EP1092641A1 - Dispensing nozzle with separable tip and container equiped therewith - Google Patents

Dispensing nozzle with separable tip and container equiped therewith Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1092641A1
EP1092641A1 EP00402760A EP00402760A EP1092641A1 EP 1092641 A1 EP1092641 A1 EP 1092641A1 EP 00402760 A EP00402760 A EP 00402760A EP 00402760 A EP00402760 A EP 00402760A EP 1092641 A1 EP1092641 A1 EP 1092641A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
end piece
piece according
axis
nozzle
breakable
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP00402760A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1092641B1 (en
EP1092641B9 (en
Inventor
Vincent De Laforcade
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
LOreal SA
Original Assignee
LOreal SA
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by LOreal SA filed Critical LOreal SA
Publication of EP1092641A1 publication Critical patent/EP1092641A1/en
Publication of EP1092641B1 publication Critical patent/EP1092641B1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1092641B9 publication Critical patent/EP1092641B9/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/36Closures with frangible parts adapted to be pierced, torn, or removed, to provide discharge openings

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a dispensing nozzle comprising a breakable end part.
  • the end portion extends into the extension of the tip body, above the break zone.
  • the resulting product leakage can then make any product unfit for sale. a batch of goods.
  • the new dispensing nozzle according to the invention is characterized by the fact that the breakable end part comprises first gripping means allowing to detach the end part by a first movement and second means of grip allowing the end part to be detached by a second movement different from the first.
  • Such a tip removes the breakable end portion by means of a hand or both hands, making it easier to use.
  • the end portion is breakable in response to a rotational movement about an axis and has at least a lateral portion extending at least partially below the level of the breaking zone of the part end, offering support to the fingers of the user to allow him to train in rotation of the end part around the axis of the nozzle, and a transverse portion extending substantially perpendicular to the axis of the nozzle, providing a grip sufficient for the user's fingers to allow him to detach the end portion by a tilting movement around an axis perpendicular to the axis of the nozzle.
  • the breakable end portion has two lateral portions extending at least partially below the level of the fracture zone.
  • the end part can be made with a small axial extension above of the break zone.
  • the axial size of the container equipped with the dispensing nozzle remains relatively small, which makes it possible to reduce the size of the box or to have inside it more space to insert a shim intended to brake the movement of the container in the box.
  • the side portion (s) are connected to the transverse portion and extend entirely below the level of the upper face of this transverse portion.
  • the upper face of the transverse portion is substantially flat or slightly convex outwards, the transverse portion having advantageously a generally flattened shape.
  • the transverse portion present in top view a circular outline.
  • the transverse portion has a general shape discoid.
  • the dispensing nozzle advantageously comprises two fins diametrically opposed arranged in a joint plane and extending at least partially on either side of the body of the nozzle.
  • the transverse portion of the end portion is wider, when observed in the axis of the nozzle, that the upper end of the body of the nozzle, preferably at least three times wider, so as to provide sufficient grip for the user to allow him to detach the end part by a movement of tilting around an axis perpendicular to that of the nozzle.
  • the aforementioned lateral portion or portions are connected to the body of the nozzle by bridges of breakable material.
  • the upper edge of the side portion (s) is directed outward and downward.
  • the invention also relates to a container equipped with a nozzle. distribution as above.
  • the dispensing nozzle 10 shown in Figures 1 to 3 is made of a in one piece by plastic injection molding, for example polypropylene.
  • This nozzle 10 comprises a tubular body 11 of axis X, the part of which upper is substantially conical converging upwards, the body 11 being provided with its top with a breakable end portion 20.
  • This end portion 20 has a central region 21 having a shape general discoid, the upper face 22 of which is substantially flat and perpendicular to the X axis, and is connected to the body 11 by a thinned annular wall 23 defining a break zone 24.
  • the convex underside 27 of the central region 21 forms, with the end upper part of the body 11, an annular groove 25 around the thinned wall 23.
  • Two diametrically opposite fins 26 connect to the underside 27 of the central region 21 and extend downward on either side of the body 11, as it can be seen in Figures 2 and 3 more particularly.
  • These fins 26 are located entirely below the level of the upper face 22 of the central region 21 and extend partially below the level of the break zone 24.
  • the fins 26 are produced in the plane of the distribution nozzle 10.
  • the fins 26 are arranged, without being in the X axis of the body of the end piece, to so as to allow the user to detach the end portion 20 by a movement of rotation around the X axis.
  • the body 11 has at its base a first internal threaded skirt 13 for the screwing onto an externally threaded neck of a container and a second skirt inner seal 14 which is applied in a sealed manner on the inner surface of this neck at the end of the screwing.
  • dispensing nozzle 10 is produced not in the form of an insert but in one piece with the container body.
  • the user holds a hand the container and drives with the other hand, taking support on the fins 26, the end part 20 rotating around the X axis, causing the wall to break thinned annular 23, which then defines an orifice 28 through which the product can to flow.
  • the user can detach the end portion 20 with a single hand by tilting upwards with the thumb the central region 21 around an axis perpendicular to the X axis.
  • FIG. 4 shows a dispensing nozzle 10 'conforming to a variant, which differs from the previous one in that the fins 26 'are connect not only to the end portion 20 'but also to the body of the end piece by bridges of material 30, to be broken during the first use.
  • FIG. 5 shows a 10 "nozzle according to a variant in which the central region 21 "has a side view of a lenticular shape, with a 32 "upper face slightly convex towards the outside.
  • the fins 26 "differ from the fins 26 in that their upper edge 31 is tilted outwards and downwards, which further reduces the risk of contact of fins with packaging and accidental breakage of the breakable end part.

