阅读说明：本技术 多件式器皿的安全标签、安全标签的应用、系统和为多件式器皿施加安全标签的方法 (Security tag for a multi-part vessel, use of a security tag, system and method for applying a security tag to a multi-part vessel ) 是由 安德烈亚斯·霍芬瑙尔 纳迪娜·兰普卡 斯特凡·克劳斯 乌尔苏拉·施勒普夫 彼得·齐默尔曼 于 2019-09-24 设计创作，主要内容包括：一种用于多件式器皿(40)的安全标签(1),包括：第一标签部段(10),其构成为用于,能够固定在器皿(40)的第一部分(41)上；和第二标签部段(20),其构成为用于,在将安全标签(1)施加在器皿(40)上的状态下环绕地包围器皿(40)的第二部分(42),使得安全标签(1)在第二标签部段(20)的背离第一标签部段(10)的自由端部(26)处沿着边缘线(27)封闭其自身。这两个标签部段(10、20)在此构成共同的材料幅带的相应的彼此邻接的部分。安全标签(1)还具有断开元件(32),其相对于安全标签(1)的纵轴线(L)设置在第一标签部段和第二标签部段(10、20)之间,使得在打开施加有安全标签(1)的器皿(40)时,能够以借助于断开元件(32)预设的方式断开安全标签(1)并且第二标签部段(20)能够与器皿(40)的第二部分(42)一起从第一标签部段(10)和器皿(40)的第一部分(41)移除。(A security tag (1) for a multi-piece vessel (40), comprising: a first label section (10) which is designed to be fixable on a first part (41) of a vessel (40); and a second tag section (20) which is designed to surround a second part (42) of the vessel (40) in a surrounding manner in the state in which the security tag (1) is applied to the vessel (40), such that the security tag (1) closes itself along an edge line (27) at a free end (26) of the second tag section (20) facing away from the first tag section (10). The two label sections (10, 20) form respective mutually adjoining sections of a common material web. The security tag (1) further comprises a disconnecting element (32) which is arranged between the first and second tag sections (10, 20) relative to the longitudinal axis (L) of the security tag (1) in such a way that, when the vessel (40) to which the security tag (1) is applied is opened, the security tag (1) can be disconnected in a predetermined manner by means of the disconnecting element (32) and the second tag section (20) can be removed together with the second part (42) of the vessel (40) from the first tag section (10) and the first part (41) of the vessel (40).)

1. A security tag (1) for a multi-piece vessel (40), the security tag comprising:

a first label section (10) configured for being securable on a first portion (41) of the vessel (40),

a second tag section (20) which is designed to surround a second part (42) of the vessel (40) in a surrounding manner in the state in which the security tag (1) is applied to the vessel (40) in such a way that the security tag (1) closes itself along an edge line (27) at a free end (26) of the second tag section (20) facing away from the first tag section (10),

-wherein the two label sections (10, 20) constitute respective mutually adjoining portions of a common web of material, and

-a disconnecting element (32) arranged between the first and second tag sections (10, 20) with respect to a longitudinal axis (L) of the security tag (1) such that upon opening a vessel (40) to which the security tag (1) is applied, the security tag (1) can be disconnected in a predetermined manner by means of the disconnecting element (32) and the second tag section (20) can be removed together with a second portion (42) of the vessel (40) from the first tag section (10) and a first portion (41) of the vessel (40).

2. The security tag (1) according to claim 1,

wherein the second label section (20) is designed in such a way that the security label (1) closes itself in a material-locking manner along the edge line (27) when applied to the vessel (40).

3. The security tag (1) according to claim 2,

wherein the second label section (20) has an adhesive face at an end (26) such that the security label (1) in the applied state on the vessel (40) adhesively closes itself along the edge line (27).

4. Security tag (1) according to claim 2 or 3,

wherein the second label section (20) has a material at the end (26) such that the security label (1) closes itself by means of welding along the edge line (27) in the applied state on the vessel (40).

5. The security tag (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising:

an adhesive layer arranged on the underside of the first label section (10) such that the security label (1) can be arranged on the vessel (40) by means of adhesion.

6. The security tag (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5,

wherein the security tag (1) has an adhesive-free face (30) in the region of the disconnecting element (32).

7. The security tag (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6,

wherein the break-away element (32) is formed in a coordinated manner with the vessel (40) in the region of the security tag (1) which, in the state in which the security tag (1) is applied to the vessel (40), belongs to a transition between the first part (41) and the second part (42) of the vessel (40).

8. The security tag (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7,

wherein the breaking element (32) comprises perforations and/or a tear strip.

9. The security tag (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8,

wherein the second label section (20) has a thickness compensation element (34, 35) providing dimensional compensation with respect to different geometries of the first portion (41) and the second portion (42) of the vessel (40).

10. The security tag (1) according to claim 9,

wherein the thickness compensation element (34, 35) comprises a stamped part, a fold line and/or a printed layer.

11. The security tag (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising:

an indicator layer which is arranged on the first and/or second label section (10, 20) in the region of the break-off element (32) and is designed to indicate the removal of the second label element (20) from the first label element (10).

12. The security tag (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11,

wherein the first and/or second label section (10, 20) is designed with respect to the respective contour such that the closed edge line (27) is designed in a straight line or rounded in the state of the security label (1) applied to the vessel (40).

13. Use of a security tag (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12 for a vessel (40) divisible into a plurality of parts.

14. A system, the system comprising:

-a vessel (40) dividable into a plurality of parts, the vessel having a first portion (41) and a second portion (42), and

-a security tag (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, applied on the vessel (40) such that the first tag section (10) is fixed on a first portion (41) of the vessel (40) and the second tag section (20) circumferentially surrounds a second portion (42) of the vessel (40) such that the security tag (1) closes itself along the edge line (27) at a free end (26) of the second tag section (20).

