CN112520174B

CN112520174B - Packaging arrangement

Info

Publication number: CN112520174B
Application number: CN201910881130.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王慧怡; 彭为轶
Original assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
Current assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
Priority date: 2019-09-18
Filing date: 2019-09-18
Publication date: 2023-05-23
Anticipated expiration: 2039-09-18
Also published as: CN112520174A

Abstract

The invention provides a package. The present invention provides a shoulder that is functionally attached to the container body and neck that provides a desired aesthetic for packaging, particularly packaging suitable for personal care products.

Description

Packaging arrangement

Technical Field

The present invention relates to packaging, particularly packaging for personal care products.

Background

The aesthetic appeal of personal care products is important to the user, which means the quality and effect of the personal care compositions contained. One example of a personal care product is the following personal care product: it has a container body (containing the composition) and has a neck at the top of the container body in fluid communication with the container body. The neck has a neck opening and a dispenser (e.g., a quantitative pipetting dispenser) releasably attached to the neck and in fluid communication with the contents contained in the container body through the neck opening. The dispenser may dispense the contained personal care composition to a target surface such as facial skin. Furthermore, some of these products may have a shoulder that provides a transition between the container body and the releasably attached dispenser. The main purpose of the shoulder is to provide a pleasing transition between the top portion of the container body and the dispenser (releasably attached to the neck). Personal care products of this type are generally common in the skin care product category where aesthetics are particularly important to the user.

The shoulder as a separate component is attached to the container body and/or neck. The shoulder is mechanically attached to minimize movement in the longitudinal and rotational directions. With reference to the longitudinal direction, the neck has a collar circumferentially surrounding the exterior of the neck, which is generally located below any threads. The shoulder has a so-called "snap ring" with teeth that flex over the collar to functionally attach the shoulder to the neck and mechanically inhibit subsequent upward extraction of the shoulder from over the neck. With reference to the direction of rotation, the container body has depressions on either side of the neck formed along the molded seam. Container bodies having these depressions are typically prepared with a three-piece mold (as opposed to two-piece) that can pose manufacturing challenges in terms of molding, particularly if the container body is made of molded glass. To limit the rotation of the shoulder around the neck, the shoulder has a projection opposite the snap ring, which engages in a corresponding recess of the container body. Glue is typically added to the container body recess to aid in the attachment of the corresponding shoulder projections.

There is a need for a system for attaching a shoulder to a container body and/or neck where the container and neck can be molded using a two-piece mold (as opposed to a three-piece or multi-piece) in conjunction with a conventional molding machine (as opposed to a dedicated machine for a 3-piece mold) that does not pose a challenge in demolding (i.e., ejecting the container body and neck from the mold). Such systems may provide greater efficiency, reliability, manufacturing tolerances, and/or greater cost effectiveness.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention seeks to address one or more of these needs. Surprisingly, the use of protrusions (on the top portion of the container body) and notched teeth (of the inner concentric opening of the shoulder) configured to engage each other helps the shoulder remain functionally attached to the container body and neck. One aspect of the present invention provides a package, preferably for personal care products. The package includes a longitudinal axis and a container body that may contain a personal care composition. The container body includes a top portion defining a longitudinal axis. The top portion includes a first protrusion disposed thereon. The neck extends from the top portion along a longitudinal axis. The neck includes a neck opening in fluid communication with the interior of the container body, and a neck collar extending circumferentially at least partially around the exterior of the neck. The shoulder includes a plurality of teeth defining inner concentric openings in an interior of the shoulder. The plurality of teeth comprises: the shoulder is configured to flex over and engage the neck ring when the shoulder is functionally attached to the container body and neck, and the first flexing teeth are configured to engage the first protrusion.

One advantage of the present package is that there is a system between the shoulder and the container body and neck that minimizes rotational freedom. This provides a product with greater reliability in terms of the integrity of these components, which is subject to the rigors of manufacture, transportation and use by the user. This advantage is particularly pronounced when the material and shoulder of the container body and neck are not the same. In fact, attaching components of different materials can constitute an additional challenge compared to attaching components of the same material. The product is therefore particularly advantageous when the container and neck are made of glass and the shoulder is made of plastic.

