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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 20, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 20, 2006
John A. Gelardi, Kennebunkport, ME (US);
James Kostyun, Pittsfield, MA (US);
James Philippe, Sanford, ME (US);
Kenny Freitag, Cheshire, MA (US);
John A. Gelardi, Kennebunkport, ME (US);
James Kostyun, Pittsfield, MA (US);
James Philippe, Sanford, ME (US);
Kenny Freitag, Cheshire, MA (US);
MeadWestvaco Corporation, Richmond, VA (US);
Abstract
Packages that include security features to inhibit tampering or theft are provided. Such packages can include locking elements to secure the packages in a closed configuration or can include active alarm elements to prevent tampering or theft. Additionally, such containers can include a novel hinge configuration, which allows an integrally formed hinge to be curved, and a spine of a package to have a generally arcuate cross-sectional contour.