EP1092642B1 - Dispensing device for a composition having a concentration gradient - Google Patents

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EP1092642B1
EP1092642B1 EP00402570A EP00402570A EP1092642B1 EP 1092642 B1 EP1092642 B1 EP 1092642B1 EP 00402570 A EP00402570 A EP 00402570A EP 00402570 A EP00402570 A EP 00402570A EP 1092642 B1 EP1092642 B1 EP 1092642B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
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    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
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    • B01F23/45—Mixing liquids with liquids; Emulsifying using flow mixing
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    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
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    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1081—Arrangements for pumping several liquids or other fluent materials from several containers, e.g. for mixing them at the moment of pumping

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  • the present invention relates to a device for packaging and distribution of a composition, containing at least one compound, the concentration varies over at least part of the range of use of the device.
  • the composition can be of very liquid to less liquid consistency, in particular in the form of a milk or an emulsion.
  • a composition comprising either a homogeneous phase or a plurality of separate phases.
  • each active has a determined concentration.
  • concentration values of each of the active ingredients are defined by the formulator once and for all. With each use, the distributed composition has the same concentrations.
  • US-A-4,893,729 describes a device for dispensing a composition of sun protection, comprising a container defining two compartments, one containing one lotion, and the other containing a sunscreen.
  • the two compartments are in communication with a mixing chamber via respective orifices.
  • the section of the orifice connecting the mixing chamber to the compartment containing the sun filter is adjustable to vary the degree of protection of the distributed solar composition.
  • Such a device is complex.
  • the variation of concentration in sunscreen of the composition distributed is done in stages discrete whose number is necessarily reduced. Therefore, the disadvantages and the limits of such a system are numerous.
  • packaging can in particular be obtained by molding in one piece, and allowing the distribution of a composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, containing at least one compound whose concentration must vary over at least a portion of the range use of the packaging.
  • a device for packaging and distribution of a composition (C1) in particular cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological, comprising: a) a first container containing said composition (C1); b) suitable means, in response to a actuation command, to allow the distribution of a given volume of said composition (C1); c) a second container containing a makeup composition (C2); and d) suitable means, in response to the distribution of said given volume of composition (C1) from the first container, to allow the passage of a fraction of said makeup composition (C2) from the second container, to the first container.
  • the mixture of the fraction of make-up composition (C2) with the composition (C1) contained in the first container is done automatically.
  • the suitable means in response to the distribution of said given volume of composition (C1) from the first container, to allow the passage of a fraction of said makeup composition (C2) from the second container, to the first container, consist of a siphon disposed between the first and the second container.
  • the siphon constitutes a preferred embodiment of the invention in the since it authorizes the molding in one piece, of the device, without requiring additional valves, or other similar means, between the two containers.
  • the distribution of the composition (C1) from the first container takes place without air intake, that is to say, without the composition volume (C1) is not replaced by a corresponding volume of air.
  • This distribution without air intake creates a vacuum inside the first container, capable of causing the suction of a corresponding volume of said make-up composition (C2) from the second container, the "corresponding volume” being of such a volume that the pressure balance is restored.
  • an air intake member is provided to allow entry in the second container an air volume corresponding substantially to the volume of distributed composition.
  • This return air element is necessary, in particular when the second container is in rigid or semi-rigid form.
  • the make-up composition is contained inside a flexible pocket, in particular in a metal / thermoplastic complex, the walls of which will be able sag on themselves in response to the loss of volume transferred from the second container to the first container In the latter case, the return air to the interior of the second container is not necessary.
  • the flexible pocket is contained in a rigid enclosure, it must be under pressure atmospheric so as to allow the deformation of the pocket.
  • composition C1 is distributed under pressure by means in particular a pumping member, such as a manually actuated pump.
  • the container may have deformable walls elastically, and be surmounted by a valve without air intake, i.e. unidirectional opening, the distribution of composition C1 being effected by pressing the walls of the first container so as to force the distribution of composition C1 through an outlet orifice on which the valve is mounted without air intake.
  • a corresponding volume of makeup is sucked from the second container This second solution is not preferred, especially when a metered dispensing precise is desired.
  • the concentration of a given compound (for example, a sunscreen) in the distributed composition corresponds to the initial concentration of the composition contained in the first container.
  • each volume of makeup added to the first container will help decrease gradually the concentration of said compound in the liquid composition distributed.
  • each volume of composition booster in the first container will help increase gradually the concentration of said compound in the liquid composition distributed.
  • the concentration of liquid composition contained in the first container will stabilize, and reach a final value at most equal to the concentration of the make-up composition in the second container.
  • the final value of the concentration of liquid composition contained in the first container will be all the closer of the concentration of the make-up composition than the volume of the second container is large compared to the volume of the first container.
  • said siphon-forming means comprise a conduit, one of which first end opens into the second container via a first orifice located near its bottom, and a second end of which opens into the first container via a second orifice located at a level lower than that of the first port.
  • said conduit has a portion located at a level higher than the maximum level of product in the second container.
  • Such means can be arranged at the level of the siphon conduit, and be in the form of a valve or valve.
  • the conduit of the siphon has at its highest point a portion on which it is of oblong section.
  • a clamp positioned on the device, opposite said portion, crushes the conduit, so as to prevent any migration of a composition towards the other.
  • Such pliers can be connected to a cap intended for removably cover the dispensing head. So at the first use, by removing the cap, the user also removes the clamp, thus authorizing the communication of the two containers.
  • the siphon includes a first portion, in communication with the first container, and a second portion in communication with the second container, each of the first and second portions having one end free closed by a removable plug, the communication of the first and second portions being made, after removal of the plugs, at the time of first use of the device.
  • the free end of the first portion can be force-fitted into the free end of the second, or vice versa. Other means of connection can be expected.
  • the distribution means consist of a pump manual actuation, an outlet orifice of the first container being closed with sealingly through an inlet duct of said manually actuated pump.
  • a pump can be connected to a dip tube, one free end of which is located near the bottom of the first container.
  • the air intake member is, where appropriate, formed of a air return port of said manually actuated pump, said air port air intake being in communication with said second container.
  • the manually operated pump can be mounted in a neck of the device, said neck opening separately on said outlet of the first container, and on an intermediate zone in communication with said second container, the member air intake being in communication with said intermediate zone.
  • the maximum filling level of the first and / or second container is located below the highest point of the siphon.
  • the liquid composition is introduced, via the outlet, into the first container, up to the level of maximum filling, which is located below the highest point of the siphon.
