Patent ID: 6059134
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A tamper indicating closure configured for snap-on or screw-on application to a container, said closure and container comprising in combination:a. a closure top portion;b. an annular depending skirt extending from said top portion, said depending skirt having an internal thread configuration adapted for engaging an external thread configuration on the neck portion of said container by snap-on application during initial installation of said closure to said container neck;c. an inner annular sealing flange depending from said top portion in spaced relation to said depending skirt; andd. a tamper indicating ring connected to said depending skirt by at least one circumferentially located frangible element;wherein said container neck contains at least one projection configured for engaging said frangible element(s) to disconnect said closure from said tamper evident band upon twist-off removal of said closure from said container neck.