EP1033323B1 - Container for mixing a product made of several components - Google Patents

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EP1033323B1
EP1033323B1 EP00400248A EP00400248A EP1033323B1 EP 1033323 B1 EP1033323 B1 EP 1033323B1 EP 00400248 A EP00400248 A EP 00400248A EP 00400248 A EP00400248 A EP 00400248A EP 1033323 B1 EP1033323 B1 EP 1033323B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/32—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
    • B65D81/3205—Separate rigid or semi-rigid containers joined to each other at their external surfaces
    • B65D81/3211—Separate rigid or semi-rigid containers joined to each other at their external surfaces coaxially and provided with means facilitating admixture
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • B65D51/2807—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container
    • B65D51/2857—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by displacing or removing an element enclosing it
    • B65D51/2878—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by displacing or removing an element enclosing it the element being a lid or cover seated on a passage between the auxiliary container and the main container

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  • the present invention relates to a packaging according to the preamble of claim 1, making it possible to store three components of a product separately from each other, especially liquids, and mix them when they are used.
  • This packaging can be used, in particular, for the conservation of a dye capillary or a product for permanent waving of the hair, these products are usually made up of several components.
  • EP-A-0 528 707 describes a packaging according to the preamble of the claim 1.
  • the present invention aims to provide a packaging of the genre mentioned above, allowing in particular the mixing of a product with three components.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide packaging for a multi-component product, the manufacturing of which remains simple and also economical as possible, which allows storage under conditions reliable sealing. This conditioning must be carried out with a reduced overall dimensions and authorize an assembly which is of an implementation simple and fast. Thanks to the invention, it is possible to condition, in any safety, several components, particularly of a corrosive nature, during an extended storage period, these components should not come to contact, with each other, only at the time of use.
  • Such packaging can be used, in particular, for a dye hair, for example an oxidation dye or for a product permanent waving of the hair.
  • this kind of product generally consists of at least two basic compositions.
  • Such a product generally includes a component active, associated with a reducing agent or an oxidizing agent.
  • the component active requires separate storage of reducing agent or agent oxidant, to avoid early inactivation of the active component.
  • Gold when it is desirable to add another additional component, for example a perfume, intended to mask the odor of one of the components, or a solubilizing or even emulsifying agent to facilitate homogenization of said mixture, it is not possible to condition said component additional with one of the other basic compositions. Indeed, the bringing these components into early contact would degrade the product before use.
  • the packaging of the invention is characterized in that the second bottle comprises an intermediate member, able to participate with said means of closure for, when removing said closure means, carry out the mixture of at least two basic compositions, so contained separated in said second bottle, so as to form said second product.
  • the packaging of the invention it is possible to carry out, in a first step, the premixing, in particular, of two basic compositions for obtaining said second product.
  • said first product can then be added to the pre-mixture obtained, to finally get a mixture of the three components in order determined, ready to use.
  • said intermediate member comprises a skirt inserted in the neck of the second bottle and with a free edge, arranged inside the second bottle, is intended to come into engagement with a second shutter carried by said closure means and insulating one on the other, said basic compositions.
  • said skirt has a portion emerging from the second bottle, and having a thread, capable of cooperating with a thread corresponding, carried by said closure means. So, by simple unscrewing the closing means, one can cause the disengagement of the second shutter and the premix of the two basic compositions.
  • the screwing systems used for the assembly of the assembly preferably comprise a thread of the type "not right".
  • the nature of the other of said compositions of base can be chosen so as to obtain a co-solubilization effect.
  • the closure means is presented in the form of a plug and carries a central tubular portion, passing through the inside of the first skirt over its entire height, and one free end is closed by said second shutter, thus defining a compartment, able to contain one of said basic compositions.
  • the second shutter has an edge projecting peripheral, capable of abutting against the free edge of the first skirt, so that when the closure is removed from the second bottle, said second shutter is expelled, allowing mixing said basic compositions.
  • the drive means are carried by the body intermediate.
  • said drive means can be carried by a second skirt arranged externally around the neck of the second bottle, and an inner surface of which has a thread, capable of cooperate with a corresponding thread formed on said neck.
  • These drive means advantageously include at least one nipple or a portion of thread projecting radially outwards, additional drive means being provided on the internal surface from the central chimney.
  • additional training means may include at least one helical ramp, suitable for cooperating with the stud or said thread portion.
  • the drive means comprise two diametrically opposed nipples, said means complementary drive including two helical ramps diametrically opposite.
  • Cooperation of training means with means complementary causes an axial displacement of the intermediate member to inside the central chimney, in response to a rotation of the second bottle compared to the first.
  • the step of the helical ramp (s) may be such that the axial displacement of the intermediate member relative to the central chimney, necessary to expel the first shutter, is obtained by a rotation of less than one turn of the second bottle with respect to the first.
  • anti-rotation means can be provided, for, after screwing of the intermediate member on the neck of the second bottle, block in rotation of said intermediate member with respect to said second bottle. So, when unscrewing the closure means, it avoids the separation of the intermediate member and the neck of the second bottle. It is understood that these "anti-rotation” means may be nonexistent, when the screwing the intermediate member onto the neck of the second bottle has a "left hand" type thread.
  • the second bottle consists of a lower container comprising said neck and made, in particular of glass or polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
  • the neck is overcome by said intermediate body provided with an upper compartment.
  • the first shutter is mounted by snap on the part high of the central chimney.
  • the second shutter is fixed by snap on the free end of the tubular portion of the closing means (or plug).
  • a sealing lip can be arranged on a internal surface of the upper part of the central chimney, so that perfect the seal between said internal surface and the first skirt, when the latter is in the expulsion position of the first shutter.
  • the internal diameter of the lower part of the central chimney is sufficient to allow entry of at least part of the second skirt of the intermediate member and at least part of the closure means.
  • connection means are constituted a member forming an annular U-shaped groove, formed of an inner wall, consisting of at least a portion of the central chimney, a wall outer and a bottom, connecting the inner wall to the outer wall.
  • Wall interior is extended by a smaller diameter extension, forming the upper part of the central chimney.
  • the inner surface of the outer wall has a thread suitable for cooperating with a corresponding thread provided based on the first bottle.
  • a sealing lip is disposed in the bottom of the U-shaped groove, between the inner wall and the outer wall, said lip sealing comprising a profile capable of cooperating sealingly with the base of the first bottle, so as to perfect the seal between the first bottle and outside.
  • the first container can communicate, at its top, with a mouthpiece distribution, closed by a breakable tip. After mixing of all the components of the set, the user breaks this point, thus freeing up a distribution channel for applying the mixture obtained to the desired location.
  • the first container is made of a material compressible thermoplastic. So by directing the application tip open on the place to be treated, pressing more or less strongly on the walls of the first container, the user can measure the quantity of product dispensed.
  • the intermediate member and the connection means can be produced of thermoplastic material chosen from polyethylenes (PE), the polypropylenes (PP), polyethylene terephthalates (PET), chlorides of polyvinyl (PVC), or a polyethylene / ethylene alcohol complex polyvinyl (EVOH) / PE, or PE / PET.
  • thermoplastic material chosen from polyethylenes (PE), the polypropylenes (PP), polyethylene terephthalates (PET), chlorides of polyvinyl (PVC), or a polyethylene / ethylene alcohol complex polyvinyl (EVOH) / PE, or PE / PET.
  • this packaging is intended to contain a hair dye, the first bottle containing a oxidant and the second bottle containing respectively a dye and an oil or a perfume.
  • the dye is placed in the container lower, and the oil or perfume is in the upper compartment.
  • Their mixing can be carried out in a determined order, on the one hand without leakage of product to the outside, and on the other hand without contacting untimely of one of the components with any of the others components.
  • a packaging 1 in two parts 2, 5, having a longitudinal axis X and allowing to store separately from each other, three components A, B1, B2 of a product. These components are generally liquid, and must be mixed just before use. According to the example considered, the product is a hair dye.
  • the first part 2 of the assembly comprises a bottle 6, equipped with a dispensing nozzle 36, and connection means 10.
  • the bottle 6 contains a first product A, for example an oxidant, intended to be mixed, at the time of use, with a second product B.
  • Product B is a composition resulting from an extemporaneous mixture of two basic compositions B 1 and B 2 . These basic compositions are packaged separately in a lower bottle 5.
  • the basic composition B 1 is, for example, a precursor of an oxidation dye and the basic composition B 2 , can be an oil, a perfume, a co-solubilizer or an emulsifier.
  • Component B 1 is placed in a lower container 8, provided with a neck 18.
  • Component B 2 is packaged in a reservoir 34, formed by a tubular portion 28 forming part of a plug 26, and of a removable obturator 32.
  • the plug 26 constitutes a removable closing means.
  • the plug 26 is mounted on an intermediate member 20.
  • This intermediate member 20 comprises a first cylindrical skirt 22, the internal diameter of which corresponds substantially to the external diameter of the tubular portion 28 of the plug 26, with the play necessary near to ensure the mobility of the plug in the intermediate member 20.
  • the tubular portion 28 passes through the skirt 22 over its entire height, and has a free end 30 emerging relative to the skirt 22 and on which said removable shutter 32 is fixed.
  • the intermediate member 20 includes means 40, 41, 18a, 40b (see figure 3) to allow its irreversible fixing on the neck 18 of the lower container 8.
  • the means for fixing the intermediate member 20 comprise a second outer cylindrical skirt 40, concentric with the first skirt 22.
  • the skirt outer 40 has a portion 40a ( Figure 3), folded radially in direction of the X axis and adjacent, substantially halfway up the first skirt 22.
  • This second skirt 40 has a free edge facing the second bottle 8, and defines with about the lower half of the first skirt 22 a annular groove, capable of receiving the neck 18 of the bottle 8.
  • the intermediate member 20 is fixed to the neck 18 by screwing, an external thread 42 on the neck 18 cooperating with a thread complementary 41 produced on the internal surface of the second skirt 40.
  • the base of the neck 18 is provided with 18a anti-unscrewability notches, distributed regularly over its entire periphery. These notches 18a cooperate with complementary notches 40b (see Figures 2 and 3) carried by the lower end of the second skirt 40.
  • the outer wall of the skirt 40 carries drive means 48, consisting of two diametrically opposed nipples, the role of which will be explained further.
  • the removable shutter 32 has a peripheral edge 33 projecting from the outer surface of the tubular portion 28 so as to come into abutment against a free end 25 of the first skirt 22 (FIG. 3), so that when the plug 26 is removed from the intermediate member 20, said shutter 32 is released from the free end 30 of the plug 26.
  • the plug 26 has an external screw ring 27 ( Figure 3) concentric with the tubular portion 28 and provided with an internal thread 29.
  • the internal thread 29 is able to cooperate with an external thread complementary 23, carried by an emerging portion 24 of the first skirt cylindrical 22.
  • the first bottle 6 is open at its base 12, which base consists of a first cylindrical neck 7 carrying an external thread 9.
  • the neck 7 is connected to the bottle body 6 by a shoulder 11.
  • a second neck 50, of diameter smaller than the diameter of the first neck 7, is placed at the top of the bottle 6, opposite the first neck 7.
  • the second neck 50 is provided with a thread 52, on which the dispensing tip 36 is screwed.
  • distribution has a point 54 closed by a tab 38. This tab 38 may be broken by the user when using the packaging, to obtain an outlet opening 55 (FIG. 7), with a view to the application of the mixture carried out.
  • connection means 10 comprise a hoop 13, fixed on the neck 7 of the bottle 6, to connect the upper bottle 6 to the intermediate member 20.
  • connection means 10 made of thermoplastic material rigid, have inside a central chimney 14, formed of a lower portion 44 of substantially cylindrical shape and surmounted by a portion 14a, of a gradually decreasing section.
  • the part decreasing 14a ends inside the bottle 6 by one end upper 15.
  • This end 15 delimits an orifice which is closed, in storage position, as shown in Figure 1, by another removable shutter 16.
  • the shutter 16 is in the form of a circular cup having an annular groove 17, in which is forcibly engaged, sealingly, the free edge of the upper end 15.
  • the shutter 16 can be separated from the end 15, under the action of a axial thrust along the X axis of the assembly.
  • Portion 44 of the chimney central 14 has an internal thread 46, able to cooperate with the means drive 48 of the intermediate member 20, and whose operation will be explained later. It should be noted that the total height of the organ intermediate 20 is greater than the height of the central chimney 14, for ability to ensure correct expulsion of shutter 16.
  • connection means 10 further comprise a bottom 10a connected externally to the central chimney 14 and also connected to a skirt external dressing 10b, and this substantially halfway up said skirt dressing 10b.
  • a bottom 10a connected externally to the central chimney 14 and also connected to a skirt external dressing 10b, and this substantially halfway up said skirt dressing 10b.
  • the external skirt 10b is provided with an internal thread 10c, able to cooperate with the external thread 9 of the neck 7 of the bottle 6. Furthermore, the external skirt 10b has a shape allowing the alignment of the external contours of the two vials 6 and 8.
  • the intermediate member 20 previously equipped with the plug 26, in an orientation reversed to that shown in Figure 1.
  • the open end 30 of the plug 26 is located at the top , allowing the introduction of the basic composition B 2 .
  • the shutter 32 On this end 30 is fixed, by snap-fitting, the shutter 32.
  • the latter has an external projecting edge 33, and an internal sealing lip 33a, pressing against the internal wall of the tubular portion 28 of the plug.
  • the basic composition B 2 is sealed in the volume 34 defined by the skirt 28 of the plug 26, and closed by the shutter 32, the whole being mounted on the intermediate member 20.
  • FIG. 3 the sub-assembly 20, 26, 32 is presented in the mounting position on the neck 18 of the lower container 8.
  • the configuration shown in FIG. 4 is obtained. It can be seen that the two basic compositions B 1 and B 2 are enclosed in the bottle 5, separated from each other by the shutter 32, the bottle 5 can then be handled safely.
  • Figures 5 to 7 The operation of the packaging assembly which has just been described is illustrated in Figures 5 to 7.
  • the bottle 5 is shown in the open position.
  • the tubular portion 28 rises axially inside the first skirt 22, bringing the peripheral edge 33 of the shutter 32 into abutment against the lower end 25 of the skirt 22.
  • the shutter ends up being released from the end 30 and falls into the container 8.
  • the cap 26 is then removed along the axis X of the bottle 5. Thanks to the presence of the anti-unscrewability means 18a and 40b above, the intermediate member 20 remains integral with the lower container 8.
  • the base composition B 2 flows into the lower container 8, where it mixes with the base composition B 1 , to constitute the product B.
  • the user then places the upper bottle 6 on the end 24 of the lower bottle 5.
  • the pins 48 of the intermediate member 20 engage in the turns of the thread 46 of the central chimney 14.
  • Au end of less than one screwing turn the end 24 abuts against the shutter 16.
  • a lug 56 is provided on the underside of the shutter 16, making it possible to initiate the disengagement of the latter from the upper end 15 of the central chimney 14.
  • the shutter 16 lifts, and is expelled, as visible in Figure 7, inside the bottle 6. In this position, the containers 6, 8 and 34 are in communication, and products A and B are mix. By shaking the entire packaging, it can be ensured a homogeneous mixture.
  • the user Before applying the mixture thus obtained on the desired location, by a twisting movement, the user removes the tip 38. By inverting the assembly, the dispensing nozzle 36 being directed downwards, a dose of the mixture is dispensed. This distribution is facilitated when in particular the bottle 6 is compressible.
  • the upper bottle 6 is produced in a semi-rigid thermoplastic material such as polyethylene or polypropylene.
  • the dispensing nozzle 36, the intermediate member 20, the plug 26 and the connection means 10 are produced, by example, in rigid polypropylene.
  • the lower bottle 8 advantageously, it is made of glass or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) allowing to condition, in good conditions of conservation, a hair dye precursor by oxidation.
  • the shutters 16 and 32 are advantageously made of a material semi-rigid thermoplastic suitable.

