EP1649775A1 - Dispenser for applying a product, in particular for cosmetics - Google Patents

Dispenser for applying a product, in particular for cosmetics Download PDF

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EP1649775A1
EP1649775A1 EP05300841A EP05300841A EP1649775A1 EP 1649775 A1 EP1649775 A1 EP 1649775A1 EP 05300841 A EP05300841 A EP 05300841A EP 05300841 A EP05300841 A EP 05300841A EP 1649775 A1 EP1649775 A1 EP 1649775A1
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Jean-Louis Gueret
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/045—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/42—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with pads or like contents-applying means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means

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  • the present invention relates to a device for applying a product, in particular a cosmetic or dermatological product.
  • the term "cosmetic product” means a product as defined in Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993 amending Directive 76/768 / EEC.
  • Patent FR 2 800 041 discloses a packaging and application assembly comprising an applicator member fixed on a spring support.
  • the latter has a greater compressibility than that of the applicator member so that the spring support compensates for any excessive compression of the applicator member, which makes it possible, if necessary, to avoid excessive release. abundant product.
  • an application device comprising a foam block with areas of reduced thickness to increase its compressibility.
  • the foam block can be covered by a rigid plastic or elastomer skin.
  • Patent application EP 1 230 869 also discloses an applicator comprising a first foam block having a tubular shape, in the interior space of which is disposed a second foam block, more rigid than the first.
  • US Pat. No. 3,129,452 discloses an applicator comprising a multilayer structure defining an application surface.
  • a polyurethane foam element is disposed beneath the multilayer structure so as to impart a curved shape to the latter.
  • a valve is provided to close the flow passage of the product to the application surface when the applicator is not in use.
  • Some application devices like that described in the aforementioned US patent application 2003/0129016, comprise an applicator member which is compressed by a closure cap during storage.
  • Such compression may, in the long run, reduce the ability of the applicator to regain its original shape.
  • Such a drop in elasticity of the applicator member may prove to be all the more troublesome since the product which is applied affects the shape memory properties of the applicator member, for example due to a relatively high viscosity and / or the presence in the product of certain components, for example polymers, capable of stiffening the application member.
  • This disadvantage tends to oppose the use of relatively flexible materials to achieve the application member, while such materials are desirable to provide a feeling of softness to the application.
  • the invention aims in particular to further improve the devices comprising an application member at least partially deformable.
  • This thrust can be exerted at least when a certain degree of compression of the applicator member is reached during normal use and / or when the housing receiving the applicator member is closed.
  • the elastic return member serves to promote the return of the application member to its original shape, in particular to the opening of the housing or following the support of the applicator member against the area to be treated.
  • the invention may, if desired, make it possible to use a rather flexible material for producing the applicator member, such as, for example, a foam made of NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) or SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber), polyurethane or polyether.
  • a foam made of NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) or SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber), polyurethane or polyether such as, for example, a foam made of NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) or SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber), polyurethane or polyether.
  • the pores thereof tend to expand, which may facilitate the loading the application member with product and increasing the flexibility of the application member.
  • the elastic return member especially when it is disposed at least partially in a recess of the applicator member, can be arranged to participate in maintaining the applicator member on its support. This can simplify, if necessary, the attachment of the application member on the rest of the device.
  • the applicator member is at least partially elastically deformable, in particular elastically compressible.
  • the application surface and the portion of the fixed applicator member with respect to the gripping portion can be configured to approach when the applicator member is compressed, during use and / or when the housing receiving the application member is closed.
  • the elastic return member may be compressed or not in the absence of use of the applicator member and when the housing is open.
  • the elastic return member is arranged to work in compression.
  • the elastic return member may comprise a spring, for example a helical spring, for example single or double turn, with turns contiguous or not when the housing is closed.
  • the spring may be a conical or bellows-shaped spring, this list not being limiting.
  • the spring may be made of metal and / or plastic, for example.
  • the elastic return member may also comprise a cellular material, in particular a foam, which may be permeable to the product and have a good ability to return to its original shape.
  • the elastic return member and the application member may be made of different materials, the application member being for example made of a material intended to impart softness to the application.
  • the elastic return member has an ability to recover its initial shape, after compression, greater than that of the applicator member.
  • the elastic return member may be attached to this support or, alternatively, be realized in one piece with it, for example by plastic molding, so that the device can have a reduced number of component parts.
  • the elastic return member has biocidal properties, these properties being for example related to the presence in and / or on the elastic return member of metal salts, for example silver, aluminum, copper or ferric oxides.
  • metal salts for example silver, aluminum, copper or ferric oxides.
  • the device comprises a closure cover arranged to close the aforementioned housing, the cover being configurable to compress or not the applicator member when the housing is closed by the cover.
  • the cover may in particular be arranged to at least partially compress the applicator member when the housing is at least partially closed by the cover.
  • the elastic return member may nevertheless be useful for returning the applicator member to its initial configuration after crushing the applicator member against the area to be treated.
  • the device comprises a container defining the interior space containing the supply of product, the container may further define the aforementioned gripping portion integral with the applicator member.
  • the container may comprise a support carrying the applicator member, which support advantageously comprises at least one orifice arranged to allow the passage of product from the aforementioned interior space to the applicator member.
  • the container may in particular have no valve associated with this orifice.
  • the support may comprise a chimney communicating with the aforementioned orifice and extending at least partially in the housing receiving the applicator member.
  • the chimney may in particular serve as a guide to the elastic return member.
  • the chimney spares an annular space in a recess of the applicator member, the elastic return member extending at least partially in this annular space.
  • the elastic return member When the elastic return member is a spring, it may be arranged around the aforementioned orifice and have an inner diameter substantially equal to the diameter this orifice, or, alternatively, greater than that of the orifice, or, if necessary, greater than the outer diameter of the chimney.
  • the closure cap defines the gripping portion secured to the applicator member.
  • the container may comprise a perforated wall defining the housing in which is received at least partially the applicator member.
  • This perforated wall may comprise one or more orifices.
  • the applicator member When the applicator member is secured to the closure cap, the latter can be refilled with product simply by placing the applicator member in the receptacle of the receptacle, without having to fasten, for example, screw or snap, the hood on the container.
  • the elastic return member may allow the applicator member to find in the uncompressed state a relatively large height, especially greater than the depth of the housing of the container.
  • the applicator member comprises a foam and the applicator member may be intrinsically permeable to the product.
  • the applicator member may or may not include at least one through orifice, for example a slot or a hole, opening on the application surface to facilitate the arrival of product thereon.
  • the application member may be monolithic or, alternatively, comprise different materials.
  • the applicator member comprises a recess having a bottom wall, the elastic return member being configured to exert on the bottom wall a thrust directed towards the surface of application.
  • the recess may comprise a wall having a shape chosen from: a cylindrical shape, a frustoconical shape, a conical shape, a truncated or rounded spherical shape, in particular substantially ovoidal shape.
  • the elastic return member when it comprises a cellular material, may comprise a tubular wall, which may for example extend over substantially the entire height of the recess.
  • the elastic return member may be in permanent contact with the applicator member and / or extend at least partially in the recess of the applicator member.
  • the applicator member may comprise at least one groove, in particular an annular groove, extending substantially transversely to a direction of compression of the applicator member during use.
  • This groove can form a preferential compression zone to avoid excessive compression of the applicator member and thus avoid too much product release.
  • the applicator member may have various shapes, in the uncompressed state, and in particular a height greater than its largest transverse dimension.
  • the elastic return member may be fixed or not to the applicator member.
  • this support may comprise an outer skirt, in particular a skirt configured to cooperate sealingly with a closure cap and at least partially surrounding the applicator member.
  • the latter at least in the uncompressed state, may have a height greater than that of the skirt, preferably greater than at least 5%, especially greater than at least 10%.
  • the application surface may be at the time of application relatively remote from the upper edge of the skirt.
  • the upper edge of the skirt may not come into contact therewith, which increases the comfort of the application.
  • the application member, in the compressed state, when the cover is closed may for example have a height substantially equal to that of the outer skirt surrounding it.
  • the height of the applicator member in the compressed state, when the cover is closed can be reduced for example by at least 2%, especially by at least 5%, 10% or 20% compared to that in the uncompressed state.
  • the applicator member comprises at its lower part an annular wall with a decreasing thickness towards its lower end.
  • the product may be a cosmetic product, in particular intended to be applied to the skin or used to perform a hair treatment, or a dermatological product.
  • the product may comprise a polymer.
  • the device comprises a container and a cover arranged to be fixed on it, in particular by screwing or snapping, the applicator member being integral with the cover, the loading of the applicator member with the product can be carried out, in a example of implementation of the invention, without fixing the cover on the container.
  • the elastic return member does not fully occupy the space defined by the recess.
  • the elastic return member when the elastic return member comprises a cellular material, it may occupy only a portion of the space defined by the recess.
  • the housing preferably comprises a bottom wall fixed relative to the container, that is to say a non-displaceable wall, in particular non-sliding, relative to the container.
  • the volume of the housing closed by the closure cap can be invariable, in particular independent of the quantity of product contained in the container.
  • FIG. 1 shows an application device 1 according to the invention, comprising an X-axis container 2 having an interior space 3 containing a reserve of a product P.
  • the product P is a cosmetic or dermatological product intended to be applied to the skin.
  • the product P may be a hair product.
  • the product P is for example a liquid or a powder.
  • the container 2 comprises a body 4 provided with a neck 5, of axis X, on which is fixed a support 6.
  • the neck 5 comprises, in the example considered, an annular groove 8 on which is snapped a mounting skirt 9 of the support 6.
  • the latter further comprises a sealing lip 10 which is applied on the inner wall of the neck 5.
  • the support 6 comprises a transverse wall 12, substantially perpendicular to the axis X, on which an outer tubular skirt 23 is connected below.
  • the wall 12 and the outer skirt 23 define a housing 29 in which is fixed an applicator member 14.
  • the latter comprises below an annular portion 13 fixed relative to the container 2 and secured to the wall 12 for example by gluing or welding.
  • the container 2 defines a gripping portion of the applicator member 14.
  • the applicator member 14 is made of compressible foam, for example polyurethane, and has a blind recess 15 opening on its underside.
  • the recess 15 is in the illustrated example substantially cylindrical, of revolution of axis X.
  • the recess may have a different shape, for example frustoconical or spherical truncated or rounded, in particular ovoid.
  • the application member 14 further comprises, in the example considered, a peripheral annular groove 26 extending transversely to the axis X.
  • the support 6 comprises a chimney 17, for example cylindrical of revolution of X axis, extending in the recess 15 and communicating permanently with the interior space 3 by an orifice 22.
  • the chimney 17 serves in the example of guide to an elastic return member 19 extending in the annular space 18 formed around the chimney 17 in the recess 15.
  • the elastic return member 19 is a helical spring working in compression.
  • the spring 19 may be separate from the support 6, being as illustrated reported above, or be made in one piece with it (not shown).
  • the spring 19 may be made of plastic or metal and optionally have biocidal properties, for example by including in particular metal salts such as copper salts, silver or aluminum or ferric oxides.
  • the spring 19 When the spring 19 is made of plastic material, the latter may be chosen from the following nonlimiting list: PP, PE, POM, PET.
  • the spring 19 may alternatively be made of elastomer, nitrile, latex or EPDM or other material, especially thermoplastic, and optionally comprise a reinforcement.
  • the spring 19 is applied at one end against the bottom wall 16 of the applicator member 14 and at a second end, opposite the first end, against the support 6.
  • the application device 1 comprises a closure cap 30 adapted to be fixed, for example by snapping or screwing, on the support 6.
  • the cover 30 has a sealing lip 31 adapted to be applied to the inner wall of the outer skirt 23 in the closed position of the cover 30, as illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • the applicator member 14 In this closed position, the applicator member 14 is compressed and its height is for example substantially equal to the height of the outer skirt 23.
  • the spring 19 is also compressed.
  • the applicator member 14 expands and the expansion of the applicator member 14 is favored by the action of the spring 19 which presses on the bottom wall 16.
  • the loading of the applicator member 14 with the product P can be obtained for example by inverting the device 1 or by shaking it so that product P flows through the chimney 17 towards the application member 14.
  • the body 4 could also comprise elastically deformable walls allowing the user to reduce the volume of the interior space 3 to promote the expulsion of the product P through the chimney 17.
  • the container could also be equipped with a pump, not shown, whose actuation causes the expulsion of product to the implementing body 14.
  • the user After having loaded the applicator member 14 with product, brings the application surface 25 into contact with the region to be treated. During the application, the applicator member 14 may be slightly compressed. As soon as the device 1 is removed, the applicator member 14 expands with the help of the spring 19.
  • the application surface 25 remains relatively far from the upper edge 27 of the outer skirt 23, which prevents it from coming into contact with the skin.
  • the applicator member 14 has at its lower part, adjacent to the fixed portion 13, an annular wall with a thickness measured in a direction perpendicular to the substantially constant axis X.
  • the applicator member 14 may have at its bottom part an annular wall with a thickness, measured in a direction perpendicular to the axis X, decreasing in the direction of the fixed portion 13. which can increase the deformability in the axial direction of the application member.
  • the recess 15 may have a shape other than cylindrical.
  • FIG. 4 shows an application element with a recess 15 'having a frustoconical shape of axis X, housing a conical spring 19'.
  • the applicator member is traversed by an orifice 38, for example a slot, in order to promote the flow of product towards the application surface 25.
  • the bottom wall 16 of the recess 15 may comprise, where appropriate, an annular shoulder 28, substantially plane and perpendicular to the axis X, as illustrated in FIG. 5.
  • An insert 31 is disposed against this shoulder 28 and the spring 19 is applied to it.
  • the insert 31 can be made in one piece with the spring 19, if desired.
  • FIG. 6 shows a device 1 'according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
  • This device 1 comprises a support 6' differentiating from the support 6 described above in that it does not have a chimney 17 extending over a major part of the height of the recess 15, the chimney 17 being for example removed or replaced as illustrated by an annular rib 17 'of low height.
  • the device 1 comprises an applicator member 14' differing from the applicator member 14 previously described in that it does not have a peripheral annular groove 26 and in that it comprises a recess 15 "having a truncated or rounded sphere-shaped lateral wall, for example ovoidal.
  • the device 1 ' comprises a spring 19, which is no longer directly in contact with the applicator member as in the device 1, but bears against an insert 35 disposed against the bottom wall 16 of the recess of the application member 14 '.
  • the device comprises an elastic return member other than a spring.
  • FIG. 7 shows an application device 1 "substantially similar to the device 1 described above, comprising an elastic return member 36 made of a cellular material and having, for example, a tubular shape, in particular a substantially cylindrical shape of revolution.
  • X axis extending for example over substantially the entire height of the recess 15.
  • the elastic return member 36 and the applicator member 14 are advantageously made of different materials, by choosing a more rigid material for the elastic return member 36.
  • FIG. 8 shows an application device 40 according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the device 40 comprises a container 41 having an interior space 42 containing a product P.
  • the container 41 comprises a body 43 provided with a neck 44 of axis X, on which is mounted an insert 46.
  • the latter comprises a cup 48 defining a housing 49 and, surrounding the cup 48, a mounting skirt 50 for fixing the insert 46 on the neck 44.
  • the cup 48 comprises a perforated wall 53 traversed by at least one orifice, in this case a plurality of orifices 54, and an outer skirt 56, threaded externally, for fixing a closure cap 58 by screwing.
  • the cup 48 and the cap 58 may be arranged to allow attachment otherwise by snap for example.
  • the cover 58 has a sealing lip 60 intended to be applied on the inner surface of the skirt 56, when the cover 58 is fixed on the container 41.
  • the cover 58 carries an applicator member 62 made in the example in question, made of foam, for example a polyurethane foam.
  • the applicator member 62 comprises a portion 70 fixed on the inside face of the top wall 61 of the cover 58, for example by gluing or welding.
  • the applicator member 62 has an X-axis recess 63, bottom-closed by a bottom wall 65.
  • An elastic return member 64 is disposed in the recess 63 and bears against the bottom wall 65.
  • the elastic return member 64 is a helical spring working in compression.
  • the elastic return member may be a foam, which fills for example the entire recess (variant not shown).
  • the applicator member 62 has an application surface 67 for applying the product.
  • the applicator member 62 has a relatively high height along the X axis, so that the application surface 67 is easily brought in contact with the perforated wall 53 of the cup 48, without having to screw the cover 58 onto the container 41.
  • the user can use the cover 58 as a gripping member of the applicator member 58.
  • the elastic return member for example the spring 19, may be provided, not in a recess of the applicator member but around a portion thereof, the elastic return member coming for example from bearing on an outer shoulder of the applicator member.

