Anti-tamper container

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tamper-proof container (100), comprising a container (200), a cap (300) and a tamper-proof warning mechanism (304), the tamper-proof warning mechanism (304) comprising a female part (304B), a male part (304A) and a locking member (304C). The container for accommodating contents comprises a top (203), a bottom (201) and a wall part (202), and the cap is connected to the top of the container. The cap comprises an inner part (318) having an orifice (313) and a cover (305) pivotally connected to the inner part via a hinge (302), and the hinge (302) is used to open and close the tamper-proof container. The cap also comprises an inclined part (303) in its front area, which has a smooth surface for applying the contents directly to the desired area. After the contents are filled into the container, the cap is closed for the first time and the tamper-proof warning mechanism is fixed by locking the male part in the corresponding female part, wherein the locking member is arranged on the male part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to an easily operable tamper-resistant container for storing contents and to a novel cap connected to the container having an effective tamper-indicating mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Maintaining the safety and effectiveness of products is a major concern for companies and consumers, especially in the pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare industries. Consumers’ health can be at risk if defective or contaminated products are used. Furthermore, companies suffer huge revenue losses and lose the trust of their consumers if inferior or harmful products are sold to consumers. Pharmaceutical and medical companies are actively working on their packaging to prevent unauthorized access to the contents, thereby protecting the integrity of their products.

[0003] A common solution to these problems is to utilize tamper-evident packaging to ensure product safety. As a result, tamper-evident packaging has become an important area of ​​research over the past few decades. Several types of tamper-evident packaging solutions are available on the market; however, these solutions are often insufficient in enabling consumers to distinguish between tampered and non-tampered products. In addition, some tamper-evident packaging is not completely effective in preventing tampering from all sides of the container. Furthermore, in some tamper-evident containers, the inclusion of an tamper-evident mechanism interferes with the proper closure of the product dispensing orifice, resulting in leakage or contamination of the contents from the orifice during storage or transportation.

[0004] In view of the above problems, it is desirable to have an effective tamper-evident mechanism that provides visual confirmation to consumers that the tamper-evident mechanism was present even after being tampered with. It is also preferred that the tamper-evident container is easy to open and close and that the tamper-evident mechanism does not interfere with the operation of the cap. Summary of the invention

[0005] Aspects of the present invention relate to a tamper-resistant container, comprising a container having a top, a bottom, and a sidewall, the top defining a cavity in which contents can be accommodated; a cap disposed on the container, the cap comprising: an inner surface disposed above the cavity and comprising an orifice; a neck extending around the inner surface and having at least one tamper-warning mechanism; and a lid pivotally connected to the cap via a hinge and movable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the tamper-warning mechanism comprises a male component, a female component, and a locking member. The present invention also includes a plug protruding from the inner surface of the lid, wherein the plug fits into the orifice to seal the orifice, thereby providing a moisture-proof and resealable seal. Additionally, in the present invention, the plug enters the orifice before the male component of the tamper-warning mechanism completes its engagement with the corresponding female component of the tamper-warning mechanism.

[0006] Aspects of the present invention also relate to a neck of a cap including an inclined portion located at a front side of the cap and a cover including an extension extending on the inclined portion, wherein the cover of the cap can be opened by pushing upward from below the extension. The inclined portion is made of a soft material and has an angle between about 35 degrees and about 90 degrees relative to a horizontal axis. According to the present invention, the soft material of the inclined portion can be selected from a group including silicon, LDPE, TPE, PE, rubber or PET.

[0007] Various aspects of the present invention relate to two tamper-proof warning mechanisms disposed on opposite sides of a cap neck. Various aspects of the present invention also relate to a male component of the tamper-proof warning mechanism disposed on the cap edge and a female component of the tamper-proof warning mechanism disposed on the cap neck. Various aspects of the present invention also relate to a locking member disposed on the female component and extending in a horizontal direction from one end of the female component to the other end of the female component. In addition, in the present invention, the locking member is connected to one connection point at one end of the female component and to two connection points at the other end of the female component.

