EP0238391A1 - Applicator device for nail varnish and similar fluid products - Google Patents

Applicator device for nail varnish and similar fluid products Download PDF

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EP0238391A1
EP0238391A1 EP87400508A EP87400508A EP0238391A1 EP 0238391 A1 EP0238391 A1 EP 0238391A1 EP 87400508 A EP87400508 A EP 87400508A EP 87400508 A EP87400508 A EP 87400508A EP 0238391 A1 EP0238391 A1 EP 0238391A1
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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
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
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    • A45D34/043—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like movable within the container
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/42—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with pads or like contents-applying means

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  • the present invention relates to a new applicator device for nail polish and other similar liquid products.
  • Nail varnish is most often applied using a brush fixed inside the closure cap of the bottle containing the varnish.
  • This arrangement has a number of drawbacks.
  • Vials containing varnish are often unstable and there is therefore a risk that they may be accidentally spilled when opened.
  • the bottle is open to the atmosphere, which causes the highly volatile solvent to evaporate, which keeps the varnish in an acceptable state of fluidity to be spread.
  • the nail varnish even sufficiently liquid to be able to circulate by capillarity in the wick, forms successive layers on the valve which quickly ceases to be waterproof.
  • the varnish is also deposited on the spring and are seat, which has the effect of modifying the characteristics and thus further harm the sealing of the valve.
  • the wick is moreover deformed by the pressure necessary to lift the valve.
  • the invention eliminates the drawbacks mentioned above.
  • the applicator device for nail varnish and similar liquid products arranged in a container provided with a wick applicator is characterized in that the neck of the container is provided with a support piece in the form of a socket having near its bottom at least one lumen, the opening of which is controlled by a sliding sleeve containing a wick protruding above the upper end of this sleeve.
  • the device comprises a container 1 of any shape which is provided with a charge of the product to be applied, for example a nail varnish in diluted form.
  • a mixing member 2, for example a ball, is advantageously placed in the container 1 to ensure, by shaking, the mixing of the constituents of the product to be applied, in particular the homogenization of the pigments.
  • the container 1 forms at its upper part a neck 3 which can come from molding when the container 1 is made of plastic.
  • the neck 3 is advantageously made by shrinking.
  • the neck forms external protrusions 4, for example rings, and it is advantageous that corresponding grooves 5 are formed from the internal wall of the neck.
  • the neck 3 is used for fixing a support piece 6 in the form of a socket which has a shoulder 7 which comes to bear on the top of the neck.
  • the part or socket 6 is immobilized in the neck by projecting parts engaged by force or otherwise fixed in the grooves 5 to prevent relative movements of said part 6 relative to the container 1.
  • the lower part of the part 6 projects inside the container 1 and has lateral openings 8 as well as a drain hole 9 formed at its lowest part.
  • the part 6 delimits an internal cavity 10, preferably cylindrical, but which could be of polygonal section.
  • the cavity 10 is of cylindrical section it has at least one longitudinal groove 11.
  • the internal cavity 10 of the part 6 is used for housing the lower part of a sleeve 12 forming a cartridge.
  • the sleeve 12 is engaged in the piece 6 with gentle friction and advantageously comprises, at its lower part, segments or reclous lips 13 whose function is explained in the following.
  • the lower part of the sleeve 12 is open and defines a bearing surface 14 forming a retaining element for a wick 15 of porous material, for example synthetic resin foam with open cells or fibers or any other material having capillary properties for the products contained in container 1.
