EP1221292B1 - Device for storing and applying a haircare product - Google Patents

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EP1221292B1
EP1221292B1 EP01403050A EP01403050A EP1221292B1 EP 1221292 B1 EP1221292 B1 EP 1221292B1 EP 01403050 A EP01403050 A EP 01403050A EP 01403050 A EP01403050 A EP 01403050A EP 1221292 B1 EP1221292 B1 EP 1221292B1
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  • the present invention relates to an assembly for the packaging and application of a hair product, in particular a styling gel or a coloring product, in particular in the form of a cream.
  • the term "user” will be used to designate a user of both male and female sex.
  • Capillary gels are typically applied by hand, which implies that the user, after application of the gel, wash their hands.
  • experience shows that, after applying the gel with the hands, most users pass a comb or brush in their hair, so as to restore it, or give it the desired crease. Of course, the comb must then be rinsed. All this, from a practical point of view, is not satisfactory.
  • Bristle or applicator type devices are known for applying a hair gel.
  • the product is conveyed either at the base of the teeth or at their end via a channel passing through them axially.
  • the application elements consist of teeth traversed by a channel opening at the end of the teeth, and fed from a refill made of flexible material, to be perforated. by means of a needle, before the first use.
  • the 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 of which open a plurality of orifices.
  • 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 open outlets, are also described in utility models German 89 06 735.5 and 89 12 220.8.
  • the orifices are closed by means of an auxiliary closure element mounted, either slidably or pivotally, on the application head.
  • the closure element comprises means adapted, in the closed position of the closure element, to come into engagement with said orifices so as to close them.
  • the closure element can be either permanently fixed to the device, in particular via a hinge, or can be detached from the device during application.
  • the patent application WO88 / 09632 describes an applicator device, in particular a coloring product, comprising an arrangement of teeth, at the base of which open outlets in communication with a receptacle containing the product to be applied. None is provided according to this document to directly seal said orifices.
  • the terminology "near" to describe the position in which opens (s) the (or) opening (s) ) reflects the fact that, preferably, this (or these) last (s) opens (s) away from the free end of the application elements, preferably closer to their base than their free end. More preferably, it (s) opens (s) directly into the surface on which are implanted the application elements.
  • the opening / closing function of the orifice (s) communicating with the receptacle is provided by the application elements themselves, which makes it possible to generate substantially no interference, capable of disturbing the application or setting in the shape of the hair, when the device is moved in the hair.
  • the device thus configured is easy to use and economical to produce.
  • the application elements are configured as a first row mounted on said movable support.
  • said (or) said opening (s) is (are) outside the average plane containing said first row of elements. application.
  • the configuration according to the invention makes it possible, in the first place, to deposit the product on the hair, then, to distribute it homogeneously by means of the application elements. This results from the fact that, relative to the movement of the device in the hair, the (or) orifice (s) are upstream with respect to at least a portion of the application elements.
  • the device further comprises a second row, fixedly mounted on the application head, said (or said) opening (s) being preferably outside the average plane containing said second row of application elements.
  • the first row of application elements can be mounted on the support so as to move relative to the second in a direction perpendicular to the latter.
  • the first row is particularly involved in detangling the hair before application of the product, the second ensuring the distribution of the deposited product and the finish after application of the product.
  • the application elements of the first row may differ from the application elements of the second row in at least one characteristic, including length, spacing, or cross section.
  • the application elements of the first row may differ from the application elements of the second row in at least one characteristic, including length, spacing, or cross section.
  • said opening (s) is (are) arranged on one side of the first row, or between the first and second rows.
  • said aperture (s) is (are) constituted by at least one slot oriented parallel to the row (or rows) of application elements, and of length substantially equal to the length of the (or) row (s) of application elements. Its width can be of the order of 0.5 mm to 3 mm. Alternatively, it is possible to use a plurality of disjoint orifices, arranged in particular in the form of a row parallel to the (or aux) row (s) of application elements.
  • the application elements may be of the same or different length.
  • the free ends of the application elements may extend along a straight or curved line, in particular a concave line, in order to match the curvature of the skull.
  • the container may comprise at least one compressible wall, preferably elastically, so as to, in response to a pressure exerted on said wall, axially or transversely, generate inside the container an overpressure capable of causing the product to exit through said (or said) opening (s) when the support is in the second position.
  • a compressible wall may be formed of a portion of the body of the container, configured in the form of a bellows, compressible axially.
  • the container may be 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 polyethylene / ethylene vinyl alcohol type (EVOH ) / Polyethylene.
  • the container may be integral with a handle, formed in particular on a bottom of the container.
  • the application device is "threaded" in the manner of a glove.
  • This arrangement is entirely adapted to a container configuration of which at least a part of the body forms a bellows.
  • the application head can be mounted on the container by snapping, screwing, gluing or welding.
