EP2064126A2 - Non-round moisture-tight re-sealable containers with round sealing surfaces - Google Patents
Non-round moisture-tight re-sealable containers with round sealing surfacesInfo
- Publication number
- EP2064126A2 EP2064126A2 EP07841937A EP07841937A EP2064126A2 EP 2064126 A2 EP2064126 A2 EP 2064126A2 EP 07841937 A EP07841937 A EP 07841937A EP 07841937 A EP07841937 A EP 07841937A EP 2064126 A2 EP2064126 A2 EP 2064126A2
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- base
- lid
- container
- hinged container
- push tab
- 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.)
- Granted
Links
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 title description 14
- 230000000994 depressogenic effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 8
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 23
- 239000004743 Polypropylene Substances 0.000 claims description 15
- 229920001155 polypropylene Polymers 0.000 claims description 15
- 239000002274 desiccant Substances 0.000 claims description 14
- -1 polypropylene Polymers 0.000 claims description 13
- 229920000642 polymer Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 description 10
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 10
- 230000007246 mechanism Effects 0.000 description 8
- 239000004698 Polyethylene Substances 0.000 description 7
- 229920000573 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 description 7
- 239000002808 molecular sieve Substances 0.000 description 6
- URGAHOPLAPQHLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N sodium aluminosilicate Chemical compound [Na+].[Al+3].[O-][Si]([O-])=O.[O-][Si]([O-])=O URGAHOPLAPQHLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 6
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 4
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 description 4
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Silicium dioxide Chemical compound O=[Si]=O VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
- 238000001746 injection moulding Methods 0.000 description 3
- 229920000089 Cyclic olefin copolymer Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 239000004713 Cyclic olefin copolymer Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000009471 action Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000008901 benefit Effects 0.000 description 2
- 229920005669 high impact polystyrene Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 239000004797 high-impact polystyrene Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000002347 injection Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000007924 injection Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000004806 packaging method and process Methods 0.000 description 2
- 229920005989 resin Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 239000011347 resin Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000000741 silica gel Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229910002027 silica gel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- HQVZOORKDNCGCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 2-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)methyl]-4-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenol Chemical compound CC(C)(C)CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(O)C(CC=2C(=CC(Cl)=CC=2)Cl)=C1 HQVZOORKDNCGCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229920001081 Commodity plastic Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920000106 Liquid crystal polymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004977 Liquid-crystal polymers (LCPs) Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004677 Nylon Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004952 Polyamide Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004793 Polystyrene Substances 0.000 description 1
- DHKHKXVYLBGOIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N acetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal Natural products CCOC(C)OCC DHKHKXVYLBGOIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 230000004888 barrier function Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000002775 capsule Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000000295 complement effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 150000001875 compounds Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229920001577 copolymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000002537 cosmetic Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000006071 cream Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000003814 drug Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229940079593 drug Drugs 0.000 description 1
- 230000007613 environmental effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229920002457 flexible plastic Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 238000009472 formulation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000499 gel Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920001519 homopolymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000465 moulding Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229920001778 nylon Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920002647 polyamide Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004417 polycarbonate Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920000515 polycarbonate Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920000728 polyester Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004800 polyvinyl chloride Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000843 powder Substances 0.000 description 1
- KKEYFWRCBNTPAC-UHFFFAOYSA-L terephthalate(2-) Chemical compound [O-]C(=O)C1=CC=C(C([O-])=O)C=C1 KKEYFWRCBNTPAC-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 description 1
- 238000010998 test method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000012360 testing method Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- 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
- B65D43/00—Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
- B65D43/14—Non-removable lids or covers
- B65D43/16—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
- B65D43/162—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement the container, the lid and the hinge being made of one piece
-
- 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
- B65D83/08—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession
- B65D83/0805—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession through an aperture in a wall
- B65D83/0811—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession through an aperture in a wall with means for assisting dispensing
-
- 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
- B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
- B65D2251/10—Details of hinged closures
- B65D2251/1016—Means for locking the closure in closed position
- B65D2251/1058—Latching mechanisms
-
- 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
- B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
- B65D2251/10—Details of hinged closures
- B65D2251/1066—Actuating 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
- B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
- B65D2251/20—Sealing means
Definitions
- the subject of the invention is a container useful, for example, for the primary bulk packaging of pharmaceutical and medical device products. These pharmaceutical and medical device products degrade in the presence of moisture. Therefore, these products must be packaged in a substantially moisture-free environment throughout the product shelf life.
- Packages that have non-round sealing surfaces typically incorporate a gasket in the sealing area.
- the gasket is a compliant material that when compressed, creates a moisture-tight seal in a package sealing region.
- the gasket is a second material that increases the cost of the overall package. Incorporating a gasket requires two-shot injection molding or a secondary assembly operation.
- An aspect of the invention is a hinged container including a base, a lid, and a hinge joining the base and lid.
