EP2099324A1 - Snuff box - Google Patents

Snuff box

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Publication number
EP2099324A1
EP2099324A1 EP07835239A EP07835239A EP2099324A1 EP 2099324 A1 EP2099324 A1 EP 2099324A1 EP 07835239 A EP07835239 A EP 07835239A EP 07835239 A EP07835239 A EP 07835239A EP 2099324 A1 EP2099324 A1 EP 2099324A1
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EP
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Prior art keywords
dividing wall
lid
snuffbox
bottom part
box
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Application number
EP07835239A
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German (de)
English (en)
French (fr)
Inventor
Caroline LÖFGREEN-ÖHRN
Tue Beijer
Niklas BERGSTRÖM
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Snusmumrik HB
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Snusmumrik HB
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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F23/00—Cases for tobacco, snuff, or chewing tobacco
    • 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
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/02—Internal fittings
    • B65D25/04—Partitions
    • B65D25/06—Partitions adapted to be fitted in two or more alternative positions
    • 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
    • B65D2209/00—Provisions for used articles

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a snuffbox according to the introductory portions of the independent claims.
  • the snuffbox comprises a lid, a bottom and a separator constituted by two metal plates attached to each other by a hinge, where the two parts are pressed against each other with a spring.
  • the design comprises a large number of components and is not well suited for mass production.
  • An object of the invention is therefore to provide a snuffbox which makes production of such snuffboxes simpler.
  • the invention relates to a snuffbox comprising a lid (4) and a bottom part (la-c) rotatable relative to each other, and a dividing wall (2a, 2b).
  • the dividing wall (2a, 2b) divides the interior of the snuffbox in two volumes, and the dividing wall (2a, 2b) is divided into a first dividing wall part (2a) and a second dividing wall part (2b), which are moveable relative to each other.
  • the first dividing wall part (2a) is fixedly attached to the bottom part and the second dividing wall part (2b) is fixedly attached to the lid.
  • the first dividing wall part (2a) and the bottom part is constituted by a first continuous piece of material and the second dividing wall part (2b) and the lid is constituted by a second continuous piece of material.
  • the invention further relates to such a snuffbox where the lid comprises a driving element arranged to shift the dividing wall.
  • the invention further relates to such a snuffbox where the lid (4) is provided with two lid portions (5a, 5b) which advantageously give separate access the two volumes that the dividing wall separates the box into.
  • Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of the snuffbox bottom part seen, from above
  • Fig. 2 shows the first embodiment of the snuffbox bottom part seen at an oblique angle from above
  • Fig. 3 shows a lid with a single opening of the first embodiment
  • Fig. 4 shows a lid with dual openings of the first embodiment
  • Fig. 5 shows the first embodiment of the snuffbox seen from the side
  • Fig. 6 shows the first embodiment of the snuffbox seen from above
  • Fig. 7 shows a second embodiment of the snuffbox bottom part seen from above
  • Fig. 8 shows the second embodiment of the snuffbox bottom part seen at an oblique angle from above
  • Fig. 9 shows a lid with a single opening of the second embodiment
  • Fig. 10 shows a lid with dual openings of the second embodiment
  • Fig. 11 shows the second embodiment of the snuffbox with indicators
  • Figs 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of the snuffbox bottom part Ia seen from above and at an oblique angle from above, respectively.
  • the bottom part Ia is essentially cylindrical with a covered bottom and is adapted for receiving a lid.
  • a dividing wall 2a, 2b with two halves arranged, a fixed dividing wall part 2a and a moveable dividing wall part 2b.
  • the fixed dividing wall part 2a is a plane piece of material that extends from the cylinder wall towards the box centre and is fixedly arranged in this position. From the centre axis of the box a moveable dividing wall part 2b extends towards the cylinder wall.
  • the moveable dividing wall part 2b is attached to the moveable, but in such a way that it can be pivoted relative to that.
  • a number of recesses 3 are arranged and a protruding portion of the moveable dividing wall part 2b is normally placed in one of these recesses. If the moveable dividing wall part is made to rotate around the centre axis of the box, it tends to move in a stepwise fashion from recess to recess, and unloaded it is locked in one of these recesses.
  • the dividing wall 2a, 2b separates the box in two separate volumes, one intended for used snuff and the other for unused snuff.
  • the dividing wall may be arranged such that the volume intended for unused snuff is maximized and filled with snuff. As the snuff is consumed this volume is emptied and the portion for used snuff may be extended by shifting the position of the dividing wall 2b.
  • the box is provided with a lid 4 with one 5a or two lid parts 5a, 5b.
  • the lid parts 5a, 5b may be opened without the lid in its entirety being removed and then access is given to one of the two volumes.
  • figs 2-4 is shown the two versions of lids with one (fig. 3) or two (fig. 4) openings of the first embodiment.
  • Fig. 5 shows the first embodiment of the snuffbox where the lid is provided with a driving mechanism 6 that acts on the moveable dividing wall part 2b.
  • Fig. 6 shows the first embodiment of the snuffbox where the lid is provided with an alternative driving mechanism 6 and a volume indicator 7.
  • the volume indicator 7 is constituted by a somewhat protruding line which initially runs along both the snuffbox bottom part and lid, but as the lid is rotated relative to the bottom part, the distance between the line on the lid and the line on the bottom part indicates the remaining space of the box.
  • Figs 7-8 shows a second embodiment of the snuffbox bottom part seen from above and from above at an oblique angle.
  • Figs 9-10 show a lid of the second embodiment with a single opening and dual openings, respectively.
  • the two dividing wall parts 2a, 2b are arranged such that the dividing wall part 2a, which is fixedly attached to the bottom part, is not attached to the moveable dividing wall part 2b, but instead the relative to the bottom part moveable dividing wall part 2b is fixedly attached to the lid.
  • the moveable dividing wall part 2b which is fixedly attached to the lid, is positioned such that it extends from the centre axis of the bottom part towards the cylinder wall in the same way as in the first embodiment described above.
  • the lid has a peg 8 arranged around the centre axis which, when the box is assembled, extends towards the bottom part and is received there by a steering element around which the peg may rotate.
  • Fig. 11 shows the second embodiment of the snuffbox where the lid and the bottom part are provided on their exteriors with indicators. These are appropriately positioned against each other by production and as the two volumes change ratio the indicator on the lid indicates how the ratio between the two volumes have changed by turning the lid relative to the bottom part.
  • the openings in the lid are not shown and any version of the openings in the Hd may be used.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
  • Sewage (AREA)
  • Packaging Of Annular Or Rod-Shaped Articles, Wearing Apparel, Cassettes, Or The Like (AREA)
EP07835239A 2006-11-28 2007-11-28 Snuff box Withdrawn EP2099324A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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SE0602525A SE530736C2 (sv) 2006-11-28 2006-11-28 Snusdosa
PCT/SE2007/001047 WO2008066451A1 (en) 2006-11-28 2007-11-28 Snuff box

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EP2099324A1 true EP2099324A1 (en) 2009-09-16

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EP07835238A Withdrawn EP2096946A1 (en) 2006-11-28 2007-11-28 Snuff box
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US (2) US20100065077A1 (sv)
EP (2) EP2096946A1 (sv)
SE (1) SE530736C2 (sv)
WO (2) WO2008066450A1 (sv)

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SE0602525L (sv) 2008-05-29
SE530736C2 (sv) 2008-08-26
US20100065076A1 (en) 2010-03-18
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