  • a wick 15 of porous material for example synthetic resin foam with open cells or fibers or any other material having capillary properties for the products contained in container 1.
  • the part 6 in the form of a socket delimits, at its upper part disposed above the neck 3, a retaining groove 16 for a sheath 17 having a ring 18 forcibly engaged in the groove 16.
  • the sheath 17 has, internally, a collar 19 disposed on the top of the part 6, this collar closing the upper part of the groove (s) 11 and serving of abutment to one or more keys or ribs 20 that comprises the sleeve 12.
  • the inner wall of the sheath 17 has above the collar 19, a thread 21, for example with square threads.
  • a finger 22 capable of forming a segment of the thread is formed from the external wall of the sleeve 12 is engaged with the internal thread 21 which extends to an internal shoulder 23 of the sleeve 17.
  • the external wall of the sheath 17 is smooth and is guided with gentle friction in a nozzle 24 of the sheath 17, a nozzle which is extended by a flared mouth 25.
  • the device also comprises a cap 26 the bottom of the skirt 27 of which forms protuberances 28 corresponding to the protuberances 4 on which they can be snapped on by elastic deformation of the skirt 27.
  • the top 29 of the cap has internally a conical end piece 30 intended to be applied in a sealed manner between the wall of the flared mouth 25.
  • Fig. 1 shows that the wick 15 has a greater length than that of the sleeve 12 forming the cartridge which contains it so that it protrudes notably above this sleeve.
  • Fig. 1 shows the device in the rest position for which the sleeve 12 forming a cartridge closes both the side lights 8 and the drain holes 9. It follows that the liquid product which is in the container is isolated from wick 15 and is kept away from atmospheric air.
  • the cap 26 When the cap 26 is in place, it completely covers the neck, the sheath 17 and the upper end of the wick 15.
  • the conical tip 30 being applied against the wall of the flared mouth 25, this ensures a sufficient seal for that the wick 15 is completely isolated from atmospheric air and, therefore, the solution which can impregnate it cannot evaporate. Isolation from the atmosphere is still perfect by the connection existing between the bottom of the skirt 27 of the cap 26 and the neck 3.
  • the operator When it is desired to use the applicator device, for example to spread nail varnish, the operator exerts traction on the cap 26 to remove it in the manner of a plug. The operator then rotates the sheath 17, the ring 18 of which is held and guided in the retaining groove 16.
  • the rotation of the sheath 17 has the effect of moving the finger 22 in the thread 21 and, consequently, of lifting the sleeve 12.
  • the movement of the sleeve 12 is linear because it is prevented from rotating due to the existence of the or keys 20 in the groove or grooves 11.
  • the same result is obtained if the sleeve 12 has, in section, the shape of a polygon and if the internal cavity 10 of the support part 6 has a complementary shape.
  • the displacement of the sleeve or cartridge 12 has the effect of causing that of the wick 15 which comes to occupy the position illustrated in FIG. 3 for which the light 8 and the drain hole 9 are discovered.
  • the liquid product which it contains passes through the openings 8 and enters the interior of the cavity 10 of the part 6, which allows it to impregnate the wick 15 since the sleeve 12 is open at its base.
  • the liquid product is thus brought by capillarity to the protruding end of the wick 15 and it can therefore be applied at any desired location.
  • the wick 15 is returned to its initial position by rotating the sheath 17 in the opposite direction.
  • the rotation of the sheath 17 causes the sleeve 12 to slide, which has the effect of pushing back the liquid product which may still be in the internal cavity 10 after the container 1 has been brought back to a substantially vertical position.
  • the scraper segments or lips 13 with which the sleeve 12 is provided completely clean the internal wall of the cavity 10.

