EP0046038A2 - Rollende Kugelspendevorrichtung - Google Patents

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EP0046038A2
EP0046038A2 EP81303513A EP81303513A EP0046038A2 EP 0046038 A2 EP0046038 A2 EP 0046038A2 EP 81303513 A EP81303513 A EP 81303513A EP 81303513 A EP81303513 A EP 81303513A EP 0046038 A2 EP0046038 A2 EP 0046038A2
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Alan Bernard Glenister
Robert Noel Travers Honeybourne
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Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D26/00—Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/041—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a roller, a disc or a ball

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  • the invention relates to roll-on dispensing devices for use in applying viscous fluids or powders to the body and to methods of removing body hair by means of depilatories.
  • the invention provides a roll-on dispensing device for a viscous fluid or powder of the kind comprising a ball rotatable mounted in a housing which provides an inlet and an outlet for fluid or powder dispensed by rotation of the ball, wherein the housing is provided With a plurality of arcuate projections extending from the inlet side to the outlet side of the ball, serving to support the ball and to retain the ball in place, said projections having spaces in between through Which fluid or powder can be fed by rotation of the ball.
  • the arcuate projections comprise radially inwardly protruding ribs formed in the housing and extending axially from the inlet side to the outlet side of the ball and the radially inner edges of the ribs jointly define a zone of a sphere.
  • the ball is a substantially smooth sphere.
  • the device is provided with a cap, the cap having therein a head space above the ball, which permits the ball to be bathed with fluid when the device is shaken.
  • the housing is preferably provided with a bevelled edge and the cap is provided with an internal rim or ledge which mates with said bevelled edge to provide a liquid tight seal.
  • the invention provides a roll-on dispensing device containing a depilatory fluid, said device being specially adapted to dispense said depilatory fluid.
  • the device may comprise a ball rotatably mounted in a cavity in a housing which provides an inlet and an outlet for fluid or powder dispensed by rotation of the ball, wherein either the ball or the housing is provided with radial protrusions the radial extremities of which define a spherical surface and the other of the ball and the housing has a spherically curved surface for rolling engagement with the extrem- . ities of the protrusions, the protrusions operating as radial spacers forming spaces through which fluid can be fed by rotation of the ball.
  • the ball is formed with a multipicity of radially outwardly projecting protrusions, the radially outer extremities of which define a sphere and engage the surface of said cavity, which is smoothly spherically curved.
  • the housing may be formed integrally with the neck of the container for the depilatory, or it may be a separate unit which is located at the neck of the container or it may even form the neck of the container.
  • the housing may have internal screw threads or other means for attachment to the body of the container, such as a groove for mating with a corresponding rib on the body of the container.
  • the housing for the ball is made of a relatively resilient plastics material such as polyethylene and is designed so that the ball can be pushed into place by slight deformation of the walls of the housing which then spring back into shape thereby gripping the ball.
  • the device comprises a container body 1, which may be made of moulded polyvinyl chloride, a housing 2, a ball 3, and a cap 4.
  • the container body 1 has screw threads 5 for attachment of cap 4 by corresponding screw threads 6.
  • the container body 1 has a circumferential rib 7 for attachment of housing 2 by a co-operating circumferential groove 8.
  • the housing 2 is made of polyethylene and is pressed over rib 7 to provide a snap fit thereby producing the neck of the container.
  • the housing 2 has a series of equispaced projections 9 of arcuate shape (Fig. 2a). When in position the ball 3 sits on the base of arcuate projections 9 and is held in position by the arcuate shape of the projections 9.
  • the housing 2 has a bevelled edge 10 at the top which mates with a corresponding rim 13 on cap 4.
  • the housing 2 is fitted on to body 1 by snap fit of groove 8 over circumferential rib 7.
  • the ball 3 has a diameter slightly greater than the circle provided by the tops of projections 9 (Fig. 2b) and is pushed into the housing through the tops of the resiliently deformable projections 9, until it rests snugly in the housing held by the arcuate projections 9.
  • the ball can rotate freely on the seat provided by the bases 9a of these projections yet is held firmly by them in view of the curve of the upper parts 9b of the projections.
  • the cap 4 is screwed on to container body 1, enveloping the neck produced by housing 2.
  • the bevelled edge 10 and rim or ledge 16 provide a liquid tight seal.
  • the cap has another internal ledge 16, which abuts the ledge 15 of band 17 of the housing.
  • the body 1 may carry labelling on the flat portion 14 of its side or sides.
  • the container body 1 may be filled with a thixotropic depilatory lotion formulation such as one described in Harry's Cosmeticology, published by Leonard Hill Books, 6th Edition 1976.
  • the cap In use the cap is removed and the device is used to apply depilatory to the armpits or other body area. Before removal of the cap it is usually desirable to shake the container to ensure sufficient depilatory is covering the upper surface of the ball. This assist initial application of the depilatory.
  • the headspace 18 is sufficient to enable depilatory lotion to bathe upper surface of ball 3 when the device is shaken with the cap on.
  • a device of the type described was tested against a standard pack of the roll-on deodorant type and a depilatory spray.
  • a roll-on dispensing device comprising a ball 20 held captive, but rotatably mounted, in a housing 21 providing a snap-on fitment 22 by which the housing can be secured to the mouth of a container for a viscous fluid.
  • the ball is a smooth sphere, but the cavity 23 in which the ball is held captive has a plurality of radially-inuardly extending ribs 24 whose radially inner edges together define a spherical surface supporting the ball for rotation and holding it captive.
  • Five ribs 24 are provided in the illustrated construction. The ribs 24 space the ball 20 from the cavity wall and enable a thick film of fluid to be carried by the ball in the areas between the ribs 24. This construction has been found to be particularly useful in dispensing thixotropic substances.
  • a ball 30 for a roll-on dispenser which has a multiplicity of radial protrusions 31. These protrusions have flat tops which together define a sphere. Such a ball is rotatably mounted in and held captive in a cavity in a housing of the known kind.
  • the protrusions 31 act as spacers to accommodate between the spherical surface of the ball and the smooth spherically-curved wall of the cavity a relatively thick film of the fluid to be dispensed. This construction has been found particularly useful in dealing with fluids which tend to lubricate the ball to such an extent that a smooth ball glides over the surface without rotating.
  • the protrusions on the ball 30 produce a frictional driving effect on the ball when it is moved across the surface.
  • a sealing cover is placed over the ball and housing.
  • the ball preferably has a diameter of at least 25 mm.
  • the invention also provides a method of removing body hair which comprises applying to an area of the body a depilatory fluid by means of a roll-on device, adapted to dispense depilatory fluid, allowing said fluid to react with the hair for a sufficient period of time, removing the loosened hair and rinsing the body area.
  • the roll-on device is of the type described herein.
  • the method is especially useful for removal of hair from the armpits.
  • the depilatory fluid is usually allowed to react with the hair for up to 10 minutes, e.g. 1-10 minutes or up to 5 minutes may be sufficient.
  • the devices of the invention may also be used to apply viscous liquid, cream or powder formulations, including topical pharmaceutical formulations, to other parts of the body besides the armpits.

