EP3986798A1 - A container and corresponding method - Google Patents

A container and corresponding method

Info

Publication number
EP3986798A1
EP3986798A1 EP20734281.7A EP20734281A EP3986798A1 EP 3986798 A1 EP3986798 A1 EP 3986798A1 EP 20734281 A EP20734281 A EP 20734281A EP 3986798 A1 EP3986798 A1 EP 3986798A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
lid
container
recess
container according
cartridge
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.)
Granted
Application number
EP20734281.7A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP3986798B1 (en
Inventor
Anthony CRUICE
Ainsley COX
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.)
Nicoventures Trading Ltd
Original Assignee
Nicoventures Trading Ltd
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 Nicoventures Trading Ltd filed Critical Nicoventures Trading Ltd
Publication of EP3986798A1 publication Critical patent/EP3986798A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP3986798B1 publication Critical patent/EP3986798B1/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F15/00—Receptacles or boxes specially adapted for cigars, cigarettes, simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor
    • A24F15/01—Receptacles or boxes specially adapted for cigars, cigarettes, simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor specially adapted for simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor
    • 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
    • B65D5/52—External stands or display elements for contents
    • B65D5/5206—External stands for supporting the container in display position, e.g. easels, covers forming a support for the containers in the display position
    • 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
    • B65D25/02—Internal fittings
    • B65D25/10—Devices to locate articles in containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D43/00—Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D43/14—Non-removable lids or covers
    • B65D43/16—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
    • B65D43/162—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement the container, the lid and the hinge being made of one piece
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • 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
    • B65D5/64—Lids
    • B65D5/66—Hinged lids
    • 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
    • B65D81/02—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/05—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D81/127—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using rigid or semi-rigid sheets of shock-absorbing material
    • B65D81/133—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 specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using rigid or semi-rigid sheets of shock-absorbing material of a shape specially adapted to accommodate contents, e.g. trays

