WO2006057511A9

WO2006057511A9 - Container having storage space

Info

Publication number: WO2006057511A9
Application number: PCT/KR2005/003961
Authority: WO
Inventors: Jeong-Min Lee; Seong-Jae Lee
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2004-11-23
Filing date: 2005-11-23
Publication date: 2008-12-31
Anticipated expiration: 2007-05-23
Also published as: WO2006057511A1

Abstract

There is provided a container having a storage space and formed with one or more layers and storing a first material. The container includes a spout assembly having the storage space for storing a second material, the spout assembly being provided on the container and an observing window formed on the container to allow a user to identify the spout assembly therethrough.

Description

CONTAINER HAVING STORAGE SPACE

Technical Field

[1] The present invention relates to a container with a storage space formed at an exhausting portion of the container to store a first material different from a second material such as a beverage contained in the container such as a carton pack, the first material being mixed with the second material when the exhausting portion is opened.

[2]

Background Art

[3] Generally, a beverage container is formed of a metal or glass. In recent years, as the material and manufacturing technology have been develop, a carton pack, a tetra pack, a pouch container, and the like that are formed of paper, synthetic resin or the like have been used.

[4] When the container is the carton pack, the sealed upper portion is opened to drink the content contained therein. However, the opening of the sealed upper portion is troublesome for the user. In addition, such containers have no their unique appearance, they cannot stimulates the consumer's purchase desire.

[5] When it is intend to mix a different material with the beverage, there is a need for addition storage means. The mixture procedure is troublesome for the consumers.

[6]

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem

[7] Therefore, the present invention has been made in an effort to solve the above- described problems of the prior art and It is an object of the present invention to provide a container having a spout assembly formed on an upper portion of the container so that it is easy to open the container and drink the contents contained in the container.

[8] It is another object of the present invention to provide a container having a spout assembly in an outer or inner portion of which a different material is stored so that the different material can be dispensed into the container when the spout assembly is opened, the container being designed to be transparent so that the consumer can identify the storing state or dispensing state of the different material, thereby stimulating the consumer's purchase desire.

[9]

Technical Solution

[10] To achieve the objects, the present invention provides a container having a storage space and formed with one or more layers and storing a first material, the container including: a spout assembly having the storage space for storing a second material, the spout assembly being provided on the container; and an observing window formed on the container to allow a user to identify the spout assembly therethrough. [11] In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a container formed with one or more layers and having a seal portion that will be opened by an outer force, the container including a storage member formed on the seal portion and having a storage space for storing a different material and an insertion portion through which a tool can be inserted. Advantageous Effects

[12] According to the present invention, since the spout assembly is formed on an upper portion of the container, it is very convenient for the user to use the container. Since the different material is stored in outer and inner portion of the spout assembly and the different material can be dispensed and mixed with the content contained in the container, it is very easy to mix the different material with the content. Furthermore, since the container has an observing window through which the user can observe the inside of the container to identify the storage state or dispensing state of the different material, the consumers can be more stimulated in purchasing the products.

[13]

Brief Description of the Drawings

[14] The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings in which:

[15] FIGS. 1 through 9 are views of a variety of containers with a storage space according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[16] FIGS. 10 through 15 are views of a variety of containers with a storage space according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[17]

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[18] The present invention will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown.

[19] FIGS. 1 through 9 are views of a variety of containers with a storage space according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[20] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a spout assembly 1 is provided on an upper portion of a container 100 such as a carton pack, tetra pack, and a pouch container.

[21] The spout assembly 1 is preferably separately coupled to a top surface or a side surface of the container 100. [22] A transparent observing window 101 is formed on the container 100 around the spout assembly 1 so that it is possible to observe the inside of the container using naked eyes. [23] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the spout assembly 1 includes a main body having an upper insertion portion 3 through which a straw 4 is inserted. [24] The upper insertion portion 2 is provided with a cutting line or a seal member such as a cutting film or a thin plate can be applied on the upper insertion portion 2. [25] A storage space 5 for storing a different material A is formed inside of the spout assembly 1. A seal portion 6 that is designed to be broken by the straw 4 is formed on a lower portion of the storage space 5. [26] Therefore, when the straw 4 is inserted through the insertion portion 3 and further pressed, the seal portion 6 is broken to dispense the different material A into the container 100. [27] As shown in FlG. 5, the spout assembly 1 includes an exhausting portion 10 having a lower portion fixed on an upper portion of the container 100 and a cap 20 separately coupled to an outer portion of the exhausting portion 10. [28] The exhausting portion 10 has an opened top through which the content can be exhausted or introduced. A hook step 11 is formed on a lower-inner portion of the exhausting portion 10. [29] A storage tube 21 is formed on an inner portion of the cap 20 and extends downward. The storage tube 21 defines a storage space in which the different material

A is stored. A seal member 30 is attached on the lower end of the storage space 22 to selectively dispense the different material into the container 100. [30] An edge of the seal member 30 extends outward. When the cap moves upward, the edge of the seal member 30 is hooked on the hook step 11 formed inside of the exhausting portion 10, thereby being separated from the storage tube 21. [31] Therefore, in a state where the different material A is stored in the storage space 22, when the seal member 30 is attached on the lower end of the storage space 22, the different material A is separated from the content stored in the container 100. [32] At this point, when the cap 20 moves upward by a screw motion, the edge of the seal member 30 attached on the lower portion of the storage tube 21 is hooked on the hook step 11 to be separated from the storage tube 21. Therefore, the lower end of the storage tube 21 is opened to dispense the different material A into the container 100 and mixed with the content contained in the container 100. [33] The mixture can be exhausted through the exhausting portion 10 from which the cap 20 is separated. At this point, the user can identify the dispensing of the different material A through the observing window 101. [34] Meanwhile, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in instead of separately attaching the seal member 30 on the lower portion of the storage tube 21, an extending portion 23 extending downward is formed on a storage tube 21 and a seal portion 12 is integrally formed with a lower portion of the exhausting portion 10 to seal the lower portion of the storage tube 21. A receiving groove 14 having a cutting line 13 is formed on the lower portion of the seal portion 12 and the extending portion 23 is inserted into the receiving groove 14.

