摘要 |
<p>The invention is particularly, although not exclusively, concerned with a protective container (1; 1') for fragile articles (100), such as bottles, vials or ampoules of fluid medicament. In one aspect, the protective container is provided with impact energy-absorbing structural features for protecting the fragile article in the event of it being dropped, for instance impact energy-absorbing collars (45, 47; 45', 47') at, or adjacent to, the forward and rear end surfaces, respectively. In other aspects of the invention, the protective container (1; 1') has a hanging member (17; 17') and/or a corrugated wall structure (37, 39, 41, 43; 37',39' 41' 43') and/or a latchable flap (55; 55') for a dispensing aperture (57; 57') in the container. In yet further aspects, there is provided a protective container having a re-formable label (101; 101') and/or an internal skirt (73; 73') for locating and retaining a feature on an article to be housed therein. The invention further provides a nozzle accessory (150) for attachment to a container to enable the contents of the container to be discharged.</p> |