[0008] Aspects of the present invention are directed to a cap comprising an inner surface including an aperture, a neck extending around the inner surface and having at least one tamper-evident mechanism, and a cover pivotally connected to the cap by a hinge and movable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the tamper-evident mechanism comprises a male component, a female component, and a locking member.

[0009] Aspects of the present invention relate to a tamper-resistant container, comprising: a container having a top, a bottom and a sidewall, the top defining a cavity in which a content can be accommodated; a cap disposed on the container, the cap comprising: an inner surface disposed above the cavity and comprising an orifice; a neck extending around the inner surface and having at least one tamper-evident mechanism; and a cover pivotally connected to the cap via a hinge and capable of moving between a closed position and an open position, wherein the tamper-evident mechanism comprises a male part, a female part and a locking member, wherein the neck of the cap comprises an inclined portion located at a front side of the cap, and the cover comprises an extension portion extending on the inclined portion, wherein the cover of the cap can be opened by pushing upward from below the extension portion, and wherein the inclined portion is made of a soft material and has an angle between about 35 degrees and about 90 degrees relative to a horizontal axis.

[0010] Aspects of the present invention relate to a tamper-resistant container, comprising: a container having a top, a bottom, and a sidewall, the top defining a cavity in which contents can be accommodated; a cap disposed on the container, the cap comprising: an inner surface disposed above the cavity and comprising an orifice; a neck extending around the inner surface and having at least one tamper-evident mechanism; and a cover pivotally connected to the cap via a hinge and movable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the tamper-evident mechanism comprises a male component, a female component, and a locking member, wherein the neck of the cap comprises an inclined portion located at a front side of the cap, and the cover comprises an extension portion extending on the inclined portion, wherein the cover of the cap can be opened by pushing upward from below the extension portion, wherein the inclined portion is made of a soft material and has an angle between about 35 degrees and about 90 degrees relative to a horizontal axis, and wherein the soft material of the inclined portion can be selected from the group consisting of: silicon, LDPE, TPE, PE, rubber, or PET.

[0011] Aspects of the present invention relate to a tamper-resistant container, comprising: a container having a top, a bottom and a sidewall, the top defining a cavity in which contents can be accommodated; a cap disposed on the container, the cap comprising: an inner surface disposed above the cavity and comprising an orifice; a neck extending around the inner surface and having at least one tamper-proof warning mechanism; and a lid pivotally connected to the cap via a hinge and capable of moving between a closed position and an open position, wherein the tamper-proof warning mechanism comprises a male component, a female component and a locking member, wherein the locking member is disposed on the female component and extends in a horizontal direction from one end of the female component to the other end of the female component, and wherein the locking member is connected to a connection point at one end of the female component and two connection points at the other end of the female component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in a closed position;

[0013] Figure 2 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention in a closed position;

[0014] Figure 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention in a closed position;

[0015] Figure 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in an open position;

[0016] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a female component of the tamper warning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 6 is a perspective view of an unauthorized opening warning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Fig. 7A -7D is a side view showing an exemplary method of fixing the tamper warning mechanism of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Fig. 8A -8D is a cross-sectional view showing an exemplary method of fixing the tamper warning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Fig. 9 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention in an open position;

[0021] Fig. 10A - 10D shows a perspective view of an exemplary method of opening an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Fig.11 is a perspective view of a cap according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0023] Fig.12 It is a perspective view of the tamper warning mechanism of the embodiment of the present invention in a destroyed state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Aspects of the present invention are directed to a novel tamper-resistant container 100 that includes a container 200 for holding contents, a cap 300 , and a tamper-evident mechanism 304 .