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Container (1) comprises a first flask (6) for a first product (A), having an applicator nozzle (36) and an open base (12) for a connector (10) and a central duct (14) with a cap (16). A second flask (5) has a neck (18) and a cap (26) that fit inside the duct and incorporates an intermediate element (20) which interacts with the second cap (26) to allow the mixing of two basic ingredients (B1, B2). Container (1) comprises a first flask (6) for a first product (A), having an applicator nozzle (36) and an open base (12) for a connector (10) and a central duct (14) with a cap (16). A second flask (5) has a neck (18) and a cap (26) that fit inside the duct and incorporates an intermediate element (20) which interacts with the second cap (26) to allow the mixing of two basic ingredients (B1, B2) held separately inside the second flask prior to mixing with the first product (A). The intermediate element comprising a skirt (22) that is inserted into the duct (14) and has a free edge (25) interacting with a stopper (32) on the second flask's cap (26) isolating the two ingredients (B1,B2) from one another.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un conditionnement selon le préambule de la revendication 1, permettant de stocker séparément les unes des autres, trois composantes d'un produit, notamment liquides, et de les mélanger au moment de leur utilisation. Ce conditionnement peut servir, notamment, pour la conservation d'une teinture capillaire ou d'un produit pour l'ondulation permanente des cheveux, ces produits étant constitués, habituellement, de plusieurs composantes.The present invention relates to a packaging according to the preamble of claim 1, making it possible to store three components of a product separately from each other, especially liquids, and mix them when they are used. This packaging can be used, in particular, for the conservation of a dye capillary or a product for permanent waving of the hair, these products are usually made up of several components.

