WO2004045965A2 - Systeme de kit de stockage portatif - Google Patents

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WO2004045965A2
WO2004045965A2 PCT/US2003/037573 US0337573W WO2004045965A2 WO 2004045965 A2 WO2004045965 A2 WO 2004045965A2 US 0337573 W US0337573 W US 0337573W WO 2004045965 A2 WO2004045965 A2 WO 2004045965A2
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  • This invention relates to providing a re-usable, portable, storage travel system for storing lotions, shampoos, creams, liquid medicines and the like for transport, particularly when traveling, in flexible bags and flexible tubes. Further, this invention also provides a re-usable, portable, storage travel system for storing a flowable food-grade substance, such as, for example, liquor.
  • a flowable food-grade substance such as, for example, liquor.
  • the consumabl'e, flowable substances are stored in relatively small (being smaller than the original bulk container) flexible, sealable, plastic bags that will lay flat when not full (and self-stand when partially filled) or relatively small flexible, sealable plastic tubes. Such flexible bags and flexible tubes hold a small quantity volume for easy transport and use.
  • the reusable portable storage travel system comprises a method and apparatus for filling and re-filling the flexible bags and flexible tubes from other containers.
  • a primary object and feature of the present invention is to provide a system for reusable, portable, storage of flowable substances in small volume flexible bag-like containers.
  • a flowable substance such as, for example, cosmetics (including soaps, lotions, etc.).
  • a further primary object and feature of the present invention is to provide such a system that is efficient, inexpensive, and handy. Other objects and features of this invention will become apparent with reference to the following descriptions.
  • this invention provides a portable system for holding at least one flowable substance available from at least one user-selected storage container comprising: at least one container means for receiving the at least one flowable substance; and at least one adapter means for adapting the at least one user-selected storage container to assist efficient transfer of the at least one flowable substance from the at least one storage container into such at least one container means; wherein such at least one container means comprises at least one access-spout means for accessing an internal portion of such container means; wherein such at least one container means comprises flexible-element means for flexibly assisting such at least one container means to be transported in a substantially-flat shape when such at least one container means is empty; and wherein such at least one container means comprises flat-bottom element means for assisting such at least one container means to be stably supported in an upright position on a flat bottom when such at least one container means is at least partially filled with the at least one flowable substance.
  • this invention provides a portable system for holding at least one flowable substance available from at least one user- selected storage container comprising: at least one container structured and arranged to receive the at least one flowable substance; and at least one adapter structured and arranged to adapt the at least one user-selected storage container to assist efficient transfer of the at least one flowable substance from the at least one storage container into such at least one container; wherein such at least one container comprises at least one access-spout structured and arranged to access an internal portion of such container; wherein such at least one container comprises flexible- elements structured and arranged to flexibly assist such at least one container to be transported in a substantially-flat shape when such at least one container is empty; and wherein such at least one container comprises flat-bottom elements structured and arranged to assist such at least one container to be stably supported in an upright position on a flat bottom when such at least one container is at least partially filled with the at least one flowable substance.
  • such at least one container comprises at least two containers. Additionally, it provides such a portable system wherein the at least one container comprises a material compatible with food. Also, it provides such a portable system wherein the at least one container comprises a material compatible with a cosmetic, h addition, it provides such a portable system wherein the at least one container comprises at least one flexible bag. And, it provides such a portable system wherein the at least one flexible bag comprises at least a partially transparent material. Further, it provides such a portable system wherein the at least one flexible bag comprises a capacity less than about 500 ml.
  • the at least one flexible bag comprises low density Polyethylene (LDPE) material having a thickness of not more than about 7 mils.
  • LDPE low density Polyethylene
  • the at least one adapter comprises at least one Yorker cap.
  • the at least one flexible bag comprises at least one spout.
  • the at least one spout comprises at least one non-spill valve.
  • it provides such a portable system further comprising at least one lanyard.
  • such at least one lanyard is structured and arranged to attach to such at least one spout.
  • such at least one container comprises at least one flexible bag comprising at least one combination selected from the group consisting of: bottom-gusset and at least one side gusset, bottom-gusset only, at least one side gusset with bottom-fold. Even further, it provides such a portable refilling system further comprising at least one set of instructions for use of the system.
  • this invention provides a portable refilling system comprising a kit for use and transport of at least one flowable substance from at least one user-selected original container comprising at least one threaded opening to at least one kit-system container comprising, in combination: a plurality of container means for containing the at least one flowable substance; transfer means for transferring the at least one flowable substance from the at least one user-selected original container to at least one of such plurality of container means; wherein each of such plurality of container means comprises at least one ingress means for ingress of the flowable substance from such container means; wherein each of such plurality of container means comprises at least one egress means for egress of the flowable substance from such container means; wherein such transfer means comprises adapter means for adapting the at least one threaded opening to transfer the flowable substance into at least one of such plurality of container means; wherein a user may transfer the at least one flowable substance from the at least one user-selected original container to at least one of such plurality of
  • this invention provides a portable refilling system comprising a kit for use and transport of at least one flowable substance from at least one user-selected original container comprising at least one threaded opening to at least one kit-system container comprising, in combination: a plurality of containers structured and arranged to contain the at least one flowable substance; at least one transferer structured and arranged to transfer the at least one flowable substance from the at least one user-selected original container to at least one of such plurality of containers; wherein each of such plurality of containers comprises at least one ingress for ingress of the flowable substance from such container; wherein each of such plurality of containers comprises at least one egress for egress of the flowable substance from such container; wherein such transferer comprises at least one adapter structured and arranged to adapt the at least one threaded opening to transfer the flowable substance into at least one of such plurality of container; wherein a user may transfer the at least one flowable substance from the at least one user-selected original • container to at least
  • such a portable refilling system wherein such adapter comprises: a plurality of filler-cap assemblies, each respective filler-cap assembly comprising, a filler nozzle element comprising an adapter base diameter structured and arranged to fit such at least one threaded opening, and a cover structured and arranged to cover such filler-nozzle element of such filler-cap assembly. Additionally, it provides such a portable refilling system wherein such plurality of filler-cap assemblies comprises a plurality of Yorker caps. Also, it provides such a portable refilling system wherein such transferer comprises a syringe structured and arranged to uptake the flowable substance and output the flowable substance.
  • such syringe comprises a catheter syringe with a capacity of about sixty cubic centimeters.
  • syringe further comprises at least one tubing structured and arranged to transfer the flowable substance from the at least one user-selected original container to the syringe.
  • at least one tubing is between one-eighth inch and one-half inch plastic flexible tubing.
  • a portable refilling system further comprising a travel-bag structured and arranged to hold and portably transport such plurality of containers, such adapter and such transporter.
