Cosmetic product packaging and dispensing system and associated assembly

Abstract

Cosmetic Product Packaging and Dispensing Device and Associated Assembly The device (30) comprises: - a base (32) for receiving a first (12A) and second cartridge containing first and second cosmetic compositions, respectively; - a tray (56) defining a mixing surface (58) on which the first and second cosmetic compositions are to be mixed, the tray (56) defining a through-hole (60) for each cartridge (12A); - an intermediate support (44) comprising, for each cartridge (12A), an inner skirt (50) defining a circulation passage. The intermediate support (44) is suitable for removable mounting on the base (32), and for each inner skirt (50), an internal peripheral surface (51) of said inner skirt (50) is intended to cooperate with an external peripheral surface (22) of a tubular conduit (18) of a nozzle (16A) of the corresponding cartridge (12A).Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 3.

Description

Title of the invention: Cosmetic product packaging and dispensing device and associated assembly

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for packaging and dispensing a cosmetic product intended to be obtained by mixing a first cosmetic composition and a second cosmetic composition different from the first cosmetic composition, comprising:

[0002] - a base extending along a longitudinal axis and intended to receive:

[0003] - at least one first cartridge containing the first cosmetic composition;

[0004] - at least a second cartridge containing the second composition cosmetics;

[0005] - a plate defining a mixing surface on which the first composition The first cosmetic component and the second cosmetic composition are intended to be mixed to obtain the cosmetic product.

[0006] - the plate delimiting, for each cartridge, at least one through-hole distribution of the corresponding cosmetic composition from said cartridge, at least one through orifice extending between the mixing surface and a lower surface of the tray opposite the mixing surface;

[0007] - an intermediate support extending around a support axis and on which is mounted the tray, the intermediate support comprising for each cartridge, an internal skirt delimiting a passage for the circulation of the corresponding cosmetic composition intended to be in fluidic communication with a dispensing nozzle of said cartridge.

[0008] A cosmetic product is, for example, a hair product, a hygiene product, a facial and / or body care product, a makeup product, or a sun protection product. More generally, a cosmetic product is a product as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1223 / 2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products.

[0009] In such a device, residues of cosmetic compositions are highly likely to remain lodged in the circulation passages delimited by the internal skirts. These circulation passages are difficult to clean because they are hard to access. Thus, cosmetic composition residues trapped in the circulation passages are likely to lead to the development of bacteria, particularly when said cosmetic compositions contain water. The maintenance of such a device is therefore complex.

[0010] One aim of the invention is therefore to provide a device for which cleaning and disinfection are facilitated.

[0011] To this end, the invention relates to a device for packaging and dispensing a cosmetic product, of the aforementioned type, in which:

[0012] the intermediate support is suitable for being removably mounted on the base, the support axis and the longitudinal axis being substantially coaxial when the intermediate support is mounted on the base, and

[0013] for each internal skirt of the intermediate support, an internal peripheral surface of said internal skirt is intended to cooperate with an external peripheral surface of a tubular conduit of a nozzle of the corresponding cartridge.

[0014] Thanks to these features, the areas of the circulation channels in which cosmetic compositions are likely to become trapped are limited, and the intermediate support is removable from the base to allow easy access to the circulation channels. The circulation channels can then be cleaned using, for example, a simple cleaning pin.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the internal peripheral surface of each internal skirt of the intermediate support is intended to cooperate with an external peripheral surface of a tubular conduit of a nozzle of a corresponding cartridge so as to create a distribution path of the corresponding cosmetic composition from the corresponding cartridge to the corresponding distribution through orifice.

[0016] According to another variant, the base comprises:

[0017] - an external peripheral wall delimiting an internal space in which the cartridges are intended to be received;

[0018] - an upper wall on which the intermediate support is suitable for mounting removable method, the upper wall being permanently mounted on the external peripheral wall;

[0019] the upper wall comprising for each cartridge, an internal skirt delimiting a space for receiving the corresponding internal skirt of the intermediate support.

[0020] Thanks to these features, the mounting of the intermediate support on the base of the device is facilitated and the device is made more robust.

