EP2757052B1 - Vial having a tight and tamper-proof rupturable closure - Google Patents

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EP2757052B1
EP2757052B1 EP14150625.3A EP14150625A EP2757052B1 EP 2757052 B1 EP2757052 B1 EP 2757052B1 EP 14150625 A EP14150625 A EP 14150625A EP 2757052 B1 EP2757052 B1 EP 2757052B1
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  • the present invention relates to the field of containers for receiving a product in liquid or powder form, particularly used in sectors such as pharmacy, cosmetics or food. More particularly, the invention relates to a sealed and tamper-resistant bottle with innovative waterproof and tamper-proof closures.
  • the receptacles intended to receive a product generally in the form of a single dose are widely used in the industrial environment or the medical and paramedical sectors. It is well known in the prior art containers presented as a glass bulb whose ends are scored to recover the liquid contained in the ampoule.
  • the bulb is generally cylindrical in shape with the tapered ends having rupture zones.
  • flasks intended to receive a dose of liquid comprising arrangements adapted to allow, in one position, the filling of the vial with liquid through an opening machined in a stopper, then, in another position, the sealing and definitive closure of the opening and consequently of the bottle.
  • the filling of the bottle and its emptying are carried out at different ends of the bottle.
  • flasks intended to receive a product in liquid form comprising a main body having a main body and a cap at one end of the main body, a removable bottom adapted to be attached to the other end of the vial for filling the vial, the vial further comprising a dispensing device protected by the cap out of use, the dispensing device being deformable and allowing the flow of liquid.
  • the filling and emptying of the bottle are made at different ends of the bottle.
  • the breakable cap and the body of the bottle are made in one piece.
  • the present invention therefore aims to provide a container for receiving a product in liquid or powder form, to overcome one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art.
  • the invention proposes a bottle intended to receive a liquid or powdery product, comprising on the one hand a tube open at one end and on the other hand a cap ensuring the tight and inviolable closure of the bottle, arrangements specific to the plug allowing 'open the bottle.
  • the invention relates to a sealed and tamper-proof bottle for receiving a product, said bottle comprising all the features of claim 1.
  • the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that the cap comprises a second flange of smaller diameter than the first flange portion, the two flanges being concentric so that the inner wall of the first flange portion is not not in contact with and vis-à-vis the outer wall of the second flange, the edge of the tube at the open end of said tube being intended to be housed in the space between the two flanges.
  • the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that it is intended to receive a single dose of at least one product in liquid form and / or in powder form.
  • the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that the cap is fixed on the tube by snapping.
  • the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that the rupture zone of the plug is formed by a localized thinning of the wall of the plug, the rupture of the zone being caused by the application of a sufficient mechanical stress on the cork.
  • the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that the tube is made of glass.
  • the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that the tube is made of plastic.
  • the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that the cap is made of plastic.
  • the bottle comprises a tube (2) serving as a container, intended to contain at least one product, for example in liquid form, in pulverulent form, or a mixture of at least two products of which at least one is in liquid form and at least one in powder form.
  • the tube (2) contains a single dose of a drug or a reagent.
  • This tube (2) for example and without limitation of cylindrical shape, comprises a single opening at one end (21), thus allowing the filling of the tube with a device adapted to this task.
  • each tube (2) can be filled individually.
  • the tube (2) can be made in any material allowing the machining and manufacture of such tubes, depending on the sector of activity for which they are intended.
  • the tube (2) is made of glass or plastic.
  • the bottle also comprises a stopper (1) intended to close the tube (2) in a sealed and tamper-proof manner.
  • the plug (1) can be made of the same material as the tube (2), and is preferably made of plastic.
  • the plug (1) comprises a first portion (10), preferably substantially cylindrical.
  • This part, the flange (10) of the cap (1) is located at the end (21) of said cap (1) and is intended to cooperate with the tube (2) so as to ensure the closure of the bottle.
