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    CONTAINER The container (100) includes a body portion (102), an upper end portion (104) and a lid portion (106). The body portion, the end portion and the lid portion can be molded in one piece. The lid portion (106) can be attached to the body portion with a hinge (108). The body portion may have a side wall that allows the user to squeeze the side wall and dispense with the product that is stored inside the recipient (100). The container can include a valve. The valve may include an opening that allows the contents to be dispensed. The valve can be fixed using a retaining feature, a retaining ring, an adhesive and / or fusing. The retaining ring can engage the retaining feature. After the valve is mounted to the container (100), the container is filled with a product and the lower end portion can be closed using a thermal seal.
    公开号:BR112015022437B1
    申请号:R112015022437-7
    申请日:2014-03-14
    公开日:2021-02-09
    发明作者:Teodor Gelov；Karen Nichols；Douglas Norton
    申请人:Tc Heartland Llc；
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    专利说明:

    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
    [001] A container can be used to dispense a material. For example, a toothpaste tube container can be used to dispense toothpaste. Some toothpaste containers are made using three separate components. For example, the toothpaste container includes a tube portion, an upper portion and a cap. In addition, these parts are made separately and then put together. For example, the pipe portion is made, then the upper portion is made, such as by molding, and then the upper portion is attached to the pipe portion, such as by sonic welding. Finally, a lid is molded and then fixed to the upper portion, such as by threads. This process involves several separate parts that are formed separately and then assembled in several stages. There is a need for a container that has fewer parts and is less expensive to manufacture. BRIEF SUMMARY
    [002] The invention provides a container that includes a body portion, an upper end portion and a lid portion. In one embodiment, the body portion may be a tube portion. The body portion, the end portion and the lid portion can be molded in one piece. The lid portion can be attached to the body portion with a hinge. The joint can be an active joint.
    [003] The body portion may have a side wall. The side wall can have a thickness that allows the user to squeeze the side wall and dispense the product that is stored inside the container.
    [004] The upper end portion can be used to dispense the contents of the container. The end portion may include an opening. The container can include a valve. The valve will seal the opening. The valve can include an opening that allows the product to be dispensed. The valve can be attached to the container. In one embodiment, the valve can be attached to the end portion.
    [005] The valve can be fixed using a retention feature. In other embodiments, the valve can be fixed using an adhesive or fusion such as sonic welding.
    [006] The container may include a valve retaining ring. The retaining ring can engage with the retaining feature. The valve can be located between the retaining ring and the end portion. In one embodiment, the retaining ring is a part that is separate from the valve. In another embodiment, the valve can be molded into the retaining ring.
    [007] After the valve is mounted on the upper end portion, the container is filled with a product, such as a liquid drink intensifier. The lower end portion is then closed. In one embodiment, the lower end portion can be closed using a thermal seal. The heat seal can seal a portion of the side wall against another portion of the side wall. The thermal seal can be sealed and trimmed to have various shapes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [008] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a container.
    [009] Figure 2 is a side view of the container in Figure 1.
    [010] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 of Figure 2.
    [011] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the end in Figure 3.
    [012] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view similar to Figure 4 with a first valve modality.
    [013] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a valve.
    [014] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 6.
    [015] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a valve retaining ring.
    [016] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the valve and retaining ring mounted on the container.
    [017] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the valve in Figure 9 in the open position.
    [018] Figure 11 is a perspective view of a third modality of a valve.
    [019] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 11.
    [020] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of a valve and a retaining ring mounted on the container.
    [021] Figure 14 is a front view of the container with a closed end.
    [022] Figure 15 is a side view of the container with a closed end.
    [023] Figure 16 is a rear view of the recipient showing a first embodiment of a joint.
    [024] Figure 17 is a rear view of the recipient showing a second embodiment of a joint.
    [025] Figure 18 is a cross-sectional view with the lid portion in a closed position.
    [026] Figure 19 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a container.
