Abstract: A sealed packet containing food products in pieces, particularly sweets and the like, has an adhesive strip applied in a partially detachable and reattachable manner to a wall of the packet in correspondence with a shaped cut therein, so as to achieve controlled tearing of the wall during the first detachment of the adhesive strip, in order to define an opening through which the products in the packet can be removed. The adhesive strip is transparent and an indicator is associated therewith to provide an indication of any fraudulent opening of the packet.

Abstract: A tubular plastic container having moisture-proof capabilities and being reclosable with a continuous longitudinal seal along a back side, with cross-seals at the ends and with a front fold along the longitudinal front center formed by confronting faces being drawn together and folded over said front center with the confronting faces having internal continuous complementary interlocking rib and groove elements wherein the fold is severable for access to the rib and groove elements.

Abstract: A reclosable plastic film bag and the method of making the same with the bag having opposed side walls, pressure closable separable opposed rib and groove fastener elements on confronting faces of the top for closing the bag, plastic film above the fastener elements hermetically closing the bag top, lines of tear perforation through the film to tear off the top and perforation sealing strips attached to the surface of the film preventing the passage of air through the perforations.

Abstract: A security deposit bag for receipt of articles and including adhesive closure means for releasably enclosing the opening of the bag. The adhesive closure means includes means for forming indicia in the adhesive closure means if the bag is opened after being sealed.

Abstract: A tamper-evident seal for a plastic envelope with a pocket and closing flap having an adhesive sealing means and a tamper-evident layer(s) between the sealing means and plastic pocket for visually determining when tampering has occurred, said means becoming disrupted and visually distorted when a tamper attempt has been made on the flap of the envelope and another tamper-evident layer(s) on the region of the plastic material where the seal is to be made.

Abstract: Bags with reclosable zippers along their mouth ends and having pull flanges extending above the zippers, have attending upwardly from said pull flanges separably attached tamper evident extensions which are adhesively fixed to one another so that it is necessary to separate the tamper evident extensions from the pull flanges along lines of weakening when it is desired to gain access into the bag through the reclosable zipper. A method of and an apparatus for making the bags in linked chains and a method of and apparatus for filling the linked bags and then completing the filled bags are disclosed.

Abstract: An openable and recloseable tamper evident bag tag is disclosed. Initial opening of a transparent plastic bag provided with the invention breaks frangible connections of end tabs wrapped and adhesively secured around vertical edges of a folded double sectional or triple sectional support member and unsealed bag opening. Tampering is easily discernable from the jagged edges of the broken frangible connections which are formed when the sections of the support member are unfolded. Once opened, the bag can be reclosed and secured by folding the bag opening and sections of the support member together and folding a tin-tie which overlies the end tabs around the vertical edges of the folded bag opening and sectioned support member.

Abstract: The bag comprises, respectively fixed by welding to the two inner edge portions of the opening (3) of the bag and substantially throughout the length of the opening, two bars (4, 5) of plastics material having complementary sections (7, 8, 9, 10) capable of interpenetration upon application of a force for preventing opening of the bag by manual force.

Abstract: A security bag comprising a pouch with an open mouth. A strap passes through a sleeve disposed around the mouth. One end of the strap is secured to the pouch so that pulling the opposing free end of the strap gathers together the mouth to close the pouch. A clamp arrangement locks the strap to maintain the pouch in the closed position. An anchor is provided on the free end of the strap for insertion into a mailbox to be locked within the mailbox with the strap passing through a slit along the side edge of the mailbox. The mailman can place mail and the like in the pouch, seal the pouch with the clamp arrangement and depend the pouch from the locked mailbox.

Abstract: Tamper-indicating package comprising two webs, each of which comprises a layer of polymeric material and a layer of continous filaments disposed in a random arrangement. The filaments are bonded to said polymeric layer. Upon access to the interior of the package, either the random arrangement of filaments will be altered or the polymeric layer will be damaged, thus indicating that the package has been subject to tampering.

