JP2003525642A - Paper-based materials, single-use hygiene products made from such materials and methods of packaging individual products to be consumed as a whole - Google Patents

Abstract

  (57) [Summary]   Paper-based materials that make single-use hygiene products such as table napkins, handkerchiefs, toilet paper, etc. have a series of images consisting of text (text fragments) and / or pictures on their surface. Each image has meaning and is of interest to the consumer. The various images in the series are configured such that each individual hygiene product made from this material has a different image from the other. Images in adjacent products are linked together by a common idea or scenario.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to light industry technology and manufactures single-use hygiene products such as table napkins and paper underlay on table napkins, towels, handkerchiefs, toilet paper, etc. Paper-based materials for products, products such as these, and methods of packaging those products.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Single-use paper-based hygiene products (table napkins, towels, handkerchiefs, toilet paper, etc.) are companies that serve the everyday conditions of the home and the industrial world, especially the general public. Widely used in.

Such single-use products are currently made of paper-based materials, which may be monochromatic and may or may not have an image. The materials used to make each lot of these products are the same and homogeneous, i.e. the same in color, texture and design.

Single-use products made from such materials are those that are used all at once, such as napkins, or those that are partially used, ie roll wound, for example. Some are gradually used as needed, such as toilet paper.

Products that are used little by little, such as rolled toilet paper or roll paper, usually have no design on their surface and are distinguished from each other only by the quality or color of the material.

However, there are patented products that have a pattern on their surface (US Pat. No. 53285).
65 D 21H 15/02, 1994).

It has been proposed to use toilet paper as an advertising medium and "mass media" to place appropriate information on the surface of the paper. In the latter case, toilet paper with information on the paper side was considered as an additional means of public opinion generation in the framework of national campaign realization such as treatment of cancer diseases or alcoholism, prevention of occupational injury, etc. Patent application 72.07123
, G09F23 / 00, 1973). Then, for advertising purposes, information including, for example, the address and telephone number of the manufacturer of the product, the title and text part of the work, the name of the movie with the actor's name and the time and place of various exhibitions, etc. It was proposed to put it on the surface of the wrapping paper (French utility model application 85.10924, G09F23 / 00, 1
988).

One-time-use products that are consumed one by one, such as a plurality of napkins, are characterized by various types, and various images can be placed on the surface.

The image can be a picture or a single word (often the name of a suitable company that provides catering services) to display several items of information about this company, especially business hours, By displaying the name of the company along with a picture showing its logo, it is sometimes supplemented.

Known table napkins have a continuous repeating pattern on the surface (US Pat. No. 5,573,830, D04H1 / 64, 1966).

Text, illustrations, pictures, and other images of decoration, education, advertising or utility can be placed on the surface of the napkin in that way or in various combinations (French utility model certificate 71.21004). G09F23 / 00, 19
72).

Thus, the age that is placed on the surface of the single-use hygiene product is basically an advertisement and, in some cases, a decorative character.

The purpose of putting a picture on the product side is to use these products as a support for advertisements, to disseminate the desired information and to add aesthetic value to these products.

The above-mentioned French literature describes a wide range of ideas, and it is considered that a single-use hygiene product is used as an information medium. However, the character, system, and The question of layout has not been discussed.

Whatever their type, the customary conditions for materials for producing single-use hygiene products are that the applicable materials are homogeneous and the product appearance is the same. That is.

In other words, each piece of rolled toilet paper must be the same as the other piece and each table napkin must be exactly the same as the other napkin.

Such a condition is caused by a customary request so that the manufactured products are uniform and unified and are recognized by consumers.

Single-use products that are consumed as a whole are those that are not retailed separately; these products are packaged and sold in the same packaging, with these packages being the smallest unit of sale. In such packages, individual single-use products are packaged in multiple numbers, the products having the same appearance with the same image on their faces.

Products such as those with a decorative image on their surface have a more attractive quality than products without an image. However, this quality becomes commonplace when the same picture is repeated continuously, and eventually gets tired.

Advertisements on the surface of a single-use product that have nothing to do with the product itself consumed are forced to be distributed by the advertiser and to information that is of no interest to the consumer of hygiene products. It's just too much. From this point of view, even if advertisements of unrelated products and services exist in these hygiene products, they do not attract widespread interest of potential consumers of hygiene products.

The main problem to be solved by the present invention is entertainment, education, which has the effect of enhancing the emotional and psychological state of a consumer on the surface of a paper-based single-use hygiene product.
It is to make the product more attractive by posting educational and other useful information in various formats and contents.

The underlying idea underlying the present invention is to give the product a different appearance that is homogenous in character and purpose by displaying different consumer-attractive images on the surface of the product.

The object in this respect is achieved by making the above-mentioned single-use product for hygienic purposes from a paper-based material with different images on its surface.