  • Means may be provided for, in the first position of the support, perfect sealing at the closure of the (or) opening (s).
  • Such means may be formed of a bead adapted to engage in a corresponding profile formed by the edges delimiting the (or) opening (s).
  • the reversible locking of the support in the first and in the second position can be ensured, at least in part, by the same means as those used to perfect the seal.
  • the support is slidably mounted on the application head.
  • the application head is removably mounted on the container. This produces a device that can be rechargeable.
  • a removable cover may be provided for, especially during transport of the device, cover the application head, and protect it against any contamination likely to be caused by the external environment, or vice versa.
  • the device 1 comprises a container 2 in the form of a bottle of generally parallelepiped shape, of elongated section along an axis of greater length, and one end is closed by a bottom 3.
  • the other end has an edge 4 defining an opening 5 whose section is close to that of the bottle.
  • the application head 10 comprises 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 adapted to cooperate by snapping with the edge 4 of the container.
  • the side skirt has an open end, and an end closed by a transverse wall 14.
  • the transverse wall 14 is traversed by a slot 15 extending over substantially its entire length along the axis of greater 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 the slot 15.
  • the band 11 ends with an edge 18, 19 adapted to slide in a corresponding slide 20, 21 formed at each end of a movable support 22 of the application head 10.
  • the movable support 22 is of dimensions close to those of the hoop 11, and comprises 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 a sliding of the support 22 relative to the hoop 11, in a direction perpendicular to the axis of greater length of the device 1.
  • the length of the window 23 along the axis of greater length of the device 1 is slightly greater than the length of elevated 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 embodiment, the teeth of the row 16 are of identical height to that of the row 24 teeth.
  • a cover 25 is intended, after mounting of the application head 10, to removably cap 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 the hooking reversible cover 25 on the device 1.
  • the mobile support 22 In the position of FIG. 3A, the mobile support 22 is in alignment with the band 11. In this position, the edge of the window 23 adjacent to the row of teeth 24 abuts against the corresponding edge of the raised portion 17 of the hoop 11. The movable support 22 covers the slot 15 and seals it 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 In the position of FIG. 3B, or dispensing position, the mobile support 22 has been slidably displaced perpendicularly to the axis of greater length of the device 1, and this until the edge of the window 23, opposite to the row of teeth 24 is in abutment against the corresponding edge of the raised portion 17 of the hoop 11. In this position, the slot 15 is facing the window 23. It is thus released, and the product can be applied of the manner shown in Figure 4.
  • the maximum displacement to move from the position of Figure 3A to that of Figure 3B is of the order of 5 mm, it being understood that one 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 disengaged. This adjusts the output rate of the product at will.
  • the user slides the mobile support 22 with respect to the band 11 so as to release at least part of the slot 15.
  • device 1 so as to put the rows of teeth 16 and 24 in engagement with the scalp. It presses on the walls of the container 2 so as to force the product to exit, via the slot 15, between the two rows of teeth 16 and 24. Simultaneously, it moves the device 1 on the hair so as to apply it to the places desired.
  • the device 1 is rotated so that the slot 15 does not close under the effect of the resistance offered by the hair.
  • the user orients the device 1 so that, when moving in the hair, the fixed row 16 is upstream.
  • the application device will generally be moved from the front of the head towards the rear.
  • the row of teeth 16 prepares the hair, and in particular detangles them, before they are brought into contact with the product contained between the two rows of teeth 16 and 24.
  • the row teeth 24 distributes the product homogeneously on the hair.
  • the user puts the device 1 in the position of Figure 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 to the opposite of its orientation during the application, so that the resistance offered by the hair does not cause displacement of the mobile support 22, and the inadvertent release of the slot 15 .
  • the bead 30 In the open position shown in Figure 7B, the bead 30 is in engagement with a groove 31 formed on the upper face of the transverse wall 14 of the hoop 11.
  • the groove 31 extends parallel to the slot 15, over a length substantially identical.
  • the slot 15 In this position of Figure 7B, the slot 15 is facing the window 23 of the movable 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, thus improving the tightness at closing of the latter. 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 also identical in all respects to the device of the previous embodiment.
  • the process is similar to that described with reference to the 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 the hair, as can be obtained with the row of teeth 16 of the previous embodiment.
  • the application head 10 is identical to that of the first embodiment, with the exception that the teeth of the row 16 are of slightly lower height than the height of the teeth of FIG. the row 24. This difference in height facilitates the gesture and informs the user on the preferred orientation of the device 1 during its movement on the hair.
  • the container is of circular cross section and is shaped as 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.
  • the interaction between the application head, the product, and the hair is similar to that of the embodiment of FIGS. 1, 2, 3A-3B and 4.
  • the only thing that differs is the taking into hand of the device via the handle 50, and the output of the product generated by axial compression of the container via the bellows 40, instead of the lateral compression of the previous embodiment.

