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Tamper evident security device

  • US 5,568,951 A
  • Filed: 03/08/1995
  • Issued: 10/29/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/07/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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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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