IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0419879
(2003-04-22)
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우선권정보 |
FR-02 05002(2002-04-22) |
발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier &
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
14 인용 특허 :
3 |
초록
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A packaging arrangement for a product and a sample associated with the product. The packaging includes a flexible tube having a first end which delimits an outlet hole a second end opposite the first which is closed at an end closure zone formed by fastening an end edge portion of the tube onto itse
A packaging arrangement for a product and a sample associated with the product. The packaging includes a flexible tube having a first end which delimits an outlet hole a second end opposite the first which is closed at an end closure zone formed by fastening an end edge portion of the tube onto itself, for example, by welding or adhesive bonding. The tube further includes at least one intermediate closure zone which is formed between the first and second ends, and which is formed by fastening a wall of the tube onto itself along at least one transverse line so as to define at least two compartments which are isolated from one another. One of the compartments communicates with the outlet hole. The two compartments can be separated from one other by breaking (e.g., tearing) an arrangement for facilitating separation, with the separation facilitating arrangement provided in the region of the intermediate closure zone. The product and the sample can be the same or different products.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A package comprising: a flexible tube having an axis X, the flexible tube further including a first end having a dispensing device associated therewith, said dispensing device including a selectively openable and closable outlet hole such that the outlet hole can be opened to
What is claimed is: 1. A package comprising: a flexible tube having an axis X, the flexible tube further including a first end having a dispensing device associated therewith, said dispensing device including a selectively openable and closable outlet hole such that the outlet hole can be opened to dispense product from said flexible tube and closed to retain product in said flexible tube, the flexible tube further including a second end opposite the first end which is closed over an end closure zone, wherein the end closure zone is formed by fastening an end edge of said flexible tube to itself, and wherein the flexible tube further includes at least one intermediate closure zone which is formed between the first and second ends at a non-zero distance from the first and second ends, and wherein the intermediate closure zone is formed by fastening a wall of said tube to itself along at least one line transverse to the said axis X so as to define at least two compartments which are isolated from one another, and wherein the at least two compartments include: (i) a first compartment which communicates with said outlet hole of the dispensing device and which contains a first product portion, wherein the first product portion can be selectively dispensed through said outlet hole of said dispensing device when said dispensing device is in an open state, and wherein in a closed state of said dispensing device the first product portion is prevented from exiting through said outlet hole, and further wherein said dispensing device can be selectively positioned in said closed and open states; and (ii) a second compartment which is formed between said end closure zone and said intermediate closure zone, and wherein said second compartment contains a second product portion; wherein the intermediate closure zone includes means for facilitating separation of the two compartments such that said second compartment with said second product portion therein can be separated and removed from said first compartment with said first product portion therein; and wherein the flexible tube includes a tubular body, and wherein the outlet hole is delimited by a head which is fitted onto the tubular body. 2. A package according to claim 1, wherein the means for facilitating separation breaks upon application of a manual pulling force exerted on each of the two compartments. 3. A package according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the end closure zone and the intermediate closure zone has a non-straight edge so as to make it possible to delimit a localized outlet passage for the product contained in the second compartment upon opening the second compartment. 4. A package according to claim 3, wherein said non-straight edge is formed by said intermediate closure zone and delimits a protuberance in communication with the second compartment. 5. A package according to claim 1, further including means for assisting manual opening of the second compartment. 6. A package according to claim 1, wherein the flexible tube includes a tubular body formed by extruding at least one layer including a thermoplastic material. 7. A package according to claim 6, wherein the flexible tube includes at least one of a low density polyethylene, a high density polyethylene, and a polypropylene. 8. A package according to claim 1, wherein the tubular body is formed of a plurality of layers, and wherein at least one of said plurality of layers includes a thermoplastic material. 9. A package according to claim 8, wherein said tubular body is formed by one of calendering and co-extruding a complex of said plurality of layers. 10. A package according to claim 1, wherein the first product portion and the second product portion include the same product. 11. A package according to claim 1, wherein said head is coupled to said tubular body by one of adhesive bonding and welding. 12. A package according to claim 1, wherein said head is injection molded. 13. A package according to claim 1, wherein the end closure zone and the intermediate closure zone are formed by adhesive bonding. 14. A package according to claim 1, wherein the end closure zone and the intermediate closure zone are formed by at least one of adhesive bonding and welding. 15. A package according to claim 14, wherein at least one of the end closure zone and the intermediate closure zone are formed by welding. 16. A package according to claim 15, wherein said welding includes at least one of heat welding and ultrasonic welding. 17. A package according to claim 1, wherein the dispensing device includes a closure element for selectively opening and closing said outlet hole. 18. A package according to claim 1, wherein the first product portion includes a different product than the second product portion. 19. A package according to claim 1, wherein said means for facilitating separation includes at least one of a weakened line and a pre-cut portion. 