EP1007428A1 - Tamper-evident seal for compact containers for cosmetic products and the like - Google Patents
Tamper-evident seal for compact containers for cosmetic products and the likeInfo
- Publication number
- EP1007428A1 EP1007428A1 EP98947453A EP98947453A EP1007428A1 EP 1007428 A1 EP1007428 A1 EP 1007428A1 EP 98947453 A EP98947453 A EP 98947453A EP 98947453 A EP98947453 A EP 98947453A EP 1007428 A1 EP1007428 A1 EP 1007428A1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- seal
- container
- lid
- base
- tabs
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D55/00—Accessories for container closures not otherwise provided for
- B65D55/02—Locking devices; Means for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
- A45D40/22—Casings characterised by a hinged cover
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D2401/00—Tamper-indicating means
- B65D2401/10—Tearable part of the container
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D2401/00—Tamper-indicating means
- B65D2401/15—Tearable part of the closure
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a tamper-evident seal for containers for cosmetic products and the like.
- the invention relates to a seal which is meant to be applied to so-called compact-type containers.
- Said containers are often arranged in displays in direct contact with the public, where the customer helps himself/herself and can choose the product that he/she wants.
- Said protection is currently ensured by additional elements which are provided for association with the container.
- additional elements which are provided for association with the container.
- blisters, labels placed at the joining line between the base and the lid of the container, thin plastic films which partially or fully wrap around the container, and the like are normally used.
- the aim of the present invention is to provide a tamper-evident seal for containers of cosmetic products and the like which is obtained without having to resort to additional elements besides the base and the lid of the container.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a tamper-evident seal for containers of cosmetic products and the like which allows to permanently indicate that the container has been opened.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a tamper-evident seal for containers of cosmetic products and the like in which the seal can be eliminated by tearing it off before it is possible to open the container.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a seal which is highly reliable, relatively easy to manufacture and at low costs.
- a tamper-evident seal for compact containers for cosmetic products and the like characterized in that it comprises a strip element which is formed monolithically with one element chosen between the lid and the base of a container in which the base and the lid are mutually hinged, said strip element having a plurality of tabs which are rigidly coupled to said chosen element of the container and being arranged at the closure line between said lid and said base.
- a compact container for cosmetic products and the like provided with a tamper-evident seal comprising a base which is meant to contain a product and a lid which is hinged to said base, characterized in that it further comprises a strip element which is formed rigidly with said one element chosen between the lid and the base of said container, said strip element having a plurality of tabs which are monolithic with said one element chosen between the lid and the base of the container and being arranged at the closure line between said lid and said base.
- Figure 1 is a partial sectional side elevation view of a compact-type container provided with the seal according to a first embodiment of the present invention, with the container shown in an open position;
- Figure 2 is a partial sectional side elevation view of the container of Figure 1 in the closed position, with the seal according to the invention
- Figure 3 is a front elevation view of the container of Figure 1 with the seal according to the invention
- Figure 4 is a partial sectional side elevation view of the compact-type container with a seal according to a second embodiment of the present invention, shown with the seal in the various positions that said seal assumes during tearing to open the container;
- Figure 5 is a sectional side elevation view of the compact container of Figure 4, with the seal shown in the closure position;
- Figure 6 is a plan view of the container of Figure 4, with the seal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 7 is a side elevation view of a compact container provided with a closure seal according to a third embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 8 is a detail view of the seal according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 9 is a plan view of the compact container provided with the seal according to the third embodiment. Ways of carrying out the Invention
- the seal according to the first embodiment of the present invention is associated with a compact-type container which comprises a base 1 with which a lid 2, hinged to the base, is associated.
- the base 1 is meant to contain the cosmetic product or the like and the lid can have for example a mirror on its inner side.
- the seal according to the invention is constituted by a strip element made of plastics (such as polypropylene, ABS, etcetera) provided with tabs 4 which are appropriately spaced and are molded monolithically with the base 1 of the container.
- plastics such as polypropylene, ABS, etcetera
- the seal 3 is thus monolithic with the base of the container.
- the spacing of the tabs 4 is chosen appropriately to ensure on the one hand that the container closes adequately and on the other hand that the opening of the container by tearing off the seal 3 is in any case an easy operation which does not require excessive force.
- Figure 1 shows that the lid 2 of the container has a groove 5 in which the seal 3 is accommodated for closure; said seal is shaped complementarily to said groove 5.
- the groove as shown in Figure 3, is formed on the edge of the lid 2, at the opening/closure region thereof.
- the closure of the lid 2 onto the base 1 occurs by virtue of the flexibility of the tabs 4, which allow the seal 3 to flex outward and allow the lid to mate with the base.
- This flexibility does not allow reopening, because once the seal 3 has been seated in the groove 5 there are no longer any points to grip in order to flex said seal outward; in any case this would be impossible owing to the engagement of a tooth 6, formed on the edge of the lid, with the seal 3.
