EP0327421B1 - Push button case with a tamper-proof system - Google Patents

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EP0327421B1
EP0327421B1 EP89400173A EP89400173A EP0327421B1 EP 0327421 B1 EP0327421 B1 EP 0327421B1 EP 89400173 A EP89400173 A EP 89400173A EP 89400173 A EP89400173 A EP 89400173A EP 0327421 B1 EP0327421 B1 EP 0327421B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/38—Details of the container body
    • B65D83/384—Details of the container body comprising an aerosol container disposed in an outer shell or in an external container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0027—Means for neutralising the actuation of the sprayer ; Means for preventing access to the sprayer actuation means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0037—Containers
    • B05B11/0038—Inner container disposed in an outer shell or outer casing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1042—Components or details
    • B05B11/1052—Actuation means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/16—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means
    • B65D83/22—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means with a mechanical means to disable actuation
    • B65D83/224—Tamper indicating means obstructing initial actuation, e.g. removable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/28—Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor
    • B65D83/30—Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor for guiding the flow of spray, e.g. funnels, hoods
    • B65D83/306—Actuators formed as a rigid elongate spout

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  • the present invention relates to the packaging of certain vaporizers particularly used in pharmacology.
  • a vaporizer of this type comprises a container closed by a valve body comprising a small valve that a spring keeps closed at rest. It lets out its contents when the valve stem is pushed towards the inside of the spray can. Under the effect of a continuous pressure exerted on the rod, a permanent spray of aerosol - or only a dose - is, as the case may be, released.
  • the invention applies to all kinds of valves, including pumps. It is a question of presenting these vaporizers in a packaging which, while facilitating their later use, proves first of all that no one has yet used them.
  • the subject of the present invention is such a package, characterized in that said skirt is fixed to the case by means of irreversible fixing means, and said lumen at the bottom of said case is initially closed by an easily removable lid, the packaging thus being made inviolable.
  • vertical ribs are arranged along the internal wall of said case, at least three in number and whose respective widths are compatible with the outside diameter of said container which is thus held in place inside said case.
  • the irreversible fixing of said pusher on said case can be a weld, for example by ultrasound, or a fixing by hook snap, which cannot be undone, in one or the other case without destroying the fixing. It is thus impossible to take out the bottle without destroy its packaging. It cannot be reused in the same presentation.
  • the bottle has a round cylindrical shape, but it can just as easily have an oval or polygonal section in the context of the present invention.
  • a vaporizer 1, consisting of a container 2 and a valve 3, wearing the pusher 5 of the corresponding invention.
  • the rod 4 of the vaporizer valve has a shoulder, its section being smaller at its upper end.
  • a support cylinder 6 is engaged on the rod and abuts on the shoulder.
  • the cylinder 6 is integral with the pusher 5.
  • the cylinder 6 When a vertical force directed downwards in FIG. 1 is exerted by any means on the pusher 5, the cylinder 6 thus transmits a downward movement to the rod 4 of the valve. It is withdrawn inside the valve body 3 of the vaporizer provided that the latter is held in place otherwise.
  • the amplitude of the stroke of the rod 4 is regulated by the internal shape of the base 8 of the pusher which more or less allows the penetration of the valve body 3.
  • the product contained in the canister 2 of the vaporizer escapes through the rod 4 of the valve. It then flows inside a nozzle 7.