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EP81303513A 1980-08-12 1981-07-31 Rollende Kugelspendevorrichtung Expired EP0046038B1 (de)

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AT81303513T ATE33750T1 (de) 1980-08-12 1981-07-31 Rollende kugelspendevorrichtung.

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GB8111857 1981-04-14
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EP0046038A3 EP0046038A3 (en) 1984-10-24
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AR (1) AR229590A1 (de)
BR (1) BR8105192A (de)
CA (1) CA1157425A (de)
DE (1) DE3176717D1 (de)
DK (1) DK156263C (de)
ES (1) ES260235Y (de)
FI (1) FI76480C (de)
GR (1) GR75729B (de)
IE (1) IE53601B1 (de)
NO (1) NO155831C (de)
PT (1) PT73504B (de)

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WO1985002984A1 (en) * 1984-01-13 1985-07-18 Louis Marcel Limited Application of depilatory materials
FR2574762A1 (fr) * 1984-12-14 1986-06-20 Colgate Palmolive Co Dispositif de fermeture a plusieurs fonctions pour recipient
US4752148A (en) * 1984-11-29 1988-06-21 Inverness Corporation Depilatory dispenser
EP0399523A3 (de) * 1989-05-25 1991-06-12 Emilio Baldan Flasche von Taschenformat zum Verteilen einer Rasier-Seifenemulsion auf der Haut und die entsprechende Seifenemulsion dafür
EP0779044A1 (de) * 1995-12-14 1997-06-18 Magic Dreams Cosmetica Infantil, S.L. Vorrichtung zum Massieren und Auftragen von einem flüssigen Produkt auf die Haut
EP1618810A1 (de) * 2004-07-20 2006-01-25 Unilever Plc Verbesserungen an einem Spender für kosmetische Produkte
WO2008057482A1 (en) * 2006-11-06 2008-05-15 Blistex Inc. Fluid applicator device and method of using same
US7618209B2 (en) 2004-07-20 2009-11-17 Conopco, Inc. Cosmetic dispenser housing and method
US7674061B2 (en) 2004-07-20 2010-03-09 Conopco, Inc. Fluid cosmetic dispenser
ES2413163A1 (es) * 2011-11-24 2013-07-15 Josefa Colls Llobet Envase tipo bola rodante para desodorantes y similares.
CN103906449A (zh) * 2011-10-12 2014-07-02 株式会社衍宇 可再填充的抽吸式安瓿容器
CN109481299A (zh) * 2018-10-10 2019-03-19 南京市儿童医院 一种预防糖尿病患儿皮下脂肪增生按摩膏安全型挤出瓶
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USD299974S (en) 1986-08-29 1989-02-21 American Home Products Corporation (Del.) Roller applicator for cream or lotion
USD299972S (en) 1986-08-29 1989-02-21 American Home Products Corporation (Del.) Roller applicator for dispensing cream or lotion
USD300957S (en) 1986-12-17 1989-05-02 American Home Products Corporation Cylindrical roller applicator for dispensing cream or lotion
USD300958S (en) 1986-12-17 1989-05-02 American Home Products Corporation (Del.) Convex roller applicator for dispensing cream or lotion
USD345501S (en) 1988-09-23 1994-03-29 George B. Prince Depilatory roll-on applicator
