JP2012526714A - Dispensing fasteners for containers - Google Patents

Abstract

A dispensing fastener assembly capable of dispensing a substance contained in a sealed capsule and mixing it with the contents of other substances contained in a container, comprising: a) at least one plunger (13b) B) receiving an actuating member (12) comprising a fastener cap (13a) arranged with b) receiving b) at least one storage member (14) containing a substance therein; and c) receiving an actuating member (12). Dispensing characterized in that it comprises a dispensing chamber (16) having a gap (17a) and at least one receiving chamber (17b) with release means (18) intended to receive a storage member (14) Fastener assembly.
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Description

  The present invention relates to dispensing fasteners, and more particularly to dispensing fasteners for containers that allow at least one substance to be dispensed and mixed with other substances in the container.

  The concept of a container closure containing capsules intended to separate and store the substance from the container and to selectively mix this substance with the contents of the container is known in the prior art. Examples of substances frequently used in conjunction with common foods for the purpose of improving a healthy lifestyle include protein powders, vitality mixtures, dietary supplements or other nutritional products. However, foods, beverages, dietary supplements, nutritional supplements, drugs, cosmetics and chemicals are often supplied in liquid, powder, paste or other forms, either in solution or suspension Its stability, strength and effect are not maintained for a long time after mixing in. Thus, such incompatibilities after mixing require that the product be utilized relatively soon after mixing to prevent alteration, discoloration, interaction, and the like. Also, to ensure that the desired result is obtained, the mixing of the various components under circumstances that ensures that the measured amount of one component is added to the measured amount of one or more components It is important that

  Another issue to consider is related to buying and selling certain products. Some products need to be used by consumers shortly after they are manufactured and mixed because their properties cause certain desirable properties to be lost from those products in a short period of time. If one component is kept separate from the other and if the two components are simply mixed together just prior to use to form the desired product, the product can still be stored for an extended period of time. Is possible. When placing such products on the market, two components are sold as part of the same container, rather than being supplied to the consumer as two or more paired components in separate containers. It is clear that this is desirable. Therefore, it is desirable to keep the components separated in this way using just one container from an aesthetic and handling standpoint.

  It is known that conventional liquid containers, such as plastic bottles, are utilized to carry water, juice, nutritional drinks, or other liquids that are desirable for human consumption. However, these desirable liquids such as activated oxygen, vitamins, minerals, herbs, nutrients, or other beverages that give water, juice or other beverages that provide a further benefit to the consumer, in particular a beneficial benefit to the consumer's health There are a number of inactive and active substances such as flavoring agents that are desirable to add to. However, many of these materials offer additional advantages when mixed in another liquid, but have a short shelf life and are prone to discoloration, interaction or alteration as soon as they are combined with a liquid or other material. . Accordingly, many desirable liquids are currently sold without the addition of beneficial ingredients.

  One method employed to obtain such a result is to utilize a container with two capsules, in which the two components are stored separately until it is desired to mix them. When mixing is desired, the separated components can be transferred from one capsule to the other by making the capsules communicate with each other. It is known in the art to provide a dispenser having a concentrate in which a soluble material is dissolved in a fixed amount of solute (usually water). Thus, the prior art is divided into capsules with the basic component inside the container and capsules that can be ruptured to mix the basic component and some form of modifier, diluent or flavoring agent in the container. Teaches beverage containers. The reason for this prior art container is that the mixing operation is performed when ingested, since mixing would be detrimental if performed in advance. The base ingredients are often not suitable for consumption by themselves and need to be mixed with a diluent / modifier before consumption.

  U.S. Pat. No. 7,017,735 B2 discloses a cap for use with a container containing a ring member. The capsule extends into an opening at approximately the center of the recess in the container's fastener ring. A plunger is provided on the inner wall of the capsule. Capsules contain certain substances, for example liquids that diffuse into water. The container has a main chamber and a doorway for storing and supplying beverages. The main chamber is filled with a single strength beverage and the capsule is filled with a liquid that diffuses into water. The capsule is located at the doorway of the container adjacent to the main chamber, and the capsule operates to inject a liquid that diffuses into the water into the single strength beverage in the main chamber as the capsule is manipulated by hand. be able to.

  WO / 2005/081732 discloses an instant beverage bottle comprising a body containing a liquid that is clamped by a cap and a capsule containing ingredients such as flavoring agents, coloring agents, preservatives, vitamins or drugs. The cap and the capsule cooperate to form an opening in the capsule when the user operates the cap, thereby releasing the raw material into the liquid.

