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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a consumer goods product, a method of using it and a use thereof.
Description
CONSUMER GOODS PRODUCT
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a consumer goods product, a method of using it and a use thereof.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Water-soluble unit dose articles are liked by consumers as they are convenient and efficient to use in wash operations. Such articles comprise a water-soluble film which defines at least one internal compartment wherein the internal compartment houses a detergent composition.
Water-soluble unit dose articles are often sold to consumers in containers and bags.
Closure of the container after use aims to minimise moisture ingress into the containers which can affect the physical stability of the internal water-soluble unit dose articles. Such ingress is particularly problematic in high humidity environments such as those found in the vicinity of the wash operation (such as laundry or dish washing). Closure of the container also aims to reduce spillage or removal of the articles from the container when it is not intended or otherwise desirable, for example, if the container were to fall or become upside down or fall on its side.
Therefore, such containers are often manufactured with locking means to ensure the lid remains closed when not in use.
In addition, when the container is closed, this hinders the ability of children (of less than 5 years), to gain access to the contents of the container and subsequently become exposed to the water-soluble unit dose articles.
However, in some rare instances, consumers forget to re-close the container after use.
This negates all the benefits described above.
Therefore, there remains a need in the art for a consumer goods product comprising a container and at least one water-soluble unit dose article in which instances of the container accidentally being left open after use are minimized.
It was surprisingly found that the container according to the present invention overcame this problem.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A first aspect of the present invention is a consumer goods product comprising a container and at least one water-soluble unit dose article, wherein the container comprises an inner chamber accessible through an opening; and wherein the at least one water-soluble unit dose article comprises a detergent composition and a water-soluble film, and wherein the at least one water-soluble unit dose article is contained in the inner chamber of the container; and wherein the container comprises means to allow the opening to be open or closed; and wherein the container comprises a means to provide a first sensory signal that informs a user of the consumer goods product when the opening is open or an autoclosing means capable of automatically closing the opening after it has been opened.
A second aspect of the present invention is a process of using the consumer goods product according to the present invention, comprising the steps of;
a. Opening the lid of the container;
b. Retrieving a water-soluble unit dose article;
c. Placing the water-soluble unit dose article into the drum of an automatic washing machine;
d. Closing the lid of the container.
A third aspect of the present invention is the use of a sensory signal on a container comprising water-soluble unit dose articles wherein the container comprises an opening and an internal chamber housing the water-soluble unit dose articles, to remind the consumer to reclose the opening after use and minimise moisture ingress to the inside of the container.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. I. Depicts a consumer goods product according to the present invention.
FIG.2. discloses a cross-sectional depiction of FIG. 1. wherein the lid is in the closed position.
FIG. 3 discloses a cross-sectional depiction of FIG. 1. wherein application of force to the hook member in the direction towards the inner wall, releases the lid component from the wall component allowing the lid to be radially moved away from the opening.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Consumer goods product The present invention is to a consumer product comprising a container and at least one water-soluble unit dose article.
The at least one water-soluble unit dose article is contained within the container. The container and the water-soluble unit dose article are described in more detail below.
The consumer product can be sold 'as is', in other words the consumer product is the item that the consumer picks up from the shelf. Alternatively, the consumer product could be housed as one unit of a multi-component product. For example, more than one consumer product could be housed within an outer package and the multiple packaged consumer products sold together in a single purchase.
The consumer product may comprise aesthetic elements, for example shrink sleeves or labels attached to the container. Alternatively, the container may be coloured or printed with aesthetic elements or informative print such as usage instructions.
Container The consumer product comprises a container. The container needs to be capable of containing the at least one water-soluble unit dose article. The container may have any suitable size dependent upon the number of water-soluble unit dose articles contained within the container.
The container may comprise between 1 and 150, preferably between 10 and 100 unit dose articles.
The container may be made from rigid material, flexible material or a mixture thereof. In other words, the container may be a rigid tub, a flexible bag or a mixture thereof. The container may be a rigid tub comprising a lid, preferably a hinged lid. The container may be a bag having a zipper closure or similar. The container may be a bag comprising a rigid frame around an opening and having a lid, in other words, part rigid container and part flexible bag.
The container may have any suitable shape. Those skilled in the art will be aware of suitable shapes. The container may have a cubic shape, a cylindrical shape, a rectangular shape or a mixture thereof. Whilst the container may have an overall linear shape, for example rectangular, it may comprise curved walls. For example, when viewed from above the container may have rectangular shape, however, when viewed from the front it may comprise convex curved walls curving from the top of the container to the bottom of the container.
The container may have an overall straight shape, e.g. with straight sides, or may have a curved shape or may comprise both straight and curved elements. The container may comprise flat surfaces as well as surfaces comprising embossments or other structural element, e.g.
designed to improve gripping or structural integrity.
A container according to the present invention may comprise a front wall, a back wall opposite the front wall, side walls extending between the front wall and the back wall, a bottom extending between the front wall, back wall and side walls, and a mouth structure connected to the front, back, and side walls. The container also comprises a shoulder extending inwardly from the side walls to the mouth structure. The container has: a maximum width (W1) measured between the side walls of the tub; a maximum width (W2) of the opening through the mouth structure; a maximum depth (Di) measured between the front wall and the rear wall and a maximum depth (D2) of the opening formed by the mouth structure; such that WI
is greater than W2 and Di is greater than D2.
The container may be made from any suitable material. The container may be made of natural materials, synthetic materials or a mixture thereof, preferably synthetic materials, more preferably plastic.
The container may be made from plastic materials, metallic materials, paper materials, or a mixture thereof. The container may be made from materials comprising recycled materials.
The container may be made from a plastic material, preferably a polyolefin material. The container may be made from polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polycarbonates, Polyamides or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the container may be made from polypropylene, polystyrene, high-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or a mixture thereof The plastic material may have a tensile modulus ranging from 1250MPa to 3000MPa, preferably between 1300MPa and 2300MPa. Those skilled in the art will know how to measure tensile modulus using techniques commonly known in the art.
The container may be made from metallic materials wherein the metallic material is preferably selected from aluminium, steel or a mixture thereof.
The container may be made from paper materials wherein the paper material is preferably selected from carboard, laminates, cellulose pulp materials or a mixture thereof.
