CA2348444C - Integrated vent and fluid transfer fitment - Google Patents
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Abstract
A vent and fluid transfer fitment (10) for sealing and transferring a fluid from an inverted fluid-filled container (16) without premature leakage to a receiver attachment (22), has a transfer check valve (12) and a venting check valve (13) which are preferably duck-bill valves. The transfer check valve is attached to the fitment for allowing fluid to be transferred from the container when the receiver attachment engages the transfer check valve. The venting check valve is also attached to the fitment for allowing air to displace the fluid as the fluid exits the container, wherein both the transfer check valve and the venting check valve have an inherent sealing pressure created by the static pressure of the fluid within the container. In addition, the inherent sealing pressure of the venting check valve is less than the inherent sealing pressure of the transfer check valve which allows air to enter the container due to the pressure differential created as the fluid is displaced.
Description
INTEGRATED VENT AND FLUID TRANSFER FITMENT
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Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improved vent and fluid transfer fitment, and more particularly, to a vent and fluid transfer fitment for a fluid-filled container that allows the contents of the container to be vented while being transferred without the contents spilling when the container is inverted.
Background of the Invention Conventional vent and fluid transfer systems utilize a non-inverted container having a dip tube for transferring fluid from the container. The container is wpicallv veined using a hole in the top of the container. However, the fluid within these systems leaf: when the container is in an inverted orientation.
Another approach has been to use vented trigger sprayers to dispense fluids from a container. These systems typically use a switch mechanism to close the vent except when the unit is dispensing. However, leakage can occur if the unit is actuated when the container is in a sideways or inverted orientation.
A third approach has been to provide a container with walls that are sufficiently thin such that they collapse under the vacuum pressure created by the removal of the container's contents. This type of system eliminates the need to allow air into the container to displace the fluid that is dispensed from the container. However, the system . does not allow a steady fluid flow from the container as the fluid flow will decrease as the vacuum pressure within the container increases.
Therefore, what is needed is an improved vent and fluid transfer fitment that allows fluid to be uniformly transferred from an inverted container without leaking and which vents the container such that the displaced fluid is replaced by air.
Summary of the Invention
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Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improved vent and fluid transfer fitment, and more particularly, to a vent and fluid transfer fitment for a fluid-filled container that allows the contents of the container to be vented while being transferred without the contents spilling when the container is inverted.
Background of the Invention Conventional vent and fluid transfer systems utilize a non-inverted container having a dip tube for transferring fluid from the container. The container is wpicallv veined using a hole in the top of the container. However, the fluid within these systems leaf: when the container is in an inverted orientation.
Another approach has been to use vented trigger sprayers to dispense fluids from a container. These systems typically use a switch mechanism to close the vent except when the unit is dispensing. However, leakage can occur if the unit is actuated when the container is in a sideways or inverted orientation.
A third approach has been to provide a container with walls that are sufficiently thin such that they collapse under the vacuum pressure created by the removal of the container's contents. This type of system eliminates the need to allow air into the container to displace the fluid that is dispensed from the container. However, the system . does not allow a steady fluid flow from the container as the fluid flow will decrease as the vacuum pressure within the container increases.
Therefore, what is needed is an improved vent and fluid transfer fitment that allows fluid to be uniformly transferred from an inverted container without leaking and which vents the container such that the displaced fluid is replaced by air.
Summary of the Invention
-2-It is an aspect ofthe present invention to pruvicle an improved vent and Iluid transfer titment.
(t is a further aspect of the present invention to provide a vent and fluid transfer titntent for sealing and transten-ing a fluid from an inverted tluicl-tilled container without premature leakage to a receiver attachment, e:umprising a transl~r check valve attached to the litment for allowing; tluiif to bu transferred ti-unt the container when the receiver attachment engages the transfer check valve, and a venting chuck valve attached to the titment for allowing air to displace the tluiJ as the tluiil exits the ~olttalltur, wherein both the transfer check valve and the venting ohcck valve have an inherent sealing pressure created by the static pressure ufth a fluid within the vontainer.
l3rief Description ofthe Drawin t;s FIG. la is a cross-sectional assc;ntbly drawing of flee preferred vcttt and fluid transfer titment in relation to a container and a receiver atlachntent according to the preferred embodiment ofthe present invention.
