WO2017015706A1 - Récipient pour appât comportant un système d'ouverture fracturable - Google Patents

Récipient pour appât comportant un système d'ouverture fracturable Download PDF

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WO2017015706A1
WO2017015706A1 PCT/AU2016/050658 AU2016050658W WO2017015706A1 WO 2017015706 A1 WO2017015706 A1 WO 2017015706A1 AU 2016050658 W AU2016050658 W AU 2016050658W WO 2017015706 A1 WO2017015706 A1 WO 2017015706A1
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David John Stevens
Jacob Anthony REDRUP
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Sands Innovations Ltd
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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
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01M—CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M1/00—Stationary means for catching or killing insects
    • A01M1/20—Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
    • A01M1/2005—Poisoning insects using bait stations
    • A01M1/2011—Poisoning insects using bait stations for crawling insects
    • 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 is generally directed to containers, and in particular to containers having a fracturable opening arrangement. While the present invention will be described in relation to its use for containing bait, and as a bait station, it is to be appreciated that the present invention is not limited to this application, and that other applications are also envisaged. For example, the present invention could be used in cosmetic and hair care applications for delivering flowable substances such as solutions or pastes.
  • nttps:vw w youtube con watc ;? v: ; F P8Asi:H:)k Zl shows the use of an insect bait sold in the North American market under the trade mark Terro ® ' (Senoret Chemical Company Corporation).
  • the bait is typically contained in a rigid plastic container having an opening portion which needs to be snipped off using scissors before the opened container is then deposited at suitable locations around the control area. This results in a portion of the container being separated from the main container, with this scrap portion needing to be subsequently discarded.
  • a pest controller will typically need to open and distribute a large number of these bait containers around the kitchen, while at the same time ensuring that the location of each bait container is recorded.
  • the pest controller must also ensure that all of the scrap portions are safely disposed of to prevent residual bait from these scrap portions entering the food chain.
  • Another problem associated with the use of the plastic containers such as those exemplified by the Terro ® product is that the width of the opening is relatively narrow thereby restricting the number and type of pests that can enter the container to access the bait. Furthermore, there is little or no internal surface area within the container to allow multiple pests to travel through and access the bait at one time. Ideally, the container would also provide means to encourage the pests to access the container through the container opening.
  • United States Patent No. 8266839 describes an insect bait station having a snap open arrangement that avoids the above noted disposal issue.
  • the bait station is formed from a thermoformed shell so as to contain the insect bait.
  • the bait station has a tab which is folded over to break a shallow channel formed in the shell thereby producing an opening in the side of the bait station.
  • the plastic blank used for producing the shell In order to form the foldable tab in the shell, the plastic blank used for producing the shell must be scored or perforated prior to thermoforming of the blank.
  • a ramp is also provided within the bait station to facilitate the travel of insects towards the bait as well as to allow several insects to access the bait at one time.
  • the size of the opening is determined by the depth of the channel. However, the maximum depth of the channel is restricted because of the thermoformed construction of the channel.
  • a deep channel or scoreline cannot be formed because doing so will result in rupturing of the perforation within the blank.
  • This particular construction of a bait station also necessitates the use of a separate cradle to keep the tab folded and to keep the bait station open. The requirement for a cradle complicates the use of such a bait station because the pest controller must also have a supply of cradles to accommodate each bait station.
  • the present invention provides a container including: an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and containing at least a first body section and a second body section, and an interconnecting section located between the first and second body sections thereof; the body including a shell portion providing a cavity for accommodating a product, and a cover portion for covering the cavity, the shell portion including a peripheral flange, the cover portion being secured to the flange, the first and second body sections, thereby respectively having a first and second peripheral flange; wherein a fracturable arrangement is located at the interconnecting section of the body, the fracturable arrangement including at least one channel within the shell portion extending from the cavity, the channel having a channel wall and including a first channel part connected to the cavity, and a second channel part narrower than the first channel part, the first channel part being connected to the second channel part at a bend provided in the wall of the channel along which a fracture can be generated when there is an angular displacement of the second body section towards the first body section such that the
  • the container according to the present invention utilises a fracturable arrangement described in the applicant's United States Patent No. 8485360.
  • This document describes a container where a fracturable arrangement is provided by forming a bend in the container wall. When a force is applied to the container on either side of the bend, stress is provided to a base surface of the bend, located at the point of inflexion of the bend.
