Packaging device comprising a decorative piece, or an assembly of such a packaging device and an accessory to which the decorative piece can be attached

Abstract

A cosmetic product packaging device comprises a decorative piece (16; 18), the decorative piece (16) having a design on one face (Fb; Fp) oriented towards the outside of the packaging device, and a first elastic interlocking relief (34, 36), the decorative piece (16) comprising a means (38) for attaching to an accessory, separate from the packaging device, the means (38) being different from the first elastic interlocking relief (34, 36); a hollow body (24) forming a housing for receiving the decorative piece (16), the hollow body (24) forming a second elastic interlocking relief (26, 28). The decorative piece (16) is attached to the hollow body (24) by elastic interlocking of the first and second elastic interlocking reliefs (34, 36; 24, 26). The elastic joint can be removed without damaging the decorative piece (16) or the hollow body (24). Figure in the abstract: [Fig. 5]

Description

Title of the invention: Packaging device comprising a decorative piece, assembly of such a packaging device and an accessory to which the decorative piece can be attached. Technical field

[0001] This disclosure falls within the field of cosmetic product packaging devices. More specifically, it describes a packaging device comprising a decorative piece and an assembly of such a packaging device and an accessory to which the decorative piece can be attached. Previous technique

[0002] Users are particularly sensitive to the aesthetics of cosmetic product packaging. However, users are looking for a personalized offering, including customizable packaging aesthetics. Furthermore, users want to be able to adapt the personalization of their cosmetic product containers to their preferences throughout the product packaging's lifespan. Therefore, users want it to be possible to remove a personalization element and replace it with another without having to purchase a new cosmetic product packaging device.

[0003] One purpose of this disclosure is therefore to propose a cosmetic product packaging device that is easily customizable, without compromising the aesthetics of the packaging device.

[0004] It is known, in the field of beverage containers, far removed from the field of cosmetic products, to attach a means of personalization to a cap by means of a screw, as described in US application 2010 / 0187196 AL

[0005] US patent application 2012 / 0138563 A1, also in the field of beverage containers, proposes attaching a personalization element to a cap to avoid confusion between containers belonging to two different owners. The personalization element may take the form of a plate inserted into a corresponding recess at the top of the cap. According to another embodiment described in this document, the personalization element takes the form of a flexible covering element that unfurls over the cap.

[0006] These solutions do not present a degree of aesthetics suitable for the technical field of cosmetic product packaging devices.

[0007] Furthermore, international application WO-A-2022 / 129779A1 is known to provide a hood for a packaging device for at least one cosmetic product, adapted to The cap is designed to be attached to a cosmetic product packaging container. It comprises a hollow body with a first elastic interlocking relief near an opening. The cap also includes a decorative piece, one face of which is decorated. This decorative piece also has a second elastic interlocking relief. The decorative piece is secured within the hollow body by an elastic interlocking of the first and second elastic interlocking reliefs. The elastic interlocking of the first and second elastic interlocking reliefs is removable without damaging either the hollow body or the decorative piece.

[0008] However, the decorative piece appears to be useless once removed from the hood. Summary

[0009] This disclosure improves the situation.

[0010] To this end, a packaging device for at least one cosmetic product is proposed, comprising: - at least one decorative piece, each decorative piece comprising a decoration on at least one face intended to be oriented towards the outside of the packaging device, and at least one first elastic interlocking relief, each decorative piece further comprising a means of attachment to an accessory, separate from the packaging device, the means of attachment being different from the at least one first elastic interlocking relief, - at least one hollow body forming a housing for receiving a decorative piece, each hollow body forming at least one second elastic interlocking relief, each decorative piece being fixed to a respective hollow body by elastic interlocking of at least one first elastic interlocking relief with at least one associated second elastic interlocking relief, the elastic interlocking of each first elastic interlocking relief and the associated second elastic interlocking relief being removable without damaging the decorative piece or the hollow body, the decor preferably including at least one of the following: - a color, particularly distinct from the color of the hollow body, - a pattern, - at least one pellet made of a material or imitating the appearance of a material, - a trademark, including a logo, and - a relief that is recessed or protruding in relation to the face of the decorative piece bearing the decoration.

[0011] Thus, advantageously, each decorative element can be attached to an accessory using the fastening means. The accessory can, in particular, allow for the grouping, and especially the collection, of decorative elements that can be used on the packaging device.

