MXPA97004074A - Packing of facial tissues for automotive - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a quick release disposable disposable tissue box containing a pre-folded, double-folded disposable tissues, said housing comprising a front wall, a back wall, two side walls connecting the front and rear walls, an upper wall, a front edge between the front wall and the top wall, and a rear edge between the top wall and the rear wall, where the front and rear walls are square about 12.7 cm and the distance between the front walls and posterior is less than 7.62 centimeters, said box has a box opening which includes one of the front or rear edges, where the loading of disposable and pre-folded disposable tissues is oriented inside the box so that the folds of the tissues Disposable doubled of the load are parallel to the side walls of the ca

Description

PACKING OF FACIAL TISSUES FOR AUTOMOBILE The present invention relates to a cardboard box 5 dispensing facial tissues containing a load of pre-folded double-folded disposable tissues.

The use of disposable tissues in vehicles varies from blowing your nose to cleaning your hands, to cleaning up spills.

Studies on prospective clients show that most consumers are not satisfied with the size and shape of disposable facial tissue packages currently available for use in vehicles, but nevertheless, they buy them because of the need to have tissues disposable facials in the vehicle. Small packages with a small number of items, for example "pocket packages", are not satisfactory and sometimes cause the user to buy cardboard boxes of normal, flat or vertical disposable tissues. The need for disposable tissues A normal 20 also affects the consumer's decision to buy the normal disposable tissue package because the smaller disposable tissue packages often contain smaller disposable facial tissues.

However, most larger disposable tissue packaging does not fit in convenient locations within reach of the driver, eg, map pockets, dash pockets or console compartments. As a result, disposable tissue packages are usually placed in the rear seat, on the floor, the rear window shelf, or glove compartments that are also difficult to reach. Placement on these sites also means that the packages are often stepped on, someone sits on top of them or is crushed when something is accidentally placed on top of them, often resulting in damage to the dispensing feature of the carton where the The opening breaks or bends, causing the disposable tissues to break when dispensed. Another problem is that the packages move and can not be found. They slide down the seat, the floor, or under the seat. It is possible that the packaging may be located under the driver's foot or near the car's pedals, which may cause a safety risk. The fact that disposable face tissue packaging is often not securely held in one place and difficult to find can also be dangerous if the driver is distracted by looking for disposable tissue packaging and is not able to use both. hands to drive.

There are some smaller disposable tissue packages, but their dispensing location limits their suitability for use in map bags and in some bags on the board, so that when the package is placed in these places, the dispensing opening is covered. . First, the package must be removed from its site before the disposable facial tissue can be dispensed.

Hence, there is a need for a package of disposable facial tissues adapted for use in vehicles, which provides an adequate amount of normal-sized disposable facial tissues in a small packaging volume and has the advantage that it leaves quickly. The present invention is intended to overcome the above problems. The objective is solved through the dispensing cardboard box according to the independent claims, 1, 2, and 3.

The advantages, features, aspects and additional details of the invention are evident in the dependent claims, the description and the attached drawings. The claims are intended to be understood as a first non-limiting approach to defining the invention in general terms.

It has been found that disposable facial tissue packages, suitably designed, solve the current problems of the current facial tissue packages used in vehicles, thus satisfying the unmet needs of consumers. In general; the size of the cardboard box and the disposable tissue dispenser site are designed to fit into small, comfortable compartments for driver use, while containing the maximum number of disposable tissues for their size. The shallowness of the cardboard box allows it to fit into the map bags, dash bags and console compartments of most vehicles, for example automobiles, trucks and inivans. This makes cardboard boxes easy to place, prevents them from moving, and protects them from damage. The disposable tissue dispensing slot is located in such a place that the disposable tissue faces the consumer when the carton is placed in a map pocket, console compartments, etc., instead of being covered as in the boxes carton of disposable facial tissues.

An accessory device that sits on the carton can further improve the cartons of disposable facial tissues suitable for vehicular use. Among the benefits are: (1) the cardboard box remains safe in the place where it was placed by the consumer; (2) increase the options for the location of the cardboard box; (3) damage to the carton would be minimized by being attached to a surface and placed at a convenient remote location; and (4) the one-handed supply is aided when securing the carton.