[0025] Figures 1 to 12 Various embodiments of the present invention are shown based on engineering drawings used to develop and represent the tamper-resistant container 100. Therefore, the drawings are representative of the size and geometry of the tamper-resistant container 100 including the container 200, the cap 300 and the tamper-evident mechanism 304 according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 1 -3 shows an exemplary tamper-resistant container 100 of the present invention in a closed position. Figure 2An exploded view of a tamper-resistant container 100 in a closed position is shown. The tamper-resistant container 100 includes a container 200, a cap 300, and at least one tamper-proof warning mechanism 304. The container 200 includes a bottom 201, a sidewall 202, and a top 203 that define an internal cavity of the container 100, in which the contents can be accommodated. In one embodiment, the container 100 can be rigid and the sidewall 202 can maintain its shape. In another embodiment, the container 100 can be flexible and the sidewall 202 can be squeezed to move the contents out of the container 100. The top 203 of the container 200 includes an upright annular neck 206 that is hollow and serves as the only opening for the contents to flow out of the container 200. The cap 300 can be disposed on the neck 206 of the container 200 so as to close the opening of the cavity. The diameter of the container 200 can be between about 25 mm and about 50 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the diameter of the container is about 40 mm. In another preferred embodiment, the diameter of the container is about 30 mm. The diameter of the cap 300 can be between about 24 mm and about 50 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the diameter of the cap is about 39 mm. In another preferred embodiment, the diameter of the cap is about 29 mm.

[0027] The present invention can be formed by a combination of an integral or non-integrally formed container 200 and a cap 300. If the cap 300 is integrally connected to the container 200, the cap 300 and the container 200 can be formed by blow molding materials or injection molding using methods known to those skilled in the art. If the cap 300 and the container 200 are not integrally connected, they can be connected, for example, by being screwed onto an external or internal thread, friction fit, snap fit, or by being fixed to the container 200 in any other suitable manner known to those skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment, the container 200 and the cap 300 are connected by snap fit. In a preferred embodiment, the cap 300 is permanently fixed to the container 200 after or before the container is filled with contents, so that the container 200 and the cap 300 become a connected system.

[0028] Figure 4A perspective view of an exemplary tamper-resistant container 100 is shown showing an open position. The cap 300 may be molded in a single piece and includes a generally cylindrical neck 301, an inner surface 318, and a lid 305. The lid 305 also includes a bottom surface 310, a side surface 208, and a plug 312 protruding from the bottom surface 310. The neck 301 is disposed around the inner surface and extends downward from the inner surface 318 toward the container 200. The rear end of the lid 305 is connected to the neck 301 of the cap 300 by a hinge 302, and pivots about the hinge 302 to move the tamper-resistant container 100 between an open position and a closed position. In a preferred embodiment, the inner surface 318 is fixed and does not move during the opening and closing of the tamper-resistant container 100. The lid 305 also includes an extension portion 307 located at the front end of the lid 305. The extension portion 307 may be made of a soft material and allows the user to easily and comfortably open and close the lid. In one embodiment, the material of the extension portion can be silicon, LDPE, TPE, PE, rubber, PET or any other suitable soft material or rubberized material. In another embodiment, the material of the extension portion can be polypropylene, high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, polycarbonate or polystyrene. In a preferred embodiment, the material of the extension portion 22 is TPE.

[0029] The neck 301 includes an inclined portion 303 located at the front end of the cap 300. The inclined portion 303 is inclined from the front of the cap 300 to the rear end of the cap 300 in an inward direction. The extension portion 307 extends on the top of the inclined portion 303 to allow for convenient and smooth single-handed opening and closing of the lid 305. In one embodiment, the inclined portion 303 has an angle between about 35 degrees and about 90 degrees relative to the horizontal axis. In a preferred embodiment, the inclined portion 303 has an angle of about 45 degrees relative to the horizontal axis. The user can place their thumb or other fingers on the inclined portion 303 to push the extension portion 307 in an upward direction from the lower side of the extension portion 307. If the user cannot use their hands or fingers to open the container, the edge of another object or surface can be placed under the extension portion 307 and used to push the extension portion 307 upward to open the tamper-proof container 100. In a preferred embodiment, the extension portion 307 has a curved shape; however, the shape of the extension portion 307 is not limited and can be any suitable shape. In one embodiment, the material of the inclined portion can be silicon, LDPE, TPE, PE, rubber, PET or any other suitable soft material or rubberized material. In another embodiment, the material of the inclined portion can be polypropylene, high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, polycarbonate or polystyrene. In a preferred embodiment, the material of the inclined portion is polypropylene.