    [027] Figure 20 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a container.
    [028] Figure 21 is a cross-sectional view of a base portion and a cover portion of Figure 20.
    [029] Figure 22 is a top view in perspective of the plug seal.
    [030] Figure 23 is a bottom view in perspective of the plug seal.
    [031] Figure 24 is a cross-sectional view of the plug seal.
    [032] Figure 25 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a container.
    [033] Figure 26 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a container.
    [034] Figure 27 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a container.
    [035] Figure 28 is a cross-sectional view of a base portion and a cover portion of Figure 27.
    [036] Figure 29 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a container.
    [037] Figure 30 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a container.
    [038] Figure 31 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a container. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
    [039] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the container 100 includes a body portion 102, an upper end portion 104 and a lid portion 106. Body portion 102, end portion 104 and the lid portion 106 can be shaped in one piece. For example, the body portion 102, the end portion 104 and the cap portion 106 can be molded in an injection molding machine. In one embodiment, the body portion, the upper end portion and the lid portion can be made of polypropylene. In other embodiments, the body portion, the upper end portion and the lid portion may be made of low density polyethylene, medium density polyethylene, or high density polyethylene. In one embodiment, the body portion may be a tube portion.
    [040] The cap portion 106 is attached to the body portion 102 with a hinge 108. The hinge 108 can be an active hinge. In one embodiment, the joint can be a three-part joint as shown in Figure 16. In another embodiment, the joint can be a butterfly-like joint as shown in Figure 17.
    [041] Referring to Figure 3, the body portion 102 may have a side wall. In one embodiment, the side wall 110 may have a thickness 112 that allows the user to squeeze the side wall and dispense with the product that is stored inside the container. In one embodiment, the sidewall 110 can be deflected by applying a force in the range of about 1.3 to about 6.8 kilograms (3 to about 15 pounds) to make the valve act and to dispense a current of liquid.
    [042] In one embodiment, the sidewall 110 is thicker near the upper end portion 104 and thinner near the lower end portion 114. In one embodiment, the thickness at location 116 can be 0.076 centimeters (0.03 inches) ), the thickness at location 118 can be 0.064 centimeters (0.025 inches) and the thickness at location 120 can be 0.036 centimeters (0.014 inches).
    [043] In one embodiment, the thickness of the side wall may taper from the upper end portion 104 to the lower end portion 114. In one embodiment, the outer surface 122 of the body portion may have an angle 124 to the geometric axis. vertical in the range of about 1/32 (0.031) of a degree to about 1/4 (0.25) of a degree. In one example, the angle 124 can be 0.195 of a degree. In one embodiment, the inner surface 126 of the body portion may have an angle 128 with respect to the vertical geometric axis in the range of about 1/32 (0.031) of a degree to about 1/4 (0.25) of a degree. In one example, the angle 128 can be 1/16 (0.0625) of a degree. The taper can facilitate the removal of the body container from the mold.
    [044] The body portion may include a location feature. In one embodiment, the location feature can be a notch 129 as shown in Figure 3. The notch can be used to position the container in the appropriate position to receive an identification. The assembly equipment may include a portion that engages the notch to locate the container in a specific position. An identification can be placed on the container while the container is held in position. By holding the container in a specific position, the identification can be placed in an appropriate orientation in relation to the container. Proper orientation can be beneficial when the container has a specific orientation, such as when the container is not symmetrical or when the joint or other feature is in a specific location. For example, in one embodiment, the container is not symmetrical and the joint is in a specific location as shown in Figures 14 and 15.
    [045] In other modalities, other localization resources can be used. For example, the body portion may include an upwardly extending portion, such as a flap. The flap can engage a portion of the mounting equipment.
    [046] In another embodiment, the mounting equipment can use a sensor, such as an optical sensor or a displacement sensor, which can detect the location of a feature in the container, such as the hinge or the lift flap.