[0012] Preferably, the conditioning device includes one or more of the following characteristics: The following terotics, taken alone or in combination: - the fixing means is a fixing relief; - the fixing relief is a hole, in particular a slot passing through the decorative piece; - at least one first elastic interlocking relief includes rims at the opening of the hole; - the packaging device includes a case, defining a receiving volume for at least one cosmetic product, and a cap fixed to the case; - the packaging device includes a first decorative piece fixed to the hood; -the hood has a hollow cap extending mainly in a longitudinal direction, comprising a first longitudinal end, defining a first opening, intended to be oriented towards the case, and a second longitudinal end, defining a second opening, opposite the first longitudinal end, the first decorative piece fixed on the hood being received in the second opening; - the hood has a first inner sleeve, inside the cap, of general tubular shape, the first inner sleeve forming at a first longitudinal end at least a second elastic interlocking relief cooperating with at least a first elastic interlocking relief of the first decorative piece fixed on the hood; - at least one second elastic interlocking relief on the first inner sleeve is a ridge made on an inner face of a skirt in the vicinity of the first end of the first inner sleeve, the skirt being elastically deformable; - the hood also includes a second inner sleeve, the first inner sleeve extending mainly between the cap and the second inner sleeve; - the conditioning device further includes at least one magnet, received in a corresponding housing formed at one end of the second inner sleeve, adjacent to the housing, the housing preferably being closed on one face of the second inner sleeve oriented towards the housing; - the packaging device includes a second decorative piece attached to the case; - the case includes a hollow casing extending mainly in a longitudinal direction, comprising a first longitudinal end, defining a first opening and intended to be oriented towards the hood, and a second longitudinal end, defining a second opening, opposite the first longitudinal end, the second decorative piece fixed to the case being received in the second opening of the case; - the case includes a base, inside the casing, of generally tubular shape, the base forming at a first longitudinal end at least a second elastic interlocking relief cooperating with at least a first elastic interlocking relief of the second decorative piece fixed to the case; - at least one second elastic interlocking relief of the base has the shape of a ridge made on an inner face of a skirt near the first end of the base, the skirt being elastically deformable; - the case includes a ring extending mainly inside the outer casing; - the conditioning device further comprises at least one magnet, received in a corresponding housing formed at one end of the ring, adjacent to the hood, the housing preferably being closed on one face of the ring oriented towards the hood; - the case is integral with a lipstick mechanism, the lipstick mechanism preferably being fixed to the base of the case, where applicable; and - the container is a bottle with a neck, preferably fitted with a pump, the cap being a cap adapted to be fixed to the bottle, preferably by means of a ring fixed to the neck of the bottle.

[0013] According to another aspect, a set of a conditioning device as described above in all its combinations is proposed, and an accessory on which at least one decorative piece can be fixed using the fixing means.

[0014] The accessory may be a circular blade, adapted to be received in the slot of at least one decorative piece.

[0015] The accessory may include a chain, the accessory preferably being a bracelet or a necklace.

[0016] According to yet another aspect, a set comprising is described: - a cosmetic product packaging device comprising: — at least one decorative piece, each decorative piece comprising a decoration on at least one face intended to be oriented towards the outside of the packaging device, and at least one first elastic interlocking relief, — at least one hollow body forming a housing for receiving a decorative piece, each hollow body forming at least one second elastic interlocking relief, each decorative piece being fixed to a respective hollow body by elastic interlocking of at least one first elastic interlocking relief with at least one associated second elastic interlocking relief, the elastic interlocking of each first elastic interlocking relief and the associated second elastic interlocking relief being removable without damage to the decorative piece or the hollow body, the decor preferably including at least one of the following: - a color, in particular distinct from the color of the hollow body, - a pattern, - at least one pellet made of a material or imitating the appearance of a material, - a trademark, including a logo, and - a relief that is recessed or protrudes in relation to the face of the decorative piece bearing the decoration; And - an accessory on which at least one decorative piece can be fixed, the accessory preferably having at least one third elastic interlocking relief adapted so that at least one decorative piece can be fixed on the accessory by elastic interlocking of at least one first elastic interlocking relief with at least one third elastic interlocking relief, the elastic interlocking of at least one first elastic interlocking relief and at least one third elastic interlocking relief preferably still being removable without damage to the decorative piece or the accessory.

[0017] The accessory may include a necklace or a bracelet.

[0018] Preferably, several pieces of scenery can be attached to the accessory.

[0019] According to another aspect, a cosmetic product packaging device or a component of a cosmetic product packaging device is described, in particular a cap or housing of a cosmetic product packaging device, comprising: - at least one decorative piece, preferably a single decorative piece, each decorative piece comprising a decoration on at least one face intended to be oriented towards the outside of the packaging device, where applicable, and at least one first elastic interlocking relief, each decorative piece also comprising, preferably, a means of attachment to an accessory, separate from the packaging device, the means of attachment preferably being again different from the at least one first elastic interlocking relief, - at least one hollow body forming a housing for receiving a decorative element, each hollow body forming at least one second elastic interlocking relief, each decorative element being fixed to a respective hollow body by elastic interlocking of at least one first elastic interlocking relief with at least one associated second elastic interlocking relief, the elastic interlocking of each first elastic interlocking relief and the associated second elastic interlocking relief preferably being removable without damaging the decorative element or the hollow body, the decoration preferably comprising at least one of the following: - a color, in particular distinct from the color of the hollow body, - a pattern, - at least one pellet made of a material or imitating the appearance of a material, - a trademark, including a logo, and - a recessed or protruding relief relative to the face of the decorative piece bearing the decoration, in which: - each decorative piece weighs at least 4g, preferably at least 5g, preferably even more at least 10g and / or less than 50g, preferably less than 30g, preferably even less than 20g; and / or - the weight of each piece of scenery represents: — at least 15%, preferably at least 25%, and preferably at least one-third, of the weight of the empty cosmetic product packaging device, i.e., not containing any cosmetic product, or of the component of the cosmetic product packaging device, and / or — less than 50% of the weight of the vacuum cosmetic product packaging device or the component of the cosmetic product packaging device. Brief description of the drawings

[0020] Other features, details and advantages will become apparent upon reading the detailed description below, and upon analysis of the accompanying drawings, on which:

[0021] [Fig-1] shows, in front view, an example of a device for conditioning and applying cosmetic products.

[0022] [Fig.2] is a top view of the cosmetic product conditioning and application device of [Fig.1].

