WO2005000710A2 - Dispositif pour la distribution d’un produit visqueux ou liquide, notamment un produit de lavage - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
- B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
- B65D47/2018—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure
- B65D47/2031—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure the element being formed by a slit, narrow opening or constrictable spout, the size of the outlet passage being able to be varied by increasing or decreasing the pressure
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
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- A47K5/1211—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap using pressure on soap, e.g. with piston
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65D1/323—Containers adapted to be temporarily deformed by external pressure to expel contents the container comprising internally a dip tube through which the contents pass
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65D1/32—Containers adapted to be temporarily deformed by external pressure to expel contents
- B65D1/326—Containers adapted to be temporarily deformed by external pressure to expel contents the container comprising an, externally located, integrally formed tube through which the contents pass
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65D47/42—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with pads or like contents-applying means
- B65D47/44—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with pads or like contents-applying means combined with slits opening when container is deformed or when pad is pressed against surface to which contents are to be applied
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- the present invention relates to a device for dispensing a viscous or liquid product, in particular a washing product, making it possible to take the product from a dispensing surface.
- PCT patent O0030519 describes a device for dispensing detergent, in particular for washing dishes, consisting of a solid or solidified detergent, having means of connection with a support and a surface intended to allow the removal of a surface sample of the detergent using a washing instrument.
- This device of the prior art is suitable for solid or gelled products, having a proper consistency. It is not suitable for the distribution of liquid or viscous products.
- Other documents of the prior art propose solutions for the distribution of liquids.
- patent EP753466 is known which describes a device for packaging and distributing a liquid, gelled or pasty product, such as a cosmetic product, comprising a reservoir capable of containing the product and of being put under pressure. to distribute said product. It has a dome-shaped applicator, communicating internally with said reservoir and provided with outlets for the product to be dispensed, the flow of the product through said outlets being caused by pressurization of the product upstream of these last.
- the applicator comprises an elastic external membrane for applying the product to a large surface such as the skin, through which the product dispensing orifices pass and an internal support wall on which rests said membrane in the absence of pressurization of said product for its distribution, the internal support wall having feed orifices offset with respect to said distribution orifices so that the external membrane, when it is at rest, isolates said supply ports from the outside.
- the external membrane may furthermore elastically move away from said internal support wall under the effect of the pressure of the product with a view to dispensing in order to allow the latter to flow from the supply orifices to said distribution orifices. the product output from the applicator.
- the internal overpressure separates the two membranes and thus causes the flow of the gelled or pasty liquid product.
- this solution involves holding the dispenser with one hand, exerting pressure on it to extract the liquid it contains and deposit it on a tool held in the other hand, which forbidden to hold the object to be cleaned at the same time. This therefore results in manipulations that are not very ergonomic, forcing the article to be cleaned to be rested, to grasp the product dispenser on which it is necessary to exert pressure with one hand, to approach the cleaning tool on which the product must be placed.
- the patent US6030138 relates to a porous sintered polymeric material, which can be used as an applicator surface of a dispenser, if said material is molded by insertion in a relatively rigid, substantially non-porous frame. This material must be flexible, and have a thickness less than about 0.15 cm. Because it is molded by insertion into a relatively rigid, substantially non-porous frame, the gel or lotion is distributed at a more central part of the applicator surface, which prevents distribution on the edge which would result in wastage and fouling of the surface of the container.
- microporous sintered polymer material linked to a relatively non-porous frame
- the flexibility of said material is increased and its impact resistance is high.
- the distribution is also facilitated due to the reduced thickness of the microporous sintered polymer material.
- This solution is not completely satisfactory either.
- the porous material is permeable in both directions, and especially from the outside to the inside. This leads to pollution of the product contained in the dispenser.
- this solution cannot be used in the case of viscous liquids such as the dishwashing product because the product clogs the pores of the membrane.