15. A method of applying a security tag (1) for a multi-piece vessel (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, the method comprising:

-fixing the first label section (10) on a first portion (41) of the vessel (40),

-positioning the second label section (20) on the second portion (42) of the vessel (40) such that the second label section (20) surrounds the second portion (42) of the vessel (40), and

-closing the free end (26) of the second label section (20) on itself along the edge line (27), thereby sealing the second label section (20).

Technical Field

The invention relates to a security tag for a multi-piece vessel, which tag can contribute to a reliable operational protection of the multi-piece vessel in a simple and cost-effective manner. The invention also relates to the use of such a security tag in a multi-piece vessel and to a system having such a security tag and a multi-piece vessel. The invention also relates to a method for applying such a security tag.

Background

Security tags can be used for authorization and authentication or for certification of origin and, if desired, can be used, for example, to prevent unauthorized access to the contents and to identify that the associated container has been opened. This relates in particular to containers in the pharmaceutical and medical fields, the contents of which should be protected against manipulation.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention is based on the object of facilitating reliable operational protection of a multi-piece vessel in a simple and cost-effective manner.

The object is achieved by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous refinements are specified in the dependent claims.

According to one aspect of the invention, a security tag for a multi-part vessel comprises a first tag section which is designed to be securable to a first part of the vessel and a second tag section which is designed to surround a second part of the vessel in the state of application of the security tag to the vessel, such that the security tag closes itself along an edge line at a free end of the second tag section facing away from the first tag section. The two label sections form respective mutually adjoining sections of a common material web. The security tag also has a disconnecting element which is arranged between the first tag section and the second tag section relative to the longitudinal axis of the security tag, so that, when the vessel to which the security tag is applied is opened, the security tag can be disconnected in a predetermined manner by means of the disconnecting element, and the second tag section can be removed together with the second part of the vessel from the first tag section and the first part of the vessel.

By means of the described security tag, it is possible to contribute in a simple and cost-effective manner to providing reliable operational protection for a multi-piece vessel. The security tag can have a single-layer or multi-layer construction with multiple layers. The security tag can be partially or completely self-adhesive or be provided with an adhesive layer on the underside.

The second label section is designed such that, in the state of application to the vessel, it forms a sealed cap around and above the second part of the vessel, said cap being realized as a detachable part of the upper part of the vessel, for example as a screwable or extractable closure. This sealed label closure of the second label section cannot therefore be opened without damage, so that a safe and reliable operation protection can be achieved by means of the described security label.

The second label section can be designed in particular such that the security label closes itself in a material-locking manner along the edge line in the applied state on the vessel. For example, the second label section is provided with an adhesive surface on the underside, so that the security label closes itself in an adhesive manner along the edge line in the state of application on the vessel. Alternatively or additionally, a weldable material can be provided at the free end of the second adhesive portion, so that the security tag closes itself by means of welding along the edge line in the state of application on the vessel.

The second tag section constitutes an upper portion of the security tag and the first tag section constitutes a lower portion of the tag section. Accordingly, the upper second label section is associated with an upper part of the vessel, which for example constitutes the head, cap, lid or primary closure or other closure of the vessel. The lower first label section is associated with a lower portion of the vessel, for example with a body or container of the vessel. In the context of this document, terms such as "above" and "below" relate to the arrangement or application of the security tag and the vessel according to the mode of operation, wherein the upper second tag section is associated with the upper second part of the vessel which is removed for opening the vessel.

The security tag is particularly suitable for use with two-piece vessels, such as syringes and vials, wherein the first tag section is disposed on the vessel body and the second tag section is located in the region of the removable second portion of the vessel. The two label sections are formed in one piece from a common material web and are substantially separated or delimited from each other by a break-away element. Upon opening the vessel and disconnecting the security tag, the first and second tag sections form two separate parts from each other.

The first label section is firmly seated on the vessel body or the first part of the vessel in the intended state of application of the security label. The second label portion is optionally firmly attached to the lid or lid of the vessel or to the second part of the vessel or is connected to the lid or lid in a merely touching manner and is closed above it. Alternatively, the second label section can be closed over the cap or lid without touching the cap or lid.

[01]The second label section is configured such that in an applied state the second label section closes over the removable second portion of the vessel. Accordingly, the second label portion is designed with respect to its length and width in such a way that it projects beyond the second part of the vessel, in order to be able to close and seal the upper end of the second label portion in a targeted manner. Thus, when the security tag is placed on a cylindrical vessel, the second tag section projects beyond the second portion of the vessel in the direction of the longitudinal axis by at least a distance corresponding to the radius of the second portion of the vessel. With regard to the width transverse to the longitudinal axis, the width of the second label section corresponds at least to the circumference of the second part of the vessel, so that a wraparound label can be formed at least in this section. In addition, the security tag can also be designed to be longer and wider, for example in the second tag section, in order to be able to realize an overlapping wraparound tagThe overlapping encircling label is at least partially placed on itself in the applied state and enables a simple, safe and reliable sealing.

Thus, by means of the upwardly closed security tag, a labeling and sealing function can be achieved, which can be produced simply and inexpensively, and also enables reliable operation protection and first-time opening verification of the multi-part vessel. The upper second label section can here completely enclose the removable second part of the vessel tightly or contain a pre-set opening to provide a certain scalability of the security label.

The security tag enables effective sealing of a vessel which may be divided into multiple parts. By means of the described structure and the prearranged introduction of the breaking element, a clear and irreversible indication of the first opening, of the unauthorized opening or of the operation of the vessel provided with the security tag is provided. It is thus possible to reliably check the integrity of a security tag, for example on a pharmaceutical package, before use. After a part of the packaging or the vessel has been used and has been otherwise operatively used and refilled, the reuse of the vessel, for example a syringe, can be prevented or at least clearly identifiable from being displayed by means of the security tag.

According to a preferred development, the security tag comprises an adhesive layer arranged on the underside of the first tag section, so that the security tag can be arranged on the vessel by means of adhesion. Such an adhesive layer enables a secure mounting of the security tag on the vessel in a simple manner by: the first label section is glued to the outer wall of a first part of the vessel, for example the body of a syringe or injection vial or vial containing the intended contents.

