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WO1996033111A1
WO1996033111A1 PCT/US1996/004351 US9604351W WO9633111A1 WO 1996033111 A1 WO1996033111 A1 WO 1996033111A1 US 9604351 W US9604351 W US 9604351W WO 9633111 A1 WO9633111 A1 WO 9633111A1
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container
lid
wipes
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Rainer Richard Bernd Bauer
Bruce Kevin Bitowft
Martin Werner Frank
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The Procter & Gamble Company
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Priority to JP8531757A priority Critical patent/JPH11503701A/ja
Priority to KR1019970707477A priority patent/KR100299781B1/ko
Priority to CA002218649A priority patent/CA2218649C/fr
Priority to AU53795/96A priority patent/AU5379596A/en
Priority to MX9708099A priority patent/MX9708099A/es
Priority to BR9610855A priority patent/BR9610855A/pt
Publication of WO1996033111A1 publication Critical patent/WO1996033111A1/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
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/08—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession
    • B65D83/0805—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession through an aperture in a wall
    • 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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/62—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for stacks of articles; for special arrangements of groups of articles

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  • the invention relates to a container of a relatively rigid material for containing a stack of moist wipes, the container having a bottom part and an upper part, the parts being mutually connected by a hinge, the upper and the lower part being adapted for containing the moist wipes.
  • EP-A-0 247 031 discloses a flexible pack containing a stack of wet tissues.
  • the pack comprises a relatively small dispensing aperture and an adhesive tab for sealingly closing the dispensing aperture.
  • FR-A2 376 802 discloses a flexible pack comprising a stack of wet tissues, and a storage container. After removal of a label from the pre-formed dispensing aperture in the pack, the opened pack is placed inside the container.
  • the container comprises a hinging cover.
  • US-A-4,244,493 discloses a cylindrical container for storing a roll of wet towels, comprising a cover and a dispensing device comprising a slit and a hole therein.
  • European Patent Application number 94107012.0 filed on May 05,1994 in the name of The Procter & Gamble Company, discloses a container for containing a stack of wet wipes, the container comprising a tub having a lower part, and an upper part hingingly connected thereto.
  • the upper part comprises a dispensing aperture which is covered by a hinging lid.
  • the known flexible packs are easily transported by the user, but have as a disadvantage that the packs can be squeezed in the luggage of the user. This may cause moisture to leak from the pack. Also, upon prolonged use, the adhesive closure of the flexible pack may be reduced such that drying out of the contents may occur. Furthermore, the opening and dispensing operation of a wipe from a flexible pack is relatively elaborate and requires two hands.
  • Rigid containers have the advantage that they can be transported without the contents being squeezed out.
  • the sealing closure of the rigid containers is also relatively vapour-tight, such that the moist tissues may be stored over a relatively long period of time in such containers.
  • the disadvantage is that the rigid containers are relatively bulky and therefore not easily transported.
  • a container according to the present invention comprises a bottom part and an upper part, the parts being mutually connected by a hinge.
  • the combined height of the upper and lower part is not higher than 5 cm, preferably not higher than 2.5 cm.
  • the upper part comprises a dispensing aperture and a lid covering the dispensing aperture, the lid being hingingly connected to the upper part of the container.
  • the relatively flat container can be easily transported because of its low bulk. Because the container is made of relatively rigid material, the container can withstand the compressive forces normally occurring upon transportation of the container in the user's luggage. By providing the extra dispensing lid on the container, the refill operation of placing the wipes inside the container and the dispensing operation, are separated. Once the container is filled, the two halves can be firmly closed, in a single closing operation. Thereafter, the wipes can be taken from the container without the risk of spilling or soiling the wipes on dispensing.
  • the size of the dispensing aperture measures 10 x 6 cm.
  • a preferred dispensing aperture is elliptical, the axes being about 10 x 6 cm in length. This relatively large sized dispensing aperture allows the user to easily open the container and one-handedly dispense a single moist tissue from the container.
  • the dispensing aperture is optimised in size to allow the user to -* easily reach into the container, and provides a restrictive orifice for frictionally engaging the wipes upon dispensing, thus causing the wipes to unfold.
  • the upper and the lower parts of the container are integral. It is advantageous to form the upper and the lower part in a single injection moulding operation, the hinge material and the material of the upper and lower halves forming one piece. In a preferred embodiment, the upper and lower container parts have the same height.
  • Such containers normally tend to be relatively difficult to open, and will not stay open properly due to the resilient spring-back forces exerted by the one-piece hinge.
  • Such constructions would normally be regarded as less suitable to contain wet wipes, as the dispensing of the wipes from such containers is impaired.
  • this negative is overcome by the provision of an extra dispensing aperture in the top halve of the container such that the container halves only need to be separated for placing a stack of wet wipes inside the container. Upon dispensing, the container halves can stay closed.
  • Figures 1 - 3 show a perspective view of a container according to the invention in the storage position, the refill position and the dispensing position, respectively,
  • Figures 4 - 6 show an embodiment of a container according to the invention wherein the upper part, the lower part and the lid are integral,
  • Figure 7 shows the container of figures 4 - 6 in a flattened position
  • Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional view of an insert part carrying the lid, connected to the dispensing aperture.
  • Figure 1 shows a container 1 according to the invention in its closed state.
  • the container 1 has a height, H, which is between 2 cm and 5 cm.
  • the container is filled substantially along its height H with wet wipes 3.
  • the wipes 3 are stacked in an interleaved or non-interleaved array and are saturated with moisture.
  • the moisture contents of a single wipe may for instance be about 2.5 - 3 times the weight of the wipe in its dry state.
  • a preferred lotion comprises about 95 % water and may further comprise skin care agents, perfume and cleaning agents.
  • the upper part 5 of the container is connected to the lower part 7 via a hinge 9.
  • the upper and lower parts may be separately formed parts, or may form, together with the hinge 9, a single, integral structure.
  • the container 1 is made of relatively rigid material, such as polyethylene or a polypropylene copolymer of a thickness of between 0.5 and 0.8 mm.
  • relatively rigid is intended to mean containers which are not made of sheet material, such as the known flexible wrappers and which do not substantially deform uporr handling.
  • the container 1 comprises two finger grips 15, 17 attached to the upper part 5 and lower part 7 respectively.
  • the container can be opened for placing the wet wipes inside by moving the finger grips 15 and 17 apart, as shown in figure 2.
  • the upper part 5 comprises a dispensing aperture 11 covered by a hinging lid 13.
  • the hinging lid 13 may be connected to the upper part 5 via a hinge 19.
  • the lid 13 is flush with the top surface of the upper part, and is accessible via a finger lift part 20 in the top surface of upper part 5.
  • the dimensions of the dispensing aperture 11 are between about 10 x 6 cm, such that a user can easily reach inside the container 1 , and can also access the bottom most wipes.
  • the dispensing aperture 11 is small enough to provide a restriction which causes the wipes to 0 unfold when they pass through the aperture by frictionally engaging the wipes. This will help to dispense only a single wipe at a time.
  • FIG 4 shows an alternative embodiment of a container according to the invention.
  • the lid 13 is integrally formed with the upper part 5, and is connected to the upper part along a webbed hinge 19.
  • the hinge line 19 is located on the opposite side of the hinge 9 of the upper and lower parts 5,7 as can be seen in figure 5.
  • the lid 13 hinges in a different direction than the upper part 5, such that there is no risk of separating the upper and lower parts 5,7 upon opening of the lid 13.
  • Figure 6 shows the container 1 in a dispensing configuration.
  • the dispensing aperture 11 extends across the full width of the upper half 5 for easy access to the wipes, but is of relatively narrow dimensions to form a restrictive aperture for unfolding of the wipes.
  • Figure 7 shows a top plan view of the container of figures 4-6, in a flattened , two-dimensional state.
  • the container 1 is formed from a single injection moulded piece.
  • the webbed hinges 9 and 19 respectively connect the upper and lower parts 5,7 and the upper part 5 and the lid 13.
  • Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment wherein the upper part 5 of the container comprises a recessed section to which an insert part 21 is connected.
  • the insert part 21 comprises the hinge 19 and the lid 13.
  • the container 1 is made of polypropylene, but other materials such as polyethylene can be used.

