This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: D&w Fine Pack LLC. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Thomas Lee Lape and a Tamper-Evident Container Innovation.
Introduction
Thomas Lee Lape is an inventor associated with Leo, Indiana. His patent work describes a container designed to combine a secure closure with a visible indication of tampering.
Latest Patents
Lape is credited with 1 patent, titled “Tamper-Evident Container with Additional Lock.” The invention includes a base and a lid that move between open and closed positions, with the space between them forming the container’s storage volume when closed. Locking members on the base and lid interlock to keep the container shut. A projecting bump deflects part of a tab when the container is closed, contributing to the tamper-evident design.
Career Highlights
Lape is associated with D&W Fine Pack LLC. His patent focuses on practical packaging features that help secure a container and make its closure more resistant to unnoticed interference.
Collaborations
Brandon Hutch Croft is identified as Lape’s coworker. The available information does not specify whether Croft collaborated on the patent.
Conclusion
Thomas Lee Lape’s patented container combines interlocking closure components with a deflecting tab feature, reflecting an approach to packaging that emphasizes both security and tamper evidence.
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