EP1863729A1 - Emballage mixte destine a la vente au detail comprenant une couche non emballee sous vide et une couche emballee sous vide - Google Patents

Emballage mixte destine a la vente au detail comprenant une couche non emballee sous vide et une couche emballee sous vide

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EP1863729A1
EP1863729A1 EP06748373A EP06748373A EP1863729A1 EP 1863729 A1 EP1863729 A1 EP 1863729A1 EP 06748373 A EP06748373 A EP 06748373A EP 06748373 A EP06748373 A EP 06748373A EP 1863729 A1 EP1863729 A1 EP 1863729A1
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diapers
vacuum
packed
diaper
package
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Alan K. Snell
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Diaperoos LLC
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/551—Packaging before or after use
    • A61F13/55105—Packaging before or after use packaging of diapers
    • A61F13/55115—Packaging before or after use packaging of diapers characterized by the features before use, e.g. how are the diapers folded or arranged in a package
    • 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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/07—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles
    • 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
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/36—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/365—Containers, or parts thereof, simulating or being incorporated into other items, e.g. puppet, animal, vehicle, building, dumb bells

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  • Patent Application Publication No. US 2005/0155892 Al which published on July 21, 2005; (8) U.S. Nonprovisional Patent Application Serial No. 10/907,383, filed on March 31, 2005; (9) U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US 2005/0159718 Al, which published on July 21, 2005; (10) U.S. Nonprovisional Patent Application Serial No. 10/907,384, filed on March 31, 2005; (11) U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US 2005/0155893 Al, which published on July 21, 2005; (12) U.S. Nonprovisional Patent Application Serial No. 10/907,385, filed on March 31, 2005; (13) U.S. Patent Application Publication No.
  • Nonprovisional Patent Application Serial No. 10/907,389 filed on March 31, 2005; (21) U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US 2005/0155898 Al, which published on July 21, 2005; (22) U.S. Nonprovisional Patent Application Serial No. 10/907,390, filed on March 31, 2005; (23) U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US 2005/0159723 Al, which published on July 21, 2005; (24) U.S. Nonprovisional Patent Application Serial No. 10/907,391, filed on March 31, 2005; (25) U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US 2005/0155899 Al, which published on July 21, 2005; (26) U.S. Nonprovisional Patent Application Serial No.
  • Diapers are generally a necessity for very young children and incontinent adults. Individuals incapable of controlling the release of bodily waste in a manner sufficiently reliable to enable the use of restroom facilities, and those caring for such individuals, typically need to carry extra disposable diapers and changing accessories. This is typically because it is difficult to predict when a diaper worn by an individual may need to be changed. Caretakers of babies and others requiring diapers often carry spare, clean diapers for this reason. Many of the following discussions and examples are directed to use of diapers in infant care. However, it will be apparent that many of the same considerations apply to use of diapers for non-infant, incontinent persons.
  • disposable diapers are generally rather bulky items not given to easy storage or carriage in a purse, pocket, or otherwise about the person.
  • the problem can be acerbated in that diapers can be subject to expansion from the typically somewhat compressed state in which they are normally provided to consumers, especially in circumstances where the diapers are subject to contact with other items within a storage bag.
  • many disposable diapers are provided in a bi-fold configuration meant to minimize the space taken in storing the diaper.
  • bi-fold diapers after being removed from their original packaging, bi-fold diapers often un-fold or otherwise expand to consume an even larger storage space.
  • disposable diapers can become more bulky and difficult to carry than when in their nominal, packaged condition.
  • diaper accessories such as moist wipes.
  • ointment or powder it may be necessary to apply ointment or powder to the individual wearing the diaper to treat or prevent incidents of diaper rash or other skin conditions. Due to these considerations, caretakers of individuals requiring diapers often carry clean diapers and diaper changing accessories in a dedicated container, is often referred to as a "diaper bag.” By doing so, when it becomes necessary to change a diaper, all of the materials needed by the caretaker are available in one location.
  • a conventional diaper bag provides a dedicated container in which diapers and diaper accessories can be stored and carried
  • the requirement of carriage of a diaper bag often adds to the difficulty of a caretaker's responsibility.
  • parents of young children often must carry a purse or briefcase for the parent's own needs.
  • the parent may need to carry the young child; and, of course, the child's diaper bag. This can leave the parent with no free hands for other tasks.
  • conventional clean diapers and diaper changing accessories can be stored and carried in other carrying containers such as purses, backpacks, briefcases, etc.
  • the bulky nature of conventional disposable diapers results in the diapers occupying a relatively large space within the carrying container.
  • diaper changing accessories such as moist wipes, ointment, powder, etc., add to the space consumed by conventional clean diapers and can be difficult to locate among other items stored in the backpack, purse, case, or the like.
  • the challenge lies in exposing the vacuum-packed diaper to the unaware consumer, especially when such a consumer is perusing competing products on a shelf of a retail store.
  • a need exists for one or more methods and apparatus that quickly and readily communicate the benefits of the vacuum-packed diaper and/or the vacuum-packed diaper kit to a consumer who otherwise has never seen a vacuum-packed diaper and/or a vacuum-packed diaper kit. This need especially exists with regard to the consumer who is comparing competing brands of diapers in a retail store.
