Abstract: A child resistant container for stick applicators is described that is directed to keeping children out of the container prior to use, and to secure the container and its contents after use. In one embodiment, the container includes a combination cap and plug. The plug has a first and a second position relative to the cap, and the cap is not removable when the plug is in its first position and pulled, and is removable when the plug is in its second position and pulled. In another embodiment, a plug cap cannot be removed from the container unless a bottom cap is rotated to a go radial position and pushed in. When it is pushed into the tube container, the applicator functions as a push rod to open the top cap. The used applicator may be reinserted in an altered orientation, e.g., shortened or turned upside down and inserted, with the bottom cap pushed in, and the top cap reinserted into the top, access to the used applicator is inhibited.

Abstract: A secure life jacket container assembly includes a hollow container defining a storage volume which receives a life jacket in a packed condition. A cover is attached to the container with a tamper-evident sealing material. Removal of the cover causes an irreversible change in the sealing material which provides an indication that tampering has occurred.

Abstract: Product package, comprising a data storage device, packaging material, and an authentication system. The authentication system comprises first and second coatings coated on the storage device and the packaging material. One of the coatings comprises chromogenic microcapsules capable of reacting to produce color. The other coating comprises color developer. The coatings can be bonded to each other or a composite coating can be a self-contained color former such as on the storage device. The invention further comprises methods of affirming authenticity of a data storage device. The method comprises applying to the storage device a color-reactable coating which can react with a color-producing second composition, packaging the storage device to provide a closed and sealed packaged, opening the package, and concurrent with or after opening the package, reacting the chemical compositions to produce the color as an indication of authenticity of the data storage device.

Abstract: Packaging material, for example, for tube bodies, bearing a hologram-like image. The packaging material is formed for a multilayered material with a layer structure containing: (a) a completely or partially embossed metal foil or metallized plastic film, and (b) on top, at least in specific areas, a transparent single or multilayered plastic layer. The plastic layer (b) forms the outer lying layer of the packaging. The embossed image on the metal foil (a) is visible through the transparent areas of the plastic layer (b). The packaging material gives the observer the impression of viewing a hologram-like image.

Abstract: A tamper-evident label suitable for placement onto a container and cap assembly. The label may be characterized as a planar sheet having a tear strip that divides upper and lower panels. The lower panel of the label attaches to the container, while the upper panel, defined by at least one tab, and preferably two tabs, is attached to the cap. To open the container and cap assembly, the tear strip is pulled across the label to separate the two panels of the label. Thereafter, the cap may be removed from the container to reveal the contents of the container.

Abstract: A child-safe packing for tablets, capsules and similar pharmaceutical products, with a blister pack (52) with at least one cup (64) to hold the tablets (60) sealed by a push-through cover film (66). Over the blister pack (52) fitted with an outer pack (50) is arranged an intermediate part (56). The cover film (66) of the blister pack (52) faces towards the intermediate part (56). Between the blister pack (52) and intermediate part (56) is arranged a first adhesive (70). The intermediate part (56) is partly covered by a removable separating part (57). A cover part (58) lies on the separating part (57). Between the intermediate part (56) and the separating part (57) is arranged a second adhesive (74). Between the intermediate part (56) not covered by the separating part (57) and the separating part (57) and cover part (58) is arranged a third adhesive (78).

Abstract: A tamper proof container comprising: a container body (1) within which product can be accommodated, the container body having an access opening (7); a cover (9) separable from the container body for closing the access opening and including engagement means (37, 43) for engaging the container body when over the access opening; and tamper prevention means (11) for preventing removal of the cover when located over the access opening, the tamper prevention means including at least one locking element (15); wherein the locking element(s) is adapted to allow an initial engagement of the cover to the container body over the access opening while preventing subsequent removal therefrom; and wherein the locking element(s) is separable from the container, the separation of the locking element(s) allowing the removal of the cover from the container body, the removal of the locking element(s) further providing a visual indication that the container has been opened.

Abstract: A lockable media storage box and lock and key combination includes a box having a base and a lid hingedly connected to the base and movable between opened and closed positions. A lock is attached to the box that prevents the box from being opened until the lock is removed with a key or until the lock is destroyed.

