WO2006085857A1 - Elongated container - Google Patents

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WO2006085857A1
WO2006085857A1 PCT/US2005/003635 US2005003635W WO2006085857A1 WO 2006085857 A1 WO2006085857 A1 WO 2006085857A1 US 2005003635 W US2005003635 W US 2005003635W WO 2006085857 A1 WO2006085857 A1 WO 2006085857A1
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container
elongated
polybutenes
polyisobutylene
tubular container
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Garry Tsaur
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Priority to JP2007554061A priority patent/JP2008529901A/en
Priority to CNA2005800492147A priority patent/CN101146688A/en
Publication of WO2006085857A1 publication Critical patent/WO2006085857A1/en

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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
    • B65D39/00—Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers
    • B65D39/0005—Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers made in one piece
    • B65D39/0029—Plastic closures other than those covered by groups B65D39/0011 - B65D39/0023
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J1/00—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
    • A61J1/05—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for collecting, storing or administering blood, plasma or medical fluids ; Infusion or perfusion containers
    • A61J1/06—Ampoules or carpules
    • A61J1/065—Rigid ampoules, e.g. glass ampoules
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/0087—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks for samples

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  • the present invention relates generally to a small elongated container for fluids. More specifically, the present invention relates to a small slender elongated container that encloses a fluid and minimizes its evaporation and contamination.
  • Containers for fluids come in various sizes and shapes and may be made of various materials.
  • Various sealing means are used to seal the fluids in those containers.
  • the sealing means may be a permanent seal such that upon opening the permanent seal would be destroyed and not resealable.
  • the sealing means may also be resealable seal.
  • Resealable sealing means may be in the form of a reclosable cap or plug.
  • liquid silicone, and oil, jelly, or cream with the addition of a preservative reagent or a bacterial retardant as the sealing means for the small slender elongated container.
  • These liquid sealing means are effective to a certain extent. However, they are permeable and allow the enclosed fluid to evaporate, reducing the product's shelf life. Furthermore, they will dissolve into the fluid if the fluid has alcohol content in it. Therefore, containers sealed with these liquid sealing means have a limited shelf life and cannot be used to seal fluids containing alcohol as one of its components.
  • the present invention is an elongated tubular container with a sealed end and an open end.
  • a fluid is disposed in the elongated tubular container.
  • the open end of the elongated tubular container is sealed with a sealing means comprising polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or a combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes.
  • Mineral oil may also be added to polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or the combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes to adjust its viscosity for any particular application.
  • Figure 1 shows the preferred embodiment of the elongated container.
  • the present invention is an elongated container with a sealing means.
  • the elongated container comprises of an elongated tubular container 1 with a sealed end 2 and an open end 3.
  • the sealed end 2 may be formed by heat sealing one end of the elongated tubular container 1 or a cap or a plug may be affixed to one end of the elongated tubular container 1 to seal that end.
  • the elongated tubular container 1 is made of a plastic material such as polypropylene or polyethylene.
  • the plastic elongated tubular container 1 may be formed by extrusion or injection molding.
  • the elongated tubular container 1 may be rigid or compressible.
  • the elongated tubular container 1 has a constant diameter throughout its length.
  • a fluid 4 is disposed within the elongated tubular container 1.
  • a sealing means 5 is disposed inside the elongated tubular container 1 at or near the open end 3 of the elongate tubular container 1.
  • the sealing means 5 comprises polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or a combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes.
  • Polyisobutylene has a very low gas-permeability and is stable and will not dissolve into a fluid with alcohol content.
  • Polybutenes is a multipurpose oil and additive that is a clean, non-polluting lubricant that is non-toxic and exhibits little or no odor and is non-drying. Polybutenes may also be used as a viscosity index improver.
  • mineral oil may be added to polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or the combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes to adjust its viscosity for any particular application.
  • a flowable/resinous/high viscosity liquid polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or a combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes is used as the sealing means 5.
  • the polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or a combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes has a viscosity of over 500 cps (centi-poise).
  • An opening means may also be provided near the sealed end 2 of the elongated tubular container 1.
  • the opening means may be a simple fracture line such as a score line formed on the elongated tubular container 1 that is rigid.
  • the elongated tubular container 1 Upon bending of the rigid elongated tubular container 1 near the fracture line while holding the open end 3 toward the ground, the elongated tubular container 1 would break open at the fracture line and allow entry of air into the elongated tubular container 1.
  • the fluid 4 would naturally force its way, under gravitational force, through the liquid sealing means 5 and exit through the open end 3 of the elongated tubular container 1.
  • the liquid sealing means 5 will yield to the fluid 4 through its center by opening a fluid flow path through its center and remain adhered to the interior walls of the elongated tubular container 1 due to its high viscosity.
  • An applicator may also be affixed to the open end of the elongated tubular container 1.
  • the applicator may be a foam tip, a sponge tip, a cotton tip, or any other absorbent tip.
  • the applicator may also be a formed applicator tip such as a nozzle.
  • the applicator tip may also be a brush.