  • One or more embodiments of the present invention address this need.
  • the present invention relates generally to disposable packaged absorbent articles and, in particular, to disposable packaged absorbent diapers and related infant and incontinent adult care accessories. More particularly, the present invention relates to a reduced-size packaged diaper, and related infant and incontinent adult care accessories and kits.
  • a combination package for retail sale that includes at least one reduced absorbent article and at lease one non-reduced absorbent articles and, in particular, at least one reduced diaper and at lease one non-reduced diaper (hereinafter "COMBO PACK").
  • the reduced diaper is provided within a restraining encasement for convenient carrying.
  • the reduced diaper once removed from the restraining encasement, is capable of being expanded to a non-reduced state for use.
  • the reduced absorbent article comprises a vacuum- packed diaper
  • a COMBO PACK in accordance with this feature may include any number of vacuum-packed diapers and any number of non vacuum-packed diapers.
  • a COMBO PACK includes more non vacuum-packed diapers than vacuum- packed diapers.
  • a COMBO PACK includes several dozen non vacuum-packed diapers and one vacuum-packed diaper.
  • a COMBO PACK includes several dozen non vacuum-packed diapers and two vacuum-packed diapers in the same encasement.
  • a COMBO PACK includes several dozen non vacuum-packed diapers and six individually vacuum-packed diapers.
  • a package of diapers for retail sale to a consumer includes: (a) a first plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers arranged together in a first packaging; and (b) in combination therewith, at least one diaper that is vacuum-packed within a flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement in which a pressure substantially less than atmospheric pressure is maintained.
  • two diapers are vacuum-packed within a flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement in which a pressure substantially less than atmospheric pressure is maintained.
  • the vacuum-packed diaper has a volumetric size that is substantially less than the size of each of said first plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers.
  • At least a portion of the encasement is transparent for viewing of the diaper vacuum-packed within the encasement. In another feature, least a portion of the first packaging is transparent for viewing of the vacuum-packed diaper therethrough.
  • each of said first plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers is disposed in direct contact with each other.
  • the vacuum-packed diaper comprises a diaper that, but for its reduced volumetric size, is identical to one of the first plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers of the package.
  • the vacuum-packed diaper comprises a folded configuration that is the same as the folded configuration of the first plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers of the package.
  • the vacuum-packed diaper comprises a folded configuration that is different from the folded configuration of the first plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers of the package.
  • the folded configuration of the vacuum-packed diaper may differ by at least one crosswise fold, and the folded configuration of the vacuum- packed diaper may differ by two crosswise folds.
  • the diaper that is vacuum-packed within the encasement is disposed in a rolled configuration such that the vacuum-packed diaper has an tubular shape.
  • encasement of the vacuum-packed diaper is secured to an outer surface of the first packaging.
  • the vacuum-packed diaper is disposed within a second packaging, and wherein the second packaging is secured to an outer surface of the first packaging.
  • the package of diapers further may include a second plurality of diapers, with each of the second plurality of diapers being vacuum-packed within a respective flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement, and with the second plurality of vacuum-packed diapers being disposed within the second packaging.
  • the vacuum-packed diaper is disposed within the first packaging with said plurality of vacuum-packed diapers, and wherein the encasement of the vacuum- packed diaper is disposed within the first packaging in direct contact with at least one of the non vacuum-packed diapers.
  • the vacuum-packed diaper is disposed within a second packaging, and wherein the second packaging is disposed within the first packaging in direct contact with at least one of the non vacuum-packed diapers.
  • the package of diapers further may include a second plurality of diapers, with each of the second plurality of diapers being vacuum-packed within a respective flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement, and with the second plurality of vacuum-packed diapers being disposed within the second packaging.
  • the vacuum-packed diaper is disposed within a container.
  • the container may be have a hard casing.
  • the container may be a box.
  • the box may be constructed from a hard plastic or, alternatively, the box may be constructed from cardboard or the like.
  • the box may further includes one or more accessories for the changing of a diaper whereby the container may comprise a diaper changing kit.
  • the container may comprise bag formed from a flexible sheet material.
  • the bag further may include one or more accessories for a single diaper changing, whereby the bag may comprise a diaper changing kit.
  • a package of diapers for retail sale to a consumer includes: (a) a first plurality of diapers arranged together in a first packaging, none of the first plurality of diapers being vacuum-packed; and (b) in combination therewith, a second plurality of diapers, each of the second plurality of diapers being vacuum-packed within a flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement in which a pressure substantially less than atmospheric pressure is maintained.
  • each of the second plurality of diapers is individually vacuum-packed within a respective flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement in which a pressure substantially less than atmospheric pressure is maintained.
  • each vacuum-packed diaper is disposed within a respective container.
  • Each respective container may comprise a box, and each box may be disposed within a dispenser that, in turn, is disposed within the first packaging with the first plurality of diapers.
  • the boxes may be collectively disposed within two dispensers, with each dispenser being disposed within the first packaging with the first plurality of diapers, and the two dispensers further may be located at opposite ends of a stack of the first plurality of diapers and/or at opposite ends of the first packaging.