  • the cap comprises a second closed portion (11), of substantially frustoconical shape.
  • the first portion (10) and the second portion (11) of the plug (1) are connected by arrangements (12) to allow the opening of the bottle irreversibly.
  • these arrangements (12) intended to open the bottle constitute an irreversible rupture zone.
  • this irreversible breaking zone (12) is located on the second portion (11) of the plug (1), between the top and the base of said second portion (11), the base of the second portion (11) being in this case linked to the first part (10) of the plug (1) irreversibly.
  • the plug (1) is fixed on the open end (21) of the tube (2) snap.
  • the plug (1) comprises a second flange (13) of smaller diameter than the collar (10) described above.
  • the two flanges (10, 13) are concentric so that a space (130) exists between the two flanges (10, 13), all around the circumference of the plug (1), the inner wall of the flange (10) being vis-à-vis the outer wall of the second flange (13).
  • the edge (211) of the tube (2) is intended to be housed in the space (130) existing between the two collars (10, 13 ), the outer wall of the end (21) of the tube (2) being in contact with the inner wall of the flange (10) and the inner wall of the end (21) of the tube being in contact with the outer wall the second flange (13).
  • the stopper (1) and the tube (2) comprise arrangements (100, 210) provided for this purpose, which will now be detailed.
  • the flange (10) of the plug (1) is intended to surround the open end (21) of the tube: the closing of the bottle is therefore performed on the outside of the tube (2), more precisely on the outer wall (21). of the tube.
  • the inner wall of the flange (10) of the cap comprises arrangements (100) adapted to cooperate with arrangements (210) present on the outer wall of the tube, at the open end (21) of said tube. These arrangements (100, 210) cooperating with each other ensure a hermetic and tamper-proof closure of the previously filled bottle.
  • the internal diameter of the flange (10) of the plug (1) is substantially equal to the outer diameter of the portion (21) of the tube intended to cooperate with the flange (10) of the plug.
  • the closure made by the collar of the plug (1) on the open end (21) of the tube is perfectly sealed.
  • the inner wall of the flange (10) and / or the outer wall of the open end (21) of the tube cooperating with the flange (10) may be covered with a waterproof and deformable material, by example and non-limiting manner Teflon, rubber or a silicone-based material.
  • the outer wall of the second flange (13) may be covered with a waterproof and deformable material, for example and in a non-limiting way Teflon, rubber or a silicone-based material
  • the outer wall of the open end (21) of the tube (2) intended to cooperate with the flange (10) of the plug comprises at least one raised portion (210), forming for example and so non-limiting a concentric bead.
  • This bead (210) is arranged to cooperate with complementary arrangements (100) included in the inner wall of the flange (10) of the cap.
  • the flange (10) comprises at least one circular recess (100), each bead (210) present on the outer wall of the open end (21) of the tube being intended to be housed in each recess (100) present on the wall internal of the flange (10), when the stopper (1) is positioned to close the flask.
  • the closure of the bottle in addition to being waterproof is also inviolable. It is then possible to open the bottle by acting on the irreversible rupture zone (12) present on the cap.
  • the tube (2) also comprises a second raised part (20), for example a second concentric bead, on which rests the end of the flange (10) of the plug, when the plug (1) is positioned on the tube (2) so as to seal the bottle.
  • a second raised part (20) serves as a base for positioning the cap (1) on the tube (2), and thus allows the closure of the bottle even if the tube (2) is made of a flexible material.
  • the portion of tube between the opening and the second raised portion (20) is the end of the tube (21), cooperating with the flange (10) of the cap.
  • the rupture zone (12) located between the flange (10) of the plug and the second portion (11) of the plug does not cooperate with the tube (2), or located on the second part (11).
  • ) of the cap is formed by a localized thinning of the wall of the plug.
  • this thinning (12) is made on the entire circumference of the cap.
  • the final opening of the bottle is then performed by applying a mechanical stress on the part located downstream of the rupture zone (12), the portion upstream of this zone comprising the flange (10) of the plug.
  • a pressure applied with the thumb on the top of the frustoconical part (11) of the plug allows to break the rupture zone (12) and to open the bottle definitively, in order to the immediate use of the product contained in the bottle.

