EP1221292A1 - Device for storing and applying a haircare product - Google Patents

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EP1221292A1
EP1221292A1 EP01403050A EP01403050A EP1221292A1 EP 1221292 A1 EP1221292 A1 EP 1221292A1 EP 01403050 A EP01403050 A EP 01403050A EP 01403050 A EP01403050 A EP 01403050A EP 1221292 A1 EP1221292 A1 EP 1221292A1
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  • the present invention relates to an assembly for packaging and the application of a hair product, in particular a styling gel or a product coloring, in particular in the form of a cream.
  • Hair gels are typically applied by hand, which means that the user, after applying the gel, washes his hands.
  • the experience shows that after applying the gel with the hands, most users pass a comb or a brush through their hair, so as to restore it to shape, or give it the desired fold. Obviously, the comb must then be rinsed. All this, from a practical point of view, is not satisfactory.
  • Bristle or tooth application type devices are known for applying a hair gel.
  • the product is sent either to the base of the teeth or to their end via a channel passing axially through them.
  • Patent application FR 2 744 890 describes a device, equipped with a refill in the form of a bellows, and surmounted by an arrangement of teeth, at the base from which a plurality of orifices open.
  • the application head is capped with a removable cover.
  • Devices comprising a container surmounted by an application head comprising a plurality of teeth, at the base of which openings, are also described in the German utility models 89 06 735.5 and 89 12 220.8.
  • the orifices are closed at by means of an auxiliary closing element, mounted, either sliding or pivoting, on the application head.
  • the closure element comprises suitable means, in closed position of the closure element, to come into engagement with said elements orifices so as to close them.
  • the closing element can be either fixed to remains on the device, in particular via a joint, or be disconnected from the device during application.
  • Patent application WO88 / 09632 describes an applicator device, in particular of a coloring product, comprising an arrangement of teeth, at the base which open outlets in communication with a container containing the product to be applied. None is provided according to this document to seal directly said orifices.
  • a closure element can be separated from the application head, for application, the risk of forgetting to reposition it on the application head after use, or even to lose it is not negligible.
  • a device for conditioning and application of a hair product in particular in the form of a gel, comprising a container containing the product, said container being surmounted an application head comprising a plurality of application elements, in particular in the form of teeth, at least one opening, in communication with the container, being arranged so as to allow the product to exit outside application elements, in the vicinity of the base thereof, at least one part of the application elements being mounted on a mobile support between a first position in which said opening is closed and a second position in which said opening is at least partially cleared.
  • the terminology "in the vicinity of” to qualify the position in which the opening (s) opens (s) reflects the fact that, from preferably, this (or these) last (s) lead (s) away from the free end application elements, preferably closer to their base than to their free end. More preferably, it (s) opens (s) directly into the surface on which the application elements are installed.
  • the opening / closing function of the orifice (s) communicating with the container is provided by the application elements themselves, which allows not generate substantially any interference, capable of disturbing the application or the shaping of the hair, when the device is moved in the hair.
  • the device thus configured is simple to use and economical to produce.
  • the opening / closing function of the opening (s) communicating with the container being provided by the application elements themselves, this allows more great flexibility in the configuration of application elements, in particular in the choice of their number, their spacings, or in the choice of their dimensions (length, section).
  • the application elements are configured in the form of a first row mounted on said mobile support.
  • said opening (s) is (are) outside the mean plane containing said first row of elements application.
  • the configuration according to the invention makes it possible, firstly, to deposit the product on the hair, then distribute it evenly using the application elements. it results from the fact that, relative to the movement of the device in the hair, the (or) the orifice (s) are upstream with respect to at least part of the elements application.
  • the device further comprises a second row, mounted fixedly on the application head, said opening (s) being preferably outside the mean plane containing said second row of elements application.
  • the first row of application elements can be mounted on the support so as to move relative to the second in one direction perpendicular to the latter. The first row is particularly involved in detangling the hair before applying the product, the second ensuring the distribution of the deposited product and finishing after application of the product.
  • the application elements of the first row can differ from the application elements of the second row in at least one characteristic, in particular of length, spacing, or section cross.
  • a characteristic in particular of length, spacing, or section cross.
  • said (or said) opening (s) is (are) arranged on one side of the first row, or between the first and second rows.
  • said opening (s) is (are) made up of at least one slot oriented parallel to the (or) row (s) of application elements, and of length substantially equal to the length of the row (s) of application elements. Its width can be from 0.5 mm to 3 mm. Alternatively, it is possible to use a plurality disjointed orifices, arranged in particular in the form of a row parallel to the (or aux) row (s) of application elements.
  • the application elements can be of length identical or different.
  • the free ends of the application elements can extend along a straight or curved line, in particular concave, so to marry the curvature of the skull.
  • the container may have at least one compressible wall, preferably elastically, so that, in response to a pressure exerted on said wall, axially or transversely, generate an overpressure inside the container able to cause the product to exit through said opening (s) when the support is in the second position.
  • a compressible wall can be formed of a portion of the body of the container, configured as a bellows, axially compressible.
  • the container may be made, in whole or in part, of a material chosen from polyethylenes, especially low or very low density, chlorides of polyvinyl, or aluminum-based complexes, or of the type Polyethylene / Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) / Polyethylene.
  • polyethylenes especially low or very low density, chlorides of polyvinyl, or aluminum-based complexes, or of the type Polyethylene / Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) / Polyethylene.
  • the container may be integral with a grip handle, formed in particular on a bottom of the container.
  • the device is "threaded" of application in the manner of a glove.
  • This arrangement is perfectly suited to a container configuration of which at least part of the body forms a bellows.
  • the application head can be mounted on the container by snap-fastening, screwing, bonding or welding.
  • Means can be provided for, in the first position of the support, perfect the seal upon closing of the opening (s).
  • Such a means can be formed of a bead capable of engaging in a corresponding profile formed by the edges delimiting the opening (s).
  • Means can be provided for reversibly locking the support in the first and / or in the second position. This function can be ensured, at least in part, by the same means as those used to perfect sealing.
  • the support is mounted to slide on the application head.
  • the application head is removably mounted on the recipient. This produces a device which can be rechargeable.
  • a removable cover can be provided for, in particular during transport of the device, cap the application head, and protect it from any contamination likely to be caused by the external environment, or vice versa.
  • the device 1 includes a container 2 in the form of a generally shaped bottle parallelepiped, of elongated section along an axis of greater length, and one end of which is closed by a bottom 3. The other end has an edge 4 delimiting an opening 5 whose section is close to that of the bottle.
  • the application head 10 is mounted on the bottle 2.
  • the application head 10 includes a hoop 11 fixedly mounted on the container 2.
  • the hoop 11 comprises a bead 12, formed on the outer surface of a side skirt 13, and able to cooperate by snap-fastening with the edge 4 of the container.
  • the side skirt has one end open, and one end closed by a transverse wall 14.
  • the transverse wall 14 is crossed by a slot 15 extending over substantially its entire length along the axis of greatest length.
  • the row of teeth 16 is of length substantially equal to the length of the slot 15.
  • the base of the teeth of the row 16 is a few mm from slot 15.
  • the hoop 11 ends with an edge 18, 19 able to slide in a corresponding slide 20, 21 formed at each end of a movable support 22 of the head of application 10.
  • the mobile support 22 has dimensions close to those of the hoop 11, and has a window 23 of width greater than the width of the raised portion 17 of the hoop so as, as will be seen in more detail later, allow the support 22 to slide relative to the hoop 11, according to a direction perpendicular to the longest axis of the device 1.
  • the length of window 23 along the axis of greatest length of device 1 is slightly longer than the length of the raised portion 17.
  • the window 23 On one side of the window 23 extends another row of teeth 24 of length substantially identical to the length of the row of teeth 16. According to this mode of embodiment, the teeth of row 16 are of identical height to that of the teeth from row 24.
  • a cover 25 is intended, after mounting of the application head 10, to cover removably the latter, in particular during the transport of the device 1.
  • a groove 26 formed on the container in the vicinity of the opening 5 allows reversible attachment of the cover 25 to the device 1.
  • the support mobile 22 In the position of FIG. 3A, the support mobile 22 is in alignment with the hoop 11. In this position, the edge of the window 23 adjacent to the row of teeth 24 abuts against the edge corresponding to the raised portion 17 of the hoop 11. The movable support 22 covers the slot 15 and closes it tightly to the product. This position corresponds to the storage position. In this position, the row of teeth 24 is substantially at the same level as the slot 15.
  • the mobile support 22 a In the position of FIG. 3B, or dispensing position, the mobile support 22 a been moved to slide perpendicular to the axis of greatest length of the device 1, until the edge of window 23, opposite the row of teeth 24 either in abutment against the corresponding edge of the raised portion 17 of the hoop 11. In this position, the slot 15 is opposite the window 23. It is therefore released, and the product can be applied in the manner shown in the figure 4.
  • the maximum displacement to pass from the position of the Figure 3A to that of Figure 3B is of the order of 5 mm, it being understood that can choose to apply the product in an intermediate position between these two extreme positions, intermediate position in which the slot 15 is only partially cleared. The output flow of the product is thus adjusted at will.
  • the user slides the mobile support 22 relative to the hoop 11 so as to at least partially clear the slot 15. It returns the device 1 so as to engage the rows of teeth 16 and 24 with the scalp. It presses on the walls of the container 2 so as to force the product to be released, via the slot 15, between the two rows of teeth 16 and 24. Simultaneously, he moves the device 1 over the hair so as to apply it where desired. When moving, as represented by the arrow, the device 1 is rotated so that the slot 15 does not close under the effect of the resistance offered by the hair. To this end, the user directs the device 1 of so that, when moving through the hair, the fixed row16 is upstream.
  • the application device will usually be moved from the front of the head towards from the back.
  • the row of teeth 16 prepares the hair, and especially detangles it, before it comes into contact with the product contained between the two rows of teeth 16 and 24.
  • the row of Teeth 24 distributes the product evenly over the hair.
  • the user puts the device 1 back in the position of FIG. 3A, and uses it in the manner of a comb to perfect the shaping of the hair.
  • this finishing step it directs the device 1 the opposite of its orientation during application, so that the resistance offered by the hair does not cause displacement of the mobile support 22, and inadvertent release of the slot 15.
  • the bead 30 In the open position shown in FIG. 7B, the bead 30 is in engagement with a groove 31 formed on the upper face of the wall transverse 14 of the hoop 11.
  • the groove 31 extends parallel to the slot 15, over a substantially identical length.
  • the slot 15 In this position of FIG. 7B, the slot 15 is opposite window 23 of the mobile support 22.
  • the product can be applied.
  • the bead 30 In the closed position shown in FIG. 7A, the bead 30 is in engagement with the slot 15, thereby improving the seal upon closure of this last. In addition, the cooperation of the bead 30 and the slot 15 ensures the reversible locking of the application head in the closed position.
  • the device 1 is moreover identical in all respects to the device of the mode of previous achievement.
  • the process is similar to that described with reference to the mode of previous embodiment, it being understood that the device 1 is oriented so that the slot 15 is upstream with respect to the row of teeth 24.
  • the product is applied directly without preliminary preparation of hair, as can be obtained with the row of teeth 16 of the previous achievement.
  • the application head 10 is identical to that of the first embodiment, with the exception that the teeth of the row 16 are slightly lower in height than the row teeth height 24. This difference in height makes gestures easier and informs the user about the preferred orientation of the device 1 during its movement over the hair.
  • the container is of circular cross section and is shaped under form of a bellows 40.
  • the bottom 3 of the container is integral with a handle 50 which allows the gripping of the device 1 in the manner of a glove.

