EP3119693A1

EP3119693A1 - Packaging

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Publication number: EP3119693A1
Application number: EP15710196.5A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Wenael REGNIER
Original assignee: Societe dEmballage et de Conditionnement SEMCO SAM
Current assignee: Societe dEmballage et de Conditionnement SEMCO SAM
Priority date: 2014-03-18
Filing date: 2015-03-17
Publication date: 2017-01-25
Anticipated expiration: 2035-03-17
Also published as: CA2942961A1; RU2666679C2; FR3018779B1; MX2016012035A; BR112016021451A2; KR102406379B1; CN106458408B; ZA201608596B; CA2942961C; WO2015140185A1; EP3119693B1; ES2681498T3; CN106458408A; KR20160135305A; RU2016140632A; PL3119693T3; FR3018779A1; JP6518758B2; TR201810505T4; RU2016140632A3

Abstract

Packaging comprising a pouch (200) intended to contain a product and to allow the release thereof, comprising: a manually deformable jacket (201) comprising a first flexible film, the first film being closed on itself so as to form a frustum having a first end and a second end, the cross section of the frustum narrowing towards the first end; - a base (202) formed by a second flexible film and sealed at the second end of the frustum so as to close the second end, the base (202) and the jacket (201) being sealed "wrong-side to wrong-side" so as to form together a manually deformable pouch (200); - a closure device (100) through which the product is intended to flow during release and comprising a sleeve (102) sealed at the first end of the frustum.

Description

"Conditioning"

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of packaging and more particularly the field of packaging intended to contain a substance whose restitution is obtained by pressure exerted manually on the packaging and / or by gravity. It finds for particularly advantageous application the agro-food, industrial, cosmetic, domestic, pharmacological and health sectors in general.

STATE OF THE ART

In the field of pastry, for example, in order to deposit or pour pastry cream, the use of pastry bag is common. A socket pocket consists of a conical pocket having two ends of different sections. The largest end is not closed but open. Devices of this type have drawbacks related to their poor restitution, the absence of a cap and therefore the need to use the content in its entirety at the risk of significant waste. In addition, once open, the socket bags do not retain their form by themselves and can not be rested on a work plan without seeing their contents spill. However, the use of a piping bag allows very good handling, a precise touch and therefore a significant "product" sensation, very good control of the doses delivered and a very good return of the product.

It is called restitution the ratio between the amount of product initially contained in the socket bag and the content inevitably remaining at the end of use. Thus, a good restitution implies a great ability to extract all the contents of the container.

In order to solve the disadvantages mentioned above, the field of packaging also uses bottles or bottles formed of a continuous external envelope in a plastic-type material but also tubes. These packs have a better vertical retention than a piping bag. They usually have a cap to close the packaging. Finally, they allow an easy deposit of the content. However, this type of packaging has a very low return of the product. Indeed, at the end of use, there remains a significant amount of product that can not be extracted. Moreover, they are not pleasant to the touch. An object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device that solves at least some of the aforementioned drawbacks.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to a packaging comprising a bag intended to contain a product and to allow its restitution, characterized in that it comprises:

a manually deformable envelope, comprising a first film, for example and preferably multilayer, sufficiently flexible to deform under the action of its weight, the film being closed on itself so as to form a trunk having a first and a second end, the section of the trunk narrowing as it approaches the first end;

- A base formed of a second film, for example and preferably multilayer, sufficiently flexible to deform under the action of its weight. The base is sealed at the second end of the trunk so as to close the second end. According to an optional embodiment, but particularly advantageous, the base and the envelope are sealed "flesh against flesh" to form together a manually deformable bag;

- A closure device through which the product is intended to flow during the restoration and comprising a socket sealed to the first end of the trunk.

This device allows a very good handling and a touch, a sensation "product" very important. Indeed, it has the advantage of the sleeve pocket, namely a flexible body, deformable by a simple pressure exerted manually by the user with one or two hands. The flexibility of the pocket allows a very good return of the product and improves the control of the pressure exerted. This level of control allows a very precise distribution of doses. Finally, this pocket has an improved vertical support, sleeve upwards, by the cooperation of the flexible envelope with the flexible base. Indeed, the envelope / base seal provides mechanical reinforcement of the pocket. This seal has a thickness which is the sum of the thicknesses of the envelope and the base. In addition, depending on the type of accessory used at the socket, the device can be held vertically, socket down. This advantageous position facilitates the flow of the product inside the flexible bag. In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing the device of the invention comprising the following series of steps:

- cutting into a film of a pattern of the envelope;

- manipulation of the pattern of the envelope to form a trunk;

- Sealing "skin against flesh" of the envelope by a heating device adapted to come into contact with the inner face and the outer face of the envelope forming a trunk.

Various options are described below, which may preferably but not exclusively include the manufacturing method according to the invention, these options being able to be implemented, either alone or in any combination of them:

After sealing the envelope to form a trunk, a step of sealing the envelope with one of the sleeve and the base.

According to one embodiment, after the step of sealing the envelope with one of the bushing and the base, a step of filling the device with a product is carried out through one end of the trunk that remains open and in which is performed after the filling step a step of sealing the envelope with the other one between the socket and the base. Alternatively, after the step of sealing the envelope with one of the bushing and the base, one carries out a step of sealing the envelope with the other one of the bushing and the base, then one carries out a step of filling the device with a product through the socket.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The objects, objects, as well as the features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of an embodiment thereof which is illustrated by the following accompanying drawings in which:

FIGURE 1a is a perspective view of an exemplary device according to an embodiment of the present invention with a cover and an accessory.