  • the first packaging comprises a flexible material
  • disposition of the dispensers at opposite ends thereof provide a degree of structural integrity to the first packaging not otherwise provided merely by the stack of the first plurality of diapers.
  • a method of packaging diapers for retail sale to a consumer includes the steps of: arranging a first plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers together in a first packaging; and combining therewith at least one diaper that has been vacuum-packed within a flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement in which a pressure substantially less than atmospheric pressure is maintained.
  • the present invention further includes the various possible combinations of such aspects and features.
  • FIG. IA shows a side plan view of a COMBO PACK in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. IB shows a partial cross-sectional side plan view of the COMBO PACK of FIG. i;
  • FIG. 2A shows a top plan view of the COMBO PACK of FIG. IA;
  • FIG. 2B shows a top plan view of the topmost vacuum-packed diaper of the COMBO
  • FIG. 2C shows a closer top plan view of the vacuum-packed diaper of FIG. 2B prior to opening of the encasement thereof;
  • FIG. 2D shows the vacuum-packed diaper of FIG. 2C following opening of the encasement
  • FIG. 3A shows a side plan view of a COMBO PACK in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 3B shows a partial cross-sectional side plan view of the COMBO PACK of FIG. 3, wherein the side profiles of the non vacuum-packed diapers and the side profile of the vacuum-packed diaper are illustrated for comparison;
  • FIG. 4A shows a top plan view of the COMBO PACK of FIG. 3 A
  • FIG. 4B shows a top plan view of the vacuum-packed diaper of the COMBO PACK of FIG. 4A;
  • FIG. 5 shows a partial cross-sectional side plan view of a COMBO PACK in accordance with a third illustrated embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 6A shows a partial cross-sectional side plan view of a COMBO PACK in accordance with a fourth illustrated embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 6B shows a partial cross-sectional side plan view of a COMBO PACK in accordance with a fifth illustrated embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 7 shows a partial cross-sectional side plan view of a COMBO PACK in accordance with a sixth illustrated embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of an exemplary vacuum-packed diaper kit that may be used in the COMBO PACK of FIG. 7;
  • FIG. 9 shows a multi-pack dispenser containing a plurality of the diaper changing kits of FIG. 8;
  • FIG. 10 shows a partial cross-sectional side plan view of a COMBO PACK in accordance with a seventh illustrated embodiment of the invention;
  • FIGS. 1 IA-I IB show a container for a vacuum-packed diaper comprising a doll that is included in a COMBO PACK in accordance with another embodiment of the invention
  • FIGS. 12A-12B shows a container for a vacuum-packed diaper comprising another doll that is included in a COMBO PACK in accordance with another embodiment of the invention
  • FIGS. 13A-13D show a container for a vacuum-packed diaper comprising a toy football that is included in a COMBO PACK in accordance with another embodiment of the invention
  • FIGS. 14A-14C show a container for a vacuum-packed diaper comprising a toy rocket that is included in a COMBO PACK in accordance with another embodiment of the invention
  • FIGS. 15A-15E show a container for a vacuum-packed diaper comprising a toy car that is included in a COMBO PACK in accordance with another embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 16 shows a container for a vacuum-packed diaper comprising a baby feeding bottle that is included in a COMBO PACK in accordance with another embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 17A shows a folded configuration of a diaper that is vacuum-packed and included in a COMBO PACK in accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention
  • FIG. 17B shows a plan view of the diaper of FIG. 17A vacuum-packed within a flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement
  • FIG. 17C shows a side elevational view of the vacuum-packed diaper of FIG. 17B
  • FIG. 18 shows another folded configuration of a vacuum-packed diaper that is included in a COMBO PACK in accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention
  • FIG. 19 shows yet another folded configuration of a vacuum-packed diaper that is included in a COMBO PACK in accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention.
  • any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection afforded the present invention is to be defined by the appended claims rather than the description set forth herein.
  • FIG. IA shows a side plan view of a COMBO PACK 100 in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. IB shows a partial cross- sectional side plan view of the COMBO PACK 100.
  • the COMBO PACK 100 includes a first packaging 110 in which a plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 120 are contained and a second packaging 130 in which two vacuum-packed diapers 140,145 are contained.
  • the side profiles of the non vacuum-packed diapers 120 and the side profiles of the vacuum- packed diapers 140,145 are illustrated for general comparison in FIG. IB.
  • each vacuum-packed diaper 140, 145 includes a diaper 190, 195 that is vacuum-sealed in an encasement 170, 175.
  • the second packaging 130 containing the two vacuum-packed diapers 140,145 is disposed on top of, and is secured to an outer surface of, the first packaging 110 at 150.
  • the second packaging 130 is secured to the first packaging 110 by way of, for example, an adhesive.
  • the second packaging 130 may be removably attached to the first packaging 110 by a film wrapped about the combination of the two packagings 110,130.
  • the plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 120 are arranged in a row or stack in close, abutting contact with each other.
  • the first packaging 110 of non vacuum-packed diapers as shown in FIGS. IA and IB is conventional.
