EP0785824B1 - Method for making a bottle with a flexible bag for distributing fluids - Google Patents

Method for making a bottle with a flexible bag for distributing fluids Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP0785824B1
EP0785824B1 EP96930205A EP96930205A EP0785824B1 EP 0785824 B1 EP0785824 B1 EP 0785824B1 EP 96930205 A EP96930205 A EP 96930205A EP 96930205 A EP96930205 A EP 96930205A EP 0785824 B1 EP0785824 B1 EP 0785824B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
container
bag
neck
pocket
flexible bag
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
EP96930205A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP0785824A1 (en
Inventor
Jacques Bodin
Daniel Crosnier
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
LABCATAL
Original Assignee
LABCATAL
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by LABCATAL filed Critical LABCATAL
Priority to SI9630579T priority Critical patent/SI0785824T1/en
Publication of EP0785824A1 publication Critical patent/EP0785824A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP0785824B1 publication Critical patent/EP0785824B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0037—Containers
    • B05B11/0039—Containers associated with means for compensating the pressure difference between the ambient pressure and the pressure inside the container, e.g. pressure relief means
    • B05B11/0044—Containers associated with means for compensating the pressure difference between the ambient pressure and the pressure inside the container, e.g. pressure relief means compensating underpressure by ingress of atmospheric air into the container, i.e. with venting means
    • B05B11/00446—Containers associated with means for compensating the pressure difference between the ambient pressure and the pressure inside the container, e.g. pressure relief means compensating underpressure by ingress of atmospheric air into the container, i.e. with venting means the means being located at the bottom of the container or of an enclosure surrounding the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/02—Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
    • B05B11/026—Membranes separating the content remaining in the container from the atmospheric air to compensate underpressure inside the container
    • 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
    • B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
    • B65D41/32—Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
    • B65D41/58—Caps or cap-like covers combined with stoppers

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a dispensing bottle of fluid, and more particularly a bottle of the type comprising a container, a flexible bag and a pump, for distribution of a product in fluid form, stored under cover air.
  • pumps are often used extraction by suction without introducing air into the pocket to compensate for the suctioned volume, the pocket, made of elastically deformable material, gradually deforming as its volume decreases.
  • the pump must be implementation after filling the pocket, and this results the presence of a certain volume of air in the upper part out of pocket, which affects accuracy and reliability the operation of the dispenser bottle.
  • these devices are not suitable for dispensing bottles pharmaceutical products for which good regularity is essential.
  • patent FR-A-2,710,612 describes a bottle of distribution of the aforementioned type, comprising a flexible pocket, a pump fixed on the neck of the pocket, and a rigid case in which the pocket is placed, the neck of which protrudes above from the upper edge of the housing base and is surrounded by a rigid cover integral with the base.
  • a dispenser bottle of the same type is described in the Patent FR-A-2,658,793 according to which the flexible pouch contains a grid intended to prevent the walls of the pocket from stick together.
  • this device does not allow completely empty the pocket.
  • Patent FR-A-2,685,285 describes a rigid bottle in which has been introduced a flexible pocket which is then filled with a liquid product, then a pump without recovery air is mounted on the inlet opening of the bag and the bottle.
  • Patent FR-A-2,668,756 relates to a production method a rigid bottle containing an elastically deformable pocket, which is filled after assembly of the bag and the bottle.
  • the pump operating by suction without introducing compensating air into the pocket, is placement on the neck of the pocket before introduction of this in the rigid bottle.
  • Patent FR-A-2,682,667 describes a sealing device suitable for opening a container, and associated with a dispenser and a brush, for example for the application of nail polish in a flexible pocket placed in a rigid container and nested by force.
  • the subject of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a bottle suitable for distribution of product in fluid form, for example a liquid spray mixture, of the type comprising a rigid container with a flexible pocket on the neck which is fitted with a pump, which can be filled before or after assembly of the bag to the container and assembly of the pump.
  • a liquid spray mixture for example a liquid spray mixture
  • the invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a dispensing bottle. fluid that can be made and filled with simple and effective way, while ensuring the maintenance of product in the flexible pocket sheltered from air (system called "Airless").
  • the invention also relates to a method of manufacture of such a bottle by assembling a flexible bag, a container and a pump, allowing the filling the flexible bag before or after assembly.
  • the dispensing bottle according to the present invention suitable for the distribution of all products in fluid form, especially liquid or pasty, for example liquids, creams or emulsions of various viscosities, for uses industrial, cosmetic or pharmaceutical, and in particular for dispensing bottles for pharmaceutical products delivered as a spray, nebulization, or aerosol.
  • the neck of the rigid container has a extension protruding inside the container volume, delimiting a space between its external face and the internal wall of the container.
  • the extension of the container neck protrudes inside the flexible pocket, and, in addition, the inside of the pocket neck flexible is in contact against the external face of the extension.
  • the bottle according to the invention consists of two parts, a main cylindrical part and a base, which are separable and are assembled at the end of manufacturing, as shown below.
  • the volume between the container rigid and the flexible pocket communicates with the outside by a vent preferably provided in the base of the container.
  • the bottle has a fluid extraction pump contained in the pocket, and this pump is attached to the neck of the container, while in flexible pouch devices usual in the art, the pump is generally fixed on the pocket collar.
  • the bag and the container that contains it are made in a single material, for example polypropylene, if necessary containing usual additives to ensure good rigidity of the container as well as flexibility and satisfactory flexibility of the pocket.
  • Properties desired mechanical for the container and for the pocket can also be obtained by choosing specific wall thicknesses, while retaining the same basic material.
  • the invention also extends to a process for manufacturing a bottle of the type described above, process for filling the flexible front pocket or after assembling the flexible bag and the rigid container.
  • This process is distinguished in that: a) the flexible pocket in an open cylindrical diameter holder inside slightly larger than the outside diameter of the flexible pocket, and outer diameter slightly smaller than outside diameter of the pocket flange, and the case if necessary, the bag is filled; b) we set up the part cylindrical upper rigid container, without its base, by above the cylindrical support until it comes into contact with the flange of the flexible pocket, and the pocket is fixed to the container; c) and finally the assembly consisting of the pocket and the upper cylindrical part of the rigid container, cylindrical support, and the base of the container is fixed to the lower edge of its cylindrical part.
  • the filling of the bag can be indifferently before or after assembling the bag and of the container.
  • the filling of the pocket is carried out in an intermediate stage a1) before fixing the flexible bag to the rigid container.
  • the pump is fixed on the neck of the container rigid before step b) of assembling the container and the poached.
  • the filling is carried out after assembly of the bag and the container.
  • the first variant above is particularly advantageous because it allows easy and quick filling of the poached.
  • the filling level is optimal, and can be greater than 90% of the total available volume of the bag after assembly.
  • the bottle according to the invention consists of a container (1) comprising a part cylindrical upper (2) open at both ends and a base (3) which can be fixed on the upper cylindrical part (2) at the junction (4) by any usual means such as screwing, nesting, gluing, welding, etc.
  • the base (3) has the shape of a cylinder open on one side only, and its bottom (5) has a vent (6).
  • the cylindrical part (2) has at its upper part a double walled neck (7) (8, 9) forming an annular groove (10) open upwards.
  • the lower part of this double neck (7) protrudes inside the volume of the cylindrical part (2) of the container (1) and forms an extension (11) which delimits with the internal wall thereof an annular volume (12) opening down.
  • the container (1) contains a flexible pocket (13) which can be deformed elastically, the neck (14) of which is housed in the annular volume (12), the internal surface of the neck (14) of the pocket (13) being in contact with the surface of the lower part neck (7).
  • the height of the neck (14) of the pocket (13) is lower than the height of the lower part of the neck (7) of the container so as to reserve an annular volume (15) opening down, located between the inner wall of the pocket (13) and the bottom of the neck (7) of the container (1).
  • the neck (14) of the flexible pocket (13) has a collar (16) slightly larger in diameter than the flexible pocket (13) but less than the inside diameter of the container (1).
  • the collar (16) slightly protrudes beyond the cylindrical section of the pocket, and the function of this provision is to allow assembly and, if filling, as indicated below.
  • the neck (14) of the pocket (13) can be relatively rigid while the wall of the pocket is made of flexible material elastically deformable, preferably polypropylene.
  • the same material is used for the whole pocket, the largest neck stiffness being obtained by greater thickness.
  • the flexible bag (13) is placement on a rigid cylinder (17) open at its part upper, so that it rests by the edge of its flange (14) on the upper edge of the opening of the cylinder (17). Filling can be carried out, if it is wishes, in this position, by means of a usual device (not shown).
  • the cylindrical upper part (2) of the rigid container (1) is engaged in a vertical movement on the cylinder (17) containing the flexible pocket (13).
  • the dotted line on the Figure 2b shows the position of the cylindrical part (2) before positioning on the cylinder (17) following the movement indicated by the arrow (F).
  • the cylindrical part (2) is engaged until it comes into contact with the flange (14) of the flexible pocket (13).
  • this cylindrical part (2) is then carried out, for example by welding ultrasound. Then, using the same setting tool place of the cylindrical part (2), lift the assembly consisting of the cylindrical part (2) and the flexible pocket (13) assembled together to release them from the cylinder support (17).
  • the base (3) of the bottle (1) is then snapped onto the cylindrical part (2), as shown in Figure 2c.
  • the pump (not shown) can be fixed on the neck (7) of the container (1) before or after placing this last on the flexible pocket (13) as shown in the Figure 2b.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
  • Packages (AREA)
  • Making Paper Articles (AREA)
  • Table Devices Or Equipment (AREA)
  • Containers Having Bodies Formed In One Piece (AREA)
  • Bag Frames (AREA)