  WO / 2006/115506 discloses a mixing cap and its method of use, which is preferably pre-packed with dry or liquid ingredients selected during manufacture so that it is easy for consumers to use. It is. The mixing cap has an inner tube that is perforated to the bottle doorway, and an outer housing that is engaged to cooperate with the inner tube and is slidable over the tube via a flange configuration And have. Simply pushing down the outer housing over the inner tube allows the pre-packed ingredients contained in the outer housing to be charged or discharged into the bottle through the holes in the inner tube. Can flow into the liquid contents. The ingredients and liquids that come together in the bottle can then be shaken without fear or possibility of spilling or spilling.

  WO / 2006/052827 discloses a dispenser having a removable tamper-proof protective cap and a tamper-proof ring and a screw-in housing for the container. This container is the main package and holds supplementary elements. The housing holds the first element in a plunger-type chamber in a fully contracted position and is sealed from the capture element. The chamber has a delivery end that is closed prior to use. When fully pushed, the delivery end of the chamber opens and delivers the first element to the main package.

  It is known that preservatives are usually added to bottled beverages containing bioactive extracts to prevent microbial growth. However, the addition of preservatives gives an unhealthy impression. It is therefore possible to avoid the use of preservatives by utilizing the dispensing fastener of the present invention.

  It is also known that bioactive extracts are susceptible to degradation in water or liquid. By utilizing the novel dispensing fastener of the present invention, the shelf life of this product is extended.

US Patent No. 7,017,735B2 WO / 2005/081732 WO / 2006/115506 WO / 2006/052827

  The present invention provides a novel dispensing fastener that can be conveniently used, thereby allowing easy premixing before ingestion. Thus, different ingredients can be maintained in separate storage members or glass bottles before being mixed into the drink. This allows premixing on the spot and maintains the freshness of the beverage.

  Furthermore, the use of a new dispensing fastener improves beverage logistics and avoids water transport. Thus, the raw material can be maintained in the distribution fastener during transport and water or liquid can be supplied locally.

  Furthermore, the present invention provides a novel dispensing fastener that can be easily used and operated easily in a highly hygienic manner when operated by the hand of the consumer. The present invention uses minimal parts, which makes it easy to manufacture and assemble.

  The present invention relates to a dispensing fastener assembly for a container that allows the material contained in a sealed capsule to be dispensed and mixed with the contents of other materials contained within the container. The dispensing fastener assembly includes: a) an actuating member comprised of a fastener cap disposed with at least one plunger; b) at least one storage member containing a substance therein; and c) an actuating member. A distribution chamber having a receiving cavity and at least one storage chamber with release means and intended to receive a storage member.

  The actuating member is thus adapted to be rotated to a predetermined position where at least one plunger can be aligned with the at least one receiving chamber and pushes at least one storage member against the release means. Being able to release the substance contained in the storage member into the container, the dispensing chamber can be firmly engaged with the container opening.

  The actuating member is therefore rotatable but cannot be moved from the dispensing chamber to another location. The actuating member includes at least one engraved slot that communicates with at least one protruding member disposed on the inner sidewall of the cavity. The actuating member alternatively includes at least one repelling means, which extends radially downward from the distal end of the side wall of the inner periphery of the fastener cap.

  Accordingly, the at least one plunger is a member that protrudes downward away from the central axis of the fastener cap. Preferably, the at least one plunger is constructed on the underside of the fastener cap roof, or alternatively connected to the side of the inner wall of the fastener cap by an extension member. The at least one plunger is alternatively an elongate member having an actuating member disposed at its bottom end.

  The elongated member thus extends downwardly at a predetermined distance from the central axis of the fastener cap. This elongated member is constructed on the underside of the roof of the fastener cap, or alternatively connected to the side of the inner wall of the fastener cap by an extension member.

  The substance may thus be a flowable substance or a tablet or capsule. The substance may also be a flavoring, coloring, activated oxygen, health supplement, vitamin, herb, drug, nutrient or mineral, probiotic, botanical or microorganism.

  The at least one storage member is thus a glass bottle. The glass bottle may be a cylindrical capsule with a sealing layer sealed at its open end. Preferably the glass bottle may be of various predetermined volumetric sizes. Therefore, the sealing layer is a film that is easily broken.

  The glass bottle thus comprises at least one projecting annular rib arranged along the outer surface of the cylindrical capsule. The at least one protruding annular rib can slidably engage a predetermined groove disposed on the inner surface of the receiving chamber to hold the glass bottle in place. The glass bottle also has a sealing ring on its outer surface to prevent liquid contents or its condensate from entering the dispensing chamber gap from the container. Preferably, the sealing ring is an airtight or watertight sealant.

Thus, the at least one storage member may be a flexible pouch, in which case the flexible pouch may be a flexible membrane.

  Accordingly, the at least one containment chamber may alternatively be provided with fins arranged along its inner wall surface to prevent liquid contents or its condensate from entering the gap of the distribution chamber from the container. This fin also functions as a holding means that prevents the flexible pouch from sliding down into the lower portion of the receiving chamber when the pouch is inactive.