[0030] The cap 300 also includes an orifice 313 disposed on an inner surface 318 of the cap 300, through which the contents can be dispensed from the tamper-resistant container 100 when the tamper-resistant container 100 is in an open position. In a preferred embodiment, the orifice 313 is circular, but it can be any suitable shape to dispense the contents held in the tamper-resistant container 100. The diameter of the orifice 313 can be between about 2 mm and about 6 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the diameter of the orifice 313 is about 4.2 mm. The user can squeeze the side wall 202 of the container to push the contents out of the orifice 313. When the contents are dispensed from the orifice 313, the user can flip the tamper-resistant container 100 upside down and apply the contents directly to the desired area without having to first receive the contents with the fingers. There is a smooth transition from the inclined portion 313 to the inner surface 318 of the cap 300 to facilitate the direct application of the contents to the desired area. Therefore, the inclined portion 303 can be used as an applicator and provides a smooth surface for applying the contents directly to the area. Furthermore, the inclination of the inclined portion 303 allows the contents to be easily applied directly to hard-to-reach areas with minimal user manipulation of the tamper-resistant container 100. Applying the contents directly to the desired area prevents contamination of the contents by avoiding contact with the user's fingers prior to application, and prevents waste of the contents.

[0031] In the closed position, the plug 312 extends downwardly from the bottom surface 310 of the lid 305 toward the container 200 and fits into the orifice 313 to form a reliable airtight seal to prevent contamination and leakage of the contents. In one embodiment, the tamper-resistant container 100 is moisture-proof and resealable to maintain moisture-proof properties. As used herein, the term "resealable" means that the tamper-resistant container 100 can be opened or reopened and closed or reclosed many times (e.g., more than 5 times) and still maintain its moisture-proof properties. As used herein, the term "moisture resistant" means that the moisture ingress of a container is less than about 1500 micrograms of water / day, as determined by the following test method: (a) placing about 1 gram of molecular sieve in the container and recording the weight; (b) closing the resealable mechanism; (c) placing the sealed container in an environmental chamber at a relative humidity of 80% and a temperature of 72°F; (d) after one day, weighing the container containing the molecular sieve; (e) after about two weeks, weighing the container; and (f) subtracting the first day sample from the value obtained and dividing by the number of days to calculate the moisture ingress of the container in micrograms of water / day.

[0032] The cap 300 also includes at least one tamper-warning mechanism 304 disposed on the cap 300 to prevent tampering of the contents before the user first opens the tamper-resistant container 100. Any suitable number of tamper-warning mechanisms 304 may be disposed on the cap 300. In one embodiment, there is one tamper-warning mechanism 304. In a preferred embodiment, there are two tamper-warning mechanisms 304 located on either side of the hinge 302 so as to be located on opposite sides around the cap 300. The two tamper-warning mechanisms 304 provide the benefit of additional protection by preventing the lid 305 from being lifted or opened from either side of the hinge 302 or the extension 307 without destroying at least one of the two tamper-warning mechanisms 304 to indicate signs of tampering. In a preferred embodiment, each tamper-warning mechanism 304 has the same structure and function.

[0033] Each tamper-proof warning mechanism 304 includes a male part 304A, a corresponding female part 304B and a locking member 304C. The male part 304A is arranged on the edge 311 of the side 308 of the cover 305. When the tamper-proof container 100 is in the open position, the male part 24A protrudes from the edge 311 of the side 308 of the cover 305 in an upward direction. The shape of the male part 304A can be any suitable shape. In a preferred embodiment, the male part 304A has a generally rectangular shape. The male part 304A further includes a lip 314 at the top of the male part 204A, which extends from the rest of the male part 304A in a substantially vertical direction.

[0034] The female part 204B includes a recessed portion disposed on an edge 309 of the neck 301 of the cap 300 and extending downwardly to the neck 301 of the cap 300. In a preferred embodiment, the female part 304B is substantially rectangular in shape, but the present invention is not limited to this shape, and the female part can be any suitable shape. The tamper-proof warning mechanism 304 also includes a locking member 304C. The locking member 304C can be of any suitable shape and size. In a preferred embodiment, the locking member 304C is in the form of a band and extends from one end of the female part 304B to the other end in a horizontal direction, thereby connecting the two ends of the female part of the tamper-proof warning mechanism 304. In one embodiment, the length of the locking member can be between about 3 mm and about 8 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the length of the locking member is about 6 mm. There is a gap between the locking member 304C and the neck 301 of the cap 300.

