US20090152294A1 - Dual-Tube Product Container and Dispenser - Google Patents
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- the present invention generally relates to cosmetic applicators, and more particularly, to cosmetic applicators adapted to dispense multiple products.
- Such containers typically include a flexible reservoir attached to an applicator tip.
- the flexible reservoir contains the product and can be squeezed such that the product is dispensed through the applicator tip.
- consumers can require more than one such container for applying a first cosmetic such as a lip colorant, and a second cosmetic such as a lip gloss.
- One embodiment of the invention includes a dual-tube product container that comprises a flexible outer reservoir, a flexible inner reservoir and a generally linear seam.
- the flexible inner reservoir is disposed within the outer reservoir and comprises a generally oval cross-section.
- the oval cross-section defines a major axis and a minor axis.
- the linear seam seals at least one of the inner reservoir and the outer reservoir and is disposed generally perpendicular to the major axis of the inner reservoir.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of one embodiment of a dual-tube product container constructed in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the dual-tube product container of FIG. 1 taken through line II-II of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is an exploded cross-sectional side view of the dual-tube product container of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is an end view of an inner reservoir of the dual-tube product container of FIGS. 1-3 taken from line IV-IV of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a partially broken-away detailed side view of the inner reservoir of the dual-tube product container of FIGS. 1-4 .
- the present disclosure provides a dual-tube product container such as a dual-dispensing fluid container for accurately dispensing two products from separate reservoirs in predetermined proportions.
- FIG. 1 depicts one embodiment of a dual-dispensing fluid container 10 constructed in accordance with the principles of the invention.
- the container 10 generally comprises an inner reservoir 12 , an outer reservoir 14 , and an applicator tip 16 .
- the applicator tip 16 connects the inner reservoir 12 to the outer reservoir 14 .
- Each of the reservoirs 12 , 14 can be at least partially constructed of a flexible plastic material, and the applicator tip 16 preferably is constructed of a rigid plastic material.
- the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 are preferably adapted to contain two different products.
- the inner reservoir 12 can contain a lip colorant
- the outer reservoir 14 can contain a lip gloss.
- the various components of the container 10 are shaped and configured such that, during operation, a user can squeeze the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 to generally simultaneously dispense the two products from the applicator tip 16 in accordance with a predetermined output ratio.
- a cap 18 which is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3 , can be placed onto the container 10 .
- the cap 18 includes a plug 20 that engages the applicator tip 16 to prevent the products from leaking out of the reservoirs 12 , 14 .
- the inner reservoir 12 includes a neck portion 22 , a skirt portion 24 , and a shoulder portion 26 .
- the shoulder portion 26 of the inner reservoir 12 is disposed between and connects the neck portion 22 of the inner reservoir 12 to the skirt portion 26 of the inner reservoir 12 .
- the outer reservoir 14 includes a neck portion 28 , a skirt portion 30 , and a shoulder portion 32 .
- the shoulder portion 32 of the outer reservoir 14 is disposed between and connects the neck portion 28 of the outer reservoir 14 to the skirt portion 30 of the outer reservoir 14 .
- the skirt portions 24 , 30 of the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 preferably are constructed of relatively flexible plastic materials.
- the neck portions 22 , 28 and shoulder portions 26 , 32 preferably are constructed of relatively rigid plastic materials.
- a generally linear seam 34 seals the skirt portions 24 , 28 of the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 at a location opposite the neck portions 22 , 30 .
- the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 constitute containers for containing products.
- the seam 34 is constructed via heat sealing such that opposing sidewalls of the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 are adhered together.
- opposing sidewalls of the skirt portion 30 of the outer reservoir 14 are partly adhered together and partly adhered to the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 .
- the skirt portions 24 , 30 of the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 are disposed along a common central axis A.
- the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 includes an eccentric cross-section at least at a location along the central axis A taken through line II of FIG. 1 .
- the eccentric cross-section comprises a generally oval cross-section having two axes of symmetry, and more particularly, comprises a generally elliptical cross-section.
- the skirt portion 30 of the outer reservoir 14 includes a cross-section that is generally circular.