  The release means is thus a protruding tip. The release means further includes an outwardly extending radial protrusion at a lower portion thereof that defines a path through which material can be released from the at least one storage member into the container.

  The release means is thus a hollow conduit with a beveled cut-out that forms a sharp edge at its distal apex. This hollow conduit has a predetermined outer cross-sectional length slightly less than the inner cross-sectional length of the glass bottle. This hollow conduit allows the material to be released from the storage member into the container when the sealing layer or flexible membrane is torn or at a fixed time.

  Thus, the dispensing chamber can be expanded to various door openings and threaded attachments and / or snap-fits of the container. The dispensing chamber further comprises an anti-tamper ring that is connected to the bottom of its outer skirt so as to break immediately.

  Accordingly, the tamper-proof ring is removably engaged with the opening / closing opening of the container.

  In accordance with the present invention, a method for dispensing material from a dispensing fastener assembly into a container includes: a) rotating an actuating member to align at least one plunger with at least one storage member; and b) applying force to the actuating member. And advancing against at least one storage member; and c) releasing at least one storage member.

  The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary or preferred embodiments of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. However, it should be understood that the preferred embodiments disclosed are merely examples of the invention. Accordingly, the drawings (not to scale) disclosed herein should not be construed as limiting, but merely as a basis for claims and are intended to teach those skilled in the art of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a disassembled state after disassembly of a distribution fastener constructed in accordance with one style of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side view of a disassembled state after disassembly and assembly in FIG. 1. It is a side view through which the inside of FIG. 2a can be seen through. FIG. 3 is a top view of a preferred embodiment dispensing fastener. FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the side showing the top of the dispensing fastener that engages the bottom of the cap. FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the assembled distribution fastener showing the state where the actuating member is rotated and aligned with the glass bottle. FIG. 6 is a side cross-sectional view of the assembled distribution fastener showing the state in which the actuating member is pushed into the distribution chamber and the sealing layer of the glass bottle is broken. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a disassembled state after disassembly of a plurality of capsule dispensing fasteners constructed with repulsion means according to another aspect of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a side view of a disassembled state after disassembly and assembly in FIG. 4. It is a side view through which the inside of FIG. 5a can be seen through. FIG. 6 is a supplemental cross-sectional view of the top of a multiple capsule dispensing fastener of another preferred embodiment. It is a side view in which the inside of the distribution fastener of the some capsule after an assembly can be seen through. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a disassembled state after disassembly of a plurality of capsule dispensing fasteners constructed without repelling means according to another aspect of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a side view of a disassembled state after disassembly and assembly in FIG. 8. It is a side view through which the inside of FIG. 9a can be seen. FIG. 9 is an auxiliary cross-sectional view of the top of the multiple capsule dispensing fastener of the embodiment shown in FIG. 8. It is a side view in which the inside of the distribution fastener of the some capsule after an assembly can be seen through. FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the side of a dispensing fastener showing one possible manner of plungers disposed on an actuating member. FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the side of a dispensing fastener showing one possible manner of plungers disposed on an actuating member. FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the side of a dispensing fastener showing one possible manner of plungers disposed on an actuating member. FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the side of a dispensing fastener showing one possible manner of plungers disposed on an actuating member. FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the side of a distribution fastener showing a distribution chamber with a tamper-proof ring. 14b is a side view of the dispensing fastener of FIG. 14a showing a dispensing chamber with a tamper-proof ring. FIG. It is an expansion perspective view of the glass bottle provided with the sealing ring. It is side part sectional drawing of the distribution fastener which shows the accommodation chamber by which the fin was arrange | positioned along the inner wall surface. FIG. 16b is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the side of the storage chamber of FIG. It is an expanded sectional perspective view of a storage chamber which shows a position where a glass bottle is pushed forward with respect to a release means.

  A detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention is disclosed herein. However, it should be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the invention and can be embodied in a variety of forms. Accordingly, the details disclosed herein should not be construed as limiting, but merely as a basis for a claim that is intended to teach those skilled in the art of the present invention. The numbers in the drawings refer to characteristic functions that are described in the same way in different embodiments, and these functions may vary in configuration.

  1-3d, a dispensing fastener assembly (10) according to one aspect of the present invention is disclosed. The dispensing fastener assembly (10) generally comprises an actuating member (12a), a storage member (14), and a dispensing chamber (16).

The dispensing fastener assembly (10) can be used with any type of container (not shown), such as bottled water, sports drinks or other bottled fluids. The dispensing fastener assembly (10) is a fluid substance, tablet, or capsule including but not limited to a liquid, powder, paste, crystal or tablet that can be ingested by the consumer at the time of ingestion. Particularly suitable for use with containers having liquid to be mixed with. The dispensing fastener assembly (10) is adapted for use with various container opening openings, in which case, for example, different thread or snap-fit configurations can be utilized.

