EP1199254A1 - Verpackung für Reinigungsmittel-Tabletten - Google Patents

Verpackung für Reinigungsmittel-Tabletten Download PDF

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EP1199254A1
EP1199254A1 EP00203497A EP00203497A EP1199254A1 EP 1199254 A1 EP1199254 A1 EP 1199254A1 EP 00203497 A EP00203497 A EP 00203497A EP 00203497 A EP00203497 A EP 00203497A EP 1199254 A1 EP1199254 A1 EP 1199254A1
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package
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Jean-Jérome Pierre Hervé Gearnisson
Johan Hans Eshuis
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Procter and Gamble Co
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Priority to PCT/US2001/031543 priority patent/WO2002030786A1/en
Priority to AU2002214562A priority patent/AU2002214562A1/en
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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
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/02—Wrapped articles enclosed in rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/4212—Information or decoration elements, e.g. content indicators, or for mailing
    • B65D5/4233—Cards, coupons, labels or the like formed separately from the container or lid
    • B65D5/4237—Cards, coupons, labels or the like formed separately from the container or lid located in a compartment formed by a container wall and additional panel or panels formed integrally with 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
    • B65D2577/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks, bags
    • B65D2577/04—Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
    • B65D2577/041—Details of two or more containers disposed one within another
    • B65D2577/042—Comprising several inner containers
    • B65D2577/043—Comprising several inner containers arranged side by side