  • the make-up composition is introduced into the second container via the zone intermediate, up to maximum filling. In doing so, a volume of air is enclosed in the siphon, and isolates the liquid composition of the first container from the make-up composition.
  • the two containers are filled from the same container (by example from the first container) of the same identical composition.
  • the maximum filling level of the first container is located above from the highest point of the siphon.
  • the neck has a thread pitch capable of cooperating with a pitch of corresponding screw of a distributor head on which the pump is mounted.
  • the dispensing head can be removably capped with a cap.
  • the makeup composition in the second container is such that the curve representing the concentration of at least one compound present in the liquid composition pumped from the first container, in depending on the number of doses pumped, has a portion with a slope positive.
  • the compound can be a self-tanning active ingredient.
  • the makeup composition in the second container is such that the curve representing the concentration of at least one compound present in the liquid composition pumped from the first container, depending on the number of pumped doses, has a portion with a negative slope.
  • the compound can be a sun filter.
  • the device 1 according to a mode of particular embodiment comprises a body 2, rigid or semi-rigid, the cross section of which transverse is elongated.
  • the body 2 is surmounted by a neck 3, one of which free edge 4 delimits an opening in which a pump is mounted manual actuation 5.
  • the neck 3 as well as the pump 5, are arranged along an axis X.
  • the pump 5 is surmounted by a dispensing head 6, comprising a portion axially movable 7, so as to allow actuation of the pump 5, and the outlet of the composition to be dispensed via an orifice 8.
  • the dispensing head 6 includes a thread (not shown) capable of cooperating with a thread corresponding provided on the outside surface of the neck 3.
  • the body 2 defines two volumes, defining a first container 11 intended for receive the composition to be dispensed C1, and a second container 12 intended for receive a make-up composition C2, capable of modifying the concentration of at least a compound of composition C1 contained in the first container
  • the first container 11 comprises an outlet orifice 13 arranged along the axis X, and intended to receive in leaktight manner an inlet duct 14 of the pump 5.
  • the inlet conduit is extended by a dip tube 15, one free end of which is located substantially at the bottom of the first container 11.
  • the first container 11 has a maximum filling level corresponding substantially to the surface transverse 17, formed inside the container 11, and into which opens outlet 13.
  • the second container 12 is disposed slightly offset axially at the above the first container 11, and is of volume substantially identical to the volume of the first container 11.
  • the second container 12 is in communication with an intermediate zone 18 located in the extension of the neck 3, above of the first container 11.
  • a portion of larger section 19 of the inlet duct 14 of the pump 5 is located inside said zone intermediate.
  • This portion of larger section of the conduit 14 is provided with a air return port 20 of the pump.
  • the air intake orifice communicates with the second container 12, and is isolated from the first container 11.
  • the maximum filling level of the second container 12 corresponds substantially at the level of the wall in which the orifice 13 of the first container 11.
  • the first container 11 is connected to the second container via a siphon 30 formed by a conduit one end 31 of which is in communication with the second container 12 via an orifice 32 formed at the bottom of the second container 12.
  • the conduit forming siphon 30 has a first portion 33 rising over substantially the entire height of the body 2 of the device, up to a U-shaped portion, 34, which extends by a portion 35, descending over substantially the entire height of the body 2.
  • the highest point 39 of the siphon duct 30 is located axially, substantially at the maximum filling level of the second container 12.
  • the portion 35 is extended by a part folded at 90 °, 36 including one end 37 communicates via an orifice 38 with the first container 11.
  • the orifice 38 is located in below the orifice 32 for communication with the second container 12.
  • Areas junction 40 in the form of a thick wall are formed between the first container, the second container, and the different portions of the siphon duct 30.
  • the body of the container is obtained by molding in a single piece of a material such than polyethylene or polypropylene.
  • the siphon 30 has, in the vicinity of the top of the U, 34, a hollow section of oblong shape, which can be crushed using a removable clamp 41 connected via a cord 42, to a removable cap 43 intended to cover the head of distribution 6 between two uses.
  • the clamp 41 isolates hermetically the make-up composition C2 contained in the second container 12 of the liquid composition C1 contained in the first container 11. We reduce thus, the risks of untimely migration from one composition to another, especially when transporting the device before its first use.
  • the clamp 41 can be mounted before filling of the two containers 11, 12, between the filling of the first container 11 and filling the second container 12, or after filling the two containers 11, 12.
  • the liquid composition C1 is introduced into the first container 11, via the orifice 13, and this, until reaching the corresponding maximum level substantially to the transverse wall 17.
  • the composition C1 also rises in the portion 35 siphon 30, without however reaching the highest point 39 of the U-shaped portion, 34.
  • the clamp 41 is placed on the portion of oblong section 45 of the siphon 30.
  • a filling rod cubit is introduced into the second container 12.
  • the makeup composition C2 is introduced into the second container 12, until a filling level is reached maximum located below the wall in which the orifice 13 of the first container 11.
  • Composition C2 also rises in portion 33 of the siphon 30, preceded by an air volume 50.
  • the distribution head 6 is screwed onto the neck 3 of the bottle, with the inlet conduit 14 in sealed engagement inside orifice 13 (see Figures 1B and 2B).
  • the cap 43 (FIG. 2A) connected to the clamp 41 is positioned on the dispensing head 6. The device is thus ready for use.
  • FIG. 4A by actuating the pump 5 for the first time, a composition corresponding to the liquid composition C1 initially contained in the first container 11 is dispensed.
  • an identical volume of composition C1, contained in portion 35 of the siphon 30 is aspirated so as to replace the pumped volume of C1.
  • Recovery of air inside the second container 12 is done via the air intake orifice 20 of the pump.
  • the concentration of distributed composition is constant, and corresponds to the initial concentration of the composition C1.
  • composition C2 actually begins to enter the first container 11.
  • the number of pumps corresponding to this first phase actually depends on the composition volume C1 initially present in the portion 35 of the siphon 30, of the volume of air possibly trapped between C1 and C2 inside the siphon 30, and the volume of the dose pumped by the pump 5.
  • the composition liquid C1 has a concentration located at an intermediate level between its initial concentration and the initial concentration of the composition C2.
  • the report volumes of the first and second containers is a determining factor for the value of the final concentration of composition C1 in the first container During this phase, at each pumping of composition C1, the volume pumped is no longer replaced by a corresponding volume from container 12. As a result, the level in the container 11 gradually decreases. the concentration of composition C1 is constant. This last phase is continues until the first container 11 is completely emptied.
  • such a distribution comprises three main phases: a first phase (generally the shortest) in which only composition C1 is distributed; a second phase in which a mixture of compositions C1 and C2, according to a concentration increasing or decreasing gradually ; and a third phase in which the distributed composition is at constant concentration, which concentration is at most equal to the concentration of the make-up composition C2 initially present in the second container.
  • a first phase generally the shortest
  • a second phase in which a mixture of compositions C1 and C2, according to a concentration increasing or decreasing gradually
  • a third phase in which the distributed composition is at constant concentration, which concentration is at most equal to the concentration of the make-up composition C2 initially present in the second container.
  • each of the three phases, and the slope of the curve in the second phase are adjusted at will by choosing appropriately the main parameters of the device, such as the volumes of each container, the initial concentrations of each of compositions C1 and C2, the volume of the pumped dose, and the configuration of the siphon.