  • the combination of the first packaging 110 with the second packaging 130 of vacuum-packed diapers 140,145 secured to the first packaging 110 is what is not conventional and is what constitutes the first illustrated embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2A shows a top plan view of the COMBO PACK 100 of FIG. IA
  • FIG. 2B shows a top plan view of the topmost vacuum-packed diaper 140 of the COMBO PACK 100 of FIG. 2A
  • the second packaging 130 preferably includes a transparent portion or window 160 through which the uppermost vacuum-packed diaper 140 of the second packaging 130 is viewable
  • the encasement 170 of the vacuum-packed diaper 140 preferably includes a corresponding transparent portion or window 180 through which the diaper 190 itself is viewable.
  • a cartoon or other graphic conventionally printed on the diaper is viewable through the windows 160,180. Accordingly, a consumer viewing the COMBO PACK 100 will readily see and understand that the second packaging 130 includes therein a diaper 190 therein.
  • the second packaging 130 preferably comprises a bag that is made from one or more flexible sheets or films and that includes printing of a background, graphics, and indicia thereon.
  • the window 160 in the second packaging 130 preferably is formed by omitting printing on that portion of the second packaging 130.
  • the indicia printed on the second packaging 130 may include large attention-attracting words and symbols 165 such as an arrow pointing to the window 160 for capturing the gaze of a passing consumer and pointing out the vacuum-packed diaper 140.
  • the encasement 170 of the vacuum-packed diaper 140 also preferably comprises a bag that is made from one or more flexible sheets or films and that includes printing of a background, graphics, and indicia thereon.
  • the window 180 of the encasement 170 also preferably is formed by omitting printing on that portion of the encasement 170.
  • the indicia printed on the encasement 170 further may be different from that printed on the second packaging 130, and may include instructions for and/or information 185 regarding the vacuum-packed diaper.
  • the second vacuum-packed diaper 145 preferably is identical to the topmost vacuum-packed diaper 140.
  • FIG. 2C shows a closer top plan view of the vacuum-packed diaper 140 of FIG. 2B prior to opening of the encasement thereof
  • FIG. 2D shows the vacuum-packed diaper of FIG. 2C following opening of the encasement.
  • the encasement 170 includes an upper portion 142, a lower portion 144 and side notches 146.
  • a line or region of weakness preferably extends between the side notches 146 such that the encasement readily may be torn by a consumer and the upper portion 142 may be separated from the lower portion 144 as shown in FIG. ID for exposing and withdrawal of the diaper 190.
  • the diaper 190 once removed from the encasement 170, is capable of being expanded to the size of the non- vacuum packed diapers 120 for the same use and purpose as the non vacuum-packed diapers 120.
  • FIG. 3A shows a side plan view of a COMBO PACK 200 in accordance with a second illustrated embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 3B shows a partial cross-sectional side plan view of the COMBO PACK 200 of FIG. 3 A.
  • the COMBO PACK 200 includes a first packaging 210 in which a plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 220 are contained.
  • the COMBO PACK 200 further includes a vacuum-packed diaper 240, which comprises a diaper 290 that is vacuum-sealed within a flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement 270.
  • the side profiles of the non vacuum-packed diapers 220 and the side profile of the vacuum-packed diaper 240 are illustrated for general comparison in FIG. 3B.
  • the vacuum-packed diaper 240 is disposed on top of the first packaging 210, with the encasement 270 of the vacuum-packed diaper 240 being removably secured to an outer surface of the first packaging 210.
  • the vacuum-packed diaper 240 is secured to the first packaging 210 by way of, for example, a releasable adhesive.
  • the vacuum- packed diaper 240 may be removably attached to the first packaging 210 by a film that is wrapped about the combination of both the first packaging 110 and the vacuum-packed diaper 240.
  • the plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 220 are arranged in a row or stack in close, abutting contact with each other.
  • the first packaging 210 of non vacuum-packed diapers 220 as shown in FIGS. 3 A and 3B is conventional.
  • the combination of the first packaging 210 with the vacuum- packed diaper 240 that is secured thereto is what is not conventional and is what constitutes the second illustrated embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4A shows a top plan view of the COMBO PACK 200 of FIG. 3 A
  • FIG. 4B shows a top plan view of the vacuum-packed diaper 240 of the COMBO PACK 200 of FIG. 4A
  • the encasement 270 preferably includes a transparent portion or window 280 through which the diaper 290 is viewable.
  • a cartoon or other graphic conventionally printed on the diaper preferably is viewable through the window 280. Accordingly, a consumer viewing the COMBO PACK 100 will readily see and understand that the unusually small and thin encasement 270 disposed on top of the first packaging 210 actually includes a diaper therein.
  • the encasement 270 of the vacuum-packed diaper 240 preferably comprises a bag that is made from one or more flexible sheets or films and includes printing of a background, graphics, and indicia thereon.
  • the window 280 in the encasement 270 preferably is formed by omitting printing on that portion of the encasement 270.
  • the indicia printed on the encasement 270 may include large attention-attracting words and symbols 265 such as an arrow pointing to the window 280 for capturing the gaze of a passing consumer and pointing out the diaper 290 therein.
  • the indicia printed on the encasement 270 further may include instructions for and/or information 285 regarding the vacuum-packed diaper 240.
