Sustainable and recyclable packaging, packages, and containers

Abstract

Disclosed herein are packages, such as containers. The container includes a container body comprising at least one container body interlock component; a closure configured to be retrofittably attached to the container body; and a shell comprising at least one shell interlock component configured to at least radially and vertically, separably interference fit with the at least one container body interlock component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to packaging, and more specifically to containers that are sustainable and have built-in recyclability. Background Technology

[0002] Plastic containers are difficult to recycle and use materials that are not environmentally friendly. Furthermore, they are not easily separated for recycling. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This article discloses methods and systems for sustainable and recyclable packaging and packaging components.

[0004] In one embodiment, the container includes a container body including at least one container body interlocking assembly; a closure configured to be reconfigurably attached to the container body; and a housing including at least one housing interlocking assembly configured to be at least radially and vertically separable with the at least one container body interlocking assembly via an interference fit. Attached Figure Description

[0005] This disclosure can be best understood by reading the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and therefore constitute a part of this specification. It should be emphasized that, by convention, the various features in the drawings are not drawn to scale. Rather, for clarity, the dimensions of the various features have been arbitrarily enlarged or reduced.

[0006] Figure 1A , Figure 1B and Figure 1C This is a diagram of a container according to an implementation method.

[0007] Figure 2 According to the implementation method Figure 1A The exploded view of the container.

[0008] Figure 3A According to the implementation method Figure 1A A cross-sectional view of the container.

[0009] Figure 3B This is a cross-sectional view of another container according to an embodiment.

[0010] Figure 3C According to the implementation method Figure 3A An enlarged cross-sectional view of the container.

[0011] Figure 4A , Figure 4B and Figure 4C This is a diagram of a container according to an implementation method.

[0012] Figure 5 According to the implementation method Figure 4A The exploded view of the container.

[0013] Figure 6A According to the implementation method Figure 4A A cross-sectional view of the container.

[0014] Figure 6B This is a cross-sectional view of another container according to an embodiment.

[0015] Figure 6C According to the implementation method Figure 6A An enlarged cross-sectional view of the container.

[0016] Figure 7 This is a diagram of a container according to an implementation method.

[0017] Figure 8 According to the implementation method Figure 7 The exploded view of the container.

[0018] Figure 9A According to the implementation method Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the container.

[0019] Figure 9B This is a cross-sectional view of another container according to an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 9C According to the implementation method Figure 9A An enlarged cross-sectional view of the container.

[0021] Figure 10 This is a diagram of a container according to an implementation method.

[0022] Figure 11 According to the implementation method Figure 10 The exploded view of the container.

[0023] Figure 12A According to the implementation method Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of the container.

[0024] Figure 12B This is a cross-sectional view of another container according to an embodiment.

[0025] Figure 12C According to the implementation method Figure 12A An enlarged cross-sectional view of the container.

[0026] Figure 13 This is a diagram of a container according to an implementation method.

[0027] Figure 14 According to the implementation method Figure 13 The exploded view of the container.

[0028] Figure 15A According to the implementation method Figure 13 A cross-sectional view of the container.

[0029] Figure 15B This is a cross-sectional view of another container according to an embodiment.

[0030] Figure 15C According to the implementation method Figure 15A An enlarged cross-sectional view of the container.

[0031] Figure 16 This is a diagram of a container according to an implementation method.

[0032] Figure 17 According to the implementation method Figure 16 The exploded view of the container.

[0033] Figure 18A According to the implementation method Figure 16 A cross-sectional view of the container.

[0034] Figure 18B This is a cross-sectional view of another container according to an embodiment.

[0035] Figure 18C This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the side wall of the housing before connection, according to the embodiment.

[0036] Figure 18D According to the implementation method Figure 18A An enlarged cross-sectional view of the container.

[0037] Figure 19 This is a diagram of a container according to an implementation method.

[0038] Figure 20 According to the implementation method Figure 19 The exploded view of the container.

[0039] Figure 21A According to the implementation method Figure 19 A cross-sectional view of the container.

[0040] Figure 21B This is a cross-sectional view of another container according to an embodiment.

[0041] Figure 21C This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the side wall of the container before connection, according to the embodiment.

[0042] Figure 21D According to the implementation method Figure 21A An enlarged cross-sectional view of the container.

[0043] Figure 22 This is a diagram of a container according to an implementation method.

[0044] Figure 23According to the implementation method Figure 22 The exploded view of the container.

[0045] Figure 24A According to the implementation method Figure 22 A cross-sectional view of the container.

[0046] Figure 24B This is a cross-sectional view of another container according to an embodiment.

[0047] Figure 24C According to the implementation method Figure 24A An enlarged cross-sectional view of the container.

[0048] Figure 25 This is a diagram of a container according to an implementation method.

[0049] Figure 26 According to the implementation method Figure 25 The exploded view of the container.

[0050] Figure 27A According to the implementation method Figure 25 A cross-sectional view of the container.

[0051] Figure 27B This is a cross-sectional view of another container according to an embodiment.

[0052] Figure 27C According to the implementation method Figure 25 An enlarged cross-sectional view of the container.

[0053] Figure 28 This is a diagram of a container according to an implementation method.

[0054] Figure 29 According to the implementation method Figure 25 The exploded view of the container.

[0055] Figure 30 This is a diagram of a container according to an implementation method.

[0056] Figure 31 According to the implementation method Figure 30 The exploded view of the container.

[0057] Figure 32 According to the implementation method Figure 30 A cross-sectional view of the container.

[0058] Figure 33 According to the implementation method Figure 32 An enlarged cross-sectional view of the container.

[0059] Figure 34 This is a photograph of a closed container according to an embodiment.

[0060] Figure 35 This is a photograph of a sealed container with a peel-off structure according to an embodiment.

[0061] Figure 36 is a photograph of a container body with a closure according to an embodiment.

[0062] Figure 37 is a photograph of the container body according to an embodiment.

[0063] Figure 38 is a photograph of the closure according to an embodiment.

[0064] Figure 39 is a photograph of the casing according to an embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0065] The accompanying drawings and descriptions provided herein have been simplified to illustrate aspects of the described embodiments relevant to a clear understanding of the processes, machines, manufacture, and / or material composition disclosed herein, while other aspects that may be found in typical similar apparatuses, systems, compositions, and methods have been omitted for clarity. Therefore, those skilled in the art will recognize that other elements and / or steps may be desirable or necessary for carrying out the apparatuses, systems, compositions, and methods described herein. However, because such elements and steps are well known in the art and because they do not contribute to a better understanding of the disclosed embodiments, discussion of such elements and steps may not be provided herein. However, this disclosure is considered to inherently include all such elements, variations, and modifications to the described aspects, which will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the discussion herein.

[0066] This document provides embodiments that are thorough enough to fully convey the scope of the disclosed embodiments to those skilled in the art. Numerous specific details, such as examples of particular aspects, apparatuses, and methods, are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of this disclosure. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that certain specific details of the disclosure are not required, and that embodiments may be presented in different forms. Therefore, the exemplary embodiments set forth should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure.

[0067] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. For example, as used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may also be intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0068] The steps, processes, and operations described herein are therefore not to be construed as necessarily requiring them to be performed in the specific order discussed or described, except where specifically identified as preferred or required. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used in place of or in combination with the disclosed aspects.