Furthermore, the first label section can also be designed such that it enables the vessel to be wound additionally in the region of the first section before subsequent combinations of the remaining first and second label sections are dispensed over the entire height or length of the vessel. In this simple manner, a targeted increase in the diameter of the vessel body can be achieved, for example in some syringe types.

The adhesive layer can also completely cover the underside of the security tag and can also enable the second tag area to be adhered to itself on the second part of the vessel and at the free end. Preferably, the security tag has an adhesive-free face in the region of the break-away element, which enables a simpler breaking of the security tag and removal of the second tag section from the first tag section. Thus, the effort required for separating the two label sections is reduced compared to a fully adhered security label, and the opening power of the vessel to which the security label is applied is improved.

The disconnection element can be designed in particular in a region of the security tag, which in the state of application to the vessel belongs to the transition between the first part and the second part of the vessel, in coordination with the vessel to be applied.

The break-off element is located, for example, in the region of the lower end of a primary cap, which corresponds to the head or second part of the vessel. Rotating or pulling the second part of the vessel strongly enough simultaneously causes a preset breaking of the security tag, enabling the second tag section and the second part of the vessel to be removed from the first tag section and the first part of the vessel. However, the break-off element can also be arranged in other regions in which separation of the label sections from one another can be achieved when opening the vessel. In particular, if the security tag is constructed in multiple layers, the breakaway element can be established, for example, clearly below the region of the lower end of the primary cap, so that the upper layer of the security tag is torn off in a predetermined manner.

Furthermore, the second label section can be designed with predetermined surface properties, which enable easier opening of the vessel and disconnection of the security label by the user. Such beneficial surface properties can be achieved, for example, by using an anti-slip lacquer or by means of printed tactile elements which enable a more secure grip of the second label section.

According to a preferred development, the break-off element is designed as a perforation or tear strip or comprises such an element. By means of the tear-off strip, the security tag can also be broken off in a targeted manner before the second part of the vessel is pulled or rotated. Thus, when opening the vessel provided with the security tag, the security tag can be severed in a targeted manner along the predetermined perforation or tear strip in a simple and cost-effective manner. The perforation can in particular also be combined with an upward and/or downward punch or branch, in order to be able to leave a clearly visible damage after opening the vessel and breaking the security tag. The perforations can be formed, for example, in an F-or Y-shape or in a wave-like or zigzag-like manner, in order to be able to obtain a clearly visible indication of the first opening.

Furthermore, according to a further development, the security tag can have a thickness compensation element which is arranged in the second tag section in order to be able to provide a dimensional compensation with regard to the different geometries of the first and second parts of the vessel. Such a compensating element can be formed in particular in the form of one or more stamped parts, fold lines or as a printed layer or in the form of one or more additional film layers. The punch and the fold line provide a certain scalability of the second label section, which is particularly useful when the head or second part of the vessel is configured larger with respect to a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis than the body or first part of the vessel. The punch can be designed as a plurality of V-shaped or linear cutouts. By means of a large number of fold lines, the security tag can have a fan-like structure, so that flexibility can be provided with regard to different geometries of the vessels to be labeled and sealed. By means of such a thickness compensation element, it is possible to establish the security tag for vessels that differ in geometry, and thus to achieve a greater range of use in a simple and cost-effective manner.

Tolerances with respect to the geometry of the vessel can likewise be compensated in advance by means of the printed layer or the additional film layer which is applied in advance.

For example, by means of the printed layer or the additional film layer, undesired free spaces between the second label section and the vessel can be filled and reduced, so that a secure and stable retention of the security label on the vessel can be achieved and increased handling protection can also be facilitated.

The described thickness compensation element thus achieves, inter alia, the following possibilities: the rotationally symmetric vessel compensates for the different radii of the vessel body and the removable cap.

Furthermore, the security tag can have an indicator layer which is arranged in the region of the disconnection element on the first and/or second tag section and is designed to indicate the removal of the second tag element from the first tag element. For example, the security tag can have a void structure in the region of the break-away element.

In this case, the void structure provides additional operational protection by means of two or more structures that are bonded to different degrees. For example, a more strongly bonded structure in the form of a lettering is realized in the void structure, while the other sections of the void structure are less strongly bonded. If the void structure or the security tag comprising the void structure is applied to the vessel to be secured, the more strongly adhering wording is adhered to the object or the first tag section and the less strongly adhering section is removed from the object together with the second tag section when the multi-piece vessel is opened. Alternatively, at least two of the described structures can also be formed in reverse with respect to their adhesive strength, so that the structures, for example in the form of lettering, are weakly adhered. Alternatively or additionally, the indicator layer can have colored characters for reliably displaying the first opening.

Alternatively or additionally, the layer lying thereunder can be exposed by, for example, a partially opaque break-off element, which itself indicates the opening of the vessel by a distinct design, such as a coloured face, a lettering or other indicator.

The security tag can also be designed with a predetermined contour of the first and/or second tag section, so that in the state of the security tag applied to the vessel, the closed edge line reproduces a predetermined geometry and is designed, for example, in a straight line or rounded. Alternatively or additionally, the shape of the sealed edge line can be processed with the aid of a tool during or after closing. The desired shape of the sealed edge line is formed, for example, by means of welding the free end of the second label section when closing.

According to another aspect, the invention includes the use of the described design of the security tag for vessels that can be divided into a plurality of parts.

According to another aspect of the invention, a system comprises: a vessel capable of being divided into a plurality of parts, the vessel having a first portion and a second portion; and one design of the previously described security tag, the security tag being applied to the vessel such that the first tag section is fixed on the first part of the vessel and the second tag section surrounds the second part of the vessel in a surrounding manner, such that the security tag closes itself at the free end of the second tag section along the edge line.

Since the application and the system relate to the described design of the security tag or comprise such a described design of the security tag, all described characteristics and features of the security tag are also disclosed for the application and the system, if applicable, and vice versa.