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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 the packaging and application of a hair product, in particular a styling gel or a coloring product, 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 purposes of simplification, the term "user" will be used to designate a user of both male and female sex.

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.Capillary gels are typically applied by hand, which implies that the user, after application of the gel, wash their hands. In addition, experience shows that, after applying the gel with the hands, most users pass a comb or brush in their hair, so as to restore it, or give it the desired crease. Of course, 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 applicator type devices are known for applying a hair gel. The product is conveyed either at the base of the teeth or at their end via a channel passing through them axially.

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 Pat. No. 3,570,499. In this document, the application elements consist of teeth traversed by a channel opening at the end of the teeth, and fed from a refill made of flexible material, to be perforated. by means of a needle, before the 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. Ce document montre les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1.Another arrangement in which the product is dispensed via a channel axially traversing a plurality of teeth is described in US-A-4,090,522. This document shows the features of the preamble of claim 1.

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.The 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 of which open a plurality of orifices. 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 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 open outlets, are also described in utility models German 89 06 735.5 and 89 12 220.8. In these documents, between two uses, the orifices are closed by means of an auxiliary closure element mounted, either slidably or pivotally, on the application head. The closure element comprises means adapted, in the closed position of the closure element, to come into engagement with said orifices so as to close them. The closure element can be either permanently fixed to the device, in particular via a hinge, or can be detached 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.The patent application WO88 / 09632 describes an applicator device, in particular a coloring product, comprising an arrangement of teeth, at the base of which open outlets in communication with a receptacle containing the product to be applied. Nothing is provided according to this document to directly seal 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 the arrangement of the orifices, that is to say, most often between the teeth of the same row, or at the ends of the teeth, the product leaves directly on the zone to be treated, in the plane of the teeth, the latter serving only for guide the installation of the product. When the applicator device is moved in the hair, there is therefore a simultaneity between the contacting of the product on the hair, and the passage of the applicator teeth. The homogeneous distribution of the product on the hair then in many cases requires an additional passage in the hair, either by means of the applicator device itself, or 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 sliding or articulated closure element, as described in the two utility models mentioned above, the closure element, in its retracted position (or open position), interferes with the displacement of the device in the hair, which can hinder the good application of the product. In addition, there is a risk that such a closure element, in its retracted position, be broken or damaged. Finally, in the closed position of the closure element, the latter makes it difficult to use such an applicator device in the manner of a simple comb. However, such use, without depositing 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 embodiments using a closure element that can be detached from the application head, for application, the risk of forgetting to reposition it on the application head after use, or even the to lose, 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 provide an applicator device of a hair product resolving in whole or in part, 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 particularly an object of the invention to provide 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 provide such an applicator device that allows, in a single gesture, the application of the product, and its homogeneous distribution on 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 provide such a device that can be used after application of the product, in the manner of a comb, to complete 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 another object of the invention to provide such an applicator device equipped with a member adapted, in the storage position, to seal the orifice (s) communicating with the container, and does not interfere with the movement of the application elements in the hair, both in the closed position of (or) orifice (s) in the open position of this (these) last (s).