[0069] Furthermore, while the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, steps, or aspects, these elements, steps, or aspects should not be limited thereto. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element or aspect from another. Therefore, the use of terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms herein does not imply any order or sequence unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Consequently, the first element, step, component, region, layer, or part discussed below may be referred to as a second element, step, component, region, layer, or part without departing from the teachings of this disclosure.

[0070] The non-limiting embodiments described herein relate to packaging, including but not limited to containers. Modifications to the packaging and methods for manufacturing the packaging can be made for various applications and uses, while remaining within the spirit and scope of the claims. The embodiments and variations described herein and / or shown in the accompanying drawings are presented by way of example only and are not intended to limit the scope and spirit. The description herein is applicable to all embodiments of the packaging and methods for manufacturing the packaging.

[0071] This document discloses embodiments of sustainable and recyclable packaging. The embodiments shown are illustrative, and other embodiments are within the scope of the description and claims herein. For illustrative purposes, certain aspects, features, etc., relating to the embodiments are described. These aspects, features, etc., are suitably applicable to other embodiments described herein and can be interchanged.

[0072] In embodiments, containers can be processed using injection molding (IM), in-mold labeling (IML), die cutting, compression blow molding, thermoforming, and other techniques (collectively, "structure forming processes") to form the container's frame, ribbed frame, vertical frame, cap, closure, neck, collar structure, container body, container body liner, etc. (collectively, "structure" or "molded part or portion"). In embodiments, injection molding (IM), in-mold labeling (IML), heat, induction, mechanical, riveting, ultrasonic, and adhesive or chemical bonding (collectively, "fusion processes") can be used to fuse, weld, or bond (collectively, "fusion") the structure with labels, films, shells, seals, etc. (collectively, "flexible parts") to form a container capable of containing contents or materials. In embodiments, fusion may include applying pressure, temperature, and / or combinations thereof. In embodiments, the container is an integrally hermetically sealed package. In embodiments, the container can be configured to contain liquid or non-dry contents or materials.

[0073] In this implementation, the structure is fused with a flexible component through a joining process to form a container. The fusion of the flexible component with the structure causes the edges of the flexible component to be mixed, impregnated, encapsulated, embedded, or coated with a material from the structure to form a sealing edge at the joint between the structure and the flexible component. This sealing edge prevents leakage of contents from the container.

[0074] In implementation, the structure or molded component or portion may be made of polymers, sustainable materials, recyclable materials, biodegradable materials, bio-based resins, weight-optimized biodegradable plastics, cardboard, pressed pulp, fiber-based, pressed fibers, paper, starch, cellulose, recycled plastic films, metals, metal films, and biodegradable resins such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), polyvinyl furanoate (PEF), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), etc. (collectively, "structure forming materials").

[0075] In embodiments, the frame, ribbed frame, and / or vertical frame (collectively, the “frame”) may have rectangular, square, elliptical, circular, and / or similar outlines or covering areas. In embodiments, the frame may have any number of legs or ribs connecting the base portion and the neck portion. In embodiments, the housing may have rectangular, square, elliptical, circular, and / or similar outlines or covering areas.

[0076] In embodiments, the flexible component may be a heavy-duty film, cardboard, pressed pulp, compostable coated paper, recyclable material, sustainable material, biodegradable material, biodegradable material, fiber, compressed fiber, etc. (collectively referred to as "flexible molding material"), or may be made of the above materials. In embodiments, the flexible component may include a barrier layer or membrane on an inner or internal surface, wherein the barrier layer is substantially impermeable to the contents or materials in the fused packaging and is substantially chemically inert relative to the contents or materials in the container. In embodiments, the barrier layer may be one or more of an oxygen barrier layer, a moisture barrier layer, a grease barrier layer, a gas barrier layer, an oil barrier layer, and other barrier layers associated with the contents or materials. In embodiments, the flexible component may be a barrier layer or membrane integrated or integrally formed using flexible molding material.

[0077] In implementation, the container and / or its components may be constructed of structural forming materials and / or flexible materials, which may be sustainable materials, recyclable materials, degradable materials, degradable plastics, biodegradable materials, bio-based resins, and / or weight-optimized biodegradable plastics. The container and / or its components can efficiently utilize recyclable materials, biodegradable materials, etc., to improve sustainability.

[0078] The containers and their components described in this article provide structural integrity to packaging with minimal weight cost and allow the containers to bend and stretch under pressure and temperature changes. The containers and their components are stackable and nestable during transport. The containers can efficiently utilize recyclable and biodegradable materials to improve sustainability.

[0079] In implementations, the container may incorporate any combination of interlocking elements or components described herein to mechanically fuse the container body and the shell. In implementations, one or more interlocking elements or components may be used to mechanically fuse the container body and the shell. In implementations, for recycling and sustainability purposes, the container may incorporate any combination of interlocking elements or components described herein to mechanically fuse the container body and the shell in a separable manner. That is, the container or its components are separably fused.

[0080] Figure 1A , Figure 1B and Figure 1C This is a diagram of container 1000 according to an embodiment. Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a container 1000 according to an embodiment. The container 1000 includes a closure 1100, a shell 1200, and a container body 1300. In this embodiment, the container 1000 may include a membrane 1400. In this embodiment, the membrane 1400 is peelable, such as... Figure 1C As shown.

[0081] The closure 1100 includes a threaded, interference fit, or press fit (collectively referred to as "reconfigurable") collar or closing collar 1110 and a cap 1120. As described herein, the closing collar 1110 is a structure formed using a structural forming process and is made of a structural forming material. As described herein, the cap 1120 may be made of a flexible molding material. As described herein, the cap 1120 may have a barrier layer on an inner surface or a surface facing the contents. As described herein, the cap 1120 may be fused to the closing collar 1110. In embodiments, the closure 1100 may be a bolt-on closure. In embodiments, as described herein, the closure 1100 is a structure formed using a structural forming process from a structural forming material.

[0082] The housing 1200 includes a side 1210 terminating at a base 1220. In one embodiment, the base 1220 includes an interlocking hole 1222. The interlocking hole 1222 may be an n-sided shape, a slot-shaped shape, or a shape that allows for placement relative to the container body 1300 and resists rotation or torque, as described herein. In one embodiment, the housing 1200 may be made of a flexible molding material using a structural forming process, as described herein.

[0083] The container body 1300 includes a frame 1310 and sidewalls 1320. The frame 1310 includes a first base 1312, a first neck 1314, and legs 1318 for connecting the first base 1312 and the first neck 1314. The first base 1312 includes interlocking protrusions 1313 that mate with or correspond to interlocking holes 1222. The first neck 1314 includes a corresponding reconfigurable portion 1315 for engaging with a closing collar 1110. In one embodiment, the first neck 1314 includes a shelf portion 1316 for vertical placement and / or interference fit with the housing 1200, as described herein. In one embodiment, the first neck 1314 includes protrusions 1317 for radial placement and / or interference fit with the housing 1200, as described herein. In one embodiment, the sidewalls 1320 may be made of a flexible molded material, as described herein. In one embodiment, the sidewalls 1320 may include a barrier layer or membrane on an inner surface or inner surface. In one embodiment, the sidewall 1320 may include an integrated barrier layer, membrane, and / or material. In another embodiment, the frame 1310 may be made from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. In another embodiment, the interior or inner surface of the frame 1310 may be coated with a barrier layer. In yet another embodiment, the frame 1310 may be tapered, such as… Figure 3A As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of the container 1000 according to an embodiment. In the embodiment, the frame 3310 may be substantially straight or straight, such as Figure 3B As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of the container 3000 according to an embodiment.

