SE2130195A1 - Container - Google Patents

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SE2130195A1
SE2130195A1 SE2130195A SE2130195A SE2130195A1 SE 2130195 A1 SE2130195 A1 SE 2130195A1 SE 2130195 A SE2130195 A SE 2130195A SE 2130195 A SE2130195 A SE 2130195A SE 2130195 A1 SE2130195 A1 SE 2130195A1
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container
container part
content
connection interface
cover portion
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SE2130195A
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Ulrik Spjut
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Ulrik Spjut
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Priority to SE2130195A priority Critical patent/SE2130195A1/en
Priority to EP22182102.8A priority patent/EP4119456A1/en
Publication of SE2130195A1 publication Critical patent/SE2130195A1/en

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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D21/00Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/0209Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together stackable or joined together one-upon-the-other in the upright or upside-down position
    • B65D21/0227Containers joined together by bonding, adhesive or the like
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D11/00Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material
    • B65D11/18Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected
    • B65D11/1866Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected with detachable components
    • B65D11/188Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected with detachable components the container being formed by two mating halves
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D11/00Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material
    • B65D11/02Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material of curved cross-section
    • B65D11/04Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures designed for pouring contents
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D23/00Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005Components or details
    • B05B11/0037Containers
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2231/00Means for facilitating the complete expelling of the contents
    • B65D2231/005Means for facilitating the complete expelling of the contents the container being rigid
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/007Separate closure devices for reclosing opened cans or tins, e.g. beer cans

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  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
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Abstract

