EP0852120B1 - Behälter zum Aufbewahren und Ausgeben eines Produktes wie Schminke - Google Patents

Behälter zum Aufbewahren und Ausgeben eines Produktes wie Schminke Download PDF

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EP0852120B1
EP0852120B1 EP19970403008 EP97403008A EP0852120B1 EP 0852120 B1 EP0852120 B1 EP 0852120B1 EP 19970403008 EP19970403008 EP 19970403008 EP 97403008 A EP97403008 A EP 97403008A EP 0852120 B1 EP0852120 B1 EP 0852120B1
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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
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    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
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  • the present invention relates to a type of housing comprising a bottom, a lid, and an applicator for withdrawing a dose of product, for its application on a surface.
  • the invention is particularly suitable for makeup products, such as foundation, lipstick, eye shadow, blush, etc. Applications in fields other than cosmetics can be envisaged, in particular in the field of pharmacy, glues, etc.
  • the case type makeup cases include a bottom and a hinged cover on the bottom.
  • the bottom defines one or more recesses of way to receive the packaged product.
  • An applicator is placed inside of the case so as to allow the withdrawal of the product for its application.
  • Such an applicator can be in the form of a puff or a brush, which the user applies manually to the surface of the product to withdraw, so as to cause a transfer of a sufficient quantity of product on the application surface of the applicator.
  • this type of case especially when it is intended for a high product range, contains a large number of separate parts.
  • these cases may include a bottom, a cover, an applicator, a add-on hinge, add-on closing mechanism, cup intended to receive the product.
  • Such cases due to the high number of parts are costly and sometimes fragile.
  • US Patent 1,362,808 describes a packaging for a solid product of the type lipstick, comprising a cylindrical bottom in which a stick is mounted lipstick through a spring. A plug is mounted removable on the bottom.
  • the cap is immovably coupled to a rod whose free end ends in an applicator member, intended, in closed position of the plug on the bottom, to be supported on the free surface of the lipstick stick, via an annular organ whose face lower has teeth.
  • the user turns the plug relative to the bottom so as to rotate the surface abrasive of the annular member on the free surface of the product, in order to detach a dose of lipstick.
  • the product thus detached is transferred to the organ of application.
  • the user removes the cap with its applicator and can then apply lipstick.
  • Such a device has many drawbacks. Indeed, its use requires many manipulations; a first manipulation to charge the applicator member, a second manipulation to open the device, and a third manipulation to extract the applicator for use.
  • the application member is integral with one of the components of the packaging, in this case the cap, which can be detrimental to some applications.
  • such a design offers no latitude in the positioning of the applicator in the housing. In particular, it limits possibilities of making a compact assembly, as well as the possibilities of facilitating the gesture of the user.
  • the dosage of the product on the applicator is relatively imprecise, which produces poor quality makeup, not homogeneous, and poorly reproducible.
  • US Pat. No. 5,401,113 describes a housing for a powder type product, comprising an application member in the form of a disc, of foam by example, and whose periphery is capable of being loaded with powder for a application.
  • the powder is deposited on the applicator, turning the casing so that the powder can flow by gravity on the disc.
  • a cover is rotatably mounted on a bottom, so that the rotation of one relative to the other positions the loaded part of the applicator opposite of an opening of the case.
  • Such a case mainly suffers from a lack of flexibility and ease in its use, insofar as it is necessary to return the case to allow the loading the applicator. Furthermore, such a device is only suitable for products able to flow by gravity. Finally, by design, the housing is relatively not very compact.
  • a housing comprising: a first part forming a bottom, in which is housed a product of pasty consistency or pulverulent, said product having a free surface; an applicator comprising an application member at least part of which defines an application surface, said applicator being disposed inside the housing so that the application surface is supported on the free surface of the product; a second cover portion, and mounted on the first; coupling means for, in response to a relative movement of one of the parts with respect to the other, along or around an axis A, cause relative movement between the surface of application and the free surface of the product, and the loading of product with the application surface, characterized in that the coupling means are suitable for induce a relative movement between the application surface and the free surface of the product, according to, or around an X axis, distinct from the A axis.
  • the second part is rotatably mounted on the first around axis A and the applicator is arranged along axis X, the movement between the applicator and the free surface of the product is a rotational movement around the axis of the applicator.
  • the X axis is preferably substantially perpendicular to axis A.
  • Other movements preferably simple, can be implemented in the housing according to the invention.
  • the loading of the applicator is carried out by a translational movement along an axis, from the application surface to the surface free of product, etc.
  • the coupling means are such that the rotation of one of the parts with respect to the other, by a given angle, causes a relative rotational movement between the application surface and the free surface of the product at an angle greater than said given angle.
