Tamper-Evident Closure Container for Diverse Applications
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept leverages the core technology of the tamper-evident closure container to address various challenges in distinct industries, including food safety, product authenticity, secure storage, environmental monitoring, and document security.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on providing a dose of fluid in emergency situations. However, the limitations of this approach became apparent when considering its application in other fields. The new inventive concept addresses the need for a versatile, tamper-evident closure container that can be adapted to tackle diverse challenges, such as ensuring food freshness, verifying product authenticity, securing valuable items, monitoring environmental conditions, and protecting sensitive documents.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept encompasses a range of applications, each leveraging the tamper-evident closure container's core technology. For instance, in food safety, the container can be equipped with a sensor to detect spoilage, triggering a notification system. In product authenticity, an embedded RFID tag can verify the genuineness of a product. The container can also be adapted for secure storage with biometric authentication, environmental monitoring with sensors for temperature, humidity, or pressure changes, and document security with a shredding mechanism to destroy sensitive documents upon unauthorized access.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces a novel application of the tamper-evident closure container, expanding its scope beyond emergency medical situations. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the container's potential to address diverse challenges in various industries, coupled with the adaptation of its core technology to meet the specific needs of each application.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the integration of additional sensors, such as GPS or accelerometer, to provide more comprehensive monitoring capabilities. Variations of the container's design could also be explored to accommodate different product sizes, shapes, or materials.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, environmental monitoring, and document security. The target market includes companies seeking to ensure product authenticity, monitor environmental conditions, or protect sensitive documents, as well as consumers interested in food safety and secure storage solutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M5/002 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/31501 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/31525 |
| A | A61 | A61M5/50 |
| B | B65 | B65D55/06 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,754 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tamper evident closure container |