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DOMAINE TECHNIQUE DE L'INVENTIONTECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

La présente invention se rapporte au domaine des récipients destinés à recevoir un produit sous forme liquide ou pulvérulente, notamment utilisée dans des secteurs tels que la pharmacie, la cosmétique ou l'agroalimentaire. Plus particulièrement, l'invention concerne un flacon étanche et inviolable proposant des agencements de fermeture étanche et inviolable innovants.The present invention relates to the field of containers for receiving a product in liquid or powder form, particularly used in sectors such as pharmacy, cosmetics or food. More particularly, the invention relates to a sealed and tamper-resistant bottle with innovative waterproof and tamper-proof closures.

ARRIERE-PLAN TECHNOLOGIQUE DE L'INVENTIONBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

De façon connue en soi, les récipients destinés à recevoir un produit généralement sous forme de dose unique sont largement utilisés dans le milieu industriel ou les secteurs médicaux et paramédicaux. Il est bien connu dans l'art antérieur des récipients présentés sous forme d'ampoule en verre dont les extrémités sont sécables afin de récupérer le liquide contenu dans l'ampoule. L'ampoule a généralement une forme cylindrique avec les extrémités effilées comportant des zones de rupture.In a manner known per se, the receptacles intended to receive a product generally in the form of a single dose are widely used in the industrial environment or the medical and paramedical sectors. It is well known in the prior art containers presented as a glass bulb whose ends are scored to recover the liquid contained in the ampoule. The bulb is generally cylindrical in shape with the tapered ends having rupture zones.

Il existe des flacons destinés à recevoir une dose de liquide, divulgués dans le document EP 2125535 , comprenant des agencements aptes à permettre, dans une position, le remplissage en liquide dans le flacon au travers d'une ouverture usinée dans un bouchon, puis, dans une autre position, la fermeture étanche et définitive de l'ouverture et par conséquent du flacon. Cependant, le remplissage du flacon et son vidage sont effectuées à des extrémités différentes du flacon.There are flasks intended to receive a dose of liquid, disclosed in the document EP 2125535 , comprising arrangements adapted to allow, in one position, the filling of the vial with liquid through an opening machined in a stopper, then, in another position, the sealing and definitive closure of the opening and consequently of the bottle. However, the filling of the bottle and its emptying are carried out at different ends of the bottle.

Il existe également des flacons destinés à recevoir un produit sous forme liquide, divulguée dans le document EP 2090515 , comprenant un corps principal présentant un corps principal et un capuchon à une extrémité du corps principal, un fond amovible apte à être fixé à l'autre extrémité du flacon permettant le remplissage du flacon, le flacon comprenant en outre un dispositif de distribution protégée par le capuchon hors utilisation, ce dispositif de distribution étant déformable et permettant l'écoulement du liquide. Cependant, à l'instar du premier document, le remplissage et le vidage du flacon sont réalisés à des extrémités différentes du flacon. D'autre part, le capuchon sécable et le corps du flacon sont réalisés dans une seule pièce.There are also flasks intended to receive a product in liquid form, disclosed in the document EP 2090515 , comprising a main body having a main body and a cap at one end of the main body, a removable bottom adapted to be attached to the other end of the vial for filling the vial, the vial further comprising a dispensing device protected by the cap out of use, the dispensing device being deformable and allowing the flow of liquid. However, Like the first document, the filling and emptying of the bottle are made at different ends of the bottle. On the other hand, the breakable cap and the body of the bottle are made in one piece.

Le document WO 96/22919 A décrit un flacon qui a les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1.The document WO 96/22919 A describes a bottle which has the features of the preamble of claim 1.

DESCRIPTION GENERALE DE L'INVENTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

La présente invention a donc pour objet de proposer un récipient destiné à recevoir un produit sous forme liquide ou pulvérulente, permettant de pallier un ou plusieurs des inconvénients de l'art antérieur. L'invention propose un flacon destiné à recevoir un produit liquide ou pulvérulent, comprenant d'une part un tube ouvert à une seule extrémité et d'autre part un bouchon assurant la fermeture étanche et inviolable du flacon, des agencements spécifiques au bouchon permettant d'ouvrir le flacon.The present invention therefore aims to provide a container for receiving a product in liquid or powder form, to overcome one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art. The invention proposes a bottle intended to receive a liquid or powdery product, comprising on the one hand a tube open at one end and on the other hand a cap ensuring the tight and inviolable closure of the bottle, arrangements specific to the plug allowing 'open the bottle.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un flacon étanche et inviolable destiné à recevoir un produit, ledit flacon comprenant l'ensemble des caractéristiques de la revendication 1.For this purpose, the invention relates to a sealed and tamper-proof bottle for receiving a product, said bottle comprising all the features of claim 1.