[0084] Operablely, the frame 1310 and sidewall 1320 are fused together using a joining process to form the container body 1300. The container body 1300 and the shell 1200 are mechanically fused by a radial interference fit between the protrusion 1317 and the sidewall 1210 of the shell 1200, and by a vertical interference fit between the shelf portion 1316 and the sidewall 1210 of the shell 1200. In an embodiment, the mechanical fusion is further provided by placing the interlocking protrusion 1313 in the interlocking hole 1222. In an embodiment, as shown in the enlarged cross-sectional view of the container 1000 according to the embodiment... Figure 3CAs shown, mechanical fusion is further provided by fusing the membrane 1400 to the interlocked interlocking protrusion 1313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 1222. In this embodiment, the membrane 1400 is fused to the interlocked interlocking protrusion 1313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 1222, and the membrane 1400 is not fused to the housing 1200 or the base 1220. In this embodiment, the level of fusion between the membrane 1400 and the interlocked interlocking protrusion 1313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 1222 is different from the level of fusion with the housing 1200 or the base 1220. That is, the fusion with the interlocking hole 1222 is greater than the fusion with the housing 1200 or the base 1220. In this embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container 1000, the lid 1120 can be fused to the closing collar 1110 and the closure 1100 can be attached to the container body 1300. In one embodiment, after the contents are placed in container 1000, closure 1100 can be attached to container body 1300 and lid 1120 can be fused to closure collar 1110. After the contents of container 1000 are used, membrane 1400 can be detached and shell 1200 can be separated from container body 1300 for recycling.

[0085] Figure 4A , Figure 4B and Figure 4C This is a diagram of container 4000 according to the implementation method. Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a container 4000 according to an embodiment. The container 4000 includes a closure 4100, a shell 4200, and a container body 4300. In this embodiment, the container 4000 may include a membrane 4400. In this embodiment, the membrane 4400 is peelable, such as... Figure 4C As shown.

[0086] The closure 4100 includes a threaded, interference-fit, or press-fit (collectively referred to as "reconfigurable") collar or closing collar 4110 and a cap 4120. The closing collar 4110 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. The cap 4120 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. The cap 4120 may have a barrier layer on its inner surface or on its contents-facing surface, as described herein. The cap 4120 may be fused to the closing collar 4110, as described herein. In embodiments, the closure 4100 may be a bolt-on closure. In embodiments, the closure 4100 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein.

[0087] The housing 4200 includes a side 4210 terminating at a base 4220. In one embodiment, the base 4220 includes an interlocking hole 4222. The interlocking hole 4222 may be an n-sided shape, a slot-shaped shape, or a shape that enables placement relative to the container body 4300 and resists rotation or torque, as described herein. In one embodiment, the housing 4200 may be made of a flexible molding material using a structural forming process, as described herein.

[0088] The container body 4300 includes a second base 4310, a second neck 4320, and a side 4330 for connecting the second base 4310 and the second neck 4320. The second base 4310 includes an interlocking protrusion 4313 that mates with or corresponds to an interlocking hole 4222. The second neck 4320 includes a corresponding reconfigurable portion 4322 for engaging with a closing collar 4110. In one embodiment, the second neck 4320 includes a shelf portion 4324 for vertical placement and / or interference fit with the housing 4200, as described herein. In another embodiment, the second neck 4320 includes a protrusion 4326 for vertical placement and / or interference fit with the housing 4200, as described herein. In some embodiments, some of the protrusions 4326 are elongated protrusions 4327 that provide a space between the housing 4200 and the container body 4300. In another embodiment, the container body 4300 may be made from a structural forming material using a structural forming process, as described herein. In one embodiment, the container body 4300 may be coated with or include a barrier layer or membrane on its inner surface or inner surface. In another embodiment, the container body 4300 may include an integrated barrier layer, membrane, and / or material. In yet another embodiment, the container body 4300 may be conical, such as… Figure 6A As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of the container 4000 according to an embodiment. In this embodiment, the container body 6300 may be substantially straight or straight, such as... Figure 6B As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of the container 6000 according to an embodiment.

[0089] Operatibly, the container body 4300 and the shell 4200 are mechanically fused by a radial interference fit between the protrusion 4326 and the side surface 4210 of the shell 4200, and by a vertical interference fit between the shelf portion 4324 and the side surface 4210 of the shell 4200. In one embodiment, mechanical fusion is further provided by placing the interlocking protrusion 4313 in the interlocking hole 4222. In another embodiment, mechanical fusion is further provided by fusing the membrane 4400 to the interlocked interlocking protrusion 4313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 4222, such as... Figure 6CAs shown, the figure illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of a container 4000 according to an embodiment. In this embodiment, the membrane 4400 is fused to the interlocked interlocking protrusion 4313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 4222, and the membrane 4400 is not fused to the housing 4200 or the base 4220. In this embodiment, the level of fusion between the membrane 4400 and the interlocked interlocking protrusion 4313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 4222 is different from the level of fusion with the housing 4200 or the base 4220. That is, the fusion with the interlocking hole 4222 is greater than the fusion with the housing 4200 or the base 4220. In this embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container 4000, the lid 4120 may be fused to the closing collar 4110 and the closure 4100 may be attached to the container body 4300. In one embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container 4000, the closure 4100 can be attached to the container body 4300 and the lid 4120 can be fused to the closure collar 4110. After the contents of the container 4000 are used, the membrane 4400 can be pulled off, and the shell 4200 can be separated from the container body 4300 for recycling.

[0090] Figure 7 This is a diagram of container 7000 according to an embodiment. Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a container 7000 according to an embodiment. The container 7000 includes a closure 7100, a housing 7200, a container body 7300, and an interlocking belt 7400.

[0091] The closure 7100 includes a threaded, interference-fit, or press-fit (collectively referred to as "reconfigurable") collar or closing collar 7110 and a cap 7120. The closing collar 7110 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. The cap 7120 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. The cap 7120 may have a barrier layer on its inner surface or on its contents-facing surface, as described herein. The cap 7120 may be fused to the closing collar 7110, as described herein. In embodiments, the closure 7100 may be a bolt-on closure. In embodiments, the closure 7100 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein.

[0092] The housing 7200 includes a side 7210 terminating at the base 7220. In embodiments, the housing 7200 may be made of a flexible molding material using a structural forming process, as described herein.