Abstract

PCT No. PCT/FR96/01350 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 30, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 30, 1997 PCT Filed Sep. 4, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/09124 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 13, 1997Bottle for dispensing fluid comprising a rigid container including an opening with a neck and a separable base. A flexible bag intended to contain the product in fluid form is placed inside the container. The diameter of the neck of the flexible bag is greater than the diameter of the neck of the rigid container, and the neck of the bag has an external flange with a diameter greater than that of the bag and less than the inside diameter of the container. The flexible bag may be filled before or after assembly, and may be used in the dispensing of products in fluid form, especially in the pharmaceutical field.

Description

La présente invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un flacon de distribution de fluide, et plus particulièrement un flacon du type comprenant un conteneur, une poche souple et une pompe, pour la distribution d'un produit sous forme fluide, stocké à l'abri de l'air.The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a dispensing bottle of fluid, and more particularly a bottle of the type comprising a container, a flexible bag and a pump, for distribution of a product in fluid form, stored under cover air.

Dans le domaine des flacons de distribution de produits fluides, liquides ou pâteux, on connaít la technique consistant à placer une poche souple et déformable à l'intérieur du flacon, l'ensemble étant complété par une valve ou une pompe d'extraction. La poche est généralement remplie avec le fluide après assemblage de la poche et du flacon, et un gaz peut être introduit entre la poche et la surface interne du flacon de manière à provoquer la sortie d'une quantité déterminée de produit hors de la poche lors de l'actionnement de la valve. Suivant une autre technique, l'espace situé entre. la poche et la paroi interne du flacon communique avec l'extérieur par un évent afin de maintenir une pression sur la paroi de la poche pour faciliter la sortie du produit.In the field of product distribution bottles fluids, liquids or pasty, we know the technique consisting to place a flexible and deformable pocket inside the bottle, the whole being completed by a valve or a pump extraction. The bag is usually filled with the fluid after assembly of the bag and the bottle, and a gas can be inserted between the pocket and the internal surface of the so as to cause the exit of a determined quantity of product out of the pocket when the valve is actuated. According to another technique, the space between. the pocket and the internal wall of the bottle communicates with the outside by a vent to maintain pressure on the pocket wall to facilitate the exit of the product.

Aucune technique satisfaisante n'a pu être mise au point pour assurer le remplissage de la poche avant son assemblage au flacon. Bien que le remplissage puisse être effectué plus rapidement dans ce cas, l'assemblage d'une poche préalablement remplie avec un flacon rigide destiné à la contenir est extrêmement délicat à réaliser, et c'est pourquoi les techniques classiques consistent à effectuer le remplissage après assemblage de la poche et du flacon, malgré les inconvénients inhérents à ces techniques. En particulier, le col du flacon ou de la poche souple doit être adapté au diamètre de la pompe utilisée pour l'extraction du contenu de la poche ; il en résulte que le diamètre du col est relativement étroit, ce qui limite la vitesse de remplissage de la poche.No satisfactory technique could be developed to ensure the filling of the bag before its assembly in the bottle. Although filling can be done more quickly in this case, assembling a pocket beforehand filled with a rigid bottle intended to contain it is extremely delicate to carry out, and that is why conventional techniques consist of filling after assembly of the bag and the bottle, despite the drawbacks inherent in these techniques. In particular, the neck of the bottle or flexible pouch must be suitable for diameter of the pump used to extract the contents of the pocket ; it follows that the diameter of the neck is relatively narrow, which limits the filling speed from the pocket.