    [047] The upper end portion 104 can be used to dispense the contents of the container. The end portion 104 may include an opening 130. Referring to Figure 5, the container 100 may include a valve 132. The valve 132 will seal the opening 130 and allow the contents to be dispensed from the container.
    [048] With reference to Figures 4 and 5, the end portion 104 may include a retention feature. Retention feature 134 can be used to retain valve 132 in end portion 104. In one embodiment, retention feature 134 may be protrusion 136. In one embodiment, protrusion 136 may extend inward toward the center of the body portion. The end portion may include one, two, three, four or more protrusions. In one embodiment, the end portion may include four protrusions 136. Retainer 134 will engage valve 132 in order to retain valve 132 in the container.
    [049] In one embodiment, the retention feature 134 may be located on an internal surface of the end portion. For example, with reference to Figure 4, the retention feature can be located on a wall 138. Wall 138 can extend downwards.
    [050] Referring to Figure 4, wall 138 may include a notch 140. In one embodiment, the notch is U-shaped. In other embodiments, the notch may have other shapes, such as a V, square, or rectangular shape. . Wall 138 may have one, two, three, four or more notches. In one embodiment, wall 138 has four notches 140. In one embodiment, notch 140 may be located between a first protrusion 136 and a second protrusion 136. In an embodiment that includes more than two protrusions 136, a notch 140 may be located between each adjacent pair of protrusions. For example, in an embodiment that includes four protrusions 136, a first notch 140 may be located between the first protrusion and the second protrusion, a second notch may be located between the second protrusion and the third protrusion, a third notch may be located between the third protrusion and the fourth protrusion and a fourth notch may be located between the fourth protrusion and the first protrusion.
    [051] Notch 140 can facilitate valve insertion. The notch 140 may allow the retention feature 134 to deflect so that the valve can be inserted. In addition, the notch can facilitate removal of the container from a molding machine.
    [052] Referring to Figure 5, valve 132 can be made of a flexible material. In one embodiment, the valve may be made of silicone. In other embodiments, the valve can be made of a thermoplastic elastomer. The valve 132 may include an opening 142 that allows the contents to be dispensed. In one embodiment, opening 142 may be a slot 144. In a second embodiment, the opening may be two slots. The first slot can cross the second slot at an angle. In one embodiment, the angle can be 90 degrees. In other embodiments, the angle can be between 1 degree and 89 degrees.
    [053] Valve 132 can be attached to the container. Referring to Figure 5, in one embodiment, valve 132 can be attached to end portion 104. Valve 132 can be attached using retention feature 134. In other embodiments, the valve can be attached using an adhesive, melting (such as sonic welding) or deformation of the container (such as by crimping with or without heating). In another embodiment, valve 132 can be used with a retaining ring as discussed below.
    [054] Referring to Figures 6 and 7, a second embodiment of a valve is shown. Valve 146 may include an opening 148. Opening 148 may be any of the openings discussed above for valve 132. Referring to Figure 7, valve 146 may include an outer portion 150, an intermediate portion 152 and an inner portion 154 When pressure is applied to the outside of the container, the inner pressure of the container will cause the intermediate portion 152 and the inner portion 154 to deflect outward as shown in Figure 10 and allow the contents to come out of the opening 148. When the pressure is removed , the intermediate portion 152 and the inner portion 154 return to the positions shown in Figure 9. Valve 146 can be attached using the retention feature 134. In other embodiments, the valve can be attached using an adhesive, melting (such as sonic welding) or deformation of the container (such as by crimping with or without heating). In another embodiment, valve 146 can be used with a retaining ring 158 as discussed below.
