cosmetic container

Abstract

Cosmetic container with the following features: - with a can body (3) and a can lid (1) by which an opening (3a) of the can body (3) can be closed or opened, - below the opening (3a) the can body (3) includes a cosmetic receiving chamber (13) for receiving cosmetics, wherein the cosmetic receiving chamber (13) is bounded by a receiving chamber floor (15), - in addition to the cosmetic receiving chamber (13), the cosmetic container includes a radiation transmission chamber or a radiation transmission area which is at least partially transparent to electromagnetic radiation in the visible range, characterized by the following additional features: - the radiation pass-through space or radiation pass-through area is designed to include one or more radiation-transmitting, radiation-deflecting, radiation-refracting and / or fluorescent bodies, inclusions or devices (20, 20'), and - in the cosmetic receiving chamber (13) cosmetics with additional substances and / or receptors contained therein are provided, wherein the cosmetics consist of a cosmetic mass whose additional substances and / or receptors contained therein can be activated and / or heated by electromagnetic radiation in the visible range and optionally in the invisible range.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a cosmetic container according to the preamble of claim 1 and a presentation device for receiving the corresponding cosmetic containers according to the preamble of claim 16.

[0002] Cosmetic containers are widely known. A variety of so-called bottles are used, especially for liquid perfumes. These are typically rotationally symmetrical bottles that can have a wide range of shapes and cross-sections. As a rule, the bottles are made of glass and have a relatively small opening in the upper neck area, which can be sealed with a cap.

[0003] In addition, a variety of cosmetic containers are known, specifically for holding non-liquid, cream-like cosmetic substances, especially for application to the skin.

[0004] Cosmetics processed by manufacturers in this way usually also require additives to extend their shelf life. It is also known that these additives, in particular, contribute to the cosmetics being essentially "deactivated," meaning that the active ingredients are present in a more or less inactive form.

[0005] To "activate" cosmetics and their active ingredients, the use of light is often suitable and necessary. At the latest when the cosmetics are applied to the skin, the active ingredients are then activated by the light striking the skin.

[0006] Typical cosmetic containers are known, for example, from EP 1 547 486 A1. These are can-shaped cosmetic containers with a lid and an internal mirror on the inside of the lid, preferably with a lighting device arranged around the mirror. The cosmetic material itself is opaque. The walls and / or the lid of the cosmetic or powder container can also be entirely transparent or at least transparent in certain areas.

[0007] A cosmetic or powder container comparable in this respect is known, for example, from FR 2 807 630 A1.

[0008] Furthermore, a storage container is known from EP 1 547 486 A1 which includes inside a light source device which can transmit light to an external element through a translucent section.

[0009] EP 1 593 319 A1 relates to a method whereby a packaging device is placed in a microwave oven to increase the temperature of a cosmetic product.

[0010] For the sake of completeness, it should be mentioned that glasses of any shape and design are known, including cup-shaped ones, which may be equipped with additional measures to produce light effects, as can be seen, for example, in US 2009 / 0 272 015 A1 or EP 1 525 829 A1. The latter prior publication describes a container, in particular a drinking vessel, with a light-emitting unit located in the base and a light guide element located on the drinking side in the base, which is to be made of a transparent material, for which, for example, a gel such as polyacrylamide is to be used.

[0011] Against this background, the object of the present invention is to create a way to “activate” cosmetic substances (cosmetics) as soon as possible before their immediate use, i.e. to fully “unlock” the substances contained therein in order to allow their potential for action to unfold as unhindered as possible.

[0012] The problem is solved according to the invention with respect to cosmetic containers according to the features specified in claim 1 and with respect to a presentation device according to the features specified in claim 16. Advantageous embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.

[0013] The present invention achieves a significant improvement over conventional solutions through very interesting and surprising measures.

[0014] Within the scope of the invention, it has been shown that the efficacy of cosmetics, and in particular the substances they contain, can be significantly improved compared to conventional presentation methods simply by storing the cosmetics in specifically adapted cosmetic containers. The invention is based on the finding that containers for holding cosmetics must be modified compared to conventional storage devices in such a way that sufficient light for activating the cosmetics and the cosmetic active ingredients is essentially "captured" and focused, i.e., generally redirected, onto the cosmetic substances.

[0015] The solution according to the invention proposes a cosmetic container that not only has translucent areas in the lid and / or the circumferential wall and / or the base, but also, and more importantly, that the interior of the cosmetic container is subdivided to create different compartments. Alternatively or additionally, it is further provided that the container is not only transparent to light, i.e., electromagnetic waves in the visible range (either in the entire visible range or only in a partially visible range), but—as mentioned—also to non-visible radiation. This transparency should be possible at least within a certain frequency band or frequency range. With regard to electromagnetic radiation in the non-visible range, thermal radiation is particularly relevant here, i.e., so-called heat or temperature radiation, such as that which can be generated, for example, by a microwave oven.