Abstract: A tamper proof dual closure arrangement (10) for use with a bag (100) having aligned apertures (103); wherein the dual closure arrangement (10) comprises a tamper proof closure unit (11) operatively connected to a two piece closure unit (12) including a male (14) and female (15) closure member; and, an extension element (13) adapted to cooperate with said male (14) and female (15) closure members to form an adjustable length re-usable closure means (70).

Abstract: An envelope system is disclosed in which two or more pockets are utilized to receive contents. Each of the pockets have indicia thereon, the indicia of each pocket being at least partially identical with the indicia of all other pockets in a particular envelope system.

Abstract: A container is provided that will minimize the possibility of tampering by unauthorized persons. The container is formed of a one-piece, thermoplastic material, preferable a transparent material, that would make any unauthorized entry in the container more readily visible to the buying public. The novel container is fabricated by a novel combined compression and blow molding process with a single opening that can be sealed after the container is filled. A closure cap is formed in the process as a portion of the unitary container, which cap can be readily separated from the container by the user for gaining access to the contents of the container, and thereafter used to seal the opening in the container between openings.

Abstract: A security deposit bag for negotiable instruments which preferable includes a section to receive a single form of negotiable instrument and a deposit slip for that form of negotiable instrument in which the bag is tamper proof and if unlawfully opened the same may be visually detected upon inspection. The bag may also have two sections wherein negotiable instruments of two different forms may be inserted such as cash and checks.

Abstract: Tamper-evident packaging comprises an erected, filled, and closed carton having an outer surface with ink printed thereon visible from outside of the closed carton, and transparent film overwrapping the closed carton and secured to the ink on the outer carton surface in selected differentially adherent patterns. Removal of the film from the overwrapped carbon also removes the ink in one of the patterns to reveal the desired pattern of deinked outer carton surface and to thereby evidence tampering with the packaging.

Abstract: This invention relates to a transparent plastic envelope which has presealed therein display material visible through the envelope. The envelope is designed so as to provide both means for hanging the envelope up on a hook or the like as well as means for positioning the envelope in a ring notebook binder. Both the flap for the hook engaging means and the flap for positioning on the rings of a binder are initially sealed into the plane of the envelope and the envelope is provided with means for breaking the seal to permit the flaps to hinge outwardly for proper positioning either for hanging or inserting into the notebook binder.

Abstract: A sheet having a set of axial markings viewable as a contour-dependent, directional image. The image is intact only when the sheet is in substantially a predetermined contour and viewed within a predetermined conical field of view. Also a method for forming such sheets.

Abstract: A tamper evident envelope which after closure can be separated into different sections is comprised of front and rear panels joined at their edges except at an opening, a closure flap formed as an extension of the rear panel, a transverse pressure sensitive adhesive closure strip adjacent the opening on the front panel, separators joining the insides of the front and rear panels lengthwise, tear lines along the separators, and adhesive tracks on the flaps and part of the front panel in the regions of the separators which adhere together upon closing the flap.

Abstract: An envelope with a pressure sensitive seal containing a hidden printed message which is revealed when the seal has been opened. The unsealed edges of the envelope each have an anchor coating, and the message is formed by voids in the anchor coating on one edge. Cohesive layers adhere to the anchor coatings on both edges, and seal the envelope as desired. The cohesive layers have a stronger affinity for each other than for the anchor coating with the void regions, and so the message is revealed as the cohesive layer separates from the void-containing anchor coating when the sealed envelope is opened.

Abstract: A container of synthetic plastics film material is provided with a re-sealable closure in the form of a re-usable adhesive tape which bridges an opening so as to form an airtight closure. The container is opened by peeling the tape from a surface with which the tape is in contact and the container is re-closed by reapplying the tape to the surface.

Abstract: An envelope with a pressure sensitive seal containing a hidden printed message which is revealed when the seal has been opened. The unsealed edges of the envelope each have an anchor coating covered by a cohesive layer. The message is formed by voids in the cohesive layer on one edge. Cohesive layers adhere to the anchor coatings on both edges, and seal the envelope as desired. The cohesive layers have a stronger affinity for each other than for the anchor coating. The message is revealed as the cohesive layer containing voids separates from the anchor coating causing the disruption of the anchor coating, when the sealed envelope is opened.