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La présente invention a trait à un dispositif permettant le conditionnement et la distribution d'une composition, contenant au moins un composé dont la concentration varie sur au moins une partie de la plage d'utilisation du dispositif. La composition peut être de consistance très liquide à moins liquide, notamment sous forme d'un lait ou d'une émulsion.The present invention relates to a device for packaging and distribution of a composition, containing at least one compound, the concentration varies over at least part of the range of use of the device. The composition can be of very liquid to less liquid consistency, in particular in the form of a milk or an emulsion.

Dans le domaine cosmétique en particulier, il est connu de conditionner dans un récipient adéquat, une composition comportant soit une phase homogène soit une pluralité de phases séparées. Dans ce dernier cas, après agitation du récipient, il y a mélange des phases, et obtention d'un mélange où chaque actif à une concentration déterminée. Les valeurs de concentration de chacun des actifs sont définies par le formulateur une fois pour toutes. A chaque utilisation, la composition distribuée présente les mêmes concentrations.In the cosmetic field in particular, it is known to package in a suitable container, a composition comprising either a homogeneous phase or a plurality of separate phases. In the latter case, after shaking the container, there has mixing phases, and obtaining a mixture where each active has a determined concentration. The concentration values of each of the active ingredients are defined by the formulator once and for all. With each use, the distributed composition has the same concentrations.

Or, dans le domaine de la cosmétique, ainsi que dans d'autres domaines tels que la pharmacie, ou la dermatologie, il pourrait être souhaitable de faire varier, de préférence de façon linéaire, la concentration des actifs entre le début et la fin du traitement Il en va ainsi notamment d'une protection solaire pour les enfants qui, dans les premiers jours d'exposition doit être maximale, voire totale, puis, qui peut diminuer progressivement après quelques jours d'exposition. Il en est de même pour des produits contenant des actifs auto-bronzant, lesquels doivent avoir un effet très discret lors des premières utilisations, puis, de plus en plus prononcé après quelques utilisations. Il pourrait en être de même pour des produits amincissants, lesquels pourraient avoir une action amincissante de plus en plus puissante au fil des utilisations. A titre d'exemple encore, peuvent être mentionnés certains traitements pour la peau ou pour le cuir chevelu, et qui, en raison de l'action agressive de certains composés qu'ils contiennent doivent être appliqués à concentration progressive, avant d'être à concentration finale stabilisée, de manière à permettre une poursuite du traitement avec une efficacité maximale. However, in the field of cosmetics, as well as in other fields such as pharmacy, or dermatology, it might be desirable to vary, preferably in a linear fashion, the concentration of active ingredients between the start and the end of the treatment This is particularly the case for sun protection for children who, in the first days of exposure should be maximum, if not total, then, which can gradually decrease after a few days of exposure. It is the same for products containing self-tanning active ingredients, which must have a very discreet effect during the first uses, then, more and more pronounced after a few uses. It could be the same for products slimming, which could have an increasing slimming action powerful over time. As an example again, may be mentioned certain treatments for the skin or scalp, and which due to the aggressive action of certain compounds which they contain must be applied to progressive concentration, before being at stabilized final concentration, of so as to allow treatment to continue with maximum efficiency.

Aujourd'hui, le changement de concentratioh implique un conditionnement séparé pour chacune des différentes concentrations. La multiplication des conditionnements qui en résulte, interdit une utilisation grand public de ce type de traitements, lesquels sont réservés à l'utilisation dans les instituts de très haut de gamme. En outre, ce système n'autorise qu'un nombre limité de concentrations différentes.Today, the change of concentratioh implies a separate packaging for each of the different concentrations. The multiplication of resulting packaging, prohibits general public use of this type of treatments, which are reserved for use in very high institutes of range. In addition, this system only allows a limited number of mergers different.

Le brevet US-A-4 893 729 décrit un dispositif de distribution d'une composition de protection solaire, comprenant un récipient définissant deux compartiments, l'un contenant une lotion, et l'autre contenant un filtre solaire. Les deux compartiments sont en communication avec une chambre de mélange via des orifices respectifs. La section de l'orifice reliant la chambre de mélange au compartiment contenant le filtre solaire est ajustable de manière à faire varier le degré de protection de la composition solaire distribuée. Un tel dispositif est complexe. La variation de la concentration en filtre solaire de la composition distribuée se fait par paliers discrets dont le nombre est forcément réduit. De ce fait, les inconvénients et limites d'un tel système sont nombreux.US-A-4,893,729 describes a device for dispensing a composition of sun protection, comprising a container defining two compartments, one containing one lotion, and the other containing a sunscreen. The two compartments are in communication with a mixing chamber via respective orifices. The section of the orifice connecting the mixing chamber to the compartment containing the sun filter is adjustable to vary the degree of protection of the distributed solar composition. Such a device is complex. The variation of concentration in sunscreen of the composition distributed is done in stages discrete whose number is necessarily reduced. Therefore, the disadvantages and the limits of such a system are numerous.

Aussi, est-ce un des objets de l'invention que de proposer un conditionnement, pouvant notamment être obtenu de moulage d'une seule pièce, et permettant la distribution d'une composition, notamment cosmétique, contenant au moins un composé dont la concentration doit varier sur au moins une portion de la plage d'utilisation du conditionnement.It is therefore one of the objects of the invention to propose packaging, can in particular be obtained by molding in one piece, and allowing the distribution of a composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, containing at least one compound whose concentration must vary over at least a portion of the range use of the packaging.

C'est encore un objet de l'invention, que de proposer un dispositif dans lequel une telle variation de la concentration est linéaire, au moins sur une partie de la plage d'utilisations.It is also an object of the invention to propose a device in which a such variation in concentration is linear, at least over part of the range of uses.

C'est encore un autre objet de l'invention que de fournir un tel dispositif de distribution qui autorise une telle variation de concentration, de manière croissante ou décroissante.It is yet another object of the invention to provide such a device for distribution which allows such a variation in concentration, increasingly or decreasing.

C'est encore un autre objet de l'invention que de fournir un dispositif simple d'utilisation, fiable, et économique à réaliser. It is yet another object of the invention to provide a simple device of use, reliable, and economical to carry out.

D'autres objets encore apparaítront dans la description détaillée qui suit.Other objects will appear in the detailed description which follows.

Selon l'invention, ces objets sont atteints en réalisant un dispositif pour le conditionnement et la distribution d'une composition (C1), notamment cosmétique, pharmaceutique ou dermatologique, comprenant : a) un premier récipient contenant ladite composition (C1) ; b) des moyens aptes, en réponse à une commande d'actionnement, à permettre la distribution d'un volume donné de ladite composition (C1) ; c) un second récipient contenant une composition d'appoint (C2) ; et d) des moyens aptes, en réponse à la distribution dudit volume donné de composition (C1) depuis le premier récipient, à permettre le passage d'une fraction de ladite composition d'appoint (C2) depuis le second récipient, vers le premier récipient.According to the invention, these objects are achieved by producing a device for packaging and distribution of a composition (C1), in particular cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological, comprising: a) a first container containing said composition (C1); b) suitable means, in response to a actuation command, to allow the distribution of a given volume of said composition (C1); c) a second container containing a makeup composition (C2); and d) suitable means, in response to the distribution of said given volume of composition (C1) from the first container, to allow the passage of a fraction of said makeup composition (C2) from the second container, to the first container.

Dans le cas d'une composition de viscosité faible, le mélange de la fraction de composition d'appoint (C2) avec la composition (C1) contenue dans le premier récipient, se fait de manière automatique. Pour une composition de viscosité plus importante, il pourra être nécessaire d'agiter le dispositif afin d'améliorer l'homogénéisation de la composition à distribuer.In the case of a composition of low viscosity, the mixture of the fraction of make-up composition (C2) with the composition (C1) contained in the first container, is done automatically. For a more viscous composition important, it may be necessary to shake the device in order to improve the homogenization of the composition to be distributed.