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  • the present invention relates to packaging for shaped objects and, in particular, to packaging for hygroscopic, detergent tablets.
  • Shaped detergent compositions are known in the art. Usually such compositions take the form of a tablet. It is understood that detergent compositions in tablet form hold several advantages over detergent compositions in particulate form, such as ease of dosing, handling, transportation and storage. To ensure that the tablets perform their detergency function efficiently they must be relatively fragile and be hygroscopic. Therefore, special care must be taken when packaging such tablets. Usually, the tablets are (individually or severally) packaged in a sealed film bag to prevent exposure to moisture and then placed in box to protect them during transportation and storage.
  • WO-A-98/40464 discloses a detergent-package combination comprising at least one tablet of compacted particulate detergent composition within a packaging system having a moisture vapour transmission rate of less than 20g/m 2 every 24 hours.
  • WO-A-99/37557 discloses a packaging for tablet shaped objects comprising a sealed secondary packaging and film bags which are arranged in said secondary packaging and their being at least one tablet in each of which film bag. Each film bag is sealed with a cross-seam and with a longitudinal seam. The film bags are arranged in the secondary packaging so that their longitudinal seams are aligned parallel to one another and parallel to the side walls of the surrounding packaging.
  • WO-A-00/29303 discloses packaging for tablet-shaped objects comprising a sealed secondary packaging and film packs, containing at least one tablet, which are located in said secondary package.
  • the film packs of this document are sealed by a cross-seam on both sides and by a longitudinal seam.
  • the film packs are sorted and arranged in the secondary pack with their longitudinal seams aligned so that they are parallel with each other, the length of the film packs being greater that the distance between the side walls so that at least one end area of the film pack is elastically bent round.
  • the side walls of the secondary pack that are parallel to the longitudinal seams of the film packs are also equipped with wall reinforcements.
  • the present invention provides packaging system for detergent tablets comprising a primary package comprising:
  • the packaging system of the present invention enables easy removal of the secondary packages during use while at the same time protecting the tablets from damage during storage and transportation.
  • Figure 1 show an embodiment of the packaging system of the present invention where the opening means is a hinged lid.
  • Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the packaging system of the present invention where there is an internal wall forming a space for information leaflets or the like.
  • Figure 3 shows an example of a secondary package.
  • the present invention provides a packaging system for shaped detergent compositions.
  • the system comprises a primary package and a plurality of secondary packages. Each element will be described in more detail below.
  • the system may be used for detergent tablets of any shape but is particularly useful when the tablets are hexagonal, square, rectangular, or cylindrical, and especially when the shaped compositions are rectangular or square.
  • the primary package must comprise a plurality of secondary packages.
  • the primary package comprises at least four, preferably at least six, more preferably at least eight, secondary packages.
  • the primary package comprises from 8 to 200, more preferably from 12 to 100, even more preferably from 16 to 84, detergent tablets.
  • the primary package herein can be of any suitable size and shape. However, it must be able to accommodate a plurality of secondary packages.
  • the primary package will be rectangular or square in cross-section.
  • the primary package will have a volume of at least 200cm 3 , more preferably at least 400cm 3 , even more preferably at least 800cm 3 .
  • the primary package will have a volume of less than 30000cm 3 .
  • the primary package is rectangular and has the dimensions.
  • the primary package has a length of from 5cm to 50cm, more preferably from 10cm to 30cm.
  • the primary package has a height of from 5cm to 50cm, more preferably from 10cm to 30cm.
  • the primary package has a width of from 5cm to 50cm, more preferably from 10cm to 30cm.
  • the primary package of the present system comprises a lid (1), the lid being in a substantially horizontal plane when in its closed position, side walls (8) and a base (2), the base being in a substantially horizontal plane and the side walls being in a substantially vertical plane.
  • the term "lid” means the area of the primary package that is designed to provide the consumer with access to the secondary packages.
  • the lid herein is attached to one of the side walls (8) by a hinge (5).
  • the primary package preferably comprises at least one internal wall (6).
  • the internal wall(s) can be to provide additional protection to the secondary packages (3) and/or can provide space in which to insert the empty secondary packaging after use and/or hold materials (7) other than the secondary packages (3).
  • These other material (7) can be anything suitable such as information/instruction leaflets, promotional material, 'money-off' coupons and the like.
  • the lid of the primary package should be releasably held in its closed position. This can be achieved using any suitable means but, preferably, the lid is releasably held by a tear strip, perforations or a snap-lock. Preferably the lid is held closed by a tear strip.
  • the primary package can be made from any suitable packaging material including plastic, plain board, solid board, corrugated board, or mixtures thereof.
  • the primary packages herein are constructed of board.
  • the lid, side walls and base of the primary package can be formed from a single thickness of packaging material or, to provide extra protection to the secondary package, they can be equipped with reinforcements. These reinforcements can simply be a plurality of thicknesses of packaging material over part or all of the area to be reinforced or can be inserts of other types of packaging material. Preferably, at least one, more preferably at least two, of the side walls are equipped with reinforcements.
  • the opening of the lid of the primary package is angled to be lower at the front than back.
  • a greater proportion of the secondary packages are presented to the consumer at the front allowing easier access to the secondary packages and displaying the secondary packages in an attractive manner.
  • the primary package can be manufactured in any suitable manner. For example, if board is used as the construction material the blank board is cut into the required shape. The package is then folded and glued on all but on side. The secondary packages are then inserted and the final side is glued.
  • the packaging system of the present invention comprises a plurality of secondary packages that are contained in the primary package.
  • the secondary packages comprise a gripping means which is situated on the face of the secondary package closest to the lid of the primary package when the lid is in its closed position thus facilitating the removal of the secondary packages from the primary package.
  • the gripping means will generally be able to be orientated in a substantially vertical plane towards the opening.
  • the secondary packages must contain at least one detergent tablet.
  • the secondary packs contain a single, standard dose of laundry detergent tablets.
  • single, standard dose means a dose of detergent tablet designed for use with one wash load in a automatic washing machine.
  • the secondary packages contain from one to four, more preferably, two detergent tablets.
  • the detergent tablet is a laundry detergent tablet.
  • the secondary packages have one long axis and one short axis, the long axis being the vertical axis and the short axis being the horizontal axis when the secondary package is in the primary package.
  • the secondary packages herein must comprise a gripping means to enable their easy removal from the primary package.
  • the term "gripping means” refers to a configuration on the secondary package that facilitates the removal of the secondary package from the primary package.
  • the gripping means is able to stand at least 0.5cm, more preferably at least 1cm above the main body of the secondary package.
  • the gripping means is constructed from a flexible material that can lie flat against the main body of the secondary package during storage and then be lifted to enable the consumer to hold it during the removal of the secondary package from the primary package.
  • the gripping means can be textured or otherwise modified to improve the grip.
  • the gripping means is preferably permanently affixed to the main body of the secondary package.
  • the gripping means is formed from the transverse seal of the secondary package.
  • Figure 3 show a preferred embodiment of the secondary packages, the package comprises two detergent tablets (1) enclosed by a film bag (3), the bag sealed along a longitudinal seal (2) and by two transverse seals (4) either of which could serve as the gripping means.
  • the secondary packages herein can be manufactured in any suitable manner.
  • the horizontal form fill seal method may be used.
  • This method see "The Packaging User's Handbook", Edited by F.A. Paine, Second Edition, Ch. 9 - 'Packaging with Flexible Barriers', pp141-161.
  • the present invention also includes methods of packaging detergent tablets comprising the packaging system as described herein above.