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The present application relates to a device for applying a product, comprising a container configured to contain the product and an applicator head associated with the container. The applicator head comprises a plurality of applicator elements having a base and a free end, at least one opening communicating with the container and being configured to allow the product to be delivered outside the applicator elements at a location closer to the base than the free end, and a movable support configured to be movable between a first position in which the at least one opening is closed off and a second position in which the at least one opening is at least partially uncovered. In addition, at least some of the applicator elements are mounted on the movable support.

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La présente invention a trait à un ensemble pour le conditionnement et l'application d'un produit capillaire, notamment d'un gel de coiffage ou d'un produit de coloration, en particulier sous forme d'une crème.The present invention relates to an assembly for packaging and the application of a hair product, in particular a styling gel or a product coloring, in particular in the form of a cream.

Dans la présente demande, à des fins de simplification, on utilisera le terme "utilisateur" pour désigner un utilisateur aussi bien du sexe masculin que du sexe féminin.In the present application, for simplification purposes, the term will be used "user" to refer to both male and female users feminine.

Les gels capillaires sont typiquement appliqués à la main, ce qui implique que l'utilisateur, après application du gel, se lave les mains. En outre, l'expérience montre que, après application du gel avec les mains, la plupart des utilisateurs passent une peigne ou une brosse dans leur chevelure, de façon à la remettre en forme, ou à lui donner le pli voulu. Bien évidemment, le peigne doit ensuite être rincé. Tout ceci, d'un point de vue pratique, n'est pas satisfaisant.Hair gels are typically applied by hand, which means that the user, after applying the gel, washes his hands. In addition, the experience shows that after applying the gel with the hands, most users pass a comb or a brush through their hair, so as to restore it to shape, or give it the desired fold. Obviously, the comb must then be rinsed. All this, from a practical point of view, is not satisfactory.

Des dispositifs du type à poils ou à dents d'application sont connus pour appliquer un gel capillaire. Le produit est acheminé soit à la base des dents, soit à leur extrémité via un canal les traversant axialement.Bristle or tooth application type devices are known for applying a hair gel. The product is sent either to the base of the teeth or to their end via a channel passing axially through them.

De tels dispositifs sont décrits notamment dans le brevet US 3 570 499. Dans ce document, les éléments d'application sont constitués de dents traversées par un canal débouchant à l'extrémité des dents, et alimentées depuis une recharge en matériau souple, à perforer au moyen d'une aiguille, avant la première utilisation.Such devices are described in particular in US patent 3,570,499. In this document, the application elements consist of teeth crossed by a channel opening at the end of the teeth, and supplied from a refill flexible material, to be punctured with a needle, before first use.

