EP0860124A1 - Applicator set for product like lipstick - Google Patents

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EP0860124A1
EP0860124A1 EP98400112A EP98400112A EP0860124A1 EP 0860124 A1 EP0860124 A1 EP 0860124A1 EP 98400112 A EP98400112 A EP 98400112A EP 98400112 A EP98400112 A EP 98400112A EP 0860124 A1 EP0860124 A1 EP 0860124A1
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  • the present invention relates to an application set which can be used especially in the fields of pharmacy, cosmetics, dermatology, hair care, etc.
  • the invention further relates particular a device of the type comprising a solid or semi-solid applicator which must be brought into contact with a liquid composition before application and able to dissolve or gel on the surface in contact with a liquid composition.
  • a liquid composition for example, it may be a weakly crumblable lipstick grape and whose surface must be brought into contact, with water for example, in order to soften on the surface and thus promote the disintegration of the lipstick.
  • the applicator can be of the "alum stone” type used for the cauterization of wounds. In the latter application, the applicator contains water-soluble active substances such as aluminum sulfates and of mixed ammonium which dissolve in the presence of a liquid composition such only water.
  • the invention also applies to the application of a product which may have a cosmetic effect and a treating effect, the cosmetic effect being produced by the applicator itself, the treating effect being obtained by a liquid solution at contact from which the applicator is put.
  • a product which may have a cosmetic effect and a treating effect
  • the cosmetic effect being produced by the applicator itself
  • the treating effect being obtained by a liquid solution at contact from which the applicator is put.
  • it is a grape from lipstick which is brought into contact with a film-forming agent or a composition treatment, such as anti-chapping composition.
  • a soap ammonium or potassium stearate or a tensor stick, for example polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) capable of erasing wrinkles, or guar gum.
  • PVA polyvinyl alcohol
  • he can still be a compound, such as an emollient, which cannot be introduced into the grape during its production.
  • the invention is aimed at any solid or semi-solid applicator, disintegrable, and which, before application to a surface to be treated must be brought into contact a liquid composition, allowing its disintegration, and / or containing active agents which cannot be inserted into the applicator.
  • European patent 612 488 describes an applicator comprising a reservoir containing a product to be applied, a cap intended to close the tank and a applicator holder supporting a deformable element for applying the product, foam or low hardness elastomer.
  • the deformable element carries on the surface roughness and has a large shape memory.
  • the product tank is limited by a capillary tip in the shape of a glove finger having a bottom provided a seat pierced with at least one capillary orifice against which the deformable element is applied and deformed in the closed position of the tank by the cap.
  • liquid formulas containing polymers which have the advantage of long-lasting properties lips, but which are in a galenic form distant from the institutional gesture of the conventional stick.
  • an application set comprising: a first compartment intended to form a housing for a applicator containing a product capable of dissolving or gelling on the surface at contact of a liquid composition, and removably mounted in said first compartment through a first opening; a second compartment, isolated from the first compartment, and comprising a member, soaked with said liquid composition, and capable of restoring an amount of said composition liquid on the applicator when the latter is introduced into the second compartment through a second opening, and supported on a restitution surface of said member, said member forming a buffer so as to prevent any flow of liquid composition through said second opening, removable closing means being provided for closing said first and second openings respectively.
  • the organ contained in the second compartment therefore acts as a "sequestrant" which retains the liquid so that it cannot flow by gravity through the second opening, but which restores it on the applicator when the latter is pressed on the organ.
  • the soaked organ may consist of a block of open cell foam or semi-open, of a wicking member, of the felt type, of a frit, of a low hardness elastomer with open or semi-open cells, or of a combination of such elements.
  • low hardness elastomer is meant a elastomer whose hardness is between 15 shore A and 70 shore A.
  • the restitution surface of said member is covered with a coating of flocking, or of a perforated film of thermoplastic elastomer, of plastic, or a layer of felt, or a textile. This last feature allows, among other things, to adjust the amount of liquid transferred to the applicator, by substantially modifying the restitution capacity of the element soaked towards the applicator, and / or to modify the abrasiveness of the surface of restitution.
  • the liquid composition can be dosed so as to be contained substantially in its entirety inside said organ. This provision limits the risks untimely flow of the product while ensuring sufficient autonomy for the device.
  • the said member has a first end at the vicinity of said second opening, and a second end, opposite the first, said member having at least at its first end, a section cross section substantially identical to the cross section of the second compartment.
  • This arrangement isolates the opening of the liquid which can be in the bottom of the tank. Furthermore, in the case where the soaked organ is a elastically deformable member, this is guided axially in the compartment when the applicator is supported on its upper surface.
  • the pressing the applicator on such an elastically deformable member, open or semi-open cells, followed by withdrawal of the applicator, causes first the compression, at least partial, of the open or semi cells open and then decompress the cells, which causes the pumping of the liquid to the restitution surface of the soaked organ.
  • the second end of the member containing the liquid composition can be substantially in contact with the bottom.
  • the second compartment defines an annular space all around said member, said annular space defining a volume capable of containing a reserve of said liquid composition, for supplying said organ, said organ being capable of pumping said liquid composition from said reserve.
  • the second end is located in an intermediate position fixed, between the bottom and the second opening, so as to define a volume between the bottom and said second end, capable of containing a reserve of said liquid composition, for supplying said organ, said organ being capable of pumping said liquid composition from said reserve.
  • Contact with the liquid contained in the reserve with the organ is made in particular by total reversal or partial of the application set. This happens naturally, especially when transporting such packaging in the user's handbag.
  • the applicator may be an alum stone, a lipstick grape, background complexion, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), guar gum, corn starch, or a skin treatment product.
  • PVA polyvinyl alcohol
  • the liquid composition may contain water or any other solvent, and / or preservatives, and / or film-forming elements, and / or emollients and / or active compounds.
  • the application assembly according to the invention may include means for allow the removable mounting of the second compartment relative to the first. Such a characteristic possibly allows the separate marketing of the applicator stick and of the container containing the liquid composition. She permits also to be able to use the same stick in combination with several liquid compositions, according to the needs of the user.
  • the two compartments are arranged head to tail, and aligned along the same axis and arranged so that said first and second openings are located opposite each other. This arrangement reduces the bulk, and allows the realization of a set of shape close to that of conventional sticks.
  • the second compartment may have an auxiliary opening for mounting the organ soaked inside the second compartment, or replace it after exhaustion of the liquid composition it contains.
  • This auxiliary opening can also be used to add liquid to the second compartment, removable means being provided for sealingly sealing said opening auxiliary.
  • the applicator is preferably carried by a gripping element, said element gripping device ensuring the tight sealing of said first opening.
  • the gripping element comprises a frustoconical portion able to cooperate with a complementary profile of said first opening. This sealing may be desirable for some formulas. However, for other formulas, we make sure that the applicator is not content with watertight inside the first compartment, to allow the evaporation of certain species, and to allow, if necessary a drying of the formula.
  • An over-cap can optionally be disposed of removable on the whole.
  • the gripping element advantageously has means for limiting the introduction of the applicator into the second compartment.
  • a shoulder can be produced at the level of the gripping element. This characteristic makes it possible to limit the support that can be exerted on the block of foam. Too much support could indeed be detrimental to both the applicator and to the organ soaked in liquid composition.
  • the race of the applicator, the position of the foam block, and its height, must however be chosen appropriately so that the applicator can be rested on the block of foam, regardless of the degree of use of the applicator.
  • the applicator is preferably placed in a cup carried by said member gripping, said applicator being formed by molding or extrusion.
  • the second opening is sealed off by means of a lip or a frustoconical element carried by a removable cap, and able to cooperate with a complementary profile of said second opening.
  • the removable cap can be designed so that only the second opening is closed.
  • it forms a single piece with the over-cap placed on the applicator opposite the first compartment.
