WO2024056112A1

WO2024056112A1 - Storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients

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Publication number: WO2024056112A1
Application number: PCT/CO2023/000017
Authority: WO
Inventors: Said de Jesus BAYUELO CHARRIS
Original assignee: Bayuelo Charris Said De Jesus
Priority date: 2022-09-15
Filing date: 2023-08-22
Publication date: 2024-03-21
Also published as: CO2022013213A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients, said system having an outer cover and a lower cover arranged colinearly to the outer cover. The system further comprises a punch element housed and arranged colinearly to the lower cover, wherein the lower cover has a first sealing element and a second sealing element. Soluble ingredients are stored in the space comprised between the first sealing element and the second sealing element.

Description

INGREDIENT STORAGE AND DOSING SYSTEM

SOLUBLE AND/OR DISPERSIBLE

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention is related to storage and dosing systems for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients. Particularly, with the storage and dosage of soluble and/or dispersible ingredients contained in a compartment formed by at least two sealing elements, where said seals are preferably heat-sealable aluminum, to then supply said ingredients to a liquid contained in a bottle by means of the breakdown of these sealing elements.

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION OF THE STATE OF THE ART

In the pharmaceutical industry and the beverage industry, it has been a challenge to guarantee the conservation of active or functional ingredients in liquid media, which is why mechanisms have been developed for the dosage of said ingredients such as natural extracts, vitamins, active ingredients. and others, just before consuming a drink. This, in order to prevent the degradation or loss of properties or activity of the ingredient, as observed in traditional drinks where all the ingredients are in contact since their manufacture.

Throughout the 20th century, and after the solutions proposed for the airtightness of beverages, different solutions have been developed and investigated so that a user can distribute a soluble and/or dispersible ingredient in a bottle containing a particular liquid. and that still retains a particular airtightness from the main cover.

Due to this, in the state of the art there are different documents that disclose devices, systems and/or lids that allow the dosage of soluble and/or dispersed ingredients to the liquid of a bottle through its main lid and that maintains its airtightness, such as those disclosed in patent documents US3968872A, CN110027797A and JP6318629B2.

US3968872A discloses a container that is hermetically sealed with a dispensing closure that has a receptacle-shaped (cup or lid-shaped) stopper. The cap comprises a piercing piston or a hollow sleeve which is housed inside, additionally, it comprises a substance, preferably in powder, which is located between the piercing piston and the bottom of the lid. The cover In the lower part (lower part) it comprises a foil, which can be pierced by the punching piston.

In one mode of operation, the user presses the lid downwards, which functions as an actuation button, thus allowing the hollow sleeve or piercing piston to penetrate (pierce) the lower part of the lid where the foil is located. . At the moment of perforation of the foil, it allows the descent of the substance into the container which contains the second product. In this way the user can mix both products to obtain a mixed product.

However, document US3968872A is limited to the fact that the cap in the form of a receptacle must be arranged in a bottle and then be used by the user by pressing said cap down and breaking the foil housed inside the cap so that the soluble ingredients fall into the bottle. the drink from the bottle. That is to say, the cap is an essential element so that the liquid contained in a bottle does not leak out and that the ingredients housed inside the cap do not mix.

On the other hand, document CN110027797A discloses a liquid storage bottle cap and an installation method thereof. Particularly, the bottle cap comprises an outer cover, a penetration device, a chamber which contains a liquid and a closure element which is coupled to a conventional neck container.

The penetration device is located inside the outer cover and the chamber is located inside the penetration device, in turn, the closure element is connected to a neck container and the outer cover rests on said closure together with the previously mentioned elements. On the other hand, the penetration device comprises a cover which is hemispherical so that it fits the outer cover, additionally, said penetration device comprises a sharp element with a sharp portion.

In one mode of operation, the user must remove the outer cover and press down the penetration device which, by means of the sharp element, pierces the lower part of the chamber which contains the liquid to be dispersed or supplied. After drilling, the liquid to be dispersed falls into the liquid contained in a conventional neck container for proper mixing.

However, document CN110027797A is limited to using a single sealing element (located at the bottom of the chamber).

On the other hand, document JP6318629B2 discloses a container that includes a main body that contains beverages and/or food and a lid which is sealed to the main body of the container. Particularly, the container comprises a lid that has an extension formed on the peripheral edge thereof, and a pre-cut line located proximal to said extension. The edge is formed on a container to be sealed by means of a foil or some element that contains aluminum or any other element that can be pierced by means of a sharp element.

