SECONDARY PACKAGING SET FOR A COSMETIC PRODUCT

Abstract

A device may include a first cylindrical portion (102) including a plurality of grooves (110), each of the grooves extending about a central axis (101) of the first cylindrical portion (102) in a helical profile. A device may include a second cylindrical portion (104) including a plurality of ribs (116), each of the ribs (116) extending about a central axis (101) of the second cylindrical portion (104) in a helical profile, the plurality of grooves (110) of the first cylindrical portion (102) and the plurality of ribs (116) of the second cylindrical portion (104) being adapted to slidably engage each other, and the first cylindrical portion (102), the second cylindrical portion (104), or both comprise a fiber-based composition. Abstract drawing: Fig 1

Description

Title of the invention: SECONDARY PACKAGING ASSEMBLY FOR A COSMETIC PRODUCT CONTEXT

[0001] Component packaging can take many forms. For some products, it may be desirable to use packaging that not only protects a certain product, but also may be aesthetically pleasing or functional and attractive to a user. Summary of the invention

[0002] In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a secondary package for a cosmetic product, the secondary package comprising: a first cylindrical portion having a plurality of grooves, each of the grooves extending about a central axis of the first cylindrical portion in a helical profile; and a second cylindrical portion having a plurality of ribs, each of the ribs extending about a central axis of the second cylindrical portion in a helical profile, the plurality or one of the grooves of the first cylindrical portion and the plurality of ribs of the second cylindrical portion being adapted to slidably engage one another, and the first cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion, or both comprising a fiber-based composition. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0003] The drawings generally illustrate, by way of example, but not limitation, various aspects of the present invention.

[0004] Figure 1A is a side view of a secondary packaging assembly having a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion engaged with each other.

[0005] Figure 1B is a bottom view of the secondary packaging assembly showing the top of the first cylindrical portion.

[0006] Figure IC is a sectional view of the secondary packaging along AA.

[0007] Figure 1D is a sectional view of the secondary packaging according to BB.

[0008] Figure 1E is a view of the secondary packaging assembly with the first cylindrical portion removed and showing a primary packaging assembly disposed within the secondary packaging assembly.

[0009] Figure 1F is a top view of the second portion of the secondary packaging. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Reference will now be made in detail to certain aspects of the disclosed subject matter, examples of which are illustrated in part in the accompanying drawings. While the disclosed subject matter will be described in conjunction with the enumerated claims, it will be understood that the disclosed subject matter illustrated in example is not intended to limit the claims to the disclosed subject matter.

[0011] Throughout this document, values ​​expressed in a range format should be flexibly interpreted to include not only the numerical values ​​explicitly stated as limits of the range, but also to include all individual numerical values ​​or subranges within that range as if each numerical value and subrange were explicitly stated. For example, a range of "about 0.1% to about 5%" or "about 0.1% to 5%" should be interpreted to include not only about 0.1% to about 5%, but also individual values ​​(e.g., 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4%) and subranges (e.g., 0.1% to 0.5%; 1.1% to 2.2%; 3.3% to 4.4%) within the stated range. The statement "about X to Y" has the same meaning as "about X to about Y" unless otherwise stated.Similarly, the statement "about X, Y, or about Z" has the same meaning as "about X, about Y, or about Z" unless otherwise stated.

[0012] The statement "at least one of A and B" or "at least one of A or B" has the same meaning as "A, B, or A and B." Further, it is to be understood that phraseology or terminology used herein, and not otherwise defined, is used solely for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Any use of section headings is intended to assist in the reading of the document and should not be construed as limiting; information that is relevant to a section heading may appear within or outside that particular section.

[0013] In the methods described herein, the acts may be performed in any order without departing from the principles of the invention, except where a temporal or operational sequence is explicitly stated. Furthermore, specified acts may be performed simultaneously unless the explicit claim language states that they are performed separately. For example, a claimed action of doing X and a claimed action of doing Y may be conducted simultaneously in a single operation, and the resulting process will fall within the literal scope of the claimed process.

[0014] The term "about" as used herein may allow for a degree of variability of a value or range, e.g., within 10%, 5%, or 1% of a stated value or stated limit of a range and includes the exact stated value or range.

[0015] The term "substantially" as used herein refers to a majority, or substantially, as in at least about 50%; 60%; 70%; 80%; 90%; 95%; 96%; 97%; 98%; 99%; 99.5%; 99.9%; 99.99%; or at least about 99.999% or more; or 100%. The term "substantially free of" as used herein may mean having no or an insignificant amount of, such that the amount of material present does not affect the material properties of the composition comprising the material, such that about 0 wt% to about 5 wt% of the composition is the material, or about 0 wt% to about 1 wt%, or about 5 wt% or less, or an amount less than or equal to about 4.5 wt%; 4; 3.5; 3; 2.5; 2; 1.5; 1; 0.9; 0.8; 0.7; 0.6; 0.5; 0.4; 0.3; 0.2; 0.1; 0.01; or about 0.001 wt% or less, or about 0 wt%.