  • the vacuum-packed diaper 240 preferably is manufactured in like manner to the vacuum-packed diapers 140,145 of the COMBO PACK 100 and includes side notches and a line or region of weakness extending between the side notches (not shown) such that the encasement 270 may be readily torn by a consumer for exposing and withdrawal of the diaper 290 from the encasement 270.
  • the diaper 290 once removed from the encasement 270, is capable of being expanded to the size of the non- vacuum packed diapers 220 for the same use and purpose as the non vacuum-packed diapers 220.
  • FIG. 5 shows a partial cross-sectional side plan view of a COMBO PACK 300 in accordance with a third illustrated embodiment of the invention.
  • the COMBO PACK 300 includes a first packaging 310 in which a plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 320 are contained and a second packaging 330 in which two vacuum-packed diapers 340,345 are contained.
  • the plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 320 are arranged in a row or stack in close, abutting contact with each other, and the second packaging 330 containing the two vacuum-packed diapers 340,345 is disposed within the first packaging 310 together with the plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 320.
  • the second packaging 330 may be disposed at an end of the stack of diapers 320 as shown in FIG. 5, or intermediate the stack of diapers
  • the second packaging 330 preferably comprises a bag made from one or more flexible sheets or films and may include printing of a background, graphics, and other indicia thereon.
  • an encasement 370 in which a diaper 390 is vacuum- sealed to form the first vacuum-packed diaper 340 also preferably comprises a bag that is made from, one or more flexible sheets or films and may include printing of a background, graphics, and other indicia thereon.
  • the second vacuum-packed diaper 345 within the second packaging 330 preferably is identical to the first vacuum-packed diaper 340.
  • FIG. 6A shows a partial cross-sectional side plan view of a COMBO PACK 400 in accordance with a fourth illustrated embodiment of the invention.
  • the COMBO PACK 400 includes a first packaging 410 in which a plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 420 are contained and, in combination therewith, a vacuum-packed diaper 440, which comprises a diaper 490 that is vacuum-sealed within a flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement
  • the plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 420 are arranged in a row or stack in close, abutting contact with each other, and the vacuum-packed diaper 440 is disposed within the first packaging 410 together with the plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 420.
  • the vacuum-packed diaper 440 may be disposed at an end of the stack of diapers 420 as shown in
  • the encasement 470 preferably comprises a bag made from one or more flexible sheets or films and may include printing of a background, graphics, and other indicia thereon.
  • FIG. 6B shows a partial cross-sectional side plan view of a COMBO PACK 500 in accordance with a fifth illustrated embodiment of the invention.
  • the COMBO PACK 500 includes a first packaging 510 in which a plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 520 are contained and, in combination therewith, two individually vacuum-packed diaper 540,545.
  • the first vacuum-packed diaper 540 comprises a diaper 590 that is vacuum-sealed within a flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement 570.
  • the encasement 570 for the first vacuum-packed diaper 540 preferably comprises a bag made from one or more flexible sheets or films and may include printing of a background, graphics, and other indicia thereon.
  • the second vacuum-packed diaper 545 is identical to the first vacuum-packed diaper 540.
  • the plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 520 are arranged in a row or stack in close, abutting contact with each other, and the vacuum-packed diapers 540,545 are disposed within the first packaging 510 together with the plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 520.
  • the vacuum- packed diapers 540,545 may be disposed at an end of the stack of diapers 520 as shown in FIG. 6B, or intermediate the stack of diapers 520 (not shown).
  • FIG. 7 shows a partial cross-sectional side plan view of a COMBO PACK 600 in accordance with a sixth illustrated embodiment of the invention.
  • the COMBO PACK 600 includes a first packaging 610 in which a plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 620 are contained and, in combination therewith, three containers 632,634,636 that each contain a respective vacuum-packed diaper (not shown).
  • each respective vacuum-packed diaper disposed in containers 632,634,636 comprises a diaper that is vacuum-sealed within a flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement.
  • Each encasement preferably comprises a bag made from one or more flexible sheets or films and may include printing of a background, graphics, and other indicia thereon.
  • Each container 632,634,636 as shown in FIG. 7 comprises a rectangular box and may be made from cardboard or the like. Furthermore, each container 632,634,636 preferably includes, in addition to a vacuum-packed diaper, accessories for the changing of a diaper. As such, each container 632,634,636 comprises a diaper changing kit.
  • the plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 620 are arranged in a row or stack in close, abutting contact with each other, and the containers 632,634,636 are disposed within the first packaging 610 together with the plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 620.
  • the containers 632,634,636 may be disposed at an end of the stack of diapers 620 as shown in FIG. 7, or intermediate the stack of diapers 620 (not shown).
  • FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of an exemplary vacuum-packed diaper changing kit
  • the kit 802 that may be used in the COMBO PACK 600 of FIG. 7.
  • the kit 802 comprises a container 804 having disposed therein a vacuum-packed diaper 840 and, optionally, any or all of, for example, an ointment, a soft tipped swab for cleaning or application, a comforting powder, cleaning articles, and a disposal bag.
  • the kit 802 as shown includes a packet of ointment 806, a disposable changing pad 808, and moist wipes 812 disposed in the container 804 with the vacuum-packed diaper 840.
  • the container 804 is substantially rectangular in shape, and thus the kit 802 can be easily stacked and stored and will fit neatly into a pocket, purse or other baggage.