The material used to make the container may comprise other ingredients, such as colorants, preservatives, plasticisers, UV stabilizers, Oxygen, perfume, recycled materials and moisture barriers or a mixture thereof. The container may comprise areas of external or internal printing.
The container may be made using any suitable process. Suitable processes include but are not limited to thermoforming, injection molding, injection stretch blow molding, extrusion blowmolding, or a mixture thereof preferably thermoforming or injection molding or a mixture thereof.
Suitable processes include, but or not limited to, tube forming from a flat laminate with a welding step, extruded tube forming, folding or a mixture thereof.
The container may be opaque translucent, or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the container is opaque.
The container comprises an inner chamber accessible through an opening. The at least one water-soluble unit dose article is contained in the inner chamber of the container.
The inner container may be of any suitable size or shape. The size or shape will be dependent on the number of water-soluble unit dose articles to be contained within the inner chamber. The inner chamber may comprise between 1 and 150 preferably between 10 and 100 unit dose articles.
The opening may be of any suitable size or shape. The opening may be of sufficient size to allow the user to put their hand within the inner chamber to retrieve a water-soluble unit dose article. Alternatively, the opening may be of suitable size such that only the water-soluble unit dose article can fir through it and said water-soluble unit dose article is retrieved from the container by tipping the container and allowing the water-soluble unit dose article to pass through the opening under the influence of gravity or manually applied agitation force by the consumer, for example by shaking the container.
The container comprises means to allow the opening to be open or closed. By 'closed' we herein mean that it is not possible to remove a water-soluble unit dose article from the inner chamber. Preferably, the container comprises locking means to ensure the opening remains closed until intended use. When the container comprises locking means, the term 'closed' means .. the locking means are engaged, in other words, the opening is locked shut.
Preferably, the means to close the opening is a recloseable lid that can move from a closed to an open position, wherein in the closed position the lid covers at least 95%, preferably 100% of the area of the opening when in the closed position.
Alternatively, the means to close the opening comprises a zipper lock mechanism.
Preferably, the container comprises a locking means to secure the means to close the opening in a closed position. Preferably, the means to close the opening is a lid and the locking means comprises a component on the lid and a component on the container, and the lid component and the container component engage to lock the lid in a closed position. Preferably, the locking means comprises a child deterrent locking means, a child resistant locking means, or a mixture thereof.
The child deterrent locking means, child resistant locking means or mixture thereof is preferably a coordinated motion mechanism, the coordinated motion mechanism being selected from multi-connections to be opened at the same time, a multi-movement on one (or more) connection(s) or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the coordinated motion mechanism is a multi-movement on one (or more) connection(s) selected from push-pull, push turn, pull-turn, press and slide, pull and slide or a mixture thereof.
Preferably the locking means is made from recyclable materials.
Preferably, the lid can move from an open to a closed position via a hinge.
The container comprises a means to provide a first sensory signal that informs a user of the consumer goods product when the opening is open or an autoclosing means capable of automatically closing the opening after it has been opened. The autoclosing means will only close the opening if the opening is unobstructed, i.e. only was the users hand(s) has been moved away from the opening.
Those skilled in the art will be aware of suitable sensory signals for the first sensory signal. The first sensory signal may be visual, audible, olfactory or a mixture thereof, preferably the sensory signal is visual or audible or a mixture thereof. The means to provide the first sensory signal may be located on the outside of the container, on the inside of the container or a mixture thereof. Or wherein the container comprises a recloseable lid, the means to provide the first sensory signal may be located on the outside of the container, on the inside of the container, on the outside of the lid, on the inside of the lid or a mixture thereof.
The sensory signal may be detectable by the user for the entire time the opening is in the open position or may be detectable only after the opening has been open for a period of time.
The sensory signal may be detectable by the user after the opening has been open for at least 3 seconds, preferably at least 5 seconds.
Wherein the container comprises a locking means to secure the opening in a closed position, the sensory signal may be detectable once the locking means has been disengaged and is no longer detectable once the locking means is engaged. Preferably, the container comprises a locking means to secure the opening in a closed position and the sensory signal is detectable once the locking means has been disengaged for at least 3 seconds, more preferably at least 5 seconds and is no longer detectable once the locking means is engaged.
The means to provide the first sensory signal optionally may only be operational only whilst the container comprises water-soluble unit dose articles.
Alternatively, the first sensory signal may only provide a sensory cue a finite number of times which corresponds to the number of water-soluble unit dose articles present. For example, if the container comprises five water-soluble unit dose articles, the first sensory signal will provide a sensory cue only five times.
The first sensory signal may comprise a power source, such as a battery. The first sensory signal may be a flashing light, a beeping noise, a sprayed scent, or a mixture thereof.
Alternatively, the first sensory signal may comprise no power source. If the first sensory signal comprises no power source the first sensory signal may be a visual signal, for example a colour difference between the inside and outside of a lid used to close the container. The different colours may signal a difference between open and closed, e.g. red on the inside connoting improper storage condition of the container, green on the outside connoting proper storage condition of the container. An example of a non-powered first sensory signal is a perfume release from a scent card or hot melt scented adhesive present in the internal container.
Preferably, upon closing the opening of the container a second sensory signal is provided informing the user the opening is closed. Preferably, the secondary sensory signal is visual, audible, olfactory or a mixture thereof, more preferably the secondary sensory signal is visual, audible, or a mixture thereof, even more preferably the secondary sensory signal is an audible signal and most preferably is a clicking noise. The secondary sensory signal may comprise a power source or may comprise no power source. An example of a powered visual or audible source includes a light or a beeping sound or a mixture thereof when the light or noise cease once the lid is correctly closed. An example of a non-powered visual or audible source includes a colour change or a clicking sound, or a mixture thereof.
The container may comprise an autoclosing means capable of automatically closing the opening immediately after the closing pathway becomes unobstructed, e.g. no consumer hand present in the pathway anymore, alternatively after it has been open for at least 3 seconds, more preferably at least 5 seconds. Those skilled in the art will be aware if suitable means capable of automatically closing the opening. One example of an autoclosing means includes a spring system.
