Container Insert for Reducing Headspace

Abstract

An insert for a container comprising an insert which is adapted to be inserted into the opening of a container, and having an aperture, projecting axially outwardly thereof, said aperture presenting an inner wall surface defining a channel through which a stream of liquid may flow, and said insert having at least one chamber which extends into the liquid product of said container when the insert is inserted into said container.

1 . An insert which is adapted to be inserted into the dispensing orifice of a container comprising:
 an aperture, projecting axially and outwardly along the vertical axis of the insert, said aperture defining a channel through which a stream of liquid may flow, and said insert having at least one chamber which extends into the liquid product of said container when the insert is inserted into said container.   
   
   
       2 . An insert according to  claim 1 , wherein said insert comprises at least two chambers, having a gap between said chambers, said gap terminating at said channel. 
   
   
       3 . An insert according to  claim 1 , wherein said container is a flexible container. 
   
   
       4 . An insert according to  claim 3 , wherein said container is transparent or semi-transparent. 
   
   
       5 . An insert according to  claim 1 , wherein said container comprises polyethylene, polypropylene, or poly(ethylene terephthalate). 
   
   
       6 . An insert according to  claim 1 , wherein said liquid composition exhibits a pattern or design. 
   
   
       7 . An insert according to  claim 6 , wherein said liquid composition is a multi- phase personal care composition. 
   
   
       8 . An insert to  claim 1 , wherein said container further comprises a cap. 
   
   
       9 . An insert to  claim 8 , wherein said cap comprises a plug. 
   
   
       10 . An insert to  claim 8  wherein said cap comprises an interface, wherein said interface seals said chambers. 
   
   
       11 . A method for reducing headspace according to the following steps:
 a) inserting the insert according to  claim 1  into said container, said container containing a liquid product;   b) displacing said liquid product until the liquid composition flows through said channel and into said chambers; and   c) sealing said container.