TWI480210B - Improved container - Google Patents

Description

Improved container

The present invention relates to a container, and more particularly to an elastic container having a rigid container support.

In the past, it has been quite difficult to provide a single-use container that is safe, wear-resistant, easy to handle, and inexpensive to manufacture and satisfactory.

Conventional containers are generally divided into two main types. The first type is a rigid container, which typically includes a glass container and a rigid plastic container. The second type is a non-rigid (or elastic) container that generally includes a pouch and a pouch.

Such flexible containers are well known in the art and are widely used by hospitals, chemical manufacturers, food and beverage manufacturers, military, and the like. Flexible containers are commonly used as blood bags, intravenous solution containers, beverage containers and meal-ready-to-eat containers.

Flexible containers are typically manufactured using metal foil and/or plastic. A laminate sheet has traditionally been used as a material for the manufacture of elastic containers. The laminate generally comprises: a laminate film formed of a layer of plastic material and an aluminum foil bonded or deposited to the laminate film to enhance breakage strength and moisture resistance. The laminated film generally has a substrate formed of a material selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, nylon, and/or polyester. The film is roughly a biaxial film.

In general, a rectangular laminated sheet is folded into two portions to define a front wall portion and a rear wall portion, and the opposite three side edge portions are thermocompression bonded together to obtain a bag shape. Such a container is often referred to as a "pillow type" container. Furthermore, two identical rectangular laminated plates are prepared for the front wall portion and the rear wall portion, and these are overlapped and joined to the four side edge portions.

U.S. Patent No. 6,767,601 discloses a multi-layer laminate for chemical barrier packaging which is used with products such as engine oils and solvent impregnated fabrics. The film disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,767,601 includes a nylon layer, a polyester layer, and a polyolefin layer. Some layers can be replaced by a metal foil layer. U.S. Patent No. 6,348,246 discloses a laminate for the production of an elastic bladder. The container of U.S. Patent No. 6,767,601 is suitable for packaging a flowable or solid food. The bladder of U.S. Patent No. 6,767,601 can be manufactured from a laminate, the layers of which have different characteristics depending on the needs of the package. Those skilled in the art are familiar with acceptable laminates for individual product packaging requirements.

Known flexible containers generally have a high burst strength, and therefore it is quite difficult to tear the thermocompression tight portion of the pouch to expel the contents packaged therein. To overcome this problem, a notch is typically formed in one or more heat sealed portions to facilitate the tearing action. For easier tearing action, the containers may include: a tear tape, a perforation in the container, a laser etched tear line, and repositioning of a portion of the laminate. Reorientation, or the material can be made to be easy to tear.

A common disadvantage of many flexible containers is that their use and control is quite difficult. The contents of many flexible containers include: liquids and flowable solids. When the elastic container is opened, it is quite difficult to hold the elastic container without spilling or spilling the contents. If the elastic container is not properly held, the top will be folded in half to overflow the contents. If the elastic container is held too tightly, the contents are squeezed out; and if it is held too loose, the container may fall to the ground.

In addition, after the elastic container has been opened, the container mouth will remain intimately by liquid or electrostatic adhesion. The product (eg, chemicals) contained within the elastomeric container typically must be cleaned prior to disposal of the container. For example, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires 99% of the pesticide to be removed from the pesticide container prior to disposal of the container. To achieve such a high percentage of pesticide removal, the US Environmental Protection Agency recommends cleaning the pesticide container three times. The user must first pour the pesticide out of the container, then open the flexible container to fill with water and then pour it off. The user must repeat this step more than twice, but be careful not to be exposed to the pesticide. These cleaning operations can become quite difficult and potentially dangerous if the user does not take appropriate precautions when the flexible container port is not properly maintained.

A further disadvantage of known flexible containers is that it is quite difficult to print a trademark, indication, or warning sign directly onto the container.

The present technology provides a means for facilitating the opening and processing of an elastomeric container by providing a rigid support for engaging around the elastomeric container. The present technical content provides a means for assisting an end user in opening and handling a flexible container by using a means of being enclosed or connected to a rigid support. In an embodiment, the resilient container is held, received or secured within the rigid support. The package assemblies and devices of the present invention are particularly suitable for containing insecticides and other agrochemicals in liquid form with flowable solids (e.g., fine particles) and are suitable for use in the safe handling of such materials.