  • the stress at the base surface of the bend can be characterised by the Bernoulli-Euler beam stress equitation:
  • M The moment about a neutral axis provided by the force applied at a surface located data distance from the bend.
  • a fracture occurs along the base surface of the bend when a sufficient stress is applied at the base surface.
  • the use of this fracturable arrangement enables a larger opening than would otherwise be possible to be produced within a container having a thermoformed shell portion.
  • the angular displacement of the second body section relative to the first body section results in a stress
  • the second body section may be folded about a fold line extending through the cover portion and the bend in the channel may be located at or adjacent the fold line.
  • the bend may extend in a lateral plane around the channel and the lateral plane may pass through the fold line. This helps to facilitate the fracture along the bend during angular displacement of the second body section relative to the first body section.
  • the use of the engagement arrangement between the first and second body sections eliminates the need for any ancillary components such as a cradle to keep the container open after the opening(s) has been made in the container.
  • the engagement arrangement preferably includes a cut provided through the first or second peripheral flange of the first and second body section extending from an external periphery of the first or second peripheral flange. The cut may accommodate a part of the first or second peripheral flange of the opposing first or second body section when the second body section is in the folded position.
  • the cut in the peripheral flange may include a first part extending generally perpendicular to a peripheral edge of the first or second peripheral flange, and a second part that extends generally parallel to the peripheral edge of the first or second peripheral flange.
  • This cut therefore produces an engagement tab within the first or second peripheral flange which can be bent over the peripheral flange of the opposing body section such that the peripheral flange of the first or second body section is interlaced between the peripheral flange and engagement tab of the opposing first or second body section when the second body section is in the folded position.
  • a plurality of said channels extend from the cavity to thereby provide a plurality of said openings along the interconnecting section when the second body section is in the folded position. This therefore increases the total opening areas of the container due to the greater number of openings provided for the container.
  • the elongate body may also preferably include a third body section located at the opposing end of the elongate body to the second body section, and wherein a second interconnecting section is located between the third body section and the first body section, the third body section having a third peripheral flange.
  • a second fracturable arrangement may be located at the second interconnecting section of the body, the second fracturable arrangement including at least one channel within the shell portion extending from the cavity, the channel having a channel wall and including a third channel part connected to the cavity, and a fourth channel part narrower than the third channel part, the third channel part being connected to the fourth channel part at a bend provided in the wall of the channel along which a fracture can be generated when there is an angular displacement of the third body section towards the first body section such that the third body section can be relocated to a folded position adjacent to the first body section, the fracture thereby producing an opening into the cavity through the third channel part.
  • the second interconnecting section may extend at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongate body so that the angular displacement of the third body section to a said folded position results in a portion of the third body section extending beyond the first peripheral flange of the first body section, a second engagement arrangement being provided for engaging the respective first and third peripheral flanges of the first and third body sections together and thereby retaining the third body section in the folded position.
  • the container may preferably be adapted to contain bait. The bait may be used to exterminate insects including ants and cockroaches.
  • the cavity When adapted to contain bait, the cavity may be provided with a ramp area extending from the opening into the cavity. This ramp may extend along the outer periphery of the cavity with the insect bait being provided within a central area of the cavity. This facilitates a greater number of insects accessing the bait as it provides a larger area surrounding the bait for the inspects to be supported.
  • the ramp is effective when the container is positioned with the cover portion facing upwardly, and with the second body section folded back over the first body section. It is also envisaged in another embodiment that the container be positioned in a reverse position with the cover portion facing downwards towards the surface upon which it is placed, and the second body section being provided under the first body section in the installed position.
  • the second body section may be preferably provided with abutment members which extend downwardly when the container is in use.
  • the cover portion of the container in use is located in an inclined position so as to prevent the loss of insect from the container, the bait being provided at the lower portion of the cavity.
  • the inclined position of the container also provides an internal surface area for allowing a greater number of insects to be supported within the container, and to have access to the bait.
  • the container according to the present invention is described using terms such as 'upwardly' and 'downwards' based on the typical orientation of the container when used to contain bait. It is however also to be appreciated that the container is not limited to the described orientations, and that the use of terms relating to the orientation of the container should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.
