EP3253681A1 - Inserts for bottles - Google Patents

Inserts for bottles

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EP3253681A1
EP3253681A1 EP16746245.6A EP16746245A EP3253681A1 EP 3253681 A1 EP3253681 A1 EP 3253681A1 EP 16746245 A EP16746245 A EP 16746245A EP 3253681 A1 EP3253681 A1 EP 3253681A1
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bottle
insert
neck
chamber
present
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Jonathan Schanin
Haim SHOMRAT
Neta Moshe COHEN
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Log Plastic Products Company(1993) Ltd
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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
    • 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
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • B65D51/30—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials for desiccators
    • 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
    • B65D51/26—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with means for keeping contents in position, e.g. resilient 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
    • 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
    • B65D81/24—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
    • B65D81/26—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
    • B65D81/266—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators for absorbing gases, e.g. oxygen absorbers or desiccants
    • 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
    • B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
    • B65D2203/10—Transponders

Definitions

  • Embodiments of the invention relates to inserts for bottles. Specifically the invention relates to inserts for reduction of the bottle volume, controlled release of bottle's content and for absorbing materials.
  • Bottles for carrying tablets are many times much larger than the volume required for the tablets. This may be due to labeling requirements, regulations or marketing considerations. For example, labeling of medicine bottles should include information as dictated by relevant regulation standards, and this information should be presented in a clear form with minimal font size. A reduction of the volume of the bottle may be required to prevent excessive tablet movement and breakage as well as for reducing headspace and thus reducing exposure to undesired conditions, such as humidity and oxidation.
  • a bottle insert may include: a neck configured to fit against the inside of a neck of the bottle; a first chamber for storing a substance; and a first permeable partition adapted to be located between the interior of the bottle and the chamber.
  • the bottle may further include: a second chamber for storing a substance; and a second permeable partition adapted to be located between the interior of the bottle and the second chamber, wherein the second permeable partition is adapted to be sealed by an induction seal while the bottle is closed.
  • the second permeable partition may be located at a top surface of the insert.
  • the substances may be an absorbing material such as desiccants and oxygen scavengers and/or other scavengers.
  • the insert may further include: a funnel to guide tablets towards the opening of the bottle.
  • a rim of the neck of the insert may be below or substantially aligned with a rim of the neck of the bottle, to provide a sealing surface for an induction seal.
  • a bottle insert for reducing the volume of a bottle may include: a neck configured to fit against the inside of a neck of the bottle, wherein a rim of the neck of the insert may be below or substantially aligned with a rim of the neck of the bottle, to provide a sealing surface for an induction seal; and a body to reduce free volume of the bottle by the volume of the body.
  • a bottle insert for reducing the volume of a bottle may include: a neck configured to fit against the inside of a neck of the bottle, wherein a top surface of the neck of the insert may provide a sealing surface for an induction seal; and a body to reduce free volume of the bottle by the volume of the body.
  • the insert may include: a slide and an opening configured to allow controlled dispensing of tablets.
  • the insert may include: a chamber for at least one of: desiccants and oxygen scavengers.
  • a bottom of the body distant from the neck of the insert is substantially conic.
  • a bottom of the body distant from the neck of the insert is substantially fiat.
  • any of the inserts may include: an Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag and/or a near field communication (NFC) tag loaded on the insert.
  • RFID Radio Frequency Identification
  • NFC near field communication
  • the bottle may be a medicine bottle.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic front view illustration of a first exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the first exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic side view illustration of the first exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic rear view illustration of the first exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic top view illustration of the first exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a schematic isometric view illustration of the first exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic front view illustration of a second exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the second exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic side view illustration of the second exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 10 is a schematic rear view illustration of the second exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a schematic top view illustration of the second exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 12 is a schematic isometric view illustration of the second exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the first insert assembled inside a bottle, with closed induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention
  • FIG. 14 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the first insert assembled inside a bottle, with slightly opened induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention
  • FIG. 15 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the second insert assembled inside a bottle, with closed induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 16 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the second insert assembled inside a bottle, with slightly opened induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention
  • FIG. 17 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of a third insert assembled inside a bottle, with closed induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention
  • Fig. 18 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the third insert assembled inside a bottle, with slightly opened induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention
  • Fig. 19 is an enlarged view of marked area K in the schematic cross-sectional view of the third insert assembled inside the bottle of Fig. 17, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 20 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of a fourth insert assembled inside a bottle, with closed induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 21 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the fourth insert assembled inside a bottle, with slightly opened induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 22 is a schematic front view illustration of a fifth bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 23 is a schematic top view illustration of the fifth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 24 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the fifth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 25 is a first schematic isometric view illustration of the fifth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 26 is a second schematic isometric view illustration of the fifth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 27 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the fifth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 28 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the fifth insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 29 is a schematic front view illustration of a fifth bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 30 is a schematic top view illustration of the sixth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 31 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the sixth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 32 is a first schematic isometric view illustration of the sixth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 33 is a second schematic isometric view illustration of the sixth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 34 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the sixth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 35 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the sixth insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 36 is a schematic front view illustration of a seventh bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 37 is a schematic top view illustration of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 38 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the seventh exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 39 is a first schematic isometric view illustration of the seventh exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 40 is a second schematic isometric view illustration of the seventh exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 41 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the seventh exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 42 is a schematic front view illustration of a two stage bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 43 is a schematic top view illustration of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 44 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 45 is a schematic isometric view illustration of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 46 is a first schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 47 is second schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 48 is an exploded view of parts of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention
  • Fig. 49 is a schematic illustration of a first cross-sectional view of the two stage insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention
  • Fig. 50 is a schematic illustration of a second cross-sectional view of the two stage insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention
  • Fig. 51 is an exploded view of parts of an exemplary two stage bottle insert assembled in a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 52 is a schematic front view illustration of a second two stage bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 53 is a schematic top view illustration of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 54 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 55 is a schematic isometric view illustration of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 56 is a schematic a cross-sectional isometric view of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 57 is a schematic isometric view illustration of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 58 is a schematic cross-sectional isometric view of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 59 is a schematic isometric view illustration of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 60 is a schematic cross-sectional isometric view of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may relate to a bottle insert or desiccant stent for reducing the volume of a bottle.
  • the insert may include a neck and a body.
  • the neck may be configured to fit tightly against the inside of the neck of the respective bottle.
  • the rim of the neck of the insert may be below (e.g., slightly below) or substantially aligned with the rim of the neck of the bottle, to allow fitting of an induction seal.
  • the body of the insert may have a volume and may be placed inside the bottle to reduce the free volume or unfilled space, also referred to as headspace, of the bottle by the volume of the body.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may further relate to a bottle insert or desiccant stent with a chamber or a plurality of chambers for storing a substance.
  • the one or more chambers may be adapted to store any desired material or substance, e.g., an absorbing material, for example, at least one or a combination of: desiccants, oxygen scavengers or absorbers, or any desired substance for adsorbing unwanted gases and organic molecules. While the chambers disclosed herein are described as usable for storing absorbing materials, this feature is not-limiting and the chambers disclosed herein may be used for storing other materials or substances, as required by the application.
  • connecting the absorbing materials to the bottle through the insert may prevent any possibility of confusion by the user, thus preventing consumption of the absorbing material.
