EP0337146A1 - Dispenser for pills, tablets or the like - Google Patents

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EP0337146A1
EP0337146A1 EP89104661A EP89104661A EP0337146A1 EP 0337146 A1 EP0337146 A1 EP 0337146A1 EP 89104661 A EP89104661 A EP 89104661A EP 89104661 A EP89104661 A EP 89104661A EP 0337146 A1 EP0337146 A1 EP 0337146A1
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    • 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
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    • B65D83/04—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
    • B65D83/049—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills the dispensing means forming a part of a removable closure, e.g. gripping teeth, cavity
    • 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
    • B65D2583/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D2583/04—For dispensing annular, disc-shaped or spherical or like small articles or tablets
    • B65D2583/0472—For dispensing annular, disc-shaped or spherical or like small articles or tablets characterised by the dispensing action
    • B65D2583/0477—For dispensing annular, disc-shaped or spherical or like small articles or tablets characterised by the dispensing action the container is maintained in the same position during the dispensing of several successive articles or doses
    • B65D2583/049—One rotational action of a cylindrical, disc-like or sphere-like element around its own axis, e.g. step-by-step, reciprocating
    • B65D2583/0495—One rotational action of a cylindrical, disc-like or sphere-like element around its own axis, e.g. step-by-step, reciprocating the element being alveolate

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  • the present invention relates to a dispenser for granules, pills, tablets or similar products.
  • Certain pharmaceutical products and in particular homeopathic products consisting of granules can preferably not be touched with the hands and are sold in suitable containers fitted with a stopper in which the granules are collected in order to bring them to the mouth without touching them.
  • the object of the present invention is to remedy these drawbacks by presenting a dispenser making it possible to extract the prescribed number of granules, or similar products, from the container while preventing the granules, or similar products, from escaping freely.
  • Patent GB 1 385 900 describes three embodiments of a dispenser which has the disadvantage of requiring an intermediate container or an additional tool to catch the granules extracted from the dispenser and to carry them to the mouth.
  • the distributor described in US 3,099,365 suffers from the same drawback.
  • the invention further aims to provide a dispenser which not only works entirely weakly but which is also of simple construction.
  • the dispenser according to the invention comprising or mounted on a container containing the products, is characterized by a subdivided annular space by means of resilient separation into sectors provided with one or more orifices calibrated to the dimensions of the products, the orifices of certain sectors being open towards the container, the orifices of the other sectors being open towards the outside; and is further characterized by a rotor, which can be actuated from the outside, provided with several notches, calibrated to the dimensions of the products, collecting the products falling from the container through the openings open towards the container and carrying the products, by rotation from the rotor, beyond the resilient separators to the other sectors, where the products can leave the annular space through the openings open to the outside.
  • the dispenser according to the invention is provided with a cover which, placed on the dispenser, covers the orifices open towards the outside to catch the products leaving the annular space of the dispenser and to which the rotor.
  • the dispenser according to the invention is placed on a container (1), Figure 2, which can contain the products (9) to be dispensed, such as granules, pills or tablets.
  • this container (1) can consist of a small cylindrical tank (2), generally made of glass, introduced into the external body (3) of the dispenser through its open bottom (4) whose outline is provided with small projections (5) which prevent the reservoir (2) from escaping from the dispenser once this reservoir (2), filled with products, has been introduced into the dispenser.
  • this opening is partially closed by a central cylindrical core (6) and the bottom (7), supporting the cylindrical core (6), two circular sectors of which are open constituting the orifices (8) through which the products (9) can leave the container (1) to arrive in an annular space (10).
  • This annular space (10) is located around the central cylindrical core (6), inside the cylindrical space (1) delimited by the external body (3) of the distributor, between the bottom (7) of the space cylindrical (11) and a disc (12) constituting the end of the cylindrical core (6) and ensuring the partial closure of the annular space (10).
  • This disc (12) is provided with an orifice (13) through which the proudits (9) can leave the annular space (10) towards the outside.
  • the orifice (13) is not located opposite 'none of the openings (8) but is located opposite the closed part of the bottom (7).
  • the resilient fingers (14) have a triangular section, the base of which faces the central core (6) and the other two faces of which can be flat or rounded (FIGS. 3a, 3b). This resilient fingers (14) can be inclined radially under the action of an external force which can thus give free passage to dimensions larger than those of the products (9), which, in this case, pass from the sector (15) to the sector (16).
  • the dispenser according to the invention comprises a cover (17), provided with an interior space (18), and which can be placed on the exterior body (3) of the dispenser by covering the orifices (13).
  • a cover (17) provided with an interior space (18)
  • the dispenser according to the invention is also provided with a rotor which can rotate in the annular space (10).
  • This rotor can be turned from the outside by the user of the dispenser.
  • the rotor is part of the cover (17), Figures 1, 2 and consists of a cylindrical jacket (19) provided with several notches (20) calibrated to the dimensions of the products (9).
  • a circular notch (21) between the disc (12) and the external body (3) of the distributor, allows the introduction of the cylindrical mantle (19) into the annular space when the cover (17) is placed in position on the body outside (3) of the dispenser.
  • the resilient fingers (14) leave free a passage whose dimensions are always sufficient to allow the rotor to rotate in the annular space.
  • the user hears or, with a transparent cover (17), sees the products (9) falling into the cover, can count them and extract the desired number of proudits (9) from the container (1) by stopping turning the cover ( 17) and raising the cover (17) after waiting for the last product (9) to fall into the cover (17).
  • the container (1) can also consist of a small bottle with a threaded neck which is screwed into a corresponding thread provided inside the external body (3) of the dispenser.
  • the dispenser according to the invention can also be used to eject one by one round objects which would not necessarily be pharmaceutical products.