These and other features of the present invention will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon review of the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the appended claims.

Drawings

While the specification concludes with claims particularly defining and distinctly claiming the invention, it is believed that the invention will be better understood from the following description of the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a front view of an assembled package;

FIG. 2 is a front view of an exploded view of the assembled package of FIG. 1, explicitly referring to a shoulder otherwise functionally attached to a container;

FIG. 3 is a perspective top view of the shoulder of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the shoulder of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the shoulder of FIGS. 3 and 4;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the shoulder of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a front cross-sectional view of the top portion of the container and neck of FIG. 2; and is also provided with

Fig. 8 is a side cross-sectional view of the top portion of the container and neck of fig. 7.

Detailed Description

Definition of the definition

All percentages, parts and ratios are based on the total weight of the composition of the present invention, unless otherwise specified. Unless otherwise indicated, all such weights as they pertain to listed ingredients are based on effective levels and, therefore, do not include solvents or by-products that may be included in commercially available materials. The term "weight percent" may be expressed herein as "wt%". All molecular weights as used herein are weight average molecular weights in grams/mole unless otherwise indicated.

As used herein, an article comprising "a" and "an" when used in the claims is understood to mean one or more articles of manufacture that are claimed or described.

As used herein, the terms "comprising," "including," and "containing" are intended to be non-limiting, i.e., other steps and other parts can be added that do not affect the end result. The term includes the terms "consisting of" and "consisting essentially of.

As used herein, the words "preferred," "preferred," and variations refer to embodiments of the invention that provide certain benefits in some instances. However, other embodiments may also be preferred, under the same or other circumstances. Furthermore, the recitation of one or more preferred embodiments does not mean that other embodiments are not useful, and is not intended to exclude other embodiments from the scope of the present invention.

Fig. 1 is a front view of an assembled package (1) suitable for personal care products. The longitudinal axis (6) is along the length (i.e. longest dimension) of the package. The container body (5) may contain a personal care composition (in the interior of the container body (5)). A portion of the dispenser (12) is releasably attached to the container body (5), wherein the squeezable ball (2) and the collar (3) are visible and rotationally symmetrical about the longitudinal axis (6). The shoulder straps (4) provide an aesthetic effect by providing a visually attractive transition from the releasably attached dispenser (12) and container body (5). One particularly preferred example of a personal care composition is a skin care composition. Examples of skin care compositions, in turn, include essences or essences. Non-limiting examples of suitable skin care compositions are those sold under the trademark OLAY and SK-II.

Fig. 2 is a front view of an exploded view of the assembled package (1) of fig. 1, explicitly referring to the shoulder (11) that would otherwise be functionally attached to the container (17). The container may have any shape, size or configuration. That is, the container may have symmetry (e.g., side-to-side symmetry) or be completely asymmetric. The volume that may be contained within the container may be, for example, from 5ml to 500ml, preferably from 10ml to 400ml, alternatively from 15ml to 300ml. The previously described shoulder straps (4) are attached (e.g., glued or adhered) over (i.e., outer surface of) the functionally attached shoulder (11). The package (1) comprises a longitudinal axis (6). The package (1) comprises a container (17) comprising a longitudinal axis (6) and a container body (5). The container body (5) may contain a personal care composition. The container body (5) comprises a top portion (14) defining a longitudinal axis (6), wherein the top portion comprises at least a first protrusion (41) provided thereon, preferably comprising a first protrusion (41) and a second protrusion (42). The top portion (14) of the container body (5) is opposite to the bottom portion (not shown) (along the longitudinal axis (6)) of the container body (5). The longitudinal axis (6) is orthogonal to the planar surface of the container body (5) contacting the shelf surface. When the package (1) is in its intended upright position, the closest to and contacting the top surface of the shelf/table is the bottom surface. The neck (10) extends from a top portion (14) of the container body (5) along the longitudinal axis (6). The neck (10) further comprises a neck opening (18) in fluid communication with the interior of the container body (5). The neck opening (18) has a centroid, where it intersects the longitudinal axis (6). Preferably, the neck opening (18) has a circular cross-section (taken in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (6)). The collar (13) extends at least partially, preferably fully, around the outside of the neck (10). Preferably, the collar (13) extends circumferentially in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (6). The neck (10) further comprises a neck thread (9) extending around the outside of the neck (10). The collar (13) (along the longitudinal axis (6)) is located below the neck thread (9). The first and second protrusions (41, 42) are located on a top portion (14) of the container body (5) adjacent the neck (10).