Dans de tels dispositifs, on utilise souvent des pompes d'extraction par aspiration sans introduction d'air dans la poche en compensation du volume aspiré, la poche, réalisée en matériau déformable élastiquement, se déformant progressivement à mesure que son volume se réduit. La pompe doit être mise en place après remplissage de la poche, et ceci entraíne la présence d'un certain volume d'air dans la partie supérieure de la poche, ce qui nuit à la précision et à la fiabilité du fonctionnement du flacon distributeur. En particulier, ces dispositifs ne sont pas adaptés aux flacons distributeurs de produits pharmaceutiques pour lesquels une bonne régularité de fonctionnement est indispensable.In such devices, pumps are often used extraction by suction without introducing air into the pocket to compensate for the suctioned volume, the pocket, made of elastically deformable material, gradually deforming as its volume decreases. The pump must be implementation after filling the pocket, and this results the presence of a certain volume of air in the upper part out of pocket, which affects accuracy and reliability the operation of the dispenser bottle. In particular, these devices are not suitable for dispensing bottles pharmaceutical products for which good regularity is essential.

Ainsi, le brevet FR-A-2.710.612 décrit un flacon de distribution du type précité, comprenant une poche souple, une pompe fixée sur le goulot de la poche, et un boítier rigide dans lequel est placée la poche, dont le col dépasse au-dessus du bord supérieur de l'embase du boítier et est entouré par une coiffe rigide solidaire de l'embase.Thus, patent FR-A-2,710,612 describes a bottle of distribution of the aforementioned type, comprising a flexible pocket, a pump fixed on the neck of the pocket, and a rigid case in which the pocket is placed, the neck of which protrudes above from the upper edge of the housing base and is surrounded by a rigid cover integral with the base.

Un flacon distributeur du même type est décrit dans le brevet FR-A-2.658.793 selon lequel la poche souple contient une grille destinée à éviter que les parois de la poche ne se collent entre elles. Cependant, ce dispositif ne permet pas de vider totalement la poche.A dispenser bottle of the same type is described in the Patent FR-A-2,658,793 according to which the flexible pouch contains a grid intended to prevent the walls of the pocket from stick together. However, this device does not allow completely empty the pocket.

Le brevet FR-A-2.685.285 décrit un flacon rigide dans lequel a été introduite une poche souple qui est ensuite remplie d'un produit liquide, puis une pompe sans reprise d'air est montée sur l'orifice d'entrée de la poche et du flacon.Patent FR-A-2,685,285 describes a rigid bottle in which has been introduced a flexible pocket which is then filled with a liquid product, then a pump without recovery air is mounted on the inlet opening of the bag and the bottle.

Le brevet FR-A-2.668.756 concerne un procédé de réalisation d'un flacon rigide contenant une poche déformable élastiquement, qui est remplie après assemblage de la poche et du flacon. Selon ce brevet, la pompe, fonctionnant par aspiration sans introduction d'air de compensation dans la poche, est mise en place sur le goulot de la poche avant introduction de celle-ci dans le flacon rigide.Patent FR-A-2,668,756 relates to a production method a rigid bottle containing an elastically deformable pocket, which is filled after assembly of the bag and the bottle. According to this patent, the pump, operating by suction without introducing compensating air into the pocket, is placement on the neck of the pocket before introduction of this in the rigid bottle.

Le brevet FR-A-2.682.667 décrit un dispositif d'obturation adapté à l'ouverture d'un récipient, et associé à un doseur et à un pinceau, par exemple pour l'application de vernis à ongle se trouvant dans une poche souple placée dans un conteneur rigide et emboítée à force. Patent FR-A-2,682,667 describes a sealing device suitable for opening a container, and associated with a dispenser and a brush, for example for the application of nail polish in a flexible pocket placed in a rigid container and nested by force.

La présente invention a pour objet un procéde de fabrication d'un flacon adapté à la distribution de produit sous forme fluide, par exemple un mélange liquide pour pulvérisation, du type comprenant un conteneur rigide rénfermant une poche, souple, sur le goulot duquel est montée une pompe, que l'on peut remplir avant ou après assemblage de la poche au conteneur et montage de la pompe.The subject of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a bottle suitable for distribution of product in fluid form, for example a liquid spray mixture, of the type comprising a rigid container with a flexible pocket on the neck which is fitted with a pump, which can be filled before or after assembly of the bag to the container and assembly of the pump.

L'invention a également pour objet un procédé de fabrication d'un flacon de distribution de produit fluide qui peut être fabriqué et rempli de manière simple et efficace, tout en assurant le maintien du produit dans la poche souple à l'abri de l'air (système dit "airless").The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a dispensing bottle. fluid that can be made and filled with simple and effective way, while ensuring the maintenance of product in the flexible pocket sheltered from air (system called "Airless").

Enfin, l'invention a encore pour objet un procédé de fabrication d'un tel flacon par assemblage d'une poche souple, d'un conteneur et d'une pompe, permettant d'effectuer le remplissage de la poche souple avant ou après assemblage.Finally, the invention also relates to a method of manufacture of such a bottle by assembling a flexible bag, a container and a pump, allowing the filling the flexible bag before or after assembly.

Le flacon distributeur suivant la présente invention convient à la distribution de tous produits sous forme fluide, notamment liquide ou pâteuse, par exemple des liquides, des crèmes ou des émulsions de viscosités variées, pour des usages industriels, cosmétiques ou pharmaceutiques, et tout particulièrement pour des flacons distributeurs de produits pharmaceutiques délivrés sous forme de pulvérisation, de nébulisation, ou d'aérosol.The dispensing bottle according to the present invention suitable for the distribution of all products in fluid form, especially liquid or pasty, for example liquids, creams or emulsions of various viscosities, for uses industrial, cosmetic or pharmaceutical, and in particular for dispensing bottles for pharmaceutical products delivered as a spray, nebulization, or aerosol.