The invention relates to a container (100) comprising a first container part (110) and a second container part (120) where the first container part (110) is arranged to the second container part (120) with a connection interface (104) arranged with a sealing tape (106) and where the first container part (110) could be removed from the second container part (120) after removal of the sealing tape (106).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to a container comprising a first container part and a second container part and where the first container part could be removed from the second container part.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION, PROBLEM AND PRIOR ART The present application relates to a container, and more particularly to a container that is conf1gured to allow the full use of the content at the bottom of the container. A container is also known as a holder, receptacle, or vessel.
A common and real day-to-day problem in relation to pref1lled containers with various content for use by consumers, such as skin lotion, shampoo, etc. is that it is impossible to utilize all the content of the container. As an example, skin lotion containers leave a considerable amount of unreachable liquids at the bottom of the dispenser after its pump dispenser stops dispensing. This also relates to liquid detergent containers, condiments container, toothpaste containers, etc.
To be able to reach the unutilized content of the container the consumer could, for example, cut the container with a knife or other sharp tool to reach the remaining content, a procedure that are both dangerous and messy.
Patent document US 2014/ 03 19176 A1 discloses a container with a pre-cut unbroken section that could be removed from the container and where a lid is arrange at the pump dispenser to be utilized on the unbroken section after removal. The invention discloses a container that is expensive to produce and where the lid is difficult to remove and to produce.
Further problems addressed by the invention will become clear from the following detailed description of the various embodiments.
OBJECT AND FEATURES OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a container comprising a first container part and a second container part where the first container part is arranged to the second container part with a connection interface arranged with a sealing tape and where the first container part could be removed from the second container part after removal of the sealing tape.
According to further aspects of the improved container, provision is made as follows; that when the sealing tape is removed a new marking of the content of the first container part is revealed. that a cover portion is arranged to the bottom of the first container part of the container and where the cover portion is adapted to be arrangeable to cover the opening of the first container part after the first container part is removed from the second container part. that when the cover portion is removed a new marking of the content of the first container part is revealed. that the container is arranged with a pump dispenser to the top mouth portion, where the pump dispenser comprises a dip tube arranged to access the content of the container. that the dip tube is arranged to access all the content arranged in the second container part and arranged to not access the content arranged in the first container part. that the connection interface comprises a connecting part arranged on the first container part and where the second container part is arranged with an outer circumference larger than the circumference of the connecting part so that the second container part is arranged to surround the connecting part at the connection interface. that the connection interface comprises a connecting part arranged on the second container part and where the first container part is arranged with an outer circumference larger than the circumference of the connecting part so that the first container part is arranged to surround the connecting part at the connection interface.
ADVANTAGES AND EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION The disclosed invention relates to a container, such as a dispensing container, wherein the container is configured with a pre-arranged seal or opening to allow the container to separate, or divide, into an upper portion, the second part, and a lower portion for re- use, the first part. The connection interface between the second part and the first part is arranged with a tape seal to fixate the first part to the second part and to prevent leakage from the container and to preserve the content of the container from, for example, exposure to oxygen or other undesirable particles and/or substances.
Advantages of the invention includes better usage of the content in pre-filled containers for different liquids such as different kinds of lotions, skin cream, shampoo, conditioner or other liquids.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES Different embodiments of the invention are described in more detail below with reference to the attached figures, in which: Fig. l shows a container arranged with a sealing tape according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 shows a container with the sealing tape removed according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 3 shows a first container part removed from the second container part according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 4 shows a first container part removed from the second container part arranged with a cover portion according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 5 shows the connecting interface of the first container part removed from the second container part according to an embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS The invention relates to a container, such as a dispensing container, wherein the container is configured with a connection interface that separates the container into a larger upper portion, the second part, and a smaller lower portion for re-use, the first part. The connection interface is arranged with a tape seal to fixate the first part to the second part and to prevent leakage from the container and to preserve the content of the container from, for example, exposure to oxygen or other undesirable particles/substances.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the smaller lower portion, the first part of the container, is of the size that is TSA (Transportation Security Administration), or other organization such as IATA or ICAO, approved for allowing travel convenience.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the cap cover is designed to tightly snap onto the opened lower portion, which effective transforrns the lower portion into a covered reusable bottle, that could be of TSA approved size.
The container is environmentally friendly and reduce plastic waste. During travel, consumers can easily convert a large lotion bottle into a reusable small TSA approve container for travel, rather than having to surrender the full bottle to the TSA and having to purchase a new one just for travel. An emptied lotion bottle can also be reused as a travel size container which is perfect for flying or other travel.
FIG. 1 shows a container 100 with a top mouth portion 102 for holding a dispensing pump or a dispensing tube. The container is arranged with a container upper body, the second container part 120 and a lower bottom portion, the first container part 110. The first container part 110 is preferably sized in TSA approved dimension (for example, holding about 100 ml liquid). A connection interface 104, not shown in FIG. 1, is arranged between the upper portion, the second container part 120 and the bottom portion, the first container part 110. To prevent premature breakage or leaking, the connection interface 104 is covered with a seal tape 106. Seal tape, also known as adhesive tape or just tape, refers to any one of a variety of combinations of backing materials coated with an adhesive. Different backing materials and adhesives can be used depending on the intended use. The seal tape 106 may be colored with a distinct color and marked with a specific trademark and/or information to remind users of the special design and usage of the first container part 110. The pump dispenser, not shown in FIG. 1, comprises a pump arranged to the top mouth portion 102 and a dip tube, not shown in FIG. 1. The dip tube is a tube With an opening through Which fluid can flow. Traditionally the dip tube is arranged into the container and is preferably arranged to be able to reach as much of the content of the container 100 as possible. In one embodiment of the invention the dip tube could be arrange so that the content of container part 110 is not accessed so When it is not possible to dispense more liquid from the pump dispenser the content in the second container part 120 is consumed Why the first container part 110 should be removed from the second container part 120 to be able to reach the remaining content of the first container part 110. A cover portion 130 is arranged to the container and could be arranged by friction fit to the container 100.
FIG .2 shoWs a container 100 Without a seal tape 106 arranged to the container 100. By removing the seal tape 106 the first container part 110 could be removed from the second container part 120 and a new marking 115 on the first container part 110 could be revealed. After removal of the seal tape 106 the connection interface 104 is revealed allowing the removal of the second container part 120 from the first container part 110. Preferable the marking of the content of the container 100, i.e. the combined container of the first container part 110 and the second container part 120, is arranged on the second container part 120 and thus discharge When the second container part 120 is removed from the first container part 110. The cover portion 130 is arranged to the container 100 and could be removed to prepare the arrangement to the first container part 1 10.
FIG. 3 shoWs the first container part 110 after removal of the second container part 120. The diameter size and dimension of the opening 111 of the first container part 110 is configured to match and tightly fit a cover portion 130, so that cover portion 130 can easily and tightly snap onto the opening 111 of the first container part 110. The cover portion 130 is preferably arranged to the bottom 112 of the first container part 110 When the first container part 110 is arranged to the second container part 120.
FIG. 4 shoWs the first container part 110 When the cover portion 130 is arranged to cover the opening 111 of the first container part 110. When the cover portion 130 is arranged to the first container part 110 a transportable container With a size adapted to be possible to transport on an airplane and to easily bring in a handbag or pocket. The cover portion 130, also known as a lid, cover or cap, could be arranged with a seal to fit the first container part 110 and to seal the content of the first container part 110 to limit exposure to the surrounding air. In an alternative embodiment, when the cover portion 130 is removed, a new marking 115' on the first container part 110 could be revealed.
FIG. 5 shows the connection interface 104 of the first container part 110. The connection interface 104 in the shown embodiment comprises of a connecting part 113 arranged on the first container part 110 and where the removed second container part 120 is arrange with an outer circumference larger than the circumference of the connecting part 113 so that the second container part 120 is able to surround the connecting part 113.
In a second embodiment the connection interface comprises a connecting part arranged on the second container part 120 and where the first container part 110 is arrange with an outer circumference larger than the circumference of the connecting part arranged on the second container part 120 so that the first container part 110 is able to surround the connecting part arranged on the second container part 120.
In a third embodiment the connecting part arranged on the first container part 110 is arranged with external threads arranged on the surface of the connecting part and where the second container part 120 is arrange with corresponding internal threads. In a fourth embodiment a connecting part arranged on the second container part 120 is arranged with external threads arranged on the surface of the connecting part and where the first container part 110 is arrange with corresponding internal threads. The cover portion 130 could also be arranged with threads, internal or external, to match the threads on the connecting part of the first container part 110.
ALTERNATIVE EMBODIMENTS The invention is not limited to the particular embodiments shown but can be varied in different ways within the scope of the patent claims.
For example, the geometry of the container could be varied to circular, oval, rectangular or other geometric configurations. The container and/or components of the container could be made of conventional materials such as different types of plastics, such as HDPE or other plastic packaging material or other non-plastic packaging material.