FIGURE 1b is a perspective view of an exemplary device according to an embodiment of the present invention with a cover and an accessory for holding the present invention vertically downwardly. FIGURE 2 is another perspective view of the device illustrated in FIGURE 1 with the lid removed and with an accessory having silicone lips.

FIGURE 3 is a bottom view of the device illustrated in Figure 1a with an illustration of the flow channel formation locations.

FIGURE 4 represents a front sectional view of the device illustrated in FIG. 1a.

FIGURE 5 is a sectional sectional view of the device illustrated in FIG. 1a.

FIGURE 6 shows a sectional view of the device illustrated in FIG. 1a in a deformation situation.

FIGURE 7 represents a perspective view of the device illustrated in FIG. 1a in a deformation situation. FIGURE 8 shows a schematic representation of a production line of the present device illustrated in Figure 1a according to one embodiment.

The drawings are given by way of examples and are not limiting of the invention. They constitute schematic representations of principle intended to facilitate the understanding of the invention and are not necessarily at the scale of practical applications.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the context of the present invention, an envelope is said to be "flexible" or

"Flexible" when it is formed of a film that does not support its own weight. Preferably, the envelope is formed of a film which does not hold itself when it is arranged horizontally and is held only by one of its ends. Preferably, the width of the film is greater than 2 cm (10 ^-2 m), its length is greater than 5 cm and its thickness is greater than 0.01 cm According to one embodiment, its thickness is greater than 0.001 cm. Preferably, the film has the following dimensions: 3 cm long, 10 cm wide and 0.013 cm thick Advantageously and according to one embodiment, the film has a thickness of at least 0.001 cm.

It is also specified that in the context of the present invention, the term

"Flexible pouch" or its equivalents are defined, inter alia, a volume that can be reduced by at least one-third, preferably by at least half and preferably by at least two-thirds under the effect of pressure exercised by one or both hands of the user. This effect is typically a compression effort during which the user closes these fingers on his palm. This volume preferably has a single output.

Finally, it is specified that in the context of this invention, the term "standard force" that a hand can exert is defined as the force that an adult can exercise with his hand.

It is also specified that in the context of this invention the term

"Flesh" has the definition of the face of the film intended to be in contact with the product to be contained.

It is also specified that in the context of this invention the term "skin" has the definition of the face of the film turned towards the outside of the product to be contained. It is also specified that in the context of this invention the term "restitution" is defined as the ratio between the quantity of product initially contained in the packaging and the content remaining at the end of use and that it is not or that it is only very difficult to extract.

It is also specified that the "longitudinal" direction is taken along the axis according to which the trunk has its maximum dimension. Thus, this axis extends from the first to the second end, that is to say from the base to the closure device. In the figures, this axis is vertical.

It is also clarified that the terms "bushing" and "nozzle" have the same meaning in this document.

Before going into the details of the preferred embodiments in particular with reference to the figures, various options are given below, which may preferably but not exclusively be limited to the invention, these options being able to be implemented either alone or in any other way. combination between them:

• Advantageously, the first film is closed on itself being sealed by a seal "skin against flesh" to form a trunk.

By this characteristic, the manufacture of the present invention is facilitated and the conical shape thus formed naturally guides the content towards the end of smaller section corresponding to the exit point.

• Advantageously, the first film is sealed "skin against skin" at first and then sealed "flesh against flesh".

Advantageously, the film forming the envelope is sealed by a skin-to-skin seal to form a trunk over a width of the envelope of between 1 and 20 mm and preferably between 1 and 5 mm and advantageously equal to 5 mm.

Advantageously, the second end of the envelope matches the shape of the contour of the base, the contour of the base having a geometric shape configured to form in the envelope of the flow channels extending from the base towards the first end.

Advantageously, the casing and the base are configured so that the base can be twisted around an axis passing through the base and the socket under the effect of a manual action of the user.

Advantageously, the pocket has a volume that can be reduced by a quarter, preferably by a third and preferably by at least half under the effect one or more pressures exerted by one or two hands. Thus, the pocket is configured so that under the effect of pressure exerted by one or two hands of the user, its volume is reduced by a third, preferably at least half and preferably at least two-thirds.

This feature allows a very good return of the product, and a very small footprint vacuum.

Advantageously, the envelope and the base are made of the same material.

Advantageously, the ratio between the perimeter of the section of the envelope at the first end and the perimeter of the section of the envelope at the base is between 0.001 and 1, preferably between 0.2 and 0. , 7, preferably between 0.4 and 0.5.

Advantageously, the flexible pouch component of the main body of the device 1 is composed of the base and the envelope.

Advantageously, at least one of the first and the second film is composed of at least one or more multilayer films.

Advantageously, the first and second films are multilayer films that offer different advantages such as:

- An adaptable thickness for a soft or more rigid touch;

- A feeling of touching the product;

- A protective barrier to certain types of radiation, such as ultra-violet for example non-limiting, but also to the ambient air by making the packaging hermetic;

- The possibility of printing on the outer coating of the packaging;

- The recyclable materials used.

Advantageously, the material constituting the envelope is flexible.

Advantageously, the material constituting the base is flexible.

Advantageously, the base has a round shape.

Advantageously, the base has a polygonal shape.

Advantageously, the base has a polygonal shape in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

Advantageously, the base has a polygonal shape whose angles are preferably rounded. Advantageously, the base has a polygonal shape whose angles are rounded in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

Advantageously, the base has a diamond shape.

Advantageously, the base has a diamond shape whose angles are preferably rounded.

Advantageously, the base has a geometric shape configured to cooperate with the envelope so that the envelope 201 forms flow channels.

Advantageously, the second end of the casing matches the shape of the contour of the base, the contour of the base having a geometric shape configured so as to form in the casing flow channels extending from the base towards the first end.