Un conditionnement en deux parties permettant de stocker deux composantes, et effectuer leur mélange extemporané juste avant l'utilisation du mélange, est décrit dans le document EP-A-0 298 357. Ce conditionnement comprend :

  • un premier flacon destiné à contenir une première composante, ce flacon étant ouvert à sa base et muni, à son sommet, d'un embout de distribution;
  • des moyens de raccordement fixés sur la base du premier flacon, et comportant une cheminée centrale propre à recevoir, en partie haute, un obturateur amovible permettant la fermeture du premier flacon ;
  • un deuxième flacon, destiné à contenir un deuxième produit, muni d'un goulot propre à être engagé dans ladite cheminée centrale, ce goulot étant équipé d'un bouchon de fermeture pour le stockage, des moyens de liaison, en particulier du type filetage, étant prévus entre le goulot et le bouchon, l'ensemble étant tel que lorsque le bouchon est retiré du deuxième flacon, le goulot de ce dernier peut expulser l'obturateur pour permettre le mélange des composantes.
A two-part packaging allowing two components to be stored, and carrying out their extemporaneous mixing just before the use of the mixture, is described in document EP-A-0 298 357. This packaging comprises:
  • a first bottle intended to contain a first component, this bottle being open at its base and provided, at its top, with a dispensing nozzle;
  • connection means fixed on the base of the first bottle, and comprising a central chimney suitable for receiving, in the upper part, a removable shutter allowing the closure of the first bottle;
  • a second bottle, intended to contain a second product, provided with a neck suitable for being engaged in said central chimney, this neck being equipped with a closure cap for storage, connection means, in particular of the threading type, being provided between the neck and the stopper, the assembly being such that when the stopper is removed from the second bottle, the neck of the latter can expel the shutter to allow the components to be mixed.

Par ailleurs, le document DE GM 87 00 341 décrit un conditionnement pour le stockage séparé de trois composantes, à mélanger lors de l'utilisation. Ce conditionnement comprend

  • un premier récipient supérieur, cylindrique muni d'un embout de distribution contenant une première composante,
  • un corps inférieur cylindrique muni d'un fond auquel sont raccordés deux cylindres concentriques de même hauteur, un cylindre intérieur définissant un second récipient contenant une seconde composante, un troisième récipient étant délimité par le volume défini entre les parois des cylindres intérieur et extérieur, et le fond respectivement, et contenant une troisième composante. Un bouchon comportant deux jupes annulaires est prévu pour obturer simultanément les seconde et troisième compartiments. Le bouchon comporte, en outre, une pluralité d'ailettes radiales destinées à s'accrocher sur un rebord interne du premier récipient, lorsque le premier récipient subit une translation relative par rapport au second récipient, en vue de désolidariser le bouchon du second et du troisième récipient, et d'effectuer ainsi le mélange des trois composantes.
Furthermore, document DE GM 87 00 341 describes a packaging for the separate storage of three components, to be mixed during use. This packaging includes
  • a first upper, cylindrical container provided with a dispensing nozzle containing a first component,
  • a cylindrical lower body provided with a bottom to which two concentric cylinders of the same height are connected, an inner cylinder defining a second container containing a second component, a third container being delimited by the volume defined between the walls of the interior and exterior cylinders, and the bottom respectively, and containing a third component. A stopper comprising two annular skirts is provided for simultaneously closing the second and third compartments. The stopper further comprises a plurality of radial fins intended to hang on an internal rim of the first container, when the first container undergoes a relative translation relative to the second container, in order to separate the stopper from the second and the third container, and thus effect the mixing of the three components.

Par des essais, la demanderesse a constaté que, fréquemment, le bouchon restait accroché sur les second et troisième récipients et que le mélange des trois composantes ne pouvait donc pas être effectué.By tests, the Applicant has found that, frequently, the stopper remained attached to the second and third containers and that the mixture of three components therefore could not be performed.

EP-A-0 528 707 décrit un conditionnement selon le préambule de la revendication 1. EP-A-0 528 707 describes a packaging according to the preamble of the claim 1.

Par ailleurs, certaines formulations à plusieurs composantes telles que celles visées par l'invention nécessitent que le mélange des différentes composantes soit effectué suivant un enchaínement d'étapes précises. En effet, notamment dans le cas de certaines formulations récemment développées, il est obligatoire de passer par un pré-mélange de deux ou plusieurs compositions de base, avant d'effectuer l'ajout d'une autre composante active supplémentaire.In addition, certain formulations with several components such as those targeted by the invention require that the mixture of the different components is carried out following a sequence of precise steps. In effect, especially in the case of certain formulations recently developed, it is mandatory to go through a premix of two or several basic compositions, before adding another additional active component.

Aussi, la présente invention a pour but de fournir un conditionnement du genre mentionné ci-dessus, permettant notamment, le mélange d'un produit à trois composantes.Also, the present invention aims to provide a packaging of the genre mentioned above, allowing in particular the mixing of a product with three components.

Un autre but de la présente invention consiste à fournir un conditionnement pour un produit multi-composant, dont la fabrication reste simple et aussi économique que possible, qui permette un stockage dans des conditions d'étanchéité fiables. Ce conditionnement doit être effectué avec un encombrement réduit et autoriser un montage qui soit d'une mise en oeuvre simple et rapide. Grâce à l'invention, il est possible de conditionner, en toute sécurité, plusieurs composantes, notamment de nature corrosive, pendant une période de stockage prolongée, ces composantes ne devant venir au contact, les unes avec les autres, qu'au moment de l'utilisation.Another object of the present invention is to provide packaging for a multi-component product, the manufacturing of which remains simple and also economical as possible, which allows storage under conditions reliable sealing. This conditioning must be carried out with a reduced overall dimensions and authorize an assembly which is of an implementation simple and fast. Thanks to the invention, it is possible to condition, in any safety, several components, particularly of a corrosive nature, during an extended storage period, these components should not come to contact, with each other, only at the time of use.

Un tel conditionnement est utilisable, en particulier, pour une teinture capillaire, par exemple une teinture par oxydation ou encore pour un produit d'ondulation permanente des cheveux.Such packaging can be used, in particular, for a dye hair, for example an oxidation dye or for a product permanent waving of the hair.

On sait que ce genre de produit est constitué, généralement, d'au moins deux compositions de base. Un tel produit comprend, en général, une composante active, associée à un agent réducteur ou un agent oxydant. La composante active nécessite un stockage séparément de l'agent réducteur ou de l'agent oxydant, pour éviter une inactivation précoce de la composante active. Or, lorsqu'il est souhaitable de rajouter une autre composante supplémentaire, par exemple un parfum, destiné à masquer l'odeur d'une des composantes, ou un agent solubilisant, voire émulsifiant, pour faciliter l'homogénéisation dudit mélange, il n'est pas possible de conditionner ladite composante supplémentaire avec l'une au l'autre des compositions de base. En effet, la mise en contact précoce de ces composantes provoquerait la dégradation du produit avant son emploi.We know that this kind of product generally consists of at least two basic compositions. Such a product generally includes a component active, associated with a reducing agent or an oxidizing agent. The component active requires separate storage of reducing agent or agent oxidant, to avoid early inactivation of the active component. Gold, when it is desirable to add another additional component, for example a perfume, intended to mask the odor of one of the components, or a solubilizing or even emulsifying agent to facilitate homogenization of said mixture, it is not possible to condition said component additional with one of the other basic compositions. Indeed, the bringing these components into early contact would degrade the product before use.

Aussi, la présente invention a pour objet un conditionnement pour le mélange extemporané de deux produits, comprenant :

  • un premier flacon destiné à contenir un premier produit, ce flacon étant ouvert à sa base en forme de jupe et étant muni d'un embout de distribution ;
  • des moyens de raccordement fixés sur la base du premier flacon, comportant une cheminée centrale propre à recevoir un premier obturateur séparable permettant la fermeture du premier flacon ;
  • un deuxième flacon destiné à contenir un second produit, muni d'un goulot apte à être engagé dans ladite cheminée centrale, le deuxième flacon étant équipé d'un moyen de fermeture amovible et portant des moyens d'entraínement pour, après enlèvement du moyen de fermeture, coopérer avec des moyens complémentaires prévus dans la cheminée centrale, pour permettre l'expulsion dudit premier obturateur et permettre le mélange des deux produits.
Also, the subject of the present invention is a packaging for the extemporaneous mixing of two products, comprising:
  • a first bottle intended to contain a first product, this bottle being open at its base in the form of a skirt and being provided with a dispensing nozzle;
  • connection means fixed on the base of the first bottle, comprising a central chimney suitable for receiving a first separable shutter allowing the closure of the first bottle;
  • a second bottle intended to contain a second product, provided with a neck capable of being engaged in said central chimney, the second bottle being equipped with a removable closure means and carrying drive means for, after removal of the means of closing, cooperate with complementary means provided in the central chimney, to allow the expulsion of said first shutter and allow the mixing of the two products.

