EP2106371A2 - Récipient pour produit alimentaire - Google Patents

Récipient pour produit alimentaire

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Publication number
EP2106371A2
EP2106371A2 EP07841922A EP07841922A EP2106371A2 EP 2106371 A2 EP2106371 A2 EP 2106371A2 EP 07841922 A EP07841922 A EP 07841922A EP 07841922 A EP07841922 A EP 07841922A EP 2106371 A2 EP2106371 A2 EP 2106371A2
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Prior art keywords
food product
container
width
opening
product container
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Jonathan E. Rathbone
Matthew R.J. Jackson
Thomas C. Stoneberg
Ujjaini Mitra-Shah
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WM Wrigley Jr Co
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
    • B65D47/0804—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
    • B65D47/0833—Hinges without elastic bias
    • B65D47/0847—Hinges without elastic bias located within a flat surface of the base element
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/04—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
    • B65D83/0481—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills the articles passing through a small opening or passage, without additional dispensing devices and without retaining means for the following article
    • 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
    • B65D2251/01—Details relating to container closures making a sound upon actuation

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a container for food products.
  • Containers for food products not only hold the product, but also provide a convenient and functional device for the user. Both the appearance and the functionality of the container can be important properties. It would be useful to have a container conveniently sized for a user and capable of dispensing one or a few pieces of a food product at a time.
  • a food product container is provided.
  • the food product container is especially suitable for dispensing the food product.
  • a food product container includes a base and a cover.
  • the base includes an opening, a top, and a bottom. At least one wall extends between the top and the bottom to define a container volume with a height, a width, and a depth. The depth is smaller than the height and the width.
  • the cover is connected to the base and disposed over the opening.
  • the cover includes a dispensing opening.
  • a plurality of food products is disposed within the container volume. The length of the food product is greater than the depth of the container volume.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a container in a closed position.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view the container of Fig. 1 in an open position.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the base of the container of Fig.1.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the cover of the container of Fig.1
  • Fig. 5 is a first side sectional view of the container of Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 6 is a second side sectional view of the container of Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 7 is an enlarged portion of detail 7 of Fig. 5.
  • Fig. 8A is top view of one embodiment of a container with a food product in a first configuration.
  • FIG. 8B is top view of one embodiment of a container with a food product in a second configuration.
  • FIG. 8 C is top view of one embodiment of a container with a food product in a third configuration.
  • FIG. 8D is top view of one embodiment of a container with a food product in a fourth, configuration.
  • FIG. 8E is top view of one embodiment of a container with a food product in a fifth configuration.
  • FIG. 8F is top view of one embodiment of a container with a food product in a sixth configuration.
  • FIG. 9 A is top view of another embodiment of a container with a food product in a first configuration.
  • FIG. 9B is top view of another embodiment of a container with a food product in a second configuration
  • FIG. 9C is top view of another embodiment of a container with a food product in a third configuration.
  • FIG. 9D is top view of another embodiment of a container with a food product in a fourth configuration.
  • FIG. 9E is top view of another embodiment of a container with a food product in a fifth configuration.
  • FIG. 9F is top view of another embodiment of a container with a food product in a sixth configuration.
  • Fig. 1OA is top view of one embodiment of a container opening with a food product in a first configuration.
  • Fig. 1OB is top view of one embodiment of a container opening with a food, product in a second configuration.
  • Fig. 1OC is top view of one embodiment of a container opening with a food product in a third configuration.
  • Fig. 1OD is top view of one embodiment of a container opening with a food product in a fourth configuration.
  • Fig. 1OE is top view of one embodiment of a container opening with a food product in a fifth configuration.
  • FIG. 1OF is top view of one embodiment of a container opening with a food product in a sixth configuration.
  • FIG. 1 IA is top view of another embodiment of a container opening with a food product in a first configuration.
  • FIG. 1 IB is top view of another embodiment of a container opening with a food product in a second configuration.
  • FIG. 11C is top view of another embodiment of a container opening with a food product in a third configuration.
  • FIG. 1 ID is top view of another embodiment of a container opening with a food product in a fourth configuration.
  • FIG. 1 IE is top view of another embodiment of a container opening with a food product in a fifth configuration.
  • FIG. 11 F is top view of another embodiment of a container opening with a food product in a sixth configuration.
  • a food product container 10 is shown in Figs. 1 and 2.
