Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Tamper-Evident Closure Containers for Diverse Applications

Publication ID: 24-11857754_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Tamper-Evident Closure Containers for Diverse Applications,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857754_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857754_0002_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,754.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept extends the core technology of tamper-evident closure containers to novel industries and use cases, including food safety, product authenticity, medical sample storage, inventory management, and secure document storage.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a tamper-evident closure container for storing and administering emergency medications. However, the limitation of this invention lies in its narrow application scope. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by applying the core technology to diverse industries and use cases, solving problems such as food spoilage, product counterfeiting, medical sample degradation, inventory mismanagement, and unauthorized document access.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a tamper-evident closure container with a sensor for detecting spoilage in food safety applications, a unique identifier for verifying product authenticity, a temperature control system for storing medical samples, a RFID tag for tracking inventory levels and locations, and a biometric authentication system for securing sensitive documents. These novel applications and use cases leverage the core technology's advantages in tamper-evidence, security, and convenience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its application of the tamper-evident closure container technology to novel industries and use cases, which were not anticipated by the original patent. The inventive step resides in the recognition of the core technology's potential in addressing diverse problems and the development of innovative solutions to cater to these needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations in container design, sensor types, authentication systems, and RFID tag configurations. For instance, the container may be designed for specific industries, such as pharmaceuticals or aerospace, with customized features and materials. Additionally, the sensor may be replaced with other detection methods, such as weight sensors or acoustic sensors, to detect spoilage or tampering.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has vast commercial potential in various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, logistics, and document security. The market for tamper-evident closure containers in these industries is substantial, driven by growing concerns for safety, security, and efficiency.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61M5/002
A A61 A61M5/31501
A A61 A61M5/31525
A A61 A61M5/50
B B65 B65D55/06

Field of Art

Medical device packaging, emergency medical equipment, and containment systems with a focus on secure, tamper-evident storage and transport of medical devices and sensitive materials

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in medical device engineering, packaging design, and safety systems, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field, with knowledge of medical device regulations and packaging technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize the source patent's core technology of a tamper-evident container as a versatile platform that could be readily adapted to multiple technical domains. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original container design by applying known sensor, tracking, and authentication technologies to the fundamental container structure. These modifications would be considered routine design variations that leverage the existing technical framework of the source patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Container with first and second casing members and a fastener for securing contents
PTD Variation
Adding integrated sensors for food safety monitoring or temperature control for medical samples
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensors into container walls is a known technique in packaging design, representing a predictable application of existing sensor technologies to enhance container functionality
Source Patent Element
Tamper-evident pull-tab mechanism for securing container
PTD Variation
Incorporating RFID tracking or unique product authentication identifiers
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding tracking technologies to containers is a well-established practice in inventory management, representing an obvious combination of known tracking methods with existing container designs
Source Patent Element
Modular container design with hingeable casing members
PTD Variation
Implementing biometric authentication systems to restrict container access
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying access control technologies to secure containers is a predictable solution for protecting sensitive materials, utilizing standard authentication techniques
Source Patent Element
Container designed for storing and transporting medical devices like syringes
PTD Variation
Expanding container use to multiple industries including food safety, document storage, and inventory management
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting a proven container design to different technical domains represents a standard engineering approach of technology transfer and repurposing
Source Patent Element
Precise dimensional design for securing medical devices
PTD Variation
Creating industry-specific container variations with customized features and materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring container designs for specific industry requirements is a routine design optimization process that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857754 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious, as they represent predictable extensions of existing tamper-evident container technologies through routine design modifications and the application of known sensor, tracking, and authentication techniques to a fundamental container structure.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,754
TitleTamper evident closure container