Security packaging
First Claim
1. A package containing a primary article and having an electrically conductive loop incorporated therein,the electrically conductive loop being connectable to a second part of a security feature such that together,the electrically conductive loop and second part of the security feature are capable of detecting when the package is opened and capable of issuing an electrical signal in response to that detected opening which electrical signal is operable to cause an alert to be issued,wherein the second part of the security feature is a separate module external to the package that is connectable to and removable from the package,wherein the electrically conductive loop comprises two terminals,wherein at least a portion of said package comprises a first layer of material and a second layer of material,wherein at least a first one of the terminals is supported on the first layer, and the second layer comprises at least one opening superimposed over at least a portion of the first one of the terminals.
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Abstract
A package comprises a security device where a security loop is formed integrally with the package for detecting a breach of the package. Additionally, the security loop may be formed with a portion to be interrupted if the contents are removed from the package.
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18 Claims
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1. A package containing a primary article and having an electrically conductive loop incorporated therein,
the electrically conductive loop being connectable to a second part of a security feature such that together, the electrically conductive loop and second part of the security feature are capable of detecting when the package is opened and capable of issuing an electrical signal in response to that detected opening which electrical signal is operable to cause an alert to be issued, wherein the second part of the security feature is a separate module external to the package that is connectable to and removable from the package, wherein the electrically conductive loop comprises two terminals, wherein at least a portion of said package comprises a first layer of material and a second layer of material, wherein at least a first one of the terminals is supported on the first layer, and the second layer comprises at least one opening superimposed over at least a portion of the first one of the terminals.
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11. A blank for forming a package, the blank comprising
an integrally formed electrically conductive loop having terminals for coupling to a security module after said blank is formed into a carton or package, said security module to be external to the carton or package and removably connected to the carton or package, wherein the blank comprises at least a first panel and a second panel arranged to be joined together in facing relationship in the finished package, with at least a first one of the terminals in the finished package supported on the first panel and facing the second panel, and with at least one opening in the second panel superimposed over at least a portion of the first one of the terminals.
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12. A kit of parts for forming a package having an integral electrically conductive loop, the kit of parts comprising
one or more blanks for forming the package, at least one of said blanks having an electrically conductive loop incorporated therein; - wherein the one or more blanks comprise at least a first panel and a second panel arranged to be joined together in facing relationship in the finished package, with at least a first one of the terminals in the finished package supported on the first panel and facing the second panel, and with at least one opening in the second panel superimposed over at least a portion of the first one of the terminals;
one or more articles to be contained in the package; and a second part of the security feature external to the package and removably connected thereto, the second part of the security feature comprising an electronic circuit capable of connecting to the electrically conductive loop and capable of detecting a breach of the package integrity and in response to that detected breach issues an electrical signal, which electrical signal causes an alert to be issued.
- wherein the one or more blanks comprise at least a first panel and a second panel arranged to be joined together in facing relationship in the finished package, with at least a first one of the terminals in the finished package supported on the first panel and facing the second panel, and with at least one opening in the second panel superimposed over at least a portion of the first one of the terminals;
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