Abstract: A lockable media storage box and lock and key combination includes a box having a base and a lid hingedly connected to the base and movable between opened and closed positions. A lock is attached to the box that prevents the box from being opened until the lock is removed with a key or until the lock is destroyed.

Abstract: A security sleeve for merchandise storage containers includes a frame that defines a storage compartment. The frame defines an insertion opening through which the merchandise is loaded into the storage compartment. The frame may be configured to hold any of a variety of merchandise packages including various items of recorded media such as video cassettes, CDs, and DVDs. The sleeve includes at least one locking member that blocks a portion of the insertion opening to prevent the merchandise from being removed from the storage compartment until the frame is destroyed.

Abstract: A child-resistant yet senior-friendly packaging for tablets, capsules or similar pharmaceutical products. The packaging is a blister pack (12) with at least one cup (24) that receives tablets in an external package (10), arranged between a base part (14) and an intermediate part (16), and that is closed by a cover film (26) that can be pressed through. The intermediate part (16) is covered by a cover part (18). A first adhesive (30) is arranged between the base part (14) or the blister pack (12) and the intermediate part (16). A second adhesive (32) is arranged between the intermediate part (16) and the cover part (18). The second adhesive (32), in the closed state of the external package (10), has a lower adhesiveness vis-à-vis the first adhesive (30) and, once the cover part (18) is released from the intermediate part (16), a higher adhesiveness vis-à-vis the first adhesive (30).

Abstract: Smoking articles, such as filter cigarettes, are packaged in a metal box which is curved to a shape that conforms to the curvature of the human body so that the box can be comfortably carried in a shirt or pant pocket. The metal box comprises a lid and a five-sided tray each of which has rolled lips which interengage to mechanically and slidably retain the lid to the tray. The lid covers the open front of the tray and is slidable along an arcuate path corresponding to the radius of curvature of the lid to selectively open or close the front of the tray. The metal box is sealed with a shrinkable band, further packaged in a paperboard box and overwrapped with a polymeric film having a tear tape. The package is unique and attractive and provides several product differentiation features.

Abstract: A lockable media storage box and lock and key combination includes a box having a base and a lid hingedly connected to the base and movable between opened and closed positions. A lock is attached to the box that prevents the box from being opened until the lock is removed with a key or until the lock is destroyed.

Abstract: A security container for an item of recorded media includes features that prevent the security container from being torn open. The container includes a pair of flanges that extend out from an inset sidewall to cover the spine when the container is closed. The spine does not extend beyond the flanges such that no portion of the spine can be securely grasped. In another embodiment, the portions of the spine that extend beyond the sidewall are removed such that the spine extends only between the inset end walls of the sidewall.

Abstract: A clear plastic package for securing and displaying articles of commerce includes a bottom piece having a generally flat rectangular configuration including an upper surface, a perimeter edge, a front wall pivotally attached to the front end of the bottom piece, and a rear wall pivotally attached to the rear end, each end wall having a latching lip portion.

Abstract: A packaging unit provided allows a quick and easy seal removing operation while restraining tear and damage of a film in time of distributing and displaying products to enhance tamper-proof efficiency by sealing and packing a package box with the film through a rational improvement utilizing a push-in operation to be effected on an openable portion of the package box. The packaging unit comprises a package box (1) having an openable portion (1D) for breaking and removing a seal of a lid (1B) by a push-in operation, and a film (2) for sealing and packing the package box (1), wherein the film (2) includes a fragile portion (3) formed in or adjacent a position corresponding to the openable portion (1D) of the package box (1), the fragile portion being tearable by a push-in operation on said openable portion (1D) effected from outside the film (2).

Abstract: A storage case or receptacle used to secure CDs and DVDs used in rental or purchase applications. The case is comprised of a housing having a lid and a base between which is removably positionable a CD, DVD or the like. A releasable locking mechanism retains the lid and base in position in surrounding relationship about the CD or DVD. The locking mechanism may be of any type, such as some of the various security tag locks commonly used in the electronic article surveillance (“EAS”) industry.

Abstract: A locking device for a disc retaining hub includes a base and a head that lock together over the hub to lock a disc on the hub until a portion of the locking device is destroyed. The head or the base of the locking device includes locking fingers that allow the head and base to lock together in a one-way snap fit connection. The locking mechanism may also cooperate with the disc retaining hub to lock itself to the hub. The locking mechanism prevents the disc from being removed from the hub until the locking mechanism is destroyed by the user.

