EP0649934A1 - Dispositif de fixation d'un diffuseur une pièce sur un conteneur - Google Patents

Dispositif de fixation d'un diffuseur une pièce sur un conteneur Download PDF

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EP0649934A1
EP0649934A1 EP93870203A EP93870203A EP0649934A1 EP 0649934 A1 EP0649934 A1 EP 0649934A1 EP 93870203 A EP93870203 A EP 93870203A EP 93870203 A EP93870203 A EP 93870203A EP 0649934 A1 EP0649934 A1 EP 0649934A1
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dosing
perimeter
container
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Roger Joannes Constant Van Roy
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Procter and Gamble Co
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Priority to EP93870203A priority Critical patent/EP0649934A1/fr
Priority to JP7511852A priority patent/JPH09503984A/ja
Priority to PCT/US1994/011029 priority patent/WO1995011192A1/fr
Priority to US08/628,728 priority patent/US5687588A/en
Priority to JP7512125A priority patent/JPH09505215A/ja
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
    • D06F39/024—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents mounted on the agitator or the rotating drum; Free body dispensers

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  • the present invention relates to dosing devices which can be securely but releasably attached to containers, preferably bottles.
  • the dosing and dispensing devices may also be used for dispensing granules, particularly compact granular formulations which tend not to readily dissolve in the wash.
  • the dosing and dispensing devices When not in use, the dosing and dispensing devices need to be conveniently stored.
  • the dosing and dispensing devices are attached to a container containing the fabric treatment which the dosing and dispensing device will dispense.
  • the dosing and dispensing device occupies the smallest space and prevents loss.
  • the most effective means is to place the dosing and dispensing device over the neck of the bottle and fasten thereto by clipping means.
  • GB 2 157 718 describes two piece dosing and dispensing devices which are attached to containers. These two piece devices comprise a piece referred to as a dosing device funnel which is placed in the dosing and dispensing device's opening. The dosing and dispensing device is placed over the container neck and the funnel comprises means which clip onto the lid of the container as described for example in EP-O-201 376.
  • the self draining transition piece aids the return of excess liquid into the container after dispensing. Thereby the amount of residual liquid spread or dripped onto the external surface of the container is reduced, see for instance US-A 6 545 579.
  • a packaging assembly comprising a container comprising a self draining transition piece and a one piece dosing and dispensing device.
  • Said dosing and dispensing device is made of flexible material.
  • the perimeter of the bottom edge of said transition piece is greater than the perimeter of the dosing device's opening in its non expanded state and the perimeter of the bottom edge of the transition piece is greater than the perimeter of the neck of the container at the point of contact with said bottom edge thereby forming a ridge.
  • a further advantage is that the dosing device may be attached to various containers provided that they use the same transition piece. This is because the attachment of the dosing device to the container is dependent of the perimeter of the bottom edge of the transition piece and independent of the container size. This is particularly helpful for manufacturing flexibility.
  • the present invention is a packaging assembly (Fig. 1) suitable for packaging fabric treatment composition.
  • Said assembly comprises a container (Fig. 1, 1) for said fabric treatment and a separable dosing and dispensing device (Fig.1, 2) wherein: said container comprises a neck (Fig.1, 3) with a dispensing orifice (Fig.1, 10), and a self-draining transition piece (Fig.1, 5) cooperating with said neck (Fig.1, 3) so as to provide a ridge (Fig.1, 6), the upper edge of which is formed by the bottom edge of said transition piece (Fig.1, 7), and said device (Fig.1, 2) is a single piece device comprising at least one expandable opening (Fig.1, 8), said opening having a perimeter in its non-expanded state, which is larger than the perimeter of the upper edge of the transition piece (Fig.1, 9) and slightly smaller than the perimeter of the bottom edge of said transition piece (Fig.1, 7), whereby said dosing and dispensing device can be releasably clipped onto
  • the present invention is a packaging assembly (Fig. 1) suitable for packaging fabric treatment compositions.
  • Said assembly comprises a container (Fig.1, 1) for said fabric treatment composition and a separable dosing and dispensing device (Fig.1, 2) wherein: said container comprises a neck (Fig.1, 3) with a dispensing orifice (Fig.1, 10), and a self-draining transition piece (Fig.1, 5) cooperating with said neck (Fig.1, 3) so as to provide a ridge (Fig.1, 6), the upper edge of which is formed by the bottom edge of said transition piece (Fig.1, 7), and said device (Fig.1, 2) is a single piece device comprising at least one expandable opening (Fig.1, 8), said opening having a perimeter in its non-expanded state, which is larger than the perimeter of the upper edge of the transition piece (Fig.1, 9) and slightly smaller than the perimeter of the bottom edge of said transition piece (Fig.1, 7), whereby said dosing and dispensing device can be releasably clip
  • the packaging assembly is suitable for packaging fabric treatments.
  • fabric treatments include detergent compositions, softening-through-the-wash compositions and mixtures thereof and bleaches.