  • a characteristic allows with a small amplitude control movement, to obtain a rotational movement between the applicator and the application surface, sufficient to allow a good loading of the applicator.
  • the coupling means may consist of a device of the gears. Alternatively, a pulley and belt device can be used. Such drive devices can also be used in combination with sliding or ramp mechanisms. We could also use a magnetic coupling.
  • the housing comprises opening / closing means for allow access to the applicator.
  • Product loading from the surface application is carried out during the opening and / or closing of the housing.
  • This provision which consists in linking the loading of the applicator member to the opening and / or closing movement, simplifies substantial use of such a case.
  • the loading of product from the application surface is carried out during opening and closing the case. Such a characteristic helps to simplify the case design.
  • the first part is formed by a first cylindrical skirt having an external diameter, and having a first and a second end, the first end being closed by a first transverse wall, the second end being open, the second part being formed by a second cylindrical skirt having first and second ends, the first end being closed by a second wall transverse, the second end being open, said second cylindrical skirt having an internal diameter slightly greater than the external diameter of the first skirt so as to be mounted free to rotate on the first skirt.
  • the applicator may be of the type comprising a gripping member integral with the application member, said gripping member and said application member being aligned along the X axis, the applicator being removably mounted on the through an orifice delimited by an internal wall, and formed in a radial offset formed by said first cylindrical skirt.
  • the applicator is thus oriented along an axis perpendicular to a tangent to the periphery of the housing.
  • a window may be provided in the second cylindrical skirt, said window being arranged so that in a first angular position of the first part relative to the second, said window is substantially facing said offset, and in a second angular position of the first part by compared to the second, said window is angularly offset from the recess, so as to form a substantially closed volume, said recess being such that in said second angular position, the applicator is contained within said volume.
  • the housing advantageously comprises means for limiting the rotation of the first part with respect to the second, to an arc delimited by said first and second angular positions, the rotation of one of the parts with respect to the other, causing in a first direction of rotation, the opening of the housing, and, in the opposite direction to the first direction of rotation, the closure of the housing.
  • the arc corresponds at an angle which can be between 30 ° and 180 °, and preferably between 30 ° and 90 °.
  • Tying loading the product upon such an opening or closing movement, or both advantageously allows precise dosing of the product on the surface of application, the position of the application surface relative to the product being itself determined.
  • the term "determined” reflects the fact that each time it is opened and / or closing, the relative movement between the bottom and the cover is the same shape (same trajectory), and preferably, of the same amplitude.
  • the applicator can therefore be invariably loaded in the same way (in terms of product location on the applicator). More preferably, by limiting the amplitude of the opening and / or closing movement, the quantity withdrawn is much the same every time. This allows for excellent makeup quality, in terms of homogeneity and reproducibility.
  • the angle of rotation between the application surface and the free surface of the product can be between ⁇ rad and 4 ⁇ rad, and preferably between ⁇ rad and 2 ⁇ rad.
  • means are provided for axially immobilizing the first part compared to the second.
  • Such means may be constituted an annular groove provided on one of said first or second parts, and intended to cooperate with an annular rib provided on the other of said first or second parts.
  • Means may be provided for axially immobilizing said applicator.
  • Such means may include an annular rib provided on the organ gripping (or on the internal wall of the orifice), and intended to cooperate by clipping or snap-fastening, with an annular groove provided on the internal wall of the orifice (or on the gripping member).
  • the free surface of the product is substantially perpendicular to the X axis. According to an alternative, the free surface of the product is substantially parallel to the X axis.
  • the product can be mounted via an elastic member deformable, so that the application surface of the applicator rests on the free surface of the product.
  • said means elastically Deformable consists of a spring or a block of foam.
  • the product can be placed in a cup which can be mounted so removable in the housing so that said housing is rechargeable.
  • the housing comprises means for allowing the exterior of the housing to display the color of the product.
  • the cup containing the product is kept free to rotate inside the first part, the applicator being stationary in rotation inside said first part, said cup having means capable of cooperating with drive means complementary provided on the second part to cause, during the relative movement of rotation between the first and second parts, a rotation of the free surface of the product relative to the application surface.
  • the cup has an annular edge, said annular edge having a series of notches evenly distributed over the periphery of said annular edge, and intended to cooperate with these complementary notches arranged in an arc on the internal surface of the transverse wall of the second part.
  • the cup is mounted inside a slot in the first cylindrical skirt, facing the applicator member, and having a first end closed and a second end leading to the end open of the first skirt, said slot being designed so as to receive a annular groove formed in a part of the cup.
