WO1997000816A1 - Container-closure assembly - Google Patents
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- Publication number
- WO1997000816A1 WO1997000816A1 PCT/US1996/010627 US9610627W WO9700816A1 WO 1997000816 A1 WO1997000816 A1 WO 1997000816A1 US 9610627 W US9610627 W US 9610627W WO 9700816 A1 WO9700816 A1 WO 9700816A1
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- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- cap
- nozzle
- diaphragm
- tube
- ribs
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS 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
- B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
- B65D51/18—Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures
- B65D51/20—Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing
- B65D51/22—Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing having means for piercing, cutting, or tearing the inner closure
- B65D51/221—Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing having means for piercing, cutting, or tearing the inner closure a major part of the inner closure being left inside the container after the opening
- B65D51/222—Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing having means for piercing, cutting, or tearing the inner closure a major part of the inner closure being left inside the container after the opening the piercing or cutting means being integral with, or fixedly attached to, the outer closure
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS 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
- B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
- B65D2251/0003—Two or more closures
- B65D2251/0006—Upper closure
- B65D2251/0015—Upper closure of the 41-type
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS 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
- B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
- B65D2251/0003—Two or more closures
- B65D2251/0068—Lower closure
- B65D2251/0093—Membrane
- B65D2251/0096—Membrane integral with the container
Definitions
- the present invention relates to container closure assemblies and more specifically to so called unit dose assemblies.
- Container closures of the type to which the present invention relates are not new per se.
- the patents listed below show generally unit dose packages of the type to which the present invention relates.
- Fig. 1 is an exploded view of a container-closure assembly incorporating the present invention
- Fig. 2 is an enlarged transverse sectional view taken on lines 2-2 of Fig. 1;
- Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on lines 3-3 of Fig. 2;
- Fig. 4a is an enlarged transverse sectional view of the cap
- Fig. 4b is an enlarged fragmentary side elevational view of the nozzle end of the tube.
- Fig. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary side elevational view partly in section showing the cap activated to a diaphragm piercing position.
- the assembly essentially comprises a tube (10) and a cap (12) both made out of a plastic material such as polypropylene (polyethylene).
- the container (10) has a body portion (16) having a stepped neck or nozzle portion (18) connected to the body portion by a transition wall (20) of generally frusto conical configuration.
- the nozzle (18) includes a lower generally cylindrical portion (22) and a tip portion (24) of reduced cross-section connected by a frusto conical wall portion (26).
- the axial end face of the tip portion (24) is of reduced cross-section to define a diaphragm (28).
- the nozzle has been configured to reduce to a diameter approximately the same as a so called luer fitment so that the tube can fit on the end of a standard injection needle or can be inserted in various types of devices used in administering drugs intravenously.
- the cap (12) as illustrated is of generally cylindrical shape having a top wall (30) and a centrally depending piercing element (32) having a biased piercing tip (34).
- the cap and tube are provide with interengaging locking means, in the present instance, comprising a radially outwardly directed circumferentially extending rib (34) on the tube portion (18) and a circumferentially extending groove (36) on the interior sidewall (40) of the cap.
- the groove (36) is spaced downwardly a predetermined distance D from the piercing tip (34) of the piercing element (32) so that the tip is spaced above the diaphragm (26), when the rib (34) and groove (36) are interengaged in the manner shown in Fig. 2. This is the unarmed position of the assembly.
- the lower terminal edge of the sidewall (40) is beveled outwardly to engage more readily over the rib (34) when the cap is assembled to the tube.
- the outer peripheral surface of the cap is knurled as at (41) adjacent the lower edge of the sidewall or skirt portion to facilitate gripping by the user for applying and removing the cap.
- means for guiding the piercing element so that upon activation of the cap, the piercing element (32) engages the diaphragm (26).
- guides in the form of ribs (50) are provided on the interior wall of the cap adjacent the top wall (30).
- the circular trace defined by the inner edge (54) of the ribs (50) is preferably only slightly greater in diameter than the outer diameter D 2 of the tube portion (24) so that the cap is guided in a truly axial direction when pushed inwardly to activate the system.
- the ribs (50) have a beveled lower inner edge as at (56) to easily engage over the rounded edge tip portion (24).
