US20150225129A1 - Multi-chamber squeeze tube - 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
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- Previous approaches include a onetime use—throw-away product.
- a pouch To extrude material from such a prior device, a pouch must be rolled up by hand or with a mechanical device such as a key.
- a prior device is messy, time consuming and is disadvantageously configured to trap material within, leading to waste of such material.
- Such prior devices may include foil laminate sheets.
- FIG. 1 illustrates top, side, exploded and perspective views of a multi-chamber squeeze tube and nozzle according to an embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 illustrates top, side and perspective views of nozzle configurations according to alternative embodiments of the invention.
- Embodiments of the invention include a unique packaging system and a method designed to deliver multi part adhesives and sealants for repairing a variety of materials. These materials can be found in Construction, Retail, Hardware and Industrial applications.
- embodiments of the invention offer a more user friendly packaging system to deliver multi-component, (e.g., components A & B) adhesive, sealant, or chemically reactive mixture to, on or in a variety of substrates, than is currently available in the market.
- multi-component e.g., components A & B
- sealant e.g., sealant, or chemically reactive mixture
- Material enclosed within a squeeze tube can be squeezed out by hand without having to roll from bottom of the tube or use a mechanical device.
- an embodiment of the invention includes a chemically resistant and flexible polymer material
- An embodiment includes a multi-chambered squeeze tube with or without a mixing nozzle.
- a squeeze tube may contain various total of volumes of product—0.5 ounces to any large, desired size—to dispense multiple chemically reactive components, according to one of the following options A and B:
- OPTION A squeeze out product without automatic mixing nozzle and manually mix product and apply to work area
- OPTION B squeeze out product with automatic mixing nozzle and apply to work area.
- an embodiment of the invention includes a unique multi-chamber squeeze tube 100 as part of a material delivery system.
- Each chamber 110 , 120 contains an individual component (example Part A material, different Part B material) with the ability to dispense each component at the same time on correct ratio for chemical reaction and use.
- the mixing nozzle examples of which can be seen in FIG. 2 , thoroughly mixes the respective materials together so that the resultant mixture is ready to use upon dispensing from the tube.
- the material “A” may be composed of a resin chemical to achieve the reactive physical properties desired when mixed with the catalyst “B” on the other side of the tube.
- the “B” material may be composed of various catalyst combinations and non-reactive materials to achieve the desired ratio of A to B and the resultant desired physical properties.
- the manufactured design of an embodiment of the invention is as follows (a 1:1 mixture ratio in this example):
- Next step is to seal the single large tube in half, (longitudinally) producing two equal 1:1 ratio sides. With each side having a half threaded dispensing outlet that will eventually come together to create a fill threaded dispensing outlet.
- Next step is fold the tube in half and seal the bottom.
- Next step is to attach the one remaining side creating a final single squeeze tube with two separate chambers.
- An embodiment includes, or can otherwise administer, two or more chemical products in a squeeze tube having two or more chambers that dispenses on-ratio material and offers automatic product mixing via automatic mixing nozzle.
- An embodiment fills a need for a low cost user friendly packaging system of adhesives, sealants or other of multi-part chemical products not found in squeeze tube packaging currently on the market.
- Our squeeze tube does not require a manual caulking gun or “key” to extrude the product from the tube.
- Previous attempted solutions require a key to dispense or extrude the material.
- the squeeze tube design according to an embodiment of the invention is much easier and more user-friendly than current packaging systems, because it can easily be squeezed by hand without using a dispensing tool. This design also automatically allows the multi-component materials to be delivered via a mixing nozzle and ready for immediate, on-ratio material use.
- An embodiment has no right angle corners to trap the enclosed material and thus prevent it from being dispensed, thereby eliminating unnecessary waste.
- the corners are curved and not configured at sharp right angles, thereby trapping product and making it impossible to fully dispense the enclosed material.
- An embodiment includes a special threaded dispensing outlet with capability of attaching an auto mixing nozzle. Consequently, an embodiment includes a manually squeezable tube cooperating with such a dispensing outlet and auto mixing nozzle.
- An embodiment includes a plug to re-seal after each use, therefore allowing material to be saved for later use and reducing or eliminating waste of the enclosed material. This feature is in contradistinction with previous attempted solutions, which consist of a single-use tube that is not sealable after a first use and, consequently, wastes all unused material.
Abstract
A system includes a multi-chamber squeeze tube, each chamber respectively containing a first material and a different second material, the tube configured to dispense each of the first and second materials at the same time in a predetermined ratio for chemical reaction and use.
Description
- The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/939,392, filed Feb. 13, 2014, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
- Previous approaches include a onetime use—throw-away product. To extrude material from such a prior device, a pouch must be rolled up by hand or with a mechanical device such as a key. Such a prior device is messy, time consuming and is disadvantageously configured to trap material within, leading to waste of such material. Such prior devices may include foil laminate sheets.
- Preferred and alternative embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the following drawing figures.
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FIG. 1 illustrates top, side, exploded and perspective views of a multi-chamber squeeze tube and nozzle according to an embodiment of the invention; and -
FIG. 2 illustrates top, side and perspective views of nozzle configurations according to alternative embodiments of the invention. - This patent application is intended to describe one or more embodiments of the present invention. It is to be understood that the use of absolute terms, such as “must,” “will,” and the like, as well as specific quantities, is to be construed as being applicable to one or more of such embodiments, but not necessarily to all such embodiments. As such, embodiments of the invention may omit, or include a modification of, one or more features or functionalities described in the context of such absolute terms.
