US20030121919A1 - Connector for use in packaging aerosol containers - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to aerosol containers, and more particularly, to a connector for packaging two or more containers together so the resultant package is available for retail sale as a single unit.
- Aerosol containers come in standard sizes and their contents are used for many purposes. Typically, aerosol containers are sold as a single unit. Sometimes, however, it is desirable to sell two containers together at a retail outlet. As a matter of convenience, rather than having the customer pick two individual containers off the shelf, it is desirable if the containers were packaged as a single unit.
- the present invention teaches various connectors for joining at least two aerosol containers together so they can be sold as a unit.
- Two liter soda bottles are packaged together as a two pack. Beer and soda cans and bottles are packaged together, usually as a six pack.
- the two liter packaging consists, for example, of a plastic handle having extensions which fit over the top of each liter bottle and grasp the bottle about its neck. When carried, the bottles hang suspended from the handle.
- the six packs typically have two rows, side-by-side, of three plastic loops which fit tightly about the side of the bottle or can somewhere below the top of the bottle or can. Aerosol containers present a different packaging problem from these tops of bottles or cans. For one thing, the containers are smaller than the two liter bottles.
- aerosol containers have a removable cap which is replaced after contents of the container are dispensed. This is because all the contents of the aerosol container are usually not dispensed at one time. Accordingly, it is important that the containers be so handled that the cap is not displaced during handling. On the other hand, when a beer or soda bottle or can is opened, the contents are usually consumed in a very short period of time. Finally, regardless of whether cans or bottles are packaged together, they are arranged in a side-by-side, horizontal arrangement. With some aerosol containers, it is desirable to package them vertically.
- a connector for use in attaching at least two aerosol containers together so they can be sold as a unit.
- the containers can dispense the same or different products.
- One type of connector allows the aerosol containers to be connected together one above the other; while the other connectors allow the containers to be connected together side-by-side. Graphics can be printed on a portion of the connectors advertising the name of the product manufacturer, product information, sales price, etc.
- the connectors are made of a plastic material which holds the containers together as a unit both for sale and storage, but which allows an individual container to be readily removed.
- the connector is lightweight, low cost, allows easy assembly of a two container package, and is disposable.
- a connector is used in packaging together two aerosol containers for sale as a unit.
- a first connector segment attaches to one aerosol container, and a second connector segment attaches to the other aerosol containers.
- the connector segments grasp adjacent portions of the respective aerosol containers which, in one embodiment are stacked vertically, one above the other, and in other embodiments horizontally in a side-by-side configuration.
- the connector is formed as a one piece, integral connector.
- the connector segments are separate pieces with one piece attaching to the top, cap portion of the containers, and the other piece attaching to the base of the respective containers.
- the containers are handled as a single unit regardless of whether one container or the other, or the connector, is used to move the containers.
- FIG. 1A is an elevational view of a first type aerosol container which can be packaged in a stacked, vertical configuration or in a side-by-side, horizontal configuration;
- FIG. 1B is an elevational view of a second type aerosol container which can be packaged in a side-by-side horizontal configuration
- FIG. 2 is an elevational view of a first embodiment of the invention for stacking two containers vertically;
- FIG. 3A is a top plan view of the connector of FIG. 2
- FIG. 3B is a bottom plan view of the connector
- FIG. 3C is a sectional view of the connector taken along line 3 C- 3 C in FIG. 3B;
- FIG. 4 is an elevational view of a second embodiment of the invention for packaging containers side-by-side;
- FIG. 5A is a plan view of the connector of FIG. 4, and FIG. 5B is an end elevational view of the connector;
- FIGS. 5C and 5D are respective plan and end elevational views of an alternate construction of the second embodiment of the connector
- FIG. 6 is an elevational view of a third embodiment of the invention for packaging containers side-by-side;
- FIG. 7A is a top plan view of the upper segment comprising the connector of FIG. 6, and FIG. 7B is a bottom plan view of the connector segment;
- FIGS. 7C and 7D are views similar to FIGS. 7A and 7B for the lower segment of the connector of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 8 is an elevational view of a vertical, stacked configuration of three containers using the connector of FIG. 2;
- FIG. 9 is an elevational view of three packaged containers arranged side-by-side using the connectors of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 10 is an elevational view of two packaged containers arranged side-by-side using the connectors of FIGS. 4 and 6; and,
- FIG. 11 is an elevational view of two vertically stacked containers which are packaged bottom end to bottom end.