Selon une autre particularité, le flacon étanche et inviolable est caractérisé en ce que le bouchon comprend une seconde collerette de diamètre inférieure à la première partie formant collerette, les deux collerettes étant concentriques de sorte que la paroi interne de la première partie formant collerette ne soit pas au contact et soit en vis-à-vis de la paroi externe de la deuxième collerette, le bord du tube au niveau de l'extrémité ouverte dudit tube étant destiné à être logé dans l'espace existant entre les deux collerettes.According to another feature, the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that the cap comprises a second flange of smaller diameter than the first flange portion, the two flanges being concentric so that the inner wall of the first flange portion is not not in contact with and vis-à-vis the outer wall of the second flange, the edge of the tube at the open end of said tube being intended to be housed in the space between the two flanges.

Selon une autre particularité, le flacon étanche et inviolable est caractérisé en ce qu'il est destiné à recevoir une dose unique d'au moins un produit sous forme liquide et/ou sous forme pulvérulente.According to another feature, the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that it is intended to receive a single dose of at least one product in liquid form and / or in powder form.

Selon une autre particularité, le flacon étanche et inviolable est caractérisé en ce que le bouchon est fixé sur le tube par encliquetage.According to another feature, the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that the cap is fixed on the tube by snapping.

Selon une autre particularité, le flacon étanche et inviolable est caractérisé en ce que la zone de rupture du bouchon est formée par un amincissement localisé de la paroi du bouchon, la rupture de la zone étant provoquée par l'application d'une contrainte mécanique suffisante sur le bouchon.According to another feature, the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that the rupture zone of the plug is formed by a localized thinning of the wall of the plug, the rupture of the zone being caused by the application of a sufficient mechanical stress on the cork.

Selon une autre particularité, le flacon étanche et inviolable est caractérisé en ce que le tube est en verre.According to another feature, the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that the tube is made of glass.

Selon une autre particularité, le flacon étanche et inviolable est caractérisé en ce que le tube est en matière plastique.According to another feature, the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that the tube is made of plastic.

Selon une autre particularité, le flacon étanche et inviolable est caractérisé en ce que le bouchon est en matière plastique.According to another feature, the sealed and tamper-proof bottle is characterized in that the cap is made of plastic.

L'invention, avec ses caractéristiques et avantages, ressortira plus clairement à la lecture de la description faite en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • Les figures 1a et 1b illustrent respectivement une vue en perspective et une vue de face du flacon fermé hermétiquement.
  • Les figures 2a et 2b illustrent respectivement une vue en perspective et une vue de face du flacon en position ouverte.
  • La figure 3 illustre en détail l'extrémité ouverte du tube et le bouchon.
  • La figure 4 illustre le flacon ouvert, après rupture de la zone sécable du bouchon.
  • La figure 5 illustre une vue de face du flacon en position ouverte dans un autre mode de réalisation.
  • La figure 6a illustre une vue de face du flacon fermé hermétiquement dans un autre mode de réalisation.
  • La figure 6b illustre une vue en coupe du flacon fermé hermétiquement dans un autre mode de réalisation.
The invention, with its features and advantages, will emerge more clearly on reading the description given with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • The Figures 1a and 1b respectively illustrate a perspective view and a front view of the sealed bottle.
  • The Figures 2a and 2b respectively illustrate a perspective view and a front view of the bottle in the open position.
  • The figure 3 illustrates in detail the open end of the tube and the plug.
  • The figure 4 illustrates the opened bottle, after rupture of the breakable zone of the stopper.
  • The figure 5 illustrates a front view of the bottle in the open position in another embodiment.
  • The figure 6a illustrates a front view of the sealed bottle in another embodiment.
  • The figure 6b illustrates a sectional view of the sealed bottle in another embodiment.

DESCRIPTION DES MODES DE REALISATION PREFERES DE L'INVENTIONDESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

En référence aux figures 1 à 6, l'invention va maintenant être décrite.With reference to Figures 1 to 6 the invention will now be described.