Abstract

The application device is placed in a container having a wick applicator, wherein a neck of the container is provided with a socket-shaped support piece having a bottom portion and at least one port adjacent the bottom portion, opening and tight closing of the at least one port being controlled by a guidingly and drivingly controllable sliding sleeve forming a slide valve containing a wick protruding above an upper end of the sleeve.

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La présente invention concerne nu nouveau dispositif applicateur pour vernis à ongles et autres produits liquides analogues.The present invention relates to a new applicator device for nail polish and other similar liquid products.

Les vernis à ongles sont le plus souvent appliqués à l'aide d'un pinceau fixé à l'intérieur du capuchon de fermeture de flacon contenant le vernis.Nail varnish is most often applied using a brush fixed inside the closure cap of the bottle containing the varnish.

Cette disposition présente un certain nombre d'incon­vénients.This arrangement has a number of drawbacks.

Les flacons contenant le vernis sont souvent instables et il y a par conséquent un risque qu'ils soient renversés accidentellement lorsqu'ils sont ouverts.Vials containing varnish are often unstable and there is therefore a risk that they may be accidentally spilled when opened.

Par ailleurs, lorsque le pinceau applicateur est utilisé, le flacon est ouvert à l'atmosphère, ce qui provoque une évaporation du solvant très volatil qui maintient le vernis à un état de fluidité acceptable pour être étalé.Furthermore, when the applicator brush is used, the bottle is open to the atmosphere, which causes the highly volatile solvent to evaporate, which keeps the varnish in an acceptable state of fluidity to be spread.

Pour pallier les inconvénients ci-dessus, il a été proposé de créer de nouvelles compositions de vernis à ongles beaucoup plus fluides que celles habituellement utilisées et de distribuer ces vernis par l'intermédiaire d'une mèche poreuse pouvant être recouverte par un capuchon de fermeture.To overcome the above drawbacks, it has been proposed to create new nail varnish compositions that are much more fluid than those usually used and to distribute these varnishes via a porous wick that can be covered by a closure cap. .

La disposition connue décrite notamment dans le brevet européen No 0 170 000 nécessite cependant de prévoir un clapet à ressort pour empêcher que les mèches soient imprégnées tant que le capuchon de fermeture n'est pas retiré.The known arrangement described in particular in European Patent No. 0170000, however, requires to provide a spring loaded latch to prevent the rovings are impregnated as the closure cap is not removed.

Bien qu'apparemment satisfaisante, cette disposition présente encore des inconvénients. En effet, le vernis à ongles, même suffisamment liquide pour pouvoir circuler par capillarité dans le mèche, forme des couches succes­sives sur le clapet qui cesse rapidement d'être étanche. En outre, le vernis se dépose également sur le ressort et sont siège, ce qui a pour effet d'en modifier les caracté­ristiques et de nuire ainsi davantage encore à l'étan­chéité du clapet. La mèche est par ailleurs déformé par la pression nécessaire au soulèvement du clapet.Although apparently satisfactory, this arrangement still has drawbacks. Indeed, the nail varnish, even sufficiently liquid to be able to circulate by capillarity in the wick, forms successive layers on the valve which quickly ceases to be waterproof. In addition, the varnish is also deposited on the spring and are seat, which has the effect of modifying the characteristics and thus further harm the sealing of the valve. The wick is moreover deformed by the pressure necessary to lift the valve.

L'invention élimine les inconvénients rappelés ci-dessus.The invention eliminates the drawbacks mentioned above.

Conformément à l'invention, le dispositif applicateur pour vernis à ongles et produits liquides analogues disposés dans un conteneur muni d'un applicateur à mèche est caractérisé en ce que le goulot du conteneur est muni d'une pièce de support en forme de douille présentant près de son fond au moins une lumière dont l'ouverture est contrôlée par un manchon coulissant contenant une mèche faisant saillie au-dessus de l'extrémité supérieure de ce manchon.According to the invention, the applicator device for nail varnish and similar liquid products arranged in a container provided with a wick applicator is characterized in that the neck of the container is provided with a support piece in the form of a socket having near its bottom at least one lumen, the opening of which is controlled by a sliding sleeve containing a wick protruding above the upper end of this sleeve.

Diverses autres caractéristiques de l'invention ressor­tent d'ailleurs de la description détaillée qui suit.Various other characteristics of the invention will also emerge from the detailed description which follows.

Une forme de réalisation de l'objet de l'invention est représentée, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, au dessin annexé.

  • La fig. 1 est une coupe élévation du dispositif applica­teur pour vernis à ongles et analogues, objet de l'in­vention.
  • La fig. 2 est une coupe prise sensiblement suivant la ligne II-II de la fig. 1.
  • La fig. 3 est une coupe analogue à la fig. 1, illustrant le dispositif dans une position caractéristique.
An embodiment of the object of the invention is shown, by way of nonlimiting example, in the accompanying drawing.
  • Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation of the applicator device for nail polish and the like, object of the invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a section taken substantially along line II-II of FIG. 1.
  • Fig. 3 is a section similar to FIG. 1, illustrating the device in a characteristic position.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré au dessin, le dispositif comporte un conteneur 1 de forme quelconque qui est muni d'une charge du produit à appliquer, par exemple un vernis à ongles sous forme diluée.In the embodiment illustrated in the drawing, the device comprises a container 1 of any shape which is provided with a charge of the product to be applied, for example a nail varnish in diluted form.