An aspect of the present invention is a consumer goods product according to the present invention wherein the container comprises an inner chamber accessible through an opening and at least one water-soluble unit dose article comprising a detergent composition and a water-soluble film as according to the present invention. The at least one water-soluble unit dose article is contained in the inner chamber of the container. The opening comprises a lid which can move from an open to a closed position. The container also comprises a locking means, wherein the locking means comprises a component on the lid and a component on the container. The lid component and the container component engage to lock the lid in a closed position. The lid is open if the lid component and the container component are not engaged. The container comprises a means to provide a first sensory signal that informs a user of the consumer goods product when the lid is open or an autoclosing means capable of automatically closing the lid after it has been opened.
The container may be opaque, transparent, translucent or a mixture thereof, preferably, the container is opaque.
Preferably, the container is recyclable. Preferably, the first sensory signal, the second sensory signal or a combination thereof are recyclable. More preferably, the container, the first sensory signal, the second sensory signal or a combination thereof are recyclable.
Water-soluble unit dose article The consumer product comprises at least one water-soluble unit dose article, preferably at least two water-soluble unit dose articles.
A water-soluble unit dose article is generally in the form of a pouch. It comprises a unitary dose of a composition as a volume sufficient to provide a benefit in an end application.
The water-soluble unit dose article comprises at least one water-soluble film shaped such that the unit-dose article comprises at least one internal compartment surrounded by the water-soluble film. The at least one compartment comprises a cleaning composition.
The water-soluble film is sealed such that the cleaning composition does not leak out of the compartment during storage. However, upon addition of the water-soluble unit dose article to water, the water-soluble film dissolves and releases the contents of the internal compartment into the wash liquor.
The film is described in more detail below.
The unit dose article may comprise more than one compartment, even at least two compartments, or even at least three compartments, or even at least four compartments, or even at least five compartments. The compartments may be arranged in superposed orientation, i.e.
one positioned on top of the other. Alternatively, the compartments may be positioned in a side-by-side orientation, i.e. one orientated next to the other. The compartments may even be .. orientated in a 'tyre and rim' arrangement, i.e. a first compartment is positioned next to a second compartment, but the first compartment at least partially surrounds the second compartment, but does not completely enclose the second compartment. Alternatively, one compartment may be completely enclosed within another compartment.
Wherein the unit dose article comprises at least two compartments, one of the compartments may be smaller than the other compartment. Wherein the unit dose article comprises at least three compartments, two of the compartments may be smaller than the third compartment, and preferably the smaller compartments are superposed on the larger compartment. The superposed compartments preferably are orientated side-by-side.
The cleaning composition may be a laundry detergent composition, an automatic dishwashing composition, a hard surface cleaning composition or a combination thereof. The cleaning composition may comprise a solid, a liquid or a mixture thereof. The term liquid includes a gel, a solution, a dispersion, a paste or a mixture thereof.
The unit dose article has a height, a width and a length. The maximum of any of these dimensions is meant to mean the greatest distance between two points on opposite sides of the unit dose article. In other words, the unit dose article may not have straight sides and so may have variable lengths, widths and heights depending on where the measurement is taken.
Therefore, the maximum should be measured at any two points that are the furthest apart from each other.
The maximum length may be between 2cm and 5 cm, or even between 2cm and 4cm, or even between 2cm and 3cm. The maximum length maybe greater than 2cm and less than 6cm The maximum width may be between 2cm and 5cm. The maximum width maybe greater than 3cm and less than 6cm.
The maximum height may be between 2cm and 5cm. The maximum height maybe greater than 2cm and less than 4cm.
These lengths may be in the presence or absence of the flange.
Preferably, the length: height ratio is from 3:1 to 1:1; or the width: height ratio is from 3:1 to 1:1, or even 2.5:1 to 1:1; or the ratio of length to height is from 3:1 to 1:1 and the ratio of width to height is from 3:1 to 1:1, or even 2.5:1 to 1:1, or a combination thereof. These ratios may be in the presence of absence of a flange.
Each individual unit dose article may have a weight of between 1 Og and 40g, or even between 15g and 35g.
The film of the present invention is soluble or dispersible in water. Prior to be being formed into a unit dose article, the water-soluble film preferably has a thickness of from 20 to 150 micron, preferably 35 to 125 micron, even more preferably 50 to 110 micron, most preferably about 76 micron.
Preferred film materials are preferably polymeric materials. The film material can, for example, be obtained by casting, blow-moulding, extrusion or blown extrusion of the polymeric material, as known in the art.
Preferably, the water-soluble film comprises polyvinyl alcohol polymer or copolymer, preferably a blend of polyvinylalcohol polymers and/or polyvinylalcohol copolymers, preferably selected from sulphonated and carboxylated anionic polyvinylalcohol copolymers especially carboxylated anionic polyvinylalcohol copolymers, most preferably a blend of a polyvinylalcohol homopolymer and a carboxylated anionic polyvinylalcohol copolymer.
Preferred films are those supplied by Monosol under the trade references M8630, M8900, M8779, M8310.
The film may be opaque, transparent or translucent. The film may comprise a printed area.
The area of print may be achieved using standard techniques, such as flexographic printing or inkjet printing.
The film may comprise an aversive agent, for example a bittering agent.
Suitable bittering agents include, but are not limited to, naringin, sucrose octaacetate, quinine hydrochloride, denatonium benzoate, or mixtures thereof. Any suitable level of aversive agent may be used in the film. Suitable levels include, but are not limited to, 1 to 5000ppm, or even 100 to 2500ppm, or even 250 to 2000rpm.
Detergent Composition The water-soluble unit dose article comprises a detergent composition. The detergent composition can be any suitable detergent composition. The detergent composition may be selected from laundry detergent composition, dish washing detergent composition, hard surface cleaning detergent composition or a mixture thereof, preferably a laundry detergent composition.
The detergent composition may be a laundry detergent composition, an automatic dishwashing composition or a mixture thereof.
The detergent composition may be in any suitable form. The detergent composition may be a solid, a liquid or a mixture thereof.
Those skilled in the art will know how to formulate and make a suitable detergent composition using known knowledge and techniques. The detergent composition may comprise common detergent ingredients including surfactants, polymers, bleach, enzymes, chelants, builders, brighteners, textile care agents, perfumes, dyes, hueing dyes, preservatives, anti-oxidants, suds suppressors, structing agents, fillers, organic solvents, water, or a mixture thereof.