  • a sealing element of the annular part type made of material elastomeric, can be arranged inside said second opening, so as to perfect the seal of the closure of the second compartment.
  • said sealing element is arranged so as to limit the axial movement of the soaked organ, so as to prevent the exit of said member through said second opening.
  • Said applicator can be of any section.
  • the applicator is of circular, triangular, square, oval, elliptical, etc. cross section.
  • internal section of the second compartment is adapted to the shape of the applicator.
  • FIGS 1A-1C illustrate a first embodiment of the device 1 according to the invention.
  • a housing 2 shaped generally parallelepipedic closed by a cover 3 hinged around an axis A.
  • a housing can be produced by molding one or more materials thermoplastics, compatible with the products contained inside.
  • thermoplastics such as polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polystyrenes are used, polyvinyl chlorides, etc.
  • the body of the housing defines two compartments 4 and 5 isolated from each other.
  • the first compartment is intended to contain an applicator 6 (represented in the form of a grapes, for example lipstick) mounted inside a cup 7 carried by an element 8, the upper part of which forms a gripping member 9.
  • an applicator comprises a product packaged in the form of a solid or semi-solid stick.
  • the product is able to dissolve or gel in surface in contact with an appropriate liquid composition, with a view to its disintegration on the skin for example.
  • it is a non-disintegrating or very not very crumbly when dry, but becomes so when it is brought into contact of a liquid composition.
  • the product does not absorb or pump not the liquid deep down, so that solubilization or gelation only produce on the surface.
  • a stick can be obtained by molding or extrusion, and is held in the cup by gluing, or using striations formed on the internal surface of the cup.
  • the element 8 forms a shoulder 10 resting on an edge of the housing delimiting an opening 11.
  • the element 8 has a frustoconical part 12, able to cooperate with a frustoconical profile 13 formed inside said opening 11. This feature allows, when the applicator is disposed to inside the compartment 4, sealingly sealing said opening 11, so as to substantially prevent any evaporation of the solvent entering the composition of stick 6. For certain formulas, however, it may be desirable to have a non-waterproof closure so as to allow drying of the grape 6.
  • the housing 2 also forms a second compartment 5, inside which is arranged a block of open cell or semi open cell foam 14 of section substantially equal to the section of compartment 5.
  • the foam block is according to this embodiment, in the uncompressed (or weakly compressed) position, of height substantially identical to the height of the compartment.
  • a first end 15 is in contact with the bottom 17.
  • the other end is located substantially in the vicinity of the opening 18, in abutment against an annular member 19 disposed inside the opening 18.
  • the annular member 19 is made of elastomeric material and further forms a seal ensuring the seal of the compartment 5 closure.
  • the compartment closure is produced by a part 20 carried by an element 21 integral with the cover 3.
  • the part 20 is of frustoconical shape, and is able to cooperate with a profile frustoconical 22 formed inside the opening 18. This arrangement contributes to improve the tightness of the closure of compartment 5.
  • the cover 3 carries on the one hand the means allowing to close the opening 18 of compartment 5, and on the other hand, is of dimension sufficient to cover the entire housing 2, thus forming an over-cap above the applicator 6.
  • Means of groove / groove type keep the cover 3 in the closed position on the housing.
  • the foam block 14 is soaked with a liquid composition such as water or any other solvent, and / or preservatives, and / or film-forming elements, and / or emollients and / or active compounds.
  • a liquid composition such as water or any other solvent, and / or preservatives, and / or film-forming elements, and / or emollients and / or active compounds.
  • the volume of liquid is chosen so as to be contained in its entirety in the foam block.
  • compartment 5 has at near the bottom 17 a portion of larger diameter 23 than the diameter of the foam block. This arrangement allows to realize in the vicinity of the bottom a reserve of liquid composition, which will be pumped over the uses by the block of foam 14. This larger diameter portion near the bottom allows also to facilitate the removal and / or insertion of the foam block 14, during the initial editing, or after all of its contents have been exhausted, when replacement.
  • an opening 24 is provided in the bottom 17, and is closed by a cover 25 hinged on the bottom of the housing 2.
  • the foam block is only a preferred embodiment.
  • a wicking member of the felt type, a sintered, a low hardness elastomer with open or semi-open cells, or a combination of such elements.
  • any material capable of pumping liquid, to "sequester” it (ie to retain it in the absence of any constraint) and to restore it on a surface supported by such a material can be used according to the invention.
  • the free surface 50 of the soaked organ can be covered with a flock coating, or a perforated elastomer film thermoplastic, plastic, or a layer of felt, or a textile (not represented).
  • FIG. 1C illustrates the operation of the device according to the invention.
  • the user grasps the applicator 6 by the gripping element 9. It introduces the applicator into the second compartment 5 comprising the block of foam 14, and places it on the free surface 50 thereof.
  • the foam is compresses, depending on the insertion depth of the applicator.
  • the insertion of the applicator into compartment 5 is limited axially by the shoulder 10 of the element 8 in abutment against the edge of the opening 18.
  • the surface of the applicator solubilizes or gels on the surface, and optionally charges with active ingredients in the liquid composition.
  • the applicator can then be applied to the surface to be treated, where it will be able to disintegrate on the surface.
  • the foam block resumes its initial shape in compartment 5, by pumping liquid to the surface top of foam block 14.
  • the foam block 14 does not descend not to the bottom of the tank. Its lower end is maintained axially in an intermediate position between the bottom 17 and the opening 18 at by means of an annular collar 30.
  • a liquid reservoir is constituted between the bottom and the lower end of the soaked element.
  • the impregnation of the member 14 is made either by means of a wick (not shown) which dips in the liquid, either by simply flipping the package, which causes bringing the liquid into contact with the member 14. This operation takes place at made naturally, especially when transporting the set in a handbag.
  • the tank can be refilled after exhaustion through the opening 24 formed in the bottom of compartment 5.
  • a block of foam 90 is placed in the bottom of compartment 4, impregnated with water for example, or any other solvent, so as to moisten the atmosphere in this compartment, and to avoid drying out premature grape.
  • the foam block 90 is preferably not in contact grapes 6.
  • each of the compartments is covered with an individual cover 32, 33.
  • the cover 32 closes so sealing the compartment containing the liquid composition, by means of the part frustoconical 20 carried by the internal surface of the cover 32.
  • the cover 33 is overcap for the compartment containing the applicator. Both covers are mounted in an articulated fashion around an axis located substantially between the openings of each of the compartments.
  • the first compartment is mounted removably on the second.
  • means of the type groove / slide 34, 35 are provided on the upper part of the housing, and are possibly coupled with other attachment means 36, 37 in the part bottom of the case.
  • the compartment 5 containing the liquid composition does not have an opening at the bottom. So when the contents of compartment 5 are exhausted, the user disconnects compartment 5 compartment 4, and replaces it with another.
  • This feature allows by elsewhere to use the same applicator in combination with different liquid compositions.
  • the other parts of the device are identical to those described with reference to the previous figures and therefore do not require no further detailed description. In the same way as for the embodiment of FIG.
  • each of the compartments is closed with individually by a cover 32, 33, the cover 32 closing so sealing the opening 18, the cover 33 closing a cavity 38 formed above compartment 4, and in which emerges the gripping element 9 of the applicator 6.
  • the two covers are held in the closed position by attachment means 47, 48 arranged at the periphery of each of the covers, and able to cooperate with additional means (not shown) worn by each of compartments 4 and 5.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate another embodiment according to which the two compartments are no longer arranged side by side, but head to tail.
  • the two compartments 4 and 5 are oriented opposite one from the other, and aligned along the same axis X.
  • the opening 11 of the compartment 4 containing the applicator is closed by the gripping element 9 of the applicator.
  • the gripping element 9 comprises a lateral skirt 40 of external section substantially identical to the outer section of the housing 2, and surmounted by a transverse wall 41.
  • Hanging means 45 are arranged inside the free edge of the side skirt 40, so as to cooperate with means complementary 46 carried by the upper edge of the housing 2, with a view to the axial immobilization of the applicator in compartment 4.
  • the internal surface of the transverse wall 41 carries an axial chimney 42, extending by a frusto-conical part 43, capable of forming a seal for the opening 11.
  • the part frustoconical is extended by a skirt of smaller diameter 44 forming a cup for the applicator 6.
  • the compartment containing the member soaked 14 is tightly closed by a cover 32 comprising attachment means 48.
  • the other parts of the device conform to what has been described previously and therefore does not require any description additional detail.