Thus, the pocket forms flow channels. This characteristic makes it possible to aggregate the product inside the channels under the effect of gravity or movements given to the packaging during its use. This allows a better flow of the contents inside the pocket.

Advantageously, the base has at least one angle, preferably rounded, and wherein the pocket has a flow channel extending longitudinally from each angle formed by the contour of the base.

Advantageously, each flow channel extends from the base towards the bushing over at least half the height of the casing and preferably at least two-thirds and preferably over the entire length of the casing. envelope.

Advantageously, the base has a polygonal shape with rounded corners and the pocket has one or more flow channels extending from each angle of the base towards the sleeve over at least half the height of the pocket and preferably at least two-thirds and preferably the entire length of the pocket.

Advantageously, the base has a diamond shape, preferably with rounded corners, and the pocket has one or more flow channels extending from each corner of the rhombus of the base towards the bushing on at least half the height of the envelope and preferably at least two thirds and preferably over the entire length of the envelope. Advantageously, the pocket is configured so that the base deforms under the effect of manual pressure exerted by a user. In the absence of pressure, the base has, with the exception of the sealing zones, a flat or curved shape depending on the weight of the product contained in the flexible bag. Once the pocket compressed manually, the base contracts, folds on itself. The deformation of the base allows a better return of the product.

Advantageously, the casing and the base are sufficiently flexible so that under the effect of a manual pressure exerted on the casing, two points of the casing arranged symmetrically with respect to a longitudinal axis of the packaging are brought into contact with each other. . This improves the return of the pocket 200. More generally, the envelope and the base are sufficiently flexible so that under the effect of a manual pressure exerted on the envelope, two points of the envelope distant in the absence of pressure, are put in contact.

Advantageously, the envelope and the base are configured so that the pocket can be twisted around an axis passing through the base and the socket, under the effect of a manual action of the user. This is typically a longitudinal axis, for example the vertical axis with reference to the figures.

Advantageously, the casing and the base are configured so that the base can be twisted at least 180 ° and preferably at least 360 ° about an axis passing through the base and the socket, under the effect of a manual action of the user.

This allows for an easier and more complete restitution, without risk of tearing the envelope.

Advantageously, the volume of empty space can be reduced by compression of the pocket.

This feature allows the end of use, when the device is empty of any product, to compress it so that its volume is reduced.

Advantageously, the first film has a thickness of between 10 and 300 microns and preferably between 10 and 200 microns and the second film has a thickness of between 10 and 300 microns and preferably between 10 and 200 microns.

Advantageously, the first film has a thickness of at least 400 microns.

Advantageously, the first and second films are identical. The use of the same material for the base and the casing allows easy manufacture and identical mechanical behavior of the components of the bag.

Advantageously, the first and second films respectively forming the envelope and the base comprise a flexible film.

Advantageously, the first and second films respectively forming the envelope and the base comprise a monolayer and / or multilayer film.

Advantageously, the first and the second film forming respectively the envelope and the base comprise a monolayer film.

Advantageously, the first and the second film respectively forming the envelope and the base comprise a multilayer film.

Advantageously, the first and second films forming respectively the envelope and the base comprise a multilayer film of polypropylene (OPP), biaxially oriented polyamide (OPA), aluminum and polyethylene (PE). Advantageously, the first and second films respectively forming the envelope and the base comprise a multilayer film comprising at least one of: polypropylene (OPP), biaxially oriented polyamide (OPA), aluminum (Alu), polyethylene (PE ), Polyethylene terephthalate-aluminum oxide (PET Alox), and ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH).

· Advantageously, the sleeve or the entire closure device are made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and / or low density polyethylene (LDPE) and / or polypropylene.

Advantageously, the base is sealed to the casing by a seal of the "flesh against flesh" type to form a flexible pouch.

This feature allows a strengthening of the periphery of the base thus configured to allow a stable holding of the device that it is empty and / or full and / or partially solid.

Advantageously, the sealing of the envelope with the base extends longitudinally over a height h1 and the packaging extends longitudinally over a height h2, the ratio h1 / h2 being between

0.001 and 0.1 preferably between 0.001 and 0.05.

• Advantageously, the sleeve is sealed to the envelope.

Advantageously, the sealing of the envelope with the sleeve extends longitudinally over a height h3 and the packaging extends longitudinally over a height h2, the ratio h3 / h2 being between

0.001 and 0.2, preferably between 0.1 and 0.15 Advantageously, the casing / sleeve seal has a ratio between its height h3 and the section of the socket between 0.001 and 1, preferably between 0.001 and 0.6.

Advantageously, the sleeve is more rigid than the pocket.

This feature allows better deposit guidance when using the device.

Advantageously, the sleeve has an elliptical base. This elliptical shape of the socket allows a better cooperation of the sleeve with the envelope with regard to the tightness of the present device. In addition, this elliptical shape provides increased ease of manufacture.

Advantageously, the closure device comprises an accessory configured to cooperate with the socket.

• Preferably, the accessory is attached to the socket removably.

• The socket is preferably configured to accommodate different accessories.

Advantageously, the present device has an accessory attached to the socket and configured to allow a vertical support sleeve down the device. The closure device then forms the contact interface between the packaging and the work plane.

Advantageously, the accessory is provided with silicone lips configured to move away from one another under the action of a bias, advantageously a pressure, exerted by the user and to approach each other so as to prevent access to the inside of the bag without user request.

Advantageously, the accessory is a plug configured to be screwed on the sleeve or articulated in rotation on the sleeve or to be clipped on the socket.

