ES1258549U - Biodegradable capsule with biodegradable material wipe and antiseptic liquid (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Biodegradable capsule with biodegradable material wipe and antiseptic liquid consisting of a single-dose capsule containing antiseptic liquid and a wipe, in separate enclosures, so that the user performs the impregnation of the wipe at the time he wants to use it, characterized by consist of a toroidal body (1), a lid (5), a wipe (9), antiseptic liquid (14) and a laminar seal (10), the toroidal body (1) having a central hole (4) surrounded by a tray that contains the antiseptic liquid (14), with an outer perimeter edge (2) and an inner perimeter edge (3) where the outer perimeter lip (6) and the inner perimeter lip (7) of the lid (5) fit that they hermetically close the tub of the toroidal body (1) and one of the ends of the central hole (4) at whose opposite end the wipe (9) is inserted, that end being covered by the laminar seal (10). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

BIODEGRADABLE CAPSULE WITH BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL TOWEL AND

ANTISEPTIC LIQUID

TECHNICAL OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a single-dose capsule containing antiseptic liquid and a wipe, in separate enclosures, with the possibility that, at the same time of use, it is acted on with a simple maneuver and the impregnation of the wipe, which emerges immediately from the capsule so that the person can make use of it. This operating characteristic makes a well-moistened wipe available without suffering the disadvantages of other solutions that dispense wipes, previously impregnated, which gradually dry out over time.

SECTOR OF THE TECHNIQUE TO WHICH THE INVENTION REFERS

The invention that is presented affects the Current Needs of Life Sector, Health Protection chapter, Entertainment in relation to medical and veterinary sciences, hygiene. From an industrial point of view, it affects the manufacture of accessories for personal hygiene.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Multiple solutions related to wipes intended for personal hygiene are known. These are small pieces of absorbent material that are impregnated with some sanitizing liquid with pleasant smells for personal use during trips, stay in hotels, periods of travel in air, sea or land transport, attendance at public shows, cinemas, theaters, etc.

Registered inventions describe wipe solutions that are dispensed in sizable boxes to pick up wipes one at a time until all of those stored in those boxes are exhausted.

There are other solutions that describe small envelopes that enclose a single pre-impregnated wipe and are given free to restaurants, airplanes and similar places for cleaning and wellness purposes. The life of this type of wipes, when stored for later use, is relatively short and after a certain time they are removed almost dry or under conditions that do not satisfy the purposes for which they are intended.

As an example, some inventions registered with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office are indicated below to give an idea of the solutions that can be found in the market.

ES-0203686 U Hygienic wipe dispenser

ES-1006283 U Toilet paper towel dispenser case

ES-1039323 U Sanitary sanitary cloth

ES-1041404 U Dispenser for wet hygienic wipes

ES-1047226 U Dispenser of wet and hygienic wipes

ES-1065922 U Enhanced sanitary napkin

ES-1135537 U Multiple container for hygienic wipes

ES-1135806 U Dispenser of wet hygienic wipes with extraction on its underside

ES-1154710 U Device for the unitary extraction of hygienic wipes ES-1174808 U Wall-hanging dispenser for wet wipes

ES-1203436 U Compact hygienic wipe

ES-1215470 U Hygienic wipe

ES-2230292 T3 Hygienic wipe

ES-2266149 T3 Container suitable for dispensing wet wipes

In view of this state of the art that focuses on previously impregnated wipes that are dispensed in unwieldy boxes and taking into account the drawbacks of dryness that arise after prolonged periods of non-use, the inventor of the solution described in this document proposes the provision of single-dose capsules containing dry wipes that are impregnated at the same time they are going to be used with the important advantages that this implies. Its very small size in square or round capsules that are approximately the size of a two-euro coin, allows several to be carried in pockets or bags, grouped in tubes or boxes, without causing any problem.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As indicated in the section on the technical object of the invention, what is described in this document is a single-dose capsule containing antiseptic liquid and a wipe, in separate enclosures, so that the user performs the impregnation of the wipe in the very moment you want to use it.

