EP2847082B1 - Closure element for a receptacle - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a closure element for a vessel with a pharmaceutical content.

High-quality products require a lot of effort for development and production as well as correspondingly expensive raw materials for the production. Therefore, such high quality products are usually also very expensive.

Due to the high sales prices of these high-quality products, more and more inferior copies of the originals are produced and sold in addition to the relatively complex original products. However, the inferior copies are not always marked as such. In order to achieve the highest possible profit, the impression is created that the inferior copies are original products. On the one hand, the inferior copies are offered in deceptively similar packaging. On the other hand, an attempt is made to obtain the original packaging and place the inferior copies in these original packaging on the market.

Often, the original packaging has no proof indicating the first opening of the packaging (first opening protection). Thus, it is possible to open the original packaging, remove the original contents and replace them with an inferior copy, without this being apparent to a later user.

In order to gain possession of the original packaging, used discarded packaging without effective first-opening protection is also used. Such packaging originally came from the production of an original manufacturer. Therefore, a potential buyer initially has few indications to recognize that the refilled original packaging is a package with a counterfeit content.

A buyer of such a subsequently filled original packaging will therefore be unable to recognize that it is not an original product. Only after unpacking or when using the inferior product will he recognize the damage involved. However, as the buyer assumes, based on the original packaging, that it is a product of the original manufacturer, he will also attribute the damage to the original manufacturer.

In addition, the use of such original packaging also makes it more difficult for the manufacturer to prove that it is indeed an inferior copy. Should a user be damaged due to the inferior copy, even the original manufacturer could be held responsible in the worst case scenario.

Therefore, manufacturers of high quality products are keen to make it as easy as possible for a buyer to identify whether it is actually a high quality original product or a low quality copy.

Such high-quality original products, as they were already mentioned, are for example medical devices such as implants, prostheses, orthoses, autoinjectors, pens for the administration of liquid drugs, pharmaceutical products such. As drugs or pre-filled with liquid drugs syringes, but also lipsticks, cigarettes and cigars, cosmetics such. As perfumes, foods, drinks such. As champagne or whiskey or spare parts for machinery, for vehicles or for aircraft.

In particular, in pharmaceutical products, such as drugs, in addition to the image damage to the manufacturer often associated with a great risk to the patient, who should receive such a drug. For example, a refilled packaging for a pharmaceutical product may contain an ineffective substance. In this case, a patient would not receive the potentially urgently needed drug. It would be far worse moreover, if instead of the intended drug another, contaminated or even harmful substance was introduced. In this case, the patient would suffer considerable harm.

For this reason, especially the manufacturers of medicines and other pharmaceutical products are careful to always be able to see whether the packaging contains the high-quality original product or whether it is a refilled packaging.

For this purpose, for example, the opening of a medicine bottle can be provided with a plastic capsule, as used for example for beverage bottles. Such plastic capsules are usually made of a material that contracts under the influence of heat and thus rests more closely against the bottle opening and the bottleneck. Normally, this plastic capsule must be torn open to open. The capsule is mechanically destroyed and can not be reused.

However, this approach has the disadvantage that the remaining markings on the bottle, such as the additional labels attached, remain intact. Therefore, a counterfeiter only has to get possession of new capsules for the bottleneck. Thus, the deflated bottle could be refilled with any substance and would look deceptively similar to the original after attaching a new capsule.

In addition, it can also happen in many cases that the original capsule can be pulled down non-destructively from the opening. In this case, it is possible to remove the high-quality original substance, replace it with another, inferior substance and then re-attach the original capsule.

In order to obtain a very close fitting capsule, a capsule is usually used which shrinks under heat, ie contracts under the influence of heat, so that its diameter is reduced. There However, pharmaceutical products are usually very sensitive to heat, the content could suffer damage when shrinking such a capsule. Therefore, a sealing of pharmaceutical containers with such shrink films is usually not possible.

A closure element according to the preamble of claim 1 of the present application is made GB 275 491 A known. The closure element has a closure capsule for covering an opening of a vessel, a tear strip with a grip tab for opening the closure capsule and a bottom-adhesive label. The label rests completely on the circumference of the vessel and on the areas of the circumference of the vessel covered with the tear strip.

Spaced apart from the label, the closure capsule is arranged at the top and near the vessel opening. Outside the vessel, the label and the closure capsule are spaced apart and interconnected only by the tear strip. Between the label and the capsule, the peripheral surface of the vessel is largely free; only the tear strip covers there a narrow portion of the peripheral surface.

The end GB 275 491 A known, provided with the local closure element vessel has insufficient initial opening protection. In particular, it would be conceivable that the label of the closure element is removed and then the closure capsule is carefully unscrewed with the tear strip, whereby the contents of the vessel would be accessible. Subsequently, the closure capsule could be screwed back on with the tear strip and the tear strip fastened to the circumference of the vessel with another, imitated label without this manipulative intervention being visible.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a suitable for a vessel with a pharmaceutical content closure element with which the vessel is closed so that a first-time opening of the vessel can be recognized and proven beyond doubt. After the first opening should be another Closing the vessel is no longer possible or only with visible traces that indicate a first opening, be possible.

To achieve this object, a fastened to a vessel with a pharmaceutical content closure element according to claim 1 is proposed.

The closure element comprises a closure box, a tear strip and a label. The closure capsule has a lateral surface, a closed end and an open end. The tear strip comprises a grip tab for opening the closure capsule. The label comprises a web-shaped substrate which is provided on an underside with adhesive. The closure capsule covers an opening of a vessel.

The closure element according to the invention is attached to the vessel in such a way that a first subarea of the label is arranged on the vessel, whereas a second subarea of the label is arranged on the closure capsule and / or the tear strip. Thus, the label is partially on the peripheral surface of the vessel and partly on the closure capsule and / or the tear strip on. The second portion of the label, which rests on the closure cap and / or the tear strip, but does not overlap the grip tab of the tear strip; This is therefore free and therefore easy to grasp by hand and wegziehbar.

In a particular embodiment, the closure capsule of the closure element is rotationally symmetrical. Such closure capsules are particularly suitable for closing the vessels described above, since these vessels usually also have an approximately round opening area.

The tear strip can run radially along the lateral surface of the closure capsule, ie (azimuthally) along the circumferential direction of the lateral surface; at upright storage of the vessel so horizontal. Thus, by pulling on the tear strip, the closure element can be opened all around.

Alternatively, the tear strip may also be parallel to a cylinder axis of the rotationally symmetrical closure capsule, i. along an axial direction. In this case, the closure capsule can be opened from top to bottom or vice versa by pulling on the tear strip.

Alternatively, the tear strip may also extend axially from the top or bottom to the middle (or to some other height) of the closure capsule and from there continue to run horizontally along the circumferential direction of the envelope surface.

The tear strip can be designed as a part of the closure capsule. Thus, it is not necessary to produce an additional material element in a separate operation. For example, the tear strip can be separated or delimited from the remaining closure capsule by one or more perforations or punches, but otherwise be integrally connected to it.