Le flacon de distribution de produit sous forme fluide conforme à la présente invention comprend

  • un conteneur rigide (1) comportant une ouverture munie d'un col (7), une partie cylindrique principale (2) et une base (3) séparables ;
  • une poche souple destinée à contenir le produit sous forme fluide, placée à l'intérieur du conteneur ;
  • une pompe d'extraction du fluide se trouvant dans la poche ;
et il se distingue en ce que
  • le diamètre du col de la poche souple est supérieur au diamètre du col du conteneur rigide, et
  • le col de la poche comporte une collerette externe de diamètre supérieur à celui de la poche.
The fluid dispensing bottle in accordance with the present invention comprises
  • a rigid container (1) comprising an opening provided with a neck (7), a main cylindrical part (2) and a separable base (3);
  • a flexible pocket intended to contain the product in fluid form, placed inside the container;
  • a fluid extraction pump located in the pocket;
and it stands out in that
  • the diameter of the neck of the flexible bag is greater than the diameter of the neck of the rigid container, and
  • the neck of the pocket has an external collar with a diameter greater than that of the pocket.

De préférence, le col du conteneur rigide comporte une extension dépassant à l'intérieur du volume du conteneur, délimitant un espace entre sa face externe et la paroi interne du conteneur. Suivant une forme préférentielle de réalisation, l'extension du col du conteneur dépasse à l'intérieu de la poche souple, et, en outre, la face interne du col de la poche souple est en contact contre la face externe de l'extension.Preferably, the neck of the rigid container has a extension protruding inside the container volume, delimiting a space between its external face and the internal wall of the container. According to a preferred embodiment, the extension of the container neck protrudes inside the flexible pocket, and, in addition, the inside of the pocket neck flexible is in contact against the external face of the extension.

Le flacon suivant l'invention est constitué de deux parties, une partie cylindrique principale et une base, qui sont séparables et sont assemblées en fin de fabrication, comme indiqué plus loin. Le volume situé entre le conteneur rigide et la poche souple communique avec l'extérieur par un évent prévu de préférence dans la base du conteneur.The bottle according to the invention consists of two parts, a main cylindrical part and a base, which are separable and are assembled at the end of manufacturing, as shown below. The volume between the container rigid and the flexible pocket communicates with the outside by a vent preferably provided in the base of the container.

Suivant une caractéristique additionnelle de la présente invention, le flacon comporte une pompe d'extraction du fluide contenu dans la poche, et cette pompe est fixée sur le col du conteneur, tandis que dans les dispositifs à poche souple usuels de la technique, la pompe est généralement fixée sur le col de la poche.According to an additional feature of this invention, the bottle has a fluid extraction pump contained in the pocket, and this pump is attached to the neck of the container, while in flexible pouch devices usual in the art, the pump is generally fixed on the pocket collar.

Suivant une forme avantageuse de réalisation de l'invention, la poche et le conteneur qui la contient sont fabriqués dans une seule et même matière, par exemple en polypropylène, contenant le cas échéant des additifs usuels pour assurer une bonne rigidité du conteneur ainsi qu'une souplesse et une flexibilité satisfaisantes de la poche. Les propriétés mécaniques souhaitées pour le conteneur et pour la poche (rigidité et flexibilité) peuvent aussi être obtenues en choisissant des épaisseurs de paroi déterminées, tout en conservant la même matière de base.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the bag and the container that contains it are made in a single material, for example polypropylene, if necessary containing usual additives to ensure good rigidity of the container as well as flexibility and satisfactory flexibility of the pocket. Properties desired mechanical for the container and for the pocket (stiffness and flexibility) can also be obtained by choosing specific wall thicknesses, while retaining the same basic material.

Comme indiqué ci-dessus, l'invention s'étend aussi à un procédé de fabrication d'un flacon du type décrit ci-dessus, procédé permettant le remplissage de la poche souple avant ou après assemblage de la poche souple et du conteneur rigide.As indicated above, the invention also extends to a process for manufacturing a bottle of the type described above, process for filling the flexible front pocket or after assembling the flexible bag and the rigid container.

Ce procédé ses distingue en ce que : a) on introduit la poche souple dans un support cylindrique ouvert de diamètre intérieur légèrement supérieur au diamètre extérieur de la poche souple, et de diamètre extérieur légèrement inférieur au diamètre extérieur de la collerette de la poche, et le cas échéant on remplit la poche; b) on met en place la partie cylindrique supérieure du conteneur rigide, sans sa base, par dessus le support cylindrique jusqu'à venir en contact avec la collerette de la poche souple, et on fixe la poche au conteneur; c) et enfin on retire l'ensemble constitué par la poche et la partie cylindrique supérieure du conteneur rigide, du support cylindrique, et on fixe la base du conteneur au bord inférieur de sa partie cylindrique.This process is distinguished in that: a) the flexible pocket in an open cylindrical diameter holder inside slightly larger than the outside diameter of the flexible pocket, and outer diameter slightly smaller than outside diameter of the pocket flange, and the case if necessary, the bag is filled; b) we set up the part cylindrical upper rigid container, without its base, by above the cylindrical support until it comes into contact with the flange of the flexible pocket, and the pocket is fixed to the container; c) and finally the assembly consisting of the pocket and the upper cylindrical part of the rigid container, cylindrical support, and the base of the container is fixed to the lower edge of its cylindrical part.

Suivant ce procédé, le remplissage de la poche peut se faire indifféremment avant ou après assemblage de la poche et du conteneur.According to this process, the filling of the bag can be indifferently before or after assembling the bag and of the container.

Plus précisément, la fabrication et le remplissage du flacon à poche souple suivant la présente invention se font comme indiqué ci-après.

