Thermoformed container having a tamper evident closure

Abstract

A tamper evident container is disclosed. The container includes a body portion having a mating formation extending therefrom. A closure having a reciprocal mating formation configured and arranged for engagement with the mating formation extending from the body portion is further included. At least one tab extends from the closure. The tab is configured and arranged to break away from the closure. Further provided is at least one tab seat projecting from the body portion that is configured and arranged to capture the at least tab when the closure is engaged with the body portion. Disengaging the closure form the body portion breaks away the at least one tab

1 . A tamper evident container, comprising:
 a body portion having a mating formation extending therefrom;   a closure having a reciprocal mating formation configured and arranged for engagement with the mating formation extending from the body portion;   at least one tab extending from the closure, the tab configured and arranged to break away from the closure; and   at least one tab seat projecting from the body portion configured and arranged to capture the at least tab when the closure is engaged with the body portion;   whereby disengaging the closure form the body portion breaks away the at least one tab.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one pin on the at least one tab; and   at least one reciprocal pin configured to capture the at least one pin.   
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the closure is hinged to the body portion. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one well on the at least one tab seat configured and arranged to partially enclose the at least one tab when the closure is engaged with the body portion. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one grip tab extending from the closure.