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
  • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
  • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
  • B65D51/246—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes provided with eating utensils or spatulas
  • B65D51/247—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes provided with eating utensils or spatulas located between an inner and an outer closure
• • 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
  • B65D43/163—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement the container and the lid being made separately
  • B65D43/169—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement the container and the lid being made separately the lid, the hinge and the element connecting them to the container 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
  • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
  • B65D51/18—Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures
  • B65D51/20—Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing
• • 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
  • B65D2251/0003—Two or more closures
  • B65D2251/0006—Upper closure
  • B65D2251/0018—Upper closure of the 43-type
  • B65D2251/0021—Upper closure of the 43-type of the B65D43/16-type
• • 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
  • B65D2251/0003—Two or more closures
  • B65D2251/0068—Lower closure
  • B65D2251/0093—Membrane
• • 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
  • B65D2251/105—The closure having a part fitting over the rim of the container or spout and retained by snapping over integral beads or projections

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a packaging for a food product taken from the package with a predetermined utensil serving as a measuring device.
• the invention relates to a package comprising:
• a container having a large upper opening extending in a substantially horizontal plane and delimited by a periphery;
• a closure system comprising a movable cover between an open position and a closed position for which it covers the opening of the container;
• a first shaving element having an upper face and a free edge located in the space of said opening.
• a package of this type is known from, for example, EP-A1 157 936.
• the presence of a shaving element is useful for shaving the contents of a spoon or other more complex dosing device, by slip the outlet of the cup of this spoon along the free edge of this element of shaving. Such a free edge can also be used to wipe the blade of a knife.
• a utensil, or dosing device identical at each use, and whose volume is perfectly defined.
• variable volumes produced must be assayed, as is the case in particular for an infant milk powder whose The volume to be sampled depends on the quantity of milk to be prepared, the metering device can be relatively more complex than a spoon. It is therefore very useful for the user to find immediately at each use the metering device. However, it is not necessary that for this the user is obliged to perform an unnatural operation or relatively tedious at the end of the previous use.
• the purpose of the present invention is therefore to provide the user with a system making it possible to replace a specific dosing device specifically or not in the package in a particularly easy manner, so that he can find this device again at a later use, and this by limiting the risk of contamination of the product.
• the present invention is ob ⁇ and a packaging of the aforementioned type characterized in that it comprises a second space-shaving element of the first and also having an upper face and a free edge located in the space of said opening, the upper faces of the first and second shaving members each having a configuration, and being arranged relative to each other to form two spaced bearing areas extending substantially parallel to the plane of the opening of the container and on which is likely to rest a disposxtif doser.
• the first and second shaving elements thus fulfill, according to the invention, a support function in addition to their shaving function.
• the shaving elements are clearly visible and used the sampling in the box. Therefore, their additional support function is generally perceived easily by users, especially if their upper face has an indication, such as a pictogram.
• the presence of two shaving elements facilitates the use of the dosing system for left - handed users.
• the shaving elements are often placed on the left of the package when facing the user to facilitate the shaving with the right hand, but at the expense of left-handed.
• the opening of the container has a generally rectangular shape defining first and second large opposing ribs and first and second small opposite ribs of the periphery, the first and second shaving elements being angled respectively in the angles contiguous to the first and second second small ribs around;
• the lid is mounted pivoting about an axis located along the first large side of the perimeter and the shaving elements are arranged in angles both contiguous to the second large side of the periphery;
• the predetermined metering device extends between a first end and a second end, said ends being spaced a predetermined distance adapted to rest on the first and second shaving members, and preferably a distance predetermined slightly smaller than a large side of the opening;
• the predetermined metering device (5) provided extends between a first end (51a) having a cup (51) and a second end (53a) defined by the free end of a handle (53), and one at least upper faces (41b, 42b) of the first and second shaving members (41, 42) have at least one positioning relief (43; 44; 45) adapted to cooperate with an end zone (51a; 53a); ) of the predetermined metering device;
• the cover has an inner face having at least one projecting immobilizer arranged to come close to the metering device positioned on the bearing areas of the first and second shaving members, and shaped to limit at least the possibility of lifting said metering device with respect to said support zones when the lid is in the closed position, and preferably also to limit the possibilities of displacement of said metering device according to the plane of the opening;
