WO2014186816A1 - Contenant amélioré ayant une ouverture - Google Patents

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WO2014186816A1
WO2014186816A1 PCT/AU2013/000542 AU2013000542W WO2014186816A1 WO 2014186816 A1 WO2014186816 A1 WO 2014186816A1 AU 2013000542 W AU2013000542 W AU 2013000542W WO 2014186816 A1 WO2014186816 A1 WO 2014186816A1
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David John Stevens
Jacob Anthony REDRUP
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Sands Innovations Pty Ltd
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Priority to KR1020157031846A priority Critical patent/KR20160013858A/ko
Priority to AU2013390587A priority patent/AU2013390587A1/en
Priority to CN201380076268.7A priority patent/CN105358445A/zh
Priority to EP13885229.8A priority patent/EP2996957A4/fr
Priority to PCT/AU2013/000542 priority patent/WO2014186816A1/fr
Priority to JP2016514216A priority patent/JP6169788B2/ja
Priority to BR112015027196A priority patent/BR112015027196A2/pt
Priority to US14/892,516 priority patent/US20160090221A1/en
Publication of WO2014186816A1 publication Critical patent/WO2014186816A1/fr

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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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/36—Closures with frangible parts adapted to be pierced, torn, or removed, to provide discharge openings
    • 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
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/28—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
    • B65D75/30—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
    • B65D75/32—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
    • B65D75/325—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet being recessed, and the other being a flat not- rigid sheet, e.g. puncturable or peelable foil
    • B65D75/327—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet being recessed, and the other being a flat not- rigid sheet, e.g. puncturable or peelable foil and forming several compartments
    • B65D75/328—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet being recessed, and the other being a flat not- rigid sheet, e.g. puncturable or peelable foil and forming several compartments the compartments being interconnected, e.g. by small channels
    • 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
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/402—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in the side wall
    • 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
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/10—Container closures formed after filling
    • B65D77/20—Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers, i.e. flexible membrane or foil-like covers
    • B65D77/2024—Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers, i.e. flexible membrane or foil-like covers the cover being welded or adhered to the container
    • B65D77/2028—Means for opening the cover other than, or in addition to, a pull tab
    • B65D77/2032—Means for opening the cover other than, or in addition to, a pull tab by peeling or tearing the cover from the container
    • 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
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/10—Container closures formed after filling
    • B65D77/20—Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers, i.e. flexible membrane or foil-like covers
    • B65D77/2024—Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers, i.e. flexible membrane or foil-like covers the cover being welded or adhered to the container
    • B65D77/2028—Means for opening the cover other than, or in addition to, a pull tab
    • B65D77/2032—Means for opening the cover other than, or in addition to, a pull tab by peeling or tearing the cover from the container
    • B65D77/2044—Means for opening the cover other than, or in addition to, a pull tab by peeling or tearing the cover from the container whereby a layer of the container or cover fails, e.g. cohesive failure
    • B65D77/2048—Means for opening the cover other than, or in addition to, a pull tab by peeling or tearing the cover from the container whereby a layer of the container or cover fails, e.g. cohesive failure whereby part of the container or cover has been weakened, e.g. perforated or precut
    • B65D77/2052—Means for opening the cover other than, or in addition to, a pull tab by peeling or tearing the cover from the container whereby a layer of the container or cover fails, e.g. cohesive failure whereby part of the container or cover has been weakened, e.g. perforated or precut the container being weakened
    • 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
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/32—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
    • B65D81/3294—Thermoformed trays or the like with a plurality of recesses for different materials located in different recesses
    • 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
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/001—Action for opening container
    • B65D2517/0013—Action for opening container pull-out tear panel, e.g. by means of a tear-tab

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  • the present invention relates generally to a container and, more particularly, to a container with a fracturable opening.
  • Containers are used to store many items including food and beverages.
  • Plastic containers are often used for their lightweight construction and low production and material cost.
  • Plastic sealed containers allow consumers to carry food and beverages with them easily for consumption at a later stage.
  • plastic sealed containers enable single serve food or beverage portions to be consumed, for example in places such as an aeroplane, train or on a picnic.
  • a method to improve the fluid flow in presently available containers with small openings includes adding surfactants to the liquid or the inside of the container near the opening to aid the flow of the liquid out of the container. This is clearly undesirable because consumers ingest the surfactant.