Process of using the consumer goods product A further aspect of the present invention is a process of using the consumer goods product according to the present invention, comprising the steps of;
a. Opening the container;
b. Retrieving a water-soluble unit dose article;
c. Placing the water-soluble unit dose article into the drum of an automatic washing machine;
d. Closing the container.
Preferably the container comprises a lid and the container is opened by opening the lid and the container is closed by closing the lid. More preferably, the container comprises a locking means wherein the locking means comprises a component on the container and a component on the lid, and wherein the container is closed when the locking means is engaged.
When the container is left open the first sensory means will attract the consumer attention and remind the consumer to reclose the container.
Use A further aspect of the present invention relates to the use of a sensory signal on a container comprising water-soluble unit dose articles wherein the container comprises an opening and an internal chamber housing the water-soluble unit dose articles, to remind the consumer to reclose the opening after use and minimise moisture ingress to the inside of the container.
The container is as according to the present invention.
The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "about 40 mm."
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An exemplary consumer product according to the present invention is depicted in FIG. I.
The consumer product (1) according to FIG. 1 comprises a container (2) and at least one water-soluble unit dose article (3) contained therein. Said container (2) comprises a base (4), an opening positioned opposite to the base (4) and at least one wall (6) extending vertically from said base (4) to said opening. Said at least one wall (6) terminates in an upper edge (7) of said at least one wall (6), and wherein said wall (6) comprises an inner surface (8) and an outer surface (9). Said base (4) and the at least one wall (6) define an internal compartment (10) wherein the internal compartment (10) is accessible from the opening (5). The container also comprises a lid (11) able to move from an open to closed position via a hinge (12) and wherein when in the closed position covers the opening (5). The container (2) comprises at least one locking means (13), wherein the locking means (13) comprises a lid component (14) and a wall component (15).
The wall component (15) comprises a support member (16) extending from the upper edge (7) of the at least one wall (6) or the inner surface (8) of the at least one wall (6), and a hook member (17). When the lid (11) is in a closed position, the hook member (17) engages the lid component (14) such that only application of force to the hook member (17) will disengage the wall component (15) from the lid component (14). The hook member (17) extends from the support member (16) towards the interior of the container (10) such that to disengage the wall component (15) from the lid component (14) requires application of force to the hook member (17) wherein the application of force is in the direction towards the inner wall (8). The outer surface (9) of the at least one wall (7) is devoid of any locking means. The container (2) is opaque, translucent or a mixture thereof and made from polypropylene, polystyrene, high-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or a mixture thereof. The container comprises means to provide the first sensory signal (not shown) located on the outside of the container, on the inside of the container or a mixture thereof, or the means to provide the first sensory signal is located on the outside of the container, on the inside of the container, on the outside of the lid, on the inside of the lid or a mixture thereof.
FIG. 2 discloses a cross-sectional depiction of FIG. 1. wherein the lid (11) is in the closed position. The wall component (15) is engaged with the lid component (14) and the lid (11) is locked into position.
FIG. 3 discloses a cross-sectional depiction of FIG. 1. wherein application of force (19) to the hook member (17) in the direction towards the inner wall (8), releases the lid component (14) from the wall component (15) allowing the lid (11) to be radially moved (20) away from the opening (5). Unlocking the hook member (17) from the lid component (14) does not deform the lid (11) or the at least one wall (6).
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a consumer goods product, a method of using it and a use thereof.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Water-soluble unit dose articles are liked by consumers as they are convenient and efficient to use in wash operations. Such articles comprise a water-soluble film which defines at least one internal compartment wherein the internal compartment houses a detergent composition.
Water-soluble unit dose articles are often sold to consumers in containers and bags.
Closure of the container after use aims to minimise moisture ingress into the containers which can affect the physical stability of the internal water-soluble unit dose articles. Such ingress is particularly problematic in high humidity environments such as those found in the vicinity of the wash operation (such as laundry or dish washing). Closure of the container also aims to reduce spillage or removal of the articles from the container when it is not intended or otherwise desirable, for example, if the container were to fall or become upside down or fall on its side.
Therefore, such containers are often manufactured with locking means to ensure the lid remains closed when not in use.
In addition, when the container is closed, this hinders the ability of children (of less than 5 years), to gain access to the contents of the container and subsequently become exposed to the water-soluble unit dose articles.
However, in some rare instances, consumers forget to re-close the container after use.
This negates all the benefits described above.
Therefore, there remains a need in the art for a consumer goods product comprising a container and at least one water-soluble unit dose article in which instances of the container accidentally being left open after use are minimized.
It was surprisingly found that the container according to the present invention overcame this problem.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A first aspect of the present invention is a consumer goods product comprising a container and at least one water-soluble unit dose article, wherein the container comprises an inner chamber accessible through an opening; and wherein the at least one water-soluble unit dose article comprises a detergent composition and a water-soluble film, and wherein the at least one water-soluble unit dose article is contained in the inner chamber of the container; and wherein the container comprises means to allow the opening to be open or closed; and wherein the container comprises a means to provide a first sensory signal that informs a user of the consumer goods product when the opening is open or an autoclosing means capable of automatically closing the opening after it has been opened.
A second aspect of the present invention is a process of using the consumer goods product according to the present invention, comprising the steps of;
a. Opening the lid of the container;
b. Retrieving a water-soluble unit dose article;
c. Placing the water-soluble unit dose article into the drum of an automatic washing machine;
d. Closing the lid of the container.
A third aspect of the present invention is the use of a sensory signal on a container comprising water-soluble unit dose articles wherein the container comprises an opening and an internal chamber housing the water-soluble unit dose articles, to remind the consumer to reclose the opening after use and minimise moisture ingress to the inside of the container.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. I. Depicts a consumer goods product according to the present invention.
FIG.2. discloses a cross-sectional depiction of FIG. 1. wherein the lid is in the closed position.
FIG. 3 discloses a cross-sectional depiction of FIG. 1. wherein application of force to the hook member in the direction towards the inner wall, releases the lid component from the wall component allowing the lid to be radially moved away from the opening.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Consumer goods product The present invention is to a consumer product comprising a container and at least one water-soluble unit dose article.
The at least one water-soluble unit dose article is contained within the container. The container and the water-soluble unit dose article are described in more detail below.