20. A package according to claim 5, wherein said means for assisting manual opening includes at least one of a cut portion and a weakened line. 21. A package according to claim 1, wherein the first product portion and the second product portion are each a cosmetic product. 22. A package as recited in claim 1, wherein said first compartment has a volume which is substantially larger than a volume of said second compartment. 23. A package according to claim 1, wherein said dispensing device has a higher rigidity than said flexible tube, and wherein said second compartment does not have a dispensing device associated therewith such that dispensing of said second product portion from said second compartment is accomplished by forming an opening in said flexible tube. 24. A package according to claim 1, wherein the means for facilitating separation is disposed such that after separation of said first compartment from said second compartment by the means for facilitating separation the second compartment remains fully closed by a portion of said intermediate closure zone at one end of said second compartment and by said end closure zone at an opposite end of said second compartment, and wherein after separation of said first compartment from said second compartment said first compartment is fully closed at one end by another portion of said intermediate closure zone and an opposite end of said first compartment is selectively openable and closable at said dispensing device. 25. A package comprising: a flexible tube having an axis X, the flexible tube further including a first end having a dispensing device associated therewith, said dispensing device including a selectively openable and closable outlet hole such that the outlet hole can be opened to dispense product from said flexible tube and closed to retain product in said flexible tube, the flexible tube further including a second end opposite the first end which is closed over an end closure zone, wherein the end closure zone is formed by fastening an end edge of said flexible tube to itself, and wherein the flexible tube further includes at least one intermediate closure zone which is formed between the first and second ends at a non-zero distance from the first and second ends, and wherein the intermediate closure zone is formed by fastening a wall of said tube to itself along at least one line transverse to the said axis X so as to define at least two compartments which are isolated from one another, and wherein the at least two compartments include: (i) a first compartment which communicates with said outlet hole of the dispensing device and which contains a first product portion, wherein the first product portion can be selectively dispensed through said outlet hole of said dispensing device when said dispensing device is in an open state, and wherein in a closed state of said dispensing device the first product portion is prevented from exiting through said outlet hole, and further wherein said dispensing device can be selectively positioned in said closed and open states; and (ii) a second compartment which is formed between said end closure zone and said intermediate closure zone, and wherein said second compartment contains a second product portion; wherein the intermediate closure zone includes means for facilitating separation of the two compartments such that said second compartment with said second product portion therein can be separated and removed from said first compartment with said first product portion therein; wherein the dispensing device includes a closure element for selectively opening and closing said outlet hole; and wherein the dispensing device includes a body which delimits said outlet hole, and wherein said closure element is one of screwed onto the body and articulated onto the body. 26. A package according to claim 25, wherein part of the dispensing device is snap-fastened to the package. 27. A package according to claim 25, wherein part of the dispensing device is screwed onto the package. 28. A package according to claim 25, wherein the closure element is articulated to the body of the dispensing device with a spring-effect hinge. 29. A package according to claim 25, wherein the means for facilitating subsequent separation includes at least one of a cut portion and a weakened line in a region of said intermediate closure zone. 30. A package including a flexible tube having a first end and a closure zone at a second end, said flexible tube further including: a selectively openable and closable dispensing device associated with said first end, said dispensing device including an outlet opening and wherein said dispensing device can be selectively positioned in an open state in which product can exit said outlet opening and a closed state in which product is prevented from exiting said outlet opening; an intermediate closure zone disposed between said first end and said second end; a first compartment between said first end and said intermediate closure zone; a second compartment between said second end and said intermediate closure zone, wherein said second compartment is isolated from said first compartment; a first product portion disposed in said first compartment such that said first product portion is retained between said dispensing device and said intermediate closure zone; a second product portion disposed in said second compartment such that said second product portion is retained between said intermediate closure zone and said second end; at least one of a weakened line and a pre-cut portion in a region of said intermediate zone to facilitate separation of said first and second compartments such that the second compartment with said second product portion therein can be separated and removed from said first compartment with said first product portion therein; and further including means for assisting opening of said second compartment after said second compartment is separated from said first compartment. 31. A package according to claim 30, wherein said first product portion and said second product portion are each cosmetic products. 32. A package according to claim 31, wherein said first product portion and said second product portion are the same product. 33. A package according to claim 31, wherein the first product portion is a different product than said second product portion. 34. A package according to claim 30, wherein said dispensing device includes a head coupled to said first end of said flexible tube, wherein said head delimits said outlet opening and through which said first product portion can exit said first compartment, and wherein said dispensing device includes a body which covers a portion of said outlet opening, said body including a dispensing hole in communication with said outlet opening such that said first product portion can exit said package through said outlet opening and said dispensing hole, and wherein said body also includes a skirt which covers at least a portion of said head. 35. A package according to claim 30, wherein said second compartment includes a protrusion that forms an outlet opening for said second compartment. 