Abstract

Dispensing cap (10) has a conical body (11) topped by a detachable end (20). The end comprises a central part (21) and two wings (26). The user can rotate the detachable end around the cap axis by pushing the wings, or around an axis perpendicular to the cap axis by gripping the central part. The stress applied will in both case break the throat between the cap and its end, allowing user to detach it.

Description

La présente invention concerne un embout de distribution comportant une partie d'extrémité sécable.The present invention relates to a dispensing nozzle comprising a breakable end part.

On connaít de nombreux embouts de distribution dans lesquels la partie d'extrémité est détachée du corps de l'embout par un mouvement de rotation autour de l'axe de l'embout.We know many distribution tips in which the part end is detached from the body of the end piece by a rotational movement around the axis of the nozzle.

Dans de tels embouts de distribution, la partie d'extrémité s'étend dans le prolongement du corps de l'embout, au-dessus de la zone de cassure.In such dispensing tips, the end portion extends into the extension of the tip body, above the break zone.

Ces embouts de distribution offrent satisfaction lorsqu'ils sont réalisés d'un seul tenant avec de petits flacons conditionnés en bandes et contenant une faible quantité de produit.These distribution nozzles offer satisfaction when made of in one piece with small vials packed in strips and containing a small quantity of product.

Par contre, lorsqu'un récipient contenant une quantité relativement importante de produit, équipé d'un embout de distribution comportant une partie d'extrémité sécable telle que définie plus haut, est placé dans une boíte en carton avec une possibilité de déplacement à l'intérieur de celle-ci, on a constaté que les chocs du récipient contre les parois de la boíte au cours du transport pouvaient entraíner le basculement de la partie d'extrémité autour d'un axe transversal à l'axe de l'embout au point de provoquer le détachement accidentel de la partie d'extrémité.On the other hand, when a container containing a relatively large quantity of product, fitted with a dispensing nozzle having a breakable end part as defined above, is placed in a cardboard box with a possibility of movement inside it, it was found that the impacts of the container against walls of the box during transport could cause the part to tip over end around an axis transverse to the axis of the nozzle to the point of causing the accidental detachment of the end part.

La fuite de produit qui en résulte peut alors rendre impropre à la vente tout un lot de marchandises.The resulting product leakage can then make any product unfit for sale. a batch of goods.

On connaít par le brevet français FR 2 331 491 un embout comportant une partie d'extrémité sécable apte à être séparée du corps de l'embout par un mouvement de basculement autour d'un axe de basculement perpendiculaire à l'axe de l'embout.We know from French patent FR 2 331 491 a tip comprising a breakable end part capable of being separated from the body of the end piece by a movement of tilting around a tilting axis perpendicular to the axis of the nozzle.

On connaít par le brevet US 4 207 990 un embout comportant une partie d'extrémité sécable apte à être séparée du corps de l'embout par un mouvement de rotation autour de l'axe de l'embout.We know from US Patent 4,207,990 a tip comprising a part breakable end adapted to be separated from the body of the nozzle by a movement of rotation around the axis of the nozzle.

Il existe un besoin pour disposer d'un embout de distribution à partie d'extrémité sécable capable d'être ouvert facilement et pouvant être monté sur un récipient contenant une quantité relativement importante de produit, sans risque de détachement accidentel de la partie d'extrémité au cours du transport.There is a need to have a part distribution nozzle breakable end capable of being easily opened and capable of being mounted on a container containing a relatively large quantity of product, without risk of accidental detachment of the end part during transport.

Le nouvel embout de distribution selon l'invention se caractérise par le fait que la partie d'extrémité sécable comporte des premiers moyens de préhension permettant de détacher la partie d'extrémité par un premier mouvement et des seconds moyens de préhension permettant de détacher la partie d'extrémité par un second mouvement différent du premier.The new dispensing nozzle according to the invention is characterized by the fact that the breakable end part comprises first gripping means allowing to detach the end part by a first movement and second means of grip allowing the end part to be detached by a second movement different from the first.

Un tel embout permet d'enlever la partie d'extrémité sécable au moyen d'une main ou des deux mains, ce qui en facilite l'utilisation.Such a tip removes the breakable end portion by means of a hand or both hands, making it easier to use.

