JP2023503798A - container - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to containers containing more than one product that keep each product separate from contact with the other until mixing is required, and mixing can occur within the container prior to serving. . The present disclosure also relates to methods of manufacturing such containers. [Selection drawing] 1B

Description

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure contains more than one product that keeps each product separate from contact with the other until mixing is required and mixing can occur in a container prior to serving. Concerning the container to be used. The present disclosure also relates to methods of manufacturing such containers.

BACKGROUND In some cases, it is desirable to provide containers that hold more than one product. Ideally, the products are separated from each other in separate chambers for reasons such as their potential to interact with each other. For example, if one or more of the products to be combined are medicinal or pharmaceutical products and the products are mixed prior to use, the containers may be placed in separate chambers to prevent premature reactions between the products. It would be desirable to retain the product. Can be used to hold and then combine multiple drugs/pharmaceutical products, or hold one drug/pharmaceutical product and then combine with another product, or any two or more different It would be desirable to provide such containers for use with products.

Existing containers for holding multiple products separate from each other include a main chamber having a main inner volume containing a liquid and a lid having a compartment over the main inner volume containing the product to be mixed with the liquid. including. These containers have screw top lids. When the lid is opened by rotation, an internal mechanism caused by rotation of the lid releases product from the compartment and mixes with the liquid in the main chamber. The lid can then be further rotated and removed to provide a dispensing opening at the top of the container.

One example of such a container is the "Berocca Twist N Go" container which holds a soluble vitamin tablet in a twist cap lid over a water chamber. When the lid is twisted, the cap cuts through the tablet containing foil material to release the tablet into the water chamber. The user waits for the tablets to dissolve in the water and then drinks the resulting vitamin water directly from the container.

Containers of the type discussed above can be expensive to manufacture, requiring multiple components and often complex mechanisms to release the product to be mixed with the liquid. . The use of a screw top that releases the internal product into the liquid, as well as a mechanism that exposes the dispensing opening of the container, may expose the product in the container to the outside environment while it is being mixed. means Thus, such containers are not desirable for all applications such as products that are mixed in a sterile environment prior to serving. Also, these containers are not desirable in every single application due to the amount of packaging and the cost of manufacturing each container. The above containers must include a screw top in order to function and their method of opening is such that containers without a screw top risk the product contained in the lid being lost when opened. incompatible with the need to combine the products of

Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide an improved and/or alternative container that allows two or more products to be mixed or combined within the container. It would also be desirable to provide a container that overcomes one or more of the problems associated with the prior art.

Any discussion of documents, devices, acts, or knowledge in this specification is included to explain the context of the invention. It should be taken as an admission that any of the material formed part of the prior art reference or common general knowledge in the relevant technical field on or before the priority date of the claims herein. not.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION One aspect of the invention is an outer body having an outer body wall defining an outer body cavity, and a first inner body positioned within the outer body, the first inner body A first inner body having a first inner body wall with a breakable portion, the first inner body wall defining a first inner cavity within the inner body; and a first inner cavity in the inner body. a first product contained within and a second product contained within the container separate from the first product; adapted to break along the first inner breakable portion to allow release and contact with the second product, the outer body comprising a combination of the first product and the second product; to provide a container that is adapted to allow a fluid to be dispensed from the container.

According to an embodiment, the outer body has an outer breakable portion that is breakable to allow the combination of the first product and the second product to be dispensed from the container. Or, for example, by an alternative opening action including action of a valve or plug located on the outer body, or by one or more opening actions such as puncturing, slicing, perforating, peeling, breaking, rupturing, or the like. to the outer portion of the outer body, the first product and the second product may be dispensed from the container.

According to one embodiment, the second product is contained within the outer body cavity.

According to an embodiment, the container comprises a second inner body located within the outer body, the second inner body having a second inner body wall with a second inner breakable portion; Two inner body walls define a second inner cavity. A second product is preferably contained within the second inner cavity.

The first and second inner bodies are preferably inner packages. The outer body is preferably an outer package. For example, each inner package is a separate and individually formed container held within an outer package to form a container that holds the first and second products from contacting each other until a breaking action is performed. It may be a packaged package.

The force required to break each inner or outer body depends on several factors, including the type of material each body is made from, the thickness of the material, and the shape and size of the body to be broken. depends on The force to break the inner body may be different than the force required to break the outer body. Alternatively, the force breaking the inner body may be the same as the force breaking the outer body. The force required to break each of the inner and outer bodies respectively is sufficient to avoid unintentional breaking of either body during shipping or normal handling of the container. is preferred.

"Sufficient force", as used herein, is the amount of force above which each breakable portion is adapted to break along its breaking path. If less than a sufficient force is applied, the breakable portion will not break and the body/container will remain unopened. Preferably, when a force exceeding a sufficient force is applied, the breakable portion breaks at one or more break initiation points and thereafter along the break path until the entire break path breaks, and the body is It is in an unsealed state. Opening the inner body and/or outer body by fracture along the fracture path may be performed by a user's one-handed and/or two-handed motion.

A "rupture path" is a defined path through which the respective body, inner body or outer body, of a container breaks. In other words, the rupture path is the path that breaks when the outer body or inner body is opened. In the above aspect, the fracture path follows the bend of the breakable portion of each body. A "breakable portion" is a portion of the body of a container that breaks.

The first product may be a single product. Alternatively, the first product may comprise more than one individual product. If the first product comprises more than one product, each product may be the same or different products. For example, the first product may comprise one tablet, or two or more tablets, or liquids, or powders, or any other product, or combinations thereof. Similarly, the second product may be a single product or may comprise more than one product. If the second product comprises more than one product, each product may be the same or different products. For example, the second product may comprise one tablet, or two or more tablets, or liquids, or powders, or any other product, or combinations thereof.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the products contained within the package and/or body, including the inner body and the outer body, may both be the same product or may be different products. Each product can be any desired product, solid material, tablet, substance, powder, granular material, reactive material, liquid, suspension, drug, drug, pharmaceutical product, chemical product, gas or other. or a combination product comprising more than one of the above products, such as a liquid center tablet with a solid or flexible outer material.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first inner body and the second inner body have a second inner breakable portion and the first inner breakable portion releases the first product from the first inner cavity. are positioned within the outer body so as to be simultaneously ruptured to permit receiving in the second inner cavity. The first inner body and the second inner body may be aligned with each other within the outer body.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second inner body comprises a supply breakable portion adapted to break to allow the first product and the second product to be dispensed. A second inner body may be nested within the outer body. A feed break portion of the second inner body may provide a feed opening when broken. The outer breakable portion of the outer body may provide the dispensing opening when broken. The feed breakable portion is adapted to the outer breakable portion such that the feed breakable portion and the outer breakable portion are adapted to break simultaneously to provide coexisting feed openings in the second inner body and outer body. may be positioned The supply breakable portion is preferably the inner breakable portion of the second inner body.

According to embodiments, the one or more breakable portions provided herein are between about 20° to about 170° between the first portion of each body and the second portion of each body. It is in the form of an elongated bend in each body wall that defines an angle of . Preferably, the angle is between about 45° and about 105°. More preferably, the angle is between about 70° and about 90°.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second inner body comprises a flange around the second inner body wall. The second inner body flange may be located at an edge of the second inner body wall defining the fill opening to the second cavity. The container may further comprise a cover attached to the flange of the second inner body to seal the fill opening to the second inner cavity.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the second inner breakable portion is located at a first location on the edge of the second inner body flange or second inner body wall and at a first location on the edge of the flange or second inner body wall. and a second location on the second inner body wall spaced from the edge. This embodiment of the breakable portion extending from a first point on the edge of the body wall or flange to a second point spaced from the edge of the body wall or flange is described herein. Equally applicable to any breakable portion of the inner or outer package or body such as For example, some embodiments may utilize such a configuration of breakable portions on the outer body to provide a dispensing opening when the breakable portion on the outer body is broken. Alternatively, the first inner body may comprise a breakable portion extending between a point on the edge of the inner body wall and a point spaced from the inner body wall.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the direction of the first inner breakable portion of the first inner body is oriented substantially parallel to the direction of the second inner breakable portion of the second inner body. This alignment aids in allowing simultaneous failure of the breakable portions of the first and second inner bodies when sufficient force is applied.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the second inner body is formed as a separate part from the outer body and inserted into the outer body during manufacture of the container.

According to embodiments, the one or more inner bodies comprise an elongated shape along the longitudinal axis of the inner body and first and second ends at either end of the elongated shape. The inner breakable portion is preferably located between the first end and the second end. The inner breakable portion may have a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the inner body.

According to embodiments, the inner body is positioned within the outer body such that application of a force to fracture the inner body includes flexing or bending of the outer body. Applying force to the inner body may include applying force to both sides of the breakable portion of the inner body. Preferably, the flexing or flexing of the outer body occurs at portions of the outer body that do not comprise an outer breakable portion.

According to embodiments, the plane of the breakable portion of the inner body wall of the inner body is oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane of the outer breakable portion of the outer body wall. Alternatively, the plane of the breakable portion of the inner body wall within the container may be oriented substantially parallel to the plane of the outer breakable portion of the outer body wall.

According to embodiments, the outer body comprises a flange around the outer body wall. Preferably, the flange of the outer body is located at the edge of the outer body wall. An edge of the outer body wall may define a fill opening for the first cavity. The container may further comprise a cover attached to the flange of the outer body to seal the first cavity. According to embodiments, the cover is adhered and sealed to the flange of the outer body by one of heat, ultrasonic welding, pressure sensitive adhesive, heat activated adhesive, or another type of adhesive. The outer body flange may include an enlarged portion, ie, an enlarged flange width immediately adjacent the outer breakable portion on the outer body wall.

According to embodiments, the first inner body and/or the second inner body comprises a flange around its perimeter. Each inner body flange may be located at an edge of the inner body defining a fill opening for the inner body cavity. The container may further comprise a cover attached to the flange of the inner body to seal the second cavity. The cover is preferably adhered and sealed to the flange of the inner body by one of heat, ultrasonic welding, pressure sensitive adhesive, heat activated adhesive, or another type of adhesive. Each inner body flange may include an enlarged portion, ie, an enlarged flange width immediately adjacent to the bend or breakable portion of the inner body wall.