  The actuating member (12a) generally includes a fastener cap (13a) having at least one plunger (13b) disposed at the bottom of the roof. Therefore, the plunger (13b) is a member that protrudes downward, and is disposed at a predetermined distance from the central axis of the fastener cap (13a). Preferably, the plunger (13b) is constructed on the underside of the roof of the fastener cap (13a) (FIG. 12a). Alternatively, the plunger (13b) can be connected to the side surface of the inner wall of the fastener cap (13a) by the extension member (13d) (FIG. 12b).

  The plunger (13b) can also be replaced by an elongate member (11a) having an actuating member (11b) disposed at its bottom end (FIG. 13a). The elongated member (11a) extends downward at a predetermined distance from the central axis of the fastener cap (13a). This elongate member (11a) is thus constructed on the lower surface of the roof of the fastener cap (13a). Alternatively, the elongate member (11a) can be connected to the side of the inner wall of the fastener cap (13a) by means of an extension member (13d) (FIG. 13b). The actuating member (11b) may be in the form of a plate of any geometric shape constructed at the bottom end of the elongated member (11a). It should be understood that the plunger (13b) or elongate member (11a) can be a solid or hollow body.

  The outer peripheral side wall of the fastener cap (13a) is provided with a carved slot (13c). The engraved slot (13c) communicates with a protruding member (19) located at one or more predefined locations on the inner sidewall of the cavity (17a). Accordingly, the engraved slot (13c) allows the operating member (12a) to snap-fit with the protruding member (19) and engage with the gap (17a). The actuating member (12a) can be rotated to a desired position and pushed downward by the engraved slot (13c). Specifically, when the engraved slot (13c) and the projecting member (19) are engaged, the plunger (13b) of the actuating member (12a) is rotated to a predetermined position and aligned with the receiving chamber (17b). It becomes possible to contact (14).

  The storage member (14) can be stored in the storage chamber (17b). The storage member (14) may be, but is not limited to, a glass bottle or a flexible pouch. According to a preferred embodiment, the glass bottle is of a cylindrical system comprising a sealing layer (15) sealed at its open end and an outwardly projecting annular rib (14a) arranged along the outer surface of the glass bottle. It is a capsule. (FIGS. 15 and 17). The protruding annular rib (14a) can be slidably engaged with a predetermined groove (17c) disposed on the inner surface of the receiving chamber (17b) to hold the glass bottle in a predetermined position. The glass bottle is further provided with a sealing ring (20) on its outer surface to prevent liquid contents or its condensate from entering the gap (17a) of the distribution chamber (16) from the container. Preferably, the sealing ring (20) is an airtight or watertight sealant.

  Glass bottles can contain substances such as, for example, fluid substances or tablets, or capsules in the form of liquids, powders, pastes, crystals or tablets. The substance may optionally include, but is not limited to, flavoring agents, coloring agents, activated oxygen, health supplements, vitamins, herbs, drugs, nutrients and minerals, probiotics, botanical drugs or microorganisms. Can be included. Preferably the glass bottle may be of various predetermined volumetric sizes for different amounts of material. It should be understood that the glass bottle has an open bottom end that is sealed by a sealing layer (15). The sealing layer (15) is preferably made of a fragile film such as, but not limited to, a sealant laminated with a foil that is closed at the bottom end of the glass bottle.

  If desired, the glass bottle can be replaced by a flexible pouch (not shown), which includes a flexible membrane to contain the substance therein. When the flexible membrane is torn or a fixed time is reached, the material therein is released into the container.

  The distribution chamber (16) has a gap (17a) for receiving the actuating member (12a). Note that the actuating member (12a) is rotary, but cannot be moved elsewhere from the dispensing chamber (16). The side wall inside the gap (17a) communicates with the engraved slot (13c) of the actuating member (12a) by providing the protruding member (19) at a predetermined position. The actuating member (12a) is thus adapted to snap fit into the gap (17a) and to communicate with the protruding member (19) as mentioned above. The distribution chamber (16) further comprises a storage chamber (17b) which extends from the bottom (24) of the gap (17a) and houses a storage member (14), ie a glass bottle or a flexible pouch. The storage chamber (17b) preferably has an upper guide portion to guide the storage member (14) to be inserted into the storage chamber (17b) at a predetermined position. The containment chamber (17b) can alternatively be provided with fins (17d) arranged along its inner wall (FIGS. 16a-16b). The fin (17d) prevents the liquid content or its condensate from entering the gap (17a) of the distribution chamber (16) from the container. It should be understood that the fin (17d) can also function as a retaining means that prevents the storage member (14) from sliding down into the lower portion of the receiving chamber (17b) when in the rest position. The storage chamber (17b) further includes a release means (18) disposed in the lower part thereof.