- the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 includes a major axis Y and a minor axis X. As illustrated in FIG. 2 , the scam 34 of the container is generally aligned with the minor axis X and generally perpendicular to the major axis Y. An outer dimension D 1 of the skin portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 along the major axis Y is larger than an outer dimension D 2 of the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 along the minor axis X. An outer diameter D of the skirt portion 30 of the outer reservoir 14 is substantially constant, and therefore, substantially equal along the minor and major axes X, Y. So configured, the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 can dispense products in predetermined ratios, as will be described.
- the container 10 is illustrated in an exploded view and prior to securing the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 together via the seam 34 .
- the seam 34 Each of the components will now be described in further detail.
- the inner reservoir 12 includes relatively rigid neck and shoulder portions 22 , 26 and a relatively flexible skin portion 24 .
- the skirt portion 24 has a preferably elliptical cross-section.
- the shoulder portion 26 includes a preferably elliptical shape, as illustrated in FIG. 4 .
- the neck portion 22 includes a body portion 36 , an outlet portion 38 , and a plurality of ribs 40 .
- the outlet portion 38 is smaller in diameter than the body portion 36 .
- the ribs 40 extend longitudinally along, and are circumferentially spaced about, the body portion 36 of the neck portion 22 .
- the inner reservoir 12 includes four ribs 40 , which are identified 40 a - 40 d in FIGS. 4 and 5 . Alternative embodiments, however, can include more or less than four ribs 40 . As is also illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the inner reservoir 12 additionally includes a plurality of shoes 42 spaced circumferentially about the shoulder portion 26 . In the disclosed embodiment, the plurality of shoes 42 includes eight shoes 42 a - 42 h . Four shoes 42 a - 42 d of the plurality of shoes 42 a - 42 h are formed integral with the plurality of ribs 40 a - 40 d.
- the outer reservoir 14 includes the relatively flexible skirt portion 30 , and the relatively rigid neck and shoulder portions 28 , 32 .
- the shoulder portion 32 has a generally truncated conical shape that converges from the skirt portion 30 to the neck portion 28 .
- the neck portion 28 is generally cylindrical and includes an inner surface 44 and an outer surface 46 .
- the inner surface 44 is generally uniformly cylindrical.
- the outer surface 46 includes a plurality of external threads 48 .
- the applicator tip 16 generally comprises an elongated tubular conduit for directing product out of the container 10 during use. More specifically, the applicator tip 16 includes an adaptor portion 50 , an applicator portion 52 , an inlet 54 , and an outlet 56 . Moreover, the applicator tip 16 defines a passageway 58 extending between the inlet 54 and the outlet 56 . In the disclosed embodiment, the outlet 56 of the applicator tip 16 is disposed at an angle to facilitate application of product to a user's lips, for example.
- the adaptor portion 50 of the disclosed embodiment of the applicator tip 16 includes a diameter that is larger than a diameter of the applicator portion 52 .
- the adaptor portion 50 also includes an inner surface 60 and an outer surface 62 .
- the inner and outer surfaces 60 , 62 are generally cylindrical surfaces.
- the outer surface 62 also carries a collar 64 .
- the collar 64 comprises an annular ring that extends radially outward from the adaptor portion 52 of the applicator tip 16 .
- the cap 18 of the container 10 includes a generally cylindrical member carrying the plug 20 , as mentioned above, and defining an internal surface 70 .
- the internal surface 70 is generally cylindrical and defines a plurality of internal threads 72 .
- the internal threads 72 of the cap 18 are adapted to selectively ad threadably engage the external threads 48 on the neck portion 28 of the outer reservoir 14 to removably secure the cap 18 to the container 10 .
- the adaptor portion 50 of the applicator tip 16 is positioned within the neck portion 28 of the outer reservoir 14 such that the collar 64 formed on the outer surface 62 of the applicator tip 16 abuts the neck portion 28 of the outer reservoir 14 . So configured, the collar 64 axially positions the applicator tip 16 relative to the outer reservoir 14 .
- the applicator tip 16 is friction-fit within the neck portion 28 of the outer reservoir 14 . In alternative embodiments, however, the applicator tip 16 can be secured within the neck portion 28 of the outer reservoir 14 with an adhesive or some other fixation means.