According to embodiments, the inner body or bodies are formed as separate parts from the outer body. A separately formed inner body may be inserted into the outer body during manufacture. The outer body may include a receiving area shaped to correspond to at least a portion of the shape of the inner body, such that at least a portion of the inner body lies within the receiving area. The outer body may include multiple receiving areas each adapted to receive a separate portion of the inner body. Preferably, the receiving area comprises at least one shelf or slot shaped to receive a corresponding portion of the inner body. For example, the inner body may include an extension and one or both ends of the extension may seat in a ledge or slot in the outer body. The extension may comprise a portion of the flange of the inner body. The extension may be a longitudinal extension. The inner body may include at least one extension received in a corresponding ledge or slot in the receiving area of the outer body.

According to embodiments, the inner body is formed by at least one of sheet thermoforming, injection molding, compression molding, extrusion blow molding, blow molding, or additive manufacturing such as, but not limited to, 3D printing. good too. The outer body may be formed by at least one of sheet thermoforming, injection molding, compression molding, extrusion blow molding, blow molding, or additive manufacturing such as, but not limited to, 3D printing.

According to embodiments, the one or more breakable portions define an angle between the respective body first portion and the respective body second portion of about 20° to about 170°. It is the form of the department. Preferably, the angle is between about 45° and about 105°. More preferably, the angle is between about 70° and about 90°.

According to embodiments, the thickness of the outer body is substantially constant over the entire outer body wall including the first breakable portion. According to embodiments, the thickness of the inner body is substantially constant throughout the inner body wall including the second breakable portion.

According to embodiments, the one or more breakable portions may include at least one breakable conductor. At least one ruptured conductor may be in the form of a local variation in the depth of the bend, wherein the ruptured conductor comprises the bend. Preferably, at least one ruptured conductor is in the form of a local change in the cross-sectional shape of the bend. Optionally, each inner or outer body is formed from a crystallizable material. At least one ruptured conductor may be a local variation in extent of the crystal. According to embodiments, the first breakable portion and/or the second breakable portion comprise at least one break initiator. Here, the break initiator is the location where the breakable portion first breaks when sufficient force is applied. The break may then spread outward from the location of the break initiator along the breakable portion until the entire breakable portion breaks, as desired.

The thickness of the outer body wall and/or inner body wall may be determined by the product being held, the material from which the respective inner/outer body is formed, and/or the size and shape of the respective body. good. Optionally, the thickness of the outer body wall and/or inner body wall is from about 300 μm to about 600 μm. For example, the thickness of the outer body wall and/or inner body wall may be from about 350 μm to about 550 μm. The thickness of the outer body wall and/or inner body wall may be from about 400 μm to about 550 μm. The thickness of the outer body wall and/or inner body wall may be from about 400 μm to about 500 μm. The thickness of the outer body wall and/or the inner body wall may be about 300 μm. The thickness of the outer body wall and/or inner body wall may be about 350 μm. The thickness of the outer body wall and/or inner body wall may be about 400 μm. The outer body wall and/or the inner body wall may have a thickness of about 450 μm. The thickness of the outer body wall and/or inner body wall may be about 500 μm. The thickness of the outer body wall and/or the inner body wall may be about 550 μm. The thickness of the outer body wall and/or the inner body wall may be about 600 μm.

The first product may be liquid. The first product may be solid, for example the first product may be a tablet. The second product may be liquid. The second product may be solid, for example the second product may be a tablet. One or both of the first product and the second product may be a pharmaceutical composition. One or both of the first product and the second product may be chemical compositions. According to embodiments, one or both of the first product and the second product comprise a liquid. For example, the liquid may be water. According to embodiments, one of the first product and the second product comprises a liquid and the other of the first product comprises a solid and/or powder. According to embodiments, one of the first product and the second product may be a solvent for the other of the first product and the second product. According to embodiments, the second product is a tablet, the first product is a liquid, and the tablet is adapted to dissolve in the liquid of the first product. According to an embodiment, the first product is a tablet and the tablet is adapted to dissolve in the liquid of the second product. According to embodiments, the second product is a powder and the powder is adapted to dissolve in the liquid of the first product. According to embodiments, the first product may be a powder and the powder adapted to dissolve in the liquid of the second product.

According to embodiments, the inner body comprises at least one structural feature adapted to hold the second product in a desired position within the inner body. The structural feature may position the second product adjacent the second breakable portion when the inner body is in the unbroken state. The structural feature may be in the form of a sheet upon or in which the second product remains until the second breakable portion is broken. According to embodiments in which the second product is liquid, the structural feature may be a depression. According to embodiments where the second product is a solid product such as a tablet, the at least one structural feature may be a retaining rib. Preferably, the inner body comprises at least two retaining ribs to retain the second product in the desired position. According to other embodiments, the outer body also includes at least one structural feature. The structural features of the outer body may have any of the properties of the structural features of the inner body as described above. According to embodiments, both the inner body and the outer body may have at least one respective structural feature. Alternatively, one of the inner body and outer body may have at least one structural feature.

According to embodiments, the container further comprises at least one second inner body within the outer body cavity, the second inner body defining a second inner cavity for containing the third product. 2 inner body walls. For example, a first inner cavity contains a first product, an outer cavity contains a second product, and a second inner cavity contains a third product. The second inner body wall may comprise a second inner body breakable portion, the second inner body forming a second inner body opening when a force is applied to the second inner body. To do so, it is adapted to break along the second inner breakable portion. The container, in use, has the first inner body ruptured to release the first product from the first inner body cavity through the first inner body opening into the outer body cavity, and the second inner body cavity from the second inner body cavity. the second inner body is fractured to release the third product into the outer body cavity through the inner body opening of the first product and the second product and the third product combine or mix within the outer body cavity; may be configured to be The outer body is fractured along the outer breakable portion to form a feed opening to allow the combined or mixed first, second and third products to be fed through the feed opening. good too.

Optionally, the outer body houses multiple inner bodies, for example according to the above embodiments or according to other embodiments. For example, when multiple products are combined, but kept separate prior to combining, the container can include a respective number of outer bodies and/or inner bodies. The outer body itself may not contain any products, each of the products being contained within a respective inner body. The outer body may contain one of the products to be combined. Alternatively, the container may have a plurality of inner bodies, each product contained within a respective cavity of the inner body, and then some or all of the products within the inner bodies carry product into the cavities of the outer body. For release, they may be combined by breaking their respective inner bodies.

Another aspect of the invention is forming an outer body having an outer body wall defining a first cavity, the outer body wall comprising a first bend forming a first breakable portion. and forming an inner body having an inner body wall defining a second cavity, the inner body wall comprising a second bend forming a second breakable portion. placing the first product in the second cavity and sealing the second cavity to retain the first product therein; and placing the second product in the first cavity. inserting the inner body into the first cavity; and sealing the first cavity to retain the second product and the inner body therein. A method of manufacturing is provided.

A further aspect of the invention is forming an outer body having an outer body wall defining a first cavity, the outer body wall comprising a first bend forming a first breakable portion. and forming a first inner body having a first inner body wall defining a second cavity, the first inner body wall forming a second breakable portion. and forming a second inner body having a second inner body wall defining a third cavity, the inner body wall having a third fracture forming comprising a second bend forming a breakable portion and a fourth bend forming a fourth breakable portion; sealing the second cavity to retain the product therein; placing the second product within the third cavity and retaining the second product therein; inserting the first inner body and the second inner body into the first cavity; and holding the first inner body and the second inner body therein. and sealing a cavity.

According to an embodiment, the first inner body is formed with a flange at the edge of the first inner body defining the filling opening to the second cavity. Sealing the second cavity may include attaching a cover to the flange of the first inner body. The second inner body may be formed with a flange at an edge of the second inner body defining a fill opening to the third cavity. Sealing the third cavity may include attaching a cover to the flange of the second inner body. The first inner body cover is adhered and sealed to the first inner body flange and the second inner body cover is heated, ultrasonically welded, pressure sensitive adhesive, heat activated adhesive, or It is adhered and sealed to the second inner body flange by one of another type of adhesive.

According to an embodiment, the outer body is formed with a flange at an edge of the outer body defining the filling opening for the first cavity. Sealing the first cavity may include attaching a cover to the flange of the outer body. The outer body cover may be adhered and sealed to the outer body flange by one of heat, ultrasonic welding, pressure sensitive adhesive, heat activated adhesive, or another type of adhesive.

According to an embodiment, the inner body is formed with a flange at the edge of the inner body defining the filling opening for the second cavity. Sealing the second cavity may include attaching a cover to the flange of the inner body. The inner body cover may be adhered and sealed to the inner body flange by one of heat, ultrasonic welding, pressure sensitive adhesive, heat activated adhesive, or another type of adhesive.

According to an embodiment, the method includes forming a receiving area of the outer body shaped to correspond to the shape of the inner body, wherein inserting the inner body into the first cavity comprises receiving the inner body. Including locating in a region. The receiving area may comprise at least one shelf or slot for receiving a corresponding portion of the inner body. For example, the inner body may include at least one extension received in a corresponding ledge or slot in the receiving area of the outer body.

According to embodiments, the outer body and the inner body each share a common cover. The common cover is preferably adapted to seal both the first product in the first cavity and the second product in the second cavity.

The method may further comprise sterilizing the inner body and/or the outer body. The sterilization step may be performed by one or more of aseptic manufacturing, fully aseptic manufacturing, or secondary sterilization such as gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide (EtO) gas, or heat.

According to embodiments, the inner body and/or the outer body are made of polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), amorphous polyurethane terephthalate (APET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE). ), polylactic acid (PLA), biomaterials, inorganic filler materials, thin metal forming materials, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), cyclic olefin copolymers (COC), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and laminates. formed from a material containing one;

According to embodiments, the inner body and/or the outer body are formed by at least one of sheet thermoforming, injection molding, compression molding, extrusion blow molding, blow molding, or 3D printing.

Any reference made to "inner body" or "inner package" within this disclosure is understood to be a reference to only one inner body or inner package in embodiments where there is only one inner body, or the first and a second inner body, references to "inner body" or "inner package" within this disclosure refer to any one of the inner bodies in that embodiment. One or more features may be referred to. Any feature of one described inner body or inner package may be utilized with another inner body or inner package in different embodiments to produce any desired suitable container within the general scope of this disclosure. It is understood that

As used herein, the terms "inner" and "outer" are understood to refer to the body or package in which the particular element is referred to, taking into account the positioning of features with respect to the container. For example, "inner breakable portion" is understood to refer to a breakable portion of an inner body or inner package. Similarly, "outer breakable portion" is understood to refer to a breakable portion of the outer body or outer package.