Definitions

  • the present disclosure relates to a container and corresponding method, which may be used in the context of storing at least one object, such as a main body and a cartridge from an aerosol provision system.
  • a container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the second position the lid is configured to act as a stand on which the base is supported.
  • a container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the container comprises a securing means for securing the lid in the first position, wherein the securing means is an elasticated material, secured to the container, which is configured to grip a portion of the lid between the elasticated material and the base when the lid is in the first position.
  • a kit of parts comprising a container according to the first or second aspects of the invention, and a main body from an aerosol provision system, and a cartridge from an aerosol provision system, wherein the cartridge is attachable to the main body, wherein the at least one object comprises the main body and the cartridge.
  • a method of storing at least one object in a container according to any of the first or second aspects of the invention is provided.
  • Figure 1 represents in perspective view a container comprising a base and a lid, when the lid is in an open supporting position.
  • Figure 2A represents in plan view a portion of the container from Figure 1 , when the lid is in an open unsupporting position.
  • Figure 2B represents in plan view a portion of the container from Figure 1 , when the lid is in a closed position.
  • Figure 3A represents in perspective view a portion of the container from Figure 1 , when the lid is in the closed position.
  • Figure 3B represents in perspective view a portion of the container from Figure 1 , when the lid is in the open supporting position.
  • Figure 3C represents in perspective view a portion of the container from Figure 1 , when the lid is in the open unsupporting position.
  • a container 10 comprising a base 12 defining a recess 14 for storing at least one object 100.
  • the container further comprises a lid 16 moveable between a first, closed, position (as shown in Figure 2B and Figure 3A) in which the recess 14 is covered by the lid 16 and a second, open supporting, position (as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3B) in which the recess 14 is exposed for allowing the object 100 to be removed from the recess 14, wherein the second position the lid 16 is configured to act as a stand on which the base 12 is supported.
  • the base 12 comprises a front surface 18 which is covered by the lid 16 in the first position of the lid 16, and a rear surface 20 opposite the front surface 18, wherein the lid is configured to rest against the rear surface 20 when the lid is in the second position.
  • the lid 16 may comprise a supporting portion 22 which is configured, when supported on a horizontal surface 200 when the lid 16 is in the second position, to orientate the container such that the recess 14 and/or the front surface 18 is exposed at an angle of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal.
  • the lid 16 may comprise at least one fold line 28 for folding the lid 16 into a plurality of smaller portions.
  • the at least one fold line 28 is shown as comprising a plurality of fold lines.
  • the plurality of fold lines may be parallel to each other, as shown for instance in Figure 1 and Figure 3C.
  • the lid 16 may be resiliently deformable between the first position and the second position.
  • the container in some instances may comprise a securing means 30 for securing the lid 16 in the first position.
  • the securing means may comprise an elasticated material 30, secured to the container 10, which is configured to grip a portion of the lid 16 between the elasticated material 30 and the base 12 when the lid 16 is in the first position.
  • the recess 14 may comprises at least one primary holder 32 for releasably securing, in the recess 14, a main body 100A useable in an aerosol provision system.
  • the recess may comprise at least one secondary holder 34 for releasably securing, in the recess 14, a cartridge 100B from an aerosol provision system.
  • the recess 14 comprises one primary holder 32 and two secondary holders 34, such that the container 10 can
  • the container may comprise a maximum width W of less than 100mm when the lid is in the first position. In some embodiments, the container may comprise a maximum length L of less than 160mm when the lid is in the first position. In some embodiments, the container may comprise a maximum depth D of less than 70mm when the lid is in the first position.
  • the lid 16 may comprise a first end 16A that is attached to the base 12, and a second free end 16B opposite the first end 16A.
  • the lid may also comprise an end portion 16C comprising a width that decreases in the direction from the first end 16A to the second free end 16B.
  • the container may comprises at least one contoured surface 38 about which the user can grip the container.
  • the contoured surface may comprises a plurality of grooves 40. The position of the at least one contoured surface may be appropriately located on the container, depending on its intended use, however in some embodiments the lid may comprise the at least one contoured surface, as shown in the embodiments of container from Figure 1 and Figure 3A.
  • the container 10 is provided with the lid 16 in its first position where it covers the front surface 18 of the base 12 such to cover the recess 14.
  • the securing means 30 in the form of the elasticated material 30 grips the portion of the lid 16 between the elasticated material 30 and the base 12.