  • the slot advantageously has two substantially parallel side edges, the distance separating each of the lateral edges, being slightly less than the diameter of the groove, said slot having in the vicinity of its end closed, a recess with respect to said edges, so as to allow the rotation on itself of said cup.
  • the cup has a translucent bottom, the cup being arranged so that, in closed position of the case, said translucent bottom being opposite a window of display in the second cylindrical skirt.
  • the product is immobile in rotation at inside the first part, the applicator being free to rotate inside said first part, said applicator having means capable of cooperating with complementary training means of the second part for cause, during the relative movement of rotation between the first and the second part, a rotation of the application surface relative to the free surface of the product.
  • notches are provided on an annular edge of a gripping of the applicator, said notches being evenly distributed over the periphery of the annular edge, and able to cooperate with corresponding notches arranged in an arc on the internal surface of the transverse wall of the second part.
  • the applicator member may consist of a foam, a flocked foam, a felt, a brush, or a paintbrush.
  • the product can be blush, an eye shadow, a blush, a foundation, or a lipstick.
  • the housing 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a first part 2, forming a bottom, and comprising mainly a cylindrical skirt 4 closed by a transverse wall 5.
  • the other end of the cylindrical skirt is open.
  • the transverse wall 5 is of diameter greater than the diameter of the cylindrical skirt 4, so that the edge peripheral constitutes a gripping area, able to facilitate the opening of the housing, as will be seen in more detail in the following description.
  • the peripheral edge has ribs 6, making it easier to maneuver opening of the case.
  • a portion of the cylindrical skirt forms a recess 7, part of which central, substantially planar, has an orifice 8 intended to receive a applicator 9.
  • the applicator is immobilized in rotation, and axially immobilized, in order to keep it resting on the free surface of the packaged product P.
  • the applicator 9 includes an applicator member 10, surmounted by a gripping member 11.
  • the applicator has an intermediate part 12 between the applicator member 10 and the grip 11, intended, as will be seen in more detail below, to receive the means making it possible to immobilize it axially, and possibly in rotation.
  • the applicator member can be of any known type. For example, there can be foam, flocked foam, felt, brush, or with a brush.
  • the applicator is arranged along an axis X, substantially perpendicular to the axis A of the housing.
  • On the skirt portion cylindrical 4, opposite the recess 7 are provided means for the mounting, preferably removable, of a cup 13 of the packaged product P.
  • These mounting means consist of a slot 14 delimited by two edges side 15 and 16, able to cooperate, during assembly of the cup, with a groove 17 formed in a portion 19 of the cup 13.
  • the slot 14 opens out on the open end of the skirt 4.
  • the distance between the side edges 15 and 16 is slightly less than the diameter of the bottom of the groove 17, so that the mounting the cup in the bottom 2, producing an elastic deformation of the side edges 15 and 16.
  • the side edges extend to a position close to a closed end of the slot, so as to define opposite the orifice 8, a recess 29 of diameter slightly greater than the diameter of the bottom of the groove 17 and in which the cup is free to rotate. So the cup is, in the mounted position, free to rotate about its axis, and immobile according to the axis A of the housing.
  • the cup is arranged opposite the orifice 8, so that when the applicator 9 is mounted through said orifice 8, the applicator member 10 either resting on the free surface 20 of the product P.
  • the cup 13 is generally cylindrical in shape, and defines a cavity 18 suitable for receiving product P.
  • the cup will be described more detailed with reference to the sectional view illustrated in FIG. 4.
  • the product P can be introduced into the cup by any suitable technique.
  • the product can be poured, hot or cold, or can be compacted. Such techniques are well known, and therefore do not require any additional description.
  • the product is in the form of a solid or semi solid block.
  • a makeup product such a block is also called "bread" or "cake”.
  • the product P can be, for example, a make-up blush, eye shadow, blush, foundation, or lipstick. More generally, it can be any product in powder form or pasty, solid or semi-solid.
  • the cup 13 also has, on the outer surface of its lateral edge, a plurality of teeth or notches 21 regularly spaced over substantially all its periphery, and able to cooperate, like a gear, with notches correspondents 22 arranged in an arc on the bottom of a part 3 forming lid.
  • the part 3 forming a cover comprises a cylindrical skirt 23, one of which first end is closed by a transverse wall 24.
  • the cylindrical skirt 23 is open at its other end.
  • the transverse wall 24 is of diameter greater than the diameter of the cylindrical skirt 23, so that the peripheral edge constitutes a gripping area, capable of facilitating the opening of the housing, thus that will be seen in more detail in the following description.
  • the edge peripheral has ribs 25, facilitating the opening operation of the housing.