  The release means (18) has a sharp tip (18a) projecting upward at its end and a plurality of radially extending projections (18b) at its lower portion, so that the sealing layer is torn or When a fixed time is reached, or when a flexible pouch is used as the storage member (14), the flexible membrane tears or when a predetermined time is reached, the substance is released from the storage member (14) into the container. Form a path that can be. The release means (18) is, but is not limited to, a hollow conduit (25) having a beveled cut-out portion (27) to form a sharp edge (29) at its distal apex. Note that you can. (FIG. 17).

  By way of example and not limitation, it is noted that the hollow conduit (25) has a predetermined cross-sectional length slightly less than the inner cross-sectional length of the glass bottle (if a glass bottle is used as the storage member (14)). I want to be. The hollow conduit (25) allows the material to be released from the glass bottle when the sealing layer (15) is torn or at a fixed time. If the glass bottle is replaced with a flexible pouch, the hollow conduit (25) allows the flexible membrane to tear or release material from the flexible pouch through this conduit when the set time is reached. .

  The dispensing chamber (16) further includes an outer skirt (21) having a member (21a) that engages a container extending from its inner surface (FIG. 14a). The member (21a) that engages the container is optionally provided with an internal thread. This inner thread is adapted to be securely engaged with the container opening. The dispensing chamber (16) is also adapted to engage various container door openings, for example utilizing a protruding snap-fit rib or snap-fit engagement (not shown). Please understand that you can. It should be understood that an anti-tamper ring (22) can be provided, which is connected to the bottom of the outer skirt (21) of the dispensing chamber (16) so as to break immediately (FIGS. 14a-b). The tamper-proof ring (22) is removably engaged with the container opening.

  In use, the dispensing fastener assembly (10) is actuated by turning and pushing. The dispensing fastener assembly (10) is first operated by the consumer rotating the actuating member (12a) to place the plunger (13b) in a position aligned with the receiving chamber (17b). Specifically, the plunger (13b) of the actuating member (12a) is rotated to a position aligned with the receiving chamber (17b). It should be understood that the plunger (13b) has a structure that can be engaged with the upper opening of the receiving chamber (17b). Therefore, when the actuating member (12a) is pushed forward, a part of the plunger (13b) can be inserted into the receiving chamber (17b) of the distribution chamber (16).

  A force is applied to the actuating member (12a) to push it against the storage member (14), ie the glass bottle. Therefore, the plunger (13b) of the actuating member (12a) is pushed to come into contact with the glass bottle, and the glass bottle is pushed downward toward the release means (18) to open the sealing layer (15). This release means (18) allows the material in the glass bottle to flow from there through the hollow conduit (25) into the container when the sealing layer (15) is torn or at a fixed time.

  When the glass bottle is replaced with a flexible pouch, a force is applied to the actuating member (12a) to push it against the flexible pouch. Thus, the actuating member (12a) is pushed to contact the flexible pouch and pushes the flexible pouch downward toward the release means (18). This release means (18) allows the material in the flexible pouch to flow from there through the hollow conduit (25) into the container when the flexible membrane is torn or at a fixed time.

  Referring now to FIGS. 4-7, there is shown a plurality of capsule dispensing fastener assemblies (50) configured with repelling means (55) according to another mode of the present invention. The plurality of capsule distribution fastener assemblies (50) collectively comprises a distribution chamber (16) comprising an actuating member (12b), a plurality of storage members (14), and a plurality of receiving chambers (17b). .

  The actuating member (12b) includes a fastener cap (13a), and at least one plunger (13b) is disposed at the bottom of the cap roof. Similarly, at least one plunger (13b) is a member projecting downward, and is disposed at a predetermined distance from the central axis of the fastener cap (13a). The at least one plunger (13b) is preferably constructed on the underside of the roof of the fastener cap (13a) (FIG. 12a). Alternatively, the at least one plunger (13b) can be connected to the side of the inner wall of the fastener cap (13a) by an extension member (13d), similar to that shown in FIG. 12b.

  The at least one plunger (13b) can also be replaced by at least one elongate member (11a) having an actuating member (11b) disposed at its bottom end (FIG. 13b). The at least one elongate member (11a) extends downward at a predetermined distance from the central axis of the fastener cap (13a). This at least one elongate member (11a) is thus built on the underside of the roof of the fastener cap (13a). Alternatively, the at least one elongate member (11a) can be connected to the side of the inner wall of the fastener cap (13a) by an extension member (13d) similar to that shown in FIG. 13b. The actuating member (11b) may be in the form of a plate of any geometric shape constructed at the bottom end of the elongated member (11a). It should be understood that the at least one plunger (13b) or the at least one elongated member (11a) can be a solid or hollow type body.