Alternatively, the tear strip can also be designed as a separate part. In this case, no previous processing of the cap in a further step is required. In addition, it is possible here to produce the tear strip of a particularly stable and tear-resistant material.

In a particular embodiment, the label comprises an additional layer of material having a predetermined thickness. This thickness of the additional material layer preferably corresponds approximately to the thickness of the lateral surface of the closure capsule. In this way, it is possible to attach the label on the closure element and the vessel so that a wrinkle-free application is possible.

In a specific embodiment, the closure element comprises a label with security punches. Such safety punctures cause the label is particularly easily tears and thus destroyed in a peel attempt of the label. Further use is then no longer possible. A closure element described above may be applied to a vessel having a pharmaceutical content. Thus, such a vessel is reliably protected against manipulation, in particular unauthorized re-use, since the first time the vessel is opened, the closure element is destroyed irreversibly.

Such a vessel may be, for example, a bottle with a bottle neck and a bottle body, the label being attached to the neck of the bottle. Alternatively, the label can also be attached to the bottle body. In this case, then the bottleneck is completely enclosed by the closure capsule. The pharmaceutical liquid container may have any shape and purpose, and may be, for example, an injection syringe.

In all embodiments of this application, identification means, in particular an RFID chip (with antenna) or a visual ID code can be provided; in this regard, reference is made to the description of the figures and the claims.

• Figur 1: eine Seitenansicht auf eine Verschlusskapsel für ein Verschlusselement;
• Figur 2: eine Seitenansicht auf eine alternative Ausführungsform einer Verschlusskapsel;
• die Figuren 3A bis 3E: Ausführungsformen hinsichtlich der Geometrie der Verschlusskapsel in Schrägansicht;
• die Figur 4: eine weitere Ausführungsform hinsichtlich der Geometrie der Verschlusskapsel in Querschnittsansicht;
• Figur 5: eine Querschnittsansicht eines Etiketts des Verschlusselements oder seiner Verschlusskapsel;
• Figur 6: eine Draufsicht einer Ausführungsform eines Etiketts mit Sicherheitseinstanzungen;
• Figur 7A: einen Querschnitt durch ein Gefäß, das mit einem Verschlusselement versiegelt ist;
• Figur 7B: eine Querschnitt durch ein Gefäß, das mit einer alternativen Ausführungsform eines Verschlusselements versiegelt ist;
• Figur 8A: eine Draufsicht auf ein Gefäß, das mit einem Verschlusselement versiegelt ist;
• Figur 8B: eine Draufsicht auf ein Gefäß, das mit einer alternativen Ausführungsform eines Verschlusselements versiegelt ist;
• Figur 8C: eine Draufsicht auf ein Gefäß, das mit einer alternativen Ausführungsform eines Verschlusselements versiegelt ist;
• Figur 9: einen Querschnitt durch eine Injektionsspritze, die mit einer Ausführungsform eines Verschlusselements versiegelt ist;
• Figur 10: einen Querschnitt durch ein Gefäß, das mit einer speziellen Ausführungsform eines Verschlusselements versiegelt ist;
• Figur 11: eine Querschnittsansicht eines Etiketts für die Ausführungsform einer Verschlusskapsel nach Fig. 10;
• Figur 12: eine Schrägansicht auf eine weitere alternative Ausführungsform einer Verschlusskapsel für ein Verschlusselement;
• Figur 13: eine Draufsicht auf eine spezielle Ausführungsform eines Etiketts für ein Verschlusselement mit einer Kapsel gemäß Fig. 12;
• Figur 14: eine Draufsicht auf eine zu Figur 13 alternative Ausführungsform eines Etiketts für ein Verschlusselement für eine Kapsel gemäß Fig. 12;
• die Figuren 15A bis 15G: eine Ausführungsform eines Verschlusselements mit einem zum Etikett seitlich versetzten Aufreißstreifen,
• die Figuren 16A bis 16F: eine Ausführungsform mit durch das Etikett abgedecktem Aufreißstreifen,
• die Figuren 17A bis 17H: verschiedene Ausführungsformen der Verschlusskapsel,
• die Figuren 18A bis 18D: zwei lediglich exemplarische Ausführungsformen mit einem RFID-Chip,
• die Figuren 19A bis 19E: zwei Ausführungsformen mit einem Abschirmelement über einem RFID-Chip,
• die Figuren 20A bis 20F: verschiedene Ausführungsformen eines Etiketts für das Verschlusselement,
• die Figuren 21A bis 21 D: verschiedene Ausführungsformen einer Verschlusskapsel mit ID-Code auf ihrer Stirnfläche und
• die Figuren 22A bis 22E: verschiedene Ausführungsformen eines als Sprühflasche ausgebildeten Gefäßes mit einem Verschlusselement.

For explanation, some embodiments of the application will be explained by way of example with reference to the accompanying figures. The figures are only schematic and the size ratios, dimensions and / or relations between them are not necessarily to scale. Show it:

• FIG. 1 a side view of a closure cap for a closure element;
• FIG. 2 a side view of an alternative embodiment of a closure capsule;
• the FIGS. 3A to 3E Embodiments relating to the geometry of the closure capsule in an oblique view;
• the FIG. 4 a further embodiment in terms of the geometry of the closure capsule in cross-sectional view;
• FIG. 5 a cross-sectional view of a label of the closure element or its closure capsule;
• FIG. 6 a plan view of an embodiment of a label with security punches;
• FIG. 7A a cross-section through a vessel sealed with a closure element;
• FIG. 7B Fig. 3 is a cross-section through a vessel sealed with an alternative embodiment of a closure element;
• Figure 8A Fig. 10 is a plan view of a vessel sealed with a closure member;
• FIG. 8B Fig. 5 is a plan view of a vessel sealed with an alternative embodiment of a closure element;
• FIG. 8C Fig. 5 is a plan view of a vessel sealed with an alternative embodiment of a closure element;
• FIG. 9 Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a hypodermic syringe sealed with an embodiment of a closure member;
• FIG. 10 a cross-section through a vessel sealed with a particular embodiment of a closure element;
• FIG. 11 : A cross-sectional view of a label for the embodiment of a closure cap according to Fig. 10 ;
• FIG. 12 a perspective view of a further alternative embodiment of a closure capsule for a closure element;
• FIG. 13 FIG. 2: a plan view of a special embodiment of a label for a closure element with a capsule according to FIG Fig. 12 ;
• FIG. 14 : a top view of a to FIG. 13 alternative embodiment of a label for a closure element for a capsule according to Fig. 12 ;
• the FIGS. 15A to 15G an embodiment of a closure element with a tear strip laterally offset from the label,
• the FIGS. 16A to 16F an embodiment with a tear strip covered by the label,
• the FIGS. 17A to 17H : different embodiments of the closure capsule,
• the FIGS. 18A to 18D FIG. 2 shows two exemplary embodiments with an RFID chip, FIG.
• the FIGS. 19A to 19E FIG. 2 shows two embodiments with a shielding element over an RFID chip, FIG.
• the FIGS. 20A to 20F : various embodiments of a label for the closure element,
• the FIGS. 21A to 21 D: various embodiments of a closure capsule with ID code on its face and
• the Figures 22A to 22E : Various embodiments of a container designed as a spray bottle with a closure element.

