Tamper proof label

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.

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Inventors:	Chaduc; Alain (Loubeyrat, FR), Naudan; Olivier (Perignat, FR)
Assignee:	Laboratoires Merck Sharp and Dohme-Chibret (FR)
Appl. No.:	D/146,786
Filed:	August 15, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D20/22
Current International Class:	1908
Field of Search:	;D20/22,27 ;4/299.01,306,310,625-630,5-6,27

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Delehanty; Robert A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Hunter; James M. Daniel; Mark R.