[0093] The container body 7300 includes a frame 7310 and sidewalls 7320. The frame 7310 includes a third base 7312, a third neck 7314, and legs 7318 for connecting the third base 7312 and the third neck 7314. The base 7314 includes a corresponding reconfigurable portion 7315 for engaging with a closing collar 7110. In one embodiment, the third neck 7314 includes a shelf portion 7316 for vertical placement and / or interference fit with the housing 7200, as described herein. In one embodiment, the third neck 7314 includes a protrusion 7317 for radial placement and / or interference fit with the housing 7200, as described herein. In one embodiment, the sidewalls 7320 may be made of a flexible molded material, as described herein. In one embodiment, the sidewalls 7320 may include a barrier layer or membrane on an inner or internal surface. In one embodiment, the sidewalls 7320 may include integrated barrier layers, membranes, and / or materials. In one embodiment, frame 7310 may be made from a structural forming material using a structural forming process, as described herein. In another embodiment, the interior or inner surface of frame 7310 may be coated with a barrier layer. In yet another embodiment, frame 7310 may be tapered, such as… Figure 9A As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of the container 7000 according to an embodiment. In the embodiment, the frame 9310 may be substantially straight or straight, such as... Figure 9B As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of the container 9000 according to an embodiment.

[0094] The interlocking tape 7400 is an adhesive tape that can be placed around and within the joint between the housing 7200 and the container 7300 to adhesively fuse the housing 7200 and the container 7300. The interlocking tape 7400 can further provide anti-rotation and anti-torque properties between the housing 7200 and the container 7300.

[0095] Operablely, the frame 7310 and sidewall 7320 are fused together using a joining process to form the container body 7300. The container body 7300 and the shell 7200 are mechanically fused by a radial interference fit between the protrusion 7317 and the sidewall 7210 of the shell 7200, and by a vertical interference fit between the shelf portion 7316 and the sidewall 7210 of the shell 7200. In an embodiment, the mechanical fusion is further provided by providing an interlocking band 7400 for adhesive fusion between the shell 7200 and the container body 7300, such as Figure 9CAs shown, the figure illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of a container 7000 according to an embodiment. In this embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container 7000, the lid 7120 can be fused to the closing collar 7110 and the closure 7100 can be attached to the container body 7300. After the contents of the container 7000 are used, the interlocking strap 7400 can be pulled off, and the shell 7200 can be separated from the container body 7300 for recycling.

[0096] Figure 10 This is a diagram of container 10000 according to the implementation method. Figure 11 This is an exploded view of container 10000 according to an embodiment. Container 10000 includes a closure 10100, a shell 10200, a container body 10300, and an interlocking belt 10400.

[0097] The closure 10100 includes a threaded, interference fit, or press fit (collectively referred to as "reconfigurable") collar or closing collar 10110 and a cap 10120. The closing collar 10110 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. The cap 10120 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. The cap 10120 may have a barrier layer on its inner surface or on its contents-facing surface, as described herein. The cap 10120 may be fused to the closing collar 10110, as described herein. In embodiments, the closure 10100 may be a bolt-on closure. In embodiments, the closure 10100 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein.

[0098] The housing 10200 includes a side 10210 terminating at the base 10220. In embodiments, the housing 10200 may be made of a flexible molding material using a structural forming process, as described herein.

[0099] The container body 10300 includes a fourth base 10310, a fourth neck 10320, and a side 10330 for connecting the fourth base 10310 and the fourth neck 10320. The base 10320 includes a corresponding reconfigurable portion 10322 for engaging with a closing collar 10110. In one embodiment, the fourth neck 10320 includes a shelf portion 10324 for vertical placement and / or interference fit with the housing 10200, as described herein. In one embodiment, the fourth neck 10320 includes a protrusion 10326 for radial placement and / or interference fit with the housing 10200, as described herein. In one embodiment, the container body 10300 can be made from a structural forming material using a structural forming process, as described herein. In one embodiment, the container body 10300 may be coated with or include a barrier layer or membrane on its inner or side surfaces. In one embodiment, the container body 10300 may include integrated barrier layers, membranes, and / or materials. In this embodiment, the container body 10300 may be conical, such as... Figure 12A As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of container 10000 according to an embodiment. In the embodiment, container body 12300 may be substantially straight or straight, such as... Figure 12B As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of the container 12000 according to an embodiment.

[0100] Interlocking tape 10400 is an adhesive tape that can be placed around and in the joint between housing 10200 and container 10300 to adhesively fuse housing 10200 and container 10300. Interlocking tape 10400 can further provide anti-rotation and anti-torque properties, such as between housing 10200 and container 10300.

[0101] Operablely, the container body 10300 and the housing 10200 are mechanically fused together by a radial interference fit between the protrusion 10326 and the side surface 10210 of the housing 10200, and by a vertical interference fit between the shelf portion 10324 and the side surface 10210 of the housing 10200. In an embodiment, the mechanical fusion is further provided by providing an interlocking band 10400 for adhesive fusion between the housing 10200 and the container body 10300, such as... Figure 12CAs shown, this figure illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of a container 10000 according to an embodiment. In this embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container 10000, the lid 10120 can be fused to the closing collar 10110 and the closure 10100 can be attached to the container body 10300. After the contents of the container 10000 are used, the interlocking strap 10400 can be pulled off and the shell 10200 can be separated from the container body 10300 for recycling.

[0102] Figure 13 This is a diagram of container 13000 according to an embodiment. Figure 14 This is an exploded view of container 13000 according to an embodiment. Container 13000 includes a closure 13100, a housing 13200, a container body 13300, and an interlocking belt 13400.

[0103] Closure 13100 includes a threaded, interference fit, or press fit (collectively referred to as "reconfigurable") collar or closing collar 13110 and a cap 13120. Closure collar 13110 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. Cap 13120 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. Cap 13120 may have a barrier layer on an inner surface or a surface facing the contents, as described herein. Cap 13120 may be fused to closing collar 13110, as described herein. In embodiments, closure 13100 may be a bolt-on closure. In embodiments, closure 13100 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein.

[0104] The housing 13200 includes a side 13210 terminating at the base 13220. In embodiments, the housing 13200 may be made of a flexible molding material using a structural forming process, as described herein.

[0105] The container body 13300 includes a frame 13310 and sidewalls 13320. The sidewalls 13320 are located inside the frame 13310 to provide a smooth interior finish for the container 13000. The frame 13310 includes a fifth base 13312, a fifth neck 13314, and legs 13318 for connecting the fifth base 13312 and the fifth neck 13314. The base 13314 includes a corresponding reconfigurable portion 13315 for engaging with a closing collar 13110. In one embodiment, the fifth neck 13314 includes a shelf portion 13316 for vertical placement and / or interference fit with the housing 13200, as described herein. In another embodiment, the fifth neck 13314 includes a protrusion 13317 for radial placement and / or interference fit with the housing 13200, as described herein. In another embodiment, the sidewalls 13320 may be made of a flexible molded material, as described herein. In one embodiment, sidewall 13320 may include a barrier layer or membrane on its inner or inner surface. In another embodiment, sidewall 13320 may include an integrated barrier layer, membrane, and / or material. In another embodiment, frame 13310 may be made from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. In another embodiment, the interior or inner surface of frame 13310 may be coated with a barrier layer. In another embodiment, frame 13310 may be tapered, such as… Figure 15A As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of the container 13000 according to an embodiment. In the embodiment, the frame 15310 may be substantially straight or straight, such as Figure 15B As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of the container 15000 according to an embodiment.

[0106] Interlocking tape 13400 is an adhesive tape that can be placed around and within the joint between housing 13200 and container 13300 to adhesively fuse housing 13200 and container 13300. Interlocking tape 13400 can further provide anti-rotation and anti-torque properties between housing 13200 and container 13300.