- the object of the invention is to remedy these various drawbacks, by proposing in its most general sense a device for the distribution of a viscous or pasty liquid product with a view to its removal with a tool or by the hand of a user, comprising a reservoir for containing said product and opening into a distribution zone for the withdrawal of said product characterized in that the distribution zone has openings determined to prevent the product from seeping in the absence of an action of the user, and in that the reservoir is put under overpressure, said overpressure being determined, under conditions of use, at a value lower than the pressure causing the seepage of the product when the device is at rest, said pressure being otherwise sufficient to cause 1 exfiltration of the product on the distribution area when the user exerts an action on said distribution area.
- the distribution zone is the surface on which the product is delivered and made accessible for sampling by a tool, or even by the fingers of the user.
- the reservoir may consist of one or more compartments, opening onto the distribution area. When it is composed of several compartments, it makes it possible to deliver multiphase products, constituted for example by different components to be mixed during their use. The mixing is then done on the distribution area. In the case of several compartments or several reservoirs, each of the compartments or reservoir will be pressurized.
- the atmospheric pressure acting on the product in the tank generates, due to the gravity of the product, an overpressure between the inside and the outside of the sampling zone.
- it comprises a means for pressurizing the reservoir to a permanent pressure greater than atmospheric pressure.
- the reservoir is subjected to a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure not only when the device is used to dispense the product that it contains, but also at rest and that the overpressure prevails in the tank for a period of time greater than the period of use. It is not a question of an overpressure exerted only when one seeks to extract a quantity of liquid contained in the tank. For this, it is therefore necessary that the reservoir is closed by a distribution zone ensuring a certain seal at rest, and not letting the liquid (or air) only when an action is exerted on the distribution area. The overpressure alone is not enough to open the distribution area.
- the pressurizing means is constituted by a piston.
- said piston is loaded by a weight exerting a vertical force on the piston.
- said piston is subjected to the action of a spring coming to bear on an adjustable base, to adjust the pressure exerted on said piston.
- said piston is subjected to the action of an adjustable base by manual pressure, to adjust the overpressure exerted by said piston.
- the pressurizing means consists of a part of the reservoir of variable volume, subjected to the action of a tensioning force.
- the part of the reservoir of variable volume is formed by a bellows.
- the pressurizing means consists of the product column, the distribution zone being located in the lower part of the tank.
- the distribution zone has at least one slot, the dimensions of which are determined to prevent the exfiltration of products in the absence of action on the surface of said distribution zone.
- the distribution zone has a plurality of slots.
- the slots form a multidimensional network.
- the slots form angles with the outside surface of the distribution zone between 60 and 80 °. This orientation is advantageous because the slots are forced to come into the closed position under the effect of the overpressure prevailing in the tank.
- the slots have an elongated shape supplemented at each end by a punching of greater width than that of the elongated segment.
- the slots are formed at the top of protuberances.
- the protrusions consist of split hemispherical domes.
- the protuberances consist of split strips.
- the slots are formed between two consecutive protrusions.
- the distribution zone is formed at the lower part of the liquid and closes the product reservoir at rest. It can advantageously be provided with a flexible valve preventing the product from drying out, while allowing air to enter when a vacuum appears in the bottle as a result of the product being withdrawn from the distribution area.
- the distribution zone has a valve effect.
- the distribution zone has a channel formed between two membranes, at least one of which is flexible.
- FIG. 17 represents a perspective view of a fifth embodiment - Figures 18 to 21 show views along a sectional plane passing through the axis 7AA of the above embodiment, at different stages of sampling. tively.
- Figures 22 and 23 show views along a sectional plane similar to the previous, of a sixth embodiment.
- Figures 24 and 25 show a sectional view of another alternative embodiment.
- Figure 26 shows a sectional view of an alternative embodiment where the membrane rests on a rigid perforated plate.