It is understood that any individual feature provided above or described below or shown in the accompanying drawings may itself be the subject of an independent or dependent claim. The features described herein may be utilized in any combination that provides advantageous results, and no single embodiment should be construed as a limitation on the scope of the invention as such.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Embodiments of the disclosure will now be described, by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 shows an exploded rear perspective view of an inner package according to a first embodiment; FIG. 1 shows an exploded rear perspective view of a container comprising an outer package and an inner package according to a first embodiment; FIG. 1 shows a front view including internal features of the container of the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 1D shows a cross-sectional view along line AA of FIG. 1C. Fig. 2 shows a front view including internal features of the container of the first embodiment when subjected to a force to open the inner package; FIG. 1E shows a cross-sectional view along line BB of FIG. 1E. Fig. 3 shows a front perspective view including internal features of the container of the first embodiment when subjected to a force to open the outer package; Fig. 3 shows an exploded rear perspective view of an inner package according to a second embodiment; Fig. 3 shows an exploded rear perspective view of a container with an outer package and an inner package according to a second embodiment; Fig. 10 shows a rear perspective view including internal features of a container according to a second embodiment; Fig. 2 shows a front view including internal features of the container of the second embodiment; FIG. 2D shows a cross-sectional view along line CC of FIG. 2D. Fig. 10 shows a rear perspective view including internal features of a container according to a second embodiment when subjected to a force to open the inner package; Fig. 10 shows a front view including internal features of the container of the second embodiment when subjected to a force to open the inner package; FIG. 2G shows a cross-sectional view along line DD of FIG. 2G. Fig. 3 shows a rear perspective view of the container of the second embodiment when subjected to a force to open the outer package; Fig. 3 shows an exploded rear perspective view of an inner package according to a third embodiment; Fig. 3 shows an exploded rear perspective view of a container with an outer package and an inner package according to a third embodiment; Fig. 3 shows a front perspective view including internal features of a container according to a third embodiment; FIG. 11 shows a front view including internal features of the container of the third embodiment; Figure 3D shows a cross-sectional view along line EE of Figure 3D; Fig. 10 shows a front perspective view including internal features of a container according to a third embodiment when subjected to a force to open the inner package; Fig. 10 shows a front view including internal features of the container of the third embodiment when subjected to a force to open the inner package; Figure 3G shows a cross-sectional view along line FF of Figure 3G. Fig. 3 shows a front perspective view of the container of the third embodiment when subjected to an opening force of the outer package; Fig. 3 shows an exploded rear perspective view of two inner packages according to a fourth embodiment; Fig. 3 shows an exploded rear perspective view of a container comprising an outer package and two inner packages according to a fourth embodiment; Figure 4B shows a partially exploded view of the container of Figure 4B, with the inner package positioned within the cavity of the outer package; FIG. 11 shows a front view including internal features of a container according to a fourth embodiment; FIG. 4D shows a cross-sectional view along line GG of FIG. 4D. FIG. 12 shows a front isometric view including internal features of the container of the fourth embodiment. Fig. 10 shows a front view including internal features of the container of the fourth embodiment when subjected to a force to open two inner packages within an outer package; FIG. 4G shows a cross-sectional view along line HH of FIG. 4G. Fig. 10 shows a front perspective view including internal features of a container according to a fourth embodiment when subjected to a force to open two inner packages; Figure 10 shows a front perspective view of the container of the fourth embodiment when subjected to force to open the outer package and one inner package; Figure 4 shows a front view of a first inner package according to a fourth embodiment; Figure 4 shows a front view of a second inner package according to a fourth embodiment; Fig. 4 shows a front view of the first inner package according to the fourth embodiment when subjected to an opening force; Fig. 4 shows a front view of the second inner package according to the fourth embodiment when subjected to an opening force; FIG. 11 shows a front perspective view including internal features of the container of the fifth embodiment; Fig. 10 shows a front perspective view including internal features of a container according to a fifth embodiment when subjected to a force to open two inner packages; Fig. 10 shows a front perspective view including internal features of a container according to the fifth embodiment after mixing the first and second products; Fig. 3 shows a rear perspective view of a container according to a fifth embodiment;

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIGS. 1A-1G show the construction of a container 10 and its inner and outer packages 11 and 12 according to a first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1A, inner package 11 has a longitudinal width of inner package 11 between first end 115 and second end 116 relative to the vertical width of inner package 11. Containing a rather elongated shape. Inner package 11 includes an inner body wall 112 shaped to define an inner cavity 17 having an inner volume. Inner cavity 17 is adapted to accommodate product 15 . As shown in FIG. 1A, the product is a tablet, eg, a tablet containing a medicament or pharmaceutical composition. Inner body wall 112 includes a flange portion 113 that circumscribes inner cavity 17 . A cover 111 is provided that is sealed and adhered to the flange portion 113 to seal the inner cavity 17 . Preferably, cover 111 is attached over flange 113 so as to provide an airtight seal.

Inner body wall 112 includes a breakable portion 117 in the form of an elongated bend spanning the width of inner body wall 112 between opposing portions 114 of flange 113 . Breakable portion 117 is disposed substantially in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of inner package 11 . Opposing portions 114 of flanges 113 each include an increased flange width compared to the portions of the flanges on either side of said opposing portions 114 that are directly adjacent said opposing portions 114 . Inner package 11 is adapted to break along breakable portion 117 when force is applied to inner package 11 by a user. In particular, the force applied to inner body 11 is shown in FIG.

Inner package 11 includes ribs 119 that provide stiffness to inner package 11 . Package 11 also includes retaining rib portions 118 adapted to receive product 15 therebetween. In particular, where product 15 is a tablet or the like, retaining rib portion 118 ensures that product 15 is positioned in a desired position adjacent breakable portion 117, so that opening package 11 allows the product to be released. 15 can be easily fed from there into the outer package 12 . For example, when the inner package 11 is ruptured along the breakable portion 117 , an opening is created through which the tablets are outside the inner cavity 17 of the inner package and are contained within the cavity 16 of the outer package 12 . . The increased width of flange 113 at opposing portion 114 can assist in enabling precise breaking of breakable portion 117 and formation of the desired opening in inner package 11, with opposing portion 114 acting as a hinge. work effectively.

FIG. 1B shows inner package 11 housed within outer package 12 . Outer package 12 is substantially elongated in the longitudinal direction of outer package 12 between first end 125 and second end 126 such that when housed within outer package 12 as shown in FIG. It has a shape that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the inner package 11 . Outer package 12 includes an outer body wall 122 that defines an outer cavity 16 having an interior volume of outer package 12 . Note that use of the term "outer cavity" refers to the fact that it is a cavity within the outer package. Outer cavity 12 is adapted to accommodate product 14 . In a first embodiment shown in Figures 1D and 1F, the product 14 is liquid. The tablet of product 15 is preferably adapted to dissolve within the liquid of product 14 .

Outer body wall 122 includes a flange portion 123 around outer cavity 16 . A cover 121 is provided that is sealed and adhered to the flange portion 123 to seal the outer cavity 16 . Preferably, cover 121 is attached to flange 123 so as to provide an airtight seal. Cover 121 may be applied to flange 123 of outer package 12 after inner package 11 and product 14 are inserted therein, sealing inner package 11 and product 14 within cavity 16 of outer package 12 . Guaranteed.

The outer body wall 122 is shaped to include receiving areas 131, 132 adapted to receive the ends 115, 116 of the inner package. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1B and 1D, portions of body wall 112 of inner package 11 adjacent ends 115 and 116 are retained to outer package 12 at receiving areas 131,132. The receiving areas 131, 132 are in the form of ledges upon which the ends 115, 116 of the inner package rest when the inner package 11 is within the outer package 12, as shown in FIG. 1B. Furthermore, when the cover 121 is attached to the flange 123 of the outer package 12, the receiving areas 131, 132 mate with corresponding portions of the cover 121 to hold the ends 115, 116 of the inner package 11 therebetween. . In this way, the ends 115,116 of the inner package 11 are fitted into the receiving areas 131,132. Thus, the receiving areas 131, 132 of the outer package may be in the form of slots into which portions of the inner package 11, such as the ends 115, 116 may fit.

After inner package 11 is broken along breakable portion 117, ends 115, 116 of inner package 11 are preferably still retained within receiving areas 131, 132 of the outer package. For example, ends 115 , 116 remain within slots formed between retention areas 131 , 132 and corresponding portions of cover 121 . By holding the inner package 11 in the receiving areas 131, 132 before, during, and after the breakable portion 117 is broken, the inner package 11 is always held in the desired position, providing a second It is ensured that it does not interfere with the mixing of one product 14 and second product 15 or with the feeding action of the outer package 12 when desired.

As can be further seen from FIG. 1D, breakable portion 117 of inner package 11 is spaced a significant distance from facing portion 129 of outer body wall 122 . Thus, when the inner package is ruptured, the outer body wall 122, particularly the facing portion 129, does not interfere with the opening made in the inner package 11 and allows the product 15 to easily exit the inner package 11, as shown in FIG. 1F. can be released to

When housed within outer package 12, the tear-off mechanism of inner package 11 is adapted to be less prone to unintentional tearing, such as during shipping and general handling thereof. When it is desired to break breakable portion 117 of inner package 11 , the user applies a force to outer package 12 that is transmitted to inner package 11 . In the first embodiment of FIGS. 1E and 1F, the user applies force by pushing the surface of cover 121 opposite the breakable portion of inner package 117 inwardly of outer package 12 . At the same time, the user applies force to both sides of the outer package body 12 adjacent the receiving areas 131,132. As a result of the application of these forces, the inner package 11 is thus bent in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the inner package 11 between the ends 115,116. When the force applied to inner package 11 exceeds a sufficient value, a fracture of breakable portion 117 is formed at one or more fracture initiation points. From this position, the break propagates outward at one of more break points until the entire breakable portion 117 breaks between each of the opposing portions 114 of the flange 113 along the entire break path. When breakable portion 117 is completely broken, an opening is formed in inner body wall 112 . Product is then fed into the outer cavity 16 through the opening in the inner body wall 112 . The opening mechanism of inner package 11 may be similar to a snap mechanism.

The elongated or pointed shape of outer body 12 shown in FIGS. 1C and 1E creates a structure that can be easily bent in a desired direction when a user wishes to break inner package 11 and/or outer package 12. configured to assist. In particular, it may be preferable to shape the outer package 12 so that it bends in a desired manner to assist in tearing and rupturing the breakable portion of the inner package 11 . The mechanism for breaking breakable portion 117 of inner package 11 is configured to be either a one-handed action or a two-handed action.