[0023] [Fig.3] is a view of the cosmetic product conditioning and application device of [Fig.1], according to the section plane III-III illustrated in [Fig.2].

[0024] [Fig.4] is a view of the cosmetic product conditioning and application device of [Fig.1], according to the section plane IV-IV illustrated in [Fig.2].

[0025] [Fig.5] is a view of detail V of [Fig.4].

[0026] [Fig.6] is a view of detail VI of [Fig.4].

[0027] [Fig.7] is a view of the product conditioning and application device cosmetic of the [Fig.1], according to the section plane VII-VII illustrated in the [Fig.2].

[0028] [Fig.8] illustrates an example of an assembly including the cosmetic product conditioning and application device of [Fig.1], according to a first configuration.

[0029] [Fig.9] illustrates the overall example of [Fig.8], according to a second configuration.

[0030] [Fig. 10] illustrates a detail of an example of a cosmetic product conditioning and distribution device, according to the section plane XX illustrated in [Fig. 12].

[0031] [Fig. 11] illustrates a detail of the cosmetic product conditioning and distribution device of [Fig. 10], according to the section plane XI-XI illustrated in [Fig. 12].

[0032] [Fig. 12] illustrates a top view of the cosmetic product conditioning and distribution device of [Fig. 10].

[0033] [Fig. 13] illustrates a first example of a decorative piece that can be implemented in the cosmetic product packaging and distribution device of [Fig. 10], seen from the side.

[0034] [Fig. 14] illustrates the first example of a decorative piece of the [Fig. 13] assembled on an accessory, seen from the back.

[0035] [Fig. 15] illustrates a second example of a decorative piece that can be implemented in the cosmetic product packaging and distribution device of [Fig. 10], seen from the side.

[0036] [Fig. 16] illustrates the second example of a decorative piece from [Fig. 15] and an accessory to which it can be attached, in front view. Description of embodiments

[0037] In the remainder of this description, identical elements or elements with identical functions are designated by the same reference numeral. For the sake of brevity, elements that are identical in several examples are not described in detail within the detailed description of each of those examples. Instead, the following description primarily details the differences between the various examples.

[0038] Figure 1 illustrates an example of a device 10 for packaging a cosmetic product. Here, the device 10 is a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product. The device 10 is particularly suitable for applying a cosmetic and / or skincare product to a user's lips, such as lipstick or lip balm.

[0039] As shown in [Fig. 1], the conditioning device extends primarily along a longitudinal direction parallel to an axis A (hereinafter referred to as axis A of the conditioning device 10). The conditioning device 10 may, in particular, be generally cylindrical in shape, with its axis A. The conditioning device 10 may have a cross-section that is not circular. In the illustrated example, for instance, the cross-section of the conditioning device 10 is substantially square or rectangular, with at least one of the following curved sides and rounded corners. In particular, the conditioning device 10 may have a general shape with rotational symmetry about the axis A, as in the illustrated example. Alternatively, the conditioning device 10 may have a cross-section with rotational symmetry about the axis A, preferably non-circular.

[0040] As illustrated in [Fig. 1], the packaging device 10 essentially comprises a housing 12 and a cover 14 (or cap) fixed to the housing 12. A first decorative piece 16 is fixed to a first longitudinal end of the conditioning device 10, on the hood 14. A second decorative piece 18 is attached to a second longitudinal end of the conditioning device.

[0041] As illustrated, the hood 14 essentially comprises a hollow cap 20 extending mainly along a longitudinal direction parallel to the axis A of the conditioning device 10. The cap 20 of the hood 14 is, for example, generally cylindrical in shape, with its axis on the axis A of the conditioning device 10. The cap 20 of the hood 14 includes a first longitudinal end, defining a first opening. The first end is oriented towards the housing 12. The cap 20 of the hood 14 includes a second longitudinal end, opposite the first longitudinal end. The second longitudinal end defines a second opening 22. The first decorative piece 16 fixed to the hood 14 is received in the second opening 22. Here, the first decorative piece 16 substantially closes the second opening 22.For example, a first gap ji between the first decorative piece 16 and the edges defining the second opening 22 is less than or equal to 1 mm, preferably less than or equal to 0.5 mm, preferably even less than or equal to 0.2 mm.

[0042] More specifically, the first decorative piece 16 is here attached to a first inner sleeve 24 of the hood 14, extending inside the cap 20. The first inner sleeve 24 is generally tubular in shape. Thus, the first inner sleeve 24 is hollow and made up of a succession of generally cylindrical portions, with their axis aligned with the axis A of the conditioning device 10 and with different radii. The first inner sleeve 24 forms, in the vicinity of the second longitudinal end of the cap 20, a skirt 26. The skirt 26 has a cross-section substantially complementary to the cross-section of the first decorative piece 16. The skirt 26 is elastically deformable. Here, two opposite sides of the skirt 26, thinner than the other two sides of the skirt 26, are elastically deformable, in particular more elastically deformable than the other two sides which can be considered rigid. Furthermore, as can be seen in particular in [Fig.[5] The skirt 26 forms two raised ridges 28 towards the first decorative piece 16. Here, the two ridges 28 are only on opposite sides of the skirt 26 thinner than the other two opposite sides. The two ridges 28 form ramps 30, 32 adapted to cooperate with edges 34, 36 of a slot 38 made through the first decorative piece 16.