Still referring to fig. 2, the shoulder (11) is functionally attached to the container body (5) and neck (10). The shoulder straps (4) are attached over functionally attached shoulders (11). The shoulder straps (4) are typically made of plastic and have a desired color or gloss that complements other aesthetic features of the package (1). The shoulder strap (4) generally mimics the shape of the shoulder (11) (e.g., also has an inner concentric opening (not shown) and a skirt (not shown)). However, the shoulder straps (4) may not have teeth defining internal concentric openings. This is due to the aesthetic function of the shoulder strap (4).

Still referring to fig. 2, the dispenser (12) is removably attachable to the neck (10) and in fluid communication with the interior of the container body (5). The dispenser (12) may comprise a pipette (7) and a squeezable ball (2), wherein the squeezable ball (2) is opposite to a pipette opening (8) of the pipette (7). The user can squeeze the squeezable ball (2) and create a vacuum upon release of the squeeze on the squeezable ball (2) to cause the dispenser (12) to withdraw the personal care composition (not shown) contained in the container body (5). The user may then direct the dispenser to a target surface (e.g., a skin surface) and then squeeze the squeezable ball (2) again to release the personal care composition contained in the dispenser (12) to the target surface (not shown). Preferably, as shown in fig. 2, the dispenser (12) further comprises a collar (3), wherein the collar (3) is located between the squeezable ball (2) and the pipette opening (8). The personal care composition enters and exits the dispenser (12) through the pipette opening (8). The pipette opening (8) typically reaches at or near the bottom of the interior of the container body (5) (containing the personal care composition). The dispenser (12) of fig. 2 is rotationally symmetrical about the longitudinal axis (6). Although not shown, preferably the collar (3) is threaded in the inner side surface. As previously mentioned, the neck (10) comprises a neck thread (9) on said outer portion of the neck (10), which corresponds to the thread of the collar (3). The user may twist the dispenser (12) to removably release the dispenser (12) from the neck (10). Preferably, the dispenser (12) is releasably fluid-sealed to the neck (10) so as to prevent any leakage should the package (1) accidentally tip over. In another example, an automatic doser may be used as a dispenser or component of a dispenser (such an automatic doser is available from a manufacturer such as Aptar or FS Korea).

Fig. 3 is a perspective top view of the shoulder (11) of fig. 2. The shoulder (11) includes a plurality of teeth defining an inner concentric opening (15) in the interior of the shoulder (11). The longitudinal axes (6) intersect at about the centroid of the inner concentric opening (15) (the centroid being in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axes (6). The plurality of teeth includes at least a first flexing tooth (21) configured to flex over and engage a neck ring (13) of the neck (10) (wherein the neck ring (13) is previously described in fig. 2 but not shown in fig. 3). The plurality of teeth further includes at least a first notch tooth (31) configured to engage a first protrusion (41) when the shoulder (11) is functionally attached to the container body (5) and neck (10) (wherein the first protrusion (41) is described in the foregoing fig. 2 but not shown in fig. 3). Preferably, the plurality of teeth further comprises a second notch tooth (32) configured to engage a second protrusion (42) when the shoulder (11) is functionally attached to the container body (5) and neck (10) (wherein the second protrusion (42) is described in the foregoing fig. 2 but not shown in fig. 3). More preferably, as shown in fig. 3, the first notch teeth (31) and the second notch teeth (32) are opposite each other in the inner concentric opening (15) inside the shoulder (11). The first notch tooth (31) includes a notch portion, which may include a rib, wherein the second rib (62) is partially visible in fig. 3. In an alternative example, additional notched teeth are provided.