Outer package 12 also carries means for dispensing product 14, preferably mixed products 14 and 15 therefrom. Outer package 12 includes breakable portion 127 on outer body wall 122 . Breakable portion 127 is in the form of an elongated bend spanning the width of the outer body wall between opposing portions 124 of flange 123 . The breakable portion may be a recessed channel. Breakable portion 127 is disposed substantially in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of outer package 12 . Opposing portions 124 of flanges 123 each include an increased flange width compared to the portions of the flanges on either side of said opposing portions 124 that are directly adjacent said opposing portions 124 . Outer package 12 is adapted to break along breakable portion 127 when a particular force is applied to outer package 12 by a user. Specifically, the force applied to outer body 12 is shown in FIG. The increased width of the flange 123 of the opposing portion 124 can assist in enabling precise breaking of the breakable portion 127 and formation of the desired opening 140 in the outer package 12, while the opposing portion 124 is hinged. work effectively as

Breakable portion 127 divides outer package 12 into head portion 135 toward first end 125 and body portion 136 toward second end 126 . Head 135 includes a gripping surface 128 within outer body wall 122 to assist the user in opening outer package 12 . Gripping surface 128 is adapted to be gripped by a user's thumb or fingers when outer package 12 is opened.

Outer package 12 is preferably opened by applying force to head portion 135 while gripping surface 128 holds body portion 135 firmly. The action of opening the package may be a one-handed action or a two-handed action. If one-handed operation is selected, it is preferable to grip the body portion 136 with the palm and fingers and then apply force to the gripping surface 128 with the thumb. When the force applied to outer package 12 reaches a certain amount, a break in breakable portion 127 is created at one or more break initiation points. From this position, the break propagates outward from each break point until the entire breakable portion 127 breaks between each of the opposing portions 124 of the flange 123 along the break path. When the breakable portion 127 is completely broken, an opening 140 is formed in the outer body wall 122 along the breakable portion. The opening mechanism of the outer package 11 may resemble a snap mechanism. Product 14 and preferably a mixture of products 14 and 15 may then be fed through opening 140 .

According to a preferred embodiment, a spout is formed in the lip of the opening 140 of the outer package 12 . Thus, when one or more products 14, 15 are dispensed, the products may be poured outward through the use of the spout feature. A spout is particularly advantageous when one or both of the products 14, 15 are liquids or flowable substances such as powders. However, spoutless outer packages 12 may also be used to adequately dispense products 14, 15 if more care is taken during dispensing operations.

Once the container 10 is provided, the user may follow the following routine to combine the products 14,15 and dispense the combined products 14,15. First, the user applies force to outer package 12 at a location adjacent inner package 11 to break inner package 11 along breakable portion 117 . The user can then release the second product 15 from the inner cavity 17 of the inner package 11 into the outer cavity 16 of the outer package 12 where the second product 15 contacts the first product 14, The user may be able to mix or otherwise combine the first product 14 with the second product 15 as desired. The user may then break breakable portion 127 of outer package 12 to form feed opening 140 in outer package 12 . Finally, the user may dispense the combined first and second products through opening 140 of outer package 12 . Note that the breaking motions of the inner package 11 and the outer package 12 of the first embodiment are substantially perpendicular to each other. For example, when inner package 11 is positioned within outer package 12, the planes of breakable portions 117, 127 of the inner and outer packages, respectively, are substantially perpendicular to each other. Other arrangements are possible within the scope of the claims, for example as shown in the second embodiment discussed further below.

Applicant's US Pat. No. 8,485,360 provides a container with a so-called "snap feature" that is rupturable along a rupture path. The wall of the container may have a substantially constant wall thickness along the failure path. The body of the container resists stress along the failure path by increasing the distance ( _y ) between the neutral axis and the base plane of the bend to decrease the area moment of inertia (Ix) in the failure path. configured to concentrate. The inner and outer packages shown in the attached figures preferably include breakable portions adapted to break in a manner similar to that described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,485,360, the subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference. Of course, those skilled in the art will appreciate that other opening mechanisms may be utilized in one or both of the inner and outer packages and that the scope of the present disclosure is described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,485,360. It will be appreciated that it is not limited to containers that include one or more breakable portions. However, the breakable portion described in said US patent provides a preferred method of opening each of the first and second packages in this context.

Additionally, similarly applicant's PCT Patent Publication No. WO 2018/187824 is similar to that of U.S. Pat. described. The content of WO2018/187824 is fully incorporated herein by reference. A break conductor is provided along the breakable portion of the container of WO2018/187824 and is intended to form a constant, precisely oriented break path along the breakable portion when the container is opened. enable. According to the present disclosure, in some situations, for example, when each failure path must traverse in multiple directions, or when the failure paths traverse a relatively longer distance, Additionally, it may be desirable to include one or more rupturable conductors along the rupturable portion of one or both of the inner and outer packages.

Figures 2A-2I show the structure of a container 20 and its inner and outer packages 21 and 22 according to a second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2A, inner package 21 has a longitudinal width of inner package 21 between first end 215 and second end 216 relative to the vertical width of inner package 21. Containing a rather elongated shape. Inner package 21 includes an inner body wall 212 shaped to define an inner cavity 27 having an inner volume. Inner cavity 27 is adapted to accommodate product 25 . As shown in FIG. 2E,
Product 25 is a liquid, such as a medicament or pharmaceutical composition. Inner body wall 212 includes an enlarged projection 219 that defines a specific portion of the volume of inner cavity 27 that holds product 25 .

An inner body wall 212 of the inner package 21 includes a flange portion 213 that surrounds the inner cavity 27 . A cover 211 is provided that is sealed and adhered to the flange portion 213 to seal the inner cavity 27 . Preferably, cover 211 is attached over flange 213 to provide an airtight seal.

Inner body wall 212 includes breakable portions 217 in the form of elongated bends spanning the width of inner body wall 212 between opposing portions 214 of flanges 213 . Unlike the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in which the breakable portion 117 of the inner package 11 is centrally located in the inner package 11 along its longitudinal axis, in the second embodiment of FIGS. 2A-2I: A breakable portion 217 is located toward the first end 215 of the inner package. This arrangement of the second embodiment is useful for providing a larger holding volume for liquid utilizing the enlarged portion 219 of the body 212 . Other arrangements of breakable portions are contemplated within the scope of this disclosure.

Breakable portion 217 is disposed substantially in a plane angled with the longitudinal axis of inner package 21 . Opposing portions 214 of flanges 213 each include an increased flange width as compared to portions of flange 213 directly adjacent said opposing portions 214 and on either side of said opposing portions 214 . Inner package 21 is adapted to break along breakable portion 217 when force is applied to inner package 21 by a user. In particular, the force applied to inner body 21 is shown in FIGS. The increased width of flange 213 at opposing portion 214 can assist in enabling precise breaking of breakable portion 217 and formation of the desired opening in inner package 21, with opposing portion 214 acting as a hinge. work effectively.

FIG. 2B shows inner package 21 housed within outer package 22 . Outer package 22 includes a substantially elongated shape in the longitudinal direction of outer package 22 between first end 225 and second end 226 . In this second embodiment, when the inner package 21 is positioned within the outer package 22, the longitudinal axes of the inner and outer packages are parallel. Outer package 22 includes an outer body wall 222 that defines an outer cavity 26 having an interior volume of outer package 22 . Note that the use of the term "outer cavity" refers to the fact that it is the cavity of the outer package and does not relate to the cavity outside the container or outer package. Outer cavity 22 is adapted to accommodate product 24 . In the embodiments shown in Figures 2C, 2E, 2F, and 2H, the product 24 is liquid. In preferred embodiments, the first product and the second product can be mixed, blended, or otherwise combined together when brought into contact.

Outer body wall 222 includes a flange portion 223 around outer cavity 26 . A cover 221 is provided that is sealed and adhered to the flange portion 223 to seal the outer cavity 26 . Preferably, cover 221 is attached over flange 223 so as to provide an airtight seal. Cover 221 may be applied to flange 223 of outer package 22 after inner package 21 and product 24 are inserted therein, sealing inner package 21 and product 24 within cavity 26 of outer package 22 . Guaranteed.

Outer body wall 222 is shaped to include a receiving area 230 adjacent peripheral flange 223 toward second end 226 of outer package 22 . The receiving areas 230 are in the form of ledges around the sides and end regions of the internal cavity 16 of the outer package 12 within adjacent flanges 223 . The receiving area 230 is configured so that the flange 213 of the inner package 11 rests on the shelf portion. When cover 221 is attached to flange 223, a slot is formed in the space between receiving area 230 and the adjacent portion of cover 221 in which at least a portion of inner package 21, including a portion of flange 213, is retained. be.

In addition to the ledge portion of receiving area 230 , outer package 22 includes a tail 237 shaped to conform to the outer surface of inner body wall 212 . Tail 237 includes contour 233 shaped to receive projection 219 of inner body wall 212 . The shape of receiving area 230 and tail 237 ensure that inner package 21 is always held in the correct position within outer package 22 . 2E and 2H, when the inner package 21 is retained in the outer package 22, the breakable portion 217 of the inner package 21 is spaced apart from the opposing portion of the outer body wall 222 and the inner package 21 has a It ensures that the second product can be easily fed into the outer cavity 26 of the outer package 22.

When housed within the outer package 22, the breakage mechanism of the inner package 21 is adapted to be less prone to unintentional breakage, such as during its transportation and its general handling. When it is desired to break breakable portion 217 of inner package 21 , the user applies a force to outer package 22 that is transmitted to inner package 21 . As shown in FIGS. 2E and 2F, the user applies force by pushing contour 233 and bending tail 237 against the rest of outer body wall 222 . This force also bends inner package 21 due to a portion of the force collected on breakable portion 217 of inner package 21 . When the force thus applied to the inner package 21 exceeds a certain value, a fracture of the breakable portion 217 is formed at one or more fracture initiation points. From this position, the break propagates outward at one of more break points until the entire breakable portion 217 breaks between each of the opposing portions 214 of the flange 213 along the entire break path. When breakable portion 217 is completely broken, an opening is formed in inner body wall 212 . Liquid product 25 is then supplied to outer cavity 26 through an opening in inner body wall 212 . The first product 24 and the second product 25 are then mixed within the cavity 26 of the body portion 236 of the outer package 22 . The opening mechanism of inner package 21 is similar to a snap mechanism. The mechanism for breaking breakable portion 217 of inner package 21 is configured to be either a one-handed action or a two-handed action.