• the first and second shaving elements constitute part of the periphery of the opening and are integrally formed with the container, and a tear-off lid is sealingly sealed on a strip ring
• At least one positioning relief of the first and second shaving elements is arranged in an area of the upper face of the shaving element located in the contours of the contour defined by the annular band a sealing, said at least one relief preferably being salient with respect to said upper face;
• the annular sealing strip of the cap is disposed closer to the opening, and the cap extends beyond the annular sealing band at least partly above each of the upper faces of the first and second shaving members, so as to form opposite said first and second pull tabs;
• Said at least one positioning relief of the first and second shaving elements is formed by a hole adapted to cooperate with a projecting portion of the predetermined metering device, said relief being arranged on an area of the upper face of the element d ' shaving located within the contour defined by the annular sealing band;
• the annular sealing ring of the lid is formed by an annular relief projecting from the periphery of the opening of the container;
• the closure system further comprises a frame mounted on a neck of the container located near the periphery of the opening, on which is articulated the cover, and the first and second shaving elements are xntegralement firm with said; framework and agencies to come over the plane the opening of the recipiert;
• the frame is made of injection molded plastic material and said at least one relief is an elastically deformable member projecting from the upper face of the first or second shaving member and adapted to engage the predetermined metering device;
• the lid has an inner face having a latching member adapted to retain a predetermined metering device against said inner face of the lid;
• the cover has an inner face from which extends an annular belt arranged to have a free end coming close to the periphery of the opening when the lid is in the closed position;
• the cover has a domed inner face having a profile adapted to loosely grip a portion of the predetermined metering device with at least one of the first and second shaving elements.
• FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a first embodiment of the package according to the invention comprising a container closed by a tear-off lid and a lid in the open position in which is placed a metering device;
• FIG. 2 is a view from above of the container of FIG. 1, the lid of which has been torn off and on which the metering device rests;
• FIG. 3 is a view from below of the lid of FIG. 1, without the measuring device;
• - Figure 4 is a partial sectional view along the line IV-IV of Figure 2 with the lid in the closed position; and - Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 2 of a second embodiment of the package.
• 1 is a package 1 comprising a container 2, a closure system 3 and a measuring device 5.
• the container 2 has a bottom 21 from which extends an annular side wall 22 along a vertical central axis Z to an upper face 23.
• the upper face has a wide opening 24 surrounded by a periphery 25.
• the periphery 25 s extends essentially in a horizontal plane coinciding with the plane of the opening 24 and is formed by a flange extending radially towards the central axis Z. But it is perfectly conceivable that this circumference is simply made by the thickness of the material constituting the side wall 22.
• the container 2 has a cross section, perpendicular to the central axis Z, generally rectangular with rounded corners. This section varies somewhat along the central axis Z to form a grip retremt, but these variations are limited to ensure the vertical strength of stacked packages. Still for reasons of grip, the cross section is preferably inscribed in a rectangle of 150 to 130 mm by 105 to 125 mm.
• the height of the bottom 21 has the upper face 23 is preferably between 130 and 170 mm to reach the usual volume of boxes for containing infant milk powder. It is therefore a relatively deep container which requires the opening 24 to be made in the widest possible manner to facilitate the removal of the powder near the bottom 21 at the bottom. Recipe 2.
• the periphery 25 of the opening of the container 2 has a first large side 25a, a second large opposite side 25b, and first and second short sides (25c, 25d) connecting the big sides.
• the container 2 is made of a single piece of thermo-blown plastic material.
• This plastic material is preferably a multilayer compound forming a very effective barrier to oxygen when it is a product such as milk powder. But, of course, it could be a container made of another material, especially metal or multilayer cardboard.
• the wide opening 24 of the container 2 is closed by a lid 26, visible in Figure 1, which is sealingly sealed on an annular sealing strip 27 indicated in broken lines.
• This sealing strip 27 is in the form of a slightly protruding bead, but it could be perfectly flat.
• the milk powder is perfectly preserved in the container 2 until the first use, during which the lid 26 is torn off using one of the portions 26a or 26b of the lid which constitute tabs tear.
• the container 2 has a floor collar 28 between the top of its annular wall 22 and its upper face 23. As will be explained later, the presence of this neck 28 allows the assembly of a 3.
• the closure system 3 firstly comprises a lid 31 of relatively convex shape, so that it may be considered that it has a substantially flat upper portion 31a and a portion annular peripheral 31b substantially coaxial with the central axis.
• the lid 3i also has an inner face 31c facing the opening 24 in the closed position and which has generally the shape of a bowl because of the convex shape of the lid 31.
• the closure system 3 further comprises a frame
• the frame 32 is immovably fixed to this part of the container, in particular by snapping, but this attachment could also be provided by gluing or welding.
