Paperboard container for solid block detergents
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1. A detergent-containing article, for insertion into a dispensing apparatus, said article comprising:
- a) a semi-rigid bladder made of a plastic material;
b) a solid block chemical composition within said bladder, said chemical composition being a detergent composition for the washing of dishes, laundry, ware or hard surfaces, said bladder surrounding and in contact with the detergent composition on all but one surface thereof, said one surface being an eroding surface;
c) a housing surrounding said bladder, said housing having a first end which has an opening proximate said eroding surface of the detergent composition, said housing being made of a paperboard material having a waterproof coating, said housing having a substantially uniform cross-section and being sized and configured to fit within a dispensing apparatus;
d) a cap which is removably attached to said first end of said housing.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a container 10, 25 for dispensing of detergents and other solid chemicals, and a method for manufacturing the container 10, 25. The container 10, 25 has a paperboard housing 11, 26 which contains a plastic bladder 21, 27. The exposed surface of the solid chemical is covered by a cap 12, 32. A handle 16, 37 is provided. The container 10, 25 is suitable for use in a dispensing device 40.
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1. A detergent-containing article, for insertion into a dispensing apparatus, said article comprising:
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a) a semi-rigid bladder made of a plastic material; b) a solid block chemical composition within said bladder, said chemical composition being a detergent composition for the washing of dishes, laundry, ware or hard surfaces, said bladder surrounding and in contact with the detergent composition on all but one surface thereof, said one surface being an eroding surface; c) a housing surrounding said bladder, said housing having a first end which has an opening proximate said eroding surface of the detergent composition, said housing being made of a paperboard material having a waterproof coating, said housing having a substantially uniform cross-section and being sized and configured to fit within a dispensing apparatus; d) a cap which is removably attached to said first end of said housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A detergent-containing article for insertion into a dispensing apparatus, said article comprising:
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a) a semi-rigid bladder made of a plastic material, said bladder having an opening surrounded by a lip; b) a solid block chemical composition within said bladder, said chemical composition being a detergent composition for the washing of dishes, laundry, ware or hard surfaces, said bladder surrounding and in contact with the detergent composition on all but one surface thereof, said one surface being an eroding surface, said bladder including an end surface opposite said eroding surface, said end surface including handle means, said eroding surface having a water-soluble coating thereon; and c) a substantially cylindrical housing surrounding said bladder, said housing having a rim which fits within said lip of said bladder, wherein said bladder can be separated from said housing after said article of commerce has been used, said housing being made of a paperboard material having a waterproof coating, said housing being sized and configured to fit within a dispensing apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A detergent dispensing system, comprising:
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a) a dispensing apparatus having a first size and configuration; b) a detergent-containing article, said article including; i) a semi-rigid bladder made of a plastic material; ii) a solid block chemical composition within said bladder, said chemical composition being a detergent composition for the washing of dishes, laundry, ware or hard surfaces, said bladder surrounding and in contact with the detergent composition on all but one surface thereof, said one surface being an eroding surface; iii) a paperboard housing attached to said bladder, said housing having a second size and configuration which is adapted to fit within said dispensing apparatus, said housing having an opening proximate said eroding surface of the detergent composition, at least a portion of said housing having moisture resistant means; and iv) a cap which is removably attached to said first end of said housing.
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