The consumer product can be sold 'as is', in other words the consumer product is the item that the consumer picks up from the shelf. Alternatively, the consumer product could be housed as one unit of a multi-component product. For example, more than one consumer product could be housed within an outer package and the multiple packaged consumer products sold together in a single purchase.
The consumer product may comprise aesthetic elements, for example shrink sleeves or labels attached to the container. Alternatively, the container may be coloured or printed with aesthetic elements or informative print such as usage instructions.
Container The consumer product comprises a container. The container needs to be capable of containing the at least one water-soluble unit dose article. The container may have any suitable size dependent upon the number of water-soluble unit dose articles contained within the container.
The container may comprise between 1 and 150, preferably between 10 and 100 unit dose articles.
The container may be made from rigid material, flexible material or a mixture thereof. In other words, the container may be a rigid tub, a flexible bag or a mixture thereof. The container may be a rigid tub comprising a lid, preferably a hinged lid. The container may be a bag having a zipper closure or similar. The container may be a bag comprising a rigid frame around an opening and having a lid, in other words, part rigid container and part flexible bag.
The container may have any suitable shape. Those skilled in the art will be aware of suitable shapes. The container may have a cubic shape, a cylindrical shape, a rectangular shape or a mixture thereof. Whilst the container may have an overall linear shape, for example rectangular, it may comprise curved walls. For example, when viewed from above the container may have rectangular shape, however, when viewed from the front it may comprise convex curved walls curving from the top of the container to the bottom of the container.
The container may have an overall straight shape, e.g. with straight sides, or may have a curved shape or may comprise both straight and curved elements. The container may comprise flat surfaces as well as surfaces comprising embossments or other structural element, e.g.
designed to improve gripping or structural integrity.
A container according to the present invention may comprise a front wall, a back wall opposite the front wall, side walls extending between the front wall and the back wall, a bottom extending between the front wall, back wall and side walls, and a mouth structure connected to the front, back, and side walls. The container also comprises a shoulder extending inwardly from the side walls to the mouth structure. The container has: a maximum width (W1) measured between the side walls of the tub; a maximum width (W2) of the opening through the mouth structure; a maximum depth (Di) measured between the front wall and the rear wall and a maximum depth (D2) of the opening formed by the mouth structure; such that WI
is greater than W2 and Di is greater than D2.
The container may be made from any suitable material. The container may be made of natural materials, synthetic materials or a mixture thereof, preferably synthetic materials, more preferably plastic.
The container may be made from plastic materials, metallic materials, paper materials, or a mixture thereof. The container may be made from materials comprising recycled materials.
The container may be made from a plastic material, preferably a polyolefin material. The container may be made from polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polycarbonates, Polyamides or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the container may be made from polypropylene, polystyrene, high-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or a mixture thereof The plastic material may have a tensile modulus ranging from 1250MPa to 3000MPa, preferably between 1300MPa and 2300MPa. Those skilled in the art will know how to measure tensile modulus using techniques commonly known in the art.
The container may be made from metallic materials wherein the metallic material is preferably selected from aluminium, steel or a mixture thereof.
The container may be made from paper materials wherein the paper material is preferably selected from carboard, laminates, cellulose pulp materials or a mixture thereof.
The material used to make the container may comprise other ingredients, such as colorants, preservatives, plasticisers, UV stabilizers, Oxygen, perfume, recycled materials and moisture barriers or a mixture thereof. The container may comprise areas of external or internal printing.
The container may be made using any suitable process. Suitable processes include but are not limited to thermoforming, injection molding, injection stretch blow molding, extrusion blowmolding, or a mixture thereof preferably thermoforming or injection molding or a mixture thereof.
Suitable processes include, but or not limited to, tube forming from a flat laminate with a welding step, extruded tube forming, folding or a mixture thereof.
The container may be opaque translucent, or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the container is opaque.
The container comprises an inner chamber accessible through an opening. The at least one water-soluble unit dose article is contained in the inner chamber of the container.
The inner container may be of any suitable size or shape. The size or shape will be dependent on the number of water-soluble unit dose articles to be contained within the inner chamber. The inner chamber may comprise between 1 and 150 preferably between 10 and 100 unit dose articles.
The opening may be of any suitable size or shape. The opening may be of sufficient size to allow the user to put their hand within the inner chamber to retrieve a water-soluble unit dose article. Alternatively, the opening may be of suitable size such that only the water-soluble unit dose article can fir through it and said water-soluble unit dose article is retrieved from the container by tipping the container and allowing the water-soluble unit dose article to pass through the opening under the influence of gravity or manually applied agitation force by the consumer, for example by shaking the container.
The container comprises means to allow the opening to be open or closed. By 'closed' we herein mean that it is not possible to remove a water-soluble unit dose article from the inner chamber. Preferably, the container comprises locking means to ensure the opening remains closed until intended use. When the container comprises locking means, the term 'closed' means .. the locking means are engaged, in other words, the opening is locked shut.
Preferably, the means to close the opening is a recloseable lid that can move from a closed to an open position, wherein in the closed position the lid covers at least 95%, preferably 100% of the area of the opening when in the closed position.
Alternatively, the means to close the opening comprises a zipper lock mechanism.
Preferably, the container comprises a locking means to secure the means to close the opening in a closed position. Preferably, the means to close the opening is a lid and the locking means comprises a component on the lid and a component on the container, and the lid component and the container component engage to lock the lid in a closed position. Preferably, the locking means comprises a child deterrent locking means, a child resistant locking means, or a mixture thereof.
The child deterrent locking means, child resistant locking means or mixture thereof is preferably a coordinated motion mechanism, the coordinated motion mechanism being selected from multi-connections to be opened at the same time, a multi-movement on one (or more) connection(s) or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the coordinated motion mechanism is a multi-movement on one (or more) connection(s) selected from push-pull, push turn, pull-turn, press and slide, pull and slide or a mixture thereof.
Preferably the locking means is made from recyclable materials.
Preferably, the lid can move from an open to a closed position via a hinge.
The container comprises a means to provide a first sensory signal that informs a user of the consumer goods product when the opening is open or an autoclosing means capable of automatically closing the opening after it has been opened. The autoclosing means will only close the opening if the opening is unobstructed, i.e. only was the users hand(s) has been moved away from the opening.