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The dispenser comprises or is mounted on a container (1) intended to contain the said products and allowing the prescribed number of tablets or the like to be extracted from the container while preventing the products from freely escaping. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention a pour objet un distributeur pour granules, pilules, comprimés ou produits analogues.The present invention relates to a dispenser for granules, pills, tablets or similar products.

Certains produits pharmaceutiques et notamment les produits homéopathiques constitués de granules ne peuvent de préférence pas être touchés des mains et sont vendus dans des récipients appropriés munis d'un bouchon dans lequel on receuille les granules afin de les porter à la bouche sans y toucher.Certain pharmaceutical products and in particular homeopathic products consisting of granules can preferably not be touched with the hands and are sold in suitable containers fitted with a stopper in which the granules are collected in order to bring them to the mouth without touching them.

Toutefois, cette méthode ne permet pas de compter aisément le nombre de granules prescrits. D'autre part, à la suite d'un geste maladroit, on risque de voir s'échapper l'ensemble des granules du récipient.However, this method does not easily count the number of granules prescribed. On the other hand, following an awkward gesture, there is a risk of seeing all of the granules from the container escape.

La présente invention a pour objet de remédier à ces inconvénients en présentant un distributeur permettant d'extraire le nombre prescrit de granules, ou produits analogues, du récipient tout en empêchant les granules, ou produits analogues, de s'échapper librement.The object of the present invention is to remedy these drawbacks by presenting a dispenser making it possible to extract the prescribed number of granules, or similar products, from the container while preventing the granules, or similar products, from escaping freely.

De tels distributeurs sont connus. Le brevet GB 1 385 900 décrit trois formes de réalisation d'un distributeur qui a l'inconvénient d'exiger un récipient intermédiaire ou un outil additionel pour attraper les granules extraits du distributeur et pour les porter à la bouche. Le distribeur décrit dans US 3.099.365 souffre du même inconvénient.Such distributors are known. Patent GB 1 385 900 describes three embodiments of a dispenser which has the disadvantage of requiring an intermediate container or an additional tool to catch the granules extracted from the dispenser and to carry them to the mouth. The distributor described in US 3,099,365 suffers from the same drawback.

Le distributeur décrit dans le brevet FR 77 20996 n'a pas cet inconvénient mais est d'une construction relativement complexe puisqu'il est composé de trois pièces.The dispenser described in patent FR 77 20996 does not have this drawback but is of a relatively complex construction since it is made up of three parts.

L'invention a en outre pour but de réaliser un distributeur qui fonctionne non seulement de manière entièrement faible mais qui est de plus d'une construction simple.The invention further aims to provide a dispenser which not only works entirely weakly but which is also of simple construction.

