Device and method for enriching water and associated solid, water-soluble composition
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE502017016862
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2016-12-22
- Filing Date
- 2017-12-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2037-12-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing devices for combining personal hygiene and skin/hair care require multiple components that can only be used with treated water, leading to inefficiencies and environmental waste, and often fail to dissolve homogeneously in water streams.
A device with separate chambers and a mixing/swirling chamber, using a solid, water-soluble composition that dissolves homogeneously in water streams, and a distribution element for controlling water flow, allowing for customizable enrichment of water with skin and hair care products.
Enables simultaneous cleansing and care without environmental waste, ensuring homogeneous distribution of active ingredients, and allowing for user-defined customization and time-saving personal hygiene routines.
Description
Brief description of the invention
[0001] Skin diseases are diverse, and their symptoms range from spots, scales, cracks, eczema, and / or redness. Many skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, can have a severe impact on those affected. Treating and caring for affected skin requires special care, which must be applied to the skin in addition to everyday personal hygiene. This additional care is time-consuming and annoying. Therefore, there is a demand for combination devices that can combine everyday personal hygiene with additional care.
[0002] But the fast-paced, hectic world is also leading to a demand for combination devices that can accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously. The primary focus here is on satisfying life and everyday needs in a simple and streamlined manner. Time savings are often achieved, especially in daily hygiene routines such as washing hands, showering, or bathing, which may lead to a reduced use of cleaning products, which in turn can be reflected in poor hygiene.
[0003] Combination devices for body cleansing are known, as can be seen, for example, in DE 71 46 938 U1. This document concerns a shower head into which bath additives can be inserted at a specific position on the headpiece.
[0004] In DE 197 02 315 C1, a pressureless liquid container is attached to the shower head for mixing additives, whereby the discharge of the liquid from the container is determined by gravity.
[0005] For further prior art, reference is made to WO 2017 / 124154, which describes a hair treatment system, in particular a tablet that can be inserted into a shower head.
[0006] Reference is then made to US 2012 / 0255623, which describes a molded body for use in faucets, the molded body being measured by contents of sodium dodecyl sulfate and / or sodium cylene sulfate.
[0007] Furthermore, as further prior art, reference is made to FR 2331521 A1, which discloses the use of surfactants of solid consistency.
[0008] The utility models DE 20 2008 013 784 U1 and DE 20 2006 017 888 U1 disclose shower heads with a handle, with a reservoir for filling the handle.
[0009] The disadvantage of these devices is that they can only be used with water that has been treated with the appropriate material. Only by removing the material from the shower heads or handles can pure water be used again.
[0010] Another disadvantage is that these devices use a loose combination of active ingredients, such as mineral stones or a bath tablet, which is usually intended for baths and usually contains salts.
[0011] The object of the present invention is to provide a composition which overcomes the stated disadvantages.
[0012] The object is achieved according to the invention with a composition having the features of claim 1. Advantageous further developments are described in the subclaims, as is a method for enriching water with a composition according to one of claims 1 to 7.
[0013] The composition can be used in a water enrichment device comprising at least two separate chambers.
[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one chamber comprises a receptacle containing elements for receiving a composition. The elements hold the composition centrally in the receptacle. Alternatively or additionally, the receptacle for the composition may have filters in the water inlet and outlet areas that hold the composition in the receptacle.
[0015] In one embodiment, the distribution element is a bypass module or at least one element that can control the water flow from one receiving container to another. In a preferred embodiment, the distribution element has at least three adjustment options.
[0016] In one embodiment, the device comprises a filling system for exchanging the composition and / or filling the receptacle with the composition.
[0017] The embodiment comprises a mixing chamber for swirling the flowable material. In a preferred embodiment, the swirling is carried out using an oxygen nozzle, particularly preferably a Venturi nozzle.
[0018] The composition according to the invention is used in particular for the treatment of the skin and / or hair.
[0019] Soaps usually come in bar form and are used for cleansing and caring for the skin. However, these contain a limited selection of active ingredients. Furthermore, the soaps do not dissolve homogeneously enough in the flowing water, as they are not sufficiently dissolved in the water alone to allow for treatment of the body and / or hair. Typically, the soap bar must be moved back and forth between the hands to generate lather.
[0020] Liquid soaps, lotions, and disinfectants are also known, which are applied to the skin in liquid form or mixed with water, for example, in the form of bath additives. The disadvantage of liquid components is that they cannot be mixed homogeneously with the water, as their addition depends on the rate of addition.
[0021] The object of the present invention is to provide a composition that dissolves homogeneously within a water stream without reaching concentration peaks. Furthermore, the composition should be suitable for use in a shower, bathing device, faucet, or applicator and preferably dissolve within a shower cycle. A further advantage of the present composition is that it does not require any outer packaging, thus avoiding unnecessary waste.
[0022] The present invention therefore also comprises a solid, water-soluble composition for the treatment of the skin and / or hair, wherein the fatty phase is a combination of 2-[3-(dodecanoylamino)propyl-dimethylazaniumyl]acetate (Cocamidopropyl Betaine, CAPB), (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-Decoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3,4,5-triol (Decyl Glucoside), 1,2-Propanediol (Propylene glycol), Cocoglucosides (Cocoglucosides), sodium cocoyl isethionate.
[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the composition has the shape of a three-dimensional stick, which particularly preferably has the base area of an isosceles cross.
[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention, the composition contains agents for disinfection, medical treatment, skin and / or hair care and / or a perfume and / or color phase.
[0025] The present invention further relates to a method for enriching water, using the device described above and a corresponding composition.
[0026] The object is further characterized by the embodiments in the claims and described in more detail by the statements in the description, the examples and the drawings. Illustrations
[0027] Fig. 1 Schematic representation of the device with two enrichment chambers and a receiving container with a shower head. Fig. 2 Schematic representation of the device with two enrichment chambers, a receiving container, and a simple water connection. Fig. 3 Schematic representation of the device with two enrichment chambers in the form of a receiving container and a simple water connection. Fig. 4 Schematic representation of the device with two enrichment chambers in the form of a receiving container with a shower head. Fig. 5 Schematic representation of a possible attachment of the receiving container. Fig. 6 Representation of a composition according to the invention in the form of a three-dimensional structure with the base of an isosceles cross - perspective view. Fig. 7 Schematic representation of a possible embodiment of the present device.a)-d) show the device in its external design; e)-h) show the internal structure of the device; i) show a simplified schematic representation of the device with the mixing chamber and the water flow, as well as the distributor. Side view of the device a) and e) and b) and f) both sides; c) and g) perspective view of the device; d) and h) front view. Fig. 8 Schematic representation of a possible use of the present device. A) perspective view of the device on a commercially available shower device; b) side view of the device on a commercially available shower device, where it is attached to the mixer tap. Fig. 9 Schematic representation of a possible embodiment of the present device, where it is attached directly to the shower head. Detailed description of the invention
[0028] Today's world is fast-paced, which means that devices that make everyday life easier and / or speed up everyday processes are in demand.
