Tamper-Resistant Storage Container

a storage container and lid technology, applied in the field of storage containers, can solve the problems of difficult removal of lids, and achieve the effect of easy removal of lids and without severe deformation of containers and/or lids
US20110031246A1Inactive Publication Date: 2011-02-10D& W FINE PACK
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
D& W FINE PACK
Publication Date
2011-02-10
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The present invention is directed to a tamper-resistant storage container. The storage container includes a container and lid portion having formed channels and surfaces along their perimeters configured to interlock securely to each other to attach the lid to the container. The lid includes at least one open area spanned by a breakaway stringer defining an area of weakness along a perimeter of the lid such that removing or attempting to remove the lid from the container breaks the stringer to provide a visible indication that the container has been opened or tampered with.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] Not applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates generally to storage containers, and more particularly to sealable storage containers having a tamper-resistant feature to indicate if the container has been opened since its original sealing.DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART

[0004] Storage containers are commonly used for the storage and distribution of numerous products, including food products. For example, grocery stores offer various pre-packaged food in storage containers having a receptacle portion covered by a lid that fits over the open top of the receptacle. Grocery stores and other food merchants also offer freshly prepared and ready to eat foods, placing those foods into storage containers for transport by the consumer. Merchants and consumers are concerned with the safety of their food products, particularly in the case of fo...

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