Patent ID: 9047788
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A security seal comprising: a strap portion made of plastic, and a lock portion attached to the strap portion, wherein the lock portion includes a metal jaw with an aperture configured to receive the strap portion and to provide an interference fit between the lock portion and the strap portion, wherein the lock portion comprises a lock housing that is integral with the strap portion, wherein the metal jaw is arranged inside the lock housing, wherein a cover is provided over the metal jaw, the cover having an aperture aligned with the aperture of the metal jaw, wherein the cover is arranged inside the lock housing, and wherein the lock housing has walls that overlap the periphery of the cover, wherein the cover has a planar portion substantially the same shape as the lock housing, and has a raised planar portion on the planar portion, wherein the walls of the lock housing overlap the planar portion and leave the raised planar portion exposed, and wherein the cover includes a neck portion protruding from the planar portion providing a stop for tips of upper portions of the overlapped walls of the lock housing.