- the inner reservoir 12 is positioned within the outer reservoir 14 such that the plurality of shoes 42 formed on the shoulder portion 26 of the inner reservoir 12 abut the inlet 54 of the applicator tip 16 . So configured, the shoes 52 axially position the inner reservoir 12 relative to the outer reservoir 14 .
- the plurality of ribs 40 formed along the neck portion 22 of the inner reservoir 12 engage the inner surface 62 of the adaptor portion 50 of the applicator tip 16 to align the inner reservoir 12 along the central axis A and relative to the outer reservoir 14 . So positioned, the applicator tip 16 and the neck portion 22 of the inner reservoir 12 define a plurality of passageways 74 between the ribs 40 .
- the plurality of ribs 40 are friction-fit within the applicator tip 16 to secure the axial position of the inner reservoir 12 relative to the outer reservoir 14 .
- the plurality of ribs 40 can be secured to the applicator tip 16 with an adhesive or other fixation means.
- the plurality of ribs 40 are not secured to the applicator tip 16 at all.
- the body portion 36 of the neck portion 22 is disposed within the adaptor portion 50 of the applicator tip 16 .
- the outlet portion 38 of the neck portion 22 is disposed within the applicator portion 52 of the applicator tip 16 .
- the outlet portion 38 of the neck portion 22 of the inner reservoir 12 is shorter than the applicator portion 52 of the applicator tip 16 .
- the applicator portion 52 of the disclosed embodiment of the applicator tip 16 defines a mixing chamber 76 disposed adjacent the outlet 56 .
- the mixing chamber 76 is in fluid communication with the contents of the inner reservoir 12 via the neck portion 22 of the inner reservoir 12 .
- the mixing chamber 76 is in fluid communication with the contents of the outer reservoir 14 via the passageways 74 defined between the applicator tip 16 and the neck portion 22 of the inner reservoir 12 .
- the seam 34 seals the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 together and further serves to fix the position of the inner reservoir 12 relative to the outer reservoir 14 .
- the seam 34 is formed by a heat sealing process that includes a pair of sealing irons that compress the skirt portions 24 , 30 of the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 together such that the seam 34 is formed as a generally linear seam that is disposed perpendicular to the major axis Y of the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 .
- the container 10 is adapted to contain two products, one in each of the reservoirs 12 , 14 , for being simultaneously dispensed in accordance with a predetermined ratio.
- a user squeezes the skirt portions 24 , 30 of the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 in a direction perpendicular to the seam 34 , which is aligned with the minor axis X of the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 , as illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- a user squeezes the skirt portions 24 , 30 of the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 in a direction along the major axis Y of the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 , as illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- product stored in each of the skirt portions 24 , 30 simultaneously dispenses from the outlet 56 of the applicator tip 16 . More specifically, product stored in the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 passes through the neck portion 22 of the inner reservoir 12 and into the mixing chamber 76 of the applicator tip 16 . Product stored in the skirt portion 30 of the outer reservoir 14 passes through the passageways 74 defined between the inner surface 60 of the applicator tip 16 and the neck portion 22 of the inner reservoir 12 to the mixing chamber 76 . In the mixing chamber 76 , the two products mix prior to exiting the outlet 56 for application by a user. When the user is finished applying the product, the cap 18 is positioned on the container 10 , as depicted in FIG. 1 , such that the plug is disposed in the mixing chamber 76 . The plug 20 prevents the products from leaking from the container 10 , and from communicating or traveling between the inner reservoir 12 and the outer reservoir 14 .
- the disclosed cross-sectional shapes of the skirt portions 24 , 30 of the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 helps balance the proportionate flow of each product into the mixing chamber 76 and out of the container 10 .
- the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 begins to deform almost simultaneously with the deformation of the skirt portion 30 of the outer reservoir 14 .
- This nearly simultaneous deformation of the skirt portions 24 , 30 of the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 increases the flow rate of product out of the inner reservoir 12 to approach, or even surpass, the flow rate of product out of the outer reservoir 14 .
- a container 10 constructed in accordance with the foregoing teachings can be designed to establish any predetermined ratio of flow rates between the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 , preferably substantially equivalent flow rates.
- a container 10 having inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 constructed in accordance with the foregoing teachings can be designed to include any predetermined fill ratio.