  The outer peripheral side wall of the fastener cap (13a) is provided with a carved slot (13c). The engraved slot (13c) communicates with a protruding member (19) located at a predefined position on the inner wall of the cavity (17a). Therefore, the engraved slot (13c) allows the actuating member (12b) to snap-fit with the protruding member (19) and engage with the gap (17a). The engraved slot (13c) allows the actuating member (12b) to be rotated to a desired position and pushed downward either clockwise or counterclockwise. Specifically, by engaging the engraved slot (13c) and the projecting member (19), the plunger (13b) of the actuating member (12b) is rotated to a predetermined position and aligned with the receiving chamber (17b), and the storage member It becomes possible to contact (14).

  It should be noted that the fastener cap (13a) comprises a plurality of repulsion means (55) which are preferably arranged on the inner peripheral side wall. Specifically, the repelling means (55) extends downward in the radial direction from the distal end of the inner peripheral side wall of the fastener cap (13a). When the actuating member (12b) is released after being pushed, the actuating member (12b) can be bounced back to the initial position by the repelling means (55). Thus, when the at least one plunger (13b) of the actuating member (12b) rotates to a predetermined position aligned with the one or more receiving chambers (17b), the actuating member (12b) pushes downwardly to one or The plurality of storage members (14) are pushed toward the release means (18). The repelling means (55) acts as a spring that bounces the actuating member (12b) back to its initial position, allowing the consumer to rotate the actuating member (12b) to another position that aligns with the other receiving chamber (17b). do.

  Similar to the first mode of the invention, the storage member (14) is fully or partially housed in the housing chamber (17b). The storage member (14) may be, but is not limited to, a glass bottle or a flexible pouch. According to a preferred embodiment, the glass bottle is housed in each housing chamber (17b). In this case, various substances can be included in separate glass bottles for selective dispensing into containers. The glass bottle and its contents are as previously described in this description. If desired, the glass bottle can be replaced with a flexible pouch (not shown) with a flexible membrane to contain the substance. The material in the flexible pouch is released into the container when the flexible membrane is torn.

  The dispensing chamber (16) of the multiple capsule dispensing fastener assembly (50) also has a gap (17a) for receiving the actuating member (12b). Accordingly, the actuating member (12b) is adapted to fit securely into the gap (17a). Note that the actuating member (12b) is rotary, but cannot be moved elsewhere from the dispensing chamber (16). The distribution chamber (16) further comprises a plurality of receiving chambers (17b) that extend from the bottom (24) of the gap (17a) and are either a storage member (14), either a glass bottle or a flexible pouch. Contains various substances included. The plurality of storage chambers (17b) have an upper guide portion to guide the storage member (14) to be inserted into the storage chamber (17b) at a predetermined position. The plurality of receiving chambers (17b) may alternatively be provided with fins (17d) arranged along the inner wall surface (FIGS. 16a-16b). The fin (17d) prevents the liquid content or its condensate from entering the gap (17a) of the distribution chamber (16) from the container. It should be understood that the fin (17d) can also serve as a retaining means that prevents the storage member (14) from sliding down into the lower portion of the containment chamber (17b) when in the rest position. Each containment chamber (17b) further includes release means (18) disposed in the lower portion thereof.

  The dispensing chamber (16) of the multiple capsule dispensing fastener assembly (50) also includes an outer skirt (21) that engages a container (21a) extending from its inner surface. (FIG. 14a). The member that engages the container optionally includes an internal thread. This inner thread is adapted to be securely engaged with the container opening. It should be understood that the dispensing chamber (16) is also adapted to engage various container door openings, eg, protruding snap-fit ribs or snap-fit engagements can be utilized. . Similarly, an anti-tamper ring (22) connected to the bottom of the outer skirt (21) of the distribution chamber (16) to break immediately can be provided (FIGS. 14a-14b). Therefore, the tamper-proof ring (22) is removably engaged with the container opening / closing opening.

  8-11 illustrate another variation of a multiple capsule dispensing fastener assembly (60). The variation of the multiple capsule dispensing fastener assembly (60) is similar to the multiple capsule dispensing fastener assembly (50) referred to above, but without the repulsion means (55). This variation of the multiple capsule dispensing fastener assembly (60) allows the consumer to rotate the actuating member (12c) either clockwise or counterclockwise to one or more selected glass bottles or The position of the at least one plunger (13b) can be set to align with the flexible pouch. The actuating member (12c) is then pushed downward to push one or more glass bottles or flexible pouches towards the release means (18). The plurality of capsule dispensing fastener assemblies (60) are formed solely for the purpose of one rotation and pushing.