  • Other modules may be attached or loaded onto the insert, e.g., an Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag or near field communication (NFC) tag.
  • RFID Radio Frequency Identification
  • NFC near field communication
  • Embodiments of the present invention may further relate to a two stage bottle insert or a two stage bottle stent for storing substances.
  • the two stage bottle insert may include at least two chambers, where at least one chamber stores a substance usable or active during the shelf life of a product and at least a second chamber stores a substance usable or active after opening the bottle, when the bottle is in use.
  • the absorbing material may be kept sealed until the bottle is opened for consumption to extend in-use life of the stored product.
  • chambers of the inserts or two stage bottle inserts may be separated from the interior or inner volume of the bottle by either impermeable material or permeable material, as disclosed herein.
  • a permeable partition separation or membrane may enable storing the substance in the confined chamber, while enabling the substance to be active and absorb undesired gases and humidity that may pass through the permeable partition.
  • the permeable partition separation or membrane may be made of any suitable substance allowing gases and humidity to pass through, including but not limited to, paperboard or cardboard, various types of plastics or polymers, etc.
  • the bottle may be filled or adapted to be filled with pills, tablets or powders.
  • the bottle may be a medicine bottle for keeping pills.
  • Other examples may include a bottle for tablets of food supplements, candies, sugar substitutes, etc.
  • Embodiments of the present invention may be adapted to fit to practically any bottle, in any desired volume. Fitting the insert into the bottle may be done by any applicable method including, but not limited to, press fit, ultrasonic soldering and gluing.
  • the insert may include a slide and an opening configured to allow controlled disposing of tablets, e.g., dispensing of one tablet at a time.
  • Some embodiments of the present invention may include an opening with no slide, or with a tunnel to guide tablets towards the opening of the bottle. While in some of the embodiments presented hereinbelow the opening may be depicted as round and concentric with the opening of the bottle, this is not mandatory, and the opening may have any desirable shape and may not necessarily be concentric with the opening of the bottle.
  • Figs. 1-6 are schematic illustrations from a front view, a bottom view, a side view, a rear view, a top view and an isometric view, respectively, of a first exemplary bottle insert 100 according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that a second side view of insert 100 is identical to the side view depicted in Fig. 3.
  • Insert 100 may include a neck 110 and a body 120.
  • Neck 110 may be configured to fit against the inside of a neck of a bottle (e.g., bottle 1320 shown in Figs. 13-16). It should be readily understood that while neck 110 is depicted as round, neck 110 may have other shapes that may fit the inside of the neck of the bottle.
  • Rim 112 of neck 110 of the insert 100 may be below or substantially aligned with a rim of a neck of the bottle (e.g., rim 1340 of neck 1350 of bottle 1320 shown in Figs., 13-19), to provide a sealing surface for an induction seal.
  • the sealing surface may allow fitting of an induction seal over the bottle, to hermetically seal the bottle (e.g., induction seal 1300 in Figs. 13-19).
  • Rim 112 may refer to the top surface of neck 110, adapted to be fitted near or at the opening of the bottle.
  • Body 120 of insert 100 may have a volume and may be placed inside the bottle to reduce the free volume of the bottle by the volume of body 120. Reducing the free volume of the bottle by the volume of body 120 may allow a large surface area for the exterior of the bottle while keeping the interior volume of the bottle relatively small. The relatively large surface area of the exterior of the bottle may be used for placing a large label, which may enable using a desired font size and/or insertion of large amount of data. Keeping the interior volume of the bottle relatively small may prevent excessive tablet movement and breakage as well as reducing the headspace of the bottle and thus reducing exposure to undesired conditions, such as humidity and oxidation.
  • bottom 150 of body 120 distant from neck 110 of insert 100 is substantially flat, however, this feature is non-limiting and bottom 150 may have any desired form, e.g., bottom 150 may be wavy, concave or convex, etc. According to some embodiments, bottom 150 may have a circular perimeter to allow easy closure of bottom 150, for example, with a circular permeable closing element, to allow gases and humidity to flow there through.
  • insert 100 may include a slide 130 and an opening 140 configured to allow controlled dispensing of tablets, e.g., one tablet at a time.
  • the combination of the volume reduction body 110 with slide 130 and opening 140 is advantageous over existing volume reduction inserts since it enables controlled disposing of tablets without having to remove insert 100.
  • Body 120 of insert 100 may be hollow to reduce material and weight of insert 100.
  • the hollow space of body 120 may be used as a chamber 1330 (Figs. 13-14) for holding or storing any desired substance that needs to be placed inside bottle 100.
  • desiccants and oxygen scavengers may be placed inside the bottle, but may be held by insert 100 and kept separated from the tablets.
  • the chamber may include or may have porous exterior or a permeable partition to allow gasses and humidity flow there though, and ease of assembly. It is desirable to attach absorbing materials such as desiccants and oxygen scavengers to the bottle, in order to prevent the user from confusing between them and the tablets.
  • attaching desiccants and oxygen scavengers directly to the bottle may be complex relatively to attaching desiccants and oxygen scavengers to insert 100, or placing them in a chamber of insert 100 since the access to the inside of the bottle may be less convenient than the access to insert 100 (before insert 100 is placed inside the bottle).
  • Other modules may be attached or loaded onto insert 100, e.g., an RFID and/or an NFC tag.
  • Figs. 7-12 are schematic illustrations from a front view, a bottom view, a side view, a rear view, a top view illustration, and a schematic isometric view, respectively, of a second bottle insert 700 according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Second bottle insert 700 may be substantially similar to bottle insert 100. Elements of insert 700 that are similar to insert 100 may be given the same reference numerals and may not be described again.
  • Bottom 750 of insert 700 may be substantially conic. Substantially conic bottom 750 may enable easy insertion of insert 700 into the bottle, even when the bottle is already filled with tablets.
  • Second bottle insert 700 may include slide 730 and body 720 that are similar to slide 130 and body 120.
  • Figs. 13-14 are schematic illustrations of a cross-sectional view of insert 100 assembled inside bottle 1320, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Insert 100 may be assembled inside bottle 1320 so that rim 112 of neck 110 of insert 100 is below or substantially aligned with a rim 1340 of neck 1350 of bottle 1320.
  • Rim 1340 may refer to the outer surface of neck 1350.
  • an induction seal 1300 is fitted to the sealing surface provided by rim 1340 of neck 1350 of bottle 1320.
  • Induction seal 1300 is closed in Fig. 13 and slightly opened in Fig. 14.
  • chamber 1330 located in the hollow space inside body 120.
  • Figs. 15-16 are schematic illustrations of a cross-sectional view of insert 700 assembled inside bottle 1320 with tablets, according to embodiments of the present invention. Insert 700 may be assembled inside bottle 1320 similarly to insert 100. Also visible in Figs. 15-16 is chamber 1530 located in the hollow space inside body 720 and RFID and/or NFC tag 1540.
  • Insert 1700 may be assembled inside bottle 1320 so that bottom surface 1730 of neck 1710 of insert 1700 may abut rim 1340 of neck 1350 of bottle 1320. According to some embodiments appropriate sealing may be needed between bottom surface 1730 of neck 1710 and rim 1340 of neck 1350.
  • Top surface 1720 of neck 1710 of insert 1700 may provide a sealing surface for induction seal 1300.
  • an induction seal 1300 is fitted to the sealing surface provided by top surface 1720 of neck 1710.