[0029] The present invention therefore relates to a device for enriching water. In addition to enriching water with various cleaning agents and soaps suitable for cleansing the skin and / or hair, care products suitable for caring for skin and / or hair can also be added. Many skin diseases, such as neurodermatitis, require special care, without which those affected suffer from changes in the skin structure, including redness, cracks and / or itching. To reduce the impact on those suffering from skin diseases, special agents can be added to the water. These products can include basic care products but can also contain special active ingredients such as vitamins and / or minerals and / or antiseptic, antifungal and / or anti-inflammatory agents.The addition of the various products and active ingredients can be customized to each user, saving the user additional time for post-shower care. In addition to cleansing, care, and / or treatment products, products suitable for "fun showers" can also be used. Especially for children, products that color the water and / or add glitter effects can be used.
[0030] In one embodiment, the device for enriching water 1 can be designed separately by being inserted between commercially available fittings, shower devices (e.g., shower head), hose connections, and the water connection. In addition to a complete shower device, the device for enriching water 1 can also be a shower head, an applicator, or a fitting. In the shower head, the device can be arranged, for example, in the handle. In a preferred embodiment, the device is an interposable device that can be inserted between commercially available fittings and shower devices. In one embodiment, a shower head made of low-corrosion materials is used.Due to care media and media for treating skin problems and / or illnesses, increased corrosion can occur in conventional shower devices, such as shower heads, which is related to the components of these products, usually salts and / or other ions. The shower devices, such as shower heads, can have any variation, such as with / without massage function, adjustment of water hardness, rain jet, and other functions known in the art. Alternatively, the device 1 can be part of a fitting or a shower device (e.g. a shower head). The shower head, as part of the device, can include various options for dispensing water, such as with / without massage function, adjustment of water hardness, rain jet, and other functions. In a preferred embodiment, the shower head comprises low-corrosion materials.These are particularly advantageous for use with salts, such as mineral salts, since salts accelerate corrosion.
[0031] The device 1 comprises a distributor 3, at least two separate chambers 2, a filling system 4 and a mixing chamber 5.
[0032] The distributor 3 of the present device enables the water flow to be switched from the water line, i.e. the water inlet opening, to one or both of the at least two chambers 2. In one embodiment, the distributor is a bypass module 3. In a version with two chambers 2, the bypass module 3 comprises three setting options. These setting options allow the water flow to be regulated so that it flows either through one of the two chambers 2 or through both chambers 2. If more than two chambers 2 are present, the distributor 3 can also have multiple setting options so that the water flow reaches each medium 7 individually or all of them together. The setting options on the distributor 3 can be selected using elements such as controls. In a preferred embodiment, the controls are levers, taps, sliders, or buttons. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the controls are sliders.The distributor 3 is connected to the water supply line 9 via a standard connection (DIN connection) 8.
[0033] The device can be connected to the water supply or water distribution system, such as the water hose, shower head, mixer tap, and / or faucet, on one or both sides of the water inlet or outlet using standard connections. The connections are usually standardized DIN connectors. In a preferred embodiment, the connection is a swivel connector. This has the advantage that, for example, the shower hose does not twist, but rather the device and / or hose rotates with it.
[0034] In one embodiment, the distributor 3 contains a check valve. The check valve is intended to prevent the water from flowing back into the supply line 9. However, the check valve can also be contained in one of the enrichment chambers 2 and / or the mixing / swirling chamber 5 to prevent any backflow of the already enriched water.
[0035] The at least two chambers 2 of the present invention serve to hold the agent for cleaning, caring for, and / or treating the skin and / or hair or the flow of clear, non-enriched water. In one embodiment, the chambers 2 are oriented such that they can hold or contain a receiving container 6. The receiving container 6 can have various designs, such as at least one grid or sieve arranged centrally in at least one enrichment chamber 2, a grid or sieve arranged in the region of the water inlet openings into the at least one chamber 2. The purpose of the receiving container is to retain any larger portions of the medium 7 and prevent clogging of the lines or devices.To ensure contact between water and medium 7, the receiving container 6, in one embodiment, comprises at least two openings on opposite sides in the direction of water flow. In a preferred embodiment, the receiving container 6 is permeable. The permeability can be achieved by a fine-pored material, a sieve, grid, or the like. Preferably, the receiving container 6 consists of fine-pored materials and / or elements, whereby coarse medium for cleaning, care, and / or treatment remains in the container and prevents clogging of the lines. The receiving container 6 therefore serves as a retention device for material 7 to prevent clogging of the water lines or subsequent nozzles.
[0036] The medium 7 for cleaning, caring for, and / or treating the skin and / or hair is placed in the at least one chamber 2, preferably in the receiving container 6, and is partially absorbed into the water by the water flow in the enrichment chamber 2. To achieve optimal enrichment of the water with the medium 7, the receiving container 2 is preferably arranged centrally in the enrichment chamber 2. The container is fastened by connecting elements 10 that can withstand the water pressure in the chamber. These elements 10 can be firmly connected to the enrichment chamber 2 and / or the receiving container 6. In one embodiment, the receiving container 6 is arranged so that it can be removed from the enrichment chamber 2, thus facilitating cleaning of the container of residues of the medium 7. The connecting elements 10 can be struts, brackets, screws, bolts, rivets, welded connections, and / or bayonet locks.However, the connecting elements 10 are not limited to the previous embodiment, but can be any element known in fastening technology.
