of a different shape that facilitates reception and retention in a trap.
- trap 60 is adapted to receive protrusion 44 b in opening 66 such that flap 44 is initially in a closed position, which is indicative of an absence of tampering.
- protrusion 44 b may be pushed between beveled surfaces 72 , 74 of flanges or prongs 68 , 70 , or protrusion 44 b may be slid into opening 66 such as during insertion of trap 60 in body 42 .
- a distal portion of flap 44 extends over ledge 32 and is surrounded by sleeve 20 , which may hinder access to flap 44 to discourage tampering.
- sleeve 20 may freely spin around insert 40 , which may help to prevent a false indication of tampering.
- other exemplary embodiments may allow for more access to a flap and/or may only allow for limited or no rotation of a sleeve around an insert.
- sleeve 20 when flap 44 is in a closed position, sleeve 20 may only (other than the aforementioned spinning) be pulled or pushed upward relative to insert 40 (e.g., slid upward relative to insert 40 ) due to the engagement of flanges or prongs 48 , 50 with ledge 34 .
- a user when there is tampering (or legitimate opening), a user may pull or push up on sleeve 20 to open the container. Due to the engagement (e.g., frictional engagement) of body 42 around the opening of the container, the body 42 may resist movement when the aforementioned user pulls or pushes up on sleeve 20 .
- a limited amount of upward movement of sleeve 20 relative to insert 40 is adapted to cause ledge 32 to force flap 44 upward, eventually causing protrusion 44 b to be cut or otherwise break away from flap 44 .
- protrusion 44 b is retained in opening 66 of trap 60 , while the flap 44 moves to an open position (not necessarily all the way back to an originally molded position) due to the open bias of flap 44 . Consequently, when a legitimate user sees flap 44 in an open position prior to any attempt to remove device 10 from a container, it is a clear indication to the user that there has been tampering with the container. The absence of protrusion 44 b would also be further evidence of tampering.
- an exemplary embodiment may promptly and efficiently provide evidence of tampering. However, other exemplary embodiments may require a further travel distance or more strenuous force to remove a protrusion from a flap.
- exemplary embodiments may also utilize other suitable types of movement of a sleeve relative to an insert to facilitate evidence of tampering. For example, if there is a threaded engagement between an insert and a sleeve and/or between an insert and a container opening, then unscrewing of the sleeve and/or the insert may cause evidence of tampering.
- An exemplary embodiment of a device 10 according to FIGS. 1 - 4 is particularly adapted to be used to detect tampering of a syringe.
- a tip of a syringe may be inserted through opening 30 of sleeve 20 and into opening 46 of insert 40 .
- other exemplary embodiments of a device may be configured to work with other types of containers that form other types of openings. It is therefore not intended to limit the use of a device for any particular type of container, unless otherwise expressly specified.
- FIGS. 5 and 6 show an example of a tray 100 for devices 10 .
- this embodiment of tray 100 has ten receptacles 102 that are respectively adapted to receive ten of devices 10 .
- Tray 100 also includes at least one nesting feature 104 .
- a nesting feature 104 may facilitate stacking of multiple trays such as for storage, packaging, and/or shipment of the trays.
- a nesting feature 104 may receive a portion of another tray in a recess 106 to facilitate stacking of the trays.
- a TeflonTM or other suitable seal may cover tray 100 to secure devices 10 in tray 100 such as for storage or shipment.
- Other exemplary embodiments of a tray may include a different number or configuration of receptacles, a different stacking configuration, and/or a different type of cover.
- tray 200 comprises a different configuration having a different number of receptacles and a different nesting configuration.
- tray 200 has twenty receptacles 202 that are respectively adapted to receive twenty of devices 10 .
- Tray 200 also includes at least one nesting feature 204 .
- each nesting feature 204 there is one nesting feature 204 near each corner of tray 200 , and two nesting features 204 that are centrally located for increased stability when stacking multiple larger trays.
- a top surface 208 of each nesting feature 204 forms a recess 210 that is adapted to receive a portion of another tray to further facilitate stacking of trays.
- This exemplary embodiment also comprises six complementary nesting features 212 on a bottom surface of tray 200 to facilitate stacking in conjunction with nesting features 204 of another tray.
- each nesting feature 212 comprises a projection 214 that is adapted to be received in a recess 210 of another tray.
