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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 1990
Filed:
Feb. 02, 1990
Applicant:
Inventors:
Robert E Newell, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 ODG, GB;
Paul K Rand, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 ODG, GB;
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
215253 ; 215250 ; 215235 ; 215237 ; 220239 ; 220265 ; 220266 ;
Abstract
The application describes a closure for a container, the closure comprising a first part to be mounted on the container and a second part pivotally connected to the first part to close upon the first part. First tamper-evident means are provided between the two parts and a catch is provided on one of the parts. The catch is movable between a first neutral position and a second position in which it can connect with the other part, the catch in its second position forming second tamper-evident means. The catch is preferably provided on the second part and it is pivotable between its said two positions.