  • the nozzle 7 is elongated, has in its central cavity a device 12 for accelerating the droplets of product and is protected by a rubbing plug 11. All these characteristics concerning the nozzle 7 could also be presented differently (for example shorter length, empty cavity, screw cap, lateral orientation of the spray, etc.).
  • the example shown is a nasal nozzle.
  • the invention applies to all nozzles, an oral nozzle, for example.
  • the vertical flange 9 presented by the pusher 5 can be fixed under its base 8 at different distances from its outer periphery.
  • the variant embodiment shown in FIG. 7 places this flange 9 'frankly on the periphery of the base. In both cases, however, it forms a complete crown. This admits in section the shape of a bayonet whose hook 10 is disposed outside.
  • Figure 2 further shows the section of a case 13 of the invention. It is a cylindrical case which admits three particular characteristics.
  • its internal wall has vertical ribs 14 arranged radially. Their height, width and number are such that the can 2 of the vaporizer, once introduced into the case 13, is kept centered relative to the axis of the case.
  • Figure 5 illustrates an embodiment with four ribs. Then the bottom of the case is precut along two parallel lines 17 located at equal distance from the axis of the system (see also Figure 5). This distance is such that an inch can pass between them. However, it is less than the diameter of the container 2.
  • the vertical walls of the case 13 are also precut, in the extension of the bottom precut.
  • one or more notches releasing hooks 16 are formed in the upper part of the case. 13. They can be arranged on the radial end of the ribs as indicated in FIGS. 2 to 4, or else on the internal wall of the case 13 as in the embodiment of FIG. 7.
  • the hooks 16 of the case 13 must be at a distance from the axis of revolution of the different parts compatible with the location of the hooks 10 of the pusher 5 so that the case and pusher can be snapped on without excessive force.
  • Figure 3 specifies the respective position of the various elements after snap-fastening. The vaporizer is then protected on all sides. This protection is made inviolable by the irreversible nature of the ratchet. This is guaranteed both by the shape and dimensions of the parts and the choice of the material composing it. This leads to the shearing of the hooks 10 or 16 in the event of an attempt to separate the pusher 5 and the case 13.
  • the pusher could be welded for example to the ultrasound on the case. It is therefore impossible to open the packaging without destroying it.
  • the precut 17 located at the base of the case 13 must be broken. This can be achieved, subject to sufficient fragility, by exerting manual pressure between the two straight lines precut at the bottom of the case.
  • the play existing between the bottom of the case and that of the vaporizer indeed promotes the establishment of the necessary shear.
  • the opening thus released if it remains too narrow to offer a passage for the vaporizer, must easily allow the introduction of a finger, preferably the thumb, in order to access the vaproisateur.
  • This requirement also leads to providing a precut 18 of the walls of the case 13 such that the opening admits finally the shape of a notch 15 or a trench. This is shown in perspective in Figure 6.
  • Figure 4 finally shows the vaporizer and its packaging during vaporization. It is carried out according to the preceding description when the bottom of the container is pressed manually, generally using the thumb. The packaging can then be held in addition using two other fingers placed on the base 8 of the pusher 5. Depending on the size of the vaporizer relative to an adult hand, a more or less wide base must be provided in order to favor the taking.
  • the pushers and cases of the invention As part of its application to the pharmacy, it is planned to deliver the pushers and cases of the invention separately. After filling and assembling the vaporizer, we can easily embed the stem of its soup in the pusher, place the container in the case and snap the two parts of the packaging or, if necessary, weld them. The assembly, which appears as shown in Figure 3, is then distributed to sellers and users. In addition to ensuring for them that the vaporizer has not been activated, the packaging provides additional protection against shock or light to which the vaporizer may be subjected during transport or storage. . Finally, especially if it is very small, the packaged vaporizer has better handling.