  • the cylindrical skirt 23 has an internal diameter slightly greater than the external diameter of the cylindrical skirt 4, so that it can be mounted in rotation on said cylindrical skirt 4.
  • means are provided to immobilize the cover 3 axially on the bottom 2.
  • annular rib 26 capable of engaging by clipping or snap-fastening in an annular groove 27 provided on the bottom 2, in the vicinity of the closed end of the cylindrical skirt 4.
  • Other means can be envisaged to achieve this axial immobilization.
  • the cover 3 and / or the bottom 2 have on the outer face of their transverse wall, a mirror 32, which can be mounted by breakdown, gluing, gluing, or welding, in a recess in the outer surface of cover 3 and / or bottom 2.
  • a window 28 is formed in the wall of the cylindrical skirt 23.
  • the window 28 is positioned so that in a first angular position of the bottom 2 by relative to the cover 3, the window 28 is opposite the recess 7 of the skirt cylindrical 4.
  • the housing In this position, illustrated in FIG. 2A, the housing is "open", and the applicator 9 is accessible for application of product P.
  • the window 28 In a second angular position of the bottom relative to the cover, the window 28 is angularly offset from the recess 7.
  • the housing is "closed”.
  • the volume delimited by said first 2 and second 3 parts is substantially closed.
  • the applicator is mounted on the housing so that the gripping member is always accessible from the outside, whatever the angular position of the bottom 2 relative to the cover 3. This embodiment makes it possible to dispense with the presence of opening / closing means.
  • the main components of the case, in particular, the bottom 2, the cover 3, and the cup 13 are made for example, by molding of materials thermoplastics, preferably rigid or semi-rigid, such as polyethylenes, polypropylenes; polyvinyl chlorides, polystyrenes, etc. Still other materials can be used.
  • thermoplastics preferably rigid or semi-rigid, such as polyethylenes, polypropylenes; polyvinyl chlorides, polystyrenes, etc. Still other materials can be used.
  • notches 22 are distributed in an arc on the internal surface of the transverse wall 24.
  • the notches are arranged so as to be able to cooperate with the teeth 21 provided on the cup 13, when this is mounted inside the bottom and the cover is rotatably mounted on the background. This position is illustrated in Figures 3 and 4 in which it is now refers.
  • the notches 22 form a complete circle on the internal surface of the transverse wall 24.
  • the applicator 9 is mounted in the bottom of the housing 1 through the orifice 8.
  • the axis X of the applicator is perpendicular to the axis A of the housing, and is substantially perpendicular to the free surface 20 of product P.
  • the application surface of the application member 10 is supported on the free surface 20 of the product P.
  • the notches 21 of the cup 13 are in engagement with the notches 22 provided on the cover.
  • the cover is immobilized axially with respect to the bottom thanks to the groove / rib arrangement 26/27.
  • the notches 22 provided on the cover drive the cup 13 in rotation about the X axis, in the direction represented by arrow 31.
  • the applicator 9 is kept stationary in rotation and axially immobile, so that the end of the applicator member 10 is in support on the free surface 20 of the product.
  • the movement relative between the free surface 20 of the product P and the applicator member 10 causes the loading of product P from the applicator. So in this embodiment particular, the applicator is loaded during the opening movement of the case. After opening the case, the applicator is immediately ready to use, without any prior manipulation.
  • the user hands over the applicator in the housing 1, and closes the housing, by a relative movement of the cover 3 relative to the bottom 2, in the opposite direction to the arrows 30.
  • This reverse rotation movement drives the cup in the opposite direction to the arrow 31, which again causes a relative movement between the surface of the applicator member 10 and the free surface 20 of the product P, and a loading in product of the applicator.
  • means can be provided to disengage the drive mechanism of the cup 13 when closing of the case.
  • the opening / closing movement is limited by the angle formed by the arc of a circle carrying the notches 22 on the cover of the housing.
  • this angle can vary between 30 ° and 180 °, and preferably between 30 ° and 90 °.
  • the corresponding angle of rotation of the cup relative to the applicator is chosen according to the product and the type of applicator, choosing appropriate the ratio between the radius of the toothed wheel formed by the edge annular of the cup 13, and the radius of the arc of a circle defined by the notches 22 on the cover.
  • an angle of rotation of the cup relative to the surface of application of the applicator member 10 which is between ⁇ rad and 4 ⁇ rad, and preferably between ⁇ rad and 2 ⁇ rad.
  • the cup 13 has an internal receptacle 150, inside which the product is disposed P.