In one embodiment, the user must remove the lid of the container, then detach the extension formed on the edge of the container to access the contents thereof. On the other hand, the user can not detach the extension and pierce through the trim line and in this way also access the product housed inside the container.

However, document JP6318629B2 discloses that, to access the interior of the container, it is necessary to remove the lid and/or drill the pre-cut located on its surface. That is, the document discloses a single sealing element (foil) which can be removed by applying force, for example, with a user's fingers. After this, airtightness is not guaranteed between the liquid contained in the container and an ingredient that can be supplied.

Therefore, the state of the art does not disclose a storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersed ingredients that guarantees the airtightness of a compartment containing the soluble and/or dispersed ingredients with the purpose of extending the useful life of the ingredients. ingredients housed inside to protect it from the environment, for example, humidity. Additionally, the state of the art does not disclose a storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients coupled to a bottle while maintaining the hermeticity between the system and the bottle.

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The present invention refers to a storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersed ingredients, said system has an outer lid and a lower lid arranged collinearly to the outer lid. Additionally, a punch element covered by the outer cap collinearly to the bottom cap, where the bottom cap has a first sealing element and a second sealing element. Wherein the space between the first sealing element and the second sealing element are stored soluble and/or dispersed ingredients. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 corresponds to a modality of the storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients in isometric view.

FIG.2 corresponds to a front and exploded view of the storage and dosing system, evidencing the configuration of the lower lid with the different sealing elements.

FIG. 3 corresponds to a front view and cross section of the storage and dosing system, evidencing the configuration of the punch element covered by the outer cover in its initial position.

FIG.4A corresponds to the storage and dosing system connected to a bottle in an initial state.

FIG. 4B corresponds to the sequence of use of the dosing system in cross section, where it is evident how the sharp element pierces the sealing elements and how the ingredients come into contact with a bottle.

FIG. 4C corresponds to the extraction sequence of the punch element of the storage system once the soluble and/or dispersible ingredients come into contact with a liquid contained in a bottle.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention is directed to a storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients that allows airtightness of the ingredients housed inside the system.

In the mode of use, the storage system also guarantees airtightness between the lower lid and a bottle in which the ingredients come into contact with the liquid housed inside the bottle.

In one embodiment of the invention, the ingredients that are housed inside the lower lid can be dispersible or soluble, that is, they can be powdered or completely liquid ingredients. Particularly, they may be granules intended to be dissolved or suspended according to their solubility. Also, they can be Newtonian or non-Newtonian liquid ingredients. In a preferred embodiment of the invention and referring to FIG. 1 and 2, the storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients comprises: an outer lid (1), a lower lid (3) arranged collinearly with the outer lid (1) and a punch element (2). covered by the outer cover (1) and collinear with the lower cover (3). Where the lower lid (3) has a first sealing element (4) and a second sealing element (5), where the space between the first sealing element (4) and the second sealing element (5) soluble ingredients are stored and/or or disperse them (6).

In one embodiment of the invention, the outer cover (1) and the lower cover (3) are made of a plastic material selected from the group comprising thermoplastic elastomers, thermostable polyurethane, polyfines and combinations of the above. Additionally, they can also be made of a metallic material.

Depending on the application of the soluble ingredient storage and dosing system, the system material must comply with the regulations required for each country, for example, if the system is manufactured and marketed in the United States, it must comply with the standards of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration, for its acronym in English).

In one embodiment of the invention, the outer cover (1) has a geometry selected from circular, elliptical, regular or irregular in shape, square, rectangular or hexagonal. Preferably, the outer cover (1) has a square geometry with round edges on its edges in relation to its front view, this allows said outer cover (1) to resist deformations and stresses along its length due to the manipulation of an user.

Optionally, the outer cover (1) and the lower cover (3) are made of a plastic material selected from polymethylmethracylate (PMMA), polyvinyl chloride (PVC); chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC); polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyamides (PA) (e.g. PA12, PA6, PA66); polychlorotrifluorethylene (PCTFE); polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF); polyethylene tetrafluoride (PTFE); ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE); plastics (polyester, vinylester, epoxy, vinyl resins) reinforced with fibers (e.g. glass, aramid, polyester) and cross-linked polyethylene (PEX).