  • the use of such a securing means 30 which grips the portion of the lid 16 between the securing means 30 and the base 12 provides a secure, yet easy to use, mechanism for keeping the lid in the closed position.
  • the lid 16 is then removed from between the elasticated material 30 and the base 12, and the lid 16 then moved into the open unsupporting position as shown in Figure 2A and Figure 3C. In this open position, any object 100 from the recess 14 can then be removed for use as required by the user.
  • the lid may then be moved to the second, open supported, position shown in Figure 1 , by moving the lid 14 and folding it about the fold lines 28 such that the lid 14 rests against the rear surface 20 of the container 10.
  • the supporting portion 22 from the lid 16 when supported on a horizontal surface 200, orientates the container 10 such that the recess 14 and/or the front surface 18 is exposed at an angle with respect to the horizontal, for instance between 30 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal. Accordingly, in this position the lid 16 effectively acts as a stand on which the base 12 and any object 100 located in the recess 14 is supported, and thus provides the user with convenient access to the recess 14 and any object 100 located therein.
  • the presence of the contoured surface 38 and grooves 40 from the lid 14 allows the user to better grip the lid as it is moved, particularly in wet conditions.
  • containers in accordance with other embodiments of the disclosure may not include all these features.
  • the lid 16 may not be configured to act as a stand on which the base 12 is supported when the lid 16 is in its second position.
  • the lid 16 may not comprise at least one fold line 28 for folding the lid 16 into a plurality of smaller portions. In such embodiments, the lid 16 may instead be resiliently deformable between the first position and the second position to allow for its movement therebetween.
  • the container configurations herein disclosed have been principally disclosed as being used to support components from a vapour provision system, it will be appreciate that the containers described herein may be used for storing any required object, depending on the application of the container.
  • the container 10 may be used to support jewellery, such as a watch or necklace; or in another embodiment a set of spectacles.
  • the recess may comprise at least one holder for releasably securing, in the recess, the object to be held therein.
  • the container may be provided on its own. In some embodiments however, the container 10 may be provided as a part of a kit, in which the container 10 is provided along with at least one object 100 which the container 10 is configured to store in its recess 14.
  • a container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the second position the lid is configured to act as a stand on which the base is supported.
  • a container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the container comprises a securing means for securing the lid in the first position, wherein the securing means is an elasticated material, secured to the container, which is configured to grip a portion of the lid between the elasticated material and the base when the lid is in the first position.
  • kit of parts comprising a container as set out above, and a main body from an aerosol provision system, and a cartridge from an aerosol provision system, wherein the cartridge is attachable to the main body, wherein the at least one object comprises the main body and the cartridge.
  • a container 10 comprising a base 12 defining a recess 14 for storing at least one object 100, and a lid 16 moveable between a first position in which the recess 14 is covered by the lid 16 and a second position in which the recess 14 is exposed for allowing the object 100 to be removed from the recess 14, wherein the second position the lid 16 is configured to act as a stand on which the base 12 is supported.
  • the lid 16 may comprise a supporting portion 22 which is configured, when supported on a horizontal surface 200 when the lid 16 is in the second position, to orientate the container 10 such that the recess 14 is exposed at an angle of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal.
  • aerosol provision system as used herein is intended to mean systems such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) which generally contain an aerosol precursor material, such as a reservoir of a source liquid containing a formulation, typically including nicotine, or a solid material such a tobacco-based product, from which an aerosol is generated for inhalation by a user, for example through heat vaporisation.
  • aerosol provision systems and electronic cigarettes typically comprise two main functional parts, namely the main body part - see the main body 100A shown in Figure 1 , and the replaceable cartridge part - see the cartridge 100B also shown in Figure 1.
  • the cartridge 100B will comprise the consumable aerosol precursor material and the heating element (atomiser), while the main body 100A will comprise longer-life items, such as a rechargeable battery, device control circuitry, activation sensors and user interface features.
  • An example vapour provision system such as that shown in the Figures, is the Vype ePen 3.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
  • Packaging Of Annular Or Rod-Shaped Articles, Wearing Apparel, Cassettes, Or The Like (AREA)
  • Container, Conveyance, Adherence, Positioning, Of Wafer (AREA)
  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
  • Packages (AREA)
  • Packaging Frangible Articles (AREA)

