CN209678881U - Retail packages for absorbent articles - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model is entitled "Retail Package for Absorbent Articles". The utility model discloses a retail package for absorbent products. The retail package comprises: a first compartment containing a first primary package for absorbent products; a second compartment for a second primary package containing absorbent products; a compartment; a closure device for providing said first compartment and said second compartment in a closed configuration and an open configuration; and wherein said retail package is in said closed configuration wherein the absorbent articles enclosed in the first primary package and the second primary package are different types of absorbent articles.

Description

Retail packages for absorbent articles

technical field

The utility model relates to a retail package for absorbent products such as diapers and feminine hygiene products.

Background technique

Currently, absorbent articles such as diapers and feminine hygiene articles are sold in packages in a variety of configurations. In one configuration, a selected number of articles are folded one or more times along their lateral axes, optionally individually wrapped, and then collected and compressed into a generally cube-shaped stack, which is then The stack is enclosed in a flexible package, usually formed from a polymer film. The flexible package may also be used as a retail package, and may have information about specific features and surfaces of the article for use. Once opened, the flexible package is generally not reusable. To ship these flexible packages to retail stores or directly to consumers based on online purchases, the flexible packages are typically further bundled in rigid secondary packaging such as cartons. Such rigid secondary packages are usually made as cost-effective as possible, thus carry minimal information for identifying the article, and are not intended to be reusable once opened.

While the aforementioned flexible and rigid packages provide satisfactory functionality for providing an article in an economical manner, they may not be attractive for a particular purpose, such as a gift, or may be unattractive for a certain class of product. Not bearing the proper entitlement.

Accordingly, an opportunity exists for improved retail packaging for absorbent articles to address these conditions.

Utility model content

The utility model relates to a retail package for absorbent products, characterized in that the retail package includes:

a first compartment of a first primary package containing absorbent articles;

a second compartment of a second primary package containing absorbent articles;

closure means for providing said first compartment and said second compartment in a closed configuration and an open configuration; and

wherein said retail package is self-standing in said closed configuration;

Wherein said absorbent articles enclosed in said first primary package and said second primary package are different types of absorbent articles.

In some embodiments of the retail package, the different types of absorbent articles differ based on size, absorbent capacity, usage, or wearability.

In some embodiments of the retail package, the absorbent article is a baby diaper, and the distinction is based on an adhesive type and a pant type.

In some embodiments of the retail package, the absorbent article is a baby diaper and the difference is based on size.

In some embodiments of the retail package, the article is a feminine hygiene article and the difference is based on absorbent capacity.

In some embodiments of the retail package, the absorbent articles enclosed in the first primary package and the second primary package are absorbent articles of the same type.

In some embodiments of the retail package, the at least one compartment further comprises means for reusing at least a portion of the at least one compartment, at least a portion of the at least one compartment is for secondary use, the The secondary uses described above are labels, calendars, or photo holders.

In some embodiments of the retail package, the first compartment and the second compartment each comprise an inner carton and an outer carton, wherein at least a portion of the inner carton is removed from the closed configuration. The exterior of the retail package in the form is visible.

In some embodiments of the retail package, the retail package is configured such that the compartment is self-standing in the open configuration.

In some embodiments of the retail package, the retail package is configured such that the compartments remain connected to each other in the open configuration.

Description of drawings

While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which is considered to form the invention, it is believed that the invention will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and in which Like reference numerals are used to designate substantially identical elements, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a schematic front view of one embodiment of the retail package of the present invention in a closed configuration.

Figure 2(a)(b) is a schematic illustration of one embodiment of the retail package of the present invention in an open configuration.

Figure 3 is a schematic front view of an embodiment of the retail package of the present invention in a second closed configuration.

Figure 4(a)(b) is an enlarged plan view of one embodiment of the retail package of the present invention.

Figures 5(a)-(c) are schematic illustrations of an embodiment of the retail package of the present invention during a reusable secondary use process.

Figure 6 is a schematic front view of one embodiment of the retail package of the present invention in a closed configuration for shipping.

definition

As used herein, the articles including "the", "an" and "an" when used in a claim or specification are understood to mean one or more of what is claimed or described. kind of substance.