Referring to FIG. 2 and 3, the storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersed ingredients has a lower lid (3) arranged collinearly with the outer lid (1). The lower cover (3) comprises a first end (3a) and a second end (3b). In one embodiment of the invention, the first end (3a) and the second end (3b) are parallel with respect to a horizontal or perpendicular to the direction of gravity.

Referring to FIG. 3, in an embodiment of the invention, the external diameter of the lower cover (3) is the same as the outer cover (1), thus defining a monolithic cylinder-type body.

It will be understood in the present invention that a monolithic body is one where a group of structures function and join together. Additionally, in the present invention it will be understood that the expression collinearly and collinearly refers to two elements sharing the same axis in reference or revolution.

The first end (3a) and the second end (3b) have a through hole collinear to the axis of rotation of the lower cover (3), that is, the lower cover (3) defines a through hole.

Referring to FIG. 2 and 3, and in one embodiment of the invention, the lower cap (3) at its second end (3b) comprises a female thread (9), which is operationally coupled to a bottle (7). Additionally, said female thread (9) can extend up to half of the total length of the lower cover (3).

In one embodiment of the invention, the female thread (9) of the lower cover (3) can extend between 1/10 of the length of the lower cover (3) up to 3/4 of the length of the lower cover (3). ) measured from the second end (3b) to the first end (3a).

In one embodiment of the invention, the female thread (9) is selected from the type of threads among trapezoidal thread, square thread, NPT (National Pipe Thread), Whitworth thread and any thread known to a person. moderately versed in the subject. Preferably, the female thread (9) of the lower cap (3) is an NPT type thread. This type of thread is chosen because it is conical, allowing said lower cap to be coupled to the male thread of the bottle (7).

In one embodiment of the invention, the diameter of the female thread (9) of the lower cover (3) is selected between 24mm to 38mm. The internal diameter of the female thread (9) is equivalent to the size of the lower cap (3), that is, the lower cap (3) may have a dimension such that the internal diameter of the female thread (9) may or may not be constant to attach to different bottles (7) of the state of the art. In one embodiment of the invention, the female thread (9) of the lower cover (3) has an entry number selected between single pitch, double pitch and more than double pitch, preferably, the female thread (9) is double pass which allows it to be secured to the male thread of the bottle (7) in fewer turns.

In one embodiment of the invention and referring to FIG. 2 and 3, the lower cover (3) has a sealing element (4) and a second sealing element (5) inside. Particularly, said first sealing element (4) and said sealing element (5) are parallel to each other.

In one embodiment of the invention, the sealing elements (4, 5) are parallel to the first end (3a) and the second end (3b) of the lower cover (3).

In one embodiment of the invention, the sealing elements (4 and 5) are parallel and collinear to the lower cover (3). Particularly, collinear with the through perforation defined in the lower cover (3).

Referring to FIG. 2, the first sealing element (4) is located proximal to the first end (3a) and the second sealing element (5) is located proximal to the second end (3b) of the lower cover (3).

Referring to FIG. 2 and 3, the first sealing element (4) is located between 1/10 of the length of the lower cover (3) to 3/4 of the length of the lower cover (3) measured from the first end (3a) towards the second end (3b). Additionally, the second sealing element (5) is located between 1/10 of the length of the lower cover (3) to 3/4 of the length of the lower cover (3) measured from the second end (3b) towards the first. extreme (3a).

In one embodiment of the invention and referring to FIG. 3, the space (10) between the first sealing element (4) and the second sealing element (5) soluble and/or dispersible ingredients (6) are stored. Particularly, these soluble and/or dispersible ingredients (6) can be any powder, granular or liquid ingredient.

In one embodiment of the invention, the soluble and/or dispersible ingredients (6) are liquids with Newtonian and non-Newtonian properties.

In one embodiment of the invention, the volume of said space (10) varies between 500 mm ³ to 10,000 mm ³ . Preferably, the volume of the space (10) is between 7000 mm ³ to 8000 mm ³ .

Referring to FIG. 2, the storage and dosing system comprises a punch element (2) covered by the outer cover (1) and collinear to the lower cover (3). Particularly, the punch element (2) is housed inside the lower cover (3) without perforating the sealing elements (4, 5) in an initial position that will be detailed later.

The initial position of the storage and dosing system occurs at the instant that the outer cover (1) and the lower cover (3) coincide on their edges, thus allowing the punch element (2) to be housed inside the outer cover (1) as shown in FIG. 3 and 4 of the present invention. This configuration allows the system in its initial state to be hermetic and no external contaminating agents enter that could affect not only the soluble and/or dispersible ingredients but also the composition of the internal materials of the storage and dosing system.