- tray 100 and 200 may be particularly beneficial, other suitable configurations for stacking (e.g., nesting) of trays may be implemented in other exemplary embodiments.
- a TeflonTM or other suitable seal may cover tray 200 to secure devices 10 in tray 200 such as for storage or shipment.
- other exemplary embodiments of a tray may include a different number or configuration of receptacles, a different stacking configuration, and/or a different type of cover.
- any embodiment of the present invention may include any of the optional or preferred features of the other embodiments of the present invention.
- the exemplary embodiments herein disclosed are not intended to be exhaustive or to unnecessarily limit the scope of the invention.
- the exemplary embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain some of the principles of the present invention so that others skilled in the art may practice the invention. Having shown and described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will realize that many variations and modifications may be made to the described invention. Many of those variations and modifications will provide the same result and fall within the spirit of the claimed invention. It is the intention, therefore, to limit the invention only as indicated by the scope of the claims.
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A device adapted to provide evidence of tampering. The device comprises a sleeve and an insert that is positioned within the sleeve. The insert comprises a flap that is movable between a closed position and an open position. In particular, the flap is adapted to move from a closed position to an open position when the position of the sleeve relative to the insert is changed a predetermined amount to try to open the container. As a result, an open position of the flap would readily indicate tampering to a user. A system comprising a tray adapted to receive at least one said device is also provided.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/751,420, filed Jan. 24, 2020, which claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/796,312, filed Jan. 24, 2019, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a device that is designed to provide evidence of tampering.
- Various types of containers require evidence of tampering. Evidence of tampering is particularly important with respect to ingestible or absorbable items (e.g., medicines, foods, etc.). Nevertheless, evidence of tampering may also be important for other reasons. For instance, evidence of tampering may also help to ensure delivery and receipt of an undamaged product.
- One known type of evidence of tampering is a cover layer comprised of aluminum foil, plastic, fibrous material, and/or other material that is bonded to a rim of container. Even for a legitimate user, it can often be difficult to access the cover layer to try to peel it from the rim of the container. Once accessed, it may still require a significant amount of effort or force to adequately remove the cover layer in order to access the contents of the container.
- Some other types of evidence of tampering may require an even greater amount of effort or force in order to open a container. Others may be more complex or costly to manufacture. Many suffer from a combination of the aforementioned or other drawbacks.
- In light of the shortcomings of the known art, there is a need for a tamper-evident device that is relatively easy to access. There is a further need for a tamper-evident device that is easy to manipulate to legitimately access the contents of a container. Needs also exist for a tamper-evident device that is relatively simple to operate and/or less costly to manufacture. In light of the aforementioned needs, there is also a need for a device that provides clear evidence of tampering.
- Exemplary embodiments of the claimed invention may satisfy any or all of the aforementioned needs. An exemplary device of the claimed invention is adapted to fit over an opening of a container. In an exemplary embodiment, the device comprises a sleeve and an insert that is positioned within the sleeve, wherein the insert comprises a flap that is movable between a closed position and an open position. In particular, the flap is adapted to move from a closed position to an open position when the position of the sleeve relative to the insert is changed a predetermined amount to try to open the container. As a result, an open position of the flap may readily indicate tampering to a user.
- Another exemplary embodiment may comprise a system that comprises a tray adapted to be used in association with at least one of the aforementioned exemplary devices. In one exemplary embodiment, a tray may be used to organize and/or facilitate the transfer of at least one of the aforementioned exemplary devices, more preferably a plurality of the aforementioned exemplary devices. In one further example, a plurality of the trays may be adapted to be stacked or nested to facilitate the organization and/or transfer of an even greater number of the aforementioned exemplary devices.
- Exemplary embodiments of a device and/or system may be useful anywhere and for any contents where there is a need for evidence of tampering. Such uses may include, but are not limited to, use in medical facilities (e.g., hospitals, clinics, doctor offices, etc.) or for personal use. Various possibilities exist. Unless otherwise expressly set forth, it is not intended to limit the contents (e.g., food, medicines, perishable items, etc.) or the location or type of use of exemplary embodiments of a device and/or system of the present invention.