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A receptacle (2) accommodates the cosmetics substance (P). A compressible applicator element (14) positioned relative to receptacle, has cylindrical recess (15) for housing helical spring (19) that exerts thrust on application element towards application surface (25). The spring is formed integral with support (6) carrying applicator element. A cap (30) formed on receptacle, is fastened to applicator element.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'application d'un produit, notamment cosmétique ou dermatologique.The present invention relates to a device for applying a product, in particular a cosmetic or dermatological product.

Par « produit cosmétique », on entend au sens de la présente invention un produit tel que défini dans la Directive 93/35/CEE du 14 juin 1993 modifiant la Directive 76/768/CEE.For the purposes of the present invention, the term "cosmetic product" means a product as defined in Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993 amending Directive 76/768 / EEC.

On connaît par le brevet FR 2 800 041 un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application comportant un organe d'application fixé sur un support à ressort. Ce dernier présente une compressibilité plus grande que celle de l'organe d'application de sorte que le support à ressort compense une éventuelle compression excessive de l'organe d'application, ce qui permet d'éviter, le cas échéant, une libération trop abondante de produit.Patent FR 2 800 041 discloses a packaging and application assembly comprising an applicator member fixed on a spring support. The latter has a greater compressibility than that of the applicator member so that the spring support compensates for any excessive compression of the applicator member, which makes it possible, if necessary, to avoid excessive release. abundant product.

On connaît également par la demande de brevet US 2003/0129016 un dispositif d'application comportant un bloc de mousse avec des zones d'épaisseur réduite permettant d'augmenter sa compressibilité. Le bloc de mousse peut être recouvert par une peau en plastique rigide ou en élastomère.Also known from patent application US 2003/0129016 an application device comprising a foam block with areas of reduced thickness to increase its compressibility. The foam block can be covered by a rigid plastic or elastomer skin.

On connaît encore par la demande de brevet EP 1 230 869 un applicateur comportant un premier bloc de mousse ayant une forme tubulaire, dans l'espace intérieur duquel est disposé un deuxième bloc de mousse, plus rigide que le premier.Patent application EP 1 230 869 also discloses an applicator comprising a first foam block having a tubular shape, in the interior space of which is disposed a second foam block, more rigid than the first.

Enfin, on connaît par le brevet US 3 129 452 un applicateur comportant une structure multicouche défmissant une surface d'application. Un élément en mousse de polyuréthane est disposé sous la structure multicouche de manière à conférer à cette dernière une forme bombée. Un clapet est prévu pour obturer le passage d'écoulement du produit vers la surface d'application lorsque l'applicateur n'est pas utilisé.Finally, US Pat. No. 3,129,452 discloses an applicator comprising a multilayer structure defining an application surface. A polyurethane foam element is disposed beneath the multilayer structure so as to impart a curved shape to the latter. A valve is provided to close the flow passage of the product to the application surface when the applicator is not in use.

