US20030029866A1 - Container with co-molded receptacle - Google Patents
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- 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
- B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
- B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
- B65D21/0201—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together stackable or joined together side-by-side
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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
- B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
- B65D81/32—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
- B65D81/3283—Cylindrical or polygonal containers, e.g. bottles, with two or more substantially axially offset, side-by-side compartments for simultaneous dispensing
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- The present invention generally relates to plastic containers. More particularly, the present invention relates to multi-chamber containers.
- As is known, containers are commonly used with material delivery devices such as spout extensions, spray nozzles and funnels. For example, a spray nozzle having a threaded fitting can be secured to the threaded opening of a container. Further, the spray nozzle can be connected to the fitting via a hose to provide greater flexibility for the user.
- In known containers, the material delivery device is detached from the container after use and stored separately.
- The present disclosure provides one or more inventions directed to improvements in containers. These improvements can be practiced jointly or separately.
- To this end, in an embodiment, there is provided a container comprising a first container portion having a wall defining an interior and an exterior of the first container portion; and a second container portion having a wall defining an interior and an exterior of the second container portion, and a substantially open top portion, the exterior of the second container portion being spaced apart from the exterior of the first container portion via a connecting portion, the first container portion, second container portion and connecting portion being co-molded.
- In an embodiment, the first container portion has an inwardly directed depression formed in a lower portion of the wall of the first container portion.
- In an embodiment, the second container portion has an inwardly directed depression formed in a lower portion of the wall of the second container portion.
- In an embodiment, the connecting portion is formed at a height above the bottom of the first container portion.
- In an embodiment, the second container portion has at least one reinforcement formed in the wall of the second container portion. The reinforcement can comprise, for example, at least one rib formed in the wall of the second container portion, at least one crease formed in the wall of the second container portion, and/or a lip formed at or around a top of the wall of the second container portion.
- In an embodiment, the first container portion comprises a plurality of chambers.
- In an embodiment, the connecting portion comprises at least one reinforcement formed therein.
- In an embodiment, the container is used with a material delivery device, wherein the material delivery device is at least one of a spout extension, a spray nozzle and a funnel.
- There is also provided in an embodiment, a method of forming a container. The method comprising the steps of: co-molding a wall defining an interior and an exterior of a first container portion, a wall defining an interior and an exterior of a second container portion having a substantially open top portion, and a connecting portion integral to and spacing apart the exteriors of the first container portion and the second container portion.
- These and other features of the present invention will become clearer with reference to the following detailed description of the presently preferred embodiments and accompanying drawings.
- FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a container constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the container of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the container of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line4-4 in FIG. 1 of an embodiment of a connecting portion.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line4-4 in FIG. 1 of an alternate embodiment of the connecting portion.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line4-4 in FIG. 1 of another alternate embodiment of the connecting portion.
- As discussed above, there is provided a container with a co-molded receptacle.
- In FIG. 1, there is illustrated a
container 10 constructed in accordance with the present invention. Afirst container portion 12 comprises afirst wall 14 defining a vessel for holding materials. Thefirst wall 14 has aninterior 18 and anexterior 16. - The
first container portion 12 has anopening 20. As illustrated, theopening 20 is threaded to engage, for example, a closure or material delivery device. Alternatively, the opening 20 can comprise another means for engagement, such as a lip. - The
first container portion 12 also has an integratedhandle portion 22. - In an embodiment, the
first container portion 12 has aside depression 24 or “speed stripe” formed in thewall 14 of thefirst container portion 12. As illustrated, theside depression 24 is wider toward a rear of thefirst container portion 12 and narrower toward a front of thefirst container portion 12. Theside depression 24 is positioned in thewall 14 at a height above the bottom of thefirst container portion 12. Theside depression 24 provides improved rigidity and improved aesthetic characteristics to thecontainer 10. - The
first container portion 12 can also have a first bottom inwardlydepressed region 26. The first bottom inwardlydepressed region 26 is formed in thewall 14 at a bottom side of thefirst container portion 12. - In an embodiment, the
first container portion 12 comprises a plurality of vessel chambers. - The
container 10 also comprises asecond container portion 28. Thesecond container portion 28 comprises asecond wall 30 defining aninterior 32 and anexterior 34 of thesecond container portion 28. Thesecond container portion 28 has a substantiallyopen top portion 48 that does not substantially recess toward an interior of thesecond container portion 28. For example, thetop portion 48 of thesecond container portion 28 does not substantially recess toward the interior of thesecond container portion 28 to accommodate threads to engage a threaded closure. In other words, the open area of the substantiallyopen top portion 48 is substantially the same as the open area of an average cross-section of thesecond wall 30. - In an embodiment, the