[0037] In an alternative embodiment, the at least two chambers 2, which can serve to enrich the water, can themselves be the receiving containers 6. In this case, a cartridge or a composition containing the medium 7 for cleaning, care and / or treatment is introduced into the enrichment chamber 2. In one embodiment, this cartridge is attached to the distribution element 3 on one side and the mixing and / or swirling chamber 5 on the other side. The attachment corresponds to the filling system 4 and can be achieved by various connecting elements 10, which enable reversible attachment of the cartridge. Options for reversible connections are generally known in the prior art and include, but are not limited to, retaining elements, clip elements and / or snap elements.In a preferred embodiment, the filling system 4 comprises two spring-loaded projections for each receiving container 2, one projection being located on the mixing device side and the other on the inlet side. In one embodiment, the at least one chamber 2 has a complementary opening that corresponds to the shape of the cartridge and / or composition. Inserting the medium 7 in the form of the composition and / or cartridge into the opening serves to improve positioning and introduction of the medium 7 into the at least one enrichment chamber 2. An advantage of the opening with a complementary shape to the composition or cartridge is that, for example, medium is only located in one chamber 2, whereby the second chamber can remain free of additives. In a preferred embodiment, the shape of the opening is a cross, as can be seen, for example, in Example 1.
[0038] The filling system 4 of the device 1 according to the invention enables the replacement and / or filling of the receiving container 6. The filling system 4 can have any embodiment possible in the prior art that enables the filling of the receiving container 6. The filling system 4 can therefore be a screw connection, hinge connection, clip connection, snap closures, tension closures, bayonet closures, locking closures, or a sliding connection. In one embodiment, the filling system 4 comprises at least one hinge device, clip device, or bayonet closure for each enrichment chamber 2. The connection makes it possible to separate the enrichment chamber 2 from the following mixing and / or swirling chamber 5. This separation can be complete or partial.In the case of complete separation, the mixing and / or swirling chamber 5, along with the elements attached to it, is detached from the enrichment chamber 2 and the connections and elements attached thereto. As a result, the receiving container 6 can be filled. In the case of partial separation, the parts remain connected to one another in one area, allowing folding. The filling device 4 is preferably arranged between the at least two enrichment chambers 2 and the mixing and / or swirling chamber 5. However, it can also be mounted between the distributor 3 and the enrichment chamber 2.
[0039] In one embodiment, at least one enrichment chamber 2 has a system for determining the fill level of medium 7. The system can be the enrichment chamber 2 itself, in that it is designed to be transparent or partially transparent, and the fill level can be determined visually. However, the system can also be a mechanical or electrical liquid level indicator.
[0040] The mixing and / or swirling chamber 5 of the device according to the invention serves to swirl the flowable material. The medium 7 and / or water can be mixed from at least one chamber or multiple chambers. In one embodiment, the mixing takes place from the at least two enrichment chambers 2. Here, the water is mixed with medium for cleaning, care, and / or treatment from the respective enrichment chambers 2. The mixing from the preferably two chambers 2 can also influence the concentration of the medium 7 that is dispensed, for example by only containing medium 7 in one chamber 2 and mixing clear water from the second chamber 2 in the mixing chamber with the enriched water from the first chamber 2. The concentration of medium and / or the mixing ratio can be determined and used by the user.In one embodiment, mixing is achieved by swirling using an oxygen nozzle 11. The adjustable oxygen supply to the mixing and / or swirling chamber not only enables optimal mixing of the medium with water, but also makes it possible to control foam production in foaming media and / or water jet hardness. The addition of air also leads to a reduction in water consumption. In a preferred embodiment, the oxygen nozzle 11 is an air injector nozzle that contains a switchable, adjustable inlet / outlet opening for air. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the nozzle is a Venturi nozzle.
[0041] In one embodiment, user-defined use can be further simplified by electrical elements. Electrical elements include, for example, automated switches or distribution elements that can be controlled by electronic communication, preferably remotely. Electronic communication options include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth, wireless networks such as WLAN, infrared, ZigBee, NFC, radio frequencies, IrDA, and / or optical radio link (FSO). With the help of these technologies, user settings can not only be set before showering or bathing, but user preferences can also be saved. In addition to user preferences, this technology can also be used to transmit the consumption of Medium 7 to a central unit, which could, for example, automatically reorder supplies of Medium 7.
[0042] A fitting, a faucet, a shower device, in particular a shower head, a flexible pipe such as a shower hose or other water outlet devices 9 can be attached to the mixing and / or swirling chamber 5 by means of a common DIN connection 8.
[0043] In one embodiment, all connectors and elements are sealed with conventional sealing elements, preventing water from escaping from the device. To prevent water from escaping and splashing during the medium filling process, one embodiment incorporates a water stop that restricts the flow of water in or upstream of the distributor when the filling system is in use.
[0044] In a further embodiment of the present invention, a water wheel, a turbine, or any water-powered energy generator known to those skilled in the art is arranged at the water inlet opening of the device 1, through which the water flows into the device 1. The water-powered energy generator has the task of generating electricity through the water flow into the device 1, with which electricity the device can additionally and / or alternatively power the electrical elements. However, the generated energy can also be used to illuminate the device 1, which, for example, takes the form of an applicator, a mixer tap, and / or a shower device, and / or to illuminate only certain elements such as the product name or the distribution element.
[0045] The medium 7 for cleaning, caring for and / or treating skin and / or hair can comprise different designs depending on the enrichment chamber 2 or receptacle 6. The design of the medium can be a liquid, a gel, or a solid form. In one embodiment, the medium 7 is a granulate or a cartridge, cartridge or stick. The medium 7 can be designed for an application in which the granulate or stick has a dissolution time of an average shower. In one embodiment, the granulate or stick dissolves for single use within 2 minutes to 45 minutes. In a preferred embodiment, the dissolution time is between 5 minutes and 30 minutes. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the dissolution time is 6 minutes to 15 minutes.
[0046] In one embodiment, the medium 7 has predetermined breaking points that allow for complete dissolution. The composition of the medium 7 consists of cleaning media, care media, and / or agents for treating skin and / or hair.
[0047] In one embodiment, the medium 7 comprises components for cleansing, caring for, and / or treating the skin, which have been pressed into a mold. This pressed mold can take any known form. Preferably, the mold consists of an elongated stick. This stick or stick dissolves gradually upon contact with water. Dissolution also occurs using the predetermined breaking points in the pressed mold. The pressed medium 7 can also consist of a specific chemical composition comprising individual care substances, cleansing substances, and / or substances for treating skin and / or hair.
[0048] In one embodiment, the medium 7, such as shower gel, is hardened to have a rubbery to rigid structure. This structure can take any shape. Preferably, the rubbery to rigid structure is a stick. This stick, like the pressed stick, gradually dissolves in contact with water.