  • a container including: a body having a cavity for storing dispensable contents; a rim of the body defining an opening of the cavity; a flange extending outwardly away from the rim of the body; a cover affixed to the flange to seal the dispensable contents within the cavity; and a fracture portion located on the body, the fracture portion having a break path, whereby the container fractures along the break path upon the application of force exceeding a predetermined level on either side of the fracture portion, wherein the break path along which the container fractures extends beyond a single plane such that the break path includes a main portion having a fracture point in one plane and end portions each having a terminus in another plane.
  • the fracture point is located centrally within the main portion of the break path.
  • the fracture commences at the fracture point and then propagates outwardly along the break path such that an initial travel direction defines a first plane.
  • the fracture is completed at each terminus of the end portions such that a final travel direction defines a second plane which is different to the first plane.
  • the break path preferably gradually transitions from the first plane to the second plane.
  • the break path sharply transitions from the first plane to the second plane.
  • terminus of the end portion of the break path is located adjacent the flange and the second plane is perpendicular to the flange.
  • the angle between the first plane and the second plane is desirably in the range of 1 10-150 degrees, and preferably approximately 130 degrees.
  • the break path is preferably a substantially V shaped with the fracture point being located at an apex of the V. More preferably the break path has side portions and the side portions of the V shaped break path are preferably curved, and thereby define an arcuate break path.
  • a spout protruding from the container is formed when the break path is fully fractured.
  • the main portion of the break path preferably defines an upper edge of the spout and the upper edge of the spout protrudes from the body of the container at a distance below the rim.
  • the body may further include an opening tab, wherein the fracture portion is located intermediate a container portion and the opening tab, and wherein when the break path has completely fractured and the flange at the terminus of the end portions of the break path has completely fractured, the opening tab forms a handle to remove the cover from the flange and thereby expose the cavity.
  • Figure 1 is a bottom perspective view of a container in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention in a closed configuration.
  • Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5 are perspective views of the container of Figure 1 at various stages of an open configuration.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of the container of Figure 1 in a fully open configuration.
  • Figure 7 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a portion of the container of Figure 1 .
  • Figure 8 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a portion of the container of Figure 2.
  • Figure 9 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a portion of the container of Figure 3.
  • Figure 10 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a portion of the container of Figure 4.
  • Figure 1 1 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a portion of the container of Figure 5.
  • Figure 12 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a portion of the container of Figure 6.
  • Figure 13 shows an enlarged partial view of Figure 7 showing a break path of the container (in cross-section).
  • Figure 14 shows a partial front vertical cross-sectional view of the container of Figure 6, showing a spout of the container.
  • Figure 15 shows a partial front view of the container of Figure 6, showing a spout of the container.
  • Figure 16 shows a top perspective view a container in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention without a covering.
  • Figure 17 is a side view of the container of Figure 16 in a closed configuration with a covering.
  • Figure 18 is a bottom perspective view of the container of Figure 1 7.
  • Figure 19 is a side view of the container of Figure 17 in a partially open configuration.
  • Figure 20 is a bottom perspective of the container of Figure 19.
  • Figure 21 is a side view of the container of Figure 17 in a fully open configuration.
  • Figure 22 is a bottom perspective view of the container of Figure 21 . DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • the present invention is an improvement to the container disclosed in US publication no. 2012-0223075, which is incorporated herein by reference.
  • Figure 1 shows a container 2 for storing and sealing dispensable goods in a cavity 7 (shown in Figure 7).
  • the container in Figure 1 is in a closed configuration.
  • the container 2 includes a body 4 defining the cavity 7 for receiving the dispensable goods as shown in Figures 1 and 7.
  • the body 4 has a rim 3 defining an opening (not shown).
  • a flange 8 of the container 2 extends from the rim 3.
  • the flange 8 has a container side surface 9 and a cover side surface 10.
  • the cover side surface 10 of the flange 8 is generally flat for having a cover 12 affixed to it.
  • the cover 12 is sealed to the body 4 to provide a sealed environment for storage for the dispensable goods.
  • the container 2 is fracturable along a specified break path 16.
  • a wall of the body 4 is generally of uniform thickness.
  • the body 4 includes an opening tab 14 and a contents portion 5 with a fracture portion 17 positioned between the opening tab 14 and contents portion 5.
  • the opening tab 14 is configured to be engaged by a user, such as by the thumb of a user to allow for one-handed operation and use of the container 2.
  • the container side surface 14' of the opening tab 14 is configured to accept a thumb or finger of a consumer.
  • the fracture portion 17 contains the break path 16 having a fracture point 15.
  • the break path defines the path along which the container 2 fractures.
  • the container fractures or ruptures along the break path.
  • 'rupture' encompasses many types of fracturing and may indicate a tearing action, an explosive tearing action, a breaking action and the like.