Le conditionnement de l'invention se caractérise en ce que le deuxième flacon comporte un organe intermédiaire, apte à participer avec ledit moyen de fermeture pour, lors de l'enlèvement dudit moyen de fermeture, réaliser le mélange d'au moins deux compositions de base, contenues de manière séparée dans ledit deuxième flacon, de manière à former ledit second produit.The packaging of the invention is characterized in that the second bottle comprises an intermediate member, able to participate with said means of closure for, when removing said closure means, carry out the mixture of at least two basic compositions, so contained separated in said second bottle, so as to form said second product.

En d'autres termes, grâce au conditionnement de l'invention, il est possible d'effectuer, dans une première étape, le pré-mélange, notamment, de deux compositions de base pour obtenir ledit deuxième produit. Dans une seconde étape, on peut ajouter alors au pré-mélange obtenu, ledit premier produit, pour obtenir finalement un mélange des trois composantes dans un ordre déterminé, prêt à l'emploi.In other words, thanks to the packaging of the invention, it is possible to carry out, in a first step, the premixing, in particular, of two basic compositions for obtaining said second product. In a second step, said first product can then be added to the pre-mixture obtained, to finally get a mixture of the three components in order determined, ready to use.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, ledit organe intermédiaire comprend une jupe insérée dans le goulot du deuxième flacon et dont un bord libre, disposé à l'intérieur du deuxième flacon, est destiné à venir en engagement avec un second obturateur porté par ledit moyen de fermeture et isolant l'une de l'autre lesdites compositions de base. Par cette disposition, il est possible de superposer les deux compositions de base, l'une par rapport à l'autre, ce qui permet, après expulsion du second obturateur, leur mélange par gravité.According to a preferred embodiment, said intermediate member comprises a skirt inserted in the neck of the second bottle and with a free edge, arranged inside the second bottle, is intended to come into engagement with a second shutter carried by said closure means and insulating one on the other, said basic compositions. By this arrangement, it is possible to superimpose the two basic compositions, one relative to the other, this which allows, after expulsion of the second shutter, their mixing by gravity.

Avantageusement, ladite jupe présente une portion émergeant du deuxième flacon, et comportant un filetage, apte à coopérer avec un filetage correspondant, porté par ledit moyen de fermeture. Ainsi, par simple dévissage du moyen de fermeture, on peut provoquer le désengagement du second obturateur et le pré-mélange des deux compositions de base.Advantageously, said skirt has a portion emerging from the second bottle, and having a thread, capable of cooperating with a thread corresponding, carried by said closure means. So, by simple unscrewing the closing means, one can cause the disengagement of the second shutter and the premix of the two basic compositions.

Par ailleurs, sauf contre-indication, les systèmes de vissage utilisés pour l'assemblage de l'ensemble, comportent, de préférence, un filetage du type "pas à droite".Furthermore, unless contraindicated, the screwing systems used for the assembly of the assembly, preferably comprise a thread of the type "not right".

Lorsque le mélange du premier produit contenu dans le premier flacon avec l'une des deux compositions de base est difficile à effectuer, par exemple pour des raisons de solubilité, la nature de l'autre desdites compositions de base peut être choisie de manière à obtenir un effet de co-solubilisation.When the mixture of the first product contained in the first bottle with one of the two basic compositions is difficult to perform, for example for reasons of solubility, the nature of the other of said compositions of base can be chosen so as to obtain a co-solubilization effect.

Selon un aspect intéressant de l'invention, le moyen de fermeture se présente sous la forme d'un bouchon et porte une portion tubulaire centrale, traversant l'intérieur de la première jupe sur toute sa hauteur, et dont une extrémité libre est obturée par ledit second obturateur, définissant ainsi un compartiment, apte à contenir l'une desdites compositions de base.According to an interesting aspect of the invention, the closure means is presented in the form of a plug and carries a central tubular portion, passing through the inside of the first skirt over its entire height, and one free end is closed by said second shutter, thus defining a compartment, able to contain one of said basic compositions.

Dans ce cas, avantageusement, le second obturateur présente un bord périphérique en saillie, apte à venir en butée contre le bord libre de la première jupe, de sorte que, lorsque le moyen de fermeture est retiré du second flacon, ledit second obturateur est expulsé, permettant le mélange desdites compositions de base.In this case, advantageously, the second shutter has an edge projecting peripheral, capable of abutting against the free edge of the first skirt, so that when the closure is removed from the second bottle, said second shutter is expelled, allowing mixing said basic compositions.

De préférence, les moyens d'entraínement sont portés par l'organe intermédiaire. Dans ce cas, lesdits moyens d'entraínement peuvent être portés par une deuxième jupe disposée extérieurement autour du goulot du deuxième flacon, et dont une surface intérieure comporte un filetage, apte à coopérer avec un filetage correspondant formé sur ledit goulot.Preferably, the drive means are carried by the body intermediate. In this case, said drive means can be carried by a second skirt arranged externally around the neck of the second bottle, and an inner surface of which has a thread, capable of cooperate with a corresponding thread formed on said neck.

Ces moyens d'entraínement comprennent, avantageusement, au moins un téton ou une portion de filetage en saillie radialement vers l'extérieur, des moyens d'entraínement complémentaires étant prévus sur la surface interne de la cheminée centrale. De tels moyens d'entraínement complémentaires peuvent comprendre au moins une rampe hélicoïdale, propre à coopérer avec le téton ou ladite portion de filetage.These drive means advantageously include at least one nipple or a portion of thread projecting radially outwards, additional drive means being provided on the internal surface from the central chimney. Such additional training means may include at least one helical ramp, suitable for cooperating with the stud or said thread portion.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, les moyens d'entraínement comprennent deux tétons diamétralement opposés, lesdits moyens d'entraínement complémentaires comprenant deux rampes hélicoïdales diamétralement opposées.According to a preferred embodiment, the drive means comprise two diametrically opposed nipples, said means complementary drive including two helical ramps diametrically opposite.

La coopération des moyens d'entraínement avec les moyens complémentaires provoque un déplacement axial de l'organe intermédiaire à l'intérieur de la cheminée centrale, en réponse à une rotation du second flacon par rapport au premier. Pour une raison de facilité d'utilisation, le pas de la (ou des) rampe(s) hélicoïdale(s) peut être tel que le déplacement axial de l'organe intermédiaire relativement à la cheminée centrale, nécessaire pour expulser le premier obturateur, est obtenu par une rotation de moins d'un tour du second flacon par rapport au premier.Cooperation of training means with means complementary causes an axial displacement of the intermediate member to inside the central chimney, in response to a rotation of the second bottle compared to the first. For ease of use, the step of the helical ramp (s) may be such that the axial displacement of the intermediate member relative to the central chimney, necessary to expel the first shutter, is obtained by a rotation of less than one turn of the second bottle with respect to the first.

Par ailleurs, des moyens "anti-rotation" peuvent être prévus, pour, après vissage de l'organe intermédiaire sur le goulot du deuxième flacon, bloquer en rotation ledit organe intermédiaire par rapport audit deuxième flacon. Ainsi, lors du dévissage du moyen de fermeture, on évite la désolidarisation de l'organe intermédiaire et du goulot du second flacon. Il est bien entendu que ces moyens "anti-rotation" peuvent être inexistants, lorsque le système de vissage de l'organe intermédiaire sur le col du second flacon comporte un filetage du type "pas à gauche".Furthermore, "anti-rotation" means can be provided, for, after screwing of the intermediate member on the neck of the second bottle, block in rotation of said intermediate member with respect to said second bottle. So, when unscrewing the closure means, it avoids the separation of the intermediate member and the neck of the second bottle. It is understood that these "anti-rotation" means may be nonexistent, when the screwing the intermediate member onto the neck of the second bottle has a "left hand" type thread.

Il est à noter que, avantageusement le second flacon est constitué d'un récipient inférieur comportant ledit goulot et réalisé, notamment en verre ou en chlorure de polyvinyle (PVC). Dans ce cas, le goulot est surmonté par ledit organe intermédiaire pourvu d'un compartiment supérieur.It should be noted that, advantageously, the second bottle consists of a lower container comprising said neck and made, in particular of glass or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In this case, the neck is overcome by said intermediate body provided with an upper compartment.