    [055] Container 100 may include a valve retaining ring. Referring to Figures 8 and 9, retaining ring 158 can engage retaining feature 134. Valve 146 can be located between retaining ring 158 and end portion 104. In one embodiment, retaining ring 158 is a part that is separate from valve 146. Retaining ring 158 can be made of a material that is harder than valve 146. For example, the valve can be made of silicone and the retaining ring can be made of polypropylene . In other embodiments, the valve can be made of a thermoplastic elastomer. In other embodiments, the ring can be made of nylon, or polyamide. In one embodiment, valve 146 can be inserted into the container and then retaining ring 158 can be inserted into the container. The retaining ring 158 can then engage with the retaining feature 134. In another embodiment, the valve can be molded into the retaining ring as shown in Figures 11 and 12.
    [056] Referring to Figures 11 and 12, a third embodiment of a valve is shown. Valve 160 can be molded into a retaining ring 162. Retaining ring 162 can be made of a material that is harder than valve 160. For example, the valve can be made of silicone and the retaining ring can be be made of polypropylene. In other embodiments, the valve can be made of a thermoplastic elastomer. In other embodiments, the ring can be made of nylon, or polyamide. Referring to Figure 13, valve 160 can be attached using retention feature 134. In one embodiment, valve 160 and retaining ring 162 can be inserted into the container. The retaining ring 162 can then engage with the retaining feature 134. Referring to Figure 12, valve 160 can include an opening 164. Opening 164 can be any of the openings discussed above for valve 132. Valve 160 can include an outer portion 166, an intermediate portion 168 and an inner portion 170. When pressure is applied to the outside of the container, the inner pressure of the container will cause the intermediate portion 168 and inner portion 170 to deflect outward and allow the product to exit of the opening 164. When the pressure is removed, the intermediate portion 168 and the inner portion 170 return to the positions shown in Figure 12.
    [057] With reference to Figure 12, the retaining ring 162 may be larger than the valve 160. For example, the outer perimeter 172 of the retaining ring 162 may be larger than the outer perimeter 174 of the valve 160. Thus , in situations requiring a large outer perimeter 172 for retaining ring 162, the size of outer perimeter 172 may be increased, but the size of valve 160 may remain the same. Therefore, the manufacturer can increase or decrease the outer perimeter 172 of the retaining ring to fit several different sizes and types of containers without having to change the size of valve 160. In addition, the manufacturer could also increase or decrease the thickness 176 of the retaining ring 162 in order to fit in several different sizes and types of containers without having to change the size of valve 160.
    [058] The outer perimeter 172 of the outer portion 166 of the valve can be increased or decreased in order to fit several different sizes and types of containers without having to change the size of the moving parts of the valve 160. In one embodiment, the portions in valve movement 160 are the intermediate portion 168 and the inner portion 170. For example, with reference to Figure 13, the outer perimeter 174 of the outer portion 166 has been decreased as compared to Figure 12 without changing the size of the intermediate portion 168 and the portion internal 170.
    [059] In another embodiment, the size of the moving parts of the valve can be increased or decreased. For example, the size of the intermediate portion 168 and the inner portion 170 of the valve 160 may need to be increased in order to accommodate a more viscous fluid. In addition, the size of the inner opening 178 of the retaining ring 162 can be increased or decreased to accommodate the increase or decrease of the intermediate portion 168 and the inner portion 170 of the valve, but the outer periphery 172 of the retaining ring 162 may remain at same. Therefore, if the manufacturer decides to change the viscosity of the fluid in the container, the manufacturer can increase or decrease the size of the intermediate portion 168 and the inner portion 170 of the valve, but the manufacturer can use the same container since the outer periphery 172 of the retaining ring 162 remains the same. In some situations the size of the outer portion 166 of the valve may change in size.
    [060] After the valve is mounted on the upper end portion 104, the container 100 is filled with a product. The product can be a liquid drink intensifier. In other modalities, the product can be a sweetener or nutraceutical. The product can have a viscosity in the first range of about 1 to about 250 centipoise at room temperature, a second range of about 1 to about 90 centipoise at room temperature and a third range of about 1 to about 50 centipoise at room temperature.