  • such a portable refilling system wherein such plurality of containers comprises: at least one first container comprising a first capacity; at least one second container comprising a second capacity. Additionally, it provides such a portable refilling system wherein: such at least one first container comprises at least two first flexible bags; and such least one second container capacity comprises at least two second flexible bags. Also, it provides such a portable system wherein each respective such at least two first flexible bags and each respective such at least two second flexible bags comprise at least one spout, h addition, it provides such a portable system wherein each respective such at least one spout comprises at least one non-spill valve. And, it provides such a portable system further comprising at least one lanyard. Further, it provides such a portable system wherein such at least one lanyard is structured and arranged to attach to such at least one spout.
  • At least one container comprises at least one flexible bag comprising at least one combination selected from the group consisting of: bottom-gusset and at least one side gusset, bottom-gusset only, at least one side gusset with bottom-fold.
  • at least one container comprises at least one flexible bag comprising at least one combination selected from the group consisting of: bottom-gusset and at least one side gusset, bottom-gusset only, at least one side gusset with bottom-fold.
  • at least one set of instructions for use of the kit is provided.
  • At least one of such plurality of containers comprises: at least one threaded-opening flexible tube; wherein such at least one transferer comprises at least one second adapter structured and arranged to connect with such at least one first adapter and to connect with such threaded-opening flexible tube; and whereby the flowable substance may be transferred directly from the at least one user-selected original container to such at least one flexible tube.
  • this invention provides a portable refilling system comprising a kit for use and transport of at least one flowable substance from at least one user-selected original container to at least one kit-system container comprising, in combination: at least one flexible bag structured and arranged to receive the at least one flowable substance; and at least one funnel structured and arranged to funnel the at least one flowable substance from the at least one user-selected storage container into such at least one container; wherein such at least one flexible bag comprises at least one access-spout structured and arranged to access an internal portion of such at least one flexible bag; wherein such at least one flexible bag comprises flexible-elements structured and arranged to flexibly assist such at least one flexible bag to be transported in a substantially-flat shape when such at least one flexible bag is empty; and wherein such at least one flexible bag comprises flat-bottom elements structured and arranged to assist such at least one flexible bag to be stably supported in an upright position on a flat bottom when such at least one flexible bag is at least partially filled with the at least one
  • a portable refilling system further comprising at least one set of instructions for use of the kit.
  • a portable refilling system further comprising volume markings on such at least one flexible bag.
  • a portable refilling system further comprising packaging means for packaging together such at least one flexible bag and such at least one funnel.
  • at least one flexible bag comprises at least one combination selected from the group consisting of: bottom-gusset and at least one side gusset, bottom-gusset only, at least one side gusset with bottom-fold.
  • the at least one flexible bag comprises at least a partially transparent material. Moreover, it provides such a portable system wherein the at least one flexible bag comprises a capacity less than about 500 ml. Additionally, it provides such a portable system wherein the at least one flexible bag comprises Low density Polyethylene (LDPE) material having a thickness of not more than about 7 mils.
  • LDPE Low density Polyethylene
  • this invention provides a method of use of a portable refilling system comprising a kit (for use and transport of at least one flowable substance from at least one user-selected original container, having at least one threaded opening, having at least one threaded original cap, into at least one flexible bag) comprising a plurality of flexible bags, each respective such flexible bag having an access-spout and an access-spout cap, and comprising a plurality of threaded adapter caps of various base diameters, each respective such threaded adapter cap having a similar nozzle structured and arranged to fit into the access-spout, comprising the steps of: selecting an appropriately-sized adapter cap, from the plurality of adapter caps, structured and arranged to thread onto the at least one threaded opening of such original container; threading the selected adapter cap onto such at least one threaded opening; selecting at least one flexible bag from the plurality of flexible bags; removing the access-spout cap from the access-spout of the selected flexible bag
  • this invention provides a method of use of a portable refilling system comprising a kit (for use and transport of at least one flowable substance from at least one user-selected original container, having at least one accessible opening, to at least one flexible bag) comprising at least one catheter syringe, having a retractable plunger and a syringe tip, a length of tubing, having two ends, a plurality of flexible bags, each respective such flexible bag having an access-spout and an access-spout cap, comprising the steps of: selecting the at least one user-selected original container; selecting at least one flexible bag from the plurality of flexible bags; measuring a user-desired length of tubing to reach from the syringe tip into the flowable substance reservoir in the user-selected original container; cutting a user-desired length of tubing; attaching an end of the cut length of tubing to the syringe tip; drawing the at least one flowable substance through the cut length of tubing into
  • this invention provides a container system for holding at least one flowable substance available from at least one user- selected storage container comprising: at least one container structured and arranged to receive the at least one flowable substance; and wherein such at least one container comprises at least one access-spout structured and arranged to access an internal portion of such container; wherein such at least one container comprises flexible-elements structured and arranged to flexibly assist such at least one container to be transported in a substantially-flat shape when such at least one container is empty; and wherein such at least one container comprises flat- bottom elements structured and arranged to assist such at least one container to be stably supported in an upright position on a flat bottom when such at least one container is at least partially filled with the at least one flowable substance; wherein the at least one flexible bag comprises a capacity less than about 500 ml. And, it provides such a container system wherein the at least one container comprises at least a partially transparent material.
  • this invention provides adapter means, for assisting pouring of a flowable substance from a large container having at least one Yorker cap (with a funnel) to a small container having at least one threaded opening, comprising: at least one access structured and arranged to flowably connect with the funnel of such at least one Yorker cap; and at least one threaded port structured and arranged to connect with such at least one threaded opening; wherein the flowable substance may be transferred directly from the large container to the small container.
  • the small container comprises at least one flexible squeeze-tube.
  • the large container comprises at least one flexible squeeze-tube.
  • this invention provides a method of use of a portable refilling system comprising a kit (for use and transport of at least one flowable substance from at least one user-selected original container, having at least one threaded opening and at least one threaded original cap, into at least one user-selected secondary container) comprising at least one flexible squeeze-tube, each respective such at least one flexible squeeze-tube having at least one access-opening and at least one access-opening cap, and further comprising at least one receiving adapter cap, structured and arranged to connect to the at least one access-opening of such flexible squeeze-tube and to adapt the access opening to receive at least one funnel end, and further comprising a plurality of threaded transfer adapter caps of various base diameters, each respective such threaded transfer adapter cap being structured and arranged to thread onto the at least one threaded opening of such original container and having at least one funnel end structured and arranged to fit into the at least one threaded receiving adapter cap, such method comprising the steps of: selecting at least one flowable substance from at least one
  • the at least one access-opening of such at least one flexible squeeze-tube is structured and arranged to hold at least one snap-on cap. Additionally, it provides such a method of use wherein the at least one access-opening of such at least one flexible squeeze-tube is structured and arranged to hold a threaded cap. Also, it provides such a method of use further comprising the steps of: after such transfer, re-capping the at least one flexible squeeze-tube with the access-opening cap; and after such transfer, recapping the at least one original container with such at least one threaded original cap.