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Closures For Containers (AREA)
- Seal Device For Vehicle (AREA)
- Medical Preparation Storing Or Oral Administration Devices (AREA)
Abstract
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Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP96921710A EP0842090A1 (en) | 1995-06-22 | 1996-06-19 | Container-closure assembly |
CA002223249A CA2223249C (en) | 1995-06-22 | 1996-06-19 | Container-closure assembly |
AU62854/96A AU700814B2 (en) | 1995-06-22 | 1996-06-19 | Container-closure assembly |
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US49368795A | 1995-06-22 | 1995-06-22 | |
US08/493,687 | 1995-06-22 | ||
US08/512,291 US5590798A (en) | 1995-08-08 | 1995-08-08 | Container-closure assembly |
US08/512,291 | 1995-08-08 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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WO1997000816A1 true WO1997000816A1 (en) | 1997-01-09 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/US1996/010627 WO1997000816A1 (en) | 1995-06-22 | 1996-06-19 | Container-closure assembly |
Country Status (4)
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EP (1) | EP0842090A1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU700814B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2223249C (en) |
WO (1) | WO1997000816A1 (en) |
Cited By (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5853109A (en) * | 1998-04-29 | 1998-12-29 | Aptargroup, Inc. | Dispensing structure with displaceable penetrator and bistable cover actuator |
GB2328935A (en) * | 1997-09-09 | 1999-03-10 | Merck & Co Inc | Method for producing a uniform flow control orifice |
US5992668A (en) * | 1996-07-11 | 1999-11-30 | Aptargroup, Inc. | Sealed dispensing closure with a sealed penetrator |
US6003728A (en) * | 1998-10-22 | 1999-12-21 | Aptargroup, Inc. | Dispensing structure with an openable member for separating two products |
US6126037A (en) * | 1997-09-09 | 2000-10-03 | Merck & Co., Inc. | Flow control orifice |
US8070014B2 (en) | 2007-08-24 | 2011-12-06 | Seaquist Closures L.L.C. | Liner piercing twist closure |
FR3050185A1 (en) * | 2016-04-19 | 2017-10-20 | Albea Services | PERFORATING CAP, IN PARTICULAR FOR A FLEXIBLE TUBE |
FR3050187A1 (en) * | 2016-04-19 | 2017-10-20 | Albea Services | PERFORATING CAP, IN PARTICULAR FOR A FLEXIBLE TUBE |
EP3235754A1 (en) * | 2016-04-19 | 2017-10-25 | Albéa Services | Assembly for closing a tube, tube therewith and perforator cap |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4150761A (en) * | 1977-07-13 | 1979-04-24 | Schenley Industries, Inc. | Bottle closure-cup assembly |
US4170316A (en) * | 1974-12-05 | 1979-10-09 | Labarbera Mannie | Over-cap closure device |
US4790453A (en) * | 1985-12-31 | 1988-12-13 | Lameplast Di Giovanni Ferrari & C. S.N.C. | Plastic container for the controlled dispensing of powders and/or liquids |
US5052589A (en) * | 1990-02-08 | 1991-10-01 | Cp Packaging, Inc. | Unit dose assembly |
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- 1996-06-19 WO PCT/US1996/010627 patent/WO1997000816A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1996-06-19 CA CA002223249A patent/CA2223249C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-06-19 EP EP96921710A patent/EP0842090A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1996-06-19 AU AU62854/96A patent/AU700814B2/en not_active Ceased
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4170316A (en) * | 1974-12-05 | 1979-10-09 | Labarbera Mannie | Over-cap closure device |
US4150761A (en) * | 1977-07-13 | 1979-04-24 | Schenley Industries, Inc. | Bottle closure-cup assembly |
US4790453A (en) * | 1985-12-31 | 1988-12-13 | Lameplast Di Giovanni Ferrari & C. S.N.C. | Plastic container for the controlled dispensing of powders and/or liquids |
US5052589A (en) * | 1990-02-08 | 1991-10-01 | Cp Packaging, Inc. | Unit dose assembly |
Cited By (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5992668A (en) * | 1996-07-11 | 1999-11-30 | Aptargroup, Inc. | Sealed dispensing closure with a sealed penetrator |
US6056142A (en) * | 1996-07-11 | 2000-05-02 | Aptargroup, Inc. | Sealed dispensing closure with a seal penetrator |
GB2328935A (en) * | 1997-09-09 | 1999-03-10 | Merck & Co Inc | Method for producing a uniform flow control orifice |
US6126037A (en) * | 1997-09-09 | 2000-10-03 | Merck & Co., Inc. | Flow control orifice |
US5853109A (en) * | 1998-04-29 | 1998-12-29 | Aptargroup, Inc. | Dispensing structure with displaceable penetrator and bistable cover actuator |
US6003728A (en) * | 1998-10-22 | 1999-12-21 | Aptargroup, Inc. | Dispensing structure with an openable member for separating two products |
US8070014B2 (en) | 2007-08-24 | 2011-12-06 | Seaquist Closures L.L.C. | Liner piercing twist closure |
FR3050185A1 (en) * | 2016-04-19 | 2017-10-20 | Albea Services | PERFORATING CAP, IN PARTICULAR FOR A FLEXIBLE TUBE |
FR3050187A1 (en) * | 2016-04-19 | 2017-10-20 | Albea Services | PERFORATING CAP, IN PARTICULAR FOR A FLEXIBLE TUBE |
EP3235754A1 (en) * | 2016-04-19 | 2017-10-25 | Albéa Services | Assembly for closing a tube, tube therewith and perforator cap |
US10518948B2 (en) | 2016-04-19 | 2019-12-31 | Albea Services | Perforating cap, particularly for a flexible tube |
US10717568B2 (en) | 2016-04-19 | 2020-07-21 | Albea Services | Perforating cap for a flexible tube |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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AU6285496A (en) | 1997-01-22 |
EP0842090A1 (en) | 1998-05-20 |
AU700814B2 (en) | 1999-01-14 |
CA2223249C (en) | 2007-12-18 |
CA2223249A1 (en) | 1997-01-09 |
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