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Applicator (1) includes a compartment (4) for the applicator (6) comprising a product dissolving or gelling at the surface on contact with liquid. The applicator is mounted detachably through an opening (11). A second compartment (5), isolated from the first, contains an absorbent (14). This is impregnated with the liquid composition, and is able to moisten the applicator (6) which is introduced through the second opening (18) onto the absorbent surface (50). A system of closures (3, 8, 9, 11, 18, 20) seals the openings. Preferably the applicator is a block of alum, a portion of lipstick, cosmetic foundation, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), guar gum or a skin care product.

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La présente invention a trait à un ensemble d'application pouvant être utilisé notamment dans les domaines de la pharmacie, de la cosmétique, de la dermatologie, des soins capillaires, etc. L'invention concerne de manière plus particulière un dispositif du type comportant un applicateur solide ou semi solide que l'on doit mettre en contact avec une composition liquide avant application et apte à se solubiliser ou se gélifier en surface au contact d'une composition liquide. A titre d'exemple, il peut s'agir d'un raisin de rouge à lèvres faiblement délitable et dont la surface doit être mise en contact, avec de l'eau par exemple, afin de le ramollir en surface et de favoriser ainsi le délitage du rouge à lèvres. A titre d'exemple encore, l'applicateur peut être de type " pierre d'alun" utilisé pour la cautérisation de plaies. Dans cette dernière application, l'applicateur contient des substances actives hydrosolubles tels que des sulfates d'aluminium et d'ammonium mixtes qui se solubilisent en présence d'une composition liquide telle que de l'eau.The present invention relates to an application set which can be used especially in the fields of pharmacy, cosmetics, dermatology, hair care, etc. The invention further relates particular a device of the type comprising a solid or semi-solid applicator which must be brought into contact with a liquid composition before application and able to dissolve or gel on the surface in contact with a liquid composition. For example, it may be a weakly crumblable lipstick grape and whose surface must be brought into contact, with water for example, in order to soften on the surface and thus promote the disintegration of the lipstick. As again, the applicator can be of the "alum stone" type used for the cauterization of wounds. In the latter application, the applicator contains water-soluble active substances such as aluminum sulfates and of mixed ammonium which dissolve in the presence of a liquid composition such only water.

L'invention s'applique également pour l'application d'un produit pouvant avoir un effet cosmétique et un effet traitant, l'effet cosmétique étant produit par l'applicateur lui même, l'effet traitant étant obtenu par une solution liquide au contact de laquelle est mis l'applicateur. A titre d'exemple, il s'agit d'un raisin de rouge à lèvres que l'on met au contact d'un agent filmogène ou d'une composition traitante, de type composition anti gerçures. Il peut s'agir également d'un savon de stéarate d'ammonium ou de potassium, ou d'un stick tenseur, par exemple d'alcool polyvinylique (PVA) apte à effacer les rides, ou de gomme de guar. Il peut s'agir encore d'un composé, tel qu'un émollient, qui ne peut pas être introduit dans le raisin lors de sa fabrication.The invention also applies to the application of a product which may have a cosmetic effect and a treating effect, the cosmetic effect being produced by the applicator itself, the treating effect being obtained by a liquid solution at contact from which the applicator is put. For example, it is a grape from lipstick which is brought into contact with a film-forming agent or a composition treatment, such as anti-chapping composition. It can also be a soap ammonium or potassium stearate, or a tensor stick, for example polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) capable of erasing wrinkles, or guar gum. he can still be a compound, such as an emollient, which cannot be introduced into the grape during its production.

D'une manière générale, l'invention vise tout applicateur solide ou semi solide, délitable, et qui, avant application sur une surface à traiter doit être mis au contact d'une composition liquide, permettant son délitage, et/ou contenant des actifs qui ne peuvent pas être introduits dans l'applicateur. In general, the invention is aimed at any solid or semi-solid applicator, disintegrable, and which, before application to a surface to be treated must be brought into contact a liquid composition, allowing its disintegration, and / or containing active agents which cannot be inserted into the applicator.

Le brevet Européen 612 488 décrit un applicateur comprenant un réservoir contenant un produit à appliquer, un capuchon destiné à fermer le réservoir et un porte applicateur supportant un élément déformable d'application du produit, en mousse ou en élastomère basse dureté. L'élément déformable porte en surface des aspérités et est doté d'une grande mémoire de forme. Le réservoir de produit est limité par un embout capillaire en forme de doigt de gant ayant un fond muni d'un siège percé d'au moins un orifice capillaire contre lequel l'élément déformable est appliqué et déformé dans la position de fermeture du réservoir par le capuchon.European patent 612 488 describes an applicator comprising a reservoir containing a product to be applied, a cap intended to close the tank and a applicator holder supporting a deformable element for applying the product, foam or low hardness elastomer. The deformable element carries on the surface roughness and has a large shape memory. The product tank is limited by a capillary tip in the shape of a glove finger having a bottom provided a seat pierced with at least one capillary orifice against which the deformable element is applied and deformed in the closed position of the tank by the cap.

Dans le domaine des rouges à lèvres, il existe par ailleurs des formules liquides contenant des polymères qui présentent l'avantage d'une longue tenue sur les lèvres, mais qui sont sous une forme galénique éloignée du geste institutionnel du stick conventionnel.In the field of lipsticks, there are also liquid formulas containing polymers which have the advantage of long-lasting properties lips, but which are in a galenic form distant from the institutional gesture of the conventional stick.

Aussi, est-ce un des objets de la présente invention que de fournir un ensemble d'application contenant d'une part un applicateur solide ou semi solide, délitable, et d'autre part une composition liquide, nécessaire à son délitage, et/ou contenant des actifs, devant être mis au contact de l'applicateur, en vue d'une action combinée.It is therefore one of the objects of the present invention to provide a set application containing on the one hand a solid or semi-solid applicator, delitable, and on the other hand a liquid composition, necessary for its disintegration, and / or containing assets, to be brought into contact with the applicator, for action combined.

D'autres objets de l'invention apparaítront de manière détaillée dans la description qui suit.Other objects of the invention will appear in detail in the description following.

Selon l'invention, ces objets sont atteints au moyen d'un ensemble d'application comprenant : un premier compartiment destiné à former un logement pour un applicateur contenant un produit apte à se solubiliser ou se gélifier en surface au contact d'une composition liquide, et monté de manière amovible dans ledit premier compartiment au travers d'une première ouverture; un second compartiment, isolé du premier compartiment, et comportant un organe, imbibé de ladite composition liquide, et apte à restituer une quantité de ladite composition liquide sur l'applicateur lorsque ce dernier est introduit dans le second compartiment au travers d'une seconde ouverture, et mis en appui sur une surface de restitution dudit organe, ledit organe formant tampon de manière à empêcher tout écoulement de composition liquide au travers de ladite seconde ouverture, des moyens de fermeture amovibles étant prévus pour obturer respectivement lesdites première et seconde ouvertures. L'organe contenu dans le second compartiment agit donc comme un "séquestrant" qui retient le liquide pour ne pas qu'il puisse s'écouler par gravité au travers de la seconde ouverture, mais qui le restitue sur l'applicateur lorsque ce dernier est mis en appui sur l'organe.According to the invention, these objects are achieved by means of an application set comprising: a first compartment intended to form a housing for a applicator containing a product capable of dissolving or gelling on the surface at contact of a liquid composition, and removably mounted in said first compartment through a first opening; a second compartment, isolated from the first compartment, and comprising a member, soaked with said liquid composition, and capable of restoring an amount of said composition liquid on the applicator when the latter is introduced into the second compartment through a second opening, and supported on a restitution surface of said member, said member forming a buffer so as to prevent any flow of liquid composition through said second opening, removable closing means being provided for closing said first and second openings respectively. The organ contained in the second compartment therefore acts as a "sequestrant" which retains the liquid so that it cannot flow by gravity through the second opening, but which restores it on the applicator when the latter is pressed on the organ.

L'organe imbibé peut être constitué d'un bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes ou semi-ouvertes, d'un organe formant mèche, de type feutre, d'un fritté, d'un élastomère basse dureté à cellules ouvertes ou semi-ouvertes, ou d'une combinaison de tels éléments. On entend par élastomère basse dureté, un élastomère dont la dureté est comprise entre 15 shore A et 70 shore A. Avantageusement, la surface de restitution dudit organe est recouverte d'un revêtement de flocage, ou d'un film perforé d'élastomère thermoplastique, de plastique, ou d'une couche de feutre, ou d'un textile. Cette dernière caractéristique permet entre autres, d'ajuster la quantité de liquide transférée sur l'applicateur, en modifiant de manière substantielle la capacité de restitution de l'élément imbibé vers l'applicateur, et/ou de modifier l'abrasivité de la surface de restitution.The soaked organ may consist of a block of open cell foam or semi-open, of a wicking member, of the felt type, of a frit, of a low hardness elastomer with open or semi-open cells, or of a combination of such elements. By low hardness elastomer is meant a elastomer whose hardness is between 15 shore A and 70 shore A. Advantageously, the restitution surface of said member is covered with a coating of flocking, or of a perforated film of thermoplastic elastomer, of plastic, or a layer of felt, or a textile. This last feature allows, among other things, to adjust the amount of liquid transferred to the applicator, by substantially modifying the restitution capacity of the element soaked towards the applicator, and / or to modify the abrasiveness of the surface of restitution.