[0049] In one embodiment, the medium 7 for cleaning, caring for, and / or treating the skin and / or hair can be in the form of a fluid. This fluid can be filled into a cartridge, cartridge, or other container, or can already be present in such a non-refillable container. The cartridge, cartridge, or other container 6 comprises holes through which the liquid can flow. To regulate the amount and / or duration of use of the fluid during cleaning, caring for, and / or treatment, the holes can be of different sizes, the number of holes can vary, and / or the viscosity of the fluid can vary. The thicker (less flowable) the fluid, the longer the usage time and / or the smaller the amount that needs to be used. The lower the viscosity of the fluid, the thinner (more flowable) it is, and the shorter the usage time of the fluid. In the latter case, the amount of fluid used is also higher.
[0050] In addition to the previously mentioned cleaning, care and / or treatment agents, the medium may contain only or additionally agents that color the water, contain glitter and are suitable for "fun showers".
[0051] The present invention therefore also relates to a medium 7 which can be used as a solid, water-soluble composition within a water stream, for example a shower device, an applicator with water flow, fittings or other devices for dispensing water, and which releases the components into the water. The composition is preferably designed such that it can be introduced into a previously described device. The composition is introduced into the water stream such that, during the water flow, water flows around the composition, whereby it gradually dissolves and the active components are preferably released homogeneously into the water stream. This results in an automatic and sustained release of the active components.
[0052] "Solid" refers to the initial consistency of the composition without exposure to water. The solid nature of the composition allows the composition to be grasped without the need for additional aids, such as packaging. The consistency can range from gel-like to completely solid.
[0053] The composition can have any shape. Possible shapes include, but are not limited to, pieces, bars, sticks, pins, various geometric shapes such as triangles, spheres, crosses, and others. In a preferred embodiment, it is a stick. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the stick is shaped such that it fits into a corresponding opening in a device according to the invention, which can be applied as a cartridge, applicator, and / or shower head. The three-dimensional stick preferably has a base area of an isosceles cross, as in Example 1 and Fig. 6The advantage of such an embodiment is that water can flow evenly around all areas of the stick, and approximately the same amount or area of the agent is available in each area. The composition according to the invention therefore has the advantage of being easily soluble in the water flow. In one embodiment, the stick has the same basic shape as the filling opening in the filling system 4.
[0054] The composition can be shaped by pressing (extrusion) and / or casting. A disadvantage of sticks produced by extrusion, i.e. which have been pressed, is that they have a relatively high number of predetermined breaking points compared to cast sticks. The predetermined breaking points lead to faster dissolution of the sticks, a higher concentration of the substances and / or a shorter useful life of the sticks. In a preferred embodiment, the sticks are therefore produced by a casting process. In comparison, the cast sticks exhibit significantly better homogenization, as a result of which the shower or washing water has a better enrichment and distribution of the active ingredients contained in the stick.
[0055] The composition for treating the skin and / or hair encompasses any treatment. The treatment may include, for example, care, cleansing, hygiene, disinfection, medical and / or cosmetic treatment. However, the treatment is not limited to the above list but may include any measure known in the art.
[0056] Depending on the type of formulation, the preparations according to the invention may contain, as further auxiliaries and additives, mild surfactants, oil components, emulsifiers, consistency regulators, thickeners, polymers, silicone compounds, fats, waxes, stabilizers, biogenic active ingredients, film formers, swelling agents, hydrotropes, insect repellents and / or solubilizers.
[0057] The composition comprises at least one fatty phase containing at least one surfactant that serves for cleaning and / or foaming. Surfactants can be nonionic, anionic, cationic, and / or amphoteric surfactants. Possible surfactants include saponins, fatty alcohol polyglycol ethers, fatty alcohol sulfates, sulfated fatty alcohol polyglycol ethers, methyl ester sulfonates, alkyl glycosides, alkyl polyglucosides, phospholipids, and / or natural and synthetic surfactants.
[0058] Mild surfactants are particularly environmentally friendly. Examples of mild surfactants include fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulfates, alkyl ether carboxylates, alpha-olefin sulfonates, alkylbenzenesulfonates, sulfosuccinates, alkylamphoacetates, betaines, sultaines, acylisothionates, acylmethyl isethionates, taurates, sarcosinates, APGs, alcohol ethoxylates, sulfoacetates, monoglyceride sulfates, mono- and / or dialkyl sulfosuccinates, fatty acid isethionates, fatty acid sarcosinates, fatty acid taurides, fatty acid glutamates, α-olefin sulfonates, ether carboxylic acids, alkyl oligoglucosides, fatty acid glucamides, alkylamidobetaines, and / or protein fatty acid condensates. Protein fatty acid condensates are preferably wheat protein-based.
[0059] In embodiments of the present invention, the surfactants are 2-[3-(dodecanoylamino)propyl-dimethylazaniumyl]acetate (cocamidopropyl betaine, CAPB), (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-decoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3,4,5-triol (decyl glucoside), 1,2-propanediol (propylene glycol), cocoglucosides (cocoglucosides), and sodium cocoyl isethionate. Depending on the particular application, the fatty phase has proportions of 40 wt.% to 90 wt.% based on the total weight of the composition. In a preferred embodiment, the fatty phase proportion is 50 wt.% to 80 wt.% based on the total weight. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the fatty phase proportion is 60 wt.% to 70 wt.% based on the total weight of the composition. In addition to the surfactant components, the fat phase may also contain oils, waxes, alcohols and / or fats of various origins.These include, for example, vegetable, animal, mineral, or synthetic fats and / or mixtures thereof. Examples include panthenol, sunflower oil, lemon oil, and / or lime oil.