- Figure 27 shows a sectional view of an alternative embodiment where the membrane has a network of partitions (230) stiffening it
- Figure 28 shows an alternative embodiment where the body comprises a pouring plug.
- FIG. 29 represents an alternative embodiment where the distribution zone includes a pouring plug.
- Figures 30 to 32 show another alternative embodiment where the body containing the product cooperates with a base.
- Figure 33 shows another embodiment.
- Figures 34 to 36 show another embodiment of flexible membrane.
- Figures 37 to 39 show three other embodiments
- the invention will be described in the following for a particular application which is the distribution of dishwashing product.
- dishwashing product For dishes with running water, you must handle both the items to be washed, the brush or the sponge, and the dishwashing liquid usually offered in liquid form, in a simple bottle.
- the major ergonomic problem is that you only have two hands to manipulate three things, which leads to many improper manipulations, such as changing hands.
- the invention relates to a device for removing more or less viscous liquid product from its surface, in particular liquid for washing dishes by hand.
- the dispensing device makes it possible to easily take a precise dose of product, simply by applying it to the tool.
- the amount of the substance withdrawn must depend on the pressure and the extent of movement on the surface.
- the dispensing device according to the invention is placed stably, or fixed, for example at the edge of the sink for a dishwashing liquid. It comprises the following main constituent elements: • one or more product reservoir (s) • a flow zone controlled by pressure or deformation and closing the reservoir at rest. It targets the following effects: • Absence of seepage: The liquid must not seep through the flow zone • Distribution: The liquid must flow when the flow zone is stressed by applying a tool on it wants to load in product (brush, sponge, etc.) or a surface on which we want to make a coating (skin, leather, wood, ). • Barrier: If another liquid comes into contact with the flow area (for example water supplied with a wet sponge), the latter liquid must not be inclined to enter the enclosure so as not to contaminate the liquid contained in the tank.
- the proposed solution is a flow zone behind which the liquid is kept in slight overpressure, which overpressure is not enough for the liquid. ⁇ to cross the flow zone, but under the action of the tool used for washing the dishes, the flow zone deforms which has two consequences possibly combined: • an additional overpressure in the volume triggering the leak by the flow zone • deformations of the flow zone which increase or activate the opening of the flow zone and cause the leak.
- FIGS 1 and 2 show a first embodiment.
- the device consists of a cylindrical tank (1) made of rigid plastic material closed by an elastic elastomer membrane (2), the outer surface of which forms the distribution surface.
- This membrane (2) is cut from a compact rubber film of density 1.5 and hardness 60 Shore A with a thickness of 0.7 millimeter and has slots (3) oriented radially. Each slot or cut (3) has a length of 4 to 5 millimeters.
- the membrane (2) is fixed to the reservoir (1) using a ring (100) having an annular shoulder (101) peripheral ensuring the clamping of the membrane on the reservoir (1).
- the upper part of the tank is closed by a front cover (103) having orifices (102)
- the membrane (2) has incisions or slots (3).
- the zone carrying the slots (3) on the membrane (2) and the zone carrying the orifices (102) of the cover (103) are preferably different.
- the membrane When there is an overpressure in the tank, the membrane is curved. When there is no more overpressure, for example because all the liquid causing the bulge has been removed, the membrane becomes flat again. It then preferably rests on a rigid and full area, which allows the user to visualize the fact that he must recreate an overpressure if he wants to continue to take the product. This rigid and full area also makes it possible to prevent the user from continuing to draw liquid, which could create pockets of air conducive to bringing water or dirt into the container.
- This position of the membrane can also be caused by the user by suppressing, during periods of non-use, voluntarily and temporarily, the internal overpressure. This position is then conducive to durable storage since the exchanges between the inside and the outside are then limited, in particular if the solid and rigid area covers the entire area of the membrane which has slots.
- the reservoir (1) is provided with a piston (4) sliding in leaktight manner in the body of the reservoir, the lower end of which forms a jacket.