FIG. 1b is a top view of flee preferred vent and fluid transfer tittnent according to the present invention.
IvIG. lc is a truss-sectional view of an alternate vent ami tluiel transfer iitntent according to the present invention.
hlCi. 2 is a cross-srctional view of the preferred vent and fluid transfer titment, as assembled, in relation to the container and the receiver attachment according to the present invention.
FIG. 3a is a top view ofa first alternate vent and fluid transfer titntcnt according to the present invention.
FIG. :ib is a side assembly drawing of a septum valve of the first alternate vent and fluid transfer titntent in relation to a container according to the present invention.
FIG. 3c is a cross-sectional view of an umbrella valve of the first alternate vent and fluid transfer titntcnt according to the present invention.
FIG. ~a is a top view of a dual slit valve u1 the svcund alternate; vent and fluid transfer titment according to the present invc;ntiun.
FI(i. .lb is a side risen tbly drawing; of a dual slit valve of the wound alternate vent and fluid transfer titntent in relation to a container accordin c to the prmcnt tnvcntton.
Detailed Description of the Invention WO 00/27746 PCT/US99/25576 - ._
(t is a further aspect of the present invention to provide a vent and fluid transfer titntent for sealing and transten-ing a fluid from an inverted tluicl-tilled container without premature leakage to a receiver attachment, e:umprising a transl~r check valve attached to the litment for allowing; tluiif to bu transferred ti-unt the container when the receiver attachment engages the transfer check valve, and a venting chuck valve attached to the titment for allowing air to displace the tluiJ as the tluiil exits the ~olttalltur, wherein both the transfer check valve and the venting ohcck valve have an inherent sealing pressure created by the static pressure ufth a fluid within the vontainer.
l3rief Description ofthe Drawin t;s FIG. la is a cross-sectional assc;ntbly drawing of flee preferred vcttt and fluid transfer titment in relation to a container and a receiver atlachntent according to the preferred embodiment ofthe present invention.
FIG. 1b is a top view of flee preferred vent and fluid transfer tittnent according to the present invention.
IvIG. lc is a truss-sectional view of an alternate vent ami tluiel transfer iitntent according to the present invention.
hlCi. 2 is a cross-srctional view of the preferred vent and fluid transfer titment, as assembled, in relation to the container and the receiver attachment according to the present invention.
FIG. 3a is a top view ofa first alternate vent and fluid transfer titntcnt according to the present invention.
FIG. :ib is a side assembly drawing of a septum valve of the first alternate vent and fluid transfer titntent in relation to a container according to the present invention.
FIG. 3c is a cross-sectional view of an umbrella valve of the first alternate vent and fluid transfer titntcnt according to the present invention.
FIG. ~a is a top view of a dual slit valve u1 the svcund alternate; vent and fluid transfer titment according to the present invc;ntiun.
FI(i. .lb is a side risen tbly drawing; of a dual slit valve of the wound alternate vent and fluid transfer titntent in relation to a container accordin c to the prmcnt tnvcntton.
Detailed Description of the Invention WO 00/27746 PCT/US99/25576 - ._
3 Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the preferred vent and fluid transfer fitment 10 comprises a transfer fitment 11 having a transfer check valve 12 and a venting check valve 13 and is shown in an unassembled (FIG. I) and an assembled (FIG. 2) configuration. The transfer fitment 11 is preferably a single molded part that contains ' S both the transfer check valve 12 and the venting check valve 13 (FIGS. la and 1b).
However, the fitment 11 may include a cap or closure 14 in which a separate transfer check valve I2 and venting check valve 13 are inserted (FIG. 1 c) without deviating from the intent of the invention.
