WO2011061698A1 - Application head for applying a cosmetic product - Google Patents

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WO2011061698A1
WO2011061698A1 PCT/IB2010/055243 IB2010055243W WO2011061698A1 WO 2011061698 A1 WO2011061698 A1 WO 2011061698A1 IB 2010055243 W IB2010055243 W IB 2010055243W WO 2011061698 A1 WO2011061698 A1 WO 2011061698A1
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Nicolas Albisetti
Christian Revenu
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Seb S.A.
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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
    • A45D24/00—Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor
    • A45D24/22—Combs with dispensing devices for liquids, pastes or powders
    • 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
    • A45D19/00—Devices for washing the hair or the scalp; Similar devices for colouring the hair
    • A45D19/0041—Processes for treating the hair of the scalp
    • A45D19/0066—Coloring or bleaching
    • 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
    • A45D19/00—Devices for washing the hair or the scalp; Similar devices for colouring the hair
    • A45D19/012—Devices for colouring or bleaching separated strands of hair, e.g. highlighting
    • 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
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D1/18—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with combs
    • 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
    • A45D2/00—Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances ; Appliances for hair dressing treatment not otherwise provided for
    • A45D2/001—Hair straightening appliances
    • A45D2/002—Hair straightening appliances with combs
    • 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
    • A45D1/00—Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
    • A45D2001/002—Accessories therefor

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  • the present invention relates to an applicator head for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product, intended to be fed by a product reservoir.
  • the assembly formed by the head and the reservoir can be used in combination with a hair treatment apparatus, for example a straightener (also known as straightener) or other hair shaping apparatus, for example an iron with loops.
  • a hair treatment apparatus for example a straightener (also known as straightener) or other hair shaping apparatus, for example an iron with loops.
  • the application FR 2 805 442 discloses an applicator head in which the distribution of the product is controlled by pressing a finger of the user on a push button.
  • FR 2 776 629 discloses a head for dispensing and applying a product, in particular a capillary product, this head comprising a mobile part comprising a brush, the movable part being able to be moved in such a way as to cause the actuation of a valve for dispensing the product.
  • US 5,772,077 discloses a molded comb with a push button.
  • the application EP 1 475 010 describes a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, comprising a member for lifting the hair, movable relative to a container, the displacement of the hair lifting member beyond a certain position allowing the actuation of a valve to dispense the product.
  • EP 1 803 368 also discloses a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, comprising a porous application element fed from a reservoir by means of. via a valve, this porous applicator element being disposed near a plurality of teeth.
  • the opening of the valve is performed in response to a pressure exerted by the user on an actuating surface located at the end of the device opposite to that intended to come into contact with the area to be treated.
  • the application WO 2008/058339 discloses an applicator made of a compressible material and bearing reliefs.
  • a slot defining means for fluid communication with a reservoir containing a product is provided within this applicator.
  • Pressure exerted on the upper surface of the applicator by the hair of a user causes the separation of the edges of the slot and the distribution of the product.
  • the reliefs and the applicator are formed in one piece, so that any pressure applied to * fapplicateur deforms the contours, leading to their displacement.
  • the invention aims to meet all or part of these needs.
  • the subject of the invention is an applicator head for dispensing a cosmetic product on the hair, comprising:
  • an applicator head body comprising means for placing the applicator face in fluid communication with a reservoir containing the product to be applied
  • a product distribution control member movable relative to said reliefs, the distribution being controlled by the pressure of the hair engaged between said reliefs on the control member, independently of any displacement of said reliefs relative to the applicator head body.
  • the applicator head according to the invention allows the spreading of the product on the hair.
  • the only engagement of the hair with the reliefs does not cause the distribution of the product. It may be necessary, to obtain the distribution of the product, to provide a specific movement of the hair between the reliefs, this specific displacement being for example obtained by driving the applicator head against the capillary mass engaged between the reliefs.
  • the invention can make it possible to perform the dispensing of the product at a time when the hair is completely engaged between said reliefs, which can facilitate obtaining a homogeneous and well-controlled application.
  • application and / or guide reliefs it is necessary to understand the reliefs in contact with which the hair normally comes during the use of the applicator head, which serves to further spread the product, comb the hair and / or maintain in a treatment area of the applicator head where they are likely to receive product.
  • the reliefs may be, for at least some, located at a relatively small distance from the control member of the distribution of the product, in particular a valve, for example less than or equal to 2 mm. In the sense of the invention, a displacement of the reliefs may correspond to a deformation thereof.
  • control member in particular the valve, may be arranged to control, for example directly, the access of the product to the application face and the actuation of this control member to distribute the product can be carried out independently of any displacement of said reliefs.
  • the head is devoid of any other means allowing the selective access of the product to the application face and disposed between the control member and said application face.
  • the reliefs may be secured to the body of the applicator head or have previously been secured to the body of the applicator head.
  • the number of said reliefs can be between 2 and 20, for example.
  • the reliefs may be the same or different.
  • the applicator head may for example comprise a succession of identical reliefs between end reliefs having a different appearance, for example in order to better delimit for the user the treatment area of the applicator head.
  • the means of . putting the housing in fluid communication with the reservoir comprise for example a channel formed inside the body of the applicator head.
  • the subject of the invention is also an assembly for the application of a cosmetic product, comprising:
  • the applicator head may be arranged to mount on the reservoir, the body of the applicator head being for example removably attached to the reservoir, or alternatively may be permanently secured to the reservoir.
  • the tank wall is example made in one piece with the wall of the applicator head body by molding of material.
  • the invention is suitable for assembly of the assembly for the application of product to a hair treatment apparatus, since the dispensing of the product can take place without the user having to press the control member of the device. distribution with a finger. His hands are free to handle the device at best.
  • the control member of the distribution of the product may be a movable valve relative to said reliefs. It may be for example a shutter closing a closed position in the closed position through which the dispensing of the product is effected outwards, for example an orifice opening outwards, or a valve closing an orifice. means for setting into fluid communication. The opening of the valve can be performed under the pressure of the hair engaged between said reliefs.
  • the valve can make it possible to regulate the product distribution, according to its degree of opening.
  • the control member in particular the valve, preferably has an elongate shape transversely to the hair engaged between the reliefs, which may, if necessary, make it possible to distribute the product inlet over a wider surface and may facilitate its actuation.
  • the control member may extend for example over a length of between 4 and 40 mm.
  • the aforementioned reliefs may extend to at least one side of the control member and for example on either side of a longitudinal median plane thereof.
  • the hair can be guided before and after the engagement with the control member and / or before and after they come into contact with a product-laden surface or an area where the product opens.
  • the presence of reliefs downstream of the control member, with regard to the direction of movement of the hair relative thereto, can make the application of the product more homogeneous, by promoting its spreading on the hair.
  • the presence of reliefs upstream may promote a flattening of the wick in contact with the product laden area and / or a treatment surface of the apparatus equipped with the applicator head.
  • the reliefs may have, relative to the bottom of the groove (s) formed (s) between them and receiving the hair, a height of at least 3 mm, better 8 mm.
  • the reliefs may comprise ribs extending at least partially above the control member. Such ribs may possibly form a grid protecting the control member from accidental actuation.
  • the reliefs may be smooth or not, for example be flocked and / or support a felt or other porous application element.
  • the applicator head may comprise a housing at least partially defined by said reliefs. This housing can accommodate a porous application element, if necessary.
  • the control member may itself comprise a porous application element or be constituted by such an element.
  • the reliefs may be made by molding thermoplastic material, for example with at least a portion of the applicator head body.
  • the cosmetic product contained in the reservoir may be a hair coloring or bleaching product, a care product or a product intended for shaping hair, for example intended to be applied to hair which has been heat treated or will be subjected to a heat treatment. such treatment.
  • the product can promote the formation of loops, for example.
  • the product can be a fixing product.
  • the product may also be a product intended for application to the skin or the lips, for example a make-up or care product.
  • the assembly may comprise fixing means on a portion of a hair treatment apparatus, in particular an electrical apparatus, for example a branch of a straightener or a curling iron.
  • the fixing means may comprise a claw arranged to hang on either side of the branch, leaving a heated surface present thereon.
  • the claw can be hollow and at least partially define the reservoir, which can increase its capacity or, to equal capacity, reduce the size of the assembly comprising the applicator head and the reservoir.
  • the tank can be made with a filling opening provided with a means for plugging this opening, for example a threaded plug. This can allow the filling of the tank without separating it from the applicator head.
  • the valve can be made in various ways and for example in one piece by molding material with a resilient return member of the valve in the closed position of the dispensing orifice.
  • the valve comprises a blade that can move between a rest position prohibiting the flow of the product and a dispensing position for the flow.
  • the orifice through which the product from the channel of the fluidic communication means opens onto the application face can be closed by a lid before the first dispensing of the product and the valve can comprise a relief arranged to perforate the lid at less during the first distribution of the product.
  • a hair treatment apparatus comprising:
  • a heating member on which the head is disposed. This is for example a branch of a straightener or a loop iron.
  • the subject of the invention is also a method for treating the hair, comprising the steps of:
  • the heating may be effected for example by bringing the hair into contact with a heating surface of an electric hair treatment apparatus, for example a hair straightener or a curling iron, on which the assembly can be mounted.
  • an electric hair treatment apparatus for example a hair straightener or a curling iron, on which the assembly can be mounted.
  • the invention further relates, in another of its aspects, independently or in combination with the foregoing, an electric hair treatment apparatus, having a portion on which is . removably attached an assembly for the application of a cosmetic product comprising an applicator head and a reservoir containing a product to be applied to the hair and reliefs of application and / or guidance of the hair.
  • the invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to an electric apparatus for treating the hair according to claim 15.
