US20140252033A1 - Fitment for flexible pouch - Google Patents
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Abstract
A flexible pouch assembly and fitment is disclosed for dispensing a fluid operable to be securely closed after use. The assembly includes a flexible pouch having an opening at the top of the pouch. A fitment is connected to the opening of the flexible pouch. The fitment includes a canoe portion which connects directly to the opening of the flexible pouch. The canoe portion is also directly connected and fluidly connected to a metering pump. The canoe portion is molded over a tube portion of the metering pump. The canoe portion is sealed to the opening of the flexible pouch. The fitment further includes a cap connected to the canoe portion. The cap includes an outlet fluidly connected to the metering pump. The cap includes a resealable configuration, such as a lid, allowing the user to reseal the pouch after use. The canoe and pump are a once piece configuration.
Description
- This application claims priority of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 61/775,055 filed Mar. 8, 2013, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates generally to fitments. More particularly, the invention relates to a fitment for a flexible pouch having a metering pump and spout fitment in a one piece configuration with a canoe.
- It is known to produce pouches with metering dispensing systems and pumps such as shown in U.S. Pat. No. 8,061,655. The system of previously known embodiments has a pump with a semicircular dome extending over a cavity. The cavity has a one-way valve which permits fluid to be drawn into the cavity and expelled through an outlet. The contents of a package are accessed by removing an end portion from the outlet and pushing the dome portion to pump fluid from inside the pouch into a cavity and out the outlet. However, there is no way of closing or resealing the outlet once opened. Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide a dispensing system for a pouch dispensing fluid such as creams, hand sanitizer, lotion, etc. which may be securely closed after use.
- The present invention provides for a flexible pouch assembly for dispensing a liquid, cream, lotion, etc. which may be securely closed after use. The assembly includes a flexible pouch having an opening towards the top of the pouch. A fitment is connected to the opening of the flexible pouch. The fitment includes a canoe portion which connects directly to the opening of the flexible pouch. The canoe portion is also directly connected and fluidly connected to a metering pump. The canoe portion is molded over a tube portion of the metering pump. The canoe portion is sealed to the opening of the flexible pouch. The fitment further includes a cap connected to the canoe portion. The cap includes an outlet fluidly connected to the metering pump. The cap includes a resealable configuration, such as a lid, allowing the user to reseal the pouch after use.
- A fitment for sealing a flexible pouch is provided including a canoe portion, the canoe portion connected to a metering pump, the canoe portion molded over a tube portion of the metering pump, the canoe portion sealed to the flexible pouch. A cap is provided connected to the canoe portion, the cap having an outlet, the cap in fluid communication with the metering pump, the cap having a resealable configuration. The canoe portion may include a plurality of ridges operable to melt during sealing of the pouch. These ridges may be arranges in many fashions including, but not limited to wherein the ridges are horizontally extending. The ridges are spaced apart on opposed lateral surfaces. The cap is resealable by means of a lid connected to the cap by means of a living hinge.
- A flexible pouch assembly for dispensing a liquid having a flexible pouch, the flexible pouch having an upper opening. A fitment connected to the opening of the flexible pouch, the fitment having a canoe portion, the canoe portion connected to a metering pump, the canoe portion molded over a tube portion of the metering pump, the canoe portion sealed to the flexible pouch. A cap connected to the canoe portion, the cap having an outlet, the cap in fluid communication with the metering pump, the cap having a resealable configuration. The canoe portion includes a plurality of ridges operable to melt during sealing of the pouch. The ridges are horizontally extending. The ridges are spaced apart on opposed lateral surfaces. The cap is resealable by means of a lid connected to the cap by means of a living hinge. The flexible pouch may include an indicator operable to instruct the user how to operate the flexible pouch.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the pump on the exterior of the pouch of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the first embodiment as shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side view of the embodiment as shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a secondary embodiment of the resealable cap to be connected to a flexible pouch; -
FIG. 5 is a second embodiment of the pouch assembly of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a front view of a third embodiment where the pump assembly is contained within the flexible pouch; -
FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of the third embodiment as illustrated inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the fitment assembly as shown inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 9 is an alternative embodiment for a resealable cap; and -
FIG. 10 is a front view of a tear-off assembly for a fitment for a flexible pouch. - The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a flexible pouch having a fitment at the top. The fitment includes a canoe portion to which the panels of the pouch are affixed. The fitment includes a spout with a channel which extends vertically through the canoe portion and connects to a tube portion of the metering pump. A cap is mounted by a living hinge on top of the canoe portion. The metering pump is suspended from the bottom of the canoe portion to draw the contents of the pouch into the spout and through the channel and out through the cap portion.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a first embodiment of the assembly having the pump portion on a partially exterior portion of the pouch. A second embodiment of the pouch is also illustrated inFIG. 5 . A third and preferred embodiment is illustrated inFIGS. 6-8 . - A fitment for dispensing fluid from a flexible pouch is provided where the fitment includes a pump and a canoe portion having a passage in fluid communication with the pump, the canoe portion having side walls mounted to the flexible pouch whereby activation of the pump draws fluid from the pouch and through the passage to dispense the fluid.