- the diameter D of the skirt portion 28 of the outer reservoir 14 is approximately 0.748′′ (19 mm)
- the dimension D 1 of the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 along the major axis Y is approximately 0.674′′ (17.12 mm)
- the dimension D 2 of the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 along the minor axis X is approximately 0.4′′ (10.46 mm).
- the inner and outer reservoirs 12 , 14 each contain approximately 50% of the total product carried within the container 10 .
- the diameter D of the skirt portion 28 of the outer reservoir 14 is approximately 0.748′′ (19 mm)
- the dimension D 1 of the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 along the major axis Y is approximately 0.710′′ (18.03 mm)
- the dimension D 2 of the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 along the minor axis X is approximately 0.33′′ (8.38 mm).
- the outer reservoir 14 contains approximately 58% of the total product carried by the container 10
- the inner reservoir 12 contains approximately 42% of the total product carried by the container 10 .
- skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 is disclosed herein as comprising an elliptical cross-section, this is merely one example of an eccentric cross-section that is suitable to serving the principles of the invention.
- Alternative embodiments can include cross-sections other than elliptical.
- the skirt portion 24 of the inner reservoir 12 can comprise a cross-section that is shaped as a super-ellipse, an oval having a single axis of symmetry, or any other shape capable of serving the principles of the invention.
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A dual-tube product container comprises a flexible outer reservoir, a flexible inner reservoir, and a generally linear seam. The flexible inner reservoir is disposed within the outer reservoir and comprises a generally oval cross-section. The oval cross-section defines a major axis and a minor axis. The linear seam seals at least one of the inner reservoir and the outer reservoir and is disposed generally perpendicular to the major axis of the inner reservoir.
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- The present invention generally relates to cosmetic applicators, and more particularly, to cosmetic applicators adapted to dispense multiple products.
- Various products such as lip balms and cosmetics, for example, are commercially available in squeezable containers. Such containers typically include a flexible reservoir attached to an applicator tip. The flexible reservoir contains the product and can be squeezed such that the product is dispensed through the applicator tip. Oftentimes, consumers can require more than one such container for applying a first cosmetic such as a lip colorant, and a second cosmetic such as a lip gloss.
- One embodiment of the invention includes a dual-tube product container that comprises a flexible outer reservoir, a flexible inner reservoir and a generally linear seam. The flexible inner reservoir is disposed within the outer reservoir and comprises a generally oval cross-section. The oval cross-section defines a major axis and a minor axis. The linear seam seals at least one of the inner reservoir and the outer reservoir and is disposed generally perpendicular to the major axis of the inner reservoir.
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FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of one embodiment of a dual-tube product container constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the dual-tube product container ofFIG. 1 taken through line II-II ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is an exploded cross-sectional side view of the dual-tube product container ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is an end view of an inner reservoir of the dual-tube product container ofFIGS. 1-3 taken from line IV-IV ofFIG. 3 ; and -
FIG. 5 is a partially broken-away detailed side view of the inner reservoir of the dual-tube product container ofFIGS. 1-4 . - The present disclosure provides a dual-tube product container such as a dual-dispensing fluid container for accurately dispensing two products from separate reservoirs in predetermined proportions.