  • the assembly can be fixed for example by means of a claw on a branch of the device, this claw leaving a heated surface free of the device.
  • the claw may be hollow and at least partially define the tank.
  • the applicator head may have any of the above features.
  • the invention also relates to an applicator head for dispensing a cosmetic product on the hair, comprising:
  • an applicator head body comprising means for placing the application face into fluid communication with a reservoir containing the product to be applied
  • a product distribution control member movable relative to said reliefs, the distribution being controlled by the pressure of the hair engaged between said reliefs on the control member, independently of any displacement of said reliefs relative to 1 control member.
  • control member may comprise all or part of the characteristics mentioned above in connection with another aspect of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows, in perspective, partially and schematically, a hair treatment apparatus equipped with an assembly comprising an applicator head made according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 represents in isolation the assembly of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 is a partial, diagrammatic section of the set of FIGS. 1 and 2,
  • FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 of an alternative embodiment
  • FIG. 9 to 1 1 are sectional views of other variants of sets.
  • the assembly 1 for the application of a cosmetic product shown in isolation in FIG. 2 comprises an applicator head 2 and is intended to be mounted on an electric apparatus for treating the hair, for example a hair straightener or a curling iron.
  • an apparatus for treating the hair, for example a hair straightener or a curling iron.
  • Such an apparatus comprises for example two branches 10, only one of which is shown partially in Figure 1, these branches can be closed on the hair to be treated.
  • At least one of the branches 10, and preferably each leg 10, is provided with a heating surface, in contact with which the hair can be brought during use.
  • the heating surface is for example brought to a temperature between 100 and 180 ° C, and the heating surface is for example defined by a metal or a ceramic, which can be flat and smooth. If necessary, steam can be emitted at the heating surface.
  • the heating surface can still be rounded or wavy.
  • the invention is not limited to the use of the assembly 1, including the applicator head 2, in a hair treatment apparatus for smoothing or curling the hair.
  • the assembly 1, or even the applicator head 2 may for example be used alone, to apply a product on the hair, regardless of any other treatment.
  • the product is then, for example, a product for coloring, bleaching, care or fixing of the hair.
  • the assembly 1 can be mounted on one of the branches 10, being for example slidably engaged on this branch 10.
  • the assembly can be removable, which can facilitate the packaging and / or cleaning of the assembly 1, in particular of the applicator head 2.
  • the assembly 1 comprises a claw 3 which allows its mounting on the branch 10, this claw 3 having two uprights 4 and 5 terminated by hooking flanges 6 directed towards each other, allowing to hold the set 1 on the branch 10.
  • the bottom of the space 7 defined between the uprights 4 and 5 comprises, for example, as illustrated, reliefs 8 such as ribs or bosses, rubbing against the back of the arm 10 and allowing immobilization by friction of the assembly 1 on the branch 10 in the desired position, for example at the heating surface. So, a same strand of hair can pass on both the applicator head 1 and on . the adjacent heating surface of the branch 10.
  • reliefs 8 such as ribs or bosses
  • assembly 1 may also be present in a non-removable manner by the user on the hair treatment device, at least a portion of the assembly 1 being for example made in one piece by molding material with a at least part of the branch 10.
  • the assembly 1 when in place on the apparatus, the assembly 1 is stationary relative to the branch 10 during use.
  • the assembly 1 is movable relative to the branch 10 of the apparatus for example to allow the user to move between an active position where it can exert an action on the hair and an inactive position where for example only the one where the heating surfaces act.
  • the product intended to be applied to the hair by the applicator head 2 is contained in a reservoir 20 of the assembly 1 which can be filled, in the example illustrated, by the user, by means of a filling opening provided with a stopper 21.
  • the reservoir 20 extends for example to a part of the volume of the claw 3, which can increase its capacity.
  • the latter goes for example from 5 to 20 ml.
  • the applicator head 2 has an application face 22 intended to come into engagement with the hair.
  • the applicator head 2 may comprise, on the side of the application face 22, reliefs 23 for guiding hair, styling and / or application, which are in the example illustrated in the form of half-shaped ribs -cir vide, spaced apart so as to define between them spaces 24 in which the hair can engage. These spaces 24 are oriented perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the application face 22, in the illustrated example.
  • the applicator head 2 also comprises, in the example under consideration, two end protrusions 25 which delimit longitudinally the treating portion of the applicator head 2.
  • These end protrusions 25 are, for example, higher than the reliefs 23, and may, as illustrated, be in the form of arches. In non variants illustrated, the end reliefs 25 are absent or replaced by solid walls or other forms of reliefs.
  • the distance between the end reliefs 25 is for example adapted to the width of a lock of hair to be treated, being for example between 4 and 40 mm, and the number of reliefs 23 is for example between 2 and 20, the spacing between two adjacent reliefs 23 for example from 1 to 4.
  • the applicator head 2 comprises in the example described a body 9 inside which a channel 29 is arranged to allow fluid communication between the reservoir 20 and a housing 32, the latter being at least partially defined under the reliefs 23.
  • a channel 29 is arranged to allow fluid communication between the reservoir 20 and a housing 32, the latter being at least partially defined under the reliefs 23.
  • the product is brought by the cana! 29 on the application face 22 by an orifice 30 which in the illustrated example opens under the reliefs 23, in the housing 32.
  • the orifice 30 has an elongated shape along a longitudinal axis X, which is for example substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis Y of the branch 10, as can be seen in FIG.
  • the orifice 30 is closed, in the absence of use, by a valve 40, the latter having a head 41 which protrudes into the housing 32 so as to act as a control member and allow the valve of be operated by the hair engaged between the reliefs 23 during use of the apparatus.
  • the valve 40 comprises, in the illustrated example, a rod 43 acting as a guide for a helical spring 44, which bears at one end on the head 41 and at the other end on a retaining ring 45 mounted freely on the rod 43 and snapped onto an interior relief 46 of the tank 20.
  • the orifice 30 is made through a wall 34 of the applicator head body 9.
  • the head 41 of the valve 40 has a tapered shape in cross section and is applied at rest, under the action of the spring against the wall 34 to close the orifice 30.
  • the orifice 30 is closed by a seal before the first dispensing of product and the valve 40 has on its face facing the reservoir a relief for perforating the seal, at least during the first distribution of product.
  • the wall 34 is for example made in one piece by molding material with the reliefs 23, in the same material or in a different material.
  • the reliefs 23 are attached to the applicator head body 9, for example being fastened to the latter by gluing, latching, force-fitting, welding or otherwise, for example by means of one or more fasteners. additional.
  • the reliefs 23 are removably mounted on the applicator head body 9, which may allow for example to change the reliefs 23 depending on the nature of the hair or the treatment to be performed.
  • the reliefs 23 are for example molded with a support which can be fixed on the applicator head body 9 by various means, for example by snapping or sliding implementation.
  • the flow of the product at the opening of the valve 40 can be effected by gravity, the applicator head 2 being for example oriented with the space 32 downwards or to the side during use. If necessary, the flow of the product can be aided by a decrease in the internal volume of the reservoir 20, for example under the effect of a deformation of its wall by the user, a piston or the retraction of an elastically deformable pouch.
  • the distribution can still take place under the pressure of a propellant gas, the valve being then replaced by a control member acting on a dispensing valve.
  • the reliefs 23 and / or the head 41 of the valve may have a surface condition facilitating the application of the product to the hair, for example being at least partially covered by a flocking or supporting a felt, a brush or any other element of porous application.
  • the valve 40 may carry teeth, if any.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 show a set 1 for the application of a cosmetic product whose reliefs 23 are in the form of teeth, arranged, for example, in two rows 50 of each other. other of the valve 40. Each row 50 may be aligned along an axis parallel to the axis X.
  • the valve 40 may be made differently and it may be advantageous, as illustrated in FIG. 4, to make the spring 44 for returning the valve to the shut-off position in one piece by molding material with the rest of the valve, this spring 44 connecting by example of the teeth 39 of the valve, snapped on internal reliefs 52 of the reservoir 20, the head 41 of the valve.
  • the reservoir 20 is permanently fixed on the applicator head 2, as are the reliefs 23.
  • the reservoir 20 is in the form of a cartridge which is removably mounted on the applicator head 2, the latter having a housing adapted to receive the cartridge.
  • the tank may in this case be devoid of filling and plug hole, being for example non-refillable by the user.
  • the cartridge may optionally include, in addition to the reservoir, the associated valve and the applicator head 2 may be arranged to allow the valve to protrude from the side of the application face 22 of the applicator head 2, after assembly of the cartridge .
  • the assembly 1 can be given other shapes than that illustrated in FIG. 1, and by way of example, there is shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 sets 1 comprising applicator heads 2 which have a generally elongated shape, for example along a longitudinal axis which is parallel to the direction of elongation of the valve.
  • Sets 1 for the cosmetic product application shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 comprise an applicator head 2 comprising a proximal portion 60 devoid of relief and which can be used by a user as a gripping part and a distal portion 61 comprising the reliefs 23.
  • the reliefs 23 may extend only on one side of the valve 40 on the distal portion 61, for example in the form of a row of teeth, as shown in FIG.
  • the applicator head 2 does not include other guide and / or application reliefs than the end reliefs 25 situated on either side of the valve 40 in the longitudinal direction.
  • These end reliefs are for example in the form of two flattened ribs extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the valve.
  • the assembly 1 comprises a valve 40 having a blade.
  • This valve 40 is at rest in the position shown in FIG. 9, in which it closes the orifice 30 for putting the application face 22 into communication with the reservoir.
  • the assembly 1 shown in Figure 9 may comprise means not shown to ensure sealing of the orifice, such as an overmoulded seal or attached to the blade or the body 9 of the applicator head.