  • the receptacle 150 is mounted inside the cup 13, via a spring 151, one end of which is supported on a shoulder 152 formed in the bottom of the cup 13, and the other end of which is supported on a shoulder 153 formed by the bottom of the internal receptacle 150.
  • the receptacle internal is slidably mounted in the cup 13.
  • the receptacle 150, or the product P directly is mounted on a block of foam acting as a spring, and ensuring the support of the applicator on the surface of the product.
  • the applicator has in its part intermediate 12, an annular rib 154, capable of cooperating by clipping or snap-fastening in a groove 155 provided in the internal wall of the orifice 8.
  • This arrangement keeps the applicator axially in abutment against the free surface of the product.
  • this groove / rib arrangement achieves a sealing between the product and the rest of the case, so as to avoid any leakage untimely product, when the housing is in the closed position.
  • the gripping member comprises a recess 156, suitable to cooperate with a notch 157 provided in the vicinity of the orifice 8, so as to immobilize the applicator 9 in rotation in the orifice 8.
  • the receptacle 150 is arranged so that the product P descends substantially to the bottom of the cup 13.
  • the receptacle 150 is closed at its bottom by a transparent cover 158, the cup 13 being in turn open at its bottom.
  • the cylindrical skirt 23 forming the cover 3 has a viewing window (159, FIG. 2B) arranged so that in the closed position of the housing 1, the window 159 is opposite of the translucent cover 158.
  • FIG. 5 and 6 to which reference is now made illustrate another embodiment of the housing according to the invention.
  • the product is stationary in rotation inside the housing.
  • the gripping organ includes means capable of cooperating with drive means complementary provided on the cover for, in response to a movement of rotation of the cover relative to the bottom, causing the surface to rotate of application on the free surface of the product.
  • the axis of the applicator is substantially parallel to the free surface of the product, allowing lateral loading of the applicator.
  • the housing has a first part 20, forming a bottom, and mainly comprising a cylindrical skirt 40 closed by a transverse wall 50.
  • the other end of the cylindrical skirt is open.
  • the transverse wall 50 is of diameter greater than the diameter of the cylindrical skirt 40, so that the peripheral edge constitutes a gripping zone, suitable for facilitate the opening of the case, as will be seen in more detail later in the description.
  • the peripheral edge has ribs 60, facilitating the opening operation of the housing.
  • a portion of the cylindrical skirt forms a recess 70, part of which central, substantially planar, has an orifice 80 intended to receive a applicator 90.
  • the applicator is immobilized axially, in order to keep it resting on the free surface of the product conditioned P.
  • the applicator 90 comprises an application member 101, surmounted of a gripping member 110.
  • the applicator comprises a intermediate part 120 between the application member 101 and the gripping member 110, intended to receive the means making it possible to immobilize it axially.
  • On the portion of the cylindrical skirt 40, opposite the step 70 are provided means for mounting, preferably removable, a block 130 of product P.
  • a cylindrical chimney 102 is produced in the space delimited between the skirt cylindrical 40, and the offset 70.
  • the chimney 102 has an axis parallel to the axis of the housing 100.
  • the block 130 of product (possibly mounted on a tray, not shown) is arranged inside the chimney 102, by means of a spring 103. Stop means 104 are provided to limit the stroke of the block of product.
  • the gripping member 110 also comprises, on the outer surface of its lateral edge, a plurality of teeth or notches 210 regularly spaced on substantially its entire periphery, and able to cooperate, in the manner of a gear, with corresponding notches 220 arranged in an arc of a circle on the bottom of a portion 30 forming a cover.
  • the part 30 forming a cover comprises a cylindrical skirt 230, one of which first end is closed by a transverse wall 240.
  • the cylindrical skirt 230 is open at its other end.
  • the transverse wall 240 is of diameter greater than the diameter of the cylindrical skirt 230, so that the edge peripheral constitutes a gripping area, able to facilitate the opening of the housing.
  • the peripheral edge comprises ribs 250, facilitating the opening operation of the housing.
  • the cylindrical skirt 230 has an internal diameter slightly greater than the external diameter of the cylindrical skirt 40, so as to be able to be rotatably mounted on said cylindrical skirt 40.
  • means are provided for axially immobilizing the cover 30 on the bottom 20.
  • an annular rib 260 capable of engage by clipping or snapping into an annular groove 270 provided on the bottom 20, in the vicinity of the closed end of the cylindrical skirt 40.
  • the cover has on its outside face a mirror 320, which can be mounted by breakdown, gluing, gluing, or welding, in a recess in the outer surface of the cover 30.
  • a window 280 is formed in the wall of the cylindrical skirt 230.