A cet effet, le distributeur selon l'invention, comportant ou monté sur un récipient contenant les produits, est caractérisé par un espace annulaire subdivisé par des moyens de séparation résilients en secteurs munis d'un ou de plusieurs orifices calibrés aux dimensions des produits, les orifices de certains secteurs étant ouverts vers le récipient, les orifices des autres secteurs étant ouvert vers l'extérieur ; et est en outre caractérisé par un rotor, pouvant être actionné de l'extérieur, muni de plusieurs entailles, calibrées aux dimensions des produits, receuillant les produits tombant du récipient à travers les orifices ouverts vers le récipient et emportant les produits, par la rotation du rotor, au delà des séparateurs résilients vers les autres secteurs, où les produits peuvent quitter l'espace annulaire par les orifices ouverts vers l'extérieur.To this end, the dispenser according to the invention, comprising or mounted on a container containing the products, is characterized by a subdivided annular space by means of resilient separation into sectors provided with one or more orifices calibrated to the dimensions of the products, the orifices of certain sectors being open towards the container, the orifices of the other sectors being open towards the outside; and is further characterized by a rotor, which can be actuated from the outside, provided with several notches, calibrated to the dimensions of the products, collecting the products falling from the container through the openings open towards the container and carrying the products, by rotation from the rotor, beyond the resilient separators to the other sectors, where the products can leave the annular space through the openings open to the outside.

Dans une forme de réalisation avantageuse, le distributeur selon l'invention est muni d'un couvercle qui, placé sur le distributeur, coiffe les orifices ouverts vers l'extérieur pour attraper les produits quittant l'espace annulaire du distributeur et auquel est accroché le rotor.In an advantageous embodiment, the dispenser according to the invention is provided with a cover which, placed on the dispenser, covers the orifices open towards the outside to catch the products leaving the annular space of the dispenser and to which the rotor.

D'autres détails et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description qui sera donnée ci-après d'un distributeur selon l'invention, dont l'espace annulaire n'est subdivisé qu'en deux secteurs annulaires. Cette description n'est donnée qu'à titre d'exemple et ne limite pas l'invention. Les notations de référence se rapportent aux figures ci-annexées.

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective du distributeur selon l'invention, avec le couvercle partiellement retiré.
  • La figure 2 est une coupe longitudinale, dd sur les figures 3, du distributeur selon l'invention en position inverse avec le couvercle placé sur le distributeur..
  • Les figures 3a,b,c sont des coupes transversales du distributeur selon l'invention, respectivement selon les lignes aa, bb et cc de la figure 2.
Other details and advantages of the invention will emerge from the description which will be given below of a dispenser according to the invention, the annular space of which is only subdivided into two annular sectors. This description is given by way of example only and does not limit the invention. The reference notations refer to the appended figures.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the dispenser according to the invention, with the cover partially removed.
  • Figure 2 is a longitudinal section, dd in Figures 3, of the dispenser according to the invention in reverse position with the cover placed on the dispenser.
  • FIGS. 3a, b, c are cross sections of the dispenser according to the invention, respectively along the lines aa, bb and cc of FIG. 2.

Le distributeur selon l'invention est placé sur un récipient (1), figure 2, pouvant contenir les produits (9) à distribuer, comme les granules, pilules ou comprimés. Pour des raisons hygiéniques et de remplissage, ce récipient (1) peut consister en un petit réservoir cylindrique (2), généralement en verre, introduit dans le corps extérieur (3) du distributeur à travers son fond ouvert (4) dont le contour est pourvu de petites saillies (5) qui empêchent le réservoir (2) d'échapper du distributeur une fois que ce réservoir (2), rempli des produits, a été introduit dans le distributeur.The dispenser according to the invention is placed on a container (1), Figure 2, which can contain the products (9) to be dispensed, such as granules, pills or tablets. For hygienic and filling reasons, this container (1) can consist of a small cylindrical tank (2), generally made of glass, introduced into the external body (3) of the dispenser through its open bottom (4) whose outline is provided with small projections (5) which prevent the reservoir (2) from escaping from the dispenser once this reservoir (2), filled with products, has been introduced into the dispenser.

