System and method for manufacturing a tubular container with opening and closing means

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the invention, systems and methods are provided for manufacturing a tubular container with a seal and release mechanism. Specifically, in accordance with one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a tubular container is provided, comprising: creating a tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends are open; sealing the first end of the tube; scoring the tube at a predetermined location such that the tube at the predetermined position is made easier to break relative to other locations along the tube; loading the tube into a collection unit such that the second end is positioned for filling; filling the tube with a predetermined amount of a selected liquid; and filling the tube with a liquid blocker after filling the selected liquid, wherein the liquid blocker inhibits the flow of the selected liquid and seals the selected liquid inside the tube.

1 . A method for manufacturing a tubular container, comprising:
 creating a tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends are open;   sealing the first end of the tube;   scoring the tube at a predetermined location such that the tube at the predetermined position is made easier to break relative to other locations along the tube;   loading the tube into a collection unit such that the second end is positioned for filling;   filling the tube with a predetermined amount of a selected liquid;   filling the tube with a liquid blocker after filling the selected liquid, wherein the liquid blocker inhibits the flow of the selected liquid and seals the selected liquid inside the tube; and   centrifuging the tube to reduce air bubbles.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising attaching a first applicator over the first end. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the first applicator is attached over the first end such that the first applicator covers the predetermined location on the tube. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising attaching a second applicator over the second end, such that the liquid can flow through the second end and be absorbed by the second applicator. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the first applicator is a cotton swab, a brush, or a sponge. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the second applicator is a cotton swab, a brush, or a sponge. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein creating the tube involves extruding the tube from a plastic material. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the plastic material is polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinyal chloride, or polystyrene. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 7 , further comprising curing the tube after the tube is extruded. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein extruding the tube involves applying an additive to the plastic. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein creating the tube involves reshaping the tube. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein creating the tube involves coating the tube. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising extracting a portion of the selected liquid that is in excess of the predetermined amount. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid blocker is silicon oil or a membrane. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the sealing operation is performed using a heating element. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the scoring operation is performed after the filling operations but before the operation of attaching the second applicator over the first end. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the first applicator is attached over the first end by using hot melt, melting the tube on hot rails, or using cold glue. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the second applicator is attached over the second end by using hot melt, melting the tube on hot rails, or using cold glue. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising applying a designator on the first applicator, thereby designating a location of the first end.