Selon l'invention, le flacon comprend un tube (2) faisant office de contenant, destiné à contenir au moins un produit, par exemple sous forme liquide, sous forme pulvérulente, ou un mélange d'au moins deux produits dont au moins un est sous forme liquide et au moins un sous forme pulvérulente. Par exemple et de manière non limitative, le tube (2) contient une dose unique d'un médicament ou d'un réactif. Ce tube (2), par exemple et de manière non limitative de forme cylindrique, comprend une unique ouverture à une extrémité (21), autorisant ainsi le remplissage du tube à l'aide d'un dispositif adapté à cette tâche. Dans un mode de réalisation alternatif, chaque tube (2) peut être rempli individuellement. Le tube (2) peut être réalisé dans n'importe quel matériau permettant l'usinage et la fabrication de tels tubes, dépendant du secteur d'activité auquel ils sont destinés. Par exemple et de manière non limitative, le tube (2) est en verre ou en matière plastique.According to the invention, the bottle comprises a tube (2) serving as a container, intended to contain at least one product, for example in liquid form, in pulverulent form, or a mixture of at least two products of which at least one is in liquid form and at least one in powder form. For example and without limitation, the tube (2) contains a single dose of a drug or a reagent. This tube (2), for example and without limitation of cylindrical shape, comprises a single opening at one end (21), thus allowing the filling of the tube with a device adapted to this task. In an alternative embodiment, each tube (2) can be filled individually. The tube (2) can be made in any material allowing the machining and manufacture of such tubes, depending on the sector of activity for which they are intended. For example and without limitation, the tube (2) is made of glass or plastic.

Selon l'invention, le flacon comprend également un bouchon (1) destiné à fermer le tube (2) de manière étanche et inviolable. Ainsi, l'ouverture ultérieure du flacon réalisée par un utilisateur est définitive. Le bouchon (1) peut être réalisé dans le même matériau que le tube (2), et est préférentiellement en matière plastique.According to the invention, the bottle also comprises a stopper (1) intended to close the tube (2) in a sealed and tamper-proof manner. Thus, the subsequent opening of the bottle made by a user is final. The plug (1) can be made of the same material as the tube (2), and is preferably made of plastic.

Selon l'invention, le bouchon (1) comprend une première partie (10), de préférence sensiblement cylindrique. Cette partie, la collerette (10) du bouchon (1), est située à l'extrémité (21) dudit bouchon (1) et est destinée à coopérer avec le tube (2) de manière à assurer la fermeture du flacon. Dans le prolongement de cette première partie (10), le bouchon comprend une seconde partie fermée (11), de forme sensiblement tronconique. La première partie (10) et la seconde partie (11) du bouchon (1) sont liées par des agencements (12) destinées à permettre l'ouverture du flacon de manière irréversible. Dans un mode de réalisation préférentiel, ces agencements (12) destinées à ouvrir le flacon constituent une zone de rupture irréversible. Dans un mode de réalisation alternatif, cette zone de rupture irréversible (12) est située sur la seconde partie (11) du bouchon (1), entre le sommet et la base de ladite seconde partie (11), la base de la seconde partie (11) étant dans ce cas liée à la première partie (10) du bouchon (1) de manière irréversible.According to the invention, the plug (1) comprises a first portion (10), preferably substantially cylindrical. This part, the flange (10) of the cap (1), is located at the end (21) of said cap (1) and is intended to cooperate with the tube (2) so as to ensure the closure of the bottle. In the extension of this first part (10), the cap comprises a second closed portion (11), of substantially frustoconical shape. The first portion (10) and the second portion (11) of the plug (1) are connected by arrangements (12) to allow the opening of the bottle irreversibly. In a preferred embodiment, these arrangements (12) intended to open the bottle constitute an irreversible rupture zone. In an alternative embodiment, this irreversible breaking zone (12) is located on the second portion (11) of the plug (1), between the top and the base of said second portion (11), the base of the second portion (11) being in this case linked to the first part (10) of the plug (1) irreversibly.

Dans un mode de réalisation préférentiel, le bouchon (1) est fixé sur l'extrémité ouverte (21) du tube (2) par encliquetage.In a preferred embodiment, the plug (1) is fixed on the open end (21) of the tube (2) snap.