    [061] After the container is filled with a product, the lower end portion 114 is then closed. Referring to Figures 14 and 15, in one embodiment, the lower end portion 114 can be closed using a thermal seal 182. Thermal seal 182 can seal a portion of the sidewall 110 against another portion of the sidewall 110. The heat seal 182 can be sealed and trimmed to have various shapes. For example, the thermal seal can be trimmed to be straight, wavy, with a suspension opening, a trademark shape, a trademark opening, a decoration, or an opening for a security cord. In other embodiments, the lower end portion 114 can be closed with a plug or lid that can be attached to the end portion 114 with an adhesive, melting (such as sonic welding) or deformation of the container (such as by crimping with or without heating).
    [062] In one embodiment, the recipient can have information about the product. Referring to Figures 14 and 15, in one embodiment, the product information can be an identification 184. Identification 184 can be applied with an adhesive. In other modalities, the identification can be applied with heat-shrink films.
    [063] In other modalities, information about the product can be placed in the container using other techniques. For example, product information can be printed on the container. In another example, product information can be embossed on the container. In a third example, product information can be applied by in-mold identification.
    [064] In one embodiment, the recipient may include a violation indicator feature. In one example, the tamper indication feature may be a band 186. Band 186 may be applied over a portion of the body and a portion of the cap. If a person breaks the band to open the lid, then a subsequent person would know that the container was previously opened. In one embodiment, the band can be applied by thermal shrinkage. In another embodiment, the band can be applied with an adhesive.
    [065] In another embodiment, the identification may extend over a portion of the lid and the identification may provide a violation indication feature. Thus, the band may not be necessary.
    [066] Figure 16 shows a first modality of a joint. The hinge 108 can be a three-part hinge. The hinge 108 may include a central portion 274, a first outer portion 275 and a second outer portion 276. The central portion 274 may include a hinge 277. The first outer portion 275 may include an upper hinge 278 and a lower hinge 279. second outer portion 276 may include an upper hinge 280 and a lower hinge 281. The central portion 274 and the first outer portion 275 can be separated by a first space 282. The central portion 274 and the second outer portion 276 can be separated by a second space 283. When the lid portion is opened, the upper joints 278, 280, the lower joints 279, 281 and the joint 277 can flex. In addition, when the lid is opened, the outer portions 275, 276 can flex.
    [067] Figure 17 shows a second modality of a joint. Link 284 can be a butterfly link. The hinge 284 may include a central portion 286, a first outer portion 288 and a second outer portion 290. The central portion 286 may include a hinge 291. The first outer portion 288 may include an upper hinge 293 and a lower hinge 294. A second outer portion 290 may include an upper joint 295 and a lower joint 296. When the lid portion is opened, the upper joints 293, 295, the lower joints 294, 296 and the joint 291 can flex. In addition, when the lid is opened, the outer portions 288, 290 can flex.
    [068] In other embodiments, the container may have other joints, such as a joint with one part, or a joint with two parts.
    [069] Referring to Figure 1, cap 106 may include an annular wall 297. Annular wall 297 may include a rib 298. Cap 106 may also include a projection 299. Referring to Figure 18, when cap 106 is closed, lid 106 can engage end portion 104. end portion 104 may have edge 205. edge 205 may engage rib 298 in order to hold lid 106 in a closed position. The engagement can also provide an audible indication that the cover is in the closed position. Projection 299 extends downwardly towards valve 146. Projection 299 can limit deflection outward from valve 146 and may not allow opening 148 to open. In this way, the projection 299 can prevent the product from leaving the valve 146 when the cover 106 is in the closed position.