  • the contents portion 5 has a substantially cylindrical shape and construction as shown in Figures 1 -6, although other configurations, such as an elongate, oval, square or rectangular construction are contemplated.
  • a dispensing opening is formed by initially fracturing the fracture point 15 by exerting force on the opening tab 14, pushing it in the direction of the cover. This is described in the prior art US publication no. 201 2-0223075.
  • the force required to initiate the fracture is greater than that required to propagate the tear along the break path 1 6.
  • the container 2 is able to withstand higher stress and maintain a sealed condition while allowing for easy opening once the container 2 has been fractured.
  • the fracturing of the container resulting in the dispensing opening forming a spout 22 occurs rapidly once the fracture is initiated due to the lower force required for the rupture of the break path to propagate.
  • the force applied to the opening tab 14 when the container is in its closed configuration is transferred to fracture the break path 16 almost instantaneously following fracturing of the fracture point 15. This is partly due to the result of applying force with a thumb or finger.
  • force is applied to a stationary object and it suddenly moves in the direction of the applied force, then the user's finger will continue to provide force because the reaction time of a human delays the removal of the force on the opening tab.
  • the body 4 is narrowed at the break path 1 6, such that the flange 8 is larger at the point where the break path 1 6 contacts the rim 3. This also assists to concentrate the force to fracture the break path 16 of the container.
  • Figures 1 through 12 show the position of the opening tab 14 relative to the contents portion 5 during the process of opening the container.
  • Figures 1 -6 are perspective views of the container, while Figures 7-12 are corresponding partial vertical cross-sections of the container.
  • Figures 1 and 7 show the container in a completely closed
  • Figures 2 and 8 show the container after enough force has been applied to the opening tab 14 to fracture the container 2 at fracture point 15 and force the opening tab 14 away from the container body 4 such that a dispensing opening 20 is formed.
  • Figures 3-5 and 9-1 1 show the container 2 with a rupture propagating along the break path 1 6 at various stages of opening of the container 2.
  • Figures 5 and 1 1 show the container 2 completely torn along the break path 16.
  • the opening tab 14 is connected to the contents portion 5 by the covering 12, at which point it forms a hinge 19 (this is seen most clearly in the cross-sectional view of Figure 1 1 ).
  • the flange may or may not still be connected when the container is opened.
  • Figure 12 shows the container 2 with the opening tab 14 in a fully opened position. In this fully opened position, the dispensing opening 20 is formed for dispensing the contents, preferably liquid, from within the container cavity 7.
  • the dispensing opening 20 is relatively small. Such small openings often cause problems when liquid is poured out of the small opening because a vacuum builds up in the container. This occurs because as the liquid is expelled from the container air cannot enter to replace the expelled liquid. For example, when liquid is dispensed from a small hole a vacuum is formed in the cavity if air is not allowed to enter the cavity. If air is not allowed to enter the cavity, the vacuum is not released often leading to the sides of the container squeezing in if they are not rigid enough.
  • a meniscus forms at the dispensing opening and a blockage occurs, thus the liquid is dispensed in a disrupted turbulent stream, or more simply, a "glug", "glug” manner.
  • the liquid may also dispense in a non-uniform manner if a small amount of air enters the container as the liquid is being poured and is caught up behind the flow of liquid.
  • Some containers such as take away coffee cups overcome this issue by having a second hole in the lid to allow air to enter the container as liquid is poured out ensuring a vacuum is not formed.
  • Creating an aeration hole at the time of opening the container of the present invention is not practical or desirable for many reasons.
  • One such reason is that liquid may come out of the aeration hole while a consumer is pouring liquid out of a container, another reason is that it may be difficult to pierce the container covering to create an aeration hole.
  • the container of the present invention overcomes these issues by the shape and configuration of the break path 1 6 and hence dispensing opening 20, which is formed when the container fractures and ruptures along the break path 16.
  • Figures 6, 12 and 14 depict the shape and configuration of the dispensing opening 20 of the container when the container is fully opened.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of the container, while Figure 12 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the dispensing opening 20 of the container in a fully opened
  • Figures 14 and 15 show a view of the container in a fully opened position looking at the dispensing opening 20.
  • the break path 16 is not straight and is not in the one plane.
  • the break path 16 may be considered as being generally an angular path, such as in the shape of a dog leg.
  • the break path 16 is formed in the fracture portion 17 and between the fracture point 1 5 and the container flange 8 either side of the fracture point 15.
