EP3991598A2 - Emballage réutilisable à bille de distribution de liquide - Google Patents

Emballage réutilisable à bille de distribution de liquide Download PDF

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EP3991598A2
EP3991598A2 EP21204056.2A EP21204056A EP3991598A2 EP 3991598 A2 EP3991598 A2 EP 3991598A2 EP 21204056 A EP21204056 A EP 21204056A EP 3991598 A2 EP3991598 A2 EP 3991598A2
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Robert Cook
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Bodypak Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/041—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a roller, a disc or a ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • 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
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/12—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures

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  • the present invention relates to a refillable roll-on container such as is used to deliver anti-perspirant or deodorant to a user.
  • a common roll-on deodorant pack contains 50ml of liquid product. If a refillable pack design could be offered alongside a 500ml refill bottle, then the one 500ml refill bottle would replace the purchase of nine roll-on deodorant packs.
  • the currently disclosed invention increases the number of reusable components, as well as the refill bottle and cap. For example, in certain embodiments, then for 10 packs, just the refill bottle and screw cap (2 components) are to be disposed of, with the reusable pack capable of being used multiple times without the need to be disposed of. The result is the disposal of just 2 components versus 40 components.
  • the current invention as well as reducing the number of purchases which need to be made by a consumer also reduces considerably the amount of plastics material which needs to be disposed of to the environment.
  • An object of the current invention is to provide a packaging solution that is convenient for a consumer to refill with the result that the packaging can be re-used multiple times.
  • a container comprising a container body, open at one end and defining a retaining volume to retain a liquid;
  • the two-part arrangement allows a container to be refilled and reused, thus saving materials.
  • the housing is hingeably mounted to the container body for ease of use and to keep the two portions in contact with each other so minimising the risk of losing a portion.
  • the container body comprises two container body sections which are releasably sealingly securable to each other and further preferably are hingeably mounted to each other to allow filling of the container body and its subsequent use to retain and dispense a liquid as required.
  • the housing includes a dispensing mechanism secured to a container body and allowing a liquid to be dispensed from a container body, the mechanism comprising:
  • the applicator is spherical to provide ease of use and good pick up of contents of the container.
  • the applicator is cylindrical.
  • the resilient means comprises a plurality of spring elements arrayed within the housing adjacent the atrium to facilitate engagement with the applicator.
  • the housing comprises two housing sections which are releasably sealingly securable to each other and further preferably are hingeably mounted to each other to allow filling of the container body and its subsequent use to retain and dispense a liquid as required
  • the container preferably includes a cap to close the container and, when in the closed position, to urge the applicator to the second position against the bias of the springs.
  • a dispensing mechanism secured to a container body and allowing a liquid to be dispensed from a container body, the mechanism comprising:
  • the applicator is spherical to provide ease of use and good pick up of contents of the container.
  • the applicator is cylindrical.
  • the resilient means comprises a plurality of spring elements arrayed within the housing adjacent the atrium to facilitate engagement with the applicator.
  • a container comprising a container body to hold the liquid contents, and having a dispenser which comprises a confined ball which can rotate freely about any axis within its confines.
  • the container is usually formed of a plastics material.
  • the ball When in the dispensing position with the top cap of the container removed, the ball is in contact with the contents of the container and rotation, caused for example by being forced to roll across a user's skin, results in the portion of the ball which has been in contact with the contents to rotate to be in contact with the user's skin transferring contents onto the user.
  • the container and dispenser are usually simply thrown away for waste disposal.
  • the invention described below allows a container to be reused multiple times, which reduces the environmental load of the materials.
  • the invention contemplates, in its broadest aspect a container which can be opened to allow the contents to be replenished for re-use. Means are also included to prevent leakage of the contents around the ball when the product is not in use.
  • the dispenser mechanism which can be quite complicated and/or difficult to construct is left intact.
  • FIGS 1a and 1b illustrate respectively a side view and a sectional view of a container body, generally referenced 10, which can be utilised as part of a flip-top container having a rolling dispenser.
  • the rolling dispenser is held within a flip-top housing removably secured to the container body 10.
  • the flip top housing and the container body are movable between a closed position and an open position, allowing refill. It is intended in this embodiment that replacement liquid be added through the neck 11 of the container body when the housing is temporarily moved from its dispensing position over the neck 11 of the container body 10 to a refilling position.
  • the securing means can be, as shown, a clip form 12 or can also be a screw-threaded or other arrangement known in the art.
  • a seal is formed between the housing and the top face 13 of the neck 11.
  • a seal is formed between the housing and the inner neck bore face 14.
  • the rolling dispenser held within the housing can be a spherical ball 20 as is shown in Figure 2 or a cylindrical roller 30 as shown in Figure 3 .
  • a top cap 40 fits over the housing and is secured thereto by a screw-thread fitment 41 or by a clip form fitment.
  • the cap 40 provides an air-tight seal with the housing and reduces loss of liquid by evaporation from the container body.
  • the top cap 40 includes a trapping element 42, extending from an inside upper surface, which acts in conjunction with other features of the container described below to urge the rolling dispenser against the housing to form a liquid-tight seal.
  • Figure 5 illustrates a flip open housing comprising a housing body 50 to which the flip housing 60 is attached by means of a folding hinge 51.
