Systems and Methods for Packaging

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing tamper evident packaging are disclosed. The systems and methods include, for example, one or more structures that provide or generate a visual indicator of package tampering. In some implementations, the systems and methods described herein relate to a package system, the system including, for example, top/lid and base portions connected together by a tamper evident assembly. In some implementations, the systems and methods described herein also relate to a packaging system including, for example, nozzle and base portions that are snap or interference fit together.

1 . A packaging system comprising:
 a lid and a base portion; and   tamper evident assembly comprising first, second and third portions,   the first portion comprising a plurality of breakable structures connected to the lid portion;   the second portion comprising a projecting bearing surface;   the third portion comprising a hook portion; and   wherein the tamper evident assembly includes a first state comprising the plurality of breakable structures being unbroken and a second state comprising the plurality of breakable structures being broken.   
     
     
         2 . The packaging system of  claim 1  wherein the hook portion comprises a cam surface. 
     
     
         3 . The packaging system of any of  claim 1  wherein base portion comprises an opening for receiving the hook portion. 
     
     
         4 . The packaging system of any of  claim 1  wherein the tamper evident assembly is disposed in a recessed space of the lid portion. 
     
     
         5 . The packaging system of any of  claim 1  wherein the first, second and third portions are disposed on a body of the tamper evident assembly. 
     
     
         6 . The packaging system of any of  claim 1  wherein the tamper evident assembly is retained by the base portion after the plurality of breakable structures are broken. 
     
     
         7 . The packaging system of any of  claim 1  further comprising a nozzle portion connected to the base portion. 
     
     
         8 . The packaging system of any of  claim 1  wherein the second portion is disposed between the first and third portions. 
     
     
         9 . The packaging system of any of  claim 1  wherein the projecting bearing surface bears against a support surface of the base portion. 
     
     
         10 . The packaging system of any of  claim 1  wherein the tamper evident assembly comprises an arcuate body. 
     
     
         11 . A packaging system comprising:
 a base portion and a nozzle portion;   the base portion comprising: an opening for receiving the nozzle portion and first and second nozzle mounting portions,   the first nozzle mounting portion comprising a first wall that is received with a recess of the nozzle portion to orient the nozzle portion for insertion into the base portion; and   the second nozzle mounting portion comprising a second wall that is received within a neck portion of the nozzle portion; and   wherein the first nozzle portion and second nozzle portion comprise a snap fit connection that maintains the base portion and nozzle portion connected together.   
     
     
         12 . The packaging system of  claim 11  wherein the first wall comprises an arcuate shape. 
     
     
         13 . The packaging system of any one of  claim 11  wherein the recess of the nozzle portion comprises an arcuate shape. 
     
     
         14 . The packaging system of any one of  claim 11  wherein the nozzle portion comprises a locking bead portion that bears against the second wall. 
     
     
         15 . The packaging system of any one of  claim 11  wherein the nozzle portion further comprises a dispensing portion and wherein the neck portion is at least partially recessed from the dispensing portion. 
     
     
         16 . The packaging system of any one of  claim 11  wherein the opening of the base portion comprises a first size and a second larger size during insertion of the nozzle portion. 
     
     
         17 . The packaging system of any one of  claim 11  wherein second nozzle mounting portion comprises first orientation and second orientation that is a flexed orientation during insertion of the nozzle portion. 
     
     
         18 . The packaging system of any one of  claim 11  wherein the nozzle portion comprises a tapered surface that bears against the second nozzle mounting portion during insertion. 
     
     
         19 . The packaging system of any one of  claim 11  wherein the first wall limits the insertion distance of the nozzle portion in to the base portion. 
     
     
         20 . The packaging system of any one of  claim 11  wherein the first wall limits rotation of the nozzle portion with respect to the base portion during insertion.