In addition, the preferred transfer fitment 11 may have support ribs 15 which add stability to the transfer fitment 11 and particularly to the transfer check valve 12 as shown in FIGS. la and 1b. The transfer check valve 12 and the venting check valve 13 are preferably duckbill valves which have an inherent sealing pressure and which are oriented in the same direction. However, the valves 12 and 13 may comprise a variety of valves without deviating from the intent of the invention. For example, the check valves 12 and 13 may comprise umbrella valves, ball and spring check valves or a slit valve. In addition, the venting check valve 13 may be located elsewhere on the bottle 16 and/or in a different orientation without deviating from the intent of the invention. The fitment 11, the transfer check valve 12, and the venting check valve 13 preferably comprise an elastomeric material.
The preferred transfer duckbill valve 12 has an open end 12a and a closed "beak" end 12b which remains in a closed position when the transfer duckbill valve 12 is in the relaxed state (FIG. 1 a). The preferred venting duckbill valve 13 also has an open end 13a and a closed "beak" end 13b which remains in a closed position when the venting duckbill valve 12 is in the relaxed state (FIG. 1 a).
The preferred fitment 11 is attached to a fluid filled bottle 16, specifically an opening 17, by snapping a snap bead 18 of the fitment 11 into a snap rim 19 of the bottle 16. However, the fitment I 1 may be attached to the bottle 16 using screw threads 20 on a bottle finish 21 as is well known in the art. After attaching the preferred fitment 11 to the bottle 16, the bottle 16 may be inverted without allowing the contents of the fluid within the bottle 16 to exit due to the valves 12 and 13 being in the relaxed state as ' seen in FIG. 1 a and the ends 12b and 13b remaining closed.
The preferred fitment 1 l and bottle 16 assembly is connected to a receiver attachment 22 which has a probe tip 23 and an air vent groove 24. The probe tip 23 has a first and second open end 23a and 23b, respectively. The first open end 23a of the probe tip 23 deforms and opens the "beak" end I2b of the transfer duckbill valve 12 upon insertion into the open end 12a (FIG. 2). The second open end 23b of the probe 23 is t WO OOI27746 PCT/US99/25576 ~ ._
However, the fitment 11 may include a cap or closure 14 in which a separate transfer check valve I2 and venting check valve 13 are inserted (FIG. 1 c) without deviating from the intent of the invention.
In addition, the preferred transfer fitment 11 may have support ribs 15 which add stability to the transfer fitment 11 and particularly to the transfer check valve 12 as shown in FIGS. la and 1b. The transfer check valve 12 and the venting check valve 13 are preferably duckbill valves which have an inherent sealing pressure and which are oriented in the same direction. However, the valves 12 and 13 may comprise a variety of valves without deviating from the intent of the invention. For example, the check valves 12 and 13 may comprise umbrella valves, ball and spring check valves or a slit valve. In addition, the venting check valve 13 may be located elsewhere on the bottle 16 and/or in a different orientation without deviating from the intent of the invention. The fitment 11, the transfer check valve 12, and the venting check valve 13 preferably comprise an elastomeric material.
The preferred transfer duckbill valve 12 has an open end 12a and a closed "beak" end 12b which remains in a closed position when the transfer duckbill valve 12 is in the relaxed state (FIG. 1 a). The preferred venting duckbill valve 13 also has an open end 13a and a closed "beak" end 13b which remains in a closed position when the venting duckbill valve 12 is in the relaxed state (FIG. 1 a).
The preferred fitment 11 is attached to a fluid filled bottle 16, specifically an opening 17, by snapping a snap bead 18 of the fitment 11 into a snap rim 19 of the bottle 16. However, the fitment I 1 may be attached to the bottle 16 using screw threads 20 on a bottle finish 21 as is well known in the art. After attaching the preferred fitment 11 to the bottle 16, the bottle 16 may be inverted without allowing the contents of the fluid within the bottle 16 to exit due to the valves 12 and 13 being in the relaxed state as ' seen in FIG. 1 a and the ends 12b and 13b remaining closed.