  • Figures 1 a to 1 c are respectively plan, side and bottom views of a first preferred embodiment of the container according to the present invention.
  • Figures 1 d to 1 f are respectively perspective, side and bottom views of the container of Figures 1 a to 1 c when in an opened position;
  • Figures 2a to 2c are respectively perspective, side and bottom views of a second preferred embodiment of the container according to the present invention.
  • Figures 2d to 2f are respectively perspective, side and end views of the container of Figures 2a to 2c when in an open position;
  • Figures 3a and 3b are respectively plan and side views of a third preferred embodiment according to the present invention.
  • Figures 3c and 3d are respectively plan and side views of the container of Figures 3a and 3b when in an open position.
  • the container 1 includes an elongated body 3 having a longitudinal axis 5.
  • the elongated body 3 has a first body section 7 and a second body section 9, the first and second body sections 7, 9 being connected by an interconnecting section 1 1 .
  • the body 3 is formed from a shell portion 8 which is typically thermoformed to provide a cavity 17 for accommodating a product therein (not shown).
  • the shell portion 8 is provided with a peripheral flange 4 which extends around the periphery of the body 3.
  • the first body section 7 therefore has a first body section peripheral flange 19, while the second body section 9 has a second body section peripheral flange 21 .
  • a cover portion 6 is secured to the flange 4 to thereby cover and retain the product within the cavity 17.
  • the interconnecting section 1 1 includes a fracturable arrangement 23 including three channels 25 formed within the shell portion 3 and extending from the cavity 17.
  • Each channel 25 has a channel wall 25a, and includes a first channel part 26 connected to and extending from the cavity 17, and a second channel part 27 narrower than the main channel part 26.
  • the second channel part 27 is joined to the first channel part 26 by a bend 29 in the wall 25a of channel 25.
  • the bend 29 is located at or adjacent a fold line 16 along which the second body section 9 can be folded relative to the first body section 7.
  • the bend 29 extends in a lateral plane around the channel 25.
  • the lateral plane of the bend 29 passes through the fold line 16.
  • the fold line 16 extends through the cover portion 6, and the second body section 9 can be folded along that fold line 16 to a folded position adjacent to the first body portion 7, with the cover portion 6 folding and acting as a hinge connection, as shown in Figures 1 d to 1 f .
  • the angular displacement of the second body section 9 to the folded position results in a fracture being generated along the bend 27 within the wall of the channel 25. This is due to the stress concentration at the bend 29 as a result of bending forces being applied on the container body on opposing sides of the bend as a result of the angular displacement.
  • This fracturable arrangement 23 is described in more detail in the applicant's United States Patent No 8485360. This fracture produces an opening 18 into the cavity 17 of the container 1 through the main channel part 26.
  • a relatively large opening 18 can be produced within the container when compared with openings that can be provided in other thermoformed packaging.
  • the fold line 16 about which the second body section 9 is folded is at an angle 20 to the longitudinal axis 5 of the elongate body 3.
  • the angle may be around 80 Q , although the container 1 is not restricted to this angle.
  • the engagement arrangement 31 may include a cut 33 provided in the second body section peripheral flange 21 .
  • This cut 33 can include a first part 35 extending generally perpendicular to the second peripheral edge 32 of the second body section peripheral flange 21 .
  • the cut 33 may include a second part 37 extending generally parallel to the peripheral edge 38 of the second body section peripheral flange 21 .
  • This cut 33 produces a tab 39 which can be displaced to thereby enable the peripheral edge of the first body section peripheral flange 19 to be accommodated between the tab 29 and the second body section peripheral flange 21 . This engagement ensures that the container 1 remains open once the second body section 9 has been engaged with the first body section 7.
  • Figure 1 e shows the container 1 in the open position with the shell portion 7 on top and the cover portion 6 below.
  • the second body section 7 is provided with abutments 41 which hold the container 1 in an inclined position relative to the surface upon which the container 1 is supported. This ensures that the insect bait is held towards the lowermost end of the cavity 17 which is furthermost from the openings 18. This also helps to ensure that the cover portion 6 provides an internal surface upon which insects can gain access to the bait. This also enables several insects to be accommodated within the container 1 at any one time due to the large area of internal surface that can support the insects.
  • Figures 2a to 2f show a second preferred embodiment of the container 1 according to the present invention.