De préférence, les moyens aptes, en réponse à la distribution dudit volume donné de composition (C1) depuis le premier récipient, à permettre le passage d'une fraction de ladite composition d'appoint (C2) depuis le second récipient, vers le premier récipient, sont constitués d'un siphon disposé entre le premier et le second récipient.Preferably, the suitable means, in response to the distribution of said given volume of composition (C1) from the first container, to allow the passage of a fraction of said makeup composition (C2) from the second container, to the first container, consist of a siphon disposed between the first and the second container.

Le siphon constitue une forme de réalisation préférentielle de l'invention dans la mesure où il autorise la réalisation de moulage en une seule pièce, du dispositif, sans requérir de clapets additionnels, ou autres moyens similaires, entre les deux récipients.The siphon constitutes a preferred embodiment of the invention in the since it authorizes the molding in one piece, of the device, without requiring additional valves, or other similar means, between the two containers.

De préférence, la distribution de la composition (C1) depuis le premier récipient s'effectue sans reprise d'air, c'est à dire, sans que le volume de composition (C1) distribué ne soit remplacé par un volume d'air correspondant. Cette distribution sans reprise d'air permet d'engendrer une dépression à l'intérieur du premier récipient, apte à provoquer l'aspiration d'un volume correspondant de ladite composition d'appoint (C2) depuis le second récipient, le "volume correspondant" s'entendant d'un volume tel, que l'équilibre des pressions soit rétabli.Preferably, the distribution of the composition (C1) from the first container takes place without air intake, that is to say, without the composition volume (C1) is not replaced by a corresponding volume of air. This distribution without air intake creates a vacuum inside the first container, capable of causing the suction of a corresponding volume of said make-up composition (C2) from the second container, the "corresponding volume" being of such a volume that the pressure balance is restored.

Avantageusement, un organe de reprise d'air est prévu pour autoriser l'entrée dans le second récipient d'un volume d'air correspondant sensiblement au volume de composition distribué. Cet organe de reprise d'air est nécessaire, notamment lorsque le second récipient est sous forme rigide ou semi rigide. Selon une alternative, la composition d'appoint est contenue à l'intérieur d'une poche souple, notamment en un complexe métal/thermoplastique, dont les parois vont pouvoir s'affaisser sur elles mêmes en réponse à la perte de volume transféré depuis le second récipient vers le premier récipient Dans ce dernier cas, la reprise d'air à l'intérieur du second récipient n'est pas nécessaire. Néanmoins, si la poche souple est contenue dans une enceinte rigide, celle ci doit être à la pression atmosphérique de manière à autoriser la déformation de la poche.Advantageously, an air intake member is provided to allow entry in the second container an air volume corresponding substantially to the volume of distributed composition. This return air element is necessary, in particular when the second container is in rigid or semi-rigid form. According to one alternative, the make-up composition is contained inside a flexible pocket, in particular in a metal / thermoplastic complex, the walls of which will be able sag on themselves in response to the loss of volume transferred from the second container to the first container In the latter case, the return air to the interior of the second container is not necessary. However, if the flexible pocket is contained in a rigid enclosure, it must be under pressure atmospheric so as to allow the deformation of the pocket.

De préférence, la composition C1 est distribuée sous pression au moyen notamment d'un organe de pompage, tel qu'une pompe à actionnement manuel. Alternativement, le récipient peut comporter des parois déformables élastiquement, et être surmonté d'une valve sans reprise d'air, c'est à dire à ouverture unidirectionnelle, la distribution de la composition C1 s'effectuant en pressant les parois du premier récipient de manière à forcer la distribution de composition C1 au travers d'un orifice de sortie sur lequel est montée la valve sans reprise d'air. Lorsque les parois ainsi déformées reprennent, notamment par rappel élastique, leur configuration initiale, un volume correspondant de composition d'appoint est aspiré depuis le second récipient Cette deuxième solution n'est pas préférée, en particulier lorsqu'une distribution dosée de façon précise est souhaitée.Preferably, composition C1 is distributed under pressure by means in particular a pumping member, such as a manually actuated pump. Alternatively, the container may have deformable walls elastically, and be surmounted by a valve without air intake, i.e. unidirectional opening, the distribution of composition C1 being effected by pressing the walls of the first container so as to force the distribution of composition C1 through an outlet orifice on which the valve is mounted without air intake. When the walls thus deformed resume, in particular by elastic recall, their initial configuration, a corresponding volume of makeup is sucked from the second container This second solution is not preferred, especially when a metered dispensing precise is desired.

Ainsi, selon l'invention, lors de la première ou des premières utilisations, la concentration d'un composé donné (par exemple, un filtre solaire) dans la composition distribuée, correspond à la concentration initiale de la composition contenue dans le premier récipient. Thus, according to the invention, during the first or first uses, the concentration of a given compound (for example, a sunscreen) in the distributed composition, corresponds to the initial concentration of the composition contained in the first container.

Ensuite, à chaque pompage dans le premier récipient, et ce, tant qu'il subsiste de la composition d'appoint dans le second récipient, une quantité équivalente de composition d'appoint contenue dans le second récipient est aspirée dans le premier récipient, de sorte que pendant cette phase, le volume de composition liquide dans le premier récipient ne varie pas de manière sensible.Then, each time you pump into the first container, as long as there is the make-up composition in the second container, an equivalent amount of make-up composition contained in the second container is drawn into the first container, so that during this phase the volume of composition liquid in the first container does not vary significantly.

Dans l'hypothèse d'une composition d'appoint moins concentrée que la composition contenue initialement dans le premier récipient, chaque volume de composition d'appoint acheminé dans le premier récipient va contribuer à diminuer progressivement la concentration dudit composé dans la composition liquide distribuée.Assuming a make-up composition less concentrated than the composition initially contained in the first container, each volume of makeup added to the first container will help decrease gradually the concentration of said compound in the liquid composition distributed.

Dans l'hypothèse d'une composition d'appoint plus concentrée que la composition contenue initialement dans le premier récipient, chaque volume de composition d'appoint acheminé dans le premier récipient va contribuer à augmenter progressivement la concentration dudit composé dans la composition liquide distribuée.Assuming an additional composition more concentrated than the composition initially contained in the first container, each volume of composition booster in the first container will help increase gradually the concentration of said compound in the liquid composition distributed.

Après aspiration complète du contenu du second récipient, la concentration de la composition liquide contenue dans le premier récipient va se stabiliser, et atteindre une valeur finale au plus égale à la concentration de la composition d'appoint dans le second récipient. Dans la pratique, la valeur finale de la concentration de la composition liquide contenue dans le premier récipient sera d'autant plus proche de la concentration de la composition d'appoint que le volume du second récipient est grand par rapport au volume du premier récipient.After the contents of the second container have been completely aspirated, the concentration of liquid composition contained in the first container will stabilize, and reach a final value at most equal to the concentration of the make-up composition in the second container. In practice, the final value of the concentration of liquid composition contained in the first container will be all the closer of the concentration of the make-up composition than the volume of the second container is large compared to the volume of the first container.

Avantageusement, lesdits moyens formant siphon comportent un conduit dont une première extrémité débouche dans le second récipient via un premier orifice situé au voisinage de son fond, et dont une seconde extrémité débouche dans le premier récipient via un second orifice situé à un niveau inférieur celui du premier orifice. Avantageusement, ledit conduit présente une portion située à un niveau supérieur au niveau maximum de produit dans le second récipient. Advantageously, said siphon-forming means comprise a conduit, one of which first end opens into the second container via a first orifice located near its bottom, and a second end of which opens into the first container via a second orifice located at a level lower than that of the first port. Advantageously, said conduit has a portion located at a level higher than the maximum level of product in the second container.