  • this invention provides a method of making a flexible squeeze-tube comprising, in combination: providing at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion normally comprising at least one first open end and at least one second open end; wherein such at least one first open end comprises a reclosable access system; and wherein such reclosable access system, when closed, seals such at least one first open end; and without filling such at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion, sealing such at least one second open end.
  • it provides such a method wherein such at least one first open end comprises a replacement cap structured and arranged to permit filling of such at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion.
  • this invention provides a product made by the above-described method.
  • this invention provides a product comprising, in combination: at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion having at least one first end and at least one second end; wherein such at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion is new and unused for containment; wherein such at least one first end comprises a reclosable access system wherein such reclosable access system, when closed, seals such at least one first open end; and wherein such at least one second end comprises a permanent "linear" tube-type seal closure.
  • this invention provides a portable refilling system comprising a kit, for use and transport of at least one flowable substance from at least one user-selected transferring flexible squeeze-tube comprising at least one first access-opening to at least one receiving flexible squeeze-tube comprising at least one second access-opening, in combination: aplurality of receiving flexible squeeze-tubes structured and arranged to contain the at least one flowable substance; at least one transferer structured and arranged to transfer the at least one flowable substance from the at least one user-selected transferring flexible squeeze-tube to at least one of such plurality of receiving flexible squeeze-tubes; wherein each of such plurality of receiving flexible squeeze-tubes comprises at least one aperture adapted for passage of the flowable substance; wherein such at least one transferer comprises at least one transferring adapter structured and arranged to adapt the at least one first access-opening to transfer the flowable substance into at least one of such plurality of receiving flexible squeeze-tubes; wherein such at least one transferer comprises at least one receiving adapter
  • such at least one transferring adapter comprises: a plurality of filler-cap assemblies, each respective filler-cap assembly comprising, a filler nozzle element comprising an adapter base diameter structured and arranged to fit such at least one threaded opening, and a cover structured and arranged to cover such filler-nozzle element of such filler-cap assembly.
  • a plurality of filler-cap assemblies comprises a plurality of Yorker caps.
  • this invention provides a kit comprising a plurality of squeeze-tubes, each such squeeze-tube comprising, in combination: at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion having at least one first end and at least one second end; wherein such at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion is new and unused for containment; wherein such at least one first end comprises a reclosable access system wherein such reclosable access system, when closed, seals such at least one first open end; and wherein such at least one second end comprises a permanent "linear" tube-type seal closure.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a reusable portable storage kit of the reusable portable storage kit system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a screw-on cap and adapter cap for the reusable, portable, storage kit system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 shows a front view of a storage container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 shows a perspective view illustrating a method of filling a flexible bag of the reusable, portable, storage kit system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 shows a front view of a flexible bag of the reusable, portable, storage kit system illustrating volume markings according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 shows a side view of the flexible bag of FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a flexible bag in a self-standing, partially filled state according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 shows a sectional view through section 8-8 of FIG. 6 illustrating an internal valve in an outlet position.
  • FIG. 9 shows a sectional view through section 8-8 of FIG. 6 illustrating an internal valve in a no-spill position.
  • FIG. 10 shows a front view of a flexible bag of the reusable, portable, storage kit system illustrating preferred volume markings according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of a syringe transferer reusable, portable, storage kit system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 shows a perspective view of a syringe transferer of the portable storage kit system illustrating a syringe transfer according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 shows a perspective view of another portable storage flask kit, of the reusable, portable, storage kit system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 shows a perspective view of a lanyard for carrying a flexible bag of the reusable, portable, storage kit system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 shows a perspective view of another lanyard for carrying a flexible bag of the reusable, portable, storage kit system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 16 shows a front view of a flask illustrating volume marking according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 17 shows a side view of the flask of FIG. 16.
  • FIG. 18 shows a sectional view through section 18-18 of FIG. 19.
  • FIG. 19 shows a perspective view of a flask of a portable storage flask kit of FIG. 13.
  • FIG. 20 shows a perspective view of a bottom and side gusseted reusable flexible bag of a reusable, portable, storage kit system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 21 shows a perspective view of a bottom-gusseted, reusable flexible bag of the reusable, portable, storage kit system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 22 shows a bottom view of the bottom-gusseted, reusable flexible bag of FIG. 21.
  • FIG. 23 shows a perspective view of a flat-bottom, side-gusseted "grocery fold" reusable flexible bag of the reusable, portable, storage kit system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 24 shows a perspective view of a flexible squeeze tube assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 25 shows section view through section 25-25 of FIG. 24.
  • FIG. 26 shows a side view illustrating a re-filling method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 27 shows a perspective view of another reusable portable storage kit of the reusable portable storage kit system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 28 shows a perspective view of a method of filling a flexible tube from another flexible tube according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 29 shows a sectional view through section 29-29 of FIG. 28.
  • FIG. 30 shows a perspective view of a flexible tube with an unsealed bottom portion.
  • FIG. 31 shows a side view, partially in section, illustrating a step in a method of sealing the bottom portion of a flexible tube.
  • FIG. 32 shows a side view, partially in section, illustrating another step in a method of sealing the bottom portion of a flexible tube.
  • FIG. 33 shows a front view of a sealing machine for sealing flexible tube bottoms.
  • FIG. 34 shows a perspective view of another reusable portable storage kit of the reusable portable storage kit system according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 35 shows a perspective view of another reusable portable storage kit of the reusable portable storage kit system according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 36 shows a perspective view of another reusable portable storage kit of the reusable portable storage kit system according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a reusable, portable, storage kit 100 of the reusable portable storage kit system 102 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the reusable portable storage kit 100 comprises at least one, and most preferably two, sets of flexible bags 104 and 106 (embodying herein at least one container means for receiving the at least one flowable substance; and, embodying herein at least one container structured and arranged to receive the at least one flowable substance; further embodying herein a plurality of container means for containing the at least one flowable substance; and, a plurality of containers structured and arranged to contain the at least one flowable substance; and, further embodying at least one first container comprising a first capacity; at least one second container comprising a second capacity, as shown.
  • the at least one container comprises at least one flexible bag.
  • set of flexible bags 104 comprises three flexible bags 108 (embodying herein wherein such at least one container comprises at least two containers, preferably of three-ounce capacity each; and, embodying herein wherein such at least one first container comprises at least two first flexible bags), preferably, flat when empty (embodying herein wherein such at least one container means comprises flexible-element means for flexibly assisting such at least one container means to be transported in a substantially-flat shape when such at least one container means is empty; and, embodying herein wherein such at least one container comprises flexible-elements structured and arranged to flexibly assist such at least one container to be transported in a substantially- flat shape when such at least one container is empty) and self-standing when at least partially full (embodying herein wherein such at least one container means comprises flat-bottom element means for assisting such at least one container means to be stably supported in an upright position on a flat bottom when
  • Most preferably sets of flexible bags 104 and 106 comprise a capacity of less than about 500 milliliters (ml) each as described above (embodying herein wherein the at least one flexible bag comprises a capacity less than about 500 ml).
