NL2020652B1 - Hygienic product - Google Patents

Abstract

Hygienic product for garbage container lid interiors, comprising a pad, comprising an outer layer forming an outer surface of the pad, the outer layer being comprised of a top layer and an at least 5 partially air permeable bottom layer, at least one material having a hygienic effect arranged between the top layer and the bottom layer, and an adhesive layer disposed on the outer surface of the top layer arranged to removably mount the pad to the interior of a container lid, a removable sealing film arranged to seal the adhesive layer prior to mounting of the pad to the container lid interior, and a removable seal arranged to seal at least the bottom layer in an airtight manner prior 10 to usage. 2020652

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The Netherlands (2?) Application number: 2020652 © Application submitted: 23 March 2018 © 2020652

B1 PATENT @ Int. Cl .:

B65D 1/14 (2018.01) B65D 1/16 (2019.01) B65F 1/14 (2019.01) B65F 1/16 (2019.01)

© Application registered: October 2, 2019 © Patent holder (s): Medical Support Innovation Development B.V. in Zuid-Scharwoude. © Request published: © Patent granted: October 2, 2019 © Inventor (s): Yvonne Adriana Maria de Waal-Jonker in Zuid-Scharwoude. © Patent issued: October 3, 2019 © Authorized representative: ir. P.J. Hylarides et al. In The Hague.

© Hygienic product © Hygienic product for garbage container member interiors, including a pad, including an outer layer forming an outer surface of the pad, the outer layer being comprised of a top layer and at least partially air permeable bottom layer, at least one material having a hygienic effect arranged between the top layer and the bottom layer, and an adhesive layer disposed on the outer surface of the top layer arranged to removably mount the pad to the interior of a container member, a removable sealing film arranged to seal the adhesive layer prior to mounting of the pad to the container member interior, and a removable seal arranged to seal at least the bottom layer in an airtight manner prior to usage.

NL B1 2020652

This patent has been granted regardless of the attached result of the research into the state of the art and written opinion. The patent corresponds to the documents originally submitted.

Hygienic product

The present invention relates to a hygienic product for garbage container member interiors.

Garbage containers, and the like, often contain organic materials and / or objects containing liquids, which are disposed therein by the user. Over time the said objects and materials decompose and the liquids will evaporate, especially when the surrounding environment has a relatively high temperature, as is the case in, for instance, regions with a relatively hot climate or during summertime or the like. This results in widely encountered problems such as unpleasant odors, accumulated moisture, fungi (e.g. mold), and / or bacteria on the interior of the container member, and the like. In addition, bacteria and / or fungi can become airborne when opening the container member, posing risk or inhalation by the user. Usually the interior hygiene or containers is ensured through use of, for instance, garbage bags disposed therein, which shield the interior or a container to the aforementioned problems and the like. However, the interior of the container member is often unshielded, and will have to be cleaned by hand, posing health risks to the user. In addition, airborne substances / particles can cause respiratory problems for the user. As mentioned above, these issues are especially prevalent in warm climates, e.g. areas having near-equator latitudes.

The goal of the invention is to solve the aforementioned problems and / or to provide a product capable of significantly increasing the hygiene or garbage container member interiors, while being disposable, easy to use, simple to manufacture, cheap, and / or environmentally friendly.

According to the invention the product comprises a pad, including an outer layer forming an outer surface of the pad, the outer layer being comprised of a top layer and at least partially air permeable bottom layer, at least one material having a hygienic effect arranged between the top layer and the bottom layer, and an adhesive layer disposed on the outer surface of the top layer for removably mounting the pad to the interior of a container member, a removable sealing film arranged to seal the adhesive layer prior to mounting of the pad to the container interior, and a removable seal arranged to seal at least the bottom layer in an airtight manner prior to usage.

The advantage of the invention is that the product is readily disposable on the interior of the container member, and the material comprised therein is used to negate the aforementioned problems, which is, among other effects, beneficial for the user's health as it provides an overall improved cleanliness of the used container. The disposable nature of the invention makes it convenient for the user to replace the product when, for instance, changing the product and / or emptying the container. The sealing film and the seal ensure the storability of the product, namely the product will not be affected by its surroundings during storage prior to use of the product. Therefore, the product can be conveniently purchased in bulk quantities and stored for future use without significant degradation of its hygienic and adhesive attributes.

Preferably, the pad is substantially discus-shaped, and preferably the top layer and the bottom layer are substantially disc-shaped and at least partially joined together near their edges. In a preferred embodiment the shape, as well as the size of the pad is substantially corresponding to the shape of the container interior, such that the interior is substantially fully covered so as to provide hygiene to the entire interior. Garbage container members exist in a large variety of shapes, such as rectangular or oval, and sizes, such as large industrial garbage containers or small garbage containers found in restrooms or the like.