Dans une réalisation préférée, la partie d'extrémité est sécable en réponse à un mouvement de rotation autour d'un axe et comporte au moins une portion latérale s'étendant au moins partiellement sous le niveau de la zone de cassure de la partie d'extrémité, offrant un appui aux doigts de l'utilisateur afin de lui permettre d'entraíner en rotation la partie d'extrémité autour de l'axe de l'embout, et une portion transversale s'étendant sensiblement perpendiculairement à l'axe de l'embout, offrant une prise suffisante aux doigts de l'utilisateur pour lui permettre de détacher la partie d'extrémité par un mouvement de basculement autour d'un axe perpendiculaire à l'axe de l'embout.In a preferred embodiment, the end portion is breakable in response to a rotational movement about an axis and has at least a lateral portion extending at least partially below the level of the breaking zone of the part end, offering support to the fingers of the user to allow him to train in rotation of the end part around the axis of the nozzle, and a transverse portion extending substantially perpendicular to the axis of the nozzle, providing a grip sufficient for the user's fingers to allow him to detach the end portion by a tilting movement around an axis perpendicular to the axis of the nozzle.

De préférence, la partie d'extrémité sécable comporte deux portions latérales s'étendant au moins partiellement sous le niveau de la zone de cassure.Preferably, the breakable end portion has two lateral portions extending at least partially below the level of the fracture zone.

Grâce au fait que la ou les portions latérales s'étendent au moins partiellement sous le niveau de la zone de cassure et non pas entièrement dans le prolongement du corps de l'embout, en étant disposées par exemple sur des côtés opposés du corps de l'embout, la partie d'extrémité peut être réalisée avec une faible extension axiale au-dessus de la zone de cassure.Thanks to the fact that the lateral portion (s) extend at least partially below the level of the break zone and not entirely in line with the body of the end piece, being arranged for example on opposite sides of the body of the end piece, the end part can be made with a small axial extension above of the break zone.

On diminue ainsi les risques de cassure accidentelle de la partie d'extrémité lors du transport.This reduces the risk of accidental breakage of the end part during transport.

De plus, l'encombrement axial du récipient équipé de l'embout de distribution reste relativement faible, ce qui permet de diminuer la taille de la boíte ou de disposer à l'intérieur de celle-ci de plus de place pour insérer une cale destinée à freiner le déplacement du récipient dans la boíte.In addition, the axial size of the container equipped with the dispensing nozzle remains relatively small, which makes it possible to reduce the size of the box or to have inside it more space to insert a shim intended to brake the movement of the container in the box.

Dans une réalisation particulière, la ou les portions latérales se raccordent à la portion transversale et s'étendent entièrement sous le niveau de la face supérieure de cette portion transversale.In a particular embodiment, the side portion (s) are connected to the transverse portion and extend entirely below the level of the upper face of this transverse portion.

De préférence, la face supérieure de la portion transversale est sensiblement plane ou légèrement convexe vers l'extérieur, la portion transversale présentant avantageusement une forme générale aplatie. Preferably, the upper face of the transverse portion is substantially flat or slightly convex outwards, the transverse portion having advantageously a generally flattened shape.

Toujours dans une réalisation particulière, la portion transversale présente en vue de dessus un contour circulaire.Still in a particular embodiment, the transverse portion present in top view a circular outline.

Avantageusement, la portion transversale présente une forme générale discoïde.Advantageously, the transverse portion has a general shape discoid.

L'embout de distribution comporte avantageusement deux ailettes diamétralement opposées disposées dans un plan de joint et s'étendant au moins partiellement de part et d'autre du corps de l'embout.The dispensing nozzle advantageously comprises two fins diametrically opposed arranged in a joint plane and extending at least partially on either side of the body of the nozzle.

De préférence, la portion transversale de la partie d'extrémité est plus large, lorsqu'observée dans l'axe de l'embout, que l'extrémité supérieure du corps de l'embout, de préférence au moins trois fois plus large, de façon à offrir une prise suffisante à l'utilisateur pour lui permettre de détacher la partie d'extrémité par un mouvement de basculement autour d'un axe perpendiculaire à celui de l'embout.Preferably, the transverse portion of the end portion is wider, when observed in the axis of the nozzle, that the upper end of the body of the nozzle, preferably at least three times wider, so as to provide sufficient grip for the user to allow him to detach the end part by a movement of tilting around an axis perpendicular to that of the nozzle.

Ainsi, selon que l'utilisateur dispose d'une ou de deux mains libres, il peut soit détacher sans effort important la partie d'extrémité par un mouvement de rotation grâce aux portions précitées, en utilisant ses deux mains, soit provoquer le basculement de la partie d'extrémité avec le pouce d'une seule main si l'autre est occupée.Depending on whether the user has one or two handsfree, he can either detach the end part without significant effort by a rotational movement thanks to with the aforementioned portions, using both hands, or cause the tilting of the end part with the thumb with one hand if the other is occupied.

Dans une réalisation particulière, la ou les portions latérales précitées sont reliées au corps de l'embout par des ponts de matière sécables.In a particular embodiment, the aforementioned lateral portion or portions are connected to the body of the nozzle by bridges of breakable material.

