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EP1397295A2 - Boite a extension destinee a contenir un ustensile - Google Patents

Boite a extension destinee a contenir un ustensile

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Publication number
EP1397295A2
EP1397295A2 EP02741882A EP02741882A EP1397295A2 EP 1397295 A2 EP1397295 A2 EP 1397295A2 EP 02741882 A EP02741882 A EP 02741882A EP 02741882 A EP02741882 A EP 02741882A EP 1397295 A2 EP1397295 A2 EP 1397295A2
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Prior art keywords
extension
package
utensil
side panels
cavity
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German (de)
English (en)
Inventor
Guy Hubert Stephane Culeron
Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte
Thomas Philippe Francis Marcel Edgard Koob
Alain Ormeggi
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Procter and Gamble Co
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Procter and Gamble Co
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Publication of EP1397295A2 publication Critical patent/EP1397295A2/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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • 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
    • B65D77/22—Details
    • B65D77/24—Inserts or accessories added or incorporated during filling of containers
    • B65D77/245—Utensils for removing the contents from the package, e.g. spoons, forks, spatulas

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to containers for granular or particulate materials and in particular powdered household cleaning products or various other collections of individual materials. More particularly, the present invention relates to containers having at least one extension having an aperture such that a utensil can be affixed to the extension and packaged along with said materials.
  • Utensils for volumetric measuring of granular products which are included in retail packages for user convenience, are well known.
  • One such utensil is a scoop.
  • Such scoops are found particularly with granular detergent and coffee products where volumetric measuring is beneficial to obtaining reproducible results.
  • Measuring scoops are typically manufactured of molded of plastic and have a measuring portion connected to a handle. The measuring portion typically has a cylindrical or rectangular body forming an open cavity of the same shape.
  • the container is filled with granular product followed by placement of a small scoop on top of the product before the container lid is installed.
  • the container is inverted with the top down. The scoop is placed in the container followed by filling with a granular product around it. When the container is re-inverted, the scoop is at the top end of the container where the lid is subsequently opened by the consumer.
  • the second route is preferable where the scoop is large relative to the size of the container or where the container does not have sufficient headspace to accommodate dropping a scoop on top of the product.
  • the aforementioned solutions have distinct disadvantages.
  • the scoop In both cases the scoop generally sinks into the product during transportation of the finished product due to vibrations and the respective densities of the product versus the scoop.
  • the top filling method necessarily requires more headspace to allow room for the scoop, which generally limits the size of the scoop.
  • the need remains for a carton for packaging granular materials that provides a dosing scoop which is readily accessible to the consumer at all times.
  • a need also remains for a method of reattaching the scoop once initially separated from the package.
  • a container defining a cavity for storing products, said cavity having an opening through which the product can be removed during use is provided.
  • the container includes a lid, which may be affixed to the container. When the lid is affixed it may be affixed by any known means, preferably by a hinge. The lid covers said cavity opening when in a closed position.
  • the container further comprises front, back and side panels to form a cavity with an opening.
  • the carton further comprises a bottom panel.
  • At least one side panel of said container has at least one extension for affixing said utensil.
  • the extension is provided with an aperture for affixing the utensil, measuring scoop or other dosing device to the extension.
  • This arrangement provides for an accessible utensil (e.g., one that has not been buried in the product of the package), which is easily located by a user of the package upon first opening of the package.
  • the extension can be placed anywhere on the side panel so long as the placement provides an accessible utensil.
  • the carton further comprises a bottom panel and a liner.
  • the liner is formed from four side panels. At least one side panel of said liner has at least one extension for affixing said utensil.
  • the extension is provided with an aperture for affixing the utensil, measuring scoop or other dosing device to the extension.
  • This arrangement provides for an accessible utensil (e.g., one that has not been buried in the product of the package), which is easily located by a user of the package upon first opening of the package.
  • the extension can be placed anywhere on the side panel of the liner so long as the placement provides an accessible utensil.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the package according to the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the package according to the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a plan view of a carton blank before assembly.
  • Figure 4. is a plan view of a carton liner before assembly.
  • Figure 5. is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the package according to the present invention.
  • Figure 6. is a perspective view of a laundry detergent package according to the present invention.
  • Figure 7. is a perspective view of a laundry detergent package and utensil according to the present invention.
  • the present invention is directed to a carton for containing granular, powdered or other contents, provided with a utensil, which is affixed to the carton via extension of the carton or the carton liner.
  • a utensil is affixed to the carton via extension of the carton or the carton liner.
  • utensil is meant any type of measuring device, or tool that may be supplied in a container for the purpose of dispensing the product contained therein.