According to another aspect of the invention, a method of applying a design for a security tag for a multi-piece vessel comprises: securing a first tag section of the security tag to a first portion of a vessel and placing a second tag section of the security tag on a second portion of the vessel such that the second tag section surrounds the second portion of the vessel in a predetermined manner. The method also includes closing the free end of the second label segment to itself along an edge line, thereby sealing the second label segment.

With the described application method, it is possible to use the properties and characteristics provided by the security tag with respect to the vessel to be fixed in order to form a safe and reliable operation protection which enables a reliably and clearly identifiable first-time opening verification. Since the method involves applying the described design of the security tag, all described features and characteristics of the security tag are also disclosed for the method, if applicable, and vice versa.

The described security tag is again mostly illustrated below by way of example for a vessel of a two-piece syringe. However, the characteristics and features can also be transferred to other multi-piece vessels.

The primary closure or second part of the syringe and the syringe body or first part of the syringe are sheathed by the same security label and, if necessary, brought into connection with the label via respective adhesive faces. The security tag extends as far as the tip of the primary closure and preferably projects significantly beyond the tip, so that a simple and reliable sealing of the upper end of the second tag section is possible. By means of the sealed upper end of the second label section, operative access to the primary cap is prevented or at least resisted.

Opening the vessel is accompanied by clearly identifiable damage to the security tag. Opening or extracting the primary cap by means of a rotational movement can cause damage to the web of material of the security tag due to rupture or tearing of the perforations, breaking of the base material of the web of material, for example a film, paper or other material, peeling of the adhesive face or exposure of the void area.

Thus, by means of the security tag, a tag-based sealing solution can be achieved, which serves as both a body tag and a closure seal. Since the security tag with the second tag section protrudes from the primary cap, the upper end of the second tag section can be closed safely and reliably, for example, by means of simple and inexpensive connecting techniques, such as adhesive bonding, ultrasonic welding, vibration welding, heating element welding or laser welding. In this way, the second label section forms a label envelope comprising a sealing function surrounding the head of the syringe and is able to surround the vessel like a second skin and provide a protective function for the contents of the drug or syringe. This protection can prevent or at least resist: undesired effects of light, ultraviolet radiation; the ingress or egress of water, water vapor, solvents, air humidity or other small molecule substances.

The security tag can be selectively connected to the vessel body by means of a suitable adhesive and at the same time be firmly connected in the region of the primary cap by means of an adhesive. Alternatively, the security tag can also be connected to the vessel body only by means of the first tag section by means of an adhesive and, in the region of the cap with the second tag section, only glued to itself and sealed at the upper end. The security tag can have a flat surface that is, for example, firmly connected to the substrate. In order to be able to cover different radius ratios of the body of the respective syringe to the cap, it is also possible to construct the security tag such that it can be wound around the capsule a plurality of times and by means of a plurality of windings with the tag material form an overlapping encircling tag.

The security tag can also be designed to be folded like a fan or have other thickness compensation elements in order to be able to compensate for different thicknesses or diameters of the syringe sheath and at locations where a larger diameter is present compared to adjacent regions of the vessel. Dimensional compensation can also be achieved by printing very high lines or layers on the first and/or second label sections, for example by means of a counter-die technique in a screen printing method, at predetermined positions where the radius of the vessel is smaller than in adjoining or adjacent regions.

The safety label preferably has a break-off element in the form of a perforation, so that no additional working step is required to break off the safety label when opening the syringe. By means of the specific perforation geometry, a controlled and predetermined, clearly visible tearing, for example along the introduced contour, can be carried out. As long as adhesive is also provided in the second label area, the second label section remains on the primary cap after opening the syringe and does not form a single part of the security label in the form of a separate waste material. The two label portions produced during opening remain fixed to the respectively associated parts of the vessel, i.e. the first label portion remains on the syringe body and the second label portion remains on the syringe cap. This leaves the respective portion of the vessel, thereby reducing the individual portions to be removed, which is particularly important in an operating environment.

The position of the perforation as a break-off element can be located in the transition between the vessel body and the primary cap or can also be formed completely in the region of the vessel body. In the latter variant, a corresponding adhesive-neutralized or multi-layer structure of the security tag is useful, which enables: it is possible to transmit the opening force to a region of the vessel body and to tear the perforation applied there in a controlled manner. It is also possible to expose the lower layer of the security tag below the perforated layer so that, for example, a preset structure or indication, such as the wording "OPEN", is visible from the outside and clearly shows the first opening.

The break-away element can also comprise a tear-off strip as an opening mechanism, which, for example, cooperates with a perforation. The security tag has a bulge as a gripping tab, for example in the region of the perforation, so that the security tag is damaged under the primary closure in a rotating manner by means of the tear-off strip, and the primary closure can be removed together with an upper second tag section which is arranged above the tear-off strip with respect to the longitudinal axis.

In particular, the security tag can be advantageously used in a syringe having a luer lock closure. In prefillable syringes made of glass with luer lock closures, the plastic thread inserted onto the glass syringe can be held fixedly by means of the described safety tag. In this way it is also possible to prevent the threads from rotating together, in particular when screwing in the needle cannula, or to resist rotating together. Furthermore, luer threading can be prevented or resisted by means of the security tag, particularly when highly viscous drugs, such as hyaluronic acid, are administered.

Thus, the security tag enables simultaneous labeling and sealing of multiple piece vessels. For this purpose, the first label section can, for example, have a corresponding print or have a writable surface. In addition, the security tag enables different radius ratios to be adapted to the syringe. If the primary cap or primary closure is designed to be larger than the body of the vessel, a reliable seal can be achieved by means of the described security tag without disadvantageous gaps or folds being formed in the region of the head of the vessel.

The security tag can also be manufactured in low cost mass in the form of a continuous web of material and can be used for other multi-piece vessels in addition to syringe applications. When administering a drug, additional work steps can be saved, since with the described security tag it is not necessary to first remove a secondary cap or sealing tag. In particular, loose parts can be avoided or reduced when opening a vessel sealed with a security tag.