As shown in fig. 3, the plurality of teeth defining the inner concentric opening (15) preferably further comprise second flex teeth (22), preferably further comprise third flex teeth (23), more preferably further comprise fourth flex teeth (24). Each of these flexing teeth (22, 23, 24) is configured to flex over and engage a neck ring (13) when the shoulder (11) is functionally attached to the container body (5) and neck (10). Alternatively, additional flex teeth are provided. As shown in fig. 3, the plurality of teeth defining the inner concentric opening (15) preferably further comprise first non-flexing teeth (51), preferably further comprise second non-flexing teeth (52). More preferably, the first non-flexing teeth (51) and the second non-flexing teeth (52) are opposite each other in an inner concentric opening (15) inside the shoulder (11). A skirt (16) extends circumferentially outward from the inner concentric opening (15). Although not shown in fig. 3, the skirt (16) contacts the top portion (14) of the container body (5) when the shoulder (11) is functionally attached to the container body (5) and neck (10). When functionally attached, the shoulder (11) covers at least the first protrusion (41), preferably the first and second protrusions (41, 42). Still referring to fig. 3, a cross-section is taken along plane AA (intersecting longitudinal axis (6)), as shown in fig. 4.

Fig. 4 is a side view of the cross section of the shoulder (11) shown in fig. 3. The longitudinal axis (6) intersects the transversal plane. The plane bisects the inner concentric opening (15), the first notch tooth (31) and the second notch tooth (32) (wherein the first and second notch teeth (31, 32) are located on opposite sides of the shoulder (11)). The first notch tooth (31) has a second rib (62) provided in the lower surface. Similarly, the second notch tooth (32) has a third rib (63) disposed in the lower surface. These ribs (62, 63) form part of the respective recesses of the first and second notch teeth (31, 32). Intermediate the inner concentric openings (15) and between the first and second notch teeth (31, 32) is a second non-flexing tooth (52). The non-flexing teeth do not flex or at least do not substantially flex over the primary collar. On either side of the second non-flexing teeth (52) are fourth flexing teeth (24) and second flexing teeth (22). A skirt (16) extends circumferentially outward from the inner concentric opening (15).

Fig. 5 is a bottom view of the shoulder (11) of fig. 3 and 4. The shoulder (11) includes a plurality of teeth defining an inner concentric opening (15) in the interior of the shoulder (11). The plurality of teeth includes a first flex tooth (21), a second flex tooth (22), a third flex tooth (23), and a fourth flex tooth (24). The plurality of teeth further includes a first non-flexing tooth (51) and a second non-flexing tooth (52) that are opposed to each other in the inner concentric opening (15). The plurality of teeth additionally comprises a first notch tooth (31) and a second notch tooth (32), which are opposite to each other in the inner concentric opening (15). The flex teeth (21, 22,23, 24) are located between the non-flex teeth (51, 52) and the notch teeth (31, 32). The notch teeth (31, 32) each include a notch portion (but not shown in fig. 5) configured to engage the protrusions (41, 42).

Still referring to fig. 5 and turning to the first notch tooth (31) and its notch portion, the first rib (61), more preferably the first rib (61) and the second rib (62), are disposed thereon. The ribs (61, 62) are provided on the lower surface of the first notch tooth (31). When the shoulder (11) functionally attaches the container body (5) and the neck (10), the lower surface faces the first protrusion (41) of the top portion (14) of the container body (5). Preferably, as shown in FIG. 5, the first and second ribs (61, 62) are in angular relationship relative to each other, more preferably, the apex of the angle defining the angular relationship of the opposing ribs (61, 62) is furthest from the longitudinal axis (6) (such that the angle formed by the ribs opens toward the longitudinal axis (6)). Preferably, the angle is 15 to 90 degrees, preferably 30 to 75 degrees. When the shoulder (11) is functionally attached, a first notch tooth (31) having first and second ribs (61, 62) provided on the lower surface engages the first protrusion (41). Preferably, the ribs engage the first protrusion (41) on either side of the first protrusion (41). A similar piece may be drawn to the second notched tooth (32) (and the second protrusion (42)). The third rib (63), more preferably the third rib (63) and the fourth rib (64) are provided on the second notch tooth (32) and the notch portion thereof. The ribs (63, 64) are provided on the lower surface of the second notch tooth (32). When the shoulder (11) functionally attaches the container body (5) and the neck (10), the lower surface faces the second protrusion (42) of the top portion (14) of the container body (5). Preferably, as shown in FIG. 5, the third and fourth ribs (63, 64) are in angular relationship relative to each other, more preferably, the apexes of the corners defining the angular relationship of the opposing ribs (61, 62) are furthest from the longitudinal axis (6) (such that the angles formed by the ribs open toward the longitudinal axis (6)). Preferably, the angle is 15 to 90 degrees, preferably 30 to 75 degrees. When the shoulder (11) is functionally attached, a second notch tooth (32) having third and fourth ribs (63, 64) disposed on the lower surface engages the second protrusion (42). Preferably, the ribs engage the second protrusion (42) on either side of the second protrusion (42). A skirt (16) extends circumferentially outward from the inner concentric opening (15).