Abstract

A container (10) comprising a base (12) defining a recess (14) for storing at least one object (100), and a lid (16) moveable between a first position in which the recess (14) is covered by the lid (16) and a second position in which the recess (14) is exposed for allowing the object (100) to be removed from the recess (14), wherein the second position the lid (16) is configured to act as a stand on which the base (12) is supported. The lid (16) may comprise a supporting portion (22) which is configured, when supported on a horizontal surface (200) when the lid (16) is in the second position, to orientate the container (10) such that the recess (14) is exposed at an angle of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal.

Description

A CONTAINER AND CORRESPONDING METHOD
Field
The present disclosure relates to a container and corresponding method, which may be used in the context of storing at least one object, such as a main body and a cartridge from an aerosol provision system.
Background
In the context of transporting objects, such as an aerosol provision system (electronic cigarette) and its components, there exists the potential for such objects to be damaged during transit unless they are suitably held in a container.
Existing containers for transporting such objects can be awkward to open, and the objects can be difficult to access when the container is in an open position.
Accordingly, various approaches are described herein which seek to help address or mitigate some of these issues.
Summary
According to a first aspect of certain embodiments there is provided a container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the second position the lid is configured to act as a stand on which the base is supported.
According to a second aspect of certain embodiments there is provided a container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the container comprises a securing means for securing the lid in the first position, wherein the securing means is an elasticated material, secured to the container, which is configured to grip a portion of the lid between the elasticated material and the base when the lid is in the first position.
According to a third aspect of certain embodiments there is provided a kit of parts comprising a container according to the first or second aspects of the invention, and a main body from an aerosol provision system, and a cartridge from an aerosol provision system, wherein the cartridge is attachable to the main body, wherein the at least one object comprises the main body and the cartridge. According to a fourth aspect of certain embodiments there is provided a method of storing at least one object in a container according to any of the first or second aspects of the invention.
It will be appreciated that features and aspects of the invention described above in relation to the various aspects of the invention are equally applicable to, and may be combined with, embodiments of the invention according to other aspects of the invention as appropriate, and not just in the specific combinations described herein.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 represents in perspective view a container comprising a base and a lid, when the lid is in an open supporting position.
Figure 2A represents in plan view a portion of the container from Figure 1 , when the lid is in an open unsupporting position.
Figure 2B represents in plan view a portion of the container from Figure 1 , when the lid is in a closed position.
Figure 3A represents in perspective view a portion of the container from Figure 1 , when the lid is in the closed position.
Figure 3B represents in perspective view a portion of the container from Figure 1 , when the lid is in the open supporting position.
Figure 3C represents in perspective view a portion of the container from Figure 1 , when the lid is in the open unsupporting position.
Detailed Description
Aspects and features of certain examples and embodiments are discussed / described herein. Some aspects and features of certain examples and embodiments may be implemented conventionally and these are not discussed / described in detail in the interests of brevity. It will thus be appreciated that aspects and features of apparatus and methods discussed herein which are not described in detail may be implemented in accordance with any conventional techniques for implementing such aspects and features.
With reference to the Figures, there is shown a container 10 comprising a base 12 defining a recess 14 for storing at least one object 100. The container further comprises a lid 16 moveable between a first, closed, position (as shown in Figure 2B and Figure 3A) in which the recess 14 is covered by the lid 16 and a second, open supporting, position (as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3B) in which the recess 14 is exposed for allowing the object 100 to be removed from the recess 14, wherein the second position the lid 16 is configured to act as a stand on which the base 12 is supported.
In accordance with some embodiments, such as the container shown in the Figures, the base 12 comprises a front surface 18 which is covered by the lid 16 in the first position of the lid 16, and a rear surface 20 opposite the front surface 18, wherein the lid is configured to rest against the rear surface 20 when the lid is in the second position.
In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 , the lid 16 may comprise a supporting portion 22 which is configured, when supported on a horizontal surface 200 when the lid 16 is in the second position, to orientate the container such that the recess 14 and/or the front surface 18 is exposed at an angle of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal.
In accordance with some embodiments, the lid 16 may comprise at least one fold line 28 for folding the lid 16 into a plurality of smaller portions. In some particular embodiments, such as those shown in the Figures, the at least one fold line 28 is shown as comprising a plurality of fold lines. In such embodiments, the plurality of fold lines may be parallel to each other, as shown for instance in Figure 1 and Figure 3C.
In some embodiments, the lid 16 may be resiliently deformable between the first position and the second position.
The container in some instances may comprise a securing means 30 for securing the lid 16 in the first position. In some embodiments, such as those shown in the Figures, the securing means may comprise an elasticated material 30, secured to the container 10, which is configured to grip a portion of the lid 16 between the elasticated material 30 and the base 12 when the lid 16 is in the first position.
The shape and content of the recess may be configured depending on the intended use of the container. In some embodiments, the recess 14 may comprises at least one primary holder 32 for releasably securing, in the recess 14, a main body 100A useable in an aerosol provision system. In some embodiments, the recess may comprise at least one secondary holder 34 for releasably securing, in the recess 14, a cartridge 100B from an aerosol provision system. In the embodiments shown in the Figures, the recess 14 comprises one primary holder 32 and two secondary holders 34, such that the container 10 can
accommodate a complete aerosol provision system, along with a spare/replacement cartridge 100B for use in the aerosol provision system when an initial cartridge 100B stored in the container runs out or is depleted. In relation to the size and dimensions of the container, this will also depend on the intended use of the container. In some embodiments, the container may comprise a maximum width W of less than 100mm when the lid is in the first position. In some embodiments, the container may comprise a maximum length L of less than 160mm when the lid is in the first position. In some embodiments, the container may comprise a maximum depth D of less than 70mm when the lid is in the first position.
In some embodiments, the lid 16 may comprise a first end 16A that is attached to the base 12, and a second free end 16B opposite the first end 16A. In such embodiments, the lid may also comprise an end portion 16C comprising a width that decreases in the direction from the first end 16A to the second free end 16B.