FIG. 1 first shows a closure capsule 10 for a first embodiment of a closure element. In the closure capsule 10 shown here is a cylindrical capsule which is closed at its upper end 11 and at its lower end 12 is open.

The closed end 11 may be either completely closed, or alternatively, this end 11 may also have a kind of "collar", creating an edge. Due to this edge of this end is then narrowed so much that at least the opening on this page is severely limited.

The closure capsule 10 is e.g. produced as a film capsule of one or more plastic films, such as one each for the end face (or other head cover) and for the lateral surface. The capsule is thus a printed product whose raw material can be guided as a material web over rollers and then punched out, reshaped or otherwise processed and handled. Alternatively, the capsule 10 can also be made of a (possibly single) foil-like or solid plastic molded part. As materials for the plastic capsule 10, for example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or oriented polystyrene (OPS) possible. The closure capsule 10 may be designed to be transparent or non-transparent, or in some cases in each case transparent and non-transparent. Insofar as it is intransparent, an ID code (whether as an RFID chip with electronic key, as a visual ID code or other marking) arranged on the vessel or its vessel lid itself (such as a vial cap) can be opened until and Removing the cap 10 are hidden and thus initially hidden.

The closure capsule 10 further comprises a tear strip 20. This tear strip 20 can either be integrated into the closure capsule 14 as a separate part. In this case, the tear strip 20 can be embodied, for example, by a strip-shaped plastic film, a thread or the like.

Alternatively, the tear strip 20 may be embodied as part of the closure cap 10 itself. In this case, the tear strip 20, for example by means of Perforation or a similarly shaped stamping of the remaining cap 10 are separated.

In any case, the tear strip 20 has a free end 21. This free end 21 can be detached from the closure cap 10 and serves as a grip tab. For later opening of the closure element, a user can thus grip the grip tab 21, pull on it and thus open the closure capsule 10.

FIG. 2 shows an alternative embodiment of a closure capsule 10 with a tear strip 20. While in the embodiment shown above FIG. 1 the tear strip 20 extends radially along a circumferential line of the cylindrical closure capsule 10, the tear strip 20 runs in this alternative embodiment FIG. 2 The gripping tab 21 of the tear strip 20 can be located at the lower, open end 12 of the capsule or alternatively be attached to the upper, fully or partially closed end 11 of the capsule. Also in this case, the tear strip 20 may be embodied both as a separate element or be a part of the closure capsule 10 cut off by stampings.

Regardless of the arrangement of the tear strip 20 on the closure capsule 10, the closure capsule 10 can also have one of numerous other forms in addition to the cylindrical arrangement already described above.

The Figures 3A - 3E exemplify some such alternative forms. FIG. 3A shows first a conventional, cylindrical capsule. In FIG. 3B In addition, a conical shape is shown which has a smaller diameter at the upper, closed end 11 than at the lower, open end 12. FIG. 3C further shows a part-cylindrical embodiment. In this case, the upper portion is conical, while the lower portion has a cylindrical shape. In the in the FIGS. 3B and 3C shown conical or part cylindrical shapes, several such capsules 10 can be stacked very well together and require it for transport a relatively small volume.

In addition, the capsules as in the Figures 3D and 3E represented also have almost any other shapes that are adapted for example, especially to the opening area of the closing vessel.

For the preparation in the desired shape for the capsule 10, this capsule can be prepared in the desired shape from the beginning and is then available in this form for the closure of the vessel. Alternatively, however, the capsule may also be produced in a thermally deformable or thermally shrinkable material and brought into the desired shape by heat at a later time, as described, for example, in US Pat FIG. 4 is shown. For this purpose, the capsule 10 is arranged above a "punch" 100. Thereafter, the capsule 10 is brought into the shape of the punch 100 under the action of heat. Thus, by exchanging the punch 100, the shape of the capsule 10 can also be easily varied.

FIG. 5 shows a cross section through a label 30, as it can be used for a closure element. The label 30 comprises a web-shaped substrate 31, for example of a plastic film or of a paper web. On the underside 31 a of the substrate, an adhesive 32 is applied.

FIG. 6 shows a plan view of a label 30 described above. The label 30 has in this case shown here at its outer edges still additional lines of weakness 35, in particular stampings. These punctures are executed as so-called security punches and cause the label 30 begins to enter these punches very easily, if the glued label 30 would try to replace a substrate. In addition to the illustrated T-shaped Sicherheitseinstanzungen or lines of weakness 35 differently shaped shapes for the stampings are possible.

FIG. 7A shows a cross section through a vessel which is filled with a pharmaceutical liquid. This vessel 40 has an opening 41 in the upper area, through which the liquid can be filled and removed. In the illustrated figure, the opening 41 is closed by a closure 42.

To seal the vessel 40, a closure capsule 10 is first slipped over the opening 41. Subsequently, a label 30 is wrapped around the neck 43 and adhered so that it is connected in a first region 39 with the capsule 10 and in a second portion 38 with the bottleneck 43. Thus, the closure capsule 10 is connected via the label 30 fixed to the vessel 40 and can not be removed without destroying the label 30.

FIG. 7B shows an alternative arrangement of a closure element on a vessel 40. In this case, a closure capsule 10 is placed over the opening 41 so that the capsule 10, the opening and the complete bottleneck 43 covers. The lateral surface 13 of the closure capsule 10 projects down to the bottle body 44 of the vessel 40. Thereafter, the label 30 is attached to the lower portion 44 of the vessel 40 so that the capsule 10 is fixed. In the upper area, a cavity is created between the bottleneck 43 and the capsule 10.

Since the vessel 40 in the lower region 44 usually has a larger circumference, a larger label 30 can be attached in this embodiment. Thus, a larger area for the identification of the vessel 40 is available.

Figure 8A shows a plan view of a first embodiment of a sealed vessel. The closure capsule 10 in this case has a radially circumferential tear strip 20. The free end 21 of the tear strip was folded over in the direction of the upper end of the closure capsule 10. Subsequently, the label 30 is arranged on the closure capsule 10 and the vessel 40, that the label is connected in an upper portion with the closure capsule 10 and is glued to the vessel 40 in a lower portion. Since the grip tab 21 of the tear strip 20 has been folded up, the projecting Grasping tab from the label and can therefore be easily grasped to open the closure at a later date.