[0043] The hood 14 further includes a second inner sleeve 40 arranged inside the cap 20 such that the first inner sleeve 24 extends mainly between the cap 20 and the second inner sleeve 40. The second inner sleeve 40 is hollow, leaving a passage P to the housing defined by the skirt 26 of the first inner sleeve 24, which receives the first decorative piece 16. The second inner sleeve 40 is, for example, generally cylindrical in shape, with its axis aligned with the axis A of the conditioning device 10. As illustrated, the second sleeve The inner sleeve 40 can define two housings, near the first end of the cap 20 oriented towards the housing 12, each housing receiving a magnet 42. As can be seen in particular in [Fig.7], each housing is closed on one face of the second inner sleeve 40 oriented towards the housing 12. Each housing is preferably open only on one face opposite the face oriented towards the housing 12, each magnet 42 being held inside the housing by contact with a longitudinal end of the first inner sleeve 24.

[0044] The case 12, as illustrated in [Fig. 3], [Fig. 4] and [Fig. 7], in particular, defines an internal volume for receiving at least one cosmetic product. In this case, the case 12 receives a lipstick mechanism 44, allowing a lipstick stick (or bullet) R to be moved along the axis A of the packaging device 10, relative to the case 12.

[0045] The housing 12 as illustrated comprises a hollow, generally cylindrical, casing 46 with axis A of the conditioning device 10. The casing 46 extends mainly along the direction of the axis A of the conditioning device 10, between a first longitudinal end, defining a first opening near the cover 14, and a second longitudinal end, opposite the first longitudinal end, defining a second opening 48. The second opening 48 receives the second decorative piece 18. As illustrated, the second decorative piece 18 substantially closes the second opening 48 of the casing 20. For example, a second gap j2 between the second decorative piece 18 and the edges defining the second opening 48 is less than or equal to 1 mm, preferably less than or equal to 0.5 mm, and even more preferably less than or equal to 0.2 mm. The second game j2 can be larger than the first game ji.

[0046] More specifically, the second decorative piece 18 is attached to a base 50 of the housing 14, extending inside the outer casing 46. The base 50 and the outer casing 46 are rotationally fixed about the axis A of the packaging device 10. The base 50 is generally tubular in shape. Thus, the base 50 is hollow, formed by a succession of generally cylindrical sections, with their axis aligned with the axis A of the packaging device 10 and with different radii. The base 50 forms, near the second longitudinal end of the outer casing 46, a skirt 52. The skirt 52 has a cross-section substantially complementary to that of the second decorative piece 18. The skirt 52 is elastically deformable. In particular, two opposite sides of skirt 52, thinner than the other two opposite sides of skirt 52, are elastically deformable, in particular more elastically deformable than the other two opposite sides of skirt 52.Furthermore, as can be seen in [Fig. 6], the skirt 52 forms two raised ridges 54 towards the second decorative piece 18. Here, each ridge 54 is on a thinner opposite side of the skirt 52. Each. bead 54 shape of ramps 56, 58 adapted to cooperate with edges 60, 62 of a slot 64 made through the second piece of decor 18.

[0047] The housing 12 further includes an inner ring 66, disposed inside the outer casing 46. The inner ring 66 and the outer casing 46 are rotationally fixed about the axis A of the conditioning device 10. The inner ring 66 is hollow. The inner ring 66 is, for example, generally cylindrical in shape, with its axis on the axis A of the conditioning device 10. As illustrated, the inner ring 66 can define two recesses, near the first end of the outer casing 46, oriented towards the cover 14. Each recess receives a magnet 68. As can be seen in [Fig. 7], each recess is closed on one face of the inner ring 66, oriented towards the cover 14. Each recess is preferably open only on one face opposite the face oriented towards the cover 14.

[0048] The inner ring 66 can further form a gripping relief 67, extending outside the casing 46, as in the example shown.

[0049] The lipstick mechanism 44 received in the case 12 is well known to the person in the art and is not described in detail below. The lipstick mechanism 44 essentially comprises a base 70, a cup 72, and a chimney 74. The mechanism 44 is adapted to move the cup 72, to which the cosmetic product stick R is attached, relative to the chimney 74, between a retracted position, illustrated in [Fig. 3], [Fig. 4], [Fig. 7], and [Fig. 8], allowing the closure of the packaging device 10 by attaching the cover 16 to the housing 12 through the cooperation of magnets 42, 68 present in the housing 12 and the cover 16, and an extended position, illustrated in [Fig. 9], for applying the cosmetic product, in which the cosmetic product stick R protrudes from the chimney 74. Here, the cosmetic product stick R is moved between its two positions by rotating the chimney 74 relative to the base 70 of the mechanism 44.The base 70 is rotationally fixed with the housing 12 around the axis A of the conditioning device 10. It is thus possible to control the lipstick mechanism 44 by rotating the chimney 74 relative to the housing 12, in particular relative to the casing 46 of the housing 12.

[0050] A sleeve 76 extends around the chimney 74 for aesthetic purposes and to protect the chimney 74. The sleeve 76 is, for example, made of metal, while the chimney 74 is made of plastic material.

[0051] In the following, the first and second decorative pieces 16,18, which are identical here, are described in more detail.

[0052] Each decorative piece 16,18 has a general block-like shape, with two opposite faces Fb, Fp, one Fb being convex and the other Fp flat. Each face Fb, Fp of each decorative piece 16,18 can be fitted with a decorative element 78.

