EP0885814B1 - Conditionnement de rasoirs - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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- 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
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- a further disadvantage of much previously used packaging is that most razors sold in bulk-like quantities are either not meant to be stored in their selling containers (plastic bags, boxes or cardboard encasements) or can only be stored rather awkwardly in such packaging, making bulk-buying less desirable.
- US Patent No. 5,095,924 discloses a personal toiletry case having a left section and a right section hinged together by hinges. Each section has a rectangular side panel bounded by a bottom wall, a top wall, and two side walls. The top walls each have a recessed portion through which articles contained within the case may be accessed. Brackets extending from the panels of the case are provided to hold toiletry articles within the case. The case also has venting holes to allow moisture within the case to escape through ambience.
- a razor packaging system as defined in Claim 1.
- Various embodiments of the present invention provide a novel razor packaging system for displaying and storing a plurality of razors, comprising a first portion and a second portion movably disposed relative to each other between a closed position and an open position. At least one of the first portion and the second portion also comprise a means for releasably securing the razors to the respective first or second portion.
- the razor packaging system additionally comprises means for maintaining the first portion and the second portion in a closed position for storing the razors.
- various embodiments of the present invention are useful in providing a packaging system for displaying re-usable and/or disposable razors whereby the razors are ideally positioned, e.g., for display in an upright fashion.
- the razors are preferably arranged or positioned by way of a maintaining means in some ideal space saving arrangement, i.e., side-by-side (each razor head positioned proximate to a subsequent razor head) or nestled (each razor head positioned proximate to the bottom of a subsequent razor shaft or handle).
- a packaging system for a reusable or disposable razor has at least one breakable connection located between two razors, so that one or more razors can be easily and selectively separated from the remaining plurality.
- a system for displaying and storing a plurality of razors comprises a plurality of razors, a first portion and a second portion.
- the first and second portions are movable relative to each other between a closed position and an open position and either or both of the first or the second portion additionally comprise means for releasably securing the plurality of razors to the respective first or second portion.
- the packaging system also comprises means for maintaining the first portion and the second portion in a closed position.
- the razors are disposable.
- each of the razors comprise a razor head and a razor handle wherein the razor head is integrally formed with the razor handle.
- the packaging system of the present invention comprises at least one breakable connection disposed between two razors for easily separating one or more razors from the remaining plurality.
- one breakable connection is disposed between each pair of adjacent razors so that each individual razor can be separated from the whole and the remaining razors stay secured in the original sale packaging. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to package two or more razors within one compartmentalized breakable connection for added storage convenience or for travelling purposes.
- the razors are packaged side-by-side in an upright or vertically oriented manner for space saving purposes.
- the packaging system comprises means for maintaining or storing the razors in a closed position which can involve a snap-fit mechanism, male-to-female-connection, or synthetic materials that adhere when pressed together, e.g., such as the fastener commonly sold under the trademark VELCRO®.
- an overlapping portion depends from one of the portions and reciprocates or interacts with the other portion to secure the packaging in the closed position.
- the razor packaging system comprises an additional security strip or security mechanism, to prevent tampering of the package prior to sale, which can be removed from the packaging after the sale.
- first and the second portions are connected with a living hinge so as to movably cooperate in a uniform or consistent fashion during movement from the closed position to the open position.
- either or both of the first or the second portion is partially or fully transparent so the razors are viewable to the consumer prior to purchase.
- either or both of the first portion or the second portion comprise a thermoplastic material or are formed by some known molding or hot formation process.
- the razors are held in place by way of a plurality of walls extending from one or perhaps both of the portions which define or form a plurality of wells for receiving a portion of a razor.
- the razors are packaged in an upright fashion either nestled or side-by-side and the razor heads are received within the wells.
- the razors are held in place and secured to one of the portions by positioning elements which allow a consumer to selectively separate the razors from the other razors remaining in the package.
- FIG. 1 a razor packaging system is generally designated by reference number 10.
- Packaging system 10 comprising packaging display holder 12, first portion 14 (Not shown in FIG. 1, See FIG. 3) and second portion 16.
- Holder 12 is attached to either or both first portion 14 or second portion 16 and comprises recess 40 designed to cooperate with a store's standard display case or displaying mechanism.