FIG. 8B shows an alternative embodiment of a vessel 40 that has been sealed with a closure element. Also in this case, the closure capsule 10 has a radially circumferential tear strip 20. However, the free end 21 of the tear strip 20 is not folded up or down in this case. Rather, the label 30 is arranged in this case positionally accurate so that the free end 21 is not covered by the label 30. In this case, therefore, the free end 21 must not be handled with the grip tab of the tear strip 20. However, this requires a positionally accurate attachment of the label 30 on the vessel 40 with the capsule 10.

FIG. 8C shows a further alternative embodiment for a closure element. In this case, the closure capsule 10 comprises a tear strip which runs parallel to the cylinder axis of the capsule. Thus, the grip tab 21 of the tear strip 20 inevitably protrudes up or down out of the label 30.

In connection with the FIGS. 8A to 8C described embodiments, the closure capsule 10 is attached to the label 30 on the bottle neck 43, as shown schematically in FIG FIG. 7A is shown. Alternatively, all embodiments described above may also be attached to the bottle body 44 as previously described with reference to FIG FIG. 7B has been described

FIG. 9 shows the use of a closure element on a syringe 400. In this case, the closure capsule 10 can be slipped over the area with the injection needle 401. Subsequently, the capsule 10 is fixed by means of label 30 on the syringe body. This example shows that the term "vessel for pharmaceutical liquids" is to be understood as meaning not only glass or plastic bottles, but also any other type of containers for pharmaceutical liquids, to which an opening is to be securely sealed. Injection syringe 400 may additionally include a needle shield (Needle Shield or Rigid Needle Shield) that encloses injection needle 401 after use and so protects clinic personnel from accidental injury. The injection needle 401 may be connected, for example via a Luer-Lock, Luer-Cone or via a simple plug connection with the injection syringe.

FIG. 10 shows a further embodiment of a closure element on a vessel 40. Shown in this figure, the closure capsule along its lateral surface 13 has a thickness d1. Due to this thickness d1, the outer circumference of the closure capsule increases in comparison to the somewhat smaller outer periphery of the vessel 40. When a single-layered label 30 is arranged so that it
Covering both the larger circumference of the closure capsule 10 and the smaller circumference of the vessel 40, it could lead to a wrinkling of the label 30.

To counteract this wrinkling, in the lower region 36 of the label 30, a further material layer 33 on the bottom 31 a are applied, wherein the material layer 33 has approximately the same thickness d2 as the thickness d1 of the lateral surface 13 of the closure capsule.

FIG. 11 shows a cross section through such a label 30. In the region 36 of the label web, a further material layer 33 is applied with the thickness d2. In addition, an adhesive 32 is also applied.

FIG. 12 shows a further embodiment of a closure capsule 10. The lateral surface 13 of the cylindrical capsule comprises a plurality of lines of weakness 15. The lines of weakness 15 preferably extend parallel to the cylinder axis of the cylindrical capsule 10. But other courses of the lines of weakness 15 are possible.

The lines of weakness 15 in the lateral surface 13 all end at an edge line 14 at the lower edge, at which the lateral surface 13 merges with the open end 12 of the closure capsule 10. In this way, form at the intersections between this edge line 14 and the end points of the weakening lines 15th Starting points at which a particularly easy entry of the closure capsule 10 is possible.

As lines of weakness 15, for example, perforations are possible. Alternatively, a partial stamping, i. a stamping, which only partially penetrates the film material of the closure capsule 10, possible.

FIG. 13 shows a label 30 for this alternative embodiment of the closure capsule 10. The label 30 has an approximately rectangular shape.

The label 30 is also provided in this case on one side with an adhesive. In this case, the label can be coated on the entire surface with adhesive either on this page or alternatively only in some areas.

Furthermore, the label 30 comprises a plurality of lines of weakness 35. The lines of weakness 35 terminate in each case at two opposite outer edges of the label 30. In this way, a tear strip 34 forms between the lines of weakness 35.

The weakening lines 35 may be, for example, perforations. Alternatively, for example, only a partial punching in the label 30 is possible.

The label 30 may further include a grip tab 31. This grip tab 31 can be designed, for example, as a continuation of the label on a portion of an outer edge. The grip tab is located, for example, along a region of an outer edge, which is delimited by two lines of weakness 35.

In order to better grip this grip tab 31, the grip tab, unlike the rest of the label 30 on the underside is not adhesive. For this purpose, either no adhesive can be applied to the grip tab. Alternatively, a previously applied adhesive may be attenuated or neutralized by applying a suitable substance.

FIG. 14 shows an alternative embodiment for a label 30. In this embodiment, the label 30 comprises only one line of weakness 35. Furthermore, the grip tab 31 is here arranged between an outer edge and the one weakening line 35. Thus, a tear strip 34 is formed between this outer edge and the weakening line 35.

Now, if a previously described cap 10 with lines of weakness 15 mounted on a vessel and then glued to a label 30, which also has the above-described lines of weakness 35, so run in this arrangement, the lines of weakness 15 of the capsule 10 and the lines of weakness 35 of the label 30 approximately parallel to the in the FIGS. 7A and 7B drawn longitudinal axis Z of the vessel 40th

In order to be able to remove the capsule 10 and thus reach the closure 42 of the vessel 40, the label 30 must first be opened. This happens because a user grasps and pulls on the grip tab 31. The label 30 first tears along the lines of weakness 35. Thus, the tag 30 is irrevocably destroyed and can not be reused.

Since the label 30 is also connected to the capsule 10 at the same time, the capsule 10 will enter along the weakening lines 15 during the opening process when pulling on the grip tab 31. Therefore, the cap 10 will be destroyed irreversibly during the opening process.

Since in all embodiments both the capsule 10 and the label 30 are irreversibly destroyed in the opening process, these parts can not be used again to re-close the vessel. Such a destroyed closure element can be easily recognized by a user, so that a fraudulent reuse is excluded.

Furthermore, 30 further security features can be integrated in the closure capsule 10 and / or in the label 30. So a manipulation attempt can be very be detected effectively. For example, a hologram can be used as a further security feature. Special printing inks that are sensitive to light or heat can also be used as additional security features. Other suitable security features are also possible.

In summary, a closure element intended for a vessel is provided, which is irreversibly destroyed in a first opening attempt. The closure element comprises e.g. a plastic capsule, with which the opening of the vessel is closed, a label, with which the plastic capsule is fixed to the vessel and a tear strip, with the aid of the closure element can be opened, in particular the capsule can be removed to release the opening of the vessel. Since the closure element is irreversibly destroyed when first opened, the closure element can not be reused, for example, to seal a counterfeit product with an original closure element.