  • the food product container includes a base 20 and a cover 30.
  • Fig. 3 shows the base 20, including an opening 22, a top 24, a bottom 26, and at least one wail 28 extending from the top 24 to the bottom 26 to define a container volume 40.
  • the container volume 40 includes a height 42, a width 44, and a depth 46.
  • the depth 46 is smaller than the height 42 and the width 44.
  • the food product container 10 generally has an elongated shape.
  • the shape can be any number of configurations.
  • the container may be a rectangular solid, with a rectangular cross-section and four vertical walls connected at sharp angles.
  • the ends can be smooth and rounded, with a generally oval-shaped cross section, so there are no sharp comers.
  • Other shapes are possible, such as rectangular, rounded rectangular, square, circular, or polygonal cross sections.
  • the cover 30 is connected to the base 20 and disposed over the opening 22. As seen in Fig. 4, the cover 30 includes a dispensing opening 32. The length
  • a flap 34 is hingedly connected to the cover 30 and covers the dispensing opening 32.
  • the hinge 35 connects the cover 30 and first end 31 of the flap 34 to provide movement between a closed position and an open position.
  • the hinge 35 may be a "living hinge,” i.e., integrally or monolithically formed with the cover 30 and the flap 34.
  • the flap 34 may include, opposite the first end 31, an extending lip 36 corresponding to the shape of the dispensing opening 32.
  • the lip 36 may form an interference or snap fit with dispensing opening 32 in order to help keep the flap
  • the flap 34 in a closed position.
  • the extending lip 36 may engage surface 37 of the cover 30, with surface 37 urging Hp 36 inwards, to provide a snap fit.
  • the flap 34 may also include one or more protrusions or bumps 49 disposed on lip 36 and adapted to engage the surface 37 of dispensing opening 32 when the flap 34 is closed.
  • the protrusions 49 may be disposed at any location along the periphery of lip 36.
  • the protrusions 49 provide the flap 34 with additional resistance just prior to the flap 34 being fully closed.
  • the flap 34 preferably includes two protrusions 49 disposed on each side of the portion of the lip 36 opposite the hinge 35.
  • the cover 30 may include a thin extending flange 29 extending from the cover 30 around the dispensing opening 32.
  • the extending flange 29 provides an additional seal against the extending lip 36.
  • the cover 30 may include a ledge (not shown) disposed around the opening 32 on the underside of the cover 30 to provide an additional seal between the cover 30 and the flap 34.
  • the dispensing opening 32 may be oval shaped, with a corresponding oval-shaped lip 32.
  • a generally oval shaped dispensing opening 32 maximizes the area of the dispensing opening 32 while minimizing the width of the dispensing opening 32.
  • the flap 34 may also include an extending ledge 38 for easy engagement by a user's thumb. In the closed position, a portion of the ledge 38 rests against a top surface of 39 of the cover 30, with ledge 38 being accessible above the top surface 39.
  • the cover 30 may include other types of closures besides the flap 34, such as a sliding cover.
  • the thumb of the same hand can access the ledge 38 so that when the flap 34 is in a closed position it can be moved to an open position.
  • the flap 34 may provide an audible indication that the flap 34 is securely engaged.
  • the audible indication may be caused by the engagement of lip 36 with surface 37.
  • the audible indication may also be caused by the engagement of protrusions 49 with surface 37.
  • the protrusions 49 provide the flap 34 with additional resistance, resulting in an audible indication or "snap" associated with the flap 34 being fully closed. Additionally, an audible indication may be provided when the flap 34 is opened.
  • the audible indication upon closing and opening the flap 34 may also be accompanied by a tactile "snap" caused by the protrusions 49.
  • a plurality of food products 60 is disposed within the container volume 40.
  • the food product 60 has a length (longest dimension) 62, a width (second longest dimension) 64, and a depth (shortest dimension) 66.
  • the length 62 of the food product 60 is greater than the depth 46 of the container volume.
  • the container 10 has a relatively small depth 46.
  • the ratio of the depth 46 of the container 10 to the length 62 of the food product 60 may be greater than about 0.6 and less than 1.0.
  • the ratio of the depth 46 of the container to the width of the product 60 may be less than 2.
  • the ratio of the depth 46 of the container to the depth of the product 60 maybe between 1 to 3.15.
  • the cover 30 is preferably attached to the base 20 by a snap fit.
  • This snap fit may be accomplished by any suitable configuration.