  • the valve 40 is arranged to move away from its seat when it is subjected to a thrust P exerted by the capillary mass.
  • the blade of the valve may be flexible and elastically deformable, being for example elastomer, to deform under the effect of the thrust P exerted. During deformation, a portion 47 of the valve may not be deformed substantially while a portion 48 adjacent its free edge may bend.
  • the valve 40 comprises a rigid hinged blade, deviating from its seat at a displacement which is a function of the thrust P exerted.
  • the valve is recalled in the closed configuration by a spring not shown, working in compression, torsion or traction, for example a coil spring or one or more resilient tongues.
  • a plurality of reliefs 49 similar to the reliefs 23 described with reference to the preceding figures may be integral with the valve 40.
  • These reliefs 49 are for example overmolded or reported on the valve 40 and can be used hair guidance, styling and / or application and may also allow the hair to come more easily in contact with the valve and promote its movement to distribute the product.
  • the user passes the hair between the branches 10 so as to subject them to the heat of the heating surfaces.
  • the hair also passes between the reliefs 23 and 25 and the user, by straining the lock of hair and by controlling the pressure exerted by the hair on the valve, can easily apply the product on them.
  • the invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described.
  • the application face may have other reliefs, rigid or flexible, porous or not, intended to contain the product in the vicinity of the valve, and reduce the risk that the product leaves the applicator head without being deposited on the hair.
  • An assembly for the application according to the invention in particular an applicator head made according to the invention, can find applications independently of the association with an electric appliance for treating the hair.
  • the applicator head may comprise a part arranged to be mounted on a bottle serving as a reservoir, for example by screwing onto the neck of the bottle or by attaching it to the latter with a hoop provided with snap-fastening means. .
  • the reservoir can then, if necessary, serve as a gripping member.
  • the applicator head can still be mounted on an aerosol can.

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The invention relates to an application head for distributing a cosmetic product onto hair, comprising: a plurality of application and hair-guiding reliefs (23); an application face (22) at least partially defined by said reliefs; an application head body comprising means for establishing fluid communication between the application face (22) and the container housing the product to be applied; and a member (40) for controlling the distribution of the product, which can move in relation to the reliefs, said distribution being controlled by pressing the hair engaged between the reliefs against the control member, independently of the movement of the reliefs in relation to the application head body.

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TETE APPLICATRICE POUR APPLIQUER UN PRODUIT COSMETIQUE APPLICATOR HEAD FOR APPLYING A COSMETIC PRODUCT
La présente invention a pour objet une tête applicatrice pour la distribution et l'application d'un produit cosmétique, destinée à être alimentée par un réservoir de produit. L'ensemble formé par la tête et le réservoir peut être utilisé en association avec un appareil de traitement de la chevelure, par exemple une pince à lisser (encore appelée lisseur) ou autre appareil de mise en forme de la chevelure, par exemple un fer à boucles. The present invention relates to an applicator head for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product, intended to be fed by a product reservoir. The assembly formed by the head and the reservoir can be used in combination with a hair treatment apparatus, for example a straightener (also known as straightener) or other hair shaping apparatus, for example an iron with loops.
Divers dispositifs comportant des moyens de peignage et d'application existent.  Various devices including combing and application means exist.
La demande FR 2 805 442 divulgue une tête applicatrice dans laquelle la distribution du produit est commandée par appui d'un doigt de l'utilisateur sur un bouton- poussoir.  The application FR 2 805 442 discloses an applicator head in which the distribution of the product is controlled by pressing a finger of the user on a push button.
On connaît par la demande FR 2 776 629 une tête pour la distribution et l'application d'un produit, notamment capillaire, cette tête comportant une partie mobile comportant une brosse, la partie mobile pouvant être déplacée de manière à provoquer l'actionnement d'une valve pour distribuer le produit.  FR 2 776 629 discloses a head for dispensing and applying a product, in particular a capillary product, this head comprising a mobile part comprising a brush, the movable part being able to be moved in such a way as to cause the actuation of a valve for dispensing the product.
US 5 772 077 décrit un peigne moulé avec un bouton-poussoir.  US 5,772,077 discloses a molded comb with a push button.
La demande EP 1 475 010 décrit un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit cosmétique, comportant un organe de soulèvement de la chevelure, mobile par rapport à un récipient, le déplacement de l'organe de soulèvement de la chevelure au-delà d'une certaine position permettant l'actionnement d'une valve pour distribuer le produit.  The application EP 1 475 010 describes a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, comprising a member for lifting the hair, movable relative to a container, the displacement of the hair lifting member beyond a certain position allowing the actuation of a valve to dispense the product.
On connaît encore par la demande EP 1 803 368 un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit cosmétique, comportant un élément d'application poreux alimenté depuis un réservoir par . l'intermédiaire d'un clapet, cet élément d'application poreux étant disposé à proximité d'une pluralité de dents. L'ouverture du clapet s'effectue en réponse à une pression exercée par l'utilisateur sur une surface d'actionnement située à l'extrémité du dispositif opposée à celle destinée à venir au contact de la zone à traiter.  EP 1 803 368 also discloses a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, comprising a porous application element fed from a reservoir by means of. via a valve, this porous applicator element being disposed near a plurality of teeth. The opening of the valve is performed in response to a pressure exerted by the user on an actuating surface located at the end of the device opposite to that intended to come into contact with the area to be treated.
La demande WO 2008/058339 divulgue un applicateur réalisé en un matériau compressible et portant des reliefs. Une fente, définissant des moyens de communication fluidique avec un réservoir contenant un produit est ménagée à l'intérieur de cet applicateur. Une pression exercée sur la surface supérieure de Γ applicateur par les cheveux d'un utilisateur provoque l'écartement des bords de la fente et la distribution du produit. Dans le cas de l'applicateur divulgué par cette demande WO 2008/058339, les reliefs et l'applicateur sont réalisés d'une seule pièce, de sorte que toute* pression appliquée sur fapplicateur déforme les reliefs, conduisant à leur déplacement. The application WO 2008/058339 discloses an applicator made of a compressible material and bearing reliefs. A slot defining means for fluid communication with a reservoir containing a product is provided within this applicator. Pressure exerted on the upper surface of the applicator by the hair of a user causes the separation of the edges of the slot and the distribution of the product. In the case of the applicator disclosed by this application WO 2008/058339, the reliefs and the applicator are formed in one piece, so that any pressure applied to * fapplicateur deforms the contours, leading to their displacement.
il existe un besoin pour perfectionner encore les dispositifs permettant de réaliser un traitement cosmétique, notamment afin de bénéficier de nouveaux effets, d'un meilleur résultat et/ou d'une plus grande simplicité de mise en oeuvre.  there is a need to further improve the devices for performing a cosmetic treatment, especially in order to benefit from new effects, a better result and / or greater simplicity of implementation.
Il existe encore un besoin pour bénéficier d'une tête applicatrice convenant, si on le souhaite, à une utilisation au sein d'un appareil électrique de traitement de la chevelure.  There is still a need for an applicator head that is suitable, if desired, for use in an electric hair treatment apparatus.
L'invention vise à répondre à tout ou partie de ces besoins.  The invention aims to meet all or part of these needs.
Selon l'un de ses aspects, l'invention a pour objet une tête applicatrice pour la distribution d'un produit cosmétique sur les cheveux, comportant :  According to one of its aspects, the subject of the invention is an applicator head for dispensing a cosmetic product on the hair, comprising:
- une pluralité de reliefs d'application et/ou de guidage de s cheveux, - une face d'application au moins partiellement définie par lesdits reliefs, a plurality of reliefs for applying and / or guiding hair, an application face at least partially defined by said reliefs,
- un corps de tête applicatrice comportant des moyens de mise en communication fiuidique de la face d'application avec un réservoir contenant le produit à appliquer, an applicator head body comprising means for placing the applicator face in fluid communication with a reservoir containing the product to be applied,
- un organe de commande de la distribution du produit, mobile relativement auxdits reliefs, la distribution étant commandée par la pression des cheveux engagés entre lesdits reliefs sur l'organe de commande, indépendamment de tout déplacement desdits reliefs relativement au corps de tête applicatrice.  - A product distribution control member movable relative to said reliefs, the distribution being controlled by the pressure of the hair engaged between said reliefs on the control member, independently of any displacement of said reliefs relative to the applicator head body.
La tête applicatrice selon l'invention permet l'étalement du produit sur les cheveux.  The applicator head according to the invention allows the spreading of the product on the hair.
Grâce à l'invention, le seul engagement des cheveux avec les reliefs ne provoque pas la distribution du produit. Il peut être nécessaire, pour obtenir la distribution du produit, de fournir un déplacement spécifique des cheveux entre les reliefs, ce déplacement spécifique étant par exemple obtenu par enfoncement de la tête applicatrice contre la masse capillaire engagée entre les reliefs.  Thanks to the invention, the only engagement of the hair with the reliefs does not cause the distribution of the product. It may be necessary, to obtain the distribution of the product, to provide a specific movement of the hair between the reliefs, this specific displacement being for example obtained by driving the applicator head against the capillary mass engaged between the reliefs.