To help allow the user to better grip the container during use, in some embodiments the container may comprises at least one contoured surface 38 about which the user can grip the container. In some embodiments, the contoured surface may comprises a plurality of grooves 40. The position of the at least one contoured surface may be appropriately located on the container, depending on its intended use, however in some embodiments the lid may comprise the at least one contoured surface, as shown in the embodiments of container from Figure 1 and Figure 3A.
In terms of the operation of the containers described herein, an example operation is described with reference to the embodiment of containers shown in Figures 1-3C. In that particular embodiment, the container 10 is provided with the lid 16 in its first position where it covers the front surface 18 of the base 12 such to cover the recess 14. To better secure the lid 16 in its first position, the securing means 30 in the form of the elasticated material 30 grips the portion of the lid 16 between the elasticated material 30 and the base 12. The use of such a securing means 30 which grips the portion of the lid 16 between the securing means 30 and the base 12 provides a secure, yet easy to use, mechanism for keeping the lid in the closed position.
From this first position, the lid 16 is then removed from between the elasticated material 30 and the base 12, and the lid 16 then moved into the open unsupporting position as shown in Figure 2A and Figure 3C. In this open position, any object 100 from the recess 14 can then be removed for use as required by the user.
From the open unsupporting position, the lid may then be moved to the second, open supported, position shown in Figure 1 , by moving the lid 14 and folding it about the fold lines 28 such that the lid 14 rests against the rear surface 20 of the container 10. In this second position, the supporting portion 22 from the lid 16, when supported on a horizontal surface 200, orientates the container 10 such that the recess 14 and/or the front surface 18 is exposed at an angle with respect to the horizontal, for instance between 30 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal. Accordingly, in this position the lid 16 effectively acts as a stand on which the base 12 and any object 100 located in the recess 14 is supported, and thus provides the user with convenient access to the recess 14 and any object 100 located therein.
In moving the lid between the closed and open positions, the presence of the contoured surface 38 and grooves 40 from the lid 14 allows the user to better grip the lid as it is moved, particularly in wet conditions.
It will be appreciated that while the above description has focused on some specific container configurations comprising a number of different features, containers in accordance with other embodiments of the disclosure may not include all these features. For example, in some implementations the lid 16 may not be configured to act as a stand on which the base 12 is supported when the lid 16 is in its second position.
In some embodiments, the lid 16 may not comprise at least one fold line 28 for folding the lid 16 into a plurality of smaller portions. In such embodiments, the lid 16 may instead be resiliently deformable between the first position and the second position to allow for its movement therebetween.
In addition, whilst the container configurations herein disclosed have been principally disclosed as being used to support components from a vapour provision system, it will be appreciate that the containers described herein may be used for storing any required object, depending on the application of the container. For example, in some embodiments, the container 10 may be used to support jewellery, such as a watch or necklace; or in another embodiment a set of spectacles. In these embodiments, the recess may comprise at least one holder for releasably securing, in the recess, the object to be held therein.
In some embodiments, the container may be provided on its own. In some embodiments however, the container 10 may be provided as a part of a kit, in which the container 10 is provided along with at least one object 100 which the container 10 is configured to store in its recess 14.
Thus, there has been described a container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the second position the lid is configured to act as a stand on which the base is supported. There has also been described a container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the container comprises a securing means for securing the lid in the first position, wherein the securing means is an elasticated material, secured to the container, which is configured to grip a portion of the lid between the elasticated material and the base when the lid is in the first position.
There has also been described a kit of parts comprising a container as set out above, and a main body from an aerosol provision system, and a cartridge from an aerosol provision system, wherein the cartridge is attachable to the main body, wherein the at least one object comprises the main body and the cartridge.
There has also been described a method of storing at least one object in a container as set out above.
There has also been described a container 10 comprising a base 12 defining a recess 14 for storing at least one object 100, and a lid 16 moveable between a first position in which the recess 14 is covered by the lid 16 and a second position in which the recess 14 is exposed for allowing the object 100 to be removed from the recess 14, wherein the second position the lid 16 is configured to act as a stand on which the base 12 is supported. The lid 16 may comprise a supporting portion 22 which is configured, when supported on a horizontal surface 200 when the lid 16 is in the second position, to orientate the container 10 such that the recess 14 is exposed at an angle of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal.
In order to address various issues and advance the art, this disclosure shows by way of illustration various embodiments in which the claimed invention(s) may be practiced. The advantages and features of the disclosure are of a representative sample of embodiments only, and are not exhaustive and/or exclusive. They are presented only to assist in understanding and to teach the claimed invention(s). It is to be understood that advantages, embodiments, examples, functions, features, structures, and/or other aspects of the disclosure are not to be considered limitations on the disclosure as defined by the claims or limitations on equivalents to the claims, and that other embodiments may be utilised and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the claims. Various embodiments may suitably comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of, various
combinations of the disclosed elements, components, features, parts, steps, means, etc. other than those specifically described herein, and it will thus be appreciated that features of the dependent claims may be combined with features of the independent claims in combinations other than those explicitly set out in the claims. The disclosure may include other inventions not presently claimed, but which may be claimed in future.
Purely for the avoidance of any doubt, the phrase aerosol provision system as used herein is intended to mean systems such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) which generally contain an aerosol precursor material, such as a reservoir of a source liquid containing a formulation, typically including nicotine, or a solid material such a tobacco-based product, from which an aerosol is generated for inhalation by a user, for example through heat vaporisation. Such aerosol provision systems and electronic cigarettes typically comprise two main functional parts, namely the main body part - see the main body 100A shown in Figure 1 , and the replaceable cartridge part - see the cartridge 100B also shown in Figure 1. Typically the cartridge 100B will comprise the consumable aerosol precursor material and the heating element (atomiser), while the main body 100A will comprise longer-life items, such as a rechargeable battery, device control circuitry, activation sensors and user interface features. An example vapour provision system, such as that shown in the Figures, is the Vype ePen 3.