  • set of bags 106 comprises two flexible bags 110 (embodying herein such least one second container capacity comprises at least two second flexible bags), preferably, four-ounce capacity each, preferably, flat when empty and self-standing when at least partially full, most preferably, made of plastic, preferably, clear or opaque in color, as shown (embodying herein wherein the at least one flexible bag comprises at least a partially transparent material).
  • each bag 108 and 110 comprises a spout 112, as shown (embodying herein wherein such at least one container means comprises at least one access-spout means for accessing an internal portion of such container means; and, embodying herein wherein such at least one container comprises at least one access-spout structured and arranged to access an internal portion of such container; and also embodying herein wherein the at least one flexible bag comprises at least one spout; and, embodying herein wherein each of such plurality of container means comprises at least one ingress means for ingress of the flowable substance from such container means; wherein each of such plurality of container means comprises at least one egress means for egress of the flowable substance from such container means wherein each of such plurality of containers comprises at least one ingress for ingress of the flowable substance from such container; wherein each of such plurality of containers comprises at least one egress for egress of the flowable substance from such container; even further, embodying herein wherein each respective such at least two first flexible
  • each respective spout 112 comprises a non-spill spout (such as available from Seaquist Closures called a SmartSpout®) further described in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 (this arrangement embodies herein wherein each respective such at least one spout comprises at least one non-spill valve).
  • bags 108 and 110 are supplied shipped in a flat unfilled state.
  • the portable storage kit 100 further comprises a set of adapter caps 114 (embodying herein at least one adapter means for adapting the at least one user-selected storage container to assist efficient transfer of the at least one flowable substance from the at least one storage container into such at least one container means; and, at least one adapter structured and arranged to adapt the at least one user-selected storage container to assist efficient transfer of the at least one flowable substance from the at least one storage container into such at least one container; and, further embodying herein wherein such transfer means comprises adapter means for adapting the at least one threaded opening to transfer the flowable substance into at least one of such plurality of container means), preferably Yorker caps (known as "Red tip Yorker” available from Cleveland Bottle and Supply Co.; Model numbers as stated below), as shown (embodying herein wherein the at least one adapter comprises at least one Yorker cap; and, embodying herein wherein wherein such plurality of filler-cap assemblies comprises a plurality of Yorker caps).
  • each portable storage kit 100 there are seven adapter caps 114 with each portable storage kit 100, preferably provided in such sizes to fit a majority of common household bottle openings ranging from about 15mm in diameter to about 38mm in diameter, as shown (embodying herein transfer means for transferring the at least one flowable substance from the at least one user- selected original container to at least one of such plurality of container means; and, embodying herein at least one transferor structured and arranged to transfer the at least one flowable substance from the at least one user-selected original container to at least one of such plurality of containers).
  • a user may select the appropriate sized adapter cap 114 to fit a selected original container for use to transfer the flowable substance from the original container to a respective flexible bag as shown and described herein (embodying herein wherein such transferor comprises at least one adapter structured and arranged to adapt the at least one threaded opening to transfer the flowable substance into at least one of such plurality of container; wherein a user may transfer the at least one flowable substance from the at least one user-selected original container to at least one of such plurality of containers; and embodying wherein a user may transfer the at least one flowable substance from the at least one user- selected original container to at least one of such plurality of container means).
  • cap 116 is a 15mm diameter cap (model #15-415, natural).
  • cap 118 is a 18mm diameter cap (model #18-400, natural).
  • cap 120 is a 20mm diameter cap (model #20-400, natural).
  • cap 122 is a 22mm diameter cap (model #22-400, natural).
  • cap 124 is a 24mm diameter cap (model #24-400, natural).
  • cap 126 is a 28mm diameter cap (model #28-400, natural).
  • cap 128 is a 38mm diameter cap (model #38-400, natural).
  • the set of adapter caps 114 is comprised essentially of low-density polyethylene plastic (herein referred to as LDPE plastic), preferably all of the adapter caps 114 have a tip orifice 130 of .030 inches.
  • all of the adapter caps 114 comprise a tip cap 132 that preferably is removable securable to the tip 134.
  • tip orifice 130 may be slightly larger or smaller depending on the market niche of containers the user desires to control.
  • the above-described arrangement embodies herein a plurality of filler-cap assemblies, each respective filler-cap assembly comprising, a filler nozzle element comprising an adapter base diameter structured and arranged to fit such at least one threaded opening, and a cover structured and arranged to cover such filler-nozzle element of such filler-cap assembly.
  • the portable storage kit 100 further comprises a syringe 140 (embodying herein wherein such transferor comprises a syringe structured and arranged to uptake the flowable substance and output the flowable substance), and a length of tubing 142 (embodying herein wherein such syringe further comprises at least one tubing structured and arranged to transfer the flowable substance from the at least one user-selected original container to the syringe), as shown.
  • a syringe 140 bodying herein wherein such transferor comprises a syringe structured and arranged to uptake the flowable substance and output the flowable substance
  • a length of tubing 142 embodying herein wherein such syringe further comprises at least one tubing structured and arranged to transfer the flowable substance from the at least one user-selected original container to the syringe
  • the syringe 140 is a sixty cubic centimeter (cc) syringe, most preferably a 60cc catheter syringe (such as a molded #26302 60 cc catheter-tip syringe commonly manufactured by Exel National Inc. or a Model No. SS-60C-2oz catheter-tip syringe by Terumo), holding about sixty cubic centimeters in volume (embodying herein wherein such syringe comprises a catheter syringe with a capacity of about sixty cubic centimeters).
  • cc sixty cubic centimeter
  • the length of tubing 142 is vinyl tubing, preferably, clear tubing, preferably having an outer diameter of about five-sixteenths inches to about seven-sixteenths inches and an inner diameter of between about one-eighth inch and one-half inch (embodying herein wherein such at least one tubing is between one-eighth inch and one-half inch plastic flexible tubing).
  • vinyl tubing preferably, clear tubing, preferably having an outer diameter of about five-sixteenths inches to about seven-sixteenths inches and an inner diameter of between about one-eighth inch and one-half inch (embodying herein wherein such at least one tubing is between one-eighth inch and one-half inch plastic flexible tubing).
  • the tubing 142 is preferably utilized functionally to attach to the tip 234 of the syringe as will be further described below in reference to FIG.11.
  • the portable storage kit 100 further comprises a set of instructions 144 (embodying herein at least one set of instructions for use of the system; and embodying herein further comprising at least one set of instructions for use of the kit), a travel bag 146 (embodying herein a travel-bag structured and arranged to hold and portably transport such plurality of containers, such adapter and such transporter) and a packaging container 148, as shown.
  • the travel bag 146 will lay flat and fold such that it will fit into the packaging container 148.