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Detergent Compositions (AREA)
  • Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)
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Abstract

L'invention décrit un récipient (1) de matériau assez rigide contenant une pile de lingettes humides (3). Le récipient comporte une partie inférieure (7) et une partie supérieure (5), les deux parties sont mutuellement reliées par une charnière (9), et sont conçues pour renfermer les lingettes humides. La hauteur combinée des parties inférieure et supérieure ne dépasse pas 5 cm, et de préférence 2,5 cm. La partie supérieure comporte une ouverture de distribution (11) recouverte par un couvercle (13). Le couvercle est relié à la partie supérieure du récipient d'une manière articulée.
PCT/US1996/004351 1995-04-21 1996-03-29 Recipient pour lingettes humides WO1996033111A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP8531757A JPH11503701A (ja) 1995-04-21 1996-03-29 湿ったふきん用容器
KR1019970707477A KR100299781B1 (ko) 1995-04-21 1996-03-29 습윤와이프용용기
CA002218649A CA2218649C (fr) 1995-04-21 1996-03-29 Recipient pour lingettes humides
AU53795/96A AU5379596A (en) 1995-04-21 1996-03-29 Container for moist wipes
MX9708099A MX9708099A (es) 1996-03-29 1996-03-29 Envase para toallas humedas desechables.
BR9610855A BR9610855A (pt) 1995-04-21 1996-03-29 Recipientes para lenços umdecidos

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP95105997.1 1995-04-21
EP95105997A EP0738667B1 (fr) 1995-04-21 1995-04-21 Récipient distributeur pour serviettes humides

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EP (1) EP0738667B1 (fr)
JP (1) JPH11503701A (fr)
KR (1) KR100299781B1 (fr)
CN (1) CN1074379C (fr)
AT (1) ATE182311T1 (fr)
AU (1) AU5379596A (fr)
BR (1) BR9610855A (fr)
CA (1) CA2218649C (fr)
DE (1) DE69510917T2 (fr)
DK (1) DK0738667T3 (fr)
ES (1) ES2134973T3 (fr)
GR (1) GR3031187T3 (fr)
WO (1) WO1996033111A1 (fr)

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US8915358B2 (en) 2013-03-29 2014-12-23 Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. Wet wipes dispenser with lid positioning feature

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KR100299781B1 (ko) 2001-10-19
EP0738667B1 (fr) 1999-07-21
CA2218649C (fr) 2002-12-10
DE69510917D1 (de) 1999-08-26
GR3031187T3 (en) 1999-12-31
ATE182311T1 (de) 1999-08-15
DK0738667T3 (da) 1999-12-13
KR19990007954A (ko) 1999-01-25
HK1013056A1 (en) 1999-08-13
EP0738667A1 (fr) 1996-10-23
ES2134973T3 (es) 1999-10-16
DE69510917T2 (de) 2000-01-27
CN1185777A (zh) 1998-06-24
BR9610855A (pt) 1999-07-13
CN1074379C (zh) 2001-11-07
CA2218649A1 (fr) 1996-10-24
JPH11503701A (ja) 1999-03-30

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