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FIG. 1 , anassembly 10 having acap portion 12 and aflexible pouch 14 is disclosed. Theassembly 10 further includes a metereddispensing pump 16. The pump includes a dome shapedpress button 18 andside walls FIG. 6 ), the dome portion draws and holds the predetermined amount of fluid. A passageway connects the dome to the outlet of the pump directly in one straight passageway. When the user presses the dome a second time, the predetermined amount of liquid is dispensed. - A base plate for the pump extends downwardly on the side of a lower portion of the pump. The base plate may be molded integrally with the fitment or heat welded to the fitment. The pump has a top portion secured to the base plate. The top portion has a ring surrounding a dome which extends over a one-way flapper valve. A passage extends from the dome along the base plate to the spout orifice. When the dome is depressed, air or fluid is expelled from the cavity under the dome and on its release fluid from the pouch is drawn into the cavity through the flapper valve and forced through the passage of the orifice and into the spout upon a second depression of the pump.
- Accordingly, now in reference to
FIG. 1 , when thedome 18 of thepump 16 is depressed, air is expelled from the pump portion. When the dome is released, fluid from the interior of the pouch is drawn into the holding portion of the pump. Upon a second depression of thedome 18 of thepump 16, fluid is moved out through the orifice or opening of the fitment andcap 12. This movement is illustrated bydirectional arrow 36. - The
pouch 14 is formed by joining two panels at an outer seam (to form a sleeve). The outer edges of the panels are heat welded or otherwise connected to form a pouch-like configuration. -
FIG. 2 shows a side view of the pouch as illustrated inFIG. 1 . Thepouch assembly 10 includes afitment 12 having acap 40 with aconnector 42. Abase plate 44 is operable to receive theconnector 42 of thecap portion 40. This cap allows the user to reseal the pouch after use. Thefitment 12 includes anorifice 46 in fluid communication with the contents of thepouch 14. Achannel 48 connects the holdingtank 34 to the outlet of the fitment. Fluid from thepouch 14 travels between the plates of the pump and through theorifice 41 into the holdingtank 34. This predetermined amount contained within the holdingtank 34 may then be ejected through thefitment 12. -
FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate a secondary embodiment having an alternative resealable cap. The cap orfitment 112 includes acap portion 114 including a sealingprotrusion 116. The sealingprotrusion 116 connects with theaperture 118 operable to eject fluid from the pouch. Acanoe portion 122 allows thefitment 112 to connect to thepouch 160. Thecanoe 122 is sealed between two layers or panels forming thepouch 160. This heat treatment is illustrated at 72. - The pouch of the
assembly 180 may also include ahang hole 60 allowing the pouch to hang from a display stand. The pump configuration of theassembly 180 is similar or identical to the pump configuration as illustrated inFIGS. 1-3 . As illustrated by the figures, the cap of the various embodiments may be several different options.FIG. 2 illustrates a cap having a flat top and a living hinge.FIG. 4 illustrates a fitment where the bottom of the cap is generally dome shaped having a living hinge between the top of the canoe body so that the cap folds down over the channel to close the package or the pouch. A lip may be formed on the cap which snaps into arecess 125 formed on the top of the dome to hold the cap in place. - A flip-top cap, such as those illustrated in
FIGS. 2 , 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, includes a cap which has a living hinge at the bottom of the skirt which encircles the spout portion of the pump. The cap in these embodiments snaps down against the spout and may have a cylindrical portion at the bottom side which is received by the canoe body above the channel of the spout.FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment of the flip cap design having alid 302 and acanoe portion 304. Acylindrical portion 316 extends between the lid portion and thecanoe portion 304. Thehinge 306 is provided to allow thelid 304 to pivot about and away from thebase portion 308. Thecanoe portion 304 includesridges ridges -
FIG. 10 illustrates yet another embodiment for the fitment.FIG. 10 illustrates a tear-off fitment 400 including a sleeve offlexible material 402 connected to anoutlet 404 fluidly connected to the pouch. Acanoe portion 403 is also provided to connect directly to the pouch. The top of the sleeve is flattened and sealed together with a seal bar. Perforations around the bottom circular portion allow separation of the upper portion from the sleeve from the fitment to provide access to the contents. Further, a tearingmember 406 may also be provided to allow access. Aconnector portion 408 is provided between thesleeve 402 and thecanoe portion 403. Various ridges andconnection portions canoe 403. May also use a roller or tamper evident cap over the spout. - The