Therefore, in one aspect the invention resides in a fast-exit dispensing carton box containing a load of previously folded and interfolded disposable tissues, the carton comprising a front wall, a back wall, two side walls which connect the front and rear walls, an upper wall, a leading edge between the front wall and the top wall, and a trailing edge between the rear wall and the top wall, where the front and rear walls, measure approximately 12.7 cm (5 inches) ) squares and the distance between the walls front and rear is less than 7.6 cm (3 inches), having K 'the cardboard box one at the cardboard height extending at least one of the rear leading edges, optionally overlapping the cardboard opening with a plastic film having a dispensing groove extending along the length of the rear leading edge inside the cardboard opening, where the load of previously folded, interfolded disposable tissues is oriented inside the cardboard box, of such i £.; so that the doubled folds are parallel to the side walls of the carton. As used in the present document, disposable tissues (double-sided) means that disposable tissues are interleaved. Disposable handkerchiefs can be interspersed by any suitable method, including the use of a known interleaver in papermaking techniques. If a trainer is used, handkerchiefs consecutive facials will be joined together in perforation lines. In such cases, the non-perforated segments of the perforation lines must be sufficiently weak to allow the consecutive facial tissues to separate from each other when removed from the carton. This can be controlled through the degree of perforation of the sheet of 5 facial tissues.

The cardboard opening must include at least one of the upper rear edges of the cardboard box, in order that the user can easily grasp and remove the disposable handkerchiefs Preferably, the cardboard opening * 'covers portions of the upper wall and the front wall.

When a plastic film with a dispensing groove is used to cover the cardboard opening to protect the disposable tissues, there is preferably a non-plastic film. supported on each side of the slot. The dispensing slot is placed along the upper edge (front or back) of the carton. As used herein "placed along the edge", means that the slot is within approximately 1/64 inch (1/4 inch) or less of the edge of the carton, in order to allow the user to grab the first disposable tissue from the dispensing load. Once the first disposable tissue is supplied, the following disposable tissues are pulled through the dispensing slot, one at a time, as a result of the doubled, which gives result a fast output supply. The dispensing slot holds each successive facial tissue, partially exposed, in place.

Various surface joining mechanisms can be used to join the carton to several surfaces to further improve its utility. Among these mechanisms are fastening tapes of hook and loop, pressure sensitive tapes, suction cups, pins, elastic bands and the like. The hook and loop fastening tapes, for example Velero ® tapes can be used to join the cardboard box to any surface to which a part of the hook and loop tape can adhere. The other part adheres to the disposable tissues carton, for example, on the back wall. Alternatively, to adhere to some fabric surfaces, only the engagement portion of the hooking and looping pair has to adhere to the carton. The pins are useful for the union in the biceras. The suction cups can be attached to soft surfaces, for example, glass.

The size of the cardboard box is necessarily relatively thin compared to conventional disposable tissue cartons, in order to fit narrow spaces found in automobiles, for example. The maximum depth (fineness) is about 7.6 (3 inches), preferably about 5.1 cm (2 inches) or less, and even more preferably about 3.8 (1.5 inches). The size of the front and rear walls is approximately the size of the previously folded disposable handkerchief. The double-twist results in the previously folded disposable handkerchief being folded in half. Accordingly, it has been discovered that the walls of 1 box of front and back carton, can be about 12.7 (5 inches) square (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm (5 inches by 5 inches)) to accommodate normal-sized disposable facial tissue sheets that have been previously folded (folded in c or dubbed in v) and thereafter half-folded, to facilitate manufacturing, the shape of the carton is rectangular, but can advantageously be wedge-shaped to improve the ability to lock the carton in tight spaces, for example, between the seat and the center console of the car. The forms of the side walls of the wedge-shaped cardboard box can be triangular (which results in the absence of a bottom wall, or can be trapezoid (which requires a lower wall t-l. cardboard opening is such that it avoids tearing disposable tissues or the supply of sheets multiple. In particular, if the cardboard opening is not covered with a plastic film with a dispensing slot, the area of the cardboard opening can be at least 19.4 cm2 (3 square inches), more specifically from 19.4 to about 45.2 cm2 ( 3 and still about 7 inches square meters) and even maps specifically from approximately 19.4 to approximately 25.8 cm2 (3 to approximately 4 square inches). If plastic film is used, the cardboard film can be larger. The invention will be better understood by referring to the following description of the incorporations thereof, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a product of this invention, illustrating the location of the dispensing slot and a partially removed disposable facial tissue (which is outside).

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 1, before restoring the perforated panel forming the cardboard opening.

Figure 3 is a cardboard perspective view of Figure 2 after removal of the perforated panel, further illustrating the position of the dispensing slot at the intersection of the top and side walls.