- the piston allows to pressurize the interior volume of the tank, and to adjust the pressure when the overpressure decreases. This overpressure prevents foreign air or liquids from entering the tank.
- an elastic internal membrane separates the first part of a cylindrical body in which the piston is housed from the complementary part forming the product reservoir.
- the first forms a jacket allowing to pressurize the second part containing the product to be dispensed.
- the piston does not come directly into contact with the product to be dispensed, which is pressurized by means of the internal membrane on which the pressure of the compressed air is exerted inside the first part.
- overpressure can be achieved by: 1) a piston displaced by a pressure screw A pressure screw creating a piston effect, comparable to the operation of known glue or deodorant sticks 2) a piston displaced by the own weight of the upper part of the device 3) a piston moved manually 4) a pump whose piston is actuated by a plate whose upper surface forms the product distribution zone.
- the surface of the plate is pressed, for example by withdrawing product, which causes an overpressure in the reservoir, and therefore the provision of product on the withdrawal zone.
- the same device can also operate with a brake between jacket and piston.
- the pressurization is done by hand, via a gripping area
- a bladder can be placed in the upper chamber which will be compressed as and when measurement of use 5) a flexible pocket or accordion The pocket or accordion collapses on itself 6)
- a pressure obtained by gravity The distribution area is located at the foot of the bottle.
- the liquid column creates a very slight overpressure, but sufficient to properly press the liquid behind the membrane. This solution of course has the defect that the end of the bottle is difficult to access.
- a pressure generated in an intermediate chamber A deformable zone, or more simply, the bottle itself, creates an overpressure in the container and sends the liquid to a chamber positioned directly under the flow zone, via a communicating dip tube between the two rooms. When filling the chamber positioned under the flow zone, it also increases in pressure. At the end of the dip tube, there is a small valve preventing the liquid from going down. In order for the bottle to return to atmospheric pressure, the air enters the container through a valve, or more simply through leaks made at the joint between the chambers.
- the characteristics of the membranes, of the slots, and the extent of the overpressure depend in particular on the nature of the product to be dispensed and of the material constituting the membrane forming the sampling zone.
- the curve representing the volume of product delivered during the exercise of a reference pressure with a standard tool will be established, for a reference duration, for example 0.5 seconds.
- the optimal dimensions will be less than (L1) and greater than (L2).
- a person skilled in the art may choose to fix the length of the slits at a constant value L so as to act only on the topography of the membrane or else on its thickness, or else on the elasticity or the flexibility of the membrane material to perform these routine experimental tasks.
- the domed or inclined shape of the distribution area is an advantage, in order to avoid the stagnation of water supplied by the product sampling tool.
- the slots can take many forms: a buttonhole shape, with a longitudinal segment, and two enlarged zones at the end of this segment an ellipsoidal shape, in particular for products of high viscosity, a transverse plane (i.e. say cutting the surface of the distribution area) tilted an organization in a network of radially radiating slots, or according to an organized matrix.
- the membrane (2) has series of protuberances with the formation of convex or outgoing lips (110, 120) extending by concave or reentrant lips (111, 121).
- the reentrant lips (111, 121) join tangentially along a median plane (122), where they are separated by a slit (3).
- This topography has the advantage that the internal overpressure tends to close the passage area and limit the flow as long as there is no mechanical stress on the sampling area.
- the two lips converge tangentially and meet along a contact plane substantially perpendicular to the surface of the distribution zone. When a tool is passed over the dispensing area, these two lips are slightly deformed and their opening is caused, allowing the contents to flow under slight overpressure. By cons, at rest, the elasticity of the material of the beads and lips ensures their closure with sufficient force to prevent one exfiltration of the contents of the tank.
- the slots can also be preceded by reliefs (6) as shown in FIGS.