- a connector for use in packaging at least two aerosol containers together for sale of the containers as a unit is indicated generally 10 A- 10 F in the respective drawings.
- a first type of aerosol container A 1 has a generally cylindrical center section M 1 , a top section T 1 attached to an upper end of the center section, and a base section or countersink B 1 attached to a lower end of the center section.
- circumferentially extending seams, S 1 and S 2 respectively are formed at each end of section M 1 where the other two sections are joined to the center section.
- a fluid dispensing valve V is fitted into the top section T 1 of the container.
- a cap (not shown) may be sized to fit over the valve and seat on a shoulder formed in the top section of the container.
- FIG. 1B Another aerosol container construction is shown in FIG. 1B.
- This aerosol container A 2 includes a center section M 2 together with top and bottom sections (not shown).
- a fluid dispensing valve (also not shown) is again fitted to the top section of the valve.
- a removable cap C fits over the top of the container.
- containers A 1 and A 2 their sizes shown in the drawings are representative only. Further, the size and construction of the containers form no part of this invention.
- Connector 10 A is for use in connecting together aerosol containers when the containers are stacked vertically, one above the other.
- Connector 10 A includes a first connector segment 12 which attaches the upper aerosol container A 1 in the stack, and a second connector segment 14 which attaches to the lower of the two aerosol containers.
- the two connector segments grasp adjacent portions of the vertically stacked containers and hold them together. This allows the two containers to be handled as a single unit.
- Connector 10 A is formed as a one piece, integral connector in which the two connector segments are joined together to form a unitary connector.
- the connector is preferably made of a flexible, plastic material.
- connector 10 A has a generally circular cross-section with the inner diameter of the connector corresponding to the outer diameter of the aerosol containers.
- a common wall 16 defines the base of connector segment 12 and the upper end of connector segment 14 .
- the height of segment 12 is less than the height of segment 14 , and the outer end of each segment is open so to fit about a portion of the two aerosols containers packaged together.
- first connector segment 12 fits about the seam S 2 formed at the lower end of the upper aerosol container in the stack.
- the second connector segment 14 attaches to the seam S 1 formed at the upper end of the lower aerosol container in the stack.
- the mouth end of each connector segment curls inwardly as indicated at 18 and 20 respectively.
- curl 18 fits over the lower end of the container about seam S 2 .
- curl 20 fits over the upper end of the container about seam S 1 .
- the aerosol containers S 1 include a fluid dispensing valve V fitted into its top section T 1 .
- Second container segment 14 includes an annular skirt 22 which descends from the wall 16 dividing the upper and lower connector segments.
- the inner diameter of skirt 22 is slightly larger than the diameter of the dispensing valve.
- Skirt 22 is concentrically formed with the lower segment and descends from wall 16 a distance corresponding to the height of the dispensing valve. The skirt is lowered over the dispensing valve as connector segment 14 is fitted onto the lower container in the stack. When installed, the skirt provides stability to the resulting package.
- a second embodiment of connector 10 is indicated 10 B and 10 B'.
- This embodiment of the connector is for packaging aerosol containers A 2 in a side-by-side, horizontal relationship.
- the second embodiment of the connector also includes a first connector segment 12 A which attaches to a first of the aerosol containers, and a second connector segment 14 A which attaches to a second of the aerosol containers.
- the connector is a one piece, integrally formed connector including a common wall 16 A joining the two connector segments together to form a unitary connector.
