Container

Abstract

Container comprising a body (1) with a hollow space with one or more openings where respective closures are arranged, characterised in that the body (1) has at least one sealed blister-like element (2) in its wall. The blister-like element (2) can be at the base of the body.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] Container

[0003] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The invention, as the title of this descriptive document states, is a container. It is an innovation that offers advantages previously unknown within current techniques.

[0005] It offers a significant advantage in the event that the container is discarded and ends up, accidentally or maliciously, in a body of water such as a sea, a river...

[0006] It is applicable in the packaging industry.

[0007] STATE OF THE ART

[0008] The present invention arises from a problem caused by pollution from the uncontrolled disposal of packaging. A significant number of containers, especially plastic bottles, can end up in the sea or other bodies of water. If the container floats, it can be collected by cleaning machines (such as the one shown in US11161753) or wash up on a beach for collection. However, if it remains suspended or sinks, its recovery is difficult or impossible.

[0009] The applicant is unaware of any solution similar to the present one.

[0010] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The object of the present invention is the creation of a container that provides a notable innovation within its field of application in the current state of the art, the characterizing details that make it possible being conveniently included in the final claims that accompany this description.

[0012] The container comprises a body with a hollow space containing one or more openings, each fitted with a closure. The body has at least one airtight blister in its wall, for example, at the base. The blister may be formed by a concavity in the body wall. Other embodiments are described later.

[0013] EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

[0014] To complete the description being made and in order to help in the better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by a section of drawings where, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented.

[0015] Figure 1 shows a longitudinal section of one embodiment of the container, in this case a bottle.

[0016] Figure 2 shows a detail of an ampoule.

[0017] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The container of the invention comprises a container body (1), which may be a plastic bottle, but may also be a metal can or other element. The container therefore comprises a hollow space with one or more openings where closures are arranged.

[0019] The body (1) has a blister (2) in a part of its wall, for example at the base of the container and towards the inside. The blister (2) is airtight and filled with gas, usually air, to increase the buoyancy of the assembly.

[0020] If the container is made of plastic, its density is considered low enough to require small ampoules (2). If the container is made of metal, the ampoule (2) will need to be larger.

[0021] Figure 2 shows a cross-section of an example ampoule (2). The ampoule (2) is formed by a concavity (3) in the wall of the body (1). A cap (4) fits tightly around the concavity (3), trapping any air inside. The connection can be made by adhesive, heat fusion, or another method, depending on the material of the cap (4) and the body (1).

Claims

CLAIMS 1- Container, comprising a body (1) with a hollow space with one or more mouths where respective closures are arranged, characterized in that the body (1) has at least one airtight blister (2) in its wall. 2- Container according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a blister (2) at the base of the body (1). 3- Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the blister (2) is formed by a concavity (3) with a cap (4).

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