EP1501639B1 - Distribution device for fluid products - Google Patents

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EP1501639B1
EP1501639B1 EP03746332A EP03746332A EP1501639B1 EP 1501639 B1 EP1501639 B1 EP 1501639B1 EP 03746332 A EP03746332 A EP 03746332A EP 03746332 A EP03746332 A EP 03746332A EP 1501639 B1 EP1501639 B1 EP 1501639B1
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Xavier Cabarroque
Fabien Poulard
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0027—Means for neutralising the actuation of the sprayer ; Means for preventing access to the sprayer actuation means
    • B05B11/0032—Manually actuated means located downstream the discharge nozzle for closing or covering it, e.g. shutters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1042—Components or details
    • B05B11/1052—Actuation means
    • B05B11/1056—Actuation means comprising rotatable or articulated levers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1042—Components or details
    • B05B11/1059—Means for locking a pump or its actuation means in a fixed position
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D55/00—Accessories for container closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D55/02—Locking devices; Means for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0037—Containers
    • B05B11/0038—Inner container disposed in an outer shell or outer casing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1001—Piston pumps
    • B05B11/1016—Piston pumps the outlet valve having a valve seat located downstream a movable valve element controlled by a pressure actuated controlling element
    • B05B11/1019—Piston pumps the outlet valve having a valve seat located downstream a movable valve element controlled by a pressure actuated controlling element the inlet valve moving concurrently with the controlling element during whole pressure and aspiration strokes, e.g. a cage for an inlet valve ball being part of the controlling element
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1038—Pressure accumulation pumps, i.e. pumps comprising a pressure accumulation chamber
    • B05B11/104—Pressure accumulation pumps, i.e. pumps comprising a pressure accumulation chamber the outlet valve being opened by pressure after a defined accumulation stroke
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1042—Components or details
    • B05B11/1043—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container
    • B05B11/1046—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container
    • B05B11/1047—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container the pump being preassembled as an independent unit before being mounted on the container