  • said container may be any container suitable for containing liquid or granular fabric treatment compositions.
  • the container is suited for liquids and is most preferably a bottle.
  • the container is constructed of any moldable material, such as polyethylene or polypropylene.
  • the container may be of any configuration and comprises a body portion (Fig. 1,11) and a neck portion (Fig. 1,12).
  • said body portion of said container has an integrally molded handle to facilitate dispensing and pouring of the composition contained therein.
  • said neck portion comprises a neck with a dispensing orifice (Fig. 1,10). Said neck is in cooperation with a non-drip self draining transition piece (Fig. 1,5).
  • a non-drip self draining transition piece Fig. 1,5.
  • Such pieces are well known and described in the art. Suitable self draining transition pieces for use herein may be selected from the self draining transition pieces described in US 2 601 039, US 2 061 685, FR. 1 448 275, and US-A 6 545 579.
  • the perimeter of the upper edge of said transition piece is smaller than the perimeter of the dispensing and dosing device's opening in its non-expanded state.
  • said container comprises a self draining pouring spout and a closing cap, (Fig. 1,13).
  • said transition piece cooperates with the neck of said container so as to provide a ridge.
  • the transition piece has an upper edge (Fig. 1,9) and a bottom edge (Fig. 1,7).
  • the term ridge as used herein refers to the perimeter of said bottom edge of the transition piece in relation to the perimeter neck of the container at the point where said neck is in contact with said bottom edge.
  • the perimeter of the bottom edge is slightly larger than the perimeter of the neck, measured at the point at which the neck is in contact with the bottom edge of the transition piece.
  • the ratio of the perimeter of said bottom edge to said neck perimeter is 47:46 or more.
  • the perimeter of the neck of the container below the bottom edge of the transition piece and not in direct contact therewith is greater than the perimeter of the neck in contact with the bottom edge of the transition piece. All of the neck portion of the container below the bottom edge of the transition piece and not in direct contact therewith may have a perimeter greater than the perimeter of said bottom edge.
  • the perimeter of the neck (Fig. 2,3) below the bottom edge of the transition piece and not its contact perimeter is at least the same as the perimeter of the bottom edge of the transition piece, (Fig. 2,2) so as to form a groove (Fig. 2,1).
  • the size of said groove is preferably at least large enough to accommodate the rim of the dosing and dispensing device's opening.
  • the outer perimeter of said transition piece measured at said bottom edge is greater than the inner perimeter of the dosing and dispensing device's opening in its non expanded state.
  • the outer surface of the transition piece which comprises said upper and bottom edges is such that it curves smoothly and gradually outwards from said upper edge to said bottom edge.
  • the outer surface of the transition piece is substantially vertical and flares or curves outwards in the lower half of the piece towards the bottom edge.
  • the change in perimeter size from upper to lower edge of said transition piece is continuous and smooth and not sharp and may be linear or curved. This is to enable the dosing and dispensing device's opening to be easily pushed over the transition piece, without exerting undue force. Thereby the perimeter of said opening expands so that it becomes slightly larger than the perimeter of the bottom edge of the transition piece and can pass over said bottom edge. When the dosing and dispensing device has passed over the bottom edge it contracts to its non expanded perimeter dimensions onto said ridge.
  • the dosing and dispensing device is releasably attached to the container so that it can be easily removed without undue force.
  • the transition piece may be made of any moldable plastic material, preferably polyethylene or polypropylene.
  • the packaging assembly comprises a one piece dosing and dispensing device.
  • a one piece dosing and dispensing device refers to devices which comprise no additional piece for fastening the dosing and dispensing device onto the container.
  • the dosing and dispensing devices comprise only one single piece and do not comprise a funnel as described in EPO 201 376.
  • the one piece dosing and dispensing devices for use herein do not have any additional pieces.
  • Said device may be any shape, preferably oval.
  • Said device comprises at least one opening through which the device may be filled and by which the fabric treatment can be dispensed in the washing machine drum.
  • the orifice may be any shape, such that it cooperates with the transition piece.
  • the shape of the opening is such that the transition piece may be inserted into the orifice.
  • the orifice is substantially similar, preferably identical to the shape and size of the outer surface of the transition piece.
  • the perimeter of said opening in its non expanded state is larger than the perimeter of the upper edge of said transition piece.
  • the perimeter of the dispensing device's opening in its non expanded state is slightly smaller than the perimeter of the bottom edge of said transition piece.
  • the dispensing device's opening is capable of expanding to a size slightly larger than that of the perimeter of the bottom edge of said transition piece.
  • the dispensing device may be made of any moldable polymeric material, that is expandable when slight pressure is exerted on it.