The characteristics of the image layout on the surface of this material make it possible to produce products with different contour shapes, in particular tapes wound on rolls or rectangular products with a certain length and width.

A suitable hygiene product is made from this material to impart a different image to the surface of each individual product in the minimum sales unit.

If desired, individual hygiene products that are not retailed separately are packaged together in single packets, packaged separately and in one minimum retail unit, with an image of the surface of the individual products in each packet. It may be different.

The “image” is understood as a display constituting a sentence (a part of the sentence) or a picture (a photograph, a pattern, a picture) placed on an appropriate surface, as described above and described below.

[0028]     The concept of “image” includes sentences, numbers, and patterns together.

Education to attract consumers by inducing potential interest in the text,
It can be entertainment, educational, practice or other characters.

In particular, proverbs, aphorisms, aphrodisiacs are cited, facts and discourses of interest are indicated, counseling is given, and blessing or end-of-life words are stated.

[0031] For example, a picture is a picture puzzle, a decision picture, a chess problem and a study or ground riddle of a painting, which also includes patterns, ornaments, illustrations and other decorative objects and works of art, Furthermore, a similar image can be added.

If the products are grouped together and the plural groups are grouped together, the plurality of surfaces are images or other images that are related to each other by a common subject or idea. It is preferable that they are decorated with images that are common to each other by means.

When a plurality of individual products are grouped together, the images of the divided products are not the same. In the framework of the present invention, "not equal" should be understood in the meaning described in the description of the present invention.

The image on the surface of the rolled product can display a series of pictures with a common scenario, eg, a scene from a popular cartoon.

If the contents of the image on the surface of the material are not periodically renewed, the repeated purchase by the consumer of the already-knowed image and the item with the scenario becomes unpredictable.

In the scope of the present invention, the requirement that “pictures are not the same” is that the minimum sales unit of each standard unit on the surface of the material is It should be understood that the at least one image on the at least one surface of the plurality of products in the one set of products is not repeated.

Here and in the following, << minimum selling unit >> means the minimum selling unit usually used in retail.

The minimum sales unit is an individual product, for example, one of the toilet paper rolls, or a set (block) in which the individual products are collected, for example, one pack of a plurality of table napkins. .

Thus, << a plurality of images are not the same >> means that the corresponding images do not completely match, even if the different ones of the images match.

There is a difference to the extent that multiple images of the surface of a material and / or product are not the same; it depends on the purpose one is trying to achieve.

In most cases, the degree to which the multiple images of the surface of the material and / or product are not the same is in each individual product that is made of this material and is the minimum retail unit, or in the minimum retail unit. That is, the text and / or design in each individual set of products should not be repeated.

However, in some cases and if desired, it is permissible to periodically repeat multiple independent images, primarily separate text, on the surface of the provided material, and thus the surface of the product. . Especially for learning purposes, pictures such as photographs and pictures are desirable.

In the framework of the present invention, the “single-use product” means an individual product consumed in a partial portion such as a roll of toilet paper and the entire product such as one napkin. Means individual products, and "single-use product block (set)" is wrapped in a single pack, like a napkin pack, and becomes the minimum retail unit for individual single-use products. Means more than one product.

“One-time use product in which partial parts are consumed” means little by little, that is, the minimum retail unit of what is consumed in each part.

"Whole-Use Single-Use Product" means a product that is consumed entirely at one time; including in a set of similar products, but in the minimum retail unit is not.

According to the present invention, the increasing demands of consumers for single-use hygiene products and the purpose of increasing the competitiveness of the products can be achieved by the above-mentioned means that have not been used so far.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION A paper-based, single-use hygiene product is made of a material with non-identical images on its surface.

This material has the form and content of an image composition that results in a product of different contours with an integral image on its surface.

Materials that preferably have non-repeating, text-like images are those used in single-use products, such as table napkins, where the minimum retail unit is a collection of several numbers of individual products. It is one pack.

The images in terms of the individual products that make up the set of single-use products that are wholly consumed should not be the same in any case.

By “text” is meant a stand-alone image of readable information that occupies at least a portion of the surface of a material or product.

Materials that preferably have non-repeating picture-like images are to be used for the production of partially consumed single-use products, such as toilet paper rolls, and have the minimum retail unit Is an individual product.

“Design” means all independent images, except text, that occupy at least part of the surface of a material or product.

Both the text and the design thus represent a meaningful image of the content and form that is of interest and interest to the consumer.

Within the scope of the invention, the requirement of “images not being the same” is equally satisfied under the following conditions:

-Not repeating at least one image on each standard unit of the surface of the material, on the surface of each individual product which is the lowest retail unit or on at least one surface of the product in the set of products which is the lowest retail unit;

-The images on each standard unit of the surface of the material, on the surface of each individual product that is the lowest retail unit, or on the surface of each product in the set of products that is the lowest retail unit, are not repeated.