De préférence, le premier obturateur est monté par claquage sur la partie haute de la cheminée centrale. De même, avantageusement, le second obturateur est fixé par claquage sur l'extrémité libre de la portion tubulaire du moyen de fermeture (ou bouchon). Preferably, the first shutter is mounted by snap on the part high of the central chimney. Likewise, advantageously, the second shutter is fixed by snap on the free end of the tubular portion of the closing means (or plug).

Da manière avantageuse, une lèvre d'étanchéité peut être disposée sur une surface interne de la partie haute de la cheminée centrale, de manière à parfaire l'étanchéité entre ladite surface interne et la première jupe, lorsque cette dernière est en position d'expulsion du premier obturateur.Advantageously, a sealing lip can be arranged on a internal surface of the upper part of the central chimney, so that perfect the seal between said internal surface and the first skirt, when the latter is in the expulsion position of the first shutter.

Selon un autre aspect intéressant de l'invention, le diamètre interne de la partie basse de la cheminée centrale est suffisant pour permettre l'entrée d'au moins une partie de la seconde jupe de l'organe intermédiaire et d'au moins une partie du moyen de fermeture. Par cette disposition, il est possible de réaliser un emballage particulièrement compact de l'ensemble.According to another interesting aspect of the invention, the internal diameter of the lower part of the central chimney is sufficient to allow entry of at least part of the second skirt of the intermediate member and at least part of the closure means. By this arrangement, it is possible to create a particularly compact package for the whole.

Selon un mode de réalisation, les moyens de raccordement sont constitués d'un organe formant une gorge annulaire en U, formée d'une paroi intérieure, constituée d'une portion au moins de la cheminée centrale, une paroi extérieure et un fond, reliant la paroi intérieure à la paroi extérieure. La paroi intérieure se prolonge par une extension de plus faible diamètre, formant la partie haute de la cheminée centrale. La surface interne de la paroi extérieure comporte un filetage propre à coopérer avec un filetage correspondant prévu sur la base du premier flacon.According to one embodiment, the connection means are constituted a member forming an annular U-shaped groove, formed of an inner wall, consisting of at least a portion of the central chimney, a wall outer and a bottom, connecting the inner wall to the outer wall. Wall interior is extended by a smaller diameter extension, forming the upper part of the central chimney. The inner surface of the outer wall has a thread suitable for cooperating with a corresponding thread provided based on the first bottle.

Avantageusement, une lèvre d'étanchéité est disposée dans le fond de la gorge en U, entre la paroi intérieure et la paroi extérieure, ladite lèvre d'étanchéité comportant un profil apte à coopérer de façon étanche avec la base du premier flacon, de manière à parfaire l'étanchéité entre le premier flacon et l'extérieur.Advantageously, a sealing lip is disposed in the bottom of the U-shaped groove, between the inner wall and the outer wall, said lip sealing comprising a profile capable of cooperating sealingly with the base of the first bottle, so as to perfect the seal between the first bottle and outside.

Le premier récipient peut communiquer, à son sommet, avec un embout de distribution, fermé par une pointe cassable. Après avoir effectué le mélange de toutes les composantes de l'ensemble, l'utilisateur casse cette pointe, libérant ainsi un canal de distribution pour appliquer le mélange obtenu à l'endroit souhaité.The first container can communicate, at its top, with a mouthpiece distribution, closed by a breakable tip. After mixing of all the components of the set, the user breaks this point, thus freeing up a distribution channel for applying the mixture obtained to the desired location.

Avantageusement, le premier récipient est réalisé en un matériau thermoplastique compressible. Ainsi, en dirigeant l'embout d'application ouvert sur l'endroit à traiter, en appuyant plus ou moins fort sur les parois du premier récipient, l'utilisateur peut doser la quantité de produit distribué.Advantageously, the first container is made of a material compressible thermoplastic. So by directing the application tip open on the place to be treated, pressing more or less strongly on the walls of the first container, the user can measure the quantity of product dispensed.

L'organe intermédiaire et les moyens de raccordement peuvent être réalisés en matériau thermoplastique choisi parmi les polyéthylènes (PE), les polypropylènes (PP), les polyéthylènes téréphtalates (PET), les chlorures de polyvinyle (PVC), ou en un complexe de type polyéthylène/ éthylène alcool polyvinylique (EVOH)/PE, ou PE/PET.The intermediate member and the connection means can be produced of thermoplastic material chosen from polyethylenes (PE), the polypropylenes (PP), polyethylene terephthalates (PET), chlorides of polyvinyl (PVC), or a polyethylene / ethylene alcohol complex polyvinyl (EVOH) / PE, or PE / PET.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulièrement préféré, ce conditionnement est destiné à contenir une teinture capillaire, le premier flacon contenant un oxydant et le second flacon contenant respectivement un colorant et une huile ou un parfum. Avantageusement, le colorant est disposé dans le récipient inférieur, et l'huile ou le parfum se trouve dans le compartiment supérieur. According to a particularly preferred embodiment, this packaging is intended to contain a hair dye, the first bottle containing a oxidant and the second bottle containing respectively a dye and an oil or a perfume. Advantageously, the dye is placed in the container lower, and the oil or perfume is in the upper compartment.

Grâce à l'agencement du conditionnement de l'invention, il est possible d'assurer la bonne conservation des composantes du produit pendant le stockage et/ou le transport, pendant une durée de conservation prolongée.Thanks to the arrangement of the packaging of the invention, it is possible to ensure the good conservation of the components of the product during the storage and / or transportation, for an extended shelf life.

Leur mélange peut être effectué dans un ordre déterminé, d'une part sans fuite de produit vers l'extérieur, et, d'autre part sans mise en contact intempestive de l'une des composantes avec l'une quelconque des autres composantes.Their mixing can be carried out in a determined order, on the one hand without leakage of product to the outside, and on the other hand without contacting untimely of one of the components with any of the others components.

Pour mieux faire comprendre la présente invention, on va décrire maintenant, à titre d'exemple purement illustratif et nullement limitatif, un mode de réalisation d'un conditionnement conforme à l'invention, représenté sur les dessins annexés.To better understand the present invention, we will now describe, as a purely illustrative and in no way limiting example, a method of production of a packaging in accordance with the invention, shown in the attached drawings.

Sur ces dessins:

  • la figure 1 représente une vue en coupe axiale d'un conditionnement en deux parties renfermant trois composantes, en position de stockage ;
  • la figure 2 représente une vue illustrant le conditionnement d'une composition de base (B2) dans un organe intermédiaire ;
  • les figures 3 et 4 illustrent, suivant une vue en coupe axiale partielle, le montage de l'organe intermédiaire sur un récipient inférieur contenant une autre composition de base B1;
  • la figure 5 montre une vue en coupe axiale, illustrant le mélange des deux compositions de base (B1 + B2) ;
  • la figure 6 montre une vue en coupe axiale, illustrant l'assemblage du premier flacon sur le second flacon, via des moyens de raccordement ;
  • la figure 7 présente une vue en coupe axiale du conditionnement de la figure 1, en position prêt à l'emploi.
In these drawings:
  • Figure 1 shows an axial sectional view of a two-part package containing three components, in the storage position;
  • FIG. 2 represents a view illustrating the packaging of a basic composition (B 2 ) in an intermediate member;
  • Figures 3 and 4 illustrate, in a partial axial sectional view, the mounting of the intermediate member on a lower container containing another basic composition B 1 ;
  • FIG. 5 shows a view in axial section, illustrating the mixture of the two basic compositions (B 1 + B 2 );
  • Figure 6 shows an axial sectional view, illustrating the assembly of the first bottle on the second bottle, via connection means;
  • Figure 7 shows an axial sectional view of the packaging of Figure 1, in the ready to use position.

En se reportant aux dessins, notamment à la figure 1, on peut voir un conditionnement 1 en deux parties 2, 5, présentant un axe longitudinal X et permettant de stocker séparément les unes des autres, trois composantes A, B1, B2 d'un produit. Ces composantes sont généralement liquides, et doivent être mélangées juste avant leur utilisation. Selon l'exemple considéré, le produit est une teinture capillaire.Referring to the drawings, in particular to FIG. 1, one can see a packaging 1 in two parts 2, 5, having a longitudinal axis X and allowing to store separately from each other, three components A, B1, B2 of a product. These components are generally liquid, and must be mixed just before use. According to the example considered, the product is a hair dye.