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FIG. 1 depicts one embodiment of a dual-dispensingfluid container 10 constructed in accordance with the principles of the invention. Thecontainer 10 generally comprises aninner reservoir 12, anouter reservoir 14, and anapplicator tip 16. Theapplicator tip 16 connects theinner reservoir 12 to theouter reservoir 14. Each of thereservoirs applicator tip 16 preferably is constructed of a rigid plastic material. The inner andouter reservoirs inner reservoir 12 can contain a lip colorant, and theouter reservoir 14 can contain a lip gloss. - As will be described, the various components of the
container 10 are shaped and configured such that, during operation, a user can squeeze the inner andouter reservoirs applicator tip 16 in accordance with a predetermined output ratio. When the user is finished applying the products, acap 18, which is illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 3 , can be placed onto thecontainer 10. In the disclosed embodiment, thecap 18 includes aplug 20 that engages theapplicator tip 16 to prevent the products from leaking out of thereservoirs - With reference to
FIGS. 1 and 3 , theinner reservoir 12 includes aneck portion 22, askirt portion 24, and ashoulder portion 26. Theshoulder portion 26 of theinner reservoir 12 is disposed between and connects theneck portion 22 of theinner reservoir 12 to theskirt portion 26 of theinner reservoir 12. Similarly, theouter reservoir 14 includes aneck portion 28, askirt portion 30, and ashoulder portion 32. Theshoulder portion 32 of theouter reservoir 14 is disposed between and connects theneck portion 28 of theouter reservoir 14 to theskirt portion 30 of theouter reservoir 14. - In one embodiment, the
skirt portions outer reservoirs neck portions shoulder portions linear seam 34 seals theskirt portions outer reservoirs neck portions outer reservoirs seam 34 is constructed via heat sealing such that opposing sidewalls of theskirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 are adhered together. Moreover, opposing sidewalls of theskirt portion 30 of theouter reservoir 14 are partly adhered together and partly adhered to theskirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , theskirt portions outer reservoirs skirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 includes an eccentric cross-section at least at a location along the central axis A taken through line II ofFIG. 1 . In the disclosed embodiment, the eccentric cross-section comprises a generally oval cross-section having two axes of symmetry, and more particularly, comprises a generally elliptical cross-section. Additionally, at this same axial location, theskirt portion 30 of theouter reservoir 14 includes a cross-section that is generally circular. - The
skirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 includes a major axis Y and a minor axis X. As illustrated inFIG. 2 , thescam 34 of the container is generally aligned with the minor axis X and generally perpendicular to the major axis Y. An outer dimension D1 of theskin portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 along the major axis Y is larger than an outer dimension D2 of theskirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 along the minor axis X. An outer diameter D of theskirt portion 30 of theouter reservoir 14 is substantially constant, and therefore, substantially equal along the minor and major axes X, Y. So configured, the inner andouter reservoirs - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , thecontainer 10 is illustrated in an exploded view and prior to securing the inner andouter reservoirs seam 34. Each of the components will now be described in further detail. - As mentioned, the
inner reservoir 12 includes relatively rigid neck andshoulder portions flexible skin portion 24. Theskirt portion 24 has a preferably elliptical cross-section. Similarly, theshoulder portion 26 includes a preferably elliptical shape, as illustrated inFIG. 4 . In addition to that described above, theneck portion 22 includes abody portion 36, anoutlet portion 38, and a plurality ofribs 40. In the disclosed embodiment, theoutlet portion 38 is smaller in diameter than thebody portion 36. As illustrated inFIGS. 4 and 5 , theribs 40 extend longitudinally along, and are circumferentially spaced about, thebody portion 36 of theneck portion 22. In the disclosed embodiment, theinner reservoir 12 includes fourribs 40, which are identified 40 a-40 d inFIGS. 4 and 5 . Alternative embodiments, however, can include more or less than fourribs 40. As is also illustrated inFIGS. 4 and 5 , theinner reservoir 12 additionally includes a plurality ofshoes 42 spaced circumferentially about theshoulder portion 26. In the disclosed embodiment, the plurality ofshoes 42 includes eightshoes 42 a-42 h. Fourshoes 42 a-42 d of the plurality ofshoes 42 a-42 h are formed integral with the plurality ofribs 40 a-40 d. - Referring back to