Un autre arrangement dans lequel le produit est distribué via un canal traversant axialement une pluralité de dents est décrit dans le brevet US-A-4 090 522.Another arrangement in which the product is distributed via a through channel axially a plurality of teeth is described in patent US-A-4,090,522.

La demande de brevet FR 2 744 890 décrit un dispositif, équipé d'une recharge sous forme d'un soufflet, et surmonté d'un arrangement de dents, à la base desquelles débouchent une pluralité d'orifices. La tête d'application est coiffée d'un couvercle amovible.Patent application FR 2 744 890 describes a device, equipped with a refill in the form of a bellows, and surmounted by an arrangement of teeth, at the base from which a plurality of orifices open. The application head is capped with a removable cover.

Un dispositif similaire est décrit dans le document GB 1 422 081. A similar device is described in document GB 1 422 081.

Des dispositifs, comportant un récipient surmonté d'une tête d'application comprenant une pluralité de dents, à la base desquelles débouchent des orifices, sont également décrits dans les modèles d'utilité Allemand 89 06 735.5 et 89 12 220.8. Dans ces documents, entre deux utilisations, les orifices sont obturés au moyen d'un élément de fermeture auxiliaire, monté, soit à coulisse, soit en pivot, sur la tête d'application. L'élément de fermeture comporte des moyens aptes, en position fermée de l'élément de fermeture, à venir en engagement avec lesdits orifices de manière à les obturer. L'élément de fermeture peut être soit fixé à demeure sur le dispositif, notamment via une articulation, soit être désolidarisé du dispositif lors de l'application.Devices comprising a container surmounted by an application head comprising a plurality of teeth, at the base of which openings, are also described in the German utility models 89 06 735.5 and 89 12 220.8. In these documents, between two uses, the orifices are closed at by means of an auxiliary closing element, mounted, either sliding or pivoting, on the application head. The closure element comprises suitable means, in closed position of the closure element, to come into engagement with said elements orifices so as to close them. The closing element can be either fixed to remains on the device, in particular via a joint, or be disconnected from the device during application.

La demande de brevet WO88/09632 décrit un dispositif applicateur, notamment d'un produit de coloration, comportant un arrangement de dents, à la base desquelles débouchent des orifices en communication avec un récipient contenant le produit à appliquer. Rien n'est prévu selon ce document pour obturer directement lesdits orifices.Patent application WO88 / 09632 describes an applicator device, in particular of a coloring product, comprising an arrangement of teeth, at the base which open outlets in communication with a container containing the product to be applied. Nothing is provided according to this document to seal directly said orifices.

Les problèmes inhérents à tous ces dispositifs sont multiples. De par la disposition des orifices, à savoir, le plus souvent, entre les dents d'une même rangée, ou aux extrémités des dents, le produit sort directement sur la zone à traiter, dans le plan des dents, ces dernières servant seulement à guider la pose du produit. Lorsque le dispositif applicateur est déplacé dans la chevelure, II y a donc une simultanéité entre la mise au contact du produit sur la chevelure, et le passage des dents applicatrices. La répartition homogène du produit sur les cheveux requiert alors dans bien des cas, un passage supplémentaire dans la chevelure, soit au moyen du dispositif applicateur lui même, soit au moyen d'un peigne auxiliaire.The problems inherent in all these devices are multiple. By arrangement orifices, namely, most often, between the teeth of the same row, or at ends of the teeth, the product comes out directly on the area to be treated, in the plane teeth, the latter only serving to guide the installation of the product. When the applicator device is moved in the hair, there is therefore a simultaneity between bringing the product into contact with the hair and the passage of the teeth applicator. The homogeneous distribution of the product on the hair then requires in many cases, an additional passage in the hair, either by means of the applicator device itself, either by means of an auxiliary comb.

Dans les systèmes à élément de fermeture auxiliaire, coulissant ou articulé, comme décrit dans les deux modèles d'utilité évoqués ci-avant, l'élément de fermeture, dans sa position escamotée (ou position ouverte), interfère avec le déplacement du dispositif dans la chevelure, pouvant gêner la bonne application du produit. En outre, il y a un risque pour qu'un tel élément de fermeture, dans sa position escamotée, soit cassé ou endommagé. Enfin, en position fermée de l'élément de fermeture, ce dernier rend difficile l'utilisation d'un tel dispositif applicateur à la manière d'un simple peigne. Or, une telle utilisation, sans déposer de produit supplémentaire, peut être souhaitable après application du produit, pour parfaire la mise en forme de la chevelure.In systems with an auxiliary closing element, sliding or articulated, as described in the two utility models discussed above, the element of closure, in its retracted position (or open position), interferes with the displacement of the device in the hair, which may hinder proper application of the product. In addition, there is a risk that such a closure element, in its retracted position, either broken or damaged. Finally, in the closed position of the closure element, the latter making it difficult to use such a device applicator like a simple comb. Now, such use, without filing of additional product, may be desirable after application of the product, to perfect the shaping of the hair.

Par ailleurs, dans les modes de réalisation utilisant un élément de fermeture pouvant être désolidarisé de la tête d'application, en vue d'une application, le risque d'oublier de le repositionner sur la tête d'application après utilisation, voire de le perdre, n'est pas négligeable.Furthermore, in the embodiments using a closure element can be separated from the application head, for application, the risk of forgetting to reposition it on the application head after use, or even to lose it is not negligible.

Aussi, est-ce un des objets de l'invention que de réaliser un dispositif applicateur d'un produit capillaire résolvant en tout ou partie, les problèmes discutés ci-avant en référence à la technique antérieure.Also, is it an object of the invention to make an applicator device of a hair product solving all or part of the problems discussed above with reference to the prior art.

C'est en particulier un objet de l'invention que de réaliser un dispositif applicateur qui soit simple d'utilisation et qui soit économique à réaliser.It is in particular an object of the invention to produce an applicator device which is simple to use and which is economical to produce.

C'est un autre objet de l'invention que de réaliser un tel dispositif applicateur qui permette, d'un seul geste, l'application du produit, et sa répartition homogène sur la chevelure.It is another object of the invention to produce such an applicator device which allows, with a single gesture, the application of the product, and its uniform distribution over the hair.

C'est encore un autre objet de l'invention que de réaliser un tel dispositif qui puisse être utilisé après application du produit, à la manière d'un peigne, pour parfaire la mise en forme de la chevelure.It is yet another object of the invention to produce such a device which can be used after application of the product, like a comb, to perfect the shaping of the hair.

C'est encore un objet de l'invention que de réaliser un tel dispositif applicateur équipé d'un organe apte, en position de stockage, à obturer de manière étanche le (ou les) orifice(s) communiquant avec le récipient, et qui n'interfère pas avec le déplacement des éléments d'application dans la chevelure, aussi bien en position obturée du (ou des) orifice(s) qu'en position dégagée de ce (ces) dernier(s).It is also an object of the invention to produce such an applicator device equipped with a member capable, in the storage position, of sealing the (or) orifice (s) communicating with the container, and which do not interfere with the displacement of the application elements in the hair, both in position obturation of the orifice (s) only in the disengaged position from the latter.