Placing the security tag on the syringe beyond the cap without touching the needle area can be done as follows: in a dispensing device designed for this purpose, the rotatably mounted sleeve can be pushed over the cap region of the syringe during the dispensing of the security tag, so that the entire labeled cylindrical body of the syringe can be formed without touching the cap region. The syringe cap can then be wrapped with the adhesive-neutralized label side of the second label section, which only closes itself as an overlapping encircling label in the overlapping region. The inserted auxiliary means in the form of a sleeve can thus be pulled out of the capsule again. The finished label sleeve or the second label section of the sleeve can then be closed on itself at its upper free end. The technical implementation can be carried out analogously to a beverage filling device with a vertically movable sleeve which is temporarily pushed onto a suspended syringe, for example from below.

The security tag has at least one tag layer, which acts as a body tag with a first tag section and as a sealing tag with a second tag section. According to one embodiment, the security tag connects the primary container body to the primary container cap via a label layer with an adhesive. Thus, the two parts of the vessel do not separate from each other and the vessel is not opened without damaging the security tag or parts thereof. The security tag mimics the opening mechanism of the vessel and can be opened with a screwing motion or with a pulling motion. The opening can be explicitly indicated, for example by a particular perforation geometry which appears to be upright or intentionally torn and damaged.

Furthermore, the specific colors in the different layers of the security tag can be designed for: text can be recognized after opening, e.g. "Warning! Open! Or to be able to recognize a preset color, and thus to clearly show the user in an irreversible manner: the security tag and the vessel have been opened. After opening, one, two or more parts of the security tag are preferably firmly connected with the respective vessel parts adhered thereunder, i.e. the first and second parts of the vessel. Thus, no undesired loose parts of the security tag that are broken are produced. Furthermore, it is not feasible to establish the original state of the security tag being broken by resealing without leaving clear visible identifying features.

The security tag can be flexibly adapted to any vessel type, vessel size and vessel material with regard to its design and its geometric configuration. The radius ratio of the vessel body of the cylindrical vessel to the vessel closure or lid can be in this case the same, smaller or larger to a certain extent, and can be reliably labeled and sealed by means of the described security tag. If the cap of the syringe is constructed larger than the body, for example, then the existing dimensional differences can be compensated for via special stamped structures or notches in the transition region from the body to the cap. The notch here represents an elongated cut-out in the security tag at a predetermined position.

Furthermore, the security tag can also be designed in a manner that is compatible with the vessel to be applied with respect to its shape. In top view, the security tag has, for example, a rectangular contour at its outer edge. However, the security tag can also be formed T-shaped, so that, for example, the second tag section is formed wider than the first tag section, or vice versa, in order to be able to provide different circumferences. However, the security tag can also be of V-shaped design and taper upwards, i.e. in the direction of the second part of the vessel. An asymmetrical design of the security tag is also possible. If the cap of the syringe is, for example, larger than the syringe body, it may be useful if the security tag is conically configured or tapered upwards in order to be able to avoid the tag corners protruding from the vessel. In this case, when using a punch or notch in the transition region from the syringe body to the syringe cap, it is advantageous if the safety tag is formed longer from the syringe body to the syringe cap in the region of the vessel body or the first tag section than, for example, in vessels having approximately the same geometry. In this way, it can be facilitated that the safety tag is connected vertically and stably to the vessel body before the transition region or the second tag section is wound around the syringe cap.

In order to be able to achieve a reliable and simple mounting of the security tag on the respective vessel, the security tag can also have edges which are abrupt or offset from one another, in order to be able to facilitate a useful and secure adhesion of the security tag to the vessel. For example, the security tag can have edges that are offset from one another between the first and second tag sections along their preceding edges. The leading edge is here the edge of the security tag which is preferably applied first when it is placed on the vessel.

A particular variant of the security tag has a preceding extension in the first tag section, which is applied and wound in the region of the vessel body. In order to form the second label section projecting beyond the vessel cap, which is larger on the circumference than the vessel body, the inclined label edge of the security label can be useful for application.

By means of such a misaligned edge, it is possible to prevent the safety tag from being undesirably pushed away from the syringe cap due to the larger circumference of the syringe cap at the time of application, and to prevent the vessel from being obliquely entangled by the safety tag.

In particular, the sealed end of the security tag above the end of the syringe cap contributes to a safe and reliable operational protection and also exhibits a protective function against various influences. Such a sealed closure of the security tag can be protected, depending on the material choice, in particular against the ingress or egress of UV radiation, solvents, air humidity or other small molecule substances, and furthermore can also provide protection against forgery and wear for the printed information. The protective function can be designed in a targeted manner by a function-specific selection of the label base material or by a functional printing.

In this case, the closure of the label sleeve at the upper end of the second label section can be achieved by means of different techniques. Similarly to the case of a candy bag, the opposing layers of the wrapped second label section can be superposed on one another and connected, for example welded and/or glued, such that a sealed edge line is formed at the end of the upper part of the second label section, which can have a small degree of widening. By means of special tools, the edge line can also be processed subsequently and custom-designed in a customized manner in order to be able to form a useful and/or identifiable sealed closure of the security tag.

Alternatively, a space-saving sealed closure can also be produced at the end of the upper part of the second label section via simultaneous snapping-in from the opposite side by means of the pressing tines, which closure can furthermore have a high re-identification value and offers the following possibilities: the width along the edge line is kept smaller than the diameter of the vessel body or vessel head. This design of the sealed end of the security tag can play an advantageous role in particular with regard to storage and transport in the associated transparent plastic cover for syringes or other multi-part vessels. Furthermore, it is thus possible to replace the labeled and sealed syringe again in the packaging provided for it, such as a transparent plastic cap or tray, which has an opening only slightly larger than the diameter of the vessel.

The security tag combines the functionality of a body tag with the functionality of a sealing tag in the form of a common tag. It is not feasible or at least difficult to resort to a capsule closure without damaging the security tag. The special stamping geometry and functional surfaces, for example created by the bottom die technology, contribute to a safe and reliable operational protection and first opening proof, which can be flexibly adapted to the vessel to be fixed in a simple manner.