The FIGS. 15A to 15G show an embodiment of the closure element, in which the tear strip 20 laterally offset from the label 30, namely in the direction of symmetry (ie in the axial or vertical direction of the closure element or vessel) offset from the label 30 is arranged. Figure 15A shows the closure capsule 10, in which the tear strip 20 incorporated, for example, bounded by lines of weakness or perforations. The tear strip 20 can also be an independent, separate element, which is arranged on or in the closure capsule 10. However, at least the grip tab 21 is located outside the lateral surface of the (for example cylindrical) closure capsule 10. FIG. 15B shows the vessel 40 with attached cap 10, but still without a label. This is only in FIG. 15C (in cross-sectional view) and Figure 15D (in side view) recognizable. Figure 15D shows that the tear strip 20 is disposed above the label 30, ie when tearing not the label, but the capsule severed and destroyed. FIG. 15E shows the vessel 40 before placing the cap 10 from Figure 15A. FIG. 15F shows the vessel 40 after in Figure 15D the tear strip 20 has been removed and the Closure capsule was removed; only the label 30 and a lower edge of the closure capsule underneath adhere to the outer periphery of the vessel 40. The removed closure capsule 10 and the tear strip 20 are in FIG FIG. 15G shown. The capsule has been damaged and can no longer be used; As a result, a first opening detection is achieved, which can also be combined with further (serving for example for the identification of the individual vessel) detection, identification or identification means of this application.

The FIGS. 16A to 16F show a similar embodiment, but in which the tear strip 20 is largely covered by the label 30 and therefore the label when tearing (alone or in addition to the cap) is severed. According to FIG. 16A For example, the tear strip 20 to be pasted over by the label at its grip tab 21 can be angled or bent so that it points up or down (in the direction of symmetry of the closure capsule 10) to at least at the outermost end in a region which is not through the label is covered to expose. Alternatively, the grip tab 21 may be as in Figure 15A run, if it is ensured in another way that the grip tab is still exposed even after pasting with the label 30. For example, the label 30 may be formed as a "fast wrap-around label," ie, a label that completely (ie, only partially) orbits the periphery of the closure capsule 10 and / or the vessel 40 less than once. Then lies in the non-over-adhered by the label portion of the outer periphery of the grip tab. Alternatively or additionally, a recess, indentation or other recess in the vicinity of the grip tab may be formed in the label (cf. Figure 20E or 20F ) so that it is exposed.

Figure 16B shows the vessel 40 with attached cap 10, but still without label 30. This is only in FIG. 16C (in cross-sectional view) and Figure 16D (in side view). Figure 16D FIG. 11 shows that the turned-up tab 21 is exposed above the label 30, although otherwise the remaining portion of the tear-open strip 20 is covered by the label 30. According to the Figures 16E and 16F After opening, a portion of the label 30 remains on the vessel 40 and on the closure capsule 10 with the aid of the tear strip 20; also Here, the cap is destroyed and is not easily reusable. In the embodiments of the FIGS. 15 and 16 In particular, further security features may be provided, in particular identification means which characterize the very specific, individual copy of the vessel and / or the closure element and are arranged for this purpose in a position that they are destroyed when removing the tear strip 20 and made unusable. This prevents, after first opening and removing the closure cap 10 and / or other parts of the closure element from the vessel, their re-use for another vessel that has not been manufactured, filled or otherwise authorized by the original manufacturer or at least one authorized dealer. This in FIG. 16e By the way - as well as the vessels of the other embodiments of this application - instead of a cylindrical (in particular circular-cylindrical) lateral surface 30, the vessel shown can alternatively have an angular, in particular rectangular lateral surface or formed from other, several partial circumferential surfaces. Likewise other round, approximately oval peripheral surfaces of one or more curved partial circumferential surfaces or other partial surfaces are conceivable. As far as the component of the closure capsule is or is arranged below it, the tear strip is preferably used to tear off a section of the closure capsule during tearing which completely circumscribes the peripheral surface of the vessel and remains thereon. However, the majority of the closure capsule may be peeled off the article or vessel after the tear strip has been peeled or torn open.

The FIGS. 17A to 17H show various embodiments of the closure capsule 10 - either alternatively or in combination with the embodiments of the FIGS. 3A to 3E . 7A to 9 and or 12 , In the FIGS. 17A to 17G the closure capsule 10 is partially conical, in particular in a central region (between a lower and an upper circular cylindrical region with diameters of different diameters). The concrete form can vary as desired; is exemplified here again on the FIGS. 3A to 3E . 7A to 9 and or 12 directed. Figure 17A shows a closure capsule with a conical section. The (incorporated or separately attached) Tear strip 20, however, runs as in Figure 15A , In Figure 17B The tear strip runs as in FIG. 16A , Figure 17C shows a label 19, for example in the form of a print or an impression. In particular, embossed into the material of the closure capsule 10 label is hardly destructively removable. In the other embodiments of this application are printed, embossed or other labels, especially those of the label 30, the simpler representation because not specifically illustrated. Figure 17D shows a groove 18 in height between the upper, for example, circular cylindrical portion and the central, such as conical portion of the closure capsule 10. A similar capsule with the tear strip shown, but without lettering 19 is in Figure 17E shown. Will this cap 10, as in Figure 17F shown, placed on a vessel 40, the groove 18 can engage below a vascular cap 45 laterally on its circumference and is thus secured against falling and / or peeling. As a result, even with the further storage and handling of the vessel thus covered, the closure capsule remains securely on it. This has the advantage that the labeling, ie the dispensing of a label, as in Figure 17G presented at a much later date, which need not be fixed initially. This temporal separation of the steps of closing and labeling a vessel (in particular for pharmaceutical liquids or other pharmaceutical products) has the advantage that the sealed vessel can be stored (for a long time), for example, cooled, whereas labeling and thus individualization the existing vessels can be made on demand, depending on demand or order intake. Thus, for example, a larger, complete series of a certain number of containers can be filled and closed, provided with the (sealed by their respective groove) closure capsules and then stored for a long time. If at some point later there is a specific order request, a subset of the vessels prepared in this way - according to the requested quantity or number of vessels - can be subsequently labeled ( Figure 17G ). This has the advantage that then much more individualized information about the vessel or pharmaceutical product and its use and purpose with imprinted or provided in any other encrypted, optionally electronic form on the closure element can. In the case of medicaments, for example, the recipient, patient or intended administration period can be imprinted as a constituent part of the individual identification of the respective vessel.

The closure capsule 10 with a groove 18 can also be attached to (pre-filled) syringes. Alternatively or additionally, the closure capsule 10 can also be fixed by thermal shrinking.

Figure 17H shows an alternative embodiment of a closure capsule 10, in which on the outer circumference a corrugation 17 is provided in the form of a plurality of grooves or bulges. This has the advantage that the outer circumference (which in this case is, for example, circular cylindrical in its basic form) becomes stronger in connection, ie more stable, with respect to mechanical deformations, for example to protect against glass breakage (in the case of a glass vessel) in the event of impacts from outside.