- wall 16 A is shown to be a straight, vertical wall extending from one side of the connector to the other.
- the width of the wall corresponds to the diameter of the aerosol containers A 2 .
- the remainder of the segments 12 A and 14 A are formed by sidewalls OW 1 and OW 2 which extend perpendicular to wall 16 A at each end of the wall.
- the resulting connector segments are generally U-shaped as shown in FIG. 5A.
- the length of the sidewall sections forming the respective connector segments is each greater than a radius r of the aerosol containers A 2 . This is as shown in FIG. 5A.
- Each end of the sidewalls curl inwardly as indicated at 24 (for connector segment 12 A) and 26 (for the other connector segment) respectively.
- the sidewalls of the connector segment spread apart until the outer, curled end of the segment slides past the center of the container. Since the depth of the segment is greater than the radius of the container, once the outer end of the segment extends “over center”, the segment will hold the container in place.
- the sidewalls OW 1 and OW 2 of the connector comprise a generally flat, rectangular graphics area on which text and artwork can be printed. Or, a label (not shown) having text and artwork can be applied to this area. Since there is a similar graphics area on each side of the connector, the graphics or label can be located on both sides of the connector.
- connector 10 B′ is shown to be similar to connector 10 B.
- the respective connector segments 12 A′ and 14 A′ have a curved shape whose curvature generally corresponds to that of the aerosol containers A 2 .
- wall 16 A′ is not a common wall extending across the width of the connector, but rather comprises a common wall extending only partially across the width of the connector.
- the sidewalls forming the connector are again continuous, flat wall sections extending the length of the connector.
- the length of each sidewall section forming one of the connector segments is again greater than the radius of the container packaged by the connector; and, the ends of the sidewalls are inwardly turned as indicated at 24 ′ and 26 ′.
- these sections provide a graphics area for text and artwork, or the application of labels.
- Connector 10 B′ now includes arcuate sections 28 extending between the common wall section 16 A′ and the sidewalls OW 1 ′ and OW 2 ′.
- a third embodiment of connector 10 comprises a connector 1 C.
- Connector 1 C is formed as single piece, molded connector having two segments 12 C and 14 C which are separated from each other when two aerosol containers are to be packaged together for sale as a single unit.
- the two connector segments each comprise an elongate cover piece the sides of which extend parallel to each other and the ends of which are rounded.
- the length of the connector segment 12 C corresponds to twice the diameter of an aerosol container at the cap C or top end of the container.
- the length of the connector segment 14 C corresponds to twice the diameter of the aerosol container at the base or bottom end of the container.
- the width of both connector segments corresponds to the diameter of the aerosol containers packaged using connector 10 C.
- the rounded ends of each connector segment have a radius corresponding to the radius of an aerosol container.
- Each connector further has a circumferentially extending sidewall of uniform thickness.
- an interior wall 16 C is integrally formed on the inside of segment 12 C.
- Wall 16 C is similar to the wall 16 A′ previously described with respect to embodiment 10 B′ of the invention, and divides the segment into two separate compartments, one for each aerosol container to be packaged using connector 10 C.
- the diameter of the cavity formed by the sidewall of connector segment 12 C and wall 16 C corresponds to the diameter of a packaged aerosol container.
- a pair of annular skirts 22 C is formed on the inside of the upper, end wall 23 of segment 12 C. Each skirt 22 C descends from wall 23 with the inner diameter of each skirt being slightly larger than the diameter of a dispensing valve of an aerosol container A 1 packaged using connector 10 C.
- Each skirt 22 C is concentrically formed within a respective half of segment 12 C, the skirt descending from wall 23 a distance corresponding to the height of the dispensing valve. The skirt is lowered over the dispensing valve as connector segment 12 C is fitted onto the aerosol containers.
- connector segment 12 C will not include the skirts.
- the height of connector segment 12 C at least corresponds to the height of the cap C of an aerosol container A 2 packaged using connector 10 C.
- the height of segment 14 C is substantially less than the height of segment 12 C.