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1.CLAIMS Container (100) comprising a first container part (110) and a second container part (120) characterized by that the first container part (110) is arranged to the second container part (120) With a connection interface (104) arranged With a sealing tape (106) and Where the first container part (110) could be removed from the second container part (120) after removal of the sealing tape (106). Container (100) according to claim 1 characterized by that When the sealing tape (106) is removed a new marking (115) of the content of the first container part (110) is revealed. Container (100) according to any of the previous claims characterized by that a cover portion (130) is arranged to the bottom (112) of the first container part (110) of the container (100) and Where the cover portion (130) is adapted to be arrangeable to cover the opening (111) of the first container part (110) after the first container part (110) is removed from the second container part (120). Container (100) according to claim 3 characterized by that When the cover portion (130) is removed a new marking of the content of the first container part (1 10) is revealed. Container (100) according to any of the previous claims characterized by that the container (100) is arranged With a pump dispenser to the top mouth portion (102), Where the pump dispenser comprises a dip tube arranged to access the content of the container (100). Container (100) according to claim 5 characterized by that the dip tube is arranged to access all the content arranged in the second container part (120) and arranged to not access the content arranged in the first container part (110). Container (100) according to any of the previous claims characterized by that the connection interface (104) comprises a connecting part (113) arranged on the first container part (110) and Where the second container part (120) is arranged With an outer circumference larger than the circumference of the connecting part (113) so that the second container part (120) is arranged to surround the connecting part (113) at the connection interface (104). Container (100) according to any of c1ain1s 1 - 6 characterized by that the connection interface (104) coniprises a connecting part arranged on the second container part (120) and Where the first container part (110) is arranged With an outer circuniference larger than the circuniference of the connecting part so that the first container part (120) is arranged to surround the connecting part at the connection interface (104).
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KR200471450Y1 (en) * 2012-04-12 2014-02-21 윤혜정 Economy vessel
US20140319176A1 (en) * 2013-04-25 2014-10-30 Chasmite Dolos Get Your Money's Worth Dispensing Canister
US20180334296A1 (en) * 2013-12-19 2018-11-22 Rashon Velmont Dispensing container with interior access
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