EP0307924A2 - Flexible Ausgabeverpackung für imprägnierte Servietten - Google Patents

Flexible Ausgabeverpackung für imprägnierte Servietten Download PDF

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EP0307924A2
EP0307924A2 EP88115171A EP88115171A EP0307924A2 EP 0307924 A2 EP0307924 A2 EP 0307924A2 EP 88115171 A EP88115171 A EP 88115171A EP 88115171 A EP88115171 A EP 88115171A EP 0307924 A2 EP0307924 A2 EP 0307924A2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • 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
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/52—Details
    • B65D75/54—Cards, coupons, or other inserts or accessories
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • 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
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/08—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession
    • B65D83/0805—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession through an aperture in a wall

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  • This invention relates to a packet dispenser containing pre-moistened towelettes in which the packet is formed from a flexible, moisture impervious material, said packet having an opening through which successive towelettes are successively dispensed.
  • the aforementioned packet contains in addition a rigid insert positioned atop a stack of towelettes, said insert, when in place within the packet atop the stack of towelettes, having an opening therethrough which is located in alignment with the opening through said packet.
  • the dispenser pack has an opening covered by a flap in a top side of the container.
  • the flap having the same shape as the opening, may have a depression molded onto its bottom side. The flap self closes when allowed to return to a horizontal position, and the optional depression protrudes into the opening to further tighten the seal.
  • the towelettes were usually packaged in bulky containers center-wound on a roll and containing perforations which facilitated detachment of the individual towelettes when needed.
  • the present invention consisting of a flexible outer packet containing a rigid insert within to maintain the towelettes in place represents an improved portable dispenser pack which can be conveniently sealed to hold the moisture within the packet.
  • this invention provides a sealed flexible plastic packet container having a bottom and a top, and a means to separate said bottom and said top to provide a space, an opening through the top of said flexible packet container, a resealable top in position to seal off said opening, said packet containing within a rigid tray insert comprising a top and side walls and having a cavity comprising a base wall and peripheral walls extending from said base wall to said top of said rigid tray insert and said base wall having an opening transversely positioned relative to a presented edge of one of a plurality of disposable pre-moistened towelettes removably positioned in said space of said product beneath said rigid tray insert whereby access is provided to said towelette for removal of said towelette from said container such that upon removal of said towelette from said container the next succeeding towelette is presented for subsequent removal from said cavity.
  • the packets according to the present invention are intended to provide towelettes for personal hygiene, primarily when soap and water are not available.
  • a towelette normally consists of paper or non-woven fabric and is generally saturated with a cleansing agent or an antiseptic solution containing a mild cleansing component, an oil-replenishing agent preventing the skin from drying, a bactericide and possibly perfume.
  • the rigid plastic insert which is contained within the flexible packet conforms generally to the shape and dimensions of the top of the packet.
  • the sides of the insert are described as abbreviated and are formed with a continuous arcuate course around the periphery of the top so as to enclose a number of towelettes at the top of the stack of towelettes enveloped within the packet.
  • the sides of the insert are referred to herein as "abbreviated" because they do not extend the entire depth of the packet containing the towelettes when full prior to use but only extend downward for such distance as to enable the stack of towelettes to be kept in alignment.
  • the abbreviated side walls of the insert may, but need not, extend beyond the depth of the peripheral walls which determine the depth of the cavity.
  • the cavity referred to above is formed into the top of the rigid insert and comprises a bottom wall and peripheral walls which extend from said bottom wall to the top of said rigid insert, said bottom wall having an opening transversely positioned relative to a presented edge of the pre-moistened towelettes positioned beneath the insert.
  • the opening in the bottom wall of the cavity in the insert is in substantial alignment with the opening in the top of the flexible packet.
  • the insert provides a convenient means which allows flexible packaging to be used with a high count put-up of interfolded wet wipes.
  • the insert provides a restrictive pressure against the top of the stack of towelettes. This pressure causes the lead edge of the interfolded towelettes to shift from side to side as pulled from the pouch, and therefore, providing the "pop out" dispensing feature which is unique to this flexible dispenser.
  • the invention embodied within the instant dispensing system provides a flexible dispenser that both "pops up” and concurrently permits the packaging of a high count number of wipes.
  • the pop-up wet wipes were caused to pop up through the use of a small hole orifice used in conjunction with a roll of center-wound, perforated towelettes.
  • the compact and lightweight package of the present invention is more efficient than pop-up wet wipe alternatives currently packaged in heavy plastic canisters containing the center-wound, perforated roll towelettes.