Claims

1. A container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the second position the lid is configured to act as a stand on which the base is supported.
2. A container according to claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a front surface which is covered by the lid in the first position of the lid, and a rear surface opposite the front surface, wherein the lid is configured to rest against the rear surface when the lid is in the second position.
3. A container according to any of claim 1 to 2, wherein the lid comprises a supporting portion which is configured, when supported on a horizontal surface when the lid is in the second position, to orientate the container such that the recess is exposed at an angle of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal.
4. A container according to any of claim 1 to 3, wherein the lid comprises at least one fold line for folding the lid into a plurality of smaller portions.
5. A container according to claim 4, wherein the at least one fold line comprises a plurality of fold lines.
6. A container according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of fold lines are parallel to each other.
7. A container according to any of claim 1 to 6, wherein the lid is resiliently deformable between the first position and the second position.
8. A container according to any of claim 1 to 7, wherein the container comprises a securing means for securing the lid in the first position.
9. A container according to claim 8, wherein the securing means is an elasticated material, secured to the container, which is configured to grip a portion of the lid between the elasticated material and the base when the lid is in the first position.
10. A container according to any of claim 1 to 9, wherein the recess comprises at least one primary holder for releasably securing, in the recess, a main body from an aerosol provision system, wherein the at least one object comprises the main body.
11. A container according to any of claim 1 to 10, wherein the recess comprises at least one secondary holder for releasably securing, in the recess, a cartridge from an aerosol provision system, wherein the at least one object comprises the cartridge.
12. A container according to any of claim 1 to 11 , wherein the lid comprises a first end that is attached to the base, and a second free end opposite the first end.
13. A container according to claim 12, wherein the lid comprises an end portion comprising a width that decreases in the direction from the first end to the second free end.
14. A container according to any of claim 1 to 13, wherein the container comprises a maximum width of less than 100mm when the lid is in the first position.
15. A container according to any of claim 1 to 14, wherein the container comprises a maximum length of less than 160mm when the lid is in the first position.
16. A container according to any of claim 1 to 15, wherein the container comprises a maximum depth of less than 70mm when the lid is in the first position.
17. A container according to any of claim 1 to 16, wherein the container comprises at least one contoured surface for allowing a user to better grip the container via the countered surface.
18. A container according to any of claim 1 to 17, wherein the lid comprises at least one contoured surface for allowing a user to better grip the lid via the countered surface.
19. A container according to any of claim 17 to 18, wherein each contoured surface comprises a plurality of grooves.
20. A container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the container comprises a securing means for securing the lid in the first position, wherein the securing means is an elasticated material, secured to the container, which is configured to grip a portion of the lid between the elasticated material and the base when the lid is in the first position.
21. A kit of parts comprising a container according to any of claim 1 to 20, and a main body from an aerosol provision system, and a cartridge from an aerosol provision system, wherein the cartridge is attachable to the main body, wherein the at least one object comprises the main body and the cartridge.
22. A method of storing at least one object in a container according to any of claim 1 to 20.
23. A method according to claim 22, wherein the at least one object comprises a main body from an aerosol provision system, and a cartridge from an aerosol provision system, wherein the cartridge is attachable to the main body.
EP20734281.7A 2019-06-21 2020-06-15 Container Active EP3986798B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB1908931.7A GB201908931D0 (en) 2019-06-21 2019-06-21 A container and corresponding method
PCT/GB2020/051437 WO2020254787A1 (en) 2019-06-21 2020-06-15 A container and corresponding method

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3986798A1 true EP3986798A1 (en) 2022-04-27
EP3986798B1 EP3986798B1 (en) 2024-05-15

Family

ID=67511552

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP20734281.7A Active EP3986798B1 (en) 2019-06-21 2020-06-15 Container

Country Status (13)

Country Link
US (1) US20220258912A1 (en)
EP (1) EP3986798B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2022536525A (en)
KR (1) KR102709832B1 (en)
CN (1) CN113939202B (en)
AU (1) AU2020294972B2 (en)
BR (1) BR112021024758A2 (en)
GB (1) GB201908931D0 (en)
IL (1) IL288706A (en)
MX (1) MX2021015132A (en)
PL (1) PL3986798T3 (en)
UA (1) UA128071C2 (en)
WO (1) WO2020254787A1 (en)