L'invention peut permettre d'effectuer la distribution du produit à un moment où les cheveux sont complètement engagés entre lesdits reliefs, ce qui peut faciliter l'obtention d'une application homogène et bien maîtrisée. Par « reliefs d'application et/ou de guidage » il faut comprendre des reliefs au contact desquels les cheveux viennent normalement lors de l'utilisation de la tête applicatrice, qui servent à étaler davantage le produit, peigner les cheveux et/ou les maintenir dans une zone traitante de la tête applicatrice où ils sont susceptibles de recevoir du produit. Les reliefs peuvent être, pour certains au moins, situés à une distance relativement faible de l'organe de commande de la distribution du produit, notamment d'un clapet, par exemple inférieure ou égale à 2 mm. Au sens de l'invention, un déplacement des reliefs peut correspondre à une déformation de ceux-ci. The invention can make it possible to perform the dispensing of the product at a time when the hair is completely engaged between said reliefs, which can facilitate obtaining a homogeneous and well-controlled application. By "application and / or guide reliefs" it is necessary to understand the reliefs in contact with which the hair normally comes during the use of the applicator head, which serves to further spread the product, comb the hair and / or maintain in a treatment area of the applicator head where they are likely to receive product. The reliefs may be, for at least some, located at a relatively small distance from the control member of the distribution of the product, in particular a valve, for example less than or equal to 2 mm. In the sense of the invention, a displacement of the reliefs may correspond to a deformation thereof.
L'organe de commande, notamment le clapet, peut être disposé de manière à contrôler, par exemple directement, l'accès du produit sur la face d'application et l'actionnement de cet organe de commande pour distribuer le produit peut s'effectuer indépendamment de tout déplacement desdits reliefs. The control member, in particular the valve, may be arranged to control, for example directly, the access of the product to the application face and the actuation of this control member to distribute the product can be carried out independently of any displacement of said reliefs.
Par « contrôler directement l'accès du produit à la face d'application », il faut comprendre que la tête est dépourvue de tout autre moyen permettant l'accès sélectif du produit à la face d'application et disposé entre l'organe de commande et ladite face d'application.  By "directly controlling the access of the product to the application face", it should be understood that the head is devoid of any other means allowing the selective access of the product to the application face and disposed between the control member and said application face.
Les reliefs peuvent être solidaires du corps de la tête applicatrice ou avoir été préalablement solidarisés au corps de la tête applicatrice.  The reliefs may be secured to the body of the applicator head or have previously been secured to the body of the applicator head.
Le nombre desdits reliefs peut être compris entre 2 et 20, par exemple. Les reliefs peuvent être identiques ou différents. La tête applicatrice peut par exemple comporter une succession de reliefs identiques entre des reliefs d'extrémité ayant un aspect différent, par exemple afin de mieux délimiter pour l'utilisateur la zone traitante de la tête applicatrice.  The number of said reliefs can be between 2 and 20, for example. The reliefs may be the same or different. The applicator head may for example comprise a succession of identical reliefs between end reliefs having a different appearance, for example in order to better delimit for the user the treatment area of the applicator head.
Les moyens de. mise en communication fluidique du logement avec le réservoir comportent par exemple un canal ménagé à l'intérieur du corps de la tête applicatrice. The means of . putting the housing in fluid communication with the reservoir comprise for example a channel formed inside the body of the applicator head.
L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un ensemble pour l'application d'un produit cosmétique, comportant :  According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also an assembly for the application of a cosmetic product, comprising:
- une tête applicatrice telle que définie précédemment et,  an applicator head as defined above and,
- un réservoir contenant le produit à appliquer.  a reservoir containing the product to be applied.
La tête applicatrice peut être agencée pour se monter sur le réservoir, le corps de la tête applicatrice étant par exemple fixé de façon amovible sur le réservoir, ou en variante peut être solidaire en permanence du réservoir. La paroi du réservoir est par exemple réalisée d'une seule pièce avec la paroi du corps de tête applicatrice par moulage de matière. The applicator head may be arranged to mount on the reservoir, the body of the applicator head being for example removably attached to the reservoir, or alternatively may be permanently secured to the reservoir. The tank wall is example made in one piece with the wall of the applicator head body by molding of material.
L'invention convient à un montage de l'ensemble pour l'application de produit sur un appareil de traitement de la chevelure, car la distribution du produit peut s'effectuer sans que l'utilisateur ait à appuyer sur l'organe de commande de la distribution avec un doigt. Ses mains sont donc libres pour manipuler au mieux l'appareil.  The invention is suitable for assembly of the assembly for the application of product to a hair treatment apparatus, since the dispensing of the product can take place without the user having to press the control member of the device. distribution with a finger. His hands are free to handle the device at best.
L'organe de commande de la distribution du produit peut être un clapet mobile relativement auxdits reliefs. Il peut s'agir par exemple d'un clapet obturant en position fermée un orifice à travers lequel la distribution du produit s'effectue vers l'extérieur, par exemple un orifice débouchant vers l'extérieur, ou d'un clapet obturant un orifice des moyens de mise en communication fluidique. L'ouverture du clapet peut s'effectuer sous la pression des cheveux engagés entre lesdits reliefs.  The control member of the distribution of the product may be a movable valve relative to said reliefs. It may be for example a shutter closing a closed position in the closed position through which the dispensing of the product is effected outwards, for example an orifice opening outwards, or a valve closing an orifice. means for setting into fluid communication. The opening of the valve can be performed under the pressure of the hair engaged between said reliefs.
Le cas échéant, le clapet peut permettre de réguler la distribution de produit, selon son degré d'ouverture.  If necessary, the valve can make it possible to regulate the product distribution, according to its degree of opening.
L'organe de commande, notamment le clapet, a de préférence une forme allongée transversalement aux cheveux engagés entre les reliefs, ce qui peut permettre le cas échéant de répartir l'arrivée de produit sur une surface plus large et peut en faciliter l'actionnement. L'organe de commande peut s'étendre par exemple sur une longueur comprise entre 4 et 40 mm.  The control member, in particular the valve, preferably has an elongate shape transversely to the hair engaged between the reliefs, which may, if necessary, make it possible to distribute the product inlet over a wider surface and may facilitate its actuation. . The control member may extend for example over a length of between 4 and 40 mm.
Les reliefs précités peuvent s'étendre d'un côté au moins de l'organe de commande et par exemple de part et d'autre d'un plan médian longitudinal de celui-ci. Ainsi, les cheveux peuvent être guidés avant et après l'engagement avec l'organe de commande et/ou avant et après leur venue au contact d'une surface chargée en produit ou d'une zone où débouche le produit. La présence de reliefs en aval de l'organe de commande, eu égard au sens de déplacement des cheveux relativement à celui-ci, peut rendre l'application du produit plus homogène, en favorisant son étalement sur les cheveux. La présence de reliefs en amont peut favoriser une venue à plat de la mèche au contact de la zone chargée de produit et/ou d'une surface traitante de l'appareil équipé de la tête applicatrice.  The aforementioned reliefs may extend to at least one side of the control member and for example on either side of a longitudinal median plane thereof. Thus, the hair can be guided before and after the engagement with the control member and / or before and after they come into contact with a product-laden surface or an area where the product opens. The presence of reliefs downstream of the control member, with regard to the direction of movement of the hair relative thereto, can make the application of the product more homogeneous, by promoting its spreading on the hair. The presence of reliefs upstream may promote a flattening of the wick in contact with the product laden area and / or a treatment surface of the apparatus equipped with the applicator head.
Les reliefs peuvent présenter par rapport au fond de la ou des gorges formée(s) entre eux et recevant les cheveux, une hauteur d'au moins 3 mm, mieux 8 mm. Les reliefs peuvent comporter des nervures s'étendant au moins partiellement au-dessus de l'organe de commande. De telles nervures peuvent éventuellement former une grille protégeant l'organe de commande d'un actionnement accidentel. The reliefs may have, relative to the bottom of the groove (s) formed (s) between them and receiving the hair, a height of at least 3 mm, better 8 mm. The reliefs may comprise ribs extending at least partially above the control member. Such ribs may possibly form a grid protecting the control member from accidental actuation.
Les reliefs peuvent être lisses ou non, par exemple être floqués et/ou supporter un feutre ou tout autre élément d'application poreux.  The reliefs may be smooth or not, for example be flocked and / or support a felt or other porous application element.
La tête applicatrice peut comporter un logement au moins partiellement défini par lesdits reliefs. Ce logement peut loger un élément d'application poreux, le cas échéant.  The applicator head may comprise a housing at least partially defined by said reliefs. This housing can accommodate a porous application element, if necessary.
L'organe de commande peut lui-même comporter un élément d'application poreux ou être constitué par un tel élément.  The control member may itself comprise a porous application element or be constituted by such an element.
Les reliefs peuvent être réalisés par moulage de matière thermoplastique, par exemple avec au moins une portion du corps de tête applicatrice.  The reliefs may be made by molding thermoplastic material, for example with at least a portion of the applicator head body.
Le produit cosmétique contenu dans le réservoir peut être un produit de coloration ou décoloration des cheveux, de soin ou un produit destiné à la mise en dorme des cheveux, par exemple destiné à être appliqué sur des cheveux ayant subi un traitement thermique ou allant subir un tel traitement. Le produit peut favoriser la formation de boucles, par exemple. Le produit peut être un produit fixant.  The cosmetic product contained in the reservoir may be a hair coloring or bleaching product, a care product or a product intended for shaping hair, for example intended to be applied to hair which has been heat treated or will be subjected to a heat treatment. such treatment. The product can promote the formation of loops, for example. The product can be a fixing product.
Le produit peut encore être un produit destiné à une application sur la peau ou les lèvres, par exemple un produit de maquillage ou de soin.  The product may also be a product intended for application to the skin or the lips, for example a make-up or care product.
L'ensemble peut comporter des moyens de fixation sur une portion d'un appareil de traitement des cheveux, notamment un appareil électrique, par exemple une branche d'une pince à lisser ou d'un fer à boucler.  The assembly may comprise fixing means on a portion of a hair treatment apparatus, in particular an electrical apparatus, for example a branch of a straightener or a curling iron.
