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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2004
Daniel Graves, Kent, GB;
Daniel Graves, Kent, GB;
ITW Limited, Berkshire, GB;
Abstract
The application describes breakable seal for a container, bag, pouch or reusable envelope which is closed by one part () locating over a second part (), the second part () having an opening () for receiving the head () of the breakable seal () which locks into the opening in such a manner that it cannot be removed without breaking, the seal () in its inserted position locking the first part () in place over the second part () in a tamper evident fashion. The seal () has an extended neck portion () between the line of weakness () and the main body part () of the seal. Typically said one part () is the fastener tab of the zipped opening of a reusable envelope and the second part () is the enclosure or chamber of a lock unit mounted on the envelope, adjacent one end of the zipped opening.