[0021] According to another variant, the device further comprises a mechanism for fixing the intermediate support to the base, the fixing mechanism comprising:

[0022] - at least one first attachment element mounted on the base;

[0023] - at least one second fastening element mounted on the intermediate support;

[0024] at least one first attachment element being capable of cooperating with at least one second attachment element to fix the intermediate support to the base.

[0025] According to another variant, at least a first and at least a second attachment elements are magnets.

[0026] Thanks to these features, the assembly and disassembly of the intermediate support on the base is made easy.

[0027] According to another variant, the device further comprises for each cartridge, at least one seal intended to connect the at least one corresponding distribution through orifice and the corresponding cosmetic composition circulation passage in a hermetic manner.

[0028] Thanks to these characteristics, maintenance of the device is made easier because the risk of leakage of cosmetic compositions at the level of the tray and the intermediate support is reduced.

[0029] According to another variant, the traffic passages extend substantially parallel to the support axis.

[0030] According to another variant, the cosmetic product is intended to be obtained by mixing the first cosmetic composition, the second cosmetic composition and a third cosmetic composition different from the first cosmetic composition and the second cosmetic composition,

[0031] the base being intended to also receive at least a third cartridge containing the third cosmetic composition,

[0032] the mixing surface being such that the first cosmetic composition, the second cosmetic composition and the third cosmetic composition are intended to be mixed on the mixing surface to obtain the cosmetic product,

[0033] in which:

[0034] the through-holes for the distribution of the first, second and third cosmetic compositions are distributed angularly around the support axis,

[0035] the circulation passages for the first, second and third cosmetic compositions are distributed angularly around the support axis.

[0036] The angular distribution of the distribution through orifices and circulation passages makes it possible to reduce the size of the device.

[0037] The invention further relates to a cosmetic product packaging and dispensing assembly intended to be obtained by mixing a first cosmetic composition and a second cosmetic composition different from the first cosmetic composition, comprising:

[0038] - at least one first cartridge containing the first cosmetic composition and a dispensing nozzle for the first cosmetic composition;

[0039] - at least a second cartridge containing the second cosmetic composition and a dispensing nozzle for the second cosmetic composition;

[0040] - a device as described above;

[0041] each cartridge being movable between:

[0042] - an assembled configuration in which said cartridge is received in the base of so that said nozzle is in fluidic communication with a corresponding circulation passage of the intermediate support;

[0043] - a disassembled configuration in which said cartridge is arranged away from the base.

[0044] Thanks to these features, the cartridges in the set are replaceable according to the user's needs.

[0045] According to one variant, for each cartridge, the nozzle includes a tubular conduit defining a distribution passage for the corresponding cosmetic composition,

[0046] wherein in the mounted configuration, an external peripheral surface of the tubular conduit cooperates with an internal peripheral surface of the corresponding internal skirt of the intermediate support to put the distribution passage of said nozzle into fluidic communication with the corresponding circulation passage.

[0047] Thanks to these characteristics, the cartridges are put into fluidic communication with the distribution passages of the cosmetic products in a simple, robust and leak-proof manner.

[0048] The invention will become clearer upon reading the following description, given solely by way of non-limiting example, and made with reference to the drawings in which:

[0049] [Fig-1] [Fig.1] is a simplified schematic perspective illustration of a cosmetic product packaging and distribution assembly, according to the invention;

[0050] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a simplified schematic perspective illustration of the whole of [Fig.1], in which the intermediate support and the tray are separated from the base along the longitudinal axis and in which a cover of the assembly visible on [Fig.1] is omitted;

[0051] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a simplified schematic illustration in section along a cutting plane including the longitudinal axis, of the whole of [Fig.1], in which the intermediate support is mounted on the base.

[0052] With reference to figures 1 to 3, a set 10 of conditioning and distribution of a cosmetic product is described.

[0053] The cosmetic product is intended to be obtained by mixing a first cosmetic composition and a second cosmetic composition different from the first cosmetic composition.

[0054] Advantageously, the cosmetic product is intended to be obtained by mixing the first cosmetic composition, the second cosmetic composition and a third cosmetic composition different from the first cosmetic composition and the second cosmetic composition.