[0016] The cosmetic container preferably has a relatively small cosmetic compartment, usually located below the lid, which is typically positioned at the top. Below this compartment, a specific light transmission and / or light reflection zone is provided. The light captured here is transmitted, deflected, reflected, or refracted in such a way that sufficient amounts are directed onto the cosmetic compartment above the base. This allows the cosmetic active ingredients to be activated very early on.

[0017] Conversely, the aforementioned light transmission and / or light reflection area can, for example, be located in the lid of the container, so that the cosmetics storage compartment can be situated below this area. Similarly, such variations can be implemented both in the lid and below the cosmetics storage compartment.

[0018] Additionally or alternatively, it is also possible that the aforementioned light penetration and / or light reflection area is primarily located to the side of the cosmetics photography room.

[0019] The lid itself can also be completely opaque on its upper surface, for example, by having a label affixed there indicating the brand or manufacturer of the cosmetics contained in the container. Particularly in these cases, the light required to activate the cosmetic ingredients can enter from the underside of the cosmetic container and / or through sections of the outer wall, which are designed to be at least partially translucent for this purpose.

[0020] It is also possible that at least in the upper, usually lid-shaped section of the cosmetic container, a central section or an annular outer section is provided, which may also be designed to be radiolucent. The cosmetic storage compartment directly below the lid, for example, may only have a central lid section. It is also possible that the cosmetic storage compartment is, for example, an annular groove or depression below the lid, in which case, for example, a central section of the lid may be radiolucent.

[0021] Light can be captured particularly well in the lower part of the container, for example, by placing the cosmetic container on a light source or other radiation device that illuminates the container from below or from the side with light and / or electromagnetic radiation in the non-visible range. This electromagnetic radiation can be in a frequency range that is considered thermal radiation (also called heat radiation or temperature radiation).

[0022] Within the scope of the invention, a space is provided, particularly in the area below the cosmetics receiving area and the container base, the volume of which is typically larger than, or even at least twice, three times, etc., the actual receiving area for the cosmetics. This space within the cosmetics container can be filled with air or a liquid medium. It is also possible that this area of ​​the container is completely or predominantly filled with a glass mass.

[0023] However, in this area, the invention preferably provides for specific light-deflectoring, reflecting, refractive, focusing, etc. inclusions, for example in irregular shapes, spherical shapes, pyramidal shapes, or in the form of glittering plates or other bodies. Likewise, materials or bodies that, for example, have a fluorescent effect may also be provided in the aforementioned area.

[0024] This also results in an aesthetically pleasing solution, as such a cosmetic container, especially when positioned on a well-lit display, is thoroughly illuminated by the light, some of which is also reflected outwards, contributing to surprising light and glitter effects. These striking light effects also extend towards the cosmetics storage area, thus activating the cosmetics within.

[0025] The aforementioned measures in the radiation transmission chamber or radiation transmission area, with the corresponding measures and devices provided therein, ultimately contribute to the activation or breakdown of a corresponding cosmetic mass, i.e., a cosmetic product preferably filled into the container according to the invention, by electromagnetic radiation, for example, by heating it. The additional substances, materials, and / or receptors optionally provided in the cosmetic mass can, for example, be heated more intensely by the electromagnetic radiation than the surrounding base mass of the cosmetic product. In this way, these optionally provided additional substances, inclusions, or receptors can be broken down and activated in the manner described.The additional additives and / or receptors included in the cosmetic may, for example, be opaque or essentially opaque to electromagnetic radiation, unlike the rest of the cosmetic mass, and / or may not be significantly penetrated by electromagnetic radiation in the non-visible range. This allows these special additives and / or receptors to be opened and / or activated by electromagnetic waves in the visible and / or non-visible range, or in a specific sub-range, thereby releasing active ingredients.In other words, the aforementioned additives and / or receptors, and the active ingredients they contain that are intended to become effective when the cosmetic is applied, can be present in a dormant state. These active ingredients can then be activated by exposure to electromagnetic radiation, for example, through their light-sensitive coating. Therefore, the additional active ingredients contained in the additives or receptors are not exposed to the preservatives, which are necessarily present in all cosmetic products, for the entire storage period of the cosmetic product in the container. The active ingredients in the additives / receptors are essentially "sealed" and protected, and are only activated by exposure to electromagnetic radiation.The activation process begins at the latest when a cosmetic container according to the invention is removed from its packaging and exposed to electromagnetic radiation, in particular light. The additional measures and devices provided in the cosmetic container for generating corresponding light effects can further enhance the effect and / or emphasize it through appropriate optical effects.

