Patents Assigned to Snap Seals, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8109404
    Abstract: A tamper evident cap adapted to close an opening on a vessel includes a main body having an outer circumference, a pull tab extending from the main body, and a flange, forms an annulus around the main body and connected to the main body. The flange includes an outer circumference that is larger than the outer circumference of the main body. It is essential to the present invention that the flange is made of a very thin layer of material. In addition, the flange includes at least a pair of perforation lines. Further, the present invention includes a bump in the pull-tab for enabling a person grasping the pull-tab, to obtain a firmer hold thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Snap Seals, Inc.
    Inventor: James F. Chmela
  • Patent number: 7931167
    Abstract: A tamper evident cap adapted to close an opening on a vessel includes a main body having an outer circumference, a pull tab extending from the main body, and a flange, forms an annulus around the main body and connected to the main body. The flange includes an outer circumference that is larger than the outer circumference of the main body. It is essential to the present invention that the flange is made of a very thin layer of material. In addition, the flange includes at least a pair of perforation lines. Further, the tamper evident cap includes a bump in the pull-tab for enabling a person grasping the pull-tab, to obtain a firmer hold thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Snap Seals, Inc.
    Inventor: James F Chmela
  • Patent number: D646971
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Snap Seals, Inc.
    Inventor: James F. Chmela