Basically, the invention comprises five elements:

- a toroidal body

- antiseptic liquid

- a perimeter double lip cap

- a washcloth

- a seal

The toroidal body preferably has a square or circular section, being open at the top so that, in the concavity it presents, the antiseptic liquid can be poured. In the center, as a consequence of its toroidal geometric shape, there is a cylindrical hole open on both sides that is intended to house the wipe. It is important to indicate that the external wall of this body is higher than the internal wall. As we will see, this detail is very important to achieve the correct operation of the invention.

The liquid can be of any type such as water, alcohol, hydroalcoholic gel or cologne, although the inventor incorporates antiseptic, antibacterial liquid with or without odorifiers.

The lid, with a double perimeter lip, is designed to be able to hermetically close the part that remains open in the toroidal body, once loaded with liquid and one of the sides of the central hole. The outer lip closes the outer perimeter. If the capsule is square, it is evident that said perimeter is also square. As for the internal lip, which closes the internal perimeter, it always has a circular shape that responds to the shape of the existing hole inside the torus. This cover is a very important characteristic of the invention, since between the outer and inner lips it has a deformable membrane that adopts two stable positions.

The wipe requires a special preparation to be able to be inserted into the central hole as it is relatively large (in the order of 22 x 23 cm.) As we will see in the section on the inventor's preferred embodiments, once folded, rolled up on itself and subjected to pressure, it adopts a cylindrical shape of suitable dimensions to be inserted into the hollow of the toroid.

As for the seal, made of very thin foil, it is the one that is used to close the toroidal body on the opposite side to that of the lid. In fact, the only thing that requires closure is the central hole, but in order to achieve adequate operation, the inventor extends it to the entire surface, providing it with a pre-mark that facilitates breakage when the capsule is used.

This configuration allows the operation of the device that is explained in detail in the following sections.

The figures that follow, as an inseparable part of this document, indicate the details that allow understanding the main characteristics of the object of the invention and its operation.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fifteen figures are included, which are considered sufficient for the correct interpretation of the invention.

Figure 1

Represents the perspective view of the toroidal body. It is shown in an inverted position, which is what makes it possible to fill it. The following has been noted:

1. - Toroidal body

2. - External perimeter edge

3. - Internal perimeter edge

4. - Central hole

Figure 2

Represents the sectional view of the toroidal body

Figure 3

Represents the perspective view of the lid.

5. - Lid in fully closed position

6. - External perimeter lip

7. - Internal perimeter lip

8. - Deformable membrane

Figure 4

Represents the sectional view of the lid in the fully closed position. The membrane is concave down and the inner perimeter lip is lower than the outer perimeter lip.

Figure 5

Represents the sectional view of the lid in external closing position. The membrane is concave up and the inner perimeter lip is at the same height as the outer perimeter lip.

5.1.- Cover in external closing position

Figure 6

Represents a top view of the capsule of the invention fully assembled and ready for use.

9. - Washcloth

10. - Laminar seal

11. - Pre-mark break

12. - Box for legend

13. - Advertising surface

Figure 7

Represents a sectional view of the previous figure.

14. - Antiseptic liquid

Figure 8

It shows the toroidal body at the time of filling and the lid arranged to be coupled on the toroidal body.

Figure 9

Shown here is the liquid-loaded toroidal body with the cap attached.

Figure 10

The capsule assembly is shown in an inverted position.

Figure 11

The capsule and wipe are shown about to be inserted into the central recess.

Figure 12

The capsule is shown with the attached wipe and the foil seal about to be glued for the final closure of the capsule on the opposite side of the lid.

Figures 13, 14 and 15

These figures show, schematically, the sequence of action for the user to have the wipe housed in the capsule of the invention.

The (Fig. 13) shows us a capsule completely finished and ready for use. The vertical arrows suggest that the user is pressing in the center of the laminar seal with the intention of causing it to be broken by the pre-mark.

(Fig. 14) indicates that the seal has already been broken and that the pressure exerted on the wipe has been transmitted to the lid, which changes from the previous stable position of total closure, to the other stable position of external closure. The liquid exits the toroidal body and moistens the wipe.