Une fois que le distributeur est placé sur l'ouverture du récipient (1), figures 2 et 3a, cet ouverture est partiellement fermé par un noyau cylindrique central (6) et le fond (7) , supportant le noyau cylindrique (6), dont deux secteurs circulaires sont ouverts constituant les orifices (8) à travers les-quels les produits (9) peuvent quitter le récipient (1) pour arriver dans un espace annulaire (10). Cet espace annulaire (10) est situé autour du noyau cylindrique central (6), à l'intérieur de l'espace cylindrique (1) délimité par le corps extérieur (3) du distributeur, entre le fond (7) de l'espace cylindrique (11) et un disque (12) constituant l'extrémité du noyau cylindrique (6) et assurant la fermeture partielle de l'espace annulaire (10). Ce disque (12) est pourvu d'un orifice (13) à travers lequel les proudits (9) peuvent quitter l'espace annulaire (10) vers l'extérieur." L'orifice (13) ne se trouve pas en face d'aucun des orifices (8) mais est situé en face de la partie fermée du fond (7)."Once the dispenser is placed on the opening of the container (1), FIGS. 2 and 3a, this opening is partially closed by a central cylindrical core (6) and the bottom (7), supporting the cylindrical core (6), two circular sectors of which are open constituting the orifices (8) through which the products (9) can leave the container (1) to arrive in an annular space (10). This annular space (10) is located around the central cylindrical core (6), inside the cylindrical space (1) delimited by the external body (3) of the distributor, between the bottom (7) of the space cylindrical (11) and a disc (12) constituting the end of the cylindrical core (6) and ensuring the partial closure of the annular space (10). This disc (12) is provided with an orifice (13) through which the proudits (9) can leave the annular space (10) towards the outside. "The orifice (13) is not located opposite 'none of the openings (8) but is located opposite the closed part of the bottom (7). "

Près du noyau cylindrique (6) sur le fond (7) sont fixés des doigts résilients (14) inclinables radialement, qui délimitent deux secteurs (15) et (16), dont le secteur (15) est situé entre les orifices (8) et le disque (12) et dont le secteur (16) est situé entre le fond (7) et l'orifice (13).Near the cylindrical core (6) on the bottom (7) are fixed resilient fingers (14) which can be tilted radially, which delimit two sectors (15) and (16), the sector (15) of which is situated between the orifices (8) and the disc (12) and whose sector (16) is located between the bottom (7) and the orifice (13).

Entre les secteurs (15) et (16) il y a un passage dont les dimensions sont limitées par les doigts résilients (14) et sont inférieures à celles des produits (9). Ainsi, quand le distributeur suivant l'invention est tenu la tête en bas, les produits (9) tombant à travers les orifices (8) du récipient (1) dans le secteur (15) ne peuvent pas rouler dans le secteur (16).Between the sectors (15) and (16) there is a passage whose dimensions are limited by the resilient fingers (14) and are smaller than those of the products (9). Thus, when the dispenser according to the invention is held upside down, the products (9) falling through the holes (8) of the container (1) in the sector (15) cannot roll in the sector (16).

Les doigts résilients (14) ont une coupe triangulaire dont la base est tournée vers le noyau central (6) et dont les deux autres faces peuvent être plates ou arrondies (figures 3a,3b). Ce doigts résilients (14) peuvent être inclinés radialement sous l'action d'une force extérieure pouvant ainsi dégager un passage libre aux dimensions supérieures à celles des produits (9), qui, dans ce cas, passent du secteur (15) au secteur (16).The resilient fingers (14) have a triangular section, the base of which faces the central core (6) and the other two faces of which can be flat or rounded (FIGS. 3a, 3b). This resilient fingers (14) can be inclined radially under the action of an external force which can thus give free passage to dimensions larger than those of the products (9), which, in this case, pass from the sector (15) to the sector (16).

Le distributeur suivant l'invention comporte un couvercle (17), muni d'un espace intérieur (18), et pouvant être placé sur le corps extérieur (3) du distributeur en coiffant les orifices (13). Ainsi, quand le distributeur est tenu la tête en bas, les produits (9) tombant à travers les orifices (13) du secteur (16), sont reçus dans le couvercle (17).The dispenser according to the invention comprises a cover (17), provided with an interior space (18), and which can be placed on the exterior body (3) of the dispenser by covering the orifices (13). Thus, when the dispenser is held upside down, the products (9) falling through the orifices (13) of the sector (16), are received in the cover (17).