The FIGS. 18A to 18D show two further developments in which an identification means for electronic encryption of an ID code, security codes or other suitable for the individualization of a single vessel code is provided. According to Figure 18A is mounted on a vessel 40, a closure element, in addition to the closure capsule 10 (see Figure 19A . FIG. 15B or Figure 16B ) and the label 30 (see Figure 15D or Figure 16D ) further comprises an RFID chip 1. Furthermore, an antenna 2 is provided for reading out the RFID chip 1, which can circulate the RFID chip, for example, annularly, spirally or at least in the form of a plurality of loops or turns. The RFID chip is preferably a passive RFID chip that is suitable for storing an electronically encrypted ID code (another chip that can not be read out via RFID could also be used in principle). The reading is then done externally using a reader or excitation of the chip via the antenna 2. For this purpose, any suitable technology such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) can be used, for example NFC (Near Field Communication), or alternatively Bluetooth. Especially for reading over short distances of only a few centimeters, RFID is suitable for reading the chip. In the chip can be an individual consecutive number or other Label to be stored, which is associated with the concrete closure element or vessel or its pharmaceutical content. The RFID chip can be read in particular by means of a smartphone or, if applicable, an iPhone, whereby, for example, access to an electronic database can be established on the Internet or elsewhere, for example to check the authenticity of the pharmaceutical product, its container or, in particular, the closure element described here at the original manufacturer , The access authorization of the user or user can also be checked by reading out the RFID code. Alternatively or in addition, the access authorization of the user or user can be checked before the RFID code is read out by another identification means (such as a visual ID code, see below). In or on the closure element further elements (in particular visual ID codes) can be provided for the purpose of desem to authorize the synchronization with an external database. This presupposes that such further markings are arranged in readable scannable position in addition to the RFID chip, whereby a further increased security arises in the tracking of goods traffic with the marked vessels.

According to Figure 18A the tear strip 20 runs in such a way that when tearing it removes the RFID chip 1 or at least separates it from its antenna, ie destroys the antenna 2. For example, their turns are severed when tearing. As with the other embodiments of the application here is irrelevant whether the tear strip (which may also be formed as a tear thread or the like) azimuthal around the peripheral surface of the closure element or vessel around or runs, for example, perpendicular or oblique. The tear strip can also extend diagonally or spirally on the outer circumference; the particular desired crack guidance and crack stabilization is achieved by the positioning of weakening lines, perforations in the closure capsule 10 and / or the label 30 or simply by the course of a separate tear strip relative to them. In the Figure 18A shown indentation for controlled crack initiation and then further crack guidance by the label and / or by the closure capsule also ensures that at the first opening of the closure element (by pulling on the Grasping tab 21) the readability of the RFID chip is suppressed for the future. Such a recess or other recess can - as well as the externally visible grip tab 21 itself - be used in the machine and labeling of the vessel as a position mark or control mark, such as the correct rotational orientation of a cylindrical vessel prior to the dispensing of an RFID chip. 1 and / or the label or to print the label in the right place or to provide it with further elements. These options apply to all embodiments of this application. Likewise, in addition to the label, an optional closure seal or tear-open seal can also be applied (as a further indicator that the closure element has been torn or damaged at least in places by the tear strip or in another way), which is also severed when the tear strip 21 is torn open.

This in Figure 18A shown closure element is thus particularly suitable to check before the first opening of the container provided therewith (specifically before tearing open the tear strip 20), whether the data stored in the RFID chip 1 with those of an external database (such as the original manufacturer or an authorized dealer or user, for example doctor) or not. In this way, counterfeit plagiarism can be distinguished from genuine products, or it can be determined whether the identification number stored in the chip has previously been used elsewhere and a product provided with it has also already been opened. Thus, the authenticity of the externally intact appearing closure element can be checked, in particular to check whether this was really used for the first time or reused after removal of another vessel unauthorized.

FIG. 18B shows the severed or destroyed antenna 2 after the tearing of the tear strip after the upper part of the cap 10 has been separated from the vessel 40. Figure 18C shows a training opposite Figure 18A , in which case a plurality of antennas 2a, 2b, 2c is connected to the RFID chip 1. At least one antenna 2a is arranged so that they are in the Tearing of the tear strip 20 is destroyed, whereas at least one other antenna 2 c is arranged so that it remains when tearing open the tear strip. The antenna 2c can therefore also be used after the closure element has been opened, for example in order to enable a limited communication with the RFID chip even after the closure element has been opened. Thus, for example, an identification code can still be read out via the antenna 2c, whereas other information or programs can no longer be retrieved from the chip. FIG. 18D shows the state after rupture and removal of the closure capsule 10 from the vessel; via the destroyed antennas 2a, 2b communication with the chip is no longer possible.

The FIGS. 19A to 19E show further education to the FIGS. 18A to 18D , According to the FIGS. 19B to 19E In each case, a shielding element 25 ("shielding") is provided, which initially prevents communication with the RFID chip 1, but is removable from this. This prevents, for example, communication with the chip through unopened outer packaging. Figure 19A shows the vessel with attached cap 10. In FIG. 19B Initially, the label 30 is additionally shown, which here also carries the shielding element 25 in the form of an over label. This is provided with its own Abziehlasche and should first be withdrawn individually before opening the closure element to immediately thereafter the RFID chip 1 (Fig. Figure 18A or 18C ) read out. As well as in Figure 18A or 18C Optionally, the RFID chip and its antenna can be arranged on the outside of the label 30, its inside or in its interior (as an inlay) or between the label and the closure capsule 10. Likewise, the chip and the antenna can be arranged on the inside or inside wall of the closure capsule 10 or as an inlay of the closure capsule itself (which can also be a foil capsule), for example about its lateral surface. In all cases, the shielding element 25 initially prevents access to the data content of the RFID chip. The shielding element is preferably a conductive, in particular metallic, layer, for example in the form of an aluminum foil or other foil or coating of a conductive material. The embodiment according to FIG. 19B has the purpose of allowing a readout of the RFID chip only immediately before opening the closure element, as soon as the shielding element 25 as in Figure 19C shown removed. According to Figure 19C For example, in the region of the shielding element 25 (or alternatively in its surroundings) a VOID region 24 may be provided on the label 30 and / or its over label in order to visualize a first, even partial removal of the shielding element 25 and to irreversibly display unauthorized manipulation attempts. According to Figure 19D For example, the label can also be embodied as an overlay label that rotates the closure capsule 10 and the vessel 40 so far that it comes to rest on itself and there is still room in the overlap area for a shielding element 25. This can be approximately on the outside or inside a partial portion of the label 30 to be peeled off first; on the inside, it may be invisible from the outside, but still prevents reading of the RFID chip underneath. Only after the at least partial removal of the overlay label ( Figure 19E ) the communication with the RFID chip can take place. As well as in Figure 19C can also be provided here 24 VOID areas. Regardless of the VOID areas, multiple resealing of parts of the label is also possible, such as multiple withdrawal from the vessel.