En raison de l'équilibre des pressions à l'intérieur du dispositif, les deux compositions dont la zone d'interface, formée éventuellement d'un volume d'air, se situe généralement au niveau du siphon, ne se mélangent pas de manière sensible. Toutefois, il peut être souhaitable de prévoir des moyens pour, avant la première utilisation, maintenir isolée la composition liquide contenue dans le premier récipient, de la composition d'appoint. De tels moyens peuvent être disposés au niveau du conduit formant siphon, et se présenter sous forme d'une vanne ou d'un clapet. Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, le conduit du siphon présente au niveau de son point le plus haut, une portion sur laquelle il est de section oblongue. Une pince, positionnée sur le dispositif, en regard de ladite portion, écrase le conduit, de manière à empêcher toute migration d'une composition vers l'autre. Une telle pince peut être reliée à un capuchon destinée à recouvrir de manière amovible la tête de distribution. Ainsi, à la première utilisation, en enlevant le bouchon, l'utilisatrice enlève également la pince, autorisant ainsi la mise en communication des deux récipients.Due to the pressure balance inside the device, both compositions whose interface area, possibly formed by a volume of air, is generally located at the siphon, do not mix so sensitive. However, it may be desirable to provide means for, before the first use, keep isolated the liquid composition contained in the first container, make-up composition. Such means can be arranged at the level of the siphon conduit, and be in the form of a valve or valve. According to an advantageous embodiment, the conduit of the siphon has at its highest point a portion on which it is of oblong section. A clamp, positioned on the device, opposite said portion, crushes the conduit, so as to prevent any migration of a composition towards the other. Such pliers can be connected to a cap intended for removably cover the dispensing head. So at the first use, by removing the cap, the user also removes the clamp, thus authorizing the communication of the two containers.

Alternativement, le siphon comprend une première portion, en communication avec le premier récipient, et une seconde portion en communication avec le second récipient, chacune des première et seconde portions ayant une extrémité libre obturée par un bouchon amovible, la mise en communication des première et seconde portions se faisant, après enlèvement des bouchons, au moment de la première utilisation du dispositif. Lors de la mise en communication des deux portions, l'extrémité libre de la première portion peut être emmanchée à force dans l'extrémité libre de la seconde, ou réciproquement. D'autres moyens de connexion peuvent être prévus.Alternatively, the siphon includes a first portion, in communication with the first container, and a second portion in communication with the second container, each of the first and second portions having one end free closed by a removable plug, the communication of the first and second portions being made, after removal of the plugs, at the time of first use of the device. When connecting the two portions, the free end of the first portion can be force-fitted into the free end of the second, or vice versa. Other means of connection can be expected.

De préférence, les moyens de distribution sont constitués d'une pompe à actionnement manuel, un orifice de sortie du premier récipient étant obturé de manière étanche par un conduit d'entrée de ladite pompe à actionnement manuel. Une telle pompe peut être reliée à un tube plongeur dont une extrémité libre est située au voisinage du fond du premier récipient.Preferably, the distribution means consist of a pump manual actuation, an outlet orifice of the first container being closed with sealingly through an inlet duct of said manually actuated pump. Such a pump can be connected to a dip tube, one free end of which is located near the bottom of the first container.

De préférence encore, l'organe de reprise d'air est, le cas échéant, formé d'un orifice de reprise d'air de ladite pompe à actionnement manuel, ledit orifice de reprise d'air étant en communication avec ledit second récipient. A cet effet, la pompe à actionnement manuel peut être montée dans un col du dispositif, ledit col débouchant de manière séparée sur ledit orifice de sortie du premier récipient, et sur une zone intermédiaire en communication avec ledit second récipient, l'organe de reprise d'air étant en communication avec ladite zone intermédiaire.More preferably, the air intake member is, where appropriate, formed of a air return port of said manually actuated pump, said air port air intake being in communication with said second container. To this end, the manually operated pump can be mounted in a neck of the device, said neck opening separately on said outlet of the first container, and on an intermediate zone in communication with said second container, the member air intake being in communication with said intermediate zone.

De préférence, le niveau de remplissage maximal du premier et/ou du second récipient, est situé en dessous du point le plus haut du siphon. Ainsi, pour remplir le dispositif, on peut procéder de la manière suivante : la composition liquide est introduite, via l'orifice de sortie, dans le premier récipient, jusqu'au niveau de remplissage maximal, lequel est situé en dessous du point le plus haut du siphon. La composition d'appoint est introduite dans le second récipient via la zone intermédiaire, jusqu'à remplissage maximal. Ce faisant, un volume d'air est enfermé dans le siphon, et isole la composition liquide du premier récipient de la composition d'appoint.Preferably, the maximum filling level of the first and / or second container, is located below the highest point of the siphon. So, to fill the device, one can proceed as follows: the liquid composition is introduced, via the outlet, into the first container, up to the level of maximum filling, which is located below the highest point of the siphon. The make-up composition is introduced into the second container via the zone intermediate, up to maximum filling. In doing so, a volume of air is enclosed in the siphon, and isolates the liquid composition of the first container from the make-up composition.

Alternativement, les deux récipients sont remplis depuis le même récipient (par exemple depuis le premier récipient) d'une même composition identique. A cet effet, le niveau de remplissage maximal du premier récipient est situé au dessus du point le plus haut du siphon. Après cela, on introduit dans l'un ou l'autre des récipients, un "concentrât" apte à modifier les concentrations relatives de la composition liquide du premier récipient et de la composition d'appoint.Alternatively, the two containers are filled from the same container (by example from the first container) of the same identical composition. In this Indeed, the maximum filling level of the first container is located above from the highest point of the siphon. After that, we introduce into one or other of the containers, a "concentrate" capable of modifying the relative concentrations of the liquid composition of the first container and the makeup composition.

Avantageusement, le col présente un pas de vis apte à coopérer avec un pas de vis correspondant d'une tête de distribution sur laquelle est montée la pompe. La tête de distribution peut être coiffée de manière amovible d'un capuchon.Advantageously, the neck has a thread pitch capable of cooperating with a pitch of corresponding screw of a distributor head on which the pump is mounted. The dispensing head can be removably capped with a cap.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la composition d'appoint dans le second récipient est telle, que la courbe représentant la concentration d'au moins un composé présent dans la composition liquide pompée depuis le premier récipient, en fonction du nombre de doses pompées, présente une portion ayant une pente positive. Le composé peut être un actif auto bronzant. According to one embodiment, the makeup composition in the second container is such that the curve representing the concentration of at least one compound present in the liquid composition pumped from the first container, in depending on the number of doses pumped, has a portion with a slope positive. The compound can be a self-tanning active ingredient.

Alternativement, la composition d'appoint dans le second récipient est telle, que la courbe représentant la concentration d'au moins un composé présent dans la composition liquide pompée depuis le premier récipient, en fonction du nombre de doses pompées, présente une portion ayant une pente négative. Le composé peut être un filtre solaire.Alternatively, the makeup composition in the second container is such that the curve representing the concentration of at least one compound present in the liquid composition pumped from the first container, depending on the number of pumped doses, has a portion with a negative slope. The compound can be a sun filter.