  • this invention creates new features and benefits to the user not currently available with other wet wipe dispensers.
  • the present invention provides a flexible packet container for dispensing a quantity of pre-moistened towelettes or tissues which are contained therein having a resealable tab 2, which when removed reveals an opening through the packet 1 to allow the user to have access to the towelettes contained therein.
  • the packet 1 is preferably made from a highly moisture and vapor proof flexible plastic and has a top 3, bottom 4 and sides 5.
  • a thermoplastic material such as polyethylene or polypropylene, is preferred because it is inexpensive and easy to form, it may be appreciated that any material such as saran or a laminated metallized film which is moisture and vapor resistant may be used to produce the packet.
  • the material used should be of a grade approved for direct food contact so that toxic or hazardous contaminants will not leach into the towelettes to cause irritation or illness.
  • the moisture-proof material preferably consists of a diffusion-tight plastic which is inert to the constituents of the moisturizing solution.
  • the resealable tab 2 which is made of highly moisture and vapor proof material is positioned so as to permit a sealing off of the opening on the top of the packet.
  • the moist towelettes used herein consist, for instance, of paper cloths or cloth of non-woven fabric. If the towelette shall be used for cleansing purposes, it can be impregnated with a cleansing, antiseptic solution, preferably a 15% ethanol solution containing a bactericide such as triclorhydroxy phenyl ether or cetyl pyridin chloride and an agent reducing surface tension, such as an amphoteric tenside.
  • a cleansing, antiseptic solution preferably a 15% ethanol solution containing a bactericide such as triclorhydroxy phenyl ether or cetyl pyridin chloride and an agent reducing surface tension, such as an amphoteric tenside.
  • the solution may also contain substances beneficial to the skin such as lanolin and isopropyl myristate, as well as perfumes such as menthol.
  • the flexible packet 1 is produced from a continuous wall of film which is formed into discrete packets having fin seals along the center bottom 4 of the packet (not shown) and end seals 6.
  • the aforementioned seals can be effected either sonically or thermally as desired.
  • the towelettes are prefolded and packed such that they lay in direct contact with each other to form a stack.
  • the towelettes should be interfolded in a "pop up" configuration.
  • the term "pop up” in reference to towelettes is a term of art referring to the fact that the trailing edge of a removed towelette causes the leading edge of a subsequent towelette to protrude through an opening for use.
  • a rigid tray insert 9 which serves to provide structural reinforcement to the packet.
  • a cavity 8 formed by a bottom or base wall 10 and peripheral walls 11, 12, 13, 14 which extend from the bottom wall to the top 15 of the rigid insert.
  • an opening 16 which provides access to the towelettes.
  • the rigid tray insert is preferably made of plastic such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene and conforms generally to the shape and dimensions of the top 3 of the flexible packet.
  • the abbreviated sides 18, 18′, 19, 19′ of the insert 9 are formed with a continuous arcuate course around the periphery of the top so as to enclose a number of towelettes at the top of the stack of towelettes.
  • the opening 17 through which the towelettes are dispensed comprises two parallel longitudinal slits separated from each other and connected at each of the ends of these longitudinal slits by two semi-circular sections which are diametrically opposite each other.
  • the resulting transverse slit which connects the longitudinal slits is defined by two semicircular or parabolic shapes which are the mirror image of each other and thus is rounded and the opening is therefore a modified "H" configuration.
  • Opening 17 has the modified "H" type configuration described because it has been found that that particular rounded tabs 21 and 22 extending into the opening provide a configuration which resists removal of more than one tissue 7 at once by forcing a breakaway action when the tissue is subjected to a pulling force.
  • the tabs 21 and 22 forming a part of the modified H shape of the orifice in the plastic tray insert are flexible enough so as not to tear the wipes as they are being pulled from the package, but rigid enough so that when this opening is positioned in the center on the top of the stack of interfolded wipes, it aids the wipes in shifting from side to side so the lead fold of the next wipe protrudes through either of the longer sides of the H opening.
  • the cavity 8 provides a space for the storage of the next towelette in line for removal so that it is immediately available and yet does not contact the seal tab 2 which covers the opening 23 through the top of the flexible packet 1.
  • Towelettes 7 are disposed in the packet 1 with their lengthwise edges along and within abbreviated insert sides 19, 19′ parallel to the longitudinal dimensions of the "H" type opening such that an exposed edge of a top towelette 7 can protrude through opening 17 into cavity 8.
  • the cavity in the plastic tray insert provides not only a place in which to tuck the leading portion of the next wipe after a single wipe has been dispensed, but also holds that wipe in place so that when the reseal flap 2 is pulled back, the towelette is readily available in the opening 23 directly under the reseal flap. Also, although there are other reseal flaps now in use with similar pouch packages, there is no high count pop-up, flexible packet dispenser closed with a reseal flap which possesses the lightweight portability of the instant invention.