[0055] The following describes an example in which the cosmetic product is intended to be obtained by mixing the first cosmetic composition, the second cosmetic composition, and the third cosmetic composition. Of course, the invention also applies in the case where the cosmetic product is intended to be obtained:

[0056] - by mixing the first and second cosmetic compositions only; Or

[0057] - by mixing more than three different cosmetic compositions.

[0058] Set 10 comprises:

[0059] - at least one first 12A cartridge;

[0060] - at least one second 12B cartridge;

[0061] - a device 30 for conditioning and distributing the cosmetic product.

[0062] Advantageously, the set 10 further includes at least one third cartridge 12C.

[0063] In the example described below, assembly 10 comprises a first cartridge 12A, a second cartridge 12B, and a third cartridge 12C. Of course, the invention also relates to assemblies comprising several first cartridges 12A and / or several second cartridges 12B and / or several third cartridges 12C. The invention also relates to assemblies comprising one or more first cartridges 12A and one or more second cartridges 12B without a third cartridge 12C.

[0064] The first 12A cartridge contains the first cosmetic composition.

[0065] The first cartridge 12A further comprises a first reservoir 14A in which the first cosmetic composition is stored and a 16A nozzle for dispensing the first cosmetic composition.

[0066] The second cartridge 12B contains the second cosmetic composition.

[0067] The second cartridge 12B further comprises a second reservoir 14B in in which the second cosmetic composition is stored and a (non-visible) nozzle for dispensing the second cosmetic composition.

[0068] The third 12C cartridge contains the third cosmetic composition.

[0069] The third 12C cartridge also includes a third (non-visible) reservoir in which the third cosmetic composition is stored and a (non-visible) nozzle for dispensing the third cosmetic composition.

[0070] Each cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C is movable between:

[0071] - an assembled configuration in which said cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C is received in a base 32 of device 30 so that the corresponding 16A tip is in fluidic communication with a corresponding circulation passage 52 of an intermediate support 44 of the device 30;

[0072] - a disassembled configuration in which said cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C is arranged away from base 32.

[0073] Advantageously, for each cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C, the corresponding nozzle 16A comprises a tubular conduit 18 defining a passage 20 for dispensing the corresponding cosmetic composition. In particular, the dispensing passage 20 is in fluidic communication with the corresponding reservoir.

[0074] In the assembled configuration, an external peripheral surface 22 of the tubular conduit 18 cooperates with an internal peripheral surface 51 of a corresponding internal skirt 50 of the intermediate support 44 to put the nozzle 16A, in particular a distribution passage 20 of said nozzle 16A into fluidic communication with a circulation passage 52 of the corresponding cosmetic composition.

[0075] Advantageously, for each cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C, the corresponding nozzle 16A comprises an annular seal 24 extending into an annular groove cut into the outer peripheral surface 22 of the corresponding tubular conduit 18. Said annular seal 24 cooperates in particular with the inner peripheral surface 51 of the corresponding inner skirt 50 to ensure a leak-proof fluid connection between the distribution passage 20 of the corresponding cosmetic composition and the circulation passage 52 of the corresponding cosmetic composition.

[0076] The device 30 comprises a base 32, an intermediate support 44 and a platform 56.

[0077] Advantageously, the device 30 further comprises a cover 84 (visible in figures 1 and 3).

[0078] Even more advantageously, the device 30 includes a mechanism 90 for fixing the intermediate support 44 onto the base 32.

[0079] Even more advantageously, the device includes at least one seal 96 for each cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C.

[0080] Base 32 is intended to receive the first cartridge 12A, the second cartridge 12B and in the specific example presented here, the third cartridge 12C.

[0081] With reference to the example in Figures 1 to 3, the base 32 extends along a longitudinal axis A-A'.

[0082] Advantageously, the base 32 comprises an external peripheral wall 34 and an upper wall 38 (visible in figures 2 and 3).

[0083] The outer peripheral wall 34 delimits an internal space 36 in which the cartridges 12A, 12B, 12C are intended to be received.

[0084] In particular, the outer peripheral wall 34 extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis A-A'. In particular, the outer peripheral wall 34 is substantially cylindrical with longitudinal axis A-A'.