D'autres objets encore apparaîtront dans la description détaillée qui suit.Still other objects will appear in the following detailed description.

Selon l'invention, ces objets sont atteints en réalisant un dispositif selon la revendication 1. 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.According to the invention, these objects are achieved by producing a device according to claim 1. For the purposes of this application, the terminology "near" to describe the position in which opens (s) the (or) opening (s) ) reflects the fact that, preferably, this (or these) last (s) opens (s) away from the free end of the application elements, preferably closer to their base than their free end. More preferably, it (s) opens (s) directly into the surface on which are implanted the application elements.

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 receptacle is provided by the application elements themselves, which makes it possible to generate substantially no interference, capable of disturbing the application or setting in the shape 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 easy to use and economical to produce. The opening / closing function of the orifice (s) communicating with the container being provided by the application elements themselves, this allows a greater flexibility in the configuration of the 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 as a first row mounted on said movable support. Preferably, when the mobile support is in the second position, said (or) said opening (s) is (are) outside the average plane containing said first row of elements. application. Thus, unlike certain conventional devices in which the orifices are in alignment with the row of teeth, the configuration according to the invention makes it possible, in the first place, to deposit the product on the hair, then, to distribute it homogeneously by means of the application elements. This results from the fact that, relative to the movement of the device in the hair, the (or) orifice (s) are upstream with respect to at least a portion of the application elements.

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, fixedly mounted on the application head, said (or said) opening (s) being preferably outside the average plane containing said second row of application elements. The first row of application elements can be mounted on the support so as to move relative to the second in a direction perpendicular to the latter. The first row is particularly involved in detangling the hair before application of the product, the second ensuring the distribution of the deposited product and the finish 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 may differ from the application elements of the second row in at least one characteristic, including length, spacing, or cross section. For detangling, use a comb with teeth larger and relatively spaced. For finishing, use a comb with teeth narrower and thinner.

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 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 aperture (s) is (are) constituted by at least one slot oriented parallel to the row (or rows) of application elements, and of length substantially equal to the length of the (or) row (s) of application elements. Its width can be of the order of 0.5 mm to 3 mm. Alternatively, it is possible to use a plurality of disjoint 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 thin slots in parallel, extending over substantially the entire length of the row (s) of teeth, the relative position between the support and the fixed part of the head of application determining the number of slots through which the product can exit during the application, thus allowing to play on the output rate of the product.

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.Within a row, the application elements may be of the same or different length. Thus, the free ends of the application elements may extend along a straight or curved line, in particular a concave line, in order to match 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 comprise at least one compressible wall, preferably elastically, so as to, in response to a pressure exerted on said wall, axially or transversely, generate inside the container an overpressure capable of causing the product to exit through said (or 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 flask, largely facilitates the distribution of highly viscous product, such as a gel or a cream of hair coloring. According to one possibility, the compressible wall may be formed of a portion of the body of the container, configured in the form of a bellows, compressible axially.

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, in particular low or very low density, polyvinyl chlorides, or complexes based on aluminum, or of polyethylene / ethylene vinyl alcohol type (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 handle, formed in particular on a bottom of the container. In such a configuration, the application device is "threaded" in the manner of a glove. This arrangement is entirely adapted to a container configuration of which at least a 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 snapping, screwing, gluing 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 may be provided for, in the first position of the support, perfect sealing at the closure of the (or) opening (s). Such means may be formed of a bead adapted to engage in a corresponding profile formed by the edges delimiting the (or) opening (s).