- the sidewall of connector segment 12 C, along the sides of the segment, provides a graphics area on which text and graphic materials can be printed, or to which a label can be affixed. Other product information can be imprinted on the top of segment 12 C, as well as on the sidewall and base of connector segment 14 C.
- segment 14 C is similarly formed to segment 12 C.
- Segment 14 C includes an interior wall 17 C identically formed to interior wall 16 C and extending upwardly from a base wall 25 of segment 14 C. Again, the interior wall divides the connector segment into separate compartments for housing the base of the aerosol containers packaged with the connector.
- the diameter of the cavity formed by the sidewall of connector segment 14 C and wall 17 C corresponds to the diameter of a packaged aerosol container.
- a series of spaced projections 30 are formed about the inner face of the sidewall of connector segment 14 C as shown in FIG. 7C. These projections are formed slightly above base wall 25 of the connector segment and are used to secure the connector segment to the base of an aerosol container.
- FIG. 8 for example, two connectors 10 A are used to create a product stack comprising three aerosol containers A 1 .
- Such a stack may be impractical if the containers A 1 are tall, but may be a very efficient way of packaging the containers if they are short.
- a connector 10 D comprises connector segments 12 D and 14 D. These segments are similar to the segments 12 C and 14 C previously described, but are used to package three aerosol containers A 2 in a side-a-side configuration rather than the two containers packaged using embodiment 10 C.
- Each connector segment 12 D and 14 D includes two interior walls (not shown), such as the respective walls 16 C or 17 C. These interior walls are formed intermediate the length of each connector segment, and divide each connector segment into separate compartments for each of the three aerosol containers packaged using the connector.
- respective annular skirts (not shown) similar to the skirts 22 C previously described are centrally formed within the compartment for housing the upper end of the aerosol container, each skirt fitting about a dispensing valve of the container.
- a connector arrangement 10 E is shown for use in packaging two aerosol containers A 2 in a side-by-side arrangement.
- This connector arrangement employs both a connector 10 B or 10 B′ formed as previously described, and a connector segment 14 C, also as previously described.
- a connector arrangement 10 F is shown for use in packaging two aerosol containers A 1 in a bottom-to-bottom arrangement.
- the construction of this connector is similar to that of connector 10 A, with both ends of the connector (i.e., the top and bottom ends of the connector) being formed the same as connector segment 12 of connector 10 A. This allows the bottom ends of the respective aerosol containers A 1 to be packaged in the connector.
- a connector for attaching at least two aerosol containers together so they can be sold as a unit Those skilled in the art will understand that the containers A 1 and A 2 can dispense the same or different products. Thus, containers for different products (usually complementary) can be packaged together, as well two or more containers of the same product.
- One type of connector allows the aerosol containers to be packaged together one above the other; while other connectors allow the containers to be packaged together side-by-side. Graphics can be printed on a portion of the connectors advertising the name of the product manufacturer, product information, sales price, etc.
- the connectors are made of a plastic material which holds the containers together as a unit, but which allows an individual container to be removed.
- the units can be wrapped in a cellophane or clear plastic wrapping as well.
- the connectors comprise a lightweight, low cost, packaging which can be used on assembly lines to automate the packaging of two or more aerosol containers as a unit. Finally, the connectors are readily disposable after use.
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- This invention relates to aerosol containers, and more particularly, to a connector for packaging two or more containers together so the resultant package is available for retail sale as a single unit.
- Aerosol containers come in standard sizes and their contents are used for many purposes. Typically, aerosol containers are sold as a single unit. Sometimes, however, it is desirable to sell two containers together at a retail outlet. As a matter of convenience, rather than having the customer pick two individual containers off the shelf, it is desirable if the containers were packaged as a single unit. The present invention teaches various connectors for joining at least two aerosol containers together so they can be sold as a unit.