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EP93870203A EP0649934A1 (fr) 1993-10-18 1993-10-18 Dispositif de fixation d'un diffuseur une pièce sur un conteneur
JP7511852A JPH09503984A (ja) 1993-10-18 1994-09-29 容器に取り付けられる１つの部分から成る定量配分装置
PCT/US1994/011029 WO1995011192A1 (fr) 1993-10-18 1994-09-29 Fermeture de recipient
US08/628,728 US5687588A (en) 1993-10-18 1994-10-14 Package assembly for granular product
JP7512125A JPH09505215A (ja) 1993-10-18 1994-10-14 粒状製品用パッケージ組立体

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DE19536086C1 (de) * 1995-09-28 1996-12-05 Henkel Kgaa Dosierspeicher zur Aufnahme und Abgabe von Waschmittel und diesen enthaltende Verpackungseinheit
WO2000063482A1 (fr) * 1999-04-19 2000-10-26 The Procter & Gamble Company Dispositifs doseurs et verseurs propres
GB2352248A (en) * 1999-07-21 2001-01-24 Unilever Plc A dosing arrangement for detergent
CN102834331A (zh) * 2010-02-10 2012-12-19 液态健康实验室公司 用以补给剂量的倒置圆顶

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EP0261713A2 (fr) * 1986-09-18 1988-03-30 The Procter & Gamble Company Récipient de conditionement pour produits liquides
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EP0201376A2 (fr) * 1985-04-03 1986-11-12 The Procter & Gamble Company Récipient de conditionnement à doseur incorporé, en particulier pour produits liquides
EP0248341A1 (fr) * 1986-06-04 1987-12-09 MIRA LANZA S.p.a. Dispositif de dosage et de distribution de liquide détergent pour machines à laver
EP0261713A2 (fr) * 1986-09-18 1988-03-30 The Procter & Gamble Company Récipient de conditionement pour produits liquides
EP0405683A1 (fr) * 1989-06-26 1991-01-02 Colgate-Palmolive Company Corps creux

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DE19536086C1 (de) * 1995-09-28 1996-12-05 Henkel Kgaa Dosierspeicher zur Aufnahme und Abgabe von Waschmittel und diesen enthaltende Verpackungseinheit
WO1997012087A1 (fr) * 1995-09-28 1997-04-03 Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf Aktien Reservoir doseur pour recevoir et distribuer des detergents et unite d'emballage contenant ledit reservoir
WO2000063482A1 (fr) * 1999-04-19 2000-10-26 The Procter & Gamble Company Dispositifs doseurs et verseurs propres
GB2352248A (en) * 1999-07-21 2001-01-24 Unilever Plc A dosing arrangement for detergent
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CN102834331A (zh) * 2010-02-10 2012-12-19 液态健康实验室公司 用以补给剂量的倒置圆顶
CN102834331B (zh) * 2010-02-10 2015-12-16 液态健康实验室公司 用以补给剂量的倒置圆顶

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