[0060] Examples of oil components of the present invention are Guerbet alcohols based on fatty alcohols having 6 to 32 18 carbon atoms (C atoms), preferably 8 to 18 10 carbon atoms, esters of linear C6-C22 fatty acids with linear C5-C22 fatty alcohols, esters of branched C5-C13 carboxylic acids with linear C6-C22 fatty alcohols, such asMyristylmyristat, Myristylpalmitat, Myristylstearat, Myristylisostearat, Myristyloleat, Myristylbehenat, Myristylerucat, Cetylmyristat, Cetylpalmitat, Cetylstearat, Cetylisostearat, Cetyloleat, Cetylbehenat, Cetylerucat, Stearylmyristat, Stearylpalmitat, Stearylstearat, Stearylisostearat, Stearyloleat, Stearylbehenat, Stearylerucat, Isostearylmyristat, Isostearylpalmitat, Isostearylstearat, Isostearylisostearat, Isostearyloleat, Isostearylbehenat, Isostearyloleat, Oleylmyristat, Oleylpalmitat, Oleylstearat, Oleylisostearat, Oleyloleat, Oleylbehenat, Oleylerucat, Behenylmyristat, Behenylpalmitat, Behenylstearat, Behenylisostearat, Behenyloleat, Behenylbehenat, Behenylerucat, Erucylmyristat, Erucylpalmitat, Erucylstearat, Erucylisostearat, Erucyloleat, Erucylbehenat und Erucylerucat.Also suitable are esters of linear C5-C22-C32 fatty acids with branched alcohols, in particular 2-ethylhexanol, esters of hydroxycarboxylic acids with linear or branched C6-C22 fatty alcohols, in particular dioctyl malate; esters of linear and / or branched fatty acids with polyhydric alcohols, such asPropylene glycol, dimerdiol or trimertriol and / or Guerbet alcohols; triglycerides based on C5-C10 fatty acids; liquid mono- / di- / triglyceride mixtures based on C5-C13 fatty acids; esters of C5-C22 fatty alcohols and / or Guerbet alcohols with aromatic carboxylic acids, in particular benzoic acid, esters of C2-C12 dicarboxylic acids with linear or branched alcohols having 1 to 22 carbon atoms or polyols having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups; vegetable oils; branched primary alcohols; substituted cyclohexanes; linear and branched C6-C22 fatty alcohol carbonates; Guerbet carbonates, esters of benzoic acid with linear and / or branched C5-C22 alcohols; linear or branched, symmetrical or asymmetrical dialkyl ethers with 6 to 22 carbon atoms per alkyl group; ring-opening products of epoxidized fatty acid esters with polyols; silicone oils and / or aliphatic or naphthenic hydrocarbons, such asSqualane, squalene and / or dialkylcyclohexanes.
[0061] Suitable emulsifiers include, for example, non-ionic surfactants from at least one of the following groups: (1) addition products of 2 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide and / or 0 to 5 moles of propylene oxide with linear fatty alcohols having 8 to 22 carbon atoms, with fatty acids having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, with alkylphenols having 8 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and alkylamines having 8 to 22 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical; (2) C12 / 18 fatty acid monoesters and fatty acid monodiesters of addition products of 1 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide with glycerol; (3) glycerol monoesters and glycerol monoester diesters and sorbitan monoesters and sorbitan monodiesters of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids having 6 to 22 carbon atoms and their ethylene oxide addition products; (4) Alkyl glycosides and / or alkenyl monoglycosides and alkenyl monooligoglycosides having 8 to 22 carbon atoms in the alk(en)yl radical and their ethoxylated analogues; (5) addition products of 15 to 60 moles of ethylene oxide with castor oil and / or hydrogenated castor oil; (6) polyol esters and in particular polyglycerol esters;(7) Addition products of 2 to 15 moles of ethylene oxide with castor oil and / or hydrogenated castor oil; (8) Partial esters based on linear, branched, unsaturated or saturated C6 / 22 fatty acids, ricinoleic acid and 12-hydroxystearic acid and glycerol, polyglycerol, pentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, sugar alcohols (e.g. sorbitol), alkyl glucosides (e.g. methyl glucoside, butyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside) and polyglucosides (e.g. cellulose); (9) Mono-, di- and trialkyl phosphates and mono-, di- and / or tri-PEG alkyl phosphates and their salts; (10) Wool wax alcohols; (11) Polysiloxane-polyalkyl-polyether copolymers or corresponding derivatives; (12) Mixed esters of pentaerythritol, fatty acids, citric acid and fatty alcohol according to DE 1165574 PS and / or mixed esters of fatty acids with 6 to 22 carbon atoms, methyl glucose and polyols, preferably glycerol or polyglycerol, (13) polyalkylene glycols and (14) glycerol carbonate. ;
[0062] The addition products of ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide with fatty alcohols, fatty acids, alkylphenols, glycerol monoesters and glycerol diesters as well as sorbitan monoesters and sorbitan diesters of fatty acids or with castor oil are well-known, commercially available products.
[0063] These are homolog mixtures whose average degree of alkoxylation corresponds to the ratio of the molar amounts of ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide to the substrate with which the addition reaction is carried out. C12 / 18 fatty acid monoesters and fatty acid diesters of addition products of ethylene oxide with glycerol are known from DE 2024051 PS as refatting agents for cosmetic preparations.
[0064] Alkyl and / or alkenyl mono- and alkenyl oligoglycosides, their preparation, and their use are known in the art. They are produced, in particular, by reacting glucose or oligosaccharides with primary alcohols containing 8 to 18 carbon atoms. Regarding the glycoside residue, both monoglycosides, in which a cyclic sugar residue is glycosidically bonded to the fatty alcohol, and oligomeric glycosides with a degree of oligomerization of preferably up to about 8 are suitable. The degree of oligomerization is a statistical mean based on a homolog distribution typical for such technical products.Typische Beispiele für geeignete Polyglycerinester sind Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglycerin-3- Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Me-thylglucose, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether, Tego Gare APD 18, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate und Polyglyceryl Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl Dimerate Isostearate sowie deren Gemische.
[0065] Further additives that may be included are bodying agents, which are, for example, fatty alcohols, hydroxy fatty alcohols with 12 to 22 and preferably 16 to 18 carbon atoms, as well as partial glycerides, fatty acids, Guerbet alcohols with a chain length of C22-C32, or hydroxy fatty acids. Hydroxy fatty alcohols with 12 to 22 carbon atoms, in particular 16 to 18 carbon atoms, and Guerbet alcohols with a chain length of 22-32 carbon atoms have proven to be particularly suitable bodying agents. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the composition comprises a combination of the bodying agents with alkyl oligoglucosides, fatty acid N-methylglucamides of the same chain length, and / or polyglycerol poly-12-hydroxystearates.
[0066] In addition to the consistency enhancers mentioned above, fats and / or waxes can also be used as consistency enhancers to achieve a beautiful stick texture.