- It is known to connect containers together so they can be sold as a unit. Two liter soda bottles are packaged together as a two pack. Beer and soda cans and bottles are packaged together, usually as a six pack. The two liter packaging consists, for example, of a plastic handle having extensions which fit over the top of each liter bottle and grasp the bottle about its neck. When carried, the bottles hang suspended from the handle. The six packs typically have two rows, side-by-side, of three plastic loops which fit tightly about the side of the bottle or can somewhere below the top of the bottle or can. Aerosol containers present a different packaging problem from these tops of bottles or cans. For one thing, the containers are smaller than the two liter bottles. Second, aerosol containers have a removable cap which is replaced after contents of the container are dispensed. This is because all the contents of the aerosol container are usually not dispensed at one time. Accordingly, it is important that the containers be so handled that the cap is not displaced during handling. On the other hand, when a beer or soda bottle or can is opened, the contents are usually consumed in a very short period of time. Finally, regardless of whether cans or bottles are packaged together, they are arranged in a side-by-side, horizontal arrangement. With some aerosol containers, it is desirable to package them vertically.
- It is also known to package two or more containers together using a shrink wrap or the like. However, once this wrapping is torn apart, the container must be handled and stored as separate units. It is a feature of the present invention that the connectors enable the container to be kept together, even if one of the units is being used.
- Among the several objects of the present invention may be noted the provision of a connector for use in attaching at least two aerosol containers together so they can be sold as a unit. The containers can dispense the same or different products. One type of connector allows the aerosol containers to be connected together one above the other; while the other connectors allow the containers to be connected together side-by-side. Graphics can be printed on a portion of the connectors advertising the name of the product manufacturer, product information, sales price, etc. The connectors are made of a plastic material which holds the containers together as a unit both for sale and storage, but which allows an individual container to be readily removed. The connector is lightweight, low cost, allows easy assembly of a two container package, and is disposable.
- In accordance with the invention, generally stated, a connector is used in packaging together two aerosol containers for sale as a unit. A first connector segment attaches to one aerosol container, and a second connector segment attaches to the other aerosol containers. The connector segments grasp adjacent portions of the respective aerosol containers which, in one embodiment are stacked vertically, one above the other, and in other embodiments horizontally in a side-by-side configuration. In two of the embodiments, the connector is formed as a one piece, integral connector. In a third embodiment, the connector segments are separate pieces with one piece attaching to the top, cap portion of the containers, and the other piece attaching to the base of the respective containers. In each embodiment the containers are handled as a single unit regardless of whether one container or the other, or the connector, is used to move the containers. Other objects and features will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter.
- In the drawings, FIG. 1A is an elevational view of a first type aerosol container which can be packaged in a stacked, vertical configuration or in a side-by-side, horizontal configuration;
- FIG. 1B is an elevational view of a second type aerosol container which can be packaged in a side-by-side horizontal configuration;
- FIG. 2 is an elevational view of a first embodiment of the invention for stacking two containers vertically;
- FIG. 3A is a top plan view of the connector of FIG. 2, FIG. 3B is a bottom plan view of the connector, and FIG. 3C is a sectional view of the connector taken along
line 3C-3C in FIG. 3B; - FIG. 4 is an elevational view of a second embodiment of the invention for packaging containers side-by-side;
- FIG. 5A is a plan view of the connector of FIG. 4, and FIG. 5B is an end elevational view of the connector;
- FIGS. 5C and 5D are respective plan and end elevational views of an alternate construction of the second embodiment of the connector;
- FIG. 6 is an elevational view of a third embodiment of the invention for packaging containers side-by-side;
- FIG. 7A is a top plan view of the upper segment comprising the connector of FIG. 6, and FIG. 7B is a bottom plan view of the connector segment;
- FIGS. 7C and 7D are views similar to FIGS. 7A and 7B for the lower segment of the connector of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 8 is an elevational view of a vertical, stacked configuration of three containers using the connector of FIG. 2;
- FIG. 9 is an elevational view of three packaged containers arranged side-by-side using the connectors of FIG. 6;
- FIG. 10 is an elevational view of two packaged containers arranged side-by-side using the connectors of FIGS. 4 and 6; and,
- FIG. 11 is an elevational view of two vertically stacked containers which are packaged bottom end to bottom end.
- Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the drawings.
- Referring to the drawings, a connector for use in packaging at least two aerosol containers together for sale of the containers as a unit is indicated generally10A-10F in the respective drawings. As shown in FIG. 1A, a first type of aerosol container A1 has a generally cylindrical center section M1, a top section T1 attached to an upper end of the center section, and a base section or countersink B1 attached to a lower end of the center section. As is well-known in the art, circumferentially extending seams, S1 and S2 respectively, are formed at each end of section M1 where the other two sections are joined to the center section. A fluid dispensing valve V is fitted into the top section T1 of the container. A cap (not shown) may be sized to fit over the valve and seat on a shoulder formed in the top section of the container.
- Another aerosol container construction is shown in FIG. 1B. This aerosol container A2 includes a center section M2 together with top and bottom sections (not shown). A fluid dispensing valve (also not shown) is again fitted to the top section of the valve. A removable cap C fits over the top of the container. With respect to containers A1 and A2, their sizes shown in the drawings are representative only. Further, the size and construction of the containers form no part of this invention.
- With respect now to FIGS.2-3C, a
first embodiment 10A of connector 10 is for use in connecting together aerosol containers when the containers are stacked vertically, one above the other.Connector 10A includes afirst connector segment 12 which attaches the upper aerosol container A1 in the stack, and asecond connector segment 14 which attaches to the lower of the two aerosol containers. The two connector segments grasp adjacent portions of the vertically stacked containers and hold them together. This allows the two containers to be handled as a single unit. -
Connector 10A is formed as a one piece, integral connector in which the two connector segments are joined together to form a unitary connector. The connector is preferably made of a flexible, plastic material. As shown in the views of FIGS. 3A-3C,connector 10A has a generally circular cross-section with the inner diameter of the connector corresponding to the outer diameter of the aerosol containers. Acommon wall 16 defines the base ofconnector segment 12 and the upper end ofconnector segment 14. The height ofsegment 12 is less than the height ofsegment 14, and the outer end of each segment is open so to fit about a portion of the two aerosols containers packaged together. - When the connector is used to package the containers together, the open, mouth end of
first connector segment 12 fits about the seam S2 formed at the lower end of the upper aerosol container in the stack. Thesecond connector segment 14 attaches to the seam S1 formed at the upper end of the lower aerosol container in the stack. As best shown in FIG. 3C, the mouth end of each connector segment curls inwardly as indicated at 18 and 20 respectively. Thus, whensegment 12 is attached to the upper container in the stack, curl 18 fits over the lower end of the container about seam S2. Similarly, whensegment 14 is attached to the lower container in the stack, curl 20 fits over the upper end of the container about seam S1. As noted above, the aerosol containers S1 include a fluid dispensing valve V fitted into its top section T1.Second container segment 14 includes anannular skirt 22 which descends from thewall 16 dividing the upper and lower connector segments. The inner diameter ofskirt 22 is slightly larger than the diameter of the dispensing valve.Skirt 22 is concentrically formed with the lower segment and descends from wall 16 a distance corresponding to the height of the dispensing valve. The skirt is lowered over the dispensing valve asconnector segment 14 is fitted onto the lower container in the stack. When installed, the skirt provides stability to the resulting package. - Referring to FIGS.4-5D, a second embodiment of connector 10 is indicated 10B and 10B'. This embodiment of the connector is for packaging aerosol containers A2 in a side-by-side, horizontal relationship. The second embodiment of the connector also includes a
first connector segment 12A which attaches to a first of the aerosol containers, and asecond connector segment 14A which attaches to a second of the aerosol containers. Again, the connector is a one piece, integrally formed connector including acommon wall 16A joining the two connector segments together to form a unitary connector. In FIG. 5A,wall 16A is shown to be a straight, vertical wall extending from one side of the connector to the other. The width of the wall corresponds to the diameter of the aerosol containers A2. The remainder of thesegments wall 16A at each end of the wall. The resulting connector segments are generally U-shaped as shown in FIG. 5A. Further, the length of the sidewall sections forming the respective connector segments is each greater than a radius r of the aerosol containers A2. This is as shown in FIG. 5A. Each end of the sidewalls curl inwardly as indicated at 24 (forconnector segment 12A) and 26 (for the other connector segment) respectively. When the connector is to be attached to aerosol containers to create a package, the open end of each connector segment is pushed against the container sidewall. The sidewalls of the connector segment spread apart until the outer, curled end of the segment slides past the center of the container. Since the depth of the segment is greater than the radius of the container, once the outer end of the segment extends “over center”, the segment will hold the container in place. - As shown in FIG. 4, the sidewalls OW1 and OW2 of the connector comprise a generally flat, rectangular graphics area on which text and artwork can be printed. Or, a label (not shown) having text and artwork can be applied to this area. Since there is a similar graphics area on each side of the connector, the graphics or label can be located on both sides of the connector.