  • Induction seal 1300 is closed in Fig. 17 and slightly opened in Fig. 18.
  • Insert 1700 may be similar to insert 700 in other aspects.
  • bottom 750 of insert 1700 may be substantially conic.
  • Figs. 20-21 are schematic illustrations of a cross-sectional view of insert 1800 assembled inside bottle 1320, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • insert 1800 may be assembled inside bottle 1320 so that neck 1710 of insert 1800 may abut rim 1340 of neck 1350 of bottle 1320.
  • a top surface 1720 of neck 1710 of insert 1800 may provide a sealing surface for induction seal 1300.
  • Induction seal 1300 is closed in Fig. 20 and slightly opened in Fig. 21.
  • Insert 1800 may be similar to insert 100 in other aspects.
  • bottom 150 of insert 1800 may be substantially flat, or have any desired form, e.g., bottom 150 may be wavy, concave or convex, etc.
  • Figs. 22-27 are schematic illustrations from a front view, a top view, a bottom view, two isometric views, and a cross-sectional view along section line AA, respectively, of a fifth bottle insert 2200 according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the rear view and the two side views of insert 2200 are identical to the front view depicted in Fig. 22. Reference is also made to Fig. 28 which is a schematic illustration of a cross- sectional view of insert 2200 assembled inside bottle 2800, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Insert 2200 may include a neck configured to fit against the inside of a neck of a bottle, e.g., bottle 2800. It should be readily understood that while insert 2200 is depicted as round, insert 2200 may have other shapes that may fit the inside of the neck a selected bottle. When placed into a bottle, rim 2212 of insert 2200 may be below or substantially aligned with a rim of a neck of the bottle, e.g., rim 2840 of neck 2850 of bottle 2800, to provide a sealing surface for an induction seal. The sealing surface may allow fitting of an induction seal (e.g., similar to induction seal 1300 in Figs. 13-19). Rim 2212 may refer to the top surface of insert 2200.
  • Insert 2200 may include an opening 2414 configured to allow dispensing of tablets.
  • insert 2200 may include a funnel 2416 to guide tablets towards the opening of bottle 2800.
  • opening 2414 may be configured to allow controlled dispensing of tablets.
  • Insert 2200 may include at least one chamber 2700 for storing a substance.
  • the substance may be placed inside bottle 2800, but may be held by insert 2200 and kept separated from the tablets.
  • Chambers 2700 may include or may have permeable or porous partition 2710 adapted to be located between the interior of the bottle and the chamber to allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through.
  • Other modules may be attached or loaded onto insert 2200, e.g., an RFID/NFC tag.
  • Figs. 29-34 are schematic illustrations from a front view, a top view, a bottom view, two isometric views, and a cross-sectional view along section line BB, respectively, of a sixth bottle insert 2900 according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the rear view and the two side views of insert 2900 are identical to the front view depicted in Fig. 29. Reference is also made to Fig. 35 which is a schematic illustration of a cross- sectional view of insert 2900 assembled inside bottle 2800, according to embodiments of the present invention. Insert 2900 have a similar functionality as insert 2200.
  • Figs. 36-41 are schematic illustrations from a front view, a top view, a bottom view, two isometric views, and a cross-sectional view along section line EE, respectively, of a seventh bottle insert 3600 according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the rear view and the two side views of insert 3600 are identical to the front view depicted in Fig. 36. Insert 3600 have a similar functionality as insert 2200. [00104] Reference is now made to Figs.
  • FIG. 42-47 are schematic illustrations from a front view, a top view, a bottom view, an isometric view, a cross-sectional view along section line CC, and a cross- sectional view along section line DD, respectively, of a two stage bottle insert 4200 according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • the rear view and the two side views of insert 4200 are identical to the front view depicted in Fig. 42.
  • Fig. 48 which is an exploded view of parts of insert 4200 (including permeable top seal 4226) and induction seal 4210, to Figs. 49 and 50 which are schematic illustration of a cross-sectional views of insert 4200 assembled inside bottle 2800, and to Fig. 51 which is an exploded view of parts of an exemplary two stage bottle insert assembled in a bottle according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Insert 4200 may include a neck configured to fit against the inside of neck of a bottle, e.g., neck 2850 of bottle 2800. It should be readily understood that while insert 4200 is depicted as round, insert 8200 may have other shapes that may fit the inside of the neck a selected bottle. When placed into a bottle, rim 4212 of insert 4200 may be below or substantially aligned with a rim of a neck of the bottle, e.g., rim 2840 of neck 2850 of bottle 2800, to provide a sealing surface for an induction seal for bottle 2800 bottle (e.g., similar to induction seal 1300 shown in Figs. 13-19 and 20-21). Rim 4212 may refer to the top surface of insert 4200. Insert 4200 may include an opening 4214 configured to allow dispensing of tablets. In some embodiments, insert 4200 may include a funnel 4236 to guide tablets towards the opening of bottle 2800. In some embodiments, opening 4214 configured to allow controlled dispensing of tablets.
  • Insert 4200 may include two stage chamber system including a plurality of chambers, including at least one shelf-life chamber 4710 and at least one in-use chamber 4720.
  • the chambers may be separated by impermeable partitions 4260. While in the embodiment depicted in Figs. 42-51 the partition is vertical, e.g., parallel to the plane of section CC, this is not-limiting.
  • impermeable partitions 4260 may be horizontal e.g., perpendicular to the planes of sections CC and DD.
  • the terms vertical and horizontal may refer to their ordinary meaning with reference to bottle 2800 (with any of the inserts disclosed herein, e.g., as shown in Figs.
  • shelf-life chamber 4710 may include or may have permeable or porous partition 4216 adapted to be located between the interior of bottle 2800 and shelf-life chamber 4710, to allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through from the interior of bottle 2800 to shelf-life chamber 4710.
  • shelf-life chamber 4710 may be adapted for storing substances that may be usable or active regardless of whether bottle 2800 is sealed or not.
  • the substances placed inside shelf-life chamber 4710 may be active throughout the entire life span of the bottle. However, it is expected that with time, the substances in shelf-life chamber 4710 may become saturated and less active.
  • In-use chamber 4720 may also store substances, similar or different than those stored in shelf-life chamber 4710.
  • In-use chamber 4720 may include or may have an impermeable exterior 4218 facing the interior of bottle 2800, to block or not allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through from the interior of bottle 2800 to in-use chamber 4720.
  • in-use chamber 4720 may have permeable or porous partition 4226.
  • partition 4226 may be located at a top surface of insert 4200.
  • Permeable or porous partition 4226 may be adapted to be kept sealed by, for example, induction seal 4210.
  • Induction seal 4210 may be placed on in-use chamber 4720 after filling in-use chamber 4720 with the required substances and possibly after filling bottle 2800 with tablets (or with any other items as required).
  • in-use chamber 4720 may be kept sealed, and the substance inside in-use chamber 4720 may be kept fresh and active as long as induction seal 4210 is not removed.
  • permeable or porous partition 4226 may face the interior of bottle 2800, to allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through from the interior of bottle 2800 to in-use chamber 4720.
  • in-use chamber 4720 may be adapted for storing substances that may be usable or active when bottle 2800 is opened for use, e.g., when induction seal 4210 is removed.
  • a single induction seal e.g., induction seal 4210
  • induction seal 4210 may be used to seal both in-use chamber 4720 and bottle 2800.