[0026] The alternative or additional option whereby the cosmetic container is at least also permeable, partially permeable or partially permeable to electromagnetic waves in the non-visible range, also opens up the possibility of activating additional substances in the cosmetic mass and, if necessary, heating them to an above-average degree in relation to the other cosmetic substances, thereby realizing additional effects in the application of the cosmetics, which are also perceived as very positive.

[0027] The invention is explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments. Specifically, the following are shown: Fig. 1 : a schematic spatial representation of a cosmetic container according to the invention; Fig. 2 : a vertical central sectional view through the embodiment according to Fig. 1; Fig. 3 : one to Fig. 2. Modified embodiment in vertical section; Fig. 3a : one to Fig. 3. A slightly modified embodiment in which a space serving for light transmission and / or refraction is arranged primarily to the side of the cosmetics receiving chamber; Fig. 3b : one to Fig. 3a modified embodiment; Fig. 3c: another representation according to the section representation according to Fig. 3a, where cosmetics additionally introduced into the cosmetic receiving space with additives and / or receptors contained therein are indicated; Fig. 4: a further modified embodiment in vertical section; Fig. 5: another embodiment in vertical cross-sectional view; Fig. 6 : another embodiment in vertical section in which the space below a cosmetics receiving chamber is completely poured or filled; Fig. 7 : a modified embodiment in which the cosmetic receiving chamber is provided below an area that transmits or influences electromagnetic radiation; Fig. 8: an exemplary embodiment which demonstrates the technical measures according to Fig. 2 as well as according to Fig. 7 has; Fig. 9 : a schematic top view of a presentation device for the attractive presentation of the described cosmetic containers; Fig. 10 : a schematic cross-sectional representation of the embodiment according to Fig. 9 along line XX; and Fig. 11: a modified embodiment of Fig. 9.

[0028] The following section discusses various embodiments of cosmetic containers according to the invention.

[0029] Based on Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic three-dimensional representation of a first embodiment of a solution according to the invention.

[0030] The cosmetic container is can-shaped, i.e., in the illustrated embodiment, it is cylindrical in its basic form.

[0031] The cosmetic container includes a lid 1, which can usually be placed on the underlying container body 3 via a thread that is not visible in more detail or via a snap closure.

[0032] The height and cross-sectional shape of the container, and in particular of the container body 3 or the lid 1, are in principle arbitrary. Therefore, oval, square, or polygonal cross-sectional shapes are also possible for the container body and the lid. Thus, within the scope of the invention, there are no restrictions regarding the overall design of the cosmetic container, including its width, height, or cross-sectional shape. All possible variations and modifications are permissible without limitation.

[0033] Based on Fig. Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional representation of the embodiment according to Fig. Figure 1 shows the container body 3 encompassing a top-lying housing neck 7 via a shoulder 5. An external thread 7a may be formed on the outside of the housing neck. The cap-shaped lid 1 may have a corresponding internal thread 1a on its inside, allowing the cap-shaped lid 1 to be rotated by engaging the external thread 7a, thus opening and closing the cosmetic container. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer diameter of the lid 1 and the container body 3 are identical. However, any different outer dimensions are possible, including in the relationship between the lid and the container body.

[0034] In the illustrated embodiment, it is further evident that a cosmetic receiving chamber 13 is formed in the upper region of the container body 3 below the opening 3a that can be closed by the lid 1. This chamber is bounded downwards, for example, by a bowl-shaped base 5. In this embodiment, the cosmetic receiving chamber 13 is therefore located directly below the lid wall 1b of the lid 1. This arrangement thus creates a cosmetic receiving chamber 13 that is separated from a light transmission and / or light reflection chamber 17 located below it.

[0035] The described embodiment is primarily intended for applications where the cosmetic container is completely, partially, or only partially (for example, through the application of certain filter effects) transparent to electromagnetic radiation in the visible range. Therefore, the terms "transmittance," "refraction," and / or "reflection" are frequently used. Similarly, the concept of light transmittance, etc., is assumed. In addition, the cosmetic container should also be designed to be transparent not only to electromagnetic radiation across the entire light spectrum or only to a portion of it (for example, by generating color effects), but also to radiation in the non-visible range.The frequency range in the non-visible region, to which the cosmetic container is at least partially transparent, can be comparatively large and lie within a frequency band that is below and / or above the visible spectrum. In particular, the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation that can penetrate and pass through the cosmetic container should encompass a frequency spectrum suitable for so-called thermal radiation (also known as heat radiation or temperature radiation).This opens up the possibility of specifically activating certain substances within the cosmetic mass (which can be liquid, gel-like, powdery, or pasty) in the cosmetic application chamber and / or heating them disproportionately compared to the remaining cosmetic ingredients. This not only "activates" or "breaks down" the corresponding substances particularly well, but also "heats" them disproportionately, especially immediately before application. This not only triggers noticeably positive effects, including surprising ones, but also increases the effectiveness of the corresponding substances within the cosmetic mass.