- In FIGS. 5C and 5D,
connector 10B′ is shown to be similar toconnector 10B. However, in this alternate embodiment of the connector, therespective connector segments 12A′ and 14A′ have a curved shape whose curvature generally corresponds to that of the aerosol containers A2. Now,wall 16A′ is not a common wall extending across the width of the connector, but rather comprises a common wall extending only partially across the width of the connector. The sidewalls forming the connector are again continuous, flat wall sections extending the length of the connector. The length of each sidewall section forming one of the connector segments is again greater than the radius of the container packaged by the connector; and, the ends of the sidewalls are inwardly turned as indicated at 24′ and 26′. As withconnector 10B, these sections provide a graphics area for text and artwork, or the application of labels.Connector 10B′ now includesarcuate sections 28 extending between thecommon wall section 16A′ and the sidewalls OW1′ and OW2′. - Attachment of the connector segments to the aerosol containers is as described above. That is, once the outer end of the segment extends past the centerline of a container, the segment will hold the container in place.
- Referring now to FIGS.6-7D, a third embodiment of connector 10 comprises a connector 1C. Connector 1C is formed as single piece, molded connector having two
segments - The two connector segments each comprise an elongate cover piece the sides of which extend parallel to each other and the ends of which are rounded. The length of the
connector segment 12C corresponds to twice the diameter of an aerosol container at the cap C or top end of the container. The length of theconnector segment 14C corresponds to twice the diameter of the aerosol container at the base or bottom end of the container. The width of both connector segments corresponds to the diameter of the aerosol containers packaged usingconnector 10C. The rounded ends of each connector segment have a radius corresponding to the radius of an aerosol container. Each connector further has a circumferentially extending sidewall of uniform thickness. - As shown in FIG. 7B, an
interior wall 16C, common to both of the packaged aerosol containers, is integrally formed on the inside ofsegment 12C.Wall 16C is similar to thewall 16A′ previously described with respect toembodiment 10B′ of the invention, and divides the segment into two separate compartments, one for each aerosol container to be packaged usingconnector 10C. The diameter of the cavity formed by the sidewall ofconnector segment 12C andwall 16C corresponds to the diameter of a packaged aerosol container. Further, a pair ofannular skirts 22C is formed on the inside of the upper,end wall 23 ofsegment 12C. Eachskirt 22C descends fromwall 23 with the inner diameter of each skirt being slightly larger than the diameter of a dispensing valve of an aerosol container A1 packaged usingconnector 10C. Eachskirt 22C is concentrically formed within a respective half ofsegment 12C, the skirt descending from wall 23 a distance corresponding to the height of the dispensing valve. The skirt is lowered over the dispensing valve asconnector segment 12C is fitted onto the aerosol containers. Those skilled in the art will understand that if aerosol containers A2 are packaged usingconnector 10C,connector segment 12C will not include the skirts. - The height of
connector segment 12C at least corresponds to the height of the cap C of an aerosol container A2 packaged usingconnector 10C. The height ofsegment 14C is substantially less than the height ofsegment 12C. The sidewall ofconnector segment 12C, along the sides of the segment, provides a graphics area on which text and graphic materials can be printed, or to which a label can be affixed. Other product information can be imprinted on the top ofsegment 12C, as well as on the sidewall and base ofconnector segment 14C. - Referring to FIG. 7C, the interior of