[0107] Operablely, the frame 13310 and sidewall 13320 are fused together using a joining process to form the container body 13300. The container body 13300 and the shell 13200 are mechanically fused by a radial interference fit between the protrusion 13317 and the sidewall 13210 of the shell 13200, and by a vertical interference fit between the shelf portion 13316 and the sidewall 13210 of the shell 13200. In an embodiment, the mechanical fusion is further provided by providing an interlocking band 13400 for adhesive fusion between the shell 13200 and the container body 13300, such as... Figure 15CAs shown, this figure illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of the container 13000 according to an embodiment. In this embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container 13000, the lid 13120 can be fused to the closing collar 13110 and the closure 13100 can be attached to the container body 13300. After the contents of the container 13000 are used, the interlocking strap 13400 can be pulled off and the shell 13200 can be separated from the container body 13300 for recycling.

[0108] Figure 16 This is a diagram of container 16000 according to an embodiment. Figure 17 This is an exploded view of container 16000 according to an embodiment. Container 16000 includes a closure 16100, a housing 16200, and a container body 16300. In an embodiment, container 1000 may include a label 16400.

[0109] Closure 16100 includes a threaded, interference fit, or press fit (collectively referred to as "reconfigurable") collar or closing collar 16110 and a cap 16120. Closure collar 16110 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. Cap 16120 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. Cap 16120 may have a barrier layer on an inner surface or a surface facing the contents, as described herein. Cap 16120 may be fused to closing collar 16110, as described herein. In embodiments, closure 16100 may be a bolt-on closure. In embodiments, closure 16100 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein.

[0110] The housing 16200 includes a side 16210 terminating at the base 16220. In embodiments, the housing 16200 may be made of a flexible molding material using a structural forming process, as described herein.

[0111] The container body 16300 includes a frame 16310 and sidewalls 16320. The frame 16310 includes a sixth base 16312, a sixth neck 16314, and legs 16318 for connecting the sixth base 16312 and the sixth neck 16314. The base 16314 includes a corresponding reconfigurable portion 16315 for engaging with a closing collar 16110. The sixth neck 16314 includes an interlocking shelf portion 16316 for engaging and mating with the housing 16200, as described herein. The interlocking shelf portion 16316 provides radial interference fit and vertical interference fit to the housing 16200. Figure 18DAs shown, this figure illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of a container 16000 according to an embodiment. The interlocking shelf portion 16316 may include a base 18000, a side surface 18100 extending downward from the base 18000, and an edge 18200 extending inwardly from the side surface 18100. In an embodiment, the sidewall 16320 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. In an embodiment, the sidewall 16320 may include a barrier layer or membrane on an inner or internal surface. In an embodiment, the sidewall 16320 may include an integrated barrier layer, membrane, and / or material. In an embodiment, the frame 16310 may be made of a structural forming material using a structural forming process, as described herein. In an embodiment, the interior or inner surface of the frame 16310 may be coated with a barrier layer. In an embodiment, the frame 16310 may be tapered, as... Figure 18A As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of the container 16000 according to an embodiment. In the embodiment, the frame 18310 may be substantially straight or straight, such as Figure 18B As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of container 18050 according to an embodiment.

[0112] In some embodiments, label 16400 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. In some embodiments, label 16400 may be adhesively fused to housing 16200. In some embodiments, label 16400 may be wrapped around housing 16200. In some embodiments, label 16400 may be peeled off from housing 16200. In some embodiments, label 16400 may include perforated lines 164100 for removal from housing 16200. Label 16400 is applicable to the various embodiments described herein.

[0113] Operablely, the frame 16310 and sidewall 16320 are fused together using a joining process to form the container body 16300. The container body 16300 and shell 16200 are mechanically fused together by engaging or snapping the upper edge 18400 of the shell 16200 into the interlocking shelf portion 16316, wherein the upper edge 18400 is folded into the base 18000, the sidewall 18100, and the edge 18200, and between them (e.g., the folded upper edge 18400'), as shown. Figure 18DAs shown. This provides a radial interference fit and a vertical interference fit between the housing 16200 and the container body 16300. In one embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container, the lid 16120 can be fused to the closure collar 16110 and the closure 16100 can be attached to the container body 16300. In another embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container 16000, the closure 16100 can be attached to the container body 16300 and the lid 16120 can be fused to the closure collar 16110. After the contents of the container 16000 are used, the label 16400 can be pulled off, and the housing 16200 can be separated from the container body 16300 for recycling.

[0114] Figure 19 This is a diagram of container 19000 according to an embodiment. Figure 20 This is an exploded view of container 19000 according to an embodiment. Container 19000 includes a closure 19100, a housing 19200, and a container body 19300. In an embodiment, container 1000 may include a label 19400.

[0115] Closure 19100 includes a threaded, interference fit, or press fit (collectively referred to as "reconfigurable") collar or closing collar 19110 and a cap 19120. Closure collar 19110 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. Cap 19120 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. Cap 19120 may have a barrier layer on its inner surface or on its contents-facing surface, as described herein. Cap 19120 may be fused to closing collar 19110, as described herein. In embodiments, closure 19100 may be a bolt-on closure. In embodiments, closure 19100 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein.

[0116] The housing 19200 includes a side 19210 terminating at the base 19220. In embodiments, the housing 19200 may be made of a flexible molding material using a structural forming process, as described herein.

[0117] The container body 19300 includes a seventh base 19310, a seventh neck 19320, and a side 19330 for connecting the seventh base 19310 and the seventh neck 19320. The base 19320 includes a corresponding reconfigurable portion 19322 for engaging with a closing collar 19110. The seventh neck 19320 includes an interlocking shelf portion 19324 for engaging and mating with the housing 19200, as described herein. The interlocking shelf portion 19316 provides a radial interference fit and a vertical interference fit to the housing 19200. Figure 21DAs shown, this figure illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of a container 19000 according to an embodiment. The interlocking shelf portion 19316 may include a base 21000, a side surface 21100 extending downward from the base 21000, and an edge 21200 extending inward from the side surface 21100. In an embodiment, the container body 19300 may be made from a structural forming material using a structural forming process, as described herein. In an embodiment, the container body 19300 may be coated with or include a barrier layer or membrane on its inner or side surfaces. In an embodiment, the container body 19300 may include an integrated barrier layer, membrane, and / or material. In an embodiment, the container body 19300 may be tapered, such as... Figure 21A As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of container 19000 according to an embodiment. In the embodiment, the container body 21310 may be substantially straight or straight, such as... Figure 21B As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of container 21300 according to an embodiment.

[0118] In one embodiment, label 19400 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. In another embodiment, label 19400 may be adhesively fused to housing 19200. In yet another embodiment, label 19400 may be wrapped around housing 19200. In yet another embodiment, label 19400 may be peeled off from housing 19200. In yet another embodiment, label 19400 may include perforated lines 19410 for removal from housing 19200.

[0119] Operable to mechanically fuse the container body 19300 and the housing 19200 together by engaging or snapping the upper edge 21400 of the housing 19200 into the interlocking shelf portion 19316, wherein the upper edge 21400 is folded into and between the base 21000, the side 21100 and the edge 21200 (e.g., the folded upper edge 21400'), as Figure 21D As shown. This provides both radial and vertical interference fits between the housing 19200 and the container body 19300. In one embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container, the lid 19120 can be fused to the closure collar 19110 and the closure 19100 can be attached to the container body 19300. In another embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container 19000, the closure 19100 can be attached to the container body 19300 and the lid 19120 can be fused to the closure collar 19110. After the contents of the container 19000 are used, the label 19400 can be pulled off and the housing 19200 can be separated from the container body 19300 for recycling.