[0035] Figure 5An exemplary female part of the tamper-proof warning mechanism of the present invention is shown. Each end of the locking member 304C is connected to one end of the female part 304B in the horizontal direction. The locking member 304C is connected to have a stronger connection at one end than the other end. In a preferred embodiment, the locking member 304C is connected by a single connection point 317 at one end of the female part 304B, and is connected by two connection points 315 & 316 at the other end of the female part 304B. Compared with the end with a single connection point, the locking member 304C has a stronger connection at the end with two connection points. Therefore, when the cover 305 is opened for the first time, the locking member 304C will be predictably and consistently separated from the female part 304B only at the end with a single connection point, and remain attached at the opposite end with two connection points. This provides a clear indication of the previous opening to the user, because once the cover 305 has been opened for the first time, the cut locking member 304C is still attached to one end, thereby providing a visual confirmation that the tamper-proof warning mechanism once existed and has been destroyed. Additionally, since the locking member 304C remains attached at one end, once the tamper-evident container 100 is opened, the locking member 304C does not need to be discarded. In one embodiment, the locking member 304C may be connected by three connection points at one end and by a single connection point at the other end. In another embodiment, the locking member may be connected by two connection points at one end and three connection points at the other end. The present invention may have any combination of connections as long as the connection at one end is stronger than the connection at the opposite end.

[0036] Figure 63 is a view of an exemplary tamper-proof warning mechanism 304 fixed to the tamper-proof container 100 of the present invention. When the tamper-proof container 100 is closed for the first time after filling the contents, the tamper-proof warning mechanism 304 is fixed to the tamper-proof container 100. When the tamper-proof warning mechanism 304 is connected, the cover 305 is fixed in a closed position on the inner surface 318 of the cap 300, thereby preventing access to the contents contained in the container 200. In order to fix the tamper-proof warning mechanism 304, the male part 304A is engaged with the female part 304B and is located in the recess of the female part 304B, and the locking member 304C is provided on the top of the male part 304A. The bottom of the locking member 304C prevents the movement of the lip 314 of the male part 304A so as to lock and hold the male part 304A in place. In this configuration, the male part 304A cannot be removed from the female part 304B without separating the locking member 304C from at least one end indicating tampering. The tamper warning mechanism 304 remains intact until the lid 305 is opened for the first time. When the user moves the lid 305 in an upward direction to open the tamper-resistant container 100 for the first time, the lip 314 of the male part 304B pushes against the locking member 304C, causing the locking member 304C to disengage at one end to allow the lid 305 to be lifted and the tamper-resistant container 100 to be opened.

[0037] 7A to 7D The process of fixing the tamper warning mechanism 304 on the present invention is shown. After the contents are filled into the container, the cover 305 is closed for the first time and the tamper warning mechanism is implemented. The cover 305 moves in a downward direction to cover the orifice 313 on the inner surface 318 of the cap 300. Figure 7B and 7C As shown, when the cover 305 is pivoted downward about the hinge 302, the plug 312 substantially enters the aperture 313 to seal the aperture 313 before the male component 304A of the tamper warning mechanism 304 completes its engagement with the corresponding female component 304B. Figure 7C As shown, when the plug 312 enters the orifice 313, the male component 304A continues to enter the gap in the corresponding female component 304B until the tamper warning mechanism 304 is fixed in place. Only after the plug 312 has completely entered the orifice 313 to seal the orifice 313, the male component 304A completes its engagement with the corresponding female component 304B.

[0038] Fig. 8A 8D is a cross-sectional view showing a process of closing the cover 305 of the cap 300 for the first time according to the present invention. Fig. 8A 8D further shows the process of the plug 312 entering the orifice 313. In addition, when the cover 305 moves downward to the closed position, the male part 304A of the tamper warning mechanism 304 provided on the cover 305 engages with the female part 304B. Figure 8CAs shown, the plug 312 substantially enters the aperture 313 before engagement of the tamper warning mechanism 304 is complete.