fitment 200 and pouch assembly ofFIGS. 6-8 is the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Thefitment 200 includes acanoe portion 202 and acap portion 204. Thecap portion 204 includes a generally planar base plate having an orifice oroutlet 206. The cap portion further includes alid 208 having alip portion 210 allowing the user to easily pry open thelid 208. Further, varioussmall handle portions 212 are provided on either side of the lid to provide further leverage to the user upon opening of the lid. A livinghinge 214 connects the base plate of the cap portion to thelid 208. The livinghinge 214 allows the cap to stay in an open configuration while the product is in use. The living hinge further allows the user to snap the lid into place upon closing.Various supports 216 are provided on either side of the living hinge operable to connect the base plate of the cap portion to thelid 208. - The
canoe portion 202 is connected to the cap portion by means of acylindrical portion 222. Thecylindrical portion 222 allows liquid or fluid from the interior of the pouch to travel out through theorifice 206. Thecylindrical portion 222 further connects the cap portion to thecanoe portion 202. - The
canoe portion 202 includes amain support 232 and a plurality of horizontally extendingridges canoe portion 202. During this heat sealing process, theridges canoe portion 202 andoverall fitment 200 to the pouch. Thecylindrical portion 222 extends out and away from the pouch. A spout portion is provided extending from the metering pump into the canoe. The canoe is overmolded over the spout of the metering pump. - As illustrated in
FIG. 6 , ametering pump 280 is provided within the interior of thepouch 270. In alternative embodiments, the pump may be partially on the exterior of the pouch or even extend away from the pouch. Thepump 280 includes generallycircular side ports 282 and adome 284. Anaperture 286 is provided in the interior of the pump to receive fluid from the interior of thepouch 270. Once the user presses thedome 284 to remove any air within the interior of the pump, the user then releases the dome to draw fluid from the interior of thepouch 270 through the orifice andflap valve 286 to the interior of the pump and within thedome 284. Fluid may also be positioned between twoplates 296 of the pump. This predetermined amount is then ejected through the pump upon a second depression of thedome 284. The contents within the pump are of a predetermined amount. - A fitment for sealing a flexible pouch including a canoe portion, the canoe portion connected to a metering pump, the canoe portion molded over a tube portion of the metering pump, the canoe portion sealed to the flexible pouch. A cap is provided connected to the canoe portion, the cap having an outlet, the cap in fluid communication with the metering pump, the cap having a resealable configuration. The canoe portion may include a plurality of ridges operable to melt during sealing of the pouch. These ridges may be arranges in many fashions including, but not limited to wherein the ridges are horizontally extending. The ridges are spaced apart on opposed lateral surfaces. The cap is resealable by means of a lid connected to the cap by means of a living hinge.
- The flexible pouch further includes an indicator operable to instruct the user how to operate the flexible pouch. This indicator may be a button which says “press here” or similar language. This indicator will allow the user to more easily and efficiently operate the pump and pouch. Optionally, the pouch is made from a clear or transparent material allowing the user to view the pump. Instructions may also be provided to indicate to the user how to operate the metering pump.
- A flexible pouch assembly for dispensing a liquid having a flexible pouch, the flexible pouch having an upper opening. A fitment connected to the opening of the flexible pouch, the fitment having a canoe portion, the canoe portion connected to a metering pump, the canoe portion molded over a tube portion of the metering pump, the canoe portion sealed to the flexible pouch. A cap connected to the canoe portion, the cap having an outlet, the cap in fluid communication with the metering pump, the cap having a resealable configuration. The canoe portion includes a plurality of ridges operable to melt during sealing of the pouch. The ridges are horizontally extending. The ridges are spaced apart on opposed lateral surfaces. The cap is resealable by means of a lid connected to the cap by means of a living hinge. The flexible pouch may include an indicator operable to instruct the user how to operate the flexible pouch.