- the seal 103 is molded monolithically with the lid 2 of the container instead of with the base 1, and the groove 5, which was formed on the edge of the lid 2 in the first embodiment, is now instead formed on the edge of the base 1 and is designated by the reference numeral 105.
- the seal 103 is shaped complementarily to the groove 105.
- the engagement tooth is now designated by the reference numeral 106 and is formed monolithically with the base 1 (again by molding) instead of with the lid 2.
- the seal designated by the reference numeral 203, is arranged at the hinge 10 that connects the lid 2 to the base 1, i.e., in the opposite position with respect to the one in which the seal is arranged in the first two embodiments.
- the seal 203 is constituted, in this third embodiment, by an element which is again made of plastics and is molded monolithically with the base 1 or with the lid 2 of said container and is shaped substantially like a strip, with engagement tabs designated by the reference numerals 204.
- Said tabs 204 are molded monolithically with the base or lid of the container and in this case also the seal must be removed by tearing.
- the seal 203 acts, in this case, by preventing any opening of the container, except possibly for a partial one.
- the seal 203 is accordingly arranged so as to hinder the opening of the container, so that the lid 2 cannot rotate beyond a certain angle due to the fact that it makes contact with the seal, which is arranged so that the tabs 204 are perpendicular to the plastic strip or tab that constitutes the body of the seal.
- the minimal opening allowed to the container is not sufficient to allow to tamper with the product contained therein, and accordingly this third embodiment also achieves the intended aim and objects of the invention.
- the container with the seal thus obtained is provided in two separate parts, in o-rder to fill the base with the product; the hinge for closing the container with the seal is then inserted.
- the provision of the seal monolithically with the container and therefore in a single production cycle allows to minimize costs in addition to providing a container whose aesthetic effect is not spoiled by labels, transparent films or the like.
- the shape of the strip element and therefore of the groove formed in the edge of the lid or in the edge of the base can be different from what has been shown in the figures.
- the container may have a different plan shape than shown in figures 6 and 9.
- the preferable material for its production is plastics, in view of its strength and flexibility properties, required to produce closure of the lid onto the base.
- other materials might also be used so long as they are compatible with the product that must be placed inside the container.
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Closures For Containers (AREA)
- Cosmetics (AREA)
- Packages (AREA)
Abstract
Description
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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ITMI971966 | 1997-08-26 | ||
IT97MI001966A IT1294349B1 (en) | 1997-08-26 | 1997-08-26 | CLOSING SEAL TO GUARANTEE INVIOLABILITY FOR COMPACT CONTAINERS FOR COSMETIC AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
PCT/EP1998/005386 WO1999010249A1 (en) | 1997-08-26 | 1998-08-25 | Tamper-evident seal for compact containers for cosmetic products and the like |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP1007428A1 true EP1007428A1 (en) | 2000-06-14 |
EP1007428B1 EP1007428B1 (en) | 2003-03-19 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP98947453A Expired - Lifetime EP1007428B1 (en) | 1997-08-26 | 1998-08-25 | Tamper-evident seal for compact containers for cosmetic products and the like |
Country Status (6)
Country | Link |
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EP (1) | EP1007428B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE234770T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU9436798A (en) |
DE (1) | DE69812372T2 (en) |
IT (1) | IT1294349B1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1999010249A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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AUPQ876200A0 (en) | 2000-07-14 | 2000-08-03 | Western Research & Development Pty Ltd | Tamper proof slide cover container |
Family Cites Families (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FR2472517A1 (en) * | 1979-12-24 | 1981-07-03 | Tuboplast France | BOX INCLUDING, IN PARTICULAR, COSMETIC PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME |
GB2081228B (en) * | 1980-08-06 | 1984-06-13 | Johnsen Jorgensen Plastics Ltd | Tamper proof container |
SE444426B (en) * | 1983-12-14 | 1986-04-14 | Duma Ab | Bottle closure device and the like |
CH683417A5 (en) * | 1991-06-21 | 1994-03-15 | Createchnic Ag | Snap hinge closure with tamper-evident band. |
DE4313225C2 (en) * | 1993-04-22 | 1998-07-09 | Aptargroup Sa | Locking device |
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1997
- 1997-08-26 IT IT97MI001966A patent/IT1294349B1/en active IP Right Grant
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1998
- 1998-08-25 WO PCT/EP1998/005386 patent/WO1999010249A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1998-08-25 AT AT98947453T patent/ATE234770T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1998-08-25 EP EP98947453A patent/EP1007428B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-08-25 AU AU94367/98A patent/AU9436798A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1998-08-25 DE DE69812372T patent/DE69812372T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
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See references of WO9910249A1 * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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DE69812372T2 (en) | 2003-12-18 |
AU9436798A (en) | 1999-03-16 |
WO1999010249A1 (en) | 1999-03-04 |
DE69812372D1 (en) | 2003-04-24 |
EP1007428B1 (en) | 2003-03-19 |
ATE234770T1 (en) | 2003-04-15 |
IT1294349B1 (en) | 1999-03-24 |
ITMI971966A1 (en) | 1999-02-26 |
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