The FIGS. 20A to 20F show various embodiments of a label 30. The label according to Figure 20A is a label that only partially encloses the circumference of the container or, as far as it is an overlay label (not to scale), does not itself cover the RFID chip 1 and the antenna 2. Instead, the shielding element 25 is designed as an over label 26, which is provided with its own grip tab and can be removed separately from the RFID chip. In addition, punched holes 34 or other weakening lines 35 are arranged on the label edges in order to make the removal of the label 30 more difficult. The label off Figure 20A is suitable for the closure element FIGS. 19B and 19C , The label off Figure 20B is suitable in particular for the closure element according to FIGS. 19D and 19E , In this respect, reference is made to the description there. In the embodiments of the FIGS. 18 to 20 it is equally possible that the RFID chip 1 and the antenna 2 are arranged outside or inside the label 30. They can also be incorporated as an inlay in the label itself and can also be arranged in different layers; In all cases, the shielding element 25 reaches an effective cover. FIGS. 20C and 20D show labels 30 in which the RFID chip 1 and the antenna 2 are arranged on a separable portion 22 of the label 30. The separable portion 22 is delimited by a parting line 23 (weakening line or perforation) of the remaining part of the label 30 and thus torn off. According to Figure 20C Partially, the antenna 2 also protrudes into the remaining part of the label 30 and is therefore severed during the tearing off of the section 22 along the dividing line 23, ie destroyed. The RFID chip is canceled. According to Figure 20D the antenna 2 is completely in the section 22, that is, it remains when tearing the section 22 is obtained. The RFID chip 1 contained on the section 22 with its antenna 2 can thus continue to be used, in particular adhered to another object (for example a medical record).

Figure 20E shows a label 30 with identification of the course of the tear guide for the tear strip 20 of the closure element. For clean crack initiation and / or to expose its grip tab 21, for example, a recess 37 or another recess, perforation or line of weakness is provided so that at least the antenna 2 of the RFID chip 1 is severed together with the label. Figure 20F shows an embodiment in which instead of the RFID chip 1 a visual ID code 5 (for example, a QR code, a two-dimensional code or a bar code or bar code) is destroyed when torn. Also in the remaining figures of this application, in particular the FIGS. 18A to 20E can there be such a visual ID code 5 instead of or in addition to the RFID chip 1 (and its antenna 2); the embodiments are equally suitable for destroying a visual ID code 5 upon initial opening of the vessel.

Figure 21A shows a closure capsule 10, in which instead of the lateral surface now on its end face 16 (axial end, top surface, head area, etc.) an identification means is arranged, be it an electronically storing identification means (RFID chip 1 and 2 antenna), be it a visual ID code 5. In addition, another identification means may additionally be provided on the lateral surface or be provided on the label. On the end face 16 also other labels 19 may be arranged. According to FIG. 21B the respective identification means is not arranged on the outside, but on the inside of the end face 16 of the closure capsule 10. This has the advantage that the respective identification means is visible only after the opening or tearing off of the closure capsule 10, so that the user can read or scan the identification means under the end face 16 only after opening and destroying the closure element. As a result, the access authorization for certain information or programs may be reserved for the person who has otherwise already opened the closure element. Figure 21C shows a third variant in which the further identification means on a vessel cap 45 (plug, cap or other cover) of the vessel 40 is arranged. In particular, in this embodiment, the closure capsule 10 may be at least partially, for example, on its end face intransparent to prevent reading before removing the Verschlusslements. Figure 21D shows a shielding member 25 which may be disposed on the end face 16 of the closure capsule 10 to at least temporarily cover an RFID chip 1 or an antenna 2, a visual ID code 5 or any other means of identification. Instead of an electrically conductive, ie shielding shielding element 25 may be provided at the same place an opaque cover, for example, any other over label for covering a label or a visual ID code. In principle, in all embodiments of this application, a plurality of identification means or other means for Erstöffnungsnachweis at the same time (in particular in combination) may be provided, such as an RFID chip 1 in addition to a visual ID code 5 or other visual (or electronic) identification means. It is also possible to provide three or more such identification or identification means, for example one or more of them, in, under or over the lateral surface of the vessel or the label, one on a head side or end face of the vessel and / or another if necessary (surrounded by the closure cap) on the vessel or its cap. Incidentally, in all embodiments of this application, a separate Abschirmkapsel or cap (such as metal foil capsule) in addition to a (inner, formed for example from plastic or foil) Be provided closure capsule, whereby a double capsule is formed. Likewise, a VOID film or another, preferably non-transparent (colored) cover film can be provided for the complete or partial covering of visual information.

The Figures 22A to 22E show a development in which the closure element 10 additionally comprises a further closure capsule 50, which is arranged at an opposite end (for example, a bottom end of a spray bottle 300 or another vessel 40) and surrounds this. To prevent glass breakage on the spray bottle, for example, above or below the bottom surface of the further closure capsule 50, a foam layer 51 or another shock-absorbing layer (or a suitable corrugation as in FIG Figure 17H ) be provided; The same applies to the remaining surfaces of the respective closure capsules of Figures 22A to 22E and also for the closure capsule of the other embodiments of this application. Figure 22B shows the arrangement of the spray bottle 300 between two closure capsules 10, 50th Figure 22C shows the overall arrangement in which the label 30 connects both closure caps together, thereby securely enclosing the vessel. Also, the label 30 may itself contain a shock-absorbing layer. The label 30 is preferably adhered to the vessel in a central region between the two closure capsules 10, 20 (not shown for the sake of clarity). Figure 22D shows the same arrangement as Figure 22C , but in side view instead of in cross-sectional view. Figure 22E shows the arrangement after the opening and tearing of the tear strip 20, whereby an upper part of the closure capsule 10 is separated and removed. As a result, the web of the spray head 310 is exposed to remove the spray bottle 301 and use.

The embodiments of this application provide effective Erstöffnungsschutz and copy protection. When opening the closure element not only the vessel is accessible, but also the closure element, in particular its label and, if necessary, as well as an identification means (such as an RFID chip with antenna and / or a visual ID code, if necessary, also a void area or a closure seal) visibly and irreversibly destroyed and rendered useless. Further the electronic or otherwise visual coding of the individual vessel or its visual or electronic detection function is destroyed irreversibly.

The closure element for the vessel does not necessarily have to enclose the largest circumference of the vessel (such as in FIG FIG. 7B or on the figure sheets with the FIGS. 15A to 19E and 21A to 22E shown). Instead, the closure element (in particular that of the embodiments of the FIGS. 15A to 19E and 21A to 22E ) be modified, for example, so that it encloses only a vessel part of smaller circumference. The closure element is then to be attached (by means of its closure label) to this narrower vessel part.

