Device for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product, the 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 being held in the receiving cavity, the reservoir (12) and the support (14) each comprising an outlet opening, referred to respectively as the first and second outlet openings (46), wherein rotation of the reservoir (12) relative to the support (14) allows the reservoir (12) to pass from a dispensing position in which the first and second outlet openings (46) are aligned to allow the cosmetic product to be dispensed by pressure on the reservoir (12) to a closed position in which the cosmetic product cannot exit upon pressure on the reservoir (12), and vice versa.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] TITLE: DEVICE FOR DISPENSING AND APPLICATION OF A COSMETIC PRODUCT

[0003] Technical field of the invention

[0004] The invention relates to a device for distributing and applying cosmetic products.

[0005] Technical background

[0006] The benefits of face and neck massages are recognized, particularly for their relaxing, stimulating and smoothing effects.

[0007] To avoid damaging the areas to be massaged, and also for greater comfort, it is known to apply a primer before the massage, such as a cream, lotion, treatment, serum, oil...

[0008] Typically, 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.

[0009] Therefore, two separate accessories are necessary.

[0010] An increasingly used massage accessory is the Gua Sha stone, which is classically a smooth, heart-shaped stone with two long edges, one rounded and the other hollow, connected by a notch and / or a soft point.

[0011] To avoid soiling the massage accessory and also for a good grip, the user must wash their hands after applying the primer and also generally close the container to avoid contamination and deterioration.

[0012] Thus, a massage that is supposed to be beneficial and relaxing requires the user to go through numerous preparation steps and handle several different accessories. Therefore, there is a need for a solution that addresses at least some of the drawbacks of the previous method.

[0013] Summary of the invention

[0014] The invention relates to a device for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product, said device comprising:

[0015] - a reservoir containing the cosmetic product,

[0016] - a support comprising an open central cavity for receiving the tank, called the receiving cavity, the tank being held in the receiving cavity.

[0017] The reservoir and the support each include an outlet, referred to respectively as the first and second outlets. Rotating the reservoir relative to the support allows the reservoir to move from a dispensing position, in which the first and second outlets are aligned to allow the cosmetic product to be dispensed by pressing on the reservoir, to a closed position in which the cosmetic product cannot be dispensed when the reservoir is pressed, and vice versa.

[0018] Thus, with this device a cosmetic product can be dispensed and then applied to an area without having to change accessories.

[0019] The user can, by simply rotating the reservoir relative to its support, position it 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 closed, particularly with an external cap to avoid contaminating the stored product, and the user does not need to change tools to apply the cosmetic product. This also prevents the user from having direct contact with the cosmetic product. Various embodiments are available, which may be used together or separately:

[0020] - an alignment of the first and second orifices forms a distribution conduit,

[0021] - the rotation occurs along an axis perpendicular to a distribution conduit formed by the alignment of the first and second outlet ports,

[0022] - the receiving cavity has an internal surface comprising at least one angular stop with which the reservoir cooperates to block the rotation of the reservoir beyond the closed position,

[0023] - at least one angular stop is angularly offset relative to the second outlet orifice,

[0024] - the internal surface of the receiving cavity includes two angular stops located on either side of the second outlet orifice,

[0025] - the receiving cavity has a through opening in the thickness of the support,

[0026] - the receiving cavity is complementary in shape to the reservoir,

[0027] - the internal surface of the receiving cavity includes at least one transverse stop cooperating with the reservoir to ensure its retention within the receiving cavity,

[0028] - one of the first and second outlet ports has a sealing ring that cooperates with a ring seat on the other outlet port when the tank is in the dispensing position,

[0029] - the second outlet port has a sealing ring that cooperates with a ring seat of the first outlet port when the tank is in the dispensing position,

[0030] - the first outlet port has a sealing ring cooperating with a ring seat of the second outlet port when the tank is in the dispensing position, - the ring seat or the sealing ring of the first port cooperates with the internal surface of the receiving cavity when the tank is in the closed position so as to ensure the tank is sealed,

[0031] - the spigot seat is located at the upper end of the first outlet orifice,

[0032] - the sealing ring is located around the second outlet opening,

[0033] - The sealing ring is formed by an excess of material on the internal surface of the receiving cavity around the second outlet orifice,

[0034] - the support includes at least one external application and / or massage area, at least one external application and / or massage area 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,

[0035] - Each of the external application and / or massage areas has at least one curve,

[0036] - at least one curve is specific to an application and / or massage area

[0037] - the reservoir includes at least one flexible area, pressure on which at least one flexible area allows the cosmetic product to be dispensed.