Abstract: A locking device for a disc retaining hub includes a base and a head that lock together over the hub to lock a disc on the hub until a portion of the locking device is destroyed. The head or the base of the locking device includes locking fingers that allow the head and base to lock together in a one-way snap fit connection. The locking mechanism may also cooperate with the disc retaining hub to lock itself to the hub. The locking mechanism prevents the disc from being removed from the hub until the locking mechanism is destroyed by the user.

Abstract: A locking device for a disc retaining hub includes a base and a head that lock together over the hub to lock a disc on the hub until a portion of the locking device is destroyed. The head or the base of the locking device includes locking fingers that allow the head and base to lock together in a one-way snap fit connection. The locking mechanism may also cooperate with the disc retaining hub to lock itself to the hub. The locking mechanism prevents the disc from being removed from the hub until the locking mechanism is destroyed by the user.

Abstract: A security device for preventing theft of a disk such as a CD or DVD from a storage container having a base and a hinged lid, a pedestal including a button having retainers thereon that retract when the button is depressed for releasing the disk, and a wrapper holding the container closed. The device has a cap member and rearwardly extending flange and stem members. Release of the disk from the pedestal and removal of the disk through a slit made in the wrapper is blocked by the cap member preventing depression of the button, the flange member also positively holding the disk on the pedestal when the lid is deformed against the device. Preferably the device is releasably retained in a seated condition when the lid of the container is open. Also disclosed is a method for securing a disk container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a burglarproof fastening for DVD container, in which a burglarproof fastening is installed inside the DVD container, and such burglarproof fastening has a blocking element, and the blocking section is formed on the blocking element. By means of the insertion of the blocking section into the DVD container to latch the positioning structure at the position of the central hole of the compact disk such that the positioning structure is unable to be separated from the compact disk by pressing and deforming the structure. Therefore, an unauthorized user or thief is unable to open the DVD container or take away the compact disk that is latched to the DVD container, and prevent the compact disk from being stolen by the thief by pressing the positioning structure.

Abstract: A security sleeve for merchandise storage containers includes a frame that defines a storage compartment. The frame defines an insertion opening through which the merchandise is loaded into the storage compartment. The frame may be configured to hold any of a variety of merchandise packages including various items of recorded media such as video cassettes, CDs, and DVDs. The sleeve includes at least one locking member that blocks a portion of the insertion opening to prevent the merchandise from being removed from the storage compartment until the frame is destroyed.

Abstract: A corrugated structure has a first and a second linerboard, with a corrugated medium sandwiched between the first and second linerboards. An RF processor is coupled between one of the linerboards and the corrugated medium. The processor may be positioned on an inlet or label, which may also include an antenna. A method of forming a corrugated structure having an embedded RFID processor includes providing a linerboard and a corrugated medium, positioning an RF processor between the linerboard and the corrugated medium, and affixing the linerboard and corrugated medium together with the RF processor positioned therebetween. An assembly line for forming a corrugated structure includes a supply of a first linerboard, a second linerboard, a corrugating material stock, and inlets that have an RF processor and antenna coupled to the inlets. The assembly line also includes a corrugator, a single facer, a double facer, an inlet applicator, and a cutter.

Abstract: Tamper-apparent authenticating labels which comprise a protective film, an OVD image layer and a visually transparent ink pattern therebetween, to be applied to commercial articles. Authenticity of the label can be verified by viewing the taggant with a detector. The label reveals tampering when the film is separated from the article, causing separation of portions of the OVD under the ink. Also, methods for making tamper-apparent authenticity labels.

Abstract: A tax stamp perforator and notcher applies a diagonal line of spaced apart perforations on a tax stamp for subsequent application to a cigarette pack. The stamp is glued or otherwise applied to the cigarette pack normally across the back of the pack and one of the sides thereof. When the cigarette pack is opened the tax stamp is torn along the line of perforations. In order to facilitate rapid application of tax stamps to a production line of cigarette packs, notches in the form of lines of increased densification are applied to each stamp in the area where the stamp is bent around the side of the cigarette pack. These lines of increased densification are arranged parallel to the edge of the cigarette pack, and preferably one of the lines lies along the edge of the cigarette pack to thereby reduce the ability of the tax stamp to spring back away from the pack when glued to the pack. This feature enables the stamps to be applied to the packs at high production rates.