This technical content is used to easily tear a slit in the elastic container. The rigid support facilitates tearing of the container under controlled conditions. Punching and laser etching will no longer be required under certain conditions. The technical content allows the rigid support to be squeezed to facilitate opening of the container so that it can be easily poured and cleaned. It will therefore be appreciated that in one embodiment, although the rigid support is configured to be stiffer than the resilient container, the rigid support can be deformed when the end user squeezes the rigid support. The elastic container is easily opened and emptied. The rigid support can also prevent accidental contact with the product by minimizing splashing or loss of control. The rigid support also provides a larger front and back printing surface so that the logo, indication, and warning signs can be displayed correctly.

This technical content can also be implemented at a lower cost. Currently, products that use flexible containers can be mated with rigid supports with minimal investment in packaging equipment. Since the user is able to utilize the existing flexible container to achieve an improved container, there is no problem with machine switching time other than replacing the rigid support. If the available labor costs are relatively low, you can give up on machine packaging and replace it with manpower. In one embodiment, the rigid support member can be fabricated from a flat sheet or blank formed from any suitable material that is relatively stiffer than the elastic packaging material; utilizing cardboard ) or cardboard (paperboard) is a low-cost environmental choice.

The presently preferred embodiments of the invention will be understood by reference to the accompanying drawings It should be immediately understood that the elements of the present system (generally as described and illustrated in the drawings herein) can be configured and designed in a variety of variations and configurations without departing from the spirit of the scope of the claims. Thus, as illustrated in Figures 1 through 19 (a through c), the following more detailed description of the apparatus, system, and method of the disclosed technology is not limited to the scope of the patent application, but instead A preferred embodiment is shown.

Referring to Figures 1 through 2, a first embodiment of a rigid support member 10 is depicted in accordance with the present invention as being presented in an unfolded blank. The support 10 has an interior 18 and an exterior 20. Referring to Figures 3 through 4, the support member 10 has a front portion 12, a rear portion 14, and a flap section 16. The rigid support 10 can be made of any suitable material, but plastic, cardboard, or cardboard is preferred. Cardboard is a thick cardboard, generally, but not limited to, having a plate thickness equal to or greater than about 8/1000.

Referring to Figure 6, a flexible container 24 is presented. Referring to Figures 7a, 7b and 7c, the resilient container 24 is joined to the support 10 to be assembled by a known manner of folding the paperboard down the fold lines and gluing the bond wires 22 An improved container 30.

In one embodiment, as seen in Figures 1-9, the rigid support 10 can be opened at both the top and bottom of the support. In another embodiment, as seen in Figures 15-18, a rigid support member 110 can have a gusseted bottom 150. The isometric flaps (152, 154 are integrated into the rigid support 110 to form the gusseted bottom 150. The gusset flaps 152, 154 overlap each other and adhere to each other using a suitable adhesive. The plate flaps 152, 154 can be scored to present a fold line 156 that is co-located with the folds 158a, 158b of the rigid support member 110. The support member 110 allows a user to place a container 130 thereon. A self-standing upright state. This embodiment allows the user to place an open container 130 in an upright position. Without the gusset bottom 150, the user is forced to move into an inconvenient state to support The container 30 is such that it does not spill or release any contents.

In another embodiment, as seen in Figures 19a through 19c, the support member 10 can be configured as a ring-shaped support member. This design, which is expected for a minimalist packaging approach, would be advantageous, and achieving a ring-shaped support would provide the treatment and safety that the user would expect. The rigid support 210 can be of any length relative to the flexible container. The rigid support member 10 as seen in Figures 19a through 19c can be used as a support ring or as seen in Figures 7a through 7c, extending over the entire length of the flexible container 24 in a sleeve configuration.