Ces derniers accroissent la résistance de la partie d'extrémité à un détachement accidentel, en s'opposant notamment au basculement de la partie d'extrémité autour d'un axe perpendiculaire à celui de l'embout.These increase the resistance of the end part to a accidental detachment, in particular opposing the tilting of the end part around an axis perpendicular to that of the nozzle.

Dans une réalisation préférée, le bord supérieur de la ou des portions latérales est dirigé vers l'extérieur et vers le bas.In a preferred embodiment, the upper edge of the side portion (s) is directed outward and downward.

L'invention a encore pour objet un récipient équipé d'un embout de distribution tel que précité.The invention also relates to a container equipped with a nozzle. distribution as above.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention ressortiront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en oeuvre non limitatifs, et à l'examen du dessin annexé sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un embout de distribution conforme à l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue de face de l'embout de la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 est une coupe axiale de l'embout dans le plan de joint,
  • la figure 4 est une vue analogue à la figure 2 d'une variante de réalisation de l'embout, et
  • la figure 5 est une vue analogue à la figure 2 d'une autre variante de réalisation de l'invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will emerge on reading the detailed description which follows, of nonlimiting examples of implementation, and on examining the appended drawing in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a dispensing nozzle according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a front view of the nozzle of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 is an axial section of the end piece in the joint plane,
  • FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 2 of an alternative embodiment of the end piece, and
  • Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 2 of another alternative embodiment of the invention.

L'embout de distribution 10 représenté sur les figures 1 à 3 est réalisé d'un seul tenant par moulage par injection en matière plastique, par exemple en polypropylène.The dispensing nozzle 10 shown in Figures 1 to 3 is made of a in one piece by plastic injection molding, for example polypropylene.

Cet embout 10 comporte un corps tubulaire 11 d'axe X, dont la partie supérieure est sensiblement conique convergeant vers le haut, le corps 11 étant pourvu à son sommet d'une partie d'extrémité sécable 20.This nozzle 10 comprises a tubular body 11 of axis X, the part of which upper is substantially conical converging upwards, the body 11 being provided with its top with a breakable end portion 20.

Cette partie d'extrémité 20 présente une région centrale 21 ayant une forme générale discoïde, dont la face supérieure 22 est sensiblement plane et perpendiculaire à l'axe X, et se raccorde au corps 11 par une paroi annulaire amincie 23 définissant une zone de cassure 24.This end portion 20 has a central region 21 having a shape general discoid, the upper face 22 of which is substantially flat and perpendicular to the X axis, and is connected to the body 11 by a thinned annular wall 23 defining a break zone 24.

La face inférieure 27 convexe de la région centrale 21 forme, avec l'extrémité supérieure du corps 11, une gorge annulaire 25 autour de la paroi amincie 23.The convex underside 27 of the central region 21 forms, with the end upper part of the body 11, an annular groove 25 around the thinned wall 23.

Deux ailettes 26 diamétralement opposées se raccordent à la face inférieure 27 de la région centrale 21 et s'étendent vers le bas de part et d'autre du corps 11, comme on peut le voir sur les figures 2 et 3 plus particulièrement.Two diametrically opposite fins 26 connect to the underside 27 of the central region 21 and extend downward on either side of the body 11, as it can be seen in Figures 2 and 3 more particularly.

Ces ailettes 26 se situent entièrement sous le niveau de la face supérieure 22 de la région centrale 21 et s'étendent partiellement sous le niveau de la zone de cassure 24.These fins 26 are located entirely below the level of the upper face 22 of the central region 21 and extend partially below the level of the break zone 24.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation décrit, les ailettes 26 sont réalisées dans le plan de joint de l'embout de distribution 10.In the example of embodiment described, the fins 26 are produced in the plane of the distribution nozzle 10.

Les ailettes 26 sont disposées, sans être dans l'axe X du corps de l'embout, de manière à permettre à l'utilisateur de détacher la partie d'extrémité 20 par un mouvement de rotation autour de l'axe X.The fins 26 are arranged, without being in the X axis of the body of the end piece, to so as to allow the user to detach the end portion 20 by a movement of rotation around the X axis.

Le corps 11 comporte à sa base une première jupe intérieure filetée 13 pour le vissage sur un col fileté extérieurement d'un récipient ainsi qu'une deuxième jupe intérieure d'étanchéité 14 venant s'appliquer de manière étanche sur la surface intérieure de ce col au terme du vissage.The body 11 has at its base a first internal threaded skirt 13 for the screwing onto an externally threaded neck of a container and a second skirt inner seal 14 which is applied in a sealed manner on the inner surface of this neck at the end of the screwing.

Bien entendu, on ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention lorsque l'embout de distribution 10 est réalisé non pas sous la forme d'une pièce rapportée mais d'un seul tenant avec le corps du récipient.Of course, it is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the dispensing nozzle 10 is produced not in the form of an insert but in one piece with the container body.

