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TAMPER-EVIDENT CONTAINER WITH MULTI-ACTION BREAKAWAY HINGE

  • US 20120181280A1
  • Filed: 01/11/2012
  • Published: 07/19/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/18/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A tamper-evident container, comprising:

  • a base having a bottom with at least one upstanding side wall with a top peripheral edge defining an open top end;

    a lid, having a peripheral edge, hingedly connected to the base and configured to substantially enclose the top open end when positioned proximal to the top peripheral edge;

    a hinge member hingedly connecting the lid to the base;

    the hinge member including a bottom edge, a top edge and a middle portion;

    the bottom edge of the hinge being releasably connected to the base proximal to the top peripheral edge thereof;

    the top edge being permanently connected to the peripheral edge of the lid;

    the middle portion of the hinge being configured to extend laterally outwardly from the lid and double-backing inwardly toward the lid and then downwardly to releasably connect to the base proximal to the top peripheral edge thereof;

    the hinge forming a substantial T-shape configuration;

    whereby manipulation of the hinge member results in breaking the hinge away from the base while retaining connection of the hinge to the lid.

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