The exterior 20 provides a surface area that enables the manufacturer to print any information desired by the manufacturer, such as a trademark, product identification, or uniform product barcode (UPCs). If there is a potentially hazardous substance in the container 30, the manufacturer may want to print detailed instructions for use, product warning labels, emergency measures, and/or general product information. The above is particularly useful for packages that are configured to hold dangerous or toxic materials (eg, pesticide ingredients or agrochemical ingredients). Known procedures for printing information directly onto the flexible container 24 are generally more expensive and have a lower print quality than known programs printed on the paper product. In addition, packaging materials for chemical containers typically require some accompanying text prints that are typically beyond what can be printed on a flexible container. Thus, for a manufacturer who wants to print a text print, a high quality image or photo onto the interior 18 and/or exterior 20 of the support 10, a paper product embodiment of the rigid support 10 is quite advantageous. of. In another embodiment, the outer surface 20 has a textured texture to increase the grip of the rigid support and the container 30 is grasped by the end user.

The exterior 20 also provides a surface area in which the manufacturer can advertise other products that can compliment the current product. Furthermore, the manufacturer can use the rigid support 10 as a row of pin tools. The manufacturer may place its brand name or product design on the exterior 20 of the rigid support 10, while the contents of the container 30 may also accommodate an item that a potential consumer would expect to use or consume immediately before. For example, a pharmaceutical manufacturer can provide its internal marketing team with a logo engraved on the rigid support 10 to place it around a flexible container containing candy or promotional items. The manufacturer can also use the interior 18 of the rigid support 10 for further information disclosure or promotion, such as contact information, disclaimers, refund terms, consumer questions and product registration. The manufacturer can also sell the space of the exterior 20 to the individual or company that wants to advertise in that space. This type of advertising is particularly advantageous in areas where a large number of pedestrians travel (eg, sports events, regional gatherings, large literary projects, and many other projects).

The flexible container 24 is typically manufactured by using metal foil and/or plastic. Water-soluble plastics are also considered. A laminate is conventionally used as a structural material for the elastic container 24. The laminated board generally comprises: a laminated film and an aluminum foil, the laminated film is formed by a layer of plastic material, and the aluminum foil is bonded or deposited to the laminated film to enhance the function of breaking strength and moisture resistance. . The laminated film usually has a substrate formed of a material selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, nylon, and/or polyester. In general, a rectangular laminated film is folded into two portions to define a front wall portion and a rear wall portion, and the three-side side edge portions are heat sealed together so as to obtain the shape of a bag. Such flexible containers are generally referred to as a "pillow type" pouch. Alternatively, two identical rectangular laminated films are prepared as the front wall portion and the rear wall portion, and they are overlapped and joined at the four side edge portions.

The flexible container 24 typically has a recess or recess 32a, 32b formed in one or more heat sealed portions to facilitate tearing. In order to further facilitate tearing, the elastic containers 24 may include: a tear strip, a perforation in the elastic container (which extends between the recesses 32a, 32b), a laser etched tear The opening, repositioning of a portion of the laminate, or the material can be constructed to facilitate tearing. In a particularly useful embodiment of an improved container 30, the rigid container 10 further includes: a perforated tear strip (not shown) that overlies the upper portion of the flexible container 24. The mouth portion (32a, 32b) is such that the elastic container is completely covered by the rigid container 10. The perforations in the tear strip (not shown) of the rigid container 10 are parallel to a perforation in the elastic container that extends between the recesses 32a, 32b. This configuration further facilitates safe opening of the container when the tear strip is grasped between the thumb and forefinger of the end user and pulled to tear the strip apart. Those skilled in the art will recognize that such rigid supports comprising tear strips sandwiched between the upper recessed regions of the elastomeric container can be composed of a suitable blank in a known manner. For example, a blank comprising perforated tabs attached to individual tops of panels 14 and 12 (Fig. 4) can be configured to form a tear strip when the billet is folded into a rigid support 10. band.