- In addition to the novel features and advantages mentioned above, other benefits will be readily apparent from the following descriptions of the drawings and exemplary embodiments.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective and exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of a device of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the device ofFIG. 1 , which indicates a cross-section line A-A. -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the device ofFIG. 2 along line A-A, wherein a Detail B is indicated. Dimensions and descriptions for one example are also provided. -
FIG. 4 shows Detail B ofFIG. 3 . An additional dimension for one example is also provided. -
FIG. 5 is a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a tray for devices such as shown inFIGS. 1-4 . Dimensions for one example are provided. -
FIG. 6 is a side elevation view of the tray ofFIG. 5 . Additional dimensions for one example are also provided. -
FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a second exemplary embodiment of a tray for devices such as shown inFIGS. 1-4 . -
FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the tray ofFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 9 is a first side elevation view of the tray ofFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 10 is a second side elevation view of the tray ofFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 11 is a top perspective view of the tray ofFIG. 7 . -
FIG. 12 is a bottom perspective view of the tray ofFIG. 7 . - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to a device adapted to provide evidence of tampering. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to a system comprising a tray adapted to receive at least one of such devices.
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FIGS. 1-4 show an exemplary embodiment of adevice 10 that is adapted to provide evidence of tampering.Device 10 is comprised of asleeve 20 and aninsert 40, which is positioned within thesleeve 20. In operation, thedevice 10 is adapted to be positioned over an opening of a container (e.g., as a cap for a container). - In this exemplary embodiment,
sleeve 20 is substantially cylindrical, which may be particularly beneficial for facilitating use of thedevice 10 with a variety of types of container openings. In other embodiments, however, a sleeve may have any other suitable shape that will allow the device to be used with a desired container opening. - In this embodiment,
sleeve 20 has afirst end 22 and asecond end 24. Such as indicated inFIG. 1 ,first end 22 defines afirst opening 26 that is configured to receiveinsert 40. On the other hand,second end 24 may comprise awall 28 that extends inwardly from the outside of thesleeve 20 to define asecond opening 30.Opening 30 is configured to allowdevice 10 to be positioned over an opening of a container. In this exemplary embodiment, each of first opening 26 andsecond opening 30 have a circular cross-section. However, in other exemplary embodiments, a first opening and a second opening may have any suitable shapes that facilitate their respective uses. - An interior of
sleeve 20 further defines at least one ledge that is adapted to engageinsert 40. In particular, in this exemplary embodiment,sleeve 20 defines afirst ledge 32 and asecond ledge 34. Other embodiments may have only one or additional ledges. For instance, in another embodiment,ledge 32 andledge 34 may be combined into a single ledge. Back to this example, eachledge sleeve 20. However, in other embodiments, either ledge may extend only partially around the interior of the sleeve. In this example,ledge 32 is adapted to assist with engaginginsert 40. In operation, as will be further explained later,ledge 32 is also adapted to assist with activating the evidence of tampering. On the other hand,ledge 34 is also adapted to assist with engaginginsert 40.Ledge 34, as will be further explained later, is also adapted to retaininsert 40 withinsleeve 20, while also allowing a predetermined amount of movement ofsleeve 20 relative to insert 40 in order to allow for activation of the evidence of tampering. -
Insert 40 is comprised of abody 42 and a flap 44 (i.e., tip cap).Body 42 may have any suitable shape that facilitates positioning of theinsert 40 withinsleeve 20. As will be further explained,flap 44 facilitates evidence of tampering. -
Body 42 defines anopening 46. In operation, opening 46 is adapted to be positioned over an opening of a container. In this exemplary embodiment, opening 46 is adapted to frictionally engage the container around its opening to resist movement of theinsert 40 relative to the container during operation of thedevice 10. After operation of thedevice 10 in this exemplary embodiment, sufficient force may be applied to removedevice 10 from the container. In other exemplary embodiments, an opening defined by the body of the insert may have any suitable configuration to engage a container around its opening. For instance, one example of an opening defined by a body may allow for the insert to be screwed onto a container around its opening. -