- the base has an outer perimeter, and so does the lid. The hinge allows the lid to pivot open or closed relative to the base.
- the container has an at least substantially circular, outwardly tapered outer seal member that defines a center axis and an at least generally frustoconical surface.
- the outer seal member is mounted in fixed relation to one of the base and the lid and is exposed at least partially within the corresponding outer perimeter of the base or lid to which it is mounted.
- the container has an at least substantially circular, inwardly tapered inner seal member that defines a center axis and an at least generally frustoconical surface.
- the inner seal member is mounted in fixed relation to the other of the base and the lid, relative to the outer seal member, and is disposed at least partially within the corresponding outer perimeter of the part to which it is mounted.
- the inner and outer seal members are positioned to engage concentrically to wedge the inwardly and outwardly tapered surfaces together and form a seal when the base and the lid are closed.
- the inner and outer seal members are positioned to disengage concentrically to part the inwardly and outwardly tapered surfaces when the base and the lid are opened.
- the inner and outer seal members are configured to provide a moisture-tight seal.
- the inner and outer seal members are configured to be resealable.
- the base and lid perimeters are substantially congruent.
- the base and lid perimeters are substantially registered when the base and lid are closed.
- the hinged container is generally clam shell shaped.
- the hinge is integral with the base and lid.
- the base has a non-round outer perimeter.
- the lid has a non-round outer perimeter.
- the perimeters are registered when the container is closed.
- any one or more of the lid, the seal member mounted in the lid, the base, the seal member mounted in the base, and the hinge are made of the same material.
- the hinged container incorporates a child safety feature that makes the container more difficult to open by a young child.
- the child safety feature includes at least one push tab that protrudes from a notch in the base when in its closed or home position. When the push tab is depressed, it causes a latch mechanism on the child safety feature to clear a catch feature on the lid, thereby allowing the lid to be opened. A spring element associated with the push tab forces the push tab back to its home position.
- the present invention enables non-round package shapes by maintaining a round, re- sealable surface between the base and top package components.
- a separate gasket material is not required to obtain a moisture-tight seal.
- the advantages of a round sealing surface can be provided in a non-round package shape.
- Figure 1 is a side elevation of a container according to the present invention, with the container base and lid shown in section to illustrate the elements of the seal within the container.
- Figure 2 is a plan view of the base of the container of Figure 1, with the lid removed.
- Figure 3 is a detail view of the seal elements of the container of Figures 1 and 2.
- Figure 4 is an exploded sectional view of the components of the container of Figures 1-3.
- Figure 5 is an exploded view of the components of an alternative embodiment of the container.
- Figure 6 is a top plan view of the child safety component of the alternative embodiment of Figure 5.
- Figure 7 is a front view of the alternative embodiment of the container as assembled, and cut away to show the latching mechanism of the child safety component.
- Figure 8 is a top plan view of the assembled container of Figure 5 shown with the side tabs of the child safety feature in their depressed position.
- Figure 9 is a cross sectional view taken along line 9-9 in Figure 8.
- a typical bulk package of the present invention includes at least two components: (1) a base or first component and a (2) lid or second component.
- the base can function as a lid or vice versa.
- a flip-top hinge may join the two components, forming what is sometimes referred to as a clamshell package or a hinged container assembly.
- the bulk package is manufactured using an injection molding process.
- the lid and base components are composed of polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE).
- PP and PE are commodity plastic resins that have good moisture barrier properties.
- suitable materials may include, but are not limited to: polyethylene (PE - high density, low density, LLD, VLLD), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high impact polystyrene (HIPS), cyclic olefin copolymer (CoC) polyethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polystyrene (PS), polycarbonate (PC), polyester terephthalate (PET), polyamide (nylon), acetal copolymer or homopolymer resin, and liquid crystal polymer.
- the base component may incorporate a desiccant plastic material and be composed of a PP or PE exterior surface and a desiccant plastic interior surface.
- the product is typically bulk filled into the base component.
- a product guide component is assembled on to the filled base component.
- the lid component is closed onto the base component, hi one embodiment, the lid component is closed onto the product guide component that is assembled into the base component.
- the closing process i.e., snapping the components together
- a moisture-tight seal is created between the lid and base components.
- a moisture-tight seal is created between the lid and the product guide component that is assembled into the base component.
- the present invention relates to a resealable container, more particularly, an edible film package assembly having an internal sealing mechanism for storing and packaging moisture- sensitive items.
- the assembly comprises an upper and lower component that may be attached by a hinge.
- the upper component has a circular inner skirt or seal partially or completely spaced inward from the outer perimeter.
- the lower component has a skirt or seal surface partially or completely spaced inward from the outer perimeter.
- the outer perimeters can be round or non-round, and can optionally be substantially congruent and registered.
