Dispensers for holding sachets

a technology for distributing containers and sachets, which is applied in the direction of transportation and packaging, packaging goods types, containers for flexible articles, etc., can solve the problems of not being particularly portable, difficult or cumbersome to distribute sachets from such containers, and achieve the effect of low cos

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-10-22
ECOLOGIC BRANDS INC
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This patent text discusses the need for sustainable and cost-effective containers made from recycled materials. It also highlights the need for systems and methods to packaging material-holding sachets in dispensers with durable outer casing and inner features for holding the sachets. Additionally, it mentions the need for hybrid dispensers made of multiple materials integrated to achieve improved functionality, lower materials consumption / waste generation, more efficient materials recycling, and other objectives. The invention includes a dispenser case for holding objects, such as sachets, which has a thermoformed pulp body with sections capable of being closed in a clamshell configuration and a locking mechanism.

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Traditionally, sachets are provided in boxes or other containers that may include structures for organizing sachets, but that are not particularly portable.
In addition, it may be difficult or cumbersome to distribute sachets from such containers.

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[0036]The invention provides systems and methods for packaging sachets. In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for packaging material-holding sachets in hybrid dispensers with a thermoformed pulp dispenser case and dispenser inserts and / or frames made of other materials. In other embodiments, dispensers, or dispenser cases may be made of a single material. Various aspects of the invention described herein may be applied to any of the particular applications set forth below or in any other type of packaging setting. The invention may be applied as a standalone system or method, or as part of an integrated packaging system or method. It shall be understood that different aspects of the invention can be appreciated individually, collectively, or in combination with each other.

[0037]“Dispenser case,” as used herein, may refer to a piece made of moldable material, and which may be further modified with features such as dispenser inserts and dispenser frame, which...

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Abstract

Dispenser cases usable for holding objects such as sachets are provided. Dispenser cases may be formed of thermoformed material, and may further include dispenser inserts and dispenser frame. Dispenser cases may include a lock and a hinge.

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CROSS REFERENCE[0001]This application is a continuation application of PCT / US2013 / 056215, filed Aug. 22, 2013, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 692,671, filed Aug. 23, 2012, each of which is entirely incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]Traditionally, sachets are provided in boxes or other containers that may include structures for organizing sachets, but that are not particularly portable. In addition, it may be difficult or cumbersome to distribute sachets from such containers. Therefore, a need exists for improved dispensers for holding sachets.SUMMARY OF INVENTION[0003]Containers made in whole or in part from recycled or recyclable material may have low cost and may provide environmental benefits. Such containers may provide functionality, such as locking mechanisms, that is as good or better than that of traditional containers.[0004]Recognized herein is the need for systems and methods for packaging material-holding sachet...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D85/08B65D1/42B65B5/08B65D1/26
CPCB65D85/08B65B5/08B65D1/42B65D1/26B65D77/26B65D45/16B65D65/466B65D25/22B65D77/06B65D1/22B65D1/24B65D43/162B65D43/168B65D83/0805B65D2203/02B65D2207/00B65D2313/02B65D2313/04B65D2543/00166B65D2543/00268B65D2543/00361B65D2543/00842B65D2577/042B65D2577/043B65D2577/048B65D2401/60
InventorCORBETT, JULIEWATTERS, ROBERTGRAHAM, ROMEOSTREETS, PHIL
OwnerECOLOGIC BRANDS INC