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Package for a small sprayer (1) (diameter and height of a few centimetres) constituted from a can and a valve and comprising: <??>1) a case (13) protecting the can (2) of the sprayer, <??>2) a push button (5) such as an oral or nasal push button fitted round the valve body (3) of the said sprayer and bearing on the rod (4) of the valve, being characterised by: <??>a) the existence, in the bottom part of the said case, of a notch (15) wide enough to allow the insertion of a finger (generally the thumb), but too narrow to allow the sprayer to emerge, and precut in the wall of the said case, the precutting being sufficiently fragile to be broken simply by pressing or manual tearing; <??>b) vertical ribs (14) disposed along the inside wall of the said case, there being at least three of them whose respective widths are compatible with the outside diameter of the said can which is thus held in place inside the said case; <??>c) the widening of the base (8) of the push button in order to allow two fingers, in general the first and second fingers, to press there simultaneously; <??>d) the presence of vertical flanges (9) fixed under the said push button, near to its outside perimeter, and provided with fixing means (10) allowing irreversible fixing of the said push button onto the said case. <IMAGE >

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La présente invention a trait au conditionnement de certains vaporisateurs particulièrement utilisés en pharmacologie. Un vaporisateur de ce type comprend un bidon obturé par un corps de valve comportant une petite soupape qu'un ressort maintient fermée au repos. Il laisse échapper son contenu lorsque la tige de la soupape est repoussée vers l'intérieur du bidon du vaporisateur. Sous l'effet d'une pression continue exercée sur la tige, un jet permanent d'aérosol -ou seulement une dose- est, selon le cas, libéré. L'invention s'applique à toutes sortes de valves, y compris aux pompes. Il s'agit de présenter ces vaporisateurs dans un emballage qui, tout en facilitant leur utilisation ultérieure, prouve tout d'abord que nul ne s'en est encore servi.The present invention relates to the packaging of certain vaporizers particularly used in pharmacology. A vaporizer of this type comprises a container closed by a valve body comprising a small valve that a spring keeps closed at rest. It lets out its contents when the valve stem is pushed towards the inside of the spray can. Under the effect of a continuous pressure exerted on the rod, a permanent spray of aerosol - or only a dose - is, as the case may be, released. The invention applies to all kinds of valves, including pumps. It is a question of presenting these vaporizers in a packaging which, while facilitating their later use, proves first of all that no one has yet used them.

En général, le problème de la maniabilité des vaporisateurs et celui de la garantie de leur virginité trouvent des solutions distinctes. D'un côté, des poussoirs aux formes très variées encapuchonnent le corps de valve en s'adaptant intérieurement à la tige de la soupape et permettent par exemple de repousser cette dernière par une simple pression de l'index. D'un autre côté, des scellés métalliques ou en matière plastique peuvent être disposés autour de l'orifice de vaporisation. Bien qu'il soit possible d'imaginer le scellement d'un poussoir inamovible, l'opération correspondante n'est pas nécessairement une manipulation aisée. Cet inconvénient est particulièrement gênant pour un laboratoire pharmaceutique qui, ayant placé sa préparation médicamenteuse dans le vaporisateur, désire l'emballer facilement en vue de la commercialisation.In general, the problem of the handling of vaporizers and that of guaranteeing their virginity find separate solutions. On the one hand, tappets with a wide variety of shapes cover the valve body by adapting internally to the valve stem and, for example, allow the valve to be pushed back by simply pressing the index finger. On the other hand, metallic or plastic seals can be placed around the spray orifice. Although it is possible to imagine the sealing of an irremovable plunger, the corresponding operation is not necessarily easy to handle. This drawback is particularly troublesome for a pharmaceutical laboratory which, having placed its medicinal preparation in the spray bottle, wishes to package it easily for marketing.

Le document FR-A-1 452 612 décrit un emballage pour un vaporisateur de très petite taille constitué d'un bidon dont le diamètre et la hauteur valent quelques centimètres et qui est obturé par une valve actionnable par l'enfoncement au sein de ladite valve d'une tige creuse, ledit emballage comprenant :

  • 1°) un étui ouvert sur le dessus, ayant un fond et une paroi latérale, ledit fond présentant une lumière assez large pour laisser passer un doigt d'un utilisateur afin d'appuyer sur le fond du bidon, mais trop étroite pour permettre le passage dudit vaporisateur, et
  • 2°) un embout-poussoir formé par un cylindre d'appui ayant un canal intérieur dont une extrémité communique avec l'extérieur et dont l'autre extrémité s'engage avec butée sur ladite tige de ladite valve, ainsi que par une enveloppe extérieure solidaire dudit cylindre d'appui offrant une surface adaptée à l'application de deux autres doigts d'un utilisateur,
ladite enveloppe extérieure dudit embout-poussoir comportant en outre une jupe pouvant s'engager dans ledit étui par son dessus ouvert pour y être assujettie.The document FR-A-1 452 612 describes a package for a very small vaporizer consisting of a container whose diameter and height are worth a few centimeters and which is closed by a valve actuable by pressing into said valve a hollow rod, said packaging comprising:
  • 1) a case open on the top, having a bottom and a side wall, said bottom having a lumen wide enough to let pass a finger of a user in order to press on the bottom of the container, but too narrow to allow the passage of said vaporizer, and
  • 2) a push-piece formed by a support cylinder having an internal channel, one end of which communicates with the outside and the other end of which engages with abutment on said rod of said valve, as well as by an external envelope integral with said support cylinder offering a surface suitable for the application of two other fingers of a user,
said outer casing of said push-piece further comprising a skirt capable of engaging in said case by its open top to be subject thereto.

La présente invention a pour objet un tel emballage, caractérisé en ce que ladite jupe est fixée à l'étui à l'aide de moyens de fixation irréversible, et ladite lumière du fond dudit étui est initialement obturée par un opercule facilement arrachable manuellement, l'emballage étant ainsi rendu inviolable.The subject of the present invention is such a package, characterized in that said skirt is fixed to the case by means of irreversible fixing means, and said lumen at the bottom of said case is initially closed by an easily removable lid, the packaging thus being made inviolable.