- the product tray within the lower component is a rectangular feature, referred to as the product tray.
- the product tray is formed on three sides by vertical walls or stops and on the fourth side by a sloped wall, referred to as the ramp.
- the compartment created by these walls may be used to hold a stack of edible films.
- the circular sealing surface of the lower component includes a wall that engages with the upper lid, providing a tight interference fit between the upper and lower components.
- a moisture-tight seal is created.
- the container may be molded in accordance with the mold(s) similar to that disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,783,056 and 4,812,116 respectively.
- the assembly, including the cap, container, spring, and hinge may be produced in accordance with the operation disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,783,056 and 4,812,116 or, in another embodiment, may be produced in accordance with U.S. Patent No. 5,723,085 or 6,303,064.
- the disclosure of these patents are incorporated by reference herein. In these references, the container is closed immediately after molding to create a moisture-tight seal.
- a moisture-tight seal may be achieved in the container using a flexible lip feature.
- the flexible lip seal is disclosed in publication W/O 2005/074571 A3.
- a film guide is assembled onto the lower component.
- the film guide is assembled after product filling.
- the film guide snaps onto the lower component forming a permanent sealed or unsealed connection with the lower component.
- the film guide has a circular feature along the top surface which forms a resealable moisture-tight seal with the sealing surface of the upper component.
- the overall shape of the bulk package of the present invention is very flexible.
- the shape may be symmetrical or asymmetrical in nature. Suitable shapes include a square, optionally with rounded corners, a triangle, optionally with rounded corners, an ellipse, a rectangle, optionally with rounded corners, a trapezoid, optionally with rounded corners, and numerous others.
- the present invention relates to a moisture-tight and resealable container and lid assembly.
- resealable means that the lid of the container can be opened or reopened and closed or reclosed many times (e.g. more than 10 times) and still retain its moisture-tight properties.
- the terms "moisture-tight” and “moisture- sensitive” mean the moisture ingress of the container (after 1 day) is less than about 1500 micrograms of water, in another embodiment, about 500 micrograms of water, in a further embodiment, about 300 micrograms of water, determined by the following test method: (a) place one gram plus or minus 0.25 grams of molecular sieve in the container and record the weight; (b) assemble the container; (c) place the closed container in an environmental chamber at conditions of 80% relative humidity and 22.2°C; (d) after one day, weigh the container containing the molecular sieve; (e) after 14 days, weigh the container containing the molecular sieve; and (f) subtract the 14-day sample weight from the initial weight and divide by the number of days (14) to calculate the moisture ingress of the container in units of micrograms of water per day.
- the container is resealable after repeated lid openings and closings.
- the seal maintains a low ingression rate after repeated lid openings/closings.
- the seal maintains its low moisture ingress performance after 50 cycles of lid openings and closings.
- U.S. Patent Nos. 4,812,116, 4,807,425, 5,723,085, and 6,769,558 describe examples of embodiments of the sealing arrangement. These references are incorporated herein by reference.
- a resealable container can be achieved by incorporating a flexible lip seal geometry. The flexible lip seal is disclosed in publication W/O 2005/074571 A3.
- a desiccant may be incorporated into the package by making one or more of the package components using a desiccant plastic.
- the base component of the hinged container has a desiccant plastic interior surface and a PP or PE exterior surface.
- the base component may be made using a 2-shot injection molding process.
- the film guide may be made of desiccant plastic.
- the desiccant-entrained plastic reestablishes the low relative humidity environment inside the container assembly in a short period of time (e.g. in as low as less than about 10-minutes).
- the desiccant-entrained plastic may contain a desiccant such as silica gel or molecular sieve as the desiccant.
- a desiccant such as silica gel or molecular sieve as the desiccant.
- molecular sieve or silica gel desiccant can be provided in the sleeve.
- molecular sieve can be used for applications that require a low relative humidity (RH) (e.g. less than ⁇ 10% RH) maintained over the shelf life.
- RH relative humidity
- silica gel can maintain a RH of 10-30% over the product shelf life.
- Suitable desiccant entrained plastics include, but are not limited to, the desiccant plastics disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,911,937, 6,214,255, 6,130,263, 6,080,350, 6,174,952, 6,124,006, and 6,221,446. These references are incorporated herein by reference. By varying the desiccant loading and polymer types in the formulation, the overall moisture capacity and uptake rate of the desiccant entrained plastic can be controlled.
- the container is provided with a child safety feature that allows the container to be opened relatively easily by an adult, but makes opening the container more difficult for a child, m a preferred aspect of this embodiment, the child safety feature can meet the standards for a Child Resistant Closure (CRC).
- CRC Child Resistant Closure
- the U.S. government has established a CR protocol to evaluate the effectiveness of closures. Child Resistant Protocol testing is defined under CFR Title 16, Part 1700 by the Food and Drug Administration, hi general, a child resistant closure must be effective with children under 5 years old and be generally user friendly for users over 50 years old, particularly with users over 60 years old.