Certains dispositifs d'application, à l'instar de celui décrit dans la demande de brevet US 2003/0129016 précitée, comportent un organe d'application qui est comprimé par un capot de fermeture lors du stockage.Some application devices, like that described in the aforementioned US patent application 2003/0129016, comprise an applicator member which is compressed by a closure cap during storage.

Une telle compression peut, à la longue, diminuer l'aptitude de l'organe d'application à retrouver sa forme initiale.Such compression may, in the long run, reduce the ability of the applicator to regain its original shape.

Une telle baisse d'élasticité de l'organe d'application peut s'avérer d'autant plus gênante que le produit qui est appliqué affecte les propriétés de mémoire de forme de l'organe d'application, par exemple en raison d'une viscosité relativement élevée et/ou de la présence, dans le produit, de certains composants, par exemple des polymères, susceptibles de rigidifier l'organe d'application.Such a drop in elasticity of the applicator member may prove to be all the more troublesome since the product which is applied affects the shape memory properties of the applicator member, for example due to a relatively high viscosity and / or the presence in the product of certain components, for example polymers, capable of stiffening the application member.

Cet inconvénient tend à s'opposer à l'utilisation de matériaux relativement souples pour réaliser l'organe d'application, alors que de tels matériaux sont souhaitables afin d'offrir une sensation de douceur à l'application.This disadvantage tends to oppose the use of relatively flexible materials to achieve the application member, while such materials are desirable to provide a feeling of softness to the application.

L'invention vise notamment à améliorer encore les dispositifs comportant un organe d'application au moins partiellement déformable.The invention aims in particular to further improve the devices comprising an application member at least partially deformable.

L'invention a ainsi pour objet, selon l'un de ses aspects, un dispositif d'application d'un produit, comportant :

  • un espace intérieur contenant une réserve de produit,
  • un organe d'application comportant un matériau alvéolaire au moins partiellement déformable lors de l'application et une surface d'application servant à l'application du produit,
  • une partie de préhension solidaire de l'organe d'application, lequel comporte au moins une portion fixe par rapport à la partie de préhension,
  • un logement configuré pour recevoir au moins partiellement l'organe d'application, le logement communiquant de manière permanente avec l'espace intérieur contenant la réserve de produit,
  • un organe de rappel élastique configuré pour exercer sur l'organe d'application une poussée orientée vers la surface d'application.
The invention thus has, according to one of its aspects, a device for applying a product, comprising:
  • an interior space containing a reserve of product,
  • an applicator member comprising a cellular material at least partially deformable during application and an application surface for applying the product,
  • a gripping portion secured to the applicator member, which comprises at least a fixed portion relative to the gripping portion,
  • a housing configured to at least partially receive the applicator member, the housing permanently communicating with the interior space containing the supply of product,
  • an elastic return member configured to exert on the application member a thrust directed towards the application surface.

Cette poussée peut être exercée au moins lorsqu'un certain degré de compression de l'organe d'application est atteint, lors de l'utilisation normale et/ou lorsque le logement recevant l'organe d'application est fermé.This thrust can be exerted at least when a certain degree of compression of the applicator member is reached during normal use and / or when the housing receiving the applicator member is closed.

L'organe de rappel élastique permet de favoriser le retour de l'organe d'application à sa forme initiale, notamment à l'ouverture du logement ou suite à l'appui de l'organe d'application contre la zone à traiter.The elastic return member serves to promote the return of the application member to its original shape, in particular to the opening of the housing or following the support of the applicator member against the area to be treated.

L'invention peut permettre, si on le souhaite, d'utiliser pour réaliser l'organe d'application un matériau plutôt souple, tel que par exemple une mousse en NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) ou SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber), de polyuréthane ou de polyéther.The invention may, if desired, make it possible to use a rather flexible material for producing the applicator member, such as, for example, a foam made of NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) or SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber), polyurethane or polyether.

Lorsque l'organe d'application est poreux et reprend sa forme correspondant à l'état non comprimé, les pores de celui-ci tendent à se dilater, ce qui peut faciliter le chargement de l'organe d'application en produit et accroître la souplesse de l'organe d'application.When the applicator member is porous and resumes its form corresponding to the uncompressed state, the pores thereof tend to expand, which may facilitate the loading the application member with product and increasing the flexibility of the application member.

De plus, l'organe de rappel élastique, notamment lorsqu'il est disposé au moins partiellement dans un évidement de l'organe d'application, peut être agencé pour participer au maintien de l'organe d'application sur son support. Cela peut simplifier, le cas échéant, la fixation de l'organe d'application sur le reste du dispositif.In addition, the elastic return member, especially when it is disposed at least partially in a recess of the applicator member, can be arranged to participate in maintaining the applicator member on its support. This can simplify, if necessary, the attachment of the application member on the rest of the device.

De préférence, l'organe d'application est au moins partiellement élastiquement déformable, notamment élastiquement compressible.Preferably, the applicator member is at least partially elastically deformable, in particular elastically compressible.

La surface d'application et la portion de l'organe d'application fixe par rapport à la partie de préhension peuvent être configurées pour se rapprocher lorsque l'organe d'application est comprimé, lors de l'utilisation et/ou lorsque le logement recevant l'organe d'application est fermé.The application surface and the portion of the fixed applicator member with respect to the gripping portion can be configured to approach when the applicator member is compressed, during use and / or when the housing receiving the application member is closed.

L'organe de rappel élastique peut être comprimé ou non en l'absence d'utilisation de l'organe d'application et lorsque le logement est ouvert.The elastic return member may be compressed or not in the absence of use of the applicator member and when the housing is open.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'organe de rappel élastique est agencé pour travailler en compression.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the elastic return member is arranged to work in compression.

L'organe de rappel élastique peut comporter un ressort, par exemple un ressort hélicoïdal, par exemple simple ou double spire, avec des spires jointives ou non lorsque le logement est fermé. En variante, le ressort peut être un ressort conique ou en forme de soufflet, cette liste n'étant pas limitative. Le ressort peut être réalisé en métal et/ou en plastique, par exemple.The elastic return member may comprise a spring, for example a helical spring, for example single or double turn, with turns contiguous or not when the housing is closed. Alternatively, the spring may be a conical or bellows-shaped spring, this list not being limiting. The spring may be made of metal and / or plastic, for example.

L'organe de rappel élastique peut encore comporter un matériau alvéolaire, notamment une mousse, laquelle peut être perméable au produit et présenter une bonne aptitude à reprendre sa forme initiale.The elastic return member may also comprise a cellular material, in particular a foam, which may be permeable to the product and have a good ability to return to its original shape.

L'organe de rappel élastique et l'organe d'application peuvent être réalisés dans des matériaux différents, l'organe d'application étant par exemple réalisé dans un matériau destiné à conférer de la douceur à l'application. Avantageusement, l'organe de rappel élastique présente une aptitude à retrouver sa forme initiale, après une compression, supérieure à celle de l'organe d'application.The elastic return member and the application member may be made of different materials, the application member being for example made of a material intended to impart softness to the application. Advantageously, the elastic return member has an ability to recover its initial shape, after compression, greater than that of the applicator member.

Lorsque le dispositif comporte un support portant l'organe d'application, l'organe de rappel élastique peut être rapporté sur ce support ou, en variante, être réalisé d'une seule pièce avec celui-ci, par exemple par moulage de matière plastique, de sorte que le dispositif peut comporter un nombre réduit de pièces constitutives.When the device comprises a support carrying the applicator member, the elastic return member may be attached to this support or, alternatively, be realized in one piece with it, for example by plastic molding, so that the device can have a reduced number of component parts.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'organe de rappel élastique présente des propriétés biocides, ces propriétés étant par exemple liées à la présence dans et/ou sur l'organe de rappel élastique de sels métalliques, par exemple d'argent, d'aluminium, de cuivre ou d'oxydes ferriques. Ainsi, on peut réduire la teneur en conservateurs dans le produit, le cas échéant.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the elastic return member has biocidal properties, these properties being for example related to the presence in and / or on the elastic return member of metal salts, for example silver, aluminum, copper or ferric oxides. Thus, the preservative content in the product can be reduced, if necessary.

De préférence, le dispositif comporte un capot de fermeture agencé pour fermer le logement précité, le capot pouvant être configuré pour comprimer ou non l'organe d'application lorsque le logement est fermé par le capot. Le capot peut notamment être agencé pour comprimer au moins partiellement l'organe d'application lorsque le logement est au moins partiellement fermé par le capot.Preferably, the device comprises a closure cover arranged to close the aforementioned housing, the cover being configurable to compress or not the applicator member when the housing is closed by the cover. The cover may in particular be arranged to at least partially compress the applicator member when the housing is at least partially closed by the cover.

Lorsque le capot ne comprime pas l'organe d'application en position de fermeture, l'organe de rappel élastique peut néanmoins être utile pour ramener l'organe d'application dans sa configuration initiale après écrasement de l'organe d'application contre la zone à traiter.When the cap does not compress the applicator member in the closed position, the elastic return member may nevertheless be useful for returning the applicator member to its initial configuration after crushing the applicator member against the area to be treated.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le dispositif comporte un récipient définissant l'espace intérieur contenant la réserve de produit, le récipient pouvant en outre définir la partie de préhension précitée, solidaire de l'organe d'application.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the device comprises a container defining the interior space containing the supply of product, the container may further define the aforementioned gripping portion integral with the applicator member.

Le récipient peut comporter un support portant l'organe d'application, lequel support comporte avantageusement au moins un orifice agencé pour permettre le passage de produit de l'espace intérieur précité vers l'organe d'application.The container may comprise a support carrying the applicator member, which support advantageously comprises at least one orifice arranged to allow the passage of product from the aforementioned interior space to the applicator member.