Preferably, the least one material comprises an antibacterial substance, such as certain chlorides, triclocarban, triclosan, or other antibacterial substances known to a person skilled in the art. For instance, raw food products, such as meat, contain bacteria which thrive in moist, warm environments, such as a container. The antibacterial substance mitigates potential health risks caused by bacteria. In a preferred embodiment the antibacterial substance is comprised in at least one of the top layer or bottom layer of the pad.

Preferably, the material consists of a scented substance, such as perfume or other scented substances known to a person skilled in the art, so as to provide the user with a pleasant fragrance and / or mask unpleasant odors. In a preferred embodiment the scented substance is comprised in at least one of the top layer or bottom layer of the pad.

Preferably, the material consists of an odor-absorbing substance, such as activated carbon, or other odor-absorbing substances known to a person skilled in the art, so-to-absorb odors in containers, such as garbage containers, which are perceived to be unpleasant by the user. As a result the environment surrounding the container retains a neutral odor. In a preferred embodiment the odor-absorbing substance is comprised in at least one of the top layer or bottom layer of the pad.

Preferably, the least one material comprises an antifungal substance, such as triclosan, certain polyenes, certain azoles, or other antifungal substances known to a person skilled in the art. Said antifungal substance mitigates the risk of forming fungi on the interior of the container, and the therewith associated health risks. In a preferred embodiment the anti-fungal substance is comprised in at least one of the top layer or bottom layer of the pad.

Preferably, the material consists of liquid-absorbent substance, such as silica xerogel, or other liquid-absorbent substances known to a person skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment the liquid-absorbent substance is comprised in at least one of the top layer or bottom layer of the pad.

Preferably, the least one material is comprised of absorbent granules, so as easy as the addition during manufacturing of the product.

Preferably, the adhesive layer is annular-shaped, so as to provide adequate adhesiveness to mount the pad to the container member interior without necessarily increasing the force required for removal of the pad after use, which is the case with a disc-shaped adhesive layer covering most of the outer surface or the top layer. It is further preferred that the annular adhesive layer is substantially substantially near the outer edge or the top layer, so as to prevent sagging or the pad when a significant amount of liquids has been absorbed therein.

Preferably, the removable sealing film comprises a peeling lip outwardly extending from an edge of the removable sealing film for removal or the removable sealing film from the adhesive layer, so as facilitate the removal or said sealing film. It is further preferred that the peeling lip is at least large enough to accommodate pinching between the thumb and index finger of an adult person.

Preferably, the pad comprises a removal lip outwardly extending from an edge of the pad for removal or the pad from the container member interior, so as facilitate the removal of the pad. Preferably, the peeling lip is at least large enough to accommodate pinching between the thumb and index finger of an adult person.

Preferably, the bottom layer is at least partially water vapor permeable, so as to allow passage or vapor therethrough.

The invention will be further elucidated with reference to the figures,

Figure 1 shows a top view of an embodiment of the invention; and figure 2 shows a cross-sectional side view or an embodiment of the invention; and figure 3 shows a garbage container with the invention mounted thereto.

Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a hygienic product 1 according to the invention in a top view. A discus-shaped pad 2 is shown, including an annular adhesive layer 3 disposed on a top layer 40 or its outer layer 4, the adhesive layer being used to be able to detachably mount the pad 2 to an interior of a paragraph 90 or, for instance, a garbage container 9. The pad 2 comprises a removal lip 5 outwardly extending from an edge of the pad 2 for removal of the pad 2 from the container member interior 90 after use. The embodiment shown in figure 1 has a circular perimeter to substantially cover the entire interior surface area or a circular container member. According to the invention the perimeter can be shaped to match a certain shape or an interior surface are or a specific container member.

The outer layer 4 is preferably comprised of the top layer 40 and at least partially air permeable bottom layer 41, which are preferably at least partially joined together near their outer edges. The joining of the top layer 40 and bottom layer 41 is preferably performed though bonding with, for instance, glue or other adhesive materials, such as resin, or other bonding techniques know to a person skilled in the art.

In the present embodiment shown in figure 1, the adhesive layer 3 is preferably annular-shaped to substantially correspond to the perimeter of the pad 2. In other expired of the pad 2 with differently shaped perimeters, the adhesive layer is preferably shaped to substantial correspond thereto, and is preferably provided as a narrow strip near the edge of the pad 2, so as to prevent sagging or the pad 2 after significant liquid absorption and to allow for convenient removal of the pad 2 after use. The narrow strip is chosen such that it possesses adequate adhesive capability to hold the pad 2 mounted to the container member interior when said pad is saturated with liquid, without possessing an excessive adhesive capability which would unnecessarily complicate the removal of the pad 2 after use.

The removal lip 5 is provided on an edge of the pad 2, and is preferably formed such that it is easily gripped by the user. It is preferred that the removal lip 5 is at least large enough to accommodate pinching between the thumb and index finger of an adult person. Furthermore, it is preferred that at least the exterior surface of the removal lip 5 is manufactured from hydrophobic material, so as to keep the removal lip 5 substantially dry, and therefore easy to hold onto by the user.

Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional side view of an embodiment of the product 1, the location of the cross-sectional cut is indicated in figure 1 with a dashed line A. In this embodiment a removable seal 6 for airtight sealing or at least the air permeable bottom layer 41 is shown. Said seal 6 prevents the pad 2 from absorbing liquids, releasing scents, and the like, while the pad 2 is being stored for future use. In another preferred embodiment the seal 6 is an airtight bag, for instance manufactured from plastic, which fully contains the pad 2.

Furthermore, a removable sealing film 7 is shown, including a peeling lip 70 extending outwardly from an edge to aid in the removal or said sealing film 7 from the adhesive layer 3 before mounting or the pad 2 to a container member interior. Said sealing film 7 prevents the pad 2 from sticking to other objects during storage, and prevents the adhesive layer 3 from drying out,

i.e., diminishing its adhesive properties. Thereto it covers the adhesive layer 3 entirely. Said peeling lip 70 is preferably formed such that it is easily gripped by the user. It is preferred that the peeling lip 70 is at least large enough to accommodate pinching between the thumb and index finger of an adult person. The sealing film 7 is preferably disc-shaped or annular-shaped, according to the shape of the adhesive layer 3.

The pad 2 further comprises at least one material 8 having a hygienic effect. As mentioned above, the bottom layer 41 is at least partially air permeable, so as to allow odor, vapor, and the like to pass therethrough to the material (s) 8. The material 8 comprises substances, having one or more properties, such as antibacterial, scented, odor-absorbing, and / or antifungal, liquid-absorbing. It is further preferred that the material 8 is comprised of absorbent granules, so as to ease the addition during manufacturing of the product 1. Said granules are preferably deposited on the interior side of the top layer 40 or bottom layer 41 before joining of these layers to form the outer layer 4. Other materials 8 having hygienic properties are conceivable by a person skilled in the art, and can be manufactured in the form of cloth, paper, sand, sawdust, fibers, powder or the like.

Figure 3 shows an embodiment of the product 1 mounted to an interior of a paragraph 90 or a garbage container 9, the removal lip 5 at the edge of the pad 2 is clearly visible.

The invention has thus been described by means of preferred alternative. It is understood, however, that this disclosure is merely illustrative. Various details of the structure and function were presented, but changes made therein, to the full extent extended by the general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed, are understood to be within the principle of the present invention. The description and drawings will be used to interpret the claims. The claims should not be interpreted as meaning that the extent of the protection sought is understood as defined by the strict, literal meaning of the wording used in the claims, the description and drawings being employed only for the purpose of resolving an ambiguity found in the claims. For the purpose of determining the extent of protection sought by the claims, due account shall be tasks or any element which is equivalent to an element specified therein. An element is considered equivalent to an element specified in the claims at least if said element performs substantially the same function in substantially the same way to yield substantially the same result as the element specified in the claims.

Claims (14)

Conclusions A hygienic product (1) for interiors of garbage container lids, comprising: a cushion (2) comprising an outer layer (4) forming an outer surface of the cushion (2), the outer layer (4) consisting of a top layer (40) and an at least partially air permeable bottom layer (41), at least one material (8) with a hygienic effect applied between the top layer (40) and the bottom layer (41), and an adhesive layer (3) applied to the outer surface of the top layer ( 40) adapted to removably mount the pad (20) on the interior of a container lid; a removable sealing film (7) adapted to seal the adhesive layer (3) before mounting the pad (2) on the container lid; and a removable seal (6) adapted to at least seal the bottom layer (41) in an airtight manner before use. A hygienic product (1) according to claim 1, wherein the cushion (2) is substantially disc shaped. The hygienic product (1) according to claim 2, wherein the top layer (40) and the bottom layer (41) are substantially disc-shaped and at least partially joined together near their edges. Hygienic product (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one material (8) comprises an antibacterial substance, such as certain chlorides, triclocarban, triclosan. A hygienic product (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one material comprises a scented substance, such as perfume. A hygienic product (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one material comprises an odor-absorbing substance, such as activated carbon. A hygienic product (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one material comprises an anti-fungal substance, such as triclosan, a polyene, an azole. A sanitary product according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one material comprises a liquid-absorbing substance, such as silica xerogel. A hygienic product according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one material consists of absorbent granules. A hygienic product according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the adhesive layer (3) is annular. A hygienic product according to claim 10, wherein the annular adhesive layer (3) is arranged substantially near the outer edge of the top layer (40). A hygienic product according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the removable sealing film (7) comprises a peeling lip (70) extending outwardly from an edge of the removable sealing film (7) for allowing the removal of the removable sealing film (7) ) of the adhesive layer (3) by engaging the fingers of a person. A sanitary product according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cushion (2) comprises a removal tab (5) extending outwardly from an edge of the cushion (2) to allow removal of the cushion (2) from the interior of the conlainer lid by gripping a person's fingers. A hygienic product according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bottom layer (41) is at least partially water-permeable. ï a 2/2