- a hinged container 10 including a base 12, a lid 14, and a hinge 16 joining the base and lid.
- the hinged container 10 is generally clam shell shaped, although this is not essential.
- the hinge 16 could be omitted, or the base 12 and lid 14 could be differently configured.
- the base 12, the lid 14, or both can have a non-round outer perimeter, as shown in the Figures, although the perimeter could instead be round.
- the base 12 has an outer perimeter 18, and the lid 14 has an outer perimeter 20.
- the base and lid perimeters 18 and 20 are substantially congruent (have substantially the same shape), and are substantially registered (i.e. the perimeters are substantially aligned with each other all the way around) when the base and lid are closed. Congruence and registration are not, however, required because it is not essential that the base and lid perimeters 18 and 20 meet to form a seal, in the illustrated embodiment. Further, the perimeters 18 and 20 could be congruent but not registered. For example, they could be offset.
- the hinge 16 allows the lid 14 to pivot open or closed relative to the base 12.
- the hinge is integral with the base 12 and the lid 14, although it does not need to be integral with the base 12, the lid 14, or either of them.
- a pin hinge or other type of hinge can be used.
- a film guide 22 is provided as well to dispense a stack of product sheets 24.
- the construction, features, and attachment of the film guide are described in more detail later.
- the container 10, and in this embodiment the lid 14, has a circular, outwardly tapered outer seal member 26 that defines a center axis 28.
- the taper is outward, proceeding vertically down (as shown in Figures 3 and 4) to the distal end of the flange forming the outer seal member 26.
- the distal end has a larger diameter than a point spaced above the distal end of the flange forming the outer seal member 26.
- the outer seal member 26 is mounted in fixed relation to one of the base and the lid (as illustrated, the lid), and is disposed at least partially within the corresponding outer perimeter of the base or lid to which it is mounted, hi this embodiment, the outer seal member 26 and the lid 14 are integral, and as illustrated are parts of a single piece of material. Alternatively, they could be separate parts, or could instead be made in a single injection mold with one shot of material.
- the container 10, and in this embodiment the base 12, has a circular, inwardly tapered inner seal member 30 that defines a center axis (also 28, as the two axes are collinear in this embodiment when the container is closed).
- the taper is inward, proceeding vertically up the side wall 32 of the film guide 22 as shown in Figures 3 and 4).
- the side wall 32 has a smaller diameter at the top corner as shown in Figures 1, 3, and 4 than in the seal area beneath the top corner.
- the degrees of taper illustrated in the Figures are just examples, and may vary if the materials used are harder, softer, or more or less resilient than polypropylene, or if the dimensions of the seal members are set to make them more or less flexible, or depending on the coefficient of friction between the seal members 26 and 30, among other factors.
- the side wall 32 does not need to be tapered from bottom to top, nor does the flange defining the outer seal member 26 need to be tapered from bottom to top. It will suffice if the portions of the inner seal member 30 and the outer seal member 26 that engage each other are tapered, which facilitates wedging them together to form a seal.
- the inner seal member 30 is mounted in fixed relation to the other of the base and the lid (here, the base), relative to the outer seal member 26, and is disposed at least partially within the corresponding outer perimeter 18 of the part to which it is mounted.
- the inner seal member 30 is an upper and outer part of the film guide 22, which is a separate part from the base 12.
- the inner seal member 30 and the base 12 can be integral or made in a single injection mold with one shot of material.
- any one or more of the lid, the seal member mounted in the lid, the base, the seal member mounted in the base, and the hinge are made of the same material.
- they can all be made of the same material, which does not need to be soft enough to form a conventional gasket.
- the material can be substantially rigid, not noticeably flexing while the container 10 is normally used.
- any one or more of, or all of, the lid, the seal member mounted in the lid, the base, the seal member mounted in the base, and the hinge can be made of polypropylene.
- the inner and outer seal members are positioned to engage concentrically to wedge the inwardly and outwardly tapered surfaces together and form a seal when the base and the Hd are closed.
- the inner and outer seal members 30 and 26 are positioned to disengage concentrically (i.e. with both axes substantially coinciding, as shown in the Figures) to part the inwardly and outwardly tapered surfaces when the base and the lid are opened.
- the seal or contact length of the inner and outer seal members 30 and 26 from top to bottom is relatively short, so the deviation from concentricity as the lid 14 is pivoted relative to the base 12 is slight.
- Another expedient is to allow some lateral "play" in the hinge 16 in a direction perpendicular to the axis 28 as the lid 14 is pivoted open, so the lid 14 and base 12 can be kept more nearly concentric while the seal members 26 and 30 are parting.