Pour distribuer le produit contenu dans le récipient, l'utilisateur tient d'une main le récipient et entraíne avec l'autre main, en prenant appui sur les ailettes 26, la partie d'extrémité 20 en rotation autour de l'axe X, provoquant la cassure de la paroi annulaire amincie 23, laquelle définit alors un orifice 28 par lequel le produit peut s'écouler.To distribute the product contained in the container, the user holds a hand the container and drives with the other hand, taking support on the fins 26, the end part 20 rotating around the X axis, causing the wall to break thinned annular 23, which then defines an orifice 28 through which the product can to flow.

En variante, l'utilisateur peut détacher la partie d'extrémité 20 d'une seule main en faisant basculer vers le haut avec le pouce la région centrale 21 autour d'un axe perpendiculaire à l'axe X.Alternatively, the user can detach the end portion 20 with a single hand by tilting upwards with the thumb the central region 21 around an axis perpendicular to the X axis.

On a représenté sur la figure 4 un embout de distribution 10' conforme à une variante de réalisation, laquelle diffère de la précédente par le fait que les ailettes 26' se raccordent non seulement à la partie d'extrémité 20' mais également au corps de l'embout par des ponts de matière 30, à rompre lors de la première utilisation.FIG. 4 shows a dispensing nozzle 10 'conforming to a variant, which differs from the previous one in that the fins 26 'are connect not only to the end portion 20 'but also to the body of the end piece by bridges of material 30, to be broken during the first use.

Ces ponts de matière 30 s'opposent au basculement de la partie d'extrémité 20' autour d'un axe perpendiculaire à l'axe X.These material bridges 30 oppose the tilting of the end part 20 'around an axis perpendicular to the X axis.

Ainsi, le risque de détachement accidentel de la partie d'extrémité 20' est diminué.Thus, the risk of accidental detachment of the end portion 20 'is decreases.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux deux exemples de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits.Of course, the invention is not limited to the two exemplary embodiments which have just been described.

On peut notamment augmenter le nombre d'ailettes ou modifier leur forme ou celle de la région centrale de la partie d'extrémité.One can in particular increase the number of fins or modify their shape or that of the central region of the end portion.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté sur la figure 5 un embout 10" selon une variante de réalisation dans laquelle la région centrale 21" présente en vue de côté une forme lenticulaire, avec une face supérieure 32" légèrement convexe vers l'extérieur.By way of example, FIG. 5 shows a 10 "nozzle according to a variant in which the central region 21 "has a side view of a lenticular shape, with a 32 "upper face slightly convex towards the outside.

Les ailettes 26" diffèrent des ailettes 26 par le fait que leur bord supérieur 31 est incliné vers l'extérieur et vers le bas, ce qui diminue encore le risque de contact des ailettes avec l'emballage et de rupture accidentelle de la partie d'extrémité sécable.The fins 26 "differ from the fins 26 in that their upper edge 31 is tilted outwards and downwards, which further reduces the risk of contact of fins with packaging and accidental breakage of the breakable end part.

Claims (14)