- The pouch is formed generally of a sleeve or a plurality of panels heat sealed 272 together. It is further appreciated that the
pouch 270 may be filled upside down through the bottom of the pouch. As illustrated inFIG. 6 , before heat sealing the pouch, the bottom of the pouch includes a tail-like portion of the panels. This tail is generally bottle shaped and allows the pouch to be filled in an upside-down configuration. This tail allows fluid to enter through anopening 291 and to be channeled into the interior of thepouch 272. This is illustrated bydirectional arrow 292. Thetail 293 includes theopening 291 which widens gradually as illustrated at 290 to facilitate the flow of liquid. After filling, aseal 294 is created by a heat seal and thetail 293 is cut off from the assembly. - In the present embodiment, the canoe and pump are a once piece configuration. The canoe is overmolded over the spout of the pump.
- A method of filling the flexible pouch of the present invention includes the steps of forming a flexible pouch having in upper opening and a lower opening, sealing a fitment into the upper opening of the flexible pouch, forming a bottleneck configuration at the lower opening of the flexible pouch, turning the flexible pouch in an upside-down configuration, filling the flexible pouch through the bottleneck of the lower opening of the flexible pouch, sealing the lower opening of the flexible pouch and removing the remaining material of the bottleneck. The method of filling a flexible further includes the step of sealing the fitments to the upper opening of the flexible pouch by means of heat sealing. The method of filling a flexible pouch further including the step of sealing the lower opening of the flexible pouch by means of heat sealing. This sealing process may also be performed by ultra-sonic means such as ultra-sonic welding or sealing. The method of filling a flexible pouch further including the step of removing the remaining material of the bottleneck by cutting the remaining material to form a standard pouch shape. The method of filling a flexible pouch further comprising the step of overmolding a canoe portion over a spout of a metering pump.
- The invention is not restricted to the illustrative examples and embodiments described above. The embodiments are not intended as limitations on the scope of the invention. Methods, apparatus, compositions, and the like described herein are exemplary and not intended as limitations on the scope of the invention. Changes therein and other uses will occur to those skilled in the art. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.
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1. A fitment for a flexible pouch, the fitment comprising:
a canoe portion, the canoe portion connected to a metering pump, the canoe portion connected a tube portion of the metering pump, the canoe portion sealed to the flexible pouch; and
a cap connected to the canoe portion, the cap having an outlet, the cap in fluid communication with the metering pump, the cap having a resealable configuration.
2. The fitment of claim 1 wherein the canoe portion includes a plurality of ridges operable to melt during sealing of the pouch.
3. The fitment of claim 2 wherein the ridges are horizontally extending.
4. The fitment of claim 2 wherein the ridges are spaced apart on opposed lateral surfaces.
5. The fitment of claim 1 wherein the cap is resealable by means of a lid connected to the cap by means of a living hinge.
6. The fitment of claim 1 wherein the cap is resealable by means of a roller.
7. The fitment of claim 1 wherein the cap is resealable by means of or tamper evident cap.
8. The fitment of claim 1 wherein the flexible pouch includes an indicator operable to instruct the user how to operate the flexible pouch.
9. The fitment of claim 1 wherein the canoe and pump are a once piece configuration.
10. A fitment for dispensing fluid from a flexible pouch, the fitment comprising:
a pump;
a canoe portion having a passage in fluid communication with the pump, the canoe portion having side walls mounted to the flexible pouch whereby activation of the pump draws fluid from the pouch and through the passage to dispense the fluid.
11. The assembly of claim 10 wherein the canoe portion includes a plurality of ridges operable to melt during sealing of the pouch.
12. The assembly of claim 10 wherein the cap is resealable by means of a lid connected to the cap by means of a living hinge.
13. The assembly of claim 10 wherein the pump includes an inlet and an outlet.
14. The assembly of claim 10 wherein the canoe portion is heat sealed to the flexible pouch.
15. The assembly of claim 10 wherein the pump is disposed within the flexible pouch.
16. A method of filling a flexible pouch, the method comprising the steps of:
forming a flexible pouch having in upper opening and a lower opening;
sealing a fitment into the upper opening of the flexible pouch;
forming a bottleneck configuration at the lower opening of the flexible pouch;
turning the flexible pouch in an upside-down configuration;
filling the flexible pouch through the bottleneck of the lower opening of the flexible pouch;
sealing the lower opening of the flexible pouch; and
removing the remaining material of the bottleneck.
17. The method of filling a flexible pouch of claim 16 further comprising the step of sealing the fitments to the upper opening of the flexible pouch by means of heat sealing.
18. The method of filling a flexible pouch of claim 16 further comprising the step of sealing the lower opening of the flexible pouch by means of heat sealing.
19. The method of filling a flexible pouch of claim 16 further comprising the step of removing the remaining material of the bottleneck by cutting the remaining material to form a standard pouch shape.
20. The method of filling a flexible pouch of claim 16 further comprising the step of overmolding a canoe portion over a spout of a metering pump.
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