As used herein, the terms "comprise", "comprising", "include", "including", "containing" ("contain" and "containing") are meant to be non-limiting, i.e. to include other steps and other ingredients. The above term encompasses the term "consisting of". As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings specified below:

"Absorbent article" means an article of clothing, which may be in the form of pant diapers, taped diapers, swim diapers, feminine hygiene products such as feminine pads and tampons, incontinence briefs, etc. Various discharges such as urine, feces, and menses.

"Longitudinal" means a direction extending substantially perpendicularly from one waist edge of an article to the opposite waist edge and generally parallel to the largest linear dimension of the article.

"Lateral" refers to a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

"Proximal" and "distal" refer to positions closer or farther, respectively, relative to the longitudinal center of the article.

"Body-facing" and "garment-facing" refer to the relative position of an element or the relative position of a surface of an element or group of elements, respectively. "Body-facing" means that an element or surface is closer to the wearer during wear than certain other elements or surfaces. "Garment-facing" means that an element or surface is further away from the wearer during wear than certain other elements or surfaces (ie, the element or surface is adjacent to the wearer's garment, which may be worn on a disposable absorbent article).

"Disposed" means that an element is positioned at a particular location or location.

"Engaged" means a configuration in which an element is fixed directly to another element by directly attaching the element to another element; it also refers to a configuration in which an element is The intermediate member, which in turn attaches the intermediate member to another element, thereby indirectly securing the element to the other element.

"Film" refers to sheet-like material in which the length and width of the material far exceed the thickness of the material. Typically, the membrane has a thickness of about 0.5 mm or less.

"Water-permeable" and "water-impermeable" refer to the permeability of a material within the context of the intended use of the disposable absorbent article. Specifically, the term "water-permeable" refers to a layer or layered structure having pores, openings, and/or interconnected void spaces that allow liquid water, urine, or synthetic urine to Liquid penetrates through its thickness without pressurization. In contrast, the term "water-impermeable" refers to a layer or layered structure in which liquid water, urine, or synthetic urine cannot penetrate the upper or lower layers without pressurization (other than natural forces such as gravity). The thickness of the layered structure. According to this definition, a water-impermeable layer or layered structure may be water vapor permeable, ie may be "vapor permeable".

"Extensibility" and "extensible" mean that the width or length of a component in a relaxed state can be extended or increased.

"Elastic" and "elasticized" mean that the component includes at least a portion made of an elastic material.

"Extensible material", "extensible material" or "stretchable material" are used interchangeably and refer to a material that can be stretched to at least about 110% elongated length (i.e., stretched to more than 10% of its original length) without cracking or breaking, and exhibits minimal recovery, i.e. less than about 20% of its elongation, upon release of the applied force , without complete rupture or fracture, the recovery is measured by EDANA method 20.2-89. Such an extensible material will be considered "elastic" or "elastomeric" in the event that the extensible material recovers at least 40% of its elongation upon release of the applied force. For example, an elastic material having an initial length of 100 mm can be extended to at least 150 mm, and when the force is removed it retracts to a length of at least 130 mm (i.e. exhibits 40% recovery). An extensible material will be considered "substantially inelastic" or "substantially non-elastomeric" in the event that the material recovers less than 40% of its extension when the applied force is released. For example, an extensible material having an initial length of 100mm may extend to at least 150mm and retract to a length of at least 145mm (ie, exhibit 10% recovery) upon removal of the force.

"Artwork" means a visual representation visible to the unaided eye, provided in print or otherwise, and in color. Printing includes various methods and equipment known to those skilled in the art, such as lithography, screen printing, flexographic printing, and gravure inkjet printing techniques.

The term "color" or "pigmented" as used herein includes any primary color other than white, namely black, red, blue, purple, orange, yellow, green and indigo, and any deviations thereof, or their mix. According to the CIE L*a*b* color system, "white" is defined as those colors having an L* value of at least 94, an a* value equal to 0±2, and a b* value equal to 0±2.