Those skilled in the art will be aware of suitable sensory signals for the first sensory signal. The first sensory signal may be visual, audible, olfactory or a mixture thereof, preferably the sensory signal is visual or audible or a mixture thereof. The means to provide the first sensory signal may be located on the outside of the container, on the inside of the container or a mixture thereof. Or wherein the container comprises a recloseable lid, the means to provide the first sensory signal may be located on the outside of the container, on the inside of the container, on the outside of the lid, on the inside of the lid or a mixture thereof.
The sensory signal may be detectable by the user for the entire time the opening is in the open position or may be detectable only after the opening has been open for a period of time.
The sensory signal may be detectable by the user after the opening has been open for at least 3 seconds, preferably at least 5 seconds.
Wherein the container comprises a locking means to secure the opening in a closed position, the sensory signal may be detectable once the locking means has been disengaged and is no longer detectable once the locking means is engaged. Preferably, the container comprises a locking means to secure the opening in a closed position and the sensory signal is detectable once the locking means has been disengaged for at least 3 seconds, more preferably at least 5 seconds and is no longer detectable once the locking means is engaged.
The means to provide the first sensory signal optionally may only be operational only whilst the container comprises water-soluble unit dose articles.
Alternatively, the first sensory signal may only provide a sensory cue a finite number of times which corresponds to the number of water-soluble unit dose articles present. For example, if the container comprises five water-soluble unit dose articles, the first sensory signal will provide a sensory cue only five times.
The first sensory signal may comprise a power source, such as a battery. The first sensory signal may be a flashing light, a beeping noise, a sprayed scent, or a mixture thereof.
Alternatively, the first sensory signal may comprise no power source. If the first sensory signal comprises no power source the first sensory signal may be a visual signal, for example a colour difference between the inside and outside of a lid used to close the container. The different colours may signal a difference between open and closed, e.g. red on the inside connoting improper storage condition of the container, green on the outside connoting proper storage condition of the container. An example of a non-powered first sensory signal is a perfume release from a scent card or hot melt scented adhesive present in the internal container.
Preferably, upon closing the opening of the container a second sensory signal is provided informing the user the opening is closed. Preferably, the secondary sensory signal is visual, audible, olfactory or a mixture thereof, more preferably the secondary sensory signal is visual, audible, or a mixture thereof, even more preferably the secondary sensory signal is an audible signal and most preferably is a clicking noise. The secondary sensory signal may comprise a power source or may comprise no power source. An example of a powered visual or audible source includes a light or a beeping sound or a mixture thereof when the light or noise cease once the lid is correctly closed. An example of a non-powered visual or audible source includes a colour change or a clicking sound, or a mixture thereof.
The container may comprise an autoclosing means capable of automatically closing the opening immediately after the closing pathway becomes unobstructed, e.g. no consumer hand present in the pathway anymore, alternatively after it has been open for at least 3 seconds, more preferably at least 5 seconds. Those skilled in the art will be aware if suitable means capable of automatically closing the opening. One example of an autoclosing means includes a spring system.
An aspect of the present invention is a consumer goods product according to the present invention wherein the container comprises an inner chamber accessible through an opening and at least one water-soluble unit dose article comprising a detergent composition and a water-soluble film as according to the present invention. The at least one water-soluble unit dose article is contained in the inner chamber of the container. The opening comprises a lid which can move from an open to a closed position. The container also comprises a locking means, wherein the locking means comprises a component on the lid and a component on the container. The lid component and the container component engage to lock the lid in a closed position. The lid is open if the lid component and the container component are not engaged. The container comprises a means to provide a first sensory signal that informs a user of the consumer goods product when the lid is open or an autoclosing means capable of automatically closing the lid after it has been opened.
The container may be opaque, transparent, translucent or a mixture thereof, preferably, the container is opaque.
Preferably, the container is recyclable. Preferably, the first sensory signal, the second sensory signal or a combination thereof are recyclable. More preferably, the container, the first sensory signal, the second sensory signal or a combination thereof are recyclable.
Water-soluble unit dose article The consumer product comprises at least one water-soluble unit dose article, preferably at least two water-soluble unit dose articles.
A water-soluble unit dose article is generally in the form of a pouch. It comprises a unitary dose of a composition as a volume sufficient to provide a benefit in an end application.
The water-soluble unit dose article comprises at least one water-soluble film shaped such that the unit-dose article comprises at least one internal compartment surrounded by the water-soluble film. The at least one compartment comprises a cleaning composition.
The water-soluble film is sealed such that the cleaning composition does not leak out of the compartment during storage. However, upon addition of the water-soluble unit dose article to water, the water-soluble film dissolves and releases the contents of the internal compartment into the wash liquor.
The film is described in more detail below.
The unit dose article may comprise more than one compartment, even at least two compartments, or even at least three compartments, or even at least four compartments, or even at least five compartments. The compartments may be arranged in superposed orientation, i.e.
one positioned on top of the other. Alternatively, the compartments may be positioned in a side-by-side orientation, i.e. one orientated next to the other. The compartments may even be .. orientated in a 'tyre and rim' arrangement, i.e. a first compartment is positioned next to a second compartment, but the first compartment at least partially surrounds the second compartment, but does not completely enclose the second compartment. Alternatively, one compartment may be completely enclosed within another compartment.
Wherein the unit dose article comprises at least two compartments, one of the compartments may be smaller than the other compartment. Wherein the unit dose article comprises at least three compartments, two of the compartments may be smaller than the third compartment, and preferably the smaller compartments are superposed on the larger compartment. The superposed compartments preferably are orientated side-by-side.
The cleaning composition may be a laundry detergent composition, an automatic dishwashing composition, a hard surface cleaning composition or a combination thereof. The cleaning composition may comprise a solid, a liquid or a mixture thereof. The term liquid includes a gel, a solution, a dispersion, a paste or a mixture thereof.
The unit dose article has a height, a width and a length. The maximum of any of these dimensions is meant to mean the greatest distance between two points on opposite sides of the unit dose article. In other words, the unit dose article may not have straight sides and so may have variable lengths, widths and heights depending on where the measurement is taken.
Therefore, the maximum should be measured at any two points that are the furthest apart from each other.