Abstract: A bag having side edges meeting at a corner, a slide fastener along one side edge, a hood conformably covering the bag corner and mounted to the bag for movement into and out of its corner covering relation, the hood having an opening for exteriorly passing the slider pull of the fastener when the latter is closed, and a tab extending externally from the hood for registry with the slider pull to receive a sealing shackle in the closed fastener condition.

Abstract: A bag is formed of transparent polymeric material comprising a pair of side walls and a transverse weld forming a receptacle, and is characterized by a paper panel on the inner surface of one side wall, and a closure means comprising a plurality of strips of adhesive material, any one of which can join the other side wall to the paper panel in such a way that breaching of the adhesive material is evident by delaminating or tearing the panel.

Abstract: Discloses a tamper-proof package for an article. A first container in which the article is placed has a sealed end flap whose opening indicates tampering. The first container is cellophane-wrapped with a tear strip whose tearing open of which indicates tampering. The first container is enclosed in a second container having a sealed top cover, overlying band and vertical tear strip. Tearing off the top cover, tearing apart the band and tearing open the second container via its tear strip provide three further indications of tampering. The second container is enclosed in a pouch having top and bottom sealed ends. Tearing across the sealed ends provides two further indications of tampering.

Abstract: A sealing cover (10) is disclosed for resealing a side injection port (14) on an IV solution container (12). Sealing cover (10) has a first end portion (28), a center portion (30) and a second end portion (32) which define a cover region (24). One side of the cover region (24) has an adhesive material (44) so that the cover can be adhesively secured to the port (14). A nonadhesive region (48) is positioned over the injectable membrane (20) of the port. The first and second end portions (28, 32) are folded relative to the center portion (30) and wrapped about the cylindrical portion (16) of the port (14) to enhance the adhesive attachment. Protrusions (36) on the center portion (30) can also be folded against the cylindrical portion for adhesive attachment. A pull tab region (26) extends from one of the end portions to permit removal of the cover.

Abstract: A toy vehicle package for providing secure, open front display of the packaged vehicle. It is constructed of carton-forming sheet material, having top, bottom and side walls and a rear wall defining a toy vehicle-receiving enclosure with an open front through which the toy vehicle is insertable and displayable. The bottom wall is provided with a bottom flap configured for being folded inwardly of the enclosure to define an enclosure floor, the flap providing a vehicle-engaging configuration for engaging the vehicle after being received in the enclosure. One or more locking tabs are carried by the bottom wall for engaging the inwardly folded flap, locking the flap in its vehicle-engaging configuration to lock the vehicle against withdrawal through the open front.

Abstract: A packaging structure formed of flexible polymeric material is disclosed. A resealable seal is provided to permit opening and reclosing of the package to permit multiple time access to the contents of the package. A tamper-evident indicator is provided in association with the resealable seal to indicate whether or not undesired access to the contents has been had. The tamper-evident indicator comprises a permanent heat seal spaced from the resealable seal and a tear strip between the two seals. When the tear strip is present, the permanent seal maintains the structure closed while removal of the tear strip permits opening of the resealable seal.

Abstract: This invention relates to a resealable bag apparatus (10) having front (13) and rear (14) bag panels that are releasably secured together by a pair of enclosure arms (18, 19) that are in turn releasably secured by a flap member (26), and the apparatus is further provided with a tamper proof sealing unit (100) that extends from the rear face to the front face of the apparatus (10) thru a suspension aperture (27).

Abstract: A mini disk holder has a first and second thermoplastic sheet sealed at the periphery thereof for providing a pocket between the sheets. A slit is provided in one of the sheets to permit a mini disk to be inserted into the holder. The slit sheet is adhesively secured to a panel in order to seal the slit and prevent further access to the disk. The other of the sheets includes a thinned groove line providing a weakened area which may be removed therefrom in order to provide an opening to permit access to the article.