Les moyens de fixation peuvent comporter une griffe agencée pour s'accrocher de part et d'autre de la branche, en laissant dégagée une surface chauffante présente sur celle-ci. La griffe peut être creuse et définir au moins partiellement le réservoir, ce qui peut augmenter sa contenance ou, à contenance égale, diminuer l'encombrement de l'ensemble comportant la tête applicatrice et le réservoir.  The fixing means may comprise a claw arranged to hang on either side of the branch, leaving a heated surface present thereon. The claw can be hollow and at least partially define the reservoir, which can increase its capacity or, to equal capacity, reduce the size of the assembly comprising the applicator head and the reservoir.
Le réservoir peut être réalisé avec une ouverture de remplissage munie d'un moyen de bouchage de cette ouverture, par exemple un bouchon fileté. Cela peut permettre le remplissage du réservoir sans séparer celui-ci de la tête applicatrice.  The tank can be made with a filling opening provided with a means for plugging this opening, for example a threaded plug. This can allow the filling of the tank without separating it from the applicator head.
Le clapet peut être réalisé de diverses manières et par exemple d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière avec un organe de rappel élastique du clapet en position d'obturation de l'orifice de distribution. Dans une variante de réalisation, le clapet comporte une lame pouvant se déplacer entre une position de repos interdisant l'écoulement du produit et une position de distribution permettant l'écoulement. The valve can be made in various ways and for example in one piece by molding material with a resilient return member of the valve in the closed position of the dispensing orifice. In an alternative embodiment, the valve comprises a blade that can move between a rest position prohibiting the flow of the product and a dispensing position for the flow.
L'orifice par lequel le produit provenant du canal des moyens de mise en communication fluidique débouche sur la face d'application peut être obturé par un opercule avant la première distribution du produit et le clapet peut comporter un relief agencé pour perforer l'opercule au moins lors de la première distribution du produit.  The orifice through which the product from the channel of the fluidic communication means opens onto the application face can be closed by a lid before the first dispensing of the product and the valve can comprise a relief arranged to perforate the lid at less during the first distribution of the product.
L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un appareil de traitement des cheveux, comportant :  Another subject of the invention, according to another of its aspects, is a hair treatment apparatus, comprising:
un ensemble pour l'application d'un produit cosmétique, tel que défini ci- dessus,  a set for the application of a cosmetic product, as defined above,
- au moins une portion comportant un organe chauffant, sur laquelle la tête est disposée. Il s'agit par exemple d'une branche d'une pince à lisser ou d'un fer à boucles.  - At least a portion comprising a heating member, on which the head is disposed. This is for example a branch of a straightener or a loop iron.
L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un procédé de traitement des cheveux, comportant les étapes consistant à :  According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also a method for treating the hair, comprising the steps of:
appliquer un produit sur les cheveux au moyen d'une tête applicatrice telle que définie ci-dessus,  apply a product to the hair by means of an applicator head as defined above,
chauffer les cheveux, avant, pendant ou après l'application du produit. Le chauffage peut s'effectuer par exemple en amenant les cheveux au contact d'une surface chauffante d'un appareil électrique de traitement des cheveux, par exemple une pince à lisser ou un fer à boucler, sur lequel l'ensemble peut être monté.  heat the hair before, during or after the application of the product. The heating may be effected for example by bringing the hair into contact with a heating surface of an electric hair treatment apparatus, for example a hair straightener or a curling iron, on which the assembly can be mounted.
L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, indépendamment ou en combinaison avec ce qui précède, un appareil électrique de traitement de la chevelure, comportant une portion sur laquelle est. fixée de manière amovible un ensemble pour l'application d'un produit cosmétique comportant une tête applicatrice et un réservoir contenant un produit à appliquer sur les cheveux et des reliefs d'application et/ou de guidage des cheveux. The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, independently or in combination with the foregoing, an electric hair treatment apparatus, having a portion on which is . removably attached an assembly for the application of a cosmetic product comprising an applicator head and a reservoir containing a product to be applied to the hair and reliefs of application and / or guidance of the hair.
L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects un appareil électrique de traitement de la chevelure selon la revendication 15.  The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to an electric apparatus for treating the hair according to claim 15.
L'ensemble peut se fixer par exemple au moyen d'une griffe sur une branche de l'appareil, cette griffe laissant dégagée une surface chauffante de l'appareil. La griffe peut être creuse et définir au moins partiellement le réservoir. La tête applicatrice peut présenter Tune quelconque des caractéristiques ci-dessus. The assembly can be fixed for example by means of a claw on a branch of the device, this claw leaving a heated surface free of the device. The claw may be hollow and at least partially define the tank. The applicator head may have any of the above features.
Selon un autre de ses aspects, l'invention a encore pour objet une tête applicatrice pour la distribution d'un produit cosmétique sur les cheveux, comportant :  According to another of its aspects, the invention also relates to an applicator head for dispensing a cosmetic product on the hair, comprising:
- une pluralité de reliefs d'application et/ou de guidage des cheveux, a plurality of reliefs for applying and / or guiding the hair,
- une face d'application au moins partiellement définie par lesdits reliefs,an application face at least partially defined by said reliefs,
- un corps de tête applicatrice comportant des moyens de mise en communication fluidique de la face d'application avec un réservoir contenant le produit à appliquer, an applicator head body comprising means for placing the application face into fluid communication with a reservoir containing the product to be applied,
- un organe de commande de la distribution du produit, mobile relativement auxdits reliefs, la distribution étant commandée par la pression des cheveux engagés entre lesdits reliefs sur l'organe de commande, indépendamment de tout déplacement desdits reliefs relativement à 1 ' organe de commande .  - A product distribution control member, movable relative to said reliefs, the distribution being controlled by the pressure of the hair engaged between said reliefs on the control member, independently of any displacement of said reliefs relative to 1 control member.
L'organe de commande peut comporter tout ou partie des caractéristiques mentionnées précédemment en rapport avec un autre aspect de l'invention.  The control member may comprise all or part of the characteristics mentioned above in connection with another aspect of the invention.
L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples non limitatifs de mise en œuvre de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :  The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
- la figure 1 représente, en perspective, de manière partielle et schématique, un appareil de traitement de la chevelure équipé d'un ensemble comportant une tête applicatrice réalisée conformément à l'invention,  - Figure 1 shows, in perspective, partially and schematically, a hair treatment apparatus equipped with an assembly comprising an applicator head made according to the invention,
- la figure 2 représente isolément l'ensemble de la figure 1,  FIG. 2 represents in isolation the assembly of FIG. 1,
- la figure 3 est une coupe partielle, schématique, de l'ensemble des figures 1 et 2,  FIG. 3 is a partial, diagrammatic section of the set of FIGS. 1 and 2,
- la figure 4 est une vue analogue à la figure 3 d'une variante de réalisation, FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 of an alternative embodiment;
- les figures 5 à 8 représentent, en perspective schématique et partielle, d'autres variantes d'ensembles, et - Figures 5 to 8 show, in schematic and partial perspective, other variants of sets, and
- les figures 9 à 1 1 sont des vues en coupe d'autres variantes d'ensembles. L'ensemble 1 pour l'application d'un produit cosmétique représenté isolément à la figure 2 comporte une tête applicatrice 2 et il est destiné à être monté sur un appareil électrique de traitement de la chevelure, par exemple une pince à lisser les cheveux ou un fer à boucler. Un tel appareil comporte par exemple deux branches 10, dont seule l'une d'entre elles est représentée partiellement à la figure 1, ces branches pouvant se refermer sur les cheveux à traiter. - Figures 9 to 1 1 are sectional views of other variants of sets. The assembly 1 for the application of a cosmetic product shown in isolation in FIG. 2 comprises an applicator head 2 and is intended to be mounted on an electric apparatus for treating the hair, for example a hair straightener or a curling iron. Such an apparatus comprises for example two branches 10, only one of which is shown partially in Figure 1, these branches can be closed on the hair to be treated.
L'une au moins des branches 10, et de préférence chaque branche 10, est munie d'une surface chauffante, au contact de laquelle les cheveux peuvent être amenés pendant l'utilisation.  At least one of the branches 10, and preferably each leg 10, is provided with a heating surface, in contact with which the hair can be brought during use.
La surface chauffante est par exemple portée à une température comprise entre 100 et 180°C, et cette surface chauffante est par exemple définie par un métal ou une céramique, pouvant être plane et lisse. Le cas échéant, de la vapeur peut être émise au niveau de la surface chauffante. La surface chauffante peut encore être arrondie ou ondulée.  The heating surface is for example brought to a temperature between 100 and 180 ° C, and the heating surface is for example defined by a metal or a ceramic, which can be flat and smooth. If necessary, steam can be emitted at the heating surface. The heating surface can still be rounded or wavy.
Lorsque les branches 10 sont rapprochées, les cheveux passent entre les surfaces chauffantes en regard.  When the branches 10 are close together, the hair passes between the heating surfaces facing.
L'invention n'est pas limitée à l'utilisation de l'ensemble 1 , notamment de la tête applicatrice 2, au sein d'un appareil de traitement de la chevelure visant à lisser ou boucler les cheveux.  The invention is not limited to the use of the assembly 1, including the applicator head 2, in a hair treatment apparatus for smoothing or curling the hair.
L'ensemble 1, voire la tête applicatrice 2, peut par exemple être utilisé seul, pour appliquer un produit sur les cheveux, indépendamment de tout autre traitement. Le produit est alors, par exemple, un produit de coloration,, de décoloration, de soin ou de fixation des cheveux.  The assembly 1, or even the applicator head 2, may for example be used alone, to apply a product on the hair, regardless of any other treatment. The product is then, for example, a product for coloring, bleaching, care or fixing of the hair.