connector segment 14C is similarly formed tosegment 12C.Segment 14C includes aninterior wall 17C identically formed tointerior wall 16C and extending upwardly from abase wall 25 ofsegment 14C. Again, the interior wall divides the connector segment into separate compartments for housing the base of the aerosol containers packaged with the connector. The diameter of the cavity formed by the sidewall ofconnector segment 14C andwall 17C corresponds to the diameter of a packaged aerosol container. A series of spacedprojections 30 are formed about the inner face of the sidewall ofconnector segment 14C as shown in FIG. 7C. These projections are formed slightly abovebase wall 25 of the connector segment and are used to secure the connector segment to the base of an aerosol container. That is, when the connector segment is installed over the bottom of the containers being packaged, the lower seal end or lip formed at the base of the center section of an aerosol container (such as the container A1 shown in FIG. 1A) rests between the projections andbase wall 25. The projections now compress against the sidewall of the container and help hold the container and connector segment together. Even if an aerosol container A2 not having a lower lip is packaged usingconnector 10C, the projections still compress against the sidewall of the container and help hold the container and connector segment together. - In addition to the above described embodiments, other embodiments, or combinations of embodiments can be used in packaging multiple aerosol containers into a single unit or product package. In FIG. 8, for example, two
connectors 10A are used to create a product stack comprising three aerosol containers A1. Such a stack may be impractical if the containers A1 are tall, but may be a very efficient way of packaging the containers if they are short. - In FIG. 9, a
connector 10D comprisesconnector segments segments embodiment 10C. Eachconnector segment respective walls connector 10D is used to package aerosol containers A1, respective annular skirts (not shown) similar to theskirts 22C previously described are centrally formed within the compartment for housing the upper end of the aerosol container, each skirt fitting about a dispensing valve of the container. - Next, as shown in FIG. 10, a connector arrangement10E is shown for use in packaging two aerosol containers A2 in a side-by-side arrangement. This connector arrangement employs both a
connector connector segment 14C, also as previously described. - Finally, referring to FIG. 11, a
connector arrangement 10F is shown for use in packaging two aerosol containers A1 in a bottom-to-bottom arrangement. The construction of this connector is similar to that ofconnector 10A, with both ends of the connector (i.e., the top and bottom ends of the connector) being formed the same asconnector segment 12 ofconnector 10A. This allows the bottom ends of the respective aerosol containers A1 to be packaged in the connector. - What has been described are various embodiments of a connector for attaching at least two aerosol containers together so they can be sold as a unit. Those skilled in the art will understand that the containers A1 and A2 can dispense the same or different products. Thus, containers for different products (usually complementary) can be packaged together, as well two or more containers of the same product. One type of connector allows the aerosol containers to be packaged together one above the other; while other connectors allow the containers to be packaged together side-by-side. Graphics can be printed on a portion of the connectors advertising the name of the product manufacturer, product information, sales price, etc. The connectors are made of a plastic material which holds the containers together as a unit, but which allows an individual container to be removed. If desired, the units can be wrapped in a cellophane or clear plastic wrapping as well. The connectors comprise a lightweight, low cost, packaging which can be used on assembly lines to automate the packaging of two or more aerosol containers as a unit. Finally, the connectors are readily disposable after use.
- In view of the foregoing, it will be seen that the several objects of the invention are achieved and other advantageous results are obtained.
- As various changes could be made in the above constructions without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
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