Ensuite, le distributeur selon l'invention est également muni d'un rotor pouvant tourner dans l'espace annulaire (10). Ce rotor peut être tourné de l'extérieur par l'utilisateur du distributeur. Dans une forme de réalisation préférée, le rotor fait partie du couvercle (17), figures 1, 2 et consiste en un manteau cylindrique (19) muni de plusieurs entailles (20) calibrées aux dimensions des produits (9). Une échancrure circulaire (21) entre le disque (12) et le corps extérieur (3) du distributeur, permet l'introduction du manteau cylindrique (19) dans l'espace annulaire lorsque le couvercle (17) est mis en position sur le corps extérieur (3) du distributeur. Les doigts résilients (14) laissent libre un passage dont les dimensions sont toujours suffisantes pour permettre le rotor de tourner dans l'espace annulaire.Then, the dispenser according to the invention is also provided with a rotor which can rotate in the annular space (10). This rotor can be turned from the outside by the user of the dispenser. In a preferred embodiment, the rotor is part of the cover (17), Figures 1, 2 and consists of a cylindrical jacket (19) provided with several notches (20) calibrated to the dimensions of the products (9). A circular notch (21) between the disc (12) and the external body (3) of the distributor, allows the introduction of the cylindrical mantle (19) into the annular space when the cover (17) is placed in position on the body outside (3) of the dispenser. The resilient fingers (14) leave free a passage whose dimensions are always sufficient to allow the rotor to rotate in the annular space.

Pour extraire un certain nombre de produits (9) l'utilisateur doit tenir le distributeur la tête en bas et tourner le couvercle (17). Un produit (9) tombant à travers des orifices (8) ne peut tomber dans l'espace annulaire que lorsqu'une entaille (20) vide du rotor se trouve au-dessous de ce produit (9). Les produits (9) tombées dans les entailles (20) sont emportés par le rotor tournant transférés du secteur (15) vers le secteur (16) autour des doigts résilients (14) inclinés radialement vers le noyau cylindrique (6) chaque fois qu'un produit (9) est pressé contre leur flanc arrondi. Une fois arrivé dans le secteur (16), les produits (9) peuvent tomber des entailles (20) à travers les orifices (13) dans l'espace intérieur du couvercle (17). L'utilisateur entend ou, avec un couvercle (17) transparent, voit les produits (9) tomber dans le couvercle, peut les compter et extraire le nombre désiré de proudits (9) du récipient (1) en arrêtant de tourner le couvercle (17) et en élevant le couvercle (17) après avoir attendu que le dernier produit (9) soit tombé dans le couvercle (17).To extract a certain number of products (9) the user must hold the dispenser upside down and turn the cover (17). A product (9) falling through orifices (8) can fall into the annular space only when an empty notch (20) of the rotor is below this product (9). The products (9) fallen into the notches (20) are carried away by the rotating rotor transferred from the sector (15) to the sector (16) around the resilient fingers (14) inclined radially towards the cylindrical core (6) each time a product (9) is pressed against their rounded flank. Once in the sector (16), the products (9) can fall from the notches (20) through the orifices (13) in the interior space of the cover (17). The user hears or, with a transparent cover (17), sees the products (9) falling into the cover, can count them and extract the desired number of proudits (9) from the container (1) by stopping turning the cover ( 17) and raising the cover (17) after waiting for the last product (9) to fall into the cover (17).

Au lieu d'un réservoir cylindrique (2), le récipient (1) peut aussi consister en une petite bouteille avec un goulot fileté qui est vissé dans un filetage correspondant prévu à l'intérieur du corps extérieur (3) du distributeur.Instead of a cylindrical tank (2), the container (1) can also consist of a small bottle with a threaded neck which is screwed into a corresponding thread provided inside the external body (3) of the dispenser.

Bien qu'il soit toujours question de produits dans la description précédente, il est clair que le distributeur selon l'invention peut aussi servir à éjecter un à un des objets ronds qui ne seraient pas nécesairement des produits pharmaceutiques.Although there is always a question of products in the preceding description, it is clear that the dispenser according to the invention can also be used to eject one by one round objects which would not necessarily be pharmaceutical products.