L'ensemble 1 peut se monter sur l'une des branches 10, étant par exemple engagé par coulissement sur cette branche 10. Le montage peut être amovible, ce qui peut faciliter le conditionnement et/ou le nettoyage de l'ensemble 1, notamment de la tête applicatrice 2.  The assembly 1 can be mounted on one of the branches 10, being for example slidably engaged on this branch 10. The assembly can be removable, which can facilitate the packaging and / or cleaning of the assembly 1, in particular of the applicator head 2.
Dans l'exemple illustré, l'ensemble 1 comporte une griffe 3 qui permet son montage sur la branche 10, cette griffe 3 comportant deux montants 4 et 5 terminés par des rebords d'accrochage 6 dirigés l'un vers l'autre, permettant de retenir l'ensemble 1 sur la branche 10.  In the illustrated example, the assembly 1 comprises a claw 3 which allows its mounting on the branch 10, this claw 3 having two uprights 4 and 5 terminated by hooking flanges 6 directed towards each other, allowing to hold the set 1 on the branch 10.
Le fond de l'espace 7 défini entre les montants 4 et 5 comporte par exemple, comme illustré, des reliefs 8 tels que des nervures ou bossages, venant frotter sur le dos de la branche 10 et permettant une immobilisation par friction de l'ensemble 1 sur la branche 10 dans la position voulue, par exemple au niveau de la surface chauffante. Ainsi, une même mèche de cheveux peut passer à la fois sur la tête applicatrice 1 et sur . la surface chauffante adjacente de la branche 10. The bottom of the space 7 defined between the uprights 4 and 5 comprises, for example, as illustrated, reliefs 8 such as ribs or bosses, rubbing against the back of the arm 10 and allowing immobilization by friction of the assembly 1 on the branch 10 in the desired position, for example at the heating surface. So, a same strand of hair can pass on both the applicator head 1 and on . the adjacent heating surface of the branch 10.
Bien entendu, d'autres moyens de montage de l'ensemble 1 sur la branche 10 sont possibles, par exemple une fixation par encliquetage, verrouillage de forme de type baïonnette ou autre ou une fixation à l'aide d'éléments rapportés tels que des vis ou attaches élastiques. L'ensemble 1 peut encore être présent de manière non démontable par l'utilisateur sur l'appareil de traitement de 3a chevelure, une portion au moins de l'ensemble 1 étant par exemple réalisée d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière avec une portion au moins de la branche 10.  Of course, other mounting means of the assembly 1 on the branch 10 are possible, for example snap fastening, bayonet-type or other type of locking or fastening using inserts such as screws or elastic fasteners. The assembly 1 may also be present in a non-removable manner by the user on the hair treatment device, at least a portion of the assembly 1 being for example made in one piece by molding material with a at least part of the branch 10.
De préférence, lorsqu'il est en place sur l'appareil, l'ensemble 1 est immobile relativement à la branche 10 durant l'utilisation. Dans une variante non illustrée, l'ensemble 1 est mobile relativement à la branche 10 de l'appareil afin par exemple de permettre à l'utilisateur de le déplacer entre une position active où il peut exercer une action sur les cheveux et une position inactive où par exemple seule la où les surfaces chauffantes agissent.  Preferably, when in place on the apparatus, the assembly 1 is stationary relative to the branch 10 during use. In a variant not shown, the assembly 1 is movable relative to the branch 10 of the apparatus for example to allow the user to move between an active position where it can exert an action on the hair and an inactive position where for example only the one where the heating surfaces act.
Le produit destiné à être appliqué sur les cheveux par la tête applicatrice 2 est contenu dans un réservoir 20 de l'ensemble 1 qui peut être rempli, dans l'exemple illustré, par l'utilisateur, grâce à une ouverture de remplissage munie d'un bouchon 21.  The product intended to be applied to the hair by the applicator head 2 is contained in a reservoir 20 of the assembly 1 which can be filled, in the example illustrated, by the user, by means of a filling opening provided with a stopper 21.
Le réservoir 20 s'étend par exemple à une partie du volume de ia griffe 3, ce qui peut augmenter sa contenance. Cette dernière va par exemple de 5 à20mL.  The reservoir 20 extends for example to a part of the volume of the claw 3, which can increase its capacity. The latter goes for example from 5 to 20 ml.
La tête applicatrice 2 présente une face d'application 22 destinée à venir en engagement avec la chevelure.  The applicator head 2 has an application face 22 intended to come into engagement with the hair.
La tête applicatrice 2 peut comporter, du côté de la face d'application 22, des reliefs 23 de guidage des cheveux, de coiffage et/ou d'application, qui se présentent dans l'exemple illustré sous la forme de nervures de forme demi -circulaire, espacées les unes les autres de façon à définir entre elles des espaces 24 dans lesquels les cheveux peuvent s'engager. Ces espaces 24 sont orientés perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de la face d'application 22, dans l'exemple illustré.  The applicator head 2 may comprise, on the side of the application face 22, reliefs 23 for guiding hair, styling and / or application, which are in the example illustrated in the form of half-shaped ribs -circulaire, spaced apart so as to define between them spaces 24 in which the hair can engage. These spaces 24 are oriented perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the application face 22, in the illustrated example.
La tête applicatrice 2 comporte également, dans l'exemple considéré, deux reliefs d'extrémité 25 qui délimitent longitudinalement la partie traitante de la tête applicatrice 2. Ces reliefs d'extrémité 25 sont par exemple plus hauts que les reliefs 23, et peuvent, comme illustré, se présenter sous la forme d'arches. Dans des variantes non illustrées, les reliefs d'extrémité 25 sont absents ou remplacés par des parois pleines ou d'autres formes de reliefs. The applicator head 2 also comprises, in the example under consideration, two end protrusions 25 which delimit longitudinally the treating portion of the applicator head 2. These end protrusions 25 are, for example, higher than the reliefs 23, and may, as illustrated, be in the form of arches. In non variants illustrated, the end reliefs 25 are absent or replaced by solid walls or other forms of reliefs.
La distance entre les reliefs d'extrémité 25 est par exemple adaptée à la largeur d'une mèche de cheveux à traiter, étant par exemple comprise entre 4 et 40 mm, et le nombre de reliefs 23 est par exemple compris entre 2 et 20, l'écartement entre deux reliefs 23 adjacents allant par exemple de 1 à 4.  The distance between the end reliefs 25 is for example adapted to the width of a lock of hair to be treated, being for example between 4 and 40 mm, and the number of reliefs 23 is for example between 2 and 20, the spacing between two adjacent reliefs 23 for example from 1 to 4.
La tête applicatrice 2 comporte dans l'exemple décrit un corps 9 à l'intérieur duquel un canal 29 est ménagé pour permettre la communication fluidique entre le réservoir 20 et un logement 32, ce dernier étant au moins partiellement défini sous les reliefs 23. Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 3, le produit est amené par le cana! 29 sur la face d'application 22 par un orifice 30 qui dans l'exemple illustré débouche sous les reliefs 23, dans ie logement 32.  The applicator head 2 comprises in the example described a body 9 inside which a channel 29 is arranged to allow fluid communication between the reservoir 20 and a housing 32, the latter being at least partially defined under the reliefs 23. As in FIG. we can see it in figure 3, the product is brought by the cana! 29 on the application face 22 by an orifice 30 which in the illustrated example opens under the reliefs 23, in the housing 32.
L'orifice 30 présente une forme allongée selon un axe longitudinal X. lequel est par exemple sensiblement parallèle à l'axe longitudinal Y de la branche 10, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 1.  The orifice 30 has an elongated shape along a longitudinal axis X, which is for example substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis Y of the branch 10, as can be seen in FIG.
L'orifice 30 est obturé, en l'absence d'utilisation, par un clapet 40, ce dernier présentant une tête 41 qui fait saillie dans le logement 32 de manière à faire office d'organe' de commande et permettre au clapet d'être actionné par les cheveux engagés entre les reliefs 23, au cours de l'utilisation de l'appareil.  The orifice 30 is closed, in the absence of use, by a valve 40, the latter having a head 41 which protrudes into the housing 32 so as to act as a control member and allow the valve of be operated by the hair engaged between the reliefs 23 during use of the apparatus.
Le clapet 40 comporte, dans l'exemple illustré, une tige 43 servant de guide à un ressort hélicoïdal 44, lequel prend appui à une extrémité sur la tête 41 et à l'autre extrémité sur une bague de retenue 45 montée librement sur la tige 43 et encliquetée sur un relief intérieur 46 du réservoir 20.  The valve 40 comprises, in the illustrated example, a rod 43 acting as a guide for a helical spring 44, which bears at one end on the head 41 and at the other end on a retaining ring 45 mounted freely on the rod 43 and snapped onto an interior relief 46 of the tank 20.
Dans l'exemple considéré, l'orifice 30 est réalisé à travers une paroi 34 du corps de tête applicatrice 9. La tête 41 du clapet 40 présente en section transversale une forme effilée et s'applique au repos, sous l'action du ressort de rappel 44, contre cette paroi 34 pour fermer l'orifice 30.  In the example considered, the orifice 30 is made through a wall 34 of the applicator head body 9. The head 41 of the valve 40 has a tapered shape in cross section and is applied at rest, under the action of the spring against the wall 34 to close the orifice 30.
