EP1745030B1 - Mecanisme refermable pour distributeur - Google Patents

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EP1745030B1
EP1745030B1 EP05730705A EP05730705A EP1745030B1 EP 1745030 B1 EP1745030 B1 EP 1745030B1 EP 05730705 A EP05730705 A EP 05730705A EP 05730705 A EP05730705 A EP 05730705A EP 1745030 B1 EP1745030 B1 EP 1745030B1
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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
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/04—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
    • 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
    • B65D41/02—Caps or cap-like covers without lines of weakness, tearing strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices
    • B65D41/16—Snap-on caps or cap-like covers
    • B65D41/18—Snap-on caps or cap-like covers non-metallic, e.g. made of paper or plastics
    • B65D41/185—Snap-on caps or cap-like covers non-metallic, e.g. made of paper or plastics with integral internal sealing means
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
    • B65D47/0804—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
    • B65D47/0833—Hinges without elastic bias
    • B65D47/0838—Hinges without elastic bias located at an edge of the base element
    • B65D47/0842—Hinges without elastic bias located at an edge of the base element consisting of a strap of flexible material
    • 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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/18—Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures

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  • the present invention relates to a method of dispensing at least one solid dosage from comprising the steps of: opening a resealable container and lid assembly, wherein the container comprises a reservoir for storing solid dosage forms and an opening for dispensing individual solid dosage form; the opening further comprises an elastomeric seal that is at least partially located circumferentially aground the opening; the lid comprises a plug that is integrally attached to an inner portion of the lid and the lid consists of a hinge attached to the container that functions to rotate the lid at one pivot point; dispensing at least one solid dosage form from the reservoir of the container and through the opening; applying a sufficient pressure upon an outer portion of the lid so that the plug engages the elastomeric seal of the opening; and maintaining the sufficient pressure by a latch mechanism located on both the container and the lid to form a moisture-tight seal between the plug and the elastomeric seal of the opening.
  • Solid dosage forms are typically used to deliver pharmaceutical, medicated confectionary, and confectionary products. These dosage forms include but are not limited to: compressed tablets, coated tablets, capsules, caplets, liquid gels, liquid encapsulated beads, et al.
  • a solid dosage dispenser is an active dispenser where a user pushes a button or lever and one dosage form exits the container at a time. Diagnostic test strips and solid dosage forms often are moisture sensitive and need to be stored in containers that protect them from ambient moisture that they may be exposed to during both storage and use.
  • the method of dispensing at least one solid dosage form comprises the steps of: opening a resealable container and lid assembly, wherein the container comprises a reservoir for storing solid dosage forms and an opening for dispensing individual solid dosage form; the opening further comprises an elastomeric seal that is at least partially located circumferentially around the opening; the lid comprises a plug that is integrally attached to an inner portion of the lid and the lid consists of a hinge attached to the container that functions to rotate the lid at one pivot point; dispensing at least one solid dosage form from the reservoir of the container and through the opening; applying a sufficient pressure upon an outer portion of the lid so that the plug engages the elastomeric seal of the opening; maintaining the sufficient pressure by a latch mechanism located on both the container and the lid to form a moisture-tight seal between the plug and the elastomeric seal of the opening; opening the resealable US 5,169,035 discloses a squeeze bottle dispensing closure with a vent valve for discharging
  • container and lid assembly by removing the sufficient pressure; dispensing at least one solid dosage form from the reservoir of the container and through the opening; again applying a sufficient pressure upon an outer portion of the lid so that the plug engages the elastomeric seal of the opening; and maintaining the sufficient pressure by a securing mechanism located on both the container and the lid to form a substantially moisture-tight seal between the plug and the elastomeric seal of the opening.
  • the present invention relates to a dispenser that, in one embodiment, is used in a solid dosage dispenser that presents a single dosage form during shelf life and after each index cycle.
  • the present invention relates to a dispenser that dispenses diagnostic test strips that are packaged in a substantially moisture tight container.
  • the invention provides a substantially moisture tight environment during shelf life and use life.
  • the dispenser consists of multiple pieces.
  • One piece of the dispenser is an element that creates a moisture tight seal at the place where the dosage form exits the dispenser.
  • Another aspect is to protect the seal area from being damaged due to accidental contact with foreign matter.
  • the present invention comprises a sealing "door” or “plug” to seal and protect the dispensing opening/hole.