D'autres objets encore apparaítront dans la description détaillée qui suit. Still 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 l'application d'un produit capillaire, notamment sous forme d'un gel, comprenant un récipient contenant le produit, ledit récipient étant surmonté d'une tête d'application comportant une pluralité d'éléments d'application, notamment sous forme de dents, au moins une ouverture, en communication avec le récipient, étant disposée de manière à permettre la sortie du produit à l'extérieur des éléments d'application, au voisinage de la base de ces derniers, au moins une partie des éléments d'application étant montée sur un support mobile entre une première position dans laquelle ladite ouverture est obturée et une seconde position dans laquelle ladite ouverture est au moins en partie dégagée.According to the invention, these objects are achieved by producing a device for conditioning and application of a hair product, in particular in the form of a gel, comprising a container containing the product, said container being surmounted an application head comprising a plurality of application elements, in particular in the form of teeth, at least one opening, in communication with the container, being arranged so as to allow the product to exit outside application elements, in the vicinity of the base thereof, at least one part of the application elements being mounted on a mobile support between a first position in which said opening is closed and a second position in which said opening is at least partially cleared.

Au sens de la présente demande, la terminologie "au voisinage de" pour qualifier la position dans laquelle débouche(nt) la (ou les) ouverture(s) traduit le fait que, de préférence, cette (ou ces) dernière(s) débouche(nt) à distance de l'extrémité libre des éléments d'application, de préférence, plus près de leur base que de leur extrémité libre. De préférence encore, elle(s) débouche(nt) directement dans la surface sur laquelle sont implantés les éléments d'application.Within the meaning of the present application, the terminology "in the vicinity of" to qualify the position in which the opening (s) opens (s) reflects the fact that, from preferably, this (or these) last (s) lead (s) away from the free end application elements, preferably closer to their base than to their free end. More preferably, it (s) opens (s) directly into the surface on which the application elements are installed.

Ainsi, la fonction ouverture/fermeture du (ou des) orifice(s) communiquant avec le récipient est assurée par les éléments d'application eux mêmes, ce qui permet de ne générer sensiblement aucune interférence, apte à perturber l'application ou la mise en forme de la chevelure, lorsque le dispositif est déplacé dans la chevelure.Thus, the opening / closing function of the orifice (s) communicating with the container is provided by the application elements themselves, which allows not generate substantially any interference, capable of disturbing the application or the shaping of the hair, when the device is moved in the hair.

Le dispositif ainsi configuré est simple d'utilisation et économique à réaliser. La fonction ouverture/fermeture du (ou des) orifice(s) communiquant avec le récipient étant assurée par les éléments d'application eux mêmes, cela autorise une plus grande flexibilité dans la configuration des éléments d'application, notamment dans le choix de leur nombre, de leurs espacements, ou dans le choix de leurs dimensions (longueur, section).The device thus configured is simple to use and economical to produce. The opening / closing function of the opening (s) communicating with the container being provided by the application elements themselves, this allows more great flexibility in the configuration of application elements, in particular in the choice of their number, their spacings, or in the choice of their dimensions (length, section).

Avantageusement, les éléments d'application sont configurés sous forme d'une première rangée montée sur ledit support mobile. De préférence, lorsque le support mobile est dans la seconde position, ladite (ou lesdites) ouverture(s) est (sont) en dehors du plan moyen contenant ladite première rangée d'éléments d'application. Ainsi, à la différence de certains dispositifs conventionnels dans lesquels les orifices sont dans l'alignement de la rangée de dents, la configuration selon l'invention permet, en premier lieu, de déposer le produit sur la chevelure, puis, de le répartir de façon homogène au moyen des éléments d'application. Cela résulte du fait que, par rapport au mouvement du dispositif dans la chevelure, le (ou les) orifice(s) sont en amont par rapport à au moins une partie des éléments d'application.Advantageously, the application elements are configured in the form of a first row mounted on said mobile support. Preferably, when the mobile support is in the second position, said opening (s) is (are) outside the mean plane containing said first row of elements application. So unlike some conventional devices in which the holes are in alignment with the row of teeth, the configuration according to the invention makes it possible, firstly, to deposit the product on the hair, then distribute it evenly using the application elements. it results from the fact that, relative to the movement of the device in the hair, the (or) the orifice (s) are upstream with respect to at least part of the elements application.

De préférence, le dispositif comprend en outre une seconde rangée, montée fixement sur la tête d'application, ladite (ou lesdites) ouverture(s) étant de préférence en dehors du plan moyen contenant ladite seconde rangée d'éléments d'application. La première rangée d'éléments d'application peut être montée sur le support de manière à se déplacer par rapport à la seconde selon une direction perpendiculaire à cette dernière. La première rangée participe notamment au démêlage des cheveux avant application du produit, la seconde assurant la répartition du produit déposé et la finition après application du produit.Preferably, the device further comprises a second row, mounted fixedly on the application head, said opening (s) being preferably outside the mean plane containing said second row of elements application. The first row of application elements can be mounted on the support so as to move relative to the second in one direction perpendicular to the latter. The first row is particularly involved in detangling the hair before applying the product, the second ensuring the distribution of the deposited product and finishing after application of the product.

A cet effet notamment, les éléments d'application de la première rangée peuvent différer des éléments d'application de la seconde rangée en au moins une caractéristique, notamment de longueur, d'espacement, ou de section transversale. Pour le démêlage, on utilisera un peigne à dents plus grosses et relativement espacées. Pour la finition, on utilisera un peigne à dents plus resserrées et plus fines.For this purpose in particular, the application elements of the first row can differ from the application elements of the second row in at least one characteristic, in particular of length, spacing, or section cross. For disentangling, use a comb with larger teeth and relatively spaced. For finishing, we will use a more tooth comb tighter and finer.

De préférence, dans la seconde position du support mobile, ladite (ou lesdites) ouverture(s) est (sont) disposée(s) d'un côté de la première rangée, ou entre les première et seconde rangées.Preferably, in the second position of the mobile support, said (or said) opening (s) is (are) arranged on one side of the first row, or between the first and second rows.

Selon un mode de réalisation préférentiel, ladite (ou lesdites) ouverture(s) est (sont) constituée(s) d'au moins une fente orientée parallèlement à la (ou aux) rangée(s) d'éléments d'application, et de longueur sensiblement égale à la longueur de la (ou des) rangée(s) d'éléments d'application. Sa largeur peut être de l'ordre de 0,5 mm à 3 mm. Alternativement, il est possible d'utiliser une pluralité d'orifices disjoints, disposés notamment sous forme d'une rangée parallèle à la (ou aux) rangée(s) d'éléments d'application. Il est possible également d'utiliser une pluralité de fines fentes en parallèle, s'étendant sur sensiblement toute la longueur de la (ou des) rangée(s) de dents, la position relative entre le support et la partie fixe de la tête d'application déterminant le nombre de fentes au travers desquelles le produit peut sortir lors de l'application, permettant ainsi de jouer sur le débit de sortie du produit.According to a preferred embodiment, said opening (s) is (are) made up of at least one slot oriented parallel to the (or) row (s) of application elements, and of length substantially equal to the length of the row (s) of application elements. Its width can be from 0.5 mm to 3 mm. Alternatively, it is possible to use a plurality disjointed orifices, arranged in particular in the form of a row parallel to the (or aux) row (s) of application elements. It is also possible to use a plurality of fine slits in parallel, extending over substantially the entire length of the row (s) of teeth, the relative position between the support and the part fixed application head determining the number of slots through which the product can come out during application, thus allowing to play on the flow of product release.