Avantageusement, des nervures verticales sont disposées le long de la paroi interne dudit étui, au nombre de trois au moins et dont les largeurs respectives sont compatibles avec le diamètre extérieur dudit bidon qui se trouve ainsi maintenu en place à l'intérieur dudit étui. La fixation irréversible dudit poussoir sur ledit étui peut être une soudure, par exemple à l'ultrason, ou une fixation par encliquetage de crochet, ne pouvant être défaite, dans l'un ou l'autre cas sans destruction de la fixation. Il est ainsi impossible de sortir le flacon sans détruire son emballage. Il ne peut être réutilisé dans la même présentation.Advantageously, vertical ribs are arranged along the internal wall of said case, at least three in number and whose respective widths are compatible with the outside diameter of said container which is thus held in place inside said case. The irreversible fixing of said pusher on said case can be a weld, for example by ultrasound, or a fixing by hook snap, which cannot be undone, in one or the other case without destroying the fixing. It is thus impossible to take out the bottle without destroy its packaging. It cannot be reused in the same presentation.

Le plus généralement, le flacon a une forme cylindrique ronde, mais il peut tout aussi bien avoir une section ovale ou polygonale dans le cadre de la présente invention.Most generally, the bottle has a round cylindrical shape, but it can just as easily have an oval or polygonal section in the context of the present invention.

L'utilité et les avantages des caractéristiques de la présente invention apparaîtront mieux à la lecture de la description suivante, donnée à titre d'exemple non limitatif des formes de réalisation possibles de l'invention. Celle-ci s'appuie sur les dessins suivants :

  • la figure 1 présente la coupe verticale d'un vaporisateur ainsi que du poussoir de l'invention lorsque ces deux éléments sont emboîtés ;
  • la figure 2 reprend la coupe de la figure 1 et montre en outre la coupe verticale d'un exemple de réalisation de l'étui de l'invention partiellement engagé sur le bidon du vaporisateur ;
  • la figure 3 montre la coupe verticale de l'emballage complet de l'invention contenant le vaporisateur après que poussoir et étui aient été encliquetés ;
  • la figure 4 précise, toujours grâce à une coupe verticale des différents éléments, quelle est leur position relative lors de la vaporisation ;
  • la figure 5 montre la coupe horizontale selon la ligne 1-1 de la figure 4 de l'étui et du bidon selon la forme de réalisation des figures 1 à 4 ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue en perspective du poussoir-étui de l'invention selon la forme de réalisation des figures 1 à 4, lorsque le vaporisateur a déjà été utilisé ; et,
  • la figure 7 donne la coupe verticale du poussoir-étui de l'invention selon une variante de réalisation.
The utility and the advantages of the characteristics of the present invention will appear better on reading the following description, given by way of nonlimiting example of the possible embodiments of the invention. This is based on the following drawings:
  • Figure 1 shows the vertical section of a vaporizer and the pusher of the invention when these two elements are nested;
  • Figure 2 shows the section of Figure 1 and further shows the vertical section of an embodiment of the case of the invention partially engaged on the can of the vaporizer;
  • Figure 3 shows the vertical section of the complete package of the invention containing the vaporizer after push and case have been snapped;
  • Figure 4 specifies, still through a vertical section of the different elements, what is their relative position during vaporization;
  • Figure 5 shows the horizontal section on line 1-1 of Figure 4 of the case and the container according to the embodiment of Figures 1 to 4;
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of the pusher-case of the invention according to the embodiment of Figures 1 to 4, when the vaporizer has already been used; and,
  • Figure 7 gives the vertical section of the push-holster of the invention according to an alternative embodiment.