Figure 4A is a perspective view of a cardboard box of this invention in the shape of a wedge.

Figure 4B is a side view of the carton of Figure 4A further illustrating the chamfer of the side walls.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of a cardboard box of this invention, with a cardboard opening, only in the upper wall, ending at the intersection of the upper wall and the side wall. Figure 6 is a perspective view of a cardboard box of this invention having a cardboard opening, only in the side wall, terminating the intersection of the side wall and the top wall.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of four disposable handkerchiefs bent at c that have been interfolded to form a load of disposable handkerchiefs for use in accordance with this invention.

The invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawing. Similar reference numerals will be used to describe similar characteristics throughout the various figures.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a product of this invention comprising a cardboard box 1, containing a load of pre-folded disposable tissues interwoven. Showing the front wall 5, side wall 6, top wall 7, cardboard opening 8, plastic film 9, a partially supplied disposable facial tissue bent at c between doubled, 10, the dispensing slot 11 inside the plastic film, the leading edge 12 formed by the intersection of the planes of the front and top walls and the trailing edge 13 formed by the intersection of the planes of the rear and top walls. The presence of the plastic film 9 is optional, but is preferred for larger cardboard openings, in order to protect the disposable tissues within the carton and provide (through the dispensing opening slot) sufficient strength to prevent multiple supply.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 1, illustrating the perforated removable panel 15, which when removed, creates the cardboard opening. For convenience, the removable panel may contain a finger opening 16 to allow the user to easily grasp the panel and remove it.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the carton of Figure 2 after the removable panel has been removed. The height of the cardboard box is designated as dimension "H", width is designated as dimension "W" and depth (thickness) is designated dimension "D".

Figures 4A and 4B are a perspective view and a side view, respectively of a wedge-shaped cardboard box in accordance with this invention, which is especially useful for fitting in narrow spaces within the vehicle. The depth of the cardboard box, due to the trapezoid shape of the side walls, is indicated by the two dimensions designated "D3" and "D2".

Figure 5 is a perspective view of a cardboard box according to this invention having a cardboard opening 8 which is in the upper wall and terminates around the leading edge 12. The cardboard boxes having relatively open areas Small as shown, do not require the construction of plastic film slot / dispenser.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a cardboard box, in accordance with this invention, having a cardboard opening 8 which is located in the front wall and terminates around the leading edge 12 in a manner similar to that of the Figure 5. As shown, no plastic film is required. For this configuration, a cardboard opening with a height of approximately 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) and a width of approximately 7.6 cm (3 inches) (area of 22.6 cm2 (3.5 square inches)) generally provides good supply.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of four disposable handkerchiefs folded into c-folded, forming a partial load of disposable tissues for use in accordance with the present invention. The interfolded edges 17, 17 ', 17", and 17"', when placed in a cardboard box, are placed in 11 parallel to the sides of the carton, while the edge bent at c 18 would be placed on the side of the carton. the top or bottom wall of the cardboard box. The orientation of the load provides the best supply.

EXAMPLES In order to further illustrate the carton of disposable tissues of this invention, several cardboard boxes with different sheet counts and load orientations were tested for the efficiency of the supply. For the purposes of this study, the dimensions of the height and width of the cardboard boxes tested were chosen to accommodate normal disposable facial tissues folded into quarters (bent into v). Specifically, the height was 12.1 cm (4% inches) and the width was 12.1 cm (4 inches).

The cardboard boxes tested were of the design illustrated in Figure 3. The depths of the cardboard boxes were determined through a study of the dimensions of several vehicles. And the ones with disposable facial tissue sheets, referred to as "cargo", were made by hand with different numbers of disposable tissue sheets in each load. All loads consisted of disposable handkerchiefs folded into v that were later doubled. The load was inserted into the cardboard boxes with the double entredoble placed in the upper part of the cardboard box (double upwards) or parallel to the side walls of the cardboard box (the present invention). The results of the supply study are summarized below in table 1. (The depths of the cardboard boxes are in cm (inches)).

TABLE 1 Orientation of the Depth of the Leaf Count Delivery results Load the cardboard box immovable towards 4.13 (1 5/8) 38 The first one did not supply. Each top third did not supply. Doubles towards 4.13 (1 5/8) 30 Every third sheet did not provide. top Invention 3.81 (1 Á) 32 All were supplied. 115 expiration 3.81 (1 ??) 40 All were supplied. Invention 4.13 (1 5/8) 39 All were supplied.