[0067] The fat used in the composition can be any fat known in the art. Typical examples of fats are glycerides and / or waxes. Suitable waxes include natural waxes such as candelilla wax, carnauba wax, Japan wax, esparto grass wax, cork wax, guaruma wax, rice germ oil wax, sugar cane wax, ouricury wax, montan wax, beeswax, shellac wax, spermaceti, lanolin (wool wax), ceresin, ozokerite (earth wax), petrolatum, paraffin waxes, microwaxes, chemically modified waxes (hard waxes) such as montan ester waxes, sasol waxes, hydrogenated jojoba waxes, and synthetic waxes such as polyalkylene waxes and polyethylene glycol waxes. Other waxes suitable for use in the composition include, for example, waxes produced by the well-known Fischer-Tropsch process.
[0068] In a further embodiment, the composition may also contain stabilizers. These are, for example, metal salts of fatty acids, such as magnesium stearate, zinc stearate, and / or zinc ricinoleate.
[0069] Suitable thickeners (emulsifiers) for use in the composition are, for example, Aerosil types (hydrophilic silicas), polysaccharides, xanthan gum, Acacia Senegal gum, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, gellan gum, Sclerotium gum, guar guar, agar agar, alginates, tyloses, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, higher molecular weight polyethylene glycol monoesters, and / or polyethylene glycol monodiesters of fatty acids, polyacrylates, polyvinyl alcohol and / or polyvinylpyrrolidone.
[0070] In one embodiment of the present invention, the composition may contain polymers. Suitable cationic polymers are, for example, cationic cellulose derivatives, such as quaternized hydroxyethylcellulose, cationic starch, copolymers of diallylammonium salts and acrylamides, quaternized vinylpyrrolidone / vinylimidazole polymers, condensation products of polyglycols and amines, quaternized collagen polypeptides, such as lauryldimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed collagen, quaternized wheat polypeptides, polyethyleneimine, cationic silicone polymers, such asAmidomethicones, copolymers of adipic acid and dimethylaminohydroxypropyldiethylenetriamine, copolymers of acrylic acid with dimethyldiallylammonium chloride, polyaminopolyamides, as described for example in FR 2252840 A and their crosslinked water-soluble polymers, cationic chitin derivatives such as quaternized chitosan, optionally microcrystalline dispersed, condensation products of dihaloalkyls, such as dibromobutane with bisdialkylamines, such as bis-dimethylamino-1,3-propane, cationic guar gum and / or quaternized ammonium salt polymers.Anionic, zwitterionic, amphoteric or non-ionic polymers for the composition according to the invention are, for example, vinyl acetate / crotonic acid copolymers, vinylpyrrolidone / vinyl acrylate copolymers, vinyl acetate / butyl maleate / isobornyl acrylate copolymers, methyl vinyl ether / maleic anhydride copolymers and their esters, uncrosslinked and polyol-crosslinked polyacrylic acids, acrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride / acrylate copolymers, octylacrylamide / methyl methacrylate / tert-butylaminoethyl methacrylate / 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate copolymers, polyvinylpyrrolidone, vinylpyrrolidone / vinyl acetate copolymers, vinylpyrrolidone / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate / vinylcaprolactam terpolymers and / or derivatized cellulose ethers and silicones.
[0071] Suitable silicone compounds for one embodiment of the composition are, for example, dimethylpolysiloxanes, methylphenylpolysiloxanes, cyclic silicones and amino-, fatty acid-, alcohol-, polyether-, epoxy-, fluorine-, glycoside- and / or alkyl-modified silicone compounds, which can be in liquid or resinous form at room temperature.
[0072] In addition to the cleansing and / or care properties, the composition may contain other agents suitable for disinfecting the skin and / or hair or for medical treatment. Agents for disinfecting the skin and / or hair may be polihexanide, octenidine, iodine-containing agents such as povidone-iodine, and / or alcohols such as ethanol, isopropanol, and / or phenoxyethanol. However, they are not limited to the above statements; they may be any agent known in the art.Other substances contained therein may be, for example, witch hazel (Hamamelis), calendula (Calendula), zinc, menthol, antihistamines, antibiotics, antifungals, hydrocortisone, aloe vera, honey, chamomile, turmeric, heparin, lavender oil, tea tree oil, acetic acid, salicylic acid, urea, lactic acid, dithranol, calcipotriol, tacalcitol, calcitriol, retinoids, various salts, evening primrose oil, ciclosporin, azathioprine, calcineurin, tacrolimus (Protopic), pimecrolimus, medicinal plant extracts such as sage, lavender, St. John's wort, peppermint, thyme and / or chili, or combinations of these.
[0073] Other biogenic active ingredients include tocopherol, tocopherol acetate, tocopherol palmitate, ascorbic acid and its esters, especially ascorbyl isostearate, deoxyribonucleic acid, retinol, bisabolol, allantoin, phytantriol, panthenol, AHA acids, amino acids, hyaluronic acid from 10 kilodaltons to 1.8 million kilodaltons, ceramides, pseudoceramides, essential oils, and vitamin complexes. However, these substances are not limited to the above list but can include any substance intended to alleviate, inhibit, and / or combat disease.
[0074] The perfume and / or color phase can contain various substances that release and / or develop specific scents or colors during bathing, showering, and / or washing. Fragrances can be incorporated in the form of oils or perfume. In one embodiment of the present invention, the composition comprises a combination of eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, and mountain pine, which contributes to a sense of well-being, particularly during colds. Fragrances can be any known fragrance or a combination of fragrances, but are preferably derived from naturally occurring substances.