Selon l'exemple de la figure 1, un vaporisateur 1, constitué d'un bidon 2 et d'une valve 3, est représenté coiffé du poussoir 5 de l'invention correspondant. La tige 4 de la soupape du vaporisateur présente un épaulement, sa section étant plus petite à son extrémité supérieure. Un cylindre d'appui 6 est engagé sur la tige et bute sur l'épaulement. Le cylindre 6 est solidaire du poussoir 5. Lorsqu'une force verticale dirigée vers le bas de la figure 1 est exercée par un moyen quelconque sur le poussoir 5, le cylindre 6 transmet ainsi un mouvement descendant à la tige 4 de la soupape. Elle se retire à l'intérieur du corps de valve 3 du vaporisateur pourvu que celui-ci soit maintenu en place par ailleurs. L'amplitude de la course de la tige 4 est réglée par la forme intérieure de l'embase 8 du poussoir qui autorise plus ou moins la pénétration du corps de valve 3.According to the example of Figure 1, a vaporizer 1, consisting of a container 2 and a valve 3, is shown wearing the pusher 5 of the corresponding invention. The rod 4 of the vaporizer valve has a shoulder, its section being smaller at its upper end. A support cylinder 6 is engaged on the rod and abuts on the shoulder. The cylinder 6 is integral with the pusher 5. When a vertical force directed downwards in FIG. 1 is exerted by any means on the pusher 5, the cylinder 6 thus transmits a downward movement to the rod 4 of the valve. It is withdrawn inside the valve body 3 of the vaporizer provided that the latter is held in place otherwise. The amplitude of the stroke of the rod 4 is regulated by the internal shape of the base 8 of the pusher which more or less allows the penetration of the valve body 3.

Si elle est suffisante, le produit contenu dans le bidon 2 du vaporisateur s'échappe par la tige 4 de la soupape. Il s'écoule alors à l'intérieur d'un gicleur 7. Dans la forme de réalisation des diverses figures, le gicleur 7 est allongé, comporte dans sa cavité centrale un dispositif 12 d'accélération des gouttelettes de produit et est protégé par un bouchon 11 frottant. Toutes ces caractéristiques concernant le gicleur 7 pourraient aussi se présenter différemment (par exemple longueur plus réduite, cavité vide, bouchon vissé, orientation latérale de la pulvérisation, etc.). L'exemple représenté est un gicleur nasal. L'invention s'applique à tous les gicleurs, un gicleur buccal, par exemple.If it is sufficient, the product contained in the canister 2 of the vaporizer escapes through the rod 4 of the valve. It then flows inside a nozzle 7. In the embodiment of the various figures, the nozzle 7 is elongated, has in its central cavity a device 12 for accelerating the droplets of product and is protected by a rubbing plug 11. All these characteristics concerning the nozzle 7 could also be presented differently (for example shorter length, empty cavity, screw cap, lateral orientation of the spray, etc.). The example shown is a nasal nozzle. The invention applies to all nozzles, an oral nozzle, for example.

De même, le rebord vertical 9 présenté par le poussoir 5 peut être fixé sous son embase 8 à différentes distances de son pourtour extérieur. La variante de réalisation montrée sur la figure 7 place ce rebord 9' franchement à la périphérie de l'embase. Dans les deux cas, il forme toutefois une couronne complète. Celle-ci admet en coupe la forme d'une baïonnette dont le crochet 10 est disposé à l'extérieur.Similarly, the vertical flange 9 presented by the pusher 5 can be fixed under its base 8 at different distances from its outer periphery. The variant embodiment shown in FIG. 7 places this flange 9 'frankly on the periphery of the base. In both cases, however, it forms a complete crown. This admits in section the shape of a bayonet whose hook 10 is disposed outside.

Par rapport à la figure 1, la figure 2 présente en outre la coupe d'un étui 13 de l'invention. C'est un boîtier cylindrique qui admet trois caractéristiques particulières. Tout d'abord, sa paroi interne comporte des nervures verticales 14 disposées radialement. Leur hauteur, leur largeur et leur nombre sont tels que le bidon 2 du vaporisateur, une fois introduit dans l'étui 13, se trouve maintenu de façon centrée par rapport à l'axe de l'étui. La figure 5 en illustre une forme de réalisation à quatre nervures. Ensuite le fond de l'étui est prédécoupé selon deux droites 17 parallèles situées à égale distance de l'axe du système (voir également figure 5). Cette distance est telle qu'un pouce peut passer entre elles. Elle est toutefois inférieure au diamètre du bidon 2. Les parois verticales de l'étui 13 sont également prédécoupées, dans le prolongement du prédécoupage du fond. La forme de ce dernier prédécoupage 18, qui est reportée sur la figure 2, sera mieux précisée ci-dessous à l'aide de la figure 6. Enfin, une ou plusieurs encoches dégageant des crochets 16 sont ménagées en partie haute de l'étui 13. Elles peuvent être disposées sur l'extrémité radiale des nervures comme cela est indiqué sur les figures 2 à 4, ou bien sur la paroi interne de l'étui 13 comme dans la forme de réalisation de la figure 7.Compared to Figure 1, Figure 2 further shows the section of a case 13 of the invention. It is a cylindrical case which admits three particular characteristics. First of all, its internal wall has vertical ribs 14 arranged radially. Their height, width and number are such that the can 2 of the vaporizer, once introduced into the case 13, is kept centered relative to the axis of the case. Figure 5 illustrates an embodiment with four ribs. Then the bottom of the case is precut along two parallel lines 17 located at equal distance from the axis of the system (see also Figure 5). This distance is such that an inch can pass between them. However, it is less than the diameter of the container 2. The vertical walls of the case 13 are also precut, in the extension of the bottom precut. The shape of the latter precut 18, which is shown in FIG. 2, will be better explained below with the aid of FIG. 6. Finally, one or more notches releasing hooks 16 are formed in the upper part of the case. 13. They can be arranged on the radial end of the ribs as indicated in FIGS. 2 to 4, or else on the internal wall of the case 13 as in the embodiment of FIG. 7.