In (Fig. 15) the wipe has absorbed all the liquid and when it swells, it comes out partly from the top, making it easier for the user to extract and use it.

DETAILED EXPLANATION OF A MODE OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Biodegradable capsule with biodegradable material wipe and antiseptic liquid (Figs. 1 to 15), consisting of a single-dose capsule containing antiseptic liquid and a wipe, in separate enclosures, so that the user performs the impregnation of the wipe at the same time as who wants to use it. In an embodiment preferred by its inventor, it comprises a toroidal body (1), a cover (5), a wipe (9), antiseptic liquid (14) and a laminar seal (10).

The toroidal body (1) (Figs. 1 and 2), has a central hollow (4) open at the top and at the bottom surrounded by a tray intended to contain the antiseptic liquid, which tray has an external perimeter edge (2) and a inner perimeter edge (3) that has a lower height than the outer perimeter edge (2) as can be seen in (Fig. 2).

The cover (5) (Figs. 3 and 4) is the one designed to close the toroidal body (1) on the side where the bowl is open, also covering the central hole (4) on the same side. For this, it has an external perimeter lip (6) and an internal perimeter lip (7) that are at different heights to coincide, respectively, with the external perimeter (2) and internal (3) edges of the toroidal body (1). . Between both outer (6) and inner (7) perimeter lips, there is a deformable membrane (8) that can have an upward or downward concavity. In (Fig. 4) the downward concavity position is shown, which corresponds to the lid in the fully closed position (5) and in (Fig. 5) the upward concavity position is shown, corresponding to the lid in externally closed position (5.1), in which both lips are at approximately the same height. The two positions are stable.

The wipe (9) is rectangular in shape with dimensions of approximately 22 x 23 centimeters. In (Figs. 6 and 7) it has been represented in rolled and compressed form, which is the mounting position inside the capsule. As a general idea, it is intended to manufacture it in biodegradable material but taking into account that some of these materials take time to decompose, and can cause obstructions if they are disposed of in toilets, the inventor proposes its manufacture in totally organic, compostable material, having chosen, preferably, the hemp with which the environmental requirements are respected to a high degree.

As for the liquid, an antiseptic liquid (14), antibacterial, with chlorhexidine and addition, or not, of odors is chosen.

Finally, the laminar seal (10) is the one that closes the capsule, on the opposite side to the lid, with the particularity that it has a pre-mark of break (11) that coincides with the central hole (4) of the toroidal body ( 1). In (Figs. 6 and 7) the capsule is shown fully assembled, and it can be seen that inside the pre-break mark (11) a legend box (12) is included where words such as "Press here" or The rest of the surface of the foil seal is used as a support for advertising motifs.

For the most complete understanding of the capsule assembly process, the (Figs. 8 to 12) which we will comment on below have been included.

In (Fig. 8) the lid (5) is represented in the upper part and the toroidal body (1) in the lower part at the moment when the antiseptic liquid (14) is being poured into its tray. In (Fig. 9) the capsule is represented once the cap has been adjusted on the toroidal body (1). Note that the aforementioned lid is in the position that we have called the lid in the fully closed position (5) because in that stable position the outer (6) and inner (7) perimeter lips fit perfectly into the corresponding outer perimeter edges (2) and internal (3) of the toroidal body guaranteeing the total closure of the capsule on that side and preventing the exit of the antiseptic liquid (14) from the tray, so there is no inconvenience in reversing the position of the capsule, as shown in (Fig. 10), where the central hole (4) is closed at the bottom and open at the top.

In (Fig. 11) we see the wipe (9) about to be inserted into the central hole (4) to be as shown in (Fig. 12) where the laminar seal (10) is about to be glued on the capsule thus ending the assembly process.

The utilization process is outlined in (Figs. 13, 14 and 15).