[0120] Figure 22 This is a diagram of container 22000 according to the implementation method. Figure 23This is an exploded view of container 22000 according to an embodiment. Container 22000 includes a closure 22100, a shell 22200, and a container body 22300. In an embodiment, container 22000 may include a membrane 22400. In an embodiment, membrane 22400 is peelable.

[0121] Closure 22100 includes a threaded, interference fit, or press fit (collectively referred to as "reconfigurable") collar or closing collar 22110 and a cap 22120. Closure collar 22110 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. Cap 22120 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. Cap 22120 may have a barrier layer on an inner surface or a surface facing the contents, as described herein. Cap 22120 may be fused to closing collar 22110, as described herein. In embodiments, closure 22100 may be a bolt-on closure. In embodiments, closure 22100 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein.

[0122] The housing 22200 includes a side 22210 terminating at a base 22220. In one embodiment, the base 22220 includes an interlocking hole 22222. The interlocking hole 22222 may be an n-sided shape, a slot shape, or a shape that allows for placement relative to the container body 22300 and resists rotation or torque, as described herein. In one embodiment, the housing 22200 may be made of a flexible molding material using a structural forming process, as described herein.

[0123] The container body 22300 includes a frame 22310 and sidewalls 22320. The frame 22310 includes an eighth base 22312, an eighth neck 22314, and legs 22318 for connecting the eighth base 22312 and the eighth neck 22314. In one embodiment, the eighth base 22312 includes interlocking protrusions 22313 that mate with or correspond to interlocking holes 22222. The base 22314 includes corresponding reconfigurable portions 22315 for engaging with a closing collar 22110. In one embodiment, the eighth neck 22314 includes shelves 22316 for vertical placement and / or interference fit with the housing 22200, as described herein. In one embodiment, the eighth neck 22314 includes protrusions 22317 for radial placement and / or interference fit with the housing 22200, as described herein. In one embodiment, the sidewalls 22320 may be made of a flexible molded material, as described herein. In one embodiment, sidewall 22320 may include a barrier layer or membrane on its inner or inner surface. In another embodiment, sidewall 22320 may include an integrated barrier layer, membrane, and / or material. In another embodiment, frame 22310 may be made from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. In another embodiment, the interior or inner surface of frame 22310 may be coated with a barrier layer. In another embodiment, frame 22310 may be tapered, such as… Figure 24A As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of container 22000 according to an embodiment. In the embodiment, frame 24310 may be substantially straight or straight, such as Figure 24B As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of the container 24000 according to an embodiment.

[0124] Operablely, the frame 22310 and sidewall 22320 are fused together using a joining process to form the container body 22300. The upper edge portion 24400 of the shell 22200 is mechanically pressed together such that the upper edge portion 24400 is folded around the protrusion 22317 and pressed between the protrusion 22317 and the shelf 22316, to achieve a radial interference fit between the protrusion 22317 and the side surface 22210 of the shell 22200 and a vertical interference fit between the shelf 22316 and the side surface 22210 of the shell 22200, thereby mechanically fusing the container body 22300 and the shell 22200, as shown below. Figure 24CAs shown, the figure illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of container 22000 according to an embodiment. In this embodiment, mechanical fusion is further provided by placing interlocking protrusion 22313 in interlocking hole 22222. In this embodiment, mechanical fusion is further provided by fusing membrane 22400 to the interlocked interlocking protrusion 22313 in a manner that engages with interlocking hole 22222. In this embodiment, membrane 22400 is fused to the interlocked interlocking protrusion 22313 in a manner that engages with interlocking hole 22222, and membrane 22400 is not fused to housing 22200 or base 22220. In this embodiment, the level of fusion between membrane 22400 and interlocked interlocking protrusion 22313 in a manner that engages with interlocking hole 22222 is different from the level of fusion with housing 22200 or base 22220. That is, the fusion with interlocking hole 22222 is greater than the fusion with housing 22200 or base 22220. In one embodiment, after the contents are placed in container 22000, lid 22120 can be fused to closure collar 22110 and closure 22100 can be attached to container body 22300. After the contents of container 22000 are used, membrane 22400 can be detached and shell 1200 can be separated from container body 1300 for recycling.

[0125] Figure 25 This is a diagram of container 25000 according to the implementation method. Figure 26 This is an exploded view of container 25000 according to an embodiment. Container 25000 includes a closure 25100, a housing 25200, and a container body 25300. In an embodiment, container 25000 may include a membrane 25400. In an embodiment, membrane 25400 is peelable.

[0126] Closure 25100 includes a threaded, interference fit, or press fit (collectively referred to as "reconfigurable") collar or closing collar 25110 and a cap 25120. Closure collar 25110 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. Cap 25120 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. Cap 25120 may have a barrier layer on an inner surface or a surface facing the contents, as described herein. Cap 25120 may be fused to closing collar 25110, as described herein. In embodiments, closure 25100 may be a bolt-on closure. In embodiments, closure 25100 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein.

[0127] The housing 25200 includes a side 25210 terminating at a base 25220. In one embodiment, the base 25220 includes an interlocking hole 25222. The interlocking hole 25222 may be an n-sided shape, a slot-like shape, or a shape that allows for placement relative to the container body 25300 and resists rotation or torque, as described herein. In one embodiment, the housing 25200 may be made of a flexible molding material using a structural forming process, as described herein.

[0128] The container body 25300 includes a ninth base 25310, a ninth neck 25320, and a side 25330 for connecting the ninth base 25310 and the ninth neck 25320. The ninth base 25310 includes an interlocking protrusion 25313 that mates with or corresponds to an interlocking hole 25222. The base 25320 includes a corresponding reconfigurable portion 25322 for engaging with a closing collar 25110. In one embodiment, the ninth neck 25320 includes a shelf portion 25324 for vertical placement and / or interference fit with the housing 25200, as described herein. In one embodiment, the ninth neck 25320 includes a protrusion 25326 for radial placement and / or interference fit with the housing 25200, as described herein. In one embodiment, the container body 25300 may be made from a structural forming material using a structural forming process, as described herein. In one embodiment, the container body 25300 may be coated with or include a barrier layer or membrane on its inner or side surfaces. In one embodiment, the container body 25300 may include an integrated barrier layer, membrane, and / or material. In another embodiment, the container body 25300 may be conical, such as… Figure 27A As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of container 25000 according to an embodiment. In this embodiment, the container body 27300 may be substantially straight or straight, such as... Figure 27B As shown, this figure is a cross-sectional view of container 27000 according to an embodiment.