  • the dispensing hole may be an actual hole or a slit within an elastomeric material.
  • the plug can be any shape (e.g. circular, oval, rectangular, square
  • the "door” or “plug” can include a plugging principle (a “male” to plug the "female”) whereby through interference, the opening is sealed and resealed upon opening and closing.
  • the hole can be plugged through interference with the plug by using the same material or can rely upon the use of dissimilar materials (e.g. PP and HDPE, PP and TPE, or others).
  • the present invention uses a foil seal over the top of the "hole".
  • the foil material can be affixed to the material (e.g. PP or PE) that surrounds the gasket material and not onto the gasket material itself.
  • the door can be created through a living hinge with the container or can be attached afterwards by using common locking mechanisms.
  • the door can be engineered to require at least two movements to release it and could provide a mechanism for providing a Child Resistant package.
  • the door can be designed to catch and/or retain the dosage form once it has been dispenser from the container.
  • the present invention relates to moisture-tight and resealable mechanism.
  • resealable means that the container can be opened/reopened and closed/reclosed a numerous amount of times (e.g. more than 5 times) and still retain its moisture-tight properties.
  • moisture tight means the moisture ingress of the container was less than about 1000 micrograms/ day of water, determined by the following test method: (a) place approximately one gram of molecular sieve in the container and record the weight; (b) close the resealable mechanism; (c) place the sealed container in an environmental chamber at conditions of 80% relative humidity and 72F; (c) after one day, weigh the container containing the molecular sieve; (d) after approximately two weeks, weigh the container (e) subtract the first day sample from the value obtained and divide by the number of days to calculate the moisture ingress of the container in units of micrograms of water.
  • Figures 1 through 4 illustrates embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 1 shows a dispenser with an enlarged view one embodiment of the sealing mechanism. In the enlarged view, the foil seal 1 is also shown.
  • the door 2 applies pressure to the elastomeric seal 3 of the container when closed to form a moisture-tight seal.
  • Figure 2 shows another embodiment of the sealing mechanism in both the open and closed positions. In the open position, the "door” (e.g. "plug") 2 on the lid 3 allows the seal to be opened. In the closed position, the plug 2 contacts the elastomer 4 on the container and thus, seals the container.
  • the container comprises a portion, which contacts the plug, composed of an elastomer or like materials.
  • Figure 3 shows yet another embodiment of the sealing mechanism in both the open and closed positions.
  • the foil seal 1 is applied to the container (e.g. welded) and the lid 2 does not contact the container.
  • the plug 3 of the lid 2 is applied over the foil seal 1 and the plug 3 creates an interference fit with the container.
  • the plug and the container are composed of the same material (e.g. PP or PE (Hd/Ld)).
  • Figure 4 shows a further embodiment of the sealing mechanism in both the open and closed positions whereby the plug 3 again creates an interference fit with the container.
  • the plug 3 and the container are composed of the same material (e.g. PP or PE (Hd/Ld)).
  • the sealing mechanism of the present invention is used in a single dispense solid dosage dispenser or a single dispense diagnostic test strip.
  • the sealing mechanism of the present invention creates a moisture tight seal that protects the product in the dispenser during its shelf life and use life.
  • the sealing mechanism of the present invention creates a moisture tight seal by the interference of a plug in an opening with the same materials used in the container and lid.
  • the sealing mechanism of the present invention creates a moisture tight seal by the interference of a plug in an opening with the plug being composed of a different materials then that used in the container and lid.
  • the sealing mechanism of the present invention uses, in addition to the plug, a foil seal over the opening.
  • the dispensing hole may be an actual hole or could be a slit within an elastomer material.
  • the hole can be any shape (e.g. circular, oval, rectangular, square,).
  • the "door” can feature a plugging principle (a "male” to plug the female) whereby through interference, the opening is sealed and resealed upon opening and closing.
  • the hole can be plugged through interference using a common material or can rely upon the use of dissimilar materials (e.g. PP and HDPE, PP and TPE, or others).
  • the door applies pressure to an elastomer gasket that forms and protects the dispensing hole. Without the pressure exerted by the door, the elastomeric gasket might not reseal after each use.
  • foil can be heat sealed to the opening to provide additional protection during the shelf life storage.
  • the opening that the diagnostic test strips pass through sufficiently opens to allow the individual strip to pass through and then be resealed.