In (Fig. 13) the process begins by representing, by means of arrows, the application of a force on the central part of the capsule. This causes the laminar seal (10) to break due to the break pre-mark (11). The force is also applied to the wipe (9) which, being strongly compressed, behaves like a non-deformable solid body that transmits the same force to the lid in the fully closed position (5), forcing it to move from its stable position to the other stable position, which we have called the lid in the external closing position (5.1), where the antiseptic liquid (14) comes out of the tub of the toroidal body (1) and wets the wipe (9) (Fig. 14), which by simple contact and by capillarity it rapidly absorbs the antiseptic liquid (14) by inflating the wipe, as seen in (Fig. 15), which comes out upwards because it cannot expand more than in that direction. The user can unroll and thus have a wipe (9) of good dimensions (22 x 23 cm. Approximately) that has been impregnated with the antiseptic liquid at the time of use, that is, in optimal conditions.

The capsules thus prepared do not lose properties over time as occurs in other solutions on the market.

It is worth highlighting the aspect of the manufacturing materials of the capsule and the wipe with the intention of the inventor to achieve a "zero residue" by using 100% compostable organic matter from renewable corn and / or hemp substances to guarantee its transformation into compost within a period of 12-20 weeks and achieve the primary objective of respect for the environment Users will be advised to dispose of used capsules and wipes in the organic matter containers.

The size of the capsule of the invention is on the order of a two-euro coin with a thickness that does not exceed 8-10 millimeters.

For its commercialization it is thought of grouping 10 or 12 units that are supplied in tubes or flat boxes.

Although the figures included in this document represent the case of capsules with a circular plan, another embodiment is envisaged based on capsules with a square plan but always with the central hollow with a circular plan.

It is not considered necessary to make the content of this description more extensive for an expert in the field to understand the scope and advantages derived from the invention, as well as to develop and put into practice the object thereof. However, it should be understood that the invention has been described according to a preferred embodiment thereof, so that it can be susceptible to modifications without affecting or implying any alteration of the foundation of said invention. In other words, the terms in which this preferred description of the invention has been set forth should always be taken broadly and not limitatively.

Claims (1)

1. - Biodegradable capsule with biodegradable material wipe and antiseptic liquid consisting of a single-dose capsule containing antiseptic liquid and a wipe, in separate enclosures, so that the user performs the impregnation of the wipe at the time he wants to use it, characterized by being composed of a toroidal body (1), a cover (5), a wipe (9), antiseptic liquid (14) and a laminar seal (10), the toroidal body (1) having a central hole (4) surrounded by a tray containing the antiseptic liquid (14), with an outer perimeter edge (2) and an inner perimeter edge (3) where the outer perimeter lip (6) and the inner perimeter lip (7) of the lid (5) fit that hermetically close the tub of the toroidal body (1) and one of the ends of the central hole (4) at the opposite end of which the wipe (9) is inserted, this end being covered by the laminar seal (10). 2. - Biodegradable capsule with biodegradable material wipe and antiseptic liquid, according to claim one, characterized in that the height of the outer perimeter edge (2) of the toroidal body (1) is greater than that of the inner perimeter edge (3). 3. - Biodegradable capsule with biodegradable material wipe and antiseptic liquid, according to claim one, characterized in that between the external perimeter lip (6) and the internal perimeter lip (7) of the lid there is a deformable membrane (8) that allows to pass from the lid in the fully closed position (5) to the lid in the externally closed position (5.1), the two positions being stable equilibrium. 4. - Biodegradable capsule with biodegradable material wipe and antiseptic liquid, according to claim one, characterized in that the wipe (9) is rolled up on itself and compressed into a cylindrical shape with dimensions that allow its introduction into the central hole (4). 5. - Biodegradable capsule with biodegradable material wipe and antiseptic liquid, according to claim one, characterized in that the antiseptic liquid (14) contains chlorhexidine. 6. - Biodegradable capsule with biodegradable material wipe and antiseptic liquid, according to the first claim, characterized in that the laminar seal (10) has a tear pre-mark (11). 7. - Biodegradable capsule with biodegradable material wipe and antiseptic liquid, according to the first claim, characterized in that the capsule and wipe are made of 100% compostable organic matter from renewable substances of corn and / or hemp.