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  • the present invention relates to a manually operated fluid or powder dispenser device according to claim 1.
  • Fluid or powder dispensing devices in particular for dispensing products from the fields of pharmacy, cosmetics, perfumery or the like, generally comprise a product reservoir, a dispensing member, such as a pump, for dispensing the product contained in the reservoir, and a dispensing head incorporating a dispensing orifice.
  • WO 0103851 discloses a device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • An actuating system is generally also provided for actuating said pump.
  • a problem that may arise with fluid or powder dispensing devices of this type relates to the period of time between the end of the assembly of the device and the actual use by the user.
  • the present invention aims to provide a device for dispensing fluid or powder that does not reproduce the aforementioned drawbacks.
  • the present invention thus aims to provide a device for dispensing fluid or powder that protects the dispensing orifice and simultaneously prevents the actuation of the device at any time during periods of non-use of the device.
  • the present invention also aims to provide a fluid dispenser or powder dispenser that is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and assemble, and easy to use.
  • the subject of the present invention is therefore a device for dispensing fluid or powdered product with manual operation, comprising a product reservoir, dispensing means for selectively dispensing the product contained in the reservoir, a dispensing head comprising a dispensing orifice, and an actuating system for manually actuating said dispensing means, the device comprising a captive cover movable between a rest position, in which it covers the dispensing orifice and prevents the actuation of the dispensing means, and a position of use, in which it discovers the dispensing orifice and allows the actuation of the dispensing means, said cover being part of said actuating system, the movement of said cover to its use position actuating said dispensing means.
  • said cover performs two distinct movements to move from its rest position to its use position.
  • said cover performs a radial translation to discover the dispensing orifice, then an axial translation to actuate the dispensing means.
  • said dispensing means are made in the form of a manually operated pump.
  • the fluid or powder dispenser device comprises a product reservoir 10 on which is assembled a dispensing pump 20 itself connected to a dispensing head 30 having a dispensing orifice 31.
  • An actuating system 40 is provided for actuating said pump 20.
  • the device comprises a captive cover 50 which is movable between a rest position, shown in FIG. 1, in which it covers the dispensing orifice. 31 and prevents the actuation of the pump 20, and a position of use, shown in Figure 3, in which it discovers the dispensing orifice 31 and allows the actuation of the pump 20.
  • FIGS 1 to 3 show an advantageous embodiment of the present invention.
  • the cover 50 is part of the actuating system 40, in that the movement of the cover 50 towards its use position causes the pump 20 to be actuated. Therefore, when the cover 50 is in the rest position, it is unable to operate the pump 20, the user must necessarily move said cover 50 to its use position to perform said actuation.
  • the cover 50 can be made in such a way that it moves along two different displacement paths to go from its rest position to its position of use.
  • the example shown shows a cover 50 which performs a radial translation to discover the dispensing orifice 31, as visible in Figures 1 and 2, and an axial translation, under the effect of a push on the hood by the user, to actuate the pump 20.
  • axial displacement of the cover 50 between the position shown in FIG. 2 and that represented in FIG. 3 causes actuation of the actuating system 40, which results in the dispensing of a dose of product. through the dispensing orifice 31.
  • the cap 50 can make different displacements to go from its rest position to its position of use, for example a rotation or a combination of rotation and translation.
  • the cover 50 may comprise elastic return means which bring it back to its rest position after use of the device. Alternatively, it could be envisaged that it is the user himself who manually returns said cover to its rest position.
  • the invention has been described with reference to a device for dispensing fluid or powder product in which the dispensing direction is axial with respect to the central axis of the pump and the reservoir, but it applies equally well to all types of dispensing devices, and in particular those having a dispensing head having a radial distribution direction.
  • the present invention is particularly suitable for fluid or powder dispensing devices comprising a lateral actuation system, it is not limited to this type of system, and applies instead to all types of appropriate actuation systems.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a distribution device for liquid products or powders with a manual action, comprising a product reservoir (10), distribution means (20) for selective distribution of the product contained in the reservoir (10), a distribution head (30), with a distribution orifice (31) and an operating system (40) for manual operation of said distribution means (20). Said device comprises a non-detachable cover (50), which may be displaced between a rest position in which the above covers the distribution orifice (31) and prevents the operation of the distribution means (20) and an in-use position in which the distribution orifice (31) is exposed and which permits operation of the distribution means (20). The invention is characterised in that said cover (50) is part of the operating system (40), displacement of the cover (50) into the in-use position thereof triggering said distribution means (20).

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide ou pulvérulent à actionnement manuel selon la revendication 1.The present invention relates to a manually operated fluid or powder dispenser device according to claim 1.

Les dispositifs de distribution de produit fluide ou pulvérulent, notamment pour distribuer des produits des domaines de la pharmacie, des cosmétiques, de la parfumerie ou similaire, comportent généralement un réservoir de produit, un organe de distribution, tel qu'une pompe, pour distribuer le produit contenu dans le réservoir, et une tête de distribution incorporant un orifice de distribution. WO 0103851 decrif un dispositif selon la preambule de la revendication 1. Un système d'actionnement est généralement également prévu pour actionner ladite pompe. Un problème qui peut se poser avec des dispositifs de distribution de produit fluide ou pulvérulent de ce type concerne la période de temps existant entre la fin de l'assemblage du dispositif et l'utilisation proprement dite par l'utilisateur. Pendant ce laps de temps, il faut éviter que l'orifice de distribution ne s'encrasse ou se salisse, et il faut également éviter un actionnement accidentel du dispositif. Ces problèmes sont généralement résolus en prévoyant un capot amovible sur la tête de distribution, et un système de blocage du dispositif empêchant l'actionnement accidentel de celui-ci. Ceci peut par exemple être réalisé au moyen d'une bande sécable ou d'un élément mobile à déplacer avant utilisation. Ces systèmes, bien qu'efficaces, présentent un certain nombre d'inconvénients. Ainsi, le capot amovible risque d'être perdu lorsqu'il est retiré de la tête de distribution, de sorte que le problème de l'encrassement de l'orifice de distribution peut à nouveau se poser après la première utilisation, par exemple lorsque le dispositif de distribution doit être transporté dans un sac à main ou similaire. De même, les systèmes de sécurité d'emploi, c'est à dire empêchant l'actionnement accidentel du dispositif pendant son stockage ou son transport, peuvent être complexes et donc coûteux à réaliser, et ne sont pas toujours d'une fiabilité absolue.Fluid or powder dispensing devices, in particular for dispensing products from the fields of pharmacy, cosmetics, perfumery or the like, generally comprise a product reservoir, a dispensing member, such as a pump, for dispensing the product contained in the reservoir, and a dispensing head incorporating a dispensing orifice. WO 0103851 discloses a device according to the preamble of claim 1. An actuating system is generally also provided for actuating said pump. A problem that may arise with fluid or powder dispensing devices of this type relates to the period of time between the end of the assembly of the device and the actual use by the user. During this time, it is necessary to prevent the dispensing orifice from becoming dirty or dirty, and it is also necessary to avoid accidental actuation of the device. These problems are generally solved by providing a removable cover on the dispensing head, and a locking system of the device preventing the accidental actuation thereof. This can for example be achieved by means of a breakable band or a movable member to be moved before use. These systems, although effective, have a number of disadvantages. Thus, the removable cover may be lost when removed from the dispensing head, so that the problem of fouling of the dispensing orifice may again arise after the first use, for example when the dispensing device must be carried in a purse or the like. Similarly, the safety of use systems, that is to say preventing the accidental actuation of the device during storage or transport, can be complex and therefore expensive to achieve, and are not always absolutely reliable.

