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High-volume package dispenser

a dispenser and high-volume technology, applied in the field of packaging dispensers, can solve the problems of unstable and likely to fall, inability to efficiently dispense near the end of the glove supply, and inability to efficiently dispense, etc., and achieve the effect of convenient access and dispense for users

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-13
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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"The present invention is a packaging system and design that rotates gloves from a horizontal to vertical position, making it easier for users to access and dispense from the package. The package design allows users to grab the glove at the cuff area and avoid physical contamination of the rest of the glove body where lab work or healthcare workers may handle samples or patients. The package dispenser unit has an opening with a narrowing or tapering of the aperture, which makes it easier for users to access the contents. The package can be configured to dispense product from two sides simultaneously, without needing to flip the package. The design features rounded or chamfered corners to add stability and a tote handle for portability. The base of a double or multi-chambered package dispenser should be sufficiently large in area to ensure stability, but if it is only single sided, the depth should be sufficient to allow for efficient dispensing near the end of the glove supply. The color indicator system helps users identify the type of gloves they are using."

Problems solved by technology

If the dispenser was single sided, it would tend to be unstable and likely to fall over when product is being dispensed.
Or if the base was sufficiently large enough to be stable, yet only single sided, the depth would become too great and not allow for efficient dispensing near the end of the glove supply.

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[0016] The present invention relates in part to a package dispenser unit that includes has a housing surrounding a chamber with a substantially vertical orientation, unlike conventional package boxes 1, such as shown for comparison in FIG. 1A and 1B, which has an wide relatively opening 1a located in a top panel. The package in certain embodiments includes a double or multi-chambered dispenser unit that can provide within substantially the same footprint as a conventional dispenser container a greater volume of product. The package can store and dispense at least 50%, up to about 200% or greater capacity than conventional dispenser for protective article products.

[0017] Each chamber is adapted to contain a plurality of protective articles, such as medical examination gloves or face masks. The chamber has at least an aperture or opening along one side of the housing, so as to access the interior of the chamber from the side. The opening can be shaped having an outline with a narrowin...

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Abstract

A dispenser package system for protective articles, having a new substantially vertical product storage orientation and package design, is described. The package includes a double or multi-chambered dispenser unit that can provide within substantially the same footprint as a conventional dispenser container a greater volume of product. The package can store and dispense at least 50%, up to about 200% or greater capacity than conventional dispenser for protective article products such as gloves or face masks.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 781,617 filed on Mar. 10, 2006.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a package dispenser unit for storing and providing protective articles, such as gloves or face masks. BACKGROUND [0003] Conventional containers for protective articles such as glove or facemasks often resemble tissue boxes. Commonly, these tend to be rectangular in shape and oriented largely a horizontally, for instance, with the gloves layered one on top another, alternating cuff and finger direction every few pairs. The opening of the packaging through which one access the protective article is also like that in tissue boxes, simple rectangular or oval slots in the top surface of the container. Conventional glove dispensing containers typically can hold up to about 100 gloves. In laboratory or clinical setting, where gloves are used at a relatively high volume, this means that a box of gloves c...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65H1/00
CPCB65D83/0805B65D5/542
Inventor ELLSWOOD, MARK R.SHUMAN, ALAN G.
Owner KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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