Dans un exemple non représenté, l'orifice 30 est obturé par un opercule avant la première distribution de produit et le clapet 40 présente sur sa face tournée vers le réservoir un relief permettant de perforer l'opercule, au moins lors de la première distribution de produit. La paroi 34 est par exemple réalisée d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière avec les reliefs 23, dans la même matière ou dans une matière différente. En variante, les reliefs 23 sont rapportés sur le corps de tête applicatrice 9, étant par exemple fixés sur celui-ci par collage, encliquetage, insertion à force, soudage ou autrement encore, par exemple au moyen d'une ou plusieurs pièces de fixation additionnelles. In an example not shown, the orifice 30 is closed by a seal before the first dispensing of product and the valve 40 has on its face facing the reservoir a relief for perforating the seal, at least during the first distribution of product. The wall 34 is for example made in one piece by molding material with the reliefs 23, in the same material or in a different material. As a variant, the reliefs 23 are attached to the applicator head body 9, for example being fastened to the latter by gluing, latching, force-fitting, welding or otherwise, for example by means of one or more fasteners. additional.
Dans une variante non illustrée, les reliefs 23 sont montés de façon amovible sur le corps de tête applicatrice 9, ce qui peut permettre par exemple de changer les reliefs 23 en fonction de la nature de la chevelure ou du traitement à effectuer. Les reliefs 23 sont par exemple moulés avec un support qui peut se fixer sur le corps de* tête applicatrice 9 par divers moyens, par exemple par encliquetage ou mise en place par coulissement.  In a variant not shown, the reliefs 23 are removably mounted on the applicator head body 9, which may allow for example to change the reliefs 23 depending on the nature of the hair or the treatment to be performed. The reliefs 23 are for example molded with a support which can be fixed on the applicator head body 9 by various means, for example by snapping or sliding implementation.
L'écoulement du produit à l'ouverture du clapet 40 peut s'effectuer par gravité, la tête applicatrice 2 étant par exemple orientée avec l'espace 32 vers le bas ou sur le côté lors de l'utilisation. Le cas échéant, l'écoulement du produit peut être aidé par une diminution du volume intérieur du réservoir 20, par exemple sous l'effet d'une déformation de sa paroi par l'utilisateur, d'un piston ou de la rétractation d'une poche élastiquement déformabie.  The flow of the product at the opening of the valve 40 can be effected by gravity, the applicator head 2 being for example oriented with the space 32 downwards or to the side during use. If necessary, the flow of the product can be aided by a decrease in the internal volume of the reservoir 20, for example under the effect of a deformation of its wall by the user, a piston or the retraction of an elastically deformable pouch.
La distribution peut encore avoir lieu sous la pression d'un gaz propulseur, le clapet étant alors remplacé par un organe de commande agissant sur une valve de distribution.  The distribution can still take place under the pressure of a propellant gas, the valve being then replaced by a control member acting on a dispensing valve.
Les reliefs 23 et/ou la tête 41 du clapet peuvent présenter un état de surface facilitant l'application du produit sur les cheveux, par exemple être au moins partiellement recouverts par un flocage ou supporter un feutre, un pinceau ou tout autre élément d'application poreux. Le clapet 40 peut porter des dents, le cas échéant.  The reliefs 23 and / or the head 41 of the valve may have a surface condition facilitating the application of the product to the hair, for example being at least partially covered by a flocking or supporting a felt, a brush or any other element of porous application. The valve 40 may carry teeth, if any.
On peut apporter diverses modifications à la tête applicatrice 2 et par exemple modifier la forme des reliefs 23.  Various modifications can be made to the applicator head 2 and, for example, to modify the shape of the reliefs 23.
A titre d'exemple, on a représenté aux figures 4 et 5 un ensemble 1 pour l'application d'un produit cosmétique dont les reliefs 23 se présentent sous la forme de dents, disposées par exemple selon deux rangées 50 de part et d'autre du clapet 40. Chaque rangée 50 peut être alignée selon un axe parallèle à l'axe X.  By way of example, FIGS. 4 and 5 show a set 1 for the application of a cosmetic product whose reliefs 23 are in the form of teeth, arranged, for example, in two rows 50 of each other. other of the valve 40. Each row 50 may be aligned along an axis parallel to the axis X.
Le clapet 40 peut être réalisé différemment et il peut être avantageux, comme illustré à la figure 4, de réaliser le ressort 44 de rappel du clapet en position d'obturation en une seule pièce par moulage de matière avec le reste du clapet, ce ressort 44 reliant par exemple des dents 39 du clapet, encliquetées sur des reliefs intérieurs 52 du réservoir 20, à la tête 41 du clapet. The valve 40 may be made differently and it may be advantageous, as illustrated in FIG. 4, to make the spring 44 for returning the valve to the shut-off position in one piece by molding material with the rest of the valve, this spring 44 connecting by example of the teeth 39 of the valve, snapped on internal reliefs 52 of the reservoir 20, the head 41 of the valve.
On peut former l'orifice 30 dans l'épaisseur d'une paroi 34 du corps de tête applicatrice 9, comme illustré à la figure 3 ou en variante, comme illustré à la Figure 4, entre des lèvres' 56 du corps de tête applicatrice 9. One can form the orifice 30 in the thickness of a wall 34 of applicator head body 9, as shown in Figure 3 or alternatively, as shown in Figure 4, between lip '56 of the applicator head body 9.
Dans les exemples illustrés, le réservoir 20 est fixé à demeure sur la tête applicatrice 2, de même que les reliefs 23.  In the examples illustrated, the reservoir 20 is permanently fixed on the applicator head 2, as are the reliefs 23.
Dans une variante non illustrée, le réservoir 20 se présente sous la forme d'une cartouche qui est montée de manière amovible sur la tête applicatrice 2, celle-ci comportant un logement adapté à recevoir la cartouche.  In a variant not shown, the reservoir 20 is in the form of a cartridge which is removably mounted on the applicator head 2, the latter having a housing adapted to receive the cartridge.
Le réservoir peut dans ce cas être dépourvu d'orifice de remplissage et de bouchon, étant par exemple non remplissable par l'utilisateur.  The tank may in this case be devoid of filling and plug hole, being for example non-refillable by the user.
La cartouche peut comporter le cas échéant, outre le réservoir, le clapet associé et la tête applicatrice 2 peut être agencée pour permettre au clapet de faire saillie du côté de la face d'application 22 de la tête applicatrice 2, après montage de la cartouche.  The cartridge may optionally include, in addition to the reservoir, the associated valve and the applicator head 2 may be arranged to allow the valve to protrude from the side of the application face 22 of the applicator head 2, after assembly of the cartridge .
On peut donner à l'ensemble 1 d'autres formes que celle illustrée à la- figure 1, et à titre d'exemple on a représenté aux figures 6 à 8 des ensembles 1 comportant des têtes applicatrices 2 qui présentent une forme générale allongée, par exemple suivant un axe longitudinal qui est parallèle à la direction d'allongement du clapet.  The assembly 1 can be given other shapes than that illustrated in FIG. 1, and by way of example, there is shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 sets 1 comprising applicator heads 2 which have a generally elongated shape, for example along a longitudinal axis which is parallel to the direction of elongation of the valve.
Les ensembles 1 pour l'application de produit cosmétique représentés aux figures 6 à 8 comportent une tête applicatrice 2 comportant une partie proximale 60 dépourvue de relief et qui peut être utilisée par un utilisateur comme une partie de préhension et une partie distale 61 comportant les reliefs 23.  Sets 1 for the cosmetic product application shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 comprise an applicator head 2 comprising a proximal portion 60 devoid of relief and which can be used by a user as a gripping part and a distal portion 61 comprising the reliefs 23.
Les reliefs 23 peuvent ne s'étendre que d'un côté seulement du clapet 40 sur la partie distale 61, par exemple sous la forme d'une rangée de dents, comme illustré à la figure 7.  The reliefs 23 may extend only on one side of the valve 40 on the distal portion 61, for example in the form of a row of teeth, as shown in FIG.
Dans l'exemple de la figure 8, la tête applicatrice 2 ne comporte pas d'autres reliefs de guidage et/ou d'application que les reliefs d'extrémité 25, situés de part et d'autre du clapet 40 dans le sens longitudinal. Ces reliefs d'extrémité se présentent par exemple sous la forme de deux nervures aplaties, s'étendant perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal du clapet. Dans les exemples des figures 9 à 1 1, l'ensemble 1 comporte un clapet 40 comportant une lame. In the example of FIG. 8, the applicator head 2 does not include other guide and / or application reliefs than the end reliefs 25 situated on either side of the valve 40 in the longitudinal direction. . These end reliefs are for example in the form of two flattened ribs extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the valve. In the examples of Figures 9 to 1 1, the assembly 1 comprises a valve 40 having a blade.
Ce clapet 40 est au repos dans la position représentée à la figure 9, dans laquelle il obture l'orifice 30 de mise en communication de la face d'application 22 avec le réservoir.  This valve 40 is at rest in the position shown in FIG. 9, in which it closes the orifice 30 for putting the application face 22 into communication with the reservoir.
L'ensemble 1 représenté à la figure 9 peut comporter des moyens non représentés pour garantir une fermeture étanche de l'orifice, comme par exemple un joint surmoulé ou rapporté sur la lame ou sur le corps 9 de tête applicatrice.  The assembly 1 shown in Figure 9 may comprise means not shown to ensure sealing of the orifice, such as an overmoulded seal or attached to the blade or the body 9 of the applicator head.
Le clapet 40 est agencé pour s'écarter de son siège lorsqu'il est soumis à une poussée P exercée par la masse capillaire.  The valve 40 is arranged to move away from its seat when it is subjected to a thrust P exerted by the capillary mass.
La lame du clapet peut être souple et élastiquement déformable, étant par exemple en élastomère, pour se déformer sous l'effet de la poussée P exercée. Lors de la déformation, une portion 47 du clapet peut ne pas se déformer sensiblement tandis qu'une portion 48 adjacente à son bord libre peut fléchir.  The blade of the valve may be flexible and elastically deformable, being for example elastomer, to deform under the effect of the thrust P exerted. During deformation, a portion 47 of the valve may not be deformed substantially while a portion 48 adjacent its free edge may bend.