Outer package 22 carries means for dispensing product 24 therefrom, preferably a mixture of products 24 and 25 combined. Outer package 22 includes breakable portion 227 on outer body wall 222 . Breakable portion 227 is in the form of an elongated bend spanning the width of the outer body wall between opposing portions 224 of flange 223 . Breakable portion 227 is disposed substantially in a plane angled with the longitudinal axis of outer package 22, as can be seen in FIG. 2E. Opposing portions 224 of flanges 223 each include an increased flange width as compared to the portions of the flanges on either side of said opposing portions 224 that are directly adjacent said opposing portions 224 . Outer package 22 is adapted to break along breakable portion 227 when force is applied to outer package 22 by a user. In particular, the force applied to outer body 22 is shown in FIG. 2I where outer package 22 has been broken along breakable portion 227 thereof. The increased width of flange 223 of opposing portion 224 can assist in enabling precise breaking of breakable portion 227 and formation of desired opening 240 in outer package 22, while opposing portion 224 is hinged. work effectively as

Breakable portion 227 divides outer package 22 into head portion 235 toward first end 225 and body portion 236 toward second end 226 . Head 235 is located at the opposite end 225 of outer package 22 from tail 237 . Head 235 includes a gripping surface 228 within outer body wall 222 to assist the user in opening outer package 22 . Gripping surface 228 is adapted to be gripped by a user's thumb or fingers when outer package 22 is opened. Tail portion 237 preferably also includes similar gripping surfaces to assist in breaking inner package 21 by the user.

Outer package 22 is preferably opened by applying force to head portion 235 while gripping surface 228 holds body portion 235 firmly. The action of opening the package 22 may be a one-handed action or a two-handed action. If one-handed operation is selected, it is preferable to grip the body portion 236 with the palm and fingers and then apply force to the gripping surface 228 with the thumb. A similar action may be utilized to break the inner package 21 within the outer package 22 . When the force applied to outer package 22 by head 235 reaches a certain amount, a break in breakable portion 227 is created at one or more break initiation points. From this position, the fracture radiates outward from each fracture point until the entire breakable portion 227 is fractured between each of the opposing portions 224 of the flange 223 along the fracture path. When the breakable portion 227 is completely broken, an opening 240 is formed in the outer body wall 222 along the breakable portion. This opening mechanism for outer package 21 may be similar to a snap mechanism. Product 24 and preferably a mixture of products 24 and 25 may then be supplied to outer package 22 through opening 240 .

According to a preferred embodiment, the spout is formed at the lip of the opening 240 of the outer package 22 after the opening 240 is broken open. Thus, when one or more products 24, 25 are dispensed, the products may be poured outwardly via the spout feature. A spout is particularly advantageous when one or both of the products 24, 25 are liquids or flowable substances such as powders. However, spoutless outer packaging 22 may also be used to adequately dispense products 24, 25 if more care is taken during dispensing operations.

Once the container 20 is provided, the user may follow the following routine to combine the products 24,25 and dispense the combined products 24,25. First, the user applies force to outer package 22 at profile 233 of tail 237 of outer package 22 to break inner package 21 along breakable portion 217 . The user can then release the second product 25 from the inner cavity 27 of the inner package 21 into the outer cavity 26 of the outer package 22 where the second product 25 contacts the first product 24, A user may be able to mix or otherwise combine the first product 24 with the second product 25 . The user may then break breakable portion 227 of outer package 22 to form feed opening 240 of outer package 22 . Finally, the user may dispense the combined first and second products through opening 240 of outer package 22 .

Figures 3A-3I show the structure of a container 30 and its inner and outer packages 31 and 32 according to a third embodiment. Many aspects of the container 30 of the third embodiment are similar to those described above with respect to the containers 10, 20 of the first and second embodiments. It is understood that those descriptions of similar features in other embodiments are equally applicable to the third embodiment without being repeated.

Outer package 32 includes an outer body wall 322 and an edge flange 223 . A cover 321 is attached over the flange to seal the inner outer cavity 36 within the outer package 32 . Outer package 32 includes a breakable portion 327 in the form of an elongated bend across the width of outer body wall 322 . Breakable portion 327 is positioned approximately centrally of outer package 32 along its longitudinal axis X, between first end 325 and second end 326 . A breakable portion 327 divides the outer package 32 into a head portion 335 and a body portion 336, which are approximately the same size in this third embodiment. Head 335 includes a receiving area 330 adapted to receive inner package 31 . The receiving area 330 of the third embodiment functions similarly to the receiving areas 131, 132 described above with respect to the first embodiment. An outer cavity 36 within outer package 32 is adapted to hold first product 34 . As shown in FIG. 3E, first product 34 is retained within body portion 336 of outer package 32 .

Inner package 31 includes an inner body wall 312 defining an inner cavity 37 adapted to hold second product 35 . A peripheral flange 313 surrounds the cavity 37 . A breakable portion 317 is centrally located in inner package 31 and spans the width of inner body wall 312 between opposing portions 314 of flange 313 . A cover 311 can be mounted over the flange 313 to seal the second product 35 within the inner cavity 37 .

As shown in FIGS. 3C and 3D, when inner package 31 is positioned within outer package 32, breakable portion 317 of inner package 31 is positioned in a plane substantially aligned with longitudinal axis X of outer package 32. It is in. The breakable portion 327 of the outer package 32 lies in a plane that is at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis X perpendicular.

A horizontal wall 338 is provided at the second end 325 of the outer package 32 to provide a degree of strength and stability to the body portion 336 of the outer package 32 . Horizontal wall 338 lies substantially in plane Y shown in FIG. 3C. Horizontal wall 338 prevents bending of body portion 336 of outer package 32 in a direction about longitudinal axis X. FIG.

To make the head 335 more flexible, in particular to allow it to be adapted to pivot or bend about the longitudinal axis X, the head 335 is provided with a second end 326 There is no such horizontal wall. Instead, the head 335 of the outer package first end 325 has a peak 339 on the outer body wall 322 . Peak 339 is a portion of the pointed geometry provided at the surface of outer body wall 322 of head 335 . A peak 339 means that the surface of the head 335 at the first end 325 does not lie along the Z plane. Having a surface or substance at or adjacent to the first edge 325 along the plane Z 325 hinders flexibility of the head 335 outer package 32 and prevents the outer package from Bending 32 may prevent the user from breaking the inner package 31 correctly. This pointed geometry allows the necessary flexibility of the head 335 in the direction desired to fracture the inner package 31, as shown in Figures 3F-3H. The breaking mechanism and actions required to break the inner package 31 are substantially the same as in the first embodiment described above.

To break outer package 32 along breakable portion 327 , head portion 335 and body portion 336 rotate relative to each other about opposing portion 324 of flange 323 adjacent breakable portion 327 . This rotating or folding action of head 335 and body portion 336 creates a tear in breakable portion 327 that is transmitted when force is maintained until feed opening 340 is created, as shown in FIG. 3I. When the inner package 31 is ruptured to release the second product 35 to mix with the first product 36 and then the outer package 32 is ruptured open, the mixed products 35, 36 pass through the feed opening 340. may be supplied.

The method of manufacturing the containers 10, 20, 30 of the first, second and third embodiments described above may include the following steps. The body and flange portions of the inner package may be formed as they are required. Preferably, the body is formed from a plastic or polymeric material. The inner package may be formed from any one or more of thermoforming, injection molding, compression molding, extrusion blow molding, blow molding, or 3D printing, or any other suitable manufacturing method. The product may then be inserted and contained within the cavity of the inner package. A cover or lid portion may be attached and sealed over the inner body to seal the product within the inner cavity. The cover is adhered and bonded to the inner body by any suitable process including heat, ultrasonic welding, pressure sensitive adhesives, heat activated adhesives or another type of adhesive, or any suitable sealing technique. can be sealed. The outer package may also preferably be formed from a plastic or polymeric material. The method of forming the outer package may be the same as the process of forming the inner package, or may be different, such as thermoforming, injection molding, compression molding, extrusion blow molding, blow molding, or 3D printing, or Any other suitable method of manufacture may be included. Another product may be inserted into the cavity defined by the body of the outer package, and the inner package may also be received in the outer body. A cover or lid portion may be attached and sealed over the outer body to seal the product and the inner package within the outer package cavity. The cover is used to seal the inner package, including heat, ultrasonic welding, pressure sensitive adhesives, heat activated adhesives or another type of adhesive, or any suitable sealing technique. can be adhered and sealed to the outer body by the same or a different process. The package seal is preferably hermetic to prevent or reduce product degradation or contamination.

According to alternative embodiments, the act of breaking the outer package along its breakable portion may also simultaneously break the inner package along its breakable portion. For example, the act of applying a force to break the outer package also breaks the inner package, thereby feeding the product in the inner package into the outer package while simultaneously creating a dispensing opening in the outer package. To facilitate such placement, the inner package is positioned near the breakable portion and oriented in several ways. Alternatively, the breakable portions of the inner package and the outer package may be positioned substantially along a common plane such that application of a force perpendicular to this plane causes both breakable portions to rupture simultaneously. Or break in order. These embodiments of simultaneous rupture are not preferred because one of both products in the container may leak through the dispensing opening of the outer package before the two products are combined.

Further embodiments may include containers having more than two packages. For example, a single outer package may be utilized to house more than one inner package. Such embodiments having more than one inner package within an outer package contain a product within each of the inner packages and within the outer package (other than the product within the inner package within the outer package). may not contain products. For example, a fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. 4A-4N provides a container 40 having two inner packages 41 , 42 within an outer package 43 . Other possible embodiments, not shown here, may have products held separately within multiple inner packages and additional products held within outer packages. Alternatively, in other possible embodiments not shown, more than two packages of containers may have a "matryoshka" arrangement, where, if desired, the first package is in a second package, the second package in a third package, and so on. It is important that any embodiment utilizing more than two packages remains simple and intuitive for the user to utilize and break to combine, mix and serve the products therein.

As previously explained, the fourth embodiment of FIGS. 4A-4N has three packages consisting of two inner packages 41, 42 and an outer package 43 which together form a container. FIG. 4A shows a first inner package 41 and a second inner package 42. FIG. First inner package 41, also shown in FIG. First inner package 41 includes a first inner body wall 402 shaped to define cavity 47 . The inner cavity 47 of the first inner package 41 is suitable for the container, first product 44 . As shown in Figure 4A, product 44 is a liquid, which may include a pharmaceutical composition or pharmaceutical composition, or may be water or another aqueous solution. First inner body wall 402 includes a flange 403 that circumscribes first inner cavity 47 . For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, a cover 401 is provided that may be sealed and adhered over the flange 403 . Preferably, the cover 401 is mounted over the flange 403 so as to be airtight to effectively seal the product 44 within the first inner cavity 47 .