[0129] Operablely, by mechanically pressing the upper edge portion 27400 of the housing 25200, such that the upper edge portion 27400 is folded around the protrusion 25326 and pressed between the protrusion 25326 and the shelf portion 25324, a radial interference fit is achieved between the shelf portion 25324 and the side surface 25210 of the housing 25200, thereby mechanically fusing the container body 25300 and the housing 25200, as shown below. Figure 27CAs shown, the figure illustrates an enlarged cross-sectional view of the container 25000 according to an embodiment. In this embodiment, mechanical fusion is further provided by placing the interlocking protrusion 25313 in the interlocking hole 25222. In this embodiment, mechanical fusion is further provided by fusing the membrane 25400 to the interlocked interlocking protrusion 25313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 25222. In this embodiment, the membrane 25400 is fused to the interlocked interlocking protrusion 25313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 25222 and is not fused to the housing 25200 or the base 25220. In this embodiment, the level of fusion between the membrane 25400 and the interlocked interlocking protrusion 25313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 25222 is different from the level of fusion with the housing 25200 or the base 25220. That is, the fusion with the interlocking hole 25222 is greater than the fusion with the housing 25200 or the base 25220. In one embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container, the lid 25120 can be fused to the closure collar 25110 and the closure 25100 can be attached to the container body 25300. After the contents of the container 25000 are used, the membrane 25400 can be detached and the shell 25200 can be separated from the container body 25300 for recycling.

[0130] Figure 28 This is a diagram of container 28000 according to the implementation method. Figure 29 This is an exploded view of container 28000 according to an embodiment. Container 28000 includes a closure 28100, a shell 28200, and a container body 28300.

[0131] Closure 28100 includes a threaded, interference fit, or press fit (collectively referred to as "reconfigurable") collar or closing collar 28110 and a cap 28120. Closure collar 28110 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. Cap 28120 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. Cap 28120 may have a barrier layer on an inner surface or a surface facing the contents, as described herein. Cap 28120 may be fused to closing collar 28110, as described herein. In embodiments, closure 28100 may be a bolt-on closure. In embodiments, closure 28100 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein.

[0132] The housing 28200 includes a side surface 28210 terminating at a base 28220. In one embodiment, the base 28220 includes an interlocking hole 28222. The interlocking hole 28222 may be an n-sided shape, a slotted shape, or a shape that allows for placement relative to the container body 28300 and is resistant to rotation or torque, as described herein. In one embodiment, the housing 28200 includes tear strips 28230 on the side surface 28210 and the base 28220 for separating or removing the housing 28200 for recycling, as described herein. The tear strips 28230 may be implemented in any of the embodiments described herein. In one embodiment, the housing 28200 may be made of a flexible molding material using a structural forming process, as described herein.

[0133] The container body 28300 includes a tenth base 28310, a tenth neck 28320, and a side 28330 for connecting the tenth base 28310 and the tenth neck 28320. The tenth base 28310 includes an interlocking protrusion 28313 that mates with or corresponds to an interlocking hole 28222. The base 28320 includes a corresponding reconfigurable portion 28322 for engaging with a closing collar 28110. In one embodiment, the tenth neck 28320 includes a shelf portion 28324 for vertical placement and / or interference fit with the housing 28200, as described herein. In another embodiment, the tenth neck 28320 includes a protrusion 28326 for radial placement and / or interference fit with the housing 28200, as described herein. In yet another embodiment, the container body 28300 may be made from a structural forming material using a structural forming process, as described herein. In one embodiment, the container body 28300 may be coated with or include a barrier layer or membrane on its inner surface or inner surface. In another embodiment, the container body 28300 may include an integrated barrier layer, membrane, and / or material. In yet another embodiment, the container body 28300 may be conical, substantially straight, straight, or a combination thereof.

[0134] Operablely, the container body 28300 and the housing 28200 are mechanically fused by a radial interference fit between the protrusion 28326 and the side surface 28210 of the housing 28200, and by a vertical interference fit between the shelf portion 28324 and the side surface 28210 of the housing 28200. In one embodiment, mechanical fusion is further provided by placing the interlocking protrusion 28313 in the interlocking hole 28222. In another embodiment, mechanical fusion is further provided by fusing the membrane 28400 to the interlocked interlocking protrusion 28313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 28222. In yet another embodiment, the membrane 28400 is fused to the interlocked interlocking protrusion 28313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 28222, but not to the housing 28200 or the base 28220. In one embodiment, the level of fusion between the membrane 28400 and the interlocked interlocking protrusion 28313, which engages with the interlocking hole 28222, differs from the level of fusion with the housing 28200 or the base 28220. That is, the fusion with the interlocking hole 28222 is greater than the fusion with the housing 28200 or the base 28220. In one embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container 28000, the lid 28120 can fuse to the closing collar 28110 and the closure 28100 can be attached to the container body 28300. In one embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container 28000, the closure 28100 can be attached to the container body 28300 and the lid 28120 can fuse to the closing collar 28110. After the contents of container 28000 have been used, membrane 28400 can be pulled off, tear strip 28230 can be pulled off, and shell 28200 can be separated from container body 28300 for recycling.

[0135] Figure 30 This is a diagram of container 30000 according to the implementation method. Figure 31 This is an exploded view of container 30000 according to the embodiment. Figure 32 This is a cross-sectional view of container 30000 according to the embodiment. Figure 33 This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of container 30000 according to the embodiment.

[0136] Container 30000 includes a closure 30100, a shell 30200, and a container body 30300. In an embodiment, container 30000 may include a membrane 30400. In an embodiment, membrane 30400 is peelable.

[0137] Closure 30100 includes a threaded, interference fit, or press fit (collectively referred to as "reconfigurable") collar or closing collar 30110 and a cap 30120. Closure collar 30110 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein. Cap 30120 may be made of a flexible molding material, as described herein. Cap 30120 may have a barrier layer on an inner surface or a surface facing the contents, as described herein. Cap 30120 may be fused to closing collar 30110, as described herein. In embodiments, closure 30100 may be a bolt-on closure. In embodiments, closure 30100 is a structure formed from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process, as described herein.

[0138] The housing 30200 includes a side 30210 terminating at a base 30220. In one embodiment, the base 30220 includes an interlocking hole 30222. The interlocking hole 30222 may be an n-sided shape, a slot-like shape, or a shape that allows for placement relative to the container body 30300 and resists rotation or torque, as described herein. In one embodiment, the housing 30200 may be made of a flexible molding material using a structural forming process, as described herein.

[0139] The container body 30300 includes an eleventh base 30310, an eleventh neck 30320, and a side 30330 for connecting the eleventh base 30310 and the eleventh neck 30320. The eleventh base 30310 includes an interlocking protrusion 30313 that mates with or corresponds to an interlocking hole 30222. The base 30320 includes a corresponding reconfigurable portion 30322 for engaging with a closing collar 30110. In one embodiment, the eleventh neck 30320 includes an annular ring 30324 for placement and retention within the housing 30200 by radial and / or interference fit with the housing 30200, as described herein. The annular ring 30324 includes a protrusion 30325 extending substantially vertically from the eleventh neck 30320 and a tapered portion 30326 extending downward from the protrusion 30325. The protrusion 30325 extends a distance substantially aligned with the side surface 30210 of the housing 30200. The tapered portion 30326 extends downward at an angle toward the housing 30200 and curves rearward toward the eleventh neck 30320, presenting a non-blunt surface 30327 for engagement with the inner surface 30212 of the side surface 30210 of the housing 30200. The non-blunt surface 30327 mitigates damage to the housing 30200. The tapered portion 30326 is a stretchable and flexible structure for interference fit with the housing 30200 and for removal from the housing 30200. In embodiments, the container body 30300 may be made from a structure-forming material using a structure-forming process as described herein. In embodiments, the container body 30300 may be coated or include a barrier layer or membrane on its inner or side surfaces. In embodiments, the container body 30300 may include integrated barrier layers, membranes, and / or materials.