[0036] In the illustrated embodiment, the volume of the light transmission and / or light reflection chamber 17 is many times larger than the volume of the cosmetic receiving chamber 13. For example, the light transmission and / or light reflection chamber 17 can be at least as large as the cosmetic receiving chamber 13, but preferably the light transmission and / or light reflection chamber 17 is, for example, at least two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine or ten times larger than the cosmetic receiving chamber 13.

[0037] In the illustrated embodiment, the aforementioned light transmission and / or light reflection chamber 17 is, in principle, designed to be material-free, for example, filled with air. However, this chamber 17 preferably contains additional light-focusing and / or light-deflectoring, light-refracting and / or light-reflecting bodies and devices 20, which can, for example, be spherical, pyramidal, plate-shaped, or have any shape with different longitudinal and / or cross-sectional areas as well as irregular surfaces, etc.

[0038] These bodies 20 can be arranged to move freely within space 17 and fall around freely when the container is shaken. They can also be attached, glued, and / or formed at specific locations on the inside of the container base 23, on the inner wall 25a of the outer or perimeter walls 25, or even on the underside 15a of the receiving space base 15.

[0039] In the illustrated embodiment, the container's outer wall 25, including the housing neck 7 enclosed by the cap-shaped lid 1, is generally completely or at least partially transparent. The housing lid itself can be made of an opaque material. However, it is also possible that a label is affixed or provided on the lid's outer surface 1c and / or inner surface 1d, for example, to identify the product, the manufacturer, any active ingredients used, or other details. In this case, the cosmetic product 15, usually cream-like or cream-based, contained in the cosmetic receiving chamber 13 below, is covered and shielded, and therefore not directly visible.

[0040] In such an arrangement, light can enter the light incidence / deflection / refraction, focusing, and / or reflection chamber from the side, as shown by arrow 31, and / or from the underside, as shown by arrow 33, especially when the cosmetic container thus formed is placed on a translucent plate 101 below which a light source is located. Likewise, one or more such cosmetic containers can be positioned, for example, with a dispensing or presentation container equipped with a light source, the lower chamber of which is not visibly equipped with a light source from the outside. The incident light is primarily transmitted via the translucent floor 15 of the cosmetic receiving chamber to the cosmetic material located above in this chamber, thus activating it. The aforementioned effects of reflection, light deflection, light refraction, etc.,The objects and / or materials 20 used in the process contribute to the fact that the light is at least partially deflected and focused towards the cosmetics reception area 13. However, some light also escapes to the sides, thereby contributing to very appealing lighting effects.

[0041] In contrast to the illustrated embodiment, the entire space 17 located below the cosmetic receiving chamber 13, which serves for light transmission, light reflection, light refraction, and light deflection, can be filled with a flowable medium, for example water, or with a viscous-flowing medium or gel, or even with a non-flowable rigid medium that is at least partially or completely transparent.Likewise, this space can be completely or partially filled with transparent and / or partially colored or non-changing transparent or "white" glass, and can be manufactured with such a thick base that the cosmetic container thus formed consists essentially more or less only of this glass material, and preferably only in the upper area of ​​the aforementioned cosmetic receiving space 13 remains to a small volume fraction for receiving the cosmetic material.In other words, the entire space from the top surface 15a of the cosmetics receiving chamber 13 to the bottom surface 23b of the container could consist of glass, plexiglass, or another transparent medium, unless corresponding inclusions are provided for light deflection, reflection, or refraction, for example, also in the form of colored inclusions, possibly to create color effects. In this case as well, the bodies serving light deflection, refraction, reflection, etc., are cast into and / or formed within the corresponding, thus created, quasi-"thick bottom."

[0042] Similarly, fluorescent substances and / or bodies may also be provided for or housed in room 17.

[0043] In the embodiment shown only in cross-section according to Fig. 3 the cosmetic container is designed to be relatively flat and low, so that the actual container base 23 is located in close proximity to the preferably bowl-shaped cosmetic receiving chamber base 15.

[0044] In this case, however, the can-shaped container has an outer diameter or cross-section that is significantly larger than the outer diameter of the cosmetic receiving chamber 13. In this case, a smaller lid 1 is also screwed on, so that the actual can body 3 has a circumferential housing shoulder 5 adjacent to its lid, which is not covered by the lid 1. This housing shoulder 4 is therefore part of the container and is generally bonded to the outer walls 25 in a continuous and materially bonded manner.

[0045] In this case as well, the light deflection / refraction / incident and / or reflection chamber 17 thus formed is provided, so that light can enter here via the upper housing shoulder 5 according to arrow 35 and / or the housing outer walls 25 according to arrow 31 and / or, as in the first embodiment, via the container bottom 23 according to arrow 33. In this embodiment as well, corresponding light deflection, refraction, and / or reflection devices and / or bodies 20 are preferably provided in the chamber 17. Here too, the chamber can be completely filled with a liquid medium or with glass.