Dans l'exemple de la figure 1.1, le clapet 40 comporte une lame rigide articulée, s'écartant de son siège selon un débattement qui est fonction de la poussée P exercée. Le clapet est rappelé en configuration de fermeture par- un ressort non représenté, travaillant en compression, en torsion ou en traction, par exemple un ressort hélicoïdal ou une ou plusieurs languettes élastiques.  In the example of Figure 1.1, the valve 40 comprises a rigid hinged blade, deviating from its seat at a displacement which is a function of the thrust P exerted. The valve is recalled in the closed configuration by a spring not shown, working in compression, torsion or traction, for example a coil spring or one or more resilient tongues.
Comme on peut le voir sur les figures 9 à 11, une pluralité de reliefs 49 similaires aux reliefs 23 décrits en référence aux figures précédentes peut être solidaire du clapet 40. Ces reliefs 49 sont par exemple surmoulés ou rapportés sur le clapet 40 et peuvent servir de guidage des cheveux, de coiffage et/ou d'application et peuvent également permettre aux cheveux de venir plus facilement au contact du clapet et de favoriser son déplacement pour distribuer le produit.  As can be seen in Figures 9 to 11, a plurality of reliefs 49 similar to the reliefs 23 described with reference to the preceding figures may be integral with the valve 40. These reliefs 49 are for example overmolded or reported on the valve 40 and can be used hair guidance, styling and / or application and may also allow the hair to come more easily in contact with the valve and promote its movement to distribute the product.
Pour utiliser l'ensemble 1 comportant la tête applicatrice, représenté à la figure 1, l'utilisateur fait passer les cheveux entre les branches 10 de façon à les soumettre à la chaleur des surfaces chauffantes. Les cheveux passent également entre les reliefs 23 et 25 et l'utilisateur, en tendant la mèche de cheveux et en contrôlant la pression exercée par les cheveux sur le clapet, peut facilement appliquer du produit sur ceux-ci.  To use the assembly 1 comprising the applicator head, shown in Figure 1, the user passes the hair between the branches 10 so as to subject them to the heat of the heating surfaces. The hair also passes between the reliefs 23 and 25 and the user, by straining the lock of hair and by controlling the pressure exerted by the hair on the valve, can easily apply the product on them.
L'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples qui viennent d'être décrits. La face d'application peut présenter d'autres reliefs, rigides ou souples, poreux ou non, destinés à contenir le produit dans le voisinage du clapet, et réduire le risque que le produit ne quitte la tête applicatrice sans se déposer sur les cheveux. The invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described. The application face may have other reliefs, rigid or flexible, porous or not, intended to contain the product in the vicinity of the valve, and reduce the risk that the product leaves the applicator head without being deposited on the hair.
Un ensemble pour l'application selon l'invention, notamment une tête applicatrice réalisée conformément à l'invention, peut trouver des applications indépendamment de l'association à un appareil électrique de traitement de la chevelure.  An assembly for the application according to the invention, in particular an applicator head made according to the invention, can find applications independently of the association with an electric appliance for treating the hair.
La tête applicatrice peut comporter une partie agencée pour se monter sur un flacon servant de réservoir, par exemple en se vissant sur le col du flacon ou en se fixant sur celui-ci à l'aide d'une frette pourvue de moyens d'encliquetage. Le réservoir peut alors, le cas échéant, servir d'organe de préhension. La tête applicatrice peut encore se monter sur un bidon aérosol.  The applicator head may comprise a part arranged to be mounted on a bottle serving as a reservoir, for example by screwing onto the neck of the bottle or by attaching it to the latter with a hoop provided with snap-fastening means. . The reservoir can then, if necessary, serve as a gripping member. The applicator head can still be mounted on an aerosol can.
L'expression « comportant un » doit se comprendre comme étant synonyme de « comportant au moins un ».  The expression "comprising one" must be understood as being synonymous with "having at least one".

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Tête applicatrice (2) pour la distribution d'un produit cosmétique sur les cheveux, comportant : An applicator head (2) for dispensing a cosmetic product on the hair, comprising:
- une pluralité de reliefs (23, 25) d'application et/ou de guidage des cheveux, a plurality of reliefs (23, 25) for applying and / or guiding the hair,
- une face d'application (22) au moins partiellement définie par lesdits reliefs, an application face (22) at least partially defined by said reliefs,
- un corps de tête applicatrice (9) comportant des moyens de mise en communication fluidique de la face d'application (22) avec un réservoir (20) contenant le produit à appliquer,  an applicator head body (9) comprising means for placing the application face (22) in fluid communication with a reservoir (20) containing the product to be applied,
- un organe de commande (40) de la distribution du produit, mobile relativement auxdits reliefs, la distribution étant commandée par la pression des cheveux engagés entre lesdits reliefs sur l'organe de commande, indépendamment de tout déplacement desdits, reliefs relativement au corps de tête applicatrice (9).  - A control member (40) of the product distribution, movable relative to said reliefs, the distribution being controlled by the pressure of the hair engaged between said reliefs on the control member, independently of any displacement of said reliefs relative to the body of applicator head (9).
2. Tête selon la revendication 1 , l'organe de commande comportant un clapet 2. Head according to claim 1, the control member comprising a valve
(40) mobile relativement auxdits reliefs, obturant en position fermée un orifice (30) des moyens de mise en communication fluidique, l'ouverture du clapet s'effectuant sous la pression des cheveux engagés entre lesdits reliefs. (40) movable relative to said reliefs, sealing in the closed position an orifice (30) means for placing in fluid communication, the opening of the valve being effected under the pressure of the hair engaged between said reliefs.
3. Tête selon la revendication 2, le clapet (40) étant moulé d'une seule pièce.  3. Head according to claim 2, the valve (40) being molded in one piece.
4. Tête selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, l'organe de commande s'étendant sur une longueur comprise entre 4 et 40 mm. 4. Head according to any one of the preceding claims, the control member extending over a length of between 4 and 40 mm.
5. Tête selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, lesdits reliefs s'étendant de part et d'autre d'un plan médian longitudinal de l'organe de commande (5).  5. Head according to any one of the preceding claims, said reliefs extending on either side of a longitudinal median plane of the control member (5).
6. Tête selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, lesdits reliefs comportant des nervures (23) s'étendant au moins partiellement au-dessus de l'organe de commande.  6. Head according to any one of the preceding claims, said reliefs having ribs (23) extending at least partially above the control member.
7. Tête selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comportant des reliefs (25) situés au-delà des extrémités longitudinales de l'organe de commande (40).  7. Head according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising reliefs (25) located beyond the longitudinal ends of the control member (40).
8. Tête selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, le nombre desdits reliefs (23) étant compris entre 2 et 20, notamment entre 4 et 20. 8. Head according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the number of said reliefs (23) being between 2 and 20, in particular between 4 and 20.
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9. Tête selon Tune quelconque des revendications précédentes, l'organe de commande (40) étant disposé de manière à contrôler l'accès du produit sur la face d'application (22) et l'actionnement de cet organe de commande (40) s'effectuant indépendamment de tout déplacement desdits reliefs (23 ;25). 9. Head according to any one of the preceding claims, the control member (40) being arranged to control the access of the product to the application face (22) and the actuation of this control member (40). performed independently of any displacement of said reliefs (23; 25).
10. Ensemble pour l'application d'un produit cosmétique (1) comportant :10. Set for the application of a cosmetic product (1) comprising:
- une tête (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, • - un réservoir (20) contenant le produit à appliquer et, - A head (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, - a reservoir (20) containing the product to be applied and,
- des moyens de fixation (3) sur une portion (10) d'un appareil électrique de traitement de la chevelure, tel qu'une pince à. lisser ou un fer à boucler.  - fixing means (3) on a portion (10) of an electric hair treatment apparatus, such as a clamp. smooth or curling iron.
11. Ensemble selon la revendication 10, les moyens de fixation comportant une griffe (3) agencée pour s'accrocher de part et d'autre sur la portion (10) de l'appareil, en laissant dégagée une surface chauffante de celui-ci.  11. The assembly of claim 10, the fastening means comprising a claw (3) arranged to hang on both sides of the portion (10) of the apparatus, leaving a heated surface of it free .
12. Ensemble selon la revendication 1 1, la griffe (3) étant creuse et définissant au moins partiellement le réservoir (20).  12. The assembly of claim 1 1, the claw (3) being hollow and at least partially defining the reservoir (20).
13. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des . revendications 10 à 12, le réservoir (20) comportant une ouverture de remplissage et un moyen de bouchage (21) de cette ouverture.  13. Set according to any of. Claims 10 to 12, the reservoir (20) having a filling opening and a closure means (21) of this opening.
14. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 à 13, lesdits reliefs étant moulés d'une seule pièce avec une portion au moins du corps de tête applicatrice (9).  14. An assembly according to any one of claims 10 to 13, said reliefs being molded in one piece with at least a portion of the applicator head body (9).
15. Appareil de traitement des cheveux, comportant ;  15. Hair treatment apparatus, comprising;
- un ensemble (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 à 14, an assembly (1) according to any one of claims 10 to 14,
- au moins une portion (10) comportant un organe chauffant sur laquelle l'ensemble (1) est disposé. - At least a portion (10) having a heating member on which the assembly (1) is disposed.
16. Procédé de traitement des cheveux, comportant les étapes consistant à : 16. A method of treating hair, comprising the steps of:
- appliquer un produit sur les cheveux au moyen d'une tête applicatrice selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, applying a product to the hair by means of an applicator head according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
- chauffer les cheveux, avant, pendant ou après l'application du produit.  - heat the hair, before, during or after the application of the product.
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