The preferred fitment 1 l and bottle 16 assembly is connected to a receiver attachment 22 which has a probe tip 23 and an air vent groove 24. The probe tip 23 has a first and second open end 23a and 23b, respectively. The first open end 23a of the probe tip 23 deforms and opens the "beak" end I2b of the transfer duckbill valve 12 upon insertion into the open end 12a (FIG. 2). The second open end 23b of the probe 23 is t WO OOI27746 PCT/US99/25576 ~ ._
4 preferably connected to a -tube 25 for guiding the fluid from the bottle 16 to a pump or reservoir (not shown). However, the tube 25 and receiver attachment 22 may be formed as a single piece without deviating from the intent of the invention.
When the bottle 16 is in an inverted orientation (FIG. la), the internal static pressure acting against the "beak" end 12b and 13b of the duckbill valves 12 and 13, ' respectively, will seal the valves 12 and 13 tightly. Therefore, the valves 12 and 13 prevent fluid from prematurely flowing out of the inverted bottle 16 until the probe 23 of the receiver attachment 22 in inserted within the transfer duckbill valve 12 Upon insertion of the receiver attachment's probe 23 into the transfer duckbill valve 12, the fluid is transferred by gravity through the probe tip 23 as it deforms and opens the transfer duckbill valve 12. As a result, a vacuum (sub-atmospheric) pressure is created within the bottle 16. When the vacuum is sufficient to overcome the sealing pressure on the venting valve 13, a bubble of air will be drawn into the bottle 16 along an air flow path 26 (FIG. 2) which quickly relieves the vacuum pressure created within the bottle i 6 by the fluid exiting and resumes the sealing pressure.
Preferably, the sealing pressure of the venting duckbill valve 13 is less than the sealing pressure of the transfer duckbill valve 12. As a result, the vacuum (sub-atmospheric) pressure created within the bottle 16 will cause the venting duckbill valve 13 to open and not the transfer duckbill valve 12 beyond the opening created by the displacement of the valve 12 due to the probe 23.
The air vent groove 24 in the receiver attachment 22 ensures that air can reach the venting duckbill valve 13 and be drawn into the bottle 16 when sufficient sub-atmospheric pressure is generated by the transfer of the fluid from the bottle 16. As the probe tip 23 is pushed through the transfer duckbill valve 12 (FIG. 2), the probe 23 seals along the inside wall of the duckbill valve 12. In the fully seated position (FIG. 2}, the probe 23 extends through the open end 12a of the duckbill valve 12 and provides a fluid path to the tube 25.
Refernng to FIGS. 3a-3c, the first alternate vent and fluid transfer fitment preferably comprises the transfer fitment 11 having a transfer check valve 27 (FIGS. 3a and 3b) and a venting check valve 28. The alternate transfer check valve 27 is preferably a septum valve and the alternate venting check valve 28 is preferably an umbrella valve, ' both of which have an inherent sealing pressure and which are oriented in the same direction. As in the preferred embodiment, the alternate venting check valve 28 may be located elsewhere on the bottle 16 and/or in a different orientation without deviating from the intent of the invention. The septum valve 27 is attached to the container 16 using a fitment 30.
WO 00/27746 PCT/US99/25576 = ._ In addition, -the septum valve 27 and the umbrella valve 28 may be formed from a single piece as shown in FIG. 3c. In this way, the probe 23 is inserted through a slit 29 in the umbrella valve 28. The umbrella valve 28 has an umbrella portion 31 which sealingly covers an air vent 32. The umbrella valve 28 is attached to the bottle 16 using a
When the bottle 16 is in an inverted orientation (FIG. la), the internal static pressure acting against the "beak" end 12b and 13b of the duckbill valves 12 and 13, ' respectively, will seal the valves 12 and 13 tightly. Therefore, the valves 12 and 13 prevent fluid from prematurely flowing out of the inverted bottle 16 until the probe 23 of the receiver attachment 22 in inserted within the transfer duckbill valve 12 Upon insertion of the receiver attachment's probe 23 into the transfer duckbill valve 12, the fluid is transferred by gravity through the probe tip 23 as it deforms and opens the transfer duckbill valve 12. As a result, a vacuum (sub-atmospheric) pressure is created within the bottle 16. When the vacuum is sufficient to overcome the sealing pressure on the venting valve 13, a bubble of air will be drawn into the bottle 16 along an air flow path 26 (FIG. 2) which quickly relieves the vacuum pressure created within the bottle i 6 by the fluid exiting and resumes the sealing pressure.