The degree to which the images on the surface of the original material are not the same is preferably such that: -non-repeated images are consumed at once for other products in the set. Shown on each product in a set of single-use homogeneous products, the set being of the lowest retail unit; -Each partially consumed single-use image whose non-repeating image is the lowest retail unit. Be displayed on individual products.

Thus, for example, in one pack of a table napkin, it is desirable that the text parts on the surface of all the napkins are different.

Thus, for example, in a toilet paper roll, it is desirable that not all pictures are the same.

The portion of the text may include educational, entertainment, educational, educational, learning and / or other character information that is appealing to the consumer.

In particular, proverbs, aphorisms, apocalypses, short poems, parts of poems and prose were provided, interesting facts and discourses were given, counseling was given, blessing and death words were stated,
And useful and interesting information is posted.

[0063] For example, a design is a picture puzzle, a decision picture, a chess problem and a painting study or a riddle, which also includes patterns, ornaments, illustrations and other decorative objects and works of art. Can be added.

In particular, they are images of various car models, tree types, architectural monuments and others.

The image of the surface of a single-use product of the minimum retail unit or the image of the surface of a partially used individual product is a common idea, a common scenario,
Such variants are optimal when linked by common subjects or other similar things.

Thus, for example, a series of pictures of a toilet paper roll, when each succeeding picture is a succession of preceding pictures, is linked by the development of a common scenario to create a scenario that is entertaining as a whole. Or become part of a popular manga.

The design on the surface of the paper roll is arranged for each part of the paper used.

In some cases, the images on the surface of the material and certain products can be repeated periodically.

In particular, if the image is a part of a sentence and / or the character of Pikuya and their contents are learning, for example, the image is a foreign language and a translation of a mother tongue, it is not possible to repeat the same age periodically. , The previous information is solid and desirable.

Generally speaking, the degree to which the same image is not repeated depends on the future purpose and the type of product; products with the same image should not be available to the consumer. .

Never repeating the same image must be observed in the production of household items, ie products in one household.

Products with a single purpose of use are not for everyday use, for example for general catering systems, and have appropriate images (by form or content) to avoid image repetition. We only need to soften the criteria so that the same single-use product is not available to the consumer.

The materials for making various single-use products, as well as the products themselves, can include both text fragments and pictures.

The image on the surface of the claimed material can be printed by any printing method (
Computer printing and photo printing), stamping or other suitable means.

In any case, the material applied to the manufacture of the single-use product shall be regularly renewed to ensure that the product with the image already known to the purchaser is not purchased again by the same purchaser. I have to.

Different sets of products for the same purpose, made of materials whose surface image is different from the subject matter, can be marked differently.

The image of the surface of the material makes the product made from this material attractive and can, if desired, be supplemented with an image of another character, eg an advertising image.

[0078]     The essence of this proposal is illustrated by the following non-limiting examples.

Example 1 An image of different color, such as decoration and swatches, was applied to the surface of a paper cloth meeting the table napkin quality standard by a photo printing method.

The degree of difference of the image applied to the surface is 2 in the standard unit of the surface.
0 different images were applied.

The layout of the image on the surface is a layout in which each standard unit of the material can be divided and cut into 20, and one of the divided 20 is a size corresponding to the size of the table napkin, It had a perfect image.

During the manufacturing process of the material, the printing matrix was changed 5 times and the images reproduced by all the matrices were not in agreement with each other.

The result is a plurality of sets of the material from which a pack of 100 single table napkins is made, the surface of each individual napkin having a non-repeated image. Was applied.

Example 2 A continuous tape-like form of a paper-based material was used for toilet paper manufacture.

Color pictures, which were continuous from Disney cartoons, were applied to the surface of the material every 10-20 cm. Each of the pictures placed on the surface of the material was a complete scene of the cartoon.

The tape of this material is divided into parts including a complete scene of the cartoon,
This was wound into a roll so that a series of pictures were on the outer surface of the roll, and the roll was packaged for sale.

Example 3 A plurality of paper napkins were produced from a base paper having on its outer surface a winter proverb, aphorism and / or a sentence indicating a winter aspect. The text in the material was non-repeated.

The composition of the text on the paper is such that one text is applied to each napkin after the material is cut into pieces each having a size corresponding to the required size of the napkin. It was

Example 4 A plurality of paper napkins for customer service in a restaurant were made from paper material, the surface of which was combined with words including the words of the years of the past and the words of greeting spring. It had the restaurant logo in the form of a picture.

In the original material, the same image was repeated 3 times. This material was cut into parts of a size corresponding to one napkin of the required size so that each napkin had an image on its surface. These napkins were folded, 100 sheets were put together, stacked and packaged.

If three to four napkins are used for each customer who visits the store, it is unlikely that a plurality of napkins having the same image will reach the same customer.