  • a) dans une première étape, la poche souple, fabriquée par une méthode classique, par exemple par injection-soufflage de polypropylène ou de polyéthylène, est placée sur un support cylindrique creux de telle sorte que la collerette du col de la poche repose sur le bord supérieur du support cylindrique. Le diamètre extérieur du support cylindrique est légèrement inférieur au diamètre intérieur du conteneur, et son diamètre intérieur est tel que sa paroi soit contre la surface de la poche.
  • b) dans une deuxième étape, la partie principale cylindrique du conteneur rigide, sans sa base, est insérée sur le support cylindrique maintenant la poche, jusqu'à ce que le col de la poche vienne en contact avec la paroi interne du conteneur, au dessus de l'extrémité inférieure de l'extension du col du conteneur, puis la solidarisation de la poche au conteneur rigide est assurée par une technique usuelle, par exemple par collage, soudage, encliquetage ou autre.
  • c) dans une troisième étape, le support cylindrique de la poche est retiré, et la base du conteneur est mise en place par une méthode usuelle.
    • More specifically, the manufacture and filling of the flexible bag bottle according to the present invention is carried out as indicated below.
  • a) in a first step, the flexible pouch, manufactured by a conventional method, for example by injection-blowing of polypropylene or polyethylene, is placed on a hollow cylindrical support so that the collar of the neck of the pouch rests on the upper edge of the cylindrical support. The outside diameter of the cylindrical support is slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the container, and its inside diameter is such that its wall is against the surface of the pocket.
  • b) in a second step, the main cylindrical part of the rigid container, without its base, is inserted on the cylindrical support holding the pocket, until the neck of the pocket comes into contact with the internal wall of the container, at the above the lower end of the extension of the neck of the container, then the attachment of the pocket to the rigid container is ensured by a usual technique, for example by gluing, welding, snap-fastening or the like.
  • c) in a third step, the cylindrical support of the bag is removed, and the base of the container is put in place by a usual method.

    • Suivant une variante conforme à l'invention, le remplissage de la poche est effectué dans une étape intermédiaire a1) avant fixation de la poche souple au conteneur rigide. According to a variant according to the invention, the filling of the pocket is carried out in an intermediate stage a1) before fixing the flexible bag to the rigid container.

    De préférence, la pompe est fixée sur le col du conteneur rigide avant l'étape b) d'assemblage du conteneur et de la poche.Preferably, the pump is fixed on the neck of the container rigid before step b) of assembling the container and the poached.

    Suivant une autre variante, le remplissage est réalisé après assemblage de la poche et du conteneur.According to another variant, the filling is carried out after assembly of the bag and the container.

    La première variante ci-dessus est particulièrement avantageuse car elle permet un remplissage aisé et rapide de la poche. De plus, le niveau de remplissage est optimal, et peut être supérieur à 90% du volume total disponible de la poche après assemblage.The first variant above is particularly advantageous because it allows easy and quick filling of the poached. In addition, the filling level is optimal, and can be greater than 90% of the total available volume of the bag after assembly.

    Les caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaítront plus en détail dans la description qui suit, relative à une forme préférentielle et non limitative de réalisation, en référence aux dessins annexés, qui représentent :

  • Figure 1 : une vue en coupe schématique d'un flacon suivant l'invention, comprenant une poche souple à l'intérieur d'un conteneur rigide.
  • Figure 2a : une vue en coupe schématique du support de remplissage et/ou d'assemblage de la poche souple au conteneur rigide, avant assemblage.
  • Figure 2b : une vue schématique de l'étape de fixation de la poche au conteneur, le support de la poche étant encore en place.
  • Figure 2c : une vue schématique de la dernière étape de fabrication par fixation de la base du conteneur.
    • The characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear in more detail in the description which follows, relating to a preferred and non-limiting embodiment, with reference to the appended drawings, which represent:
  • Figure 1: a schematic sectional view of a bottle according to the invention, comprising a flexible bag inside a rigid container.
  • Figure 2a: a schematic sectional view of the filling support and / or assembly of the flexible bag to the rigid container, before assembly.
  • Figure 2b: a schematic view of the step of fixing the bag to the container, the bag support being still in place.
  • Figure 2c: a schematic view of the last stage of manufacture by fixing the base of the container.

    • Comme le montre la Figure 1, le flacon suivant l'invention est constitué par un conteneur (1) comprenant une partie supérieure cylindrique (2) ouverte à ses deux extrémités et une base (3) qui peut se fixer sur la partie cylindrique supérieure (2) au niveau de la jonction (4) par tout moyen usuel tel que vissage, emboítement, collage, soudage, etc. La base (3) a la forme d'un cylindre ouvert d'un seul côté, et son fond (5) présente un évent (6).As shown in Figure 1, the bottle according to the invention consists of a container (1) comprising a part cylindrical upper (2) open at both ends and a base (3) which can be fixed on the upper cylindrical part (2) at the junction (4) by any usual means such as screwing, nesting, gluing, welding, etc. The base (3) has the shape of a cylinder open on one side only, and its bottom (5) has a vent (6).

    La partie cylindrique (2) possède à sa partie supérieure un col (7) à double paroi (8, 9) formant une gorge annulaire (10) ouverte vers le haut. La partie inférieure de ce double col (7) dépasse à l'intérieur du volume de la partie cylindrique (2) du conteneur (1) et forme une extension (11) qui délimite avec la paroi interne de celle-ci un volume annulaire (12) débouchant vers le bas.The cylindrical part (2) has at its upper part a double walled neck (7) (8, 9) forming an annular groove (10) open upwards. The lower part of this double neck (7) protrudes inside the volume of the cylindrical part (2) of the container (1) and forms an extension (11) which delimits with the internal wall thereof an annular volume (12) opening down.

    Le conteneur (1) renferme une poche souple (13) déformable élastiquement dont le col (14), vient se loger dans le volume annulaire (12), la surface interne du col (14) de la poche (13) étant en contact avec la surface de la partie inférieure du col (7). La hauteur du col (14) de la poche (13) est inférieure à la hauteur de la partie inférieure du col (7) du conteneur de manière a réserver un volume annulaire (15) ouvrant vers le bas, situé entre la paroi interne de la poche (13) et le bas du col (7) du conteneur (1).The container (1) contains a flexible pocket (13) which can be deformed elastically, the neck (14) of which is housed in the annular volume (12), the internal surface of the neck (14) of the pocket (13) being in contact with the surface of the lower part neck (7). The height of the neck (14) of the pocket (13) is lower than the height of the lower part of the neck (7) of the container so as to reserve an annular volume (15) opening down, located between the inner wall of the pocket (13) and the bottom of the neck (7) of the container (1).