  It will be appreciated that the multiple capsule dispensing fastener assembly (50, 60) can also be used with any type of container, such as bottled water, sports drinks or other bottled fluids. I want. The dispensing fastener assembly (50, 60) includes a fluid substance, tablet, or liquid, powder, paste, crystal or tablet that can be ingested by the consumer at the time of ingestion. Particularly suitable for use with containers having liquid mixed with other capsules. The dispensing fastener assembly (50, 60) is adapted for use with various container door openings, in which case, for example, different thread or snap-fit configurations may be utilized.

  Generally, a plurality of capsule dispensing fastener assemblies (50, 60) are actuated by turning and pushing. The multi-capsule dispensing fastener assembly begins with a consumer rotating the actuating member (12b, 12c) to align at least one plunger (13b) with one or more selected glass bottles or flexible pouches. It is operated by installing it at the position to be. Specifically, the plunger (13b) of the actuating member (12b, 12c) is rotated to a position that aligns with one or more selected containment chambers (17b). It should be understood that the plunger (13b) has a structure that can be engaged with the upper opening of the receiving chamber (17b). Therefore, when the operating member (12b, 12c) is pushed forward, a part of the plunger (13b) can be inserted into the receiving chamber (17b) of the distribution chamber (16).

  A force is applied to the actuating members (12b, 12c) to push them against the glass bottle. Thus, the plunger (13b) of the actuating member (12b, 12c) is pushed into contact with one or more selected glass bottles and the selected glass bottle is pushed downward toward the release means (18) and sealed. Open the layer (15). The release means (18) allows the material in the selected glass bottle to flow from there through the hollow conduit (25) into the container when the sealing layer (15) is torn or at a fixed time.

  When the glass bottle is replaced with a flexible pouch, a force is applied to the actuating members (12b, 12c) and the flexible pouch is pushed forward. Thus, the actuating members (12b, 12c) are pushed into contact with the flexible pouch and push the flexible pouch downward toward the release means (18). Release means (18) allows the material in the flexible pouch to flow from there through the hollow conduit (25) into the container when the flexible membrane is torn or at a fixed time.

  In the case of a plurality of capsule dispensing fastener assemblies (50) with repulsion means (55), when the actuating member (12b) is pushed and released, the repelling means (55) causes the actuating member (12b) to move. You can bounce back to the first position. Thus, when at least one plunger (13b) of the actuating member (12) rotates to a predetermined position aligned with the one or more receiving chambers (17b), the actuating member (12b) pushes downwards and Alternatively, a plurality of glass bottles or flexible pouches are pushed toward the release means (18). The repelling means (55) acts as a spring that bounces the actuating member (12) back to its initial position, causing the consumer to rotate the actuating member (12) to another position that aligns with the other receiving chamber (17b). Prepare.

  In the case of a plurality of capsule dispensing fastener assemblies (60) without repelling means (55), this causes the actuating member (12c) to rotate either clockwise or counterclockwise, resulting in at least one plunger (13b ) In a position aligned with one or more selected glass bottles or flexible pouches and applies a downward force on the actuating member (12c) to produce one or more glass bottles or flexible The sexing pouch is pushed towards the release means (18) and the substance being released is released into the container. The multiple capsule dispensing fastener assembly (60) allows only one rotation and pushing action.

  While embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, it is not intended that these embodiments illustrate and describe all possible forms of the invention. Rather, the words used in the specification are words for explanation rather than limitation, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Distribution fastener assembly 11a Elongate member 11b Actuation member 12a Actuation member 13a Fastener cap 13b Plunger 13c Slot 13d Extension member 14 Storage member 15 Sealing layer 16 Distribution chamber 17a Space | gap 17b Storage chamber 17c Groove 17d Fin 18 Release | release means 18a Tip 18b Protrusion 19 Protruding member 20 Sealing ring 21 Outer skirt 21a Member engaged with container 22 Tamper-preventing ring 24 Bottom of gap 25 Hollow conduit 27 Cut-out portion 29 Edge portion 59, 60 Distributing fastener assembly of multiple capsules