La composition liquide peut être dosée de manière à être contenue sensiblement dans son intégralité à l'intérieur dudit organe. Cette disposition limite les risques d'écoulements intempestifs du produit tout en assurant une autonomie suffisante pour le dispositif.The liquid composition can be dosed so as to be contained substantially in its entirety inside said organ. This provision limits the risks untimely flow of the product while ensuring sufficient autonomy for the device.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le ledit organe comporte une première extrémité au voisinage de ladite seconde ouverture, et une seconde extrémité, opposée à la première, ledit organe ayant au moins en sa première extrémité, une section transversale sensiblement identique à la section transversale du second compartiment. Cette disposition permet d'isoler l'ouverture du liquide pouvant être dans le fond du réservoir. Par ailleurs, dans le cas ou l'organe imbibé est un organe élastiquement déformable, celui-ci est guidé axialement dans le compartiment lorsque l'applicateur est mis en appui sur sa surface supérieure. La mise en appui de l'applicateur sur un tel organe élastiquement déformable, à cellules ouvertes ou semi ouvertes, suivi du retrait de l'applicateur, provoque en premier lieu la compression, au moins partielle, des cellules ouvertes ou semi ouvertes, puis la décompression des cellules, ce qui provoque le pompage du liquide vers la surface de restitution de l'organe imbibé.According to one embodiment, the said member has a first end at the vicinity of said second opening, and a second end, opposite the first, said member having at least at its first end, a section cross section substantially identical to the cross section of the second compartment. This arrangement isolates the opening of the liquid which can be in the bottom of the tank. Furthermore, in the case where the soaked organ is a elastically deformable member, this is guided axially in the compartment when the applicator is supported on its upper surface. The pressing the applicator on such an elastically deformable member, open or semi-open cells, followed by withdrawal of the applicator, causes first the compression, at least partial, of the open or semi cells open and then decompress the cells, which causes the pumping of the liquid to the restitution surface of the soaked organ.

La seconde extrémité de l'organe contenant la composition liquide peut être sensiblement au contact du fond. Avantageusement, au voisinage du fond, le second compartiment définit un espace annulaire tout autour dudit organe, ledit espace annulaire définissant un volume apte à contenir une réserve de ladite composition liquide, pour alimenter ledit organe, ledit organe étant apte à pomper ladite composition liquide depuis ladite réserve.The second end of the member containing the liquid composition can be substantially in contact with the bottom. Advantageously, in the vicinity of the bottom, the second compartment defines an annular space all around said member, said annular space defining a volume capable of containing a reserve of said liquid composition, for supplying said organ, said organ being capable of pumping said liquid composition from said reserve.

Alternativement, la seconde extrémité est située en une position intermédiaire fixe, entre le fond et la seconde ouverture, de manière à définir un volume entre le fond et ladite seconde extrémité, apte à contenir une réserve de ladite composition liquide, pour alimenter ledit organe, ledit organe étant apte à pomper ladite composition liquide depuis ladite réserve. La mise au contact du liquide contenu dans la réserve avec l'organe se fait notamment par retournement total ou partiel de l'ensemble d'application. Cela se produit naturellement, notamment lors du transport d'un tel conditionnement dans le sac à main de l'utilisatrice. Alternativement, on peut prévoir un organe de type mèche plongeant dans la réserve de liquide, lequel remonte par phénomène de pompage capillaire.Alternatively, the second end is located in an intermediate position fixed, between the bottom and the second opening, so as to define a volume between the bottom and said second end, capable of containing a reserve of said liquid composition, for supplying said organ, said organ being capable of pumping said liquid composition from said reserve. Contact with the liquid contained in the reserve with the organ is made in particular by total reversal or partial of the application set. This happens naturally, especially when transporting such packaging in the user's handbag. Alternatively, it is possible to provide a wick-like member plunging into the liquid reserve, which rises by capillary pumping phenomenon.

L'applicateur peut être une pierre d'alun, un raisin de rouge à lèvres, de fond de teint, d'alcool polyvinylique (PVA), de gomme de guar, d'amidon de maïs, ou d'un produit de traitement cutané. The applicator may be an alum stone, a lipstick grape, background complexion, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), guar gum, corn starch, or a skin treatment product.

La composition liquide peut contenir de l'eau ou tout autre solvant, et/ou des conservateurs, et/ou des éléments filmogènes, et/ou des émollients et/ou des composés actifs.The liquid composition may contain water or any other solvent, and / or preservatives, and / or film-forming elements, and / or emollients and / or active compounds.

L'ensemble d'application selon l'invention peut comprendre des moyens pour permettre le montage amovible du second compartiment par rapport au premier. Une telle caractéristique permet éventuellement la commercialisation séparée du stick applicateur et du récipient contenant la composition liquide. Elle permet également de pouvoir utiliser le même stick en combinaison avec plusieurs compositions liquides, en fonction des besoins de l'utilisatrice.The application assembly according to the invention may include means for allow the removable mounting of the second compartment relative to the first. Such a characteristic possibly allows the separate marketing of the applicator stick and of the container containing the liquid composition. She permits also to be able to use the same stick in combination with several liquid compositions, according to the needs of the user.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, les deux compartiments sont disposés tête-bêche, et alignés selon un même axe et disposés de sorte que lesdites première et seconde ouvertures soient situées à l'opposé l'une de l'autre. Cette disposition réduit l'encombrement, et permet la réalisation d'un ensemble de forme proche de celle des sticks classiques.According to a particular embodiment, the two compartments are arranged head to tail, and aligned along the same axis and arranged so that said first and second openings are located opposite each other. This arrangement reduces the bulk, and allows the realization of a set of shape close to that of conventional sticks.

Le second compartiment peut comporter une ouverture auxiliaire pour monter l'organe imbibé à l'intérieur du second compartiment, ou le remplacer après épuisement de la composition liquide qu'il contient. Cette ouverture auxiliaire peut être utilisée également pour rajouter du liquide dans le second compartiment, des moyens amovibles étant prévus pour obturer de façon étanche ladite ouverture auxiliaire.The second compartment may have an auxiliary opening for mounting the organ soaked inside the second compartment, or replace it after exhaustion of the liquid composition it contains. This auxiliary opening can also be used to add liquid to the second compartment, removable means being provided for sealingly sealing said opening auxiliary.

L'applicateur est de préférence, porté par un élément de préhension, ledit élément de préhension assurant la fermeture de façon étanche de ladite première ouverture. A cet effet, l'élément de préhension comporte une portion tronconique apte à coopérer avec un profil complémentaire de ladite première ouverture. Cette étanchéité peut être souhaitable pour certaines formules. En revanche, pour d'autres formules, on s'arrange pour que l'applicateur ne soit pas contenu de manière étanche à l'intérieur du premier compartiment, afin de permettre l'évaporation de certaines espèces, et de permettre, le cas échéant un assèchement de la formule. Un sur-bouchon peut éventuellement être disposé de manière amovible sur l'ensemble.The applicator is preferably carried by a gripping element, said element gripping device ensuring the tight sealing of said first opening. To this end, the gripping element comprises a frustoconical portion able to cooperate with a complementary profile of said first opening. This sealing may be desirable for some formulas. However, for other formulas, we make sure that the applicator is not content with watertight inside the first compartment, to allow the evaporation of certain species, and to allow, if necessary a drying of the formula. An over-cap can optionally be disposed of removable on the whole.