A l'intérieur d'une rangée, les éléments d'application peuvent être de longueur identique ou différente. Ainsi, les extrémités libres des éléments d'application peuvent s'étendre selon une ligne droite ou courbe, notamment concave, afin d'épouser la courbure du crâne.Inside a row, the application elements can be of length identical or different. Thus, the free ends of the application elements can extend along a straight or curved line, in particular concave, so to marry the curvature of the skull.

Le récipient peut comporter au moins une paroi compressible, de préférence élastiquement, de manière à, en réponse à une pression exercée sur ladite paroi, axialement ou transversalement, générer à l'intérieur du récipient une surpression apte à provoquer la sortie du produit au travers de ladite (ou desdites) ouverture(s) lorsque le support est dans la seconde position. Une telle configuration du récipient, notamment sous forme d'un tube ou flacon tube, facilite dans une large mesure la distribution de produit fortement visqueux, tel qu'un gel ou une crème de coloration capillaire. Selon une possibilité, la paroi compressible peut être formée d'une portion du corps du récipient, configurée sous forme d'un soufflet, compressible axialement.The container may have at least one compressible wall, preferably elastically, so that, in response to a pressure exerted on said wall, axially or transversely, generate an overpressure inside the container able to cause the product to exit through said opening (s) when the support is in the second position. Such a configuration of the container, especially in the form of a tube or tube bottle, facilitates in a wide measures the distribution of highly viscous product, such as gel or cream hair coloring. According to one possibility, the compressible wall can be formed of a portion of the body of the container, configured as a bellows, axially compressible.

Le récipient peut être réalisé, en tout ou partie, en un matériau choisi parmi les polyéthylènes, notamment basse ou très basse densité, les chlorures de polyvinyle, ou les complexes à base d'aluminium, ou de type Polyéthylène/Ethylène vinyle alcool (EVOH)/Polyéthylène.The container may be made, in whole or in part, of a material chosen from polyethylenes, especially low or very low density, chlorides of polyvinyl, or aluminum-based complexes, or of the type Polyethylene / Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) / Polyethylene.

Le récipient peut être solidaire d'une poignée de préhension, formée notamment sur un fond du récipient. Dans une telle configuration, on "enfile" le dispositif d'application à la manière d'un gant. Cette disposition est tout à fait adaptée à une configuration de récipient dont une partie au moins du corps forme un soufflet. The container may be integral with a grip handle, formed in particular on a bottom of the container. In such a configuration, the device is "threaded" of application in the manner of a glove. This arrangement is perfectly suited to a container configuration of which at least part of the body forms a bellows.

La tête d'application peut être montée sur le récipient par encliquetage, vissage, collage ou soudure.The application head can be mounted on the container by snap-fastening, screwing, bonding or welding.

Des moyens peuvent être prévus pour, dans la première position du support, parfaire l'étanchéité à la fermeture de la (ou des) ouverture(s). Un tel moyen peut être formé d'un bourrelet apte à s'engager dans un profil correspondant formé par les bords délimitant la (ou les) ouverture(s).Means can be provided for, in the first position of the support, perfect the seal upon closing of the opening (s). Such a means can be formed of a bead capable of engaging in a corresponding profile formed by the edges delimiting the opening (s).

Des moyens peuvent être prévus pour verrouiller de manière réversible le support dans la première et/ou dans la seconde position. Cette fonction peut être assurée, au moins en partie, par les mêmes moyens que ceux utilisés pour parfaire l'étanchéité.Means can be provided for reversibly locking the support in the first and / or in the second position. This function can be ensured, at least in part, by the same means as those used to perfect sealing.

Avantageusement, le support est monté à coulisse sur la tête d'application.Advantageously, the support is mounted to slide on the application head.

Avantageusement encore, la tête d'application est montée de façon amovible sur le récipient. On réalise ainsi un dispositif qui peut être rechargeable.Advantageously also, the application head is removably mounted on the recipient. This produces a device which can be rechargeable.

Un couvercle amovible peut être prévu pour, notamment lors du transport du dispositif, coiffer la tête d'application, et la protéger contre toute souillure susceptible d'être provoquée par l'environnement extérieur, ou inversement.A removable cover can be provided for, in particular during transport of the device, cap the application head, and protect it from any contamination likely to be caused by the external environment, or vice versa.

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 1, 2, 3A-3B et 4 sont relatives à un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • les figures 5, 6, et 7A-7B sont relatives à un second mode de réalisation ; et
  • la figure 8 est relative à un troisième mode de réalisation.
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 1, 2, 3A-3B and 4 relate to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • Figures 5, 6, and 7A-7B relate to a second embodiment; and
  • Figure 8 relates to a third embodiment.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté aux figures 1, 2, 3A-3B et 4, le dispositif 1 comprend un récipient 2 sous forme d'un flacon de forme généralement parallélépipédique, de section allongée selon un axe de plus grande longueur, et dont une extrémité est fermée par un fond 3. L'autre extrémité présente un bord 4 délimitant une ouverture 5 dont la section est voisine de celle du flacon.In the embodiment shown in Figures 1, 2, 3A-3B and 4, the device 1 includes a container 2 in the form of a generally shaped bottle parallelepiped, of elongated section along an axis of greater length, and one end of which is closed by a bottom 3. The other end has an edge 4 delimiting an opening 5 whose section is close to that of the bottle.

Sur le flacon 2, est montée une tête d'application 10. La tête d'application 10 comprend une frette 11 montée fixement sur le récipient 2. A cet effet, la frette 11 comprend un bourrelet 12, formé sur la surface extérieure d'une jupe latérale 13, et apte à coopérer par encliquetage avec le bord 4 du récipient. La jupe latérale a une extrémité ouverte, et une extrémité fermée par une paroi transversale 14.An application head 10 is mounted on the bottle 2. The application head 10 includes a hoop 11 fixedly mounted on the container 2. For this purpose, the hoop 11 comprises a bead 12, formed on the outer surface of a side skirt 13, and able to cooperate by snap-fastening with the edge 4 of the container. The side skirt has one end open, and one end closed by a transverse wall 14.