Dans un mode de réalisation alternatif, le bouchon (1) comprend une seconde collerette (13) de diamètre inférieure à la collerette (10) précédemment décrite. Les deux collerettes (10, 13) sont concentriques de sorte qu'un espace (130) existe entre les deux collerettes (10, 13), sur toute la circonférence du bouchon (1), la paroi interne de la collerette (10) étant en vis-à-vis de la paroi externe de la seconde collerette (13). Ainsi, lorsque le bouchon (1) est placé sur l'extrémité ouverte (21) du tube (2) de manière à fermer le flacon, le bord (211) du tube (2) est destiné à être logé dans l'espace (130) existant entre les deux collerettes (10, 13), la paroi externe de l'extrémité (21) du tube (2) étant en contact avec la paroi interne de la collerette (10) et la paroi interne de l'extrémité (21) du tube étant en contact avec la paroi externe de la seconde collerette (13).In an alternative embodiment, the plug (1) comprises a second flange (13) of smaller diameter than the collar (10) described above. The two flanges (10, 13) are concentric so that a space (130) exists between the two flanges (10, 13), all around the circumference of the plug (1), the inner wall of the flange (10) being vis-à-vis the outer wall of the second flange (13). Thus, when the cap (1) is placed on the open end (21) of the tube (2) so as to close the bottle, the edge (211) of the tube (2) is intended to be housed in the space (130) existing between the two collars (10, 13 ), the outer wall of the end (21) of the tube (2) being in contact with the inner wall of the flange (10) and the inner wall of the end (21) of the tube being in contact with the outer wall the second flange (13).

Afin de fermer le flacon de manière étanche et inviolable, le bouchon (1) et le tube (2) comprennent des agencements (100, 210) prévus à cet effet, qui vont maintenant être détaillés.In order to close the bottle tightly and tamper-proofly, the stopper (1) and the tube (2) comprise arrangements (100, 210) provided for this purpose, which will now be detailed.

La collerette (10) du bouchon (1) est destinée à entourer l'extrémité ouverte (21) du tube : la fermeture du flacon est donc réalisée sur l'extérieur du tube (2), plus précisément sur la paroi externe (21) du tube. La paroi interne de la collerette (10) du bouchon comprend des agencements (100) aptes à coopérer avec des agencements (210) présents sur la paroi externe du tube, au niveau de l'extrémité ouverte (21) dudit tube. Ces agencements (100, 210) coopérant entre eux assurent une fermeture hermétique et inviolable du flacon préalablement rempli.The flange (10) of the plug (1) is intended to surround the open end (21) of the tube: the closing of the bottle is therefore performed on the outside of the tube (2), more precisely on the outer wall (21). of the tube. The inner wall of the flange (10) of the cap comprises arrangements (100) adapted to cooperate with arrangements (210) present on the outer wall of the tube, at the open end (21) of said tube. These arrangements (100, 210) cooperating with each other ensure a hermetic and tamper-proof closure of the previously filled bottle.

Selon l'invention, le diamètre interne de la collerette (10) du bouchon (1) est sensiblement égal au diamètre externe de la partie (21) du tube destinée à coopérer avec la collerette (10) du bouchon. De cette manière, la fermeture réalisée par la collerette du bouchon (1) sur l'extrémité ouverte (21) du tube est parfaitement étanche. Dans un mode de réalisation, la paroi interne de la collerette (10) et/ou la paroi externe de l'extrémité ouverte (21) du tube coopérant avec la collerette (10) peuvent être recouverte d'un matériau étanche et déformable, par exemple et de façon non limitative du téflon, du caoutchouc ou un matériau à base de silicone.According to the invention, the internal diameter of the flange (10) of the plug (1) is substantially equal to the outer diameter of the portion (21) of the tube intended to cooperate with the flange (10) of the plug. In this way, the closure made by the collar of the plug (1) on the open end (21) of the tube is perfectly sealed. In one embodiment, the inner wall of the flange (10) and / or the outer wall of the open end (21) of the tube cooperating with the flange (10) may be covered with a waterproof and deformable material, by example and non-limiting manner Teflon, rubber or a silicone-based material.