L'élément de préhension présente avantageusement des moyens pour limiter l'introduction de l'applicateur dans le second compartiment. A titre d'exemple, un épaulement peut être réalisé au niveau de l'élément de préhension. Cette caractéristique permet de limiter l'appui pouvant être exercé sur le bloc de mousse. Un appui trop important pourrait en effet, être préjudiciable à la fois à l'applicateur et à l'organe imbibé de composition liquide. La course de l'applicateur, la position du bloc de mousse, et sa hauteur, doivent toutefois être choisis de manière adéquate pour que l'applicateur puisse être mis en appui sur le bloc de mousse, quel que soit le degré d'utilisation de l'applicateur.The gripping element advantageously has means for limiting the introduction of the applicator into the second compartment. For example, a shoulder can be produced at the level of the gripping element. This characteristic makes it possible to limit the support that can be exerted on the block of foam. Too much support could indeed be detrimental to both the applicator and to the organ soaked in liquid composition. The race of the applicator, the position of the foam block, and its height, must however be chosen appropriately so that the applicator can be rested on the block of foam, regardless of the degree of use of the applicator.

L'applicateur est de préférence disposé dans une cupule portée par ledit organe de préhension, ledit applicateur étant formé par moulage ou extrusion.The applicator is preferably placed in a cup carried by said member gripping, said applicator being formed by molding or extrusion.

La seconde ouverture est obturée de façon étanche au moyen d'une lèvre ou d'un élément tronconique porté par un capuchon amovible, et apte à coopérer avec un profil complémentaire de ladite seconde ouverture. Le capuchon amovible peut être conçu de manière à n'obturer que la seconde ouverture. Avantageusement, il forme une même pièce avec le sur-bouchon disposé sur l'applicateur en regard du premier compartiment.The second opening is sealed off by means of a lip or a frustoconical element carried by a removable cap, and able to cooperate with a complementary profile of said second opening. The removable cap can be designed so that only the second opening is closed. Advantageously, it forms a single piece with the over-cap placed on the applicator opposite the first compartment.

Un élément formant étanchéité, de type pièce annulaire en matériau élastomérique, peut être disposé à l'intérieur de ladite seconde ouverture, de manière à parfaire l'étanchéité de la fermeture du second compartiment. Avantageusement, ledit élément formant étanchéité est disposé de manière à limiter le mouvement axial de l'organe imbibé, de manière à empêcher la sortie dudit organe au travers de ladite seconde ouverture. A sealing element, of the annular part type made of material elastomeric, can be arranged inside said second opening, so as to perfect the seal of the closure of the second compartment. Advantageously, said sealing element is arranged so as to limit the axial movement of the soaked organ, so as to prevent the exit of said member through said second opening.

Ledit applicateur peut être de section quelconque. A titre d'exemple, l'applicateur est de section transversale circulaire, triangulaire, carrée, ovale, elliptique, etc.. La section interne du second compartiment est adaptée à la forme de l'applicateur.Said applicator can be of any section. As an example, the applicator is of circular, triangular, square, oval, elliptical, etc. cross section. internal section of the second compartment is adapted to the shape of the applicator.

L'invention consiste, mises à part les dispositions exposées ci-dessus, en un certain nombre d'autres dispositions qui seront explicitées ci-après, à propos d'exemples de réalisation non limitatifs, décrits en référence aux figures annexées, parmi lesquelles :

  • les figures 1A-1C illustrent un premier mode de réalisation de l'ensemble d'application selon l'invention;
  • les figures 2A-2C illustrent des variantes du mode de réalisation des figures 1A-1C; et
  • les figures 3A-3B illustrent encore un autre mode de réalisation de l'ensemble d'application selon l'invention.
The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, of a certain number of other arrangements which will be explained below, with reference to nonlimiting exemplary embodiments, described with reference to the appended figures, among which:
  • Figures 1A-1C illustrate a first embodiment of the application assembly according to the invention;
  • Figures 2A-2C illustrate variants of the embodiment of Figures 1A-1C; and
  • Figures 3A-3B illustrate yet another embodiment of the application assembly according to the invention.

Les figures 1A-1C auxquelles il est maintenant fait référence, illustrent un premier mode de réalisation du dispositif 1 selon l'invention. Ainsi que représenté en perspective à la figure 1A, celui-ci se présente sous forme d'un boítier 2, de forme généralement parallélipipèdique fermé par un couvercle 3 articulé autour d'un axe A. Un tel boítier peut être réalisé par moulage d'un ou plusieurs matériaux thermoplastiques, compatibles avec les produits contenus à l'intérieur. A titre d'exemple, on utilise des polyéthylènes, des polypropylènes, des polystyrènes, des chlorures de polyvinyle, etc.Figures 1A-1C to which reference is now made, illustrate a first embodiment of the device 1 according to the invention. As shown in perspective in Figure 1A, it is in the form of a housing 2, shaped generally parallelepipedic closed by a cover 3 hinged around an axis A. Such a housing can be produced by molding one or more materials thermoplastics, compatible with the products contained inside. As for example, polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polystyrenes are used, polyvinyl chlorides, etc.

Ainsi qu'il apparaít de manière plus détaillée à la vue en coupe de la figure 1B, le corps du boítier définit deux compartiments 4 et 5 isolés l'un de l'autre. Le premier compartiment est destiné à contenir un applicateur 6 (représenté sous forme d'un raisin, par exemple de rouge à lèvres) monté à l'intérieur d'une cupule 7 porté par un élément 8 dont la partie supérieure forme un organe de préhension 9. Typiquement un tel applicateur comprend un produit conditionné sous forme d'un stick solide ou semi solide. Le produit est apte à se solubiliser ou se gélifier en surface au contact d'une composition liquide appropriée, en vue de son délitage sur la peau par exemple. De préférence, il s'agit d'un produit non délitable ou très peu délitable à sec, mais qui le devient en surface quand il est mis au contact d'une composition liquide. Préférentiellement, le produit n'absorbe ou ne pompe pas le liquide en profondeur, de sorte que la solubilisation ou la gélification se produise uniquement en surface. Un tel stick peut être obtenu par moulage ou extrusion, et est maintenu dans la cupule par collage, ou à l'aide de stries ménagées sur la surface interne de la cupule.As it appears in more detail in the sectional view of Figure 1B, the body of the housing defines two compartments 4 and 5 isolated from each other. The first compartment is intended to contain an applicator 6 (represented in the form of a grapes, for example lipstick) mounted inside a cup 7 carried by an element 8, the upper part of which forms a gripping member 9. Typically such an applicator comprises a product packaged in the form of a solid or semi-solid stick. The product is able to dissolve or gel in surface in contact with an appropriate liquid composition, with a view to its disintegration on the skin for example. Preferably, it is a non-disintegrating or very not very crumbly when dry, but becomes so when it is brought into contact of a liquid composition. Preferably, the product does not absorb or pump not the liquid deep down, so that solubilization or gelation only produce on the surface. Such a stick can be obtained by molding or extrusion, and is held in the cup by gluing, or using striations formed on the internal surface of the cup.

L'élément 8 forme un épaulement 10 en appui sur un bord du boítier délimitant une ouverture 11. Avantageusement, l'élément 8 présente une partie tronconique 12, apte à coopérer avec un profil tronconique 13 formé à l'intérieur de ladite ouverture 11. Cette caractéristique permet, lorsque l'applicateur est disposé à l'intérieur du compartiment 4, d'obturer de manière étanche ladite ouverture 11, de manière à empêcher sensiblement toute évaporation du solvant entrant dans la composition du stick 6. Pour certaines formules toutefois, il peut être souhaitable d'avoir une fermeture non étanche de manière à permettre un assèchement du raisin 6.The element 8 forms a shoulder 10 resting on an edge of the housing delimiting an opening 11. Advantageously, the element 8 has a frustoconical part 12, able to cooperate with a frustoconical profile 13 formed inside said opening 11. This feature allows, when the applicator is disposed to inside the compartment 4, sealingly sealing said opening 11, so as to substantially prevent any evaporation of the solvent entering the composition of stick 6. For certain formulas, however, it may be desirable to have a non-waterproof closure so as to allow drying of the grape 6.

