EP2897486A1 - Reusable packaging bag for absorbent articles - Google Patents
Reusable packaging bag for absorbent articlesInfo
- Publication number
- EP2897486A1 EP2897486A1 EP13838310.4A EP13838310A EP2897486A1 EP 2897486 A1 EP2897486 A1 EP 2897486A1 EP 13838310 A EP13838310 A EP 13838310A EP 2897486 A1 EP2897486 A1 EP 2897486A1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- packaging bag
- absorbent articles
- articles
- side walls
- bag
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- 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.)
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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
- B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
- B65D85/18—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for wearing apparel, headwear or footwear
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C3/00—Flexible luggage; Handbags
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C3/00—Flexible luggage; Handbags
- A45C3/001—Flexible materials therefor
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C3/00—Flexible luggage; Handbags
- A45C3/04—Shopping bags; Shopping nets
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
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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
- B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
- B65D81/36—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
- A45C13/10—Arrangement of fasteners
- A45C13/1023—Arrangement of fasteners with elongated profiles fastened by sliders
- A45C13/103—Arrangement of zip-fasteners
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
- A45C2011/007—Receptacles for personal medical or care products, e.g. drugs, condoms or patches; Small first-aid kits
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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
- B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02W—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Y02W30/00—Technologies for solid waste management
- Y02W30/50—Reuse, recycling or recovery technologies
- Y02W30/80—Packaging reuse or recycling, e.g. of multilayer packaging
Definitions
- Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a packaging bag for packaging absorbent articles and more particularly relate to a packaging bag for pant type disposable absorbent articles, such as diapers, training pants, adult incontinence products, that can be reused in other applications, such as to carry groceries, diapers, or other items.
- Conventional packaging bags for various types of products are typically composed of flexible polymer materials or cardboard. These bags allow packaging of the articles to create a carton-like look and a configuration facilitating transportation and display on retail shelves.
- the bags may include handles to facilitate the carrying of the bags, and may include mechanisms for providing an access opening in the package.
- Embodiments of the present invention provide a packaging bag of absorbent articles for the display and sales of such absorbent articles to consumers that can be reused to carry other items after the absorbent articles have been removed from the packaging bag, rather than disposed of as in conventional absorbent article packaging.
- Embodiments of the present invention allow packaging bags to be made of more cost effective materials that are durable and reusable.
- Embodiments of the present invention further provide additional exposure to the brand of absorbent articles displayed on the packaging bag when the consumer re -uses the bag as a diaper bag or grocery bag.
- a packaging bag for a plurality of articles comprising a pair of opposing side walls; a pair of opposing end walls; a bottom attached to the pair of opposing side walls and opposing end walls; wherein the opposing side walls, opposing end walls, and bottom form a generally polyhedral enclosure; a plurality of articles within the polyhedral enclosure; and a brand indicator disposed on the packaging bag.
- the plurality of articles comprise disposable absorbent articles adapted to be worn by a user and including a front panel and a back panel.
- the packaging bag comprises a pair of handles attached to at least one of the opposing side walls and the opposing end walls.
- the packaging bag further comprises at least one of a size indicator, a weight range indicator, a product benefit indicator, and a combination thereof.
- the packaging bag comprises a nonwoven material.
- FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a packaging bag for absorbent articles according to aspects of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the packaging bag of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of a packaging bag for absorbent articles according to aspects of the present invention.
- the drawings are not necessarily to scale and that the disclosed embodiments are sometimes illustrated diagrammatically and in partial views. In certain instances, details which are not necessary for an understanding of the disclosed methods and apparatuses or which render other details difficult to perceive may have been omitted. Also, for simplification purposes, there may be only one exemplary instance, rather than all, is labeled. It should be understood, of course, that this disclosure is not limited to the particular embodiments illustrated herein.
- Embodiments of the present invention relate to a reusable packaging bag for absorbent articles that offers a cost effective and convenient way to bundle absorbent articles for sales to consumers as well as provide the consumers with a reusable bag for carrying and storing items, thereby assisting in the conservation and preservation of the ecology.