Le verrrouillage de manière réversible du support dans la première et dans la seconde position peut être assuré, au moins en partie, par les mêmes moyens que ceux utilisés pour parfaire l'étanchéité.The reversible locking of the support in the first and in the second position can be ensured, at least in part, by the same means as those used to perfect the seal.

Avantageusement, le support est monté à coulisse sur la tête d'application.Advantageously, the support is slidably mounted 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, the application head is removably mounted on the container. This produces a device that 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 may be provided for, especially during transport of the device, cover the application head, and protect it against 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 described above, in 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 FIGS. 1, 2, 3A-3B and 4, the device 1 comprises a container 2 in the form of a bottle of generally parallelepiped shape, of elongated section along an axis of greater length, and one end is closed by a bottom 3. The other end has an edge 4 defining 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.On the bottle 2, is mounted an application head 10. The application head 10 comprises 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 adapted to cooperate by snapping with the edge 4 of the container. The side skirt has an open end, and an 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.Substantially in the middle, the transverse wall 14 is traversed by a slot 15 extending over substantially its entire length along the axis of greater 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 the 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 axis of greater length), the band 11 ends with an edge 18, 19 adapted to slide in a corresponding slide 20, 21 formed at each end of a movable support 22 of the application head 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 movable support 22 is of dimensions close to those of the hoop 11, and comprises 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 a sliding of the support 22 relative to the hoop 11, in a direction perpendicular to the axis of greater length of the device 1. The length of the window 23 along the axis of greater length of the device 1 is slightly greater than the length of elevated 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 embodiment, the teeth of the row 16 are of identical height to that of the row 24 teeth.

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 removably cap 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 the hooking reversible cover 25 on 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 with reference to FIGS. 3A-3B and 4. In the position of FIG. 3A, the mobile support 22 is in alignment with the band 11. In this position, the edge of the window 23 adjacent to the row of teeth 24 abuts against the corresponding edge of the raised portion 17 of the hoop 11. The movable support 22 covers the slot 15 and seals it 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 has been slidably displaced perpendicularly to the axis of greater length of the device 1, and this until the edge of the window 23, opposite to the row of teeth 24 is in abutment against the corresponding edge of the raised portion 17 of the hoop 11. In this position, the slot 15 is facing the window 23. It is thus released, and the product can be applied of the manner shown in Figure 4. Typically, the maximum displacement to move from the position of Figure 3A to that of Figure 3B is of the order of 5 mm, it being understood that one 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 disengaged. This adjusts the output rate of the product 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.In order to use the device according to the invention, in particular with a view to applying a coloring cream, the user slides the mobile support 22 with respect to the band 11 so as to release at least part of the slot 15. device 1 so as to put the rows of teeth 16 and 24 in engagement with the scalp. It presses on the walls of the container 2 so as to force the product to exit, via the slot 15, between the two rows of teeth 16 and 24. Simultaneously, it moves the device 1 on the hair so as to apply it to the places 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. For this purpose, the user orients the device 1 so that, when moving in the hair, the fixed row 16 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 generally be moved from the front of the head towards the rear.

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 in particular detangles them, before they are brought into contact with the product contained between the two rows of teeth 16 and 24. Next, the row teeth 24 distributes the product homogeneously on 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 in the position of Figure 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 to the opposite of its orientation during the application, so that the resistance offered by the hair does not cause displacement of the mobile support 22, and the 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 as to rid of any product residue, likely to 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. 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. 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. 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. 1. - It comprises a single row of teeth 24. Thus, unlike the previous embodiment, the hoop 11 has no row of teeth.
  2. 2. The free ends of the teeth of the row 24 extend in a concave line so as to conform to the curved profile of the skull.
  3. 3. - The reversible locking of the application head 10 in the open position, respectively closure, is provided 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 Figure 7B, the bead 30 is in engagement with a groove 31 formed on the upper face of the transverse wall 14 of the hoop 11. The groove 31 extends parallel to the slot 15, over a length substantially identical. In this position of Figure 7B, the slot 15 is facing the window 23 of the movable 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 slide of the mobile 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, thus improving the tightness at closing of the latter. 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 also identical in all respects to the device of the previous embodiment.