According to one variant, the security tag can also be designed to be open upward. Such a security tag can have all the characteristics and features of the previously described design of the variant of the upper seal of the security tag, if applicable, and vice versa, with the following differences: the upper free end of the second label section also remains open in the completely applied state of the security label and does not have a closed edge line in the sense of the previously described design.

In the case of a security tag having an upwardly open end of the second security tag section, the security tag can extend as far as the cap end of the vessel or can also extend beyond the cap end of the vessel. In the application of such open security tags, there is the particular challenge that the security tag may not rub or press on the vessel in the region of the second tag section, since no pressure should be applied to the vessel cap. And therefore no friction occurs in this area.

Although there is no friction, the contour of the security tag can be specially configured in order to form a closed loop in the region of the cap end at the upper end. In order that the subsequent label corner, which is wrapped around the cap end and represents the right-hand corner at the end of the upper part of the second label section, does not protrude after application, the contour of the security label can be tapered or v-shaped towards the center of the label. In this respect, the leading edge of the security tag can also be influenced or designed in such a way that the security tag tapers, for example, on the leading and/or trailing edge in the direction of the tag center.

The leading edge of the security tag can also be designed such that the security tag can be wound onto itself in a simple manner when the vessel is applied and wound. The corresponding conical or v-shaped configuration of the preceding label corner, which represents the left-hand corner at the end of the upper part of the second label section, can also compensate for the undesired protrusion from the vessel without friction.

The syringe and the primary closure or second part of the syringe body or the first part of the syringe are enclosed by the same security label and, if necessary, connected to the label via a corresponding adhesive face. The security tag can extend to the tip of the primary closure and, if necessary, can also protrude therefrom and form an upwardly open sleeve around the second part of the vessel. Therefore, the primary cap can be prevented from being used or at least made difficult to operate.

The existing gap between the capsule closure and the second label section wound around the capsule closure is preferably of small design, so that the capsule closure cannot be manually handled, whether or not with the aid of an auxiliary mechanism, without damaging the security label. In particular, the second label section can have a print layer applied in this region on the underside, which in the applied state fills the gap between the security label and the container.

Drawings

Embodiments of the present invention are explained in detail below with reference to schematic drawings. The figures show:

FIGS. 1A-1E illustrate one embodiment of a security tag for a multi-piece vessel;

2A-2F illustrate another embodiment of a security tag for a multi-piece vessel;

3A-3B illustrate another embodiment of a security tag for a multi-piece vessel;

4A-4B illustrate another embodiment of a security tag for a multi-piece vessel;

5A-5B illustrate another embodiment of a security tag for a multi-piece vessel;

FIG. 6 illustrates another embodiment of a security tag for a multi-piece vessel;

FIG. 7 illustrates a flow chart of a method for applying a security tag to a multi-piece vessel;

fig. 8A-8B illustrate another embodiment of a security tag for a multi-piece vessel.

Detailed Description

Elements having the same structure and function are denoted by the same reference numerals across the drawings. For reasons of clarity, elements shown may not be denoted by the associated reference numerals in all figures.

Fig. 1A-1E schematically show different views of one embodiment of a security tag 1 for a multi-piece vessel, exemplified by a syringe 40. The security tag 1 has a first tag section 10 which is designed to be fastenable to a first part of a vessel, namely a syringe body 40, and a second tag section 20 which is designed to surround a second part of the vessel, namely a syringe head or a syringe cap 42, in the state of the security tag 1 being applied to the syringe 40 in a circumferential manner, such that the security tag 1 closes itself along an edge line 27 at a free end 26 of the second tag section 20 facing away from the first tag section 10 (see fig. 1B to 1E).

The two label sections 10, 20 form respective mutually adjoining portions of a common material web. The security tag 1 also has a perforation 32 as a break-off element, which is arranged between the first and second tag sections 10, 20 relative to the longitudinal axis L of the security tag 1, so that the security tag 1 can be broken off in a predetermined manner by means of the perforation 32 when the syringe 40 to which the security tag 1 is applied is opened, and the second tag section 20 can be removed together with the syringe cap 42 from the first tag section 10 and the syringe body 41.

According to a preferred embodiment of the security tag 1, the perforation 32 is provided as a break-away element. Alternatively or additionally, the tear strip can also be embodied as a break-off element or comprise such a break-off element, in order to be able to separate the second label section 20 from the first label section 10 in a controlled manner. The perforation 32 can have a specific geometry and is not necessarily arranged parallel to the outer edge of the security tag 1.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the security tag 1, as shown in fig. 1A, the security tag has an adhesive-free region 30 in the region of the perforations 32. In this way, a simple disconnection of the security tag 1 and a removal of the second tag section 20 from the first tag section 10 can be achieved. Thus, the effort required for separating the two label sections 10, 20 is reduced compared to a fully glued security label 1 and the opening power of the syringe 40 to which the security label 1 is applied is improved.

Furthermore, the security tag 1 can also be completely covered on the underside by an adhesive layer, so that a simple, adhesive fastening of the security tag 1 to the outer wall of the syringe 40 can be achieved. However, according to an alternative embodiment, the security tag 1 can be completely covered on the underside by an adhesive layer and has no adhesive-free regions.

Alternatively, the security tag 1 has an adhesive layer on the underside of the first tag section 10 and, spaced apart from the underside, on the underside of the end 26 of the upper part of the second tag section 20. The two label sections 10, 20 are substantially delimited by the perforation 32. The adhesive-free region 30 can extend in the direction of the first and/or second label sections 10, 20.

In this case, terms such as "upper", "lower", "above" and "below" refer to the diagrammatically illustrated figures and to the arrangement or application, according to the working mode, of the security tag 1 and of the syringe 40, in which the upper second tag section 20 is associated with a second portion of the upper part of the vessel or of the syringe cap 42, which is removed for opening said syringe 40.

