Patent ID: 6471058
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A tamper evident container comprising:a) a first portion; b) an opening capable of providing access to the interior of the tamper evident container; c) a closure portion arranged to be superposable with the first portion; d) an adhesive, applied to the first portion or closure portion, having a free surface so arranged as to seal the opening on superposition of the first portion and the closure portion; and e) an indicator which is capable of displaying a message, wherein the indicator is disposed, on superposition of the first portion and the closure portion, adjacent to the opening, and wherein the indicator comprises (i) a first layer comprising a thermochromic ink composition, and (ii) a second layer, disposed adjacent the first layer, comprising a composition different from the ink composition of the first layer.