WO2025152146A1 - Récipient de distribution et son procédé de production - Google Patents

Récipient de distribution et son procédé de production

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WO2025152146A1
WO2025152146A1 PCT/CN2024/073241 CN2024073241W WO2025152146A1 WO 2025152146 A1 WO2025152146 A1 WO 2025152146A1 CN 2024073241 W CN2024073241 W CN 2024073241W WO 2025152146 A1 WO2025152146 A1 WO 2025152146A1
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cap
opening
double
container body
main body
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Jinseok Kim
Xuehua MO
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LOreal SA
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LOreal SA
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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
    • 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
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/02—Internal fittings
    • B65D25/04—Partitions
    • B65D25/08—Partitions with provisions for removing or destroying, e.g. to facilitate mixing of contents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/05—Details of containers
    • A45D2200/058—Means for mixing different substances prior to application

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  • the invention relates generally to a double-chamber dispensing container for dispensing two compositions in the mixed state and a method for producing the same.
  • the containers and closures In the manufacture and filling of closure and container packages, the containers and closures typically are shipped separately to a product packager, perhaps by different suppliers.
  • the containers are filled with product by the packager in an automated or manual filling operation, and the closures are then applied to the containers, again either automatically or manually, to complete the package.
  • the closures alternatively may be applied to the containers when the containers and closures are supplied to the packager. This alternative reduces inventory at the packager, but requires the extra step of removing the closure prior to filling the container, followed by re-application of the closure after filling.
  • the invention relates to a double-chamber dispensing container for dispensing two compositions in the mixed state, said container comprising:
  • the main body includes a stepped portion surrounding the filling opening near the top surface of the main body, and the flange is configured to be seated onto the stepped portion so that the top surface of the fitment is flush with the top surface of the main body after the insertion.
  • the fitment includes a circumferential boss which axially extends from the top surface of the flange.
  • the container body includes a flange above the parallel guiding slots, and when said cap is tightened onto the container body, the cap will abut against the flange.
  • the product would be filled in an easy and fast way, and preferably a cap and a container body are assembled in advance and the assembly is filled with product in an easy and fast way without removing the cap, handling costs at the packager are greatly reduced.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a double-chamber dispensing container for dispensing two compositions in the mixed state according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cap is in a closed state.
  • FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the double-chamber dispensing container according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein a first compartment and a second compartment are imaginary, just for easy understanding the relationships for the elements of the container, wherein the cap is in a closed state.
  • FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the double-chamber dispensing container according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cap is in a closed state.
  • FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a cap of the double-chamber dispensing container according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cap is in an open state.
  • FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of the cap of the double-chamber dispensing container as shown in fig. 5 according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cap is in an open state.
  • FIG. 9 shows a schematic view of a process for producing a double-chamber dispensing container for dispensing two compositions in the mixed state according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 shows an exploded view of the double-chamber dispensing container according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the double-chamber dispensing container 1000 further comprises a cap 2 for enclosing the mouth opening 13 of the container body 1.
  • the cap 2 is secured onto the finish 11.
  • the cap 2 may comprise, on its outer surface, a recess 24 for a finger to apply force to the cap 2.
  • two slots 23 are arranged on the left and right side of the outer surface of the cap 2, which will be discussed below.
  • the partition unit 3 is disposed inside the tubular container body 1 of the container 1000, closing the tubular container body 1 hermetically along its peripheral edge. In this way, before activation of the partition unit 3 by the user, the two compositions cannot come into contact with each other, and are effectively stored in hermetic manner. This makes it possible to store in the same container 1000 for a long period of time two compositions in the separated state which are relatively unstable when they come into contact with one another.
  • the first composition includes a colorant
  • the second composition includes a developer.
  • the partition unit 3 is substantially in the form of a disc, for example circular or elliptic, but this shape may, of course, vary as a function of the circumferential shape of the container body 1.
  • the partition unit 3 includes a partition ring 31 and a partition plate 32.
  • the partition ring 31 and the partition plate 32 are formed as one piece by bi-injection or overmolding or are mechanically assembled by force, and the partition plate 32 is configured to be separated from the partition ring 31 under the effect of a transverse activating pressure or force onto the container body 1.
  • FIG. 4 shows an exploded view of a cap 2 of the double-chamber dispensing container 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cap 2 is in an open state, and a fitment 26 is shown separate from the cap 2.
  • FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a cap 2 of the double-chamber dispensing container 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cap 2 is in an open state.
  • FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of the cap 2 of the double-chamber dispensing container 1000 as shown in fig. 5 according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cap 2 is in an open state.
  • the cap 2 is a flip cap, and it includes a main body 21 and a cover 22.
  • the cover 22 is articulated relative to the main body 21 by means of a hinge 25, especially a film hinge, as shown in fig. 6. In this way, the cap 2 can be easily open or closed by means of pivoting the cover 22 with respect to the main body 21.
  • the main body 21 and the cover 22 constitute a monobloc assembly in a single piece.
  • the cap 2 further includes a fitment 26.
  • the fitment 26 is made of resiliently deformable material, preferably thermoplastic elastomers. As shown in fig. 3, in a normal closed state for the dispensing container 1000, the fitment 26 is hermetically disposed between the main body 21 and the cover 22, thereby hermetically closing the mouth opening 13 of the tubular container body 1. In this way, the content within the tubular container body 1 is prevented to flow out.
  • the main body 21 includes a filling opening 214 at the center thereof.
  • the main body 21 includes a first annular wall 211 extending downward from the top surface 210 of the main body 21.
  • the first annular wall 211 extends about half height of the main body 21.
  • a bottom stop 212 extends radially inwardly from the bottom end of the first annular wall 211 and terminates to a second annular wall 213.
  • the second annular wall 213 extends axially upwardly from the bottom stop 212, and it extends about half height of the first annular wall 211.
  • first annular wall 211 the bottom stop 212 and the second annular wall 213 enclose an annular groove 216 for receiving the fitment 26, which will be discussed below.
  • first annular wall 211 includes one or more circumferential recesses 215 on the inner peripheral surface thereof.
  • the fitment 26 includes a skirt 263 for inserting into the annular groove 216 of the main body 21.
  • a skirt 263 for inserting into the annular groove 216 of the main body 21.
  • the number of the circumferential beads 264 is the same as that of the circumferential recesses 215, so that each circumferential bead 264 of the fitment 26 is configured to be engaged into each corresponding circumferential recess 215 of the main body 21.
  • the fitment 26 includes a circumferential boss 261 which axially extends from the top surface of the flange 262. When dispensing, the circumferential boss 261 will prevent from the content in the tubular container body 1 flowing onto the top surface 210 of the main body 21.
  • a pair of holding jigs 50 will clamp onto the slots 23 on the outer surface of the cap 2 so as to hold the tubular container body 1. In this way, during filling of the container 1000, there will be no or little pressure or damage to the partition unit area. During this time, a filling nozzle 51 will fill the first compartment 14 with the first composition, such as colorant. In one embodiment of the present application, after the first compartment 14 is filled with the first composition, the holding jigs 50 keep clamping onto the slots 23, and the cover 22 with be closed onto the main body 21 so as to seal the mouth opening 13 and thus seal the first compartment 14.
  • the tubular container body 1 will be put in a reversed position so that the second compartment 15 is on the top and the first compartment 14 which has been filled with the first composition is now at the bottom.
  • the second compartment 15 will be filled with the second composition, such as the developer.
  • the second compartment 15 will be closed and sealed by a transverse seal 12, as schematically shown in fig. 2. In this way, the tubular container body 1 is sealed in both the first compartment 14 and the second compartment 15.
  • the product would be filled in an easy and fast way, and preferably a cap and a container body are assembled in advance and the assembly is filled with product in an easy and fast way without removing the cap, handling costs at the packager are greatly reduced.