Fig. 1B and 1C each show a schematic side view of a security tag 1 applied to a syringe 40, said security tag having a shape similar to a candy bag at the upper sealed end 26. In the fully applied state, the security tag 1 simultaneously forms a body label and a sealing label with a self-sealing label cap which encloses the syringe cap 42, for example, in a gas-tight manner. In this way, a particularly reliable and safe operational protection of the syringe 40 or other multi-piece vessel can be achieved, and also a protection function for the contents against the effects of radiation and moisture, among other effects, can be provided. The security tag 1 can be constructed in a multi-layered manner, in particular for increased protection or for recording purposes, and has further layers.

The security tag 1 is sealed over the syringe cap 42 along the edge line 27, for example in the manner: the tip 26 is bonded and/or welded to itself after wrapping the syringe cap 42. In comparison to fig. 1B, fig. 1C shows a side view of the security tag 1, rotated substantially 90 °.

The perforation 32 is preferably formed in the region of the security tag 1, which in the state of application on the syringe 40 provided for this purpose corresponds to the region between the syringe cap 42 and the syringe body 41. The geometry of the security tag 1, in particular the width and length of the respective tag section 10, 20, is preferably adapted to the geometry of the syringe 40, so that the security tag 1, for example, forms a wraparound tag or an overlapping wraparound tag.

Fig. 1D and 1E each show a corresponding schematic side view of the upper end 26 of the sealed security tag 1, which has a rounded edge line 27 in comparison with the illustration according to fig. 1B and 1C. This or still other embodiments of the closed edge line 27 can be processed with the aid of special tools during or also subsequently after the closing, and can be designed individually by the customer in order to be able to form a useful and/or identifiable sealed closure of the security tag 1.

The security tag 1 combines the functionality of a body tag with the functionality of a sealing tag in the form of a common tag. It is not feasible or at least difficult to resort to the vessel closure without damaging the security tag 1.

Fig. 2A to 2F show a further exemplary embodiment of the construction of the security tag 1 and the sealed end 26 in different schematic views. This closing of the second label section 20 along the edge line 27 can take place via simultaneous snapping-in from opposite sides by means of pressing tines (indicated by arrows in fig. 2C) and results in a space-saving sealed closing at the end 26 of the upper part of the second label section 20. This self-folding closure can also have a high re-identification value and also offers the following possibilities: the width along the edge line 27 is kept smaller than the diameter of the syringe cap 42. This embodiment of the sealed end 26 of the security tag 1 can play an advantageous role in particular with regard to storage and transport in an associated transparent plastic housing for a syringe 40 or other multi-part vessel.

Fig. 3A and 3B illustrate a further embodiment of a security tag 1 which, in contrast to the above-described embodiments, has a widened region 30 with a largely introduced opening in the form of a V-shaped punch 34. In this way, a certain scalability of the security tag 1 is provided in the area 30, which scalability can have a beneficial effect on adapting to different geometries of the syringe body 41 and the syringe cap 42. The punch 34 thus realizes a thickness compensation element and enables a simple and low-cost variant which makes it possible to adapt the security tag 1 to different radius ratios if, for example, as shown in fig. 3B, the diameter of the syringe cap 42 is designed to be greater than the diameter of the syringe body 41. The syringe 40 is generally rotationally symmetrical or cylindrical in this case.

Fig. 4A and 4B illustrate a further embodiment of the security tag 1, which, in contrast to the embodiment according to fig. 3A and 3B, has a largely introduced opening in the form of a linear cut or punch 34, which opening, like a notch, provides a certain flexibility of the security tag 1 in the region of the syringe cap 42. The embodiment of the security tag 1 shown in fig. 3A-3B and 4A-4B is particularly suitable for use with a syringe 40 whose syringe cap 42 is designed with a larger diameter than the syringe body 41. The security tag 1 then realizes a semi-open closure around the syringe cap 42 which provides a reliable and safe handling protection and also provides radial adjustability.

The diameter of the security tag shown in fig. 3A-3B and 4A-4B is designed to be larger than the diameter of the syringe body 41.

Fig. 5A and 5B show a further embodiment of a security tag 1, which has a further possibility: providing some scalability or flexibility with respect to syringes 40 of different sizes or different widths. The security tag 1 represents a fan-like structure with a large number of fold lines 35, which enables the security tag 1 to be unfolded at positions which, due to a large radius ratio, result in a correspondingly large circumference.

The fold line 35 according to fig. 5A and 5B and the linear punch 34 according to fig. 4A and 4B can also be formed obliquely and not necessarily parallel to the outer edge of the security tag 1.

Fig. 6 shows a further exemplary embodiment of a security tag 1, which has an edge offset 21 along the leading edge 11 in the transition from the first tag section 10 to the second tag section 20, in order to be able to facilitate the useful and secure adhesion of the security tag 1 to a multi-part vessel or syringe 40. Furthermore, the second label section 20 has a tapered shape in the direction of the upper end 26, with tapered edges 23, 24 along the leading edge 11 and the trailing edge 12. This embodiment of the security tag 1 enables particularly precise placement on syringes 40 with different radial geometries and prevents: the corners of the second label segment 20 undesirably protrude after wrapping around the syringe cap 42. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the adhesive free area 30 is provided entirely in the second label section and has a large number of cuts or punched out portions 34.

Fig. 7 shows an embodiment of a flow chart for applying a security tag 1 to a multi-piece vessel 40. During application on a syringe 40 having a smaller diameter on the syringe cap 42 than on the syringe body 41, for example, the following steps are performed:

in step S1, the syringe 40 and the security tag 1 are provided with two tag sections 10 and 20 made of material webs and a perforation 32 arranged therebetween.

In a further step S3, for example, a rotatably mounted sleeve is provided and pushed onto the cap region of the syringe 40, in order to be able to form a cylindrical overall body with an approximately constant diameter, which sleeve can be labeled in a simple manner. In this way, contact with the cap region of the syringe 40 can be prevented.

In a further step S5, the security tag 1 is fixed with its adhesive underside on the syringe body 41 in the first tag section 10.