  • the window 280 is positioned so that in a first angular position at the bottom 20 relative to the cover 30, the window 280 is opposite the recess 70 of the cylindrical skirt 40. In this position, the housing is "open", and the applicator 90 is accessible for application of product P.
  • the window 280 is offset angularly with respect to the recess 70. In this position, the housing is "closed”. The volume delimited by said first 20 and second 30 parts is substantially closed.
  • notches 220 are distributed in an arc on the internal surface of the transverse wall 240.
  • the notches 220 are arranged on the free edge of a part 221 forming projecting from the bottom of the cover 30.
  • the notches are arranged so as to being able to cooperate with the teeth 210 provided on the gripping member 110, when the applicator is mounted inside the bottom and the cover is mounted rotating on the bottom. This position is illustrated in Figure 6 in which it is now refers.
  • the applicator 90 is mounted in the bottom of the housing 100 through the orifice 80.
  • the axis X of the applicator is perpendicular to the axis A of the housing.
  • the organ's application surface 101 is in lateral support on the free surface 200 of the product P, which is constrained by the return force of the spring 103, against the stop 104.
  • the axis X of the applicator is parallel to the free surface 200 of the product.
  • the notches 210 of the gripping member 110 are in engagement with the notches 220 provided on the cover.
  • the cover is immobilized axially with respect to the bottom thanks to the groove / rib arrangement 260/270.
  • the notches 220 provided on the cover drive the applicator 90 in rotation, about the X axis, in the direction shown by arrow 310.
  • the applicator 90 is held stationary axially in the orifice 80, so as to improve the behavior of the member application 101 in lateral support on the free surface 200 of the product. In such conditions, the relative movement between the free surface 200 of the product P and the application member 101 causes the product P to be loaded with the applicator.
  • the applicator is loaded during movement opening of the case.
  • the applicator is immediately ready for use, without any prior manipulation.
  • the user puts the applicator back into the housing 100, and closes the housing, by a relative movement of the cover 30 relative to the bottom 20, in the direction opposite the arrows 300.
  • This reverse rotation movement drives the cup in the opposite direction to arrow 310.
  • This closing movement causes again, a relative movement between the surface of the applicator member 101 and the free surface 200 of product P, and a loading of product with the organ of application.
  • the applicator 90 advantageously comprises, in its intermediate part 120, a annular rib 180, capable of cooperating by clipping or snapping into a groove 181 provided in the internal wall of the orifice 80. This arrangement allows improve the lateral support of the application surface against the free surface of the product.

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  1. Gehäuse (1, 100), das aufweist: ein erstes, einen Boden bildendes Teil (2, 20), in dem ein Produkt (P) angeordnet ist, wobei das Produkt eine freie Oberfläche (20, 200) aufweist; einen Applikator (9, 90), der ein Auftragorgan (10, 101) aufweist, von dem mindestens ein Teil eine Auftragfläche definiert, die auf der freien Oberfläche des Produkts aufliegt; ein zweites, einen Deckel bildendes Teil (3, 30), das auf das erste Teil montiert ist; Koppelmittel (21, 22, 210, 220), um als Reaktion auf eine relative Bewegung eines der beiden Teile in bezug auf das andere gemäß einer oder um eine Achse A eine relative Bewegung zwischen der Auftragfläche und der freien Oberfläche des Produkts und das Beladen der Auftragfläche mit Produkt zu bewirken, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Koppelmittel (21, 22, 210, 220) eine relative Bewegung zwischen der Auftragfläche und der freien Oberfläche des Produkts (P) gemäß einer oder um eine Achse X hervorrufen können, die sich von der Achse A unterscheidet.
  2. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Applikator (9, 90) gemäß der Achse X angeordnet ist, und daß das zweite Teil (3, 30) um die Achse A um das erste Teil (2, 20) drehbar montiert ist, wobei die relative Bewegung zwischen der Auftragfläche und der freien Oberfläche des Produkts (P) eine Drehbewegung um die Achse X ist.
  3. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Achse X im wesentlichen senkrecht zur Achse A liegt.
  4. Gehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Koppelmittel (21, 22, 210, 220) derart sind, daß die Drehung eines der Teile in bezug auf das andere gemäß einem gegebenen Winkel eine relative Drehbewegung zwischen der Auftragfläche und der freien Oberfläche des Produkts (P) gemäß einem Winkel bewirkt, der größer ist als der gegebene Winkel.
  5. Gehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Koppelmittel (21, 22, 210, 220) aus einer Vorrichtung der Art mit Zahnradantrieb bestehen.