• the frame 32 has an outer periphery 32a extending in the extension of the side wall 22 of the container 2, followed by an inner recess 32b, and an annular portion 32c extending to an upper face 32d of this frame.
• the upper face 32d of the frame extends horizontally in a plane parallel to the plane of the opening 24 comprising the periphery 25, and slightly below this plane in the embodiments shown. This avoids interference of the frame
• the upper face 32d to the frame is sxtuee above the plane of the periphery 25 of the opening 24 and possibly that it extends towards the central axis Z so as to cover the periphery 25.
• the cover 31 and the frame 32 are hinged together by a connection 34 allowing the cover 31 to be movable relative to the frame 32 and the container 2 between an open position, shown in FIG. 1, for which the opening 24 is widely accessible, and a closed position, shown in Figure 4, for which the cover 31 covers the opening. It is therefore a resealable package whose lid is handled with each use, for example for the preparation of baby bottles.
• the link 34 is here a hinge connection whose pivot axis P is perpendicular to the central axis
• pivot axis P is parallel and situated close to the first major side 25a of the periphery 25.
• the hinge connection 34 can be obtained by two separate parts assembled, and it is also possible to provide another type of connection between the frame and the cover, or to do without a frame by adopting a removable cover mounted on the neck 28 of the container 2.
• the locking device comprising a lug 35 integral with the lid 31 engaging a spout 29 projecting from the neck 28 of the container.
• the locking device made in this form or any other form, is intended to avoid an exit involuntary product after a first opening when the lid 26 has been torn, but is not intended to achieve a tight seal as it was previously obtained with the lid.
• the inner face 31c of the cover has an annular belt 37 extending downwards in the direction of the Z axis to a free end 37a arranged to come close to the periphery. 25 of the opening of the container 2, so as to increase the degree of closure of the container, without however achieving an airtight closure.
• the inner face 31c of the cover 31 also comprises an attachment member 38, here formed by two elastic tabs having inclined slats situated opposite one another, to retain the device metering device 5 against the inside of the lid.
• the hooking member 39 thus formed retains the metering device 5 by snapping so that it can be repositioned against the cover after a first use. But for reasons that will appear later, it is perfectly possible to achieve the attachment member 38 by frangible elements that allow to retain the metering device 5 until the first use thereof.
• the metering device 5 it is similar to a spoon in the embodiment shown, that is to say it comprises a cup 51 defining a substantially cylindrical fixed metering volume until the outlet of this cup . From the cup 51 extends a handle 53 to a free end 53a.
• the metering device 5 thus has an elongated shape having a first end zone 51a defined by the portion of the cup opposite the handle 53 and a second end zone encompassing the free end 53a of the handle.
• the device 5 shown in the figures is a metering device of predetermined shape intended to be sold with the package and whose fixed dosing volume is specific food product considered.
• the fact of using a predetermined metering device makes it possible to configure elements of the package, such as, for example, the attachment member 38, so that they cooperate in a close manner with a portion of the metering device having a geometry. precise and known. But the package could also be used with a standard teaspoon or soup spoon, while getting some of its benefits.
• the package 1 comprises a first shaving element 41 and a second shaving element 42 each having a free edge (41a; 42a) located in the space of the opening 24 of the container.
• the free edges (41a, 42a) can be located exactly in the plane of the opening 24 defined by the periphery 25, but also a little above or below of this plan, as long as it can perform their first function, namely leveling the product level contained in the metering device 5.
• the shaving is effected by sliding the outlet of the cup 51 of the measuring device 5 against the free edge of shaving (41a, 42a), and makes it possible to obtain in the measuring device a volume of product corresponding exactly to the volume of the the cup 51.
• each of the free edges (41a, 42a) must have a rectilinear portion of length at least equal to the outlet of the cup 51. Indeed in the absence of a rectilinear portion, for example with a concave free edge, the powder will not be leveled properly at the outlet, worse in the case of a convex free edge the protruding portion it may catch the cup and cause the powder to overturn.
• each of the shaving edges (41a, 42a) projects sufficiently inwardly relative to the side wall 22 of the container, so that the user is not obliged to tilt the metering device 5 almost vertically, which could drop a portion of the product and cause a measurement defect.
• each of the first and second shaving members (41; 42) has an upper face (41b; 42b) having a certain extent and generally lying in a horizontal plane coinciding with the plane of the opening 24. Nevertheless, it is possible to provide that these upper faces (41b, 42b) are inclined, for example to form a slope towards the central axis and thus facilitate the return of any drops of powder to the container 2.