- the cardboard or flexible polymer packages are typically disposed of after the absorbent articles, such as diapers, are used up or removed from the packages as they only serve as sales packaging and do not provide any other functions.
- Embodiments of the present invention include a packaging bag that contains absorbent articles for sale to consumers that can be displayed on store shelves which can be used for carrying or storing items of purchase including, but not limited to groceries, clothing, and personal items after the absorbent articles have been removed from the bag (such as through gradual use of the articles).
- Embodiments of the present invention can be used as a diaper bag for storing items a care taker may need for a baby while away from the home, such as doing errands, travelling with the family, etc. These items include formula, diapers, wipes, food, spare clothes, toys, changing mats, etc.
- embodiments of the reusable packaging bag are collapsible or foldable to provide further ease of use in a convenient and transportable form.
- Packaging bag 10 has a polyhedral shape defining or forming a polyhedral enclosure. Specifically, packaging bag 10 has a hexahedral shape that forms or defines a hexahedral enclosure.
- packaging bag 10 includes opposed side walls 12, 14, opposed end walls 16, 18 joined with side walls 12, 14, and a bottom wall (not shown) joined with side walls 12, 14 and end walls 16, 18 to define storage compartment 22 therein.
- Storage compartment 22 is configured to contain articles, particularly at least one stack of absorbent articles, such as diapers 28. It is understood that other types of absorbent articles, such as training pants and adult incontinence products, can be packaged for sale with packaging bag 10.
- the preferred absorbent articles generally comprise a front portion, a back portion, a crotch portion interconnecting the front and back portions, and a pair of elastic side panels.
- the preferred absorbent articles further comprise an absorbent pad positioned between a liquid impermeable outer cover or backsheet and a liquid permeable liner or topsheet.
- Certain absorbent articles further comprise a graphic that is typically selectively positioned on the front portion. The graphic can be any type of desired pattern, artistic feature, or the like, and is desired to be positioned in the articles at a selected location.
- each absorbent article is folded across the crotch portion and placed adjacent one another to form a stack of folded absorbent articles.
- the stack of articles is then compressed inwardly by a compression force at the front and back surfaces or portions of the respective absorbent articles in a direction parallel to the direction of the stack so as to decrease the original overall length the uncompressed stack of articles.
- the length of compressed stack of diapers 28 is determined at least by the number of diapers 28 in each stack.
- the width and height of each stack of diapers 28 are determined at least by the dimensions of the articles themselves, including in the folded configuration.
- packaging bag 10 comprises dimensions that are configured to sufficiently exceed the overall dimensions of the articles to be packaged when stacked or arranged in a desired manner.
- packaging bag 10 contains two rows or stacks of diapers 28.
- the dimensions (length, width, and height) of packaging bag 10 sufficiently exceed the overall dimensions of the two rows of diapers 28 to hold diapers 28 stacked in the manner shown.
- the length of packaging bag 10 sufficiently exceeds the length of each stack of diapers 28.
- the width of packaging bag 10 sufficiently exceeds the combined width of the two stacks of diapers 28 placed adjacent one another in the manner shown.
- the height of packaging bag 10 sufficiently exceeds the height of diapers 28 folded in the manner shown.
- packaging bag 10 preferably includes one or more sets of handles 24, 26, attached to either opposed side walls 12, 14.
- handles 24, 26 in a preferred embodiment run along at least the height of the respective side walls 12, 14 to provide additional aesthetic features.
- handles 24, 26 are attached near the top of packaging bag 10 without extending along the height of side walls 12, 14.
- handles 24, 26 can be attached to end walls 16, 18.
- Handles 24, 26 can be attached to the outside (e.g., as shown) or inside of packaging bag 10.
- handles 24, 26 are separate elements from side walls 12, 14, although in other embodiments, handles 24, 26 can be an integral part of side walls 12, 14 or end walls 16, 18.
- the length of each handle 24, 26 is configured to provide a comfortable carrying experience for the user.
- two sets of handles 24, 26 may be provided in different lengths to offer a choice of lengths to make carrying items comfortable and easy.