"Primary package" refers to a package that directly contacts the absorbent articles herein, and is distinguished from a "retail package". "Retail package" means a package that encloses or encloses a primary package. The retail package may enclose one or more of the primary packages in the primary package. Any package containing a primary package is referred to as a "retail package", ie, tertiary packages enclosing a secondary package are also collectively referred to as a "retail package".

Relative positional terms (e.g., "bottom," "top," "side," "upper," "lower," "horizontal," "vertical," etc.) are used herein relative to the orientation of the package. For use, the package is intended for display in a retail environment or in a use environment, in accordance with the artwork provided with the package or otherwise.

"Self-standing" means that the package maintains its intended display configuration and lasts for the expected shelf-life of the commodity (typically 3 years).

As used herein, all concentrations and ratios are by weight unless otherwise indicated. All temperatures herein are expressed in degrees Celsius (° C.) unless otherwise indicated. All conditions herein are at 20°C and atmospheric pressure, unless specifically stated otherwise. All polymer molecular weights are number average molecular weight unless specifically noted otherwise.

Detailed ways

Figure 1 is a schematic front view of the retail package (10) of the present invention in a closed configuration (10A). The retail package (10) has at least two compartments, each compartment containing a primary package of absorbent articles. Referring to Figures 1 and 2(a), the retail package may have a first compartment (21) containing a first primary package (31) containing absorbent articles, a second compartment (21) containing a second primary package (32) containing absorbent articles. A compartment (22), a third compartment (23) containing a third primary package (33) of absorbent articles, and a fourth compartment (24) containing a fourth primary package (34) of absorbent articles, wherein The retail package is self-standing in the closed configuration (10A). Each of the first, second, third and fourth compartments (21, 22, 23, 24) may be cuboidal or block-shaped and further configured to be closed when the retail package is in its closed configuration. Cubes are co-generated in (10A). A primary package refers to a package that comes into direct contact with the absorbent articles herein. For articles such as feminine pads and tampons that may be contained in or covered by a single applicator/release paper/film, such applicator/release paper/film is considered part of the absorbent article.

The primary package may be formed from a single or multilayer polyolefin film, which may have a desirable combination of relatively low material cost, strength, and weldability at relatively low temperatures. When multilayer films are used, the outer and inner layers can be co-formed, such as by co-extrusion, or in another example, can be formed independently and then laminated after their formation by using a suitable laminating adhesive. layered together. In this latter example, the advantage provided is that one of the layers can be printed on one side before lamination. The printed side can then be made to face inward (to the other layer or layers) during lamination so that it is protected by the other layer or layers from abrasion and wear in the finished film product, thereby maintaining the printed surface. The integrity of images, graphics, text content, etc. A suitable multilayer film can be formed from one or more polyolefins such as polypropylene and polyethylene. In one example, the green film can have at least two layers, including a first layer of polyethylene and a second layer of polypropylene. In one example, a layer formed of polypropylene having a first relatively higher melting temperature, and a layer of polyethylene having a second relatively lower melting temperature may be used to form the outer and inner layers, respectively. When the absorbent article is a diaper, a predetermined number of diapers are folded, stacked, and compressed before being enclosed in a retail package formed from the polymeric film. For shipping, storage, and display efficiency, a certain amount of compression is applied to the stack of diapers. The amount of compression to be applied can be determined according to the number of diaper pads to be included in each package, and also takes into account the effect of the compressive force the cups exert on the diapers. The in-bag compression of the package of the present invention is usually in the range of 1000Pa to 10000Pa. The primary package may be perforated or otherwise provided with a line of weakness for enabling a user to tear the film for removal of the absorbent article from the primary package. The primary package can hold from about 5 to about 50 articles, and each compartment can be configured to hold one primary package.

As detailed below, the retail package of the present invention is suitable for specific commemorative occasions or purposes, rather than for everyday use. However, to improve manufacturing efficiency, the primary packages may be identical to those conventionally supplied to the market for daily use.