- Embodiments of the invention include a unique packaging system and a method designed to deliver multi part adhesives and sealants for repairing a variety of materials. These materials can be found in Construction, Retail, Hardware and Industrial applications.
- Applications to which embodiments of the invention may be applied include a wide variety of Adhesive and Sealant repair for concrete, wood, stucco, metal, fiberglass, ceramics, hobby and craft etc. for repairing a variety of materials.
- More particularly, embodiments of the invention offer a more user friendly packaging system to deliver multi-component, (e.g., components A & B) adhesive, sealant, or chemically reactive mixture to, on or in a variety of substrates, than is currently available in the market.
- Material enclosed within a squeeze tube according to an embodiment can be squeezed out by hand without having to roll from bottom of the tube or use a mechanical device.
- Rather than employing foil laminate sheets, an embodiment of the invention includes a chemically resistant and flexible polymer material
- An embodiment includes a multi-chambered squeeze tube with or without a mixing nozzle. Such a squeeze tube may contain various total of volumes of product—0.5 ounces to any large, desired size—to dispense multiple chemically reactive components, according to one of the following options A and B:
- Preparation for use according to an embodiment—remove protective plastic cap from threaded spout and remove retaining plug, (D-plug) and then:
- OPTION A—squeeze out product without automatic mixing nozzle and manually mix product and apply to work area; or
- OPTION B—squeeze out product with automatic mixing nozzle and apply to work area.
- The accompanying drawing figures illustrate at least one example of a squeeze tube and mixing nozzle according to at least one embodiment of the invention.
- As alluded to above, and as is more particularly illustrated in
FIG. 1 , an embodiment of the invention includes a uniquemulti-chamber squeeze tube 100 as part of a material delivery system. Eachchamber - The mixing nozzle, examples of which can be seen in
FIG. 2 , thoroughly mixes the respective materials together so that the resultant mixture is ready to use upon dispensing from the tube. - The material “A” may be composed of a resin chemical to achieve the reactive physical properties desired when mixed with the catalyst “B” on the other side of the tube. Likewise the “B” material may be composed of various catalyst combinations and non-reactive materials to achieve the desired ratio of A to B and the resultant desired physical properties.
- As illustrated in the accompanying drawings, the manufactured design of an embodiment of the invention is as follows (a 1:1 mixture ratio in this example):
- Start with a tube large enough to include the total desired volume of mixture.
- Next step is to seal the single large tube in half, (longitudinally) producing two equal 1:1 ratio sides. With each side having a half threaded dispensing outlet that will eventually come together to create a fill threaded dispensing outlet.
- Next step is fold the tube in half and seal the bottom.
- Next step is to attach the one remaining side creating a final single squeeze tube with two separate chambers.
- An embodiment includes, or can otherwise administer, two or more chemical products in a squeeze tube having two or more chambers that dispenses on-ratio material and offers automatic product mixing via automatic mixing nozzle.
- An embodiment fills a need for a low cost user friendly packaging system of adhesives, sealants or other of multi-part chemical products not found in squeeze tube packaging currently on the market. Our squeeze tube does not require a manual caulking gun or “key” to extrude the product from the tube. Previous attempted solutions require a key to dispense or extrude the material.
- The squeeze tube design according to an embodiment of the invention is much easier and more user-friendly than current packaging systems, because it can easily be squeezed by hand without using a dispensing tool. This design also automatically allows the multi-component materials to be delivered via a mixing nozzle and ready for immediate, on-ratio material use.
- An embodiment has no right angle corners to trap the enclosed material and thus prevent it from being dispensed, thereby eliminating unnecessary waste. In an exemplary embodiment, at the top of the tube where the product is dispensed, the corners are curved and not configured at sharp right angles, thereby trapping product and making it impossible to fully dispense the enclosed material.
- An embodiment includes a special threaded dispensing outlet with capability of attaching an auto mixing nozzle. Consequently, an embodiment includes a manually squeezable tube cooperating with such a dispensing outlet and auto mixing nozzle.
- An embodiment includes a plug to re-seal after each use, therefore allowing material to be saved for later use and reducing or eliminating waste of the enclosed material. This feature is in contradistinction with previous attempted solutions, which consist of a single-use tube that is not sealable after a first use and, consequently, wastes all unused material.
- While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been illustrated and described, as noted above, many changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not limited except as by the appended claims.
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
a multi-chamber squeeze tube, each chamber respectively containing a first material and a different second material, the tube configured to dispense each of the first and second materials at the same time in a predetermined ratio for chemical reaction and use.
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US3980222A (en) * | 1973-11-13 | 1976-09-14 | The Procter & Gamble Company | Longitudinally partitioned tubular body |
US4528180A (en) * | 1983-03-01 | 1985-07-09 | Schaeffer Hans A | Dental preparation, article and method for storage and delivery thereof |
US5038963A (en) * | 1989-03-16 | 1991-08-13 | Chesebrough-Pond's, Inc. | Multi-cavity dispensing container |
US4964539A (en) * | 1989-04-06 | 1990-10-23 | Seaquist Closures | Multiple chamber dispensing container and closure system |
US5102016A (en) * | 1990-12-03 | 1992-04-07 | Ball Lee R | Apparatus for dispensing materials in touching association and methods of use thereof |
US5318203A (en) * | 1993-07-01 | 1994-06-07 | Chesebrough-Pond's Usa Co., Division Of Conopco, Inc. | Dual chamber dispenser |
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US5865345A (en) * | 1996-12-31 | 1999-02-02 | Lawson Mardon Wheaton Inc. | Container for dispensing two substances |
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