Fig. 6 is a top view of the shoulder of fig. 5. The shoulder (11) includes a plurality of teeth defining an inner concentric opening (15) in the interior of the shoulder (11). The plurality of teeth includes a first flex tooth (21), a second flex tooth (22), a third flex tooth (23), and a fourth flex tooth (24). The plurality of teeth further includes a first non-flexing tooth (51) and a second non-flexing tooth (52) that are opposed to each other in the inner concentric opening (15). The plurality of teeth additionally comprises a first notch tooth (31) and a second notch tooth (32), which are opposite to each other in the inner concentric opening (15). The flex teeth (21, 22,23, 24) are located between the non-flex teeth (51, 52) and the notch teeth (31, 32). The notch teeth (31, 32) each include a notch portion (but not shown in fig. 5) configured to engage the protrusions (41, 42). A skirt (16) extends circumferentially outward from the inner concentric opening (15).

FIG. 7 shows the top of the container (17)A front cross-sectional view of the portion, which focuses on the top portion (14) of the container body (5) and the neck (10) extending from the top portion (14), as shown in fig. 2. Fig. 8 is a left side view of fig. 7. Accordingly, fig. 7 and 8 are discussed together. The longitudinal axis (6) is along the length of the container (17). The neck (10) comprises a neck opening (18) in fluid communication with the interior of the container body (5). The neck opening (18) has a centroid (not shown) where it intersects the longitudinal axis (6). The neck (10) comprises a neck thread (9) arranged on the outside of the neck (10). Below the neck thread (9) (along the longitudinal axis (6)), a neck collar (13) extends circumferentially around the outside of the neck (10). The top portion (14) includes a first protrusion (41) and a second protrusion (42) disposed thereon. The first and second protrusions (41, 42) are adjacent the neck (10) and are located on opposite sides of the neck (10). Preferably, although not shown, the first and second protrusions are opposite each other and intersect the molded seam (of the top portion (14) of the container body (5)). Preferably at least the first protrusions (41) are spherical, preferably having a length of 5mm ² To 15mm ² Preferably having a surface area of 6mm ² To 11mm ² Is a surface area of the substrate. Preferably, the second protrusions (42) are also spherical, preferably also having a length of 5mm ² To 15mm ² Preferably having a surface area of 6mm ² To 11mm ² Is a surface area of the substrate. In another example, the first and/or second protrusions (41, 42) may have a height of 1mm to 5mm, preferably 2 to 3 mm.

One advantage of the packages described herein is that the freedom of movement of the shoulder (11) is minimized (when functionally attached to the container body (5) and neck (10)). That is, when the first notch tooth (31) engages the first protrusion (41), and preferably the second notch tooth (32) engages the second protrusion (42). In one example, the functionally attached shoulder (11) has a rotational degree of freedom about the longitudinal axis (6) without glue or adhesive applied thereto of less than 3 degrees, preferably 0.1 to 2 degrees, more preferably 0.1 to 1 degrees. In one example, the functionally attached shoulder (11) has a vertical degree of freedom along the longitudinal axis (6) without glue or adhesive applied thereto of less than 2mm, preferably 0.1 to 1mm, more preferably 0.1 to 0.5 mm.