Dans un mode de réalisation alternatif, dans le cas ou le bouchon (1) comprend une seconde collerette (13), la paroi externe de la seconde collerette (13) peut être recouverte d'un matériau étanche et déformable, par exemple et de façon non limitative du téflon, du caoutchouc ou un matériau à base de siliconeIn an alternative embodiment, in the case where the plug (1) comprises a second flange (13), the outer wall of the second flange (13) may be covered with a waterproof and deformable material, for example and in a non-limiting way Teflon, rubber or a silicone-based material

Selon l'invention, la paroi externe de l'extrémité ouverte (21) du tube (2) destinée à coopérer avec la collerette (10) du bouchon, comprend au moins une partie en relief (210), formant par exemple et de façon non limitative un bourrelet concentrique. Ce bourrelet (210) est agencé de manière à coopérer avec des agencements complémentaires (100) compris dans la paroi interne de la collerette (10) du bouchon. La collerette (10) comprend au moins un évidement circulaire (100), chaque bourrelet (210) présent sur la paroi externe de l'extrémité ouverte (21) du tube étant destiné à être logé dans chaque évidement (100) présent sur la paroi interne de la collerette (10), lorsque le bouchon (1) est positionné de manière à fermer le flacon. La fermeture du flacon en plus d'être étanche est également inviolable. Il n'est alors possible d'ouvrir le flacon qu'en agissant sur la zone de rupture irréversible (12) présente sur le bouchon.According to the invention, the outer wall of the open end (21) of the tube (2) intended to cooperate with the flange (10) of the plug, comprises at least one raised portion (210), forming for example and so non-limiting a concentric bead. This bead (210) is arranged to cooperate with complementary arrangements (100) included in the inner wall of the flange (10) of the cap. The flange (10) comprises at least one circular recess (100), each bead (210) present on the outer wall of the open end (21) of the tube being intended to be housed in each recess (100) present on the wall internal of the flange (10), when the stopper (1) is positioned to close the flask. The closure of the bottle in addition to being waterproof is also inviolable. It is then possible to open the bottle by acting on the irreversible rupture zone (12) present on the cap.

Selon l'invention, le tube (2) comprend également une seconde partie en relief (20), par exemple un second bourrelet concentrique, sur lequel repose l'extrémité de la collerette (10) du bouchon, lorsque le bouchon (1) est positionné sur le tube (2) de manière à fermer hermétiquement le flacon. Il n'y a ainsi aucun espace entre la seconde partie en relief (20) et la collerette (10) du bouchon, créant une continuité entre le tube et le bouchon, ce qui assure au final l'inviolabilité du flacon. Cette partie en relief (20) sert de base d'appui pour positionner le bouchon (1) sur le tube (2), et permet ainsi la fermeture du flacon même si le tube (2) est réalisé dans un matériau souple. Ainsi, la portion de tube comprise entre l'ouverture et la seconde partie en relief (20) est l'extrémité du tube (21), coopérant avec la collerette (10) du bouchon.According to the invention, the tube (2) also comprises a second raised part (20), for example a second concentric bead, on which rests the end of the flange (10) of the plug, when the plug (1) is positioned on the tube (2) so as to seal the bottle. There is thus no space between the second raised portion (20) and the flange (10) of the cap, creating a continuity between the tube and the cap, which ultimately ensures the inviolability of the bottle. This raised portion (20) serves as a base for positioning the cap (1) on the tube (2), and thus allows the closure of the bottle even if the tube (2) is made of a flexible material. Thus, the portion of tube between the opening and the second raised portion (20) is the end of the tube (21), cooperating with the flange (10) of the cap.

Dans un mode de réalisation, la zone de rupture (12) située entre la collerette (10) du bouchon et la deuxième partie (11) du bouchon ne coopérant pas avec le tube (2), ou bien située sur la deuxième partie (11) du bouchon selon un mode de réalisation alternatif, est formée par un amincissement localisé de la paroi du bouchon. De manière préférentielle, cet amincissement (12) est réalisé sur toute la circonférence du bouchon. L'ouverture définitive du flacon est alors réalisée en appliquant une contrainte mécanique sur la partie située en aval de la zone de rupture (12), la partie située en amont de cette zone comprenant la collerette (10) du bouchon. Par exemple et de façon non limitative, une pression appliquée à l'aide du pouce sur le sommet de la partie tronconique (11) du bouchon permet de rompre la zone de rupture (12) et d'ouvrir définitivement le flacon, en vue de l'utilisation immédiate du produit contenu dans le flacon.In one embodiment, the rupture zone (12) located between the flange (10) of the plug and the second portion (11) of the plug does not cooperate with the tube (2), or located on the second part (11). ) of the cap according to an alternative embodiment, is formed by a localized thinning of the wall of the plug. Preferably, this thinning (12) is made on the entire circumference of the cap. The final opening of the bottle is then performed by applying a mechanical stress on the part located downstream of the rupture zone (12), the portion upstream of this zone comprising the flange (10) of the plug. For example and without limitation, a pressure applied with the thumb on the top of the frustoconical part (11) of the plug allows to break the rupture zone (12) and to open the bottle definitively, in order to the immediate use of the product contained in the bottle.