- This can be provided in an integral hinge by elongating the narrow cross-section at the fold of the hinge, making the fold of the hinge thinner or weaker, providing a longer, more strap-like integral hinge, or in other ways known in the art.
- the inner and outer seal members 30 and 26 are configured to provide a moisture-tight seal, as defined in this specification.
- the inner and outer seal members 30 and 26 are configured to be resealable, as defined in this specification.
- the film guide 22 has a side wall or outer flange 32 and an inner flange 34 (shown in Figure 4), which in this embodiment is concentric with the outer flange 32, although it does not need to be concentric.
- the flanges are joined by a circular web 36.
- the web 36 has a dispensing opening 38 and a depending lip 40.
- the base 12 has certain features that cooperate with the film guide 22 to define a dispenser for the stack of sheets 24 within the container 10.
- the base 12 has a circular flange 42, a re-entrant portion 44 defining a ramp that rises from left to right as shown in Figure 4, and a stop 46 to confine the product stack 24 to a well-defined location on the ramp. Additional stops (not shown) can be placed on the sides of the stack to further define its location.
- Figure 4 is an exploded view of the container 10, and in particular the film guide 22 is a separate piece, shown raised above its assembled position.
- the film guide 22 When the film guide 22 is lowered into assembled position, its inner and outer flanges 32 and 34 receive the flange 42 of the base 12, and either or both of the flanges 32 and 34 engage the flange 42 to fasten the film guide 22 in position relative to the base 12. It is useful to precisely locate the film guide 22 in a fixed position relative to the base 12, so the inner and outer seal members 30 and 26 will mate properly.
- the flanges 32, 34, and 42 need to be complementary, but do not need to be round, although they can be round and, if desired, they can define inner and outer sealing members analogous to the inner and outer seal members 30 and 26. This might be useful if an inner sealed container within the outer sealed container is desired, or if the film guide 22 functions as the lid of the container.
- the angled lip 40 can abut the ramp defined by the re-entrant portion 44, and the stops such as 46 can abut the web 36. This may be useful to prevent sheets from the stack 24 from sliding laterally out of position, hi the assembled container, with the lid 14 open, a user can insert a finger through the dispensing opening 38, adhere the top sheet of the stack 24 to the finger, and slide the top sheet up the inclined top surface of the depending lip 40 to dispense the top sheet of the stack. This motion can be repeated to dispense additional sheets.
- the sheets can be edible, for example, dissolving sheets of a breath freshening compound.
- the film guide 22 can be omitted, the flange 42 can extend further to abut the lid 14 when the container 10 is closed, and the flanges 26 and 42 can interact as the inner and outer sealing members, or vice versa. Then a supply of tablets, capsules, a cake of cosmetic powder, cream, or gel, or other items or materials to be dispensed can be contained within the flange 42 and bounded by the webs of the base 12 and lid 14.
- FIG. 5-9 an alternative embodiment of the container employing a child safety feature is illustrated.
- the inner seal member 130 and the outer seal member (not shown) are similar in shape, and function in a similar manner as the inner seal member 30 and the outer seal member 26 illustrated in Figures 1-4, to form a seal when the base 112 and the lid 114 are closed.
- the base 112 has alternative features that cooperate with the film guide 122 to fasten the film guide 122 in its fixed position relative to the base 112.
- These alternative features include a plurality of locating pins 150, for example, four locating pins 150, mounted on the base 112, which fit within corresponding recesses on the lower surface of the film guide when the film guide 122 is lowered into its assembled position on the base 112. The locating pins keep the film guide 122 in a fixed position relative to the base 112.
- the child safety feature 152 employed in this embodiment is formed from a flexible plastic material and includes a latch mechanism, shown generally at 154, and at least one push tab, here shown as two push tabs 156, one on each side of the child safety feature.
- the latch mechanism engages a catch feature 170 on the lid 114 to lock the lid to the base 112 when the lid is closed.
- the push tabs are depressed, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, the latch mechanism is released from the catch to thereby allow the lid to be opened, as will be explained in detail below.
- Associated with each push tab 156 is a spring 158 which is deflected by the push tab 156 when the push tab is depressed. This action creates a bias in the spring which causes the push tab 156 to return back to its home position when pressure on the push tab is released.
- the child safety feature 152 can be mounted on a bottom plate 160, which can then be joined to the base 112. Alternatively, the child safety feature could be incorporated into the base 112.
- the base 112 is provided with a notch 162 on each side of the base to receive each push tab 156 when the child safety feature 152 and bottom plate 160 are assembled to the base 112. When assembled, the push tabs 156 project outwardly from the sidewalls of the base 112 through the notches 162.
- the latch mechanism 154 projects through an opening 155 in the base 112 and includes at least one latch portion 164 (here shown as two latch portions 164) having a downward facing abutment 166.