- Holder 12 is preferably formed from a transparent, resilient plastic or other similar material and is preferably detachable from first portion 14 or second portion 16 after the sale.
- FIG. 1 also shows adhesive strip 28 attached along common edge 31 which acts as a temporary security means for packaging system 10 to prevent tampering prior to sale.
- first portion 14 and second portion 16 are movably disposed relative to one another by way of living hinge 23 preferably attached along second common edge 29 of portions 14, 16.
- the plurality of disposable razors, generally designated by reference numeral 15, each comprise a razor head 18 and handle 20 which are, preferably, integrally formed with each other.
- disposable razors 15 are arranged in a nestled fashion wherein each neighboring razor head 18 is touching or proximate to the bottom handle portion 21 of a first disposable razor to minimize the space used by each razor 15 and maximize packaging.
- the razors 15 are also arranged or positioned in an upright manner such that the side edge 39 (See FIG. 4) of each razor 15 or the side face 19 of razor head 18 abuts against at least one side of the packaging so that each razor is standing on its side face 19 or side edge 39.
- first portion 14 and second portion 16 comprise a plurality of walls 27, 25, respectively, depending from one or both of said portions 14, 16 which define at least one well 30, 32 for containing a portion of razor 15.
- razors 15 are arranged in a nestled fashion and every other razor's head 18 is received within either upper well or lower well depending upon its respective vertical disposition.
- razors 15 can be maintained in position (preferably upright) by positioning elements 24 and 26 which are integral with one of said portions 14, 16 and act so as to mutually cooperate with each other (24, 26) to selectively maintain at least one razor 15 in a particular desired position for packaging.
- FIGS. 5a through 5d show several alternative embodiments of the releasable securing or locking means for keeping razor packaging 10 in a closed position for storage or traveling purposes.
- FIG. 5a depicts a close-up of bottom razor handle 21 contained in well 32 of first portion 14.
- First portion 14 additionally comprises a first male detent or protrusion 46 integrally formed with the same and second portion 16 comprises a second male detent or protrusion 44 integrally formed within a depending edge of the same such that first protrusion 46 and second protrusion 44 engage in a male-to-male overlapping locking fashion to secure the packaging system in a closed position.
- FIG. 5b depicts a similar close-up view of a packaging system with a male-to-female securing device.
- FIG. 5b comprises protruding portion or detent 50 integrally formed with first portion 14 and receiving portion 52 is integrally formed within a depending edge of second portion 16 such that receiving portion 52 aligns and accommodates protruding portion 50 in a locking or securing manner, i.e., protruding portion 50 and receiving portion 52 mutually cooperate in securing packaging system 10 in a closed position.
- FIG. 5c depicts a similar close-up view of a packaging system wherein the securing means involves a snap-fit mechanism comprising female snap portion 62 attached to one of said portions and male snap portion 60 attached to the other of said portions.
- Male snap portion 60 and female snap portion 62 cooperate to close the packaging system in a releasable snap-fit manner.
- FIG. 5d shows another alternative embodiment of the securing means wherein one of said portions is formed to overlap the other of said portions in a close-fit, secure manner.
- first portion 14 comprising flap 63" formed therein and second portion 16 comprising flange 61 formed therein, flap 63 and flange 61 mutually cooperating to secure packing system 10 in a closed position.
- FIGS. 6-8 show the packaging system 10 of the present invention comprising breakable sections 146, 246 and 346, respectively, located between razors for easily separating at least one razor 15 from the remaining plurality.
- FIG. 6, in particular, shows razors 15 nestled in pairs, each pair being separated by a breakable connection 146 such that once holder 112 is separated from packaging system 10, each razor pair can be selectively and easily separated from the other razors 15 remaining in the package.
- FIG. 7 shows another embodiment wherein each razor 15 is individually packaged within its own breakaway portion so that each individual razor 15 can be separated from the package.
- FIG. 8 shows still another embodiment of the present invention wherein razors 15 are nestled in pairs for space saving purposes and each razor 15 is individually packaged within its own breakaway portion 346.
- breakaway section 346 is generally shaped around or shaped along the contours of each individual razor 15 thus enabling more efficient packaging.