The improved container 30 as described and illustrated in the embodiments of the present teachings is by no means the only form of the container that can be so produced. Thus, the container 30 can be included, shaped and sized to store toxic materials such as insecticides, agrochemicals, and non-toxic foods, confectionery, personal hygiene products, fluid solids, liquids, condensate Glue and many other substances. The resulting container 30 can be designed to enclose and non-food products that are protectively packaged in small toys and other how much less perishable. The container 30 can also be designed to enclose and protectively package liquids and solids formed from chemical or biological materials. In one embodiment, the improved container 30 has a resilient inner pocket and a rigid outer support. The rigid support member of the container provides the elastic bladder support. The rigid support facilitates safe opening and handling of the container and the contents of the container (e.g., liquid insecticide and fluid solid insecticide) by an end user. In a particular embodiment, the elastomeric pouch or container is sized to hold from 4 ml to 100 ml of liquid contents or from 4 grams to 50 grams of solid content.

Referring to Figures 5 through 7, the interior 18 presents an area in which the adhesive 22 can be applied. A subsequent agent 22 is used to adhere the support 10 to the flexible container 24. The outer portion 20 of the flap 16 also presents an area in which the adhesive 22 is applied. An adhesive 22 on the exterior 20 of the flap 16 is used to adhere the exterior 20 of the flap 16 to the interior 18 of the front portion 12. However, because the illustrated adhesive 22 is selectively applied, it should be understood that the adhesive 22 can be applied using smaller or larger amounts, or smaller or larger regions, in accordance with the teachings of the present technology.

The adhesive 22 should be a suitable adhesive for adhering the material comprising the elastomeric container 24 to the material comprising the rigid support 10. Suitable adhesives can include a double sided tape or a flowable adhesive (eg, a glue). The fluidity adhesive is not a hot-dissolving fluid adhesive or a cold-soluble fluid adhesive, and may be a pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Figure 7c illustrates an improved container 30. The container 30 is adhered to the interior 18 of the rear portion 14 of the support 10 by first adhering the elastic container 24. The elastic container 24 should be adhered to the support 10 to allow the user to easily tear the notches 32a, 32b (Fig. 7a). Next, the flap 16 is folded inwardly such that the interior 18 of the flap 16 is in contact with the resilient container 24 (Fig. 7b). Finally, the front portion 12 is folded such that the interior 18 of the portion 12 is adhered to the elastic container 24 and the exterior 20 of the flap 16 (Fig. 7c).

The construction of the improved container can be achieved by using an automated machine or manual means. The construction can be implemented as an individual program that is independent of the construction of the flexible container 24. Therefore, manufacturers who want to implement rigid support members into the processing of existing flexible containers will not suffer from downtime when implemented.

8 through 11 illustrate the rigid support 10. Figure 10 shows the rigid support 10 in a closed state. Figure 11 shows the rigid support 10 in an open state. This open state of the rigid support 10 is obtained by applying pressure to the folds 58a, 58b of the rigid support 10. Pressure is applied to the folds 58a, 58b or the press folds 58a, 58b to create a wide opening in the open container 30 (see Figure 10) which allows for simple handling, particularly in pouring and rinsing operations.

There are a number of benefits to the user's ability to easily open and hold the flexible container. For example, the wide opening allows the user to keep the container open and fill the container. The above situation is particularly useful in the three rinses of the pesticide container, which would be very difficult and dangerous without the technical content. The wide pocket also allows the user to handle the flexible container without spilling or spilling the contents. If the elastic container 24 is not carefully held, the top will fold up and spill the contents. If the elastic container 24 is held too tightly, the contents will be squeezed out; if the grip is too loose, the user will cause the container to fall. The rigid support 10 solves these general handling problems by providing a rigid support that is beneficial to the user. This easier handling is directly related to the increase in security. When a pesticidal ingredient (such as an insecticide) is being treated by a human, the insecticidal component comes into contact with the exposed skin, causing temporary itching, stinging, burning, or numbness, which is called paresthesia, safe. Sex is especially important. The skin sensation abnormality of the face is also called "subjective facial sensation" or SFS.

The improved container 30 can also be implemented as a different household appliance. The rigid support 10 can be implemented as a conventional household elastic container used by millions of people. The rigid support 10 can be used with a conventional resealable flexible container (eg Ziploc) Bags, etc.). The rigid support 10 can be sold as a separate product with a pre-applied adhesive, and the consumer constructs the modified container 30 by following a simple combination of instructions. This will facilitate the user's ability to fill a liquid or fluid substance or remove a liquid or fluid substance from the flexible container. After filling the container 30, the user can easily transport, store, or store the contents of the container 30.