  • kits 802 that can be easily carried or stored by a caretaker of an individual requiring diapers.
  • the kit 802 can be advantageously used as a daily staple of caretakers, or may be used in specialized circumstances such as outdoor activities, travel, or business or recreational events away from home, or other situations in which space and convenience of carriage may be of a premium. In such circumstances the number of articles needing carriage may be minimized, and one or two kits 802 can be advantageously carried, as may be needed; the conventional diaper bag, which otherwise would have to be carried, may thereby be dispensed with.
  • the reduced size of the diaper kit 802 further allows one or more kits 802 to be stored in an out-of-the-way location, such as a glove-box of a car, and retrieved in "emergency" situations in which spare diapers were forgotten or consumed.
  • the kit includes a re-sealable label on a side of the kit that permits access to one or more wipes within the container of the kit.
  • kits may contain other items useful to the consumer, such as odor control articles like solutions or sprays.
  • FIG. 9 shows a multi-pack dispenser 900 containing a plurality of diaper changing kits 902, each similar to the kit 802 of FIG. 8, carried by a dispenser container 904.
  • Two of the plurality of kits 902 are shown in FIG. 9, and the dispenser 900 preferably contains six such kits 902 that are stacked vertically when the dispenser container 904 is full. Because the dispenser 900 includes six individually vacuum-packed diapers it is sometimes referred to as a "6-Pack".
  • the dispenser container 904 also includes a removable or hinged access panel defined by perforations in the walls of the dispenser 900. When removed, the panel creates an opening through which the kits 902 may be individually dispensed.
  • a bottom 907 of the access panel can be arranged in the dispenser 900 at location vertically displaced from a bottom 909 of the dispenser 900 by a distance substantially equal to a height "h" of a kit 902. It is believed that having the last kit 902 positioned below the access panel helps keep the shape of the dispenser container 904 and improves appearance over the dispensing life of the dispenser 900. Furthermore, as a kit 902 is removed from the dispenser container 900, the kit 902 immediately above the removed kit 902 will fall into place for easy subsequent removal from the dispenser 900. Notches can be provided adjacent the removable panel to enable easy withdrawal of kits through the panel. While the dispenser 900 is shown and described as including six kits 902, a dispenser can be configured to store and dispense fewer or more kits 902 and can be constructed to include two or more access panels disposed and oriented in a variety of locations, as desired.
  • the dispenser 900 can be used to package and ship a number of kits 902, and can readily be placed within a packaging of diapers to form a COMBO PACK in accordance with the present invention.
  • a partial cross-sectional side plan view of a COMBO PACK 1000 in accordance with a seventh illustrated embodiment of the invention is shown.
  • the COMBO PACK 1000 includes a first packaging 1010 in which a plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers 1020 are contained.
  • the COMBO PACK 200 further includes two dispensers 1030 with each dispenser 1030 including a plurality of individually vacuum-packed diapers (not shown).
  • Dispenser 900 preferably is representative of each dispenser 1030, wherein each vacuum-packed diaper is contained within a diaper changing kit.
  • Each dispenser 1030 preferably is located at a respective end of the COMBO PACK 1000 sandwiching there between a row or column of non vacuum-packed diapers 1020 as shown.
  • each dispenser 1030 located at each end of the first packaging 1010 as shown will provide a degree of structural rigidity to the COMBO PACK 1000, especially at the corners, which otherwise would not be provided by the non vacuum-packed diapers 1020.
  • each dispenser 1030 is located intermediate the stack of non vacuum-packed diapers 1020 (not shown).
  • the dispensers 1030 each provide convenience to the consumer in that the first packaging 1010 contains non vacuum-packed diapers 1020 while the vacuum-packed diapers are wholly contained with the dispensers 1030 and can be readily and collectively removed from the first packaging 1010 following retail purchase. Each dispenser 1030 then can be placed wherever a supply of individually vacuum-packed diapers is preferred by the consumer, such as in a vehicle or travel bag.
  • a COMBO PACK includes a first packaging in which a plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers are contained and, in combination therewith, a toy container that contains a vacuum-packed diaper.
  • the first packaging is preferably similar to any of the first packagings described previously.
  • the plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers are arranged in a row or stack in close, abutting contact with each other, and the toy container is disposed within the first packaging together with the plurality of non vacuum-packed diapers.
  • the container may be disposed at an end of the stack of diapers or intermediate the stack of diapers.
  • FIGS. HA and HB An exemplary embodiment of a toy container in accordance with this aspect of the invention is illustrated by FIGS. HA and HB and comprises a doll 1100 resembling a kangaroo in which a volumetrically reduced diaper 1102 is disposed.
  • Each of rigid upper and lower body portions 1106,1108 of the doll 1100 defines an internal compartment 1104 for receiving respective portions of the diaper 1102.
  • the upper portion 1106 and lower portion 1108 are separable for removal of the diaper 1102.
  • the volumetrically reduced diaper 1102 is disposed within the doll 1100 in a rolled, cylindrical configuration that corresponds to and fits within the cylindrical compartments 1104 of the upper and lower portions 1106,1108.
