System and method for authentication of the contents of containers
First Claim
1. A system for authentication of contents of a container assembly of a type having a container closed by a closure, the system comprising a data carrier adapted to be affixed to the container assembly so as to be damaged by attempts to remove the closure from the container, said data carrier containing encoded information on the contents of the container for allowing verification of the authenticity thereof while the container is still closed by the closure, wherein said data carrier includes at least one ID marker integrated to an anti-tampering structure having a stem portion, and wherein said anti-tampering structure further includes at least one band adapted to tightly encompass the closure and the container, said stem portion extending through said at least one band.
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Abstract
A system for guarantying the authenticity of the contents of a container closed by a closure. The system comprises a data carrier storing some encoded information that can be translated to confirm the authenticity of the contents of a container tagged with the data carrier. The data carrier preferably includes a RFID marker and a chemical marker integrated into an anti-tampering device adapted to be non-removably secured to the closure of the container so as to be damaged as a result of an attempt at removing the closure from the container.
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- 1. A system for authentication of contents of a container assembly of a type having a container closed by a closure, the system comprising a data carrier adapted to be affixed to the container assembly so as to be damaged by attempts to remove the closure from the container, said data carrier containing encoded information on the contents of the container for allowing verification of the authenticity thereof while the container is still closed by the closure, wherein said data carrier includes at least one ID marker integrated to an anti-tampering structure having a stem portion, and wherein said anti-tampering structure further includes at least one band adapted to tightly encompass the closure and the container, said stem portion extending through said at least one band.
- 16. A system for ensuring the authenticity of a contents of a bottle assembly having a bottle defining an opening closed by a cork, comprising a data carrier storing some encoded information that can be deciphered to confirm the authenticity of the contents of a closed bottle assembly tagged with said data carrier, wherein said data carrier includes at least one ID marker integrated into an anti-tampering device adapted to be non-removably secured to the bottle assembly so as to be damaged as a result of an attempt at removing the cork from the bottler, wherein said anti-tampering device includes a marker support adapted to be irreversibly driven into the cork of the bottle, said marker support including a head portion and a stem portion, wherein said head is connected to said stem portion by a weakened portion.
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20. A system for authentication of contents of a container assembly of a type having a container closed by a closure, the system comprising a data carrier adapted to be affixed to the container assembly so as to be damaged by attempts to remove the closure from the container, said data carrier containing encoded information on the contents of the container for allowing verification of the authenticity thereof while the container is still closed by the closure, wherein said anti-tampering structure is adapted to be anchored into the closure of the container assembly, and wherein said anti-tampering structure includes a marker support having a head portion and a stem portion, said stem portion being adapted to be driven into the closure, and wherein said stem portion is provided with anchoring means to oppose removal of said anti-tampering structure from the closure, and wherein a weakened portion is provided between said head portion and said stem portion.
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21. A system for authentication of contents of a container assembly of a type having a container closed by a closure, the system comprising a data carrier adapted to be affixed to the container assembly so as to be damaged by attempts to remove the closure from the container, said data carrier containing encoded information on the contents of the container for allowing verification of the authenticity thereof while the container is still closed by the closure, wherein said anti-tampering structure is adapted to be anchored into the closure of the container assembly, and wherein said anti-tampering structure includes a marker support having a head portion and a stem portion, said stem portion being adapted to be driven into the closure, and wherein said stem portion is provided with anchoring means to oppose removal of said anti-tampering structure from the closure, and wherein said head portion is provided in a form of a disc, and wherein said stem portion is off-centered relative to said disc.
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22. A system for authentication of contents of a container assembly of a type having a container closed by a closure, the system comprising a data carrier adapted to be affixed to the container assembly so as to be damaged by attempts to remove the closure from the container, said data carrier containing encoded information on the contents of the container for allowing verification of the authenticity thereof while the container is still closed by the closure, wherein said anti-tampering structure is adapted to be anchored into the closure of the container assembly, and wherein said anti-tampering structure includes a marker support having a head portion and a stem portion, said stem portion being adapted to be driven into the closure, and wherein said stem portion is provided with anchoring means to oppose removal of said anti-tampering structure from the closure, wherein said stem portion is adapted to be non-removably driven into a cork of a bottle with said head portion at least partly overlying an opening surrounding rim of the bottle.
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