  • the base 20 may include a ridge 52 and the cover 30 may include a channel 54.
  • the ridge 52 extends into the channel 54 to provide the snap fit.
  • the cover 30 may include an interior lip 53 and a side wall 56.
  • the lip 53 and side wall 56 define an opening 55.
  • the side wall 56 extends over the top 24 of the base 20, with a portion of top 24 and ridge 52 disposed within the opening 55.
  • the side wall 56 is preferably made of a compliant material to allow the cover 30 to be inserted around and onto the base 20.
  • the ridge 52 and channel 54 may extend along the entire periphery, or only portions thereof, of the base 20 and cap 30, respectively.
  • the base 20 may include two ridges 52, 58 extending around the periphery near the top 24.
  • the top ridge 52 acts to engage the channel 54 in the cover 30.
  • the configuration of ridge 52 and channel 54 provides a good seal between the base 20 and the cover 30 and prevents the cover 30 from easily coming off.
  • the bottom ridge 58 acts as a stop for the side walls 56 of the cover 30.
  • the ridges 52, 58 also act as a seal to protect the product 60 from moisture.
  • the ridges 52, 58 may be disposed in a level fashion around the top 24 of the base 20. As shown in Fig. 3, the ridges 52, 58 may also vary in vertical location around the periphery of the base 20. It can be seen in Fig. 3 that the top ridge 52 may be disposed relatively horizontally, and the bottom ridge 58 may be lower on the short side walls 21, 23 of the base 20 than on the longer side walls 25, 27.
  • the container 10 is preferably sized to fit within the hand and the pocket of the user.
  • the oval-shaped cross section is convenient for a user's hand and pockets.
  • An oval rounded shape gives a good seal between the cover 30 and the base 20.
  • An oval-shaped cross section, or other configuration with a narrow width, also allows ease of dispensing since the food products 60 tend to be oriented in the proper direction for dispensing out of an oval shaped dispensing opening 32.
  • the depth 46 of the volume 40 of the container may be between about 10 mm and about 30 mm
  • the width 44 may be between about 40 mm and about 60 mm
  • the height 42 may be between about 60 mm and about 100 mm.
  • the food product 60 may have a length 62 of between about 15 mm and about 25 mm, a width 64 between about 10 mm and about 20 mm, and a depth 66 between about 6 mm and about 12 mm.
  • the volume 40 of the container may be sized to accommodate between about 20 and about 30 pieces of food product 60.
  • the user may open the container 10 by pushing on the ledge 38 to open the flap 34.
  • the flap 34 is shaped so that it may easily be opened by hand.
  • the food product 60 may then be dispensed by tipping over the container 10.
  • the opening 32 is sized such that generally only a few (around one to five) pieces of food product 60 will be dispensed at a time.
  • the container 10 is hygienic in that the food product 60 need not be touched by a user before dispensing.
  • the food product 60 may be any type of food product, including hard candy, soft candy, mints, gum or gum pellets.
  • the length of the food product 60 may be between 15 and 25 mm, and is generally around 20 mm.
  • the container 10 has a relatively small depth 46, only certain orientations of the food product 60 are possible within the container 10, depending on the size and shape of both the container 10 and the food product 60.
  • the food product 60 has a length (longest dimension) 62, a width (second longest dimension) 64, and a depth (shortest dimension) 66.
  • the interior of the container 10 has a width 44 and a depth 46.
  • the orientation of the food product 60 within the container 10 can be expressed as the relationship between the product dimensions and the container dimensions.
  • the container has three orthogonal directions, the height direction 72, the width direction 74, and the depth direction 76.
  • the height direction 72 extends between the container top 24 and bottom 26.
  • the width direction 74 extends between the side walls 21, 23.
  • the depth direction 76 extends between the side walls 25, 27.
  • the width 64 and depth 66 of the food product 60 are less than the depth 46 of the container 10, and the product length 62 is greater than the depth 46 of the container 10.
  • Figs. 8 A to 8D show some possible orientations of the food product 60 within the container 10.
  • the product length 62 is oriented along the width direction 74 of the container, and the product width 64 along the depth direction 76 of the container.
  • the product width 64 is oriented along the depth direction 76 of the container, and the product depth 66 along the width direction 74 of the container
  • Ih Fig. 8 C the product width 64 is oriented along the width direction 74 of the container, and the product depth 66 along the depth direction 76 of the container.