Advantageously, the pocket is configured to compress under the action of a manual pressure exerted by a user and to return to its original shape in the absence of pressure exerted by a user.

Thus, the initial shape of the device is found after use of the device.

This feature allows a vertical upright socket up after each use. It also allows good stability of the packaging even after being compressed.

Advantageously, the pocket is configured to compress under the action of a manual pressure exerted by a user and to remain compressed. Thus, in the case of a product requiring an oxygen barrier, the pouch keeps its compressed form to prevent contact between the product inside the bag and the surrounding air. Advantageously, the present device may contain agri-food products such as for example non-limiting chocolate paste.

Advantageously, the present device may contain cosmetic products such as for example non-limiting cream, powder, liquid, gel; industrial products such as for example non-limiting of grease, silicone, paint or powder; nutritional products such as for example gel; pharmacological or ophthalmic products such as gel, cream or liquid.

Advantageously, the present device may contain any kind of product that can be deposited by the exercise of at least one pressure on the device of the present invention.

Advantageously, the present device allows better waste management by its deformation capacity.

• Advantageously, the present device comes from a responsible eco design because it reduces the material consumption (up to 3 times less weight compared to a bottle of the state of the art equivalent volume), film multilayer (up to 40% less surface area compared to the state of the art at equivalent volume), space compared to state-of-the-art packaging. It will be noted that the relative characteristics stated above, in particular those relating to the flexibility of the packaging, to its capacity to be deformed, to the types of seals, to the flow channels and to the shape of the base, although advantageously operating in synergy when combined, can be exploited independently of each other and still confer certain technical advantages. The invention thus describes packages which have only one or a combination of some of the features mentioned above.

According to one possible embodiment and serving as a nonlimiting example presented by FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, the present invention 1 comprises a flexible envelope 201. This envelope 201 consists of a film. This film is closed on itself. This film, once closed on itself, forms a trunk. In the context of this invention a trunk may have a section of any shape without being limited to a circular section. This trunk has a first and a second end. The section of this trunk thus formed narrows as it approaches the first end.

This trunk is made by sealing "skin against flesh" of the film over a width of the envelope of between 1 and 20 mm and preferably between 1 and 5 mm and preferably equal to 5 mm. This type of sealing allows a better grip of the device by a user, as well as a more homogeneous deformation.

The film is preferably a multilayer film.

A base 202 is sealed to the envelope 201. The envelope 201 and the base 202 are sealed by a seal 400 of the "flesh against flesh" type. This seal 400 is performed at the second end. Thus the envelope 201 and the base 202 form a pocket 200. The base 202 is made of a flexible material. This flexible material may for example be of the same nature as the material of the envelope 201 and preferably a flexible monolayer or multilayer film and preferably OPP / OPA ALU / PE or OPP / metallized polyester / PE.

The present invention comprises a closure device 100. This closure device 100 is sealed at the first end of the envelope 201, the one of smaller section. The closure device 100 may, for example, comprise a sleeve 102. Preferably, the sleeve 102 is more rigid than the envelope 201. This sleeve 102 may, according to one embodiment, have a thread 105 on its outer face which is not in contact with the product contained in the bag 200. This thread 105 can be used to adapt an accessory 101 of the closure device 100. The accessory 101 may be a cap (capsule, pump, etc.) or a support having silicone lips 104 having a lid 106 for example.

This device 1 thus produced has a very good stability in the vertical position, socket 102 upwards and therefore resting on the envelope / base 400 seal. In fact, this seal 400 is a seal of the "flesh against flesh" type. This seal therefore has a greater rigidity since its thickness is the sum of that of the casing 201 and that of the base 202. This stability is acquired that the device 1 is full or empty or partly full.

This device 1 also has the advantage of a small footprint once empty, its pocket 200 being flexible. It is possible to compress the bag 200, open cap and keep this shape if the cap is closed before stopping the pressure stresses exerted on the bag 200. Finally, according to one embodiment, if the stopper remains open after the cessation of the pressure stresses, the device 1 resumes its original shape allowing vertical retention sleeve 102 upwards.

According to another embodiment, after the stop of the pressure stresses, and independently of the state of the plug, the device 1 keeps its deformed shape. This has the advantage, for example, to preserve the product remained in the flexible pouch of any contact with the surrounding air.

According to another embodiment, if the plug remains open after the cessation of the pressure stresses, the device 1 partially takes its original form.

The fact that the present invention has a deformable pocket 200 allows a better reproduction of the product contained therein. To facilitate this restitution and the maneuverability and accuracy of use of this device 1, the flexible bag 200 has an improved deformation capacity allowing its deformation to a hand for a user of standard force.

The base 202 of the present invention has any geometry, preferably polygonal, preferably polygonal with rounded corners, and preferably diamond-shaped with rounded corners. The geometry of the base 202 is adapted to cooperate with the envelope 201 so that the latter matches the shape of the contour of the base 202. At each angle, preferably rounded, formed by the base 202, the envelope 201 forms a channel said flow channel 500 which extends from the base 202 and towards the sleeve 102. The flow channels 500 are thus formed inside the pocket 200 in the presence and / or in the absence of pressure exerted by a user of standard force. The preferentially polygonal geometry with rounded angles, and advantageously a diamond geometry with rounded angles, makes it possible to form flow channels 500 which promote the aggregation of the product contained in the pocket 200 at the rounded corners in the absence and / or in the presence of external pressure. These aggregates of material locally increase the value of the ratio mass of material to be extracted on the contact surface between the material to be extracted and the inner wall of the envelope 200. This increase promotes the descent of the material towards the outside of the pocket 200 In the absence of pressure exerted, and depending on the viscosity of the content under consideration, the gravity may be sufficient to achieve these aggregates of material and thus to promote their flow along these channels 500 flow.