Le récipient peut notamment ne comporter aucun clapet associé à cet orifice.The container may in particular have no valve associated with this orifice.

Le support peut comporter une cheminée communiquant avec l'orifice précité et s'étendant au moins partiellement dans le logement recevant l'organe d'application.The support may comprise a chimney communicating with the aforementioned orifice and extending at least partially in the housing receiving the applicator member.

La cheminée peut notamment servir de guide à l'organe de rappel élastique.The chimney may in particular serve as a guide to the elastic return member.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, la cheminée ménage un espace annulaire dans un évidement de l'organe d'application, l'organe de rappel élastique s'étendant au moins partiellement dans cet espace annulaire.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the chimney spares an annular space in a recess of the applicator member, the elastic return member extending at least partially in this annular space.

Lorsque l'organe de rappel élastique est un ressort, celui-ci peut être disposé autour de l'orifice précité et présenter un diamètre intérieur sensiblement égal au diamètre de cet orifice, ou, en variante, supérieur à celui de l'orifice, ou encore, le cas échéant, supérieur au diamètre extérieur de la cheminée.When the elastic return member is a spring, it may be arranged around the aforementioned orifice and have an inner diameter substantially equal to the diameter this orifice, or, alternatively, greater than that of the orifice, or, if necessary, greater than the outer diameter of the chimney.

Dans un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le capot de fermeture défmit la partie de préhension solidaire de l'organe d'application.In another embodiment of the invention, the closure cap defines the gripping portion secured to the applicator member.

Lorsque le dispositif comporte un récipient comprenant une réserve de produit, le récipient peut comporter une paroi ajourée définissant le logement dans lequel est reçu au moins partiellement l'organe d'application. Cette paroi ajourée peut comporter un ou plusieurs orifices.When the device comprises a container comprising a supply of product, the container may comprise a perforated wall defining the housing in which is received at least partially the applicator member. This perforated wall may comprise one or more orifices.

Lorsque l'organe d'application est solidaire du capot de fermeture, celui-ci peut être rechargé avec du produit simplement en disposant l'organe d'application dans le logement du récipient, sans avoir à fixer, par exemple visser ou encliqueter, le capot sur le récipient. L'organe de rappel élastique peut permettre à l'organe d'application de retrouver à l'état non comprimé une hauteur relativement importante, notamment plus importante que la profondeur du logement du récipient.When the applicator member is secured to the closure cap, the latter can be refilled with product simply by placing the applicator member in the receptacle of the receptacle, without having to fasten, for example, screw or snap, the hood on the container. The elastic return member may allow the applicator member to find in the uncompressed state a relatively large height, especially greater than the depth of the housing of the container.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'organe d'application comporte une mousse et l'organe d'application peut être intrinsèquement perméable au produit. L'organe d'application peut comporter ou non au moins un orifice traversant, par exemple une fente ou un trou, débouchant sur la surface d'application pour faciliter l'arrivée de produit dessus.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the applicator member comprises a foam and the applicator member may be intrinsically permeable to the product. The applicator member may or may not include at least one through orifice, for example a slot or a hole, opening on the application surface to facilitate the arrival of product thereon.

L'organe d'application peut être monolithique ou, en variante, comporter différents matériaux.The application member may be monolithic or, alternatively, comprise different materials.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'organe d'application comporte un évidement présentant une paroi de fond, l'organe de rappel élastique étant configuré pour exercer sur la paroi de fond une poussée orientée vers la surface d'application.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the applicator member comprises a recess having a bottom wall, the elastic return member being configured to exert on the bottom wall a thrust directed towards the surface of application.

L'évidement peut comporter une paroi ayant une forme choisie parmi : une forme cylindrique, une forme tronconique, une forme conique, une forme sphérique tronquée ou arrondie, notamment sensiblement ovoïdale.The recess may comprise a wall having a shape chosen from: a cylindrical shape, a frustoconical shape, a conical shape, a truncated or rounded spherical shape, in particular substantially ovoidal shape.

L'organe de rappel élastique, lorsqu'il comporte un matériau alvéolaire, peut comporter une paroi tubulaire, laquelle peut par exemple s'étendre sur sensiblement toute la hauteur de l'évidement.The elastic return member, when it comprises a cellular material, may comprise a tubular wall, which may for example extend over substantially the entire height of the recess.

L'organe de rappel élastique peut être en contact permanent avec l'organe d'application et/ou s'étendre au moins partiellement dans l'évidement de l'organe d'application.The elastic return member may be in permanent contact with the applicator member and / or extend at least partially in the recess of the applicator member.

Le cas échéant, l'organe d'application peut comporter au moins une gorge, notamment annulaire, s'étendant sensiblement transversalement à une direction de compression de l'organe d'application lors de l'utilisation. Cette gorge peut former une zone de compression préférentielle permettant d'éviter une compression excessive de l'organe d'application et éviter ainsi une libération trop abondante de produit.Where appropriate, the applicator member may comprise at least one groove, in particular an annular groove, extending substantially transversely to a direction of compression of the applicator member during use. This groove can form a preferential compression zone to avoid excessive compression of the applicator member and thus avoid too much product release.

L'organe d'application peut présenter diverses formes, à l'état non comprimé, et notamment une hauteur supérieure à sa plus grande dimension transversale.The applicator member may have various shapes, in the uncompressed state, and in particular a height greater than its largest transverse dimension.

L'organe de rappel élastique peut être fixé ou non à l'organe d'application.The elastic return member may be fixed or not to the applicator member.

Lorsque le dispositif comporte un support portant l'organe d'application, ce support peut comporter une jupe extérieure, notamment une jupe configurée pour coopérer de manière étanche avec un capot de fermeture et entourant au moins partiellement l'organe d'application. Ce dernier, au moins à l'état non comprimé, peut présenter une hauteur supérieure à celle de la jupe, de préférence supérieure d'au moins 5 %, notamment supérieure d'au moins 10 %.When the device comprises a support carrying the applicator member, this support may comprise an outer skirt, in particular a skirt configured to cooperate sealingly with a closure cap and at least partially surrounding the applicator member. The latter, at least in the uncompressed state, may have a height greater than that of the skirt, preferably greater than at least 5%, especially greater than at least 10%.

Du fait que l'organe de rappel élastique favorise le retour de l'organe d'application à sa forme initiale suite à une compression, la surface d'application peut être au moment de l'application relativement éloignée du bord supérieur de la jupe. Ainsi, lors de la compression de l'organe d'application sur la zone à traiter pour appliquer du produit, le bord supérieur de la jupe peut ne pas venir en contact avec celle-ci, ce qui accroît le confort à l'application.Because the elastic return member promotes the return of the applicator member to its original shape following compression, the application surface may be at the time of application relatively remote from the upper edge of the skirt. Thus, during the compression of the applicator member on the area to be treated to apply the product, the upper edge of the skirt may not come into contact therewith, which increases the comfort of the application.

L'organe d'application, à l'état comprimé, lorsque le capot est fermé, peut par exemple présenter une hauteur sensiblement égale à celle de la jupe extérieure qui l'entoure. La hauteur de l'organe d'application à l'état comprimé, lorsque le capot est fermé, peut être réduite par exemple d'au moins 2 %, notamment d'au moins 5%, 10 % ou 20 % par rapport à celle à l'état non comprimé.The application member, in the compressed state, when the cover is closed, may for example have a height substantially equal to that of the outer skirt surrounding it. The height of the applicator member in the compressed state, when the cover is closed, can be reduced for example by at least 2%, especially by at least 5%, 10% or 20% compared to that in the uncompressed state.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'organe d'application comporte à sa partie inférieure une paroi annulaire avec une épaisseur décroissante en direction de son extrémité inférieure.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the applicator member comprises at its lower part an annular wall with a decreasing thickness towards its lower end.

Le produit peut être un produit cosmétique, notamment destiné à être appliqué sur la peau ou servant à effectuer un traitement capillaire, ou un produit dermatologique.The product may be a cosmetic product, in particular intended to be applied to the skin or used to perform a hair treatment, or a dermatological product.

Le produit peut comporter un polymère.The product may comprise a polymer.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un procédé de traitement cosmétique ou dermatologique, comportant les étapes suivantes :

  • fournir un dispositif d'application tel que défini ci-dessus,
  • charger l'organe d'application avec du produit,
  • appliquer du produit sur une zone à traiter, notamment sur la peau, à l'aide de l'organe d'application, par exemple en le comprimant.
According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also a method of cosmetic or dermatological treatment, comprising the following steps:
  • provide an application device as defined above,
  • load the application member with product,
  • applying the product to an area to be treated, especially on the skin, using the application member, for example by compressing it.

Lorsque le dispositif comporte un récipient et un capot agencé pour être fixé dessus, notamment par vissage ou encliquetage, l'organe d'application étant solidaire du capot, le chargement de l'organe d'application avec du produit peut être effectué, dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, sans fixer le capot sur le récipient.When the device comprises a container and a cover arranged to be fixed on it, in particular by screwing or snapping, the applicator member being integral with the cover, the loading of the applicator member with the product can be carried out, in a example of implementation of the invention, without fixing the cover on the container.

L'invention a pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un dispositif d'application d'un produit, comportant :

  • un espace intérieur contenant une réserve de produit,
  • un organe d'application au moins partiellement déformable, comportant :
    • une surface d'application servant à l'application du produit,
    • un évidement présentant une paroi de fond,
  • un logement configuré pour recevoir au moins partiellement l'organe d'application,
  • un capot de fermeture agencé pour fermer le logement, ce dernier communiquant avec l'espace intérieur contenant la réserve de produit lorsque le capot de fermeture est en position de fermeture,
  • un organe de rappel élastique configuré pour exercer sur la paroi de fond de l'évidement de l'organe d'application une poussée orientée vers la surface d'application.
The object of the invention is, according to another of its aspects, a device for applying a product, comprising:
  • an interior space containing a reserve of product,
  • an at least partially deformable application member, comprising:
    • an application surface for application of the product,
    • a recess having a bottom wall,
  • a housing configured to at least partially receive the application member,
  • a closing cap arranged to close the housing, the latter communicating with the interior space containing the product reserve when the closure cap is in the closed position,
  • an elastic return member configured to exert on the bottom wall of the recess of the applicator member a thrust directed towards the application surface.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'organe de rappel élastique n'occupe pas totalement l'espace défini par l'évidement.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the elastic return member does not fully occupy the space defined by the recess.