[0053] The decoration 78 of each face Fb, Fp of each decoration piece 16,18, may in particular to be chosen from: - a color, in particular distinct from the color of the cover 20 of the hood 14 or of the housing 46 of the casing 12, - a pattern, particularly one imitating a material, - at least one pellet made of a material or imitating the appearance of a material, - a trademark, including a logo, - a relief that is recessed or protrudes in relation to the corresponding face Fb, Fp.

[0054] As is particularly visible on [Fig.5] and [Fig.6] and as mentioned previously, each decorative piece 16,18 is fixed to a longitudinal end of the conditioning device 10 by elastic fitting of a bead 28, 54 between the edges 34, 36, 60, 62 of the slot 38, 64.

[0055] In the case of the first decorative piece 16, it can be inserted into the cap 20 of the hood 14, from its second opening 22, such that the domed face Fb is oriented towards the outside of the hood 14. The insertion of the first decorative piece 16 produces an elastic deformation of the skirt 26, particularly on its thinner sides, by contact of the bead 28 against the first decorative piece 16, until the bead 28 is received between the two edges 30, 32 of the slot 38. The skirt 26 then returns to its original shape and presses the bead 28 between the two edges 30, 32, thus fixing the first decorative piece 16. Here, the domed face Fb of the first decorative piece 16 is then projecting relative to the longitudinal end of the cap 20 of the hood 14.

[0056] For primarily aesthetic reasons, the first decorative piece 16 is fixed to the first inner sleeve 24 of the hood 14, such that the initial gap ji between the first decorative piece 16 and the edges defining the second opening 22 of the cap 20 is reduced. Conversely, this makes it more difficult to remove the first decorative piece 16 from the hood 14 by action from outside the hood 14. In particular, it makes it difficult to insert a rigid element into the gap between the first decorative piece 16 and the cap 20 of the hood 12, thereby creating leverage on the bead 28 or the skirt 26, especially on one of the two thinner sides of the skirt 26, allowing the bead 28 to be disengaged from the edges 30, 32 of the slot 38 and, thus, the first decorative piece 16 to be removed.

[0057] Here, to allow the removal of the first decorative piece 16 without damaging the first decorative piece 16 or the cap 20 or the first inner sleeve 24 of the hood 14, each bead 28 has, in cross-section, a substantially trapezoidal shape whose sides are formed by the ramps 30, 32. The ramps 30, 32 make a shallow angle with respect to the direction of insertion and removal of the first decorative piece 16, corresponding to the direction of the axis A of the conditioning device 10. This angle is, for example, greater than or equal to 30°, preferably greater than or equal to 40° and / or less than or equal to 60°, preferably less than or equal to 50°. In this case, in particular, it is possible to remove the first decorative piece 16 from the cover 14 by pushing on the first decorative piece 16 from inside the cover 14, in a direction parallel to the direction of axis A of the conditioning device 10. To do this, a tool can be inserted inside the cover 14 and the opening P used to push on the first decorative piece 16, particularly on its flat face Fp. Preferably, the ridges 28, particularly the ramps 30, 32 and the skirt 26, particularly the thinner opposite sides of the skirt 26, are shaped so that the force required to remove the first decorative piece is, for example, greater than or equal to 10 N, preferably greater than or equal to 15 N, and / or less than or equal to 50 N, preferably less than or equal to 30 N.This limits the risk of damaging a component of the hood 14, while also limiting the risk of unexpected removal. The pushing force is, in a specific example, approximately equal to 20 N.

[0058] The fixing of the second decorative piece 18 in the housing 12 is similar to that of the first decorative piece 16 in the hood 14. Only the differences are described below, the elements which are not repeated being understood as being identical to the case of the fixing of the first decorative piece 16 in the hood 14.

[0059] The orientation of the second decorative piece 18 is different upon insertion. The second decorative piece 18 is inserted so that its flat face Fp is oriented towards the outside of the conditioning device 10. This is because it is preferable to avoid the domed face Fb protruding from the lower end of the casing 46 of the housing 12, which could make the conditioning device 10 unstable when placed by this lower end on a flat support.

[0060] Furthermore, the presence of the lipstick mechanism 44 in the case 12 prevents access to the second decorative piece 18 from inside the case 12. Therefore, the second gap j2 between the second decorative piece 18 and the edges defining the opening 48 of the casing 46 can be larger than the first gap j1. This makes it easier to insert a rigid element into the gap between the second decorative piece 18 and the casing 46 of the case 12, to create leverage on the bead 56 or the skirt 54, and thus disengage the bead 56 from between the two edges 60, 62 of the slot 64. The second decorative piece 18 can then be removed without damaging it or the case 12.

[0061] Figures 8 and 9 illustrate a set 100 of a conditioning device 10 as described above and an accessory 12 on which can be fixed one or more decorative pieces 16,18, preferably each presenting a decoration 78 different from the decoration 78 of the other decorative pieces 16,18.

[0062] For example, once the first decorative piece 16 has been removed from the cover 14 of the conditioning device 10 illustrated in [Fig. 8], this first decorative piece 16 can be fixed on a bracelet 104. Here, the bracelet 104 is formed by a curved, flexible metal blade, adapted to be received in the slot 38 passing through the first decorative piece 16. The two ends of the metal blade can be superimposed to close the bracelet 104.

[0063] Other examples of accessories for fixing a decorative piece 16,18 removed from a conditioning device 10 as described above are accessible to the person of art.