L'invention consiste, mises à part les dispositions exposées ci-dessus, en un certain nombre d'autres dispositions qui seront explicitées ci-après, à propos d'exemples de réalisation non limitatifs, décrits en référence aux figures annexées, parmi lesquelles :

  • les figures 1A-1B illustrent une vue d'ensemble et une vue en coupe d'un premier mode de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention ;
  • les figures 2A-2B illustrent une caractéristique avantageuse d'un mode de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention ;
  • les figures 3A-3C illustrent les différentes étapes d'un mode de réalisation d'un procédé de remplissage du dispositif illustré aux figures 1A-1B, et 2 ; et
  • les figures 4A-4C illustrent les différentes phases d'utilisation du dispositif illustré aux figures 1A-1B.
The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, of a certain number of other arrangements which will be explained below, with reference to nonlimiting exemplary embodiments, described with reference to the appended figures, among which:
  • Figures 1A-1B illustrate an overall view and a sectional view of a first embodiment of the device according to the invention;
  • FIGS. 2A-2B illustrate an advantageous characteristic of an embodiment of the device according to the invention;
  • FIGS. 3A-3C illustrate the different stages of an embodiment of a method for filling the device illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1B, and 2; and
  • Figures 4A-4C illustrate the different phases of use of the device illustrated in Figures 1A-1B.

Ainsi que représenté aux figures 1A-1B, le dispositif 1 selon un mode de réalisation particulier comprend un corps 2, rigide ou semi rigide, dont la section transversale est de forme allongée. Le corps 2 est surmonté d'un col 3 dont un bord libre 4 délimite une ouverture dans laquelle est montée une pompe à actionnement manuel 5. Le col 3 ainsi que la pompe 5, sont disposés selon un axe X. La pompe 5 est surmontée d'une tête de distribution 6, comportant une portion mobile axialement 7, de manière à permettre l'actionnement de la pompe 5, et la sortie de la composition à distribuer via un orifice 8. La tête de distribution 6 comprend un filetage (non représenté) apte à coopérer avec un filetage correspondant prévu sur la surface extérieure du col 3.As shown in Figures 1A-1B, the device 1 according to a mode of particular embodiment comprises a body 2, rigid or semi-rigid, the cross section of which transverse is elongated. The body 2 is surmounted by a neck 3, one of which free edge 4 delimits an opening in which a pump is mounted manual actuation 5. The neck 3 as well as the pump 5, are arranged along an axis X. The pump 5 is surmounted by a dispensing head 6, comprising a portion axially movable 7, so as to allow actuation of the pump 5, and the outlet of the composition to be dispensed via an orifice 8. The dispensing head 6 includes a thread (not shown) capable of cooperating with a thread corresponding provided on the outside surface of the neck 3.

Le corps 2 définit deux volumes, définissant un premier récipient 11 destiné à recevoir la composition à distribuer C1, et un second récipient 12 destiné à recevoir une composition d'appoint C2, apte à modifier la concentration d'au moins un composé de la composition C1 contenue dans le premier récipient The body 2 defines two volumes, defining a first container 11 intended for receive the composition to be dispensed C1, and a second container 12 intended for receive a make-up composition C2, capable of modifying the concentration of at least a compound of composition C1 contained in the first container

Le premier récipient 11 comprend un orifice de sortie 13 disposé selon l'axe X, et destiné à recevoir de manière étanche un conduit d'entrée 14 de la pompe 5. Le conduit d'entrée se prolonge par un tube plongeur 15 dont une extrémité libre est située sensiblement au fond du premier récipient 11. Le premier récipient 11 a un niveau de remplissage maximal correspondant sensiblement à la surface transversale 17, formée à l'intérieur du récipient 11, et dans laquelle débouche l'orifice de sortie 13.The first container 11 comprises an outlet orifice 13 arranged along the axis X, and intended to receive in leaktight manner an inlet duct 14 of the pump 5. The inlet conduit is extended by a dip tube 15, one free end of which is located substantially at the bottom of the first container 11. The first container 11 has a maximum filling level corresponding substantially to the surface transverse 17, formed inside the container 11, and into which opens outlet 13.

Le second récipient 12 est disposé de manière légèrement décalée axialement au dessus du premier récipient 11, et est de volume sensiblement identique au volume du premier récipient 11. Le second récipient 12 est en communication avec une zone intermédiaire 18 située dans le prolongement du col 3, au dessus du premier récipient 11. En position montée, une portion de plus grande section 19 du conduit d'entrée 14 de la pompe 5 se trouve à l'intérieur de ladite zone intermédiaire. Cette portion de plus grande section du conduit 14 est pourvue d'un orifice de reprise d'air 20 de la pompe. Ainsi, l'orifice de reprise d'air communique avec le second récipient 12, et est isolé du premier récipient 11. Selon ce mode de réalisation, le niveau de remplissage maximal du second récipient 12 correspond sensiblement au niveau de la paroi dans laquelle est ménagé l'orifice 13 du premier récipient 11.The second container 12 is disposed slightly offset axially at the above the first container 11, and is of volume substantially identical to the volume of the first container 11. The second container 12 is in communication with an intermediate zone 18 located in the extension of the neck 3, above of the first container 11. In the assembled position, a portion of larger section 19 of the inlet duct 14 of the pump 5 is located inside said zone intermediate. This portion of larger section of the conduit 14 is provided with a air return port 20 of the pump. Thus, the air intake orifice communicates with the second container 12, and is isolated from the first container 11. According to this mode of embodiment, the maximum filling level of the second container 12 corresponds substantially at the level of the wall in which the orifice 13 of the first container 11.

Le premier récipient 11 est relié au second récipient via un siphon 30 formé d'un conduit dont une extrémité 31 est en communication avec le second récipient 12 via un orifice 32 ménagé au fond du second récipient 12. Le conduit formant siphon 30 présente une première portion 33 montant sur sensiblement toute la hauteur du corps 2 du dispositif, jusqu'à une portion en U, 34, laquelle se prolonge par une portion 35, descendant sur sensiblement toute la hauteur du corps 2. Le point le plus haut 39 du conduit formant siphon 30 est situé axialement, sensiblement au niveau de remplissage maximal du second récipient 12. La portion 35 se prolonge par une partie repliée à 90°, 36 dont une extrémité 37 communique via un orifice 38 avec le premier récipient 11. L'orifice 38 est situé en dessous de l'orifice 32 de communication avec le second récipient 12. Des zones de jonction 40, sous forme d'une paroi épaisse sont formées entre le premier récipient, le second récipient, et les différentes portions du conduit formant siphon 30.The first container 11 is connected to the second container via a siphon 30 formed by a conduit one end 31 of which is in communication with the second container 12 via an orifice 32 formed at the bottom of the second container 12. The conduit forming siphon 30 has a first portion 33 rising over substantially the entire height of the body 2 of the device, up to a U-shaped portion, 34, which extends by a portion 35, descending over substantially the entire height of the body 2. The highest point 39 of the siphon duct 30 is located axially, substantially at the maximum filling level of the second container 12. The portion 35 is extended by a part folded at 90 °, 36 including one end 37 communicates via an orifice 38 with the first container 11. The orifice 38 is located in below the orifice 32 for communication with the second container 12. Areas junction 40, in the form of a thick wall are formed between the first container, the second container, and the different portions of the siphon duct 30.