- These reliefs (6) are for example beads of triangular section, placed along the slots (3), in front of these slots when 'We consider the direction (130) of movement of the sampling tool. This tool abuts against the reliefs (6), which causes a slight deformation of the flexible membrane, near the adjacent slot (3), which causes the opening of this slot and releases the product contained in the reservoir. under the effect of the overpressure which reigns there.
- the membrane through which slots pass has a concave shape before assembly as shown in FIG. 11. During assembly and use, it has a convex shape as shown in FIG. 12, which forces the slots to be closed.
- FIG 13 shows an alternative embodiment comprising a cylindrical body (1) forming a reservoir, and opening at its lower part onto a withdrawal zone (7) communicating with the reservoir by distribution zone opening when the pressure is pressed. sampling area.
- Figure 14 shows another alternative embodiment where the membrane (2) is placed on a plate (150) secured to a pump (151).
- This pump is for example a pump used for manual aerosols and creates an air flow putting the tank under pressure when an axial action is exerted on the plate (150).
- This pressure brings up the product in the tube (152) which plunges into the reservoir (1), and makes it pearl on the surface of the membrane (2).
- the plate (150) is hollow.
- the cavity constitutes a buffer tank containing product to be dispensed.
- FIGS 15 and 16 show a sectional view of another embodiment, where the tank (1) pressurized opens on the distribution surface (2) via two planes (160, 161) adjacent to the rest.
- One of the plates (161) is flexible and extends the distribution zone (2).
- FIG. 22 and 23 show a sectional view of a variant of this embodiment, where the reservoir (1) pressurized by the effect of the column of liquid product, opens onto the distribution surface (2 ) via a passage formed between two planes (160, 161) adjacent to the rest.
- the upper plane (160) belongs to the reservoir (1)
- the lower plane (161) belongs to a shoe (170) attached under the reservoir (1), and extended by the sampling zone (7) (neither 2 nor 7 does are marked on the drawing).
- FIG. 161) deforms slightly and opens a passage between the planes (160, 161) allowing one exfiltration of the product under pressure contained in the tank (1). This gap is closed when the two plates (160, 161) are joined together under the effect of the return to the initial geometric configuration due to the shape memory of the plastic materials used, for example PET, tending to push back the flexible plate (161 ) of the shoe (170) against the plate (160) of the tank (1).
- Figures 17 to 21 show another embodiment, where the distribution of the liquid takes place via deformable conduits (160 to 162) leading to the distribution area (2).
- the tank (1) is placed vertically, above the distribution area (2).
- the deformable conduits (160 to 162) are, at rest, closed at their ends by a pinched slot.
- FIGS. 9 and 10 show a sectional view of another alternative embodiment.
- the upper membrane (2) has slots of the type described in FIGS. 9 and 10, each 12mm long, said membrane (2) is made of deformable but not very extensible material, for example compact rubber of density 1.5 and hardness 60 Shore A with a thickness of 1 millimeter.
- the material of the lower membrane (180) closing the piston is chosen to be highly elastic, for example latex.
- the pressure in the tank is adjusted, compressing the piston (175) under visual control, until the liquid beads through the slots (3) of the upper membrane.
- the deformation generated on the lower membrane provides a reserve of available liquid which will be mobilized during the next actions of the tool on the upper membrane.
- This configuration has the advantage of using an upper membrane that is not very elastic, while providing a substantial reserve of liquid.
- the device must be able to withstand mechanical stresses in the sampling area, without falling and moving as little as possible. It is therefore preferably stocky, with a wide base and not too high. Its sole is preferably made of non-slip material, or provided with a ballast, an adhesive or a suction cup. It can be placed on the edge of the work surface or fixed to the wall, using an adhesive or a screw. Around the sampling area, we can find a flared cup shape. This cup can be provided to flow in order to avoid any retention of water on the sampling area. The sampling zone can carry small reliefs ensuring a certain retention of the liquid and stimulating the foam. Provision may be made for the flow area to be locked with an adhesive in order to prevent any flow before use (storage, transport, linear layout, etc.).