Dans tous les cas, les crochets 16 de l'étui 13 doivent être à une distance de l'axe de révolution des différentes pièces compatible avec l'emplacement des crochets 10 du poussoir 5 de façon qu'étui et poussoir puissent s'encliqueter sans forcer excessivement. La figure 3 précise la position respective des divers éléments après encliquetage. Le vaporisateur se trouve alors protégé de tous côtés. Cette protection est rendue inviolable par le caractère irréversible de l'encliquetage. Cela est garanti tant par la forme et les dimensions des pièces que le choix du matériau le composant. Celui-ci conduit au cisaillement des crochets 10 ou 16 en cas de tentative de désolidarisation du poussoir 5 et de l'étui 13.In all cases, the hooks 16 of the case 13 must be at a distance from the axis of revolution of the different parts compatible with the location of the hooks 10 of the pusher 5 so that the case and pusher can be snapped on without excessive force. Figure 3 specifies the respective position of the various elements after snap-fastening. The vaporizer is then protected on all sides. This protection is made inviolable by the irreversible nature of the ratchet. This is guaranteed both by the shape and dimensions of the parts and the choice of the material composing it. This leads to the shearing of the hooks 10 or 16 in the event of an attempt to separate the pusher 5 and the case 13.

Dans une variante, non représentée, le poussoir pourrait être soudé par exemple aux ultasons sur l'étui. Il est ainsi impossible d'ouvrir l'emballage sans le détruire.In a variant, not shown, the pusher could be welded for example to the ultrasound on the case. It is therefore impossible to open the packaging without destroying it.

Pour utiliser le vaporisateur 1, le prédécoupage 17 situé à la base de l'étui 13 doit être rompu. Cela peut être réalisé, sous réserve d'une fragilité suffisante, en exerçant une pression manuelle entre les deux droites prédécoupées au fond de l'étui. Le jeu existant entre le fond de l'étui et celui du vaporisateur favorise en effet l'établissement du cisaillement nécessaire. L'ouverture ainsi dégagée, si elle reste trop étroite pour offrir un passage au vaporisateur, doit aisément permettre l'introduction d'un doigt, de préférence le pouce, afin d'accéder au vaproisateur. Cette exigence conduit à prévoir également un prédécoupage 18 des parois de l'étui 13 tel que l'ouverture admet finalement la forme d'une entaille 15 ou d'une tranchée. Celle-ci est représentée en perspective sur la figure 6.To use the vaporizer 1, the precut 17 located at the base of the case 13 must be broken. This can be achieved, subject to sufficient fragility, by exerting manual pressure between the two straight lines precut at the bottom of the case. The play existing between the bottom of the case and that of the vaporizer indeed promotes the establishment of the necessary shear. The opening thus released, if it remains too narrow to offer a passage for the vaporizer, must easily allow the introduction of a finger, preferably the thumb, in order to access the vaproisateur. This requirement also leads to providing a precut 18 of the walls of the case 13 such that the opening admits finally the shape of a notch 15 or a trench. This is shown in perspective in Figure 6.

