COSMETIC PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION AND APPLICATION DEVICE

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product, said device (10) comprising: - a reservoir (12) containing the cosmetic product, - a support (14) comprising an open central cavity for receiving the reservoir (12), referred to as the receiving cavity, the reservoir (12) and the support (14) each comprising an outlet orifice, referred to respectively as the first and second outlet orifices (46), a rotation of the reservoir (12) relative to the support (14) allowing the reservoir (12) to move from a dispensing position in which the first and second outlet orifices (46) are aligned to allow the cosmetic product to be dispensed by pressing on the reservoir (12) to a closed position in which the cosmetic product cannot be dispensed when pressure is applied to the reservoir (12), and vice versa. Figure for the abstract: Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: DISTRIBUTION DEVICE AND THE APPLICATION OF A COSMETIC PRODUCT Technical field of the invention

[0001] The invention relates to a device for distributing and applying cosmetic products. Technical background

[0002] The benefits of face and neck massages are recognized, particularly for their relaxing, stimulating and smoothing benefits.

[0003] To avoid damaging the areas to be massaged, but also for greater comfort, it is known to apply a primer before the massage, such as a cream, lotion, treatment, serum, oil...

[0004] Conventionally, the primary product is stored in a first accessory, such as a container, and the user applies it with their hands. They then proceed with the massage using a second accessory.

[0005] It is therefore necessary to have two separate accessories.

[0006] An increasingly used massage accessory is the Gua Sha stone, which is classically a smooth stone in the shape of a heart with two long edges, one rounded and the other hollow, connected by a notch and / or a soft point.

[0007] To avoid soiling the massage accessory and also for proper handling, the user must wash their hands after applying the primer and also generally close the container to avoid contamination and deterioration.

[0008] Thus, a massage which is supposed to be beneficial and relaxing requires the user to go through many preparation steps and handle several different accessories.

[0009] Thus, there is a need for a solution that resolves at least some of the disadvantages of the prior art. Summary of the invention

[0010] The invention relates to a device for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product, said device comprising:

[0011] - a reservoir containing the cosmetic product,

[0012] - a support comprising an open central cavity for receiving the reservoir, called receiving cavity.

[0013] The reservoir and the support each include an outlet port, referred to respectively as the first and second outlet ports.

[0014] A rotation of the tank relative to the support allows the tank to move from a dispensing position in which the first and second outlet orifices are aligned to allow the distribution of the cosmetic product by pressing on the reservoir towards a closed position in which the cosmetic product cannot come out when the reservoir is pressed, and vice versa.

[0015] Thus, with this device a cosmetic product can be dispensed and then applied to an area without having to change accessories.

[0016] By simply rotating the reservoir relative to its support, the user can position the reservoir for dispensing the cosmetic product and then apply it, and vice versa after use to return the reservoir to the closed position. The reservoir does not need to be resealed, particularly with an external cap to avoid contaminating the stored product, and the user does not need to change accessories to apply the cosmetic product. This also prevents the user from having direct contact with the cosmetic product.

[0017] According to different embodiments, which may be taken together or separately:

[0018] - the rotation takes place around an axis perpendicular to a distribution conduit formed by aligning the first and second outlet ports,

[0019] - the receiving cavity has an internal surface comprising at least one stop angular angle with which the tank cooperates to block the tank's rotation beyond the closed position,

[0020] - at least one angular stop is angularly offset with respect to the second outlet,

[0021] - the internal surface of the receiving cavity comprises two angular stops located on either side of the second outlet,

[0022] - the receiving cavity has a through opening in the thickness of the support,

[0023] - the receiving cavity is complementary in shape to the reservoir,

[0024] - the internal surface of the receiving cavity comprises at least one stop transverse column cooperating with the reservoir to ensure its retention in the receiving cavity,

[0025] - one of the first and second outlet ports has a cooperating sealing ring with a ridge seat on the other outlet port when the tank is in the dispensing position,

[0026] - the second outlet port has a sealing ring cooperating with a seat of the ring of the first outlet when the tank is in the dispensing position,