Family Cites Families (43)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1347839A (en) * 1919-06-03 1920-07-27 Edwin Wolf Box
GB437700A (en) * 1934-12-27 1935-11-04 Hugh Stevenson & Sons Ltd Improvements in and relating to boxes of cardboard, millboard and the like
US2317203A (en) * 1941-04-15 1943-04-20 Kurhan Maurice Display box
US2585361A (en) * 1946-11-13 1952-02-12 Marshall I Williamson Display carton with cover convertible to easel
US2695097A (en) * 1952-06-24 1954-11-23 Irons & Russell Company Display box
JPS5212479Y2 (en) * 1973-04-28 1977-03-18
US4077512A (en) * 1976-10-07 1978-03-07 Claro Laboratories, Inc. Combination shipping and display container
JPS615780U (en) * 1984-06-18 1986-01-14 株式会社新井清太郎商店 Storage holder for decorative electric light fixtures
DE3525456A1 (en) * 1985-07-17 1987-01-29 Paal Kg Hans Box
JPH0273114U (en) * 1988-11-19 1990-06-04
US5007530A (en) * 1990-02-23 1991-04-16 Donald Weismantel Single piece disposable cat litter box
US5106047A (en) * 1991-04-29 1992-04-21 Baer Sharon M Document handling stand
JPH0620220U (en) * 1992-03-02 1994-03-15 株式会社梅薫堂 Box for incense sticks
JP3302071B2 (en) * 1993-01-29 2002-07-15 キヤノン株式会社 Equipment storage box
US5547073A (en) * 1994-12-05 1996-08-20 Arrow Art Finishers, Inc. Display stand erectable from shipping container
US6079617A (en) * 1997-08-04 2000-06-27 Kim; Seung-Wook Corrugated board packaging box
US5996778A (en) * 1997-12-09 1999-12-07 Two Powers Enterprise Co., Ltd. Structure of markers box
US5894933A (en) * 1998-06-29 1999-04-20 Crews; Mitchell S. Stackable merchandising container
JP2000085762A (en) * 1998-09-18 2000-03-28 Dainippon Printing Co Ltd Rolled long body storage carton
JP4090730B2 (en) * 2001-12-06 2008-05-28 大日本印刷株式会社 Holder for sheet and storage box
US6758330B1 (en) * 2002-12-02 2004-07-06 Sterling Jewelers Inc. Jewelry display device
JP2004262510A (en) * 2003-03-03 2004-09-24 Rengo Co Ltd Displaying-cum-packaging case
US6925739B1 (en) * 2003-05-21 2005-08-09 Accord Publishing, Ltd Calendar box and stand
US7318521B2 (en) * 2004-09-21 2008-01-15 Creative Technology Ltd Pouch with integrated stand
CN2797245Y (en) * 2005-06-03 2006-07-19 浙江广博集团股份有限公司 Cover turning type photo album packaging box
CA2537175A1 (en) * 2006-02-20 2007-08-20 3641082 Manitoba Inc. O/A Alantra Foods Disposable carry-out food container
US7627967B1 (en) * 2006-09-15 2009-12-08 Brian Peter Torvik Greeting card and display box
JP2008254766A (en) * 2007-04-04 2008-10-23 Chuoh Pack Industry Co Ltd Packaging box
US20090276982A1 (en) * 2008-05-07 2009-11-12 Pablo Husayn Nossa Drinking Container Lid Fastener
US8297443B2 (en) * 2010-05-01 2012-10-30 Juicy Couture, Inc. Convertible box
CN202244353U (en) * 2011-07-25 2012-05-30 马斯公司 Packaging box
KR200469737Y1 (en) * 2012-04-05 2013-11-04 주식회사 쓰리쎄븐 A packing case and supporter in one
CN102633031B (en) * 2012-04-20 2013-11-20 天津海顺印业包装有限公司 Novel multifunctional display packaging box
USD692192S1 (en) * 2012-11-05 2013-10-22 Chris Graves Portable pet toilet
US10031183B2 (en) * 2013-03-07 2018-07-24 Rai Strategic Holdings, Inc. Spent cartridge detection method and system for an electronic smoking article
US8944248B2 (en) * 2013-03-13 2015-02-03 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Blank configured to form a package and related package and method
CN203158355U (en) * 2013-04-17 2013-08-28 黄庆中 Display packaging box
ES2641188T3 (en) * 2014-05-09 2017-11-08 Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken Gmbh Package for items related to smoking and / or tobacco
US9701450B1 (en) * 2014-08-07 2017-07-11 Stephen Elston Container for storing small items and related methods
US9738049B2 (en) * 2014-09-11 2017-08-22 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Blank configured to form a package and related package and method
CN107105767B (en) * 2014-11-14 2021-01-01 Jt国际公司 Containers for smoke generating equipment
US9828137B2 (en) * 2015-04-21 2017-11-28 Pith Products, Llc Article and method of manufacture of resiliant stackable reusable container
CN106672377A (en) * 2017-03-02 2017-05-17 湖北劲佳包装有限公司 Displaying paper box