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Abstract

An elongated tubular container comprising an elongated tubular housing (1) with a sealed end (2) and an open end (3). A fluid (4) is disposed in the elongated tubular container (1). The open end (3) of the elongated tubular container (1) is sealed with a sealing means (5) comprising polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or a combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes. Mineral oil may also be added to polyisobutylene, polybutenes or the combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes to adjust its viscosity for any particular application.

Description

PCT INTERNATIONAL PATENT APPLICATION
FOR ELONGATED CONTAINER
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates generally to a small elongated container for fluids. More specifically, the present invention relates to a small slender elongated container that encloses a fluid and minimizes its evaporation and contamination.
BACKGROUND ART
Containers for fluids come in various sizes and shapes and may be made of various materials. Various sealing means are used to seal the fluids in those containers. The sealing means may be a permanent seal such that upon opening the permanent seal would be destroyed and not resealable. The sealing means may also be resealable seal. Resealable sealing means may be in the form of a reclosable cap or plug.
However, for a small container, particularly a single use container, selection of a convenient and economical sealing means are very limited. Furthermore, for a small slender elongated container, such as a container for a sample perfume or unit-dose medication, an effective, economical, and disposable container with sealing means are even rarer.
The prior art has utilized liquid silicone, and oil, jelly, or cream with the addition of a preservative reagent or a bacterial retardant as the sealing means for the small slender elongated container. These liquid sealing means are effective to a certain extent. However, they are permeable and allow the enclosed fluid to evaporate, reducing the product's shelf life. Furthermore, they will dissolve into the fluid if the fluid has alcohol content in it. Therefore, containers sealed with these liquid sealing means have a limited shelf life and cannot be used to seal fluids containing alcohol as one of its components.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is an elongated tubular container with a sealed end and an open end. A fluid is disposed in the elongated tubular container. The open end of the elongated tubular container is sealed with a sealing means comprising polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or a combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes. Mineral oil may also be added to polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or the combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes to adjust its viscosity for any particular application.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS Figure 1 shows the preferred embodiment of the elongated container.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The following description and figures are meant to be illustrative only and not limiting. Other embodiments of this invention will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of this description. The present invention is an elongated container with a sealing means. In the preferred embodiment, the elongated container comprises of an elongated tubular container 1 with a sealed end 2 and an open end 3. The sealed end 2 may be formed by heat sealing one end of the elongated tubular container 1 or a cap or a plug may be affixed to one end of the elongated tubular container 1 to seal that end. In the preferred embodiment the elongated tubular container 1 is made of a plastic material such as polypropylene or polyethylene. The plastic elongated tubular container 1 may be formed by extrusion or injection molding. The elongated tubular container 1 may be rigid or compressible. In the preferred embodiment, the elongated tubular container 1 has a constant diameter throughout its length. A fluid 4 is disposed within the elongated tubular container 1. A sealing means 5 is disposed inside the elongated tubular container 1 at or near the open end 3 of the elongate tubular container 1.
The sealing means 5 comprises polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or a combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes. Polyisobutylene has a very low gas-permeability and is stable and will not dissolve into a fluid with alcohol content. Polybutenes is a multipurpose oil and additive that is a clean, non-polluting lubricant that is non-toxic and exhibits little or no odor and is non-drying. Polybutenes may also be used as a viscosity index improver. In addition, mineral oil may be added to polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or the combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes to adjust its viscosity for any particular application.