[0038] - the reservoir comprises a flexible body and a rigid distribution head including the first outlet orifice.

[0039] - the distribution head cooperates with at least one transverse stop to hold the reservoir in the receiving cavity,

[0040] - The tank is removable.

[0041] Brief description of the figures

[0042] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent during the reading of the detailed description that follows, for the understanding of which reference should be made to the attached drawings.

[0043] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a device for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product according to the invention in the dispensing position.

[0044] Figure 2 is an axial cross-sectional view of the device in the figure

[0045] 1 according to line l lI L

[0046] Figure 3 is an axial cross-sectional view of the device in the figure

[0047] 1 according to line I l lI l l.

[0048] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a support for the device in Figure 1.

[0049] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a reservoir of the device in Figure 1.

[0050] Detailed description of the invention

[0051] By convention, the "axial" direction in the figures corresponds to that of the principal X-axis of a cosmetic product dispensing and application device, and the direction

[0052] "Transverse" is directed orthogonally to the axial direction, radiating from the principal X axis.

[0053] 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.

[0054] Similarly, the terms "outside or external" and "inside or internal" are used with reference to the transverse direction, an outside element being radially further from the principal X axis than an inside element.

[0055] Figures 1 to 3 show the device 10 for distributing and applying a cosmetic product.

[0056] The cosmetic product is preferably one to be applied, for example, before a massage. It could be a primer, such as a cream, lotion, treatment, serum, oil, etc.

[0057] Preferably, the application surface is the skin of the face and neck.

[0058] The said device 10 comprises:

[0059] - a reservoir 12 containing the cosmetic product,

[0060] - a support 14 for the tank 12.

[0061] As shown in Figure 5, the tank 12 is delimited by a wall 16 m which here has the shape of a flattened sphere. Thus, the tank 12 has a circular perimeter. In other words, the cross-section is oblong, while one of the axial sections is oblong and the other is circular.

[0062] 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.

[0063] Advantageously, reservoir 12 includes at least one flexible zone. Pressing on at least one flexible zone allows the cosmetic product to be dispensed.

[0064] In the embodiment shown here, the reservoir 12 is formed of two parts: a flexible body 20 and a rigid dispensing head 22 comprising the first outlet 18. The term "flexible" means that it deforms easily without breaking or deteriorating under the pressure of a user, for example a finger or a hand, to allow the cosmetic product to be dispensed.

[0065] Conversely, "rigid" means that which is not deformable under atmospheric pressure, nor under reasonable pressure exerted by the fingers or hand of the user.

[0066] 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. The flexible body 20 delimits an internal volume in which the cosmetic product is stored.

[0067] In other embodiments, the flexible area may be only a restricted part of the body 20.

[0068] With reference to figures 2 and 3, the flexible body 20 further comprises a transverse wall 24 with a through opening 26 into the internal volume.

[0069] The transverse wall 24 also includes a skirt 28 projecting outwards from the internal volume, extending from 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] With reference to figure 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.

[0074] The first main surface 38 and the second main surface 40 are connected by a border 42 delimiting a contour of the support 14.

[0075] The rim 42 includes, in this embodiment, a distribution zone 44 comprising 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.

[0076] In other words, at least one application and / or massage area is formed on border 42.

[0077] Preferably, each of the application and / or massage areas 50, 52 has at least one curvature, including a specific curvature.

[0078] The first application and / or massage zone 50 has a concave curvature extending from the distribution zone 44 to the soft pointed zone 48.

[0079] 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.

[0080] The distribution zone 44 extends in 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.

[0081] Similar to a Gua Sha stone, the curves of the 14-inch support allow for the application of cosmetic products and / or the massage of specific areas. The curves are designed according to the areas of application and / or massage. In other words, depending on the area to be treated, the user chooses the most suitable section of the 14-inch support. Each curved section is designed for a specific application and / or massage area; these might include, for example, the cheekbones, the bridge of the nose, the jawline, the upper and lower eyelids, the forehead, the neck, and so on.