  • Figure 5 shows a hinged door 10 with a plug 11 that creates a seal to the opening 13 when closed.
  • the door 10 can be opened manually or when the indexing mechanism actuates.
  • the internal opening 13 is shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7 .
  • the door 10 is closed manually after the strip 12 has been indexed out, resealing the opening.

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  1. Procédé de distribution d'au moins une forme de dosage solide (12), comprenant les étapes consistant à :
    ouvrir un ensemble récipient et couvercle refermable, dans lequel le récipient comprend un réservoir destiné à stocker des formes de dosage solides (12) et une ouverture (13) destinée à distribuer une forme de dosage solide individuelle (12) ; l'ouverture (13) comprend en outre un scellement élastomère (3) qui est au moins partiellement situé de façon circonférentielle autour de l'ouverture (13) ; le couvercle (2, 10) comprend un bouchon (11) qui est fixé d'un seul tenant à une partie intérieure du couvercle (2, 10) et le couvercle (2, 10) est constitué d'une articulation fixée au récipient qui sert à faire tourner le couvercle (2, 10) à un point de pivotement ;
    distribuer au moins une forme de dosage solide (12) à partir du réservoir du récipient et à travers l'ouverture (13) ;
    appliquer une pression suffisante sur une partie extérieure du couvercle (2, 10) pour que le bouchon (11) entre en prise avec le scellement élastomère (3) de l'ouverture (13) ;
    maintenir la pression suffisante par l'intermédiaire d'un mécanisme de fixation situé sur le récipient et sur le couvercle (2, 10) pour former un scellement sensiblement étanche à l'humidité entre le bouchon (11) et le scellement élastomère (3) de l'ouverture (13) ;
    ouvrir l'ensemble récipient et couvercle refermable en éliminant la pression suffisante ;
    distribuer au moins une forme de dosage solide (12) à partir du réservoir du récipient et à travers l'ouverture (13) ;
    appliquer à nouveau une pression suffisante sur une partie extérieure du couvercle (2, 10) pour que le bouchon (11) entre en prise avec le scellement élastomère (3) de l'ouverture (13) ; et
    maintenir la pression suffisante par l'intermédiaire d'un mécanisme de fixation situé sur le récipient et sur le couvercle (2, 10) pour former un scellement sensiblement étanche à l'humidité entre le bouchon (11) et le scellement élastomère (3) de l'ouverture (13).
  2. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel, lorsque le bouchon (11) entre en prise avec le scellement élastomère (3), une partie supérieure du bouchon (11) entre en contact avec une partie supérieure du scellement élastomère (3).
  3. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel, lorsque le bouchon (11) entre en prise avec le scellement élastomère (3), au moins une partie du bouchon (11) passe à travers l'ouverture (13) de sorte qu'une partie latérale extérieure du bouchon (11) entre en contact au moins partiellement avec une partie du scellement élastomère (3).
  4. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'ouverture (13) comprend en outre une feuille qui recouvre au moins l'ouverture (13) et, lorsqu'une pression suffisante est appliquée sur une partie extérieure du couvercle (2, 10), le bouchon (11) entre en prise avec la feuille de l'ouverture pour former un scellement à feuille (1).
  5. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel un scellement étanche à l'humidité est formé.
  6. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le bouchon (11) et le récipient sont composés de matériau similaire.
  7. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le bouchon (11) et le récipient sont composés de matériaux différents.
  8. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le couvercle (2, 10) est solidaire du récipient et comprend une articulation active avec le récipient.
  9. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le mécanisme de scellage comprend un bouchon (11) possédant deux mouvements distincts à réaliser afin de créer un emballage à sécurité enfant.
  10. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les formes de dosage solides (12) sont des bandes de test de diagnostic.
  11. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les formes de dosage solides (12) sont sélectionnées parmi le groupe constitué de dosages à capuchon de gel, des comprimés enrobés, des films comestibles, des pastilles, des tablettes effervescentes, des tablettes comprimées, des tablettes à dissolubilité rapide, des billes, capsules et sachets remplis de liquide.
  12. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le mécanisme de fixation comprend une saillie sur la partie intérieure du couvercle (2, 10) et une fente correspondante sur le récipient.
  13. Procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le couvercle (2, 10) du distributeur entre en prise et supporte la forme de dosage solide (12).
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CN101198990A (zh) 2008-06-11
WO2005094307A2 (fr) 2005-10-13
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