• the upper faces (41b, 42b) each have a configuration and are arranged relative to each other to form two spaced bearing areas on which it is possible to easily deposit the metering device 5.
• the metering device 5 rests on these bearing areas (41b, 42b) outside the food product contained in the container, whether it is a metering device of predetermined shape or a simple
• the support zones of the upper faces (41b, 42b) extend in a horizontal plane so that the metering device 5 rests by simple gravity, and parallel to the plan of the opening 24 to minimize the space required in the package 1. Nevertheless, it is possible to provide a certain inclination of the metering device 5 thus stored, or an engagement with non-planar bearing areas creating a some friction.
• the metering device 5 has between its first and second ends (51a, 53a) a predetermined distance adapted for them to rest on the first and second shaving members (41, 42).
• this predetermined distance is slightly smaller than a large side of the opening 24. It appears that such a length offers a good compromise between the capacity of taking the powder from the container 2 and the ease of storage resting on the shaving elements.
• the shaving elements are formed by generally triangular wings arranged in corners around the aperture 25 so that their respective free edges (41a, 42a) are substantially 45 degrees relative to the short sides (25c, 25d) of the periphery contiguous to these angles.
• first and second shaving members are both contiguous to the second large side 25b of the periphery, that is to say the one opposite the hinge hinge 34 of the lid 31.
• This configuration is particularly practical so that not only the right-handed users, but also the left-handed ones, carry out the shaving operation.
• such an arrangement does not require an excessive length of the metering device 5 for certain configurations of the container, in view of the fact that the opening 24 thereof must be relatively wide.
• This advantageous arrangement of the first and second shaving elements (41, 42) could also be obtained with a non-rectangular opening 24, for example circular.
• the shaving members are integrally formed with the container 2 and thus constitute a portion of the periphery 25 of the opening.
• This configuration has, in addition to a saving interest, an advantage vis-à-vis the sealing of the container.
• the annular sealing strip 27 is disposed closer to the opening 24 and therefore adjacent to the shaving edges (41a, 42a).
• the surface closed by the cover 26 is minimized and, on the other hand, the tear tabs (26a, 26b) can be disposed above the shaving members (41, 42). They are therefore easier to grasp than tear tongues folded at the periphery of the upper face of the box and smaller dimensions.
• the advantageous arrangement for left-handed and right-handed users also appears for the pull tabs (26a, 26b) thanks to this arrangement.
• the shaving elements (41b, 42b) of the shaving elements can be perceived easily by the user if one carries thereon pictograms by etching or printing.
• the first shaving element 41 has on its upper face 41b two arcuate studs 43 arranged in the outer contour of the first metering device end zone 51a.
• the second shaving element 42 also comprises two arcuate studs 44 which are arranged in the contour of the second end zone formed by the end 53a of the handle.
• the reliefs (43, 44) of the shaving elements (41, 42) are therefore salient, but it could be hollow reliefs, or even through holes as will appear in the description of second embodiment.
• the metering device 5 In order to further immobilize the metering device 5 when it rests on the bearing areas of the shaving elements (41, 42), and more particularly to avoid that in case of intensive handling of the packaging, the metering device 5 does not rise from these areas and falls into the container, it is expected to arrange at least one immobilizing member 46 on the inner face 31c of the cover 31.
• This member 46 visible in Figures 1, 3 and 4 is presented shape of a plate extending vertically downwards to a free edge presenting an indentation 46a.
• the notch 46a is positioned and located at a distance from the inner face 31c of the cover so as to come slightly above a median portion of the handle 53 of the measuring device 5, and preferably at a distance less than the depth of engagement of the metering device with the reliefs (43, 44) of the shaving elements.
• the immobilizing member 46 furthermore has on either side of the notch 46a of extension 46b limiting, like the reliefs (43, 44), the possibilities of displacement of the measuring device in a direction parallel to the plane of the opening 24. This immobilization is all the more effective that is provided a metering device 5 of predetermined shape.
• the immobilizing member 46 could also form an integral part of the annular belt 37 in a variant not shown.
• this belt 37 could come into line with the annular sealing band 27 visible in FIG. 2 and have notches of height adapted to the cup 51 and the handle 53 in the zones of the annular sealing band 27 shown in dotted lines on this figure.
• the profile of the inner face 31c of the curved lid 31 is determined so that the inner face comes to grip the metering device 5, and more precisely the cup 51 of this- ci, when it rests on the shaving elements (41, 42) and the lid 31 is in the closed position.