  • the diaper 1100 is vacuum-sealed within an encasement and then disposed within the doll 1100; in other embodiments, the diaper 1100 disposed within the doll 1102 is not vacuum-sealed.
  • a diaper also may be disposed within dolls in other configurations, especially if the compartments within the other dolls have other than cylindrical configurations.
  • a volumetrically reduced diaper may include a rectangular configuration for disposition within a rectangular compartment of a doll.
  • FIGS. 12A and 12B Another exemplary embodiment comprising a doll 1120 that also resembles a kangaroo is illustrated by FIGS. 12A and 12B.
  • a volumetrically reduced diaper 1122 is disposed within a cylindrical compartment 1124 defined by a semi-soft, integral body portion 1126 of the doll 1120.
  • the compartment 1124 is accessible through an opening located underneath the body portion 1126 of the doll 1120.
  • the opening is closed to contain the diaper 1122 within the doll 1120 using closure element 1128, which closure element may comprise, for example, a friction-fit plug, a threaded screw cap, or a lid that snaps into place.
  • closure element 1128 which closure element may comprise, for example, a friction-fit plug, a threaded screw cap, or a lid that snaps into place.
  • closure element 1128 which closure element may comprise, for example, a friction-fit plug, a threaded screw cap, or a lid that snaps into place.
  • the diaper 1122 in doll 1120
  • FIGS. 13A-13D Another exemplary embodiment of a toy in which a volumetrically reduced diaper is disposed comprises a toy ball 1140 as illustrated by FIGS. 13A-13D.
  • the ball 1140 includes a rigid top portion 1146 that is connected to a rigid bottom portion 1148 by a hinging member 1144 such that the top portion 1146 moves about the hinging member 1144 relative to the bottom portion 1148.
  • the top and bottom portions 1146,1148 are movable between a closed position, as shown in FIG. 13B, and an open position, as shown in FIG. 13C.
  • closure tab 1150 keeps the top portion 1146 engaged with bottom portion 1148 for containment of the diaper 1142.
  • the ball 1140 is opened by applying inward pressure adjacent the closure tab 1150 for release of the top portion 1146 from the bottom portion 1148.
  • the diaper 1142 is freely removable from the ball 1140 when in the open position.
  • the volumetrically reduced diaper 1142 is disposed within the ball 1140 in a rolled, cylindrical configuration that corresponds to and fits within internal compartments of the top and bottom portions 1146,1148 of the ball 1140.
  • the diaper 1142 is vacuum-sealed within an encasement and then disposed within the ball 1140; in other embodiments, the diaper 1142 disposed within the ball 1140 is not vacuum-sealed.
  • a diaper also may be disposed within toy balls in other configurations, especially if the compartments within the other balls have other than cylindrical configurations.
  • a volumetrically reduced diaper may include a rectangular configuration for disposition within a rectangular compartment of a toy ball.
  • FIGS. 14A and 14B Yet another exemplary embodiment of a toy in which a volumetrically reduced diaper is contained comprises a toy rocket 1170 as illustrated by FIGS. 14A and 14B.
  • the toy rocket 1170 includes a cylindrical sleeve 1174 that defines a compartment in which a volumetrically reduced diaper 1172 is contained, as shown in FIG. 14B.
  • the toy rocket 1170 includes a removable cap 1176 that serves as the nose of the toy rocket 1170 for full enclosure and containment of the diaper 1172 within the sleeve 1174.
  • the volumetrically reduced diaper 1172 is shown in FIG. 14C in the cylindrical configuration in which it is disposed within the sleeve 1174 of the toy rocket 1170.
  • the cylindrical sleeve 1174 may be flexible or, alternatively, the sleeve 1174 may be flexible with the volumetrically reduced diaper 1172 disposed therein providing a degree of rigidity to the sleeve 1174 and overall toy rocket 1170.
  • FIGS. 15A-15C Still yet another exemplary embodiment of a toy in which a volumetrically reduced diaper 1182 is disposed comprises a toy car 1180 as illustrated by FIGS. 15A-15C.
  • the toy car 1180 Like the toy ball 1140 illustrated by FIGS. 13A-13D, the toy car 1180 includes a rigid top portion 1186 that is connected to a rigid bottom portion 1188 by a hinging member 1184 such that the top portion 1186 moves about the hinging member 1184 relative to the bottom portion 1188.
  • the top and bottom portions 1186,1188 are movable between a closed position, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, and an open position, as shown in FIG. 15C.
  • closure tab 1190 keeps the top portion 1186 engaged with bottom portion 1188 for containment of the diaper 1182.
  • the toy car 1180 is opened by applying inward pressure adjacent the closure tab 1190 for release of the top portion 1186 from the bottom portion 1188.
  • the diaper 1182 is freely removable from the toy car 1180 when in the open position.
  • the volumetrically reduced diaper 1182 is disposed within the toy car 1180 in a configuration that corresponds to and fits within internal compartments of the top and bottom portions 1186,1188 of the toy car 1180.
  • the particular configuration of the volumetrically reduced diaper is illustrated in FIGS. 15D and 15E and, as will be apparent, resembles the shape of the top and bottom portion 1186,1188 of the toy car 1180.
  • the diaper 1182 is vacuum-sealed within an encasement such as a flexible bag and then disposed within the toy car 1180; in other embodiments, the diaper 1182 disposed within the toy car 1180 is not vacuum-sealed.