[0085] The upper wall 38 is mounted on the outer peripheral wall 34, in particular permanently, in particular on an upper edge 35 of the outer peripheral wall 34.

[0086] In particular, the upper wall 38 extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A-A'.

[0087] Advantageously, the upper wall 38 delimits for each internal skirt 50 of the intermediate support 44, an opening 40 in which said internal skirt 50 of the intermediate support 44 extends.

[0088] Even more advantageously, the upper wall 38 has for each cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C, an internal skirt 41 delimiting a space 42 for receiving the corresponding internal skirt 50 of the intermediate support 44, when the intermediate support 44 is mounted on the base 32.

[0089] Advantageously, the base 32 includes an internal (non-visible) support on which the cartridges 12A, 12B, 12C are intended to be mounted. For example, the internal support is such that when the cartridges 12A, 12B, 12C are mounted on the internal support, the cartridges 12A, 12B, 12C extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis A-A' and are angularly distributed around the longitudinal axis A-A'.

[0090] The intermediate support 44 extends around a support axis B-B'.

[0091] The intermediate support 44 is suitable for being removably mounted on the base 32, in particular on the upper wall 38 of the base 32.

[0092] When the intermediate support 44 is mounted on the base 32, the support axis B-B' and the longitudinal axis A-A' are substantially coaxial.

[0093] Advantageously, when the intermediate support 44 is mounted on the base 32, the intermediate support 44 extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A-A', opposite the upper wall 38 of the base 32.

[0094] In particular, the intermediate support 44 includes a main wall 46 and an external peripheral skirt 48.

[0095] The main wall 46 extends in particular in a plane substantially perpendicular to the support axis B-B', opposite the upper wall 38 of the base 32, when the intermediate support 44 is mounted on the base 32.

[0096] In particular, as can be seen in [Fig.3], the main wall 46 is applied against a lower surface 62 of the plate 56.

[0097] In particular, the main wall 46 is further applied against an upper surface 39 of the upper wall 38 of the base 32 when the intermediate support 44 is mounted on the base 32.

[0098] Advantageously, the external peripheral skirt 48 extends from the main wall 46 into an annular space 76 delimited by the plate 56, notably substantially along the support axis B-B'.

[0099] The intermediate support 44 comprises, for each cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C, an internal skirt 50 delimiting a passage 52 for the circulation of the corresponding cosmetic composition, the circulation passage 52 being intended to be in fluidic communication with the nozzle 16A of said cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C, in particular when the intermediate support 44 is mounted on the base 32.

[0100] In particular, each internal skirt 50 of the intermediate support 44 extends from the main wall 46 towards the upper wall 38 of the base 32, in particular substantially parallel to the support axis B-B', when the intermediate support 44 is mounted on the base 32.

[0101] Advantageously, the internal skirts 50 are distributed angularly around the support axis B-B'.

[0102] In particular, the circulation passages 52 of the first, second and third cosmetic compositions are distributed angularly around the support axis B-B'.

[0103] Advantageously, the circulation passage 52 of each internal skirt 50 passes through the main wall 46 from one side to the other along the support axis B-B'.

[0104] In particular, the traffic passages 52 extend substantially parallel to the support axis B-B'.

[0105] For each inner skirt 50 of the intermediate support 44, said inner skirt 50 has an internal peripheral surface 51 intended to cooperate with an external peripheral surface 22 of the tubular conduit 18 of the nozzle 16A of the corresponding cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C, in particular so as to create a distribution path 26 of the corresponding cosmetic composition from the corresponding cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C to a corresponding distribution through orifice 60.

[0106] The plate 56 is mounted on the base 32, in particular on the intermediate support 44 which, as a reminder, is itself mounted on the base 32.

[0107] The tray 56 defines a mixing surface 58 on which the first and second cosmetic compositions, and in the example shown here also the third cosmetic composition, are intended to be mixed to obtain the cosmetic product. For example, the cosmetic compositions are intended to be mixed on the mixing surface 58 by the user using their fingers or a dedicated tool such as a brush.