The present invention has a ratio between the perimeter of the sleeve 102 and the perimeter of the base 202 may vary between 0.001 and 1, preferably between 0.2 and 0.7 and preferably between 0.4 and 0.5. The present invention comprises a ratio between the height 401 of the envelope / base seal and the height 2 of the device may vary between 0.001 and 0.1, preferably between 0.001 and 0.05. Finally, the present invention comprises a ratio between the height 301 of the envelope / sleeve seal and the height 2 of the device that can vary between 0.001 and 0.2, preferably between 0.1 and 0.15.

These dimensions make it possible to improve the stability of the device 1 while offering good capacity. In addition, the solid angle thus formed by the flexible pouch 200 allows a good flow of the product contained in the flexible pouch 200.

An example of a device according to the invention will be described in more detail with reference to the figures.

Figure 1a shows a perspective view of the device 1. A cover 106 closing the accessory 101 is positioned on the socket 102 of the device 1. The pocket 200 is held vertically by the envelope / base seal 400. This seal 400 is a "flesh-to-flesh" seal. This seal 400 is more rigid than the envelope 201 since the thickness of this seal 400 is the sum of the thickness of the casing 201 and that of the base 202. A greater thickness allows greater rigidity. This rigidity is located on the contour of the base 202. This more rigid contour allows a better maintenance, vertically, of the present device 1.

Figure 1b shows a perspective view of the device 1. A cover 106 closing the accessory 101 is positioned on the socket 102 of the device 1. The pocket 200 is held vertically by the accessory 101, sleeve 102 downwards. In this position, the device 1 allows the product it contains to descend to the sleeve 102 by simple gravity, so that the return of the product is facilitated during the next use.

Figures 1a and 1b show the sealing area 205 skin against flesh of the envelope so that the latter retains its trunk form when folded on itself. The dotted line 206 illustrates the end of the envelope located inside the trunk and whose outer face is in contact with the inner face of the end located outside the trunk.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the device 1 in the absence of the cover 106. According to one possible embodiment, the silicone lips 104 form part of the accessory 101 positioned on the socket 102 of the device 1. The bag 200 is held vertically by the sealing envelope / base 400 more rigid than the envelope.

Figure 3 shows a bottom view of the device 1. According to a possible embodiment, the base 202 of the pocket 200 has a rounded diamond shape. He has The relative position of four flow channels 500 according to this embodiment is also indicated by way of nonlimiting example. These flow channels 500 are located near the rounded corners of the geometric shape of the base 202.

In the vertical position, bushing 102 upwards, the entire contents or product will descend towards the base 202 of the pocket 200. However, the geometry of the base 202 associated with the envelope 201 to form the pocket 200 will allow the creation of flow channels 500 inside the device 1. Indeed, according to this embodiment, the diamond geometry with rounded corners of the base 202 allows in the presence and / or absence of pressure exerted by a standard force user on the pocket 200, socket 102 down and cover 106 removed, to lower the product contained in the pocket 200. Preferably, the geometry of the pocket 200 imposes preferred flow channels 500 thus making the flow easier. Similarly, these preferred flow channels 500 reduce the intensity of the pressure required to empty the product of the bag 200. The return of the product is thus facilitated. In addition, with a reduction in effort, the user then gains maneuverability, accuracy and management of the delivered dose.

Figures 4 and 5 show two sectional views of the device 1 in the absence of the cover 106: respectively front and side. Silicone lips 104 are part of the accessory 101 positioned on the sleeve 102 of the device 1 by a threading system 105. The sleeve 102 is sealed to the envelope. The pocket 200 is held vertically by the envelope / base seal 400 in the shape of a rounded diamond. The base 202 of the device 1 is sealed to the casing 201 by a seal of the "flesh against flesh" type. The base 202 and the envelope 201 are, according to one embodiment, made of the same material and preferably from an identical film, for a question of ease of manufacture, aesthetics and maneuverability. The sealing of the base 202 with the casing 201 makes it possible to reinforce the rigidity of the seal. Furthermore, the base 202 extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the walls of the casing 201 which maintains the shape of the casing at the level and reinforces the rigidity of the assembly. This stiffening reinforcement makes it possible to maintain the device 1 sleeve 102 upwardly, independently of the quantity of product contained in the device 1. We also note the dimensions 401 and 301 which respectively correspond to the height of the envelope / base seal in the longitudinal direction and the height of the envelope / sleeve seal in the longitudinal direction. Similarly, the height 2 of the device 1 in the longitudinal direction is shown in these two figures. Figure 6 shows a sectional sectional view of the device 1 deformed in the presence of the cover 106. The pocket 200 is deformed. As a result, the base 202 and the casing / base seal 400 of the "flesh against flesh" type are also deformed. In particular, the pocket is configured so that the base 202 is crumpled or compressed. Finally, the "skin against flesh" seal 205 of the envelope 201 is also deformed. Figure 6 shows a deformation of the present device illustrating the ability of the entire pocket 200 to deform. This deformation typically results from compression exerted by the user with only one of these hands or with both hands. The rigidity of the closure device, and in particular of the sleeve, do not allow this deformation and this reduction of volume under the effect of the manual stress exerted by the user. Typically, the closure device and in particular the sleeve are made of a rigid plastic such as polypropylene, high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), etc.

Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the deformed device 1. According to a possible embodiment, a cover 106 closes the accessory 101 positioned on the socket 102 of the device 1. The pocket 200 is deformed. The deformation is visible at the base 202. The deformation is visible at the level of the envelope / base seal 400. Finally the deformation is visible at the envelope / envelope seal 205.