Par exemple, lorsque l'organe de rappel élastique comporte un matériau alvéolaire, celui-ci peut n'occuper qu'une portion de l'espace défmi par l'évidement.For example, when the elastic return member comprises a cellular material, it may occupy only a portion of the space defined by the recess.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un dispositif d'application d'un produit, notamment cosmétique, comportant :

  • un organe d'application au moins partiellement déformable comportant :
    • une surface d'application servant à l'application du produit,
    • un évidement,
  • un ressort, notamment hélicoïdal, logé au moins partiellement dans l'évidement de l'organe d'application et configuré pour exercer sur l'organe d'application une poussée dirigée vers la surface d'application.
Another subject of the invention, according to another of its aspects, is a device for applying a product, in particular a cosmetic product, comprising:
  • an at least partially deformable applicator member comprising:
    • an application surface for application of the product,
    • a recess,
  • a spring, in particular helical, housed at least partially in the recess of the applicator member and configured to exert on the application member a thrust directed towards the application surface.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un dispositif d'application d'un produit, notamment cosmétique, comportant :

  • un organe d'application au moins partiellement déformable comportant :
    • une surface d'application servant à l'application du produit,
    • un évidement ayant une forme sensiblement cylindrique, de révolution ou non,
  • un organe de rappel élastique, notamment un ressort, par exemple un ressort hélicoïdal, logé au moins partiellement dans l'évidement et configuré pour, lors d'une détente de l'organe de rappel élastique, exercer sur l'organe d'application une poussée dirigée vers la surface d'application.
Another subject of the invention, according to another of its aspects, is a device for applying a product, in particular a cosmetic product, comprising:
  • an at least partially deformable applicator member comprising:
    • an application surface for application of the product,
    • a recess having a substantially cylindrical shape, of revolution or not,
  • a resilient return member, in particular a spring, for example a helical spring, housed at least partially in the recess and configured, during an expansion of the elastic return member, to exert on the applicator member a thrust directed towards the application surface.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un dispositif d'application d'un produit, notamment cosmétique, comportant :

  • un organe d'application réalisé dans un matériau alvéolaire élastiquement compressible et comportant :
    • une surface d'application servant à l'application du produit,
    • un évidement,
  • un logement configuré pour recevoir au moins partiellement l'organe d'application,
  • un capot de fermeture configuré pour fermer ledit logement au moins lorsque l'organe d'application est disposé dans le logement,
  • un organe de rappel élastique, notamment un ressort comportant des spires, par exemple un ressort hélicoïdal ou tronconique, logé au moins partiellement dans l'évidement et configuré pour, lors d'une détente de l'organe de rappel élastique, exercer sur l'organe d'application une poussée dirigée vers la surface d'application.
Another subject of the invention, according to another of its aspects, is a device for applying a product, in particular a cosmetic product, comprising:
  • an applicator member made of an elastically compressible cellular material and comprising:
    • an application surface for application of the product,
    • a recess,
  • a housing configured to at least partially receive the application member,
  • a closing cap configured to close said housing at least when the applicator member is disposed in the housing,
  • an elastic return member, in particular a spring comprising turns, for example a helical or frustoconical spring, housed at least partially in the recess and configured, during expansion of the elastic return member, to exert on the application member a thrust directed towards the application surface.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un dispositif d'application d'un produit comportant :

  • un organe d'application au moins partiellement déformable, comportant une surface d'application servant à l'application du produit,
  • un logement configuré pour recevoir au moins partiellement l'organe d'application pour le charger en produit,
  • un capot de fermeture agencé pour fermer le logement, l'organe d'application étant solidaire du capot de fermeture,
  • un organe de rappel élastique configuré pour, lors d'une détente de l'organe de rappel élastique, exercer sur l'organe d'application une poussée orientée vers la surface d'application.
Another subject of the invention, according to another of its aspects, is a device for applying a product comprising:
  • an at least partially deformable applicator member having an application surface for application of the product,
  • a housing configured to at least partially receive the applicator member to load it into product,
  • a closing cap arranged to close the housing, the applicator member being integral with the closure cap,
  • an elastic return member configured for, upon expansion of the elastic return member, exert on the application member a thrust directed towards the application surface.

Lorsque le dispositif comporte un récipient contenant une réserve de produit, le logement comporte de préférence une paroi de fond fixe par rapport au récipient, c'est-à-dire une paroi non déplaçable, notamment non coulissante, par rapport au récipient.When the device comprises a container containing a supply of product, the housing preferably comprises a bottom wall fixed relative to the container, that is to say a non-displaceable wall, in particular non-sliding, relative to the container.

Le volume du logement fermé par le capot de fermeture peut être invariable, notamment indépendant de la quantité de produit contenu dans le récipient.The volume of the housing closed by the closure cap can be invariable, in particular independent of the quantity of product contained in the container.

La présente invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en oeuvre non limitatifs de l'invention, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • les figures 1 et 2 représentent, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe axiale, un dispositif d'application conforme à l'invention, respectivement fermé et ouvert,
  • les figures 3 à 7 représentent, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe axiale, des dispositifs d'application conformes à différentes variantes de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 8 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe axiale, un dispositif d'application conforme à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, et
  • la figure 9 est une vue schématique et partielle, en coupe axiale, de l'organe d'application du dispositif de la figure 8.
The present invention may be better understood on reading the following detailed description of examples of non-limiting implementation of the invention, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • Figures 1 and 2 show, schematically and partially, in axial section, an application device according to the invention, respectively closed and open,
  • Figures 3 to 7 show, schematically and partially, in axial section, application devices according to different embodiments of the invention,
  • FIG. 8 represents, schematically and partially, in axial section, an application device according to another example of implementation of the invention, and
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic and partial view, in axial section, of the applicator member of the device of FIG. 8.

On a représenté sur la figure 1 un dispositif d'application 1 conforme à l'invention, comportant un récipient 2 d'axe X présentant un espace intérieur 3 contenant une réserve d'un produit P.FIG. 1 shows an application device 1 according to the invention, comprising an X-axis container 2 having an interior space 3 containing a reserve of a product P.

Dans l'exemple considéré, le produit P est un produit cosmétique ou dermatologique destiné à être appliqué sur la peau. En variante, le produit P peut être un produit capillaire. Le produit P est par exemple un liquide ou une poudre.In the example considered, the product P is a cosmetic or dermatological product intended to be applied to the skin. Alternatively, the product P may be a hair product. The product P is for example a liquid or a powder.

Le récipient 2 comporte un corps 4 pourvu d'un col 5, d'axe X, sur lequel est fixé un support 6. Le col 5 comporte, dans l'exemple considéré, une gorge annulaire 8 sur laquelle est encliquetée une jupe de montage 9 du support 6. Celui-ci comporte en outre une lèvre d'étanchéité 10 venant s'appliquer sur la paroi intérieure du col 5.The container 2 comprises a body 4 provided with a neck 5, of axis X, on which is fixed a support 6. The neck 5 comprises, in the example considered, an annular groove 8 on which is snapped a mounting skirt 9 of the support 6. The latter further comprises a sealing lip 10 which is applied on the inner wall of the neck 5.

Dans l'exemple illustré, le support 6 comporte une paroi transversale 12, sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe X, sur laquelle se raccorde inférieurement une jupe tubulaire extérieure 23.In the illustrated example, the support 6 comprises a transverse wall 12, substantially perpendicular to the axis X, on which an outer tubular skirt 23 is connected below.

La paroi 12 et la jupe extérieure 23 définissent un logement 29 dans lequel est fixé un organe d'application 14. Ce dernier comporte inférieurement une portion annulaire 13 fixe par rapport au récipient 2 et solidarisée à la paroi 12 par exemple par collage ou soudage.The wall 12 and the outer skirt 23 define a housing 29 in which is fixed an applicator member 14. The latter comprises below an annular portion 13 fixed relative to the container 2 and secured to the wall 12 for example by gluing or welding.

Le récipient 2 définit une partie de préhension de l'organe d'application 14.The container 2 defines a gripping portion of the applicator member 14.

Dans l'exemple considéré, l'organe d'application 14 est réalisé en mousse compressible, par exemple en polyuréthane, et comporte un évidement 15 borgne, débouchant sur sa face inférieure.In the example, the applicator member 14 is made of compressible foam, for example polyurethane, and has a blind recess 15 opening on its underside.

L'évidement 15 est dans l'exemple illustré sensiblement cylindrique, de révolution d'axe X.The recess 15 is in the illustrated example substantially cylindrical, of revolution of axis X.

En variante, l'évidement peut présenter une forme différente, par exemple tronconique ou sphérique tronquée ou arrondie, notamment ovoïdale.Alternatively, the recess may have a different shape, for example frustoconical or spherical truncated or rounded, in particular ovoid.

Une paroi 16 de l'évidement 15 définissant le fond s'étendant sensiblement transversalement à l'axe X, ferme supérieurement l'évidement 15 et définit encore au moins une partie de la surface d'application 25, notamment le dessus de la surface d'application 25.A wall 16 of the recess 15 defining the bottom extending substantially transversely to the axis X, closes the recess 15 and further defines at least a portion of the application surface 25, in particular the top of the surface of the aperture. application 25.