The maximum length may be between 2cm and 5 cm, or even between 2cm and 4cm, or even between 2cm and 3cm. The maximum length maybe greater than 2cm and less than 6cm The maximum width may be between 2cm and 5cm. The maximum width maybe greater than 3cm and less than 6cm.
The maximum height may be between 2cm and 5cm. The maximum height maybe greater than 2cm and less than 4cm.
These lengths may be in the presence or absence of the flange.
Preferably, the length: height ratio is from 3:1 to 1:1; or the width: height ratio is from 3:1 to 1:1, or even 2.5:1 to 1:1; or the ratio of length to height is from 3:1 to 1:1 and the ratio of width to height is from 3:1 to 1:1, or even 2.5:1 to 1:1, or a combination thereof. These ratios may be in the presence of absence of a flange.
Each individual unit dose article may have a weight of between 1 Og and 40g, or even between 15g and 35g.
The film of the present invention is soluble or dispersible in water. Prior to be being formed into a unit dose article, the water-soluble film preferably has a thickness of from 20 to 150 micron, preferably 35 to 125 micron, even more preferably 50 to 110 micron, most preferably about 76 micron.
Preferred film materials are preferably polymeric materials. The film material can, for example, be obtained by casting, blow-moulding, extrusion or blown extrusion of the polymeric material, as known in the art.
Preferably, the water-soluble film comprises polyvinyl alcohol polymer or copolymer, preferably a blend of polyvinylalcohol polymers and/or polyvinylalcohol copolymers, preferably selected from sulphonated and carboxylated anionic polyvinylalcohol copolymers especially carboxylated anionic polyvinylalcohol copolymers, most preferably a blend of a polyvinylalcohol homopolymer and a carboxylated anionic polyvinylalcohol copolymer.
Preferred films are those supplied by Monosol under the trade references M8630, M8900, M8779, M8310.
The film may be opaque, transparent or translucent. The film may comprise a printed area.
The area of print may be achieved using standard techniques, such as flexographic printing or inkjet printing.
The film may comprise an aversive agent, for example a bittering agent.
Suitable bittering agents include, but are not limited to, naringin, sucrose octaacetate, quinine hydrochloride, denatonium benzoate, or mixtures thereof. Any suitable level of aversive agent may be used in the film. Suitable levels include, but are not limited to, 1 to 5000ppm, or even 100 to 2500ppm, or even 250 to 2000rpm.
Detergent Composition The water-soluble unit dose article comprises a detergent composition. The detergent composition can be any suitable detergent composition. The detergent composition may be selected from laundry detergent composition, dish washing detergent composition, hard surface cleaning detergent composition or a mixture thereof, preferably a laundry detergent composition.
The detergent composition may be a laundry detergent composition, an automatic dishwashing composition or a mixture thereof.
The detergent composition may be in any suitable form. The detergent composition may be a solid, a liquid or a mixture thereof.
Those skilled in the art will know how to formulate and make a suitable detergent composition using known knowledge and techniques. The detergent composition may comprise common detergent ingredients including surfactants, polymers, bleach, enzymes, chelants, builders, brighteners, textile care agents, perfumes, dyes, hueing dyes, preservatives, anti-oxidants, suds suppressors, structing agents, fillers, organic solvents, water, or a mixture thereof.
Process of using the consumer goods product A further aspect of the present invention is a process of using the consumer goods product according to the present invention, comprising the steps of;
a. Opening the container;
b. Retrieving a water-soluble unit dose article;
c. Placing the water-soluble unit dose article into the drum of an automatic washing machine;
d. Closing the container.
Preferably the container comprises a lid and the container is opened by opening the lid and the container is closed by closing the lid. More preferably, the container comprises a locking means wherein the locking means comprises a component on the container and a component on the lid, and wherein the container is closed when the locking means is engaged.
When the container is left open the first sensory means will attract the consumer attention and remind the consumer to reclose the container.
Use A further aspect of the present invention relates to the use of a sensory signal on a container comprising water-soluble unit dose articles wherein the container comprises an opening and an internal chamber housing the water-soluble unit dose articles, to remind the consumer to reclose the opening after use and minimise moisture ingress to the inside of the container.
The container is as according to the present invention.
The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "about 40 mm."
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An exemplary consumer product according to the present invention is depicted in FIG. I.
The consumer product (1) according to FIG. 1 comprises a container (2) and at least one water-soluble unit dose article (3) contained therein. Said container (2) comprises a base (4), an opening positioned opposite to the base (4) and at least one wall (6) extending vertically from said base (4) to said opening. Said at least one wall (6) terminates in an upper edge (7) of said at least one wall (6), and wherein said wall (6) comprises an inner surface (8) and an outer surface (9). Said base (4) and the at least one wall (6) define an internal compartment (10) wherein the internal compartment (10) is accessible from the opening (5). The container also comprises a lid (11) able to move from an open to closed position via a hinge (12) and wherein when in the closed position covers the opening (5). The container (2) comprises at least one locking means (13), wherein the locking means (13) comprises a lid component (14) and a wall component (15).
The wall component (15) comprises a support member (16) extending from the upper edge (7) of the at least one wall (6) or the inner surface (8) of the at least one wall (6), and a hook member (17). When the lid (11) is in a closed position, the hook member (17) engages the lid component (14) such that only application of force to the hook member (17) will disengage the wall component (15) from the lid component (14). The hook member (17) extends from the support member (16) towards the interior of the container (10) such that to disengage the wall component (15) from the lid component (14) requires application of force to the hook member (17) wherein the application of force is in the direction towards the inner wall (8). The outer surface (9) of the at least one wall (7) is devoid of any locking means. The container (2) is opaque, translucent or a mixture thereof and made from polypropylene, polystyrene, high-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or a mixture thereof. The container comprises means to provide the first sensory signal (not shown) located on the outside of the container, on the inside of the container or a mixture thereof, or the means to provide the first sensory signal is located on the outside of the container, on the inside of the container, on the outside of the lid, on the inside of the lid or a mixture thereof.
FIG. 2 discloses a cross-sectional depiction of FIG. 1. wherein the lid (11) is in the closed position. The wall component (15) is engaged with the lid component (14) and the lid (11) is locked into position.
FIG. 3 discloses a cross-sectional depiction of FIG. 1. wherein application of force (19) to the hook member (17) in the direction towards the inner wall (8), releases the lid component (14) from the wall component (15) allowing the lid (11) to be radially moved (20) away from the opening (5). Unlocking the hook member (17) from the lid component (14) does not deform the lid (11) or the at least one wall (6).