[0039] Fig. 9 313. A top view of the cap of the present invention is shown in an open position. Line 10 indicates that the center point of the tamper-evident mechanism 304 is closer to the hinge 302 than the center point of the orifice 313. Therefore, in a typical container with this arrangement, the tamper-evident mechanism 304 will engage and lock before the plug 312 fully enters the orifice 313. However, if the tamper-evident mechanism 304 engages and locks in place before the plug 312 enters the orifice 313, the lid 305 will not be properly closed and will not be flush against the inner surface 318 of the cap 300 as desired. Instead, there may be a gap between the lid 305 and the inner surface 318 of the cap 300, causing the contents to spill, become contaminated, or be exposed to harmful environmental factors. To solve this problem, in the present invention, the length of the male component 304A extending from the edge 311 of the cover 305 is less than the length of the plug 312 extending from the inner surface 318 of the cap 300, so as to facilitate the plug 312 to enter the orifice 313 before the male component 304A of the tamper warning mechanism 304 is fully locked into the corresponding female component 304B. In one embodiment, the projected length of the plug 312 from the inner surface 310 of the cover 305 to the end of the plug 312 can be between about 3 mm and about 7 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the projected length of the plug is about 5.51 mm. In one embodiment, the length of the male component 304A from the edge 311 of the side 308 of the cover 305 to the end of the male component 304A can be between about 1.5 mm and about 3.5 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the length of the male component 204A is about 2.84 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the ratio of the projected length of the male component 204A to the projected length of the plug is 1:9. The distance between the center of the hinge 302 and the orifice 313 is between about 15 mm and about 23 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the distance between the center of the hinge 302 and the orifice 313 is about 18.55 mm. The distance between the center of the hinge 302 and the female part 304B is between about 10 mm and about 20 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the distance between the center of the hinge 302 and the female part 304B is about 13.25 mm.

[0040] Figures 10A to 10D The process of opening the tamper-resistant container 100 for the first time is described. Fig. 10AAs shown, when a user first encounters the tamper-evident container 100, the tamper-evident mechanism 304 is clearly intact on either side of the cap 300 to indicate to the user that there has been no tampering with the contents retained in the container 200. When the user lifts the lid 305 by pushing the extension 307 upward from the underside of the extension 307, the tamper-evident mechanism 304 begins to disengage. The user can open the tamper-evident container 100 with a single hand in a flipping motion. The force applied by the user to the lid 305 causes the male component 304A to press against the locking member 304C and exert pressure on the locking member 304C until the locking member 304C breaks at one end. In a preferred embodiment, the locking band 304C breaks at one end having a single connection point, while remaining connected to the female component 304B at the other end having two connection points. As shown Fig. 10D As shown, once the lid 305 is opened and the tamper-evident mechanism 304 is broken, the locking member 304C remains connected to the female part 304B at one end to provide visual confirmation that the tamper-evident mechanism 304 is broken. Thus, if the contents have been previously accessed, a subsequent user will have a clear visual indication by virtue of the broken and attached locking member 304C. In a preferred embodiment, two tamper-evident mechanisms 304 are provided on either side of the aperture 313 to prevent the lid 305 from being opened from any point around the lid 305 without breaking one or both tamper-evident mechanisms 304.

[0041] Fig.11 The cap 300 of the present invention is shown in an open position removed from the container 200. Once the lid 305 has been opened for the first time, the locking member 304C of the tamper warning mechanism 304 remains connected to the female part 304B. The locking member 304C will remain attached to the female part 304B at the end with the stronger connection (i.e., the two connection points 315 and 316) rather than the end with the weaker connection (i.e., the single connection point 317). In a preferred embodiment, the end with the stronger connection can be the end of the female part 304B closest to the hinge 302.

[0042] In one embodiment, the material of the tamper warning mechanism 304, the container 200, the lid 305 and the neck 301 of the cap 300 can be polypropylene, high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, polycarbonate or polystyrene. In a preferred embodiment, the material of the tamper warning mechanism 304, the container 200, the lid 305 and the neck 301 of the cap 300 is polypropylene.