  • the travel bag 146 is a flexible plastic bag, preferably clear plastic, preferably about four inches high by eight inches long having a depth of about two inches.
  • the travel bag 146 has a zippered closure.
  • other closure arrangements such as buttons, spring closures, etc.
  • a cosmetics bag or other style or dimension of bag may suffice.
  • the entire contents of the portable storage kit 100 fit into the packaging container 148.
  • the packaging container 148 comprises a top portion 150, preferably comprising indicia 154, preferably advertising indicia, for the sale of the reusable portable storage kit 100.
  • the packaging container 148 is about eight inches wide by ten inches in height comprising a gusseted side portion, preferably, with a material thickness of about one and one-half mil.
  • the packaging container 148 further comprises an aperture 152 for being placed onto a display rack in a store for sale.
  • the instructions 144 comprise a set of instructions as to the method of utilizing the reusable portable storage kit 100.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a screw-on cap 156 and an adapter cap 114 for the reusable portable storage kit system 102 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a front view of original storage containers 160 and 162 of two separate sizes according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. (Original storage containers being defined herein as any container or plurality of containers housing a flowable substance to be transferred to a kit container.)
  • the reusable portable storage kit system 102 is utilized to transfer a flowable substance, such as lotion, shampoo, soap, cosmetics or even powder from an original storage container 160 to at least one bag 108 or 110 of the sets of flexible bags 104 and 106.
  • a flowable substance such as lotion, shampoo, soap, cosmetics or even powder
  • the at least one container comprises a material compatible with a cosmetic.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a step 164 in such transfer.
  • the original container 160 comprises a screw-on cap 156 such as, for example, that shown
  • a user removes the screw-on cap 156 and replaces it with an appropriate- sized adapter cap 164 selected from the set of adapter caps 114, that will screw-on to the threads 166 of the container 160, as shown.
  • a tip cap 132 is also used to provide a removable seal for the original container 160 in lieu of the screw-on cap 156.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates that the original container may be a large container such as original storage container 162 or smaller such as original storage container 160.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a method of filling a flexible bag 104 of the reusable portable storage kit system 102 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • a user chooses an empty flexible bag 108 or 110 from the portable storage kit 100 and a container with contents the user wants to transfer to a flexible bag 108 (shown, however, bag 110 will also suffice) such as illustrated in FIG. 4.
  • original container 160 is fitted with an appropriate-sized adapter cap 164, as shown.
  • the tip 134 of the adapter cap 164 is placed into the spout 112, as shown.
  • the contents of the original container 160 are then poured into the flexible bag 108.
  • the original container may require squeezing or some other form of pressure to remove the contents.
  • a certain amount of pressure is required to pass the contents of the original container 160 through the spout 112 and into the flexible bag 108.
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of a flexible bag 170 of the reusable portable storage kit system 102 illustrating volume markings 172 (embodying herein volume markings on such at least one flexible bag) according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a side view of the flexible bag 170 of FIG. 5.
  • a flexible bag is available such as flexible bag 170 comprising a plurality of volume markings 172 or other such indicia which will assist the user in determining the volume of contents in the bag 170, as shown.
  • the flexible bag 170 also comprises spout 174 and spout cap 176, as shown.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a flexible bag 180 in a self-standing, partially filled state 182 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the flexible bags 180 are self-standing when in a partially filled state and come in a variety of styles as will be further described below.
  • FIG. 8 is a sectional view through section 8-8 of FIG. 6 illustrating a spout 190 and internal valve 192 in an outlet position 194.
  • FIG. 9 is a sectional view through section 8-8 of FIG. 6 illustrating a spout 190 and internal valve 192 in a no-spill position 196.
  • the spout 190 comprises a two-way internal valve 192, as shown.
  • the two-way internal valve allows the contents 198 of the bag 170 to flow out of the bag 170, preferably when pressure is applied to the contents, preferably by squeezing bag 170, as shown in FIG. 8.
  • the internal valve 192 seals the bag 170 when the contents are not under pressure as shown in FIG. 9.
  • the spout cap is threadably attached to the spout 174 during transport.
  • FIG. 10 is a front view of a flexible bag 200 of the reusable portable storage kit system 102 illustrating preferred volume markings 202 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the bag 200 comprises such volume marking to inform a user of the volume content in the bag 200 and about what content the bag 200 will hold.
  • volume markings 202 may be added to any of the bags described herein as part of the reusable portable storage kit system 102.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a syringe 140 of the reusable portable storage kit system 102 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a syringe 140 of the reusable portable storage kit system 102 illustrating a syringe transfer 220 from a combination syringe and tubing assembly 222 into a flexible bag 224 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the reusable portable storage kit 100 comprises a transfer means for use with original substance containers such as container 226 that are not compatible with the adapter caps 114. Such containers may comprises a wide mouth opening 228 (as illustrated in FIG.
  • a combination syringe and tubing assembly 222 is preferably utilized.
  • a relatively short piece of tubing 230 is cut from the tubing 142 supplied with the portable storage kit 100, preferably, about two to three inches in length.
  • one end 232 is placed over the tip 234 of the syringe 140 and slid toward the body 236 of the syringe until the tapered portion 237 of the tip 234 seals against the tubing 230.
  • the syringe plunger 238 is pushed into a fully inserted position within the body 236 of the syringe 140 forcing out the air within the body 236 (preferably, the syringe 140 comprises a seal 244 at the tip 246 of the syringe plunger 238, as shown).
  • the other end 240 of the tubing 230 is placed into the flowable substance 242 (to be transferred) and the plunger 238 is drawn out of the body 236 of the syringe 140, preferably drawing the flowable substance 242 into the syringe 140, as shown.
  • a user 249 then removes the tubing 230 and places the tip 234 of the syringe 140 into the spout 250 of the flexible bag 224, as shown.
  • the user then pushes on the plunger 238, forcing the flowable substance 242 into the flexible bag 224, as shown.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a reusable portable storage flask kit 260, of the portable storage kit system 100, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the reusable portable storage flask kit 260 comprises at least one flask 262 (embodying herein at least one flexible bag structured and arranged to receive the at least one flowable substance), most preferably, a set of three flasks 262, 264 and 266, a funnel 268 (embodying herein at least one funiiel structured and arranged to funnel the at least one flowable substance from the at least one user-selected storage container into such at least one container) for transferring liquid from a source container to a flexible-flask, and a merchandising container 270, as shown (embodying herein packaging means for packaging together such at least one flexible bag and such at least one funnel).
  • the portable storage flask kit 260 may be utilized to transfer and store a flowable substance, preferably food, preferably comprising alcohol
  • flask 262 holds about sixteen ounces of substance.
  • flask 264 and 266 hold about eight ounces each of substance.
  • all the flasks 262, 264 and 266 are self- standing, when at least partially filled, and fold flat when empty.