FIGS. 6 and 7 thus illustrate a deformation of the pocket 200 showing that the whole of the pocket 200 is deformable, including the seals 205, 400 and the base 202. This capacity to be deformed confers on the pocket 200 a very maneuverability and allows a very good return of the product.

According to one embodiment, the pocket 200 has an increased capacity of deformation which makes it possible to reduce the volume of the pocket 200 by at least one third, preferably by at least half and advantageously by more than half of its volume. volume when the device 1 is not deformed. This ability to reduce the volume of the bag 200 by exerting a pressure ensures a very good restitution of the product contained in the bag 200. The bag 200 is configured so that these volume reductions are obtained by manual pressure exerted by the user using two and preferably using only one of his hands.

According to one embodiment, the casing 201 and the base 202 are sufficiently flexible so that under the effect of a manual pressure exerted on the casing 201, two points arranged symmetrically with respect to a longitudinal axis to the packaging are placed in touch. This allows for example to aggregate effectively distributed product on the internal surfaces of the envelope. When the surfaces come into contact, the product distributed on these surfaces is aggregated and it is then easier to lower it towards the closing device.

Preferably, the envelope 201 and the base 202 are configured so that the pocket 200 can be twisted around an axis passing through the base and the sleeve, under the effect of a manual action of the user, the sleeve 102 remaining stationary. Typically, the user holds the sleeve 102 with one of his hands and twists the base 202 with his other hand. Advantageously, the envelope 201 and the base 202 are configured so that the envelope 201 and / or the base 202 can be twisted by at least 360 ° about an axis passing through the base 202 and the sleeve 102, under the effect of a manual action of the user. This structural configuration therefore allows a better return of the product, better handling and therefore increased deposit accuracy.

A particularly advantageous feature relates to the formation of flow channels 500 within the package 1 by the judicious choice of the geometry of the base 202.

In the case where there is no solicitation of the packaging 1 by a user, that is to say if the package 1 is placed sleeve 102 upwards, then only the gravity has an effect on the contents of the packaging 1. The geometric shape of the base 202 is adapted to cooperate with the casing 201 so as to form flow channels 500. In this situation, the flow is towards the bottom of the package 1, there aggregation of material at the level of the flow channels 500, the mass of material increases while the contact surface of the material with the inner walls of the packaging 1 remains the same, thus creating a local increase in the flow which is a function of the viscosity of the contents.

In the case where there is solicitation of the packaging by a user, the bag 200 of the package 1 being flexible, the user can then exert pressure on the bag 200 so as to extract its contents if the opening at the sleeve 102 sealed is free. The pressure exerted by the user brings the adjacent surfaces closer to the pocket 200. This approximation of the adjacent surfaces allows local aggregation of the product. This allows a routing of the channels 500 much more pronounced under the effect of the deformation. Thus, locally the aggregation of material increases and allows a better flow of the product, this accentuating the effect of 500 flow channels. This method then allows a better recovery especially for viscous fluids.

Advantageously and by way of nonlimiting example, the use of a geometry of the base 202 of the diamond type with rounded corners as shown in FIG. 3 makes it possible to form flow channels 500 which are naturally localized at the angles rounded. It should be noted that the position of these flow channels 500 is related to the stress on the packaging 1 of the present invention and the geometry of its base 202 and / or its envelope 201.

In addition, the general shape of the rhombus makes it possible, by pressing on two opposite angles and bringing them together, for example by exerting on them two opposing forces with the fingers of the same hand, to reduce the other two angles of the rhombus. The surfaces adjacent to these two other angles then approach each other in pairs, or even until they come into contact. This effectively aggregates the product distributed on these surfaces. This embodiment thus makes it possible to improve the return of the product. An envelope of circular section would not allow approximation of surfaces.

A second particularly advantageous characteristic relates to the type of sealing achieved at the level of the envelope 201. Indeed, a seal 205 of the "skin against flesh" type to form the casing 201 allows many functional and aesthetic advantages. This type of sealing compared to "skin-to-skin" or "flesh-to-skin" seals does not leave a fin on the inside or outside of the device. The fins have many disadvantages, for example the outer fins from a "flesh-to-flesh" seal leave on the surface of the package a strip of protruding material and stiffer than the rest of the package. This strip of material is not pleasant when taken in hand. Moreover, it reduces the return of the product because it forms a rib opposing the deformation of the envelope. The deformation then caused by the user is reduced. In the case of a "skin-on-skin" seal, the fin is inside the packaging, the handling is not hindered but the angles formed by this inner fin has a resistance to the deformation of the packaging and prevents a good return of the product.

Conversely, the use of a "skin against flesh" seal does not form a fin, neither internal nor external. With this type of sealing, the packaging 1 is much more homogeneous to the touch and the sight. Moreover concerning the handling and deformation of a packaging of this type, the "skin against flesh" seal ensures an improved deformation of the entire envelope 201 in comparison with other types of sealing which by the presence of fins, inevitably forming the ribs, decreases its amplitude of deformation. The seal "skin against flesh" thus offers a greater amplitude of deformation and thus of compression, it shows an improvement in the return of the product, the handling of the packaging, the comfort of use and therefore the accuracy of deposit.

The invention is particularly advantageous for the agrifood sector with for example the use of chocolate paste as a substance to contain. It is also particularly advantageous for the industrial, cosmetic, domestic and health sectors.

The invention is not limited to the previously described embodiments and extends to all the embodiments covered by the claims.

According to one embodiment, the present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing at least one packaging according to the invention.