One aspect of the invention provides a method of preparing a package (1). One step in the method is to mold a container (17), preferably a glass container (17), by a two-piece mold, wherein the container (17) has a container body (5) and a neck (10) as previously described. Another step is to provide a shoulder (11) as previously described. Another step is functionally attaching the shoulder (11) to the molded container body (5) by pushing the shoulder (11) over the neck (10) along the longitudinal axis (6) such that the first flexing teeth (21) flex over the neck ring (13) and at least the first notch teeth (31) engage the first protrusions (41). One or more optional steps include filling the container body (5) with a personal care composition; and/or a removably attachable dispenser (12) (as previously described) is attached to the neck (10).

The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Rather, unless otherwise indicated, 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 "40mm" is intended to mean "about 40mm".

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

1. A package for personal care products (1), comprising:

a longitudinal axis (6);

a container body (5) capable of containing a personal care composition, the container body comprising a top portion (14) defining the longitudinal axis (6), wherein the top portion comprises a first protrusion (41) disposed thereon;

a neck (10) extending from the top portion (14) along the longitudinal axis (6),

wherein the neck (10) comprises: a neck opening (18) in fluid communication with the interior of the container body (5); and a collar (13) extending at least partially circumferentially around the outside of the neck (10);

a shoulder (11) comprising a plurality of teeth defining an inner concentric opening (15) in an interior of the shoulder (11), wherein the plurality of teeth comprises: -first flexing teeth (21) configured to flex over and engage the neck ring (13); and a first notch tooth (31) configured to engage the first protrusion (41) when the shoulder (11) is functionally attached to the container body (5) and the neck (10);

wherein the container body (5) and neck (10) are molded glass and the shoulder (11) is plastic;

wherein the functionally attached shoulder (11) has a rotational degree of freedom about the longitudinal axis (6) of less than 3 degrees without glue or adhesive applied thereto.

2. The package according to claim 1, wherein the first notch tooth (31) comprises a notch portion.

3. The package of claim 1, wherein the first notch tooth (31) comprises a notch portion comprising a first rib (61).

4. The package of claim 1, wherein the first notch tooth (31) comprises a notch portion comprising a first rib (61) and a second rib (62).

5. The package of claim 1, wherein the first notch tooth (31) comprises a notch portion comprising a first rib (61) and a second rib (62), wherein the first rib (61) and the second rib (62) are in an angular relationship to each other.

6. Package according to claim 1, wherein the first notch tooth (31) comprises a notch portion comprising a first rib (61) and a second rib (62), wherein the first rib (61) and the second rib (62) are opposite to each other in an angular relationship, the top point of the angle defining the angular relationship of the opposite ribs (61, 62) being furthest from the longitudinal axis (6).

7. The package according to claim 1, wherein the first notch tooth (31) comprises a notch portion comprising a first rib (61) and a second rib (62), wherein the first rib (61) and the second rib (62) are opposite to each other in an angular relationship, the apex of the angle defining the angular relationship of the opposite ribs (61, 62) being furthest from the longitudinal axis (6), the angle of the angular relationship being 15 to 90 degrees.

8. The package according to claim 1, wherein the first notch tooth (31) comprises a notch portion comprising a first rib (61) and a second rib (62), wherein the first rib (61) and the second rib (62) are opposite to each other in an angular relationship, the apex of the angle defining the angular relationship of the opposite ribs (61, 62) being furthest from the longitudinal axis (6), the angle of the angular relationship being 30 to 75 degrees.

9. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the first notch tooth (31) comprises a first rib (61) and a second rib (62) provided on a lower surface of the first notch tooth (31) for engaging the first protrusion (41).

10. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the first notch tooth (31) comprises a first rib (61) and a second rib (62) provided on a lower surface of the first notch tooth (31) for engaging the first protrusion (41), on either side of the first protrusion (41).

11. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the shoulder (11) covers the first protrusion (41).

12. The package of any one of claims 1-8, wherein the shoulder (11) covers the first protrusion (41), the shoulder (11) further comprising a skirt (16) extending circumferentially outward from the inner concentric opening (15) and contacting the top portion (14).

13. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, further comprising a shoulder strap (4), wherein the shoulder strap (4) is attached over the functionally attached shoulder (11).