Body 42 further defines at least one flange or prong that is adapted to facilitate positioning and retention ofinsert 40 insleeve 20. In this exemplary embodiment,body 42 defines a flange orprong 48 and a flange orprong 50. Such as can be seen in the example ofFIG. 3 , flange orprong 48 and flange orprong 50 are adapted to engage (e.g., snap or flex over)ledge 34 to prevent or at least resist againstinsert 40 backing out of opening 26 ofsleeve 20. In this embodiment, such as identified with respect to flange orprong 48, there is aspace 52 provided between flange orprong 48 and the portion of thebody 42 that forms theopening 46. In this example,space 52 may allow flange orprong 48 to flex inwardly to facilitate positioning ofinsert 40 insleeve 20. Moreover, in this embodiment, flange orprong 48 has abeveled surface 54 that also facilitates positioning ofinsert 40 insleeve 20. More particularly, in this embodiment, beveledsurface 54 facilitates positioning (e.g., sliding) of theinsert 40 overledge 32 andledge 34 when insertinginsert 40 insleeve 20, and a proximal portion ofbeveled surface 54 protrudes outward to subsequently resist againstinsert 40 backing out of opening 26 ofsleeve 20 by catching against ledge 34 (and thereafter,ledge 32, if necessary). There is also a similar space and beveled surface with respect to flange orprong 50 in this embodiment. Other embodiments may have other configurations or material compositions that facilitate positioning and retention of an insert in a sleeve to allow for operation as disclosed herein. - In this exemplary embodiment, an
upper surface 56 ofbody 42 defines atrack 58, which is adapted to receive atrap 60. In particular,trap 60 is adapted to be slid intotrack 58 prior to operation ofdevice 10. In such an embodiment,trap 60 may be considered to be a portion ofbody 42, or it may be considered to be a separate device frombody 42. In other embodiments, a trap may be an integral or fixed portion of a body of an insert. - In this exemplary embodiment,
trap 60 comprises at least one flange that retainstrap 60 intrack 58 during operation ofdevice 10. In particular,trap 60 comprises aflange 62 and aflange 64 in this embodiment, which are interconnected to form a base.Trap 60 also comprises anopening 66, wherein at least one flange or prong facilitates reception and retention of a portion offlap 44 inopening 66, as will be later explained in more detail. In this exemplary embodiment,trap 60 comprises a first flange orprong 68 and a second flange orprong 70 that are connected at the base to form opening 66, whereinflanges prongs prong 68 comprises abeveled surface 72 that extends downwardly from a top portion of flange orprong 68, and flange orprong 70 comprises abeveled surface 74 that extends downwardly from a top portion of flange orprong 70. In this example, beveled surfaces 72, 74 cooperate to facilitate reception and retention of a portion offlap 44 in opening 66 during operation ofdevice 10. More particularly, in this embodiment, beveled surfaces 72, 74 cooperate to allow a portion offlap 44 to slide intoopening 66, wherein the downward angles ofbeveled surfaces flap 44 backing out ofopening 66. Other exemplary embodiments may comprise other suitable configurations to facilitate reception and retention of a portion of a flap during operation of the device as disclosed herein. - In this exemplary embodiment,
flap 44 is rotatably connected tobody 42. Such as shown in the example ofFIGS. 1 and 3 ,flap 44 may be initially and flexibly molded in an 80° open position, such thatflap 44 is biased in an open position. As will be further explained later, the biased open position is adapted to facilitate an indication of tampering during operation ofdevice 10. However, other exemplary embodiments may have a flap having any suitable connection tobody 42 with more or less bias (e.g., no bias) and still facilitate an indication of tampering. - In this exemplary embodiment,
flap 44 comprises aprotrusion 44 b (e.g., a tab).Protrusion 44 b is adapted to be received and retained in opening 66 oftrap 60. In this embodiment,protrusion 44 b is mushroom-shaped, which is particularly beneficial for facilitating removal ofprotrusion 44 b fromflap 44 whendevice 10 indicates tampering. However, other exemplary embodiments may comprise a flap having a protrusion of a different shape that facilitates reception and retention in a trap. - In particular, during use of
device 10,trap 60 is adapted to receiveprotrusion 44 b in opening 66 such thatflap 44 is initially in a closed position, which is indicative of an absence of tampering. For example, in order to be inserted in opening 66,protrusion 44 b may be pushed betweenbeveled surfaces prongs protrusion 44 b may be slid into opening 66 such as during insertion oftrap 60 inbody 42. In such a closed position of this exemplary embodiment, a distal portion offlap 44 extends overledge 32 and is surrounded bysleeve 20, which may hinder access toflap 44 to discourage tampering. Also, in this example, whenflap 44 is in a closed position,sleeve 20 may freely spin aroundinsert 40, which may help to prevent a false indication of tampering. However, other exemplary embodiments may allow for more access to a flap and/or may only allow for limited or no rotation of a sleeve around an insert. - In this exemplary embodiment, when
flap 44 is in a closed position,sleeve 20 may only (other than the aforementioned spinning) be pulled or pushed upward relative to insert 40 (e.g., slid upward relative to insert 40) due to the engagement of flanges orprongs ledge 34. As a result, when there is tampering (or legitimate opening), a user may pull or push up onsleeve 20 to open the container. Due to the engagement (e.g., frictional engagement) ofbody 42 around the opening of the container, thebody 42 may resist movement when the aforementioned user pulls or pushes up onsleeve 20. In this example, a limited amount of upward movement ofsleeve 20 relative to insert 40 is adapted to causeledge 32 to forceflap 44 upward, eventually causingprotrusion 44 b to be cut or otherwise break away fromflap 44. When this occurs,protrusion 44 b is retained in opening 66 oftrap 60, while theflap 44 moves to an open position (not necessarily all the way back to an originally molded position) due to the open bias offlap 44. Consequently, when a legitimate user seesflap 44 in an open position prior to any attempt to removedevice 10 from a container, it is a clear indication to the user that there has been tampering with the container. The absence ofprotrusion 44 b would also be further evidence of tampering. - As indicated in the example of