Figure 8 shows the various steps of the method according to an embodiment as well as the industrial apparatus for its implementation. This method comprises a first step of cutting the pattern of the envelope in a film. This film, preferably multilayer, comes from a roll. This roll is unrolled by the cutting machine 1000. Next, the device 2000 manipulates the pattern of the envelope and closes it on itself to give it a trunk shape. This manipulator is able to cooperate with the sealing device 3000.

The device 3000 comprises a heating device adapted to come into contact with the inner face and the outer face of the envelope. At this stage of the process, the envelope is kept closed on itself forming a trunk. In this configuration the heating device performs a "skin against flesh" seal of the envelope. This sealing is performed in the longitudinal direction of the envelope. This sealing is performed along the entire length of the envelope in its longitudinal direction. This sealing thus forms the zone 205 illustrated in the preceding figures. This sealing is carried out over a width of the envelope of between 1 and 20 mm and preferably between 1 and 5 mm and advantageously equal to 5 mm.

Then a trunk loading manipulator 4000 positions said trunk on a sealing station 6000. This sealing station receives on the one hand the trunks and sockets. Sockets are provided by the device 5000. At the sealing station 6000, the sockets are sealed at the lower section of the trunk. Then Station 7000 transfers envelopes sealed by a socket to station 10000 for formatting and sealing the base and the envelope. The station 8000 carries out the shaping of the envelope with a view to its sealing with the base. The bases are cut in a film whose material is preferentially identical to that of the envelope. Station 9000 cuts the bases from a roll of film. Once at station 10000, the bases are sealed on the part of the trunk having the largest section. This seal is a "flesh-to-flesh" seal. This seal has a height in the longitudinal direction of the envelope between 1 and 20 mm and preferably between 1 and 10 mm and preferably equal to 10 mm.

Finally and optionally, the device 1 1000 performs a leak test of the newly formed bag. Then, a 12000 manipulator places the pockets on a 13000 cumulative ribbon of finished parts.

As regards the filling of the present device, there are several embodiments:

According to one embodiment, the present invention can be filled with the product to be contained after the sealing of the sleeve 102 and before the sealing of the base 202. The filling then takes place through the second end intended to receive subsequently the base 202.

According to another embodiment, the present invention can be filled with the product to be contained before the sealing of the sleeve 102 and after the sealing of the base 202. The filling then takes place through the first end intended to receive later. the socket 102.

According to another embodiment, the present invention can be filled with the product to be contained after the sealing of the sleeve 102 and after the sealing of the base 202. The filling then takes place through the sleeve 102.

The present invention allows protection of the product contained in the package via at least two distinct ways. The first way relates to the use of blocking materials depending on the field of application certain radiation such as ultra-violet, for example non-limiting.

One of the advantages of the present invention concerns its dimensioning. Indeed, the possibility of carrying out the present invention according to various dimensions makes it possible to use this packaging for medical applications as well, as industrial and agri-food for example non-limiting. Advantageously, the thickness of the materials used can be optimized to meet the needs and constraints of the application areas of the present invention. The present invention has the advantage of a very realistic product feel. This advantage is in part obtained by the use of thin films and particular materials indicated above. This feeling of touching the product allows better control of the return of the product by the user, especially when the fluid is viscous or non-homogeneous. In addition, the user has the sensation of touching the product, which ensures better control and greater accuracy in the use of the present invention.

The present invention allows a significant personalization of the packaging since the outer surface thereof has a surface for printing any type of pattern or text for advertising and / or informational purposes. For example non-limiting, it is possible to print a logo, an image, a photo, a text, a title, indications of use.

The present invention has the advantage of being partly at least recyclable because at least some of the materials used are recyclable. According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, the entire packaging is recyclable.

In a similar approach, the present invention allows a significant reduction in the amount of material used for packaging and thus allows both a reduction in manufacturing costs, but also a reduction of the ecological impact of the production of the packaging. Thus, for example, the present invention allows a reduction of at least a factor of 2 in the amount of material used for a volume equivalent packaging compared to the state of the art. This reduction in the amount of material is accompanied by a reduction of at least a factor of 3 in the weight of the packaging at equivalent volume compared with the state of the art. In addition, to continue in the eco-responsible aspect of the present invention, its design and the materials used allow a restitution of at least 10% of additional product compared to the current state of the art by its maneuverability , its flexibility and geometric design. Finally, by virtue of its design and its geometry, the present invention makes it possible to reduce the storage space thus making it possible to transport an equal quantity of product at a lower cost. References :

1. Conditioning

2. Height of packaging in the longitudinal direction

100. Closing device

101. Accessory

102. Bushing

103. Section of the socket

104. Silicone lips

105. Threading

106. Lid

200. Pocket

201. Envelope / Trunk

202. Base

203. Small section of the base

204. Large section of the base

205. Sealing envelope / envelope

300. Sealing envelope / sleeve

301. Envelope / sleeve sealing height in the longitudinal direction

400. Sealing envelope / base

401. Height of the envelope / base seal in the longitudinal direction 500. Flow channels

1000. Envelope cutting machine 201

2000. Envelope Manipulator 201

3000. "Skin-to-skin" sealing station 205 of envelopes 201 4000. Trunk manipulator

5000. Socket feed station 102

6000. Envelope / sleeve sealing station 300

7000. Transfer station 8000. Envelope formatting station 201

9000. Bottom cutting machine 202

10000. Station formatting station 202 and sealing envelope / base "flesh against flesh" 400

1 1000. Sealing test station

12000. Manipulator

13000. Cumulative ribbon of finished pieces

Claims

1. Packaging comprising a pocket (200) intended to contain a product and to allow its restitution, characterized in that it comprises: - a manually deformable envelope (201), comprising a first film sufficiently flexible to deform under the action of its weight, the first film being closed on itself so as to form a trunk having a first and a second end, the section of the trunk narrowing as it approaches the first end;

- a base (202) formed of a second film sufficiently flexible to deform under the action of its weight and sealed to the second end of the trunk so as to close the second end, the base (202) and the envelope (201) being sealed flesh to flesh to together form a manually deformable pocket (200);

- a closure device (100) through which the product is intended to flow during restitution and comprising a sleeve (102) sealed at the first end of the trunk.