[0027] - the first outlet port has a sealing ring cooperating with a seat of the ring of the second outlet when the tank is in the dispensing position,

[0028] - the seat of the ring or the sealing ring of the first orifice cooperates with the surface internal of the receiving cavity when the tank is in the closed position so as to ensure the tank is sealed,

[0029] - the spigot seat is located at the upper end of the first outlet orifice,

[0030] - the sealing ring is located around the second outlet orifice,

[0031] - the sealing strip is formed by an excess of material on the internal surface of the receiving cavity around the second outlet,

[0032] - the support includes at least one external application and / or massage area, the at least one external application and / or massage zone being formed on an edge connecting a first main surface and a second main surface formed on the opposite side of the first main surface of the support,

[0033] - each of the external application and / or massage areas has at least one curvature,

[0034] - at least one curvature is specific to an application and / or massage area,

[0035] - the reservoir includes at least one flexible zone, a pressure on the at least one flexible area allowing the cosmetic product to be dispensed

[0036] - the reservoir comprises a flexible body and a rigid dispensing head comprising the first outlet.

[0037] - the distribution head cooperates with at least one transverse stop for keep the reservoir in the receiving cavity,

[0038] - the tank is removable. Brief description of the figures

[0039] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent during the reading of the detailed description which follows, for the understanding of which reference should be made to the attached drawings.

[0040] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a device for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product according to the invention in the dispensing position.

[0041] Fig. 2 is an axial sectional view of the device of Fig. 1 along line II-II.

[0042] Fig. 3 is an axial sectional view of the device of Fig. 1 along line III-III.

[0043] Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a support for the device of Fig. 1.

[0044] Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a reservoir of the device in Fig. 1. Detailed description of the invention

[0045] By convention, the "axial" direction corresponds in the figures to that of the principal X axis of a cosmetic product distribution and application device and the "transverse" direction is directed orthogonally to the axial direction by radiating from the principal X axis.

[0046] In the detailed description of the figures that follows, the terms "upper" and "lower" or "top" and "bottom" will be used without limitation in reference to the axial direction, the upper part of the device 10 corresponding to that which includes an outlet orifice for the cosmetic product.

[0047] Similarly, the terms "outside or external" and "inside or internal" are used with reference to the transverse direction, an outside element being radially further away from the principal X axis than an inside element.

[0048] Figures 1 to 3 show the device 10 for distributing and applying a cosmetic product.

[0049] The cosmetic product is preferably a cosmetic product to be applied, for example before a massage. It may be a primer, such as a cream, lotion, treatment, serum, oil...

[0050] Preferably the application surface is the skin of the face and neck.

[0051] Said device 10 comprises:

[0052] - a reservoir 12 containing the cosmetic product,

[0053] - a support 14 of the tank 12.

[0054] As shown in [Fig. 5], the reservoir 12 is delimited by a thin wall 16 which here has the shape of a flattened sphere. Thus, the reservoir 12 has a circular circumference. In other words, the cross-section is oblong, while one of the axial sections is oblong and the other is circular.

[0055] The reservoir 12 includes a first outlet 18 for the cosmetic product. The first outlet 18 is located on the circular circumference of the reservoir 12.

[0056] Advantageously, the reservoir 12 includes at least one flexible zone. Pressure on at least one flexible zone allows the cosmetic product to be dispensed.

[0057] In the embodiment shown here, the reservoir 12 is formed of two parts: a flexible body 20 and a rigid distribution head 22 including the first outlet orifice 18.

[0058] The flexible body 20 corresponds to at least one flexible area on which pressure allows the cosmetic product to exit through the first outlet 18.

[0059] The flexible body 20 delimits an internal volume in which the cosmetic product is stored.

[0060] In other embodiments, the flexible area may be only a restricted part of the body 20.

[0061] With reference to figures 2 and 3, the flexible body 20 further comprises a transverse wall 24 provided with a through opening 26 into the internal volume.

[0062] The transverse wall 24 also includes a skirt 28 projecting outwards from the internal volume as an extension of the through opening 26. The skirt 28 is configured to cooperate with a skirt 30 of the distribution head 22 and ensure its axial retention.