Un organe mélangeur 2, par exemple une bille, est avanta­geusement disposé dans le conteneur 1 pour assurer, par secouage, le mélange des constituants du produit à appliquer, en particulier l'homogénéisation des pigments.A mixing member 2, for example a ball, is advantageously placed in the container 1 to ensure, by shaking, the mixing of the constituents of the product to be applied, in particular the homogenization of the pigments.

Le conteneur 1 forme à sa partie supérieure un goulot 3 qui peut venir de moulage lorsque le conteneur 1 est en matière plastique. Lorsque le conteneur 1 est en métal, le goulot 3 est avantageusement réalisé par rétreint. Dans l'un et l'autre cas, le goulot forme des protubéran­ces externes 4, par exemple des anneaux et il est avanta­geux que des gorges correspondantes 5 soient formées à partir de la paroi interne du goulot.The container 1 forms at its upper part a neck 3 which can come from molding when the container 1 is made of plastic. When the container 1 is made of metal, the neck 3 is advantageously made by shrinking. In both cases, the neck forms external protrusions 4, for example rings, and it is advantageous that corresponding grooves 5 are formed from the internal wall of the neck.

Le goulot 3 sert à la fixation d'une pièce de support 6 en forme de douille qui présente un épaulement 7 venant en appui sur le dessus du goulot.The neck 3 is used for fixing a support piece 6 in the form of a socket which has a shoulder 7 which comes to bear on the top of the neck.

La pièce ou douille 6 est immobilisée dans le goulot par des parties saillantes engagées à force ou autrement fixées dans les gorges 5 pour empêcher des déplacements relatifs de ladite pièce 6 par rapport au conteneur 1.The part or socket 6 is immobilized in the neck by projecting parts engaged by force or otherwise fixed in the grooves 5 to prevent relative movements of said part 6 relative to the container 1.

Comme le montre le dessin, la partie inférieure de la pièce 6 fait saillie à l'intérieur du conteneur 1 et présente des lumières latérales 8 ainsi qu'un trou de purge 9 formé à sa partie la plus basse.As shown in the drawing, the lower part of the part 6 projects inside the container 1 and has lateral openings 8 as well as a drain hole 9 formed at its lowest part.

La pièce 6 délimite une cavité interne 10, de préférence cylindrique, mais qui pourrait être de section polygo­nale. Lorsque la cavité 10 est de section cylindrique elle présente au moins une cannelure longitudinale 11.The part 6 delimits an internal cavity 10, preferably cylindrical, but which could be of polygonal section. When the cavity 10 is of cylindrical section it has at least one longitudinal groove 11.

La cavité interne 10 de la pièce 6 sert au logement de la partie inférieure d'un manchon 12 formant une cartouche. Le manchon 12 est engagé dans la pièce 6 à frottement doux et comporte, avantageusement à sa partie inférieure des segments ou lèvres recleuses 13 dont la fonction est expliquée dans ce qui suit.The internal cavity 10 of the part 6 is used for housing the lower part of a sleeve 12 forming a cartridge. The sleeve 12 is engaged in the piece 6 with gentle friction and advantageously comprises, at its lower part, segments or reclous lips 13 whose function is explained in the following.

La partie inférieure du manchon 12 est ouverte et déli­mite une portée d'appui 14 formant élément de retenue pour une mèche 15 en matière poreuse, par exemple en mousse de résine synthétique à alvéoles ouvertes ou en fibres ou toutes autres matières présentant des proprié­tés capillaires pour les produits contenus dans le conteneur 1.The lower part of the sleeve 12 is open and defines a bearing surface 14 forming a retaining element for a wick 15 of porous material, for example synthetic resin foam with open cells or fibers or any other material having capillary properties for the products contained in container 1.