Sensiblement en son milieu, la paroi transversale 14 est traversée par une fente 15 s'étendant sur sensiblement toute sa longueur selon l'axe de plus grande longueur. Parallèlement à la fente 15, s'étend une rangée de dents 16 formée sur une portion surélevée 17 de la paroi 14. La rangée de dents 16 est de longueur sensiblement égale à la longueur de la fente 15. La base des dents de la rangée 16 est à quelques mm de la fente 15.Significantly in the middle, the transverse wall 14 is crossed by a slot 15 extending over substantially its entire length along the axis of greatest length. Parallel to the slot 15, extends a row of teeth 16 formed on a raised portion 17 of the wall 14. The row of teeth 16 is of length substantially equal to the length of the slot 15. The base of the teeth of the row 16 is a few mm from slot 15.

En chacune de ses extrémités (selon l'axe de plus grande longueur), la frette 11 se termine par un bord 18, 19 apte à coulisser dans une glissière correspondante 20, 21 formée en chacune des extrémités d'un support mobile 22 de la tête d'application 10.At each of its ends (along the longest axis), the hoop 11 ends with an edge 18, 19 able to slide in a corresponding slide 20, 21 formed at each end of a movable support 22 of the head of application 10.

Le support mobile 22 est de dimensions voisines de celles de la frette 11, et comporte une fenêtre 23 de largeur supérieure à la largeur de la portion surélevée 17 de la frette de manière à, comme on le verra plus en détail par la suite, autoriser un coulissement du support 22 par rapport à la frette 11, selon une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe de plus grande longueur du dispositif 1. La longueur de la fenêtre 23 selon l'axe de plus grande longueur du dispositif 1 est légèrement supérieure à la longueur de la portion surélevée 17.The mobile support 22 has dimensions close to those of the hoop 11, and has a window 23 of width greater than the width of the raised portion 17 of the hoop so as, as will be seen in more detail later, allow the support 22 to slide relative to the hoop 11, according to a direction perpendicular to the longest axis of the device 1. The length of window 23 along the axis of greatest length of device 1 is slightly longer than the length of the raised portion 17.

D'un côté de la fenêtre 23 s'étend une autre rangée de dents 24 de longueur sensiblement identique à la longueur de la rangée de dents 16. Selon ce mode de réalisation, les dents de la rangée 16 sont de hauteur identique à celle des dents de la rangée 24. On one side of the window 23 extends another row of teeth 24 of length substantially identical to the length of the row of teeth 16. According to this mode of embodiment, the teeth of row 16 are of identical height to that of the teeth from row 24.

Un couvercle 25 est destiné, après montage de la tête d'application 10, à coiffer de manière amovible cette dernière, notamment lors du transport du dispositif 1. Une rainure 26 formée sur le récipient au voisinage de l'ouverture 5 permet l'accrochage réversible du couvercle 25 sur le dispositif 1.A cover 25 is intended, after mounting of the application head 10, to cover removably the latter, in particular during the transport of the device 1. A groove 26 formed on the container in the vicinity of the opening 5 allows reversible attachment of the cover 25 to the device 1.

Le fonctionnement du dispositif 1 qui vient d'être décrit va être discuté en référence aux figures 3A-3B et 4. Dans la position de la figure 3A, le support mobile 22 est en alignement avec la frette 11. Dans cette position, le bord de la fenêtre 23 adjacent à la rangée de dents 24 est en butée contre le bord correspondant de la portion surélevée 17 de la frette 11. Le support mobile 22 recouvre la fente 15 et l'obture de manière étanche au produit. Cette position correspond à la position de stockage. Dans cette position, la rangée de dents 24 est sensiblement au même niveau que la fente 15.The operation of the device 1 which has just been described will be discussed in reference to FIGS. 3A-3B and 4. In the position of FIG. 3A, the support mobile 22 is in alignment with the hoop 11. In this position, the edge of the window 23 adjacent to the row of teeth 24 abuts against the edge corresponding to the raised portion 17 of the hoop 11. The movable support 22 covers the slot 15 and closes it tightly to the product. This position corresponds to the storage position. In this position, the row of teeth 24 is substantially at the same level as the slot 15.

Dans la position de la figure 3B, ou position de distribution, le support mobile 22 a été déplacé à coulisse perpendiculairement à l'axe de plus grande longueur du dispositif 1, et ce jusqu'à ce que le bord de la fenêtre 23, opposé à la rangée de dents 24 soit en butée contre le bord correspondant de la portion surélevée 17 de la frette 11. Dans cette position, la fente 15 est en regard de la fenêtre 23. Elle est donc dégagée, et le produit peut être appliqué de la manière représentée à la figure 4. Typiquement, le déplacement maximal pour passer de la position de la figure 3A à celui de la figure 3B est de l'ordre de 5 mm, étant entendu que l'on peut choisir d'appliquer le produit dans une position intermédiaire entre ces deux positions extrêmes, position intermédiaire dans laquelle la fente 15 n'est que partiellement dégagée. On ajuste ainsi à volonté le débit de sortie du produit.In the position of FIG. 3B, or dispensing position, the mobile support 22 a been moved to slide perpendicular to the axis of greatest length of the device 1, until the edge of window 23, opposite the row of teeth 24 either in abutment against the corresponding edge of the raised portion 17 of the hoop 11. In this position, the slot 15 is opposite the window 23. It is therefore released, and the product can be applied in the manner shown in the figure 4. Typically, the maximum displacement to pass from the position of the Figure 3A to that of Figure 3B is of the order of 5 mm, it being understood that can choose to apply the product in an intermediate position between these two extreme positions, intermediate position in which the slot 15 is only partially cleared. The output flow of the product is thus adjusted at will.

Pour utiliser le dispositif selon l'invention, notamment en vue d'appliquer une crème de coloration, l'utilisateur fait coulisser le support mobile 22 par rapport à la frette 11 de manière à dégager au moins en partie la fente 15. Il retourne le dispositif 1 de manière à mettre les rangées de dents 16 et 24 en engagement avec le cuir chevelu. Il appuie sur les parois du récipient 2 de manière à forcer le produit à sortir, via la fente 15, entre les deux rangées de dents 16 et 24. Simultanément, il déplace le dispositif 1 sur la chevelure de manière à l'appliquer aux endroits souhaités. Lors du déplacement, tel que représenté par la flèche, le dispositif 1 est tourné de sorte que la fente 15 ne se referme pas sous l'effet de la résistance offerte par les cheveux. A cet effet, l'utilisateur oriente le dispositif 1 de sorte que, lors du déplacement dans la chevelure, la rangée fixe16 soit en amont.To use the device according to the invention, in particular for applying a coloring cream, the user slides the mobile support 22 relative to the hoop 11 so as to at least partially clear the slot 15. It returns the device 1 so as to engage the rows of teeth 16 and 24 with the scalp. It presses on the walls of the container 2 so as to force the product to be released, via the slot 15, between the two rows of teeth 16 and 24. Simultaneously, he moves the device 1 over the hair so as to apply it where desired. When moving, as represented by the arrow, the device 1 is rotated so that the slot 15 does not close under the effect of the resistance offered by the hair. To this end, the user directs the device 1 of so that, when moving through the hair, the fixed row16 is upstream.

A la différence de ce qui est représenté sur le dessin, pour un gel de coiffage, le dispositif d'application sera généralement déplacé de l'avant de la tête en direction de l'arrière.Unlike what is shown in the drawing, for a styling gel, the application device will usually be moved from the front of the head towards from the back.