Inner body wall 402 includes a breakable portion 407 in the form of an elongated bend spanning the width of first inner body wall 402 between opposing portions 404 , 405 of flange 403 . In this embodiment, breakable portion 407 is aligned substantially perpendicular to the width of first inner package 41 between two ends 406 . One opposing portion is provided at the first inner body wall 402 and the pointed portion 404 of the flange 403 . When first inner package 41 is broken along breakable portion 407 , an opening is created through which first product 44 passes outside first inner cavity 47 . The pointed portion 404 may assist in dispensing the first product 44 from the first inner package 41, and if the first product 44 is a liquid or other flowable substance, the first product 44 may be dispensed. It may also assist in directing the flow of product 44 .

Opposing sides 405 , 404 of first inner package 41 may include a localized increase in width of flange 403 due to the shape of the bend in breakable portion 407 when breakable portion 407 connects to flange 403 . . The increased width of the flange 403 of the opposing portions 405 , 404 helps enable precise breaking of the breakable portion 407 and formation of the desired opening in the first inner package 41 by acting as a hinge. can do. If flange 403 is not enlarged with portions 405, 404, the package may still function and portions 405, 404 may further act as hinges in a desired manner. Any of the features described above regarding inner packages 11, 21, 31 may be utilized in the first inner package 41 of the fourth embodiment, if desired.

Figures 4A and 4L show a second inner package 42 including a second inner body wall 412 defining a second inner cavity 48 having an inner volume. A second inner cavity 48 is suitable for a container, a second product 45 . As shown in Figure 4A, the second product 45 may be a powder, eg, a pharmaceutical composition or pharmaceutical composition. Using a powder instead of a tablet allows the second product 45 to be mixed with the first product 44 more quickly or easily. According to other embodiments, the liquid may be contained within the second inner package 42 and the powder within the first inner package 41 . The first product 44 and second product 45 are each selected from any of liquids, powders, tablets, solids other than tablets, gases, or any other desired product type, including combinations of the foregoing. good too.

A second inner body wall 412 includes a flange portion 413 that surrounds the second inner cavity 47 . For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, a cover 411 is provided that may be sealed and adhered over the flange 413 . Preferably, cover 411 is mounted over flange 413 so as to be airtight to effectively seal product 45 within second inner cavity 47 .

The second inner package 42 has a shape including a holding area 414 at one end and branched projections 415, 416 at another end. The retention area 414 extends longitudinally of the second inner package 42 and includes a curved shape along the second inner body wall 412 . In use, the internal cavity 48 of the holding area holds a second product 45 or, after the breakable portions 407, 417 of the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 42 are broken, the first 44 and the mixture of the second product 45 is retained. The shape of the bifurcated projections 415, 416 is generally the same as a rabbit's ear or a dolphin's tail.

A first breakable portion 417 is provided on the second inner body wall 412 between the bifurcated projections 415,416. As can be seen from FIG. It is unique in that it begins at portion 419 but has an end location 420 located generally centrally on second inner body wall 412 away from flange 413 . A second inner body wall 412 adjacent the termination location 420 includes a surface structure including curved projections 442 . Curved protrusion 442 increases the stiffness of second inner body wall 412 at termination location 420 to assist in creating a preferred fracture that substantially terminates at termination location 420 when a breaking force is applied. Assist.

The second inner package 42 has a second breakable portion located generally centrally across the second inner body wall 412 between the end having the bifurcated protrusion and the end having the retention area 414 . 418 included. A second breakable portion 418 spans the width of the second inner body wall 412 between portions of the flanges 413 on either side. First breakable portion 417 and second breakable portion 418 are each in the form of an inward bend in the surface of second inner package 42 extending along a portion of second inner body wall 412 . be.

FIG. 4B shows outer package 43 having a substantially longitudinally elongated shape between first end 425 and second end 426 . Outer package 43 includes an outer body wall 422 defining an outer package cavity 46 having an interior volume of outer package 43 . In this embodiment, the outer body wall 422, and thus the outer package cavity 46, is shaped and dimensioned to receive the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 42, as shown in FIG. 4C. be. The first inner package 41 is shaped to lie adjacent to the second inner package 42 when positioned within the cavity 46 of the outer package 43; As shown, it is partially located between the bifurcated portions 415 , 416 of the second inner package 42 .

Outer body wall 422 includes two internal projections 430 having first and second sides 431 and 432, respectively. The internal protrusion 430 is positioned and shaped on one side in conjunction with the shape of the outer body wall 422 of the second end 426 to provide an area for receiving the first inner package 41 . When the first inner package 41 is positioned within the outer package 43 , corresponding portions of the first inner body wall 402 contact and engage the first surfaces 431 of the two internal projections 430 . Similarly, on the other side of the two internal projections, in conjunction with the shape of the outer body wall 422 of the first end 425, an area is provided for receiving the second inner package 42 . When the second inner package 42 is received within the cavity 46 of the outer package 43 , portions of the second inner body wall 412 of the bifurcated protrusions 415 , 416 contact the second surfaces 432 of the two internal protrusions 430 . to engage.

Outer body wall 422 includes a flange 423 around outer cavity 46 . A cover 421 is provided that is sealed and glued to the flange 423 to seal the outer cavity 16 . Preferably, cover 421 is attached to flange 423 so as to provide an airtight seal. The cover 421 is applied to the flange 423 of the outer package 43 after the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 42 are inserted into the outer package 43 to form the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 42 . is sealed within cavity 16 of outer package 12 . When both the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 42 are received within the cavity 46 of the outer package 43, a portion of the flange 403 of the first inner package 41 and the flange 413 of the second inner package 42 are overlap each other. This arrangement means that the size of the outer package 43 is slightly smaller than if part of the flange 403 of the first inner package 41 and the flange 413 of the second inner package 42 did not overlap each other.

The breakable portions of the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 42 are adapted such that when contained within the outer package 43, unintentional breakage is unlikely, such as during shipping and general handling thereof. be done. When it is desired to break the breakable portion 407 of the first inner package 41 and the first breakable portion 417 of the second inner package, the user can remove the first inner package 41 and the second inner package therein. The force transmitted to package 42 is applied to outer package 43 .

As shown in FIGS. 4D, 4E, and 4F, the outer package 43 is such that the surface of the outer body wall 422 above the longitudinal projection 434 is the inner body wall of the first inner package 41 within the cavity 46 of the outer package 43. 402 and an outwardly extending central longitudinal projection 434 spaced from the inner body wall 412 of the second inner package 42 . Longitudinal projections 434 serve two purposes. First, the spacing from the inner packages 41,42 prevents the outer body wall 422 of the longitudinal projections from interfering with breaking of the breakable portions 407,417 of the inner packages 41,42. Second, the longitudinal nature of longitudinal projection 434 allows it to fold about its longitudinal axis, essentially acting as a hinge, allowing breakable portion 407 of first inner package 41 and second inner package 41 to fold together. ensure that the breakage of the breakable portion 417 of the inner package 42 occurs accurately and normally.

Outer package 43 further includes ears 435 on either side of longitudinal projection 434 . Ears 435 serve as locations on outer package 43 that a user may grasp when performing breaking of breakable portion 407 of first inner package 41 and breakable portion 417 of second inner package 42 . work. Each ear 435 includes a projecting ridge 436 that extends outwardly around the location of internal projection 430 on outer body wall 422 . Projecting ridges 436 act to strengthen outer package 43 at ears 435 such that projecting ridges 436 substantially retain the shape of projecting ridges 436 when a bending force is applied. The strength and stiffness of the outer package 43 at the ears help ensure that the applied bending forces are centrally concentrated such that the outer package bends along the longitudinal projections 434 .

One difference between the fourth embodiment of Figures 4A-4N and the previous first-third embodiments is that the outer package 43 itself does not contain the product. Instead, according to this embodiment, the first inner package 41 contains the first product 44 and the second inner package 42 contains the second product 45 . Thus, outer package 43 accommodates both first inner package 41 and second inner package 42 . For this reason, the general outward shape of outer body wall 422 reflects the shape of first inner package 41 and second inner package 42 contained therein. One or more of the inner packages may be nested within the outer package.

As shown in FIGS. 4G-4F, when the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 42 are retained within the outer package 43, the breakable portion 407 of the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 407 are held together. Each first breakable portion 417 of the package is generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the outer package 43 .

As shown in FIGS. 4D-4J, when the second inner package 42 is positioned within the outer package 43, the breakable portion 427 of the outer package 43 and the second breakable portion 418 of the second inner package 42 are , directly adjacent to each other and substantially parallel to each other. The breakable portion 427 of the outer package 43 and the second breakable portion 418 of the second inner package 42 are each aligned generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the outer package 43 or the breakable portion 427 of the outer package 43. and at least a portion of each of the second breakable portion 418 of the second inner package 42 is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the outer package 43 . The positioning of the breakable portions of the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 42 and the outer package 43 respectively depends on the outer shape of each of the packages 41 , 42 , 43 and each breakable portion 407 , 417 , 418 , It may be selected depending on the direction of force applied to break 427 .

In order to mix the first product 44 and the second product 45, the first inner package 41 must be broken along the breakable portion 407 and the second inner package 42 must be It must break simultaneously along breakable portion 417 . 4G-4I, to break these breakable portions 407, 417, the outer package bends substantially along the central longitudinal projection 434 so that the sides of the outer package 43 are aligned with the outer package 43. A force is applied to both sides of the outer package 43 near the ears 435 so that the rear side of the outer package 43 (on the side of the cover 421) is pushed toward each other. This bending force on the outer package 43 transfers force to the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 42 . When the force applied to the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 42 exceeds a sufficient value, the breakable portion 407 of the first inner package 41 and the first breakable portion 417 of the second inner package At, breaks are formed at one or more break initiation points. From this position, as the bending force on the outer package 43 continues to be applied, the respective breaks propagate from their respective break initiation points along each of the breakable portions 407, 417, and the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 41 and the second inner package 41 . Apertures 408, 409 are formed in each of the inner packages 42 of the . FIG. 4M shows first inner package 41 when breakable portion 407 has been completely broken to form opening 408 . FIG. 4N shows second inner package 42 when breakable portion 417 has been completely broken to form opening 409 . The first product 44 is then mixed with the second product 45 through the opening 408 of the first inner package 41 and through the opening 409 of the second inner package 42, as shown in Figure 4H. A second inner package cavity 48 may be supplied. Upon breaking and after breakable portion 407 of first inner package 41 and breakable portion 417 of second inner package 42 are broken, the first inner package 42 is placed within retaining area 414 of second inner package 42 . It is desirable to maintain outer package 43 in a substantially upright position to maintain the mixture of product 44 and second product 45 and to prevent loss of one or both products.