second container portion 28 also comprises adepression 36 or “speed stripe” formed in thewall 30 of thesecond container portion 28. As illustrated, thedepression 36 is positioned in thewall 30 at a height above the bottom of thesecond container portion 28. Similar to theside depression 24 of thefirst container portion 12, thedepression 36 of thesecond container portion 28 provides improved rigidity and improved aesthetic characteristics to thecontainer 10. - Similar to the
first container portion 12, thesecond container portion 28 can also have a second bottom inwardlydepressed region 38. The second bottom inwardlydepressed region 38 is formed in thewall 30 at a bottom side of thesecond container portion 28. - In an embodiment, at least one
reinforcement 40 is formed in thewall 30 of thesecond container portion 28. Thereinforcement 40 is formed at or near a top of thesecond container portion 28 and can be, for example, an outwardly projecting rib, an inwardly recessed crease, or a lip. Thereinforcement 40 improves the strength and aesthetic characteristics of thesecond container portion 28. As thereinforcement 40 is located near the top of thesecond container portion 28, thereinforcement 40 provides added strength to resist the weight of material delivery devices that may be set into thesecond container portion 28. - The
first container portion 12 and thesecond container portion 28 are co-molded as a single unit with aco-molded connecting portion 42 connecting them. The connectingportion 42 is formed unitarily with thewalls first container portion 12 and thesecond container portion 28, respectively. In other words, thefirst container portion 12, thesecond container portion 28, and the connectingportion 42 are co-molded as a continuous, unitary device. - The connecting
portion 42 can be solid throughout or can comprise one or more structural formations, such as a pattern or web, in its cross-section. In FIG. 4, there is illustrated a cross-sectional view taken along the line 4-4 in FIG. 1 of an embodiment of the connectingportion 42, wherein the connectingportion 42 has a linear cross-section. - In FIG. 5, there is illustrated a cross-sectional view taken along the line4-4 in FIG. 1 of an alternate embodiment of the connecting
portion 42. In this embodiment, the connectingportion 42 has a curvilinear cross-section. - In FIG. 6, there is illustrated a cross-sectional view taken along the line4-4 in FIG. 1 of another alternate embodiment of the connecting
portion 42. In this embodiment, the connectingportion 42 has a “beaded” cross-sectional shape. - In the illustrated embodiment, the connecting
portion 42 is formed such that it is positioned at a height above the bottom of thefirst container portion 12. Alternatively, the connectingportion 42 can be positioned at a height which is flush to the bottom of thefirst container portion 12 or to the height of the first or second bottom inwardlydepressed regions - Further, the
second container portion 28 is shown to be formed at a rear of thewall 14 of thefirst container portion 12. Alternatively, thesecond container portion 28 can be formed to any portion of thewall 14. For example, thesecond container portion 28 can be connected to the front of thefirst container portion 12 via the connectingportion 42. - FIG. 2 illustrates a top plan view of the
container 10. FIG. 3 illustrates a rear elevational view of the container. - The
container 10 is not limited to the illustrated shapes and topologies and can embody shapes and/or topologies different from those illustrated. For example, thesecond container portion 28 can have a partially or fully open bottom. Further, thefirst container portion 12 can be without ahandle portion 22. - Thus, the
container 10 beneficially provides both afirst container portion 12 wherein materials can be contained and asecond container portion 28 for storing, for example, a material delivery device. - The
container 10 can be formed by, for example, blow molding. - According to the present method, the
container 10 is formed by co-molding thewall 18 defining the interior 18 and theexterior 16 of the afirst container portion 12, thewall 30 defining the interior 32 and theexterior 34 of thesecond container portion 28, and the connectingportion 42 integral to and spacing apart the exteriors, 16 and 34 respectively, of thefirst container portion 12 and thesecond container portion 28. - As the first and
second container portions present container 10 has reduced cost and improved strength compared to containers wherein a second container portion may be attached to a first container portion. Further, thepresent container 10 provides a great convenience in permitting the storage of material delivery devices in thesecond container portion 28. - As is apparent from the foregoing specification, the present invention is susceptible to being embodied with various alterations and modifications which may differ particularly from those that have been described in the preceding specification and description. It should be understood that it is desired to embody within the scope of the patent warranted herein all such modifications as reasonably and properly come within the scope of the presently defined contribution to the art.
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US2611499A (en) * | 1950-08-25 | 1952-09-23 | Joseph Solomon | Double container |
US3676076A (en) * | 1970-09-24 | 1972-07-11 | Gradko Glass Lab Inc | Disposable container |
US3957653A (en) * | 1975-04-03 | 1976-05-18 | Becton, Dickinson And Company | Apparatus for collection, separation and isolation of blood |
US4187951A (en) * | 1978-05-11 | 1980-02-12 | Respiratory Care, Inc. | Blow molded bottle with diffuser and method for making same |
US4603784A (en) * | 1985-12-31 | 1986-08-05 | Chang Wei C | Nursing bottle system |
US4799925A (en) * | 1986-09-02 | 1989-01-24 | Richard Rosenblatt | Aspirator for collection of bodily fluids |
US5803268A (en) * | 1996-02-29 | 1998-09-08 | Fragrance International, Inc. | Double-ended perfume bottle |
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US2611499A (en) * | 1950-08-25 | 1952-09-23 | Joseph Solomon | Double container |
US3676076A (en) * | 1970-09-24 | 1972-07-11 | Gradko Glass Lab Inc | Disposable container |
US3957653A (en) * | 1975-04-03 | 1976-05-18 | Becton, Dickinson And Company | Apparatus for collection, separation and isolation of blood |
US4187951A (en) * | 1978-05-11 | 1980-02-12 | Respiratory Care, Inc. | Blow molded bottle with diffuser and method for making same |
US4603784A (en) * | 1985-12-31 | 1986-08-05 | Chang Wei C | Nursing bottle system |
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