Example 5 Several disposable handkerchiefs were made from different lots of paper-based material. I made several handkerchiefs with the required dimensions from this material.

The image on the surface of the material was arranged such that one handkerchief was folded in four so that the image appeared on the outer surface of the folded product.

[0094]     These images were entertaining designs with hope and advice.

Twenty products were grouped together and the images of the surfaces of the individual products in each set of products were not repeated.

These products are oriented in such a way that the image on the face of the handkerchief is immediately visible to the consumer when the package is opened.

The drawing of the appearance of a paper-based single-use hygiene product is usually done with the desire to integrate and even all individual products with one purpose.

However, this desire was replenished by buying the same new item in the case of durable manufacturing, when one item from a group of individual items was lost (eg, a teacup of one customer in use). If it can, it will be correct. But,
Applying this theory to the design of single-use products is only traditional.

The present invention basically allows the appearance of a single-use product to be drafted essentially differently, individually and uniquely to a particular product, Individual products are given the characteristic of having not only the appearance but also the contents of internal meaning.

[0100] In order to draw the attention of consumers of paper-based single-use hygiene products, it is necessary not only to purchase those products required by the consumers, but also to buy new products and interests at each purchase. You must make sure you get the information that you insist on; this makes your product more competitive.

The proposed material and the products made from it are basically intended for household items for use by the whole family; in these situations educational, recreational, educational Things, training and other appealing content are easily and effortlessly picked up, especially by children, in that they are present on the surface of the product and require no special effort to understand.

Naturally-generated curiosity induces children to frequently use single-use napkins, towels, and handkerchiefs to discreetly provide health and hygiene to children.

The use of the above-mentioned single-use hygiene product is not limited to home use, but for example, by providing it to a customer of a business trip service (catering) company, the mood is improved and the customer's feeling is improved. Is.

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Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. A paper-based material having an image on its surface for the production of single-use hygiene products, characterized in that the images in said material have a common content with each other. Or non-identical sentences (sentence fragments) that have a meaning such as whether they share ideas
And / or a series of non-identical pictures with meaning, the composition of the image on the surface of the material is such that an individual product with an integral image on the surface can be made from the material. The non-identical degree of at least one image on each standard unit of the surface of the material, at least one image on the surface of each individual product made from the material, or each set of individual products that will be the lowest selling unit. At least one image on the surface of one individual product contained in is not repeated. 2. The material according to claim 1, wherein said text (text fragments) and / or pictures on the surface have educational, entertainment, teaching, training or other characters that are appealing to the consumer. 3. Material according to claim 1, wherein each subsequent picture is a continuation of the content of the preceding one, and in the usual case depicts a unified and complete scenario. 4. The same image in each standard unit on the surface of the material or the same image on the surface of each one product made from this material or the individual contained in each set that is the minimum selling unit of an individual product. The material according to claim 1, wherein the same image on the surface of the product is not repeated. 5. Material according to claim 4, wherein said text (sentence fragments) and / or pictures have educational, entertaining or teaching characters. 6. The same image on each standard unit of the surface of the material or the same image on the surface of each one product made from this material or each unit included in each set which is the minimum selling unit of an individual product. The material according to claim 1, wherein the same image on the surface of the product is periodically repeated. 7. Material according to claim 6, wherein said text (sentence fragments) and / or pictures have training content. 8. Single-use roll-type consumption, having non-identical images on the surface, said images being arranged such that at least one of said images is not repeated. Sanitary products. 9. A single-use hygiene product in the form of a roll that is consumed in portions, characterized in that it has non-identical images on its surface such that the images are not repeated at all. 10. The image in the material has a series and / or a meaning of sentences (sentence fragments) that have a connection with each other, such as common content or common idea, but are not the same. A single use hygiene product according to any of claims 8 to 9 which is a series of non-identical pictures. 11. The text (fragment of text) and / or picture on the surface has an educational, entertaining, teaching, training or other character that is appealing to the consumer. Single-use hygiene products according to any of the above. 12. A series of pictures in which the images are meaningful but not the same, each succeeding one being a continuation of the contents of the preceding one, and in the usual case a unified finished 1 according to claim 10, which is a drawn scenario
Reusable hygiene product. 13. The entire surface (text fragments) and / or pictures having an educational, entertaining, teaching, training or other character that is appealing to the consumer. A single-use hygiene product that is used once. 14. The images of the surfaces of the individual products in each set are not the same,
Therefore, it is used all at once, characterized in that the images on the surface of the individual products included in the individual product set, which is the minimum retail unit, are non-identical to the extent that they are not repeated, A single-use hygiene product packaging method that has an image on the surface and is not retailed separately, but the same products are grouped together and each set is individually packaged. 15. The method of packaging according to claim 14, wherein the images of the surfaces of the individual products in each set are non-identical to the extent that the images are not repeated at all.