La première partie 2 de l'ensemble comporte un flacon 6, équipé d'un embout de distribution 36, et des moyens de raccordement 10. Le flacon 6 contient un premier produit A, par exemple un oxydant, destiné à être mélangé, au moment de l'utilisation, avec un second produit B. Le produit B est une composition résultant d'un mélange extemporané de deux compositions de base B1 et B2. Ces compositions de base sont conditionnées, de façon séparée, dans un flacon inférieur 5.The first part 2 of the assembly comprises a bottle 6, equipped with a dispensing nozzle 36, and connection means 10. The bottle 6 contains a first product A, for example an oxidant, intended to be mixed, at the time of use, with a second product B. Product B is a composition resulting from an extemporaneous mixture of two basic compositions B 1 and B 2 . These basic compositions are packaged separately in a lower bottle 5.

La composition de base B1 est, par exemple, un précurseur d'un colorant d'oxydation et la composition de base B2, peut être une huile, un parfum, un co-solubilisant ou un émulsionnant.The basic composition B 1 is, for example, a precursor of an oxidation dye and the basic composition B 2 , can be an oil, a perfume, a co-solubilizer or an emulsifier.

La composante B1 est disposée dans un récipient inférieur 8, pourvu d'un goulot 18. La composante B2 est conditionnée dans un réservoir 34, formée par une portion tubulaire 28 faisant partie d'un bouchon 26, et d'un obturateur amovible 32. Le bouchon 26 constitue un moyen de fermeture amovible. Le bouchon 26 est monté sur un organe intermédiaire 20. Cet organe intermédiaire 20 comporte une première jupe cylindrique 22, dont le diamètre interne correspond sensiblement au diamètre externe de la portion tubulaire 28 du bouchon 26, au jeu nécessaire près pour assurer la mobilité du bouchon dans l'organe intermédiaire 20. La portion tubulaire 28 traverse la jupe 22 sur toute sa hauteur, et présente une extrémité libre 30 émergente par rapport à la jupe 22 et sur laquelle est fixé ledit obturateur amovible 32. Le sous-ensemble, constitué de l'organe intermédiaire 20, le bouchon 26, l'obturateur 32 et le récipient inférieur 8, forme ledit second flacon 5.Component B 1 is placed in a lower container 8, provided with a neck 18. Component B 2 is packaged in a reservoir 34, formed by a tubular portion 28 forming part of a plug 26, and of a removable obturator 32. The plug 26 constitutes a removable closing means. The plug 26 is mounted on an intermediate member 20. This intermediate member 20 comprises a first cylindrical skirt 22, the internal diameter of which corresponds substantially to the external diameter of the tubular portion 28 of the plug 26, with the play necessary near to ensure the mobility of the plug in the intermediate member 20. The tubular portion 28 passes through the skirt 22 over its entire height, and has a free end 30 emerging relative to the skirt 22 and on which said removable shutter 32 is fixed. The sub-assembly, consisting of the intermediate member 20, the plug 26, the shutter 32 and the lower container 8, forms said second bottle 5.

L'organe intermédiaire 20 comporte des moyens 40, 41, 18a, 40b (voir figure 3) pour permettre sa fixation irréversible sur le goulot 18 du récipient inférieur 8.The intermediate member 20 includes means 40, 41, 18a, 40b (see figure 3) to allow its irreversible fixing on the neck 18 of the lower container 8.

Les moyens de fixation de l'organe intermédiaire 20 comportent une seconde jupe cylindrique extérieure 40, concentrique avec la première jupe 22. La jupe extérieure 40 présente une portion 40a (figure 3), repliée radialement en direction de l'axe X et attenant, sensiblement à mi-hauteur à la première jupe 22. Cette seconde jupe 40 a un bord libre tourné en direction du second flacon 8, et définit avec environ la moitié inférieure de la première jupe 22 une gorge annulaire, apte à recevoir le goulot 18 du flacon 8.The means for fixing the intermediate member 20 comprise a second outer cylindrical skirt 40, concentric with the first skirt 22. The skirt outer 40 has a portion 40a (Figure 3), folded radially in direction of the X axis and adjacent, substantially halfway up the first skirt 22. This second skirt 40 has a free edge facing the second bottle 8, and defines with about the lower half of the first skirt 22 a annular groove, capable of receiving the neck 18 of the bottle 8.

La fixation de l'organe intermédiaire 20 sur le goulot 18 s'effectue par vissage, un filetage externe 42 sur le goulot 18 coopérant avec un filetage complémentaire 41 réalisé sur la surface interne de la seconde jupe 40. Pour assurer cette fixation de manière inamovible, la base du goulot 18 est pourvue de crans d'anti-dévissabilité 18a, repartis régulièrement sur toute sa périphérie. Ces crans 18a coopèrent avec des crans complémentaires 40b (voir figures 2 et 3) portés par l'extrémité inférieure de la seconde jupe 40.The intermediate member 20 is fixed to the neck 18 by screwing, an external thread 42 on the neck 18 cooperating with a thread complementary 41 produced on the internal surface of the second skirt 40. For secure this fastener, the base of the neck 18 is provided with 18a anti-unscrewability notches, distributed regularly over its entire periphery. These notches 18a cooperate with complementary notches 40b (see Figures 2 and 3) carried by the lower end of the second skirt 40.

Par ailleurs, la paroi externe de la jupe 40 porte des moyens d'entraínement 48, constitués de deux tétons diamétralement opposés, et dont le rôle sera expliqué plus loin.Furthermore, the outer wall of the skirt 40 carries drive means 48, consisting of two diametrically opposed nipples, the role of which will be explained further.

Quant à l'obturateur amovible 32, celui-ci présente un bord périphérique 33 faisant saillie sur la surface extérieure de la portion tubulaire 28 de manière à venir en butée contre une extrémité libre 25 de la première jupe 22 (figure 3), de sorte que, lorsque le bouchon 26 est retiré de l'organe intermédiaire 20, ledit obturateur 32 est dégagé de l'extrémité libre 30 du bouchon 26.As for the removable shutter 32, it has a peripheral edge 33 projecting from the outer surface of the tubular portion 28 so as to come into abutment against a free end 25 of the first skirt 22 (FIG. 3), so that when the plug 26 is removed from the intermediate member 20, said shutter 32 is released from the free end 30 of the plug 26.

Le bouchon 26 comporte une bague de vissage externe 27 (figure 3) concentrique avec la portion tubulaire 28 et pourvue d'un filetage interne 29. Le filetage interne 29 est apte à coopérer avec un filetage externe complémentaire 23, porté par une portion émergente 24 de la première jupe cylindrique 22.The plug 26 has an external screw ring 27 (Figure 3) concentric with the tubular portion 28 and provided with an internal thread 29. The internal thread 29 is able to cooperate with an external thread complementary 23, carried by an emerging portion 24 of the first skirt cylindrical 22.

Le premier flacon 6 est ouvert à sa base 12, laquelle base est constituée d'un premier col cylindrique 7 portant un filetage externe 9. Le col 7 est raccordé au corps de flacon 6 par un épaulement 11. Un second col 50, de diamètre plus petit que le diamètre du premier col 7, est disposé au sommet du flacon 6, à l'opposé du premier col 7. Le second col 50 est pourvu d'un filetage externe 52, sur lequel est vissé l'embout de distribution 36. Cet embout de distribution présente une pointe 54 fermée par une patte 38. Cette patte 38 peut être cassée par l'utilisateur, au moment de l'utilisation du conditionnement, pour obtenir une ouverture de sortie 55 (figure 7), en vue de l'application du mélange effectué.The first bottle 6 is open at its base 12, which base consists of a first cylindrical neck 7 carrying an external thread 9. The neck 7 is connected to the bottle body 6 by a shoulder 11. A second neck 50, of diameter smaller than the diameter of the first neck 7, is placed at the top of the bottle 6, opposite the first neck 7. The second neck 50 is provided with a thread 52, on which the dispensing tip 36 is screwed. distribution has a point 54 closed by a tab 38. This tab 38 may be broken by the user when using the packaging, to obtain an outlet opening 55 (FIG. 7), with a view to the application of the mixture carried out.