En procédant de la manière qui précède, la rangée de dents 16, prépare les cheveux, et notamment les démêle, avant qu'ils ne soient mis en contact avec le produit contenu entre les deux rangées de dents 16 et 24. Ensuite, la rangée de dents 24 répartit le produit de façon homogène sur les cheveux.By proceeding in the above manner, the row of teeth 16, prepares the hair, and especially detangles it, before it comes into contact with the product contained between the two rows of teeth 16 and 24. Next, the row of Teeth 24 distributes the product evenly over the hair.

Eventuellement, lors d'une étape de finition, l'utilisateur remet le dispositif 1 dans la position de la figure 3A, et l'utilise à la manière d'une peigne pour parfaire la mise en forme de la chevelure. Dans cette étape de finition, il oriente le dispositif 1 à l'inverse de son orientation pendant l'application, de sorte que la résistance offerte par les cheveux ne provoque pas de déplacement du support mobile 22, et le dégagement intempestif de la fente 15.Optionally, during a finishing step, the user puts the device 1 back in the position of FIG. 3A, and uses it in the manner of a comb to perfect the shaping of the hair. In this finishing step, it directs the device 1 the opposite of its orientation during application, so that the resistance offered by the hair does not cause displacement of the mobile support 22, and inadvertent release of the slot 15.

Après utilisation, il peut passer la tête d'application 10 sous le robinet de manière à la débarrasser de tout résidu de produit, susceptible de sécher entre deux utilisations.After use, it can pass the application head 10 under the tap so to get rid of any product residue that may dry between two uses.

Le mode de réalisation des figures 5, 6 et 7A-7B diffère du mode de réalisation précédent, principalement en ce que:

  • 1. - II comporte une seule rangée de dents 24. Ainsi, à l'inverse du mode de réalisation précédent, la frette 11 ne comporte pas de rangée de dents.
  • 2. - Les extrémités libres des dents de la rangée 24 s'étendent selon une ligne concave de manière à se conformer au profil bombé du crâne.
  • 3. - Le verrouillage réversible de la tête d'application 10 dans la position d'ouverture, respectivement de fermeture, est assuré au moyen d'un bourrelet 30 formé sur la face intérieure du support mobile 22. Le bourrelet 30 s'étend sensiblement au niveau de la rangée de dents 24, sur une longueur sensiblement identique à celle de la fente 15.
    • The embodiment of FIGS. 5, 6 and 7A-7B differs from the previous embodiment, mainly in that:
  • 1. - It comprises a single row of teeth 24. Thus, unlike the previous embodiment, the hoop 11 does not have a row of teeth.
  • 2. - The free ends of the teeth in row 24 extend in a concave line so as to conform to the curved profile of the skull.
  • 3. - The reversible locking of the application head 10 in the open, respectively closed, position is ensured by means of a bead 30 formed on the inner face of the movable support 22. The bead 30 extends substantially at the row of teeth 24, over a length substantially identical to that of the slot 15.

    • Dans la position ouverte représentée à la figure 7B, le bourrelet 30 est en engagement avec une rainure 31 formée sur la face supérieure de la paroi transversale 14 de la frette 11. La rainure 31 s'étend parallèlement à la fente 15, sur une longueur sensiblement identique. Dans cette position de la figure 7B, la fente 15 est en regard de la fenêtre 23 du support mobile 22. Le produit peut être appliqué. Dans ce mode de réalisation, il est possible de se dispenser de la fenêtre 23, le bourrelet 30, en combinaison, d'une part avec la rainure 31 et, d'autre part, avec la fente 15, délimitant la course maximale du mouvement de coulisse du support mobile 22.In the open position shown in FIG. 7B, the bead 30 is in engagement with a groove 31 formed on the upper face of the wall transverse 14 of the hoop 11. The groove 31 extends parallel to the slot 15, over a substantially identical length. In this position of FIG. 7B, the slot 15 is opposite window 23 of the mobile support 22. The product can be applied. In this embodiment, it is possible to dispense with the window 23, the bead 30, in combination, on the one hand with the groove 31 and, on the other hand, with the slot 15, delimiting the maximum stroke of the movement of sliding support 22.

    Dans la position fermée représentée à la figure 7A, le bourrelet 30 est en engagement avec la fente 15, améliorant ainsi l'étanchéité à la fermeture de cette dernière. En outre, la coopération du bourrelet 30 et de la fente 15 assure le verrouillage réversible de la tête d'application en position fermée.In the closed position shown in FIG. 7A, the bead 30 is in engagement with the slot 15, thereby improving the seal upon closure of this last. In addition, the cooperation of the bead 30 and the slot 15 ensures the reversible locking of the application head in the closed position.

    Le dispositif 1 est par ailleurs identique en touts points au dispositif du mode de réalisation précédent.The device 1 is moreover identical in all respects to the device of the mode of previous achievement.

    A l'application, le processus est similaire à celui décrit en référence au mode de réalisation précédent, étant entendu que le dispositif 1 est orienté de sorte que la fente 15 soit en amont par rapport à la rangée de dents 24. Avec ce mode de réalisation, le produit est appliqué directement sans préparation préliminaire des cheveux, telle que pouvant être obtenue avec la rangée de dents 16 du mode de réalisation précédent.On application, the process is similar to that described with reference to the mode of previous embodiment, it being understood that the device 1 is oriented so that the slot 15 is upstream with respect to the row of teeth 24. With this mode of realization, the product is applied directly without preliminary preparation of hair, as can be obtained with the row of teeth 16 of the previous achievement.

    Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 8, la tête d'application 10 est identique à celle du premier mode de réalisation, à l'exception près que les dents de la rangée 16 sont de hauteur légèrement plus faible que la hauteur des dents de la rangée 24. Cette différence de hauteur facilite la gestuelle et renseigne l'utilisateur sur l'orientation préférée du dispositif 1 lors de son déplacement sur la chevelure.In the embodiment of FIG. 8, the application head 10 is identical to that of the first embodiment, with the exception that the teeth of the row 16 are slightly lower in height than the row teeth height 24. This difference in height makes gestures easier and informs the user about the preferred orientation of the device 1 during its movement over the hair.

    Par ailleurs, le récipient est de section transversale circulaire et est conformé sous forme d'un soufflet 40. Le fond 3 du récipient est solidaire d'une poignée 50 qui permet la préhension du dispositif 1 à la manière d'un gant.Furthermore, the container is of circular cross section and is shaped under form of a bellows 40. The bottom 3 of the container is integral with a handle 50 which allows the gripping of the device 1 in the manner of a glove.

    A l'application, l'interaction entre la tête d'application, le produit, et les cheveux, est similaire à celle du mode réalisation des figures 1, 2, 3A-3B et 4. La seule chose qui diffère est la prise en main du dispositif via la poignée 50, et la sortie du produit générée par une compression axiale du récipient via le soufflet 40, au lieu de la compression latérale du mode de réalisation précédent.On application, the interaction between the application head, the product and the hair is similar to that of the embodiment of Figures 1, 2, 3A-3B and 4. The only thing which differs is the grip of the device via the handle 50, and the exit of the product generated by axial compression of the container via the bellows 40, instead lateral compression of the previous embodiment.