Outre ce qui précède, la pièce 6 en forme de douille délimite, à sa partie supérieure disposée au-dessus du goulot 3, une gorge de retenue 16 pour un fourreau 17 présentant un anneau 18 engagé à force dans la rai­nure 16.In addition to the above, the part 6 in the form of a socket delimits, at its upper part disposed above the neck 3, a retaining groove 16 for a sheath 17 having a ring 18 forcibly engaged in the groove 16.

Le fourreau 17 présente, intérieurement, un collet 19 disposé sur le dessus de la pièce 6, ce collet fermant la partie supérieure de la ou des cannelures 11 et servant de butée à une ou des clavettes ou nervures 20 que comporte le manchon 12.The sheath 17 has, internally, a collar 19 disposed on the top of the part 6, this collar closing the upper part of the groove (s) 11 and serving of abutment to one or more keys or ribs 20 that comprises the sleeve 12.

La paroi interne du fourreau 17 présente au-dessus du collet 19, un taraudage 21, par exemple à filets carrés.The inner wall of the sheath 17 has above the collar 19, a thread 21, for example with square threads.

Un doigt 22 pouvant former un segment de filet est formé à partir de la paroi externe du manchon 12 est en prise avec le taraudage 21 qui s'étend jusqu'à un épaulement interne 23 du fourreau 17.A finger 22 capable of forming a segment of the thread is formed from the external wall of the sleeve 12 is engaged with the internal thread 21 which extends to an internal shoulder 23 of the sleeve 17.

La paroi externe du fourreau 17 est lisse et est guidée à frottement doux dans un ajutage 24 du fourreau 17, ajutage qui est prolongé par une embouchure évasée 25.The external wall of the sheath 17 is smooth and is guided with gentle friction in a nozzle 24 of the sheath 17, a nozzle which is extended by a flared mouth 25.

Le dispositif comporte, de plus, un capuchon 26 dont le bas de la jupe 27 forme des protubérances 28 correspon­dant aux protubérances 4 sur lesquelles elles peuvent être encliquetées par déformation élastique de la jupe 27.The device also comprises a cap 26 the bottom of the skirt 27 of which forms protuberances 28 corresponding to the protuberances 4 on which they can be snapped on by elastic deformation of the skirt 27.

Le dessus 29 du capuchon présente intérieurement un embout conique 30 destiné à être appliqué de façon étanche entre la paroi de l'embouchure évasée 25.The top 29 of the cap has internally a conical end piece 30 intended to be applied in a sealed manner between the wall of the flared mouth 25.

La fig. 1 montre que la mèche 15 présente une longueur plus grande que celle du manchon 12 formant la cartouche qui la contient de façon qu'elle fasse notablement saillie par rapport au-dessus de ce manchon.Fig. 1 shows that the wick 15 has a greater length than that of the sleeve 12 forming the cartridge which contains it so that it protrudes notably above this sleeve.

La fig. 1 montre le dispositif en position de repos pour laquelle le manchon 12 formant cartouche obture tant les lumières latérales 8 que les trous de purge 9. Il s'en­suit que le produit liquide qui se trouve dans le conteneur est isolé de la mèche 15 et est maintenu à l'abri de l'air atmosphérique.Fig. 1 shows the device in the rest position for which the sleeve 12 forming a cartridge closes both the side lights 8 and the drain holes 9. It follows that the liquid product which is in the container is isolated from wick 15 and is kept away from atmospheric air.

Lorsque le capuchon 26 est en place, il recouvre complè­tement le goulot, le fourreau 17 et l'extrémité supé­rieure de la mèche 15. L'embout conique 30 étant appliqué contre la paroi de l'embouchure évasée 25, cela assure une étanchéité suffisante pour que la mèche 15 soit complètement isolée de l'air atmosphérique et, par conséquent, la solution qui peut l'imprégner ne peut pas s'évaporer. L'isolement par rapport à l'atmosphère est encore parfait par la liaison existant entre le bas de la jupe 27 du capuchon 26 et le goulot 3.When the cap 26 is in place, it completely covers the neck, the sheath 17 and the upper end of the wick 15. The conical tip 30 being applied against the wall of the flared mouth 25, this ensures a sufficient seal for that the wick 15 is completely isolated from atmospheric air and, therefore, the solution which can impregnate it cannot evaporate. Isolation from the atmosphere is still perfect by the connection existing between the bottom of the skirt 27 of the cap 26 and the neck 3.