The foregoing results illustrate that the placement of the double-fold folds of the disposable tissue load or parallel to the sides of the carton (the present invention) provides constant rapid output delivery for cartons of these dimensions.

The foregoing examples provided for purposes of illustration, should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention, which is defined in the following claims and all equivalents thereof.

Claims (10)

R E I V I ND I C A C I O N S

1. A quick release disposable tissue box containing a load of disposable tissues previously folded between folded, comprising a cardboard box a front wall as a back wall, two side walls connecting the front and rear walls, top wall, a leading edge between the front wall and the top wall, and a trailing edge between the top wall and the rear wall, wherein the front and rear walls measure approximately 12.7cm (3 inches), square and the distance between the front and rear walls The backing is less than 7.6 cm (3 inches) with the carton having a cardboard opening extending to at least one of the leading or trailing edges, wherein the load of previously folded disposable tissues is oriented inside the box. of cardboard, in such a way that the folds of the disposable tissues of the load are parallel to the walls side of the cardboard box.

2. A quick-release tissue disposable cardboard box containing a load of pre-folded disposable scarves, as claimed in clause 1, characterized in that it comprises the carton a front wall as a back wall, two walls laterals connecting the front and rear walls, a lower wall and an upper wall, and a leading edge between the front wall and the upper wall, where the front and rear walls measure approximately 12.7 (5 inches) square and the distance between 5 the front and rear walls is less than 5.1 cm (2 inches), the cardboard box having a semicircular cardboard opening in the upper part of the front wall, wherein the load of previously folded disposable tissues, is oriented inside the the cardboard box in such a way that the doubled folds are parallel to the side walls of the carton box.

3. A quick-release, wedge-shaped disposable tissue carton containing one 15 loading of pre-folded disposable scarves, especially as claimed in one of clauses 1 or 2, characterized in that the cardboard box comprises a wall j- front, a rear wall, two triangular or trapezoidal side walls that connect to the walls 20 front and rear, a rear wall, a top wall, a leading edge between the top wall and the front wall, and a trailing edge between the top wall and the rear wall, wherein the front and rear walls, between the top wall and the back wall, where the walls 25 front and rear measure approximately 12.7 cm (5 inches) square, and the distance between the front and rear walls, measured on the top wall, measured on the top wall, is less than 7.6 cm (3 inches), with the cardboard a cardboard opening extending to at least one of the rear leading edges, wherein the load of previously folded disposable tissues is oriented inside the carton, such that the disposable scarves are oriented inside the carton. the cardboard box, in such a way that the doubled folds are parallel to the side walls of the cardboard box.

4. The cardboard box, as claimed in clause 3, characterized in that it has triangular-shaped side walls.

5. The cardboard box, as claimed in clause 3, characterized in that it has trapezoidal side walls. > ...

6. The cardboard box, as claimed in one of the preceding clauses, characterized in that it additionally comprises a means of joining to the surface.

7. The cardboard box, tea and as claimed in clause 6, characterized in that the means of attachment of the 25 surface is a hook and loop fastener, or a pressure sensitive tape or a pin, or all of these.

8. The cardboard box, as claimed in one of clauses 1 to 7, characterized in that it additionally comprises a plastic film superimposed on the cardboard opening, the plastic film having a dispensing slot 5 inside the cardboard opening and extending along the front upper edge or trailing upper edge of the carton.

9. The carton, as claimed in one of clauses 1 to 8, characterized in that the area of the cardboard opening is from about 19.35 to about 45.15 cm2 (3 to about 7 square inches).

10. The cardboard box, as claimed in a 15 of clauses 1 to 8, characterized in that the area of the opening of the carton is from about 19.35 to about 25.8 cm2 (3 about 4 inches T squared). ü R E S UM E A cardboard box of disposable tissues is presented, specially adapted for use in eiutomobiles. The cardboard box contains a load of pre-folded disposable tissues (for example, bent into c or doubled v-shaped) with double-sided supply with fast delivery. Disposable handkerchiefs are supplied through the top edge of the cardboard box. The cardboard box is thin and wide to fit in several places inside a car. The carton can also be provided with a means of attachment to the surface, for example, a hook and loop fastener, to secure the carton to a convenient surface inside the vehicle. The inter-foldable load of disposable tissues is oriented in the cardboard box, in such a way that the inter-foldable folds are parallel to the side walls of the cardboard box.