IP Library Patent Application 13416812
Patent Application
App. No. 13/416,812

Package Comprising Petaloid Shaped Base for Producing Foam and Dispersing Creamer and Flavor

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Patent No.
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App. No.
13/416,812
Abstract

According to one embodiment, a package comprises a container member operable to contain a formula and one or more substantially non-flammable propellants for propelling the formula from the container member upon actuation. The package also comprises an aerosol system for dispensing the formula. The package further comprises a petaloid shaped base comprising a plurality of feet operable to contact a support surface.

Claims (36)

1 . A package, comprising:

a container member operable to contain:

a formula; and

one or more substantially non-flammable propellants for propelling the formula from the container member upon actuation; and

an aerosol system for dispensing the formula; and

a petaloid shaped base comprising a plurality of feet operable to contact a support surface.

2 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the internal pressure of the container member is within the range of approximately 30 to 200 pounds per square inch.

3 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the container member is generally carafe shaped and is composed of a polymer-based material.

4 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the container member comprises at least one polymer-based material selected from the group consisting of silicon oxide, poly-amide, ethylene vinyl alcohol, polyethylene naphthalate, poly carbonate, and polyethylene terephthalate.

5 . The package of claim 4 , wherein the container member further comprises materials selected from the group consisting of colorants, fillers, additives and mixtures.

6 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the aerosol system comprises a valve operable to dispense the formula when the package in a substantially inverted position during dispensing.

7 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the container member comprises at least one polymer-based material created by blending, coating, or multi-layer processing.

8 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the aerosol system is composed of a polymer-based material.

9 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the package is formed using a process selected from the group consisting of extrusion blow molding, injection blow molding and injection stretch blow molding.

10 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the base is operable to withstand impacts from a range of 12 to 25 feet without experiencing a catastrophic failure.

11 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the wall thickness of the base is between approximately 0.2 mm and 1.5 mm.

12 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the package is manufactured from a pre-form that is formed by a molding process wherein a gate nub of the pre-form is removed, the molding process selected from the group consisting of injection molding and compression molding.

13 . The package of claim 12 , wherein the pre-form has approximately zero crystallinity.

14 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the formula has a shelf life between 2 to 9 months.

15 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the container member has the capability to withstand approximately 240 pounds per square inch (psi) of maximum pressure at a rate of pressure increase between approximately 50 psi/sec and 70 psi/sec in the package.

16 . The package of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises between 3 and 7 feet.

17 . A package, comprising:

a container member operable to contain:

a formula; and

one or more substantially non-flammable propellants for propelling the formula from the container member upon actuation; and

an aerosol system for dispensing the formula; and

a base, the base including a pushed up area and a standing ring operable to contact a support surface, the base being formed using a process including base overstroking.

18 . The package of claim 17 , wherein the container member is generally carafe shaped and is composed of a polymer-based material.

19 . The package of claim 17 , wherein the container member comprises at least one polymer-based material selected from the group consisting of silicon oxide, poly-amide, ethylene vinyl alcohol, polyethylene naphthalate, poly carbonate, and polyethylene terephthalate.

20 . The package of claim 17 , wherein the wall thickness of the base is between approximately 0.2 mm and 1.5 mm.

21 . The package of claim 17 , wherein the package is manufactured from a pre-form that is formed by a molding process wherein a gate nub of the pre-form is removed, the molding process selected from the group consisting of injection molding and compression molding.

22 . The package of claim 17 , wherein the pre-form has approximately zero crystallinity.

23 . The package of claim 17 , wherein the internal pressure of the container member is within the range of approximately 30 to 200 pounds per square inch.

24 . The package of claim 17 , wherein the container member has the capability to withstand approximately 240 pounds per square inch (psi) of maximum pressure at a rate of pressure increase between approximately 50 psi/sec and 70 psi/sec in the package.

25 . The package of claim 17 , wherein the base is operable to withstand impacts from a range of 12 to 25 feet without experiencing a catastrophic failure.

26 . The package of claim 17 , wherein the sidewall of the base is substantially vertical.

Assignments (2)
NOTICE OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Nov 5, 2012
From: WHITEWAVE SERVICES, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 029244/0939 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 9, 2012
From: MELMS, FREDERICK G., JR.; GOVINDARAJAN, VENKAT
To: WHITEWAVE SERVICES, INC.
Reel/Frame 027837/0919 →