[0063] To do this, each of the skirts 28, 30 includes an annular bead 32, 34 cooperating together to hold the distribution head 22 on the flexible body 20.

[0064] The distribution head 22 includes the first outlet orifice 18 which is located in alignment with the opening 26 of the flexible body 20 when assembled to it.

[0065] The flexible body 20 may include, as here, two opposing gripping hollows 36 to facilitate holding the device 10 during its use by the user.

[0066] With reference to [Fig.4], the support 14 comprises a first main surface 38 and a second main surface 40 formed on the opposite side of the first main surface 38 of the support 14.

[0067] The first main surface 38 and the second main surface 40 are connected by a border 42 delimiting a contour of the support 14.

[0068] The rim 42 comprises, in this embodiment, a distribution zone 44 including a second outlet 46 for the cosmetic product, an opposing soft-pointed zone 48 and two application and / or massage zones, referred to as the first application and / or massage zone 50 and the second application and / or massage zone 52, located on either side of the distribution zone 44 and the soft-pointed zone 48.

[0069] In other words, at least one application and / or massage area is formed on the border 42.

[0070] Preferably, each of the application and / or massage areas 50, 52 has at least one curvature, in particular a specific curvature.

[0071] The first application and / or massage zone 50 has a concave curvature extending from the distribution zone 44 to the soft pointed zone 48.

[0072] The second application and / or massage zone 52 extends from the distribution zone 44 to the soft point zone 48. It comprises two hollows separated by a peak.

[0073] The distribution zone 44 extends by forming a convex curve from the first application and / or massage zone 50 to the second application and / or massage zone 52. The second outlet 46 is located in the center of the distribution zone 44, in other words at the top of the convex curve.

[0074] As with a Gua Sha stone, the curves of the support 14 allow for the application of the cosmetic product and / or the massage of an area. Thus, the curves are designed according to the areas of application and / or massage. In other words, depending on the area to which the cosmetic product is to be applied and / or massaged, the user chooses the most suitable area of ​​the support 14. Each curved area is adapted to a specific area of ​​application and / or massage; for example, cheekbones, bridge of the nose, oval of the face, upper and lower eyelids, forehead, neck...

[0075] The main X axis extends from the second outlet 46 to the soft-pointed area 48.

[0076] The support 14 includes an open central cavity for receiving the reservoir 12, referred to as the receiving cavity 54.

[0077] In the embodiment illustrated here, the receiving cavity 54 has a through opening in the thickness of the support 14.

[0078] Advantageously, the receiving cavity 54 is of complementary shape to the reservoir 12. Here it is circular in shape.

[0079] The receiving cavity 54 is delimited by an internal surface 56 forming a circle.

[0080] As can be seen in [Fig. 4], the second outlet orifice 46 opens into the receiving cavity 54.

[0081] The internal surface 56 of the receiving cavity 54 further includes at least one angular stop 58, here two angular stops 58 which are located on either side, angularly, of the second outlet orifice 46.

[0082] As can be seen in [Fig.3], the angular stops 58 are here formed by a recess 60 of the internal surface 56 of the receiving cavity 54 thus forming two shoulders 62 on either side of the second outlet 46.

[0083] The receiving cavity 54 is designed to receive the reservoir 12.

[0084] Advantageously, the reservoir 12 can be removable, as is the case in the The method of implementation is illustrated here.

[0085] The term "removable" means that the reservoir 12 is assembled to the support 14, particularly in the receiving cavity 54 thereof, and can be removed without causing damage or deformation to either element. Thus, the reservoir 12 is designed to be replaceable, particularly, but not exclusively, after the cosmetic product has been fully used.

[0086] The support 14 is intended to be kept for a multitude of uses.

[0087] In other words, the reservoir 12 is encapsulated within the thickness of the support 14.

[0088] The flexible body 20 facilitates the insertion and removal of the reservoir 12 inside the receiving cavity 54 by behaving like a spring.

[0089] The rigidity of the distribution head 22 relative to the flexible body 20 allows the reservoir 12 to be held in the receiving cavity 54, in particular its locking inside the latter.