Abstract: A child resistant carton assembly includes a carton including a body panel. A locking panel is spaced apart from the body panel. The locking panel and the body panel define a locking chamber therebetween. A tray is slidably mounted in the carton. The tray includes a locking tab adapted to releasably engage the locking panel such that at least an insert portion of the locking tab is disposed in the locking chamber. A method is provided for using a child resistant carton including a carton and a tray slidably mounted in the carton. The carton includes a body panel and a locking panel spaced apart from one another and defining a locking chamber therebetween. The tray includes a locking tab. The method includes inserting at least an insert portion of the locking tab into the locking chamber to resist withdrawal of the tray from the carton, and displacing the locking tab from the locking chamber to release the tray.

Abstract: An improved double handhold to prevent urine-test cheating. The device restrictively engages each of a subject's hands so that neither is free to insert a false specimen into a container. The container is housed in one of the two hollow, single-handhold units that assemble end-to-end to form the double handhold and enclose the container. Before separating the two units for access to the container, the subject grasps each handhold and does not let go until after voiding and reassembling the device. Each handhold unit has contact sensors to detect one hand's engagement. An assembly sensor on each unit detects its separation from the other unit. A signal on each unit indicates any breach of hand restriction that occurs while the units are separate. The subject, therefore, can not secretly use a hand to insert a false specimen. Previous handhold apparatus used a latch system to require hand engagement to separate and reassemble the units.

Abstract: A card holder for securely linking together an identification card to a validation card so as to prevent fraudulent removal of the identification and validation cards once the latter have been inserted into the card holder. The card holder defines a generally flat and hollow casing. The identification card is adapted to be secured within the casing so that it can be visualized through a window aperture formed therein. A carriage component defining a carriage slot is slidably mounted within the casing inner volume over the first card. The carriage slot is provided with protrusions adapted to cooperate with corresponding notches formed in a marginal upper segment of the validation card for securing the latter to the carriage.

Abstract: A lockable media storage box and lock and key combination includes a box having a base and a lid hingedly connected to the base and movable between opened and closed positions. A lock is attached to the box that prevents the box from being opened until the lock is removed with a key or until the lock is destroyed.

Abstract: A dyestuff capable of undergoing a clearly visible colour change when contacted with a color-developing material is dispersed in the body of a plastics film and used in the identification of goods. The film can be used for packaging of the goods or as a label or seal affixed to the goods. When testing the authenticity of packaging goods, the plastics film is marked with the color-developing chemical to produce a colored mark on the package. The dyestuff is preferably a latent dyestuff which is colorless and invisible to the eye under ambient conditions for use of the film but which forms a clearly visible color when contacted with the color-developing material.

Abstract: A resealable label flap including a tamper indicating tab that remains in contact with the package body to indicate that the label flap has been removed from the package body. The label flap includes a main body portion having a first adhesive applied to its bottom face surface. The first adhesive is a removable adhesive that allows the label flap to be repeatedly removed and reapplied to the package body. The label flap further includes a starting tab that does not adhere to the top surface of the package body. A tamper indicating tab is formed as part of the starting tab and includes the first adhesive applied to its bottom face surface. The tamper indicating tab is defined by a series of perforations such that when the label flap is initially removed from the product package, the tamper indicating tab separates from the starting tab along the perforations to indicate that the product package has been opened.

Abstract: A low-cost tamper-resistant product package is provided. The package comprises a substantially flat thermoplastic sheet forming a package backing, and a molded plastic cover sealed to the backing. The backing and cover are preferably formed of a plastic, such as polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene, that is difficult to puncture, cut or tear. The seal between the backing and cover is preferably difficult to compromise, so that human hands have great difficulty separating the backing and cover. RF welding and ultrasonic welding are preferred methods of sealing the package. The plastic backing is adapted to be printed upon directly. The cover preferably includes a ridge around its perimeter to inhibit bending of the package and assist in package display. The cover also preferably includes at least one bulge, forming therein a hollow recess for housing a product.