  • the product length 62 is oriented along the width direction 74 of the container, and the product depth 66 along the depth direction 76 of the container.
  • Figs. SE and 8F show impossible orientations of the food product 60 within the container 10. Because the product length 62 is greater than the depth 46 of the container 10, the length of the product 60 cannot be oriented along the depth direction 76 of the container 60. Obviously, the product 60 may be oriented in configurations between those shown in Figs. 8 A to 8F.
  • FIGs. 9A to 9F Another embodiment of a container 70 and food product 60 are shown in Figs. 9A to 9F.
  • the container 70 has a width 75 and a depth 77.
  • the product depth 66 is less than the container depth 77, and the product length 62 and width 64 are greater than the container depth 77.
  • Figs. 9A and 9B show possible orientations of the food product 60 within the container 70.
  • the product width 64 is oriented along the width direction 74 of the container 10
  • the product depth 66 is oriented along the depth direction 76 of the container 10.
  • the product length 62 is oriented along the width direction 74 of the container 10
  • the product depth 66 is oriented along the depth direction 76 of the container.
  • 9C to 9F show impossible orientations of the food product 60 within the container 10. Because the product length 62 and product width 64 are greater than the depth 77 of the container 10, neither the length 62 nor the width 64 of the product can he oriented with the depth direction 76 of the container 60.
  • the product 60 may be oriented in configurations between those shown in Figs. 9A to 9F.
  • the shape and size of the opening 32 in the cover 30 may vary.
  • Figs. 1OA to 1OF show various orientations of an embodiment of the food product 60 with respect to an embodiment of the opening 32,
  • the opening 32 may be oval- shaped with a maximum length 33 and a maximum width 41.
  • the length 62 of the food product is smaller than the length 33 of the opening 32 but larger than the width 41 of the opening 32.
  • the product width 64 is smaller than the maximum width 41 of the opening 32.
  • Figs 1OA through 1OC show possible dispensing configurations of the food product 60 from the container 10. Because the product width 64 is smaller than the opening width 41, the product 60 can fit through the opening 32 if the length 62 of the product is oriented perpendicular to the opening 32, as shown in Figs.
  • Figs. 1 IA to 1 IF show various orientations of the food product 60 with respect to an embodiment of the opening 43.
  • the opening 43 is oval-shaped with a maximum length 45 and a maximum width 47.
  • the length 62 of the food product is smaller than the opening length 45 but larger than the opening width 47.
  • the product width 64 is larger than the maximum width 47 of the opening 43.
  • Figs 1 IA through 1 IB show possible dispensing configurations. Because only the product depth 66 is smaller than the opening width 47, the product 60 can only fit through the opening 43 if the product depth 66 is oriented along the direction of the opening width 47. As shown in Figs. 11C to UF, if either the length 62 or the product width 64 is oriented along the direction of the opening width 47, the product cannot fit through the opening 43. Because opening 43 has fewer possible dispensing orientations than opening 32, it is easier to dispense the food product from opening 32 than from opening 43.
  • the product 60 may be oriented in configurations between those shown in Figs. 1OA to 1OF and 1 IA to I IF. Additionally, the openings 32, 43 may be other shapes, such as circular or rectangular, which would affect the possible dispensing orientations.
  • the container 10 may be made of any suitable material.
  • the container 10 may be made of a material that is transparent or translucent so that the contents of the container can be seen.
  • the container may be made from plastic (flexible or rigid), paperboard, film laminated paperboard, film, corrugate, metal, or any combination of materials.
  • the container may be made by any suitable technique including extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, rotational molding, vacuum forming, thermoforming, and combinations thereof.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un récipient pour produit alimentaire comprenant une base et un couvercle. La base comprend une ouverture, un dessus et un fond. Au moins une paroi s'étend entre le dessus et le fond pour définir un volume de récipient avec une hauteur, une largeur et une profondeur. La profondeur est inférieure à la hauteur et à la largeur. Le couvercle est relié à la base et disposé sur l'ouverture. Le couvercle comprend une ouverture de distribution. Une pluralité de produits alimentaires sont disposés à l'intérieur du volume du récipient. La longueur du produit alimentaire est supérieure à la profondeur du volume du récipient.
EP07841922A 2006-09-08 2007-09-06 Récipient pour produit alimentaire Withdrawn EP2106371A2 (fr)

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