Preferably, the sealing pressure of the venting duckbill valve 13 is less than the sealing pressure of the transfer duckbill valve 12. As a result, the vacuum (sub-atmospheric) pressure created within the bottle 16 will cause the venting duckbill valve 13 to open and not the transfer duckbill valve 12 beyond the opening created by the displacement of the valve 12 due to the probe 23.
The air vent groove 24 in the receiver attachment 22 ensures that air can reach the venting duckbill valve 13 and be drawn into the bottle 16 when sufficient sub-atmospheric pressure is generated by the transfer of the fluid from the bottle 16. As the probe tip 23 is pushed through the transfer duckbill valve 12 (FIG. 2), the probe 23 seals along the inside wall of the duckbill valve 12. In the fully seated position (FIG. 2}, the probe 23 extends through the open end 12a of the duckbill valve 12 and provides a fluid path to the tube 25.
Refernng to FIGS. 3a-3c, the first alternate vent and fluid transfer fitment preferably comprises the transfer fitment 11 having a transfer check valve 27 (FIGS. 3a and 3b) and a venting check valve 28. The alternate transfer check valve 27 is preferably a septum valve and the alternate venting check valve 28 is preferably an umbrella valve, ' both of which have an inherent sealing pressure and which are oriented in the same direction. As in the preferred embodiment, the alternate venting check valve 28 may be located elsewhere on the bottle 16 and/or in a different orientation without deviating from the intent of the invention. The septum valve 27 is attached to the container 16 using a fitment 30.
WO 00/27746 PCT/US99/25576 = ._ In addition, -the septum valve 27 and the umbrella valve 28 may be formed from a single piece as shown in FIG. 3c. In this way, the probe 23 is inserted through a slit 29 in the umbrella valve 28. The umbrella valve 28 has an umbrella portion 31 which sealingly covers an air vent 32. The umbrella valve 28 is attached to the bottle 16 using a
5 fitment 33. The septum valve 27 seals the opening 17 of the bottle 16 when the bottle 16 is inverted. The slit 29 allows the probe 23 to be inserted within the septum valve 27 for the transfer of the contents within the bottle 16. When the pressure builds sufficiently within the bottle 16, the inherent sealing pressure of the umbrella valve 28, specifically the umbrella portion 31, will release and air will be drawn within the bottle 16 until the pressure differential is equalized.
Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the second alternate vent and fluid transfer fitment 34 preferably comprises the transfer fitment 11 having a dual slit transfer check valve 35 and venting check valve 36. Both the alternate transfer check valve 35 and the alternate venting check valve 36 are preferably slit valves having slits 37 and 38, respectively. In addition, both the transfer slit valve 35 and the venting slit valve 36 have an inherent sealing pressure and are oriented in the same direction.
In operation, the probe 23 is inserted within the slit 37 of the transfer slit valve 35. When the vacuum pressure within the bottle 16 is sufficient to overcome the inherent sealing pressure of the venting slit valve 36, the slit 38 of the venting slit valve 36 will open and allow air to be drawn within the bottle 16 until the pressure differential is equalized. As in the preferred embodiment, the alternate venting check valve 36 may be located elsewhere on the bottle 16 and/or in a different orientation without deviating from the intent of the invention.
While the embodiment of the invention shown and described is fully capable of achieving the results desired, it is to be understood that this embodiment has been shown and described for purposes of illustration only and not for purposes of limitation. Other variations in the form and details that occur to those skilled in the art and which are within the spirit and scope of the invention are not specifically addressed.
Therefore, the invention is limited only by the appended claims.
Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the second alternate vent and fluid transfer fitment 34 preferably comprises the transfer fitment 11 having a dual slit transfer check valve 35 and venting check valve 36. Both the alternate transfer check valve 35 and the alternate venting check valve 36 are preferably slit valves having slits 37 and 38, respectively. In addition, both the transfer slit valve 35 and the venting slit valve 36 have an inherent sealing pressure and are oriented in the same direction.