    [070] The container can be designed to hold a specific amount of the product. In a first embodiment, the container can hold no less than 2 ml and no more than 100 ml. In a second embodiment, the container can hold no less than 2 ml and no more than 50 ml. In a third embodiment, the container can hold no less than 2 ml and no more than 36 ml. In a fourth embodiment, the container can hold no less than 2 ml and no more than 24 ml. In a fifth embodiment, the container can hold no less than 2 ml and no more than 12 ml. In a sixth embodiment, the container can hold no less than 2 ml and no more than 8 ml. In a seventh embodiment, the container can hold no less than 2 ml and no more than 4 ml.
    [071] In another embodiment, the body portion can be attached to the upper end portion. In one embodiment, with reference to Figure 19, the body portion 302 can be attached to the upper end portion 304 with fusion, such as sonic welding. In other embodiments, the body portion may be attached to the upper end portion with an adhesive, or with heat. In one embodiment, the upper end portion 304 may include a lid portion 306. The lid portion 306 may be attached with a hinge 308. The hinge 308 may be one of the housings noted herein.
    [072] Referring to Figure 20, another embodiment of a container is shown. Container 400 may include a body portion 402, an upper end portion 404 and a plug seal 405. In one embodiment, container 400 may include a lid portion 406, a base portion 407 and a hinge portion 408 The articulation portion 408 can be one of the articulations observed in the present document. In this embodiment, the base portion 407 can be attached to the end portion 404 with threads. In this embodiment, the body portion 402 can be a tube and the lower end portion 414 can be closed as noted herein.
    [073] Referring to Figure 21, the cap portion 406, a base portion 407 and a hinge portion 408 are shown. Base portion 407 includes threads 409. Threads 409 can engage threads 411 at end portion 404. Buffer seal 405 is also shown inserted into base portion 407.
    [074] With reference to Figures 22 to 24, the plug seal 405 is shown. The plug seal 405 can include a valve 460 and a retaining ring 462. Valve 460 can be molded into retaining ring 462. Valve 460 can be made of materials that are noted above for valve 160. The retaining ring 462 can be made of materials that are noted above for retaining ring 162.
    [075] Referring to Figure 24, valve 460 may include an outer portion 466, an intermediate portion 468 and an inner portion 470. The intermediate portion 468 and the inner portion 470 may be the same as the intermediate portion 168 and the portion inner 170. In addition, the intermediate portion 468 and the inner portion 470 can operate in the same way as the intermediate portion 168 and the inner portion 170. The retaining ring 462 can have an annular wall 472 that extends downwards. The wall 472 engages the interior of the container. In one embodiment, the wall 472 makes a sealing engagement with the container. For example, wall 472 can make a sealing engagement with end portion 404.
    [076] Referring to Figure 25, another embodiment of a container is shown. Container 500 is the same as container 400 except that container 500 is a bottle with a closed lower end portion 514.
    [077] Referring to Figure 26, another embodiment of a container is shown. Container 600 is the same as container 500 except that container 600 has a differently shaped body portion. Container 600 can be a bottle with a closed lower end portion 614 or container 600 can be a tube with a closed lower end portion 614.
    [078] Referring to Figure 27, another embodiment of a container is shown. The container 700 is the same as the container 400 except that the container 700 has a pressure fastening to connect the base portion 707 to the end portion 704. The end portion 704 includes one or more protrusions 711 that engage one or more protrusions 713 in the base portion 707.
    [079] Referring to Figure 28, the cover portion 706, a base portion 707 and a hinge portion 708 are shown. The base portion 707 includes one or more protrusions 713. The plug seal 705 is also shown inserted in the base portion 707.
    [080] Referring to Figure 29, another embodiment of a container is shown. Container 800 is the same as container 700 except that container 800 is a bottle with a closed lower end portion 814.
    [081] Referring to Figure 30, another embodiment of a container is shown. Container 900 is the same as container 400 except that container 900 has a 906 seal. The seal can be a plastic seal, a foil seal, a plastic seal with a paper backing layer, a paper seal. metal sheet with a paper backing layer, or other type of seal.