In one embodiment of the invention, the punch element (2) has a cross section selected from circular, square, oblong, elliptical, rectangular, regular or irregular in shape. Preferably, the punch element (2) has the same cross section as the through hole of the lower cover (3).

In one embodiment of the invention, the punch element (2) has a smaller diameter than the through hole of the lower cover (3). The diameter of the punch element (2), being smaller than the through hole, allows it to slide linearly through it. Preferably, the diameter of the punch element (2) has an adjustment such that it does not slide freely over the through perforation of the lower cover (3) but requires a minimum force exerted by a user for this punch element (2) to managed to slide through it.

In one embodiment of the invention, the punch element (2) is collinear with the through hole of the lower cover (3).

Referring to FIG. 2, the punch element (2) has piercing tabs (8) at its lower end located proximal to the lower cover (3). Preferably, said perforating tabs (8) in the initial position of the storage and dosing system are located proximal to the first end (3a) of the lower cover (3).

In one embodiment of the invention, the perforating tabs (8) in the initial position of the storage and dosing system are located proximal to the first sealing element of the lower cover (3).

In one embodiment of the invention, the number of piercing tabs (8) of the punch element (2) can be between 2 to 4 piercing tabs, between 3 to 5 piercing tabs and between 4 to 6 piercing tabs respectively.

In one embodiment of the invention, the piercing tabs (8) have a geometry such that they end in a point, for example, an inverted cone. Particularly, the piercing tabs (8) can have any geometry such that one of its ends has a smaller perimeter or diameter with respect to its first end, preferably, said end is located proximal to the first end (3a) of the lower cover (3). .

In one embodiment of the invention, the punch element (2) and the piercing tabs (8) are made of a plastic material selected from the group comprising thermoplastic elastomers, thermostable polyurethane, polyethylenes and combinations of the above. Additionally, they can also be made of a metallic material.

In one embodiment of the invention, the punch element (2) and the piercing tabs (8) are of the same material as the outer cover (1) and the lower cover (3).

In a non-illustrated embodiment of the invention, the punch element (2) on its outer surface has a male thread and the through hole of the lower cover (3) has a second female thread. This configuration allows the punch element (2) to enter the through hole of the lower cover (3) in such a way that it slides rotatably when a user applies an external force, said external force allows the punch element ( 2) slide over the through hole like a screw. Consequently,

Said punch element (2) together with the piercing tabs (8) pierce the sealing elements (4, 5) located inside the lower cover (3).

In one embodiment of the invention and referring to FIG. 2, the punch element (2) at one of its ends comprises a protuberance (11). Particularly, said protuberance (11) is located proximal to the outer cover.

(I) in an initial and final state is opposite to the piercing tabs (8).

In an embodiment of the invention, the protuberance (11) together with the punch element (2) are a single piece constructed of the same material, furthermore said protuberance (11) is collinear to the punch element (2) and to the through perforation of the lower cover (3).

In one embodiment of the invention, the protuberance (11) of the punch element (2) is arranged on the first end (3a) of the lower cover (3). Preferably, the diameter of the protuberance (11) is larger than the punch element (2) and larger than the through perforation of the lower cover (3), that is, the protuberance (11) rests or is supported on the first end ( 3a) of the lower cover (3).

Referring to FIG. 2 and in one embodiment of the invention, the protuberance (11) has a guide element (13) arranged on its perimeter and distal to the through perforation of the lower cover (3). In one embodiment, the protuberance

(I I), the guide element (13) and the punch element (2) are made of the same material and correspond to a single monolithic body.

In one embodiment of the invention and, with reference to FIGS. 4a to 4C, the storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersed ingredients has two operating states, an initial state before use and a final state for use.

In the initial state mode, the outer cover (1) and the lower cover (3) are operationally connected by their edges, thus allowing the punch element (2) to be housed inside the outer cover (1) without Pierce the first sealing element (4) and the second sealing element (5) of the lower cover (3) using the perforating tabs (8). Particularly, this initial state allows the hermetic seal of the storage and dosing system of the invention.

Additionally, this initial state of the storage and dosing system allows it to be attached to a bottle (7), which has a male thread that is operationally connected to the female thread (9) of the lower cap (3). In this way we have a system for dosing and storing soluble ingredients and/or disperses connected to a bottle (7) for use. It is understood in the present invention that the bottle (7) can be any bottle of the state of the art that allows it to be screwed into the second end (3b) of the lower cap (3), with the purpose of having a single product for the user. .