Les moyens de raccordement 10 comportent une frette 13, fixée sur le col 7 du flacon 6, pour raccorder le flacon supérieur 6 à l'organe intermédiaire 20. Ces moyens de raccordement 10, réalisés en matériau thermoplastique rigide, comportent à l'intérieur une cheminée centrale 14, formée d'une portion inférieure 44 de forme sensiblement cylindrique et surmontée d'une portion 14a, d'une section décroissant progressivement. La portion décroissante 14a se termine à l'intérieur du flacon 6 par une extrémité supérieure 15. Cette extrémité 15 délimite un orifice qui est obturé, en position de stockage, comme représenté sur la figure 1, par un autre obturateur amovible 16. L'obturateur 16 se présente sous la forme d'une coupelle circulaire comportant une gorge annulaire 17, dans laquelle est engagé à force, de manière étanche, le bord libre de l'extrémité supérieure 15.The connection means 10 comprise a hoop 13, fixed on the neck 7 of the bottle 6, to connect the upper bottle 6 to the intermediate member 20. These connection means 10, made of thermoplastic material rigid, have inside a central chimney 14, formed of a lower portion 44 of substantially cylindrical shape and surmounted by a portion 14a, of a gradually decreasing section. The part decreasing 14a ends inside the bottle 6 by one end upper 15. This end 15 delimits an orifice which is closed, in storage position, as shown in Figure 1, by another removable shutter 16. The shutter 16 is in the form of a circular cup having an annular groove 17, in which is forcibly engaged, sealingly, the free edge of the upper end 15.

L'obturateur 16 peut être séparé de l'extrémité 15, sous l'action d'une poussée axiale suivant l'axe X de l'ensemble. La portion 44 de la cheminée centrale 14 comporte un filetage interne 46, apte à coopérer avec les moyens d'entraínement 48 de l'organe intermédiaire 20, et dont le fonctionnement sera expliqué plus loin. Il est à noter que la hauteur totale de l'organe intermédiaire 20 est supérieure à la hauteur de la cheminée centrale 14, pour pouvoir assurer l'expulsion correcte de l'obturateur 16.The shutter 16 can be separated from the end 15, under the action of a axial thrust along the X axis of the assembly. Portion 44 of the chimney central 14 has an internal thread 46, able to cooperate with the means drive 48 of the intermediate member 20, and whose operation will be explained later. It should be noted that the total height of the organ intermediate 20 is greater than the height of the central chimney 14, for ability to ensure correct expulsion of shutter 16.

Les moyens de raccordement 10 comportent, en outre, un fond 10a raccordé extérieurement à la cheminée centrale 14 et raccordé également à une jupe externe 10b d'habillage, et ce sensiblement à mi-hauteur de ladite jupe d'habillage 10b. Par cette configuration est définie une gorge annulaire, dans laquelle est engagé le col 7 du premier récipient 6. The connection means 10 further comprise a bottom 10a connected externally to the central chimney 14 and also connected to a skirt external dressing 10b, and this substantially halfway up said skirt dressing 10b. By this configuration is defined an annular groove, in which is engaged the neck 7 of the first container 6.

La jupe externe 10b est pourvue d'un filetage interne 10c, apte à coopérer avec le filetage externe 9 du col 7 du flacon 6. Par ailleurs, la jupe externe 10b présente une forme permettant l'alignement des contours externes des deux flacons 6 et 8.The external skirt 10b is provided with an internal thread 10c, able to cooperate with the external thread 9 of the neck 7 of the bottle 6. Furthermore, the external skirt 10b has a shape allowing the alignment of the external contours of the two vials 6 and 8.

Pour le montage et le conditionnement, on procède de la manière suivante.For assembly and packaging, proceed as follows.

Comme visible sur la figure 2, on présente d'abord l'organe intermédiaire 20, préalablement équipé du bouchon 26, dans une orientation inversée à celle montrée sur la figure 1. Ainsi, l'extrémité ouverte 30 du bouchon 26 est située en haut, permettant l'introduction de la composition de base B2. Sur cette extrémité 30 est fixé, par claquage, l'obturateur 32. Ce dernier comporte un bord externe en saillie 33, et une lèvre d'étanchéité intérieure 33a, s'appliquant contre la paroi interne de la portion tubulaire 28 du bouchon. Ainsi, la composition de base B2 est enfermée, de manière étanche, dans le volume 34 délimité par la jupe 28 du bouchon 26, et fermé par l'obturateur 32, le tout étant monté sur l'organe intermédiaire 20.As shown in Figure 2, we first present the intermediate member 20, previously equipped with the plug 26, in an orientation reversed to that shown in Figure 1. Thus, the open end 30 of the plug 26 is located at the top , allowing the introduction of the basic composition B 2 . On this end 30 is fixed, by snap-fitting, the shutter 32. The latter has an external projecting edge 33, and an internal sealing lip 33a, pressing against the internal wall of the tubular portion 28 of the plug. Thus, the basic composition B 2 is sealed in the volume 34 defined by the skirt 28 of the plug 26, and closed by the shutter 32, the whole being mounted on the intermediate member 20.

Sur la figure 3, le sous-ensemble 20, 26, 32 est présenté en position de montage sur le goulot 18 du récipient inférieur 8. Après introduction de la composition de base B1 dans le récipient inférieur 8, et après vissage de l'organe intermédiaire 20 sur le goulot du récipient inférieur 8, on obtient la configuration représentée sur la figure 4. On voit que les deux compositions de base B1 et B2 sont enfermées dans le flacon 5, séparées l'une de l'autre par l'obturateur 32, le flacon 5 pouvant alors être manipulé en toute sécurité.In FIG. 3, the sub-assembly 20, 26, 32 is presented in the mounting position on the neck 18 of the lower container 8. After introduction of the basic composition B 1 into the lower container 8, and after screwing of the intermediate member 20 on the neck of the lower container 8, the configuration shown in FIG. 4 is obtained. It can be seen that the two basic compositions B 1 and B 2 are enclosed in the bottle 5, separated from each other by the shutter 32, the bottle 5 can then be handled safely.

Le fonctionnement de l'ensemble de conditionnement qui vient d'être décrit est illustré sur les figures 5 à 7. Sur la figure 5, le flacon 5 est représenté en position ouverte. Au cours du dévissage du bouchon 26, la portion tubulaire 28 monte axialement à l'intérieur de la première jupe 22, ramenant le bord périphérique 33 de l'obturateur 32 en butée contre l'extrémité inférieure 25 de la jupe 22. Lors de ce mouvement, l'obturateur finit par être dégagé de l'extrémité 30 et tombe dans le récipient 8. Le bouchon 26 est alors retiré suivant l'axe X du flacon 5. Grâce à la présence des moyens d'anti-dévissabilite 18a et 40b susmentionnés, l'organe intermédiaire 20 reste solidaire du récipient inférieur 8. Par gravité, la composition de base B2 s'écoule dans le récipient inférieur 8, où il se mélange avec la composition de base B1, pour constituer le produit B.The operation of the packaging assembly which has just been described is illustrated in Figures 5 to 7. In Figure 5, the bottle 5 is shown in the open position. During the unscrewing of the plug 26, the tubular portion 28 rises axially inside the first skirt 22, bringing the peripheral edge 33 of the shutter 32 into abutment against the lower end 25 of the skirt 22. During this movement, the shutter ends up being released from the end 30 and falls into the container 8. The cap 26 is then removed along the axis X of the bottle 5. Thanks to the presence of the anti-unscrewability means 18a and 40b above, the intermediate member 20 remains integral with the lower container 8. By gravity, the base composition B 2 flows into the lower container 8, where it mixes with the base composition B 1 , to constitute the product B.

Pour obtenir le flacon 6 rempli de produit A tel que représenté sur la figure 6, on fixe d'abord, par claquage, l'obturateur 16 sur l'extrémité libre 15 de la cheminée centrale 14 des moyens de raccordement 10. Par vissage du col 7 sur la jupe externe 10b, on effectue la fixation étanche du flacon 6 sur les moyens de raccordement 10. Le produit A est alors introduit au travers du col supérieur 50. Le flacon 6 est fermé par vissage de l'embout 36 sur le col 50. To obtain the bottle 6 filled with product A as shown in FIG. 6, first, by snapping, the shutter 16 is fixed on the free end 15 of the central chimney 14 connecting means 10. By screwing the neck 7 on the outer skirt 10b, the tight fitting of the bottle 6 is carried out on the connection means 10. Product A is then introduced through the neck upper 50. The bottle 6 is closed by screwing the end piece 36 onto the neck 50.