Le boítier 2 forme également un second compartiment 5, à l'intérieur duquel est disposé un bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes ou semi ouvertes 14 de section sensiblement égale à la section du compartiment 5. Le bloc de mousse est selon ce mode de réalisation, en position non comprimée (ou faiblement comprimée), de hauteur sensiblement identique à la hauteur du compartiment. En réalité, une première extrémité 15 est en contact avec le fond 17. L'autre extrémité est située sensiblement au voisinage de l'ouverture 18, en butée contre un organe annulaire 19 disposé à l'intérieur de l'ouverture 18. Avantageusement, l'organe annulaire 19 est réalisé en matériau élastomérique et forme en outre, un joint assurant l'étanchéité de la fermeture du compartiment 5. La fermeture du compartiment est réalisée par une pièce 20 porté par un élément 21 solidaire du couvercle 3. La pièce 20 est de forme tronconique, et est apte à coopérer avec un profil tronconique 22 formé à l'intérieur de l'ouverture 18. Cette disposition contribue à améliorer l'étanchéité de la fermeture du compartiment 5. Ainsi qu'illustré dans ce mode de réalisation, le couvercle 3 porte d'une part les moyens permettant d'obturer l'ouverture 18 du compartiment 5, et d'autre part, est de dimension suffisante de manière à recouvrir l'ensemble du boítier 2, formant ainsi un sur-bouchon au dessus de l'applicateur 6. Des moyens de type gorge/rainure permettent de maintenir le couvercle 3 en position fermée sur le boítier.The housing 2 also forms a second compartment 5, inside which is arranged a block of open cell or semi open cell foam 14 of section substantially equal to the section of compartment 5. The foam block is according to this embodiment, in the uncompressed (or weakly compressed) position, of height substantially identical to the height of the compartment. In reality, a first end 15 is in contact with the bottom 17. The other end is located substantially in the vicinity of the opening 18, in abutment against an annular member 19 disposed inside the opening 18. Advantageously, the annular member 19 is made of elastomeric material and further forms a seal ensuring the seal of the compartment 5 closure. The compartment closure is produced by a part 20 carried by an element 21 integral with the cover 3. The part 20 is of frustoconical shape, and is able to cooperate with a profile frustoconical 22 formed inside the opening 18. This arrangement contributes to improve the tightness of the closure of compartment 5. As illustrated in this embodiment, the cover 3 carries on the one hand the means allowing to close the opening 18 of compartment 5, and on the other hand, is of dimension sufficient to cover the entire housing 2, thus forming an over-cap above the applicator 6. Means of groove / groove type keep the cover 3 in the closed position on the housing.

Le bloc de mousse 14 est imbibé d'une composition liquide telle que de l'eau ou tout autre solvant, et/ou des conservateurs, et/ou des éléments filmogènes, et/ou des émollients et/ou des composés actifs. Selon un mode de réalisation possible, le volume de liquide est choisi de manière à être contenu dans son intégralité dans le bloc de mousse. Alternativement, le compartiment 5 présente au voisinage du fond 17 une portion de plus grand diamètre 23 que le diamètre du bloc de mousse. Cette disposition permet de réaliser au voisinage du fond une réserve de composition liquide, qui sera pompée au fil des utilisations par le bloc de mousse 14. Cette portion de plus grand diamètre au voisinage du fond permet par ailleurs de faciliter le retrait et/ou l'insertion du bloc de mousse 14, lors du montage initial de celui-ci, ou après épuisement de tout son contenu, lors de son remplacement. A cet effet, une ouverture 24 est ménagée dans le fond 17, et est obturée par un couvercle 25 articulé sur le fond du boítier 2. Des moyens d'étanchéité 26, disposés entre le fond et le couvercle 25, assurent l'étanchéité de la fermeture. Le couvercle 25 est maintenu en position fermée par des moyens d'encliquetage conventionnels 27.The foam block 14 is soaked with a liquid composition such as water or any other solvent, and / or preservatives, and / or film-forming elements, and / or emollients and / or active compounds. According to a possible embodiment, the volume of liquid is chosen so as to be contained in its entirety in the foam block. Alternatively, compartment 5 has at near the bottom 17 a portion of larger diameter 23 than the diameter of the foam block. This arrangement allows to realize in the vicinity of the bottom a reserve of liquid composition, which will be pumped over the uses by the block of foam 14. This larger diameter portion near the bottom allows also to facilitate the removal and / or insertion of the foam block 14, during the initial editing, or after all of its contents have been exhausted, when replacement. To this end, an opening 24 is provided in the bottom 17, and is closed by a cover 25 hinged on the bottom of the housing 2. Means 26, arranged between the bottom and the cover 25, seal the the closure. The cover 25 is kept in the closed position by means conventional latching 27.

Le bloc de mousse ne constitue qu'un mode de réalisation préféré. Alternativement, on peut utiliser un organe formant mèche, de type feutre, un fritté, un élastomère basse dureté à cellules ouvertes ou semi-ouvertes, ou une combinaison de tels éléments. De manière générale, tout matériau apte à pomper du liquide, à le "séquestrer" (c'est à dire à le retenir en l'absence de toute contrainte) et à le restituer sur une surface mise en appui sur un tel matériau, peut être utilisé selon l'invention. La surface libre 50 de l'organe imbibé peut être recouverte d'un revêtement de flocage, ou d'un film perforé d'élastomère thermoplastique, de plastique, ou d'une couche de feutre, ou d'un textile (non représentés).The foam block is only a preferred embodiment. Alternatively, it is possible to use a wicking member, of the felt type, a sintered, a low hardness elastomer with open or semi-open cells, or a combination of such elements. Generally, any material capable of pumping liquid, to "sequester" it (ie to retain it in the absence of any constraint) and to restore it on a surface supported by such a material, can be used according to the invention. The free surface 50 of the soaked organ can be covered with a flock coating, or a perforated elastomer film thermoplastic, plastic, or a layer of felt, or a textile (not represented).