    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'esprit 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 spirit of the invention as claimed below.

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    Dispositif (1) pour le conditionnement et l'application d'un produit capillaire, notamment sous forme d'un gel, comprenant un récipient (2) contenant le produit, ledit récipient étant surmonté d'une tête d'application (10) comportant une pluralité d'éléments d'application (16, 24), notamment sous forme de dents, au moins une ouverture (15) en communication avec le récipient, étant disposée de manière à permettre la sortie du produit à l'extérieur des éléments d'application, au voisinage de la base de ces derniers, au moins une partie (24) des éléments d'application étant montée sur un support (22), mobile entre une première position dans laquelle ladite ouverture (15) est obturée et une seconde position dans laquelle ladite ouverture (15) est au moins en partie dégagée.Device (1) for packaging and applying a hair product, in particular in the form of a gel, comprising a container (2) containing the product, said container being surmounted by an application head (10) comprising a plurality application elements (16, 24), in particular in the form of teeth, at least one opening (15) in communication with the container, being arranged so as to allow the product to exit outside the application elements, in the vicinity from the base of these, at least part (24) of the application elements being mounted on a support (22), movable between a first position in wherein said opening (15) is closed and a second position in which said opening (15) is at least partially cleared. Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que les éléments d'application sont configurés sous forme d'une première rangée (24) montée sur ledit support mobile (22).Device (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that the application elements are configured in the form of a first row (24) mounted on said movable support (22). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que, lorsque le support mobile (22) est dans la seconde position, ladite (ou lesdites) ouverture(s) (15) est (sont) en dehors du plan moyen contenant ladite première rangée d'éléments d'application (24).Device (1) according to claim 2 characterized in that , when the movable support (22) is in the second position, said opening (s) (15) is (are) outside the mean plane containing said first row of application elements (24). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 2 ou 3 caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre une seconde rangée (16) montée fixement sur la tête d'application (10), ladite (ou lesdites) ouverture(s) (15) étant en dehors du plan moyen contenant ladite seconde rangée d'éléments d'application (16), la première rangée d'éléments d'application (24) étant montée sur le support mobile (22) de manière à se déplacer par rapport à la seconde (16) selon une direction perpendiculaire à cette dernière (16).Device (1) according to claim 2 or 3 characterized in that it further comprises a second row (16) fixedly mounted on the application head (10), said (or said) opening (s) (15) being outside the mean plane containing said second row of application elements (16), the first row of application elements (24) being mounted on the movable support (22) so as to move relative to the second (16) in a direction perpendicular to the latter (16). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 4 caractérisé en ce que les éléments d'application de la première rangée (24) diffèrent des éléments d'application de la seconde rangée (16) en au moins une caractéristique, notamment de longueur, d'espacement, ou de section transversale.Device (1) according to claim 4 characterized in that the application elements of the first row (24) differ from the application elements of the second row (16) in at least one characteristic, in particular of length, of spacing , or cross section. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 5 caractérisé en ce que, dans la seconde position du support mobile (22), ladite (ou lesdites) ouverture(s) (15) est (sont) disposée(s) d'un côté de la première rangée (24), ou entre les première (24) et seconde (16) rangées.Device (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 5 characterized in that , in the second position of the movable support (22), said opening (s) (15) is (are) disposed (s) on one side of the first row (24), or between the first (24) and second (16) rows. Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 6 caractérisé en ce que ladite (ou lesdites) ouverture(s) (15) est (sont) constituée(s) d'au moins une fente orientée parallèlement à la (ou aux) rangée(s) d'éléments d'application (16, 24), et de longueur sensiblement égale à la longueur de la (ou des) rangée(s) d'éléments d'application (16, 24).Device (1) according to claim 6 characterized in that said (or said) opening (s) (15) is (are) constituted (s) of at least one slot oriented parallel to the (or to) row (s) of application elements (16, 24), and of length substantially equal to the length of the row (s) of application elements (16, 24). Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 7 caractérisé en ce que, à l'intérieur d'une rangée (16, 24), les éléments d'application sont de longueur identique ou différente.Device (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 7 characterized in that , inside a row (16, 24), the application elements are of identical or different length. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications qui précèdent caractérisé en ce que ledit récipient (2) comporte au moins une paroi (40) compressible, de préférence élastiquement, de manière à, en réponse à une pression exercée, transversalement ou axialement, sur ladite paroi, générer à l'intérieur du récipient (2) une surpression apte à provoquer la sortie du produit au travers de ladite (ou desdites) ouverture(s) (15) lorsque le support (22) est dans la seconde position.Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said container (2) comprises at least one wall (40) which is compressible, preferably elastically, so that, in response to a pressure exerted, transversely or axially , on said wall, generate inside the container (2) an overpressure capable of causing the product to exit through said opening (s) (15) when the support (22) is in the second position . Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9 caractérisé en ce que le récipient (2) est réalisé, en tout ou partie, en un matériau choisi parmi les polyéthylènes, notamment basse ou très basse densité, les chlorures de polyvinyle, ou les complexes à base d'aluminium, ou de type Polyéthylène/Ethylène vinyle alcool (EVOH)/Polyéthylène. Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 characterized in that the container (2) is made, in whole or in part, of a material chosen from polyethylenes, in particular low or very low density, polyvinyl chlorides , or complexes based on aluminum, or of the Polyethylene / Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) / Polyethylene type. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10 caractérisé en ce que le récipient (2) est solidaire d'une poignée de préhension (50), formée notamment sur un fond (3) du récipient.Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10 characterized in that the container (2) is integral with a grip handle (50), formed in particular on a bottom (3) of the container. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11 caractérisé en ce que la tête d'application (10) est montée sur le récipient par encliquetage, vissage, collage ou soudure.Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11 characterized in that the application head (10) is mounted on the container by snap-fastening, screwing, gluing or welding. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que des moyens (30) sont prévus pour, dans la première position du support (22), parfaire l'étanchéité à la fermeture de la (ou des) ouverture(s) (15).Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that means (30) are provided for, in the first position of the support (22), perfecting the seal upon closing of the opening (s) ( s) (15). Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13 caractérisé en ce que des moyens (15, 30, 31) sont prévus pour verrouiller de manière réversible le support mobile (22) dans la première et/ou dans la seconde position.Device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that means (15, 30, 31) are provided for reversibly locking the mobile support (22) in the first and / or in the second position . Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14 caractérisé en ce que le support mobile (22) est monté à coulisse sur la tête d'application (10).Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14 characterized in that the movable support (22) is slidably mounted on the application head (10). Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications qui précèdent caractérisé en ce que la tête d'application (10) est montée de façon amovible sur le récipient (2).Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application head (10) is removably mounted on the container (2). Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un couvercle (25) pour coiffer de manière amovible la tête d'application (10).Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a cover (25) for removably covering the application head (10). Utilisation d'un dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes pour l'application d'un produit capillaire, notamment d'un gel de coiffage ou d'un produit de coloration.Use of a device (1) according to any one of the claims for the application of a hair product, in particular a gel of styling or coloring product.
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