The container 30 is capable of creating a wide opening, and because the container 30 is easily used as a serving container in the following situations, the user wants to throw away the container after the container is used up. container. For example, a user may want to ship and supply soup to a picnic spot or social networking place. The user only needs to open the container 30 by squeezing the flaps 58a, 58b, pour the contents, transport the contents, and produce the width by squeezing the flaps 58a, 58b. The mouth is used to reopen the container 30.

Among the illustrated embodiments, the flexible container 24 is a commonly available container. There are other commonly available designs of containers that can be constructed and assembled to fit such flexible containers without departing from the spirit of the claimed scope.

10. . . Rigid support

12. . . Front part

14. . . Rear part

16. . . Folding part

18. . . internal

20. . . external

twenty two. . . Follower

twenty four. . . Flexible container

30. . . Improved container

32a. . . Notch

32b. . . Notch

58a. . . Folding

58b. . . Folding

110. . . Rigid support

130. . . container

150. . . Corner plate bottom

152. . . Corner plate

154. . . Corner plate

156. . . Folding line

158a. . . Folding

158b. . . Folding

210. . . Rigid support

1 and 3 illustrate an external view of a rigid support in the unfolded condition in accordance with an embodiment of the present teachings.

2, 4 and 5 illustrate an internal view of a rigid support in the unfolded embodiment in accordance with the embodiment of Figs. 1 and 3.

Figure 6 is a plan view of an elastic container in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.

Figures 7a through 7c are schematic illustrations of a procedure for making an improved container in accordance with an embodiment of the present teachings, showing that the rigid support of Figures 1 through 5 is folded around the flexible container of Figure 6.

8 and 9 are front and rear views, respectively, of the rigid support of Figs. 1 through 5.

10 and 11 are top views of the rigid support members of Figs. 8 and 9.

Figure 12 is a perspective view of the rigid support member of Figures 10 and 11 folded.

Figure 13 is a perspective view of an improved container in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.

Figure 14 is a front elevational view of the improved container of Figure 13.

15 is an external view of a rigid support in the unfolded condition in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present technology.

Figure 16 is an internal view of the rigid support of the alternative embodiment shown in Figure 15 in the deployed condition.

17 is a front elevational view of an alternate embodiment of an improved container in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.

Figure 18 is a bottom plan view of the improved container shown in Figure 17.

19a-19c are schematic illustrations of a procedure for making an improved container in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present teachings, showing rigidity when the rigid support is being folded over the elastic container of FIG. An alternative embodiment of the support.

10. . . Rigid support

12. . . Front part

14. . . Rear part

16. . . Folding part

Claims (14)

A packaging assembly suitable for storing and transporting toxic materials, characterized in that the packaging assembly comprises: a rigid support member (10); and an elastic container (24) holding a toxic material, wherein the rigid support member A suitable adhesive is attached to the outer surface of the elastic container by friction and is provided in a structure selected from the group consisting of an open sleeve, a sleeve having a gusseted bottom at the top, a support ring and A closed sleeve with a tear strip. The package assembly of claim 1, wherein the rigid support member is fabricated from a paper product. The package assembly of claim 1, wherein the rigid support member is constructed of cardboard. The package assembly of claim 1, wherein the rigid support member is constructed of cardboard. The package assembly of claim 1, wherein the rigid support member is constructed of plastic. The package assembly of claim 1, wherein the rigid support member has a tear strip. The package assembly of claim 1, wherein the rigid support has a gusseted bottom. The package assembly of claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the rigid support member is constructed from a paper product. A packaging assembly as described in claim 6 or claim 7, The rigid support member is constructed of cardboard. The package assembly of claim 6 or 7, wherein the rigid support member is constructed of cardboard. The package assembly of claim 6 or 7, wherein the rigid support member is constructed of plastic. The package assembly of claim 1, wherein the toxic material is an insecticidal ingredient. The package assembly of claim 1, wherein the toxic material is an ingredient of an agrochemical. The package assembly of claim 12, wherein the insecticidal component is an insecticide.