[0016] Various aspects according to the present disclosure relate to secondary packaging for a cosmetic product. Secondary packaging refers to the second layer of packaging applied to a product after the primary packaging layer. The primary packaging layer encloses the product itself. Secondary packaging serves several purposes with respect to product packaging. Like primary packaging, secondary packaging may be branded with typography, graphics, and imagery that consumers find appealing. In some cases, secondary packaging may serve to stabilize the primary packaged product within it to prevent damage during shipping as well as scuffs or scratches to the primary product packaging. Secondary packaging may also serve to form a protective or tamper-evident package for the product contained within it.

[0017] An exemplary secondary package is shown in Figures 1A-1F. Figures 1A-1F depict many identical components discussed simultaneously. As shown, the secondary package 100 has a central axis 101 extending therethrough. The secondary package 100 further includes a first cylindrical portion 102 and a second cylindrical portion 104. The first cylindrical portion 102 is generally cylindrical with a first diameter extending radially from the central axis 101. The first cylindrical portion 102 has a first major surface 106 and a second major surface 108. The first major surface 106 defines an exterior of the first cylindrical portion 102 and the second major surface 108 defines an interior of the first cylindrical portion 102. The first cylindrical portion 102 further includes grooves 110.The grooves 110 are recessed from the first major surface 106 toward the second major surface 108. When viewed from the second major surface 108, the groove 110 may be viewed as a rib projecting from the second major surface 108. However, in other examples, it is possible to form a double surface of . such that any or all of the grooves 110 are not visible on the outer surface.

[0018] The second cylindrical portion 104 is generally cylindrical with a first diameter extending radially from the central axis 101. The second cylindrical portion 104 has a third major surface 112 and a fourth major surface 114. The third major surface 112 defines an exterior of the second cylindrical portion 104 and the fourth major surface 114 defines an interior of the second cylindrical portion 104. The second cylindrical portion 104 further has grooves 116. The grooves 116 are recessed from the third major surface 112 toward the fourth major surface 114. When viewed from the fourth major surface 114, the grooves 110 may be viewed as ribs projecting from the fourth major surface 114. In other examples, it is possible to form a double surface such that any or all of the grooves 110 are not visible on the exterior surface.

[0019] The first cylindrical portion 102 and the second cylindrical portion 104 may be formed in whole or in part from a fiber-based composition, which may be molded. A fiber molded or fiber-based molded is a packaging material, which is typically made from recycled paperboard and / or newsprint or a non-recycled fiber material. In some examples, the fiber-based product comprises only one material or a mixture of materials, with one material being a major component. It is used for protective packaging or for food service trays and beverage holders. Other typical uses are lids, trays, dishes, bowls, and clamshell containers.For many applications, fiber-based products are less expensive than expanded polystyrene (EPS), vacuum-formed polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), corrugated cardboard, and foams. Fiber-based products are often considered an environmentally responsible packaging material, as defined by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, since they are produced from recycled materials and can be recycled again after their useful life.

[0020] There are several types of molded fiber products. One type is a thick-walled molded fiber product. These products can have wall thicknesses of 1.5 to 6 mm and are used primarily for carrier packaging applications. The thick wall is also commonly referred to as "fill molded." The surfaces are very rough on one side and moderately smooth on the opposite side. Product definition is moderate due to the use of relatively inexpensive single-pass molds and the use of blended kraft and reconstituted paper pulps.

[0021] Prior to the molding process, the mesh is coupled to a vacuum chamber which draws water through the mesh into the chamber, with the mesh mold suspended over a liquid return basin. The fiber slurry is sprayed from below onto the mold, and the vacuum draws the slurry tightly against the mesh, thereby filling all gaps and spaces. When the airflow through the mesh has been sufficiently blocked, the excess slurry falls into the return basin for recycling, and the mold advances to the drying process, after which the mesh mold is separated from the dried fiber veneer.

[0022] To engage the first cylindrical portion 102 and the second cylindrical portion 104, the grooves 110 and 116 are aligned with each other. As shown, the initial engagement is between grooves 110 proximate the second end 118 of the first cylindrical portion 102 and grooves 116 at the third end 120 of the second cylindrical portion 104. After engagement, the first cylindrical portion 102 is slid until the first end 122 abuts the third end 120. As shown in Figures 1A-1C, the length of the first cylindrical portion 102 is less than that of the second cylindrical portion 104, but in other examples, the lengths may be substantially the same so that after engagement, the second end 118 is proximate the fourth end 124.

