Method for sealing a container in a tamper-resistant manner

Abstract

A method that includes forming two opposing slots in a container that includes a closed lower portion, a middle portion adapted for storing contents, and a closeable open upper portion, and wherein the two opposing slots are formed the closeable upper portion of the container; printing identifying indicia regarding the stored contents on an outer surface of a strip of paper or strip of material similar to paper; depositing adhesive on opposing ends of an inner surface of the strip; looping the strip through the two opposing slots in the closeable upper portion of the container after the contents have been stored in the middle portion of the container; and closing the upper portion of the bag in a tamper-resistant manner by adhering the opposing ends of the inner surface of the strip to one another using the adhesive, wherein the upper portion of the bag cannot be reopened without removing the strip, wherein removing the strip damages the strip, and wherein the damage to the strip provides evidence of container tampering.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A method for sealing a container in a tamper-resistant manner, comprising:
 (a) forming two opposing slots in a container, wherein the container includes a closed lower portion, a middle portion adapted for storing contents, and a closeable open upper portion, and wherein the two opposing slots are formed in front and rear panels of the closeable upper portion of the container;   (b) printing identifying indicia regarding the stored contents on an outer surface of a strip of paper or strip of material similar to paper;   (c) depositing adhesive on opposing ends of an inner surface of the strip;   (d) looping the strip through the two opposing slots in the closeable upper portion of the container after the contents have been stored in the middle portion of the container; and   (e) closing the upper portion of the bag in a tamper-resistant manner by adhering the opposing ends of the inner surface of the strip to one another using the adhesive, wherein the upper portion of the bag cannot be reopened without removing the strip, wherein removing the strip damages the strip, and wherein the damage to the strip provides evidence of container tampering.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the strip is a pre-printed receipt. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the stored contents include food or other consumable items. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the container is a paper or plastic bag or similar item. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is a latex based adhesive or rubber based adhesive. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is a self-sealing adhesive. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the closeable upper portion of the container includes an adhesive deposited thereon for sealing the closeable upper portion of the container to the middle portion of the container. 
     
     
         8 . A method for sealing a container in a tamper-resistant manner, comprising:
 (a) forming two opposing slots in a container, wherein the container includes a closed lower portion, a middle portion adapted for storing contents that consist of food or other consumable items, and a closeable open upper portion, and wherein the two opposing slots are formed in front and rear panels of the closeable upper portion of the container;   (b) printing identifying indicia regarding the stored contents on an outer surface of a strip of paper or strip of material similar to paper, wherein the strip is a pre-printed receipt;   (c) depositing adhesive on opposing ends of an inner surface of the strip;   (d) looping the strip through the two opposing slots in the closeable upper portion of the container after the contents have been stored in the middle portion of the container; and   (e) closing the upper portion of the bag in a tamper-resistant manner by adhering the opposing ends of the inner surface of the strip to one another using the adhesive, wherein the upper portion of the bag cannot be reopened without removing the strip, wherein removing the strip damages the strip, and wherein the damage to the strip provides evidence of container tampering.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the container is a paper or plastic bag or similar item. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the adhesive is a latex based adhesive or rubber based adhesive. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the adhesive is a self-sealing adhesive. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the closeable upper portion of the container includes an adhesive deposited thereon for sealing the closeable upper portion of the container to the middle portion of the container. 
     
     
         13 . A method for sealing a container in a tamper-resistant manner, comprising:
 (a) forming two opposing slots in a container that is a paper or plastic bag, wherein the container includes a closed lower portion, a middle portion adapted for storing contents that consist of food or other consumable items, and a closeable open upper portion, and wherein the two opposing slots are formed in front and rear panels of the closeable upper portion of the container;   (b) printing identifying indicia regarding the stored contents on an outer surface of a strip of paper or strip of material similar to paper, wherein the strip is a pre-printed receipt;   (c) depositing adhesive on opposing ends of an inner surface of the strip, wherein the adhesive is a latex based adhesive, a rubber based adhesive, or a self-sealing adhesive;   (d) looping the strip through the two opposing slots in the closeable upper portion of the container after the contents have been stored in the middle portion of the container; and   (e) closing the upper portion of the bag in a tamper-resistant manner by adhering the opposing ends of the inner surface of the strip to one another using the adhesive, wherein the upper portion of the bag cannot be reopened without removing the strip, wherein removing the strip damages the strip, and wherein the damage to the strip provides evidence of container tampering.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the closeable upper portion of the container includes an adhesive deposited thereon for sealing the closeable upper portion of the container to the middle portion of the container.