The closure element can be provided or shaped, for example, for a vessel which narrows upwards and, for example, similar to the one in FIGS FIGS. 7A . 8A to 8C or 10 is designed. In particular, the vessel may have an opening or head area or neck 43 having a smaller radius and circumference than another (preferably lower) part of the vessel, such as a belly of the vessel (such as bottle body 44) which is wide enough for circumferentially enclosing the actual vessel contents (usually a liquid). The head area (or opening area or bottleneck 43) of the vessel, on the other hand, may have an outer circumference which is smaller than the outer circumference (and preferably also the inner circumference) of the circumferential outer wall of the vessel belly. The diameter and / or circumference (in particular inner circumference) of the closure capsule described in this application can be dimensioned such that they are modeled on the diameter and / or circumference (in particular outer circumference) of the vessel. The closure element can then be attached to the head region of the vessel without the vessel belly having to be covered or covered by the closure element; the vessel belly is then exposed after attaching the closure element.

The closure element may further be adhered to a vessel having a transition region in which the vessel diameter or outer vessel circumference of that of the neck of the vessel rises to that of the vessel belly, be formed. In particular, the closure label can be designed for attachment, in particular adhesion to the transition region (instead of the head region). In this case, a lower or outer part of the label surface (alternatively or additionally also a lower part of the closure capsule itself; FIG. 12 ) be provided with lines of weakness 15 or other Sollrissstrukturen. These predetermined tear structures can be formed in particular on a lower edge of the closure label and / or the closure capsule. The closure label of the closure element can be used for adhering to the head region or opening (or neck) (as in FIGS FIGS. 7A . 8A to 8C and 10 ), for adhering to the transition region or for adhering both to the vessel neck and to the transition region. In particular, with regard to the above variants, the embodiments of the FIGS. 15A to 19E and 21A to 22E can be modified.

Just like that FIGS. 7A and 7B show that the closure element is selectively attachable to the opening portion or the largest circumference of the vessel, even those embodiments in which the closure element is shown as attached to the opening area, modified to the effect that the closure element designed for attachment to the largest outer circumference, in particular on the vessel belly is. For example, the additional material layer 30, which is exemparically based FIG. 10 is explained, as in the embodiments of the FIGS. 15A to 19E and 21A to 22E be provided; and there preferably between the outer periphery of the vessel belly and the inner surface of the closure label. Even with the abovementioned modifications of these figures, in which the closure element is attached to the opening region instead of the vessel belly, the additional material layer 30 can be provided. Likewise, the embodiments of the FIGS. 1 to 3E and 5 to 14 on those of FIGS. 15A to 22E transferable and vice versa.

Preferably, the tear strip is a component of the closure capsule, ie it forms part of a one-piece molded part (preferably made of plastic), from which the closure capsule and the tear strip are formed together.

The tear strip 20 thus forms at least until tearing or tearing a material part which is at least partially connected along the entire or at least predominant portion of the outer periphery with a larger and preferably also more massive part of the closure cap 10.

Furthermore, the closure element of the embodiments of the application is preferably designed so that with the tearing open of the tear strip the label is severed and destroyed; in particular in such a way that one or more than one, preferably a plurality of different identification means, such as an RFID chip, an antenna for an RFID chip and / or a visual ID code (such as a QR code) cuts, damages or otherwise unusable made and / or changed. Thus, when tearing open the tear strip, at least the closure label is destroyed or at least so far irreversibly damaged that the attempt to restore or unauthorized reuse is easily recognizable.

Finally, in all embodiments, the tear strip can also be designed as a tear-off strip, ie connected with the remaining part of the closure cap 10 in such a way that it generally tears off completely during stripping.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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RFID chip

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antenna

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peripheral surface

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visual ID code

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weakening line

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face

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knurl

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labeling

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VOID area

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vessel

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shutter

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bottle body

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vessel cap

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spray bottle

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spray nozzle

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syringe

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Claims (17)

1. A closure element on a container comprising a pharmaceutical content, the closure element comprising:

   - a closure capsule (10) covering an opening of the container,
   the closure capsule (10) comprising a lateral surface (13), a closed end (11) and an open end (12),

   - a tear strip (20) comprising a grip tab (21) for opening the closure capsule (10) and

   - a label (30) of the closure, comprising a web-shaped substrate (31) which has its underside (31a) provided with an adhesive (32),

   characterized in that
   the closure element is attached to the container such that a first partial area (38) of the label (30) is arranged on the container and a second partial area (39) of the label (30) is arranged on the closure capsule (10) and the tear strip (20) such that the grip tab (21) of the tear strip (20) is not covered by the label (30).
2. The closure element according to claim 1, wherein the closure capsule (10) is rotationally symmetrical, preferably cylindrical and in particular circularly cylindrical.
3. The closure element according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tear strip (20) extends in the circumferential direction along the lateral surface (13) of the closure capsule (10).
4. The closure element according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tear strip (20) extends so as to be parallel to a symmetry axis of the closure capsule (10).
5. The closure element according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the tear strip (20) is implemented as a part of the closure capsule (10) or of the label (30), for instance as an inlay of the label (30).
6. The closure element according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the tear strip (20) is realized as a separate part which is preferably arranged between the label (30) and the closure capsule (10).
7. The closure element according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the label (30) comprises weakening lines (35), for instance in the form of notches, punchings (34) or perforations, at least some of the weakening lines (35) ensuring an exact crack formation through the label (30) when the tear strip (20) is torn open.
8. The closure element according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the grip tab (21) of the tear strip (20) is exposed in the area of an indentation (37) or other kind of recess of the label (30).
9. The closure element according to any of claims 1 to 8,
   wherein the grip tab (21) of the tear strip (20) is folded or angled in other way and thereby extends along a symmetry axis of the closure capsule (10) so as to be exposed, whereas a major part of the tear strip (20) extends azimuthally along the lateral surface (13) the closure capsule (10).
10. The closure element according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the closure element comprises an RFID chip (1), in particular a passive RFID chip (1) for storing an electronically encrypted ID code.
11. The closure element according to any of claims 1 to 10,
    wherein the closure capsule (10) is made from a plastic foil.
12. The closure element according to any of claims 1 to 11,
    wherein the closure element comprises a further closure capsule (50) which is connected to the label (30).
13. The closure element according to claim 12,
    wherein at least one of the two closure capsules (10; 50) comprises a shock-absorbing plastic layer, in particular a foam layer (51), on a bottom surface or end surface.
14. A container (40) comprising a pharmaceutical content,
    characterized in that the container (40) is provided with a closure element according to any of claims 1 to 13, which closes the container (40).
15. The container according to claim 14, wherein the container (40) comprises a bottleneck (43) and a bottle body (44), the label (30) being attached to the bottle body.
16. The container according to claim 14, wherein the container (40) is a spray bottle (300) or an injection syringe (400), wherein the closure capsule (10) surrounds in axial direction, in particular in the discharge direction of the pharmaceutical content, and secures a spray head (301) of the spray bottle (300) and its protective cap or, respectively, an injection needle (401) of the injection syringe (400) and its protective cap.
17. The container according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the container (40) is a vial or an ampoule, a reservoir bottle, a tablet bottle or any other bottle comprising or being provided for a pharmaceutical content, in particular comprising or being provided for a pharmaceutical liquid.

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