  • the same reference numerals are used for features corresponding to features of the first embodiment shown in Figures 1 a to 1 f for clarity reasons.
  • the second embodiment shares most of the features of the first embodiment, and these features will not be described again in detail.
  • the container 1 also includes a first body section 7 and a second body section 9 interconnected by an interconnection section 1 1 .
  • the second body section 9 can also fold along a fold line 16 extending at an angle 20 to the longitudinal axis 5 of the body 1 .
  • the container 1 in the open position as shown in Figures 2d to 2e has the shell portion 8 located in contact with the supporting surface, with the cover portion 6 facing away on the top of the shell portion 8.
  • the cavity 17 is provided with an internal peripheral ramp area 22 which extends around the central area of the cavity 17.
  • This ramp area 22 is connected to and extends from the openings 18. With the insect bait located within the central area of the cavity 17, the ramp area 22 will allow pests entering the container 1 to travel into the container and access the bait.
  • the ramp area 22 provides a surface area within the container cavity 17 for several pests to be accommodated within the container at one time.
  • Figures 3a to 3d show a third preferred embodiment of the container 1 according to the present invention.
  • the elongated body 3 having a first body section 7 and a second body section 9 interconnected by an
  • the third embodiment also includes a third body section 10.
  • This third body section 10 is located at the opposing end of the elongate body 3 to the second body section 9.
  • the third body section 10 is interconnected with a second interconnecting section 13 to the first body portion 7.
  • the second interconnecting section 13 is also provided with a fracturable arrangement similar to the fracturable arrangement of the first interconnecting section 1 1 .
  • the second body section 9 and third body section 10 can be respectively moved to a folded position as best shown in Figures 3c and 3d.
  • the second body section 9 and third body section 10 also respectively engage the first body section 7 in the same manner using an engagement arrangement 31 as in the earlier two embodiments.
  • the third embodiment includes a single channel 25 at the first interconnecting section 1 1 .
  • a single channel 25 is also provided at the second interconnecting section 13. The use of a single channel 25 enables a single relatively large opening 18 to be provided at each end of the opened container 1 . This makes the container 1 suitable for larger pests such as
  • the fracturable arrangement used in the container 1 according to the present invention maximises the opening area provided for the container 1 .
  • the engagement arrangement 31 ensures that the container 1 remains open when in its open installed position. Also, no portion of the container 1 is required to be disposed of as in the case known bait, such as the container used for the Terro ® product.

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L'invention concerne un récipient comprenant : un corps allongé (3) présentant un axe longitudinal (5) et contenant au moins une première section de corps (7) et une seconde section de corps (9), et une section de raccordement réciproque (11) située entre les première et seconde sections de corps de celui-ci ; le corps comprenant une partie coque (8) formant une cavité (17) destinée à recevoir un produit, et une partie couvercle (6) destinée à recouvrir la cavité, la partie coque comprenant un rebord périphérique (4), la partie couvercle étant fixée au rebord, les première et seconde sections de corps comportant ainsi respectivement des premier et second rebords périphériques (19, 21) ; un système fracturable (23) étant situé au niveau de la section de raccordement réciproque du corps, le système fracturable comprenant au moins un canal (25) à l'intérieur de la partie coque s'étendant à partir de la cavité, le canal comportant une paroi de canal (25a) et comprenant une première partie de canal (26) raccordée à la cavité, et une seconde partie de canal (27) plus étroite que la première partie de canal, la première partie de canal étant raccordée à la seconde partie de canal au niveau d'un coude (29) formé dans la paroi du canal le long duquel peut être générée une fracture lors d'un déplacement angulaire de la seconde section de corps en direction de la première section de corps de telle sorte que la seconde section de corps puisse être placée dans une position pliée adjacente à la première section de corps, la fracture produisant ainsi une ouverture dans la cavité à travers la première partie de canal ; et la section de raccordement réciproque (11) s'étendant à un angle (20) par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du corps allongé de telle sorte que le déplacement angulaire de la seconde section de corps jusqu'à la position pliée ait pour effet qu'une partie (9a) de la seconde section de corps s'étende au-delà du premier rebord périphérique de la première section de corps, un système d'accouplement (31) étant prévu pour accoupler l'un à l'autre les premier et seconde rebords périphériques des première et seconde sections de corps et retenir ainsi la seconde section de corps dans la position pliée.
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