  • each flask comprises a spout 272, as shown (embodying herein wherein such at least one flexible bag comprises at least one access-spout structured and arranged to access an internal portion of such at least one flexible bag).
  • the funnel 268 comprises a tip 274 that will fit into the opening 276 of the spout to facilitate transferring liquid from a source container to one of the respective flasks 262, 264 and 266. Additional details and description is provided below in reference to FIGS. 16 through 19.
  • FIG. 14 is a photograph of a lanyard 280 (embodying herein at least one lanyard: and embodying herein wherein such at least one lanyard is structured and arranged to attach to such at least one spout) for carrying a respective flask 262, 264 and 266 of the portable storage kit system 260 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the lanyard 280 may also be used to carry any flexible bag (such as flexible bag 200 or flexible bag 224) comprising a spout 272 that will adapt to the lanyard 280, however, it is most preferable for a container comprising the spout 272 and flask taught herein.
  • the lanyard 280 comprises an O-ring 282, a first connecting cord 284, a quick-release clip 286, a second connecting cord 288 and an optional squeeze clip 290, as shown.
  • FIG. 15 is a photograph of the lanyard with an optional squeeze clip 290 attached, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 18 is a sectional view through section 18-18 of FIG. 19.
  • the O-ring 282 is sized to slide over the spout 272 and snugly encircle the base 292, preferably having an outer diameter of about three-quarter inch, as shown.
  • FIG. 18 illustrates a preferred groove 294 at the base 292 into which the O-ring 282 preferably fits, as shown.
  • the first connecting cord 284 comprises tufting cord, preferably about one-sixteenth diameter, eighty-pound upholstery tufting cord, preferably dyed black, as shown. Under appropriate circumstances, other color and material arrangements may suffice.
  • one end 296 of the first connecting cord 284 is tied to O-ring 282, preferably utilizing a knot 298, preferably the ends of the knot 298 are cut and heat-sealed such that the knot 298 will not loosen.
  • first connecting cord 284 is slipped through an aperture 302 in the quick-release clip 286, knotted with knot 304, preferably heat-sealing the knot end, as described above, then pulled tightly.
  • the knot 304 is large enough that it will not pull through the aperture 302 during use (pulling) of the lanyard 280.
  • the quick-release clip 286 is a Minimee Kitty-clip (such as available from John C Tucker Company, Inc. 2921 Suffolk Drive, Fort Worth, Texas).
  • the second connecting cord 288 also comprises a knot 308, preferably with heat- sealed end 310, as shown.
  • the second connecting cord 288 comprises a second looped portion 312 that is optionally looped through the optional squeeze clip 290, as shown.
  • the optional squeeze clip 290 is a Clever-Clip model #CLC-2B (as available from Fasteners for retail, Cleveland, OH - 1-800-422-2547).
  • the second connecting cord 288 is a one-eighth-inch smooth braided 16-C carrier braid (such as available from Rocky Mountain Cord Company; www.imcord . com) .
  • the optional squeeze clip 290 provides a means for clipping the lanyard 280 to a backpack or other such carrying device, if used. If the optional squeeze clip 290 is not used then the lanyard is preferably carried by hand.
  • FIG. 16 is a front view of a flask 320 illustrating volume marking 322 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 17 is a side view of the flask 320 of FIG. 16.
  • flask 320 comprises a series of volume marking indicia 322, preferably short lines 324 with numerical values 326 on each side of the short lines 324, as shown.
  • spout 272 and cap 328 are also illustrated.
  • cap 328 is tl readably attached to spout 272, as shown.
  • FIG. 18 is a sectional view through section 18-18 of FIG. 19.
  • the spout 272 comprises groove 294 along base 292 of spout 272, as shown.
  • O-ring 282 fits into groove 294, as shown.
  • spout 272 does not comprise an internal valve and has an open throat 330, as shown.
  • FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a flask of FIG. 13.
  • FIG. 19 illustrates flask 332 that represents any of flasks 262, 264 and 266 shown in FIG. 13.
  • flask 332 is self-standing when at least partially filled.
  • flask 332 is a self-standing bag such as found in U.S. Patent No. 5,971,613 incorporated herein by reference (and attached as Appendix A) as prior art enabling, in conjunction with this specification, Applicant's flask. Further, such bag is preferably purchased from Kapak Corporation, the assignee on the referenced patent. Is this still true ???
  • FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a bottom-gusseted and side-gusseted reusable flexible bag 340 of the reusable, portable, storage kit system 102 according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • bag 340 comprises a bottom gusset 342 and a side gusset 344, as shown.
  • a gusset being an extra piece of material used to give the flexible bag added size or strength in a particular location and typically a folded portion, as shown.
  • the bag 340 utilizes a small capacity flexible container intended to also be self-standing when at least partially filled.
  • bag 340 has a capacity of about 125 milliliters while being dimensioned at 75mm wide by 115mm long with about a about 25mm side gusset.
  • FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a bottom-gusseted, reusable flexible bag 350 of the reusable, portable, storage kit system 102 according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • bag 350 comprises a bottom gusset 352, as shown.
  • the bottom gusset 352 is a slightly larger bottom that comprises an end portion 354 on each respective side 356 and 358 of the bag 350, as shown.
  • FIG. 22 is a bottom view of the bottom- gusseted, reusable flexible bag 350 of FIG. 21.
  • the bottom gusset 352 opens first providing a surface 360 that lays relatively flat and assists the bag 350 in remaining in a standing position when placed as such by a user.
  • bag 350 holds about 125 milliliters while being dimensioned at 75mm wide by 115mm long.
  • FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a flat-bottom side-gusseted "grocery fold" reusable flexible bag 370 of the reusable, portable, storage kit system 102 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • a "grocery fold" reusable flexible bag 370 is provided for use in the storage kit system 102.
  • the bag 370 provides an even larger capacity than the other described bags in a smaller folded position when empty, as shown.
  • such a bag 370 holds about 125 milliliters while being dimensioned at 75mm wide by 115mm long with about a about 25mm side gusset.
  • the above described bags 340, 350 and 370 embody herein at least one flexible bag comprising at least one combination selected from the group consisting of: bottom-gusset and at least one side gusset, bottom-gusset only, at least one side gusset with bottom-fold.
  • FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a flexible squeeze tube assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 25 is section view through section 25-25 of FIG. 24.
  • FIG. 24 illustrates a flexible squeeze tube assembly 400.
  • the flexible squeeze tube assembly 400 comprises a flexible squeeze tube 402, as shown (such as available from JSN Packaging www.jsn.com).
  • the flexible squeeze tube 402 comprises a cap 404, as shown.
  • Such caps 404 come with a variety of attachment options, however, most preferably such cap 404 is threadably attached to the flexible squeeze tube 402, as shown.
  • the flexible squeeze tube assembly 400 comprises a receiving adapter cap 406, as shown.