    Le col (14) de la poche souple (13) comporte une collerette (16) de diamètre légèrement supérieur à celui de la poche souple (13) mais inférieur au diamètre intérieur du conteneur (1). Ainsi, la collerette (16) dépasse légèrement au-delà de la section cylindrique de la poche, et la fonction de cette disposition est de permettre l'assemblage et, le cas échéant, le remplissage, comme indiqué plus loin.The neck (14) of the flexible pocket (13) has a collar (16) slightly larger in diameter than the flexible pocket (13) but less than the inside diameter of the container (1). Thus, the collar (16) slightly protrudes beyond the cylindrical section of the pocket, and the function of this provision is to allow assembly and, if filling, as indicated below.

    Le col (14) de la poche (13) peut être relativement rigide tandis que la paroi de la poche est en matière souple déformable élastiquement, de préférence en polypropylène. La même matière est utilisée pour toute la poche, la plus grande rigidité du col étant obtenue par une plus grande épaisseur.The neck (14) of the pocket (13) can be relatively rigid while the wall of the pocket is made of flexible material elastically deformable, preferably polypropylene. The same material is used for the whole pocket, the largest neck stiffness being obtained by greater thickness.

    La fabrication et le remplissage du flacon sont schématisés sur les Figures 2a, 2b et 2c.The manufacturing and the filling of the bottle are schematized in Figures 2a, 2b and 2c.

    Comme le montre la Figure 2a, la poche souple (13) est mise en place sur un cylindre (17) rigide ouvert à sa partie supérieure, de telle sorte qu'elle repose par le bord de sa collerette (14) sur le bord supérieur de l'ouverture du cylindre (17). Le remplissage peut être effectué, si on le désire, dans cette position, au moyen d'un dispositif usuel (non représenté).As shown in Figure 2a, the flexible bag (13) is placement on a rigid cylinder (17) open at its part upper, so that it rests by the edge of its flange (14) on the upper edge of the opening of the cylinder (17). Filling can be carried out, if it is wishes, in this position, by means of a usual device (not shown).

    Ensuite, au moyen d'un outillage adapté, capable de manipuler et déplacer des objets d'une place à une autre, la partie supérieure cylindrique (2) du conteneur rigide (1) est engagée suivant un mouvement vertical sur le cylindre (17) contenant la poche souple (13). Le dessin en pointillé sur la Figure 2b représente la position de la partie cylindrique (2) avant mise en place sur le cylindre (17) suivant le mouvement indiqué par la flèche (F). La partie cylindrique (2) est engagée jusqu'à venir en contact avec la collerette (14) de la poche souple (13).Then, using suitable tools, capable of manipulate and move objects from one place to another, the cylindrical upper part (2) of the rigid container (1) is engaged in a vertical movement on the cylinder (17) containing the flexible pocket (13). The dotted line on the Figure 2b shows the position of the cylindrical part (2) before positioning on the cylinder (17) following the movement indicated by the arrow (F). The cylindrical part (2) is engaged until it comes into contact with the flange (14) of the flexible pocket (13).

    La fixation de cette partie cylindrique (2) à la collerette (14) est ensuite effectué, par exemple par soudage aux ultrasons. Puis, en utilisant le même outillage de mise en place de la partie cylindrique (2), on soulève l'ensemble constitué par la partie cylindrique (2) et la poche souple (13) assemblées l'une à l'autre pour les dégager du cylindre support (17).The fixing of this cylindrical part (2) to the flange (14) is then carried out, for example by welding ultrasound. Then, using the same setting tool place of the cylindrical part (2), lift the assembly consisting of the cylindrical part (2) and the flexible pocket (13) assembled together to release them from the cylinder support (17).

    La base (3) du flacon (1) est ensuite encliquetée sur la partie cylindrique (2), comme représenté sur la Figure 2c.The base (3) of the bottle (1) is then snapped onto the cylindrical part (2), as shown in Figure 2c.

    Lorsque le remplissage est effectué avant assemblage de la poche souple (13) et de la partie cylindrique (2) du conteneur (1), la pompe (non représentée) peut être fixée sur le col (7) du conteneur (1) avant ou après mise en place de ce dernier sur la poche souple (13) comme représenté sur la Figure 2b.When filling is carried out before assembly of the flexible pocket (13) and the cylindrical part (2) of the container (1), the pump (not shown) can be fixed on the neck (7) of the container (1) before or after placing this last on the flexible pocket (13) as shown in the Figure 2b.

    Claims (6)

    1. Process for the manufacture of a bottle for dispensing a product in fluid form, comprising
      a rigid container (1) including an opening with a neck (7), a main cylindrical part (2) and a basis (3) which are separable;
      a flexible bag (13) intended to contain the product in fluid form, this bag being placed inside the container (1) having a neck (14) with a diameter greater than the diameter of the neck (7) of the rigid container, and comprising an external flange (16) with a diameter greater than that of the bag (13);
      a pump for extracting the fluid in the bag (13);
         characterized in that it includes the following steps:
      a) the flexible bag (13) is introduced into an open support cylinder (17) of inside diameter slightly greater than the outside diameter of the flexible bag, and of outside diameter slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the flange (16) of the bag, and, if appropriate, the bag is filled;
      b) the upper cylindrical part of the rigid container (2), without its base (3), is put in place over the cylinder (17) until it comes into contact with the flange (16) of the flexible bag (3), and the bag is fixed to the container (1);
      c) and finally, the assembly consisting of the bag and the upper cylindrical part of the rigid container is removed from the support cylinder (17), and the base (3) of the container is fixed to the lower edge of its cylindrical part (2) .
    2. Process according to claim 1, characterized in that the flexible bag is filled with the product in fluid form before the bag and the container are put together.
    3. Process according to claim 1, characterized in that the neck (7) of the rigid container (1) has an extension (11) protruding into the volume of the container (1), delimiting a space (12) between its external face and the internal wall of the container (1) and protruding into the volume of the flexible bag (3).
    4. Process according to claim 2, characterized in that the neck (14) of the flexible bag (13) is fixed to the container between the external face of the extension (11) and the internal wall of the container (1).
    5. Process according to claim 4, characterized in that the internal face of the neck (14) of the flexible bag (13) is in contact with the external face of the extension (11).
    6. Process according to claim 1, characterized in that the pump is fixed on the neck (7) of the rigid container (1).
    EP96930205A 1995-09-05 1996-09-04 Method for making a bottle with a flexible bag for distributing fluids Expired - Lifetime EP0785824B1 (en)

    Priority Applications (1)

    Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
    SI9630579T SI0785824T1 (en) 1995-09-05 1996-09-04 Method for making a bottle with a flexible bag for distributing fluids

    Applications Claiming Priority (3)

    Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
    FR9510398 1995-09-05
    FR9510398A FR2738222B1 (en) 1995-09-05 1995-09-05 FLUID DISTRIBUTION BOTTLE INCLUDING A SOFT POCKET AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS
    PCT/FR1996/001350 WO1997009124A1 (en) 1995-09-05 1996-09-04 Bottle with a flexible bag for distributing fluids and method for making same

    Publications (2)

    Publication Number Publication Date
    EP0785824A1 EP0785824A1 (en) 1997-07-30
    EP0785824B1 true EP0785824B1 (en) 2003-02-12

    Family

    ID=9482281

    Family Applications (1)

    Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
    EP96930205A Expired - Lifetime EP0785824B1 (en) 1995-09-05 1996-09-04 Method for making a bottle with a flexible bag for distributing fluids

    Country Status (16)

    Country Link
    US (1) US5979707A (en)
    EP (1) EP0785824B1 (en)
    JP (1) JPH11500064A (en)
    KR (1) KR100478028B1 (en)
    AT (1) ATE232421T1 (en)
    AU (1) AU728740B2 (en)
    BR (1) BR9606620A (en)
    CA (1) CA2204402A1 (en)
    CZ (1) CZ291818B6 (en)
    DE (1) DE69626184T2 (en)
    ES (1) ES2192230T3 (en)
    FR (1) FR2738222B1 (en)
    HU (1) HU219054B (en)
    PL (1) PL184364B1 (en)
    PT (1) PT785824E (en)
    WO (1) WO1997009124A1 (en)

    Families Citing this family (16)

    * Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
    Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
    DE69634313T2 (en) * 1995-03-10 2005-12-22 Yoshino Kogyosho Co., Ltd. Container made of laminated easily separable material
    AU2007205817B2 (en) * 1995-03-10 2010-06-03 Yoshino Kogyosho Co., Ltd. Pre-separation method for a peelable laminated container
    DE19742559C2 (en) * 1997-09-26 1999-08-05 Gaplast Gmbh Container with a pump
    US6439430B1 (en) 2000-09-22 2002-08-27 Summit Packaging Systems, Inc. Collapsible bag, aerosol container incorporating same and method of assembling aerosol container
    FR2827844B1 (en) 2001-07-30 2003-10-10 Lablabo RIGID CONTAINER DEVICE AND FLEXIBLE CYLINDRICAL POCKET FOR PACKAGING FLUIDS
    GB0212047D0 (en) * 2002-05-24 2002-07-03 Btg Int Ltd Generation of therapeutic microfoam
    DE102006027911A1 (en) * 2006-06-01 2007-12-06 Lindal Ventil Gmbh Container for discharging a medium
    FR2921642B1 (en) * 2007-09-28 2011-07-15 Power Container Corp DEVICE FOR DISPENSING FLUID PRODUCT, METHOD OF MAKING SUCH DEVICE AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD
    US8672544B2 (en) * 2009-04-01 2014-03-18 Scott E. Andochick Method and apparatus for water storage and transport
    US9463914B2 (en) * 2009-04-01 2016-10-11 Scott E. Andochick Method and apparatus for material storage and transport
    US9809369B2 (en) 2009-04-01 2017-11-07 Scott E. Andochick Method and apparatus for material storage, transport and dispensation
    USD787949S1 (en) 2009-04-01 2017-05-30 Scott E. Andochick Water bag
    US8468635B2 (en) 2009-11-25 2013-06-25 Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Surface treating device
    CN103818646B (en) * 2012-11-19 2016-05-18 艾森特崇越私人有限公司 For the container of drug bag
    CN108814969A (en) * 2018-03-21 2018-11-16 刘陈邦 A kind of high-performance drug stock control device
    CN113038982A (en) * 2019-07-29 2021-06-25 上海谷森医药有限公司 Cartridge for aerosol inhalation with single-layer container and nozzle-shaped cap

    Family Cites Families (10)

    * Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
    Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
    US3992003A (en) * 1975-10-24 1976-11-16 Visceglia Marco P Aerosol container having sealed propellant means
    FR2658793B1 (en) * 1990-02-28 1992-06-19 Oreal DISPENSING ASSEMBLY OF A PRODUCT IN WHICH THE PRODUCT TO BE DISPENSED IS CONTAINED IN A FLEXIBLE POCKET.
    FR2668756B1 (en) * 1990-11-07 1994-07-22 Kerplas Snc PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A BOTTLE COMPRISING A DEFORMABLE POCKET AND A DRAIN PUMP BY SUCTION.
    FR2669244A1 (en) * 1990-11-16 1992-05-22 Oreal PRODUCT DISPENSER, PASTA LIQUID, AND BASE FOR SUCH A DISPENSER.
    US5135137A (en) * 1991-01-17 1992-08-04 The Coca-Cola Company Simplified micro-gravity pre-mix package
    FR2682667A1 (en) * 1991-10-17 1993-04-23 Crosnier Daniel TOTAL AND IMMEDIATE SEALING DEVICE, ADAPTABLE TO VARIOUS CONTAINERS, ESPECIALLY BOTTLES, TUBES, JARS, RIGIDS OR FLEXIBLE.
    FR2685285B1 (en) * 1991-12-20 1995-04-14 Givenchy Parfums PROCESS FOR PACKAGING ANY LIQUID PRODUCT AND BOTTLE OBTAINED BY THIS PROCESS.
    FR2710036B1 (en) * 1993-09-17 1995-12-01 Sivel Packaging composed of a rigid container inside which is mounted a deformable container containing a product delivered by doses using a pump.
    FR2710612B1 (en) * 1993-09-29 1995-12-22 Kerplas Snc Dispensing bottle for a product stored away from air.
    US5556005A (en) * 1995-01-09 1996-09-17 Sprintvest Corporation Nv Collapsible soap dispenser