In operation, the probe 23 is inserted within the slit 37 of the transfer slit valve 35. When the vacuum pressure within the bottle 16 is sufficient to overcome the inherent sealing pressure of the venting slit valve 36, the slit 38 of the venting slit valve 36 will open and allow air to be drawn within the bottle 16 until the pressure differential is equalized. As in the preferred embodiment, the alternate venting check valve 36 may be located elsewhere on the bottle 16 and/or in a different orientation without deviating from the intent of the invention.
While the embodiment of the invention shown and described is fully capable of achieving the results desired, it is to be understood that this embodiment has been shown and described for purposes of illustration only and not for purposes of limitation. Other variations in the form and details that occur to those skilled in the art and which are within the spirit and scope of the invention are not specifically addressed.
Therefore, the invention is limited only by the appended claims.
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1. A vent and fluid transfer assembly, comprising:
(a) a fluid-filled container having an opening;
(b) a fitment attached to said opening and having a fluid transfer check valve and an air vent disposed in the fitment for allowing air to displace the fluid as the fluid exits the container, wherein a substantially planar portion of said transfer check valve overlies said air vent to sealingly cover said air vent; and (c) a receiver attachment having a probe for engaging said fluid transfer check valve to allow transfer of the fluid from said fluid-filled container when said fluid-filled container is inverted.
(a) a fluid-filled container having an opening;
(b) a fitment attached to said opening and having a fluid transfer check valve and an air vent disposed in the fitment for allowing air to displace the fluid as the fluid exits the container, wherein a substantially planar portion of said transfer check valve overlies said air vent to sealingly cover said air vent; and (c) a receiver attachment having a probe for engaging said fluid transfer check valve to allow transfer of the fluid from said fluid-filled container when said fluid-filled container is inverted.
2. The vent and fluid transfer assembly of claim 1, wherein said transfer check valve is an umbrella valve.
3. The vent and fluid transfer assembly of claim 1 or 3, further comprising an interconnecting portion attached to said fitment for attaching said fitment to said container.
4. The vent and fluid transfer assembly of claim 1, wherein said transfer check valve has an inherent sealing pressure created by the static pressure of the fluid within the container.
5. A vent and fluid transfer assembly for sealing and transferring a fluid from an inverted fluid-filled container without premature leakage to a receiver attachment, comprising;
(a) a fluid-filled container having an opening;
(b) a fitment attached to said opening and having a fluid transfer check valve and an air vent disposed in the fitment for allowing air to displace the fluid as the fluid exits the container, wherein a substantially planar portion of said transfer check valve overlies said air vent to sealingly cover said air vent; and (c) a receiver attachment having a probe for engaging said fluid transfer check valve to allow transfer of the fluid from said fluid-filled container when said fluid-filled container is inverted, said receiver attachment having an air vent groove in communication with said air vent to allow air to pass in between said receiver attachment and said fitment.
(a) a fluid-filled container having an opening;
(b) a fitment attached to said opening and having a fluid transfer check valve and an air vent disposed in the fitment for allowing air to displace the fluid as the fluid exits the container, wherein a substantially planar portion of said transfer check valve overlies said air vent to sealingly cover said air vent; and (c) a receiver attachment having a probe for engaging said fluid transfer check valve to allow transfer of the fluid from said fluid-filled container when said fluid-filled container is inverted, said receiver attachment having an air vent groove in communication with said air vent to allow air to pass in between said receiver attachment and said fitment.
6. The vent and fluid transfer assembly of claim 5, wherein said transfer check valve comprises at least one of a duckbill valve, an umbrella check valve, a ball and spring check valve and a slit check valve.
7. The vent and fluid transfer assembly of claims 5 or 6, wherein the fluid is transferred from the container due to gravity.
8. The vent and fluid transfer assembly of any one of claims 5-7, wherein said container further comprises an annular groove adjacent said opening for receiving said interconnecting portion.
9. The vent and fluid transfer assembly of any one of claims 5-8, further comprising an interconnecting portion attached to said fitment for attaching said fitment to said container.
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