• FIG. 5 shows a second mode of embodiment of the package according to a view similar to FIG. 2 of the first embodiment.
• the first and second shaving elements (41, 42) are always formed by triangular wings integrally formed with the periphery 25 of the container 2, but arranged diagonally, that is to say with a first shaving element 41 located in the angle adjacent to the first small rib 25c and the second large rib 25b of the periphery, while the second shaving element 42 is located in the angle adjacent to the second small rib 25d and at the first big hill 25a.
• the metering device 5 may then have a more elongated shape which may be useful in the case of a container having a taller and narrower shape.
• the upper face 41b of the first shaving element does not have relief except for the bead of the annular sealing band 27 which is here adjacent to the free edges 41a.
• the upper face 42b of the second shaving element 42 here has a relief 45 formed by a through hole, but which could be a well.
• the metering device 5 then has a projection 55 of complementary shape on the end zone 53a coming against the bearing zone of the second shaving element 42 to cooperate with the recessed relief 45.
• the hole 45 and the projection 55 present concentric ovoid sections, or any other non-circular form.
• the positioning relief formed by the hole 45 not only makes it possible to limit the translational movements of the second end 53a of the measuring device 5, but to fix the longitudinal orientation of the latter so that the first end 52a come first on the first e.emert shaving 41.
• the annular sealing strip 26 follows the outer periphery of the periphery 25. Consequently, the relief formed by the hole 45 can pass through the leveling element 42 which is in the form of a wing of the same thickness as the side wall 22 of the container, without impact on sealing when the container is closed by the lid 26 before the first use.
• the metering device 5 can be retained against the inner face 31c of the lid before the first use, for example with a fastening member similar to the first embodiment, but arranged along a diagonal of the lid 31.
• the manufacturing process and the use of the package 1 can, among other things, take place in the following manner.
• the containers 2 without a closure system 3 are fed to an infant milk powder filling line and immediately hermetically sealed by the lid 26 after filling. Any protruding reliefs (43, 44) located outside the annular sealing band 27 do not interfere with this operation of opercuiage and it is the same for the possible reliefs recessed 45.
• the closure system 3 comprising the cover 31 and the frame 32, as well as the predetermined metering device 5 hooked to the cover to prevent manipulation, is mounted on the neck 28 of the container 2, preferably by snap-fastening.
• the tear tabs (26a, 26) are not likely to interfere with this arrangement since they do not extend beyond the top face (41b, 42b) of the elements. shaving (41, 42).
• the user pulls the lid 26 and picks up the metering device 5 of the inner face of the lid 31.
• the possible pictograms or reliefs (43, 44) of the shaving elements (41, 42) are then perfectly visible. It takes the necessary dose of product by picking with the metering device 5 the powder in the container 2.
• the volume of powder is leveled by sliding the outlet of the cup 51 along the free edge 41a of the first shaving element, or the free edge 42a of the second shaving element if left-handed.
• the user After taking the necessary amount, the user naturally rests the metering device on the first and second shaving members (41, 42) which then form supports, the outlet of the cup 52 being oriented towards the upper face 41a of the first element, or indifferently the first and the second shaving element (41, 42) if they have positioning reliefs (43, 44, 45) of identical configuration.
• the metering device is then held in position and immobilized in this position after reclosing the lid with the immobilizing member 46 and / or the configuration of the inner face 31c of the domed lid. It is an immobilization with a certain clearance to not require a very precise formatting of plastic parts, the goal is simply to prevent the metering device 5 does not fall into the container 2 in case of energetic handling.
• the metering device 5 is immediately apparent and can be removed very easily if it rests only by a simple pressing on the corresponding areas of the first and second shaving members (41, 42).
• the embodiments described above are not limiting, their characteristics may be combined and other alternatives may be considered. It is in particular possible to make shaving elements integrally formed with the frame 32 of the closure system 3.
• the upper face 32d of the frame 32 is located above the periphery 25 of the opening. of the container 2 and that the shaving elements (41, 42) are in the form of wings from covering this frame and part of the opening 24. If this opening 24 is closed by a lid, then care must be taken the ease of tearing it off.
• the shaving elements are made as the frame by injection of plastic into a mold. This allows relatively more precise and complex geometric shapes than in the case of the thermoform or thermofouled container 2.
• At least one of the reliefs of the upper face of a shaving element is an elastically deformable member projecting from this face. This makes it possible to retain the metering device 5 against the first and second snap-on and immobilizer-free shaving members, or to allow greater adaptability to the geometry of the metering member, particularly if it is it does not have a perfectly known predetermined shape.

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