La présente invention a pour but de fournir un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide ou pulvérulent qui ne reproduit pas les inconvénients susmentionnés.The present invention aims to provide a device for dispensing fluid or powder that does not reproduce the aforementioned drawbacks.

La présente invention a ainsi pour but de fournir un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide ou pulvérulent qui protège l'orifice de distribution et empêche simultanément l'actionnement du dispositif à tout moment pendant les périodes de non utilisation du dispositif.The present invention thus aims to provide a device for dispensing fluid or powder that protects the dispensing orifice and simultaneously prevents the actuation of the device at any time during periods of non-use of the device.

La présente invention a également pour but de fournir un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide ou pulvérulent qui soit simple et peu coûteux à fabriquer et à assembler, ainsi que facile à utiliser.The present invention also aims to provide a fluid dispenser or powder dispenser that is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and assemble, and easy to use.

La présente invention a donc pour objet un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide ou pulvérulent à actionnement manuel, comportant un réservoir de produit, des moyens de distribution pour distribuer sélectivement le produit contenu dans le réservoir, une tête de distribution comportant un orifice de distribution, et un système d'actionnement pour actionner manuellement lesdits moyens de distribution, le dispositif comportant un capot imperdable déplaçable entre une position de repos, dans laquelle il recouvre l'orifice de distribution et empêche l'actionnement des moyens de distribution, et une position d'utilisation, dans laquelle il découvre l'orifice de distribution et permet l'actionnement des moyens de distribution, ledit capot faisant partie dudit système d'actionnement, le déplacement dudit capot vers sa position d'utilisation actionnant lesdits moyens de distribution.The subject of the present invention is therefore a device for dispensing fluid or powdered product with manual operation, comprising a product reservoir, dispensing means for selectively dispensing the product contained in the reservoir, a dispensing head comprising a dispensing orifice, and an actuating system for manually actuating said dispensing means, the device comprising a captive cover movable between a rest position, in which it covers the dispensing orifice and prevents the actuation of the dispensing means, and a position of use, in which it discovers the dispensing orifice and allows the actuation of the dispensing means, said cover being part of said actuating system, the movement of said cover to its use position actuating said dispensing means.

Avantageusement, ledit capot réalise deux déplacements distincts pour se déplacer de sa position de repos vers sa position d'utilisation.Advantageously, said cover performs two distinct movements to move from its rest position to its use position.

Avantageusement, ledit capot réalise une translation radiale pour découvrir l'orifice de distribution, puis une translation axiale pour actionner les moyens de distribution.Advantageously, said cover performs a radial translation to discover the dispensing orifice, then an axial translation to actuate the dispensing means.