In the preferred embodiment, a flowable/resinous/high viscosity liquid polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or a combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes is used as the sealing means 5. In the most preferred embodiment, the polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or a combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes has a viscosity of over 500 cps (centi-poise). An opening means may also be provided near the sealed end 2 of the elongated tubular container 1. The opening means may be a simple fracture line such as a score line formed on the elongated tubular container 1 that is rigid. Upon bending of the rigid elongated tubular container 1 near the fracture line while holding the open end 3 toward the ground, the elongated tubular container 1 would break open at the fracture line and allow entry of air into the elongated tubular container 1. The fluid 4 would naturally force its way, under gravitational force, through the liquid sealing means 5 and exit through the open end 3 of the elongated tubular container 1. The liquid sealing means 5 will yield to the fluid 4 through its center by opening a fluid flow path through its center and remain adhered to the interior walls of the elongated tubular container 1 due to its high viscosity.
An applicator may also be affixed to the open end of the elongated tubular container 1. The applicator may be a foam tip, a sponge tip, a cotton tip, or any other absorbent tip. Furthermore, the applicator may also be a formed applicator tip such as a nozzle. In addition, the applicator tip may also be a brush.
Although the invention has been described in terms of particular embodiments and applications, one of ordinary skill in the art, in light of this teaching, can generate additional embodiments and modifications without departing from the spirit of or exceeding the scope of the claimed invention. Accordingly, it is to be understood that the drawings and descriptions herein are proffered by way of example to facilitate comprehension of the invention and should not be construed to limit the scope thereof.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:
1. An elongated container comprising: an elongated tubular container with a sealed end and an open end; a fluid disposed within said elongated tubular container; and a sealing means is disposed inside said elongated tubular container at or near the open end of said elongate tubular container; wherein said sealing means comprises polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or a combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes. .
2. An elongated container as in claim 1 , wherein said elongated tubular container is made of a plastic material such as polypropylene or polyethylene.
3. An elongated container as in claim 1, wherein said the elongated tubular container has a constant diameter throughout its length.
4. An elongated container as in claim 1, wherein a mineral oil is added to said polyisobutylene, said polybutenes, or said combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes to adjust its viscosity.
5. An elongated container as in claim 1, wherein said polyisobutylene, said polybutenes, or said combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes has a viscosity of over 500 cps (centi-poise).
6. An elongated container as in claim 1 , wherein an opening means is provided near said sealed end of said elongated tubular container.
7. An elongated container as in claim 6, wherein said opening means is a fracture line formed on said elongated tubular container.
8. An elongated container as in claim 1, wherein an applicator is affixed to said open end of said elongated tubular container.
9. An elongated container as in claim 8, wherein said applicator is a foam tip, a sponge tip, a cotton tip, an absorbent tip, a nozzle, or a brush.
10. An elongated container comprising: an elongated tubular container with a sealed end and an open end; an opening means provided near said sealed end of said elongated tubular container; a fluid disposed within said elongated tubular container; and a sealing means is disposed inside said elongated tubular container at or near the open end of said elongate tubular container; wherein said sealing means comprises polyisobutylene, polybutenes, or a combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes.
11. An elongated container as in claim 10, wherein said elongated tubular container is made of a plastic material such as polypropylene or polyethylene.
12. An elongated container as in claim 10, wherein said the elongated tubular container has a constant diameter throughout its length.
13. An elongated container as in claim 10, wherein a mineral oil is added to said polyisobutylene, said polybutenes, or said combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes to adjust its viscosity.
14. An elongated container as in claim 10, wherein said polyisobutylene, said polybutenes, or said combination of polyisobutylene and polybutenes has a viscosity of over 500 cps (centi-poise).
15. An elongated container as in claim 10, wherein said opening means is a fracture line formed on said elongated tubular container.
16. An elongated container as in claim 10, wherein an applicator is affixed to said open end of said elongated tubular container.
17. An elongated container as in claim 16, wherein said applicator is a foam tip, a sponge tip, a cotton tip, an absorbent tip, a nozzle, or a brush.
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