Once the breakable portions 407,417 are broken and the first product 44 and the second product 45 are contained within the second inner package cavity 48, the user then supplies the two products 44,45. Therefore, an operation may be performed to break the outer package 43 and the second inner package 42 . Figure 4J shows the fourth embodiment when the outer package 43 is broken to create the serving arrangement. Outer package 43 and second inner package 42, on opposite sides of their breakable portions 427, 418, will separate when sufficient force is applied to the outer package in the direction as shown in FIG. 4J. It is adapted to break along adjacent breakable portions 427,418. Flange 413 of second inner package 42 and flange 423 of outer package 43 act as hinges that allow the package to bend when the desired force is applied in the correct direction. To apply the desired force, the force is sufficient to cause second breakable portion 418 of second inner package 42 and breakable portion 427 of outer package 42 to break at one or more respective break initiation points. The user holds the first end 425 and the second end 426 of the outer package and applies force until they are in place. When the applied force is maintained, these breakable portions 418, 427 break along their entire length between the second inner package 42 and the respective flanges 413, 423 of the outer package. Along 418, 427 respectively, the break spreads rapidly. At this stage, a dispensing opening 440 has been formed through the body walls 412 , 422 , the second inner package 42 and the outer package 43 to allow the first product 44 and the second product 45 contained within the holding area 414 to pass through. A mixture can be supplied.

The fourth embodiment, shown in Figures 4A-4N, shows only one possible embodiment of a container having two inner packages, each containing a respective product separately within an outer package. Many other shapes, configurations, and dimensions of the container and its respective inner and outer packages are possible throughout the scope of this disclosure.

One possible advantage of the fourth embodiment relates to situations where one of the products to be mixed is a powder and the other of the products to be mixed is a liquid. In those situations where the powder is contained within the outer package and the liquid is contained within the inner package which is retained within the outer package, the powder can be trapped behind the inner package within the cavity of the outer package. be. If the powder is a pharmaceutical composition or drug and the amount delivered is carefully selected, this may be undesirable. In particular, it is undesirable to have powder that is entrapped and cannot be mixed with the liquid product. Embodiments that include two inner packages within an outer package, such as the further embodiment of FIG. 4, in which the product can be mixed in one of the inner packages rather than in the cavity of the outer package, can result in entrapment of the powdered product. can be prevented or reduced.

5A-5D show a fifth embodiment of container 50 that is superficially identical to the fourth embodiment of container 40. FIG. Container 50 houses a first inner package 41 and a second inner package 42 in a manner similar to that described above with respect to container 40 . However, container 50 does not have breakable portions on outer package 53 . In contrast, container 50 is opened by subjecting the outer portion of outer package 53 to one or more opening actions, such as puncturing, slicing, perforating, peeling, breaking, rupturing, or the like. For example, the puncturing action on outer package 53 may be performed by a needle. A slicing or punching action may be performed by a blade. The peeling, breaking or rupturing action may then be performed manually. The cover 521 shown in FIG. 5D may be provided with perforations or frangible tabs to assist in one or more of the above operations.

It is also envisioned that valves and/or plugs may be incorporated on the outer side 53 . A valve or plug can be actuated to allow the combination of the first product and the second product to be dispensed from the container. The valve or plug may be partially or completely formed in outer wall 522 when outer wall 522 is formed, ie, during the molding process. Alternatively, the valve or plug can be combined with outer wall 522 after outer wall 522 is formed. A valve or plug can also be incorporated into the cover 521 as shown in FIG. 5D.

As shown in FIG. 5B, to break the breakable portions 407, 417, the outer package is bent substantially along the central longitudinal projection 534 and the sides of the outer package 53 are bent behind the outer package 53 (see FIG. 5B). A force is applied to both sides of the outer package 53 near the ears 535 so that they are pushed toward each other on the cover 521 side shown in 5D). This bending force on the outer package 53 transfers force to the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 42 . When the force applied to the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 42 exceeds a sufficient value, the breakable portion 407 of the first inner package 41 and the first breakable portion 417 of the second inner package At, breaks are formed at one or more break initiation points. From this position, as the bending force on the outer package 53 continues to be applied, the respective fracture propagates from the respective fracture initiation point along each of the breakable portions 407, 417, and the first inner package 41 and the second inner package 41 and the second inner package 41 . Apertures 408, 409 are formed in each of the inner packages 42 of the . Once breakable portion 417 is completely broken to form opening 409, first product 44 is then placed in first inner package 41 to form mixture 51, as shown in FIG. 5C. through an opening 408 in the second inner package 42 and through an opening 409 in the second inner package 42 into the second inner package cavity 48 where it is mixed with the second product 45 . Upon breaking and after breakable portion 407 of first inner package 41 and breakable portion 417 of second inner package 42 are broken, the first inner package 42 is placed within retaining area 414 of second inner package 42 . It is desirable to maintain the outer package 53 in a substantially upright position to maintain the mixture 51 of product 44 and second product 45 and prevent loss of one or both products.

A method of manufacturing the containers 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 of the above embodiments may include the following steps. The body and flange portions of the inner package(s) may preferably be formed of plastic or polymeric material if they are required. The one or more inner packages are formed from any one or more of thermoforming, injection molding, compression molding, extrusion blow molding, blow molding, or 3D printing, or any other suitable manufacturing method. may The product may then be inserted and contained within the cavity of the inner package, or separate products may be inserted and contained within the cavity of each package comprising more than one container of the inner package. A cover or lid portion may be attached and sealed over each inner body to seal the product within the inner cavity. The cover is adhered and bonded to the inner body by any suitable process including heat, ultrasonic welding, pressure sensitive adhesives, heat activated adhesives or another type of adhesive, or any suitable sealing technique. can be sealed.

The outer package may also preferably be formed from a plastic or polymeric material. The method of forming the outer package may be the same as the process of forming the inner package, or may be different, such as thermoforming, injection molding, compression molding, extrusion blow molding, blow molding, or 3D printing, or Any other suitable method of manufacture may be included. Another product may be inserted into the cavity defined by the body of the outer package, if desired, and the inner package may also be received in the outer body. A cover or lid portion may be attached and sealed over the outer body to seal the product and one or more inner packages within the cavity of the outer package. The cover is used to seal the inner package including heat, ultrasonic welding, pressure sensitive adhesive, heat activated adhesive or another type of adhesive, or any suitable sealing technique. It can be adhered and sealed to the outer body by the same or different process. The package seal is preferably hermetic to prevent or reduce product degradation or contamination.

According to embodiments, the inner package including the inner body wall and flange and/or the outer package including the outer body wall and flange are made of polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), amorphous polyurethane terephthalate (APET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polylactic acid (PLA), biomaterials, mineral filling materials, thin metal forming materials, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), cyclic olefin copolymers (COC) ), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and laminates.

According to embodiments, the container may be manufactured in a sterile environment or through a sterile manufacturing process. For example, the inner body and/or outer body may be sterilized. A sterile manufacturing process may include aseptic manufacturing or fully aseptic manufacturing. Alternatively, the container, or any portion of the container, such as the inner body and/or outer body, may undergo secondary sterilization. For example, the container, inner body, or outer body may be treated with gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide (EtO) gas, or heat treated.

In interpreting this disclosure, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest reasonable manner consistent with the context. For example, as used herein, "comprises/comprising" and grammatical variations thereof are taken to specify the presence of the recited feature, integer, step, or component, or group thereof. should, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components, or groups thereof.

The first, second, third, fourth, and fifth embodiments shown in the drawings and described herein provide numerous possibilities for containers within the scope of the present disclosure. but five of the most common shapes, configurations, and/or embodiments. It is understood that the teachings herein can be used in any one of several embodiments and that the scope of the claimed invention is not limited by any particular features shown or described herein. clear to the trader.

The foregoing description relates to features of preferred embodiments of deformable probes according to the present disclosure. It is contemplated that one or more features may be replaced by equivalents or alternative features. Therefore, it should be understood that numerous modifications may be made to the illustrative examples and other arrangements may be devised without departing from the spirit and scope of the technology. The invention, which follows in its broadest sense the following claims, is not limited to the specific features shown in the accompanying drawings or described herein.