[0108] For each cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C, the tray 56 delimits at least one through orifice 60 for the distribution of the corresponding cosmetic composition from said cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C.

[0109] In the example described below, the plate 56 defines a distribution through-hole 60 for each cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C. Of course, the invention also relates to the case where the plate 56 defines a plurality of distribution through-holes 60 for each cartridge 12A, 12B, 12C.

[0110] Advantageously, the through-holes of distribution 60 of the first, second and third cosmetic compositions are distributed angularly around the support axis B-B'.

[0111] Each distribution through orifice 60 extends between the mixing surface 58 and the lower surface 62 of the tray 56 opposite the mixing surface 58.

[0112] Advantageously, the plate 56 extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the support axis B-B' and covers in particular the intermediate support 44.

[0113] Advantageously, the tray 56 includes an internal cup 64, an external annular edge 72 and an external skirt 74.

[0114] The internal bowl 64 defines at least in part the mixing surface 58.

[0115] In particular, the internal bowl 64 comprises a curved bottom 66 and a peripheral edge 68 extending around the curved bottom 66. The mixing surface 58 is defined in particular by the curved bottom 66 and at least partly by the peripheral edge 68. In particular, the curved bottom 66 delimits a mixing space 70 in which the cosmetic product is contained after being formed.

[0116] The external annular edge 72 extends around the internal cup 64, in particular from the peripheral edge 68 of the internal cup 64.

[0117] The outer skirt 74 extends from the outer annular edge 72 towards the intermediate support 44.

[0118] In particular, the outer annular edge 72 and the outer skirt 74 of the plate 56 delimit the annular space 76.

[0119] The cover 84 is intended to cover the tray 56. The cover 84 is in particular suitable for being removably mounted on the tray 56 so as to cover the mixing surface 58.

[0120] The fastening mechanism 90 comprises at least one first fastening element 92 and at least one second fastening element 94.

[0121] At least one first attachment element 92 is mounted on the base 32.

[0122] At least one second attachment element 94 is mounted on the intermediate support 44.

[0123] At least one first attachment element 92 is capable of cooperating with at least one second attachment element 94 to fix the intermediate support 44 to the base 32, in particular in a removable manner.

[0124] Advantageously, at least a first 92 and at least a second 94 attachment elements are magnets.

[0125] For example, the fastening mechanism 90 comprises three first fastening elements 92 and three second fastening elements 94 distributed angularly around the longitudinal axis A-A' when the intermediate support 44 is mounted on the base 32.

[0126] At least one first seal 96 is intended to connect at least one corresponding through orifice 60 and the corresponding passage 52 for the circulation of the cosmetic composition in a watertight manner.

[0127] For example, at least one first joint 96 extends between the intermediate support 44 and the plate 56.

[0128] Thanks to the invention, the arrangement of the device's components is such that the cavities in which cosmetic compositions are likely to become trapped are reduced in size. Furthermore, access to circulation passages is facilitated since the intermediate support is removable from the base.

Claims

1. Demands A device (30) for packaging and dispensing a cosmetic product intended to be obtained by mixing a first cosmetic composition and a second cosmetic composition different from the first cosmetic composition, comprising: - a base (32) extending along a longitudinal axis (A-A') and intended to receive: - at least one first cartridge (12A) containing the first cosmetic composition; - at least one second cartridge (12B) containing the second cosmetic composition; - a plate (56) defining a mixing surface (58) on which the first cosmetic composition and the second cosmetic composition are intended to be mixed to obtain the cosmetic product, the tray (56) delimiting for each cartridge (12A, 12B), at least one through orifice (60) for distribution of the corresponding cosmetic composition from said cartridge (12A, 12B), the at least one through orifice (60) extending between the mixing surface (58) and a lower surface (62) of the tray (56) opposite the mixing surface (58); - an intermediate support (44) extending around a support axis (B-B') and on which the tray (56) is mounted, the intermediate support (44) comprising for each cartridge (12A, 12B), an internal skirt (50) delimiting a passage (52) for the circulation of the corresponding cosmetic composition intended to be in fluidic communication with a nozzle (16A) for the distribution of said cartridge (12A, 12B); characterized in that the intermediate support (44) is suitable for being removably mounted on the base (32), the support axis (B-B') and the longitudinal axis (A-A') being substantially coaxial when the intermediate support (44) is mounted on the base (32), and in that for each inner skirt (50) of the intermediate support (44), an inner peripheral surface (51) of said inner skirt (50) is intended to cooperate with an outer peripheral surface (22) of a tubular conduit (18) of a nozzle (16A) of the corresponding cartridge (12A, 12B).