[0023] The fiber-based product may create sufficient friction to maintain engagement between the first cylindrical portion 102 and the second cylindrical portion 104. The amount of friction is only great enough to hold the portions together, while being overcome by a force applied by a user separating the first cylindrical portion 102 and the second cylindrical portion 104. In some examples, a handle may be included on the first cylindrical portion 102, the second cylindrical portion 104, or both, to assist a user in separating the first cylindrical portion 102 and the second cylindrical portion 104. Haptic features such as a bump, a rib, a base, or the like may also be included to assist a user in establishing a grip.

[0024] Individual grooves of the grooves 110 and 116 may take many different shapes and forms. For example, individual grooves 110 and 116 may be a bevel groove, a v-groove, a u-groove, a flared bevel groove, or a flared v-groove. The resulting rib may be the inverse profile of the groove. It is possible for each of the grooves 110 and 116 to have the same profile. In other examples, at least one of the grooves 110 and at least one of the grooves 116 may be different from a corresponding groove 110 and 116. In this way, if a specific alignment of the first cylindrical portion 102 and the second cylindrical portion 104 is desired, it can be achieved to the extent that a single engagement between the grooves 110 and 116 can be established.

[0025] The grooves 110 and 116 extend along the first cylindrical portion 102 and the second cylindrical portion 104 in a helical pattern. As shown in Figures 1A-1C, the grooves 110 have 3 grooves and the grooves 116 have 3 grooves. However, in other examples, any other number is possible. For example, the first cylindrical portion 102 and the second cylindrical portion 104 may have only 1 groove, 2 grooves, 4 grooves, 5 grooves, or any number as desired.

[0026] Any one of the first major surface 106 and / or the third major surface 112 may have a visual image disposed thereon. For example, a decoration may be a logo, an image, a QR code, a trademark, a copyrighted logo, a patent number, instructions, or the like. In some examples, an image may be disposed internally on the third major surface 112 that is revealed when the first cylindrical portion 102 is moved away from the second cylindrical portion. This visual image may be configured to interface with the image on the first cylindrical surface as it rotates so that a continuous image is perceived by an observer.

[0027] As shown in Figures 1A to 1C, the secondary package 100 encloses the primary package 130. The primary package 130 contains a cosmetic composition. For example, a cosmetic composition may be lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner, sunscreen, an anti-wrinkle solution, or perfume.

[0028] The secondary package 100 may generally be made by any suitable fiber-based process. Each of the first cylindrical portion 102 and the cylindrical portion 104 is made individually. Once each portion is made, they may be engaged with each other and with the primary package 130 disposed therein. Examples of aspects.

[0029] The following examples of aspects are provided, their numbering should not be interpreted as indicative of levels of importance.

[0030] Aspect 1 provides secondary packaging for a cosmetic product, the secondary packaging comprising:

[0031] a first cylindrical portion comprising a plurality of grooves, each of the grooves extending around a central axis of the first cylindrical portion in a helical profile; and

[0032] a second cylindrical portion comprising a plurality of ribs, each of the ribs extending around a central axis of the second cylindrical portion in a helical profile,

[0033] in which

[0034] the plurality of grooves of the first cylindrical portion and the plurality of ribs of the second cylindrical portion are adapted to slidably engage with each other, and

[0035] the first cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion, or both comprise a fiber-based composition.

[0036] Aspect 2 provides the secondary packaging of aspect 1, wherein a diameter of the first cylindrical portion is greater than a diameter of the second cylindrical portion.

[0037] Aspect 3 provides the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 or 2, wherein a length in an axial direction of the first cylindrical portion is greater than a length in an axial direction of the second cylindrical portion.

[0038] Aspect 4 provides the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 or 3, wherein a length in an axial direction of the first cylindrical portion is substantially the same as a length in an axial direction of the second cylindrical portion.

[0039] Aspect 5 provides the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 to 4, wherein the first cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion, or both comprise a handle.

[0040] Aspect 6 provides the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 to 5, wherein the first cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion, or both, are without a handle.

[0041] Aspect 7 provides the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 to 6, wherein the plurality of grooves independently comprise a bevel groove, a v-groove, a u-groove, a flared bevel groove, or a flared v-groove.

[0042] Aspect 8 provides the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 to 7, wherein a profile of the plurality of ribs of the second cylindrical portion is a reverse profile of the profile of the plurality of grooves that are slidably engaged therewith.

[0043] Aspect 9 provides the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 to 8, wherein a profile of each of the plurality of grooves is identical.

[0044] Aspect 10 provides the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 to 8, wherein a profile of at least one of the plurality of grooves is different from another of the plurality of grooves.

[0045] Aspect 11 provides the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 to 9, further comprising a decoration disposed on the first cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion, or both.

[0046] Aspect 12 provides the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 to 11, further comprising at least one haptic element on the first cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion, or both.

[0047] Aspect 13 provides the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 to 12, further comprising a cosmetic product enclosed by the secondary packaging.