[0090] To ensure that the reservoir 12 is held in the receiving cavity 54, the internal surface 56 of the receiving cavity 54 includes at least one transverse stop 64 cooperating with the reservoir 12. Here, the internal surface 56 of the receiving cavity 54 includes two transverse stops 64, visible in [Fig.4].

[0091] Before first use, the reservoir 12 may include a (non-visible) cover sealing the first outlet 18. Preferably, the cover is removed by the user before inserting the reservoir into the receiving cavity 54 of the support 14.

[0092] As mentioned above, the reservoir 12 and the support 14 each include an outlet port, referred to respectively as first and second outlet ports 18, 46.

[0093] According to the invention, a rotation of the reservoir 12 relative to the support 14 allows the reservoir 12 to move from a distribution position (illustrated in figures 1 to 3) in which the first and second outlet orifices 18, 46 are aligned to allow the distribution of the cosmetic product by pressing on the reservoir 12 to a closed position (not visible) in which the cosmetic product cannot come out when pressing on the reservoir 12, and vice versa.

[0094] Thus, with this device 10 a cosmetic product can be dispensed and then applied to an area without having to change accessories.

[0095] By simply rotating the reservoir 12 relative to the support 14, the user can position the reservoir 12 for dispensing the cosmetic product and then apply it, and vice versa after use to return the reservoir 12 to the closed position. The reservoir 12 does not need to be closed, particularly with an external cap, to avoid contaminating the stored product. The user also does not need to change accessories to apply the cosmetic product. This also prevents the user from having direct contact with the cosmetic product.

[0096] Advantageously, the rotation takes place around a Z axis, also called the Z axis of rotation, perpendicular to a distribution conduit formed by the alignment of the first and second outlet orifices 18, 46.

[0097] In the embodiment, the conduit extends along the main X axis.

[0098] Advantageously, the rotation of the reservoir 12 beyond the closed position is blocked by the angular stops 58 of the internal surface of the receiving cavity 54, the first distribution orifice 18 coming into contact with one of them. The angular stops 58 are thus angularly offset relative to the second outlet orifice 46.

[0099] Here, the internal surface 56 of the receiving cavity 54 includes two angular stops 58 on either side of the second outlet orifice. The reservoir 12 can thus pivot about the axis Z of rotation in the clockwise direction A or in the counterclockwise direction B.

[0100] The reservoir 12 thus has two closing positions and a distribution position located between the two.

[0101] To facilitate use, a click may be heard or felt when moving from one position to another, in particular when the reservoir 12 reaches the dispensing or closing position.

[0102] The click can be obtained by cooperation of outgrowths between the support 14 and the reservoir 12.

[0103] To ensure continuity of the first and second orifices 18, 46 and that there is no leakage between the two, one of the first and second outlet orifices has a sealing ring 66 cooperating with a ring seat 68 of the other outlet orifice when the reservoir 12 is in the distribution position.

[0104] Similarly, to ensure the sealing of the reservoir 12 in the closed position, the ring seat 68 or the sealing ring of the first orifice 18 cooperates with the internal surface 56 of the receiving cavity 54 when the reservoir 12.

[0105] To improve the seal when the reservoir 12 is in the closed position, the internal surface of the cavity may include at least an excess thickness of material, such as a grain of rice, which cooperates with the first outlet orifice 18, for example by obstructing it.

[0106] In the embodiment illustrated here, the second outlet orifice 46 has a sealing ring 66 cooperating with a ring seat 68 of the first outlet orifice 18 when the reservoir 12 is in the dispensing position.

[0107] The seat of the 68 ring is located at the upper end of the first outlet orifice 18, in other words on the entire external periphery of the first outlet orifice 18.

[0108] The seat of the spigot 68 is formed by a hollow delimited by a bead of material around the first exit orifice 18.

[0109] The sealing ring 66 is located around the second outlet orifice 46 on the inner surface side of the receiving cavity 54. The sealing ring 66 is formed by an excess of material on the inner surface of the receiving cavity 54 around the second outlet orifice 46

[0110] Here, the ring seat 68 of the first outlet orifice 18 is in contact with the internal surface 56 of the receiving cavity 54 to ensure the sealing of the reservoir 12 in the closed position.