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A dispensing fastener assembly for a container capable of dispensing a substance contained in a sealed capsule and mixing it with the contents of other substances contained in the container,
a) an actuating member (12) consisting of a fastener cap (13a) arranged with at least one plunger (13b);
b) at least one storage member (14) containing the substance therein;
c) a distribution chamber (16) having a gap (17a) for receiving said actuating member (12), and at least one receiving chamber (16) provided with release means (18) for receiving said storage member (14) 17b)
The actuating member (12) is adapted to be rotated to a predetermined position where the at least one plunger (13b) can be aligned with at least one receiving chamber (17b), and the at least one storage Allowing the material contained in the storage member (14) to be released into the container by being able to push the member (14) forward against the release means (18);
Dispensing fastener assembly, characterized in that the dispensing chamber (16) can be securely engaged with the inlet / outlet opening of the container.   A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 1, wherein the actuating member (12) is rotatable but cannot be moved from the dispensing chamber (16) elsewhere.   The dispensing fastener assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one plunger (13b) is a member that projects downwardly away from a central axis of the fastener cap (13a).   The dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one plunger (13b) is constructed on the underside of the roof of the fastener cap (13a).   The dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one plunger (13b) is alternatively connected to the side of the inner wall of the fastener cap (13a) by an extension member (13d).   2. Distributing fastener assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one plunger (13b) is instead an elongate member (11a) with an actuating member (11b) disposed at its bottom end.   The dispensing fastener assembly of claim 6, wherein the elongate member (11a) extends downward at a predetermined distance from a central axis of the fastener cap (13a).   The dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 6, wherein the elongate member (11a) is constructed on the underside of the roof of the fastener cap (13a).   7. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 6, wherein the elongate member (11a) is alternatively connected to the side of the inner wall of the fastener cap (13a) by the extension member (13d).   The actuating member (12) includes at least one engraved slot (13c), which communicates with at least one protruding member (19) disposed on the inner sidewall of the gap (17a); The dispensing fastener assembly of claim 1.   The actuating member (12) alternatively includes at least one repelling means (55) that is radially downward from the distal end of the side wall of the inner periphery of the fastener cap (13a). The dispensing fastener assembly of claim 1, wherein the dispensing fastener assembly extends.   The dispensing fastener assembly of claim 1, wherein the substance is a fluid substance or a tablet or capsule.   2. Dispensing fastener set according to claim 1, wherein the substance is a flavoring agent, coloring agent, activated oxygen, health supplement, vitamin, herb, drug, nutrient or mineral, probiotic, botanical drug or microorganism. Solid.   2. The dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one storage member (14) is a glass bottle.   15. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 14, wherein the glass bottle is a cylindrical capsule with a sealing layer (15) sealed at its open end.   15. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 14, wherein the glass bottle may be of various predetermined volumetric sizes.   15. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 14, wherein the sealing layer (15) is a tearable membrane.   15. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 14, wherein the glass bottle comprises at least one protruding annular rib (14a) disposed along the outer surface of the cylindrical capsule.   At least one protruding annular rib (14a) is slidably engageable with a predetermined groove (17c) disposed on the inner surface of the receiving chamber (17b) to hold the glass bottle in place. 19. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 18, wherein:   The glass bottle is provided with a sealing ring (20) on its outer surface to prevent liquid contents or its condensate from entering the gap (17a) of the distribution chamber (16) from the container. Item 15. The distribution fastener assembly according to Item 14.   21. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 20, wherein the sealing ring (20) is an airtight or watertight seal.   The dispensing fastener assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one storage member (14) is a flexible pouch.   23. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 22, wherein the flexible pouch is a flexible membrane.   The at least one storage chamber (17b) may alternatively be provided with fins (17d) arranged along its inner wall so that the liquid content or its condensate from the container is in the gap of the distribution chamber (16). 2. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 1, which prevents entry into (17a).   25. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 24, wherein the fins (17d) also function as retaining means to prevent the flexible pouch from sliding down into the lower portion of the receiving chamber (17b) in an inoperative state.   2. Dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 1, wherein the release means (18) is a protruding tip (18a).   The release means (18) further includes an outwardly extending radial projection (18b) at a lower portion thereof for releasing the substance from the at least one storage member (14) into the container. The dispensing fastener assembly of claim 1, wherein the dispensing fastener assembly defines a possible path.   2. Dispensing clamp according to claim 1, wherein the release means (18) is a hollow conduit (25) with a beveled cut-out (27) forming a sharp edge (29) at its distal apex. Tool assembly.   29. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 28, wherein the hollow conduit (25) has a predetermined outer cross-sectional length slightly less than the inner cross-sectional length of the glass bottle.   The hollow conduit (25) allows the sealing layer (15) or the flexible membrane to tear or release the substance from the storage member (14) into the container when the determined time is reached, 30. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 28.   The dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 1, wherein the dispensing chamber (16) is expandable with various door openings and threaded attachments and / or snap-fits of the container.   The dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 1, wherein the dispensing chamber (16) further comprises an anti-tamper ring (22) connected to the bottom of its outer skirt (21) to break immediately.   33. A dispensing fastener assembly according to claim 32, wherein the anti-tamper ring (22) is removably engaged with the door opening of the container. A method of dispensing a substance from a dispensing fastener assembly to a container, comprising:
a) rotating the actuating member (12) to align at least one plunger (13b) with at least the receiving chamber (17b);
b) applying a force to the actuating member (12) to push against the at least one storage member (14);
c) releasing said at least one storage member (14).

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