In a further step S7, the second label section 20 is placed on the syringe cap 42 in such a way that: the syringe cap 42 is wrapped with a second label section 20 having an adhesive neutralized underside. The second label section 20 now surrounds the syringe cap 42 and is bonded to itself as an overlapping wrap-around label in the overlapping region.

As described above, steps S5 and S7 can be performed sequentially, or alternatively can also be performed simultaneously.

In a further step S9, the introduced auxiliary means in the form of a sleeve can now be simply pulled out of the envelope of the applied security tag 1.

In a further step S11, the free end 26 of the second label section 20 is closed onto itself along the edge line 27 such that the end 26 of the upper part of the second label section 20 is sealed over the syringe cap 42. The label sleeve formed by the encapsulated second label portion 20 can be reliably closed and reliably sealed by means of gluing and/or welding.

According to the described method, the security tag 1 can be placed on the syringe 40 beyond the syringe cap 42 without touching the needle area.

Fig. 8A and 8B schematically show a security tag 100 for a multi-piece vessel 400, which can be, for example, a syringe or an injection vial. The security tag 100 has a first tag section 110, which is designed for fastening to a first part 410 of the vessel 400, and a second tag section 200, which is designed for surrounding a second part 420 of the vessel 400 in the state in which the security tag 100 is applied to the vessel 400, such that the security tag 100 forms a tag sleeve, which is closed on itself along an edge line, on a free end 260 of the second tag section 200 facing away from the first tag section 100, but is open upward relative to the longitudinal axis L0 of the security tag 100.

The two label sections 110 and 200 form respective mutually adjoining sections of the common material web. The security tag 100 also has a perforation 320 as a break-away element, which is arranged between the first tag section 110 and the second tag section 200 with respect to the longitudinal axis L0 of the security tag 100, so that, when the vessel 400 to which the security tag 100 is applied is opened, the security tag 100 can be broken in a predetermined manner by means of the perforation 320 and the second tag section 200 can be removed together with the second part 420 of the vessel 400 from the first tag section 110 and the first part 410 of the vessel 400.

The perforation 320 is realized according to a preferred embodiment of the security tag 100. Alternatively or additionally, the break-off element can also have a tear-off strip, in order to be able to achieve a controlled separation of the second label segment 200 from the first label segment 110. The perforations 320 can have a particular geometry here and are not necessarily arranged parallel to the outer edge of the security tag 100.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the security tag 100, as shown in fig. 1A, the security tag has an adhesive-free region 300 in the region of the perforations 320. In this way, a simple disconnection of the security tag 100 and a removal of the second tag section 200 from the first tag section 110 can be achieved. Thus, the effort required for separating the two tag sections 110, 200 is reduced compared to a fully adhered security tag 100, and the opening power of the vessel 400 to which the security tag 100 is applied is improved.

Furthermore, the security tag 100 can also be completely covered on the underside by an adhesive layer, so that a simple, adhesive fastening of the security tag 100 to the outer wall of the container 400 can be achieved. Alternatively, the security tag 100 has an adhesive layer on the underside of the first tag section 110 and, spaced apart from the underside, on the underside of the end 260 of the upper part of the second tag section 200. Basically, the perforation 320 forms a kind of limitation on the respective sides of the two label sections 110, 200. The adhesive-free region 300 can extend in the direction of the first and/or second label sections 110, 200.

Terms such as "upper", "lower", "above" and "below" relate to the diagrammatically illustrated fig. 8A and 8B and to the arrangement or application, according to the working mode, of the security tag 100 and the vessel 400, wherein the upper second tag section 200 is associated with an upper second portion 420 of the vessel 400, which is removed to open the vessel 400.

The security tag 100, in the fully applied state, constitutes both a body tag and a sealing tag that securely and securely encloses the openable second portion 420 of the vessel 400. In this way, a particularly effective operational protection of the vessel 400 can be achieved and, in addition, a protective function for the contents can be provided against radiation and humidity influences, among other influences. Furthermore, the security tag 100 can additionally be designed as multi-layered for protection purposes.

The perforation 320 is preferably formed in the region of the security tag 100, which in the applied state provided for this purpose corresponds to the region between the second part 420 and the first part 410 on the capsule 400. The geometry of the security tag 100, in particular the width and length of the respective tag section 110, 200, is preferably adapted to the geometry of the vessel 400, so that the security tag 100, for example, forms a wraparound tag or an overlapping wraparound tag.

In particular, the security tag 100 can have a predetermined printed layer, so that the gap between the second part 420 of the vessel 400 and the wrapped second tag section 200 can be reduced or closed, so that it is impossible or almost impossible to manually access the openable second part 420 of the vessel without damaging the security tag 100. Such a print layer is therefore preferably applied on the underside of the second label section 200 in an area which, in the state of application on the capsule 400, faces the second part 420 and fills the gap between the security label 100 and the capsule 400.

Furthermore, such a printed layer can fulfill the function as a thickness compensation element and can fulfill a possible compensation of the different radii of the first and second portions 410, 420 of the vessel 400. Such a relatively thick printed layer can be applied, for example, by means of a counter-die technique in a screen printing method.

The security tag 100 combines the functionality of a body tag with the functionality of a sealing tag in the form of a common tag. It is not feasible or at least difficult to resort to the vessel closure or to the openable second portion 42 of the vessel without damaging the security tag 100.

The application of the security tag 100 can be carried out analogously to the previously described application method according to the flowchart in fig. 7, wherein a sealing step analogous to step S11 is omitted.

List of reference numerals:

1. 100 security tag

10. 100 first label section

11 preceding edge of security tag

12 subsequent edge of the security tag

20. 200 second label section

21 edge misalignment

23 tapered edge of second label section

24 tapered edge of second label section

26. 260 end of the upper portion of the second label section

27 edge line of the upper part of the second label section

30. 300 areas without adhesive

32 perforation

34 stamping part

35 fold line

40. 400 vessel/syringe

41. 410 first part of vessel/injector body

42. 420 second part of vessel/Syringe Cap

L, L0 longitudinal axis

S (i) a step of a method for manufacturing a security tag.