  • a diaper also may be disposed within toy cars in other configurations, especially if the compartments within the other toy cars have other than cylindrical configurations.
  • a volumetrically reduced diaper may include a cylindrical or rectangular configuration for respective disposition within a cylindrical or rectangular compartment of a toy car.
  • any of the foregoing toy containers may be packaged for individual sale to consumers or packaged together for sale to consumers; however, in accordance with an aspect of the invention, such toy containers further may be sold in conjunction with packages of conventional diapers arranged together in their nominal configuration, with one or more toy containers being disposed in such packages as "prizes" similar in marketing theory to those prizes found in "Crackerjack” boxes or provided in kids meals at fast food restaurants.
  • Still yet another aspect of the invention relates to refills for such toy containers.
  • a consumer may prefer to reinsert another volumetrically reduced diaper into the toy container at a later time.
  • packages of individual, volumetrically reduced diapers are sold as refills for such toy containers.
  • FIG. 16 shows a container for a vacuum-packed diaper comprising a baby feeding bottle 1600, including a nipple 1661 and protective cap 1663, that may be included with non vacuum-packed diapers to form a COMBO PACK in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. Due to the small size of a vacuum-packed diaper, a vacuum-packed diaper can be readily disposed within the baby feeding bottle 1600.
  • the baby feeding bottle 1600 includes therein a vacuum-packed diaper 1640 together with diaper-changing accessories (such as wipes 1612 and a changing pad 1614) and powdered baby food 1623 to thereby form an infant care kit.
  • FIGS. 17A-17C relate to a folded configuration of a diaper that is vacuum-packed and included in a COMBO PACK in accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention.
  • FIG. 17A shows a diaper 1790 that includes a crosswise fold located approximately at the middle of the diaper 1790 such that a top and bottom overlapping portions of the diaper 1790 are substantially coextensive.
  • FIG. 17B shows a plan view of the folded diaper 1790 of FIG. 17A following vacuum-packing within a flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement 1770
  • FIG. 17C shows a side elevational view of the folded diaper 1790 of FIG. 17B.
  • the resulting vacuum-packed diaper is remarkably thin.
  • the encasement 1770 preferably is transparent such that graphics 1791 printed on the diaper are visible through the encasement 1770 following vacuum- packing. Notches 1766 formed in the encasement 1770 are also shown, which facilitate opening and removal of the diaper 1790 from the encasement 1770.
  • FIG. 18 shows a diaper 1890 that has two crosswise folds 1851,1853 and that has been vacuum-packed within a flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement 1870.
  • the encasement 1870 is transparent such that graphics 1891 printed on an intermediate portion 1899 of the diaper 1890 are visible through the encasement 1870.
  • a notch 1866 formed in the encasement 1870, which facilitates opening and removal of the diaper 1890 from the encasement 1870.
  • FIG. 19 shows a diaper 1990 also having two crosswise folds 1951,1953 and that also has been vacuum-packed within a flexible, substantially air impermeable encasement 1970.
  • the encasement 1970 is transparent such that graphics 1991 printed on an end portion 1999 of the diaper 1990 are visible through the encasement 1970.
  • a notch 1966 formed in the encasement 1970, which facilitates opening and removal of the diaper 1990 from the encasement 1970.
  • Vacuum-packed diapers, encasements, and containers of the COMBO PACKS of the present invention preferably are manufactured in accordance with the incorporated patent documents.
  • a vacuum-packed diaper preferably is disposed in a folded configuration within the encasement in which it is vacuum-packed.
  • the encasement, and in particular the pressure differential that acts across the encasement keeps the vacuum-packed diaper in a configuration that is reduced in area and volume.
  • the encasement is substantially air impermeable whereby a pressure substantially less than atmospheric pressure is maintained within the encasement.
  • the diaper is preferably folded and oriented during vacuum-packing to insure that graphics and other indicia of the diaper are visible through the encasement after vacuum-packing.
  • graphics and other indicia of the diaper are visible through the encasement after vacuum-packing.
  • graphical characters printed on the diapers are preferably prominently displayed through the transparent portion of the encasement in which the diaper is vacuum packed.
  • diapers preferably are vacuum-packed, it is contemplated that diapers may otherwise be significantly volumetrically reduced and restrained without vacuum-packing, as disclosed by incorporated U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US 2004/0176735 Al.

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L'invention concerne un emballage de couches destiné à la vente au détail au consommateur, qui comprend une première pluralité de couches non emballées sous vide, conditionnées ensemble dans un premier emballage; et, en combinaison avec ces couches, au moins une couche emballée sous vide dans une enveloppe souple, sensiblement imperméable à l'air, dans laquelle une pression sensiblement inférieure à la pression atmosphérique est maintenue. L'invention concerne un procédé d'emballage de couches pour la vente au détail au consommateur, qui consiste à conditionner ensemble, dans un premier emballage, une première pluralité de couches non emballées sous vide; et combiner ces couches avec au moins une couche emballée sous vide dans une enveloppe souple, sensiblement imperméable à l'air, dans laquelle une pression sensiblement inférieure à la pression atmosphérique est maintenue.
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