[0111] We will now describe the use of the device 10 for distributing and applying the cosmetic product of the illustrated embodiment.

[0112] After inserting the reservoir 12 into the receiving cavity 54 of the support 14, if the reservoir 12 is not in the dispensing position, the user places it in the correct position by rotating it relative to the support 14 in a clockwise direction A or a counterclockwise direction B.

[0113] The first and second orifices 18, 46 are then aligned and pressure on the flexible body 20 of the reservoir 12 allows the cosmetic product stored inside to exit.

[0114] Next, the user chooses the curvature area of ​​the support suitable for the use he / she wishes to make of it and can thus apply the cosmetic product to the desired area and / or massage it.

[0115] This application and / or massage step can be done in the closed position of the reservoir 12 or in the dispensing position, if the user does not apply pressure to the flexible body 20.

[0116] At the end of use, the user positions the reservoir 12 in the closed position by rotating it relative to the support, in the opposite direction to before. The device 10 is then sealed and the cosmetic product cannot escape even by pressing on the flexible body 20.

[0117] Advantageously, the flexible body 20 of the reservoir 12 is thermo-blown while the distribution head 22 of the reservoir 12 is obtained by injection.

[0118] The support 14 is obtained by injection or molding.

[0119] The flexible body 20 is preferably made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE or PE- HD).

[0120] The distribution head 22 is preferably made of polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP).

[0121] The support 14 is preferably made of plastic, metal, or stone-filled plastic. The plastic may be chosen from polypropylene (PP) or a copolymer.

Claims

Demands

1. Device (10) for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product, said device (10) comprising: - a reservoir (12) containing the cosmetic product, - a support (14) comprising an open central cavity for receiving the reservoir (12), referred to as the receiving cavity (54), the reservoir (12) and the support (14) each comprising an outlet orifice, referred to respectively as the first and second outlet orifices (18, 46), a rotation of the reservoir (12) relative to the support (14) allowing the reservoir (12) to move from a dispensing position in which the first and second outlet orifices (18, 46) are aligned to allow the dispensing of the cosmetic product by pressing on the reservoir (12) to a closed position in which the cosmetic product cannot be dispensed when the reservoir (12) is pressed, and vice versa.

2. Device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the rotation is about an axis (Z) perpendicular to a distribution conduit formed by the alignment of the first and second outlet orifices (18, 46).

3. Device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the receiving cavity (54) has an internal surface (56) comprising at least one angular stop (58) with which the reservoir (12) cooperates to block the rotation of the reservoir (12) beyond the closed position.

4. Device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein at least one angular stop (58) is angularly offset with respect to the second outlet orifice (46).

5. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the receiving cavity (54) has a through opening (26) in the thickness of the support (14).

6. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving cavity (54) is of a shape complementary to the reservoir (12).

7. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the internal surface (56) of the receiving cavity (54) comprises at least one transverse stop (64) cooperating with the reservoir (12) to ensure its retention in the receiving cavity (54).

8. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein one of the first and second outlet ports (18, 46) has a sealing ring (66) cooperating with a ring seat (68) of the other outlet port (18, 46) when the reservoir (12) is in the dispensing position.

9. Device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the ring seat (68) or the sealing ring of the first orifice (18) cooperates with the internal surface (56) of the receiving cavity (54) when the tank (12) is in the closed position so as to ensure the sealing of the tank (12).

10. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (14) comprises at least one application and / or massage area, the at least one application and / or massage area being formed on an edge (42) connecting a first main surface (38) and a second main surface (40) formed on the opposite side of the first main surface (38) of the support (14).

11. Device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein each of the application and / or massage areas has at least one curvature.

12. Device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein at least one curvature is specific to an application and / or massage area.

13. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reservoir (12) comprises at least one flexible area, pressure on the at least one flexible area allowing the cosmetic product to exit.

14. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reservoir (12) comprises a flexible body (20) and a rigid dispensing head (22) comprising the first outlet orifice (18).

15. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reservoir (12) is removable.

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