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 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 method of realization, the product is applied directly without preliminary preparation of the hair, as can be obtained with the row of teeth 16 of the previous embodiment.

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 of slightly lower height than the height of the teeth of FIG. the row 24. This difference in height facilitates the gesture and informs the user on the preferred orientation of the device 1 during its movement on 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 as 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.At application, the interaction between the application head, the product, and the hair is similar to that of the embodiment of FIGS. 1, 2, 3A-3B and 4. The only thing that differs is the taking into hand of the device via the handle 50, and the output of the product generated by axial compression of the container via the bellows 40, instead of the 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 preferred embodiments of the invention. It is obvious that variations may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

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  1. Device (1) for packaging and applying a haircare product, particularly in the form of a gel, comprising a container (2) containing the product, the said container being surmounted by an applicator head (10) comprising a plurality of applicator elements (16, 24), in particular in the form of teeth, at least one opening (15) in communication with the container being arranged in such a way as to allow the product to emerge outside the applicator elements, at least some (24) of the applicator elements being mounted on a support (22) which can move between a first position in which the said opening (15) is closed off and a second position in which the said opening (15) is at least partially uncovered, characterized in that the said at least one opening (15) is arranged in such a way as to allow the product to emerge outside the applicator elements, near their base, and in that means (15, 30, 31) are provided for reversibly locking the movable support (22) in the first and in the second position.
  2. Device (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the applicator elements are configured in the form of a first row (24) mounted on the said movable support (22).
  3. Device (1) according to Claim 2, characterized in that, when the movable support (22) is in the second position, the said opening(s) (15) is (are) outside the mid-plane containing the said first row of applicator elements (24).
  4. Device (1) according to Claim 2 or 3, characterized in that it also comprises a second row (16) mounted fixedly on the applicator head (10), the said opening(s) (15) being outside the mid-plane containing the said second row of applicator elements (16), the first row of applicator elements (24) being mounted on the movable support (22) in such a way as to move with respect to the second (16) in a direction perpendicular to the latter (16).
  5. Device (1) according to Claim 4, characterized in that the applicator elements of the first row (24) differ from the applicator elements of the second row (16) in terms of at least one feature, in particular length, spacing or cross section.
  6. Device (1) according to any one of Claims 4 to 5, characterized in that in the second position of the movable support (22), the said opening(s) (15) is (are) arranged on one side of the first row (24), or between the first (24) and second (16) rows.
  7. Device (1) according to Claim 6, characterized in that the said opening(s) (15) consist(s) of at least one slot oriented parallel to the row(s) of applicator elements (16, 24) and of a length substantially equal to the length of the row(s) of applicator elements (16, 24).
  8. Device (1) according to any one of Claims 2 to 7, characterized in that, within one row (16, 24), the applicator elements are of identical or different lengths.
  9. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said container (2) comprises at least one wall (40) which is compressible, preferably elastically compressible, in such a way as, in response to pressure exerted transversely or axially on the said wall, to generate inside the container (2) an excess pressure capable of causing the product to emerge through the said opening(s) (15) when the support (22) is in the second position.
  10. Device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the container (2) is made, entirely or partly, of a material selected from polyethylenes, in particular low-density or very low-density polyethylenes, polyvinyl chlorides, or complexes based on aluminium, or of the polyethylene/ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH)/polyethylene type.
  11. Device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the container (2) is integral with a handle (50), formed in particular on an end wall (3) of the container.
  12. Device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the applicator head (10) is mounted on the container by snap-fastening, screwing, bonding or welding.
  13. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that means (30) are provided to improve the sealing of the opening(s) (15) when they are closed, when the support (22) is in the first position.
  14. Device (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the movable support (22) is mounted so as to be able to slide on the applicator head (10).
  15. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator head (10) is mounted removably on the container (2).
  16. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a lid (25) for removably covering the applicator head (10) .
  17. Use of a device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims for applying a haircare product, particularly a styling gel or dye.
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