[0064] Figs. 10, 11 and 12 illustrate an example of a cosmetic product packaging and distribution device 110 comprising a housing 12, here in the form of a reservoir 112, and a cover 14, here in the form of a cap 114, suitable for being fixed on the reservoir 112.

[0065] The reservoir 112 has a neck 116 near its outlet, in which the pump body 118 of a pump mechanism 120 is fixed. A tube, not visible, extends into the reservoir 112 to supply the pump mechanism 120 with the cosmetic product contained in the reservoir 112. A pump head 122 of the pump mechanism 120 is fixed to the pump body 118, the pump head 112 being movable relative to the pump body 118 along the direction of the axis A of the conditioning and dispensing device 110. The pump head 122 has an orifice for dispensing the cosmetic product when the pump mechanism 120 is actuated by pressure on the pump head 122 so as to bring the pump head 122 closer to the reservoir 112.

[0066] A collar 124, here metallic, is fixed to the reservoir 112. Here, the collar 124 surrounds the portion of the pump body 120 protruding from the neck 116 of the reservoir 112. Magnets 68 are fixed between the reservoir 112 and the collar 124.

[0067] Furthermore, the cap 114 is formed of a cap 20 fixed to an inner sleeve 24. The inner sleeve 24 forms a first cylindrical portion or outer skirt 26 and a second cylindrical portion or inner skirt 27, the two cylindrical portions 26, 27 being connected near the opening of the cap 114 by a third portion 29 in the shape of a washer. The two cylindrical portions 26, 27 extend along the direction of the axis A of the cosmetic product packaging and dispensing device 110. The two cylindrical sections 26, 27 have a substantially circular cross-section. The inner diameter of the second portion 27 is greater than the diameter of the head 122 of the pump mechanism 120. The pump head 122 can thus be received in the cap 114. The second portion 27 of the inner sleeve 24 also has a shoulder of shape substantially complementary to the free end of the collar 124.The second portion 27 is substantially shorter than the first portion 26, such that the end of the second portion 27, opposite reservoir 112, is closer to reservoir 112 than. The end of the first portion 26, opposite the reservoir 112, has two ridges 28 on its radially inner face, near its end opposite the reservoir 112. These ridges are in the form of angular portions of circular ribs. Each ridge 28 has a cross-section substantially identical to that of the ridges 28 described in relation to the first example of a cosmetic product packaging and application device 10. Furthermore, the first portion 26 has a groove 126 on its radially outer surface.

[0068] A magnet 42, here in the form of a ring, is fixed to the inner sleeve 24, to allow the cap 114 to be fixed to the reservoir 112, by cooperation of the magnets 42, 68. The magnet 42 is received here in the space delimited by the two cylindrical portions 26, 27 of the inner sleeve 24 and the third portion 29. Thus, the magnet 42 is not visible when the cap 114 is removed from the conditioning and dispensing device 110.

[0069] The cap 20 has a socket shape, extending mainly along the direction of the axis A of the conditioning and dispensing device 110. The cap 20 forms a plurality of ribs 128, at least one of which is complementary to the groove 126 in the first portion 26 of the inner sleeve 24, to allow the cap 20 to be fixed to the inner sleeve 24, for example by elastic interlocking of the rib 128 in the groove 126. To achieve this, the inner sleeve 24 can deform elastically in contact with the cap 20. Alternatively or additionally, the cap 20 is bonded to the inner sleeve 24, in particular a rib 128 is bonded in the groove 126.

[0070] The end of the cap 20 is curved radially inwards, to cover the end of the first cylindrical portion 26 of the inner sleeve 24, opposite the reservoir 112.

[0071] A decorative piece 16 is received in the housing delimited by the curved end of the cap 20 and the end of the second cylindrical portion 27 of the inner sleeve 24. The decorative piece 16 is substantially cylindrical, extending along the direction of the axis A of the conditioning and distribution device 110. The decorative piece 16 has two flat faces 16i, 162. Each face 16i, 162 of the decorative piece 16 can display a decoration 78 as described above.

[0072] The first face 16i of the decorative piece 16 is here oriented towards the outside of the conditioning and distribution device 110. The first face 16i of the decorative piece 16 is here in the shape of a disc.

[0073] The second face 162 of the decorative piece 16, oriented towards the interior of the conditioning and distribution device 110, is illustrated in particular in [Fig. 14]. As can be seen in this figure, the second face 162 of the decorative piece 16 has two wedge-shaped recesses 130, separated by a bar 132 extending in line with the rest of the second face 162 of the decorative piece 16. A hole 134 goes through the bar 132 from one side to the other.

[0074] Furthermore, on its cylindrical contour, the decorative piece 16 has a groove 1 28 here circular, adapted to receive the ridges 28 on the radially internal face of the first cylindrical portion 26 of the inner sleeve 24, by elastic interlocking. To achieve this, the first portion 26 of the inner sleeve 24 can be elastically deformable in contact with the decorative piece 16. Preferably, the elastic fitting of the ridges 28 in the groove 128 is removable, preferably without damaging the decorative piece 16 or the inner sleeve 24. To achieve this, the edges of the groove 128 can form, when viewed in cross-section, an angle with the direction of insertion or removal of the decorative piece 16 corresponding to the direction of the axis A of the cosmetic product packaging and distribution device 110, greater than or equal to 30°, preferably greater than or equal to 40° and / or less than or equal to 60°, preferably less than or equal to 50°.In addition, the second portion 27 of the inner sleeve 24 may have a diameter large enough to allow access to the second face 162 of the decorative piece 16 oriented towards the inside of the cap 114, at least with the aid of a tool, to push on the decorative piece 16 along the direction of the axis A of the conditioning and dispensing device 110, in the direction allowing the removal of the decorative piece 16.