FIG. 3 , only 0.1-inch or less of upward movement ofsleeve 20 relative to insert 40 is necessary to cut or otherwise breakprotrusion 44 b away fromflap 44. Moreover, in this embodiment, only a minimal amount of force by the user is required to cause such movement ofsleeve 20. As such, an exemplary embodiment may promptly and efficiently provide evidence of tampering. However, other exemplary embodiments may require a further travel distance or more strenuous force to remove a protrusion from a flap. - Other exemplary embodiments may also utilize other suitable types of movement of a sleeve relative to an insert to facilitate evidence of tampering. For example, if there is a threaded engagement between an insert and a sleeve and/or between an insert and a container opening, then unscrewing of the sleeve and/or the insert may cause evidence of tampering.
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device 10 according toFIGS. 1-4 is particularly adapted to be used to detect tampering of a syringe. In particular, a tip of a syringe may be inserted through opening 30 ofsleeve 20 and into opening 46 ofinsert 40. However, other exemplary embodiments of a device may be configured to work with other types of containers that form other types of openings. It is therefore not intended to limit the use of a device for any particular type of container, unless otherwise expressly specified. -
FIGS. 5 and 6 show an example of atray 100 fordevices 10. In particular, this embodiment oftray 100 has tenreceptacles 102 that are respectively adapted to receive ten ofdevices 10.Tray 100 also includes at least onenesting feature 104. In this example, there is anesting feature 104 that forms arecess 106 in a top surface near each corner oftray 100, wherein eachnesting feature 104 extends from arespective receptacle 102. Anesting feature 104 may facilitate stacking of multiple trays such as for storage, packaging, and/or shipment of the trays. In this embodiment, anesting feature 104 may receive a portion of another tray in arecess 106 to facilitate stacking of the trays. Although not shown for ease of illustration, a Teflon™ or other suitable seal may covertray 100 to securedevices 10 intray 100 such as for storage or shipment. Other exemplary embodiments of a tray may include a different number or configuration of receptacles, a different stacking configuration, and/or a different type of cover. - Another example of a
tray 200 is shown inFIGS. 7-12 . As compared totray 100,tray 200 comprises a different configuration having a different number of receptacles and a different nesting configuration. In this exemplary embodiment,tray 200 has twentyreceptacles 202 that are respectively adapted to receive twenty ofdevices 10.Tray 200 also includes at least onenesting feature 204. In this example, there are six nesting features 204 that each form aprojection 206 that extends above a top surface oftray 200 and may serve as a pedestal when stacking trays such as for storage, packaging, and/or shipment of the trays. In particular, there is onenesting feature 204 near each corner oftray 200, and two nesting features 204 that are centrally located for increased stability when stacking multiple larger trays. Furthermore, in this embodiment, atop surface 208 of eachnesting feature 204 forms arecess 210 that is adapted to receive a portion of another tray to further facilitate stacking of trays. This exemplary embodiment also comprises six complementary nesting features 212 on a bottom surface oftray 200 to facilitate stacking in conjunction with nesting features 204 of another tray. In particular, eachnesting feature 212 comprises aprojection 214 that is adapted to be received in arecess 210 of another tray. While the nesting configurations oftrays tray 100, a Teflon™ or other suitable seal (not shown for ease of illustration) may covertray 200 to securedevices 10 intray 200 such as for storage or shipment. Again, other exemplary embodiments of a tray may include a different number or configuration of receptacles, a different stacking configuration, and/or a different type of cover. - Any embodiment of the present invention may include any of the optional or preferred features of the other embodiments of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments herein disclosed are not intended to be exhaustive or to unnecessarily limit the scope of the invention. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain some of the principles of the present invention so that others skilled in the art may practice the invention. Having shown and described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will realize that many variations and modifications may be made to the described invention. Many of those variations and modifications will provide the same result and fall within the spirit of the claimed invention. It is the intention, therefore, to limit the invention only as indicated by the scope of the claims.