2. Packaging according to the preceding claim, in which the first film is closed on itself by being sealed by a skin-to-flesh seal (205) to form the trunk.

3. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the second end of the envelope (201) matches the shape of the contour of the base (202), the contour of the base (202) having a geometric shape configured so as to form flow channels (500) in the envelope (201) extending from the base (202) towards the first end; in which the casing and the base are configured so that the base (202) can be twisted around an axis passing through the base (202) and the socket under the effect of manual action of the user; in which the first and second films are identical.

4. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the base (202) has a polygonal shape.

5. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the base (202) has a diamond shape whose angles are preferably rounded.

Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the second end of the envelope (201) matches the shape of the contour of the base (202), the contour of the base (202) having a geometric shape configured to so as to form flow channels (500) in the envelope (201) extending from the base (202) towards the first end.

Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the contour of the base (202) has at least one angle, preferably rounded, and in which the pocket (200) has a flow channel (500) extending longitudinally from each angle formed by the contour of the base (202).

Packaging according to any one of the two preceding claims, in which each flow channel (500) extends from the base (202) towards the socket (102) over at least half the height of the envelope (201) and preferably over at least two thirds and preferably over the entire length of the envelope (201).

Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the base (202) has a diamond shape, preferably with rounded corners, and in which the pocket (200) has one or more flow channels (500). 'extending from each corner of the diamond of the base (202) towards the socket (102) over at least half the height of the envelope (201) and preferably over at least two thirds and preferably over the entire length of the envelope (201).

10. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the pocket (200) is configured so that under the effect of pressure exerted by one or two hands of the user, its volume can be reduced by a third, preferably at least half and preferably at least two thirds.

1 1 . Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the pocket (200) is configured so that the base (202) deforms under the effect of manual pressure exerted by a user.

12. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the envelope (201) and the base (202) are sufficiently flexible so that under the effect of manual pressure exerted on the envelope (201), two points of the envelope (201) arranged symmetrically with respect to a longitudinal axis at the packaging are brought into contact.

13. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the envelope (201) and the base (202) are configured so that the bag (200) can be twisted around an axis passing through the the base (202) and the socket (102), under the effect of manual action by the user.

14. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the envelope (201) and the base (202) are configured so that the base (202) can be twisted by at least 180° and preferably at least 360° around an axis passing through the base (202) and the socket (102), under the effect of manual action by the user.

15. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the ratio between the perimeter of the section of the envelope (201) at the first end and the perimeter of the section of the envelope (201) at the level of the base (203) is between 0.001 and 1, preferably between 0.2 and 0.7 and preferably between 0.4 and 0.5.

16. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the first and the second film is a multilayer film.

17. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the first film has a thickness of between 10 and 300 micrometers and preferably between 10 and 200 micrometers and in which the second film has a thickness of between 10 and 300 micrometers and preferably between 10 and 200 micrometers.

18. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the base (202) and the envelope (201) are formed by identical films.

19. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second films respectively forming the envelope (201) and the base (202) comprise a single-layer and/or multi-layer flexible film.

20. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the first and the second film respectively forming the envelope (201) and the base (202) comprise a multilayer film of polypropylene (OPP), polyamide with biaxial orientation ( OPA), aluminum and polyethylene (PE).

21. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the sealing (400) of the envelope (201) with the base (202) extends longitudinally over a height (401) h1 and the packaging (1) is extends longitudinally over a height (2) h2, the ratio h1/h2 being between 0.001 and 0.1, preferably between 0.001 and 0.05.

22. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the sleeve (102) is sealed to the envelope (201).

23. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the sleeve (102) is more rigid than the bag (200).

24. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the closure device comprises an accessory (101) configured to cooperate with the socket.

25. Packaging according to the preceding claim, in which the accessory (101) is provided with silicone lips (104) configured to move away from one another under the action of a stress, advantageously a pressure, exerted by the user and to approach each other so as to prevent access to the interior of the pocket (200) in the absence of request from the user.

26. Packaging according to claim 23, in which the accessory (101) is a cap configured to screw onto the socket (102) or articulated in rotation on the socket (102).

27. Agri-food product comprising a package (1) according to any one of the preceding claims and a chocolate paste contained in the package (1).

28. Method of manufacturing the device according to any one of claims 1 to 26 comprising the following series of steps:

- cutting from a film of a pattern of the envelope (201);

- manipulation of the pattern of the envelope (201) to form a trunk;

- “skin against flesh” sealing of the envelope (201) by a heating device capable of coming into contact with the internal face and the external face of the envelope forming a trunk.

29. Manufacturing method according to the preceding claim comprising, after sealing the envelope to form a trunk, a step of sealing the envelope with one of the sleeve (102) and the base (202).

30. Manufacturing method according to the preceding claim in which after the step of sealing the envelope with one of the sleeve (102) and the base (202), a step of filling the device with a product is carried out through one end of the trunk that remains open and in which, after the filling step, a step of sealing the envelope is carried out with the other of the sleeve (102) and the base (202). Manufacturing method according to claim 29 in which after the step of sealing the envelope with one of the sleeve (102) and the base, a step of sealing the envelope is carried out with the other of the socket (102) and the base (202), then a step of filling the device with a product is carried out through the socket (102).