Patent ID: 7575123
Filing Date: 2009-08-18
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A tamper-evident closure for a container having an A diameter stop, said tamper-evident closure comprising: a closure body; and a tamper-evident band connected to said closure body by a plurality of frangible elements, said tamper-evident band including a plurality of locking tabs constructed and arranged to abut against said A diameter stop during initial removal of said closure from said container, each locking tab being constructed and arranged with a radially-inward first portion having a free end and an intermediate second portion located between said first portion and the remainder of said tamper-evident band, said first portion being enlarged relative to said second portion and said second portion having a reduced axial thickness relative to said first portion, said tamper-evident band further including a radially inwardly extending ridge that is constructed and arranged to prevent repositioning of a plurality of said locking tabs to an orientation wherein said plurality of locking tabs avoid abutment with said A diameter stop.