[0046] Fig. Figure 3a shows only schematically that the light or radiation deflection / radiation refraction / radiation incidence and / or radiation reflection space 17 can also be provided laterally in the circumferential direction completely or partially around the cosmetics receiving space 13.

[0047] Furthermore, it is also pointed out that the space 17 provided, for example, in the can lid 1, with the corresponding measures or devices or bodies 20 for producing the corresponding effects, can be designed such that this space 17 – although it is housed in the lid 1 – can also be located laterally or, in particular, laterally to the cosmetic receiving space 13. This embodiment is illustrated by reference to Fig. 3b shown.

[0048] The following will be discussed Fig. Reference is made to 3c, which is the embodiment according to Fig. 3 corresponds. However, any of the other illustrated examples could also be used for the following discussion. Based on Fig. Figure 3c shows that a corresponding cosmetic mass 53 is filled into the cosmetic receiving chamber 13. This cosmetic mass 53 can be transparent, semi-transparent, opaque, or non-transparent. This cosmetic mass 53 can also be transparent, semi-transparent, or non-transparent with respect to non-visible, non-emitted electromagnetic waves. Preferably, however, a cosmetic mass is used that is at least transparent or semi-transparent in the visible and / or non-visible range, so that the inclusions, additives, and receptors 55 contained in this cosmetic mass 53 can at least partially absorb the incident electromagnetic radiation. This electromagnetic radiation, emitted in the visible and / or non-visible range, effectively "activates" and thereby "unlocks" these additives, inclusions, receptors, etc.This can be associated with a temperature increase that may be greater than the temperature increase in the surrounding general cosmetic mass 53. As explained, this allows the active ingredients contained in these additives and / or receptors to be released, so that the particularly beneficial properties of these active ingredients can take effect immediately when the cosmetics are applied. The cosmetic mass itself can, for example, be easily flowable, pasty, or gel-like. There are generally no limitations in this respect.

[0049] Based on Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic cross-section, illustrating that, for example, the cosmetics receiving chamber 13 has a much smaller maximum cross-section compared to the entire container, and is therefore dimensioned with a larger outer diameter than the maximum outer diameter of the cosmetics receiving chamber 13. In this case, the lid can, for example, be transparent with its outer ring area 1e. Its central area 1f can be opaque, for example, by having a label 91 affixed centrally and preferably in a round shape, which serves to identify and label the cosmetics, etc.Even if, in this example, the outer walls 25 of the housing and / or the base 23 were not transparent, light could still enter the light-filling chamber 17 through the upper shoulder area 5 of the housing, be deflected, refracted, and / or reflected there, and at least partially deflected towards the cosmetic receiving chamber 13. This, too, can activate the cosmetic medium. Reflected light components also create an aesthetically pleasing overall composition in this case, insofar as light components are emitted outwards again through the ring-shaped, translucent design. However, here too, the base can preferably be completely or partially translucent, so that even when positioned in a suitable presentation device equipped with a light source, light can penetrate the container from below and be partially emitted upwards.

[0050] Based on the cross-sectional representation according to Fig. Figure 4 also shows that, for example, the base 23 can also be designed as a lens 20', for instance to focus light towards the cosmetics receiving chamber 13. Instead of a converging lens or a converging lens-like base, a diverging lens or diverging lens-shaped design can also be provided. Such a lens or lens body 20' serving for focusing or diverging can also be inserted as a so-called refractive body 20 inside the light transmission and / or light reflection chamber 17 or be fixedly positioned at certain points.

[0051] In the embodiment shown in the schematic cross-section according to Fig. 5 is in deviation from Fig. Figure 4 indicates that, for example, the cosmetic receiving chamber is designed in a ring shape, specifically along a circumferential ring-shaped groove. In this case, a ring-shaped marking of the cosmetic product could also be applied, so that the actual cosmetic receiving chamber 13 is covered in its ring shape. In this case, it is advisable to make the central section 1f translucent, so that light can also enter centrally from above via the cover 1, as shown by arrow 37. In this example, in addition to the light-reflecting, deflecting, etc., bodies 20, light-focusing bodies 20' are also shown, through which, for example, light entering from below is collected and focused specifically on the respective cosmetic receiving chamber 13.

[0052] Finally, in all the described embodiments, preferably translucent walls extending upwards from the floor 23 could also be provided, thereby further dividing the space 17 into different chambers. This, too, can create additional light-guiding, light-refracting, light-focusing and / or reflective effects.