[0075] Fragrances that can be added to the composition can have one or more, preferably one or two, hydroxyl groups that are esterifiable or esterified, regardless of the further structure of the molecule. Salicylic acid esters can also be used as fragrance alcohols. All combinations of geometric isomers are suitable. It is also possible to use esters of these compounds, for example anethole (1-methoxy-4-(1-propenylbenzene) or linalyl acetate). In a particularly preferred embodiment, fragrance alcohols with one or two free hydroxyl groups are used. From the large group of fragrance alcohols, which also include terpene alcohols, preferred representatives with at least one free hydroxyl group can be mentioned, so that in the context of the present invention, preference is given to: 1O-undecen-1-ol, 2,6-dimethylheptan-2-ol, 2-methylbutanol, 2-methylpentanol, 2-phenylpropanol, 2-tert-butylcyclohexanol, 3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol, 3-Hexanol, 3-Methyl-5-phenylpentanol, 3-Octanol,3- Phenylpropanol, 4-Heptenol, 4-Isopropylcyclohexanol, 4-tert-Butycyclohexanol, 6,8-Dimethyl-2-nonanol, 6-Nonen-1-ol, 9-Decen-1-ol, alpha-Methylbenzylalkohol, 1-Hydroxy-4-(1-propenylbenzol), Amylsalicylat, Benzylalkohol, Benzylsalicylat, Butylsalicylat, Citronellole, Cyclohexylsalicylat, Decanol, Dihydromyrcenol, Dimethylbenzylcarbinol, Dimethylheptanol, Dimethyloctanol, Ethylsalicylat, Ethylvanilin, Eugenol, Heptanol, Hexylsalicylat, Isoeugenol, Isopulegol, Menthol, Myrtenol, n-Hexanol, Nerol, Nonanol, Octanol, para-Menthan-7-ol, Phenylethylalkohol, Phenylsalicylat, Tetrahydrogeraniol, Tetrahydrolinalool, Thymol, trans-2-cis-6-Nonadicnol, trans-2-Nonen-1-ol, trans-2- Octenol, Undecanol, Zimtalkohol. Bevorzugt sind beispielsweise Eugenol und dessen Derivate, 1-Hydroxy-4-(1-propenylbenzol), Isoeugenol,Citronellol and / or menthol. Terpenes are understood according to the invention to be all natural substances and derivatives composed of isoprene units, with preference being given, for example, to farnesol, patchouli alcohol, squalene, and geraniol. According to a particularly preferred embodiment, terpenes are understood to be, in particular, mono-, sesqui-, and / or diterpenes. Acyclic, monocyclic, and / or bicyclic, as well as higher-cyclic mono-, sesqui-, and / or diterpenes can be used. Derivatives of monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and / or diterpenes include, for example, alcohols, such as farnesol and their ethers; acids, such as farnesol acid, and their esters; and other mono-, sesqui-, and diterpenes bearing functional groups. All combinations of geometric isomers are suitable. Also included are a-famesene (3,7,11-trimethyl-1,3,6,10-dodecatetraene) and ß-famesene (7,11-dimethyl-3-methylene-1,6,10-dodecatriene) and nerolidol (3,7,11-trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatriene-3-ol) as well as patchouli alcohol, bisabolene, sesquiphellandrene, zingiberene, cadinene, caryophyllenes (especially α-caryophyllene (humulene) and β-caryophyllene), aryl-tumerone, tumerone, xanthorrhizol, vulgarenes and β-selinene. Suitable monoterpenes include, for example, α- or β-ocimene, linalool, linalyl acetate, borneols, isoborneols, carene, terpineols, p-menthadiene, limonene, nerol, nerolic acid, geraniol, geranic acid, α- or β-phellandrene and / or thujone, in particular geraniol, linalool and / or thujone. Examples of diterpenes include geranylgeraniol (3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2,6,10,14-hexadecatetraen-1-ol) as well as its isomers and derivatives. Plant extracts containing fragrance alcohols and / or terpenes, particularly mono-, sesqui-, and / or diterpenes, can also be used, for example, geranium oil, rose oil, patchouli oil, pine needle oil, orange oil, orange blossom oil, lavender oil, lime oil,Jasmine oil, peppermint oil, basil oil, citronella oil, cypress oil, cedar leaf oil, cedarwood oil, coriander oil, rosewood oil, thyme oil, allspice oil, ginger oil or clove oil, especially patchouli oil, clove oil, cypress oil, cedarwood oil and / or anise oil.
[0076] In addition to the perfume phase, the composition may additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment, also comprise coloring agents. These agents can help, especially with children, to perceive showering as fun and thus encourage them to shower, bathe, and / or wash. The composition may also contain glitter particles and / or pieces for fun bathing, although these are preferably small, measuring just a few millimeters, to avoid clogging. In a preferred embodiment, the glitter particles and / or pieces are water-soluble, meaning they dissolve spontaneously in the water after a certain time.
[0077] In one embodiment of the present invention, the composition may contain a water content. The water content may be suitable for absorbing certain substances or components that are miscible in polar solvents and / or for defining the consistency of the complete composition. In a preferred embodiment, however, the composition is completely or partially dehydrated. The advantage of the dehydrated form is that preservatives can be completely or partially dispensed with, thereby providing better compatibility of the composition with skin and / or hair. In addition, dehydration leads to greater longevity and durability of the compositions.
[0078] The present invention also relates to a method for enriching water with a medium 7 containing one of the compositions for cleaning, caring, and / or treating the skin and / or hair outlined above and defined in claims 1-7. In the method, the water can be enriched simultaneously or separately with different media 7 containing one of the above-mentioned compositions for cleaning, caring, and / or treating the skin and / or hair.
[0079] In the method, the water is directed from a pipe via a distributor 3 into at least one of at least two separate enrichment chambers 2. These can contain at least one medium 7 for cleaning, caring for, and / or treating the skin and / or hair. The design of the enrichment chamber 2 is the same as in the device described above.
[0080] The water from the pipe passing through the enrichment chambers 2 flows around and / or through the medium 7 and is mixed with the medium 7.
[0081] The enriched water then flows through a mixing and / or swirling chamber 5, which results in a mixing of the material 7 and the water. In one embodiment, the mixing occurs through an adjustable oxygen nozzle 11. The amount of oxygen supplied allows for individual regulation of the foam production as well as the water jet hardness. Preferred configurations of the nozzle are described in the device 1 shown above.
[0082] For further details on the components and elements used in the method, reference is made to the above explanations regarding the device 1 and the medium 7 used with the composition described above.
