EP1631500A1 - Container with a non-drip pouring lip - Google Patents
Container with a non-drip pouring lipInfo
- Publication number
- EP1631500A1 EP1631500A1 EP04734037A EP04734037A EP1631500A1 EP 1631500 A1 EP1631500 A1 EP 1631500A1 EP 04734037 A EP04734037 A EP 04734037A EP 04734037 A EP04734037 A EP 04734037A EP 1631500 A1 EP1631500 A1 EP 1631500A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- container
- neck
- rim
- extending
- dispensing opening
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
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Classifications
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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
- B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
- B65D41/62—Secondary protective cap-like outer covers for closure members
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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
- B65D23/00—Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
- B65D23/06—Integral drip catchers or drip-preventing means
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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
- B65D23/00—Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
- B65D23/06—Integral drip catchers or drip-preventing means
- B65D23/065—Loose or loosely-attached drip catchers or drip preventing means
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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
- B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
- B65D47/40—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with drip catchers or drip-preventing means
Definitions
- the present invention relates to containers and more particularly, relates to means
- pouring aids to minimize
- pouring spout such as shown in US Patent 6,352,179 wherein the pouring spout is placed
- the neck having a rim, an inner neck surface, and an outer neck surface, and a
- a container having a
- neck having an inner neck surface, an outer neck surface, and a rim extending between
- the flange extending inwardly and terminating in a sharp
- the flange being located proximate the rim.
- the present invention utilizes an inwardly extending portion which functions as a
- rim means the top surface of the neck.
- portion of the member may be tapered to form such a sharp edge or the portion may be
- a sharp edge can vary in its thickness. The sharpness can depend upon the product being poured and preferably, the edge is as sharp
- the necessary edge sharpness may be achieved by having merging walls or in the
- the material forming the foil can itself have the required thickness.
- the material forming the drip minimizing portion is of a hydrophobic
- the container is preferably formed of a PET material.
- the flange may be formed either at the stage
- the bottle is a preform or alternatively, after the bottle has been blown.
- Figure 1 is a cut-away perspective view of the upper portion of a container having
- Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of the upper portion thereof with the cap being in
- Figure 3 is cut-away perspective view of a further embodiment of a container neck
- Figure 4 is a cross sectional view thereof;
- Figure 5 is a cut-away perspective view similar to Figure 3 illustrating a different
- Figure 6 is a cross sectional view thereof
- Figure 7 is a cut-away perspective view of the neck and closure of a different type
- Figure 8 is a cross sectional view thereof
- Figure 9 is a cut-away perspective view of a further embodiment of a container
- Figure 10 is a cross sectional view thereof
- Figure 11 is a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of a closure about a
- Figure 12 is a cut-away perspective view of a still further embodiment of a
- Figure 13 is a cross sectional view thereof
- Figure 14 is a cross sectional view of a still further embodiment of a container
- Figure 15 is a cross sectional view of a portion of a container neck incorporating
- Figure 16 is a view similar to Figure 15 illustrating a further embodiment
- Figure 17 is a perspective view of a different type of a container having a ring
- Figures 18 to 20 illustrate different embodiments of the ring member
- Figure 21 is a cross sectional view of the neck portion of a still further different
- Figure 22 is a cross sectional view of a container and integrated closure
- Figure 23 is a view similar to Figure 22 illustrating a further embodiment thereof.
- Figure 24 is a cross sectional view of a container neck and a drip minimizing
- Figure 25 is a perspective view illustrating a still further embodiment of the
- FIG 1 there is illustrated an upper portion of a container 10 and which
- container 10 includes a lower neck generally designated by reference numeral 12 and an
- Upper neck 14 generally designated by reference numeral 14.
- Upper neck 14 includes a neck
- a cap 24 is provided on the neck outer surface 16 .
- a cap 24 is provided on the neck outer surface 16 .
- side wall 28 are a plurality of screw threads 30 designed to sealingly engage threads 22 on neck 14.
- a drip minimizing member 32 comprises an annular ring which has an inwardly
- member 32 is illustrated as extending completely about rim 20, there may be provided a
- a cover 38 is provided on top of drip
- Cover 38 may be utilized with or without cap 24.
- cover 40 is comprised of an inner central portion 44 and an outer drip
- a line of weakening 42 is provided therebetween.