Embout de distribution (10 ; 10' ; 10") comportant une partie d'extrémité sécable, caractérisé par le fait que cette partie d'extrémité sécable comporte des premiers moyens de préhension permettant de détacher la partie d'extrémité par un premier mouvement et des seconds moyens de préhension permettant de détacher la partie d'extrémité par un second mouvement, différent du premier.Distribution nozzle (10; 10 '; 10 ") having an end portion breakable, characterized in that this breakable end part comprises first gripping means making it possible to detach the end part by a first movement and second gripping means allowing the part to be detached end by a second movement, different from the first. Embout selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que la partie d'extrémité (20 ; 20') est sécable en réponse à un mouvement de rotation autour d'un axe (X), par le fait que ladite partie d'extrémité comporte au moins une portion latérale (26 ; 26' ; 26") s'étendant au moins partiellement sous le niveau de la zone de cassure (24) de la partie d'extrémité, offrant un appui aux doigts de l'utilisateur afin de lui permettre d'entraíner en rotation la partie d'extrémité autour de l'axe de l'embout, et une portion transversale (21; 21") s'étendant sensiblement perpendiculairement à l'axe de l'embout, offrant une prise suffisante aux doigts de l'utilisateur pour lui permettre de détacher la partie d'extrémité par un mouvement de basculement autour d'un axe perpendiculaire à l'axe de l'embout.End piece according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the end part (20; 20 ') is breakable in response to a rotational movement around an axis (X), by the fact that said end portion comprises at least one portion lateral (26; 26 '; 26 ") extending at least partially below the level of the break (24) of the end part, providing support for the user's fingers in order to allow to rotate the end portion around the axis of the nozzle, and a transverse portion (21; 21 ") extending substantially perpendicular to the axis of the tip, providing sufficient grip to the user's fingers to allow him to detach the end part by a rocking movement around an axis perpendicular to the axis of the nozzle. Embout selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte deux portions latérales (26 ; 26' ; 26") s'étendant au moins partiellement sous le niveau de ladite zone de cassure (24).End piece according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises two lateral portions (26; 26 '; 26 ") extending at least partially below the level of said break zone (24). Embout selon l'une des revendications 2 et 3, caractérisé par le fait que la ou lesdites portions latérales se raccordent à la portion transversale (21) et s'étendent entièrement sous le niveau de la face supérieure (22) de ladite portion transversale.End piece according to either of Claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the or said lateral portions are connected to the transverse portion (21) and extend entirely below the level of the upper face (22) of said transverse portion. Embout selon l'une des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisé par le fait que la face supérieure (22) de la portion transversale est sensiblement plane.End piece according to one of Claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the upper face (22) of the transverse portion is substantially planar. Embout selon l'une des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisé par le fait que la face supérieure (32") de la portion transversale est légèrement convexe vers l'extérieur.End piece according to one of Claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the upper face (32 ") of the transverse portion is slightly convex towards the outside. Embout selon l'une des revendications 2 à 6, caractérisé par le fait que la portion transversale (21 ; 21") présente une forme générale discoïde.End piece according to one of Claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the transverse portion (21; 21 ") has a general discoid shape. Embout selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 7, caractérisé par le fait que la portion transversale (21 ; 21") est plus large, lorsqu'observée dans l'axe de l'embout, que l'extrémité supérieure du corps de l'embout, de préférence au moins trois fois plus large.End piece according to any one of Claims 2 to 7, characterized by the that the transverse portion (21; 21 ") is wider, when observed in the axis of the end piece, as the upper end of the body of the end piece, preferably at least three times wider. Embout selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 8, caractérisé par le fait que le bord supérieur (31") de la ou des portions latérales est dirigé vers l'extérieur et vers le bas.End piece according to any one of Claims 2 to 8, characterized by the causes the upper edge (31 ") of the side portion (s) to face outward and down. Embout selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 9, caractérisé par le fait que la partie d'extrémité comporte deux ailettes (26 ; 26' ; 26") diamétralement opposées et disposées dans un plan de joint, lesdites ailettes s'étendant au moins partiellement de part et d'autre du corps (11) de l'embout.End piece according to any one of Claims 2 to 9, characterized by the fact that the end portion has two fins (26; 26 '; 26 ") diametrically opposite and arranged in a joint plane, said fins extending at least partially on either side of the body (11) of the nozzle. Embout selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 10, caractérisé par le fait que ladite partie d'extrémité (20 ; 20' ; 20") ménage avec le corps (11) de l'embout une gorge annulaire (25).End piece according to any one of Claims 2 to 10, characterized by the fact that said end portion (20; 20 ′; 20 ") is housed with the body (11) of the end piece an annular groove (25). Embout selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 11, caractérisé par le fait que la ou lesdites portions (26) sont reliées au corps de l'embout par des ponts de matière sécables (30).End piece according to any one of Claims 2 to 11, characterized by the fact that said portion (s) (26) are connected to the body of the end piece by bridges of breakable material (30). Embout selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 12, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est réalisé en polypropylène.End piece according to any one of Claims 2 to 12, characterized by the fact that it is made of polypropylene. Récipient équipé d'un embout tel que défini dans l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.Container fitted with a nozzle as defined in any one of previous claims.
EP00402760A 1999-10-13 2000-10-06 Dispensing nozzle with separable tip and container equiped therewith Expired - Lifetime EP1092641B9 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR9912762A FR2799738B1 (en) 1999-10-13 1999-10-13 DISTRIBUTION NOZZLE WITH A SPLITABLE END PART AND A CONTAINER THUS EQUIPPED
FR9912762 1999-10-13

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1092641A1 true EP1092641A1 (en) 2001-04-18
EP1092641B1 EP1092641B1 (en) 2007-01-24
EP1092641B9 EP1092641B9 (en) 2007-09-19

Family

ID=9550877

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP00402760A Expired - Lifetime EP1092641B9 (en) 1999-10-13 2000-10-06 Dispensing nozzle with separable tip and container equiped therewith

Country Status (11)

Country Link
US (1) US6543655B1 (en)
EP (1) EP1092641B9 (en)
JP (2) JP2001114326A (en)
AR (1) AR026018A1 (en)
AT (1) ATE352497T1 (en)
BR (1) BR0004818B1 (en)
CA (1) CA2323701C (en)
DE (1) DE60033105T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2280184T3 (en)
FR (1) FR2799738B1 (en)
MX (1) MXPA00009919A (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
ITMO20080251A1 (en) * 2008-09-26 2010-03-27 Lameplast Spa CONTAINER FOR FLUID, PARTICULARLY PHARMACEUTICAL, COSMETIC, FOOD OR SIMILAR PRODUCTS