L'organe d'application 14 comporte en outre, dans l'exemple considéré, une gorge annulaire périphérique 26 s'étendant transversalement à l'axe X.The application member 14 further comprises, in the example considered, a peripheral annular groove 26 extending transversely to the axis X.

Le support 6 comporte une cheminée 17, par exemple cylindrique de révolution d'axe X, s'étendant dans l'évidement 15 et communiquant de manière permanente avec l'espace intérieur 3 par un orifice 22.The support 6 comprises a chimney 17, for example cylindrical of revolution of X axis, extending in the recess 15 and communicating permanently with the interior space 3 by an orifice 22.

La cheminée 17 sert dans l'exemple considéré de guide à un organe de rappel élastique 19 s'étendant dans l'espace annulaire 18 ménagé autour de la cheminé 17 dans l'évidement 15.The chimney 17 serves in the example of guide to an elastic return member 19 extending in the annular space 18 formed around the chimney 17 in the recess 15.

Dans l'exemple décrit, l'organe de rappel élastique 19 est un ressort hélicoïdal travaillant en compression.In the example described, the elastic return member 19 is a helical spring working in compression.

Le ressort 19 peut être distinct du support 6, étant comme illustré rapporté dessus, ou être réalisé d'un seul tenant avec celui-ci (non représenté).The spring 19 may be separate from the support 6, being as illustrated reported above, or be made in one piece with it (not shown).

Le ressort 19 peut être réalisé en matière plastique ou en métal et présenter éventuellement des propriétés biocides, par exemple en incorporant notamment des sels métalliques tels que des sels de cuivre, d'argent ou d'aluminium ou des oxydes ferriques.The spring 19 may be made of plastic or metal and optionally have biocidal properties, for example by including in particular metal salts such as copper salts, silver or aluminum or ferric oxides.

Lorsque le ressort 19 est réalisé en matière plastique, cette dernière peut être choisie dans la liste non limitative suivante : PP, PE, POM, PET. Le ressort 19 peut en variante être réalisé en élastomère, nitrile, latex ou EPDM ou une autre matière, notamment thermoplastique, et comporter éventuellement une armature.When the spring 19 is made of plastic material, the latter may be chosen from the following nonlimiting list: PP, PE, POM, PET. The spring 19 may alternatively be made of elastomer, nitrile, latex or EPDM or other material, especially thermoplastic, and optionally comprise a reinforcement.

Le ressort 19 s'applique à une première extrémité contre la paroi de fond 16 de l'organe d'application 14 et à une deuxième extrémité, opposée à la première, contre le support 6.The spring 19 is applied at one end against the bottom wall 16 of the applicator member 14 and at a second end, opposite the first end, against the support 6.

Le dispositif d'application 1 comporte un capot de fermeture 30 apte à être fixé, par exemple par encliquetage ou vissage, sur le support 6.The application device 1 comprises a closure cap 30 adapted to be fixed, for example by snapping or screwing, on the support 6.

Le capot 30 comporte une lèvre d'étanchéité 31 apte à s'appliquer sur la paroi intérieure de la jupe extérieure 23 en position de fermeture du capot 30, comme illustré sur la figure 1.The cover 30 has a sealing lip 31 adapted to be applied to the inner wall of the outer skirt 23 in the closed position of the cover 30, as illustrated in FIG. 1.

Dans cette position de fermeture, l'organe d'application 14 est comprimé et sa hauteur est par exemple sensiblement égale à la hauteur de la jupe extérieure 23. Le ressort 19 est également comprimé.In this closed position, the applicator member 14 is compressed and its height is for example substantially equal to the height of the outer skirt 23. The spring 19 is also compressed.

Lorsque le capot 30 est séparé du récipient 2, comme illustré sur la figure 2, l'organe d'application 14 se détend et l'expansion de l'organe d'application 14 est favorisée par l'action du ressort 19 qui appuie sur la paroi de fond 16.When the cap 30 is separated from the receptacle 2, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the applicator member 14 expands and the expansion of the applicator member 14 is favored by the action of the spring 19 which presses on the bottom wall 16.

Le chargement de l'organe d'application 14 avec du produit P peut être obtenu par exemple en retournant le dispositif 1 ou en le secouant de telle sorte que du produit P s'écoule à travers la cheminée 17 vers l'organe d'application 14. Le corps 4 pourrait encore comporter des parois élastiquement déformables permettant à l'utilisateur de réduire le volume de l'espace intérieur 3 afin de favoriser l'expulsion du produit P à travers la cheminée 17. Le récipient pourrait également être équipé d'une pompe, non représentée, dont l'actionnement provoque l'expulsion de produit vers l'organe d'application 14.The loading of the applicator member 14 with the product P can be obtained for example by inverting the device 1 or by shaking it so that product P flows through the chimney 17 towards the application member 14. The body 4 could also comprise elastically deformable walls allowing the user to reduce the volume of the interior space 3 to promote the expulsion of the product P through the chimney 17. The container could also be equipped with a pump, not shown, whose actuation causes the expulsion of product to the implementing body 14.

Pour appliquer du produit P sur la peau, l'utilisateur après avoir chargé l'organe d'application 14 avec du produit, amène la surface d'application 25 au contact de la région à traiter. Lors de l'application, l'organe d'application 14 peut être légèrement comprimé. Dès que le dispositif 1 est retiré, l'organe d'application 14 se détend avec l'aide du ressort 19.To apply product P to the skin, the user after having loaded the applicator member 14 with product, brings the application surface 25 into contact with the region to be treated. During the application, the applicator member 14 may be slightly compressed. As soon as the device 1 is removed, the applicator member 14 expands with the help of the spring 19.

Au moment de l'application, la surface d'application 25 reste relativement éloignée du bord supérieur 27 de la jupe extérieure 23, ce qui permet d'éviter que celle-ci ne vienne au contact de la peau.At the time of application, the application surface 25 remains relatively far from the upper edge 27 of the outer skirt 23, which prevents it from coming into contact with the skin.

Dans l'exemple qui vient d'être décrit, l'organe d'application 14 présente à sa partie inférieure, adjacente à la portion fixe 13, une paroi annulaire avec une épaisseur mesurée suivant une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe X sensiblement constante.In the example just described, the applicator member 14 has at its lower part, adjacent to the fixed portion 13, an annular wall with a thickness measured in a direction perpendicular to the substantially constant axis X.

En variante, comme illustré sur la figure 3, l'organe d'application 14 peut présenter à sa partie inférieure une paroi annulaire avec une épaisseur, mesurée suivant une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe X, décroissante en direction de la portion fixe 13, ce qui peut accroître la déformabilité dans le sens axial de l'organe d'application.As a variant, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the applicator member 14 may have at its bottom part an annular wall with a thickness, measured in a direction perpendicular to the axis X, decreasing in the direction of the fixed portion 13. which can increase the deformability in the axial direction of the application member.

L'évidement 15 peut présenter une forme autre que cylindrique.The recess 15 may have a shape other than cylindrical.

On a représenté sur la figure 4 un élément d'application avec un évidement 15' présentant une forme tronconique d'axe X, logeant un ressort conique 19'.FIG. 4 shows an application element with a recess 15 'having a frustoconical shape of axis X, housing a conical spring 19'.

Dans l'exemple considéré, l'organe d'application est traversé par un orifice 38, par exemple une fente, afin de favoriser l'écoulement de produit vers la surface d'application 25.In the example under consideration, the applicator member is traversed by an orifice 38, for example a slot, in order to promote the flow of product towards the application surface 25.

Un tel orifice 38 pourrait bien entendu ne pas exister.Such an orifice 38 could of course not exist.

La paroi de fond 16 de l'évidement 15 peut comporter, le cas échéant, un épaulement annulaire 28, sensiblement plan et perpendiculaire à l'axe X, comme illustré sur la figure 5. Un insert 31 est disposé contre cet épaulement 28 et le ressort 19 vient s'appliquer sur celui-ci. L'insert 31 peut être réalisé d'un seul tenant avec le ressort 19, si on le souhaite.The bottom wall 16 of the recess 15 may comprise, where appropriate, an annular shoulder 28, substantially plane and perpendicular to the axis X, as illustrated in FIG. 5. An insert 31 is disposed against this shoulder 28 and the spring 19 is applied to it. The insert 31 can be made in one piece with the spring 19, if desired.

On a représenté à la figure 6 un dispositif 1' conforme à une variante de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.FIG. 6 shows a device 1 'according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.

Ce dispositif 1' comporte un support 6' se différenciant du support 6 précédemment décrit par le fait qu'il est dépourvu de cheminée 17 s'étendant sur une majeure partie de la hauteur de l'évidement 15, la cheminée 17 étant par exemple supprimée ou remplacée comme illustré par une nervure annulaire 17' de faible hauteur.This device 1 'comprises a support 6' differentiating from the support 6 described above in that it does not have a chimney 17 extending over a major part of the height of the recess 15, the chimney 17 being for example removed or replaced as illustrated by an annular rib 17 'of low height.

Dans cet exemple, le dispositif 1' comporte un organe d'application 14' se différenciant de l'organe d'application 14 précédemment décrit par le fait qu'il est dépourvu de gorge annulaire périphérique 26 et par le fait qu'il comporte un évidement 15" ayant une paroi latérale en forme de sphère tronquée ou arrondie, par exemple ovoïdale.In this example, the device 1 'comprises an applicator member 14' differing from the applicator member 14 previously described in that it does not have a peripheral annular groove 26 and in that it comprises a recess 15 "having a truncated or rounded sphere-shaped lateral wall, for example ovoidal.

Le dispositif 1' comporte un ressort 19, qui n'est plus directement en contact avec l'organe d'application comme dans le dispositif 1, mais en appui sur un insert 35 disposé contre la paroi de fond 16 de l'évidement de l'organe d'application 14'.The device 1 'comprises a spring 19, which is no longer directly in contact with the applicator member as in the device 1, but bears against an insert 35 disposed against the bottom wall 16 of the recess of the application member 14 '.

On ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention lorsque le dispositif comporte un organe de rappel élastique autre qu'un ressort.It is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the device comprises an elastic return member other than a spring.

On a représenté sur la figure 7 un dispositif d'application 1" sensiblement analogue au dispositif 1 décrit ci-dessus, comportant un organe de rappel élastique 36 réalisé en un matériau alvéolaire, et présentant par exemple une forme tubulaire, notamment sensiblement cylindrique de révolution d'axe X, s'étendant par exemple sur sensiblement toute la hauteur de l'évidement 15.FIG. 7 shows an application device 1 "substantially similar to the device 1 described above, comprising an elastic return member 36 made of a cellular material and having, for example, a tubular shape, in particular a substantially cylindrical shape of revolution. X axis, extending for example over substantially the entire height of the recess 15.

L'organe de rappel élastique 36 et l'organe d'application 14 sont avantageusement réalisés dans des matériaux différents, en choisissant un matériau plus rigide pour l'organe de rappel élastique 36.The elastic return member 36 and the applicator member 14 are advantageously made of different materials, by choosing a more rigid material for the elastic return member 36.

On ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention lorsque l'organe d'application est solidaire du capot de fermeture, lequel définit alors une partie de préhension de l'organe d'application.It is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the applicator member is secured to the closure cap, which then defines a gripping portion of the applicator member.

On a représenté sur la figure 8 un dispositif d'application 40 conforme à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.FIG. 8 shows an application device 40 according to another embodiment of the invention.

Le dispositif 40 comporte un récipient 41 présentant un espace intérieur 42 contenant un produit P.The device 40 comprises a container 41 having an interior space 42 containing a product P.

Le récipient 41 comporte un corps 43 pourvu d'un col 44 d'axe X, sur lequel est monté un insert 46. Ce dernier comporte une coupelle 48 définissant un logement 49 et, entourant la coupelle 48, une jupe de montage 50 permettant de fixer l'insert 46 sur le col 44.The container 41 comprises a body 43 provided with a neck 44 of axis X, on which is mounted an insert 46. The latter comprises a cup 48 defining a housing 49 and, surrounding the cup 48, a mounting skirt 50 for fixing the insert 46 on the neck 44.

La coupelle 48 comporte une paroi ajourée 53 traversée par au moins un orifice, en l'espèce une pluralité d'orifices 54, et une jupe extérieure 56, filetée extérieurement, permettant la fixation d'un capot de fermeture 58 par vissage. En variante, la coupelle 48 et le capot 58 peuvent être agencés pour permettre une fixation autrement, par encliquetage par exemple.The cup 48 comprises a perforated wall 53 traversed by at least one orifice, in this case a plurality of orifices 54, and an outer skirt 56, threaded externally, for fixing a closure cap 58 by screwing. Alternatively, the cup 48 and the cap 58 may be arranged to allow attachment otherwise by snap for example.

Dans l'exemple illustré, le capot 58 comporte une lèvre d'étanchéité 60 destinée à s'appliquer sur la surface intérieure de la jupe 56, lorsque le capot 58 est fixé sur le récipient 41.In the illustrated example, the cover 58 has a sealing lip 60 intended to be applied on the inner surface of the skirt 56, when the cover 58 is fixed on the container 41.

Le capot 58 porte un organe d'application 62 réalisé dans l'exemple considéré en mousse, par exemple une mousse de polyuréthane.The cover 58 carries an applicator member 62 made in the example in question, made of foam, for example a polyurethane foam.

L'organe d'application 62 comporte une portion 70 fixée sur la face intérieure de la paroi supérieure 61 du capot 58, par exemple par collage ou soudage.The applicator member 62 comprises a portion 70 fixed on the inside face of the top wall 61 of the cover 58, for example by gluing or welding.

L'organe d'application 62 comporte un évidement 63 d'axe X, fermé inférieurement par une paroi de fond 65. Un organe de rappel élastique 64 est disposé dans l'évidement 63 et appuie contre la paroi de fond 65.The applicator member 62 has an X-axis recess 63, bottom-closed by a bottom wall 65. An elastic return member 64 is disposed in the recess 63 and bears against the bottom wall 65.

Dans l'exemple considéré, l'organe de rappel élastique 64 est un ressort hélicoïdal travaillant en compression. En variante, l'organe de rappel élastique peut être une mousse, laquelle remplit par exemple la totalité de l'évidement (variante non illustrée).In the example considered, the elastic return member 64 is a helical spring working in compression. Alternatively, the elastic return member may be a foam, which fills for example the entire recess (variant not shown).

Plusieurs gorges annulaires périphériques 66, parallèles, transversales à l'axe X, sont réalisées dans l'organe d'application 62, de manière à former des zones de déformation préférentielle.Several parallel peripheral grooves 66, transverse to the X axis, are formed in the applicator member 62, so as to form zones of preferential deformation.

L'organe d'application 62 présente une surface d'application 67 servant à l'application du produit.The applicator member 62 has an application surface 67 for applying the product.

Lorsque le capot de fermeture 58 est fixé sur le récipient 41, l'organe d'application 62 est comprimé dans le logement 49, la surface d'application 67 s'appliquant contre la paroi ajourée 53.When the closure cap 58 is fixed on the container 41, the applicator member 62 is compressed in the housing 49, the application surface 67 applying against the perforated wall 53.

Pour recharger l'organe d'application 62 avec du produit P, il est possible de fixer préalablement le capot 58 sur le récipient 41 puis de retourner le récipient 41 ou le secouer afm de permettre l'écoulement de produit P vers la surface d'application 67, à travers les orifices 54.To reload the applicator member 62 with the product P, it is possible to previously fix the cover 58 on the container 41 and then turn the container 41 or shake it to allow the flow of product P to the surface of application 67, through the orifices 54.

Il est également possible dans l'exemple considéré de recharger l'organe d'application 62 sans fixer le capot 58 sur le récipient 41.It is also possible in the example considered to reload the applicator member 62 without fixing the cover 58 on the container 41.

En effet, comme illustré sur la figure 9, lorsque le capot 58 est séparé du récipient 41, l'organe d'application 62 présente une hauteur suivant l'axe X relativement importante, de sorte que la surface d'application 67 est facilement amenée au contact de la paroi ajourée 53 de la coupelle 48, sans avoir à visser le capot 58 sur le récipient 41.Indeed, as illustrated in Figure 9, when the cap 58 is separated from the container 41, the applicator member 62 has a relatively high height along the X axis, so that the application surface 67 is easily brought in contact with the perforated wall 53 of the cup 48, without having to screw the cover 58 onto the container 41.

Pour appliquer du produit P sur la peau, l'utilisateur peut se servir du capot 58 comme organe de préhension de l'organe d'application 58.To apply product P to the skin, the user can use the cover 58 as a gripping member of the applicator member 58.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de mise en oeuvre qui viennent d'être décrits.Of course, the invention is not limited to the implementation examples which have just been described.

On peut notamment disposer l'organe de rappel élastique, par exemple le ressort 19, non pas dans un évidement de l'organe d'application mais autour d'une portion de celui-ci, l'organe de rappel élastique venant par exemple en appui sur un épaulement extérieur de l'organe d'application.In particular, the elastic return member, for example the spring 19, may be provided, not in a recess of the applicator member but around a portion thereof, the elastic return member coming for example from bearing on an outer shoulder of the applicator member.

Dans toute la description, y compris les revendications, l'expression "comportant un" doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de l'expression "comportant au moins un", sauf si le contraire est spécifié.Throughout the description, including the claims, the phrase "having one" should be understood as being synonymous with the phrase "having at least one", unless the opposite is specified.