- It can be a disposable dishwashing product packaging. It can be a mini-dose of disposable dishwashing detergent (to be compared to cartons of household products). It can be a perennial product intended to be filled. The above description is based on dishwashing products and this is the main market we are targeting.
- the solution can be applied to many other areas and in particular: • domestic applications: - creams, in particular body care creams, shaving gels, hair removal waxes, sun protection cream - shower gels, shampoos and liquid soaps - liquid wax or wax on cloth. • industrial applications: - place oil or glue on an applicator or on a part. • food applications: - Treats, spreads, ...
- FIG. 26 shows a sectional view of an alternative embodiment where the membrane rests on a rigid perforated plate.
- the distribution zone (2) has a flexible membrane (200) forming hemispherical protrusions (210) split by a slot (220). This membrane (200) rests on a rigid perforated plate (250) having orifices (260) opening onto the hemispherical protuberances (210).
- the section of the orifices (260) corresponds substantially to the section of the hemispherical protuberances (210).
- This variant prevents the flexible dispensing area from sagging under the pressure of the tool or hand. It optimizes the performance of the membranes required to seal the slits and open under pressure from the hand or a tool for dispensing the contents.
- a similar effect can be obtained by creating under the membrane a network of partitions (230) stiffening it as shown in FIG. 27.
- the membrane is then formed by a thick structure, with hemispherical protuberances (210) opening by slots. distribution (220), and semi-rigid intermediate zones, for example having a honeycomb structure.
- Figure 28 shows an alternative embodiment where the body comprises a pouring plug.
- a pouring stopper is provided at the upper end of the bottle.
- the cap When the cap is open, it allows direct use by flow, and also allows the admission of air as the product is taken from the distribution area. It can advantageously be provided with a flexible valve preventing the product from drying out, while allowing air to enter when a vacuum appears in the bottle as a result of the product being withdrawn from the distribution area.
- Figure 28 shows another embodiment, comprising a pouring cap (270) located under or at the bottom of the bottle. It is necessarily sealed in use by sampling. It is advantageously provided with a push clasp (271). In this configuration, the admission of air into the volume of the reservoir takes place at the level of the distribution zone itself.
- the pouring plug (270) belongs to the distribution zone (2) and is made of the same material.
- the pouring cap (270) remains closed as long as the internal pressure is low and opens when the internal pressure is high, in particular when the user's hand exerts a direct and significant compression of the body of the bottle.
- the distribution zone is equipped with a shoe (280) and forms a volume independent of the bottle (281) which, for its part, forms the reserve.
- the distribution area (2) is supplied.
- the opening of the bottle is advantageously provided with a valve so that the bottle can be connected and disconnected from the shoe without loss of product.
- the bottle is formed by a hollow volume and a stopper.
- the bottle When pressed onto the hoof, it is punctured by a hollow needle (282) forming a pipe, located on the hoof.
- the liquid in the bottle then reaches the dispensing area.
- the bottle can be a flexible container of the berlingot type or of the type of berlingots with a Doy-Pack type cap.
- FIG. 33 represents an embodiment where the product is contained in a flexible pocket (290) or in an accordion.
- This flexible pocket can be a flexible bag enclosed in a non-waterproof hollow volume (Bag-in-Box type).
- the sampling zone will then advantageously be treated with the stopper or else added in particular by welding, on one of the faces of the bag.
- the membrane or more generally the distribution zone is provided with external reliefs of the fiber type, deposited in particular by flocking or stitching, strips, foam, or embedded grains. in the mass.
- Figures 34 to 36 show variants of membranes using flexible reliefs in gadroons.
- the conduits can be obtained by flexible reliefs in gadroons, plated on a more rigid surface to create the roller pump effect already present on the variants presented in FIGS. 17 to 21
- these reliefs can also be obtained by demolding by force a flexible material, in particular a thick elastomer, then by creating the liquid outlet slot by slicing.