- outer neck cover 48 Situated on top of outer neck cover 48 is a top
- the inner sealing element 52 is typically removed by a cork
- cover 50 is removed while a drip minimizing portion 54 is lifted up from neck cover 48 and forms a pouring lip for minimizing drips when
- neck cover 48 is formed of a
- outer cover 56 with a tear strip 58 formed thereon to permit removal of top cover 50.
- outer member 60 does not have a tear strip formed therein. Depending upon the material,
- outer member 60 may be removed separately of as part of the removal of inner sealing
- neck cover 62 is shorter than neck cover 48 in the previously described embodiments.
- a tear strip 58 is provided for outer cover 60.
- Figure 13 illustrates a similar arrangement except that no tear strip is provided.
- a drip minimizing member 64 similar to that
- FIG. 1 is utilized with an outer cover 60 therefor. This functions in the same
- FIG. 15 A different embodiment is illustrated in Figure 15 wherein a neck portion 14 has threads 22 formed thereon. However, an inwardly extending flange generally designated
- reference numeral 68 is formed at the rim of neck 14.
- a groove 74 is provided within neck
- reference numeral 76 which is typical of those storing a product such as
- a ring member 78 is provided to seat on top of container 76 which includes a
- Container 76 has a circular
- Vertical wall 86 forms a portion of U-shaped member 84.
- Ring member 78 includes a side wall 88 and a top wall 90 which terminates in a
- a bulging portion 94 is designed to seat against the rim of side wall 80 to
- a lip portion 92 is a formed of a relatively
- a sharp edge 92 provides the drip minimizing portion.
- a spout 98 has external threads 100 formed
- an inwardly extending flange 102 which may also form a
- Flange 102 terminates in a sharp edge 104.
- a tab portion 118 is provided for removing cover 116.
- top 122 has a plurality of flanges 124 designed to seal against neck inner surface 18.
- portion 120 terminates in a sharp pouring edge 126.
- the material forming tape 128 is sufficiently thin and rigid to
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- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Closures For Containers (AREA)
Abstract
Description
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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CA 2429568 CA2429568A1 (en) | 2003-05-23 | 2003-05-23 | Integrated pouring lip for a container |
CA 2447534 CA2447534A1 (en) | 2003-10-31 | 2003-10-31 | Integrated pouring lip for a container |
PCT/CA2004/000755 WO2004103839A1 (en) | 2003-05-23 | 2004-05-20 | Container with a non-drip pouring lip |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP1631500A1 true EP1631500A1 (en) | 2006-03-08 |
EP1631500B1 EP1631500B1 (en) | 2008-07-09 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP04734037A Expired - Lifetime EP1631500B1 (en) | 2003-05-23 | 2004-05-20 | Container with a non-drip pouring lip |
Country Status (4)
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US (1) | US20070017940A1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1631500B1 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2310289T3 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2004103839A1 (en) |
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NL1039168C2 (en) * | 2011-11-15 | 2013-05-21 | Martin Cornelis Rijnsbergen | PURCHASE FOR LIQUID CONTAINER. |
NL1039234C2 (en) * | 2011-11-15 | 2013-05-16 | Martin Cornelis Rijnsbergen | CLOSING THE OUTFLOW OPENING OF A LIQUID CONTAINER. |
US20160137346A1 (en) | 2014-11-18 | 2016-05-19 | Brandeis University | Drip free glass bottles and methods of making such bottles |
US10239672B2 (en) * | 2016-05-17 | 2019-03-26 | Brandeis University | Drip-free glass bottles having a circumferential channel and methods of making and using such bottles |
JP6870342B2 (en) * | 2017-01-23 | 2021-05-12 | 東洋製罐グループホールディングス株式会社 | Noter |
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- 2004-05-20 US US10/557,726 patent/US20070017940A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2004-05-20 EP EP04734037A patent/EP1631500B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2004-05-20 ES ES04734037T patent/ES2310289T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2004-05-20 WO PCT/CA2004/000755 patent/WO2004103839A1/en active IP Right Grant
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EP1631500B1 (en) | 2008-07-09 |
ES2310289T3 (en) | 2009-01-01 |
WO2004103839A1 (en) | 2004-12-02 |
US20070017940A1 (en) | 2007-01-25 |
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