- each of the breakaway casings are preferably selectively openable and reclosable for repeated uses.
- the packaging system is generally made from a resilient plastic material
- the packaging system has a hinge located along one edge so that the packaging system will open in a uniform manner and stay together when in an open position, however, it may be desirable to construct the packaging system so that one of the portions is movably disposed relative to the other portion in a slide-like manner.
- one of the portions of the packaging system is transparent; however, in some instances it may be desirable to make one or both of the portions from a non-transparent material or, in some cases, it may be desirable to include various indicia such as sales information on one of the portions to attract the consumer or to otherwise increase sales.
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- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs, comprenant :caractérisé en ce que au moins l'une de ladite première partie (14) ou de ladite seconde partie (16) comprend une connexion à rupture (146 ; 246 ; 346) disposée entre deux rasoirs de ladite pluralité de rasoirs (15).une pluralité de rasoirs (15) ;une première partie (14) du système de conditionnement et une seconde partie (16) du système de conditionnement disposées de manière mobile l'une par rapport à l'autre entre une position de fermeture et une position d'ouverture ;au moins l'une de ladite première partie (14) ou de ladite seconde partie (16) comprenant des moyens destinés à fixer et à pouvoir libérer ladite pluralité de rasoirs (15) respectivement sur ladite première partie (14) ou sur ladite seconde partie (16) ; etdes moyens destinés à maintenir ladite première partie (14) et ladite seconde partie (16) dans ladite position de fermeture,
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel lesdits moyens de fixation (24, 26) mettent ladite pluralité de rasoirs (15) dans une position verticale.
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, dans lequel lesdits moyens de fixation (24, 26) maintiennent de manière sélective ladite pluralité de rasoirs en emboítement.
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel lesdits moyens de fixation comprennent une pluralité de parois (25, 27) connectées à l'une desdites parties (14, 16), lesdites parois définissant une pluralité de cases (30, 32) qui reçoivent au moins des parties desdits rasoirs.
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel lesdites parties (14, 16) comprennent toutes deux une pluralité de parois (25, 27), lesdites parois définissant une pluralité de cases (30, 32) qui coopèrent pour recevoir au moins des parties desdits rasoirs (15).
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon la revendication 4 ou la revendication 5, dans lequel lesdites parois (25, 27) sont intégralement formées d'une seule pièce avec l'une de ladite première partie (14) ou de ladite seconde partie (16).
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel lesdits moyens de fixation comprennent au moins un élément de positionnement (124, 126 ; 224, 226 ; 324, 326) s'étendant à partir de l'une de ladite première partie (14) ou de ladite seconde partie (16) afin de positionner de manière sélective au moins une partie desdits rasoirs (15).
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel chacun desdits rasoirs comprend une tête de rasoir (18) et un manche (20), ladite tête de rasoir étant formée d'une seule pièce avec ledit manche.
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel lesdits moyens destinés à maintenir ladite première partie et ladite seconde partie dans ladite position de fermeture comprennent un mécanisme à encliquetage (60, 62).
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, dans lequel lesdits moyens destinés à maintenir ladite première partie et ladite seconde partie dans ladite position de fermeture comprennent un fermoir (61, 63).
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, dans lequel lesdits moyens destinés à maintenir ladite première partie et ladite seconde partie dans ladite position de fermeture comprennent une bande Velcro®.
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, dans lequel lesdits moyens destinés à maintenir ladite première partie et ladite seconde partie dans ladite position de fermeture comprennent une partie de recouvrement (63) qui s'étend à partir de l'une de ladite première partie ou de ladite seconde partie.
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins l'une de ladite première partie (14) ou de ladite seconde partie (16) est transparente.
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins l'une de ladite première partie (14) ou de ladite seconde partie (16) se compose d'un matériau thermoplastique.
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ladite première partie (14) peut être séparée de manière sélective de ladite seconde partie (16).
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ladite première partie (14) et ladite seconde partie (16) sont reliées à l'aide d'une articulation active (23).
- Système de conditionnement de rasoirs (10) destiné à présenter et à stocker une pluralité de rasoirs (15) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins ladite première partie (14) ou ladite seconde partie (16) comprend en outre une pluralité de connexions à rupture (146 ; 246 ; 346).
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