- the general shape of the distribution zone can be inclined, while forming a hollow fold.
- a specific stopper is provided or a plasticized adhesive (295) sealing the zone in order to make the distribution zone sealed, in particular during transport between filling the bottle and its use, and between two periods of use.
- the dispensing area can be located in a recess or recessed area allowing the adhesive to be applied despite the reliefs of the dispensing area.
- Figure 38 shows another alternative embodiment where the pocket (300) has the general shape of a soap.
- the pocket consists of a flexible membrane, at least partially, having a sampling surface (2).
- the pocket can be made of an elastic material, for example an elastomer.
- the sampling surface (2) is formed by molding or surface treatment.
- Figure 39 shows an alternative in which the pocket is elongated and is fixed between the bottom and the top of a package. The pocket is emptied by a progressive mechanical action, for example a wheel making progress a carriage pinching the pocket and thus evacuating its contents in a buffer tank closed by a distribution zone (2).
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- Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
- Detergent Compositions (AREA)
- Cleaning By Liquid Or Steam (AREA)
- Filling Of Jars Or Cans And Processes For Cleaning And Sealing Jars (AREA)
- Dry Shavers And Clippers (AREA)
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Priority Applications (3)
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EP04767429A EP1636114B1 (fr) | 2003-06-23 | 2004-06-23 | Dispositif pour la distribution d'un produit visqueux ou liquide, notamment un produit de lavage |
DE602004015452T DE602004015452D1 (de) | 2003-06-23 | 2004-06-23 | Vorrichtung zur abgabe eines flüssigen oder viskosen produkts, insbesondere eines reinigungsprodukts |
US10/561,716 US20060185530A1 (en) | 2003-06-23 | 2004-06-23 | Device for distribution of a liquid or viscous product, particularly a cleaning product |
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FR03/50247 | 2003-06-23 | ||
FR0350247A FR2856388B1 (fr) | 2003-06-23 | 2003-06-23 | Dispositif pour la distribution d'un produit visqueux ou liquide, notamment un produit de lavage |
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WO2005000710A2 true WO2005000710A2 (fr) | 2005-01-06 |
WO2005000710A3 WO2005000710A3 (fr) | 2005-02-17 |
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PCT/FR2004/001573 WO2005000710A2 (fr) | 2003-06-23 | 2004-06-23 | Dispositif pour la distribution d’un produit visqueux ou liquide, notamment un produit de lavage |
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US (1) | US20060185530A1 (fr) |
EP (1) | EP1636114B1 (fr) |
AT (1) | ATE402885T1 (fr) |
DE (1) | DE602004015452D1 (fr) |
ES (1) | ES2314439T3 (fr) |
FR (1) | FR2856388B1 (fr) |
WO (1) | WO2005000710A2 (fr) |
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FR2926116B1 (fr) * | 2008-01-09 | 2012-12-21 | Capital Innovation | Pompe pour produit liquide ou visqueux |
FR3007954B1 (fr) * | 2013-07-02 | 2016-11-04 | Oreal | Dispositif pour l'application d'un produit |
FR3009935B1 (fr) | 2013-08-30 | 2018-07-27 | Oreal | Dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit cosmetique |
FR3099148B1 (fr) | 2019-07-26 | 2021-08-20 | Pierre Journo | Dispositif de distribution d’un liquide qui est composé de quatre pièces |
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CH190679A (de) * | 1936-06-19 | 1937-05-15 | Suk Heinrich | Senfbehälter. |
US2085446A (en) * | 1936-03-19 | 1937-06-29 | Philippe Louis | Dispensing container for powders, pastes, creams, and the like |