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
JP2022536525A (en) 2022-08-17
CN113939202A (en) 2022-01-14
US20220258912A1 (en) 2022-08-18
NZ783062A (en) 2024-05-31
KR102709832B1 (en) 2024-09-24
WO2020254787A1 (en) 2020-12-24
PL3986798T3 (en) 2024-07-22
GB201908931D0 (en) 2019-08-07
CN113939202B (en) 2024-08-09
IL288706A (en) 2022-02-01
KR20220010726A (en) 2022-01-26
MX2021015132A (en) 2022-01-24
EP3986798B1 (en) 2024-05-15
AU2020294972A1 (en) 2022-01-06
CA3142826A1 (en) 2020-12-24
BR112021024758A2 (en) 2022-04-26
AU2020294972B2 (en) 2024-03-07
UA128071C2 (en) 2024-03-27

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US12059028B2 (en) Container
CN105992905B (en) System and method for equipment holder
CN105246360A (en) container
US11160308B2 (en) Lighter
WO2004108430A3 (en) Multipurpose organizer system and folder with planner and/or writing surface and storage pockets
CA3142826C (en) A container and corresponding method
AU2020294972B2 (en) A container and corresponding method
CN102225544A (en) Device of storage tool
US20180296013A1 (en) Container Inverter
US20210068453A1 (en) A holder for holding an aerosol-generating device and a packet of aerosol-generating articles
US1135133A (en) Single-delivery match-box.
KR101253287B1 (en) Pencil Case transforming its shape
US1828863A (en) Vanity case
CN211847093U (en) A privacy protection unboxing device
CN208615553U (en) Ink suction-type pen
HK1216491B (en) Container
RU2021135970A (en) CONTAINER AND CORRESPONDING METHOD
EP3047740A1 (en) A container for smoking apparatus
US20040016786A1 (en) Trail marker dispenser and pouch
WO2020262147A1 (en) Rod-shaped base material container
WO2002083429A1 (en) Desk organizer
KR20190057982A (en) Cigarette case with lighter

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: 20211206

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: 20230203

P01 Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered

Effective date: 20230505

P02 Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) changed

Effective date: 20230620

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: 20231123

GRAJ Information related to disapproval of communication of intention to grant by the applicant or resumption of examination proceedings by the epo deleted

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSDIGR1

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

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

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

INTC Intention to grant announced (deleted)
INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20240206

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: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602020030951

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG9D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20240515

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: 20240915

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

Ref country code: BG

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: 20240515

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

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: 20240515

Ref country code: FI

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: 20240515

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: 20240816

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

Ref country code: PT

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: 20240916

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MK05

Ref document number: 1686774

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20240515

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

Ref country code: NL

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: 20240515

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: 20240515

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

Ref country code: AT

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: 20240515

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

Ref country code: LV

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: 20240515

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

Ref country code: PT

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: 20240916

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: 20240815

Ref country code: NL

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: 20240515

Ref country code: LV

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: 20240515

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: 20240915

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: 20240515

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: 20240816

Ref country code: FI

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: 20240515

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: 20240515

Ref country code: BG

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: 20240515

Ref country code: AT

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: 20240515

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: 20240815

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

Ref country code: DK

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: 20240515

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

Ref country code: EE

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: 20240515

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

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: 20240515

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

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: 20240515

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: 20240515

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: 20240515

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: 20240515

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: 20240515

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: 20240515

Ref country code: EE

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: 20240515

Ref country code: DK

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: 20240515

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: 20240515

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

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: 20240515

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

Ref country code: LU

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

Effective date: 20240615

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 602020030951

Country of ref document: DE

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

RAP4 Party data changed (patent owner data changed or rights of a patent transferred)

Owner name: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED

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: 20240615

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20250218

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: 20240630

Ref country code: SI

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: 20240515

Ref country code: BE

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

Effective date: 20240630

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: BE

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20240630

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Payment date: 20250521

Year of fee payment: 6

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20250618

Year of fee payment: 6

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20250618

Year of fee payment: 6

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20250627

Year of fee payment: 6

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

Ref country code: SE

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: 20240515

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20250619

Year of fee payment: 6

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

Ref country code: CY

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

Effective date: 20200615

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

Ref country code: HU

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

Effective date: 20200615