Abstract: A security package for enclosing DVD's and other articles for deterring the tampering with the shrink wrapped protecting the product or removing the product from the security package. The security package is made from inexpensive material and can be placed on the product at the factory. The security package is thin such that it fits in the display racks for the product and is made of a clear material such that a customer can see the packaging information on the package. The security package can be removed at the store with a special key, or when purchased the consumer may take the security package home with the product therein and remove the security package at home. The security package may be removed and reused at the store or sold with the product inside. Since the security package is inexpensive it may be disposed of rather than reused.

Abstract: A child resistant carton assembly includes a carton including a body panel. A locking panel is spaced apart from the body panel. The locking panel and the body panel define a locking chamber therebetween. A tray is slidably mounted in the carton. The tray includes a locking tab adapted to releasably engage the locking panel such that at least an insert portion of the locking tab is disposed in the locking chamber. A method is provided for using a child resistant carton including a carton and a tray slidably mounted in the carton. The carton includes a body panel and a locking panel spaced apart from one another and defining a locking chamber therebetween. The tray includes a locking tab. The method includes inserting at least an insert portion of the locking tab into the locking chamber to resist withdrawal of the tray from the carton, and displacing the locking tab from the locking chamber to release the tray.

Abstract: A locking device for a disc retaining hub includes a base and a head that lock together over the hub to lock a disc on the hub until a portion of the locking device is destroyed. The head or the base of the locking device includes locking fingers that allow the head and base to lock together in a one-way snap fit connection. The locking mechanism may also cooperate with the disc retaining hub to lock itself to the hub. The locking mechanism prevents the disc from being removed from the hub until the locking mechanism is destroyed by the user.

Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus for point of sale generated access to remote files. The method relates to a transaction between a merchant, content provider transaction manager and a customer. A point of sale generated activated identification number allows the customer to remotely download a specific file from a content provider. A package adapted for holding a data encoded card and a disk or cartridge is disclosed. The card generally defines a plane and includes a means to encode data. In the preferred embodiment the package has first and second panels, retaining means for securing the card substantially between the first and second panels, wherein a data encoded stripe is not exposed and means for exposing the data encoded strip, while the card is secured between the panels.

Abstract: A jewelry box includes a box body having a first side panel and a second side panel defined an inner cavity therebetween wherein a holding slot is provided in the inner cavity for holding a display in position, a ring-shaped supporting frame for rigidly supporting the display thereon detachably disposed in the holding slot, and a security locker including an elongated locking groove extended from the first side panel to the second side panel of the box body, an elongated locking member adapted for slidably inserting into the locking groove, which is penetrating through the supporting frame, and a stopper mounted on the locking groove for locking the locking member in the locking groove in a forward slidably movable manner, in such a manner that the display is securely locked up in the holding slot of the box body.

Abstract: The packing unit comprises a parallelepipedic hollow body forming side walls and other side walls opposite to the former; it also comprises a lid attached to one side wall and which is pivotable between an open position and a closed position, in which a slit is formed between the lid and side walls; it further comprises an adhesive sealing tape which, in the closed position, has a first portion adhered to the lid, a second portion which partly conceals the slit and a third portion adhered to the side wall on which a label is fixed.

Abstract: A child resistant carton assembly includes a carton including a body panel. A locking panel is spaced apart from the body panel. The locking panel and the body panel define a locking chamber therebetween. A tray is slidably mounted in the carton. The tray includes a locking tab adapted to releasably engage the locking panel such that at least an insert portion of the locking tab is disposed in the locking chamber. A method is provided for using a child resistant carton including a carton and a tray slidably mounted in the carton. The carton includes a body panel and a locking panel spaced apart from one another and defining a locking chamber therebetween. The tray includes a locking tab. The method includes inserting at least an insert portion of the locking tab into the locking chamber to resist withdrawal of the tray from the carton, and displacing the locking tab from the locking chamber to release the tray.

Abstract: A theft resistant container is disclosed for storing and displaying retail products. The container includes a base and a lid connected to each other by a hinge. The base and lid both have a generally rectangular structure with front and rear edges and a pair of side edges. The base and lid have respective contact areas secured to each other by welding or an adhesive to resist movement of the lid relative to the base. The side edges of the lid each have a lip that overlaps a mating edge of the respective side edges of the base to create a barrier when the container is closed that prevents penetration by a knife blade or the like to tamper with the welded contact areas. A plastic overwrap is placed over the base and the lid, which provides an additional resistance to movement of the lid relative to the base.