ES2152845B1 (es) * 1998-08-06 2001-08-16 Superquimica Sa Dispositivo para convertir un envase de boca ancha en dispensador "roll on" de liquidos y sustancias viscosas.
USD577584S1 (en) 2007-10-26 2008-09-30 Porter Robert A Nozzle
USD577583S1 (en) 2007-10-26 2008-09-30 Porter Robert A Nozzle with twist-off cap
ES2619105B1 (es) 2015-12-22 2018-04-05 Alberto Arza Moncunill Dosificador aplicador perfeccionado
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WO1985002984A1 (en) * 1984-01-13 1985-07-18 Louis Marcel Limited Application of depilatory materials
EP0150948A3 (de) * 1984-01-13 1986-01-02 Louis Marcel Limited Auftragung von Enthaarungsprodukten
US4752148A (en) * 1984-11-29 1988-06-21 Inverness Corporation Depilatory dispenser
FR2574762A1 (fr) * 1984-12-14 1986-06-20 Colgate Palmolive Co Dispositif de fermeture a plusieurs fonctions pour recipient
EP0399523A3 (de) * 1989-05-25 1991-06-12 Emilio Baldan Flasche von Taschenformat zum Verteilen einer Rasier-Seifenemulsion auf der Haut und die entsprechende Seifenemulsion dafür
EP0779044A1 (de) * 1995-12-14 1997-06-18 Magic Dreams Cosmetica Infantil, S.L. Vorrichtung zum Massieren und Auftragen von einem flüssigen Produkt auf die Haut
US7618209B2 (en) 2004-07-20 2009-11-17 Conopco, Inc. Cosmetic dispenser housing and method
JP4806405B2 (ja) * 2004-07-20 2011-11-02 ユニリーバー・ナームローゼ・ベンノートシヤープ 化粧品ディスペンサの改善
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WO2006007987A1 (en) * 2004-07-20 2006-01-26 Unilever Plc Improvements in a cosmetic dispenser
EP1618810A1 (de) * 2004-07-20 2006-01-25 Unilever Plc Verbesserungen an einem Spender für kosmetische Produkte
US7651292B2 (en) 2004-07-20 2010-01-26 Conopco, Inc. Cosmetic dispenser
US7674061B2 (en) 2004-07-20 2010-03-09 Conopco, Inc. Fluid cosmetic dispenser
WO2008057482A1 (en) * 2006-11-06 2008-05-15 Blistex Inc. Fluid applicator device and method of using same
CN103906449A (zh) * 2011-10-12 2014-07-02 株式会社衍宇 可再填充的抽吸式安瓿容器
CN103906449B (zh) * 2011-10-12 2017-07-07 株式会社衍宇 可再填充的抽吸式安瓿容器
ES2413163A1 (es) * 2011-11-24 2013-07-15 Josefa Colls Llobet Envase tipo bola rodante para desodorantes y similares.
CN109481299A (zh) * 2018-10-10 2019-03-19 南京市儿童医院 一种预防糖尿病患儿皮下脂肪增生按摩膏安全型挤出瓶
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DK156263B (da) 1989-07-24
IE53601B1 (en) 1988-12-21
EP0046038B1 (de) 1988-04-27
PT73504A (en) 1981-09-01
ES260235U (es) 1982-03-16
NO155831C (no) 1987-06-10
CA1157425A (en) 1983-11-22
FI812455L (fi) 1982-02-13
NO155831B (no) 1987-03-02
NO812723L (no) 1982-02-15
GR75729B (de) 1984-08-02
EP0046038A3 (en) 1984-10-24
FI76480C (fi) 1988-11-10
DE3176717D1 (en) 1988-06-01
BR8105192A (pt) 1982-04-27
DK156263C (da) 1989-12-27
IE811756L (en) 1982-02-12
FI76480B (fi) 1988-07-29
DK356681A (da) 1982-02-13
PT73504B (en) 1985-05-15

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