EP4088821A1 - Pumpenspenderanordnung - Google Patents

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EP4088821A1
EP4088821A1 EP21382430.3A EP21382430A EP4088821A1 EP 4088821 A1 EP4088821 A1 EP 4088821A1 EP 21382430 A EP21382430 A EP 21382430A EP 4088821 A1 EP4088821 A1 EP 4088821A1
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Pedro Antonio SOLER SÁEZ
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Antonio Puig SA
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0037—Containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1042—Components or details
    • B05B11/1043—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container
    • B05B11/1046—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container
    • B05B11/1047—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container the pump being preassembled as an independent unit before being mounted on the container

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  • the present disclosure relates to pump assemblies to be used in the field of perfumery, cosmetics, pharmacy, etc. for dispensing fluid products such as fragrances, perfumes, creams, alcoholic products, hydroalcoholic products, or personal care products.
  • Fluid dispensers for dispensing fluid products comprising a container and a pump device coupled to a container neck.
  • the pump device is configured to be actuated by manual pressure on an actuator to dispense a fluid product from the container.
  • the pump device is attached to the container by being screwed on a container threaded neck. They however suffer from a poor sealing between the pump device and the container due to the threading and finish defects. As a result, evaporation of the product occurs over a period of time. Due to such poor sealing, said fluid dispensers can only be used for short runs. Furthermore, the evaporation process is undesirably speeded up when said fluid dispensers are placed next to heat sources or in direct sunlight. In addition, the reservoir may leak out product due to poor sealing specially when the reservoir in a horizontal position or under pressure environments for example in a plane during flight.
  • a pump dispenser having a head and a closure for connecting to a vial access spike adapter.
  • the vial access spike adapter has a tube body with a threaded end to screw on a threaded collar on the pump dispenser.
  • the tube body is integrally formed with a snap ring for connecting the vial access spike adapter to a vial. Said snap ring is snapped onto a cover of the vial.
  • the vial has a seal insert placed within the mouth thereof that seals off the vial and prevents the contents of the vial from leaking.
  • Provision of an intermediate part, i.e. a vial access spike adapter, having a threaded portion for screwing on a corresponding threaded portion in the pump dispenser adds undesirable complexity to the assembly while not improving sealing.
  • a pump dispenser assembly is disclosed herein with which the above disadvantages are overcome and with which further advantages are obtained.
  • the present pump dispenser assembly comprises a container having a container body for containing a fluid product to be dispensed, such as a fragrance, perfume, lotion, cream, cologne, or a personal care product.
  • the container further comprises a container threaded neck.
  • At least the container neck may be made of glass. It may be preferred that the entire container, that is, both the container neck and the container body, is made of glass. Other materials are also possible.
  • the present pump dispenser assembly further comprises a pump device.
  • the pump device can be operated by an actuator for dispensing the fluid product that is contained in the container body to the outside.
  • the actuator may be for example a push button having an outlet nozzle.
  • a threaded closure collar is also provided.
  • the threaded closure collar is configured to be screwed on the container threaded neck for attaching the pump device to the container.
  • the threaded closure collar comprises an outer body inside of which an inner body is received and attached therein by any suitable means.
  • the threaded closure collar has an interior thread for screwing on the container neck.
  • the outer body may be made of a material different from that of the inner body.
  • the outer body may be made of metal while the inner body may be made of plastics. Other materials are possible.
  • the closure collar may be made of a single piece having an interior thread for screwing on the container neck.
  • the present pump dispenser assembly further comprises a locking mechanism for removably locking the closure collar to the container neck.
  • the locking mechanism comprises at least one locking member that is formed respectively in the closure collar and the container neck.
  • the locking members in the closure collar and the container neck are capable of interacting with each other such that the closure collar is removably locked to the container neck. This means that there is a reversible locking between the container neck and the closure collar.
  • the locking member of the locking mechanism comprises a projection that is formed extending radially outwardly from one of the container neck and the closure collar.
  • the locking member of the locking mechanism also comprises a recess that is formed in the other of the container neck and the closure collar. The recess is configured for receiving the projection therein.
  • the projection is formed extending radially outwardly from the container neck and the recess is formed in the closure collar.
  • a plug seal is provided.
  • the plug seal is intended to be arranged in a fluid-tight sealing manner between the pump device and the container neck, when in use.
  • the plug seal may comprise a tubular body extending radially outwards into a flange portion. It may be preferred that the tubular body extends radially outwards into the flange portion through an inner curved portion. In use, the flange portion of the plug seal is abutted on the top of the neck of the reservoir and the tubular body is in close contact with the inner surface of the neck of the reservoir. It may be preferred that the tubular body is conical.
  • a sealing gasket may be arranged onto the plug seal.
  • the plug seal may be formed integral with the pump device. In other examples, the plug seal may be formed integral with the container neck. Still in further examples, the plug seal may be formed integral with the closure collar.