2. Device (30) according to claim 1, wherein the inner peripheral surface (51) of each inner skirt (50) of the intermediate support (44) is intended to cooperate with an outer peripheral surface (22) of a tubular conduit (18) of a nozzle (16A) of a corresponding cartridge (12A, 12B) so as to create a distribution path (26) of the corresponding cosmetic composition from the corresponding cartridge (12A, 12B) to the corresponding distribution through orifice (60).

3. Device (30) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the base (32) comprises: - an outer peripheral wall (34) delimiting an internal space (36) in which the cartridges (12A, 12B) are intended to be received; - an upper wall (38) on which the intermediate support (44) is suitable for being mounted removably, the upper wall (38) being permanently mounted on the outer peripheral wall (34); the upper wall (38) comprising for each cartridge (12A, 12B), an inner skirt (41) delimiting a space (42) for receiving the corresponding inner skirt (50) of the intermediate support (44).

4. Device (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a mechanism (90) for fixing the intermediate support (44) to the base (32), the fixing mechanism (90) comprising: - at least one first fastening element (92) mounted on the base (32); - at least one second fastening element (94) mounted on the intermediate support (44); the at least one first fastening element (92) being able to cooperate with the at least one second fastening element (94) to fix the intermediate support (44) to the base (32).

5. Device (30) according to claim 4, wherein at least a first (92) and at least a second (94) attachment elements are magnets.

6. Device (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising for each cartridge (12A, 12B), at least one seal (96) for connecting the at least one corresponding distribution through orifice (60) and the circulation passage (52) of the corresponding cosmetic composition in a hermetic manner.

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9. Device (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the traffic passages (52) extend substantially parallel to the support axis (B-B'). Device (30) according to claim 7, wherein the cosmetic product is intended to be obtained by mixing the first cosmetic composition, the second cosmetic composition, and a third cosmetic composition different from the first and second cosmetic compositions, the base (32) being further intended to receive at least one third cartridge (12C) comprising the third cosmetic composition, the mixing surface (58) being such that the first cosmetic composition, the second cosmetic composition, and the third cosmetic composition are intended to be mixed on the mixing surface (58) to obtain the cosmetic product, wherein: the through-holes (60) for distributing the first, second, and third cosmetic compositions are distributed angularly around the support axis (B-B'), the passages (52) for circulating the first,The second and third cosmetic compositions are distributed angularly around the support axis (B-B'). Assembly (10) for packaging and dispensing a cosmetic product intended to be obtained by mixing a first cosmetic composition and a second cosmetic composition different from the first cosmetic composition, comprising: - at least one first cartridge (12A) containing the first cosmetic composition and a nozzle (16A) for dispensing the first cosmetic composition; - at least one second cartridge (12B) containing the second cosmetic composition and a dispensing nozzle for the second cosmetic composition; - a device (30) according to any one of the preceding claims; Each cartridge (12A, 12B) can be moved between: - a mounted configuration in which said cartridge (12A, 12B) is received in the base (32) so that said nozzle (16A) is in fluidic communication with a corresponding circulation passage (52) of the intermediate support (44); - a disassembled configuration in which said cartridge (12A, 12B) is arranged away from the base (32).

10. Assembly (10) according to claim 9, wherein for each cartridge (12A, 12B), the nozzle (16A) comprises a tubular conduit (18) delimiting a passage (20) for the distribution of the corresponding cosmetic composition, wherein in the mounted configuration, an external peripheral surface (22) of the tubular conduit (18) cooperates with an internal peripheral surface (51) of the corresponding internal skirt (50) of the intermediate support (44) to put the distribution passage (20) of said nozzle (16A) into fluidic communication with the corresponding circulation passage (52).