La figure 1C illustre le fonctionnement du dispositif selon l'invention. Après avoir ouvert le couvercle 3, l'utilisatrice saisit l'applicateur 6 par l'élément de préhension 9. Elle introduit l'applicateur dans le second compartiment 5 comportant le bloc de mousse 14, et le met en appui sur la surface libre 50 de celui-ci. La mousse se comprime, en fonction de la profondeur d'insertion de l'applicateur. Toutefois, l'insertion de l'applicateur dans le compartiment 5 est limitée axialement par l'épaulement 10 de l'élément 8 en butée contre le bord de l'ouverture 18. Ainsi en appui contre le bloc de mousse imbibé de liquide, la surface de l'applicateur se solubilise ou se gélifie en surface, et éventuellement se charge en actifs présents dans la composition liquide. L'applicateur peut ensuite être appliqué sur la surface à traiter, où il va pouvoir se déliter en surface. Le bloc de mousse reprend sa forme initiale dans le compartiment 5, en pompant du liquide vers la surface supérieure du bloc de mousse 14.FIG. 1C illustrates the operation of the device according to the invention. After having open the cover 3, the user grasps the applicator 6 by the gripping element 9. It introduces the applicator into the second compartment 5 comprising the block of foam 14, and places it on the free surface 50 thereof. The foam is compresses, depending on the insertion depth of the applicator. However, the insertion of the applicator into compartment 5 is limited axially by the shoulder 10 of the element 8 in abutment against the edge of the opening 18. Thus in press against the block of foam soaked in liquid, the surface of the applicator solubilizes or gels on the surface, and optionally charges with active ingredients in the liquid composition. The applicator can then be applied to the surface to be treated, where it will be able to disintegrate on the surface. The foam block resumes its initial shape in compartment 5, by pumping liquid to the surface top of foam block 14.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 2A, le bloc de mousse 14 ne descend pas jusque dans le fond du réservoir. Son extrémité inférieure est maintenue axialement dans une position intermédiaire entre le fond 17 et l'ouverture 18 au moyen d'une collerette annulaire 30. Ainsi, un réservoir de liquide est constitué entre le fond et l'extrémité inférieure de l'élément imbibé. L'imprégnation de l'organe 14 se fait soit au moyen d'une mèche (non représentée) qui trempe dans le liquide, soit tout simplement en retournant le conditionnement, ce qui provoque la mise en contact du liquide avec l'organe 14. Cette opération se produit tout à fait naturellement, notamment lors du transport de l'ensemble dans un sac à main. Le réservoir peut être rechargé après épuisement au travers de l'ouverture 24 ménagée dans le fond du compartiment 5. Avantageusement, selon ce mode de réalisation, on dispose dans le fond du compartiment 4 un bloc de mousse 90, imprégné d'eau par exemple, ou de tout autre solvant, de manière à humidifier l'atmosphère présent dans ce compartiment, et à éviter le dessèchement prématuré du raisin. Le bloc de mousse 90 n'est, de préférence, pas au contact du raisin 6.In the embodiment of FIG. 2A, the foam block 14 does not descend not to the bottom of the tank. Its lower end is maintained axially in an intermediate position between the bottom 17 and the opening 18 at by means of an annular collar 30. Thus, a liquid reservoir is constituted between the bottom and the lower end of the soaked element. The impregnation of the member 14 is made either by means of a wick (not shown) which dips in the liquid, either by simply flipping the package, which causes bringing the liquid into contact with the member 14. This operation takes place at made naturally, especially when transporting the set in a handbag. The tank can be refilled after exhaustion through the opening 24 formed in the bottom of compartment 5. Advantageously, according to this mode of embodiment, a block of foam 90 is placed in the bottom of compartment 4, impregnated with water for example, or any other solvent, so as to moisten the atmosphere in this compartment, and to avoid drying out premature grape. The foam block 90 is preferably not in contact grapes 6.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 2B, chacun des compartiments est recouvert d'un couvercle individuel 32, 33. Le couvercle 32, obture de manière étanche le compartiment contenant la composition liquide, au moyen de la partie tronconique 20 portée par la surface interne du couvercle 32. Le couvercle 33 fait office de sur-capuchon pour le compartiment contenant l'applicateur. Les deux couvercles sont montés de manière articulée autour d'un axe situé sensiblement entre les ouvertures de chacun des compartiments.In the embodiment of FIG. 2B, each of the compartments is covered with an individual cover 32, 33. The cover 32 closes so sealing the compartment containing the liquid composition, by means of the part frustoconical 20 carried by the internal surface of the cover 32. The cover 33 is overcap for the compartment containing the applicator. Both covers are mounted in an articulated fashion around an axis located substantially between the openings of each of the compartments.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 2C, le premier compartiment est monté de manière amovible sur le second. A cet effet, des moyens de type rainure/glissière 34, 35 sont prévus sur la partie supérieure du boítier, et sont couplés éventuellement à d'autres moyens d'accrochage 36, 37 dans la partie basse du boítier. Dans ce mode de réalisation, le compartiment 5 contenant la composition liquide ne comporte pas d'ouverture en son fond. Ainsi, lorsque le contenu du compartiment 5 est épuisé, l'utilisatrice désolidarise le compartiment 5 du compartiment 4, et le remplace par un autre. Cette caractéristique permet par ailleurs d'utiliser un même applicateur en combinaison avec différentes compositions liquides. Les autres parties du dispositif sont identiques à celles décrites en référence aux figures précédentes et par conséquent, ne nécessitent aucune description détaillée supplémentaire. De la même manière que pour le mode de réalisation de la figure 2B, chacun des compartiments est obturé de manière individuelle par un couvercle 32, 33, le couvercle 32 obturant de manière étanche l'ouverture 18, le couvercle 33 obturant une cavité 38 formée au dessus du compartiment 4, et dans laquelle émerge l'élément de préhension 9 de l'applicateur 6. Les deux couvercles sont maintenus en position fermée par des moyens d'accrochage 47, 48 disposés à la périphérie de chacun des couvercles, et aptes à coopérer avec des moyens complémentaires (non représentés) portés par chacun des compartiments 4 et 5. In the embodiment of Figure 2C, the first compartment is mounted removably on the second. To this end, means of the type groove / slide 34, 35 are provided on the upper part of the housing, and are possibly coupled with other attachment means 36, 37 in the part bottom of the case. In this embodiment, the compartment 5 containing the liquid composition does not have an opening at the bottom. So when the contents of compartment 5 are exhausted, the user disconnects compartment 5 compartment 4, and replaces it with another. This feature allows by elsewhere to use the same applicator in combination with different liquid compositions. The other parts of the device are identical to those described with reference to the previous figures and therefore do not require no further detailed description. In the same way as for the embodiment of FIG. 2B, each of the compartments is closed with individually by a cover 32, 33, the cover 32 closing so sealing the opening 18, the cover 33 closing a cavity 38 formed above compartment 4, and in which emerges the gripping element 9 of the applicator 6. The two covers are held in the closed position by attachment means 47, 48 arranged at the periphery of each of the covers, and able to cooperate with additional means (not shown) worn by each of compartments 4 and 5.

Les figures 3A et 3B illustrent un autre mode de réalisation selon lequel, les deux compartiments ne sont plus disposés côte à côte, mais tête-bêche. En effet, selon ce mode de réalisation, les deux compartiments 4 et 5 sont orientés à l'opposé l'un de l'autre, et alignés selon un même axe X. L'ouverture 11 du compartiment 4 contenant l'applicateur est obturée par l'élément de préhension 9 de l'applicateur. L'élément de préhension 9 comporte une jupe latérale 40 de section extérieure sensiblement identique à la section extérieure du boítier 2, et surmontée par une paroi transversale 41. Des moyens d'accrochage 45 sont disposés à l'intérieur du bord libre de la jupe latérale 40, de manière à coopérer avec des moyens complémentaires 46 portés par le bord supérieur du boítier 2, en vue de l'immobilisation axiale de l'applicateur dans le compartiment 4. La surface interne de la paroi transversale 41 porte une cheminée axiale 42, se prolongeant par une partie tronconique 43, apte à former étanchéité pour l'ouverture 11. La partie tronconique se prolonge par une jupe de plus petit diamètre 44 formant cupule pour l'applicateur 6. A l'opposé de l'élément 9, le compartiment contenant l'organe imbibé 14 est fermé de manière étanche par un couvercle 32 comportant des moyens d'accrochage 48. Les autres parties du dispositif sont conformes à ce qui a été décrit précédemment et par conséquent, ne nécessitent aucune description détaillée supplémentaire.FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate another embodiment according to which the two compartments are no longer arranged side by side, but head to tail. Indeed, according to this embodiment, the two compartments 4 and 5 are oriented opposite one from the other, and aligned along the same axis X. The opening 11 of the compartment 4 containing the applicator is closed by the gripping element 9 of the applicator. The gripping element 9 comprises a lateral skirt 40 of external section substantially identical to the outer section of the housing 2, and surmounted by a transverse wall 41. Hanging means 45 are arranged inside the free edge of the side skirt 40, so as to cooperate with means complementary 46 carried by the upper edge of the housing 2, with a view to the axial immobilization of the applicator in compartment 4. The internal surface of the transverse wall 41 carries an axial chimney 42, extending by a frusto-conical part 43, capable of forming a seal for the opening 11. The part frustoconical is extended by a skirt of smaller diameter 44 forming a cup for the applicator 6. Opposite element 9, the compartment containing the member soaked 14 is tightly closed by a cover 32 comprising attachment means 48. The other parts of the device conform to what has been described previously and therefore does not require any description additional detail.

Dans la description détaillée qui précède, il a été fait référence à des modes de réalisation préférés de l'invention. Il est évident que des variantes peuvent y être apportées sans s'écarter de l'esprit de l'invention telle que revendiquée ci-après.In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to modes of preferred embodiments of the invention. Obviously there may be variations made without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed below.