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EP0331027B1 (de) * 1988-03-02 1992-01-15 Kenji Nakamura Wiederverschliessbarer Spenderbehälter für feuchte Tücher
WO1993018988A1 (de) * 1992-03-20 1993-09-30 Heinz Scholz Wiederverschliessbare verpackung für öl-impregnierte tücher
ES2060482A2 (es) * 1991-11-19 1994-11-16 Figueras Antonio Seres Nueva disposicion de envase para toallitas de limpieza.
EP0968934A2 (de) † 1998-06-17 2000-01-05 Uni-Charm Corporation Gestapelte Blattprodukte enthaltende Verpackung
ES2143414A1 (es) * 1998-04-30 2000-05-01 Rovira Garcia Marron Carlos Liquido impregnador de toallitas multiusos
WO2005000081A1 (en) * 2003-06-23 2005-01-06 3M Innovative Properties Company Sheet dispenser
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US9150342B2 (en) 2003-04-16 2015-10-06 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Resealable tray container
US9187228B2 (en) 2007-03-30 2015-11-17 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Package integrity indicating closure
US9205967B2 (en) 2010-01-26 2015-12-08 Generale Biscuit Resealable packaging for food products and method of manufacturing
US9221590B2 (en) 2010-03-23 2015-12-29 Generale Biscuit Resealable packaging for food products and method of manufacturing
US9630761B2 (en) 2008-10-20 2017-04-25 Mondelez UK Holding & Services Limited Packaging
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US9688442B2 (en) 2011-03-17 2017-06-27 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Reclosable flexible film packaging products and methods of manufacture
US9708104B2 (en) 2010-05-18 2017-07-18 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Reclosable flexible packaging and methods for manufacturing same
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US3243078A (en) * 1964-04-27 1966-03-29 Int Paper Canada Sheet material dispenser package
US4138034A (en) * 1976-08-05 1979-02-06 The Procter & Gamble Company Package for discrete pre-moistened interleaved sheets and the pop-up dispensing thereof
EP0030348A1 (de) * 1979-12-03 1981-06-17 Kenji Nakamura Verfahren zur Herstellung eines wiederverschliessbaren Ausgabebehälters und dadurch hergestellter Ausgabebehälter
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EP0331027B1 (de) * 1988-03-02 1992-01-15 Kenji Nakamura Wiederverschliessbarer Spenderbehälter für feuchte Tücher
ES2060482A2 (es) * 1991-11-19 1994-11-16 Figueras Antonio Seres Nueva disposicion de envase para toallitas de limpieza.
WO1993018988A1 (de) * 1992-03-20 1993-09-30 Heinz Scholz Wiederverschliessbare verpackung für öl-impregnierte tücher
ES2143414A1 (es) * 1998-04-30 2000-05-01 Rovira Garcia Marron Carlos Liquido impregnador de toallitas multiusos
EP0968934A2 (de) † 1998-06-17 2000-01-05 Uni-Charm Corporation Gestapelte Blattprodukte enthaltende Verpackung
EP0968934B2 (de) † 1998-06-17 2007-09-05 Uni-Charm Corporation Gestapelte Blattprodukte enthaltende Verpackung
US9150342B2 (en) 2003-04-16 2015-10-06 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Resealable tray container
WO2005000081A1 (en) * 2003-06-23 2005-01-06 3M Innovative Properties Company Sheet dispenser
US8722122B2 (en) 2006-05-23 2014-05-13 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Package integrity indicator for container closure
US9663282B2 (en) 2006-05-23 2017-05-30 International Great Rapids LLC Package integrity indicator for container closure
US8951591B2 (en) 2006-05-23 2015-02-10 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Package integrity indicator for container closure
US8889205B2 (en) 2006-12-27 2014-11-18 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Resealable closure with package integrity feature
US9187228B2 (en) 2007-03-30 2015-11-17 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Package integrity indicating closure
US9919855B2 (en) 2007-03-30 2018-03-20 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Package integrity indicating closure
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US10118741B2 (en) 2008-07-24 2018-11-06 Deborah Lyzenga Package integrity indicating closure
US11027892B2 (en) 2008-07-24 2021-06-08 Deborah Lyzenga Package integrity indicating closure
US9630761B2 (en) 2008-10-20 2017-04-25 Mondelez UK Holding & Services Limited Packaging
US9205967B2 (en) 2010-01-26 2015-12-08 Generale Biscuit Resealable packaging for food products and method of manufacturing
US9221590B2 (en) 2010-03-23 2015-12-29 Generale Biscuit Resealable packaging for food products and method of manufacturing
US9656783B2 (en) 2010-05-18 2017-05-23 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Reclosable flexible packaging and methods for manufacturing same
US9708104B2 (en) 2010-05-18 2017-07-18 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Reclosable flexible packaging and methods for manufacturing same
US9688442B2 (en) 2011-03-17 2017-06-27 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Reclosable flexible film packaging products and methods of manufacture
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EP0307924A3 (en) 1990-03-21
ATE86579T1 (de) 1993-03-15

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