Referring to Figure 2(a), the retail package (10) can be configured to take an open configuration (10B) wherein the primary package and/or absorbent articles from each compartment can be made accessible. The retail package (10) can be opened by releasing the closure means, which is any known means such as a webbing (52), elastic material, snap buttons, buttons, latches, hook-and-loop fasteners, weakened line etc. Closures with decorative features such as straps and elastics may be attractive for certain purposes. For certain purposes, reusable closures may be attractive. The retail package can be configured to remain free-standing in the open configuration and maintain the structure of the plurality of compartments. The retail package may be made of reinforced pulp material commonly referred to as carton or cardboard, hardened plastics such as high density polyethylene or polyethylene phthalate, or combinations thereof, which provide sufficient self-standing rigidity. Hinges (51 ) made of the same material or of different materials may be used to connect multiple compartments enabling the retail package to be closed and opened while connecting them together in either the open configuration or the closed configuration.

Each of the first compartment, the second compartment, the third compartment and the fourth compartment (21, 22, 23, 24) may be provided with a first artwork, a second artwork, a third artwork and a fourth artwork, respectively. Artwork (41,42, 43,44). At least one of the artworks may provide at least one difference from another artwork in terms of information selected from the group consisting of: visual representation, information for using the absorbent article, and absorbent article Associated development information, development information not associated with the absorbent article, and combinations thereof. The information provided in each artwork is selected according to the purpose of the retail package and the type of absorbent article to be contained in each primary package.

The retail package of the present invention may be a gift bag for a child on commemorative occasions such as birth, 100th day, first birthday, etc., wherein the absorbent article is a baby diaper. The compartments can hold baby diapers of the same size, while different artwork is provided for each compartment. Each compartment may include a plane that provides information about fertility, such as information for tracking developmental milestones, seasonal prevention information, or means for recording developmental information. Compartments accommodate different sized diapers, while artwork for each compartment is provided with developmental information according to each size. The compartments can accommodate baby diapers of different wearability, such as taped diapers and pant diapers, while artwork for each compartment is provided with usage information or developmental information according to the wearability of the diaper. Artwork for gift packages can be provided in different colors for making the package attractive in an open configuration as a gift or as a display, or in colors representing different seasons, or in colors representing girls/boys color. Artwork may represent the astronomical signs of the zodiac, or the zodiac signs of a child or mother and child. Artwork for birth gift packs is available in black and white colors for grabbing the attention of the newborn. The retail package may also have a compartment or a portion of a compartment for containing articles other than absorbent articles and associated with children, such as wipes, clothing, bibs, toys, and the like.

The retail package of the present invention may be a starter kit for women. The compartments can accommodate feminine hygiene products of different absorbent capacities. The compartments can accommodate feminine hygiene articles of different wearability, such as pads, pants, and tampons, while artwork for each compartment is provided with usage or developmental information according to the wearability of the feminine hygiene article. Artwork may be provided with reminders for handling a woman's menstrual cycle. As indicated above with respect to baby diapers, the artwork may be those suitable for gift bags.

Depending on the particular commemorative occasion or purpose intended, the retail package of the present invention may be provided with a configuration or artwork that provides a pleasing experience upon opening the retail package. The retail package can be provided with significantly different exterior and interior artwork. The retail package can be designed with windows anticipating or enhancing the imagination of the artwork inside. With reference to Fig. 2 (a) and 2 (b), retail package can provide outer carton (61) and a plurality of inner cartons (62), and wherein inner carton (62) is with outer carton (61) A wide variety of artwork is provided and is configured to be housed in the outer carton (61). The plurality of inner cartons (62) may be provided in different colors representing eg different sizes. Referring to Figure 1, the outer carton (61) may be configured such that portions of the inner carton (62) are visible from the top through the window (53) in the closed configuration. Referring to Figure 3, the retail package can be provided in a second closed configuration (10C) by folding the hinge (51) in a different direction than the first closed configuration (10A), thus exposing the inner carton (62) At least a portion of it makes it visible from the outside. Such a second closed configuration (10C) may advantageously be used as a display at a point of sale, such as a retail store, where the contents of the gift bag may be visibly displayed. In addition, the artwork of the compartments may also be arranged such that together a unique artwork (45) is created when the second closed configuration (10C) is employed. The unique artwork (45) may be artwork, characters, or any other appealing visual representation associated with the brand of the item. The second closed configuration ( 10C) may also be attractive as a display for home use, where the absorbent article is accessible.