Lorsqu'on désire utiliser le dispositif applicateur, par exemple pour étendre du vernis à ongles, l'opérateur exerce une traction sur le capuchon 26 pour le retirer à la manière d'un bouchon. L'opérateur fait ensuite tourner le fourreau 17 dont l'anneau 18 est maintenu et guidé dans la gorge de retenue 16.When it is desired to use the applicator device, for example to spread nail varnish, the operator exerts traction on the cap 26 to remove it in the manner of a plug. The operator then rotates the sheath 17, the ring 18 of which is held and guided in the retaining groove 16.

La rotation du fourreau 17 a pour effet de déplacer le doigt 22 dans le taraudage 21 et, par conséquent, de soulever le manchon 12. Le mouvement du manchon 12 est linéaire car il est empêché de tourner du fait de l'exis­tence de la ou des clavettes 20 dans la ou les cannelures 11. Le même résultat est obtenu si le manchon 12, pré­sente, en section, la forme d'un polygone et si la cavité interne 10 de la pièce de support 6 présente une forme complémentaire.The rotation of the sheath 17 has the effect of moving the finger 22 in the thread 21 and, consequently, of lifting the sleeve 12. The movement of the sleeve 12 is linear because it is prevented from rotating due to the existence of the or keys 20 in the groove or grooves 11. The same result is obtained if the sleeve 12 has, in section, the shape of a polygon and if the internal cavity 10 of the support part 6 has a complementary shape.

Le déplacement du manchon ou cartouche 12 a pour effet d'entraîner celui de la mèche 15 qui vient occuper la position illustrée par la fig. 3 pour laquelle la lumière 8 et le trou de purge 9 sont découverts.The displacement of the sleeve or cartridge 12 has the effect of causing that of the wick 15 which comes to occupy the position illustrated in FIG. 3 for which the light 8 and the drain hole 9 are discovered.

En inclinant le conteneur 1 le produit liquide qu'il contient passe par les lumières 8 et entre à l'intérieur de la cavité 10 de la pièce 6, ce qui lui permet d'im­prégner la mèche 15 étant donné que le manchon 12 est ouvert à sa base. Le produit liquide est ainsi amené par capillarité jusqu'à l'extrémité faisant saillie de la mèche 15 et il peut, par conséquent être appliqué à tout endroit désiré.By tilting the container 1 the liquid product which it contains passes through the openings 8 and enters the interior of the cavity 10 of the part 6, which allows it to impregnate the wick 15 since the sleeve 12 is open at its base. The liquid product is thus brought by capillarity to the protruding end of the wick 15 and it can therefore be applied at any desired location.

Après usage, la mèche 15 est ramenée à sa position initiale en faisant tourner le fourreau 17 dans le sens opposé. La rotation du fourreau 17 provoque le coulis­sement du manchon 12, ce qui a pour effet de refouler le produit liquide pouvant encore se trouver dans la cavité interne 10 après que le conteneur 1 ait été ramené dans une position sensiblement verticale.After use, the wick 15 is returned to its initial position by rotating the sheath 17 in the opposite direction. The rotation of the sheath 17 causes the sleeve 12 to slide, which has the effect of pushing back the liquid product which may still be in the internal cavity 10 after the container 1 has been brought back to a substantially vertical position.

Les segments ou lèvres racleuses 13 dont est muni le manchon 12 nettoient complètement la paroi interne de la cavité 10.The scraper segments or lips 13 with which the sleeve 12 is provided completely clean the internal wall of the cavity 10.

L'invention n'est pas limitée à l'exemple de réalisation représenté et décrit en détail, car diverses modifica­tions peuvent y être apportées sans sortir de son cadre.The invention is not limited to the embodiment shown and described in detail, since various modifications can be made without departing from its scope.