Le corps du récipient est obtenu de moulage en une seule pièce d'un matériau tel qu'un polyéthylène ou un polypropylène.The body of the container is obtained by molding in a single piece of a material such than polyethylene or polypropylene.

Dans la vue partielle du dispositif représentée aux figures 2A-2B, il apparaít que le siphon 30 présente au voisinage du sommet du U, 34, une section creuse de forme oblongue, laquelle peut être écrasée au moyen d'une pince amovible 41 reliée via un cordon 42, à un capuchon amovible 43 destinée à recouvrir la tête de distribution 6 entre deux utilisations. Ainsi montée, la pince 41 isole hermétiquement la composition d'appoint C2 contenue dans le second récipient 12 de la composition liquide C1 contenue dans le premier récipient 11. On réduit ainsi, les risques de migration intempestive d'une composition vers l'autre, notamment lors du transport du dispositif avant sa première utilisation. A la première utilisation, en retirant le capuchon 43, une traction est exercée sur la pince 41, laquelle est enlevée, ce qui contribue à rétablir la section creuse oblongue, apte à laisser passer le liquide. La pince 41 peut être montée avant remplissage des deux récipients 11, 12, entre le remplissage du premier récipient 11 et le remplissage du second récipient 12, ou après remplissage des deux récipients 11, 12.In the partial view of the device shown in Figures 2A-2B, it appears that the siphon 30 has, in the vicinity of the top of the U, 34, a hollow section of oblong shape, which can be crushed using a removable clamp 41 connected via a cord 42, to a removable cap 43 intended to cover the head of distribution 6 between two uses. Thus mounted, the clamp 41 isolates hermetically the make-up composition C2 contained in the second container 12 of the liquid composition C1 contained in the first container 11. We reduce thus, the risks of untimely migration from one composition to another, especially when transporting the device before its first use. To the first use, by removing the cap 43, traction is exerted on the clamp 41, which is removed, which helps restore the hollow section oblong, suitable for letting the liquid pass. The clamp 41 can be mounted before filling of the two containers 11, 12, between the filling of the first container 11 and filling the second container 12, or after filling the two containers 11, 12.

Pour remplir le dispositif qui vient d'être discuté en référence aux figures discutées ci-avant, on peut procéder de la manière illustrée aux figures 3A-3C. A la figure 3A, la composition liquide C1 est introduite dans le premier récipient 11, via l'orifice 13, et ce, jusqu'à atteindre le niveau maximal correspondant sensiblement à la paroi transversale 17. La composition C1 monte également dans la portion 35 du siphon 30, sans toutefois atteindre la point le plus haut 39 de la portion en U, 34. A ce moment, la pince 41 est mise en place sur la portion de section oblongue 45 du siphon 30. Ensuite, via la zone intermédiaire 18, une canne de remplissage coudée est introduite dans le second récipient 12. La composition d'appoint C2 est introduite dans le second récipient 12, jusqu'à atteindre un niveau de remplissage maximal situé en dessous de la paroi dans laquelle est ménagé l'orifice 13 du premier récipient 11. La composition C2 monte également dans la portion 33 du siphon 30, précédée d'un volume d'air 50. La tête de distribution 6 est vissée sur le col 3 du flacon, avec le conduit d'entrée 14 en engagement étanche à l'intérieur de l'orifice 13 (voir figures 1B et 2B). Le capuchon 43 (figure 2A) relié à la pince 41 est positionné sur la tête de distribution 6. Le dispositif est ainsi prêt à l'emploi.To complete the device which has just been discussed with reference to the figures discussed above, we can proceed as illustrated in FIGS. 3A-3C. In the figure 3A, the liquid composition C1 is introduced into the first container 11, via the orifice 13, and this, until reaching the corresponding maximum level substantially to the transverse wall 17. The composition C1 also rises in the portion 35 siphon 30, without however reaching the highest point 39 of the U-shaped portion, 34. At this moment, the clamp 41 is placed on the portion of oblong section 45 of the siphon 30. Then, via the intermediate zone 18, a filling rod cubit is introduced into the second container 12. The makeup composition C2 is introduced into the second container 12, until a filling level is reached maximum located below the wall in which the orifice 13 of the first container 11. Composition C2 also rises in portion 33 of the siphon 30, preceded by an air volume 50. The distribution head 6 is screwed onto the neck 3 of the bottle, with the inlet conduit 14 in sealed engagement inside orifice 13 (see Figures 1B and 2B). The cap 43 (FIG. 2A) connected to the clamp 41 is positioned on the dispensing head 6. The device is thus ready for use.

Les différentes phases d'utilisation d'un tel dispositif sont représentées aux figures 4A-4C. A la figure 4A, en actionnant la pompe 5 pour la première fois, une composition correspondant à la composition liquide C1 contenue initialement dans le premier récipient 11 est distribuée. En réponse à la dépression générée dans le premier récipient 11, due à l'absence de reprise d'air à l'intérieur du premier récipient, un volume identique de composition C1, contenu dans la portion 35 du siphon 30 est aspiré de manière à remplacer le volume pompé de C1. La reprise d'air à l'intérieur du second récipient 12 se fait via l'orifice de reprise d'air 20 de la pompe. Ainsi, le volume de produit à l'intérieur du premier récipient 11 reste sensiblement constant Pendant cette première phase, la concentration de la composition distribuée est constante, et correspond à la concentration initiale de la composition C1. Cette phase peut se prolonger pendant plusieurs pompages, c'est à dire jusqu'à ce que la composition C2 commence effectivement à entrer dans le premier récipient 11. Le nombre de pompages correspondant à cette première phase dépend en réalité du volume de composition C1 présent initialement dans la portion 35 du siphon 30, du volume d'air éventuellement prisonnière entre C1 et C2 à l'intérieur du siphon 30, et du volume de la dose pompée par la pompe 5.The different phases of using such a device are shown in the figures 4A-4C. In FIG. 4A, by actuating the pump 5 for the first time, a composition corresponding to the liquid composition C1 initially contained in the first container 11 is dispensed. In response to the depression generated in the first container 11, due to the absence of air intake inside the first container, an identical volume of composition C1, contained in portion 35 of the siphon 30 is aspirated so as to replace the pumped volume of C1. Recovery of air inside the second container 12 is done via the air intake orifice 20 of the pump. Thus, the volume of product inside the first container 11 remains substantially constant During this first phase, the concentration of distributed composition is constant, and corresponds to the initial concentration of the composition C1. This phase can be prolonged during several pumpings, it is to say until composition C2 actually begins to enter the first container 11. The number of pumps corresponding to this first phase actually depends on the composition volume C1 initially present in the portion 35 of the siphon 30, of the volume of air possibly trapped between C1 and C2 inside the siphon 30, and the volume of the dose pumped by the pump 5.