- other handle configurations are also possible.
- packaging bag 10 further includes fastener component 20 such as, but not limited to, a zipper, draw-string, hook and loop material, or snaps, provided on side walls 12, 14 or end walls 16, 18, or a top close flap (not shown) which allow packaging bag 10 to be closed.
- fastener component 20 of packaging bag 10 is a zipper attached to the top of side walls 12, 14 that run along at least the width of side walls from one end wall, e.g., 16, to another end wall, e.g., 18.
- packaging bag 10 is constructed of a nonwoven material.
- Packaging bag 10 has at least side walls 12, 14 and end walls 16, 18 formed of a nonwoven material, which allows the respective walls to converge to a closure point, i.e., fastener component 20.
- packaging bag 10 is not limited in construction to simply nonwoven materials.
- Other materials that are reusable, flexible, foldable/collapsible, durable, washable, and/or waterproof are also contemplated herein. In certain embodiments, these materials may further be treated with waterproofing chemicals to aid in the protection of the packaging bag of the present invention.
- packaging bag 10 preferably displays the logo or brand of the absorbent articles being sold, in this case "Parent's Choice.”
- the color scheme of packaging bag 10 can be configured to match the brand or logo.
- side walls 12, 14 and end walls 16, 18 generally have a lighter color such as white or off white to provide a background for brand indicator 30, which includes a term corresponding to a brand of absorbent article products.
- brand refers to any term, symbol, design or combination thereof that identifies and differentiates a seller's product or service.
- brand indicator 30 includes the term Parent's Choice.
- these brand indicators are trademarks of absorbent article products sold by particular companies.
- side walls 12, 14 and end walls 16, 18 can have any combination of colors as desired to suit the desired color scheme and/or brand.
- handles 24, 26 can have similar colors to the color of the Parent's Choice logo.
- edges of side walls 12, 14 and fastener component 20 can contain material that match the color of Parent's Choice logo to provide borders to packaging bag 10 for enhanced aesthetic values.
- color can include a common color scheme that is associated with a particular stage of development.
- the term "color,” as used herein, relates to the phenomenon of visual perception that enables one to differentiate otherwise identical objects.
- a background color scheme is chosen for the brand or development stage that matches a color scheme of various absorbent article configurations.
- the color schemes can vary to coordinate or match the designs on the absorbent articles themselves.
- the background colors can also vary to signal that a particular absorbent article configuration is available in different versions, for example, blue for boys and pink for girls.
- the use of a color scheme that matches a color scheme of various absorbent article configurations can be used to facilitate consumers' identification and selection of the appropriate absorbent article configuration for a particular wearer.
- packaging bag 10 can include information that assists consumers in identifying the appropriate absorbent article configuration for a particular wearer by associating each absorbent article configuration with a corresponding stage of development.
- This information can include, but not be limited to, a size indicator, a weight range indicator, and at least one product benefit indicator.
- the information can include visual or narrative features or combinations thereof.
- Exemplary product benefit indicators may include, without limitation, visual and/or narrative indicia which communicate a product benefit such as, an absorb away liner, blanket like feel, umbilical notch, contoured shape, high stretch sides, flexible fasteners, a 3-way fit, easy standing change, a pull on chassis designed to look like underwear, and a feel wet liner that enables a wearer to recognize the discomfort associated with wetting.
- the information, such as indicators can be printed on a side wall or end wall.
- Packaging bag 10 can further include portions on either side walls 12, 14 or end walls 16, 18 to allow the consumer to view the content of packaging bag 10. These viewing portions can be made of clear or see through material.
- packaging bags 10 and 32 can further include dividers attached to the interior surface of side walls 12, 14, or end walls 16, 18 to provide separated storage space. In other embodiments, packaging bags 10 and 32 include additional pouches attached to the interior surface of side walls 12, 14 or end walls 16, 18 to provide additional storage spaces for smaller items.
- packaging bags of the present invention are not limited to the shapes or dimensions shown and described herein, and that any of the components and features described herein for any packaging bag may be interchangeably employed in any of the other packaging bags of the present invention.
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