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1. A device adapted to provide evidence of tampering with a container, said device comprising:
a sleeve; and
an insert positioned within said sleeve, said insert comprising a body and a flap;
wherein a position of said sleeve relative to said insert is adapted to be changed a predetermined amount to try to open a container such that said sleeve is adapted to engage said flap and cause said flap to move from a closed position to an open position;
wherein an open position of said flap is adapted to indicate tampering.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein:
said sleeve comprises a first end and a second end;
said first end defines a first opening in which said insert is positioned; and
said second end comprises a wall that extends inwardly from an outside of said sleeve to define a second opening, said second opening configured to allow said device to be positioned over an opening of a container.
3. The device of claim 1 wherein an interior of said sleeve defines at least one ledge that is adapted to engage said flap to facilitate indication of tampering.
4. The device of claim 3 wherein said at least one ledge extends completely around said interior of said sleeve.
5. The device of claim 3 wherein said at least one ledge extends only partially around said interior of said sleeve.
6. The device of claim 3 wherein said interior of said sleeve defines a first said ledge and a second said ledge.
7. The device of claim 6 wherein said first said ledge is adapted to engage said flap to facilitate indication of tampering.
8. The device of claim 6 wherein:
said second ledge is adapted to allow a sufficient amount of movement of said sleeve relative to said insert in order to allow for activation of evidence of tampering; and
said second said ledge is adapted to engage said insert to retain said insert in said sleeve during operation of said device.
9. The device of claim 1 wherein:
said body of said insert defines an opening that is adapted to be positioned over an opening of a container.
10. The device of claim 9 wherein said flap is rotatably connected to said body.
11. The device of claim 9 wherein said body further comprises at least one prong that is adapted to facilitate positioning and retention of said insert in said sleeve.
12. The device of claim 11 wherein said at least one prong is adapted to flex inwardly toward a portion of said body that defines said opening in order to facilitate positioning of said insert in said sleeve.
13. The device of claim 11 wherein said at least one prong has a beveled surface that facilitates positioning and retention of said insert in said sleeve.
14. The device of claim 13 wherein a proximal portion of said beveled surface protrudes outward to facilitate resistance against said insert backing out of said sleeve.
15. The device of claim 1 further comprising a trap associated with said body, said trap adapted to receive and retain a portion said flap to facilitate additional evidence of tampering.
16. The device of claim 15 wherein:
said trap is adapted to receive said portion of said flap when said flap is in said closed position; and
said trap is adapted to retain said portion of said flap when said flap moves to said open position;
wherein retention of said portion of said flap in said trap is additional evidence of tampering.
17. The device of claim 15 wherein trap is slidably positioned in said body.
18. The device of claim 15 wherein:
an upper surface of said body defines a track; and
said trap comprises at least one flange that retains said trap in said track during operation of said device.
19. The device of claim 15 wherein:
said trap comprises at least one prong that forms an opening; and
said at least one prong facilitates reception and retention of said portion of said flap in said opening of said trap.
20. The device of claim 19 wherein:
said at least prong comprises a beveled surface that extends downwardly from a top portion of said at least one prong;
said beveled surface is adapted to allow said portion of said flap to slide into said opening of said trap for said flap to be in said closed position; and
a downward angle of said beveled surface facilitates retention of said portion of said flap in said opening of said trap when said flap is moved to said open position.
21. The device of claim 15 wherein said portion of said flap is a protrusion that is mushroom-shaped.
22. The device of claim 15 wherein said trap is an integral portion of said body.
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