FIG. 3 and as described above, theouter reservoir 14 includes the relativelyflexible skirt portion 30, and the relatively rigid neck andshoulder portions shoulder portion 32 has a generally truncated conical shape that converges from theskirt portion 30 to theneck portion 28. Theneck portion 28 is generally cylindrical and includes aninner surface 44 and anouter surface 46. Theinner surface 44 is generally uniformly cylindrical. Theouter surface 46 includes a plurality ofexternal threads 48. - Still referring to
FIG. 3 , theapplicator tip 16 generally comprises an elongated tubular conduit for directing product out of thecontainer 10 during use. More specifically, theapplicator tip 16 includes anadaptor portion 50, anapplicator portion 52, aninlet 54, and anoutlet 56. Moreover, theapplicator tip 16 defines apassageway 58 extending between theinlet 54 and theoutlet 56. In the disclosed embodiment, theoutlet 56 of theapplicator tip 16 is disposed at an angle to facilitate application of product to a user's lips, for example. - The
adaptor portion 50 of the disclosed embodiment of theapplicator tip 16 includes a diameter that is larger than a diameter of theapplicator portion 52. Theadaptor portion 50 also includes aninner surface 60 and anouter surface 62. In the disclosed embodiment, the inner andouter surfaces outer surface 62 also carries acollar 64. Thecollar 64 comprises an annular ring that extends radially outward from theadaptor portion 52 of theapplicator tip 16. - Finally, as illustrated in
FIG. 3 , thecap 18 of thecontainer 10 includes a generally cylindrical member carrying theplug 20, as mentioned above, and defining aninternal surface 70. In the disclosed embodiment, theinternal surface 70 is generally cylindrical and defines a plurality ofinternal threads 72. As illustrated inFIG. 1 , theinternal threads 72 of thecap 18 are adapted to selectively ad threadably engage theexternal threads 48 on theneck portion 28 of theouter reservoir 14 to removably secure thecap 18 to thecontainer 10. - With the inner and
outer reservoirs applicator tip 16 configured as described, they are assembled to form thecontainer 10 depicted inFIG. 1 . For example, first, theadaptor portion 50 of theapplicator tip 16 is positioned within theneck portion 28 of theouter reservoir 14 such that thecollar 64 formed on theouter surface 62 of theapplicator tip 16 abuts theneck portion 28 of theouter reservoir 14. So configured, thecollar 64 axially positions theapplicator tip 16 relative to theouter reservoir 14. In one embodiment, theapplicator tip 16 is friction-fit within theneck portion 28 of theouter reservoir 14. In alternative embodiments, however, theapplicator tip 16 can be secured within theneck portion 28 of theouter reservoir 14 with an adhesive or some other fixation means. - Next, the
inner reservoir 12 is positioned within theouter reservoir 14 such that the plurality ofshoes 42 formed on theshoulder portion 26 of theinner reservoir 12 abut theinlet 54 of theapplicator tip 16. So configured, theshoes 52 axially position theinner reservoir 12 relative to theouter reservoir 14. The plurality ofribs 40 formed along theneck portion 22 of theinner reservoir 12 engage theinner surface 62 of theadaptor portion 50 of theapplicator tip 16 to align theinner reservoir 12 along the central axis A and relative to theouter reservoir 14. So positioned, theapplicator tip 16 and theneck portion 22 of theinner reservoir 12 define a plurality ofpassageways 74 between theribs 40. In one embodiment, the plurality ofribs 40 are friction-fit within theapplicator tip 16 to secure the axial position of theinner reservoir 12 relative to theouter reservoir 14. In alternative embodiments, the plurality ofribs 40 can be secured to theapplicator tip 16 with an adhesive or other fixation means. In still another embodiment, the plurality ofribs 40 are not secured to theapplicator tip 16 at all. - With the
inner reservoir 12 so positioned, thebody portion 36 of theneck portion 22 is disposed within theadaptor portion 50 of theapplicator tip 16. Moreover, theoutlet portion 38 of theneck portion 22 is disposed within theapplicator portion 52 of theapplicator tip 16. As illustrated inFIG. 1 , however, theoutlet portion 38 of theneck portion 22 of theinner reservoir 12 is shorter than theapplicator portion 52 of theapplicator tip 16. So configured, theapplicator portion 52 of the disclosed embodiment of theapplicator tip 16 defines a mixingchamber 76 disposed adjacent theoutlet 56. The mixingchamber 76 is in fluid communication with the contents of theinner reservoir 12 via theneck portion 22 of theinner reservoir 12. Moreover, the mixingchamber 76 is in fluid communication with the contents of theouter reservoir 14 via thepassageways 74 defined between theapplicator tip 16 and theneck portion 22 of theinner reservoir 12. - Finally, once the
inner reservoir 12,outer reservoir 14, andapplicator tip 16 are assembled as described, theseam 34 is formed. Theseam 34 seals the inner andouter reservoirs inner reservoir 12 relative to theouter reservoir 14. In one embodiment, theseam 34 is formed by a heat sealing process that includes a pair of sealing irons that compress theskirt portions outer reservoirs seam 34 is formed as a generally linear seam that is disposed perpendicular to the major axis Y of theskirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12. - As mentioned above, the