[0075] Once the decorative piece 16 is removed from the cap 114, it can be attached to an accessory 102. Here, the accessory 102 takes the form of a chain 136, for example, made of links interlocked with one another. The accessory 102 can thus be, in particular, a necklace or a bracelet. The decorative piece 16 can, in particular, be attached to the chain 136 by passing the chain through the hole 134. Advantageously, according to the example illustrated in [Fig. 14], the assembly of the chain 136 through the hole 134 is visible only on the second face 162 of the decorative piece 16.

[0076] The decorative piece 16 may have a weight greater than 4g, preferably greater than 5g, preferably even greater than 10g and / or less than 50g, preferably less than 20g, preferably even less than 15g. Alternatively or in addition, the weight of the decorative piece 16 may represent - at least 15%, preferably at least 25%, preferably still at least one-third, of the weight of cap 114, and / or - less than 50% of the weight of the cap 114. Thus, the decorative piece 16 can have a ballast function in the cap 114. This can facilitate the assembly of the cap 114, in particular by limiting the number of parts constituting this cap 114. In particular, it may not be necessary to provide an additional part, to be fixed inside the cap 114, whose sole function is to ballast the cap 114.

[0077] Figure 15 illustrates a variant of the decorative piece 16 of Figure 13, lacking hole 134 and wedge-shaped recesses 130. The fixing of this decorative piece 16 of [Fig. 13] in the cap 114 of the cosmetic product packaging and dispensing device 110 can be carried out as described previously.

[0078] However, the accessory 102 used to receive the decorative piece 16 is then slightly different from that described opposite [Fig. 14]. Indeed, as shown in [Fig. 16], the accessory 102, which can also be a bracelet or a necklace, comprises a chain 136, on which a support 138 for the decorative piece is mounted. The support 138 is in the form of a frame, with an opening complementary to the shape of the decorative piece 16. Thus, the support 138 is circular in shape. The support 138 has a rib 140 adapted to be received in the groove 128 of the decorative piece 16. Thus, according to this embodiment, the same elastic interlocking relief of the decorative piece 16 is used to fix the decorative piece 16 on the packaging device 10,110 and on the accessory 102.

[0079] This disclosure is not limited to the examples of implementation described above, which are provided for illustrative purposes only, but encompasses all the variations that a person skilled in the art may consider in the context of the protection sought. In particular, the various examples described above may be combined as long as their lessons are not contradictory.

[0080] For example, in the examples described above, the packaging device for a cosmetic product is a lipstick applicator or a pump-operated cosmetic product dispenser. The packaging device may also be a perfume bottle without a pump mechanism, a makeup compact, or a makeup bottle with an applicator element attached to the cap, which in this case is a stopper. Other examples of cosmetic product packaging devices are accessible to those skilled in the art; the device may, in particular, be a "simple" cosmetic product packaging device or a combined device for packaging and applying or dispensing the cosmetic product.

[0081] Furthermore, in the described embodiments, each decorative piece 16, 18 is fixed to the accessory 102 by means of a slot 38, 64 or a hole 134. Each decorative piece 16, 18 may, however, have another means of fixing to the accessory than a slot 38, 64 or a hole 134. However, preferably, the fixing means takes the form of a fixing relief or a magnetization.

[0082] Also, it is preferred that the fastening means be different from the elastic interlocking relief of the decorative piece 16, 18 implemented to fix the decorative piece 16, 18 to the housing 12 or the cover 14. In other words, it is preferred that the fastening means of the decorative piece 16, 18 to the accessory 102 not be implemented to fix the decorative piece 16, 18 to the housing 12 or the cover 14. However, as illustrated in [Fig.16], the same elastic interlocking relief can be implemented to fix the decorative piece 16,18 in the cosmetic product packaging device 10,110 and on the accessory 120.

[0083] Finally, the ballast function of the decorative piece 16, 18 was mentioned in the context of the packaging device 110. However, the decorative piece 16, 18 can have a ballast function in any packaging device, particularly in the first example of a cosmetic product packaging and application device 10 described. Thus, each decorative piece 16, 18 can weigh at least 4g, preferably at least 5g, preferably even more at least 10g and / or less than 50g, preferably less than 30g, preferably even less than 20g and / or the weight of each decorative piece 16, 18 can represent: - at least 15%, preferably at least 25%, and preferably at least one-third, of the weight of the empty cosmetic product packaging device, i.e., not containing any cosmetic product, or of the component of the cosmetic product packaging device receiving the decorative part 16, 18, in particular the housing 12 or the cap 14, and / or - less than 50% of the weight of the vacuum cosmetic product packaging device or of the cosmetic product packaging device component receiving the decorative part 16,18.