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a container,
an outer body having an outer body wall defining an outer body cavity;
A first inner body located within the outer body, the first inner body having a first inner body wall having a first inner breakable portion, the first inner body wall a first inner body defining a first inner cavity within the inner body;
a first product contained within the first inner cavity of the inner body;
A second product housed in the container separately from the first product,
The first inner body extends along the first inner breakable portion to allow the first product to be released from the first inner cavity and contact the second product. adapted to break at
said outer body is adapted to allow a combination of said first product and said second product to be dispensed from a container;
container. said outer body having an outer breakable portion breakable to allow said combination of said first product and said second product to be dispensed from said container;
A container according to claim 1 . By an opening action, including action of a valve or plug located on the outer body, or by one or more opening actions such as puncturing, slicing, perforating, peeling, breaking, rupturing, or the like, of the outer body. said first product and said second product are dispensed from said container by adding to an outer portion;
A container according to claim 1 . the second product is housed within the outer body cavity;
3. A container according to claim 2. further comprising a second inner body located within the outer body;
said second inner body having a second inner body wall having a second inner breakable portion;
said second inner body wall defining a second inner cavity;
said second product is contained within said second inner cavity;
3. A container according to claim 2. said first inner body and said second inner body, said second inner breakable portion and said first inner breakable portion releasing said first product from said first inner cavity to said positioned within said outer body and aligned so as to be adapted to simultaneously fracture to permit reception in a second inner cavity;
6. A container according to claim 5. said second inner body comprising a delivery breakable portion adapted to break to allow said first product and said second product to be delivered;
A container according to claim 5 or 6. wherein said feed breakable portion is adapted to break simultaneously with said feed breakable portion and said outer breakable portion to provide coexisting feed openings in said second inner body and said outer body; aligned with the outer breakable portion,
8. A container according to claim 7. said second inner body wherein said feed breakable portion defines an angle between said second inner body first portion and said second inner body second portion of about 20° to about 170°; preferably said angle is from about 45° to about 105°, more preferably said angle is from about 70° to about 90°.
A container according to claim 7 or 8. the second inner body comprises a flange around the second inner body wall;
A container according to any one of claims 5-9. said flange of said second inner body located at an edge of said second inner body wall defining a fill opening to said second cavity;
the container further comprises a second inner cover attached to the flange of the second inner body to seal the fill opening to the second inner cavity;
11. Container according to claim 10. The second inner breakable portion is located at a first location on the flange of the second inner body and at a second location on the second inner body wall spaced from the flange of the second inner body. extending between places,
A container according to claim 10 or 11. the direction of the first inner breakable portion of the first inner body is oriented substantially parallel to the direction of the second inner breakable portion of the second inner body;
A container according to any one of claims 5-12. said second inner body being formed as a separate part from said outer body;
said second inner body being inserted into said outer body during manufacture of said container;
A container according to any one of claims 5-13. the second inner breakable portion defines an angle between a first side of the second inner body and a second side of the second inner body of about 20° to about 170°; in the form of an elongated bend in said second inner body wall, preferably said second angle is from about 45° to about 105°, more preferably said second angle is from about 70° to about is 90°;
A container according to any one of claims 5-14. the outer body comprises a flange around the outer body wall;
A container according to any one of claims 1-15. said flange of said outer body is located at an edge of said outer body defining a fill opening to said outer cavity;
the container further comprises a cover attached to the flange of the outer body to seal the fill opening to the outer cavity;
17. A container according to claim 16. The first inner breakable portion of the first inner body is spaced apart from the opposing portion of the outer body wall such that the opposing portion of the outer body wall is aligned with the first portion of the outer body wall during its breaking. wherein the first product can be released from the first inner cavity without interference from the inner breakable portion and without interference from the facing portion of the outer body wall;
A container according to any one of claims 1-17. said first inner body being located toward an end of said outer body;
the outer body wall at the end of the outer body comprises a cusp geometry;
A container according to any one of claims 1-18. said first inner body comprising an elongated shape having first and second ends at either end;
the first inner breakable portion is located between the first end and the second end;
A container according to any one of claims 1-19. a plane of the first inner breakable portion of the first inner body wall within the container is oriented substantially perpendicular to a plane of the outer breakable portion of the outer body wall;
3. A container according to claim 2. a plane of the first inner breakable portion of the first inner body wall within the container is oriented substantially parallel to a plane of the outer breakable portion of the outer body wall;
3. A container according to claim 2. the first inner body comprises a flange around the first inner body wall;
A container according to any one of claims 1-22. said flange of said first inner body located at an edge of said first inner body wall defining a fill opening to said first inner cavity;
the container further comprises a first inner cover attached to the flange of the first inner body to seal the fill opening to the second cavity;
24. A container according to claim 23. said first inner body being formed as a separate part from said outer body;
said first inner body being inserted into said outer body during manufacture;
A container according to any one of claims 1-24. said outer body includes a receiving area shaped to correspond to the shape of said first inner body, whereby said first inner body is positioned in said receiving area;
26. Container according to claim 25. said receiving area comprises at least one shelf or slot for receiving a corresponding portion of said first inner body;
27. A container according to claim 26. an elongated bend in the outer body wall, wherein the outer breakable portion defines an angle between a first portion of the outer body and a second portion of the outer body of about 20° to about 170°; preferably said angle is from about 45° to about 105°, more preferably said angle is from about 70° to about 90°,
3. A container according to claim 2. the first inner breakable portion defines an angle between a first portion of the first inner body and a second portion of the first inner body of about 20° to about 170°; in the form of an elongate bend in said first inner body wall, preferably said second angle is from about 45° to about 105°, more preferably said second angle is from about 70° to about is 90°;
A container according to any one of claims 1-28. the thickness of the outer body is substantially constant across the outer body wall, including the outer breakable portion;
3. A container according to claim 2. the thickness of the first inner body is substantially constant across the first inner body wall including the first inner breakable portion;
A container according to any one of claims 1-30. the thickness of the second inner body is substantially constant across the second inner body wall including the second inner breakable portion;
A container according to any one of claims 5-15. said outer breakable portion and/or said first inner breakable portion comprises at least one breakable conductor;
The at least one fractured conductor is
local variations in the depth of the bend;
a local change in the cross-sectional shape of the bend, and/or
wherein said respective inner body or outer body is one or more forms of local variation of crystallization formed from a crystallizable material;
3. A container according to claim 2. said second inner breakable portion comprises at least one breakable conductor;
The at least one fractured conductor is
local variations in the depth of the bend;
a local change in the cross-sectional shape of the bend, and/or
wherein said respective inner body or outer body is one or more forms of local variation of crystallization formed from a crystallizable material;
A container according to any one of claims 5-15 or 32. The first inner body is positioned within the outer body such that rupture of the first inner breakable portion is initiated by application of force to the inner body including flexing or bending of the outer body. to be
3. A container according to claim 2. the second inner body is positioned within the outer body such that rupture of the second inner breakable portion is initiated by the flexing or bending of the outer body;
A container according to claim 35 when dependent on any one of claims 5-15, 32 or 34. the flexing or bending of the outer body occurs in portions of the outer body that do not comprise the outer breakable portion;
37. Container according to claim 35 or 36. the thickness of the outer body wall and/or the first inner body wall is between about 300 μm and about 600 μm;
A container according to any one of claims 1-37. the thickness of the second inner body wall is between about 300 μm and about 600 μm;
A container according to any one of claims 5-15, 32, 34 or 36. one or both of the first product and the second product comprise a liquid;
A container according to any one of claims 1-39. one of the first product and the second product comprising a liquid;
the other of said first product and said second product comprising a solid or a powder;
41. A container according to claim 40. wherein said first product is a tablet;
wherein said second product is liquid;
The first inner body comprises at least one structural element adapted to retain the tablet adjacent the first inner breakable portion when the first inner body is in an unbroken state. with features,
42. Container according to claim 40 or 41. at least one second inner body within said outer body cavity;
said second inner body comprising a second inner body wall defining a second inner cavity for containing a third product;
said second inner body wall comprising a second inner body breakable portion;
such that the second inner body breaks along the second inner breakable portion to form the second inner body opening when a force is applied to the second inner body; adapted and
When the container is in use,
rupturing the first inner body to release the first product from the first inner cavity through the first inner body opening and into the outer body cavity;
said second inner body is fractured to release said third product from said second inner body cavity through said second inner body opening and into said outer body cavity;
wherein said first product and said second product and said third product are configured to be combined or mixed within said outer body cavity, said outer body breaking along said outer breakable portion; forming a feed opening and allowing the combined or mixed first, second and third products to be fed through the feed opening;
3. A container according to claim 2. forming an outer body having an outer body wall defining a first cavity, said outer body wall comprising a first bend forming a first breakable portion;
forming an inner body having an inner body wall defining a second cavity, said inner body wall comprising a second bend forming a second breakable portion;
placing a first product within the second cavity and sealing the second cavity to retain the first product therein;
placing a second product in the first cavity;
inserting the inner body into the first cavity;
sealing the first cavity to retain the second product and the inner body therein;
A method of manufacturing a container housing. forming an outer body having an outer body wall defining a first cavity, said outer body wall comprising a first bend forming a first breakable portion;
forming a first inner body having a first inner body wall defining a second cavity, said first inner body wall forming a second breakable portion; forming a bend;
forming a second inner body having a second inner body wall defining a third cavity, the inner body wall forming a third breakable portion a second bend and a fourth forming a fourth bend forming a breakable portion of
placing a first product within the second cavity and sealing the second cavity to retain the first product therein;
placing a second product within the third cavity and sealing the third cavity to retain the second product therein;
inserting the first inner body and the second inner body into the first cavity;
sealing the first cavity to retain the first inner body and the second inner body therein;
A method of manufacturing a container housing. The container is polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), amorphous polyurethane terephthalate (APET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polylactic acid (PLA), biomaterials , an inorganic filler material, a thin metal forming material, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), a cyclic olefin copolymer (COC), a polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and a laminate;
46. A method according to claim 44 or 45. the container is formed by at least one of sheet thermoforming, injection molding, compression molding, extrusion blow molding, blow molding, or 3D printing;
47. The method of claim 46. the outer body is formed with a flange at an edge of the outer body defining a fill opening for the first cavity;
sealing the first cavity includes attaching a cover to the flange of the outer body;
The method of any one of claims 44-46. The cover of the outer body is adhered and sealed to the flange of the outer body by one of heat, ultrasonic welding, pressure sensitive adhesive, heat activated adhesive, or another type of adhesive. Ru
49. The method of claim 48. the inner body is formed with a flange at an edge of the inner body defining a fill opening to the second cavity;
sealing the second cavity includes attaching a cover to the flange of the inner body;
45. The method of claim 44. The cover of the inner body is adhered and sealed to the flange of the inner body by one of heat, ultrasonic welding, pressure sensitive adhesive, heat activated adhesive, or another type of adhesive. Ru
51. The method of claim 50. said first inner body is formed with a flange at an edge of said first inner body defining a fill opening to said second cavity;
sealing the second cavity includes attaching a cover to the flange of the first inner body;
said second inner body is formed with a flange at an edge of said second inner body defining a fill opening to said third cavity;
sealing the third cavity includes attaching a cover to the flange of the second inner body;
46. The method of claim 45. wherein the cover of the first inner body is adhered and sealed to the flange of the first inner body;
The cover of the second inner body is secured to the flange of the second inner body by one of heat, ultrasonic welding, pressure sensitive adhesive, heat activated adhesive, or another type of adhesive. is adhered and sealed to
53. The method of claim 52. further comprising forming a receiving area of the outer body shaped to correspond to the shape of the inner body;
inserting the inner body into the first cavity includes positioning the inner body in the receiving area;
45. The method of claim 44. said receiving area comprises at least one shelf or slot for receiving a corresponding portion of said inner body;
55. The method of claim 54. the outer body and the inner body each share a common cover;
the common cover is adapted to seal both the first product in the first cavity and the second product in the second cavity;
45. The method of claim 44. further comprising sterilizing the inner body and/or the outer body;
45. The method of claim 44. further comprising sterilizing the outer body, the first inner body, and/or the second inner body;
46. The method of claim 45. the sterilization is performed by one or more of aseptic manufacturing, aseptic manufacturing, or secondary sterilization such as gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide (EtO) gas, or heat;
59. A method according to claim 57 or 58.

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