KR20000070245A - Ergonomic spray package - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a spray package that is ergonomically designed and that is user comfortable to grip and easy to use. This package is substantially suitable for the shape of the hand and forefinger. The side plates and actuators of the package fit the index finger to the package in its natural position such that the package is substantially actuated only by movement of the tip of the index finger.

Description

Ergonomic Spray Package {ERGONOMIC SPRAY PACKAGE}

Spray bottles or packages typically have various shapes and sizes. Most are inconvenient for consumers to use. Some packages are relatively bulky and difficult to hold with one hand. Other other packages have a sharp angle shoulder area between the actuator and the body of the package, making it difficult for the consumer to reach the top of the actuator with the tip of the index finger. Other packages also have actuators that extend relatively high above the shoulder area of the package, making it difficult for the consumer to grasp the body of the package as the palm area and also comfortably reach the top of the actuator with the tip of the index finger. Makes it difficult to do; This package allows the consumer to uncomfortably stretch the index finger to reach the top of the actuator.

Therefore, it is desirable to have a spray package that is comfortable for the user to grip and easy to use, and that is substantially suitable for the shape of the human hand and index finger.

The present invention relates to a spray package. The invention furthermore relates to a spray package in close contact with ergonomics.

1 is a front view of a spray package of the present invention designed ergonomically;

FIG. 2 shows the package of FIG. 1 with an actuator held in a user's hand in a top position; FIG.

3 shows the package of FIG. 1 in which an actuator held in a user's hand is pressed;

The present invention describes an ergonomic spray package comprising a cylindrical container body having a top and a closed bottom, wherein the body is about 1 inch to about 3 inches in diameter. The package also includes a shroud having a top, a bottom, and an outer side, the bottom of the side plate being connected to the top of the container body, the outer side of the side plate being external with a radius of about 5 inches to about 10 inches. It is suitable for the shape of the index finger of a person lying on the outer surface of the convex side plate. It also includes a spray actuator extending to the top of the top of the side plate and movably connected to the top of the side plate, since the actuator has a top surface that is at least partially inclined at an angle of about 10 degrees to about 45 degrees. It is suitable for the shape of the tip of a person's index finger. The structure and mating position of the actuator, side plate and container are such that the package can be easily and comfortably gripped by the human hand and can only substantially press the spray actuator by movement of the tip of the index finger.

Although the specification concludes with the claims, which clearly and particularly point out the object of the invention, it will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Referring to the drawings in detail, in the drawings shown in FIG. 1, which is an embodiment of the spray package 10 of the present invention, like reference numerals denote like elements. The package 10 has a container body 12, a side plate region 14 and an actuator 16. The container body 12 is typically cylindrical, preferably about 1 inch to about 3 inches in diameter, and most preferably about 1.5 inches in diameter.

The side plate region 14 varies gently from the diameter of the container body to the diameter of the actuator, and is essentially cone shaped with convex outer surfaces. The radius of the convex surface of the side plate 14 is preferably about 5 inches to about 10 inches, most preferably about 7 inches.

The actuator 16 is typically cylindrical, but has a depression 18 inclined at its top surface to fit the tip of a person's index finger. The inclined depressions are preferably from about 10 degrees to about 45 degrees from the horizontal, most preferably from an angle of about 30 degrees from the horizontal.

Referring to Fig. 2, this package structure allows the consumer to easily hold the container body 12 in the palm of the hand, and also to hold the package with a thumb and three outer fingers as shown. The index finger can then be comfortably placed on the outer side of the side plate, and the tip of the index finger is naturally placed on the inclined depression at the top of the actuator 16. As shown in Fig. 3, this makes it easy to actuate with only the tip of the index finger.

While particular embodiments of the invention have been described herein, various changes and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and all such modifications within the scope of the invention are intended to be included in the appended claims. It became.

Claims (5)

A container body constructed and shaped to comfortably and easily grip with a human hand, and a spray actuator constructed and shaped such that the tip of the index finger is comfortably and easily placed on the actuator, The hand is easily adapted to the shape of the package, and the actuator can be pressed substantially by movement of only the tip of the index finger. A container body having a top and a closed bottom; A side plate having a top portion, a bottom portion and an outer surface, the bottom portion being connected to the top portion of the container body, the outer surface being convex outwardly to fit the shape of a person's index finger placed on the outer surface; And A spray actuator extending movably connected above the top of the side plate, the spray actuator having a top surface and at least a portion of which has an inclined actuator top surface adapted to the shape of the fingertip of a person; The combined position and structure of the actuator, side plate and the container is such that the human hand can easily and comfortably grip the package and substantially press the spray actuator only by the movement of the tip of the index finger. package. A cylindrical container body having a top and a closed bottom and having a diameter of 1 inch to 3 inches; It has a top, a bottom and an outer surface, the bottom is connected to the top of the container body, the outer surface is external to fit the shape of the forefinger of the person placed on the outer surface of the side plate with a radius of 5 inches to 10 inches Side convex, side plates; And A spray actuator movably connected extending above the top of the side plate, the spray actuator having a top surface, the top surface having an actuator top surface at least partially inclined from 10 degrees to 45 degrees; The combined position and structure of the actuator, side plate and the container is such that the human hand can easily and comfortably grip the package and substantially press the spray actuator only by the movement of the tip of the index finger. package. A cylindrical container body having a top and a closed bottom and having a diameter of 1 inch to 3 inches; It has a top, a bottom and an outer surface, the bottom is connected to the top of the container body, the outer surface is convex outward to fit the shape of the forefinger of the person placed on the outer surface of the side plate with a radius of 7 inches. , Side plates; And A spray actuator movably connected extending above the top of the side plate and having a top surface, the top surface having an actuator top surface at least partially inclined at least 30 degrees; The combined position and structure of the actuator, side plate and the container is such that the human hand can easily and comfortably grip the package and substantially press the spray actuator only by the movement of the tip of the index finger. package. Spray package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the overall height is 4.5 inches to 7.5 inches, more preferably 5 to 7 inches.