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d1. Dispositif applicateur pour vernis à ongles et pro­duits liquides analogues disposés dans un conteneur (1) muni d'un applicateur à mèche, caractérisé en ce que le goulot (3) du conteneur (1) est muni d'une pièce de support (6) en forme de douille présentant près de son fond au moins une lumière (8) dont l'ouverture est contrôlée par un manchon coulissant (12) contenant une mèche (15) faisant saillie au-dessus de son extrémité supérieure.d1. Applicator device for nail polish and similar liquid products arranged in a container (1) provided with a wick applicator, characterized in that the neck (3) of the container (1) is provided with a support piece (6) in the form of a socket having at least one opening (8) near its bottom, the opening of which is controlled by a sliding sleeve (12) containing a wick (15) projecting above its upper end. 2. Dispositif suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le coulissement du manchon (12) est commandé par un fourreau (17) monté à rotation sur le conteneur (1) et délimitant intérieurement un taraudage (21) en prise avec un doigt ou segment de filet (22) du manchon (12) portant la mèche (15).2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the sliding of the sleeve (12) is controlled by a sheath (17) rotatably mounted on the container (1) and internally delimiting a thread (21) engaged with a finger or thread segment (22) of the sleeve (12) carrying the wick (15). 3. Dispositif suivant la revendication 1 ou 2, caractéri­sé en ce que le manchon (12) formant cartouche pour la mèche (15) est ouvert à sa partie basse et délimite une portée d'appui (14) pour la base de ladite mèche (15).3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the sleeve (12) forming a cartridge for the wick (15) is open at its lower part and defines a bearing surface (14) for the base of said wick ( 15). 4. Dispositif suivant les revendications 1 à 3, caracté­risé en ce que le manchon (12) formant cartouche est guidé axialement par au moins une clavette (20).4. Device according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the sleeve (12) forming a cartridge is guided axially by at least one key (20). 5. Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que le manchon (12) comporte, au moins à sa partie basse, des segments ou lèvres racleuses (13) s'étendant jusqu'à proximité d'un trou de purge (9) pratiqué dans la pièce de support (6) en forme de douille assurant le guidage dudit manchon.5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the sleeve (12) comprises, at least in its lower part, scraping segments or lips (13) extending up to near a hole purge (9) formed in the support piece (6) in the form of a socket ensuring the guidance of said sleeve. 6. Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la pièce de support (6) en forme de douille est fixée rigidement à l'intérieur du conte­neur (1).6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the support piece (6) in the form of a socket is rigidly fixed inside the container (1). 7. Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que le fourreau (17) commandant le déplacement du manchon (12) formant cartouche délimite près de sa partie supérieure un ajutage du guidage (24) prolongé par une embouchure évasée (25) dont la paroi coopère avec celle d'un embout conique (30) que comporte intérieurement un capuchon (26) recouvrant l'ensemble du dispositif.7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the sheath (17) controlling the movement of the sleeve (12) forming a cartridge defines near its upper part a nozzle of the guide (24) extended by a flared mouth (25) whose wall cooperates with that of a conical tip (30) that internally comprises a cap (26) covering the entire device. 8. Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que le capuchon (26) est maintenu sur le goulot (3) par déformation élastique.8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the cap (26) is held on the neck (3) by elastic deformation. 9. Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le maintien par déformation élasti­que du capuchon (26) est assuré par des protubérances (4) saillant vers l'extérieur et auxquelles correspondent des protubérances (5) coopérant à la fixation de la pièce (6) en forme de douille.9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the retention by elastic deformation of the cap (26) is ensured by protrusions (4) projecting outwards and to which correspond protrusions (5) cooperating with fixing the part (6) in the form of a socket. 10. Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que le fourreau (17) prend appui sur le dessus du goulot (3) du conteneur (1) par un collet (19) et par un anneau (18) engagés à force dans une rainure (16) dudit goulot.10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the sheath (17) bears on the top of the neck (3) of the container (1) by a collar (19) and by a ring (18) forcibly engaged in a groove (16) of said neck. 11. Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que le collet (19) du fourreau (17) forme butée pour le doigt coulissant (22) du manchon (12).11. Device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the collar (19) of the sleeve (17) forms a stop for the sliding finger (22) of the sleeve (12).
EP87400508A 1986-03-17 1987-03-09 Applicator device for nail varnish and similar fluid products Expired EP0238391B1 (en)

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