Avantageusement, lesdits moyens de distribution sont réalisés sous la forme d'une pompe actionnée manuellement.Advantageously, said dispensing means are made in the form of a manually operated pump.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement au cours de la description détaillée suivante d'un mode de réalisation de celle-ci, faite en référence aux dessins joints, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, et sur lesquels

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide ou pulvérulent selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, en position de repos du capot,
  • la figure 2 est une vue schématique en perspective partiellement découpée du dispositif de la figure 1, en position intermédiaire du capot, et
  • la figure 3 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 2, en position d'utilisation du capot.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge more clearly in the course of the following detailed description of an embodiment thereof, made with reference to the accompanying drawings, given by way of non-limiting examples, and on which
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a fluid or powder dispenser device according to a first embodiment of the invention, in the hood rest position,
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic partially cut-away perspective view of the device of FIG. 1, in the intermediate position of the cover, and
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to that of Figure 2, in the position of use of the cover.

En référence aux figures, le dispositif de distribution de produit fluide ou pulvérulent selon l'invention comporte un réservoir de produit 10 sur lequel est assemblée une pompe de distribution 20 elle-même reliée à une tête de distribution 30 comportant un orifice de distribution 31. Un système d'actionnement 40 est prévu pour actionner ladite pompe 20. Selon l'invention, le dispositif comporte un capot imperdable 50 qui est déplaçable entre une position de repos, représentée sur la figure 1, dans laquelle il recouvre l'orifice de distribution 31 et empêche l'actionnement de la pompe 20, et une position d'utilisation, représentée sur la figure 3, dans laquelle il découvre l'orifice de distribution 31 et permet l'actionnement de la pompe 20.With reference to the figures, the fluid or powder dispenser device according to the invention comprises a product reservoir 10 on which is assembled a dispensing pump 20 itself connected to a dispensing head 30 having a dispensing orifice 31. An actuating system 40 is provided for actuating said pump 20. According to the invention, the device comprises a captive cover 50 which is movable between a rest position, shown in FIG. 1, in which it covers the dispensing orifice. 31 and prevents the actuation of the pump 20, and a position of use, shown in Figure 3, in which it discovers the dispensing orifice 31 and allows the actuation of the pump 20.

Les figures 1 à 3 montrent un mode de réalisation avantageux de la présente invention. Le capot 50 fait partie du système d'actionnement 40, en ce que le déplacement du capot 50 vers sa position d'utilisation entraîne l'actionnement de la pompe 20. Par conséquent, lorsque le capot 50 est en position de repos, il est impossible d'actionner la pompe 20, l'utilisateur devant nécessairement déplacer ledit capot 50 vers sa position d'utilisation pour réaliser ledit actionnement. Avantageusement, comme représenté sur les figures, le capot 50 peut être réalisé de telle sorte qu'il se déplace selon deux chemins de déplacement différents pour aller de sa position de repos vers sa position d'utilisation. Plus précisément, l'exemple représenté montre un capot 50 qui réalise une translation radiale pour découvrir l'orifice de distribution 31, comme visible sur les figures 1 et 2, puis une translation axiale, sous l'effet d'une poussée sur le capot par l'utilisateur, pour actionner la pompe 20. Comme on le constate en référence à la figure 3, un déplacement axial du capot 50 entre la position représentée sur la figure 2 et celle représentée sur la figure 3 provoque l'actionnement du système d'actionnement 40, ce qui entraîne la distribution d'une dose de produit à travers l'orifice de distribution 31. Bien entendu, le capot 50 peut réaliser des déplacements différents pour aller de sa position de repos à sa position d'utilisation, par exemple une rotation ou une combinaison de rotation et de translation.Figures 1 to 3 show an advantageous embodiment of the present invention. The cover 50 is part of the actuating system 40, in that the movement of the cover 50 towards its use position causes the pump 20 to be actuated. Therefore, when the cover 50 is in the rest position, it is unable to operate the pump 20, the user must necessarily move said cover 50 to its use position to perform said actuation. Advantageously, as shown in the figures, the cover 50 can be made in such a way that it moves along two different displacement paths to go from its rest position to its position of use. More specifically, the example shown shows a cover 50 which performs a radial translation to discover the dispensing orifice 31, as visible in Figures 1 and 2, and an axial translation, under the effect of a push on the hood by the user, to actuate the pump 20. As can be seen with reference to FIG. 3, axial displacement of the cover 50 between the position shown in FIG. 2 and that represented in FIG. 3 causes actuation of the actuating system 40, which results in the dispensing of a dose of product. through the dispensing orifice 31. Of course, the cap 50 can make different displacements to go from its rest position to its position of use, for example a rotation or a combination of rotation and translation.

