WO2010101875A2 - Système, procédé et appareil pour accessoire de voyage - Google Patents

Système, procédé et appareil pour accessoire de voyage Download PDF

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WO2010101875A2
WO2010101875A2 PCT/US2010/025859 US2010025859W WO2010101875A2 WO 2010101875 A2 WO2010101875 A2 WO 2010101875A2 US 2010025859 W US2010025859 W US 2010025859W WO 2010101875 A2 WO2010101875 A2 WO 2010101875A2
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bottles
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travel kit
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Douglas Michael Herndon
Patricia Eloise Herndon
Jacob Christopher Vanbecelaere
Roy Paul Prosise
Charles Daniel Girouard
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Pakurderm Holdings Llc
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    • 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
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/008—Pocket toiletry etuis
    • 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
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/25—Kits

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  • This invention relates generally to travel accessories and, in particular, to an improved system, method and apparatus for travel accessories that comply with the "3-1-1" guidelines established by the Travel Security Administration.
  • the Travel Security Administration has implemented restrictions on passengers for air travel. These restrictions are commonly referred to as the "3-1-1" guidelines.
  • air travelers may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bags when going through airport security checkpoints.
  • baby formula, breast milk, and juice, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols that may be carried through a security checkpoint:
  • the conventional containers and bottles are placed in a zip-top bag.
  • These bags have a flat design or "footprint" that is intended to contain loose foods or liquids that are not housed in separate containers. Accordingly, the flat design of the bags renders their volume less efficient for use with contents that are separately containerized, particularly with bulky, non-uniform containers.
  • liquids stored in loosely packed containers with pop-top lids are more apt to leak and be accidently opened during handling and when subjected to the significant pressure changes encountered during a flight cycle. Accordingly, there is a need for improved travel accessories that address all of these issues.
  • the travel kit comprises a bag and bottles located in the bag.
  • Each bottle has joining features that interchangeably connect the bottles to the other bottles.
  • Caps are mounted and retained to the bottles.
  • the caps have unique colors that differentiate them from each other.
  • the caps also may be configured with unique icons that differentiate them from each other.
  • the joining features may comprise dovetail joints that slidingly assemble and disassemble the bottles.
  • the bag may have an oval cylindrical shape that closely conforms to two rows of three bottles that form rigid bottle chains, with one row stacked on top of the other row inside the bag.
  • FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of one embodiment of a kit constructed in accordance with the invention
  • FIG. 2 is an isometric view of an embodiment of two bottles, shown with caps, for a kit and is constructed in accordance with the invention
  • FIG. 3 is an isometric view of an embodiment of three bottles, shown without caps, and is constructed in accordance with the invention
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged top view of an embodiment of two joined bottles and is constructed in accordance with the invention
  • FIG. 5 is a top view of embodiments of caps constructed in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional side view of an embodiment of an unengaged bottle and cap in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional side view of an embodiment of a threadingly engaged bottle and cap in accordance with the invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a top view of a bottle constructed in accordance with the invention.
  • FIGS. 1 - 8 disclose embodiments of a system, method and apparatus for travel accessories.
  • one embodiment comprises a travel kit having a bag 11 and a plurality of bottles 13 (e.g., six bottles) removably located in the bag 11.
  • each of the bottles 13 has joining features 14 (FIG. 3) that interchangeably connect the bottles 13 to any of the other bottles 13.
  • one bottle 13 may be joined to up to two other bottles 13 to form a bottle chain.
  • a cap 15 is removably mounted to each of the bottles to define a plurality of caps 15 that interchangeably mount to the bottles 13, in the illustrated embodiment.
  • each of the caps 15 has a unique color that differentiates it from other ones of the caps 15. Using unique colors for each cap in a set allows the traveler with sight limitations or the child unable to read to easily locate an item by glancing at the color of the cap.
  • Each of the caps 15 also may be configured with a unique icon 17a-f (FIG. 5) that differentiates it from other ones of the caps.
  • the icons 17 may be located on tops of the caps 15.
  • the icons may comprise raised boundary or outlined ribs that tactilely distinguish the caps from each other. Examples of the icons 17 include a star 17a, cross 17b, bar 17c, equal sign 17d, circle 17e and triangle 17f, as shown.
  • the icons comprise filled-in solids. These allow users to locate the desired bottle by only touching the icon.
  • each of the caps 15 may further comprise a retention device 21 having a connecting strap 23 and a ring 25 that retains the caps 15 on respective ones of the bottles 13.
  • the caps 15 are threaded 16 and the bottles 13 have necks 27 that are threaded 29 and define thread axes 31.
  • the necks 27 extend from bodies 33 of the bottles 13.
  • the rings 25 of the retention devices 21 secure the caps 15 to the necks 27 of the bottles 13.