[0053] Based on Fig. Figure 6 merely shows once again, in conclusion, that a cosmetic container is similar to, for example, Fig. 2 (or any other embodiment) comprises an upper cosmetic receiving chamber 13, wherein the area between the cosmetic receiving chamber base 15 and the underside of the base 23, i.e., the outwardly facing base surface 23' in the exemplary embodiment, is completely filled, for example, with glass or Plexiglas, or a corresponding container body can be filled with such a translucent material. In this case, corresponding bodies 20 or lens-shaped bodies 20' are incorporated and encased in the mass 17' that fills the space defined in the other exemplary embodiments, thereby achieving the corresponding light effects.

[0054] Based on Fig. Figure 7 is only schematic, essentially a reversal of the embodiment shown in the illustration. Fig. Figure 2 shows that the cosmetic container can also be constructed such that the aforementioned radiation transmission, radiation refraction, and / or radiation reflection chamber 17 is provided above the cosmetic receiving chamber 13, for example, in the so-called container lid 1 belonging to the cosmetic container. This container lid or can lid 1 has a corresponding enclosed chamber 17 with a lower partition 1' in which—as also explained with reference to the other embodiments—the corresponding devices for light transmission, redirection, refraction, reflection, etc., are provided. The chamber can also be filled with air or liquid / gel-like substances or, for example, be made of a suitable material, such as glass or glass / plastic.In the illustrated embodiment, the lid at the bottom has, for example, an internal thread 1a, which can be screwed onto a corresponding external thread 7a of the can body 3 located below, which contains the cosmetic storage chamber 13.

[0055] For the sake of completeness, the following is based on... Fig. 8 showed that, for example, based on Fig. The lid shown in section 7 may also be provided for a cosmetic container, which has a can body 3 comparable to that shown in section 7. Fig. 2 or the other embodiments. In this case, two rooms 17 would be provided, namely - as shown by Fig. Figure 2 shows a chamber 17 below the cosmetic receiving chamber 13 in the container body 3 and a chamber 17 above the cosmetic receiving chamber 13 in the lid 1, which is separated by a partition 1' at the bottom. In these two chambers 17, the appropriate measures or devices for deflecting, reflecting, refracting, etc., of electromagnetic radiation and / or light are provided, not only in the container body 3 but also in the lid 1, so that the corresponding effects can occur both above and below the cosmetic receiving chamber. This allows electromagnetic radiation to act more from the lower lateral area of ​​the container body, through the lid (which is permeable to this extent or permeable for certain frequency ranges), and / or to contribute to the desired positive effects on the cosmetics in the cosmetic receiving chamber 13.

[0056] Finally, for the sake of completeness, it should also be noted that even in the variant according to Fig. 7 and Fig. 8 Alternatively or additionally, the can body 3 may be designed as shown in the Fig. 3a is shown. This means that, alternatively or additionally, a corresponding room 17 can also be designed or provided, especially in the circumferential direction, laterally to the cosmetics reception room 13.

[0057] Finally, it should be noted that Fig. 9 and Fig. Reference is made to Figure 10, which shows, by way of example, that appropriate storage or so-called presentation devices 103 can be used, particularly for shops, gyms, etc. It is stated in Fig. 7 a schematic top view and in Fig. Figure 8 shows a schematic cross-sectional representation of this presentation device 103.

[0058] This presentation device can, for example, comprise a lid 105 in which recesses 107 are provided, which include, for example, a base 109 or holding device that is located lower than the top of the lid. The aforementioned items, which are described in the following, can then be placed into these recesses or receiving positions 107. Fig. The cosmetic containers described in points 1 to 6 can be used as examples.

[0059] Inside the presentation device 103, radiation sources 113 are provided, for example, in the base area. These sources emit electromagnetic radiation upwards, such as electromagnetic radiation in the visible range (light) and / or in the non-visible range (e.g., heat radiation). This radiation can penetrate the respective cosmetic containers through the electromagnetically permeable base areas 109 and / or the at least partially permeable circumferential wall areas 108, thereby contributing to the positive effects described above. For customers, this causes the cosmetic containers to glow, sparkle, etc., while simultaneously releasing and, most importantly, activating the corresponding active ingredients.

[0060] Finally, such a presentation device 103 can also include a rotating color disc 117, driven, for example, by a motor M, which can create different light effects and color-changing displays.

[0061] However, this can also be achieved using LED lighting where the colors change electronically. There are no restrictions or limitations in this respect either.

[0062] The aforementioned radiation sources 113 can therefore preferably include light sources that emit white light and / or colored light (i.e., with a frequency spectrum that represents only a part of the entire visible light range) and / or generate electromagnetic radiation in the non-visible range, for example, in the ultraviolet or infrared range, i.e., in a frequency range above or below the visible range. In particular, this electromagnetic radiation, including so-called thermal radiation, can not only partially penetrate the cosmetic container, be refracted and / or reflected there, but also be partially absorbed, especially by certain inclusions and / or added substances in the cosmetic mass, which can then be heated disproportionately more than the remaining cosmetic mass.