Abstract: A container for liquids, preferably sterile liquids comprises a hollow body constructed of plastic material having a plurality of tubular ports integrally formed and extending therefrom. Each port has a quantity of plastic material integrally formed as a diaphragm within the port so as to seal the container. In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the ports has a resealable septum sealed within it. The diaphragm is positioned between the septum and the liquid within the container so as to prevent deterioration of the resealable septum caused by exposure to the liquid. Both the resealable septum and the diaphragm are constructed of a material which is penetrable by a hypodermic needle for use in administering sterile solutions. A removable twist cap is integrally formed about and seals the end of each tubular port.

Abstract: A sealing cover has an upper layer of plastic film substantially impervious to moisture and bacteria. A second layer of metal foil film is bonded to the plastic layer with a layer of adhesive or by extruding the plastic onto the second layer. An additional layer of adhesive material is bonded to the second layer for adhering to a carrier liner in packaging the seal and engaging the container top in resealing the container upon removal from the carrier. Upon removal of the sealing cover from a container, telltale strips of the cover are left in engagement with the container to indicate the seal has been removed. In another embodiment, a layer of metal foil is laminated between two layers of plastic film. Slits may be formed in the cover to promote its tearing to leave telltale sealing strips on the container upon removal of the cover.

Abstract: A tamper-indicating, self-sealing disposable pouch is disclosed which is readily adaptable for use for sterilization and sterility maintenance of medical articles and the like. The pouch includes first and second coextensive webs which are at least partially joined together to define the interior of the pouch. The pouch defines an access opening through which the contents of the pouch can be inserted therein, with the pouch uniquely including a laminate adhesive structure in association with the access opening for effecting closing and sealing thereof. The adhesive structure comprises an adhesive carrier member having first and second layers of adhesive on opposite surfaces thereof.

Abstract: A panelled mailing bag with zippered opening and a spaced two-part address card mounting pocket on a panel thereof with a card so received therein that the mid portion is exposed to receive postage and enable ready cancellation thereof. The card is apertured for securement by seal means to the zipper slide and eyeletted patches on the bag panels whereby the slide is maintained in closed locked position and unauthorized access to the bag is prevented without leaving overt evidence.

Abstract: A novel lottery ticket comprising a blush-type coating which coating is characterized by susceptibility to a change in appearance when exposed to either (a) any of a wide spectrum of organic solvents or (b) an elevated temperature. Such susceptibility reveals that solvent or thermal techniques have been used in tampering with the ticket or a pouch package in which the ticket is held. Such tampering is often the result of an illicit attempt to obtain information about the indicia printed on the ticket.

Abstract: A pouch comprises two opposed webs having respective side and bottom portions sealed together thereby leaving an unsealed end whereat one of the opposed webs extends beyond the free edge of the other of the opposed webs to form a flap. The flap is foldable onto over an edge portion of the other web. An area of pressure sensitive adhesive, which is disposed on the flap, extends through a position for normal folding of the flap, so that the flap is foldable within the area covered by the adhesive to bring that latter into direct sealing contact at the flap fold.The flap is foldable along a rupturable portion which extends across the width of the flap. The relatively readily rupturable portion, which defines a fold line, comprises a perforated line of weakness or a scored line of weakness.

Abstract: A sealing cover has an upper layer of plastic film substantially impervious to moisture and bacteria. A second layer of metal foil film is bonded to the plastic layer with a layer of adhesive or by extruding the plastic onto the second layer. An additional layer of adhesive material is bonded to the second layer for adhering to a carrier liner in packaging the seal and engaging the container top in resealing the container upon removal from the carrier. Upon removal of the sealing cover from a container, telltale strips of the cover are left in engagement with the container to indicate the seal has been removed. In another embodiment, a layer of metal foil is laminated between two layers of plastic film. Slits may be formed in the cover to promote its tearing to leave telltale sealing strips on the container upon removal of the cover.

Abstract: A novel lottery ticket comprising a blush-type coating which coating is characterized by susceptibility to a change in appearance when exposed to either (a) any of a wide spectrum of organic solvents or (b) an elevated temperature. Such susceptibility reveals that solvent or thermal techniques have been used in tampering with the ticket or a pouch package in which the ticket is held. Such tampering is often the result of an illicit attempt to obtain information about the indicia printed on the ticket.