  • the receiving adapter cap 406 comprises the same attachment means as the flexible squeeze tube 402.
  • the receiving adapter cap 406 comprises threaded attachment means.
  • the receiving adapter cap 406 comprises a cylindrical passageway 408, preferably round, preferably having an internal diameter 410 that will allow a yorker-tip 134 (see FIG. 27) to fit within the inner diameter 410, preferably about nine-thirty-seconds (9/32) of an inch in diameter.
  • cylindrical passageway 408 has a height long enough to permit the yorker-tip 134 to fit tightly into the inner diameter whereby a seal is created between the walls of the yorker-tip 134 and the cylindrical passageway 408, as shown.
  • receiving adapter caps such as square or round, etc.
  • other diameters and heights of the cylindrical passageway 408 may suffice.
  • the receiving adapter caps 406 fit at least one specific size of flexible squeeze tube fill-top 412 such as the threaded, preferably round opening 414, as shown.
  • the cylindrical passageway 408 aligns with the opening 414, as shown.
  • the described alignment provides a pathway for the filling of such flexible squeeze tube 402.
  • FIG. 26 is a side view illustrating a re-filling method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the reusable portable storage kit system 102 is utilized to transfer a flowable substance, such as lotion, shampoo, soap, cosmetics or even powder from an original storage container 160 to, in this embodiment, a flexible squeeze tube 402.
  • a flowable substance such as lotion, shampoo, soap, cosmetics or even powder
  • FIG. 3 further illustrates that the original container may be a large container such as original storage container 162 or smaller such as original storage container 160.
  • an appropriately sized receiving adapter cap 406 is selected for the preferred flexible squeeze tube fill-top 412 and attached to such flexible squeeze tube fill-top 412, as shown.
  • the air in the flexible squeeze tube 402 is removed, by folding and squeezing the flexible squeeze tube 402 in half, as shown.
  • the yorker-tip 134 is placed into the cylindrical passageway 408 of the receiving adapter cap 406 and a flowable substance is then transferred into the flexible squeeze tube 402, as shown.
  • FIG. 27 is a perspective view of another reusable portable storage kit 420 of the reusable portable storage kit system 102 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the components of the kit 420 comprise the same components of the reusable portable storage kit 100 with the following change:
  • a set of flexible squeeze tubes 422, 424 and 426 are provided and a set of receiving adapter caps 428, 430 and 432 are provided, as shown.
  • a unique characteristic as opposed to plastic bottles, flexible tubes may have most or all of the air in them purged by hand-squeezing prior to filling (as herein previously described).
  • the set of flexible squeeze tubes 422, 424 and 426 comprise three separate volume "sizes" of flexible squeeze tube 402 such that differing quantities of product maybe used.
  • each set of flexible squeeze tubes 422, 424 and 426 comprises the same flexible squeeze tube fill-top 412.
  • each of the set of receiving adapter caps 428, 430 and 432 comprises a different size adapter cap base such that the kit 420 may be utilized with the most commonly used flexible squeeze tubes 402 and flexible squeeze tube fill-tops 412.
  • the preferred types of receiving adapter cap attachments are to fit flexible squeeze tube fill-tops 412 as follows: M-8, M-5 and 22-400 tops (an industry standard as described by Seaquest Closures, www.seaquestclosures.com).
  • the kit 420 provides a kit for filling both flexible bags 110 (or any size), and flexible tubes 402.
  • flexible bags 110 or any size
  • flexible tubes 402. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as economics, user preference, supplier preference, other styles of flexible containers (including such containers as "tottles"; a combination of a flexible container and a bottle such as available from Fenton, Weber & Jones www.F WJpackagin g. com)) , etc., other combinations of such flexible containers within the kit 420, may suffice.
  • FIG. 28 is a perspective view of a method of filling a flexible tube 500 from another, preferably larger, originating container that is also flexible tube 502 according to a preferred embodiment 504 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 29 is a sectional view through section 29-29 of FIG. 28.
  • the reusable portable storage kit system is utilized to transfer a flowable substance, such as lotion, shampoo, soap, cosmetics or even powder from an original storage container to, in this embodiment, a flexible squeeze tube 504.
  • a flowable substance such as lotion, shampoo, soap, cosmetics or even powder from an original storage container
  • Such transfer occurs by selecting an appropriate-sized transferring adapter cap 506, preferably selected from a set of transfer adapter caps (as described above and further described below), that will screw-on to the threads 508 of the flexible squeeze tube 504, as shown in FIG. 28.
  • the transferring adapter cap 506 is a yorker cap, as shown. Most preferably, at least one such the yorker cap comprises M-8 threads, a common thread for flexible tubes.
  • a receiving adapter cap 510 is attached to the flexible tube 500 to be filled, preferably attached by screw-on threads 512 to the flexible squeeze tube 504, as shown in FIG. 28.
  • screw-on threads 512 to the flexible squeeze tube 504, as shown in FIG. 28.
  • the flexible squeeze tube 504 is folded or squeezed by the user; preferably utilizing the user's hand(s) 520, until the majority of the air is removed from the flexible squeeze tube 504.
  • the tip 514 of the transferring adapter cap 506 is placed into the opening 516 of the receiving adapter cap 510 such that a seal is created between the tip 514 and the sidewalls 518 of the receiving adapter cap 510, as shown.
  • the content of the originating container, flexible tube 502 is then squeezed from the flexible tube 502 into the flexible squeeze tube 504, as shown.
  • FIG. 30 is a perspective view of a flexible tube 530 with an unsealed bottom portion 532.
  • FIG. 30 represents the tube structure (open bottom, capped top) in which flexible tubes 530 are commonly manufactured for use and filling by a manufacturer for an end user. Typically, the tube is filled and then sealed, as heretofore filling such tubes from the top portion has been impractical. Applicant has determined that such tubes may be sealed and sold without filling (empty), particularly in combination with Applicant's storage kit system 100 and filling system and methods as described herein. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as economics, user preference, etc., alternate flexible tube configurations, flexible tube cap configurations, etc., may suffice.
  • FIG. 31 is a side view, partially in section, illustrating a step 540 in a method of sealing the bottom portion 532 of a flexible tube 530.
  • FIG. 32 is a side view, partially in section, illustrating another step 550 in a method of sealing the bottom portion 532 of a flexible tube 530.
  • FIG. 33 is a photograph of a sealing machine 560 for sealing flexible tube bottom portions.
  • the bottom portions 532 of the flexible tubes 530 are sealed, as shown, preferably in a linear fashion as in most tube-type seals.
  • a sealing machine 560 is utilized such as sealing machine TP-30 available through www.aline.com, as shown.
  • FIG. 34 is a perspective view of another reusable portable storage kit 570 of the reusable portable storage kit system 102 according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • kit 570 comprises the elements of reusable portable storage kit 420 and an additional transferring adapter 506, most preferably a yorker cap, preferably to fit flexible squeeze tube top size M-8 (as described above, an industry standard as described by Seaquest Closures, www.scaquestclosurcs.com).