- each latch portion 164 engages a catch 170 (here shown as two catches 170) that extends downwardly from the lid 114.
- Each catch has an upward facing abutment 172 that receives the downward facing abutment 166 of the latch portion 164 when the lid 114 is in its closed position on the base 112 to lock the lid 114 onto the base 112.
- upward means facing in the direction in which the lid 114 opens, and not necessarily referring to the orientation of the container relative to its surroundings.
- the child safety feature is illustrated as being joined to the base, it is contemplated that the child safety feature could be incorporated into the lid. hi such an embodiment, the latch mechanism could be located on the lid while the catch feature could be located on the base. Further, although the child safety feature is shown incorporated into a container that is relatively flat, it is contemplated that the child safety feature could be incorporated into a container of virtually any shape, as long as the container employed a base, a lid, and a hinge joining the lid to the base.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Closures For Containers (AREA)
- Medical Preparation Storing Or Oral Administration Devices (AREA)
- Packages (AREA)
- Cartons (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP11075189.8A EP2386496B1 (en) | 2006-09-06 | 2007-09-06 | Container having a hinged lid and a lid locking mechanism |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US82472006P | 2006-09-06 | 2006-09-06 | |
PCT/US2007/077702 WO2008030920A2 (en) | 2006-09-06 | 2007-09-06 | Non-round moisture-tight re-sealable containers with round sealing surfaces |
Related Child Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP11075189.8A Division-Into EP2386496B1 (en) | 2006-09-06 | 2007-09-06 | Container having a hinged lid and a lid locking mechanism |
EP11075189.8 Division-Into | 2011-08-04 |
Publications (3)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP2064126A2 true EP2064126A2 (en) | 2009-06-03 |
EP2064126B1 EP2064126B1 (en) | 2012-02-29 |
EP2064126B2 EP2064126B2 (en) | 2020-01-22 |
Family
ID=38920529
Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP07841937.1A Active EP2064126B2 (en) | 2006-09-06 | 2007-09-06 | Non-round moisture-tight re-sealable containers with round sealing surfaces |
EP11075189.8A Active EP2386496B1 (en) | 2006-09-06 | 2007-09-06 | Container having a hinged lid and a lid locking mechanism |
Family Applications After (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP11075189.8A Active EP2386496B1 (en) | 2006-09-06 | 2007-09-06 | Container having a hinged lid and a lid locking mechanism |
Country Status (6)
Country | Link |
---|---|
EP (2) | EP2064126B2 (en) |
JP (2) | JP5249224B2 (en) |
CN (2) | CN102582930B (en) |
AT (1) | ATE547340T1 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2662751C (en) |
WO (1) | WO2008030920A2 (en) |
Families Citing this family (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US8747774B2 (en) | 2009-12-18 | 2014-06-10 | Abbott Point Of Care Inc. | Integrated hinged cartridge housings for sample analysis |
EP2678240B1 (en) * | 2011-02-23 | 2017-01-11 | CSP Technologies, Inc. | Dispensing package |
US9592507B2 (en) | 2012-06-22 | 2017-03-14 | Abbott Point Of Care Inc. | Integrated cartridge housings for sample analysis |
US20180334297A1 (en) * | 2017-05-16 | 2018-11-22 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Container systems |
Family Cites Families (32)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4569438A (en) * | 1985-02-04 | 1986-02-11 | Revlon, Inc. | Container having fluid-tight seal |
US4812116A (en) | 1986-11-10 | 1989-03-14 | Abrams Robert S | Mold for making an aseptic vial and cap |
US4783056A (en) | 1986-11-10 | 1988-11-08 | Abrams Robert S | Process for making an aseptic vial and cap |
US4807425A (en) | 1987-11-30 | 1989-02-28 | Abrams Robert S | Method and device for opening and closing vials |
WO1994008872A1 (en) † | 1992-10-15 | 1994-04-28 | Merck & Co., Inc. | Child resistant drug assemblage |
JP2572997Y2 (en) * | 1992-12-16 | 1998-05-25 | 株式会社吉野工業所 | Compact container for makeup |
JP2603030Y2 (en) * | 1993-09-06 | 2000-02-14 | アイワ株式会社 | Lid locking device |
US5723085A (en) | 1994-10-14 | 1998-03-03 | Capitol Vial, Inc. | Process and apparatus for making a leak proof cap and body assembly |
US5911937A (en) | 1995-04-19 | 1999-06-15 | Capitol Specialty Plastics, Inc. | Desiccant entrained polymer |
US6124006A (en) | 1995-04-19 | 2000-09-26 | Capitol Specialty Plastics, Inc. | Modified polymers having controlled transmission rates |
US6214255B1 (en) † | 1995-04-19 | 2001-04-10 | Capitol Specialty Plastics, Inc. | Desiccant entrained polymer |
US6130263A (en) | 1995-04-19 | 2000-10-10 | Capitol Specialty Plastics, Inc. | Desiccant entrained polymer |
US6080350A (en) | 1995-04-19 | 2000-06-27 | Capitol Specialty Plastics, Inc. | Dessicant entrained polymer |
US6221446B1 (en) | 1995-04-19 | 2001-04-24 | Capitol Specialty Plastics, Inc | Modified polymers having controlled transmission rates |
US6174952B1 (en) | 1995-04-19 | 2001-01-16 | Capitol Specialty Plastics, Inc. | Monolithic polymer composition having a water absorption material |
JP3669758B2 (en) * | 1995-06-15 | 2005-07-13 | ユニ・チャーム株式会社 | Lid device |
JP3620668B2 (en) * | 1995-08-01 | 2005-02-16 | 株式会社資生堂 | Airtight cosmetic container |
JP3746901B2 (en) * | 1997-10-15 | 2006-02-22 | ユニ・チャーム株式会社 | Openable / closable container |
US5842486A (en) † | 1997-11-25 | 1998-12-01 | Sussex Plastics Inc. | Hermetically sealed cosmetic compact case |
US6769558B1 (en) * | 1999-08-31 | 2004-08-03 | Csp Technologies, Inc. | Leakproof, resealable container and cap assembly |
US6303064B1 (en) | 2000-01-24 | 2001-10-16 | Capitol Vial, Inc. | Process and apparatus for making a leakproof plastic container by completely ejecting from a mold and transferring to a cap closing station |