  • the above described pump dispenser assembly with the pump device, the actuator, the threaded closure collar to be screwed on the container neck for attaching the pump device thereto, the mechanism for removably locking the closure collar to the container neck, and the plug seal between the pump device and the container neck, has been shown to advantageously provide both an efficient attachment of the pump device and a perfect sealing to the container.
  • the pump device is properly sealed so tightly enough that the product in the container does not evaporate and remains well stored therein without being affected by external environment thus ensuring quality over time.
  • the pump dispenser assembly 100 of the non-limiting example shown in the figures comprises a container 200 suitable for containing a fluid product to be dispensed, such as a perfume as shown in figures 1 and 2 of the drawings.
  • the container 200 is made of a suitable glass, preferably a recycled glass such as a combination of post-consumer recycled (PCR) glass and post-industrial recycled (PIR) glass.
  • PCR post-consumer recycled
  • PIR post-industrial recycled
  • the container 200 has a container body 210 and a container threaded neck 220 formed in an upper portion of the container 200.
  • the container neck 220 is also made of glass, as with the container body 210.
  • Other materials are of course possible for any of both parts 210, 220 of the container 200.
  • the container body 210 may include decoration, for example using water-based paints and/or organic screen printing.
  • a pump device 110 is provided for dispensing the perfume contained within the container body 210 as shown in figures 2 and 4 .
  • the pump device 110 is well known in the art so no further details thereof will be given, as they are not required for a complete description and understanding by those skilled in the art.
  • An actuator 120 in the form of a push button is also provided.
  • the actuator 120 may be made of aluminum with an interior made of polypropylene. Other suitable materials are also possible.
  • the actuator 120 is configured for pushing a stem 115 of the pump device 110, as shown in figures 2 and 4 , for operating the pump device 110 by the user's finger.
  • the actuator 120 has an outlet nozzle 125 fitted therein as shown in figure 2 .
  • the outlet nozzle 125 is configured to provide a spray pattern according to needs.
  • the stem 115 of the pump device 110 is driven to operate the pump device 110 such that the perfume in the container 200 together with air is pumped passing through the nozzle 125 causing the perfume to break up into small drops mixing with the air as a result of which the perfume is dispersed, i.e. atomized, widely in the open air.
  • the threaded closure collar 130 in the example shown in the figures comprises a cylindrical outer body 136 made of metal such as aluminium, and an inner body 137 fitted therein.
  • the inner body 137 is made of plastics such as a high-performance thermoplastic polymer, for example polyketone, glued to the outer body 136.
  • plastics such as a high-performance thermoplastic polymer, for example polyketone
  • Other different materials may be alternatively used.
  • the outer body 136 could be made of plastics and the inner body 137 could be made of wood.
  • the outer and inner bodies 136, 137 may be made of the same or different materials.
  • threaded closure collar 130 is provided with the inner body 137 fitted around the pump device 110 and screwed on the container neck 220.
  • the threaded closure collar 130 prevents an axial movement of the pump device 110, that is, along a longitudinal axis of the container 200, while allowing a rotational movement of the pump device 110 to the container 200.
  • the threaded closure collar 130 can be screwed on the container neck 220 until a given final rotational position of the threaded closure collar 130 has been reached at which it is removably locked to the container neck 220. Said final rotational position of the threaded closure collar 130 may be an amount of rotation thereof on the container neck 220 corresponding to near the end of the threading. Removably locking of the threaded closure collar 130 to the container neck 220 is carried out by a locking mechanism 140. As shown in figures 2 and 3 , the locking mechanism 140 comprises a first locking member in the form of a projection 225 and a second locking member in the form of a recess 135.
  • the projection 225 is formed extending radially outwardly from the container neck 220 and the recess 135 is formed in the threaded closure collar 130.
  • the recess 135 in the threaded closure collar 130 is configured for receiving the projection 225 in the container neck 220 so that it is removably snap fitted therein when the above mentioned final rotational position of the threaded closure collar 130 has been reached in which the threaded closure collar 130 is removably locked to the container neck 220.
  • the locking mechanism 140 provides safety fastening of the pump dispenser assembly 100 giving users peace of mind that the container 200 is tightly closed for example when travelling.
  • a plug seal 150 is also provided as shown in detail in figure 2 .
  • the plug seal 150 comprises a tubular body 155 extending radially outwards into a flange portion 156 through an inner curved portion (not shown).
  • the tubular body 155 is fitted in the container 200 between the pump device 110 and the container neck 220 in close contact with the inner surface of the latter in a fluid-tight sealing manner reliably preventing product leakage.
  • plug seal 150 in the non-limiting example is shown as a separate part, it may be envisaged that the plug seal 150 is formed integral with the pump device 110, or formed integral with the container neck 220, or formed integral with the threaded closure collar 130, as required.
  • a buna sealing gasket 160 is provided.
  • the sealing gasket 160 is arranged on the plug seal 150, in particular on the flange portion 156 of the plug seal 150.
  • the sealing gasket 160 may be made for example of polyethylene. Other materials are possible.
  • the few components 110, 120, 136, 137, 150, 160, 200 of the pump dispenser assembly 100 can reversibly disassembled by the user easily, so one or more components can be separated from the rest of the components. This allows components to be replaced as required quickly and easily without special tools being required and the container 200 can be refilled.
  • the container can be easily recycled and parts such as for example, the actuator 120, may be 100% compostable.