    Also Published As

    Publication number Publication date
    ES2192230T3 (en) 2003-10-01
    FR2738222A1 (en) 1997-03-07
    EP0785824A1 (en) 1997-07-30
    DE69626184T2 (en) 2003-11-27
    HUP9702392A3 (en) 1998-08-28
    FR2738222B1 (en) 1997-11-07
    ATE232421T1 (en) 2003-02-15
    BR9606620A (en) 1997-12-23
    CZ136397A3 (en) 1998-04-15
    JPH11500064A (en) 1999-01-06
    PL319980A1 (en) 1997-09-01
    DE69626184D1 (en) 2003-03-20
    PL184364B1 (en) 2002-10-31
    KR970706906A (en) 1997-12-01
    CA2204402A1 (en) 1997-03-13
    PT785824E (en) 2003-06-30
    HUP9702392A2 (en) 1998-03-30
    CZ291818B6 (en) 2003-06-18
    HU219054B (en) 2001-02-28
    US5979707A (en) 1999-11-09
    AU728740B2 (en) 2001-01-18
    WO1997009124A1 (en) 1997-03-13
    KR100478028B1 (en) 2005-05-16
    AU6933796A (en) 1997-03-27

    Similar Documents

    Publication Publication Date Title
    EP0785824B1 (en) Method for making a bottle with a flexible bag for distributing fluids
    EP1877314B1 (en) Method for filling and device for filling a reservoir of variable useful volume
    EP0509179B1 (en) Method for the vacuum packaging of products, in particular cosmetic or pharmaceutical products, in containers with variable capacity, closed by a dispensing means without air exhaust
    EP1588775B1 (en) Packaging and dispensing unit for a product, in particular for a cosmetic product
    EP1814672B1 (en) Flexible part forming an output valve and a return spring for a dispensing device
    EP2534068B1 (en) Fluid product dispenser
    EP2703091B1 (en) Dispensing bottle for a fluid product
    EP1572375B1 (en) Manually-actuated metering pump
    EP1165246B1 (en) Pouch and packaging and distribution unit
    EP1626813B1 (en) Fluid product dispenser and method for assembling one such dispenser
    EP2170527B2 (en) Method and device for packaging a fluid product dispenser
    EP0857149B1 (en) Dispenser for liquid or pasty materials
    EP0385896B1 (en) Dispenser body, dispenser having such a body and cap therefor
    FR2685285A1 (en) Method for packaging any liquid product and bottle obtained by this method
    EP2470429B1 (en) Vacuum packaging assembly and method
    FR2658739A1 (en) DEVICE FOR DISPENSING LIQUID OR PASTY PRODUCT, ESPECIALLY COSMETIC PRODUCT.
    EP3199244A1 (en) Suction device for liquid product in a dispenser
    FR2708314A1 (en) Improvements to metering pumps
    EP3471576B1 (en) Device for picking up and applying a fluid product
    EP2703090B1 (en) Vial for dispensing a fluid product
    FR2974792A1 (en) FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSER.
    EP3490406A1 (en) Device for collecting and applying a fluid product

    Legal Events

    Date Code Title Description
    PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

    AK Designated contracting states

    Kind code of ref document: A1

    Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE ES GB IE IT LI NL PT SE

    AX Request for extension of the european patent

    Free format text: SI PAYMENT 970410

    17P Request for examination filed

    Effective date: 19970814

    17Q First examination report despatched

    Effective date: 19991201

    RTI1 Title (correction)

    Free format text: METHOD FOR MAKING A BOTTLE WITH A FLEXIBLE BAG FOR DISTRIBUTING FLUIDS

    GRAG Despatch of communication of intention to grant

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS AGRA

    GRAG Despatch of communication of intention to grant

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS AGRA

    GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

    GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

    GRAA (expected) grant

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

    AK Designated contracting states

    Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE ES GB IE IT LI NL PT SE

    AX Request for extension of the european patent

    Extension state: SI

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: GB

    Ref legal event code: FG4D

    Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: CH

    Ref legal event code: EP

    REF Corresponds to:

    Ref document number: 69626184

    Country of ref document: DE

    Date of ref document: 20030320

    Kind code of ref document: P

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: SE

    Ref legal event code: TRGR

    GBT Gb: translation of ep patent filed (gb section 77(6)(a)/1977)

    Effective date: 20030507

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: PT

    Ref legal event code: SC4A

    Free format text: AVAILABILITY OF NATIONAL TRANSLATION

    Effective date: 20030502

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: IE

    Ref legal event code: FG4D

    Free format text: FRENCH

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: ES

    Ref legal event code: FG2A

    Ref document number: 2192230

    Country of ref document: ES

    Kind code of ref document: T3

    PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

    STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

    Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

    26N No opposition filed

    Effective date: 20031113

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: SI

    Ref legal event code: IF

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: IT

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

    Effective date: 20050904

    PGRI Patent reinstated in contracting state [announced from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: IT

    Effective date: 20110616

    PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: IE

    Payment date: 20150917

    Year of fee payment: 20

    Ref country code: PT

    Payment date: 20150902

    Year of fee payment: 20

    Ref country code: ES

    Payment date: 20150928

    Year of fee payment: 20

    Ref country code: GB

    Payment date: 20150917

    Year of fee payment: 20

    Ref country code: DE

    Payment date: 20150922

    Year of fee payment: 20

    Ref country code: CH

    Payment date: 20150918

    Year of fee payment: 20

    PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: AT

    Payment date: 20150921

    Year of fee payment: 20

    Ref country code: SE

    Payment date: 20150923

    Year of fee payment: 20

    Ref country code: BE

    Payment date: 20150918

    Year of fee payment: 20

    PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: IT

    Payment date: 20150924

    Year of fee payment: 20

    PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: NL

    Payment date: 20150917

    Year of fee payment: 20

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: DE

    Ref legal event code: R071

    Ref document number: 69626184

    Country of ref document: DE

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: NL

    Ref legal event code: MK

    Effective date: 20160903

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: CH

    Ref legal event code: PL

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: GB

    Ref legal event code: PE20

    Expiry date: 20160903

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: AT

    Ref legal event code: MK07

    Ref document number: 232421

    Country of ref document: AT

    Kind code of ref document: T

    Effective date: 20160904

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: GB

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF EXPIRATION OF PROTECTION

    Effective date: 20160903

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: SE

    Ref legal event code: EUG

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: IE

    Ref legal event code: MK9A

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: PT

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF EXPIRATION OF PROTECTION

    Effective date: 20160912

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: ES

    Ref legal event code: FD2A

    Effective date: 20161227

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: IE

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF EXPIRATION OF PROTECTION

    Effective date: 20160904

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: ES

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF EXPIRATION OF PROTECTION

    Effective date: 20160905