US6299033B1 (en) † | 2000-04-07 | 2001-10-09 | J. L. Clark, Inc. | Snap-on container closure with hinged flap |
JP3360258B2 (en) * | 2000-06-08 | 2002-12-24 | 株式会社ホギメディカル | Container opened with one hand |
US6832686B2 (en) * | 2001-03-20 | 2004-12-21 | Michael Patrick Donegan | Child resistant compact case |
JP2004051123A (en) * | 2002-07-17 | 2004-02-19 | Dainippon Printing Co Ltd | Spout |
US7537137B2 (en) | 2002-10-10 | 2009-05-26 | Csp Technologies, Inc. | Resealable moisture tight container assembly for strips and the like having a lip snap seal |
ES2738308T3 (en) * | 2002-10-10 | 2020-01-21 | Csp Technologies Inc | Use of a substantially moisture tight container and lid assembly |
JP4837881B2 (en) * | 2003-01-14 | 2011-12-14 | ユニ・チャーム株式会社 | Container with lid |
WO2005074571A2 (en) * | 2004-01-30 | 2005-08-18 | Capitol Plastic Products Llc | Flexible lip seal for an integral container and cap assembly |
JP4658507B2 (en) * | 2004-03-31 | 2011-03-23 | 竹本容器株式会社 | Self-opening cap mechanism |
CN101119903B (en) * | 2004-10-20 | 2011-01-19 | Csp技术公司 | Re-sealable moisture tight containers for strips and the like having alternative sealing mechanisms |
CN101370715B (en) † | 2006-01-17 | 2012-01-11 | Csp技术公司 | Sliding child safety member |
-
2007
- 2007-09-06 EP EP07841937.1A patent/EP2064126B2/en active Active
- 2007-09-06 CN CN201210020017.4A patent/CN102582930B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2007-09-06 AT AT07841937T patent/ATE547340T1/en active
- 2007-09-06 EP EP11075189.8A patent/EP2386496B1/en active Active
- 2007-09-06 CN CN2007800384974A patent/CN101535144B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2007-09-06 CA CA2662751A patent/CA2662751C/en active Active
- 2007-09-06 JP JP2009527556A patent/JP5249224B2/en active Active
- 2007-09-06 WO PCT/US2007/077702 patent/WO2008030920A2/en active Application Filing
-
2013
- 2013-04-10 JP JP2013082326A patent/JP5778713B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
---|
See references of WO2008030920A2 * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
CA2662751A1 (en) | 2008-03-13 |
JP5249224B2 (en) | 2013-07-31 |
JP2013188486A (en) | 2013-09-26 |
EP2386496A3 (en) | 2012-01-25 |
ATE547340T1 (en) | 2012-03-15 |
EP2064126B2 (en) | 2020-01-22 |
CN101535144A (en) | 2009-09-16 |
EP2064126B1 (en) | 2012-02-29 |
CN102582930B (en) | 2015-06-03 |
EP2386496B1 (en) | 2013-08-28 |
CA2662751C (en) | 2012-10-16 |
CN101535144B (en) | 2012-04-04 |
EP2386496A2 (en) | 2011-11-16 |
WO2008030920A3 (en) | 2008-07-31 |
JP2010502393A (en) | 2010-01-28 |
WO2008030920A2 (en) | 2008-03-13 |
JP5778713B2 (en) | 2015-09-16 |
CN102582930A (en) | 2012-07-18 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US8540116B2 (en) | Non-round moisture-tight re-sealable containers with round sealing surfaces | |
US8881942B2 (en) | Two-shell and two-drawer containers | |
EP1805088B1 (en) | Re-sealable moisture tight containers for strips and the like | |
US20150021326A1 (en) | Flat pack containers | |
US8807359B2 (en) | Tab release child safety feature | |
US10836546B2 (en) | Flat pack ramp lever | |
CA2679593C (en) | Bulk dispenser for pre-cut edible film | |
WO2012053964A1 (en) | Child resistant container | |
CN102482002B (en) | Two-shell and two-drawer containers | |
EP2064126B2 (en) | Non-round moisture-tight re-sealable containers with round sealing surfaces | |
US9731876B1 (en) | Flat pack guides |
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 |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20090330 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A2 Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR |
|
AX | Request for extension of the european patent |
Extension state: AL BA HR MK RS |
|
17Q | First examination report despatched |
Effective date: 20090824 |
|
DAX | Request for extension of the european patent (deleted) | ||
GRAP | Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1 |
|
RIN1 | Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected) |
Inventor name: GIRAUD, JEAN-PIERRE Inventor name: ZBIRKA, MICHEL |
|
GRAS | Grant fee paid |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3 |
|
GRAA | (expected) grant |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: B1 Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: GB Ref legal event code: FG4D Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: EP |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: REF Ref document number: 547340 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20120315 Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: NV Representative=s name: KIRKER & CIE S.A. |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: IE Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R096 Ref document number: 602007021059 Country of ref document: DE Effective date: 20120426 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: NL Ref legal event code: VDEP Effective date: 20120229 |
|
LTIE | Lt: invalidation of european patent or patent extension |