[0063] In addition to light-deflectoring, reflecting, and other measures aimed at the visible or invisible spectrum, effects commonly referred to as "fluorescence," "phosphorescence," or "luminescence" can also occur or be incorporated. Luminescence is known to be optical radiation emitted by a physical system during the transition from an excited state to the ground state. Different types of luminescence can be distinguished depending on the excitation. Phosphorescence and fluorescence are both forms of luminescence. Fluorescence is characterized by its rapid end after the irradiation ceases. Phosphorescence, on the other hand, produces an afterglow that can last from fractions of a second to several hours.

[0064] Finally, based on Fig. 11 showed that in the sense of a reversal to Fig. 10. The presentation and / or preparation device 103 shown therein can be designed such that one or more light sources and / or one or more sources for generating electromagnetic radiation (in the non-visible range) can be supplied from above via the lid 1 of the cosmetics in the cosmetic receiving chamber 13, whereby, in particular, the lid is partially or completely transparent, at least for certain light ranges and optionally for frequency ranges for the irradiation with electromagnetic radiation in the non-visible range. The device can therefore include the corresponding lighting means for generating light and / or electromagnetic radiation, wherein these lighting means can, for example, be attached to a holding device on a hinged arm. The power supply is provided in Fig. 11 not shown in detail. If necessary, the following can be shown in the exemplary embodiment of Fig. 9 to 11 lenses 61 may also be provided, each of which is arranged on the incidence side of the cosmetic container, preferably above the lid or below the bottom, if the radiation is to shine into the cosmetic container via this.

[0065] Finally, it should be noted that the corresponding presentation and / or preparation device 103 may also consist of a combination according to Fig. 10 and Fig. 11 may exist, so that generator devices for generating electromagnetic radiation in the non-visible range and / or in the visible range can be operated from below as - according to Fig. 11 - can be supplied from above to the one or more cosmetic containers arranged in between, containing the cosmetic mass.

[0066] It is emphasized once again that although the illustrated examples often only mention that a light transmission, light reflection and light refraction space etc. is provided, this also applies equally or additionally to electromagnetic radiation that is not in the visible range.

[0067] Especially when the cosmetic container is transparent or at least partially transparent to both visible electromagnetic radiation (i.e., light) and, at least within a certain frequency spectrum, to non-visible electromagnetic radiation, particularly in the form of heat radiation, and when the radiation can be transmitted, reflected, refracted, and / or absorbed within the container, interesting and beneficial effects can be achieved regarding the activation and / or heating of certain substances in the cosmetic product.

[0068] Generally speaking, it can be stated that the radiation sources for light and / or electromagnetic waves outside the visible spectrum, located outside the cosmetic container, act as "transmitters," whereas the cosmetics themselves, which are to be placed in or are already present in the cosmetic container, act as "receivers" for this electromagnetic radiation in the visible and / or non-visible spectrum. In particular, special receptors embedded in the cosmetic mass can be especially "receptive" to such electromagnetic radiation, which can be activated and / or brought to a higher temperature level, especially before the cosmetics are applied.