Après cette première phase, comme illustré à la figure 4B, et à partir du moment où la composition C2 commence à être effectivement aspirée dans le premier récipient 11, il se produit, en fonction des concentrations relatives des compositions C1 et C2, un effet de dilution ou de concentration de la composition distribuée par la pompe 5. En effet, dans cette phase également, le volume de composition C1 dans le premier récipient reste constant Cet effet de dilution ou de concentration se fait de manière progressive en réponse à chaque pompage au moyen de la pompe 5. Le volume de composition C2 contenu dans le récipient 12 diminue progressivement jusqu'à devenir nul. After this first phase, as illustrated in Figure 4B, and from the moment where the composition C2 begins to be effectively sucked in the first container 11, it occurs, depending on the relative concentrations of compositions C1 and C2, a dilution or concentration effect of the composition distributed by pump 5. Indeed, in this phase also, the volume of composition C1 in the first container remains constant This dilution effect or concentration is done gradually in response to each pumping at means of the pump 5. The volume of composition C2 contained in the container 12 gradually decreases until it becomes zero.

A la figure 4C, après avoir vidé complètement le récipient 12, la composition liquide C1 présente une concentration située à un niveau intermédiaire entre sa concentration initiale et la concentration initiale de la composition C2. Le rapport des volumes des premier et second récipients est un facteur déterminant pour la valeur de la concentration finale de la composition C1 dans le premier récipient Pendant cette phase, à chaque pompage de composition C1, le volume pompé n'est plus remplacé par un volume correspondant en provenance du récipient 12. De ce fait, le niveau dans le récipient 11 diminue progressivement En revanche, la concentration de la composition C1 est constante. Cette dernière phase se poursuit jusqu'à vidange complète du premier récipient 11.In FIG. 4C, after having completely emptied the container 12, the composition liquid C1 has a concentration located at an intermediate level between its initial concentration and the initial concentration of the composition C2. The report volumes of the first and second containers is a determining factor for the value of the final concentration of composition C1 in the first container During this phase, at each pumping of composition C1, the volume pumped is no longer replaced by a corresponding volume from container 12. As a result, the level in the container 11 gradually decreases. the concentration of composition C1 is constant. This last phase is continues until the first container 11 is completely emptied.

Ainsi, une telle distribution comprend trois phases principales : une première phase (généralement la plus courte) dans laquelle, seule la composition C1 est distribuée ; une seconde phase dans laquelle est distribué un mélange des compositions C1 et C2, selon une concentration augmentant ou diminuant progressivement ; et une troisième phase dans laquelle la composition distribuée est à concentration constante, laquelle concentration est au plus égale à la concentration de la composition d'appoint C2 présente initialement dans le second récipient.Thus, such a distribution comprises three main phases: a first phase (generally the shortest) in which only composition C1 is distributed; a second phase in which a mixture of compositions C1 and C2, according to a concentration increasing or decreasing gradually ; and a third phase in which the distributed composition is at constant concentration, which concentration is at most equal to the concentration of the make-up composition C2 initially present in the second container.

La longueur relative de chacune des trois phases, et la pente de la courbe dans la deuxièmes phase, sont ajustées à volonté en choisissant de manière appropriée les principaux paramètres du dispositif, que sont notamment, les volumes respectifs de chaque récipient, les concentrations initiales de chacune des compositions C1 et C2, le volume de la dose pompée, et la configuration du siphon.The relative length of each of the three phases, and the slope of the curve in the second phase, are adjusted at will by choosing appropriately the main parameters of the device, such as the volumes of each container, the initial concentrations of each of compositions C1 and C2, the volume of the pumped dose, and the configuration of the siphon.

Dans la description détaillée qui précède, il a été fait référence à des modes de réalisation préférés de l'invention. Il est évident que des variantes peuvent y être apportées sans s'écarter de l'invention telle que revendiquée ci-après.In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to modes of preferred embodiments of the invention. Obviously there may be variations made without departing from the invention as claimed below.

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  1. Device (1) for packaging and dispensing a composition (C1), particularly a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition, comprising: a) a first container (11) containing the said composition (C1); b) means (5) capable, in response to an actuation command, of allowing a given volume of the said composition (C1) to be dispensed; c) a second container (12) containing a top-up composition (C2); characterized by means (30) capable, in response to the dispensing of the said given volume of composition (C1) from the first container (11), of allowing a fraction of the said top-up composition (C2) to pass from the second container (12) to the first container (11).
  2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that means (13, 14, 20) are provided so that the volume of composition (C1) contained in the first container (11) remains approximately constant as long as some of the top-up composition (2) is left in the second container (12).
  3. Device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the dispensing of the composition (C1) from the first container (11) occurs without air being taken into the said first container (11).
  4. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises an air intake member (20) to allow a volume of air that corresponds roughly to the volume of the fraction of composition (C2) transferred to the first container (11) to enter the second container (12).
  5. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the means (30) capable, in response to the dispensing of the said given volume of composition (C1) from the first container (11), of allowing a fraction of the said top-up composition (C2) to pass from the second container (12) to the first container (11) consist of a siphon (30).
  6. Device (1) according to Claim 5, characterized in that the said siphon-forming means (30) comprise a duct, a first end (31) of which opens into the second container (12) via a first orifice (32) located near its bottom, and a second end (37) of which opens into the first container (11) via a second orifice (38) located at a level below that of the first orifice (32).
  7. Device (1) according to Claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the maximum fill level (17) of the first container (11) and/or the maximum fill level of the second container (12) is located below the uppermost point (39) of the siphon (30).
  8. Device according to Claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the maximum fill level (17) of the first container (11) and/or the maximum fill level of the second container (12) is located above the uppermost point (39) of the siphon (30).
  9. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the dispensing means (5) consist of a manually actuated pump (5).
  10. Device according to Claim 9, characterized in that the pump (5) is configured in such a way that, upon each actuation, a determined amount of the said composition (C1) is taken up from the first container (11) without the intake of air and that, in return, a corresponding volume of air is introduced into the second container (12).
  11. Device according to Claim 10, characterized in that an outlet orifice (13) of the first container (11) is sealed closed by an inlet duct (14) of the said manually actuated pump (5).
  12. Device according to any one of Claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the pump (5) is connected to a dip tube (15), a free end of which is located near the bottom of the first container (11).
  13. Device according to Claims 4 and any one of Claims 9 to 12, characterized in that the air intake member is formed of an air intake orifice (20) of the said manually actuated pump (5), the said air intake orifice (20) being in communication with the said second container (12).
  14. Device according to Claim 13, characterized in that the manually actuated pump (5) is mounted in a neck (3) of the device, the said neck (3) opening separately onto the said outlet orifice (13) of the first container (11), and onto an intermediate zone (18) in communication with the said second container (12), the air intake member (20) being in communication with the said intermediate zone (18).
  15. Device according to any one of Claims 9 to 14, characterized in that the neck (3) has a screw thread capable of collaborating with a corresponding screw thread of a dispensing head (6) on which the pump (5) is mounted.
  16. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 15, characterized in that means (41) are provided for, prior to first use, forming a removable barrier between the composition (C1) of the first container and the top-up composition (C2).
  17. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the top-up composition (C2) in the second container (12) is such that the curve representing the concentration of at least one compound present in the composition (C1) dispensed from the first container (11), as a function of the number of doses dispensed, has a portion which has a positive slope.
  18. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the top-up composition (C2) in the second container (12) is such that the curve representing the concentration of at least one compound present in the composition (C1) dispensed from the first container (11), as a function of the number of doses dispensed, has a portion which has a negative slope.
  19. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is obtained by moulding, in a single piece, from a material, particularly a thermoplastic, such as a polypropylene or a polyethylene.
  20. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the said compound is a compound which forms a sunscreen, or a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological active ingredient.
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