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1. Distributeur pour granules, pilules, comprimés ou produits analogues comportant ou monté sur un récipient (1) destiné à contenir les dits produits (9), caractérisé par un espace annulaire (10) subdivisé par des moyens de séparation résilients (14) en secteurs (15,16) munis d'un ou de plusieurs orifices (8,13) calibrés aux dimensions des produits (9), les orifices (8) de certains secteurs (15) étant ouverts vers le récipient(1), les orifices (13) des autres secteurs étant ouvert vers l'extérieur ; en outre caractérisé par un rotor, pouvant être actionné de l'extérieur, muni de plusieurs entailles (20), calibrées aux dimensions des produits(9), receuillant les produits (9) tombant du récipient (1) à travers les orifices (8) ouverts vers le récipient (1) et emportant les produits (9), par la rotation du rotor, au delà des séparateurs résilients (14) vers les autres secteurs (16), où les produits (9) peuvent quitter l'espace annulaire (10) par les orifices (13) ouverts vers l'extérieur.1. Dispenser for granules, pills, tablets or similar products comprising or mounted on a container (1) intended to contain said products (9), characterized by an annular space (10) subdivided by resilient separation means (14) in sectors (15,16) provided with one or more orifices (8,13) calibrated to the dimensions of the products (9), the orifices (8) of certain sectors (15) being open towards the container (1), the orifices (13) other sectors being open to the outside; further characterized by a rotor, which can be actuated from the outside, provided with several notches (20), calibrated to the dimensions of the products (9), collecting the products (9) falling from the container (1) through the orifices (8 ) open towards the container (1) and carrying the products (9), by the rotation of the rotor, beyond the resilient separators (14) towards the other sectors (16), where the products (9) can leave the annular space (10) through the openings (13) open to the outside. 2. Distributeur selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que l'espace annulaire (10) est formé par un espace cylindrique (11) et par un noyau cylindrique central (6).2. Distributor according to claim 1 characterized in that the annular space (10) is formed by a cylindrical space (11) and by a central cylindrical core (6). 3. Distributeur selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que le fond (7) séparant l'espace cylindrique (11) du récipient (1) est muni des orifices (8).3. Distributor according to claim 2 characterized in that the bottom (7) separating the cylindrical space (11) of the container (1) is provided with the orifices (8). 4. Distributeur selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que le fond séparant l'espace cylindrique (11) de l'extrérieur,est muni des orifices (13).4. Dispenser according to claim 2 characterized in that the bottom separating the cylindrical space (11) from the outside, is provided with the orifices (13). 5. Distributeur selon la revendication 4 caractérisé en ce que le fond, séparant l'espace cylindrique (11) de l'extérieur, est en outre muni d'une échancrure circulaire à travers de laquelle le rotor est introduit dans l'espace annulaire (10).5. Distributor according to claim 4 characterized in that the bottom, separating the cylindrical space (11) from the outside, is further provided with a circular notch through which the rotor is introduced into the annular space ( 10). 6. Distributeur selon la revendication 1 muni d'un couvercle (17), caractérisé en ce que le couvercle (17) placé sur le récipient (1), coiffe les orifices (13) ouverts vers l'extérieur et en ce que le couvercle (17) est muni d'un espace intérieur (18) dans lequel sont recueillis les produits (9) quittant l'espace annulaire (10) du distributeur.6. Dispenser according to claim 1 provided with a cover (17), characterized in that the cover (17) placed on the container (1), covers the openings (13) open towards the outside and in that the cover (17) is provided with an interior space (18) in which the products (9) are collected leaving the annular space (10) of the dispenser. 7. Distributeur selon la revendication 6 caractérisé en ce que le rotor est accroché au couvercle (17) et en ce que le couvercle (17) peut être tourné sur récipient (1).7. Distributor according to claim 6 characterized in that the rotor is attached to the cover (17) and in that the cover (17) can be rotated on the container (1). 8. Distributeur selon la revendication 7 caractérisé en ce que le rotor consiste en un manteau cylindrique (19) muni des entailles (20).8. Distributor according to claim 7 characterized in that the rotor consists of a cylindrical jacket (19) provided with the notches (20). 9. Distributeur selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que chaque moyen de séparation résilient consiste en un doigt disposé dans l'espace annulaire (10), laissant libre un passage aux dimensions inférieures à celles des produits (9) et supérieures à celles du rotor, étant inclinable axiale ou radialement en laissant un passage libre aux dimensions supérieures à celles des produits (9) lorsqu'il est incliné.9. A dispenser according to claim 2 characterized in that each resilient separation means consists of a finger disposed in the annular space (10), allowing free passage to the dimensions smaller than those of the products (9) and greater than those of the rotor , being tiltable axially or radially, leaving free passage to the dimensions greater than those of the products (9) when it is inclined.
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