Claims

Demands

1. Packaging device (10; 110) for at least one cosmetic product (R) comprising: - at least one decorative piece (16; 18), each decorative piece (16; 18) comprising a decoration (78) on at least one face (Fb; Fp; 16i, 162) intended to be oriented outwards from the packaging device (10), and at least one first elastic interlocking relief (34, 36; 60, 62; 128), each decorative piece (16; 18) further comprising a means for attaching (38; 64; 134) to an accessory (102), separate from the packaging device (10; 110), the means for attaching (38; 64; 134) being different from the at least one first elastic interlocking relief (34, 36; 60, 62; 128), - to less one hollow body (24; 50) forming a housing for receiving a decorative piece (16; 18), each hollow body (24; 50) forming at least one second elastic interlocking relief (26, 28; 52, 54), each decorative piece (16; 18) being fixed to a respective hollow body (24;50) by elastic interlocking of at least one first elastic interlocking relief (34, 36; 60, 62; 128) with at least one associated second elastic interlocking relief (26, 28; 52, 54), the elastic interlocking of each first elastic interlocking relief (34, 36; 60, 62; 128) and of the associated second elastic interlocking relief (26, 28; 52, 54) being removable without damaging the decorative piece (16; 18) or the hollow body (24; 50), the decoration (78) preferably comprising at least one of the following: - a color, in particular distinct from the color of the hollow body (24), - a motif, - at least one small disc made of a material or imitating the appearance of a material, - a trademark, in particular a logo, and - an intaglio relief or protruding from the face (Fb, Fp) of the decorative piece bearing the decoration (78).;

2. Packaging device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing means is a fixing relief (38; 64; 134).

3. Packaging device according to claim 2, wherein the fixing relief is a hole (38; 64; 134), in particular a slot (38; 64) passing through the decorative piece (16; 18).

4. Packaging device according to claim 3, wherein at least one first elastic interlocking relief (34, 36; 60, 62) includes rims at the opening of the hole (38; 64).

5. Packaging device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a case (12), defining a receiving volume for at least one cosmetic product (R), and a cap (14) fixed on the case (12).

6. Packaging device according to claim 5, comprising a first decorative piece (16) fixed on the hood (14).

7. Packaging device according to claim 6, in which the hood (14) has a hollow cap (20) extending mainly in a longitudinal direction (X), comprising a first longitudinal end, defining a first opening, intended to be oriented towards the housing (12), and a second longitudinal end, defining a second opening (22), opposite the first longitudinal end, the first decorative piece (16) fixed on the hood (14) being received in the second opening (22).

8. Packaging device according to claim 7, in which the hood (14) has a first inner sleeve (24), inside the cap (20), of generally tubular shape, the first inner sleeve (24) forming at a first longitudinal end at least a second elastic interlocking relief (26, 28) cooperating with at least a first elastic interlocking relief (34, 36; 128) of the first decorative piece (16) fixed on the hood (14).

9. Packaging device according to claim 8, wherein at least a second elastic interlocking relief (26, 28) on the first inner sleeve (24) is a bead (28) formed on an inner face of a skirt (26) in the vicinity of the first end of the first inner sleeve (24), the skirt (26) being elastically deformable.

10. Packaging device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the hood (14) further comprises a second inner sleeve (40), the first inner sleeve (24) extending mainly between the cap (20) and the second inner sleeve (40).

11. Packaging device according to claim 10, further comprising at least one magnet (42), received in a corresponding housing formed at one end of the second inner sleeve (40), adjacent to the housing (12), the housing preferably being closed on one face of the second inner sleeve (40) oriented towards the housing (12).

12. A packaging device according to any one of claims 5 to 11, comprising a second decorative piece (18) fixed on the case (12).

13. Packaging device according to claim 12, in which the case (12) comprises a hollow covering shell (46), extending mainly in a longitudinal direction (X), comprising a first longitudinal end, defining a first opening and intended to be oriented towards the hood (14), and a second longitudinal end, defining a second opening (48), opposite the first longitudinal end, the second decorative piece (18) fixed on the case (12) being received in the second opening (48) of the case (12).

14. Packaging device according to claim 13, in which the case (12) has a base (50), inside the casing (46), of generally tubular shape, the base (50) forming at a first longitudinal end at least a second elastic interlocking relief (56, 58) cooperating with at least a first elastic interlocking relief (52, 54) of the second decorative piece (18) fixed on the case (12).

15. Packaging device according to claim 14, wherein at least a second elastic interlocking relief (52, 54) of the base (50) has the form of a ridge (54) made on an inner face of a skirt (52) in the vicinity of the first end of the base (50), the skirt (52) being elastically deformable.

16. Packaging device according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the housing comprises a ring (66) extending mainly inside the casing shell (46).

17. A conditioning device according to claim 16, further comprising at least one magnet (68), received in a corresponding housing formed at one end of the ring (66), adjacent to the hood (14), the housing preferably being closed on one face of the ring (66) oriented towards the hood (14).

18. Packaging device according to any one of claims 5 to 17, wherein the case (12) is integral with a lipstick mechanism (44), the lipstick mechanism (44) preferably being fixed to the base (50) of the case (12), if applicable.

19. Packaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the container (12) is a bottle (112) with a neck (116), preferably equipped with a pump (120), the cap (14) being a cap (114) adapted to be attached to the bottle (112), preferably to by means of a fret (124) fixed on the neck (116) of the bottle (112).

20. Assembly (100) of a packaging device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims and of an accessory (102) on which at least one decorative piece (16; 18) can be fixed using the fixing means (38; 64; 134).

21. Assembly according to claim 20, claim 3 applying, wherein the accessory (102) is a circular blade (104), adapted to be received in the slot (38; 64) of the at least one decorative piece (16; 18).

22. Assembly according to claim 20, wherein the accessory (102) comprises a chain (136), the accessory preferably being a bracelet or a necklace.

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