  • FIG. 35 is a perspective view of another reusable portable storage kit 580 of the reusable portable storage kit system 102 according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • kit 580 comprises the elements of kit 570, with the following exceptions: no flexible bags 106 and an additional flexible tube 582, as shown.
  • FIG. 36 is a perspective view of another reusable portable storage kit 590 of the reusable portable storage kit system 102 according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the kit 590 comprises additional flexible tubes 592, 594, 596, and 598, packaging container 148 comprising top portion 150, preferably comprising indicia 154, preferably advertising indicia, for the sale of the reusable portable storage kit 590 and a set of refilling instructions 600, as shown.
  • the additional flexible tubes are sized for a customer/user preference and used in combination with a parent kit, such as kit 570, that includes all the adapter caps for use with a variety of original containers.
  • a method for using a portable refilling system comprising a kit (for use and transport of at least one flowable substance from at least one user-selected original container, having at least one threaded opening, having at least one threaded original cap, to at least one flexible bag) comprising a plurality of flexible bags, each respective such flexible bag having an access-spout and an access-spout cap, and comprising a plurality of threaded adapter caps of various base diameters, each respective such threaded adapter cap having a similar nozzle structured and arranged to fit into the access-spout, comprising the steps of: selecting an appropriately-sized adapter cap, from the plurality of adapter caps, structured and arranged to thread onto the at least one threaded opening of such original container; threading the selected adapter cap onto such at least one threaded opening; selecting at least one flexible bag from the plurality of flexible bags;
  • a method for a method of use of a portable refilling system comprising a kit (for use and transport of at least one flowable substance from at least one user-selected original container, having at least one accessible opening, to at least one flexible bag) comprising at least one catheter syringe, having a retractable plunger and a syringe tip, a length of tubing, having two ends, a plurality of flexible bags, each respective such flexible bag having an access-spout and an access-spout cap, comprising the steps of: selecting the at least one user-selected original container; selecting at least one flexible bag from the plurality of flexible bags; measuring a user-desired length of tubing to reach from the syringe tip into the flowable substance reservoir in the user-selected original container; cutting a user-desired length of tubing; attaching an end of the cut length of tubing to the syringe tip; drawing the at least one flowable substance through the cut length of tub
  • a method for use of a portable refilling system comprising a kit (for use and transport of at least one flowable substance from at least one user-selected original container, having at least one threaded opening and at least one threaded original cap, into at least one user-selected secondary container) comprising at least one flexible squeeze-tube, each respective such at least one flexible squeeze-tube having at least one access-opening and at least one access-opening cap, and further comprising at least one receiving adapter cap, structured and arranged to connect to the at least one access-opening of such flexible squeeze-tube and to adapt the access opening to receive at least one funnel end, and further comprising a plurality of threaded transfer adapter caps of various base diameters, each respective such threaded transfer adapter cap being structured and arranged to thread onto the at least one threaded opening of such original container and having at least one funnel end structured and arranged to fit into the at least one threaded receiving adapter cap, such method comprising the steps of: selecting at least one flowable substance from at least one user-s
  • the at least one access-opening of such at least one flexible squeeze-tube is structured and arranged to hold at least one snap-on cap. Additionally, it provides such a method of use wherein the at least one access-opening of such at least one flexible squeeze-tube is structured and arranged to hold a threaded cap. Also, it provides such a method of use further comprising the steps of: after such transfer, re-capping the at least one flexible squeeze-tube with the access-opening cap; and after such transfer, recapping the at least one original container with such at least one threaded original cap.
  • a method for making a flexible squeeze-tube comprising, in combination: providing at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion normally comprising at least one first open end and at least one second open end; wherein such at least one first open end comprises a reclosable access system; and wherein such reclosable access system, when closed, seals such at least one first open end; and without filling such at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion, sealing such at least one second open end. h addition, it provides such a method wherein such at least one first open end comprises a replacement cap structured and arranged to permit filling of such at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion.
  • a product is provided as made by the method described above.
  • a product comprising, in combination: at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion having at least one first end and at least one second end; wherein such at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion is new and unused for containment; wherein such at least one first end comprises a reclosable access system wherein such reclosable access system, when closed, seals such at least one first open end; and wherein such at least one second end comprises a permanent "linear" tube-type seal closure.
  • this invention provides a portable refilling system comprising a kit, for use and transport of at least one flowable substance from at least one user-selected transferring flexible squeeze-tube comprising at least one first access-opening to at least one receiving flexible squeeze-tube comprising at least one second access-opening, in combination: a plurality of receiving flexible squeeze-tubes structured and arranged to contain the at least one flowable substance; at least one transferor structured and arranged to transfer the at least one flowable substance from the at least one user-selected transferring flexible squeeze-tube to at least one of such plurality of receiving flexible squeeze-tubes; wherein each of such plurality of receiving flexible squeeze-tubes comprises at least one aperture adapted for passage of the flowable substance; wherein such at least one transferor comprises at least one transferring adapter structured and arranged to adapt the at least one first access-opening to transfer the flowable substance into at least one of such plurality of receiving flexible squeeze-tubes; wherein such at least one transferor comprises at least one receiving adapter structured
  • such at least one transferring adapter comprises: a plurality of filler-cap assemblies, each respective filler-cap assembly comprising, a filler nozzle element comprising an adapter base diameter structured and arranged to fit such at least one threaded opening, and a cover structured and arranged to cover such filler-nozzle element of such filler-cap assembly.
  • a plurality of filler-cap assemblies comprises a plurality of Yorker caps.
  • this invention provides a kit comprising a plurality of squeeze-tubes, each such squeeze-tube comprising, in combination: at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion having at least one first end and at least one second end; wherein such at least one empty flexible squeeze-tube body portion is new and unused for containment; wherein such at least one first end comprises a reclosable access system wherein such reclosable access system, when closed, seals such at least one first open end; and wherein such at least one second end comprises a permanent "linear" tube-type seal closure.

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La présente invention concerne un système de stockage de transport portatif réutilisable destiné au stockage de lotions, de shampooings, de crèmes et de médicaments liquides et analogue pour les transporter, notamment au cours de déplacements, dans des sacs plastiques composites de petit volume qui sont flexibles et peuvent être refermés, lesdits sacs reposant à plat lorsqu'ils sont vides, et prenant automatiquement une position verticale lorsqu'ils sont remplis partiellement. De plus, le système comprend des adaptateurs qui servent à transférer des substances fluides d'un récipient de grande taille à un petit récipient, en particulier à des tubes plastiques souples de petit volume qui sont flexibles et peuvent être refermés. L'invention a également pour objet un système de stockage de transport portatif réutilisable destiné au stockage d'une substance alimentaire fluide, par exemple une liqueur.
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