In the final state mode and with reference to FIGS. 4B and 4C., a user must remove the outer cover (1) of the storage system in order to discover that the punch element (2) is in a collinear position with the through perforation of the lower cover (3). The user, using a finger, must press said punch element (2) towards the inside of the lower cover (3).

In one embodiment of the invention, the punch element (2) can rotate on its own axis, which is collinear with the through hole of the lower cover (3), once the user rotates and pushes the punch element downwards. (2) by means of the guide element (13). That is, the guide element (13) allows the user to have greater ease of rotation on the punch element (2) and in turn allows the user to have greater reliability when piercing the sealing elements (4, 5 and 8). .

After the user has pushed the punch element (2) into the lower cover (3), the piercing tabs (8) pierce the first sealing element (4) and the second sealing element (5).

In a non-illustrated embodiment of the invention, the piercing tabs (8) pierce a third sealing element located proximal to the male thread of the bottle (7).

At the moment that the sealing elements (4, 5 and 12) are pierced, the soluble and/or dispersible ingredients (6) housed in the space between the first and second sealing elements (4, 5) proceed to move towards the liquid. content in the bottle (7) to then be mixed manually by a user.

In one embodiment of the invention, the protuberance (11) of the punch element (2) fits to the first end (3a) of the lower cover (3) in order to maintain airtightness between the soluble and/or dispersible ingredients (6 ) and the liquid contained in the bottle (7) once the sealing elements have been punctured. Particularly, tightness is generated between the punch element (2), the lower cap (3) and the bottle (7).

Once airtightness is guaranteed between the punch element (2), the lower cap (3) and the bottle (7), the user must shake or mix the soluble and/or dispersed ingredients (6) with the liquid in the bottle. (7) horizontally. Finally, so that the user can consume the mixed product, he must remove the punch element (2) and the mixed product comes out through the through perforation of the lower cover (3).

In one embodiment of the invention, the user can consume the mixed product by removing the storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients from the bottle (7) and consume the mixed product directly, taking into account that he must remove residues from the sealing elements contained in the system and the bottle.

It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the modalities described and illustrated, nor limited to storage and dosing systems for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients, since as will be evident to a person skilled in the art, there are variations and Possible modifications that do not depart from the spirit of the invention, which is only defined by the following claims.

Claims

1. A storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients that comprises: an outer lid (1); a lower cover (3) arranged collinearly to the outer cover (1), a punch element (2) covered by the outer cover (1) and collinear to the lower cover (3); where the lower cover (3) has a first sealing element (4) and a second sealing element (5); where the space between the first sealing element (4) and the second sealing element (5) soluble and/or dispersible ingredients (6) are stored.

2. The storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients of Claim 1, characterized in that the outer cover (1) contains the punch element (2) inside without perforating the sealing elements (4, 5) in an initial position.

3. The storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients of Claim 1, characterized in that the lid (3) is attached to a bottle.

(7) containing liquids.

4. The storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients of Claim 1, characterized in that the punch element (2) has at its lower end perforating tabs (8) located proximal to the lower cover (3).

5. The storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients of Claim 1, characterized in that the system in its initial and final position is airtight.

6. The storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients of Claim 1, characterized in that the first sealing element (4) and the second sealing element (5) are parallel and collinear to the lower lid (3).

7. The storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients of Claim 1, characterized in that the dosing of soluble and/or dispersing ingredients (6) towards a bottle (7) that contains a liquid to be mixed, occurs when the outer lid (1) is removed and the punch element (2) that pierces the sealing elements (4, 5), thus allowing the soluble and/or dispersible ingredients (6) to mix with the liquid in the bottle (7).

8. The storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients of Claim 7, characterized in that at the moment the sealing elements (4, 5) of the lid (3) are pierced, an airtight seal is generated between the bottle (7), the lower lid (3) and the punch element (2) allowing the soluble and/or dispersible ingredients (6) to be shaken with the liquid in the bottle (7).

9. The storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients of Claim 1, characterized in that the punch element (2) slides linearly on the inside of the lower cover (3) to pierce the sealing elements (4, 5). )

10. The storage and dosing system for soluble and/or dispersible ingredients of Claim 9, characterized in that the punch element (2) slides on the inside of the lower cover (3) in a threaded manner.