  • a folding hinge 51 Other types of hinge known in the art can be used, but the folding hinge 51 as shown is convenient, as the folding hinge 51 allows the flip housing 60 to be moved clear of the housing body 50 so that the flip housing 60 does not interfere with filling of the container body 50 whilst remaining attached thereto.
  • the housing body 50 is secured to a container body. Attachment to the container body -usually onto the neck of the container body - is, in the illustrated embodiment, by means of the clip forms 52 which engage corresponding complementary features on the container body. Alternatively, a screw-threaded connection can be used. The surface of a plug seal engages against the inner wall of the neck of the container and provides a liquid-tight seal to prevent escape of liquid. In alternative embodiments, the housing body can seal to the container body by means of a platform seal or a compression liner
  • the housing body 50 is provided with a filling aperture 54 which, when open, enables new product to be easily added into the attached container body.
  • the flip housing 60 is pivoted about the hinge 51 into position in sealing connection with the housing body 50.
  • the flip housing 60 includes a plug seal arrangement 61 which frictionally engages the inner-facing surface of a sealing ring 55.
  • a support ring 62 is provided, which acts to disperse forces applied on securing the housing body 50 and flip housing 60 together.
  • the support ring 62 is designed to make contact with the top face of the housing body 50 when the component is applied to the container by means of a downward force.
  • This is normally an impact force from a pneumatic cylinder on the filling line.
  • the support ring 62 serves to absorb the impact force and spread the impact around the top face of the housing body 50, which in turn forces the body downwards to clip the housing body 50 to the container. Without the support ring 62 the downward force could dissipate into other areas of the component, possibly breaking the hinge area due to the flip housing 60 expanding outwards and downwards.
  • the press button latch 63 feature acts to keep the flip housing 60 and housing body 50 releasably secured together.
  • the arrangement is prevented from pivoting open by engagement of the lugs 56 and 64 with each other. Depression of the press button latch 63 disengages the lugs 56, 64 allowing the flip open housing to open.
  • the opening is defined by the clip form 65 which also serves, see below, in retention of the roll ball.
  • a control means is interposed in the liquid path.
  • the control means in the illustrated embodiment is intended to be a spherical ball.
  • the spherical ball is housed in the flip housing 60.
  • the flip housing 60 includes a spherical sealing face 66 of curvature complementary to that of the spherical ball. When urged against the sealing face 66 therefore, the spherical ball forms a seal therewith, effectively closing the liquid path.
  • the ends of the clip form 65 curve inwards such that the diameter of the channel in the flip housing 60 at that point is less than the diameter of the spherical ball.
  • a plurality of springs 67 extends into the channel.
  • the springs 67 are so located to urge the ball away from the sealing face 66 and provide therefore a liquid path between the spherical ball and the sealing face 66.
  • the spherical ball at this point is also free to rotate within the flip housing about any axis. The free rotation allows a portion of the spherical ball which is in contact with and has become coated with liquid held within the container body to rotate such that it faces outwardly from the container and allowing the liquid to be transferred, for example an anti-perspirant to the user.
  • Fig 6 illustrates the top cap 40 in position over the assembled housing body 50 and flip housing 60, in which the top cap 40 is secured to the flip housing by a screw-threaded arrangement 70.
  • the top cap 40 includes a trapping element 71 extending from its topmost upper surface.
  • the trapping element 70 pushes the spherical ball 20 against the spherical sealing surface 66 to form a liquid-tight seal therebetween and prevent leakage of liquid from the container body.
  • Figure 9 illustrates a second embodiment, of container, generally referenced 90.
  • the spherical ball 20 is held within a circumferential sealing surface 91 which extends further round the spherical ball 20, and extends to the upper end of a housing 92 than in the previous embodiment.
  • the free end 93 of the sealing surface 91 functions in the same manner as the clip form 65 of the first embodiment to retain the spherical ball 20.
  • springs 67 are located on the container body 96 and act to urge the spherical ball 20 away from the sealing surface 91 when the top cap 94 is removed, allowing liquid to flow between spherical ball 20 and the sealing surface 91.
  • the trapping element 95 urges the spherical ball 20 against the sealing surface 91 to prevent liquid from leaving the container body 96.
  • the top cap 94 when in the closed position is secured to the container body 96 through engagement of the thread form 97 on the top cap 94 with a corresponding thread form 98 on the container body 96.
  • the housing 92 as shown in Figure 10 is secured to the container body 96 by means of a clip form 99 which engages a corresponding clip receiver 100 on the container body 96.
  • lugs can be used instead of a clip form.
  • a screw-threaded arrangement can be provided to secure the housing 92 to the container body 96.
  • the flip open filling arrangement is located towards the base 110 of the container body 96.
  • the flip base 111 is secured to the container body 96 by a folding hinge 112. To releasably hold the flip base 111 in the closed position, clip lugs on the flip base 111 engage corresponding lugs 113 on the container body 96. To assist a user in opening the container, to enable refilling to be carried out, recessed forms 114, 115 are provided on the flip base 111 and the container body 96 respectively. The recessed forms 114, allow a user to obtain better purchase on the flip base 111 and container body 96 to separate these elements.
  • FIGs 12 - 14 illustrate a third embodiment of the invention with the flip base 120 in the open position.
  • the roll ball housing 121 in this embodiment is as shown for the second embodiment, and the spherical ball 20 is held against the sealing surface 122, when the top cap is in the closed position.
  • the roll ball housing 121 is secured to the neck end 123 of the container body 124 by a retaining clip 125, housed within an annular sleeve 126, the retaining clip 125 engaging a corresponding clip form 127 on the neck end 123.
  • the housing 121 is secured to the container body 124 by a screw-threaded connection.

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