An opening device for a dispenseable product package, a package equipped with the opening device, and a method for evaluating whether the opening device has been opened at least once.
The tamper-evident opening device for pourable product packaging ensures reliable tamper-proofing through a hinge mechanism and tamper-evident ring, allowing tactile and visual verification of complete opening, addressing the limitations of visual indicators.
JP2026522181APending Publication Date: 2026-07-07TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE SA
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE SA
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing packaging solutions for pourable products rely on visual indicators for tamper-proofing, which are not effective for visually impaired individuals or those in low-light environments, and do not ensure complete opening detection.
Method used
A tamper-evident opening device with a cap that rotates freely after initial opening, featuring a tamper-evident ring and a hinge mechanism to indicate complete separation from the spout, allowing tactile and visual verification of opening.
Benefits of technology
Provides a reliable tamper-proof mechanism that can be verified by touch or sight, ensuring complete opening detection and maintaining airtightness, suitable for visually impaired users and those in low-light conditions.
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Abstract
An opening device (1) to be attached to a package (3) for a dispensable product is described. The opening device (1) comprises a spout (10) defining a dispensing opening for dispensing a dispensable product when in use; a cap (12) configured to engage with and disengage from the spout (10) to close and open the spout, respectively; a closing element (30) integrally formed with the spout (10) and connected to the spout (10) by a breakable coupling, which closes and / or seals the spout (10) and is configured to break when the opening device (1) is opened for the first time; and a tamper-evident ring (21) attached to the spout (10), the closing element (30) having a projection (24) extending through the spout (10) and connected to the cap (12), the cap (12) being connected to the tamper-evident ring (21) and permanently connected to the spout (10).
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