  • a first induction seal e.g., induction seal 4210
  • a second induction seal e.g., induction seal 1300
  • Other modules may be attached or loaded onto insert 4200, e.g., an RHD/NFC tag.
  • Figs. 52-56 are schematic illustrations from a front view, a top view, a bottom view, an isometric view and a cross-sectional isometric view along section line FF, respectively, of a second two stage bottle insert 5200 according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • the main difference between insert 5200 and insert 4200 is the design of the partition between the shelf-life chamber and the in-use chamber. While partition 4260 is vertical, partition 5260 is horizontal. Partition 5260 separates in-use chamber 5720 from shelf-life chamber 5710. It should be readily understood that each of chambers 5710 and 5720 may be further partitioned to a plurality of chambers.
  • Shelf-life chamber 5710 may include or may have permeable or porous partition 5216 adapted to be located between the interior of bottle 2800 and shelf-life chamber 5710, to allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through from the interior of bottle 2800 to shelf-life chamber 5710.
  • shelf-life chamber 5710 may be adapted for storing substances that may be usable or active regardless of whether bottle 2800 is sealed or not.
  • the substances placed inside shelf-life chamber 5710 may be active throughout the entire life span of the bottle. However, it is expected that with time, the substances in shelf-life chamber 5710 may become saturated and less active.
  • In-use chamber 5720 may also store substances, similar or different than those stored in shelf-life chamber 5710.
  • In-use chamber 5720 may include or may have an impermeable exterior 5218 facing the interior of bottle 2800, to block or not allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through from the interior of bottle 2800 to in-use chamber 5720.
  • in-use chamber 5720 may have permeable or porous partition 5226.
  • partition 5226 may be located at a top surface of insert 5200.
  • Permeable or porous partition 5226 may be adapted to be kept sealed by, for example, induction seal, e.g., induction seal 4210.
  • Induction seal 4210 may be placed on in-use chamber 5720 after filling in-use chamber 5720 with the required substances and possibly after filling bottle 2800 with tablets (or with any other items as required). Thus, in-use chamber 5720 may be kept sealed, and the substance inside in-use chamber 5720 may be kept fresh and active as long as induction seal 4210 is not removed. After induction seal 4210 is removed, permeable or porous partition 5226 may face the interior of bottle 2800, to allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through from the interior of bottle 2800 to in-use chamber 5720. Thus, in-use chamber 5720 may be adapted for storing substances that may be usable or active when bottle 2800 is opened for use, e.g., when induction seal 5210 is removed.
  • a single induction seal e.g., induction seal 4210
  • a first induction seal e.g., induction seal 4210
  • a second induction seal e.g., induction seal 1300
  • insert 5200 may include a funnel to guide tablets towards the opening of bottle 2800.
  • insert 5200 may be configured to allow controlled dispensing of tablets.
  • Other modules may be attached or loaded onto insert 5200, e.g., an RFID/NFC tag.
  • Fig. 57 is a schematic isometric view illustration of two stage exemplary bottle insert 5200 assembled inside bottle 2800
  • Fig. 58 which is a schematic cross-sectional isometric view of two stage exemplary bottle insert 5200 assembled inside bottle 2800, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • top surface or rim 5212 of insert 5200 is aligned with rim or top surface 2840 of bottle 2800.
  • a single induction seal e.g., induction seal 1300 may be used to seal both in-use chamber 5720 and bottle 2800.
  • Figs. 59 which is a schematic isometric view illustration of two stage exemplary bottle insert 5200 assembled inside bottle 2800
  • Fig. 60 which is a schematic cross-sectional isometric view of two stage exemplary bottle insert 5200 assembled inside bottle 2800, according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • top surface or rim 5212 of insert 5200 is below or slightly below rim or top surface 2840 of bottle 2800.
  • two induction seals may be used, a first induction seal, e.g., induction seal 4210, may be used to seal in-use chamber 5720 and a second induction seal, e.g., induction seal 1300 may be used to seal bottle 2800.
  • Both assembly options e.g., the single induction seal option presented in Figs. 57-58, and the double induction seal option presented in Figs. 59-50 are suitable for insert 4200 as well.
  • inserts 100 and 700 may also include a two stage chamber system as disclosed herein, and insets 2200, 2900, 3600, 4200 and 5200 may be designed to include a slide for controlled release of tables as slides 130 or 730.

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Abstract

A bottle insert for reducing the volume of a bottle may include: a neck configured to fit against the inside of a neck of the bottle, wherein a rim of the neck of the insert is below or substantially aligned with a rim of the neck of the bottle, to allow fitting of an induction seal; and a body to reduce free volume of the bottle by the volume of the body. The insert may include a slide and an opening configured to allow controlled dispensing tablets. The insert may include a chamber for at least one of: desiccants and oxygen scavengers. A two stage bottle insert may include at least two chambers, where one chamber for storing a substance active during the shelf life of a product and at least a second chamber for storing a substance active after opening the bottle.

Description

INSERTS FOR BOTTLES
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] Embodiments of the invention relates to inserts for bottles. Specifically the invention relates to inserts for reduction of the bottle volume, controlled release of bottle's content and for absorbing materials.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Bottles for carrying tablets are many times much larger than the volume required for the tablets. This may be due to labeling requirements, regulations or marketing considerations. For example, labeling of medicine bottles should include information as dictated by relevant regulation standards, and this information should be presented in a clear form with minimal font size. A reduction of the volume of the bottle may be required to prevent excessive tablet movement and breakage as well as for reducing headspace and thus reducing exposure to undesired conditions, such as humidity and oxidation.
[003] In addition, extending the shelf life of the tablets often requires placing desiccants, oxygen scavengers or other absorbing materials inside the bottle. The absorbing materials should be easily distinguished from the tablets to avoid any possibility of confusion by the user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[004] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a bottle insert, the insert may include: a neck configured to fit against the inside of a neck of the bottle; a first chamber for storing a substance; and a first permeable partition adapted to be located between the interior of the bottle and the chamber.
[005] According to some embodiments, the bottle may further include: a second chamber for storing a substance; and a second permeable partition adapted to be located between the interior of the bottle and the second chamber, wherein the second permeable partition is adapted to be sealed by an induction seal while the bottle is closed.
[006] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, the second permeable partition may be located at a top surface of the insert.
[007] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, the substances may be an absorbing material such as desiccants and oxygen scavengers and/or other scavengers. [008] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, the insert may further include: a funnel to guide tablets towards the opening of the bottle.
[009] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, a rim of the neck of the insert may be below or substantially aligned with a rim of the neck of the bottle, to provide a sealing surface for an induction seal.
[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a bottle insert for reducing the volume of a bottle, the insert may include: a neck configured to fit against the inside of a neck of the bottle, wherein a rim of the neck of the insert may be below or substantially aligned with a rim of the neck of the bottle, to provide a sealing surface for an induction seal; and a body to reduce free volume of the bottle by the volume of the body.
[0011] Furthermore, according to some embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a bottle insert for reducing the volume of a bottle, the insert may include: a neck configured to fit against the inside of a neck of the bottle, wherein a top surface of the neck of the insert may provide a sealing surface for an induction seal; and a body to reduce free volume of the bottle by the volume of the body.
[0012] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, the insert may include: a slide and an opening configured to allow controlled dispensing of tablets.
[0013] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, the insert may include: a chamber for at least one of: desiccants and oxygen scavengers.
[0014] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, a bottom of the body distant from the neck of the insert is substantially conic.
[0015] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, a bottom of the body distant from the neck of the insert is substantially fiat.
[0016] Furthermore, according to some embodiments, any of the inserts may include: an Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag and/or a near field communication (NFC) tag loaded on the insert.
[0017] Furthermore, the bottle may be a medicine bottle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] The subject matter regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. The invention, however, both as to organization and method of operation, together with objects, features, and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read with the accompanying drawings in which:
[0019] Fig. 1 is a schematic front view illustration of a first exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention; [0020] Fig. 2 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the first exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0021] Fig. 3 is a schematic side view illustration of the first exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0022] Fig. 4 is a schematic rear view illustration of the first exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0023] Fig. 5 is a schematic top view illustration of the first exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0024] Fig. 6 is a schematic isometric view illustration of the first exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0025] Fig. 7 is a schematic front view illustration of a second exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0026] Fig. 8 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the second exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0027] Fig. 9 is a schematic side view illustration of the second exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0028] Fig. 10 is a schematic rear view illustration of the second exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0029] Fig. 11 is a schematic top view illustration of the second exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0030] Fig. 12 is a schematic isometric view illustration of the second exemplary bottle insert according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0031] Fig. 13 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the first insert assembled inside a bottle, with closed induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0032] Fig. 14 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the first insert assembled inside a bottle, with slightly opened induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0033] Fig. 15 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the second insert assembled inside a bottle, with closed induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0034] Fig. 16 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the second insert assembled inside a bottle, with slightly opened induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0035] Fig. 17 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of a third insert assembled inside a bottle, with closed induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention; [0036] Fig. 18 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the third insert assembled inside a bottle, with slightly opened induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0037] Fig. 19 is an enlarged view of marked area K in the schematic cross-sectional view of the third insert assembled inside the bottle of Fig. 17, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0038] Fig. 20 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of a fourth insert assembled inside a bottle, with closed induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0039] Fig. 21 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the fourth insert assembled inside a bottle, with slightly opened induction seal, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0040] Fig. 22 is a schematic front view illustration of a fifth bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0041] Fig. 23 is a schematic top view illustration of the fifth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0042] Fig. 24 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the fifth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0043] Fig. 25 is a first schematic isometric view illustration of the fifth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0044] Fig. 26 is a second schematic isometric view illustration of the fifth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0045] Fig. 27 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the fifth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0046] Fig. 28 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the fifth insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0047] Fig. 29 is a schematic front view illustration of a fifth bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0048] Fig. 30 is a schematic top view illustration of the sixth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0049] Fig. 31 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the sixth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0050] Fig. 32 is a first schematic isometric view illustration of the sixth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0051] Fig. 33 is a second schematic isometric view illustration of the sixth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention; [0052] Fig. 34 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the sixth exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0053] Fig. 35 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the sixth insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0054] Fig. 36 is a schematic front view illustration of a seventh bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0055] Fig. 37 is a schematic top view illustration of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0056] Fig. 38 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the seventh exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0057] Fig. 39 is a first schematic isometric view illustration of the seventh exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0058] Fig. 40 is a second schematic isometric view illustration of the seventh exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0059] Fig. 41 is a schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the seventh exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0060] Fig. 42 is a schematic front view illustration of a two stage bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0061] Fig. 43 is a schematic top view illustration of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0062] Fig. 44 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0063] Fig. 45 is a schematic isometric view illustration of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0064] Fig. 46 is a first schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0065] Fig. 47 is second schematic illustration of a cross-sectional view of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0066] Fig. 48 is an exploded view of parts of the two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention
[0067] Fig. 49 is a schematic illustration of a first cross-sectional view of the two stage insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention; [0068] Fig. 50 is a schematic illustration of a second cross-sectional view of the two stage insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0069] Fig. 51 is an exploded view of parts of an exemplary two stage bottle insert assembled in a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0070] Fig. 52 is a schematic front view illustration of a second two stage bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0071] Fig. 53 is a schematic top view illustration of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0072] Fig. 54 is a schematic bottom view illustration of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0073] Fig. 55 is a schematic isometric view illustration of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0074] Fig. 56 is a schematic a cross-sectional isometric view of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0075] Fig. 57 is a schematic isometric view illustration of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0076] Fig. 58 is a schematic cross-sectional isometric view of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0077] Fig. 59 is a schematic isometric view illustration of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention;
[0078] Fig. 60 is a schematic cross-sectional isometric view of the second two stage exemplary bottle insert assembled inside a bottle, according to embodiments of the present invention.
[0079] It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements shown in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements may be exaggerated relative to other elements for clarity. Further, where considered appropriate, reference numerals may be repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0080] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well- known methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the present invention. [0081] Although embodiments of the present invention are not limited in this regard, the terms "plurality" and "a plurality" as used herein may include, for example, "multiple" or "two or more". The terms "plurality" or "a plurality" may be used throughout the specification to describe two or more components, devices, elements, units, parameters, or the like.
[0082] Embodiments of the present invention may relate to a bottle insert or desiccant stent for reducing the volume of a bottle. Throughout the application the terms bottle insert, desiccant stent, an insert or a stent may be used interchangeably and have the same meaning. The insert may include a neck and a body. The neck may be configured to fit tightly against the inside of the neck of the respective bottle. The rim of the neck of the insert may be below (e.g., slightly below) or substantially aligned with the rim of the neck of the bottle, to allow fitting of an induction seal. The body of the insert may have a volume and may be placed inside the bottle to reduce the free volume or unfilled space, also referred to as headspace, of the bottle by the volume of the body.
[0083] Embodiments of the present invention may further relate to a bottle insert or desiccant stent with a chamber or a plurality of chambers for storing a substance. The one or more chambers may be adapted to store any desired material or substance, e.g., an absorbing material, for example, at least one or a combination of: desiccants, oxygen scavengers or absorbers, or any desired substance for adsorbing unwanted gases and organic molecules. While the chambers disclosed herein are described as usable for storing absorbing materials, this feature is not-limiting and the chambers disclosed herein may be used for storing other materials or substances, as required by the application. According to embodiments of the present invention, connecting the absorbing materials to the bottle through the insert may prevent any possibility of confusion by the user, thus preventing consumption of the absorbing material. Other modules may be attached or loaded onto the insert, e.g., an Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag or near field communication (NFC) tag.
[0084] Embodiments of the present invention may further relate to a two stage bottle insert or a two stage bottle stent for storing substances. According to embodiments of the present invention the two stage bottle insert may include at least two chambers, where at least one chamber stores a substance usable or active during the shelf life of a product and at least a second chamber stores a substance usable or active after opening the bottle, when the bottle is in use. The absorbing material may be kept sealed until the bottle is opened for consumption to extend in-use life of the stored product.
[0085] According to embodiments of the present invention, chambers of the inserts or two stage bottle inserts may be separated from the interior or inner volume of the bottle by either impermeable material or permeable material, as disclosed herein. Using a permeable partition, separation or membrane may enable storing the substance in the confined chamber, while enabling the substance to be active and absorb undesired gases and humidity that may pass through the permeable partition. The permeable partition separation or membrane may be made of any suitable substance allowing gases and humidity to pass through, including but not limited to, paperboard or cardboard, various types of plastics or polymers, etc.
[0086] According to embodiments of the present invention, the bottle may be filled or adapted to be filled with pills, tablets or powders. For example, the bottle may be a medicine bottle for keeping pills. Other examples may include a bottle for tablets of food supplements, candies, sugar substitutes, etc. Embodiments of the present invention may be adapted to fit to practically any bottle, in any desired volume. Fitting the insert into the bottle may be done by any applicable method including, but not limited to, press fit, ultrasonic soldering and gluing.
[0087] According to embodiments of the present invention, the insert may include a slide and an opening configured to allow controlled disposing of tablets, e.g., dispensing of one tablet at a time. Some embodiments of the present invention may include an opening with no slide, or with a tunnel to guide tablets towards the opening of the bottle. While in some of the embodiments presented hereinbelow the opening may be depicted as round and concentric with the opening of the bottle, this is not mandatory, and the opening may have any desirable shape and may not necessarily be concentric with the opening of the bottle.
[0088] Reference is now made to Figs. 1-6 which are schematic illustrations from a front view, a bottom view, a side view, a rear view, a top view and an isometric view, respectively, of a first exemplary bottle insert 100 according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that a second side view of insert 100 is identical to the side view depicted in Fig. 3.
[0089] Insert 100 may include a neck 110 and a body 120. Neck 110 may be configured to fit against the inside of a neck of a bottle (e.g., bottle 1320 shown in Figs. 13-16). It should be readily understood that while neck 110 is depicted as round, neck 110 may have other shapes that may fit the inside of the neck of the bottle. Rim 112 of neck 110 of the insert 100 may be below or substantially aligned with a rim of a neck of the bottle (e.g., rim 1340 of neck 1350 of bottle 1320 shown in Figs., 13-19), to provide a sealing surface for an induction seal. The sealing surface may allow fitting of an induction seal over the bottle, to hermetically seal the bottle (e.g., induction seal 1300 in Figs. 13-19). Rim 112 may refer to the top surface of neck 110, adapted to be fitted near or at the opening of the bottle.
[0090] Body 120 of insert 100 may have a volume and may be placed inside the bottle to reduce the free volume of the bottle by the volume of body 120. Reducing the free volume of the bottle by the volume of body 120 may allow a large surface area for the exterior of the bottle while keeping the interior volume of the bottle relatively small. The relatively large surface area of the exterior of the bottle may be used for placing a large label, which may enable using a desired font size and/or insertion of large amount of data. Keeping the interior volume of the bottle relatively small may prevent excessive tablet movement and breakage as well as reducing the headspace of the bottle and thus reducing exposure to undesired conditions, such as humidity and oxidation.
[0091] In the embodiment depicted in Figs. 1-6 an bottom 150 of body 120 distant from neck 110 of insert 100 is substantially flat, however, this feature is non-limiting and bottom 150 may have any desired form, e.g., bottom 150 may be wavy, concave or convex, etc. According to some embodiments, bottom 150 may have a circular perimeter to allow easy closure of bottom 150, for example, with a circular permeable closing element, to allow gases and humidity to flow there through.
[0092] According to embodiments of the present invention, insert 100 may include a slide 130 and an opening 140 configured to allow controlled dispensing of tablets, e.g., one tablet at a time. The combination of the volume reduction body 110 with slide 130 and opening 140 is advantageous over existing volume reduction inserts since it enables controlled disposing of tablets without having to remove insert 100.
[0093] Body 120 of insert 100 may be hollow to reduce material and weight of insert 100. The hollow space of body 120 may be used as a chamber 1330 (Figs. 13-14) for holding or storing any desired substance that needs to be placed inside bottle 100. Thus, desiccants and oxygen scavengers may be placed inside the bottle, but may be held by insert 100 and kept separated from the tablets. The chamber may include or may have porous exterior or a permeable partition to allow gasses and humidity flow there though, and ease of assembly. It is desirable to attach absorbing materials such as desiccants and oxygen scavengers to the bottle, in order to prevent the user from confusing between them and the tablets. However, attaching desiccants and oxygen scavengers directly to the bottle may be complex relatively to attaching desiccants and oxygen scavengers to insert 100, or placing them in a chamber of insert 100 since the access to the inside of the bottle may be less convenient than the access to insert 100 (before insert 100 is placed inside the bottle). Other modules may be attached or loaded onto insert 100, e.g., an RFID and/or an NFC tag.
[0094] Reference is now made to Figs. 7-12 which are schematic illustrations from a front view, a bottom view, a side view, a rear view, a top view illustration, and a schematic isometric view, respectively, of a second bottle insert 700 according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that a second side view of insert 700 is identical to the side view depicted in fig. 9. Second bottle insert 700 may be substantially similar to bottle insert 100. Elements of insert 700 that are similar to insert 100 may be given the same reference numerals and may not be described again. Bottom 750 of insert 700 may be substantially conic. Substantially conic bottom 750 may enable easy insertion of insert 700 into the bottle, even when the bottle is already filled with tablets. Second bottle insert 700 may include slide 730 and body 720 that are similar to slide 130 and body 120.
[0095] Reference is now made to Figs. 13-14 which are schematic illustrations of a cross-sectional view of insert 100 assembled inside bottle 1320, according to embodiments of the present invention. Insert 100 may be assembled inside bottle 1320 so that rim 112 of neck 110 of insert 100 is below or substantially aligned with a rim 1340 of neck 1350 of bottle 1320. Rim 1340 may refer to the outer surface of neck 1350. In Figs. 13-14 an induction seal 1300 is fitted to the sealing surface provided by rim 1340 of neck 1350 of bottle 1320. Induction seal 1300 is closed in Fig. 13 and slightly opened in Fig. 14. Also visible in Figs. 13-14 is chamber 1330 located in the hollow space inside body 120.
[0096] Reference is now made to Figs. 15-16 which are schematic illustrations of a cross-sectional view of insert 700 assembled inside bottle 1320 with tablets, according to embodiments of the present invention. Insert 700 may be assembled inside bottle 1320 similarly to insert 100. Also visible in Figs. 15-16 is chamber 1530 located in the hollow space inside body 720 and RFID and/or NFC tag 1540.
[0097] Reference is now made to Figs. 17, 18 which are schematic illustrations of a cross-sectional view of insert 1700 assembled inside bottle 1320, and to Fig. 19 which is an enlarged view of marked area K, according to embodiments of the present invention. Insert 1700 may be assembled inside bottle 1320 so that bottom surface 1730 of neck 1710 of insert 1700 may abut rim 1340 of neck 1350 of bottle 1320. According to some embodiments appropriate sealing may be needed between bottom surface 1730 of neck 1710 and rim 1340 of neck 1350. Top surface 1720 of neck 1710 of insert 1700 may provide a sealing surface for induction seal 1300. In Figs. 17-18 an induction seal 1300 is fitted to the sealing surface provided by top surface 1720 of neck 1710. Induction seal 1300 is closed in Fig. 17 and slightly opened in Fig. 18. Insert 1700 may be similar to insert 700 in other aspects. For example, bottom 750 of insert 1700 may be substantially conic.
[0098] Reference is now made to Figs. 20-21 which are schematic illustrations of a cross-sectional view of insert 1800 assembled inside bottle 1320, according to embodiments of the present invention. Similarly to insert 1700, insert 1800 may be assembled inside bottle 1320 so that neck 1710 of insert 1800 may abut rim 1340 of neck 1350 of bottle 1320. A top surface 1720 of neck 1710 of insert 1800 may provide a sealing surface for induction seal 1300. Induction seal 1300 is closed in Fig. 20 and slightly opened in Fig. 21. Insert 1800 may be similar to insert 100 in other aspects. For example, bottom 150 of insert 1800 may be substantially flat, or have any desired form, e.g., bottom 150 may be wavy, concave or convex, etc.
[0099] Reference is now made to Figs. 22-27 which are schematic illustrations from a front view, a top view, a bottom view, two isometric views, and a cross-sectional view along section line AA, respectively, of a fifth bottle insert 2200 according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the rear view and the two side views of insert 2200 are identical to the front view depicted in Fig. 22. Reference is also made to Fig. 28 which is a schematic illustration of a cross- sectional view of insert 2200 assembled inside bottle 2800, according to embodiments of the present invention.
[00100] Insert 2200 may include a neck configured to fit against the inside of a neck of a bottle, e.g., bottle 2800. It should be readily understood that while insert 2200 is depicted as round, insert 2200 may have other shapes that may fit the inside of the neck a selected bottle. When placed into a bottle, rim 2212 of insert 2200 may be below or substantially aligned with a rim of a neck of the bottle, e.g., rim 2840 of neck 2850 of bottle 2800, to provide a sealing surface for an induction seal. The sealing surface may allow fitting of an induction seal (e.g., similar to induction seal 1300 in Figs. 13-19). Rim 2212 may refer to the top surface of insert 2200. Insert 2200 may include an opening 2414 configured to allow dispensing of tablets. In some embodiments, insert 2200 may include a funnel 2416 to guide tablets towards the opening of bottle 2800. In some embodiments, opening 2414 may be configured to allow controlled dispensing of tablets.
[00101] Insert 2200 may include at least one chamber 2700 for storing a substance. Thus, the substance may be placed inside bottle 2800, but may be held by insert 2200 and kept separated from the tablets. Chambers 2700 may include or may have permeable or porous partition 2710 adapted to be located between the interior of the bottle and the chamber to allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through. Other modules may be attached or loaded onto insert 2200, e.g., an RFID/NFC tag.
[00102] Reference is now made to Figs. 29-34 which are schematic illustrations from a front view, a top view, a bottom view, two isometric views, and a cross-sectional view along section line BB, respectively, of a sixth bottle insert 2900 according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the rear view and the two side views of insert 2900 are identical to the front view depicted in Fig. 29. Reference is also made to Fig. 35 which is a schematic illustration of a cross- sectional view of insert 2900 assembled inside bottle 2800, according to embodiments of the present invention. Insert 2900 have a similar functionality as insert 2200.
[00103] Reference is now made to Figs. 36-41 which are schematic illustrations from a front view, a top view, a bottom view, two isometric views, and a cross-sectional view along section line EE, respectively, of a seventh bottle insert 3600 according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the rear view and the two side views of insert 3600 are identical to the front view depicted in Fig. 36. Insert 3600 have a similar functionality as insert 2200. [00104] Reference is now made to Figs. 42-47 which are schematic illustrations from a front view, a top view, a bottom view, an isometric view, a cross-sectional view along section line CC, and a cross- sectional view along section line DD, respectively, of a two stage bottle insert 4200 according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the rear view and the two side views of insert 4200 are identical to the front view depicted in Fig. 42. Reference is also made to Fig. 48 which is an exploded view of parts of insert 4200 (including permeable top seal 4226) and induction seal 4210, to Figs. 49 and 50 which are schematic illustration of a cross-sectional views of insert 4200 assembled inside bottle 2800, and to Fig. 51 which is an exploded view of parts of an exemplary two stage bottle insert assembled in a bottle according to embodiments of the present invention.
[00105] Insert 4200 may include a neck configured to fit against the inside of neck of a bottle, e.g., neck 2850 of bottle 2800. It should be readily understood that while insert 4200 is depicted as round, insert 8200 may have other shapes that may fit the inside of the neck a selected bottle. When placed into a bottle, rim 4212 of insert 4200 may be below or substantially aligned with a rim of a neck of the bottle, e.g., rim 2840 of neck 2850 of bottle 2800, to provide a sealing surface for an induction seal for bottle 2800 bottle (e.g., similar to induction seal 1300 shown in Figs. 13-19 and 20-21). Rim 4212 may refer to the top surface of insert 4200. Insert 4200 may include an opening 4214 configured to allow dispensing of tablets. In some embodiments, insert 4200 may include a funnel 4236 to guide tablets towards the opening of bottle 2800. In some embodiments, opening 4214 configured to allow controlled dispensing of tablets.
[00106] Insert 4200 may include two stage chamber system including a plurality of chambers, including at least one shelf-life chamber 4710 and at least one in-use chamber 4720. The chambers may be separated by impermeable partitions 4260. While in the embodiment depicted in Figs. 42-51 the partition is vertical, e.g., parallel to the plane of section CC, this is not-limiting. In some embodiments impermeable partitions 4260 may be horizontal e.g., perpendicular to the planes of sections CC and DD. As used herein, the terms vertical and horizontal may refer to their ordinary meaning with reference to bottle 2800 (with any of the inserts disclosed herein, e.g., as shown in Figs. 28, 35 and 51), placed according to its ordinary use on its bottom surface. A substance may be placed inside bottle 2800, but may be stored by insert 4200 and kept separated from the tablets. Shelf-life chamber 4710 may include or may have permeable or porous partition 4216 adapted to be located between the interior of bottle 2800 and shelf-life chamber 4710, to allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through from the interior of bottle 2800 to shelf-life chamber 4710. Thus, shelf-life chamber 4710 may be adapted for storing substances that may be usable or active regardless of whether bottle 2800 is sealed or not. The substances placed inside shelf-life chamber 4710 may be active throughout the entire life span of the bottle. However, it is expected that with time, the substances in shelf-life chamber 4710 may become saturated and less active.
[00107] In-use chamber 4720 may also store substances, similar or different than those stored in shelf-life chamber 4710. In-use chamber 4720 may include or may have an impermeable exterior 4218 facing the interior of bottle 2800, to block or not allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through from the interior of bottle 2800 to in-use chamber 4720. However, in-use chamber 4720 may have permeable or porous partition 4226. In some embodiments partition 4226 may be located at a top surface of insert 4200. Permeable or porous partition 4226 may be adapted to be kept sealed by, for example, induction seal 4210. Induction seal 4210 may be placed on in-use chamber 4720 after filling in-use chamber 4720 with the required substances and possibly after filling bottle 2800 with tablets (or with any other items as required). Thus, in-use chamber 4720 may be kept sealed, and the substance inside in-use chamber 4720 may be kept fresh and active as long as induction seal 4210 is not removed. After induction seal 4210 is removed, permeable or porous partition 4226 may face the interior of bottle 2800, to allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through from the interior of bottle 2800 to in-use chamber 4720. Thus, in-use chamber 4720 may be adapted for storing substances that may be usable or active when bottle 2800 is opened for use, e.g., when induction seal 4210 is removed. According to some embodiments, a single induction seal, e.g., induction seal 4210, may be used to seal both in-use chamber 4720 and bottle 2800. According to some embodiments, a first induction seal, e.g., induction seal 4210, may be used to seal in-use chamber 4720 and a second induction seal, e.g., induction seal 1300, may be used to seal bottle 2800. Other modules may be attached or loaded onto insert 4200, e.g., an RHD/NFC tag.
[00108] Reference is now made to Figs. 52-56 which are schematic illustrations from a front view, a top view, a bottom view, an isometric view and a cross-sectional isometric view along section line FF, respectively, of a second two stage bottle insert 5200 according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the rear view and the two side views of insert 5200 are identical to the front view depicted in Fig. 52. Two stage bottle insert 5200 may be generally similar to two stage bottle insert 4200, and similar components may not be described again. The main difference between insert 5200 and insert 4200 is the design of the partition between the shelf-life chamber and the in-use chamber. While partition 4260 is vertical, partition 5260 is horizontal. Partition 5260 separates in-use chamber 5720 from shelf-life chamber 5710. It should be readily understood that each of chambers 5710 and 5720 may be further partitioned to a plurality of chambers.
[00109] Shelf-life chamber 5710 may include or may have permeable or porous partition 5216 adapted to be located between the interior of bottle 2800 and shelf-life chamber 5710, to allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through from the interior of bottle 2800 to shelf-life chamber 5710. Thus, shelf-life chamber 5710 may be adapted for storing substances that may be usable or active regardless of whether bottle 2800 is sealed or not. The substances placed inside shelf-life chamber 5710 may be active throughout the entire life span of the bottle. However, it is expected that with time, the substances in shelf-life chamber 5710 may become saturated and less active.
[00110] In-use chamber 5720 may also store substances, similar or different than those stored in shelf-life chamber 5710. In-use chamber 5720 may include or may have an impermeable exterior 5218 facing the interior of bottle 2800, to block or not allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through from the interior of bottle 2800 to in-use chamber 5720. However, in-use chamber 5720 may have permeable or porous partition 5226. In some embodiments partition 5226 may be located at a top surface of insert 5200. Permeable or porous partition 5226 may be adapted to be kept sealed by, for example, induction seal, e.g., induction seal 4210. Induction seal 4210 may be placed on in-use chamber 5720 after filling in-use chamber 5720 with the required substances and possibly after filling bottle 2800 with tablets (or with any other items as required). Thus, in-use chamber 5720 may be kept sealed, and the substance inside in-use chamber 5720 may be kept fresh and active as long as induction seal 4210 is not removed. After induction seal 4210 is removed, permeable or porous partition 5226 may face the interior of bottle 2800, to allow humidity, oxygen and other gases pass through from the interior of bottle 2800 to in-use chamber 5720. Thus, in-use chamber 5720 may be adapted for storing substances that may be usable or active when bottle 2800 is opened for use, e.g., when induction seal 5210 is removed. According to some embodiments, a single induction seal, e.g., induction seal 4210, may be used to seal both in-use chamber 5720 and bottle 2800. According to some embodiments, a first induction seal, e.g., induction seal 4210, may be used to seal in-use chamber 5720 and a second induction seal, e.g., induction seal 1300, may be used to seal bottle 2800. In some embodiments, insert 5200 may include a funnel to guide tablets towards the opening of bottle 2800. In some embodiments, insert 5200 may be configured to allow controlled dispensing of tablets. Other modules may be attached or loaded onto insert 5200, e.g., an RFID/NFC tag.
[00111] Reference is now made to Fig. 57 which is a schematic isometric view illustration of two stage exemplary bottle insert 5200 assembled inside bottle 2800, and to Fig. 58 which is a schematic cross-sectional isometric view of two stage exemplary bottle insert 5200 assembled inside bottle 2800, according to embodiments of the present invention. In the embodiment presented in Figs. 57-58, top surface or rim 5212 of insert 5200 is aligned with rim or top surface 2840 of bottle 2800. Thus, a single induction seal, e.g., induction seal 1300 may be used to seal both in-use chamber 5720 and bottle 2800. [00112] Reference is now made to Fig. 59 which is a schematic isometric view illustration of two stage exemplary bottle insert 5200 assembled inside bottle 2800, and to Fig. 60 which is a schematic cross-sectional isometric view of two stage exemplary bottle insert 5200 assembled inside bottle 2800, according to embodiments of the present invention. In the embodiment presented in Figs. 59-60, top surface or rim 5212 of insert 5200 is below or slightly below rim or top surface 2840 of bottle 2800. Thus, according to this embodiment, two induction seals may be used, a first induction seal, e.g., induction seal 4210, may be used to seal in-use chamber 5720 and a second induction seal, e.g., induction seal 1300 may be used to seal bottle 2800. Both assembly options, e.g., the single induction seal option presented in Figs. 57-58, and the double induction seal option presented in Figs. 59-50 are suitable for insert 4200 as well.
[00113] Embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the specific examples presented herein. Features of specific examples may be added to other examples as required. For example, inserts 100 and 700 may also include a two stage chamber system as disclosed herein, and insets 2200, 2900, 3600, 4200 and 5200 may be designed to include a slide for controlled release of tables as slides 130 or 730.
[00114] While certain features of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and equivalents will now occur to those of ordinary skill in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the invention.

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CLAIMS What is claimed is:
1. A bottle insert, the insert comprising:
a neck adapted to fit against the inside of a neck of the bottle;
a first chamber adapted for storing a substance; and
a first permeable partition adapted to be located between the interior of the bottle and the chamber.
2. The bottle insert of claim 1, wherein the insert further comprises:
a second chamber adapted for storing a substance; and
a second permeable partition adapted to be located between the interior of the bottle and the second chamber, wherein the second permeable partition is adapted to be sealed by an induction seal while the bottle is closed.
3. The bottle insert of claim 2, wherein the second permeable partition is located at a top
surface of the insert.
4. The bottle insert of any preceding claim, wherein the substance is an absorbing material.
5. The bottle insert of claim 4, wherein the absorbing material is selectable from desiccants and oxygen scavengers.
6. The bottle insert of any preceding claim, wherein the insert further comprises:
a funnel to guide tablets towards the opening of the bottle.
7. The bottle insert of any preceding claim, wherein a rim of the neck of the insert is below or substantially aligned with a rim of the neck of the bottle, to provide a sealing surface for an induction seal.
8. A bottle insert for reducing the volume of a bottle, the insert comprising:
a neck adapted to fit against the inside of a neck of the bottle, wherein a rim of the neck of the insert is below or substantially aligned with a rim of the neck of the bottle, to provide a sealing surface for an induction seal; and
a body adapted to reduce free volume of the bottle by the volume of the body.
9. A bottle insert for reducing the volume of a bottle, the insert comprising:
a neck adapted to fit against the inside of a neck of the bottle, wherein a top surface of the neck of the insert provides a sealing surface for an induction seal; and
a body adapted to reduce free volume of the bottle by the volume of the body.
10. The bottle insert of any of claims 8-9, wherein the insert comprises: a slide and an opening configured to allow controlled dispensing of tablets.
1 1. The bottle insert of any of claims 8-10, comprising:
a chamber for at least one of: desiccants and oxygen scavengers.
12. The bottle insert of any or claims 8- 1 1, wherein a bottom of the body distant from the neck of the insert is substantially conic.
13. The bottle insert of any or claims 7- 10, wherein a bottom of the body distant from the neck of the insert is substantially fiat.
14. The bottle insert of any preceding claim, comprising:
a tag selected from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and near field communication (NFC) tags, loaded on the insert.
15. The bottle insert of any preceding claim, wherein the bottle is a medicine bottle.
16. The bottle insert of claims 1-7, further comprising an induction seal adapted to seal the second chamber.
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