[0082] The main X axis extends from the second outlet 46 to the soft-pointed area 48. The support 14 com has an open central cavity for receiving the reservoir 12, called the receiving cavity 54, the reservoir 12 being thus held in the receiving cavity 54.

[0083] In the embodiment illustrated here, the receiving cavity 54 has a through opening in the thickness of the support 14.

[0084] Advantageously, the receiving cavity 54 has a shape complementary to the reservoir 12. Here, it is circular. The receiving cavity 54 is delimited by an internal surface 56 forming a circle.

[0085] As can be seen in figure 4, the second outlet 46 opens into the receiving cavity 54.

[0086] 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.

[0087] As can be seen in figure 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.

[0088] The receiving cavity 54 is designed to receive the tank 12.

[0089] Advantageously, the reservoir 12 can be removable, as illustrated herein. "Removable" means that the reservoir 12 is assembled to the support 14, specifically within the support's receiving cavity 54, and can be removed without damaging or deforming either component. Thus, the reservoir 12 is designed to be replaceable, particularly, but not exclusively, after the cosmetic product has been fully used.

[0090] Support 14, on the other hand, is designed to be retained for a multitude of uses. In other words, reservoir 12 is encapsulated within the thickness of support 14.

[0091] The flexible body 20 facilitates the insertion and removal of the reservoir 12 inside the receiving cavity 54 by acting like a spring.

[0092] The rigidity of the dispensing head 22 relative to the flexible body 20 allows the reservoir 12 to be held in the receiving cavity 54, specifically locking it within the cavity. To ensure the reservoir 12 is held in the receiving cavity 54, the inner surface 56 of the receiving cavity 54 includes at least one transverse stop 64 cooperating with the reservoir 12. Here, the inner surface 56 of the receiving cavity 54 includes two transverse stops 64, visible in Figure 4. Before first use, the reservoir 12 may include a cover (not visible) 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] 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.

[0095] In other words, an alignment of the first and second orifices 18, 46 forms a distribution channel allowing the cosmetic product to be dispensed. Thus, with this device 10, a cosmetic product can be dispensed and then applied to an area without having to change accessories.

[0096] 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. Conversely, after use, the reservoir 12 can be returned to its closed position. The reservoir 12 does not need to be sealed, particularly with an external cap, to avoid contaminating the stored product. The user also does not need to change tools to apply the cosmetic product. This also prevents the user from having direct contact with the cosmetic product.

[0097] Advantageously, the rotation takes place around a Z axis, also called the Z axis of rotation, perpendicular to the distribution conduit formed by the alignment of the first and second outlet orifices 18, 46.

[0098] In the embodiment, the conduit extends along the main X axis.

[0099] 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.

[0100] 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 around the axis Z of rotation in the clockwise direction A or in the counterclockwise direction B.

[0101] The reservoir 12 thus has two closed positions and a dispensing position located between the two. To facilitate use, a click can be heard or felt when moving from one position to another, particularly when the reservoir 12 reaches the dispensing or closed position.

[0102] The click can be obtained by cooperation of protrusions 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 sealing 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 18, in other words on the entire external periphery of the first outlet 18.

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

[0109] The sealing ring 66 is located around the second outlet 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 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 device 10 for distributing and applying the cosmetic product in 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 intended use 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 injection-molded. The support 14 is obtained by injection or molding.

[0118] The flexible body 20 is preferably made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE or PE-H D).

[0119] The distribution head 22 is preferably made of polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP).

[0120] The support 14 is preferably made of plastic, metal, or stone-filled plastic. The plastic can 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), called the receiving cavity (54), the reservoir (12) being held in the receiving cavity (54), the reservoir (12) and the support (14) each comprising an outlet orifice, called respectively first and second outlet orifices (18, 46), a rotation of the reservoir (12) relative to the support (14) allowing the reservoir (12) to pass from a distribution position 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 in which the cosmetic product cannot exit when pressing on the reservoir (12), and vice versa.

2. Device (10) according to the preceding claim, in which 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, in which 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) includes 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 orifices (18, 46) has a sealing ring (66) cooperating with a ring seat (68) of the other outlet orifice (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). 1 1. 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 a flexible area, pressure on the at least one flexible area allowing the cosmetic product to come out.

14. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the reservoir (12) comprises a flexible body (20) and a rigid distribution 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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