La présente demande décrit diverses caractéristiques techniques et avantages en référence aux figures et/ou à divers modes de réalisation. L'homme de métier comprendra que les caractéristiques techniques d'un mode de réalisation donné peuvent en fait être combinées avec des caractéristiques d'un autre mode de réalisation à moins que l'inverse ne soit explicitement mentionné ou qu'il ne soit évident que ces caractéristiques sont incompatibles. De plus, les caractéristiques techniques décrites dans un mode de réalisation donné peuvent être isolées des autres caractéristiques de ce mode à moins que l'inverse ne soit explicitement mentionné.The present application describes various technical features and advantages with reference to the figures and / or various embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the technical features of a given embodiment may in fact be combined with features of another embodiment unless the reverse is explicitly mentioned or it is evident that these features are incompatible. In addition, the technical features described in a given embodiment can be isolated from the other features of this mode unless the opposite is explicitly mentioned.

Il doit être évident pour les personnes versées dans l'art que la présente invention permet des modes de réalisation sous de nombreuses autres formes spécifiques sans l'éloigner du domaine défini par la portée des revendications jointes, et l'invention ne doit pas être limitée aux détails donnés ci-dessus.It should be obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention allows embodiments in many other specific forms without departing from the scope defined by the scope of the appended claims, and the invention should not be limited. to the details given above.

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  1. Waterproof, tamper-proof vial designed to receive a product, said vial comprising a tube (2) open at one end (21), thus enabling the vial to be filled, a stopper (1) designed to close the tube (2) in a manner which is waterproof and tamper-proof, the stopper (1) further comprising at one end a first, collar-forming portion (10) designed to cooperate with the tube (2), the stopper (1) comprising a rupture zone (12) situated on a second portion (11) of said stopper not cooperating with the tube (2) and allowing the vial to be opened, the tube (2) further comprising at least one raised portion (20) on which rests the end of the collar (10) of the stopper (1) when the latter is positioned on the tube (2), the collar (10) comprising means (100) on its inner wall capable of hermetically surrounding the outer wall of the open end (21) of the tube, and capable of cooperating with means (210) present on the outer wall of the open end of the tube, the means (100) present on the inner wall of the collar (10) being in the form of a circular recess complementary to a raised portion (210), forming, as the means (210) on the outer wall of the open end (21) of the tube (2), a concentric bead included on the outer wall of the open end (21) of the tube, the means (100, 210) cooperating with each other so as to ensure hermetic, tamper-proof closure of the vial, and characterised in that the inside diameter of the collar (10) of the stopper (1) and the outside diameter of the end (21) of the tube (2) designed to cooperate with the collar (10) of the stopper (1) are substantially equal, thus ensuring waterproof closure of the vial when the collar (10) of the stopper (1) cooperates with the open end (21) of the tube (2).
  2. Waterproof, tamper-proof vial according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the stopper (1) comprises a second collar (13) having a diameter smaller than the first, collar-forming portion (10), the two collars (10, 13) being concentric so that the inner wall of the first, collar-forming portion (10) is not in contact and is opposite the outer wall of the second collar (13), the edge of the tube (2) at the level of the open end (21) of said tube being designed to be accommodated in the space (130) existing between the two collars.
  3. Waterproof, tamper-proof vial according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it is designed to receive a single dose of at least one product in liquid form and/or in powdered form.
  4. Waterproof, tamper-proof vial according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the stopper (1) is fixed to the tube (2) by a click and lock arrangement.
  5. Waterproof, tamper-proof vial according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the rupture zone (12) of the stopper (1) is formed by localised thinning of the wall of the stopper (1), rupture of the zone (12) being caused by the application of sufficient mechanical stress to the stopper (1).
  6. Waterproof, tamper-proof vial according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the tube (2) is made of glass.
  7. Waterproof, tamper-proof vial according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the tube (2) is made of plastic material.
  8. Waterproof, tamper-proof vial according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the stopper (1) is made of plastic material.
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