[35] In this case, when the cap 20 rotates to separate a cap 20 from the exhausting portion 23, the extending portion 23 rotates to cut the cutting line 13, thereby separating the seal portion 12 from the storage tube 21. As a result, the different material A stored in the storage space 22 is dispensed into the container to be mixed with the content contained in the container.

[36] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a specifically shape object such as a character can be coupled to an upper portion of the cap 20. A screw portion 25 is formed on an outer surface of the storage tube 21. A punching member 40 is screw-coupled to the outer surface of the storage tube 21. A vertical guide portion 15 for guiding the vertical downward movement of the punching member 40 is formed on an inner surface of the exhausting portion 10. A seal portion 12 is integrally formed with the lower portion of the exhausting portion 10. The seal portion 12 is broken along a cutting line 13 by the punching member 40 moving downward.

[37] Therefore, when the cap 20 moves upward by the screw-motion, the punching member 40 does not rotate by the operation of the screw portion 254 but vertically moves downward by the vertical guide member 15 to cut the cutting line 13 of the exhausting portion 10, thereby separating the seal portion 12. Therefore, the different material A stored in the storage space 22 is dispensed into the container 100 and mixed with the content contained in the container 100.

[38] FIGS. 10 through 15 are views of a variety of containers with a storage space according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[39] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, a storage member 50 for storing a different material

A is provided on an upper-inner portion of a container 100. A seal portion 103 that will be opened along a cutting line 102 is formed on the container 100 of the storage member 50.

[40] The storage member 50 attached on an upper portion of the seal portion 103 defines a storage space 51 for storing the different material A. An insertion portion 53 that can be opened along a cutting line 52 is formed on an upper-side portion of the storage member 50.

[41] Therefore, when the straw is inserted through the insertion portion 53, the cutting line 52 is broken to open the insertion portion 53. When the straw is further pressed, the cutting line 102 is broken to open the seal portion 103 of the container 100, thereby dispensing the different material A stored in the storage space 51 into the container 100.

[42] As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a seal portion 103 that can be opened along the cutting line 102 is formed on an upper portion of the container 100 provided with an observing window 101. A storage member 60 storing the different material A is provided on a lower portion of the seal portion 103. The storage member 60 is broken by the straw 4 inserted through the seal portion 103 to dispense the different material A into the container 100.

[43] As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a pull tap that is opened while being inserted into the container 100 may be used.

[44] While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.

[45]

Industrial Applicability

[46] The present invention can be applied to a variety of containers such as a carton pack, a tetra pack, a pouch container and the like

Claims

[I] A container having a storage space, being formed with one or more layers and storing a first material, the container comprising: a spout assembly having the storage space for storing a second material, the spout assembly being provided on the container; and an observing window formed on the container to allow a user to identify the spout assembly therethrough.

[2] The container of claim 1, wherein the second material is dispensed into the container when the spout assembly is opened.

[3] The container of claim 1, wherein the observing window is formed on the spout assembly.

[4] The container of claim 1, wherein the spout assembly is provided with an insertion portion through which the straw can be inserted and a seal portion is formed on a lower portion of the storage space, the seal portion being broken by the straw to dispense the second material into the container.

[5] The container of claim 1, wherein the spout assembly includes a cap having an exhausting portion coupled to the container and a storage tube separately coupled to the exhausting portion and storing the second material and a seal member detachably attached on the lower portion of the storage member.

[6] The container of claim 5, wherein the exhaust portion is provided at an inner- lower portion with a hook step for separating the seal member.

[7] The container of claim 5, wherein the storage tube includes an extending portion extending downward and the exhausting portion has a seal portion sealing the lower portion of the storage tube.

[8] The container of claim 7, wherein the seal portion includes a receiving groove receiving the extending portion and a cutting line broken by the rotation of the extending portion.

[9] The container of claim 5, wherein a punching member is coupled on an outer portion of the storage tube to break the seal portion by moving downward by the screw motion.

[10] The container of claim 9, wherein the punching member vertically moves downward by the vertical guide portion formed on an inner surface of the exhausting portion.

[II] The container of claim 5, wherein the cap is provided with a character coupling portion to which a specially shaped object is coupled.

[12] A container formed with one or more layers and having a seal portion that will be opened by an outer force, the container comprising: a storage member formed on the seal portion and having a storage space for storing a different material and an insertion portion through which a tool can be inserted. [13] The container of claim 12, wherein the seal portion and the insertion portion are opened by a straw. [14] The container of claim 12, wherein the storage member is formed on top or bottom of the seal portion. [15] The container of claim 12, wherein the container is provided with an observing window through which a user can identify the inside of the container. [16] The container of claim 12, wherein the seal portion is opened outward of the container. [17] The container of claim 12, wherein the seal portion is opened inward of the container.