  6. Gehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es Öffnungs-/Schließeinrichtungen (28, 280) für das Gehäuse aufweist, um den Zugang zum Applikator (9, 90) zu ermöglichen, wobei das Beladen der Auftragfläche mit Produkt bei der Öffnung und/oder dem Schließen des Gehäuses erfolgt.
  7. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Beladen der Auftragfläche mit Produkt (P) bei der Öffnung und dem Schließen des Gehäuses erfolgt.
  8. Gehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das erste Teil (2, 20) von einer ersten zylindrischen Schürze (4, 40) gebildet wird, die einen Außendurchmesser hat und ein erstes und ein zweites Ende aufweist, wobei das erste Ende von einer ersten Querwand (5, 50) verschlossen wird und das zweite Ende offen ist, während das zweite Teil (3, 30) von einer zweiten zylindrischen Schürze (23, 230) gebildet wird, die ein erstes und ein zweites Ende aufweist, wobei das erste Ende von einer zweiten Querwand (24, 240) verschlossen wird und das zweite Ende offen ist, wobei die zweite zylindrische Schürze (23, 230) einen Innendurchmesser aufweist, der geringfügig größer ist als der Außendurchmesser der ersten Schürze (4, 40), damit sie drehfrei auf die erste Schürze montiert werden kann.
  9. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Applikator (9, 90) ein fest mit dem Auftragorgan (10, 101) verbundenes Greiforgan (11, 110) aufweist, wobei das Greiforgan und das Auftragorgan gemäß der Achse X fluchten, wobei der Applikator lösbar durch eine Öffnung (8, 80) hindurch eingesetzt wird, die von einer Innenwand begrenzt wird und in einem radialen Rücksprung (7, 70) ausgebildet ist, der von der ersten zylindrischen Schürze (4, 40) gebildet wird.
  10. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Fenster (8, 80) in der zweiten zylindrischen Schürze (23, 230) ausgebildet ist, wobei dieses Fenster (8, 80) so angeordnet ist, daß es sich in einer ersten Winkelstellung (Figur 2A) des ersten Teils in bezug auf das zweite Teil im wesentlichen vor dem Rücksprung (7, 70) befindet und in einer zweiten Winkelstellung (Figur 2B) des ersten Teils in bezug auf das zweite Teil winkelmäßig in bezug auf den Rücksprung (7, 70) verschoben ist, um ein im wesentlichen geschlossenes Volumen zu bilden, wobei der Rücksprung so ist, daß in der zweiten Winkelstellung der Applikator innerhalb des Volumens enthalten ist.
  11. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es Mittel (22, 220) aufweist, um die Drehung des ersten Teils (2, 20) in bezug auf das zweite (3, 30) auf einen Bogen zu beschränken, der von der ersten und der zweiten Winkelstellung begrenzt wird, wobei die Drehung eines der Teile in bezug auf das andere in einer ersten Drehrichtung die Öffnung des Gehäuses und in der zur ersten Drehrichtung entgegengesetzten Richtung das Schließen des Gehäuses bewirkt.
  12. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Bogen einem Winkel zwischen 30° und 180° und vorzugsweise zwischen 30° und 90° entspricht.
  13. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Drehwinkel zwischen der Auftragfläche und der freien Oberfläche des Produkts (P) zwischen πrad und 4πrad und vorzugsweise zwischen πrad und 2πrad liegt.
  14. Gehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es Mittel (26, 27, 260, 270) aufweist, um das erste Teil (2, 20) axial in bezug auf das zweite Teil (3, 30) zu blockieren.
  15. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Mittel zur axialen Blockierung des ersten Teils in bezug auf das zweite eine ringförmige Kehle (27, 270) aufweisen, die auf dem ersten oder dem zweiten Teil vorgesehen ist, und dazu bestimmt sind, mit einer ringförmigen Rippe (26, 260) zusammenzuwirken, die auf dem anderen des ersten oder zweiten Teils vorgesehen ist.
  16. Gehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß Mittel (154, 155, 180, 181) vorgesehen sind, um den Applikator (9, 90) axial zu blockieren.
  17. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Mittel, um den Applikator axial zu blockieren, eine ringförmige Rippe (154, 180) enthalten, die auf dem Greiforgan (11, 110) (oder auf der Innenwand der Öffnung (8, 80)) vorgesehen und dazu bestimmt ist, durch Einschnappen oder Einrasten mit einer ringförmigen Kehle (155, 181) zusammenzuwirken, die auf der Innenwand der Öffnung (oder auf dem Greiforgan) vorgesehen ist.
  18. Gehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die freie Oberfläche (200) des Produkts (P) im wesentlichen senkrecht zur Achse X liegt.
  19. Gehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die freie Oberfläche (200) des Produkts im wesentlichen parallel zur Achse X liegt.