Le capot 50 peut comporter des moyens de retour élastiques qui le ramènent vers sa position de repos après utilisation du dispositif. En variante, on pourrait envisager que c'est l'utilisateur lui-même qui ramène manuellement ledit capot vers sa position de repos. D'autre part, l'invention a été décrite en référence à un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide ou pulvérulent dans lequel la direction de distribution est axiale par rapport à l'axe central de la pompe et du réservoir, mais elle s'applique tout aussi bien à tous les types de dispositifs de distribution, et en particulier ceux comportant une tête de distribution ayant une direction de distribution radiale. Par ailleurs, bien que la présente invention soit particulièrement adaptée aux dispositif de distribution de produit fluide ou pulvérulent comportant un système d'actionnement latéral, elle n'est pas limitée à ce type de système, et s'applique au contraire à tous types de systèmes d'actionnement appropriés.The cover 50 may comprise elastic return means which bring it back to its rest position after use of the device. Alternatively, it could be envisaged that it is the user himself who manually returns said cover to its rest position. On the other hand, the invention has been described with reference to a device for dispensing fluid or powder product in which the dispensing direction is axial with respect to the central axis of the pump and the reservoir, but it applies equally well to all types of dispensing devices, and in particular those having a dispensing head having a radial distribution direction. Furthermore, although the present invention is particularly suitable for fluid or powder dispensing devices comprising a lateral actuation system, it is not limited to this type of system, and applies instead to all types of appropriate actuation systems.

Bien que l'invention ait été décrite en référence à un mode de réalisation particulier de celle-ci, il est entendu qu'elle n'est pas limitée à ce mode de réalisation, et que l'homme de l'art peut y apporter toutes modifications utiles sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention tel que défini par les revendications annexées.Although the invention has been described with reference to a particular embodiment thereof, it is understood that it is not limited to this embodiment, and that one skilled in the art can make use of it. any useful modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

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  1. A manually-actuated device for dispensing a fluid in liquid or powder form and that comprises a fluid reservoir (10), dispensing means (20) for selectively dispensing the fluid contained in the reservoir (10), a dispensing head (30) provided with a dispensing orifice (31), and an actuating system (40) for manually actuating said dispensing means (20), said device being provided with a captive cap (50) mounted to move between a rest position, in which it covers the dispensing orifice (31) and prevents the dispensing means (20) from being actuated, and an in-use position, in which it uncovers the dispensing orifice (31) and enables the dispensing means (20) to be actuated, said cap (50) being part of said actuating system (40), said cap (50) actuating said dispensing means (20) by being moved towards its in-use position, said cap (50) being moved over two distinct and different paths to go from its rest position to its in-use position, characterized in that at least one of said two paths to go is a translation with respect to said reservoir.
  2. A device according to claim 1, in which said cap (50) moves in radial translation to uncover the dispensing orifice (31)
  3. A device according to claim 1 or 2, in which said cap (50) moves in axial translation to actuate the dispensing means (20).
  4. A device according to claim 1 or 2, in which said dispensing means (20) are implemented in the form of a pump that is actuated manually.
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FR0204810A FR2838716B1 (en) 2002-04-17 2002-04-17 FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSING DEVICE
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FR0304462A FR2838717B1 (en) 2002-04-17 2003-04-10 DEVICE FOR DISPENSING FLUID PRODUCT

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