Tamper proof label

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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view in elevation of a container and cap assembly having the tamper proof label of the present invention affixed thereto;

FIG. 2 is a front view in elevation of a container and cap assembly having the tamper proof label of the present invention affixed thereto;

FIG. 3 is a side view in elevation of a container and cap assembly having the tamper proof label of the present invention affixed thereto;

FIG. 4 is a front view in elevation of the tamper proof label of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a back view in elevation of the tamper proof label of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a top view in elevation of the tamper proof label of the present invention; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view in elevation of the tamper proof label of the present invention.

The label is characterized as having upper and lower portions, the upper portion being further characterized as 2 opposing tabs. The upper and lower portions being joined together by a tear strip having perforations, wherein pull tabs are located at opposite ends of the strip.

The broken line shown on the label represents perforation. The broken line showing of a container and cap assembly is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a tamper proof label, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
958887 May 1910 Parmele
2272262 February 1942 Carter
3983645 October 5, 1976 Rycroft
4540101 September 10, 1985 Kutcher
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D451554 December 4, 2001 Fasano
Patent History
Patent number: D469471
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 15, 2001
Date of Patent: Jan 28, 2003
Assignee: Laboratoires Merck Sharp and Dohme-Chibret
Inventors: Alain Chaduc (Loubeyrat), Olivier Naudan (Perignat)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: James M. Hunter, Mark R. Daniel
Application Number: 29/146,786
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Label Or Tag (6) (D20/22)
International Classification: 1908;