GB890348A (en) * | 1959-07-06 | 1962-02-28 | Hedley Thomas & Co Ltd | Improvements in liquid applicators |
US3833154A (en) * | 1972-09-27 | 1974-09-03 | Stem Dev Corp | Collapsible dispensing container |
DE3117623A1 (de) * | 1981-05-05 | 1982-11-18 | Fred 8725 Arnstein Gmeiner | Dosierender fluessigkeitsspender fuer plastikflaschen |
US4660747A (en) * | 1983-06-06 | 1987-04-28 | Aco Lakemedel Ab | Valve element |
GB2237070A (en) * | 1989-10-17 | 1991-04-24 | Metal Box Plc | Liquid dispenser bottle |
GB2297959A (en) * | 1995-02-14 | 1996-08-21 | Cussons Int Ltd | Cleansing/skin-care product dispenser |
NL1005121C1 (nl) * | 1997-01-29 | 1998-07-30 | Rene Louis Jean Lahaye | Reservoir voorzien van een geïntegreerde doceereenheid middels een langs de buitenzijde lopend kanaal. |
FR2791329A1 (fr) * | 1999-03-23 | 2000-09-29 | Gerry Schiavon | Recipient distributeur de matiere pateuse ou liquide et son procede de fabrication |
US6176399B1 (en) * | 1999-07-12 | 2001-01-23 | Aptargroup, Inc | Valved dispensing system for multiple dispensing streams |
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US6030138A (en) * | 1998-11-23 | 2000-02-29 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Microporous applicator |
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- 2004-06-23 AT AT04767429T patent/ATE402885T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2004-06-23 US US10/561,716 patent/US20060185530A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2004-06-23 ES ES04767429T patent/ES2314439T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2004-06-23 DE DE602004015452T patent/DE602004015452D1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2004-06-23 EP EP04767429A patent/EP1636114B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
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Patent Citations (11)
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US2085446A (en) * | 1936-03-19 | 1937-06-29 | Philippe Louis | Dispensing container for powders, pastes, creams, and the like |
CH190679A (de) * | 1936-06-19 | 1937-05-15 | Suk Heinrich | Senfbehälter. |
GB890348A (en) * | 1959-07-06 | 1962-02-28 | Hedley Thomas & Co Ltd | Improvements in liquid applicators |
US3833154A (en) * | 1972-09-27 | 1974-09-03 | Stem Dev Corp | Collapsible dispensing container |
DE3117623A1 (de) * | 1981-05-05 | 1982-11-18 | Fred 8725 Arnstein Gmeiner | Dosierender fluessigkeitsspender fuer plastikflaschen |
US4660747A (en) * | 1983-06-06 | 1987-04-28 | Aco Lakemedel Ab | Valve element |
GB2237070A (en) * | 1989-10-17 | 1991-04-24 | Metal Box Plc | Liquid dispenser bottle |
GB2297959A (en) * | 1995-02-14 | 1996-08-21 | Cussons Int Ltd | Cleansing/skin-care product dispenser |
NL1005121C1 (nl) * | 1997-01-29 | 1998-07-30 | Rene Louis Jean Lahaye | Reservoir voorzien van een geïntegreerde doceereenheid middels een langs de buitenzijde lopend kanaal. |
FR2791329A1 (fr) * | 1999-03-23 | 2000-09-29 | Gerry Schiavon | Recipient distributeur de matiere pateuse ou liquide et son procede de fabrication |
US6176399B1 (en) * | 1999-07-12 | 2001-01-23 | Aptargroup, Inc | Valved dispensing system for multiple dispensing streams |
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ES2314439T3 (es) | 2009-03-16 |
FR2856388A1 (fr) | 2004-12-24 |
FR2856388B1 (fr) | 2005-09-09 |
EP1636114B1 (fr) | 2008-07-30 |
ATE402885T1 (de) | 2008-08-15 |
WO2005000710A3 (fr) | 2005-02-17 |
DE602004015452D1 (de) | 2008-09-11 |
EP1636114A2 (fr) | 2006-03-22 |
US20060185530A1 (en) | 2006-08-24 |
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