US5372428A
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Tamper evident bag with perforations on the sides and on the flanges
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-04-04
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Granted: 1994-12-13
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Expires: 2014-04-04
Abstract
Abstract A positive locking mating profile system for plastic bags which bags are made to have an initially open mouth, and wherein once the profiles are engaged and closed, the mouth of the bags can not be opened without giving evidence of tampering and/or without damaging the bags.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward C. Bruno
- 👤 Roger A. Davison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/25; B65D33/2508; B65D33/2541; B65D33/2516
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A plastic bag having sides and an initially open mouth, facing flanges extending from said sides, plastic mating profile means affixed to said bag sides, said profile means being engageable to substantially lock and provide a means of locking the mouth of the bag, said profile means comprising first and second mating profiles, a line of perforations formed in at least one of said flanges alongside said profiles to provide a weakened line on said at least one of said flanges, a line of perforations in at least one of said sides of the bag alongside said profiles to provide a weakened line on said at least one of said sides, said perforations enabling tearing of said flanges and sides when attempts are made to open said bag to thereby give evidence of tampering.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A plastic bag having sides and an initially open mouth, facing flanges extending from said sides, plastic mating profile means affixed to said bag sides, said profile means being engageable to substantially lock and provide a means of locking the mouth of the bag, said profile means comprising first and second mating profiles, a line of perforations formed in at least one of said flanges alongside said profiles to provide a weakened line on said at least one of said flanges, a line of perforations in at least one of said sides of the bag alongside said profiles to provide a weakened line on said at least one of said sides, said perforations enabling tearing of said flanges and sides when attempts are made to open said bag to thereby give evidence of tampering.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-12-12 | 1998-06-13 | 1998-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-12-12 | 2002-06-13 | 2002-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-12-12 | 2006-06-13 | 2006-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |