EP3873818B1 - Emballage - Google Patents

Emballage Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP3873818B1
EP3873818B1 EP19805359.7A EP19805359A EP3873818B1 EP 3873818 B1 EP3873818 B1 EP 3873818B1 EP 19805359 A EP19805359 A EP 19805359A EP 3873818 B1 EP3873818 B1 EP 3873818B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
package
corner
spout
handle
outer element
Prior art date
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.)
Active
Application number
EP19805359.7A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Other versions
EP3873818A1 (fr
EP3873818C0 (fr
Inventor
Reijo Varis
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Granula Ltd Oy AB
Original Assignee
Granula Ltd Oy AB
Priority date (The priority date 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 date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Granula Ltd Oy AB filed Critical Granula Ltd Oy AB
Publication of EP3873818A1 publication Critical patent/EP3873818A1/fr
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP3873818B1 publication Critical patent/EP3873818B1/fr
Publication of EP3873818C0 publication Critical patent/EP3873818C0/fr
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/04—Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
    • 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/44—Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
    • B65D5/46—Handles
    • B65D5/46072—Handles integral with the container
    • B65D5/4608—Handgrip holes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/28—Handles
    • B65D25/30—Hand holes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/38—Devices for discharging contents
    • B65D25/40—Nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/42—Integral or attached nozzles or spouts
    • 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/56—Linings or internal coatings, e.g. pre-formed trays provided with a blow- or thermoformed layer
    • B65D5/58—Linings spaced appreciably from container wall
    • 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/72—Contents-dispensing means
    • B65D5/74—Spouts
    • B65D5/741—Spouts for containers having a tubular body
    • 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
    • B65D65/00—Wrappers or flexible covers; Packaging materials of special type or form
    • B65D65/38—Packaging materials of special type or form
    • B65D65/46—Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
    • B65D65/466—Bio- or photodegradable packaging materials
    • 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
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/04—Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
    • B65D77/06—Liquids or semi-liquids or other materials or articles enclosed in flexible containers disposed within rigid containers
    • B65D77/062—Flexible containers disposed within polygonal containers formed by folding a carton blank

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a package. More precisely, the invention relates to a package comprising two elements, namely an outer element and an inner element, as well as a handle and a pouring spout; the invention also relates to the use of the package.
  • Packages are available in a very large variety, for various purposes. Common problems with packages of prior art relate to their handlability. It is difficult to get a grip of packages when moving or using them. Moreover, packages are often difficult to use, and some of the product contained in the package may be wasted because of this. In many cases, packages also constitute a problem because they are difficult to dispose of. Many packages are made of a material, such as plastic, which requires a recycling system for disposal. If the packages are made of a different material that is recyclable, such as cardboard, their weatherproofing is poor when they are used outdoors.
  • the package according to the invention comprises an outer element and an inner element, whereby the outer element is provided with a handle and a pouring spout to facilitate the handling and use of the package.
  • the package is made of cardboard or paperboard provided with a coating of biodegradable plastic to make the package weatherproof.
  • the use of the package is particularly designed for use in outdoor conditions, thanks to its weatherproof properties.
  • the weatherproof coating of the package may also contain some conventionally non-biodegradable materials to provide the desired weather resistance.
  • Figure 1 shows an advantageous embodiment of a package 1 according to the invention, the outer element 2 of the package being spread out as a planar piece.
  • the outer element 2 consists of four straight side walls 3, a bottom 4, and a lid 5.
  • the bottom 4 shown here is to be composed, in its simplest form, of four rectangular parts 6 forming extensions of the side walls 3, but it is naturally possible to use various cuts and/or folds of prior art when composing the bottom.
  • the parts 6 of the bottom 4 are separated from each other by cuts along lines 7 between them, and are folded along a line 8 between the side walls 3 and the bottom, to compose the bottom.
  • the side walls 3 are folded to form a square, the two outermost side walls in the figure are connected to each other by means of a flap 10 folded along a line 9, to form a joint corner 20.
  • a biodegradable adhesive is advantageously used.
  • a conventional method can be used for fastening the joint, such as a conventional adhesive or staples.
  • the side walls 3 are provided with flaps 11 which are folded along lines 12 towards the centre of the package.
  • the folding lines 12 for the flaps 11 at the top edge of the side walls 3 are provided with openings 13 for receiving flaps 15 when these are folded along lines 14 for a lid 5 and keep the lid in contact with the top edges of the side walls in the closed position.
  • the joint corner 20 of the side walls 3 of the package is provided with a handle 16 by providing both sides of the joint corner 20 with partial cuts 17 which can be folded to the inside of the package 1 as shown by a broken line 18.
  • the handle 16 By placing the handle 16 at the joint corner 20, the structure of the handle can be made as strong as possible.
  • leaving the cuts 17 of the opening 19 for the handle folded inside the package provides a pleasant grip of the handle and simultaneously reinforces the structure of the handle.
  • the spout 21 of the package 1 is provided in the corner 22 opposite to the handle 16, for optimal use of the handle and the spout.
  • the spout 21 is folded along a line 23 to the inside the package 1, and the flaps 24 of the lid 5 of the package in the corner 22 corresponding to the spout can be pressed in through cuts 25 in the fold for the spout. In this way, the spout 21 can be kept well closed.
  • the folds facilitating the turning of the spout 21 are shown in more detail in Fig. 2 .
  • the package 1 is opened by removing a corner 26 of the lid 5, placed on top of the spout 21, from the package by cutting or tearing if off along a perforated and/or creased line 27.
  • Another alternative is to press and fold down the corner 26 of the lid 5 of the package 1 to the inside of the package, or to lift and fold it upwards to the outside of the package. In this case, the package 1 can still be tightly closed if not all of the product contained in the package is used straight away.
  • the lid 5 of the package can naturally be constructed in a different way as well, whereby it is essential that the lid can be attached to the side walls 3 of the outer element 2, and an opening can be made in the lid, in front of the spout 21, for pouring the product out of the package.
  • the lid 5 in front of the spout 21 is a straight corner which is just folded or torn off from the front of the product, without separate fastening flaps 24.
  • Figure 2 shows the package 1 in assembled form.
  • the handle 16 of the package 1 is in the corner opposite to the spout 21 of the package, that is, in the joint corner 20.
  • the spout 21 of the package 1 is folded out, and the corner 22 of the lid 5 of the package is, in this embodiment, provided with a pouring opening 28 by removing the corner of the lid at the location corresponding to the spout.
  • the spout 21 comprises creased and/or perforated lines 29 for making it easier to change the position of the spout. By utilizing the lines 29, the position of the spout 21 can be easily changed from the storage position inside the package 1 to the use position outside the package.
  • Figure 3 shows an inner element 30 for a package according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention.
  • the inner element 30 consists of a bottom 31 and three side walls 32, 33 and 34.
  • the bottom 31 of the inner element 30 covers at least partly the bottom of the outer element when installed within the outer element.
  • the outermost side walls 32 and 34 of the inner element 30 are folded along lines 35 and 36 to correspond to the respective side walls of the outer element on each side of the handle, and a fold 37 at the bottom 31 of the inner element is placed at the joint corner of the outer element which includes the handle. In this way, the product contained in the package cannot constitute an obstacle for the use of the handle, and the product cannot leak out from the openings of the handle.
  • the content of the package is advantageously a granular or corresponding product, such as granular fertilizer, lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA), grass seeds, or corresponding products.
  • granular fertilizer such as granular fertilizer, lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA), grass seeds, or corresponding products.
  • LECA lightweight expanded clay aggregate
  • the package 1 according to the invention can also be used for liquid products.
  • the inner part 30 is made of a rigid material to comprise the whole volume of the outer element 2, except for the joint corner 20 with the handle 16.
  • the inner element 30 can thus be made of a sufficiently rigid liquid-proof material which is provided with an "indentation" at the joint corner 20 with the handle 16.
  • the liquid container can be opened and closed by providing the corner 22 of the liquid container, corresponding to the spout 21, with an orifice which can be opened and closed.
  • Such an orifice may be any opening that can be opened and closed by a mechanism of prior art, such as an opening that can be closed with a screw cap or a cap that can be pressed on.
  • liquid container of a flexible material and without an opening that can be closed.
  • an opening is cut in the corner 22 of the liquid container, corresponding to the spout 21, and the liquid can be poured out of the package 1 via the spout.
  • Various combinations of a liquid container made of a flexible/rigid material, as well as a liquid container that can be opened and closed, or opened by cutting, are possible.
  • Figure 4 shows a package 1 according to an embodiment of the invention, shown in a top view and without a lid.
  • the joint corner 20 of the outer element 2 of the package is provided with a handle (not shown in the figure), and the inner element 30 of the package keeps the joint corner corresponding to the handle unobstructed, to enable unimpeded access to the handle.
  • the bottom 31 of the inner element 30 covers substantially the whole bottom 4 of the outer element 2 of the package, except for the area in front of the joint corner 20.
  • the inner walls 32, 33 and 34 of the inner element 30 cover only two side walls 3 of the outer element 2, adjacent to the handle, leaving the two other side walls uncovered.
  • the inner element 30 in such a way that the side walls 32 and 34 of the inner element only cover part of the side walls adjacent to the handle 16. It is essential to make the inner element 30 such that the product in the package 1 cannot obstruct the use of the handle.
  • Figures 5a to 5c show some advantageous embodiments of a package 1 according to the invention.
  • the appearance of the package 1 varies from the lenticular structure with two corners, shown in Fig. 5a , via a hexagonal structure shown in Fig. 5b , to an octagonal structure shown in Fig. 5c .
  • the inner element 30 leaves the joint corner 20 with the handle free for unimpeded access to the handle.
  • the bottoms 31 of the inner elements 30 cover essentially the whole bottom 4 of the outer element 2, except for the area in front of the handle, and the inner walls 32, 33 and 34 of the inner element cover only part of the inner walls 3 of the outer element.
  • All the folds are made, for example, by creasing, perforating, or both. All the parts of the package are made of environmentally friendly materials made of natural sources, such as bioplastics and natural fibres which are biodegradable or compostable at the end of their useful life, whereby a completely biodegradable package is obtained.
  • a biodegradable moisture-resistant film material may consist of, for example, a biodegradable plastic, plastic composite, PET film, or the like.
  • a fibrous material it is possible to use e.g. a pulp-based biodegradable material.
  • a starch film can also be used as the film material.
  • biodegradable plastic refers particularly to plastics having a low molecular weight, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, or polyester-based plastics, as well as plastic composites containing a fibre reinforcement. Recycled plastic may be included as well. Furthermore, starch or cellulose based biodegradable plastics are included, which contain a fibre reinforcement, such as a natural fibre (linen, hemp, etc.).
  • the outer element of the package, the inner element, or both can be made weatherproof by covering the structure with a biodegradable waterproof film, whereby the package becomes a weatherproof product suitable for outdoor use. This is particularly important for the use of the package, because when stored and used outdoors, the package is often exposed to moisture.
  • the package is designed particularly, but not solely, for the use and storage of products to be stored and used outdoors.
  • Such products may include, for example, granular or similar products, such as granular fertilizer, lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA), grass seeds, or corresponding products.
  • granular or similar products such as granular fertilizer, lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA), grass seeds, or corresponding products.
  • LECA lightweight expanded clay aggregate
  • biodegradable In prior art, many terms are used for describing bioplastics and biodegradability. These include, among others, the terms “degradable”, “biodegradable”, “compostable”, “bio-based”, and “biopolymer” or “bioplastic”. There is no precise unanimity on the definitions of these terms, and they may partly overlap in use.
  • a degradable polymer or plastic normally refers to a plastic which is decomposable in different ways physically, chemically or biologically (biodegradability).
  • Biodegradable plastics are plastics which are degraded, as a result of the activity of natural micro-organisms after a given period of time, to carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), methane, inorganic compounds, or biomass.
  • biodegradation often takes place simultaneously with, or it can be started by, non-biological decomposition, such as photolysis (decomposition induced by light) or hydrolysis (decomposition induced by water).
  • Biodegradability is dependent not only on the origin of the plastic but also on the chemical structure of the plastic and on environmental factors.
  • the definition of compostability is stricter than biodegradability, and it involves special criteria relating to the speed of biodegradation, the maximum amount of material remaining after a given period of time, and the requirement that the material has no adverse effects on the final compost or the composting process.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Biodiversity & Conservation Biology (AREA)
  • Cartons (AREA)
  • Packages (AREA)

Claims (9)

  1. Emballage (1) comprenant un élément extérieur (2), l'élément extérieur (2) comprenant un fond (4), des parois latérales (3), un couvercle (5), et au moins deux coins placés sur des côtés opposés de l'emballage, une poignée (16) étant réalisée de part et d'autre du premier coin par des entailles partielles aptes à être pliées vers l'intérieur de l'emballage ; et un élément intérieur (30), caractérisé en ce que l'élément intérieur comporte un fond (31) recouvrant au moins partiellement le fond de l'élément extérieur (2) et des parois latérales (32, 33, 34) recouvrant seulement des parties des parois de l'élément extérieur, de telle façon que l'élément intérieur dégage le coin doté de la poignée pour laisser un accès libre à la poignée, et en ce que le deuxième coin de l'élément extérieur (2) est doté d'un bec (21) apte à être tourné d'une position de stockage vers une position d'utilisation, et vice versa.
  2. Emballage (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le bec (21) est doté de plis et/ou de lignes perforées (29) permettant de tourner le bec (21) de la position de stockage vers la position d'utilisation, et vice versa.
  3. Emballage (1) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que pour l'ouverture d'un coin du couvercle (5), le coin correspondant au bec (21), le coin est doté de plis et/ou de lignes perforées (23) permettant de plier le coin du couvercle (5) vers le haut, vers l'intérieur de l'emballage (1), ou de retirer le coin de manière à ouvrir l'emballage (1).
  4. Emballage (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'emballage (1) comprend plus de deux coins (20, 22), dans lequel deux des coins (20, 22) sont placés sur des côtés opposés de l'emballage (1), et le premier d'entre eux comprend la poignée (16) et le deuxième comprend le bec (21).
  5. Emballage (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément extérieur (2) de l'emballage (1), l'élément intérieur (30), ou les deux est/sont constitué(s)d'un matériau imperméable biodégradable, tel qu'un bioplastique.
  6. Emballage (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un adhésif dans l'emballage (1) est biodégradable.
  7. Emballage (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3 ou 4 à 6, caractérisé en ce que l'élément intérieur (30) est un récipient à fluide équipé d'un mécanisme permettant d'ouvrir et de fermer le récipient à fluide.
  8. Emballage (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3 ou 4 à 6, caractérisé en ce que l'élément intérieur (30) est un récipient à fluide dans lequel une ouverture doit être découpée pour ouvrir le récipient à fluide.
  9. Utilisation d'un emballage (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que l'emballage (1) est utiliser pour stocker et distribuer des produits destinés à être utilisés en extérieur.
EP19805359.7A 2018-11-02 2019-10-24 Emballage Active EP3873818B1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FI20180123A FI128790B (fi) 2018-11-02 2018-11-02 Pakkaus
PCT/FI2019/050757 WO2020089518A1 (fr) 2018-11-02 2019-10-24 Emballage

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3873818A1 EP3873818A1 (fr) 2021-09-08
EP3873818B1 true EP3873818B1 (fr) 2023-09-27
EP3873818C0 EP3873818C0 (fr) 2023-09-27

Family

ID=68583454

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP19805359.7A Active EP3873818B1 (fr) 2018-11-02 2019-10-24 Emballage

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP3873818B1 (fr)
FI (1) FI128790B (fr)
WO (1) WO2020089518A1 (fr)

Family Cites Families (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
BE621303A (fr) * 1962-08-10 1962-08-31
US9643749B2 (en) * 2012-11-07 2017-05-09 Graphic Packaging International, Inc. Carton with handle features

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
FI128790B (fi) 2020-12-15
EP3873818A1 (fr) 2021-09-08
FI20180123A1 (fi) 2020-05-03
WO2020089518A1 (fr) 2020-05-07
EP3873818C0 (fr) 2023-09-27

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2338807B1 (fr) Recipient à sachet intérieur
US9676511B2 (en) Foldable packaging container
US6976602B1 (en) Foldable insulated food box
US20080083822A1 (en) Record storage box and mailer
CA1079240A (fr) Boite en carton avec ouvertures de ventilation
AU2021106621A4 (en) A container and process
EP3873818B1 (fr) Emballage
US11723317B2 (en) Container and process
EP4328144A1 (fr) Contenant séparable en composite carton/polymère
JP4148082B2 (ja) 複合容器
AU2012211504A1 (en) Container being provided with an inner bag
US20080308617A1 (en) Container with Improved Content Material Release Opening
AU2021106611A4 (en) A container and process
GB2459931A (en) Disposable self-supporting liner for wheelie bins
US11679921B2 (en) Plastic-free trapped tray packaging
GB2579067A (en) Improvements in or relating to temporary storage of clinical waste
WO2009106974A1 (fr) Récipient isolé thermiquement

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: UNKNOWN

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION HAS BEEN MADE

PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20210415

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

DAV Request for validation of the european patent (deleted)
DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20220527

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20230419

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602019038319

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

U01 Request for unitary effect filed

Effective date: 20231011

U07 Unitary effect registered

Designated state(s): AT BE BG DE DK EE FI FR IT LT LU LV MT NL PT SE SI

Effective date: 20231019

U20 Renewal fee paid [unitary effect]

Year of fee payment: 5

Effective date: 20231020

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231228

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230927

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231227

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230927

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231228

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240127

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230927

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230927

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230927

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240127

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230927

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230927

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230927

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230927

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 602019038319

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230927

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20231031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20230927

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20231031

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20231227

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20240628

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20231024

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20231227