Pour effectuer l'assemblage des flacons inférieur 5 et supérieur 6, l'utilisateur pose alors le flacon supérieur 6 sur l'extrémité 24 du flacon inférieur 5. En effectuant un mouvement de vissage, les tétons 48 de l'organe intermédiaire 20 s'engagent dans les spires du filetage 46 de la cheminée centrale 14. Au bout de moins d'un tour de vissage, l'extrémité 24 vient en appui contre l'obturateur 16. Il est à noter, qu'un ergot 56 est prévu sur la face inférieure de l'obturateur 16, permettant d'amorcer le désengagement de celui-ci de l'extrémité supérieure 15 de la cheminée centrale 14. En continuant le mouvement de vissage, l'obturateur 16 se soulève, et est expulsé, comme visible sur la figure 7, dans l'intérieur du flacon 6. Dans cette position, les récipients 6, 8 et 34 sont en communication, et les produits A et B se mélangent. Par agitation de l'ensemble du conditionnement, on peut assurer un mélange homogène. Avant d'appliquer le mélange ainsi obtenu sur l'endroit désiré, par un mouvement de torsion, l'utilisateur enlève la pointe 38. En retournant l'ensemble, l'embout de distribution 36 étant dirigé vers le bas, une dose du mélange est distribuée. Cette distribution est facilitée, lorsque notamment le flacon 6 est compressible.To assemble the lower 5 and upper 6 bottles, the user then places the upper bottle 6 on the end 24 of the lower bottle 5. In performing a screwing movement, the pins 48 of the intermediate member 20 engage in the turns of the thread 46 of the central chimney 14. Au end of less than one screwing turn, the end 24 abuts against the shutter 16. It should be noted that a lug 56 is provided on the underside of the shutter 16, making it possible to initiate the disengagement of the latter from the upper end 15 of the central chimney 14. Continuing the screwing movement, the shutter 16 lifts, and is expelled, as visible in Figure 7, inside the bottle 6. In this position, the containers 6, 8 and 34 are in communication, and products A and B are mix. By shaking the entire packaging, it can be ensured a homogeneous mixture. Before applying the mixture thus obtained on the desired location, by a twisting movement, the user removes the tip 38. By inverting the assembly, the dispensing nozzle 36 being directed downwards, a dose of the mixture is dispensed. This distribution is facilitated when in particular the bottle 6 is compressible.

Conformément au mode de réalisation illustré, le flacon supérieur 6 est réalisé en un matériau thermoplastique semi-rigide comme le polyéthylène ou le polypropylène. Ainsi, le flacon supérieur 6 peut être comprimé, lors de la distribution du mélange. L'embout de distribution 36, l'organe intermédiaire 20, le bouchon 26 et les moyens de raccordement 10 sont réalisés, par exemple, en polypropylène rigide. Quant au flacon inférieur 8, avantageusement, il est réalisé en verre ou en PVC (chlorure de polyvinyle) permettant de conditionner, dans de bonnes conditions de conservation, un précurseur de colorant capillaire par oxydation.In accordance with the illustrated embodiment, the upper bottle 6 is produced in a semi-rigid thermoplastic material such as polyethylene or polypropylene. Thus, the upper bottle 6 can be compressed, during the distribution of the mixture. The dispensing nozzle 36, the intermediate member 20, the plug 26 and the connection means 10 are produced, by example, in rigid polypropylene. As for the lower bottle 8, advantageously, it is made of glass or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) allowing to condition, in good conditions of conservation, a hair dye precursor by oxidation.

Les obturateurs 16 et 32 sont réalisés avantageusement en un matériau thermoplastique semi-rigide approprié.The shutters 16 and 32 are advantageously made of a material semi-rigid thermoplastic suitable.

Dans la description détaillée qui précède, il a été fait référence à un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention. Il est évident que des variantes peuvent y être apportées sans s'écarter de l'invention telle que revendiquée ci-après.In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to a mode of preferred embodiment of the invention. It is obvious that there are variations be made without departing from the invention as claimed below.

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  1. Packaging (1) for the extemporaneous mixing of two products (A, B), comprising:
    a first bottle (6) intended to contain a first product (A), this bottle being open at its base (12) in the form of a skirt (7) and being fitted with a dispensing nozzle (36);
    connecting means (10) fixed to the base (12) of the first bottle (6), comprising a central hollow shaft (14) equipped with a first detachable stopper (16) allowing the first bottle to be closed;
    a second bottle (5) intended to contain a second product (B), provided with a neck (18) which can be engaged in the said central hollow shaft (14), the second bottle (5) being equipped with a removable closure means (26) and bearing entrainment means (48) which, after the closure means (26) has been removed, interact with complementary means (46) provided in the central hollow shaft (14), to allow the said first stopper (16) to be expelled and allow the two products (A+B) to be mixed;
    characterized in that the second bottle (5) includes an intermediate member (20) which can participate with the said closure means (26) in order, on removing the said closure means (26), to carry out the mixing of at least two base compositions (B1, B2) separately contained in the said second bottle (5) so as to form the said second product (B).
  2. Packaging according to Claim 1, characterized in that the said intermediate member (20) comprises a first skirt (22) which is inserted into the neck (18) of the second bottle (5) and a free edge (25) of which, placed inside the second bottle, is intended to come into engagement with a second stopper (32) carried by the said closure means (26) and isolating one (B1) of the said base compositions from the other (B2).
  3. Packaging according to Claim 2, characterized in that the said skirt (22) presents an emerging portion (24) of the second bottle (5), and including a screw thread (23) which can interact with a corresponding screw thread (29) carried by the said closure means (26).
  4. Packaging according to Claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the said closure means (26) carries a tubular portion (28) which extends inside the first skirt (22) and a free end (30) of which emerges from the free end (25) of the said first skirt (22) and is closed off by the said second stopper (32), thus defining a compartment (34) which contains one (B2) of the said base compositions (B1, B2).
  5. Packaging according to any one of Claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the second stopper (32) presents a projecting peripheral edge (33) which can butt against the free edge (25) of the first skirt (22) so that, when the closure means (26) has been removed from the second bottle (5), the said second stopper (32) is expelled, allowing the base compositions (B1, B2) to be mixed.
  6. Packaging according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the said entrainment means (48) are carried by the said intermediate member (20).
  7. Packaging according to any one of Claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the said entrainment means (48) are carried by a second skirt (40) which is placed on the outside of the neck (18) and an inner surface of which includes a screw thread (41) capable of interacting with a corresponding screw thread (42) formed on the neck (18).
  8. Packaging according to Claim 7, characterized in that the entrainment means comprise at least one stub (48) projecting radially outwards, complementary means, especially at least one helical ramp (46), being provided on the internal surface (44) of the central hollow shaft (14) in order to interact with the stub (48).
  9. Packaging according to Claim 8, characterized in that the entrainment means comprise two diametrically opposed stubs (48), the said complementary means comprising two diametrically opposed helical ramps (46).
  10. Packaging according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it comprises means (18a, 40b) which, after the intermediate member (20) has been screwed on to the neck (18) of the second bottle (5), prevent the said intermediate member (20) from rotating with respect to the second bottle (5).
  11. Packaging according to any one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the first stopper (16) is snap-fastened on to the top (14a) of the central hollow shaft (14).
  12. Packaging according to any one of Claims 2 to 11, characterized in that a sealing lip (19) is placed on an internal surface of the top (14a) of the central hollow shaft (14) so as to provide a good seal between the said internal surface and the skirt (22) when the latter is in the position for expelling the stopper (16).
  13. Packaging according to one of Claims 8 to 12, characterized in that the interaction between the entrainment means (48) and the complementary means (46) causes the intermediate member (20) to move axially inside the central hollow shaft (14) in response to the second bottle (5) being rotated with respect to the first (6), the pitch of the helical ramp (or ramps) (46) being such that the axial movement of the intermediate member (20) relative to the central hollow shaft, necessary for expelling the stopper (16), is obtained by rotating the second bottle (5) through at least one turn with respect to the first (6).
  14. Packaging according to any one of Claims 7 to 13, characterized in that the internal diameter (h) of the bottom (44) of the central hollow shaft (14) is large enough to allow entry of at least part of the said cylindrical skirt (40) and of at least part of the plug (26).
  15. Packaging according to any one of Claims 11 to 14, characterized in that the connecting means consist of a member (10) forming a U-shaped annular groove, comprising the inner wall (14a, 44) of the central hollow shaft (14), an outer wall (10b), and a bottom (10a) connecting the inner wall to the outer wall, the inner wall being extended by a smaller-diameter extension (15) forming the top of the central hollow shaft (14), the internal surface of the outer wall (10b) including a screw thread (10c) capable of interacting with a corresponding screw thread (9) provided on the base (12) of the first bottle (6).
  16. Packaging according to any one of Claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the said dispensing nozzle (36) is closed by a breakable tip (38).
  17. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first bottle (6) is compressible.
  18. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second bottle (5) is made of a rigid thermoplastic and/or of glass.
  19. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting member (10) is made of a thermoplastic chosen from polyethylenes (PE), polypropylenes (PP), polyethylene terephthalates (PET), polyvinyl chlorides (PVC), or of a complex of the polyethylene/ethylene-polyvinyl alcohol (PE/EVOH) or PE/PET type.
  20. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains a hair dye, the first bottle (6) containing an oxidizing agent (A) and the second bottle (5) containing a colorant (B1) and an oil (B2), respectively.
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