[0140] Operablely, the container body 30300 and the housing 30200 are mechanically fused by a radial interference fit between the annular ring 30324 and the side portion 30210 of the housing 30200, achieved by bending the tapered portion 30326 inward toward the container body 30300. The radial interference fit provides a tight but releasable fit with the housing 30200. In one embodiment, mechanical fusion is further provided by placing the interlocking protrusion 30313 in the interlocking hole 30222. In another embodiment, mechanical fusion is further provided by fusing the membrane 30400 to the interlocked interlocking protrusion 30313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 30222. In yet another embodiment, the membrane 30400 is fused to the interlocked interlocking protrusion 30313 in a manner that engages with the interlocking hole 30222, and the membrane 30400 is not fused to the housing 30200 or the base 30220. In one embodiment, the level of fusion between the membrane 30400 and the interlocked interlocking protrusion 30313, which engages with the interlocking hole 30222, differs from the level of fusion with the housing 30200 or the base 30220. That is, the fusion with the interlocking hole 30222 is greater than the fusion with the housing 30200 or the base 30220. In one embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container, the lid 30120 can fuse to the closing collar 30110 and the closure 30100 can be attached to the container body 30300. In another embodiment, after the contents are placed in the container, the closure 30100 can be attached to the container body 30300 and the lid 30120 can fuse to the closing collar 30110. After the contents of the container 30000 are used, the membrane 30400 can be detached and the housing 30200 can be separated from the container body 30300 for recycling.

[0141] Figure 34 The photograph shows a container 34000 according to an embodiment and as described herein. The photograph of container 34000 shows a closure 34100, a housing 34200, and a removable label 34300 as described herein. Figure 35 Figure 34 is a photograph of a container 34000 according to an embodiment and as described herein, wherein a peelable label 34300 has been peeled off and an interlocking protrusion 34400 in an interlocking hole 34500 is now shown. Figure 36 is a photograph of a container body 34600 having a closure 34100 according to an embodiment and as described herein. Figure 37 is a photograph of a container body 34600 according to an embodiment and as described herein. Figure 38 is a photograph of a closure 34100 according to an embodiment and as described herein. Figure 39 is a photograph of a housing 34200 according to an embodiment and as described herein.

[0142] The composition and arrangement of the methods illustrated in the various exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. While only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, parameter values, mounting arrangements, use of materials and components, color, orientation, etc.). For example, the positions of elements may be reversed or otherwise changed, and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions may be altered or varied. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be varied or reordered according to alternative embodiments. Other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangements of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0143] While the accompanying drawings may show a specific order of method steps, the order of steps may differ from what is depicted. Two or more steps may also be performed simultaneously or partially simultaneously. Such variations will depend on the chosen software and hardware system and the designer's choices. All such variations are within the scope of this disclosure. Similarly, the software implementation can be accomplished using standard programming techniques, as well as rule-based logic and other logic, to perform various connection steps, processing steps, comparison steps, and decision steps.

[0144] While this disclosure has been described in conjunction with certain embodiments, it should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Rather, this disclosure is intended to cover various modifications, combinations, and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims, which should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense to cover all such modifications and equivalent structures permitted by law.

Claims

1. A container comprising: The container body, including the frame and sidewalls: The framework has: Base; The neck is separated from the base; Legs, for connecting the base and the neck, and At least one container body interlocking assembly, which includes an interlocking protrusion formed on the base; The sidewall has a barrier layer on the inner surface of the sidewall, wherein the sidewall is fused to form the container body and configured to contain the contents therein; The closure is configured to be reconfigurably attached to the container body; as well as A housing, including at least one housing interlock assembly configured to be at least radially and vertically separable interference-fitted with at least one container body interlock assembly, wherein the at least one container body interlock assembly includes an interlock hole defined by the base of the housing, the at least one container body interlock assembly being located within the interlock hole to prevent rotation and torque between the container body and the housing.

2. The container as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The at least one container interlock assembly further includes an interlocking shelf portion; and The at least one housing interlock assembly also includes a side of the housing that engages with the interlock shelf portion.

3. The container as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The at least one container body interlocking assembly also includes a plurality of protrusions on the neck of the container body for radial placement and interference fit with the sides of the housing.

4. The container as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The at least one container body interlocking assembly is an interlocking protrusion extending from the base of the container body and engaging within the interlocking hole to prevent rotation and torque between the container body and the shell.

5. The container as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The interlocking protrusion and the interlocking hole are n-sided.

6. The container as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The interlocking protrusion and the interlocking hole are slots.

7. The container of claim 4, further comprising: Interlocking straps are used to adhesively connect the container body and the shell.

8. The container as claimed in claim 7, wherein, The housing includes tear strips.

9. The container as claimed in claim 8, wherein, The container body is a one-piece structure.

10. The container of claim 8, wherein, The sidewall is fused to the frame.

11. The container as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The sidewalls are fused to the outer surface of the frame.

12. The container as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The sidewalls are fused to the inner surface of the frame.

13. The container of claim 12, further comprising: The label is configured to attach to the interlocking protrusion and the housing.

14. The container of claim 13, wherein, The container's contents-facing surface includes or is coated with a barrier layer that is substantially chemically inert to the contents.

15. The container of claim 14, wherein, The closure includes a closure collar and a cap fused to the closure collar.

16. The container of claim 14, wherein, The closure is a one-piece molded structure.

17. The container of claim 12, further comprising: The label is configured to wrap around the housing.

18. The container of claim 17, wherein, The label is removable.

19. The container of claim 17, wherein, The label includes a tear strip.

20. A container comprising: case; A container body, including at least one container body interlocking assembly, wherein the container body interlocking assembly is an annular ring, further comprising: A vertical protrusion extending outward from the neck of the container body, the vertical protrusion extending a distance aligned with the side of the shell; and The tapered portion extending downward from the vertical protrusion, The tapered portion is configured to bend to radially interfere with the housing and is separated from one side of the container body; and The closure is configured to be reconfigurably attached to the container body; The tapered portion is configured to bend to at least radially and vertically separably interfer with the inner surface of the side of the housing.

21. The container of claim 20, further comprising: Another container body interlocking assembly is an interlocking protrusion extending from the base of the container body; as well as The housing interlock hole in the base of the housing, The interlocking protrusion is configured to engage within the interlocking hole to prevent rotation and torque between the container body and the housing.

22. The container of claim 21, further comprising: The tag is configured to be attached to the interlocking protrusion.

23. The container of claim 21, further comprising: The label is configured to attach to the interlocking protrusion and the housing.

24. The container of claim 23, wherein, The level of adhesion between the label and the interlocking protrusion is different from the level of adhesion between the label and the housing.

25. The container of claim 24, wherein, The interlocking protrusion and the interlocking hole are n-sided.

26. The container of claim 24, wherein, The interlocking protrusion and the interlocking hole are slots.

27. The container of claim 25, wherein, The container's contents-facing surface includes or is coated with a barrier layer that is substantially chemically inert to the contents.

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