  • the break path 16 has end portions 24 that are substantially perpendicular to the container flange 8 and a main portion 23 extending between the fracture point 1 5 and each substantially perpendicular portion 24.
  • the container is fractured at the fracture point 1 5 in practice as the container is opened.
  • the break path 16 commences at the fracture point 1 5 and follows an angled line 23 towards either side of the container 2 until just before it reaches the flange 8. At this point the break path 16 changes direction and extends in a line 24 substantially perpendicular to the container flange 8.
  • the end portions 24 are generally between 10%-25% of the break path length, but optimally 1 5% of the break path length.
  • the dispensing opening 20 is formed when the container 2 is fully ruptured and opened along the break path 16.
  • the dispensing opening 20 forms a spout 22 which is defined by the shape of the break path 16. That is, the dispensing opening 20 and hence the spout 22 have a substantially triangular main portion 23 as shown "front on" in Figures 14 and 15.
  • the main portion 23 lies in a first plane with two end portions 24, one on either end of the triangular main portion 23, in a second plane that is different to the first plane.
  • the second plane is perpendicular to the container flange 8 as shown in Figure 13.
  • the end portions 24 and triangular main portion 23 are not formed along the same plane.
  • the triangular main portion 23 of the dispensing opening 20 which forms the spout 22 is angled and protrudes from the contents portion when the container is in a fully opened position.
  • the triangular main portion 23, together with the end portions 24 which are substantially perpendicular to the flange 8 are configured to form an angle a between the first plane and the second plane.
  • the angle a is in the range of 1 10-150 degrees, and more preferably 130 degrees as shown in Figure 13.
  • the main portion 23 of the break path defines an upper edge of the spout.
  • the upper edge of the spout 22 protrudes from the body of the container at a distance below the rim 3.
  • the spout 22 is formed in three dimensions. The configuration of the spout and break path prevents a sharp break edge digging into the skin or nose of the drinker in use.
  • the break path 1 6 when viewing the container front on, looking towards the dispensing opening, the break path 1 6 forms a substantially V shape with substantially straight end portions 24, but may be other configurations for example, a U shape or a rounded V shape having arcuate instead of straight sides.
  • the break path 16 at the fracture point 15 is preferably a V shape, however, it may be of other configurations for example, a U shape, a rounded V shape, a V with a rounded tip, or the V shape may further include a nipple.
  • This configuration of the break path 16 is particularly advantageous because it overcomes, or at least ameliorates, problems with the prior art.
  • the fracture portion 17 of the container 2 along the break path 1 6 forms the spout 22 (as shown in Figures 6 and 12) allowing liquid in the cavity 7 of the body 4 to be poured smoothly and uniformly out of the container 2 without a disrupted turbulent stream, or more simply, without a "glug", "glug” flow.
  • Figure 16 shows an alternative container 202 for storing and sealing dispensable goods in a cavity 207.
  • the container of Figure 16 is in a closed configuration prior to having a container covering applied.
  • Figures 17 and 18 show the container 202 in a closed configuration.
  • This embodiment of the container 202 includes a body 204 having a rim 203 from which a flange 208 extends.
  • the flange 208 has a cover side surface 210 for having a cover 212 affixed to it.
  • the body 204 includes an opening tab 214 and a contents portion 205 with a fracture portion 217 positioned between the opening tab 214 and contents portion 205.
  • a fracture portion 217 contains a break path 216 having a fracture point 215.
  • the break path 216 defines the path along which the container 202 fractures.
  • the container fractures, or ruptures, along the break path so as to form a dispensing opening 220 (shown in Figures 20 and 22).
  • the contents portion 205 has a substantially cylindrical shape and construction including large curved ribs 251 and a sloping portion 252 from the ribs to a base 253 of the container.
  • Other configurations, such as an elongate, oval, square or rectangular construction are contemplated.
  • the break path 216 once fractured, forms an edge of a spout 222 of the dispensing opening 220.
  • Figures 19 and 20 show the container 202 once the rupture has propagated along the break path 216.
  • the break path 216 from a side view forms a substantially arcuate or curved line extending from the fracture point 215 to a terminus at the flange 208.
  • the break path is not in the one plane.
  • Figures 21 and 22 show the container 202 in a completely opened configuration.
  • the break path 216 is formed in the fracture portion 217 ( Figure 17) and between the fracture point 215 and the container flange 208 either side of the fracture point 215.
  • the break path 216 has end portions 224 that are substantially perpendicular to the container flange 208 and a main portion 223 extending between the fracture point 215 and each substantially perpendicular portion 224.