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GB2428247A (en) * 2005-07-08 2007-01-24 Reckitt Benckiser Nv Reduced mass detergent tablet and packaging
AU2005234980B2 (en) * 2004-04-21 2011-05-12 Reckitt Benckiser Finish B.V. Tubular sachet pack
WO2021013515A1 (en) * 2019-07-24 2021-01-28 Unilever N.V. Package with unit doses
EP4306446A1 (de) * 2022-07-14 2024-01-17 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Waschmittelangebotsform

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US2037723A (en) * 1933-12-22 1936-04-21 Arthur S Heineman Butter package
US3499594A (en) * 1967-02-02 1970-03-10 Bekaert Pvba Leon Packing case for sharp and oxidizable articles
FR2316139A1 (fr) * 1975-07-02 1977-01-28 Rambold Adolf Sachet contenant un produit pour preparer une infusion et procede pour empaqueter de tels sachets
US4397391A (en) * 1980-05-01 1983-08-09 Akzo Nv Feed unit for a detergent and packaging thereof
WO1998040464A1 (en) 1997-03-07 1998-09-17 Unilever Plc Detergent-package combination
EP0911266A2 (de) * 1997-07-30 1999-04-28 Grafica Zannini s.r.l. Behälter für vorverpackte pharmazeutische Produkte
WO1999037557A1 (de) 1998-01-24 1999-07-29 Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf Aktien Verpackung für tablettenförmige gegenstände
EP0968931A1 (de) * 1998-07-02 2000-01-05 The Procter & Gamble Company Flexibler Behälter mit einfach zerreissbarer Siegelnaht
WO2000029303A1 (de) 1998-11-17 2000-05-25 Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf Aktien Verpackung für tablettenförmige gegenstände

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FR641369A (fr) * 1926-09-25 1928-08-02 Procédé et dispositif pour l'empaquetage, l'expédition, la vente et le magasinage du savon mou
US2037723A (en) * 1933-12-22 1936-04-21 Arthur S Heineman Butter package
US3499594A (en) * 1967-02-02 1970-03-10 Bekaert Pvba Leon Packing case for sharp and oxidizable articles
FR2316139A1 (fr) * 1975-07-02 1977-01-28 Rambold Adolf Sachet contenant un produit pour preparer une infusion et procede pour empaqueter de tels sachets
US4397391A (en) * 1980-05-01 1983-08-09 Akzo Nv Feed unit for a detergent and packaging thereof
WO1998040464A1 (en) 1997-03-07 1998-09-17 Unilever Plc Detergent-package combination
EP0911266A2 (de) * 1997-07-30 1999-04-28 Grafica Zannini s.r.l. Behälter für vorverpackte pharmazeutische Produkte
WO1999037557A1 (de) 1998-01-24 1999-07-29 Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf Aktien Verpackung für tablettenförmige gegenstände
EP0968931A1 (de) * 1998-07-02 2000-01-05 The Procter & Gamble Company Flexibler Behälter mit einfach zerreissbarer Siegelnaht
WO2000029303A1 (de) 1998-11-17 2000-05-25 Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf Aktien Verpackung für tablettenförmige gegenstände

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AU2005234980B2 (en) * 2004-04-21 2011-05-12 Reckitt Benckiser Finish B.V. Tubular sachet pack
GB2428247A (en) * 2005-07-08 2007-01-24 Reckitt Benckiser Nv Reduced mass detergent tablet and packaging
WO2021013515A1 (en) * 2019-07-24 2021-01-28 Unilever N.V. Package with unit doses
CN114144359A (zh) * 2019-07-24 2022-03-04 联合利华知识产权控股有限公司 具有单位剂量的包装
EP4306446A1 (de) * 2022-07-14 2024-01-17 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Waschmittelangebotsform
WO2024012727A1 (de) * 2022-07-14 2024-01-18 Henkel Ag & Co. Kgaa "waschmittelangebotsform"

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