[0048] Aspect 14 provides the secondary packaging of aspect 13, wherein the cosmetic product comprises lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner, sunscreen, anti-wrinkle solution, or perfume.

[0049] Aspect 15 provides a method of manufacturing the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 to 14, the method comprising:

[0050] molding the first cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion, or both; and

[0051] engaging the first cylindrical portion with the second cylindrical portion.

[0052] Aspect 16 provides the method of aspect 15, wherein the first cylindrical portion, the second cylindrical portion, or both are independently molded by a wet molding process or a dry molding process.

[0053] Aspect 17 provides a method of using the secondary packaging of any one of aspects 1 to 16, the method comprising:

[0054] moving the first engaged cylindrical portion or the second cylindrical portion relative to each other.

[0055] Aspect 18 provides the method of aspect 17, wherein moving the first engaged cylindrical portion or the second cylindrical portion relative to each other comprises moving the first cylindrical portion or the second cylindrical portion toward each other.

[0056] Aspect 19 provides the method of aspect 17, wherein moving the first engaged cylindrical portion or the second cylindrical portion relative to each other comprises moving the first cylindrical portion or the second cylindrical portion away from each other.

[0057] Aspect 20 provides the method of any one of aspects 17 to 19, wherein the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion are held together by friction or otherwise.

Claims

Claims

1. Secondary packaging (100) for a cosmetic product, the secondary packaging comprising: a first cylindrical portion (102) comprising a plurality of grooves (110), each of the grooves (110) extending around a central axis (101) of the first cylindrical portion (102) in a helical profile; and a second cylindrical portion (104) comprising a plurality of ribs (116), each of the ribs (116) extending about a central axis (101) of the second cylindrical portion (104) in a helical profile, wherein the plurality of grooves (110) of the first cylindrical portion (102) and the plurality of ribs (116) of the second cylindrical portion (104) are adapted to slidably engage each other, and the first cylindrical portion (102), the second cylindrical portion (1040), or both comprise a fiber-based composition.

2. The secondary package (100) of claim 1, wherein a diameter of the first cylindrical portion (102) is greater than a diameter of the second cylindrical portion (104).

3. A secondary package (100) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein a length in an axial direction of the first cylindrical portion (102) is greater than a length in an axial direction of the second cylindrical portion (104).

4. A secondary package (100) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein a length in an axial direction of the first cylindrical portion (102) is substantially the same as a length in an axial direction of the second cylindrical portion (104).

5. A secondary package (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first cylindrical portion (102), the second cylindrical portion (104), or both, comprise a handle.

6. A secondary package (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first cylindrical portion (102), the second cylindrical portion (104), or both, are handle-free.

7. The secondary package (100) of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein each of the plurality of grooves (110) independently comprises a bevel groove, a v-groove, a u-groove, a flared bevel groove, or a flared v-groove.

8. A secondary package (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a profile of the plurality of ribs (116) of the second cylindrical portion (104) is a reverse profile of the profile of the plurality of grooves (110) which are slidably engaged therewith.

9. A secondary package (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein all of the grooves (110) of the plurality of grooves (110) have the same profile.

10. A secondary package (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a profile of at least one of the plurality of grooves (110) is different from the profile of another of the plurality of grooves (110).

11. A secondary package (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a decoration disposed on the first cylindrical portion (102), the second cylindrical portion (104), or both.

12. A secondary package (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising at least one haptic element on the first cylindrical portion (102), the second cylindrical portion (104), or both.

13. A secondary package (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further enclosing a cosmetic product enclosed by a primary package (130).

14. The secondary packaging (100) of claim 13, wherein the cosmetic product comprises lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner, sunscreen, anti-wrinkle solution, or perfume.

15. A method of manufacturing the secondary packaging (100) of any one of claims 1 to 14, the method comprising: molding the first cylindrical portion (102), the second cylindrical portion (104), or both; and engaging the first cylindrical portion (102) with the second cylindrical portion (104).

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the first cylindrical portion (102), the second cylindrical portion (104), or both are independently molded by a wet molding process or a dry molding process.

17. A method of using the secondary package (100) of any one of claims 1 to 16, the method comprising: moving the first engaged cylindrical portion (102) or the second cylindrical portion (104) relative to each other.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein moving the engaged first cylindrical portion (102) or the second cylindrical portion (104) relative to each other comprises moving the first cylindrical portion (102) or the second cylindrical portion (104) toward each other.

19. The method of claim 17, wherein moving the engaged first cylindrical portion (102) or the second cylindrical portion (104) relative to each other comprises moving the first cylindrical portion (102) or the second cylindrical portion (104) away from each other.

20. A method according to any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein the first cylindrical portion (102) and the second cylindrical portion (104) are held together by friction.

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