container 10 is adapted to contain two products, one in each of thereservoirs skirt portions outer reservoirs seam 34, which is aligned with the minor axis X of theskirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12, as illustrated inFIG. 2 . Said another way, a user squeezes theskirt portions outer reservoirs skirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12, as illustrated inFIG. 2 . - As the user squeezes the
container 10, product stored in each of theskirt portions outlet 56 of theapplicator tip 16. More specifically, product stored in theskirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 passes through theneck portion 22 of theinner reservoir 12 and into the mixingchamber 76 of theapplicator tip 16. Product stored in theskirt portion 30 of theouter reservoir 14 passes through thepassageways 74 defined between theinner surface 60 of theapplicator tip 16 and theneck portion 22 of theinner reservoir 12 to the mixingchamber 76. In the mixingchamber 76, the two products mix prior to exiting theoutlet 56 for application by a user. When the user is finished applying the product, thecap 18 is positioned on thecontainer 10, as depicted inFIG. 1 , such that the plug is disposed in the mixingchamber 76. Theplug 20 prevents the products from leaking from thecontainer 10, and from communicating or traveling between theinner reservoir 12 and theouter reservoir 14. - It should be appreciated that the disclosed cross-sectional shapes of the
skirt portions outer reservoirs chamber 76 and out of thecontainer 10. For example, with reference toFIG. 2 , when a user squeezes theskirt portions skirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 begins to deform almost simultaneously with the deformation of theskirt portion 30 of theouter reservoir 14. This nearly simultaneous deformation of theskirt portions outer reservoirs inner reservoir 12 to approach, or even surpass, the flow rate of product out of theouter reservoir 14. - Accordingly, it should be appreciated that a
container 10 constructed in accordance with the foregoing teachings can be designed to establish any predetermined ratio of flow rates between the inner andouter reservoirs container 10 having inner andouter reservoirs - For example, in one embodiment, the diameter D of the
skirt portion 28 of theouter reservoir 14 is approximately 0.748″ (19 mm), the dimension D1 of theskirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 along the major axis Y is approximately 0.674″ (17.12 mm), and the dimension D2 of theskirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 along the minor axis X is approximately 0.4″ (10.46 mm). With these dimensions, the inner andouter reservoirs container 10. - In an alternative embodiment, the diameter D of the
skirt portion 28 of theouter reservoir 14 is approximately 0.748″ (19 mm), the dimension D1 of theskirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 along the major axis Y is approximately 0.710″ (18.03 mm), and the dimension D2 of theskirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 along the minor axis X is approximately 0.33″ (8.38 mm). With these dimensions, theouter reservoir 14 contains approximately 58% of the total product carried by thecontainer 10, and theinner reservoir 12 contains approximately 42% of the total product carried by thecontainer 10. - While the
skirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 is disclosed herein as comprising an elliptical cross-section, this is merely one example of an eccentric cross-section that is suitable to serving the principles of the invention. Alternative embodiments can include cross-sections other than elliptical. For example, in one alternative embodiment, theskirt portion 24 of theinner reservoir 12 can comprise a cross-section that is shaped as a super-ellipse, an oval having a single axis of symmetry, or any other shape capable of serving the principles of the invention. - Finally, while the foregoing example of a dual-tube container constructed in accordance with the invention has been described in cooperation with a
container 10 having aspecific applicator tip 16, alternative embodiments of thecontainer 10 can be constructed with alternative applicator tips, or without an applicator tip at all. - In light of the foregoing, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited by the various examples and embodiments described herein, but rather is defined by the spirit and scope of the claims, and all equivalents thereof.
Claims (21)
1. A dual-tube container, comprising:
a flexible outer reservoir;
a flexible inner reservoir disposed within the outer reservoir and comprising a generally oval cross-section, the oval cross-section defining a major axis and a minor axis; and
a generally linear seam sealing at least one of the inner reservoir and the outer reservoir, the seam disposed generally perpendicular to the major axis of the inner reservoir.
2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the oval cross-section comprises an elliptical cross-section.