36. A package as recited in claim 30, wherein said first compartment has a volume which is substantially larger than a volume of said second compartment. 37. A package according to claim 30, wherein the at least one of a weakened line and a pre-cut portion is disposed such that after separation of said first compartment from said second compartment the second compartment remains fully closed by a portion of said intermediate closure zone at one end of said second compartment and by said closure zone at an opposite end of said second compartment, and wherein after separation of said first compartment from said second compartment said first compartment is fully closed at one end by another portion of said intermediate closure zone and an opposite end of said first compartment is selectively openable and closable at said dispensing device. 38. A package including a flexible tube having a first end and a closure zone at a second end, said flexible tube further including: a selectively openable and closable dispensing device associated with said first end, said dispensing device including an outlet opening and wherein said dispensing device can be selectively positioned in an open state in which product can exit said outlet opening and a closed state in which product is prevented from exiting said outlet opening; an intermediate closure zone disposed between said first end and said second end; a first compartment between said first end and said intermediate closure zone; a second compartment between said second end and said intermediate closure zone, wherein said second compartment is isolated from said first compartment; a first product portion disposed in said first compartment such that said first product portion is retained between said dispensing device and said intermediate closure zone; a second product portion disposed in said second compartment such that said second product portion is retained between said intermediate closure zone and said second end; at least one of a weakened line and a pre-cut portion in a region of said intermediate zone to facilitate separation of said first and second compartments such that the second compartment with said second product portion therein can be separated and removed from said first compartment with said first product portion therein; wherein said second compartment includes a protrusion that forms an outlet opening for said second compartment; and upon separation of said first and second compartments a first portion of said intermediate closure zone is retained with said first compartment and a second portion of said intermediate closure zone is retained with said second compartment, and wherein said protrusion extends into said second portion of said intermediate zone, and further wherein means for separating part of said second portion of said intermediate zone from said second compartment are provided such that, upon separation of said part of said second portion of said intermediate zone, the outlet opening for said second compartment is opened through said protrusion. 39. A package comprising: a flexible tube having an axis X, the flexible tube further including a first end having a dispensing device associated therewith, said dispensing device including a selectively openable and closable outlet hole such that the outlet hole can be opened to dispense product from said flexible tube and closed to retain product in said flexible tube, the flexible tube further including a second end opposite the first end which is closed over an end closure zone, wherein the end closure zone is formed by fastening an end edge of said flexible tube to itself, and wherein the flexible tube further includes at least one intermediate closure zone which is formed between the first and second ends at a non-zero distance from the first and second ends, and wherein the intermediate closure zone is formed by fastening a wall of said tube to itself along at least one line transverse to the said axis X so as to define at least two compartments which are isolated from one another, and wherein the at least two compartments include: (i) a first compartment which communicates with said outlet hole of the dispensing device and which contains a first product portion, wherein the first product portion can be selectively dispensed through said outlet hole of said dispensing device when said dispensing device is in an open state, and wherein in a closed state of said dispensing device the first product portion is prevented from exiting through said outlet hole, and further wherein said dispensing device can be selectively positioned in said closed and open states; and (ii) a second compartment which is formed between said end closure zone and said intermediate closure zone, and wherein said second compartment contains a second product portion; wherein the intermediate closure zone includes means for facilitating separation of the two compartments such that said second compartment with said second product portion therein can be separated and removed from said first compartment with said first product portion therein; and wherein said dispensing device includes a cap to selectively open and close said outlet hole. 40. A package including a flexible tube having a first end and a closure zone at a second end, said flexible tube further including: a selectively openable and closable dispensing device associated with said first end, said dispensing device including an outlet opening and wherein said dispensing device can be selectively positioned in an open state in which product can exit said outlet opening and a closed state in which product is prevented from exiting said outlet opening; an intermediate closure zone disposed between said first end and said second end; a first compartment between said first end and said intermediate closure zone; a second compartment between said second end and said intermediate closure zone, wherein said second compartment is isolated from said first compartment; a first product portion disposed in said first compartment such that said first product portion is retained between said dispensing device and said intermediate closure zone; a second product portion disposed in said second compartment such that said second product portion is retained between said intermediate closure zone and said second end; at least one of a weakened line and a pre-cut portion in a region of said intermediate zone to facilitate separation of said first and second compartments such that the second compartment with said second product portion therein can be separated and removed from said first compartment with said first product portion therein; and wherein said dispensing device has a higher rigidity than said flexible tube, and wherein said second compartment does not have a dispensing device associated therewith such that dispensing of said second product portion from said second compartment is accomplished by forming an aperture in said flexible tube.
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