    [082] Referring to Figure 31, another embodiment of a container is shown. Container 1000 is the same as container 900 except that container 1000 is a bottle with a closed lower end portion 1014.
    [083] This application incorporates, in its entirety for reference, Design Patent Application No. U.S. 29 / 450,116, filed on March 15, 2013 with reference number of Leydig 712288.
    [084] All references, including publications, patent applications and patents cited in this document, are hereby incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each reference were individually and specifically indicated to be incorporated by reference and were defined in its entirety in this document.
    [085] The use of the terms "one" and "one" and "o" and "at least one" and similar referents in the context of the description of the invention (especially in the context of the following claims) should be interpreted to cover both the singular and the plural, unless otherwise stated in this document or clearly contradicted by context. The use of the term “at least one” followed by a list of one or more items (for example, “at least one from A and B”) should be interpreted to mean an item selected from the items listed (A or B) or any combination of two or more among the items listed (A and B), unless otherwise indicated in this document or clearly contradicted by context. The terms "that understands", "that has", "that includes" and "that contains" are to be interpreted as open terms (ie, that mean "that includes, but without limitations") unless otherwise noted. Recitation of ranges of values in this document is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method that refers individually to each separate value that falls within the range, unless otherwise indicated in this document and each separate value is incorporated into the specification as if it were recited individually in this document. All methods described in this document may be performed in any appropriate order unless otherwise indicated in this document or otherwise clearly contradicted by the context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (for example, "as") provided in this document, is intended merely to further clarify the invention and does not impose a limitation on the scope of the invention unless otherwise stated. No language in the specification is to be interpreted as indicating any unclaimed element as essential to the practice of the invention.
    [086] Preferred embodiments of this invention are described in this document, including the best known method for the inventors to carry out the invention. Variations of these preferred modalities may become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art by reading the foregoing description. The inventors expect those skilled in the art to employ such variations as appropriate and the inventors intend for the invention to be practiced in a manner contrary to that specifically described in this document. Accordingly, this invention includes all modifications and equivalents of the matter recited in the claims attached to this document as permitted by applicable law. In addition, any combination of the elements described above in all possible variations thereof is incorporated by the invention unless otherwise indicated in the present document or otherwise clearly contradicted by the context.
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    Claims (9)
    [0001]
    1. A container for dispensing a product, comprising: an upper end portion (104) and a lower end portion (114), a body portion (102), the body portion (102) extends in the opposite direction to the portion upper end, includes a side wall (110) and the side wall (110) has a thickness (112), a lid portion (106), the lid portion (106) is fixed with a hinge (108) to a between the body portion (102) and the upper end portion (104), and a valve (132,460), wherein the upper end portion includes an opening (130), the valve is located over the opening, the container, characterized by the fact that the thickness (112) of the side wall (110) tapers close to the upper end portion (104) to the lower end portion (114), wherein the body portion (102), the upper end portion (104) and the cap portion (106) are one piece.
    [0002]
    2. Container according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the container includes a retention feature (134) to retain the valve.
    [0003]
    3. Container according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the lower end portion is closed.
    [0004]
    4. Container according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that the lower end portion is closed by a thermal seal (182).
    [0005]
    5. Container according to claim 2, characterized by the fact that the retention feature (134) is a protrusion (136).
    [0006]
    6. Container according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the container includes a valve retaining ring (158,162), the retaining ring holds the valve in the container.
    [0007]
    7. Container according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that the retaining ring (158) is separated from the valve.
    [0008]
    8. Container according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that the valve is molded in the retaining ring (162).
    [0009]
    9. Container according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that the container includes a retaining feature (134), the retaining feature engaging the retaining ring.
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    2020-12-01| B09A| Decision: intention to grant [chapter 9.1 patent gazette]|
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    优先权:
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    US13/844,492|US20140263436A1|2013-03-15|2013-03-15|Container|
    PCT/US2014/029242|WO2014144714A1|2013-03-15|2014-03-14|Container|
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