14. The package of any of claims 1-8, wherein the top portion (14) further comprises a second protrusion (42), wherein the plurality of teeth further comprises a second notch tooth (32), wherein the second notch tooth (32) is configured to engage the second protrusion (42) when the shoulder (11) is functionally attached to the container body (5) and neck (10).

15. The package according to claim 14, wherein the second protrusion (42) is opposite to the first protrusion (41).

16. The package of claim 14, wherein the second protrusion (42) is opposite the first protrusion (41), the first protrusion (41) and second protrusion (42) intersecting a molded seam (not shown) of the top portion (14).

17. Package according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein at least the first protrusion (41) is spherical.

18. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein at least the first protrusion (41) is spherical with 5mm ² To 15mm ² Is a surface area of the substrate.

19. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein at least the first protrusion (41) is spherical with 6mm ² To 11mm ² Is a surface area of the substrate.

20. The package of any of claims 1-8, wherein the plurality of teeth further comprises a second flex tooth (22).

21. The package of any of claims 1-8, wherein the plurality of teeth further comprises a second flex tooth (22) and further comprises a third flex tooth (23).

22. The package of any of claims 1-8, wherein the plurality of teeth further comprises a second flex tooth (22), further comprises a third flex tooth (23), and further comprises a fourth flex tooth (24).

23. The package of any of claims 1-8, wherein the plurality of teeth further comprises a first non-flexing tooth (51).

24. The package of any of claims 1-8, wherein the plurality of teeth further comprises a first non-flexing tooth (51) and further comprises a second non-flexing tooth (52).

25. The package of any of claims 1-8, wherein the plurality of teeth further comprises a first non-flexing tooth (51) and further comprises a second non-flexing tooth (52), the first non-flexing tooth (51) and the second non-flexing tooth (52) being opposite each other.

26. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the functionally attached shoulder (11) has a rotational degree of freedom about the longitudinal axis (6) of 0.1 to 2 degrees without glue or adhesive applied thereto.

27. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the functionally attached shoulder (11) has a rotational degree of freedom about the longitudinal axis (6) of 0.1 to 1 degrees without glue or adhesive applied thereto.

28. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the functionally attached shoulder (11) has a vertical degree of freedom along the longitudinal axis (6) of less than 2mm without glue or adhesive applied thereto.

29. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the functionally attached shoulder (11) has a vertical degree of freedom along the longitudinal axis (6) of 0.1 to 1mm without glue or adhesive applied thereto.

30. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the functionally attached shoulder (11) has a vertical degree of freedom along the longitudinal axis (6) of 0.1 to 0.5mm without glue or adhesive applied thereto.

31. Package according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the container body (5) and neck (10) are molded glass, made of a two-piece mold.

32. The package of any of claims 1-8, further comprising a dispenser (12) removably attached to the neck (10) and in fluid communication with the interior of the container body (5).

33. The package of any one of claims 1-8, further comprising a dispenser (12) removably attached to the neck (10) and in fluid communication with the interior of the container body (5), the dispenser (12) comprising a pipette (7) and a squeezable ball (2), wherein the squeezable ball (2) is opposite a pipette opening (8) of the pipette (7).

34. The package of any one of claims 1-8, further comprising a dispenser (12) removably attached to the neck (10) and in fluid communication with the interior of the container body (5), the dispenser (12) comprising a pipette (7) and a squeezable ball (2), wherein the squeezable ball (2) is opposite a pipette opening (8) of the pipette (7), the dispenser (12) further comprising a collar (3), wherein the collar (3) is located between the squeezable ball (2) and the pipette opening (8).

35. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, further comprising a dispenser (12) removably attached to the neck (10) and in fluid communication with the interior of the container body (5), the dispenser (12) comprising a pipette (7) and a squeezable ball (2), wherein the squeezable ball (2) is opposite a pipette opening (8) of the pipette (7), the dispenser (12) further comprising a collar (3), wherein the collar (3) is located between the squeezable ball (2) and the pipette opening (8), the collar (3) is threaded, and the neck (10) further comprises a corresponding neck thread (9) extending around the exterior of the neck (10).

36. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, further comprising a personal care composition contained in the container body (5).

37. The package according to any one of claims 1-8, further comprising a skin care composition contained in the container body (5).