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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 03, 1998
Filed:
Sep. 13, 1996
Robert D Rohr, Eagle, WI (US);
Leo R Imbery, Jr, North Aurora, IL (US);
AptarGroup, Inc., Crystal Lake, IL (US);
Abstract
A tamper-evident closure is provided with a base for attachment to a container, and the base defines a discharge aperture. A lid is movable between a closed position and an open position with respect to the discharge aperture. A manually releasable latch holds the lid closed on the base. A tamper-indicating element is mounted adjacent the latch. In one form of the invention, the element has a removable part defining a tool. According to another aspect of the invention, the removable part of the element is broken away when the latch is operated. In yet another form of the invention, the element prevents operation of the latch until the removable part of the element is first removed.