Abstract: An anti-pilferage device for securing an optical disc within an optical disc case. The anti-pilferage device functions as a secondary engagement device to engage an optical disc which has been demounted from the mounting hub of the optical disc case.

Abstract: The invention provides a packaging assembly including a rear panel which has a rear central portion with a rear surface and a rear skirt, and a rear peripheral flange linearly displaced from the central portion by the rear skirt. Also provided is a front panel including a front central portion with a front surface and a front skirt, and a front peripheral flange linearly displaced from the central portion by the front skirt, and the front panel is configured for nesting with the rear panel. A pocket is defined when the front and rear panels are placed in nesting engagement with each other, wherein linear displacement between the front central portion and the front peripheral flange is greater than linear displacement between the rear central portion and the rear peripheral flange. A blister on the front panel is dimensioned for receiving a product and a pocket insert is sized and configured for insertion into the pocket for confining the product within the blister.

Abstract: A low-cost tamper-resistant product package is provided. The package comprises a substantially flat thermoplastic sheet forming a package backing, and a molded plastic cover sealed to the backing. The backing and cover are preferably formed of a plastic, such as polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene, that is difficult to puncture, cut or tear. The seal between the backing and cover is preferably difficult to compromise, so that human hands have great difficulty separating the backing and cover. RF welding and ultrasonic welding are preferred methods of sealing the package. The plastic backing is adapted to be printed upon directly. The cover preferably includes a ridge around its perimeter to inhibit bending of the package and assist in package display. The cover also preferably includes at least one bulge, forming therein a hollow recess for housing a product.

Abstract: A lockable media storage box and lock and key combination includes a box having a base and a lid hingedly connected to the base and movable between opened and closed positions. A lock is attached to the box that prevents the box from being opened until the lock is removed with a key or until the lock is destroyed.

Abstract: An article, such as a tamper evident container, includes an indicator having a first layer including a thermochromic ink composition, and a second layer, disposed on the first layer, having a composition different from the ink composition of the first layer. The article exhibits better evidence of tampering. The first and/or second layer can be in the form of a message.

Abstract: A tamper-evident tape or label to be adhered to various items, like security envelopes, bags, packages, markings, price tags, etc. The tape or label comprising a base layer made of a pliable light transmissive plastic material, and the base layer being provided with an upper face and an opposing bottom face, such base layer being adherable to the said items by the bottom face thereof. The base layer being provided with at least one tamper-evident means revealable when an unauthorized attempt to remove said tape or label from the said items has taken place, and the said base layer being provided with a preventing means to prevent direct access to the upper face thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for reclosing a package. A package reclosure is provided with a top layer having a perforation and a carrier substrate. A folded substrate or folded member is provided between the carrier substrate and top layer. The folded member is only secured to the top layer such that, when the perforation is torn, a portion of the folded member may be unfolded to reveal a repositionable adhesive which is used to retain an end of the package in a closed position.

Abstract: A resealable label flap for use with a product package including a tamper indicating tab that remains in contact with the package body to indicate that the label flap has been removed from the package body. The tamper indicating tab includes a first ink layer that defines an indicia or pattern on the top surface of the tamper indicating tab. A second ink layer is applied over the entire top surface of the tamper indicating tab, including over the first ink layer. The second ink layer does not bond to the first ink layer. When the label flap is initially pulled from the product package, the tamper indicating tab separates from the remaining portions of the label flap. As the tamper indicating tab separates from the label flap, the first ink layer and the second ink layer separate from each other such that the portions of the second ink layer applied over the first ink layer remain in contact with the top layer of the label flap.

Abstract: A security kit and method for protecting refrigerant systems is provided with a seal member for each service port of an air conditioning system. The kit may also include a validation record for recording identifying indicia from each of the seal members. The seal members are heat shrinkable plastic sleeves adapted to be secured on service ports and heated to shrink around and conform to the service port, substantially interfering with the use of the service port. The seal member is not removable without perceptible alteration. A kit can be provided with seal members for one or more service ports, and a locking ring for further securing the seal member to the service ports, particularly when the service ports have smooth exterior surfaces.