  • the break path 216 commences at the fracture point 215 and follows a curved line 223 towards either side of the container 202 until just before it reaches the rim 203 or flange 208.
  • the break path 216 defines the spout 222 of the dispensing opening 220.
  • the spout 222 has a main portion 223 and end portions 224. Each of the end portions having a terminus.
  • the main portion 223 starts in a first plane at the fracture point 215 and gradually moves along a curved or acuate path (the break path 216) until it reaches the end portions 224 which then extend to the rim 203 and are substantially perpendicular to the container flange 208.
  • the break path 216 and hence spout 222 commences at the fracture point 215 in a first plane and gradually moves through many planes (in a continuous curve) such that the terminus of the end portions 224 is in a different plane to that of the first plane. More specifically, the fracture commences at the fracture point 215 and then propagates outwardly along the break path 21 6 such that an initial travel direction defines a first plane. The fracture is completed at each terminus of the end portions 224 such that a final travel direction defines a second plane which is different to the first plane. It is important to note that the spout is three
  • the break path has a longitudinal and a latitudinal component.
  • the break path is curved from the fracture point to the terminus, or end point, at the rim; the fracture path at the end point being substantially perpendicular to the flange.
  • the break path gradually transitions from the first plane to the second plane.
  • the break path and hence spout forms an arcuate or rounded V shape with substantially straight end portions.
  • other configurations are contemplated, for example, a U shape or a substantially V shape.
  • the break path at the fracture point is preferably a V shape, however, it may be of other configurations for example, a U shape, a rounded V shape, a V with a rounded tip, or the V shape may further include a nipple.
  • the opening tab 214 is connected to the contents portion 205 by the covering 212, at which point it forms a hinge 219 ( Figure 19).
  • the flange 208 starting at the ends of the break path 216 (that is at the terminus of the end portions 224), may also fracture when the opening tab 214 is forced in the direction of the container cover 212, thus forming the hinge 219.
  • the flange breaks in such a way that it factures substantially in a line between the end of the break path and an outer edge of the flange.
  • the opening tab is connected only to the contents portion 205 by the container cover 212.
  • the opening tab 214 can then be used as an easy hold handle to peel back the container covering 212.
  • the structure of the break path and spout of the present invention is particularly advantageous because it allows the contents, especially liquid contents, to be dispensed smoothly as well as ensuring the container can hold as much liquid as possible.
  • This structure makes liquid flow more uniformly because a spout protruding from the container is formed without the need to alter the structure of the container, such as folding out a spout (for example as is found in a milk carton), and air is able to enter the container cavity without the need for a separate aeration hole or other mechanism.
  • a further advantage of the structure of the container is that the fracturing of the break path acts as a tamper evident feature. If the break path is fractured it is evident that the container has been tampered with and that as a consequence the contents in the container may be spoiled or contaminated.
  • the container body may be an elongate or other shape or the break path may be of differing configurations with sharper or smoother angles.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un contenant comprenant : un corps ayant une cavité pour stocker des contenus pouvant être distribués; un rebord du corps définissant une ouverture de la cavité; une bride s'étendant vers l'extérieur à l'opposé du rebord du corps; un couvercle fixé à la bride pour sceller de manière étanche les contenus pouvant être distribués à l'intérieur de la cavité; et une partie de fracture située sur le corps, la partie de fracture ayant un chemin de rupture, ce par quoi le contenant se fracture le long du chemin de rupture lors de l'application d'une force dépassant un niveau prédéterminé sur l'un ou l'autre côté de la partie de fracture, le chemin de rupture le long duquel le contenant se fracture s'étendant au-delà d'un plan unique de telle sorte que le chemin de rupture comprend une partie principale ayant un point de fracture dans un plan et des parties d'extrémité ayant chacune une extrémité dans un autre plan.
PCT/AU2013/000542 2013-05-23 2013-05-23 Contenant amélioré ayant une ouverture WO2014186816A1 (fr)

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CN201380076268.7A CN105358445A (zh) 2013-05-23 2013-05-23 改善的带有开口的容器
EP13885229.8A EP2996957A4 (fr) 2013-05-23 2013-05-23 Contenant amélioré ayant une ouverture
PCT/AU2013/000542 WO2014186816A1 (fr) 2013-05-23 2013-05-23 Contenant amélioré ayant une ouverture
JP2016514216A JP6169788B2 (ja) 2013-05-23 2013-05-23 開口部付き改良型容器
BR112015027196A BR112015027196A2 (pt) 2013-05-23 2013-05-23 Recipiente aperfeiçoado com abertura
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