Claims

[1] Cosmetic container with the following features: - with a can body (3) and a can lid (1) by which an opening (3a) of the can body (3) can be closed or opened, - below the opening (3a) the can body (3) includes a cosmetic receiving chamber (13) for receiving cosmetics, wherein the cosmetic receiving chamber (13) is bounded by a receiving chamber floor (15), - in addition to the cosmetic receiving chamber (13), the cosmetic container includes a radiation transmission chamber or a radiation transmission area which is at least partially transparent to electromagnetic radiation in the visible range, characterized by the following additional features: - the radiation pass-through space or radiation pass-through area is designed to include one or more radiation-transmitting, radiation-deflecting, radiation-refracting and / or fluorescent bodies, inclusions or devices (20, 20'), and - in the cosmetic receiving chamber (13) cosmetics with additional substances and / or receptors contained therein are provided, wherein the cosmetics consist of a cosmetic mass whose additional substances and / or receptors contained therein can be activated and / or heated by electromagnetic radiation in the visible range and optionally in the invisible range. [2] Cosmetic container according to claim 1, characterized bythat the substances and / or receptors contained in the cosmetics comprise substances with a diameter greater than 0.1 mm, in particular greater than 0.2 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm, 0.9 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.4 mm, 1.6 mm, 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.6 mm, 2.8 mm, 3.0 mm and preferably less than 5 mm, in particular less than 4.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 3.5 mm, 3 mm and in particular less than 2.8 mm, 2.6 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.2 mm, 2 mm, 1.8 mm, 1.6 mm, 1.4 mm, 1.2 mm, 1 mm, 0.8 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.4 mm and are preferably spherical, elliptical, cubic or similar in shape, and that the cosmetic mass is at least partially permeable to electromagnetic radiation in the visible and / or invisible range adjacent to the aforementioned substances and / or receptors. [3] Cosmetic container according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by, that the cosmetic container is at least partially transparent to electromagnetic radiation in the visible range or to a limited frequency band in the visible range and also to a frequency band in the non-visible range. [4] Cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by , that the volume of the radiation transmission space or radiation transmission area with the one or more bodies, inclusions and / or devices (20, 20') provided therein is larger than the cosmetics receiving space (13). [5] Cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by , that the radiation transmission space or area is provided in the form of a radiation deflection, radiation refraction, radiation reflection and / or fluorescence space (17) below and / or to the side of the cosmetic receiving space (13) in the can body (3). [6] Cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by, that the radiation transmission space or area is provided in the form of a radiation deflection, radiation refraction, radiation reflection and / or fluorescence space (17) above the cosmetic receiving space (13) in the can lid (1). [7] Cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that at least two radiation transmission spaces or areas with radiation deflection, radiation refraction, radiation reflection and / or fluorescence spaces (17) are provided, namely a radiation transmission, radiation refraction, radiation reflection and / or fluorescence space (17) which is located above the cosmetic receiving space (13) in the can lid (1) and includes a further radiation transmission space or area with a radiation deflection, radiation refraction, radiation reflection and / or fluorescence space (17) which is located below and / or to the side of the cosmetic receiving space (13) in the can body (3). [8] Cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by , that the radiation transmission space or area is filled with air in the form of a radiation deflection, radiation refraction, radiation reflection and / or fluorescence space (17). [9] Cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by , that the radiation transmission space or area in the form of a radiation deflection, radiation refraction, radiation reflection and / or fluorescence space (17) is at least partially and preferably entirely filled with a flowable medium, preferably with an aqueous or gel-like medium. [10] Cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by, that the radiation transmission space or area in the form of a radiation deflection, radiation refraction, radiation reflection and / or fluorescence space (17) is at least partially and preferably entirely filled or cast with a solid radiation-transparent medium or comprises such a medium, wherein the radiation deflection, radiation refraction, radiation reflection and / or fluorescent bodies, inclusions or devices (20, 20') are encased in this mass. [11] Cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by , that the volume of the radiation transmission space or area in the form of a radiation deflection, radiation refraction, radiation reflection and / or fluorescence space (17) is larger than two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine or more than ten times the cosmetic receiving space (13). [12] Cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized by , that the radiation transmission space or area in the form of the radiation deflection, radiation refraction, radiation reflection and / or fluorescence space (17) is provided and / or formed essentially below the cosmetic receiving space (13), i.e. on the side of the cosmetic receiving space (13) opposite the can lid (1). [13] Cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized by , that the radiation transmission space or area in the form of the radiation deflection, radiation refraction, radiation reflection and / or fluorescence space (17) in the cosmetic receiving space (13) is formed essentially continuously or sectionally in the circumferential direction, i.e. preferably in a lateral area with respect to the cosmetic receiving space 13. [14] Cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized bythat the cosmetic container is at least partially transparent or at least partially transparent to electromagnetic radiation in the non-visible range in the form of heat radiation and / or infrared and / or ultraviolet radiation and / or to electromagnetic radiation generated by a microwave. [15] Cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized by that the cosmetic receiving chamber (13) is filled with a liquid, gel-like, pasty or powdery mass containing inclusions which can be activated and / or heated disproportionately compared to the other substances in the cosmetic receiving chamber (13) by light and / or by electromagnetic waves in the non-visible range, in particular in the form of thermal radiation. [16] Presentation device for presenting a cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized by, that the presentation device comprises at least one and preferably several receiving areas for receiving cosmetic containers according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein at least one such cosmetic container is received in at least one receiving area, and wherein the receiving areas (107) are provided with a base (109) that is at least partially transparent to radiation and / or side wall sections (108) that are at least partially transparent to radiation, and that one or more radiation sources (113) are arranged in the presentation device, wherein the radiation source comprises light sources radiating in the visible range and / or radiation sources emitting electromagnetic waves in the non-visible range, in particular in the form of heat radiators and / or microwave radiators. [17] Presentation device according to claim 16, characterized by that the light intensity and / or the light colors can be adjusted differently. [18] Presentation device according to claim 16 or 17, characterized by , that at least one preferably rotating color disk (117) is provided between the at least one radiation source (113) and the translucent base (109) in the recording area (107), whereby different light spectra radiate into the recording area (107). [19] Presentation device according to any one of claims 16 to 18, characterized by that the radiation source (113) or radiation sources (113) is / are located below and / or above and / or to the side of the at least one cosmetic container.

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