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1. A consumer goods product comprising a container and at least one water-soluble unit dose article, wherein the container comprises an inner chamber accessible through an opening; and wherein the at least one water-soluble unit dose article comprises a detergent composition and a water-soluble film, and wherein the at least one water-soluble unit dose article is contained in the inner chamber of the container; and wherein the container comprises means to allow the opening to be open or closed; and wherein the container comprises a means to provide a first sensory signal that informs a user of the consumer goods product when the opening is open or an autoclosing means capable of automatically closing the opening after it has been opened.
2. The consumer goods product according to claim 1 wherein the container is made from rigid material, flexible material or a mixture thereof.
3. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the first sensory signal is visual, audible, olfactory or a mixture thereof, preferably the sensory signal is visual or audible or a mixture thereof.
4. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the sensory signal is detectable for the entire time the opening is in the open position or is detectable only after the opening has been open for a period of time, preferably the sensory signal is detectable after the opening has been open for at least 3 seconds, preferably at least 5 seconds.
5. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the container comprises an autoclosing means capable of automatically closing the opening after it has been open for at least 3 seconds, more preferably at least 5 seconds.
6. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the means to close the opening is a recloseable lid that can move from a closed to an open position, wherein in the closed position the lid covers at least 95%, preferably 100% of the area of the opening when in the closed position.
7. The consumer goods product according to any of claims 1 to 5 wherein the means to close the opening comprises a zipper lock mechanism.
8. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the means to provide the first sensory signal is located on the outside of the container, on the inside of the container or a mixture thereof, or wherein the container comprises a recloseable lid and the means to provide the first sensory signal is located on the outside of the container, on the inside of the container, on the outside of the lid, on the inside of the lid or a mixture thereof.
9. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the means to provide the first sensory signal comprises a power source or wherein the first sensory signal comprises no power source.
10. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the upon closing the opening of the container a second sensory signal is provided informing the user the opening is closed, wherein the secondary sensory signal is visual, audible, olfactory or a mixture thereof, preferably the secondary sensory signal is visual, audible or a mixture thereof, more preferably wherein the secondary signal is a clicking noise, a light switching off once the opening is closed or a mixture thereof.
11. The consumer goods product according to claim 10 wherein the means to provide the secondary sensory signal comprises a power source or wherein the secondary sensory signal comprises no power source.
12. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the container is opaque.
13. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the container comprises a locking means to secure the means to close the opening in a closed position, preferably wherein the means to the close the opening is a lid and the locking means comprises a component on the lid and a component on the container and the lid component and the container component engage to lock the lid in a closed position.
14. The consumer goods product according to claim 13 wherein the locking means comprises a child deterrent locking means, a child resistant locking means, or a mixture thereof.
15. The consumer goods product according to claim 14, wherein the child deterrent locking means, child resistant locking means or mixture thereof is a coordinated motion mechanism, the coordinated motion mechanism being selected from multi-connections to be opened at the same time, a multi-movement on one (or more) connection(s) or a mixture thereof.
16. The consumer goods product according to claim 15, wherein the coordinated motion mechanism is a multi-movement on one (or more) connection(s) selected from push-pull, push turn, pull-turn, press and slide, pull and slide or a mixture thereof.
17. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the container, the first sensory signal, the second sensory signal or a combination thereof are recyclable.
18. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the detergent composition is a laundry detergent composition, an automatic dishwashing composition or a mixture thereof.
19. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the water-soluble film comprises polyvinyl alcohol polymer or copolymer, preferably a blend of polyvinylalcohol polymers and/or polyvinylalcohol copolymers, preferably selected from sulphonated and carboxylated anionic polyvinylalcohol copolymers especially carboxylated anionic polyvinylalcohol copolymers, most preferably a blend of a polyvinylalcohol homopolymer and a carboxylated anionic polyvinylalcohol copolymer.
20. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the detergent composition comprises a solid, a liquid or a mixture thereof.
21. The consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the detergent composition comprises detergent actives selected from the list of surfactants, polymers, bleach, enzymes, chelants, builders, brighteners, textile care agents, perfumes, dyes, hueing dyes, preservatives, anti-oxidants, suds suppressors, structing agents, fillers, organic solvents, water, or a mixture thereof.
22. A consumer goods product according to any preceding claims wherein the container comprises an inner chamber accessible through an opening and at least one water-soluble unit dose article comprising a detergent composition and a water-soluble film;
and wherein the at least one water-soluble unit dose article is contained in the inner chamber of the container; and wherein the container comprises a lid which can move from an open to a closed position;
and the container comprises a locking means, wherein the locking means comprises a component on the lid and a component on the container and the lid component and the container component engage to lock the lid in a closed position, and wherein the lid is open if the lid component and the container component are not engaged;
wherein the container comprises a means to provide a first sensory signal that informs a user of the consumer goods product when the lid is open or an autoclosing means capable of automatically closing the lid after it has been opened.
and wherein the at least one water-soluble unit dose article is contained in the inner chamber of the container; and wherein the container comprises a lid which can move from an open to a closed position;
and the container comprises a locking means, wherein the locking means comprises a component on the lid and a component on the container and the lid component and the container component engage to lock the lid in a closed position, and wherein the lid is open if the lid component and the container component are not engaged;
wherein the container comprises a means to provide a first sensory signal that informs a user of the consumer goods product when the lid is open or an autoclosing means capable of automatically closing the lid after it has been opened.
23. A process of using the consumer goods product according to any preceding claims, comprising the steps of;
a. Opening the lid of the container;
b. Retrieving a water-soluble unit dose article;
c. Placing the water-soluble unit dose article into the drum of an automatic washing machine;
d. Closing the lid of the container.
a. Opening the lid of the container;
b. Retrieving a water-soluble unit dose article;
c. Placing the water-soluble unit dose article into the drum of an automatic washing machine;
d. Closing the lid of the container.
24. The use of a sensory signal on a container comprising water-soluble unit dose articles wherein the container comprises an opening and an internal chamber housing the water-soluble unit dose articles, to remind the consumer to reclose the opening after use and minimise moisture ingress to the inside of the container.
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