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Ensemble d'application (1) comprenant : un premier compartiment (4) destiné à former un logement pour un applicateur (6) contenant un produit apte à se solubiliser ou se gélifier en surface au contact d'une composition liquide, et monté de manière amovible dans ledit premier compartiment (4) au travers d'une première ouverture (11); un second compartiment (5), isolé du premier compartiment, et comportant un organe (14), imbibé de ladite composition liquide, et apte à restituer une quantité de ladite composition liquide sur l'applicateur (6) lorsque ce dernier est introduit dans le second compartiment (5) au travers d'une seconde ouverture(18), et mis en appui sur une surface de restitution (50) dudit organe (14), ledit organe formant tampon de manière à empêcher tout écoulement de composition liquide au travers de ladite seconde ouverture (18), des moyens de fermeture amovibles (3, 8, 9, 20, 32, 33) étant prévus pour obturer respectivement lesdites première (11) et seconde (18) ouvertures.Application assembly (1) comprising: a first compartment (4) intended forming a housing for an applicator (6) containing a product capable of solubilize or gel on the surface in contact with a liquid composition, and mounted removably in said first compartment (4) through a first opening (11); a second compartment (5), isolated from the first compartment, and comprising a member (14), soaked with said liquid composition, and capable of restoring a quantity of said liquid composition on the applicator (6) when the latter is introduced into the second compartment (5) through a second opening (18), and supported on a restitution surface (50) of said member (14), said buffer member so as to prevent any flow liquid composition through said second opening (18), means removable closures (3, 8, 9, 20, 32, 33) being provided for sealing said first (11) and second (18) openings respectively. Ensemble d'application selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que ledit organe (14) est constitué d'un bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes ou semi-ouvertes, d'un organe formant mèche, de type feutre, d'un fritté, d'un élastomère basse dureté à cellules ouvertes ou semi-ouvertes, ou d'une combinaison de tels éléments.Application assembly according to claim 1 characterized in that said organ (14) consists of a block of foam with open or semi-open cells, of a wicking member, of the felt type, of a frit, of an elastomer low hardness with open or semi-open cells, or a combination of such elements. Ensemble d'application selon la revendication 1 ou 2 caractérisé en ce que la surface de restitution (50) dudit organe (14) est recouverte d'un revêtement de flocage, ou d'un film perforé d'élastomère thermoplastique (112), de plastique, ou d'une couche de feutre, ou d'un textile.Application set according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the restitution surface (50) of said member (14) is covered with a coating of flocking, or a perforated film of thermoplastic elastomer (112), plastic, or a layer of felt, or a textile. Ensemble d'application selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3 caractérisé en ce que la composition liquide est contenue sensiblement dans son intégralité à l'intérieur dudit organe (14). Application set according to any one of claims 1 to 3 characterized in that the liquid composition is contained substantially in its whole inside said member (14). Ensemble d'application selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4 caractérisé en ce que le ledit organe comporte une première extrémité (16) au voisinage de ladite seconde ouverture (18), et une seconde extrémité (15), opposée à la première (16), ledit organe ayant au moins en sa première extrémité, une section transversale sensiblement identique à la section transversale interne du second compartiment (5).Application set according to any one of claims 1 to 4 characterized in that the said member has a first end (16) at the near said second opening (18), and a second end (15), opposite the first (16), said member having at least at its first end, a cross section substantially identical to the internal cross section of the second compartment (5). Ensemble d'application selon la revendication 5 caractérisé en ce que ledit second compartiment (5) comporte un fond (17), ladite seconde extrémité (15) étant sensiblement au contact du fond.Application assembly according to claim 5 characterized in that said second compartment (5) has a bottom (17), said second end (15) being substantially in contact with the bottom. Ensemble selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que, au voisinage du fond (17), le second compartiment définit un espace annulaire (23) tout autour dudit organe (14), ledit espace annulaire définissant un volume apte à contenir une réserve de ladite composition liquide, pour alimenter ledit organe (14), ledit organe étant apte à pomper ladite composition liquide depuis ladite réserve.Assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, in the vicinity of the bottom (17), the second compartment defines an annular space (23) all around of said member (14), said annular space defining a volume capable of containing a reserve of said liquid composition, for supplying said member (14), said organ being able to pump said liquid composition from said reserve. Ensemble selon la revendication 5 caractérisé en ce que la seconde extrémité (15) est située en une position intermédiaire fixe, entre le fond (17) et la seconde ouverture (18), de manière à définir un volume (23) entre le fond et ladite seconde extrémité, apte à contenir une réserve de ladite composition liquide, pour alimenter ledit organe, ledit organe (14) étant apte à pomper ladite composition liquide depuis ladite réserve.Assembly according to claim 5 characterized in that the second end (15) is located in a fixed intermediate position, between the bottom (17) and the second opening (18), so as to define a volume (23) between the bottom and said second end, capable of containing a reserve of said liquid composition, for supplying said organ, said organ (14) being capable of pumping said composition liquid from said reserve. Ensemble d'application selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8 caractérisé en ce que ledit applicateur (6) est une pierre d'alun, un raisin de rouge à lèvres, de fond de teint, d'alcool polyvinylique (PVA), de gomme de guar, ou d'un produit de traitement cutané.Application set according to any one of claims 1 to 8 characterized in that said applicator (6) is an alum stone, a red grape lip, foundation, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), guar gum, or of a skin treatment product. Ensemble d'application selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9 caractérisé en ce que la composition liquide contient de l'eau ou tout autre solvant, et/ou des conservateurs, et/ou des éléments filmogènes, et/ou des émollients et/ou des composés actifs.Application set according to any one of claims 1 to 9 characterized in that the liquid composition contains water or any other solvent, and / or preservatives, and / or film-forming elements, and / or emollients and / or active compounds. Ensemble d'application selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10 caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens (34-37) pour permettre le montage amovible du second compartiment (5) par rapport au premier (4).Application set according to any one of claims 1 to 10 characterized in that it comprises means (34-37) to allow mounting removable from the second compartment (5) relative to the first (4). Ensemble d'application selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11 caractérisé en ce que les deux compartiments (4, 5) sont alignés selon un même axe (X) et disposés de sorte que lesdites première et seconde ouvertures (11, 18) soient situées à l'opposé l'une de l'autre.Application set according to any one of claims 1 to 11 characterized in that the two compartments (4, 5) are aligned according to the same axis (X) and arranged so that said first and second openings (11, 18) are located opposite each other. Ensemble d'application selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12 caractérisé en ce que le second compartiment (5) comporte une ouverture auxiliaire (24), opposée à ladite seconde ouverture (18) pour remplacer ledit organe (14) ou permettre la recharge en composition liquide dudit second compartiment (5), des moyens amovibles (25) étant prévus pour obturer de façon étanche ladite ouverture auxiliaire (24).Application set according to any one of claims 1 to 12 characterized in that the second compartment (5) has an opening auxiliary (24), opposite said second opening (18) to replace said organ (14) or allow recharging of said second liquid composition compartment (5), removable means (25) being provided for closing so seals said auxiliary opening (24). Ensemble d'application selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que ledit applicateur (6) est porté par un élément de préhension (9), ledit élément de préhension (9) assurant la fermeture de façon étanche de ladite première ouverture (11).Application set according to any one of the claims previous characterized in that said applicator (6) is carried by an element gripping (9), said gripping element (9) closing so sealed from said first opening (11). Ensemble d'application selon la revendication 14 caractérisé en ce que l'élément de préhension (9) comporte une portion tronconique (12) apte à coopérer avec un profil complémentaire (13) de ladite première ouverture (11).Application set according to claim 14 characterized in that the gripping element (9) comprises a frustoconical portion (12) capable of cooperate with a complementary profile (13) of said first opening (11). Ensemble d'application selon la revendication 14 ou 15 caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de préhension (9) présente des moyens (10) pour limiter l'introduction de l'applicateur (6) dans le second compartiment (5). Application set according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that that said gripping element (9) has means (10) for limiting the introduction of the applicator (6) into the second compartment (5). Ensemble d'application selon l'une des revendications 14 à 16 caractérisé en ce que ledit applicateur (6) est disposé dans une cupule (7, 44) portée par ledit organe de préhension (9), ledit applicateur étant formé par moulage ou extrusion.Application set according to one of claims 14 to 16 characterized in that said applicator (6) is disposed in a cup (7, 44) carried by said gripping member (9), said applicator being formed by molding or extrusion. Ensemble d'application selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la seconde ouverture (18) est obturée de façon étanche au moyen d'un élément tronconique (20) porté par un capuchon amovible (3, 32), et apte à coopérer avec un profil complémentaire (22) de ladite seconde ouverture (18).Application set according to any one of the claims previous, characterized in that the second opening (18) is closed with sealingly by means of a frustoconical element (20) carried by a cap removable (3, 32), and able to cooperate with a complementary profile (22) of said second opening (18). Ensemble d'application selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce qu'un élément formant étanchéité (19) est disposé à l'intérieur de ladite seconde ouverture (18), ledit élément formant étanchéité étant disposé de manière à empêcher la sortie dudit organe (14) au travers de ladite seconde ouverture.Application set according to claim 18, characterized in that a sealing element (19) is arranged inside said second opening (18), said sealing element being arranged so as to preventing the exit of said member (14) through said second opening. Ensemble d'application selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit applicateur (6) est de section transversale circulaire, triangulaire, carrée, ovale, elliptique, etc..Application set according to any one of the claims previous, characterized in that said applicator (6) is of section transverse circular, triangular, square, oval, elliptical, etc. Ensemble d'application selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un élément (6) imprégné, d'eau par exemple, dans le fond du premier compartiment, ledit élément 90 n'étant pas au contact de l'applicateur (6).Application set according to any one of the claims above, characterized in that it comprises an element (6) impregnated with water by example, in the bottom of the first compartment, said element 90 not being at applicator contact (6).
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