Tamper evident security device
First Claim
1. A tamper indicating security device, comprising:
- a base member having a base portion, a cover portion, and a hinge securing the cover portion to the base portion along a hinge line, whereby the cover portion is foldable between an open position in which at least part of the base portion is uncovered and a closed position covering the base portion;
a securing device for securing the cover portion to the base portion in the closed position;
the cover portion having an outer face which faces outwardly in the closed position to form at least part of a label-receiving surface for receiving an adhesive label;
a label secured across said label-receiving surface for receiving personal indicia;
an elongate, flexible strap having a first end secured to said base member and a second, free end for extending through at least one eyelet on a container or case to be protected;
the base member having trapper means for receiving and trapping said free end in the closed position; and
the securing device comprising means for preventing release of said free end without tearing said label.
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Abstract
A security tag with an affixed label for deterring tampering or unauthorized opening of a closed container, case or other item to be secured has a base unit and an elongate strap secured at one end to the base unit for extending through eyelets on adjacent parts of the item to be secured, such as one part of a container or case and the closure or lid of the container or case. The base unit has a trapper channel for releasably trapping the free end of the strap. An upper wall of the base unit includes a fixed part and a moveable cover which is hinged to the base unit and moveable between an open position and a closed position preventing removal of the strap from the trapper channel. A label is secured across the fixed part of the upper wall and the closed lid, and a signature is applied to the label. The lid cannot be opened to release the strap without simultaneously tearing the label.
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1. A tamper indicating security device, comprising:
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a base member having a base portion, a cover portion, and a hinge securing the cover portion to the base portion along a hinge line, whereby the cover portion is foldable between an open position in which at least part of the base portion is uncovered and a closed position covering the base portion; a securing device for securing the cover portion to the base portion in the closed position; the cover portion having an outer face which faces outwardly in the closed position to form at least part of a label-receiving surface for receiving an adhesive label; a label secured across said label-receiving surface for receiving personal indicia; an elongate, flexible strap having a first end secured to said base member and a second, free end for extending through at least one eyelet on a container or case to be protected; the base member having trapper means for receiving and trapping said free end in the closed position; and the securing device comprising means for preventing release of said free end without tearing said label. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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