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Dispositif (1 ; 1' ; 1" ; 40) d'application d'un produit (P), comportant : - un récipient définissant un espace intérieur (3 ; 42) contenant une réserve de produit, - un organe d'application (14 ; 14' ; 62) comportant un matériau alvéolaire au moins partiellement déformable lors de l'application et une surface d'application (25 ; 67) servant à l'application du produit, - une partie de préhension (2 ; 58) définie par le récipient et solidaire de l'organe d'application, lequel comporte au moins une portion (13 ; 70) fixe par rapport à la partie de préhension, - un logement (29 ; 49) configuré pour recevoir au moins partiellement l'organe d'application, le logement communiquant de manière permanente avec l'espace intérieur contenant la réserve de produit, - un organe de rappel élastique (19 ; 19' ; 36 ; 64) configuré pour exercer sur l'organe d'application une poussée orientée vers la surface d'application. Device (1; 1 '; 1 "; 40) for applying a product (P), comprising: a container defining an interior space (3; 42) containing a reserve of product, - an applicator member (14; 14 '; 62) comprising a cellular material at least partially deformable during application and an application surface (25; 67) for applying the product; a gripping part (2; 58) defined by the receptacle and integral with the applicator member, which comprises at least one portion (13; 70) which is fixed with respect to the gripping part, - a housing (29; 49) configured to at least partially receive the applicator member, the housing permanently communicating with the interior space containing the supply of product, - An elastic return member (19; 19 ';36; 64) configured to exert on the application member a thrust oriented towards the application surface. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe d'application est au moins partiellement élastiquement déformable, notamment élastiquement compressible.Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the applicator member is at least partially elastically deformable, in particular elastically compressible. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe de rappel élastique comporte un ressort (19 ; 64).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic return member comprises a spring (19; 64). Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que le ressort est choisi parmi l'un des éléments suivants : un ressort hélicoïdal (19), simple ou double spire, ou un ressort conique (19').Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the spring is selected from one of the following: a helical spring (19), single or double turn, or a conical spring (19 '). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe de rappel élastique comporte un matériau alvéolaire (36), notamment une mousse.Device according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the elastic return member comprises a cellular material (36), in particular a foam. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe de rappel élastique (19) est perméable au produit.Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the elastic return member (19) is permeable to the product. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 5 et 6, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe de rappel élastique comporte une paroi tubulaire.Device according to one of claims 5 and 6, characterized in that the elastic return member comprises a tubular wall. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe de rappel élastique présente une aptitude à retrouver sa forme initiale, après une compression, supérieure à celle de l'organe d'application.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic return member has an ability to recover its initial shape, after compression, greater than that of the applicator member. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe de rappel élastique et l'organe d'application sont réalisés dans des matériaux différents.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic return member and the applicator member are made of different materials. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comportant un support (6) portant l'organe d'application, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe de rappel élastique est rapporté sur le support.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a support (6) carrying the application member, characterized in that the elastic return member is attached to the support. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, comportant un support portant l'organe d'application, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe de rappel élastique est réalisé d'une seule pièce avec le support.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising a support carrying the applicator member, characterized in that the elastic return member is made in one piece with the support. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe de rappel élastique présente des propriétés biocides.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic return member has biocidal properties. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte un capot de fermeture agencé pour fermer le logement.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a closure cap arranged to close the housing. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que le capot est configuré pour comprimer au moins partiellement l'organe d'application lorsque le logement est au moins partiellement fermé par le capot.Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the cover is configured to at least partially compress the applicator member when the housing is at least partially closed by the cover. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le récipient comporte un support (6) portant l'organe d'application et par le fait que le support comporte au moins un orifice (22) agencé pour permettre le passage de produit de l'espace intérieur (3) vers l'organe d'application.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container comprises a support (6) carrying the applicator member and in that the support comprises at least one orifice (22) arranged to allow the passage from the interior space (3) to the application member. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que le support comporte une cheminée (17) communiquant avec l'orifice (22) et s'étendant au moins partiellement dans le logement (29 ; 49).Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the support comprises a chimney (17) communicating with the orifice (22) and extending at least partially in the housing (29; 49). Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que la cheminée (17) ménage un espace annulaire (18) dans un évidement (15) de l'organe d'application, l'organe de rappel élastique s'étendant au moins partiellement dans cet espace annulaire.Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the chimney (17) maintains an annular space (18) in a recess (15) of the applicator member, the elastic return member extending at least partially in this annular space. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe d'application comporte un évidement (15 ; 63) présentant une paroi de fond (16 ; 65) et par le fait que l'organe de rappel élastique est configuré pour exercer sur la paroi de fond (16 ; 65) une poussée orientée vers la surface d'application.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator member comprises a recess (15; 63) having a bottom wall (16; 65) and in that the elastic return member is configured to exert on the bottom wall (16; 65) a thrust directed towards the application surface. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que l'évidement (15 ; 15' ; 15" ; 63) comporte une paroi ayant une forme choisie parmi : une forme cylindrique, une forme tronconique, une forme conique, une forme sphérique tronquée, une forme arrondie, notamment ovoïdale.Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the recess (15; 15 '; 15 "; 63) comprises a wall having a shape chosen from: a cylindrical shape, a frustoconical shape, a conical shape, a truncated spherical shape , a rounded shape, especially ovoid. Dispositif selon l'une des deux revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe de rappel élastique s'étend au moins partiellement dans l'évidement (15 ; 63) de l'organe d'application.Device according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic return member extends at least partially in the recess (15; 63) of the applicator member. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe d'application (14 ; 14' ; 62) comporte une mousse.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator member (14; 14 '; 62) comprises a foam. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe d'application est intrinsèquement perméable au produit.Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the applicator member is intrinsically permeable to the product. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe d'application (14 ; 14' ; 62) est monolithique.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator member (14; 14 '; 62) is monolithic. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe d'application comporte au moins une gorge (26 ; 66), notamment annulaire, s'étendant sensiblement transversalement à une direction de compression de l'organe d'application lors de l'utilisation.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator member comprises at least one groove (26; 66), in particular an annular groove, extending substantially transversely to a direction of compression of the body. application during use. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe d'application comporte au moins un orifice traversant, notamment une fente, débouchant sur la surface d'application.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator member comprises at least one through orifice, in particular a slot, opening on the application surface. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe d'application (14 ; 14' ; 62) présente, au moins à l'état non comprimé, une hauteur supérieure à sa plus grande dimension transversale.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator member (14; 14 '; 62) has, at least in the uncompressed state, a height greater than its largest transverse dimension. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comportant un support portant l'organe d'application, caractérisé par le fait que le support comporte une jupe extérieure (23) entourant au moins partiellement l'organe d'application, et par le fait que l'organe d'application, à l'état non comprimé, présente une hauteur supérieure à celle de la jupe, de préférence supérieure d'au moins 2 %, notamment supérieure d'au moins 5 %, 10 % ou 20 %.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a support bearing the applicator member, characterized in that the support comprises an outer skirt (23) at least partially surrounding the applicator member, and thereby that the applicator member, in the uncompressed state, has a height greater than that of the skirt, preferably greater than at least 2%, especially greater than at least 5%, 10% or 20%. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, comportant un capot de fermeture du logement, caractérisé par le fait que la jupe extérieure (23) coopère de manière étanche avec le capot lorsque celui-ci ferme le logement.Device according to the preceding claim, comprising a closure cover of the housing, characterized in that the outer skirt (23) cooperates sealingly with the cover when it closes the housing. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe d'application comporte à sa partie inférieure une paroi annulaire avec une épaisseur décroissante en direction de son extrémité inférieure.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator member comprises at its lower part an annular wall with a decreasing thickness towards its lower end. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le produit est un produit cosmétique ou dermatologique.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the product is a cosmetic or dermatological product. Dispositif (1 ; 1' ; 1" ; 40) d'application d'un produit (P), comportant : - un récipient définissant un espace intérieur (3 ; 42) contenant une réserve de produit, - un organe d'application au moins partiellement déformable (14 ; 14' ; 62) solidaire du récipient et comportant : • une surface d'application (25 ; 67) servant à l'application du produit, • un évidement (15 ; 15' ; 63) présentant une paroi de fond (16 ; 65), - un logement (29 ; 49) configuré pour recevoir au moins partiellement l'organe d'application, - un capot de fermeture (30 ; 58) agencé pour fermer le logement, ce dernier communiquant avec l'espace intérieur contenant la réserve de produit au moins lorsque le capot est en position de fermeture, - un organe de rappel élastique (19 ; 19' ; 36 ; 64) configuré pour exercer sur la paroi de fond (16 ; 65) une poussée orientée vers la surface d'application. Device (1; 1 '; 1 "; 40) for applying a product (P), comprising: a container defining an interior space (3; 42) containing a reserve of product, an at least partially deformable applicator member (14; 14 '; 62) integral with the receptacle and comprising: An application surface (25; 67) for application of the product, A recess (15; 15 '; 63) having a bottom wall (16; 65); a housing (29; 49) configured to at least partially receive the application member, - a closing cap (30; 58) arranged to close the housing, the latter communicating with the interior space containing the product reserve at least when the cover is in the closed position, - An elastic return member (19; 19 ';36; 64) configured to exert on the bottom wall (16; 65) a thrust directed towards the application surface. Dispositif (1 ; 1' ; 40) d'application d'un produit (P), comportant : - un récipient, - un organe d'application au moins partiellement déformable (14 ; 14' ; 62) solidaire du récipient et comportant : • une surface d'application (25 ; 67) servant à l'application du produit, • un évidement (15 ; 63), - un ressort, notamment hélicoïdal, logé au moins partiellement dans l'évidement de l'organe d'application et configuré pour exercer sur l'organe d'application une poussée dirigée vers la surface d'application. Device (1; 1 '; 40) for applying a product (P), comprising: - a container, an at least partially deformable applicator member (14; 14 '; 62) integral with the receptacle and comprising: An application surface (25; 67) for application of the product, A recess (15; 63), - A spring, in particular helical, housed at least partially in the recess of the applicator member and configured to exert on the application member a thrust directed towards the application surface. Dispositif (40) d'application d'un produit (P) comportant : - un récipient contenant une réserve de produit, - un organe d'application au moins partiellement déformable (62) comportant : • une surface d'application (67) servant à l'application du produit, • un évidement (63), - un logement (49) configuré pour recevoir au moins partiellement l'organe d'application pour le charger en produit, le logement comportant une paroi de fond fixe par rapport au récipient, - un capot de fermeture (58) agencé pour fermer le logement, l'organe d'application étant solidaire du capot de fermeture, - un organe de rappel élastique (64) logé au moins partiellement dans l'évidement et configuré pour, lors d'une détente de l'organe de rappel élastique, exercer sur l'organe d'application une poussée dirigée vers la surface d'application. Device (40) for applying a product (P) comprising: a container containing a reserve of product, an at least partially deformable application member (62) comprising: An application surface (67) for application of the product, A recess (63), - a housing (49) configured to at least partially receive the applicator member to load product, the housing having a bottom wall fixed relative to the container, a closing cap (58) arranged to close the housing, the applicator member being integral with the closure cap, - An elastic return member (64) housed at least partially in the recess and configured for, upon expansion of the elastic return member, exert on the applicator member a thrust directed towards the surface of application. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, comportant un récipient (41) défmissant l'espace intérieur contenant la réserve (42) de produit, caractérisé par le fait que le récipient comporte une paroi ajourée (48) définissant le logement (49) dans lequel est reçu au moins partiellement l'organe d'application.Device according to the preceding claim, comprising a container (41) defining the interior space containing the stock (42) of product, characterized in that the container comprises a perforated wall (48) defining the housing (49) in which is received at least partially the application member. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé par le fait que la paroi ajourée (48) comporte une pluralité d'orifices (54).Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the perforated wall (48) has a plurality of orifices (54).
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