Patent ID: 6112923
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
In combination,a tamper-indicating closure, anda container having a neck defining a neck opening and having a locking surface on the neck of the container spaced from the neck opening, the locking surface being substantially horizontally oriented when the container is upright,the tamper-indicating closure including a top portion and a depending annular skirt for sealing the container neck and a tamper-indicating band connected to the lower edge of the annular skirt by means of a breakable connection,the tamper-indicating band including tamper evidencing means including an inwardly turned retaining rim that extends at least partially upwardly, the retaining rim including a free edge that is adapted to engage the horizontally oriented locking surface of the container neck when the closure is removed from the container neck, the retaining rim including additional tamper evidencing means for use in indicating breakage of the seal formed by the top portion of the closure.