Patent ID: 8757416
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A tamper evident container for storing a quantity of a product, comprising: a storage element having a top edge defining an opening of the storage element and having a flange extending outwardly therefrom; and a lid having a complimentary shape to the opening of the storage element and including a top wall and an outer wall defining configured to fit over the flange of the storage element with the outer wall extending below a bottom edge of the flange, the outer wall including at least one inwardly extending locking indentation engaging the bottom edge of the flange of the storage element when the lid is disposed on the storage element to retain the lid on the storage element such that the lid cannot be removed from the storage element without permanently deforming at least the storage element, the lid further including a pull tab and a line of reduced strength extending along a portion of the top wall and along the pull tab proximate the outer wall to detach a portion of the outer wall and disengage the corresponding portion of the at least one locking indentation from the flange to allow the lid to be disengaged from the flange without further permanent deformation of at least the storage element, the pull tab includes a surface having an end proximate the top wall and an opposing end proximate the bottom edge of the outer wall, the surface extending downwardly from the end to the opposing end at an angle in the range of 5° to 30° such that the pull tab may be grasped and pulled away from the lid to separate both the pull tab and the outer wall from the lid along the line of reduced strength.