[0083] These and other embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in, and encompassed by, the specification and examples. Further literature concerning known materials, methods, and applications that may be used in accordance with the present invention may be accessed from public libraries and databases, for example, using electronic devices. A more complete understanding of the invention may be obtained by reference to the figures and examples, which are provided for the purpose of illustration and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Examples Example 1: Shower composition with various active ingredients
[0084] The composition according to the invention, which preferably has the shape of a three-dimensional stick with the base of an isosceles cross, can be used for various occasions or moods. The stick is preferably inserted or exchanged in an associated device. Tables 1 to 5 show ingredients of possible compositions according to the invention, which are preferably used as sticks. Tab. 1 Shower composition for children phase name Crowd [%] Fat phase Cocamidopropyl Betaine 10 Decyl glucoside 15 Propylene glycol 28 Coco-glucoside 5 Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 10 Thickener phase Sodium stearate 30 Perfume phase Vanilla and chocolate 2 Tab. 2 Shower composition Wellness phase name Crowd [%] Fat phase Cocamidopropyl Betaine 10 Decyl glucoside 15 Propylene glycol 28 Coco-glucoside 5 Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 10 Thickener phase Sodium stearate 30 Perfume phase Wellness PCMF Eco of 2 Düllberg company
[0085] Tab. 3 Shower composition for skin activation phase name Crowd [%] Fat phase Cocamidopropyl Betaine 8 Decyl glucosides 13 Propylene glycol 13 Coco-Glucoside 5 Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 8 Zinc PCA 1 Niacinamide 5 Urea 10 Panthenol, water, citric acid 5 Thickener phase Sodium stearate 30 Perfume phase Nice Day 44411 from Luzi AG 2 Tab. 4 Shower composition for waking up phase name Crowd Fat phase Cocamidopropyl Betaine 10 Decyl glucosides 15 Propylene glycol 25 Coco-Glucoside 5 Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 10 Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Paullinia Cupana 3 Seed extract extract Thickener phase Sodium stearate 30 Perfume phase Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange Peel Oil) 2 Tab. 5 Shower composition for colds phase name Crowd [%] Fat phase Cocamidopropyl Betaine 10 Decyl glucosides 15 Propylene glycol 24 Coco-glucoside 5 Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 10 Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Paullinia Cupana 3 Seed extract extract Thickener phase Sodium stearate 30 Perfume phase Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil 2 Mentha Piperita (peppermint oil) 2 Pinus Mugo leaf oil (mountain pine), lemon 2
[0086] As can be seen from Tables 1 to 5, the shower compositions have three main phases: the fatty phase, the thickener phase, and the perfume phase. The fatty phase in all compositions consists primarily of the components cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, propylene glycol, coco-glucoside, and sodium cocoyl isethionate. The amounts of the ingredients in the fatty phase vary only slightly. Cocamidopropyl betaine accounts for 8 to 10 wt.% of the total composition, decyl glucoside for 13 to 15 wt.%, propylene glycol for 13 to 28 wt.%, coco-glucoside for 5 wt.%, and sodium cocoyl isethionate for 8 to 10 wt.%. Other components that have a skin-care effect, such as urea, can be included in the fatty phase, as shown in Table 3. Sodium stearate, which, like potassium stearate, is used in many soaps, is preferably used in the compositions as a thickener or emulsifier. The thickener preferably makes up 30% by weight.% of the total composition. The perfume phase can contain various fragrances as well as oils or other fragrant substances that emit a specific scent. The amount of fragrances can vary between 0 and 10 wt.%, depending on the desired intensity of the scent. Example 2: Device for enriching water with a rotating chamber
[0087] The device for enriching water 1 can be in one embodiment as shown in Fig. 8 shown, be an element that can be connected between a conventional faucet, shower device or similar and the water supply, such as the Fig. 8 and 9can be seen. The connection is preferably made via standardized DIN connections. However, adapters can also be interposed. The filling system 4 of the device 1 according to the invention for exchanging and / or filling the chamber 2 can contain hinge joints that make it possible to completely rotate the chamber combination consisting of the at least two chambers 2 and to enable filling of at least one chamber. The rotational movement of the chamber combination can be prevented, for example, by a click connection. The interlocking elements engage, thereby preventing unwanted movement. The click connection can also be closed using appropriate sliders. Example 3: Device for enriching water with a sliding flap
[0088] The device for enriching water 1 can be in one embodiment as shown in Fig. 7shown, be an element that is mounted between or attached to an existing water dispensing device and the water hose, such as the Fig. 8 and 9can be seen. The exemplary embodiment of the device has two chambers 2, which are located on opposite sides within the device 1. At least one chamber 2 can be opened or closed by a movable filling system 4, namely a flap. The filling system 4 consists of a flap which is movably attached to one side of the device 1. The movable attachment is preferably a hinge or a strap. The flap can be opened or closed by a slider by moving the slider within a certain range of motion. A distributor 3 allows the adjustment of the water flow into the device 1 and at least one of the two chambers 2. As the water flows through one of the two chambers 2, in which it can be enriched with medium 7, for example, the water flows into the mixing orSwirling chamber 5, in which water from the two chambers 2 is mixed, or when water flows through a chamber containing medium, the medium 7 is additionally mixed with the water and / or enriched with additional oxygen through a nozzle, for example to generate more foam and / or reduce water consumption.
Claims
1. Solid, water-soluble composition comprising a) a fatty phase comprising a combination of - 8 to 10% of 2-[3-(dodecanoylamino)propyl dimethylazaniumyl] acetate (cocamidopropyl betaine, CAPB); - 13 to 15 % (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-decoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3,4,5-triol (decyl glucoside); - 13 to 28% 1,2-propanediol (propylene glycol); - 5% coco-glucoside (coco-glucoside); and - 8 to 10% sodium cocoyl isethionate.
2. Composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition comprises additional agents for disinfection, medical treatment, care of the skin and / or hair.
3. Composition according to claim 2, wherein the additional agents are polihexanide, octenidine, iodine-containing agents, alcohols, Virginian witch hazel (Hamamelis), marigold (Calendula), zinc, menthol, antihistamines, antibiotics, antimycotics, hydrocortisone, aloe vera, honey, chamomile, turmeric, heparin, lavender oil, tea tree oil, acetic acid, salicylic acid, urea, lactic acid, dithranol, calcipotriol, tacalcitol, calcitriol, retinoids, various salts, evening primrose oil, ciclosporin, azathioprin, calcineurin, tacrolimus (Protopic), pimecrolimus, medical plant extracts or a combination of these.
4. Composition according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the composition additionally comprises a perfume and / or color phase.
5. Composition according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the composition comprises twinkle particles and / or glitter particles.
6. Composition according to one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein it is in the form of a three-dimensional stick.
7. Composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the composition is in the form of a three-dimensional stick having a base of an isosceles cross.
8. Method for enriching water with a composition according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising the steps of a) introducing the composition into an enrichment chamber of a device having at least two separate enrichment chambers (2); b) introducing tap water via a distributor (3) of the device into the enrichment chamber (2) filled with the composition; c) washing around and / or flushing through the composition with the water from the pipe; d) introducing the enriched water with the composition into a mixing and / or swirling chamber (5), which leads to the composition and the water being mixed; and e) dispensing the enriched water with the composition.