Families Citing this family (18)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7028869B2 (en) 2002-07-15 2006-04-18 L'oreal S.A. Device and method for packaging at least one product and method for mixing at least two products
US20060016837A1 (en) * 2004-07-23 2006-01-26 Graham Packaging Company, L.P. Twist-off container plug
US7810680B2 (en) * 2004-09-28 2010-10-12 Stull Technologies, Inc. Shock resistant break-off top
US20080029556A1 (en) * 2006-08-03 2008-02-07 Jan-Sun Chen Liquid soap leakage-proof structure for soap dispensing apparatus
US8272522B2 (en) * 2007-08-08 2012-09-25 Stull Technologies, Inc. Break-away impact-resistant tip
JP4999600B2 (en) * 2007-08-13 2012-08-15 株式会社フジシールインターナショナル Container with spout
US20100032432A1 (en) * 2008-08-08 2010-02-11 Stull Technologies, Inc. Break-Away venting closure
US10086984B2 (en) * 2009-06-30 2018-10-02 R.P. Scherer Technologies, Llc Molded container with opener and method for use
FR2961182B1 (en) * 2010-06-14 2013-03-01 Eskiss Packaging PLASTIC BOTTLE FOR RECEIVING A DETERMINED DOSE OF A PRODUCT
IT1401173B1 (en) * 2010-07-26 2013-07-12 Lameplast Spa FOLDABLE CONTAINER FOR FLUID PRODUCTS, PARTICULARLY FOR MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS
EP2554486A1 (en) * 2011-08-04 2013-02-06 Nestec S.A. A packaging with a spout for flowable products
JP6108747B2 (en) * 2012-10-10 2017-04-05 三笠産業株式会社 Extracting tool with gas barrier properties
UY36193A (en) * 2014-07-22 2016-02-29 Bayer Animal Health Gmbh TUBE WITH AN APPLICATION POINT
USD785159S1 (en) * 2015-04-22 2017-04-25 Mars, Incorporated Capsule nozzle
USD801809S1 (en) * 2015-04-22 2017-11-07 Mars, Incorporated Capsule nozzle
US10179678B2 (en) * 2017-04-26 2019-01-15 The Hartz Mountain Corporation Applicator with breakaway cap
USD898569S1 (en) * 2018-08-22 2020-10-13 Ingersoll Products, Inc. Screw on applicator
USD898570S1 (en) * 2018-08-24 2020-10-13 Ingersoll Products, Inc. Screw on applicator

Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3366289A (en) * 1966-08-25 1968-01-30 American Can Co Dispensing container closure having a frangible seal
FR2331491A1 (en) 1975-11-17 1977-06-10 Oreal PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION CONTAINER CONTAINING TWO SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS IN STORAGE
US4207990A (en) 1979-05-03 1980-06-17 Automatic Liquid Packaging, Inc. Hermetically sealed container with plural access ports
EP0076418A2 (en) * 1981-10-02 1983-04-13 Ermenegildo Montalbetti Method for manufacturing sealed plastics containers, in particular flacons, vials, and/or the like, and containers obtained thereby
US5076452A (en) * 1990-05-01 1991-12-31 Tokyo Glass Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha Plastic receptacle
US5221029A (en) * 1992-01-23 1993-06-22 Gene Stull Closure and applicator cap having a break-away, finger-engageable tip portion
WO1994020379A1 (en) * 1993-03-08 1994-09-15 Merck & Co., Inc. Single use fluid dispensing device
WO1999058414A1 (en) * 1998-05-13 1999-11-18 The Testor Corporation Fluid dispensing apparatus with fitment spout and valve

Family Cites Families (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS4410067Y1 (en) * 1966-08-13 1969-04-23
JPS6166140U (en) * 1984-10-05 1986-05-07
EP0532641B1 (en) * 1990-06-08 1996-08-14 Astra Aktiebolag Prefilled, disposable device for introducing a pharmacologically active substance into a body cavity of a patient, method for manufacturing said device and mould apparatus for making said device
JP2549160Y2 (en) * 1991-05-29 1997-09-30 三笠産業株式会社 Container pouring tool
JP2572364Y2 (en) * 1992-03-27 1998-05-20 川澄化学工業株式会社 Medical plastic container
US5361947A (en) * 1993-03-08 1994-11-08 Merck & Co., Inc. Single use fluid dispensing device
US5908124A (en) * 1997-11-03 1999-06-01 Owens-Brockway Plastic Products Inc. One piece blow molded plastic squeeze tube with an integral twist off closure

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3366289A (en) * 1966-08-25 1968-01-30 American Can Co Dispensing container closure having a frangible seal
FR2331491A1 (en) 1975-11-17 1977-06-10 Oreal PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION CONTAINER CONTAINING TWO SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS IN STORAGE
US4073406A (en) * 1975-11-17 1978-02-14 L'oreal Container for storing two products separately and dispensing a mixture thereof
US4207990A (en) 1979-05-03 1980-06-17 Automatic Liquid Packaging, Inc. Hermetically sealed container with plural access ports
EP0076418A2 (en) * 1981-10-02 1983-04-13 Ermenegildo Montalbetti Method for manufacturing sealed plastics containers, in particular flacons, vials, and/or the like, and containers obtained thereby
US5076452A (en) * 1990-05-01 1991-12-31 Tokyo Glass Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha Plastic receptacle
US5221029A (en) * 1992-01-23 1993-06-22 Gene Stull Closure and applicator cap having a break-away, finger-engageable tip portion
WO1994020379A1 (en) * 1993-03-08 1994-09-15 Merck & Co., Inc. Single use fluid dispensing device
WO1999058414A1 (en) * 1998-05-13 1999-11-18 The Testor Corporation Fluid dispensing apparatus with fitment spout and valve