Effective date: 20120229 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: LT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 Ref country code: NL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 Ref country code: IS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120629 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: FI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 Ref country code: GR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120530 Ref country code: LV Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 Ref country code: BE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 Ref country code: PT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120629 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: MK05 Ref document number: 547340 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20120229 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: CY Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: PL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 Ref country code: RO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 Ref country code: EE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 Ref country code: CZ Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 Ref country code: DK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 Ref country code: SI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 Ref country code: SE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 |
|
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 FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 Ref country code: SK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 |
|
PLBI | Opposition filed |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009260 |
|
26 | Opposition filed |
Opponent name: CLARIANT PRODUKTE (DEUTSCHLAND) GMBH Effective date: 20121129 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: AT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 |
|
PLAX | Notice of opposition and request to file observation + time limit sent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNOBS2 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R026 Ref document number: 602007021059 Country of ref document: DE Effective date: 20121129 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MC Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20120930 Ref country code: ES Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120609 |
|
PLAF | Information modified related to communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations + time limit |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSCOBS2 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: IE Ref legal event code: MM4A |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: BG Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120529 Ref country code: IE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20120906 |
|
PLBB | Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition received |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNOBS3 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: TR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20120229 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: LU Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20120906 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: HU Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20070906 |
|
RAP2 | Party data changed (patent owner data changed or rights of a patent transferred) |
Owner name: CSP TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
|
APAH | Appeal reference modified |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSCREFNO |
|
APBM | Appeal reference recorded |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNREFNO |
|
APBP | Date of receipt of notice of appeal recorded |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNNOA2O |
|
APBM | Appeal reference recorded |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNREFNO |
|
APBP | Date of receipt of notice of appeal recorded |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNNOA2O |
|
APBQ | Date of receipt of statement of grounds of appeal recorded |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNNOA3O |
|
APBQ | Date of receipt of statement of grounds of appeal recorded |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNNOA3O |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: PLFP Year of fee payment: 10 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: PLFP Year of fee payment: 11 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: PLFP Year of fee payment: 12 |
|
APBU | Appeal procedure closed |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNNOA9O |
|
PUAH | Patent maintained in amended form |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009272 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: PATENT MAINTAINED AS AMENDED |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: AELC |
|
27A | Patent maintained in amended form |
Effective date: 20200122 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: B2 Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R102 Ref document number: 602007021059 Country of ref document: DE |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: GB Payment date: 20220927 Year of fee payment: 16 Ref country code: DE Payment date: 20220928 Year of fee payment: 16 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: FR Payment date: 20220926 Year of fee payment: 16 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: CH Payment date: 20221005 Year of fee payment: 16 |
|
P01 | Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered |
Effective date: 20230619 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R119 Ref document number: 602007021059 Country of ref document: DE |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: PL |
|
GBPC | Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20230906 |
|
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 NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20230906 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: CH Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20230930 |
|
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 NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20230906 Ref country code: FR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20230930 Ref country code: DE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20240403 Ref country code: CH Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20230930 |