3. The container of claim 1 , wherein the outer reservoir comprises a circular cross-section.
4. The container of claim 1 , wherein
the outer reservoir comprises an outer neck portion, an outer skirt portion, and an outer shoulder portion disposed between and connecting the outer neck portion and the outer skirt portion, and
the inner reservoir comprises an inner neck portion, an inner skirt portion, and an inner shoulder portion disposed between and connecting the inner neck portion and the inner skirt portion,
at least a portion of the inner neck portion of the inner reservoir disposed within the outer neck portion.
5. The container of claim 4 , wherein the outer shoulder portion comprises a circular cross-section, and the inner shoulder portion comprises an oval cross-section.
6. The container of claim 4 , further comprising a passageway defined between the outer neck portion and the inner neck portion, the passageway in fluid communication with the outer reservoir.
7. The container of claim 6 , further comprising an applicator tip in fluid communication with the inner reservoir and the outer reservoir.
8. The container of claim 7 , wherein the applicator tip comprises an adaptor portion that is disposed between the outer neck portion and the inner neck portion such that the passageway is defined between the inner neck portion and the applicator tip.
9. The container of claim 8 , wherein the inner neck portion comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs in engagement with the adaptor portion of the applicator tip, the plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs aligning the inner neck portion relative to the applicator tip.
10. The container of claim 7 , further comprising a cap having a plug that engages and seals the inner reservoir from communicating with the outer reservoir when the cap is fully engaged on the container.
11. A dual-tube container, comprising:
an applicator;
a flexible outer reservoir in fluid communication with the applicator;
a flexible inner reservoir in fluid communication with the applicator, the inner reservoir disposed within the outer reservoir and comprising an elliptical cross-sectional portion, the elliptical cross-sectional portion having a major axis and a minor axis; and
a seam sealing at least one of the inner reservoir and the outer reservoir, the seam disposed generally perpendicular to the major axis of the inner reservoir.
12. The container of claim 11 , wherein the outer reservoir comprises a circular cross-sectional portion that is axially aligned with the elliptical cross-sectional portion.
13. The container of claim 11 , wherein the outer reservoir comprises an outer neck portion and the inner reservoir comprises an inner neck portion, at least a portion of the inner neck portion disposed within the outer neck portion.
14. The container of claim 13 , further comprising a passageway defined between the outer neck portion and the inner neck portion, the passageway in fluid communication with the outer reservoir.
15. The container of claim 14 , further comprising an applicator tip in fluid communication with the inner reservoir and the outer reservoir.
16. The container of claim 15 , wherein the applicator tip comprises an adaptor portion that is disposed between the outer neck portion and the inner neck portion such that the passageway is defined between the inner neck portion and the applicator tip.
17. The container of claim 16 , wherein the inner neck portion comprises a plurality of circumferentially ribs in engagement with the adaptor portion of the applicator tip.
18. The container of claim 15 , further comprising a cap having a plug that engages and seals the inner reservoir from communicating with the outer reservoir when the cap is fully engaged on the container.
19. A dual-tube container, comprising:
a flexible outer reservoir comprising an outer neck portion, an outer skirt portion, and an outer shoulder portion disposed between and connecting the outer neck portion and the outer skirt portion, the outer skirt portion comprising a generally circular cross-sectional portion;
a flexible inner reservoir disposed within the outer reservoir and comprising an inner neck portion, an inner skirt portion, and an inner shoulder portion disposed between and connecting the inner neck portion and the inner skirt portion, the inner skirt portion comprising a generally elliptical cross-sectional portion that is axially aligned with the circular cross-sectional portion of the outer skirt portion, the elliptical cross-section defining a major axis and a minor axis;
an applicator tip secured between the outer neck portion and the inner neck portion;
a fluid passageway defined between the applicator tip and the inner neck portion, the fluid passageway in fluid communication with the outer reservoir; and
a seam sealing at least one of the outer skirt portion and the inner skirt portion, the seam disposed generally perpendicular to the major axis of the elliptical cross-sectional portion of the inner reservoir.
20. The container of claim 19 , wherein the inner neck portion comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs engaging the applicator tip and aligning the inner neck portion relative to the applicator tip.
21. The container of claim 19 , wherein the outer shoulder portion comprises a circular cross-section and the inner shoulder portion comprises an elliptical cross-section.
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