  20. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 18 oder 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Produkt (P) mittels eines elastisch verformbaren Organs (103, 151) eingesetzt wird, so daß die Auftragfläche des Applikators (9, 90) auf der freien Oberfläche (20, 200) des Produkts aufliegt.
  21. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das elastisch verformbare Mittel (103, 151) eine Feder oder ein Schaumstoffblock ist.
  22. Gehäuse nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Produkt (P) in einer Schale (13) angeordnet ist, die lösbar eingesetzt ist, damit das Gehäuse wiederauffüllbar ist.
  23. Gehäuse nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es Mittel (158, 159) aufweist, um von außen die Anzeige der Farbe des Produkts (P) zu ermöglichen.
  24. Gehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 23, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Produkt innerhalb einer Schale (13) angeordnet ist, die drehfrei innerhalb des ersten Teils (2) gehalten wird, während der Applikator (9) drehfest innerhalb des ersten Teils (2) gehalten wird, wobei die Schale (13) Mittel (21) aufweist, die mit komplementären Antriebsmitteln (22) zusammenwirken können, die auf dem zweiten Teil (3) vorgesehen sind, um bei der relativen Drehbewegung zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Teil eine Drehung der freien Oberfläche (20) des Produkts in bezug auf die Auftragfläche zu bewirken.
  25. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 24, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schale (13) einen ringförmigen Rand aufweist, der eine Reihe von Rastkerben (21) besitzt, die regelmäßig über den Umfang des ringförmigen Rands verteilt und dazu bestimmt sind, mit komplementären Rastkerben (22) zusammenzuwirken, die kreisbogenförmig auf der Innenfläche der Querwand (24) des zweiten Teils (3) angeordnet sind.
  26. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 24 oder 25, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schale in einen Schlitz (14) eingesetzt ist, der in der ersten zylindrischen Schürze (4) gegenüber dem Auftragorgan (10) ausgebildet ist und ein erstes geschlossenes Ende und ein zweites Ende aufweist, das am offenen Ende der ersten Schürze mündet, wobei der Schlitz so ausgebildet ist, daß er eine ringförmige Kehle (17) aufnimmt, die in einem Bereich (19) der Schale (13) ausgeschnitten ist.
  27. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 26, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schlitz (14) zwei im wesentlichen parallele Seitenränder (15, 16) aufweist, die die Kehle (17) aufnehmen, wobei der die Seitenräder (15, 16) trennende Abstand geringfügig kleiner ist als der Durchmesser der Kehle (17), wobei der Schlitz (14) in der Nähe seines geschlossenen Endes einen Rücksprung (29) in bezug auf die Ränder aufweist, um die Drehung der Schale (13) um sich selbst zu ermöglichen.
  28. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 26 oder 27, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schale einen durchscheinenden Boden (158) aufweist, wobei die Schale so angeordnet ist, daß in der geschlossenen Stellung des Gehäuses der durchscheinende Boden (158) sich vor einem Anzeigefenster (159) befindet, das in der zweiten zylindrischen Schürze (23) ausgebildet ist.
  29. Gehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 23, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Produkt (P) innerhalb des ersten Teils (20) drehfest gehalten wird, während der Applikator (90) innerhalb des ersten Teils (20) drehfrei ist, wobei der Applikator Mittel (210) aufweist, die mit komplementären Antriebsmitteln (220) des zweiten Teils (30) zusammenwirken können, um bei der relativen Drehbewegung zwischen dem ersten (20) und dem zweiten Teil (30) eine Drehung der Auftragfläche in bezug auf die freie Oberfläche (200) des Produkts (P) zu bewirken.
  30. Gehäuse nach Anspruch 29, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß Rastkerben (210) auf einem ringförmigen Rand eines Greiforgans (110) des Applikators (90) vorgesehen sind, die gleichmäßig auf dem Umfang des ringförmigen Rands des Greiforgans verteilt sind und mit entsprechenden Rastkerben (220) zusammenwirken können, die kreisbogenförmig auf der Innenfläche der Querwand (240) des zweiten Teils (30) angeordnet sind.
  31. Gehäuse nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 30, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Auftragorgan (10, 101) aus einem Schaumstoff, einem geflockten Schaumstoff, einem Filz, einer Bürste oder einem Pinsel besteht.
  32. Gehäuse nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Produkt (P) eine Wangenschminke, ein Lidschatten, ein Blusher, ein Fond de Teint oder ein Lippenstift ist.
  33. Gehäuse nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Produkt (P) durch Gießen oder Verdichten im Gehäuse angeordnet wird.
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