  • the threads 29 are axially spaced apart from the bodies 33 to provide clearance 34 for the rings 25 to freely rotate about the bottles 13 when the caps 15 are unthreaded from the bottles 13.
  • the retention device for the cap may comprise fillet radii to enhance the integrity of the connection to the cap. Flex notches in the cap retaining ring are located away from the retention strap. The root of each flex notch has a full radius to enhance strength and reduce breakage.
  • Each cap 15 also may comprise enlarged radial bumps 35 (FIGS. 5 and 7) to provide enhanced grip for the caps 15. These bumps allow travelers with compromised dexterity to more easily grasp a cap when opening or closing a bottle. As shown in FIG. 7, the seal between the cap 15 and the bottle 13 includes a seal rib 71 and a back wall 73 in the interior of the cap 15 where it engages the bottle 13.
  • the threads 29, 16 on the bottle 13 and cap 15 may comprise a modified buttress thread.
  • the joining features 14 comprise dovetail joints that slidingly assemble and disassemble the bottles 13.
  • the dovetail joints may be configured with a compression clearance 37 to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the bottles 13.
  • Each bottle 13 may be provided with a male dovetail rail or bar 39 and a set (e.g., four) female dovetail ribs 41 for forming the dovetail joints.
  • the male dovetail bars 39 may be diametrically opposed and located on opposite sides of the bottles 13 with respect to the set of female dovetail ribs 41.
  • the male dovetail bars 39 act as a pin or tenon, and the set of female dovetail ribs 41 act as a tail to form a socket-like recess or mortise.
  • the bottles 13 may be configured with an oval cylindrical shape and have major and minor axes 43, 45.
  • the male dovetail bars 39 and female dovetail ribs 41 are located on minor axis sides 47 of the bottles.
  • Each of the bottles 13 also may be provided with a stop 49 beneath the female dovetail ribs 41 for engaging a respective male dovetail bar 39 to limit sliding dovetail travel of one bottle 13 relative to another bottle 13.
  • the bag 11 also has an oval cylindrical shape.
  • the bag 11 may be provided with a flat bottom 51, a flat top 53, and a zipper 55 that circumscribes approximately about 60 to 90% (e.g., 80%) of a perimeter of the bag 11.
  • the bottles 13 may be configured in two rows of three bottles (FIG. 1) to form rigid bottle chains. One row may be stacked on top of the other row inside the bag 11.
  • the bag 11 may be configured and shaped to closely conform to the two stacked rows of bottles 13.
  • each bottle 13 has a raised descriptor 57 of a volume capacity of the bottle 13.
  • the kit may further comprise a pen 58 and a sheet 60 of preprinted and blank adhesive labels 62.
  • the bottles have de-bossing pads 61 for placement of the adhesive labels.
  • the raised descriptors 57 and de-bossing pads 61 may be located on the major axis sides 63 (FIG.
  • the bottle may be formed from a material that is chemically resistant to personal care and toiletry products.
  • a high level of clarity of the material is desirable.
  • PET polyethylene terephtalate
  • Polypropylene has good chemical resistance and a lower cost than PET. Grades of polypropylene are available that have a high translucence or milky transparency, but the clarity of PET is unavailable.
  • the cap may be formed from a material that is chemically resistant, but also colorable and with good impact properties. Polyethylene satisfies these parameters. In addition, the cap has good flex properties for the retention ring.
  • Other suitable materials for the components comprise polypropylene and poly vinylchloride.
  • the product is designed to carry the toiletries of a passenger in carry-on luggage while traveling by air.
  • the invention is useful to business travelers, families and other leisure vacationers seeking to minimize impact on the environment.
  • the design is suitable for all air travelers, specific design features were added to address the challenges faced by those with sight limitations and reduced manual dexterity.
  • the carry-on liquid containers are three ounces (3 oz) or less, and enclosed in a transparent zippered bag that is no more than one quart in volume.
  • the containers perform at elevated cabin pressures involved in flying at high altitudes.
  • the bottles have a large opening to easily refill or pour the liquid being stored.
  • the bottles also are reusable for people who travel often. Since some travelers are visually impaired to at least some degree, a tactile logo or symbol is provided on the bottle or cap so that they can be readily distinguished. Other travelers have arthritis and/or difficulty gripping some items, so an enhanced grip is provided on the lids.
  • the materials for all components are biodegradable.
  • the slide connecting features on the bottles permits several bottles to be attached to one another for easy handling.
  • the bottles also have de-bossing pads for placement of adhesive labels to describe their contents.
  • Each cap has a different embossed symbol and a different color to make each bottle unique.
  • the connecting strap and ring on the cap prevents the caps from getting lost or switched during use.
  • the connecting strap and ring also can be removed from the bottle.
  • the interiors of the caps have seals to prevent leaks inside bags and suitcases.
  • the exterior of the caps have large grips for easy screwing and unscrewing.

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L'invention porte sur un ensemble d'accessoires conformes à la "Transportation Security Administration", lequel ensemble facilite le transport de liquides approuvés pour le voyage aérien. L'ensemble contient des bouteilles en matière plastique de trois onces transparentes. Chaque bouteille comprend un capuchon fixé avec de grands éléments de saisie de différentes couleurs et avec des symboles en relief pour une facilité de distinction. Les bouteilles et les capuchons sont enfermés dans un sac transparent fermé par une fermeture à glissière d'une taille d'un quart étroitement ajusté avec des décalcomanies adhésives et un marqueur indélébile pour étiqueter les bouteilles.
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