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Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4144983A (en) * 1977-12-16 1979-03-20 Lewis, Pauls And Associates, Ltd. Child-resistant closure
EP1181985A2 (de) 2000-08-17 2002-02-27 Saint-Gobain Calmar Inc. Adapter mit einem Einstechdorn zur Verbindung einer Sprühpumpe mit einem Fläschchen
DE102011015004A1 (de) * 2011-03-25 2012-09-27 E-proPlast GmbH Außengewinde für das Halsteil von Kunststoffbehältern
WO2016009192A1 (en) * 2014-07-14 2016-01-21 Rieke Packaging Systems Limited Pump dispensers
US20190193099A1 (en) * 2014-03-28 2019-06-27 Yao wu Ding Anti-loosening emulsion pump
WO2021111070A1 (fr) * 2019-12-05 2021-06-10 Parfums Christian Dior Ensemble de conditionnement rechargeable pour produit cosmetique

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4144983A (en) * 1977-12-16 1979-03-20 Lewis, Pauls And Associates, Ltd. Child-resistant closure
EP1181985A2 (de) 2000-08-17 2002-02-27 Saint-Gobain Calmar Inc. Adapter mit einem Einstechdorn zur Verbindung einer Sprühpumpe mit einem Fläschchen
DE102011015004A1 (de) * 2011-03-25 2012-09-27 E-proPlast GmbH Außengewinde für das Halsteil von Kunststoffbehältern
US20190193099A1 (en) * 2014-03-28 2019-06-27 Yao wu Ding Anti-loosening emulsion pump
WO2016009192A1 (en) * 2014-07-14 2016-01-21 Rieke Packaging Systems Limited Pump dispensers
WO2021111070A1 (fr) * 2019-12-05 2021-06-10 Parfums Christian Dior Ensemble de conditionnement rechargeable pour produit cosmetique

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