Reclosable disposable container and closure

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-06
UNETTE
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[0009]The invention provides a reclosable disposable container for a small quantity of product. The container is inexpensive and easy to manufacture. It closes and recloses without leakage, even when it is filled with low viscosity liquids such as water or alcohol. In its simplest form, the container can be made from a single piece of flat stock such as a foil or plastic coated paper. Two or more pieces of flat stock or other material

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Disposable containers for small amounts of products are either designed for single use applications or,

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[0026]The containers of the invention can be used for numerous kinds of products which are liquid or semi-liquid, such as shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, sunscreen, skin care lotions and creams, human or veterinary pharmaceutical products, including pharmaceuticals for topical application or ingestion, various food products such as condiments, spices, snacks, icings and pastry decorating icings, and the like.

[0027]The containers are flexible and disposable and are typically made from a foil, a polymer, a combination of a foil and a polymer, a combination of foil and paper, a combination of a polymer and paper or a combination of foil, polymer and paper. Typical foils include aluminum and typical polymers include polyethylene. For some applications, a foil-polymer laminate material or a paper-polymer laminate material may be used, particularly where the contents may be more shelf stable when in contact with a polymer which would line the inside of the container.

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Abstract

A reclosable disposable container for small quantities of liquid or semi-liquid products such as shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, ointments, creams and the like. The container has a flexible body or reservoir for the contents and a spout which is opened by removing the end to create an opening. A foldable portion is provided to create a fold between the opening and the remaining contents. When this portion is folded the container is closed. A tab is provided on the foldable portion which cooperates with a slot in the container to maintain the fold and keep the container closed. The container is reopened by taking the tab out of the slot and unfolding the foldable portion. A container closure is also described and comprises a spout which is reclosable by folding and is maintained in a closed position by a tab which cooperates with a slot.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention has to do with reclosable containers for small quantities of products and closures for such containers. More particularly, the invention relates to flexible, reclosable disposable containers for small quantities of products.[0003]2. The Related Art[0004]Disposable containers for small amounts of products are either designed for single use applications or, if they are reclosable, are either too expensive for many applications or they don't reclose effectively. Products commonly filled into containers of this type include shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, topical pharmaceutical products, condiments, snack foods and the like, as discussed in more detail below.[0005]U.S. Pat. No. 5,072,855 describes a self-closing squeeze container which employs a resilient curved plastic rib disposed over a mouth of the container. When a user squeezes the container, the rib allows the mouth to open. When the u...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D33/16B65D33/00
CPCB65D2575/586B65D75/5811A61J7/0046
Inventor SHUBILLA, MATTHEW
Owner UNETTE
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