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Abstract

La présente demande concerne un récipient de distribution à double chambre (1000, 1000') pour distribuer deux compositions à l'état mélangé. Ledit récipient (100, 1000') comprend : un corps de récipient sensiblement tubulaire (1, 110), composé d'un matériau élastiquement déformable, présentant une extrémité inférieure qui est fermée, et une extrémité présentant une ouverture (13), le corps de récipient (1, 110) définissant une chambre ; un capuchon (2, 120) destiné à entourer l'ouverture (13) du corps de récipient (1, 110) ; une unité de séparation (3) disposée à l'intérieur du corps de récipient (1, 110), entre l'extrémité inférieure et l'extrémité présentant une ouverture (13), l'unité de séparation (3) fermant le corps de récipient sensiblement tubulaire (1, 110) le long d'un bord périphérique de celui-ci de manière à séparer la chambre en un premier compartiment (14) éloigné de l'extrémité inférieure et un second compartiment (15) à proximité de l'extrémité inférieure, et le récipient (1000, 1000') étant conçu pour être rempli à partir de l'ouverture (13) du corps de récipient (1, 110) et étant rempli à partir de l'extrémité inférieure avec deux compositions différentes, le capuchon (2, 120) ou le corps de récipient (1, 110) comportant des fentes (23, 113) destinées à être serrées pendant le remplissage.
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Citations (7)

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US4062477A (en) * 1972-12-22 1977-12-13 L'oreal Container having flexible walls and two chambers which are kept separate until the container is opened
JPH111268A (ja) * 1997-06-09 1999-01-06 Dainippon Printing Co Ltd バッグインボックスの注出口
US20020066750A1 (en) * 2000-07-17 2002-06-06 Nicolas Albisetti Device for packaging and dispensing a substance, in particular for hair care
US20100072224A1 (en) * 2008-09-25 2010-03-25 Minna Ha Fillable and/or refillable tube
US20110259847A1 (en) * 2010-04-08 2011-10-27 Abbott Laboratories Bottle packaging for flowable product
US20150223632A1 (en) * 2014-02-10 2015-08-13 Joshua Hall Portable beverage container
WO2018094740A1 (fr) * 2016-11-28 2018-05-31 L'oreal Dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit comprenant un piston mobile

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4062477A (en) * 1972-12-22 1977-12-13 L'oreal Container having flexible walls and two chambers which are kept separate until the container is opened
JPH111268A (ja) * 1997-06-09 1999-01-06 Dainippon Printing Co Ltd バッグインボックスの注出口
US20020066750A1 (en) * 2000-07-17 2002-06-06 Nicolas Albisetti Device for packaging and dispensing a substance, in particular for hair care
US20100072224A1 (en) * 2008-09-25 2010-03-25 Minna Ha Fillable and/or refillable tube
US20110259847A1 (en) * 2010-04-08 2011-10-27 Abbott Laboratories Bottle packaging for flowable product
US20150223632A1 (en) * 2014-02-10 2015-08-13 Joshua Hall Portable beverage container
WO2018094740A1 (fr) * 2016-11-28 2018-05-31 L'oreal Dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit comprenant un piston mobile

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