  • a particularly preferred carton or package 10 made in accordance with the present invention is illustrated in Fig 1.
  • the package 10 is illustrated as a six-sided carton having a lid 12 formed from flaps 14, 16, 18, and 20 and interconnected with a container 22 formed from a base 24 and side panels 26, 28, 30 and 32.
  • the lid, base and side panels each have inner and outer surfaces, wherein the inner surfaces are disposed within the interior of the package 10 and the outer surfaces are disposed about the exterior of the package.
  • the side panels 26, 28, 30 and 32 each having upper edges 31, and lower edges 33.
  • At least one side panel 26, 28, 30 or 32 is provided with at least one extension 48. i a preferred embodiment an extension 48 is affixed to upper edge 31.
  • Said extension 48 has an aperture 50 to which a utensil can be easily affixed. The size and shape of aperture 50 is determined by the particular utensil intended to be supplied in the package.
  • FIG. 2 Another embodiment of package 10 made in accordance with the present invention is illustrated by way of Fig. 2.
  • the package 10 is as described above in Figure 1 wherein the carton is additionally provided with a liner 34, as shown more fully in Fig. 4.
  • the preferred liner 34 has side panels 36, 38, 40, and 42 each having upper edges 44 and lower edges 46 (not visible in Fig. 2).
  • the liner may have only one side panel, or up to as many side panels as the carton itself.
  • the liner 34 also has at least one extension 48.
  • Preferably the extension 48 is affixed to the upper edge 44.
  • Said extension 48 has an aperture 50 wherein a utensil can be easily affixed.
  • the size and shape of aperture 50 is determined by the particular utensil intended to be supplied in the package.
  • the package 10 is preferably used to store powdered or granular products, examples of which might include laundry detergents, foods, and the like, hi addition, the package 10 can be used to store any other products where it is desired to provide a utensil.
  • the terms "granular” and “powdered” are used interchangeably herein and are intended to refer to any products comprising solid or semi-solid particles.
  • the present invention is described herein with reference to the exemplary six-sided package of Figs. 1 and 2, it is contemplated that the present invention can be adapted for use with other package configurations and shapes.
  • the present invention can be used with packages having one or more curved or curvilinear panels and the like.
  • the present invention can be used with bottom fill and side-fill cartons. While the package 10 is illustrated in Fig. 1 with the lid 12 disposed at the top of the carton, it is contemplated that the lid 12 can be placed at other locations, multiple lids can be provided and other lid configurations can be accommodated.
  • extension 48 may be placed in a corner of the package 10, or just below the upper edges 31 , 44, of any of said side panels 26, 28,30, and 32 or liner side panels 36, 38, 40, and 42 respectively.
  • One such embodiment is exemplified in Figure 5.
  • the package 10 can be formed from the blank 60 illustrated in Fig. 3.
  • the blank 60 has a section corresponding to each of the lid flaps 14, 16, 18 and 20 and each of the side panels 26, 28, 30 and 32, as shown. For purposes of discussion, it is the interior surfaces of the flaps and panels of the blank 60, which are visible in Fig. 3.
  • the base 24 of the package 10 is preferably formed from base flaps 62, 64, 66 and 68.
  • the blank 60 also includes a glue flap 70 disposed along an edge of the side panel 32.
  • the flaps and panels of the blank 60 are integrally interconnected with each other by score lines, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 89, 91, and 93. The score lines are cut deep enough to facilitate bending of the various flaps and panels about their respective score lines without fracture or separation of the flaps and panels from their neighboring flap or panel.
  • the liner 34 can be formed from blank 90 illustrated in Fig. 4.
  • the blank 90 has a section corresponding to each of the side panels 36, 38, 40, and 42 integrally interconnected with each other by score lines 92, 94, 96, and 98.
  • the blank 90 further comprises an extension flap 48 integrally connected to an upper edge 44 of at least one side panel 36, 38, 40, and/or 42 by a score line 100.
  • the extension flap 48 has an aperture 50.
  • Figure 6 exemplifies a package according to the present invention wherein the package 10 further comprises a laundry detergent composition.
  • Figure 7 also exemplifies a package according to the present invention wherein the package 10 further comprises a laundry detergent composition and a measuring scoop.
  • the package 10 is preferably used to store powdered or granular products, examples of which might include laundry detergents, foods, cleaning products and the like.
  • the package 10 can be used to store any other products where it is desired to provide an easily accessible utensil in the package.

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Cartons (AREA)
  • Packages (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un contenant de matière granulaire, particulaire ou d'un ensemble de matières individuelles présentant une extension destinée à recevoir un ustensile. Plus particulièrement, l'invention concerne des contenants présentant au moins une extension dans laquelle se trouve un trou, de manière qu'un ustensile peut être accroché dans l'extension et conditionné avec lesdites matières.
EP02741882A 2001-06-19 2002-06-07 Boite a extension destinee a contenir un ustensile Withdrawn EP1397295A2 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US09/884,301 US20020190112A1 (en) 2001-06-19 2001-06-19 Carton with extension for holding a utensil
US884301 2001-06-19
PCT/US2002/017989 WO2002102673A2 (fr) 2001-06-19 2002-06-07 Boite a extension destinee a contenir un ustensile

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EP1397295A2 true EP1397295A2 (fr) 2004-03-17

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US (1) US20020190112A1 (fr)
EP (1) EP1397295A2 (fr)
JP (1) JP2004530603A (fr)
AU (1) AU2002314953A1 (fr)
WO (1) WO2002102673A2 (fr)

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AU2002314953A1 (en) 2003-01-02
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US20020190112A1 (en) 2002-12-19
WO2002102673A2 (fr) 2002-12-27

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