The outer carton (61) and inner carton (62) may suitably be prepared by folding as shown in an enlarged plan view such as that shown in Figures 4(a) and 4(b) respectively, wherein the hinges are made simply by folding lines to make.

2 (b) and 5 (a) - (c), the retail package can have at least one compartment, the at least one compartment also includes for reusing at least a portion of the compartment material for secondary use device. Secondary uses can be matched to a specific commemorative occasion or purpose intended, such as a birth gift pack. The compartment may comprise an inner carton (62) which may be detached and used as a box, as shown in Figure 2(b). Alternatively or in addition, the flat surface used to prepare the compartment or inner carton can be provided with means for separation from the rest of the package so that it can be used as a display label, calendar, picture holder, mobile device charm , or any other collectible or commemorative item, as shown in Figures 5(a)–(c).

Closures for retail packages can also serve multiple purposes. Referring to Figure 6, the closure means may be a webbing (52), and the webbing may be configured such that it acts as a handle for the retail package in the closed configuration (10A).

An article of merchandise comprising the retail package of the present invention and a plurality of absorbent articles may be provided by a manufacturer as a predetermined compound of absorbent articles and packages. Alternatively, merchandise comprising the retail package of the present invention and a plurality of absorbent articles may be customized by a purchaser, gift recipient, or user (hereinafter collectively referred to as "user"). For example, an article of the invention may interface with a user-accessible interface where the user selects the contents of the absorbent article. Accessible sites of such an interface may be prepared according to the image intended for a particular commemorative occasion or purpose, such as a birth gift package. In the exemplary case of a birth gift package, a user may customize the gift package by selecting a baby diaper absorbent article based on size and/or wearability, and further selecting artwork for the outer and/or inner carton .

The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the precise numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "about 40 mm." Moreover, every numerical range given throughout this specification will include every narrower numerical range that falls within such broader numerical range,

Every document cited herein (including any cross-referenced or related patent or application) is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety unless expressly excluded or otherwise limited. The citation of any document is not an admission that it is prior art with respect to any invention disclosed or claimed herein, nor is it an admission by itself or in connection with any other reference or references. Combining the acknowledgment of any aspect of this utility model proposed, suggested or disclosed. Furthermore, to the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this application conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this application shall govern.

While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.

Claims (10)

1. a kind of retail packages for absorbent article, which is characterized in that the retail packages include:

Accommodate the first compartment of the first primary package part of absorbent article；

Accommodate the second compartment of the second primary package part of absorbent article；

Closing device, the closing device are used to provide the first compartment and described being in closed configuration and open configuration Second compartment；And

Wherein the retail packages are supported oneself in the closed configuration；

It is encapsulated in the absorbent article in the first primary package part and the second primary package part wherein as difference The absorbent article of type.

2. retail packages according to claim 1, wherein the different types of absorbent article is based on size, absorbs and hold Amount, usage or can difference in terms of dressing.

3. retail packages according to claim 2, wherein the absorbent article is baby' diaper, and the difference base In adhesive type and pants type.

4. retail packages according to claim 2, wherein the absorbent article is baby' diaper, and the difference base In size.

5. retail packages according to claim 2, wherein the product is feminine hygiene products, and the difference base In absorptive capacity.

6. retail packages according to claim 1, wherein being encapsulated in the first primary package part and described second The absorbent article in primary package part is the absorbent article of same type.

7. retail packages according to claim 1, wherein at least one compartment further include for reuse it is described extremely At least part of at least part of device of a few compartment, at least one compartment is used for secondary, and described time It is label, calendar or Frame for picture that grade, which uses,.

8. retail packages according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first compartment and the second compartment It respectively include interior carton and outer carton, wherein at least part of the interior carton is from described zero in the closed configuration It is visible for selling the outside of package.

9. retail packages according to claim 1, the retail packages are constructed such that the compartment described It is self-support in open configuration.

10. retail packages according to claim 1, the retail packages are constructed such that the compartment described It keeps being connected to each other in open configuration.