[0043] The contents held in the container tube can be any compound or composition useful for cleaning the skin, providing pain relief, or providing an overall health and wellness benefit to the user. Non-limiting examples of the contents can include pharmaceutical active ingredients, including above the opposite active, after the opposite active, prescription active, or any combination thereof.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, the contents can be obtained in various forms and are selected from gels, lotions, creams, oils, emulsions, ointments and powders. In one embodiment, the contents in the container are creams or gels containing diclofenac sodium. In a preferred embodiment, the contents in the container are a combination of diclofenac sodium, ammonia, c-type carbomer homopolymer, coconut oil caprylate / caprate, isopropyl alcohol, mineral oil, polyoxyethylene 20 cetearyl ether, propylene glycol and water.

[0045] The tamper-evident container 100 of the present invention may be compatible with any pump or spray device, including but not limited to airless pumps.

[0046] Although the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and elements thereof may be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt specific circumstances or materials to the teachings of the present invention without departing from the basic scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, but the present invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tamper-proof container, comprising: a container having a top, a bottom, and sidewalls, the top defining a cavity capable of accommodating contents therein; A cap is provided on the container, the cap comprising: an inner surface disposed above the cavity and containing an orifice; a neck extending around the inner surface and having at least one tamper-evident mechanism; and a cover pivotally connected to the neck via a hinge and movable between a closed position and an open position, Wherein, the tamper warning mechanism comprises a male part, a female part and a locking member, and wherein the neck of the cap includes an inclined portion at the front side of the cap, and the cover includes an extending portion extending above the inclined portion, and wherein the cover of the cap can be opened by pushing upward from below the extending portion, There is a smooth transition from the inclined portion to the inner surface of the cap to facilitate application of the contents directly to the desired area, and the inclined portion can be used as an applicator.

2. The tamper-resistant container according to claim 1, wherein: The cover includes a plug protruding from an inner surface of the cover, and wherein the cover fits into the aperture to seal the aperture when the tamper-evident container is in the closed position.

3. The tamper-resistant container according to claim 2, wherein: The seal between the plug and the orifice is moisture resistant and resealable.

4. The tamper-resistant container according to claim 2, wherein: The plug enters the aperture before the male component of the tamper-evident mechanism completes its engagement with the corresponding female component of the tamper-evident mechanism.

5. The tamper-resistant container according to claim 1, wherein: The inclined portion is made of a soft material and has an angle between 35 degrees and 90 degrees relative to a horizontal axis.

6. The tamper-resistant container according to claim 5, wherein: The soft material of the inclined portion can be selected from the group consisting of silicon, LDPE, TPE, PE, rubber or PET.

7. The tamper-resistant container according to claim 1, wherein: The container includes two tamper-evident mechanisms disposed on opposite sides of a neck of the cap.

8. The tamper-resistant container according to claim 1, wherein: The male part of the tamper warning mechanism is arranged on the edge of the cover.

9. The tamper-resistant container according to claim 1, wherein: The female part of the tamper warning mechanism is arranged on the neck of the cap.

10. The tamper-resistant container according to claim 1, wherein: The locking member is provided on the female component and extends from one end of the female component to the other end of the female component in a horizontal direction.

11. The tamper-resistant container according to claim 9, wherein: The locking member is connected to one connection point at one end of the female component and two connection points at the other end of the female component.

12. A cap, comprising: an interior surface containing an orifice; a neck extending around the inner surface and having at least one tamper warning mechanism; as well as a cover pivotally connected to the neck via a hinge and movable between a closed position and an open position, Wherein, the tamper warning mechanism comprises a male part, a female part and a locking member, and wherein the neck of the cap includes an inclined portion at the front side of the cap, and the cover includes an extending portion extending above the inclined portion, and wherein the cover of the cap can be opened by pushing upward from below the extending portion, There is a smooth transition from the inclined portion to the inner surface of the cap to facilitate application of the contents directly to the desired area, and the inclined portion can be used as an applicator.

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