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
ITMO20080251A1 (en) * 2008-09-26 2010-03-27 Lameplast Spa CONTAINER FOR FLUID, PARTICULARLY PHARMACEUTICAL, COSMETIC, FOOD OR SIMILAR PRODUCTS
WO2010035086A1 (en) * 2008-09-26 2010-04-01 Lameplast S.P.A. Container for fluid products, particularly pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food products or the like

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
MXPA00009919A (en) 2002-10-23
BR0004818A (en) 2001-05-22
CA2323701C (en) 2005-09-13
DE60033105D1 (en) 2007-03-15
EP1092641B1 (en) 2007-01-24
JP5049455B2 (en) 2012-10-17
JP2001114326A (en) 2001-04-24
JP2004269060A (en) 2004-09-30
BR0004818B1 (en) 2010-11-30
ATE352497T1 (en) 2007-02-15
CA2323701A1 (en) 2001-04-13
US6543655B1 (en) 2003-04-08
FR2799738B1 (en) 2002-02-01
ES2280184T3 (en) 2007-09-16
AR026018A1 (en) 2002-12-26
EP1092641B9 (en) 2007-09-19
FR2799738A1 (en) 2001-04-20
DE60033105T2 (en) 2007-08-23

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CA2323701C (en) Distribution cap with a removable tip and a container equipped with such a distribution cap
CA2098547C (en) Plastic material tube with tear-off cap, said tube with protective capsule, and use thereof
EP0826606B1 (en) Dispensing cap with improved gripping means
CA2057889C (en) Pourer for bottles and such containers with a borer element to perforate container pouring spout lid
EP0268538A1 (en) Cap for a container, initially closed by a pierceable membrane
FR2633590A1 (en) Spout-stopper made of synthetic material with an articulated cap
CH662327A5 (en) CONTAINER FOR PACKAGING AND DISPENSING A LIQUID PRODUCT AND AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SEPARATED DURING STORAGE.
FR2617134A1 (en) SHUTTER WITH POURING NIP AND METERING CAP WITH SPOUT NOZZLE
EP0905049B1 (en) Container for a three-component product
FR2517640A1 (en) DISTRIBUTION HOOD FOR PRESSURIZED CONTAINER
EP2958816B1 (en) Method for protecting a container, and container protected in this way
EP1136387B1 (en) Food dispenser-container consisting of an external support and an internal flexible container
FR2631935A1 (en) Pouring stopper made of synthetic material
CA1209099A (en) Plastic pilferproofing cap
FR1389177A (en) Improvements to tamper-proof closing devices for crown ring necks
FR2826638A1 (en) AUTOMATICALLY DEPLOYABLE END CAP AND CONTAINER PROVIDED WITH SUCH A CAP
FR2733962A1 (en) Liquid bottle for cleaning of toilet bowls
FR2630403A1 (en) PIVOTING PLUG FOR DISPENSING LIQUID OR PASTY MATERIALS
FR2902771A1 (en) Container`s neck corking device for sportsman, has cap displaced between deployed position in which web is placed vertical to fixed end, and retracted position in which web is perforated by end and releases material inside base
EP0083273A1 (en) Destructible one-way cap, and container provided with such a cap
EP0117370B1 (en) Child-proof stopper with push button
WO2006072733A2 (en) Device for obtaining an empty space in a pasty food product
BE494589A (en)
FR2888565A1 (en) MEDIUM-SIZED CAP WITH STOPPER OPERATOR
FR2650568A1 (en) Device for packaging and dispensing fluid products having two constituents which must be kept separate until their use

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20001019

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI

AKX Designation fees paid

Free format text: AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20021104

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070124

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070124

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070124

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070124

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070124

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: FRENCH

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 60033105

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20070315

Kind code of ref document: P

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070424

GBT Gb: translation of ep patent filed (gb section 77(6)(a)/1977)

Effective date: 20070404

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070625

NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FD4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FG2A

Ref document number: 2280184

Country of ref document: ES

Kind code of ref document: T3

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20071025

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: L'OREAL

Effective date: 20071031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070425

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20071031

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20071031

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20071031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20071031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070124

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20071006

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 17

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 18

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 19

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20190913

Year of fee payment: 20

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20190924

Year of fee payment: 20

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Payment date: 20191104

Year of fee payment: 20

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20191009

Year of fee payment: 20

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20191003

Year of fee payment: 20

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R071

Ref document number: 60033105

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: PE20

Expiry date: 20201005

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF EXPIRATION OF PROTECTION

Effective date: 20201005

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FD2A

Effective date: 20210129

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF EXPIRATION OF PROTECTION

Effective date: 20201007