La figure 4 montre enfin le vaporisateur et son emballage en cours de vaporisation. Elle s'effectue selon la description précédente lorsque le fond du bidon est pressé manuellement, en général à l'aide du pouce. L'emballage peut alors être maintenu par ailleurs à l'aide de deux autres doigts placés sur l'embase 8 du poussoir 5. Selon la taille du vaporisateur par rapport à une main adulte, il faut prévoir une embase plus ou moins large afin de favoriser la prise.Figure 4 finally shows the vaporizer and its packaging during vaporization. It is carried out according to the preceding description when the bottom of the container is pressed manually, generally using the thumb. The packaging can then be held in addition using two other fingers placed on the base 8 of the pusher 5. Depending on the size of the vaporizer relative to an adult hand, a more or less wide base must be provided in order to favor the taking.

Dans le cadre de son application à la pharmacie, il est prévu de livrer séparément les poussoirs et les étuis de l'invention. Après avoir rempli et assemblé le vaporisateur, on petit sans difficulté encastrer la tige de sa soupage dans le poussoir, placer le bidon dans l'étui et encliqueter les deux parties de l'emballage ou, le cas échéant, les souder. L'ensemble, qui se présente comme l'indique la figure 3, est alors distribué aux vendeurs et utilisateurs. En plus de l'assurance pour ceux-ci que le vaporisateur n'a pas été actionné, l'emballage donne une protection supplémentaire vis-à-vis des chocs ou de la lumière auxquels le vaporisateur pourrait être soumis pendant son transport ou son stockage. Enfin, surtout s'il est très petit, le vaporisateur emballé présente une meilleure maniabilité.As part of its application to the pharmacy, it is planned to deliver the pushers and cases of the invention separately. After filling and assembling the vaporizer, we can easily embed the stem of its soup in the pusher, place the container in the case and snap the two parts of the packaging or, if necessary, weld them. The assembly, which appears as shown in Figure 3, is then distributed to sellers and users. In addition to ensuring for them that the vaporizer has not been activated, the packaging provides additional protection against shock or light to which the vaporizer may be subjected during transport or storage. . Finally, especially if it is very small, the packaged vaporizer has better handling.

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  1. Packaging for a spray device (1) of very small size constituted by a can (2) whose diameter and height are no more than a few centimeters and which is closed by a valve (3) actuatable by pushing a hollow rod (4) into said valve (3), said packaging comprising:
    1°) an open-topped case (13) having a bottom and a side wall, said bottom including an opening (15) which is wide enough to pass the finger of a user in order to press the bottom of the can, but which is too narrow to pass the said spray device (1); and
    2°) a pusher (5) constituted by a thrust cylinder (6) having an inside channel having one end which communicates with the outside and having its other end engaged by abutment over said rod (4) of said valve (3), and also having an outer envelope (8) which is fixed to said thrust cylinder (6) and which provides a surface suitable for receiving pressure from two other fingers of a user;
    said outer envelope (8) of said pusher (5) also including a skirt (9) capable of engaging the open top of said case (13) or the purpose of being fixed thereto, the packaging being characterized in that said skirt is fixed to the case by non-reversible fixing means (10, 16), and said opening (15) in the bottom of said case (13) is initially closed by a cover which is easily torn off by hand, whereby the packaging is made tamperproof.
  2. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein said spray device (1), said case (13), and said pusher (5) are circularly symmetrical about a common vertical axis passing through the center of the bottom of said case (13).
  3. Packaging according to claim 2, wherein said opening (15) in the bottom of said case (13) is in the form of a strip which is disposed symmetrically about a diameter of said bottom of said case, and in that it communicates with at least one notch (18) in said side wall of said case (13).
  4. Packaging according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said non-reversible fixing means (10, 16) between said pusher (5) and said case (13) are constituted by welding on said skirt (9).
  5. Packaging according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said non-reversible fixing means (10, 16) between said pusher (5) and said case (13) are constituted by hooks (10) carried by said skirt (9) of said outside envelope (8) co-operating with inwardly directed notches (16) formed in said side wall of said case (13).
  6. Packaging according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said side wall of said case (13) includes internal ribs (14) with said can (2) of said spray device (1) being engaged therebetween.
  7. Packaging according to claim 6, wherein said non-reversible fixing means (10, 16) between said pusher (5) and said case (13) are constituted by hooks (10) carried by said skirt on said outside envelope (8) co-operating with inwardly directly notches (16) formed in said ribs (14) of said case (13).
  8. Packaging according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein said thrust cylinder (6) receives a filler piece (12) inside its internal channel, said filler piece being provided with external surface grooves so as to leave only a narrow passage to the outside.
  9. Packaging according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said pusher (5) is protected by a removeable cap (11).
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