EP1094011B1 - Vorrichtung zum Aufbewahren und Auftragen von flüssigen Produkten - Google Patents

Vorrichtung zum Aufbewahren und Auftragen von flüssigen Produkten Download PDF

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EP1094011B1
EP1094011B1 EP00402737A EP00402737A EP1094011B1 EP 1094011 B1 EP1094011 B1 EP 1094011B1 EP 00402737 A EP00402737 A EP 00402737A EP 00402737 A EP00402737 A EP 00402737A EP 1094011 B1 EP1094011 B1 EP 1094011B1
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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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/42—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with pads or like contents-applying means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/043—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like movable within the container
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means

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  • the present invention relates to a set of packaging and application of a product of liquid consistency according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention is particularly intended for the packaging and application of cosmetic products such as funds liquid complexions, nail polishes, lipsticks, possibly gelled oils, creams, lotions, hair treatments, etc.
  • Liquid products whose viscosity is between that of water and an oil, or even a cream or gelled lotion are particularly suitable for distribution according to the present invention.
  • detachment-type devices consisting of a product reservoir surmounted by a neck at the top of which is disposed an applicator in the form of a foam pad which is applied to a surface to be treated, for example on the skin or fabric.
  • the applicator pad is confined in the upper part of the neck.
  • the applicator pad is isolated from the product by means of a valve, which further accelerates the desiccation of the applicator, sometimes rendering it unusable after a long period of non-use, or requiring cleaning operations prior to any new use.
  • Applicators are also known in the form of a block of foam that is soaked in the product to be applied and then, after spinning, either on the neck of the bottle or through an elastic wiper, which is applied on the medium to be treated.
  • the applicator is generally secured to the stopper.
  • the dosage of the product to applying impregnation of the applicator is difficult to adjust from one product to another, depending on the variable rheology of the products.
  • its use remains delicate in certain circumstances, in public transport for example, because of the independent nature of the applicator and the reservoir, which implies in these conditions of use to hold the container upright in one hand, and proceed with the application of the product with the other.
  • the patent application EP-A-0 912 323 in the name of the applicant, describes a set of cosmetic product application, in particular in the form of a block of solid product, délitable, having an envelope open at one of its ends.
  • This assembly further comprises a support on which the product is mounted, said support being axially movable inside the casing, drive means being provided for adjusting the height of the support inside the casing. envelope.
  • Actuating means accessible from a bottom of the casing, are intended to control the drive means.
  • Elastic means allow, under the effect of a pressure exerted on a product application surface, substantially axially, a relative displacement of the product in the envelope, against a restoring force exerted by the elastic means.
  • This embodiment is not suitable for the application of a viscous liquid consistency product.
  • the patent application EP-A-0 872 193 also in the name of the applicant, describes a set of application of a liquid product comprising a reservoir for the product. It has a neck with a free edge defines an opening, removable means for sealing said opening being provided.
  • An applicator in the form of an open-celled or semi-open-cell foam block capable of being loaded with product by pumping is mounted inside the neck. This applicator has a first end in permanent liquid communication with the product inside the reservoir, and a second end opposite to said first end, said second end forming an application surface.
  • the application surface is axially movable between a first position in which the application surface emerges outside the neck through said opening, for application of the product, and a second position in which said surface application is contained within the tank.
  • the displacement of the first position towards the second position of the application surface is effected by an elastic thrust against a blocking means, a displacement of the application surface from the second position to the first being effected. by removing said capping means.
  • the features of the preamble are known from EP-RO 390 922 .
  • the Applicant has found that some materials forming the application member deteriorate, especially when exposed for a prolonged period to said elastic thrust.
  • the Applicant has found that it was desirable to improve the adjustment of the dose of product to be applied according to the rheology of the product, without causing excess product flow, potentially contaminating the cervix. tank.
  • the applicator member and the support means are chosen so that when adequate pressure is exerted on the applicator member towards the support means, the maximum compression of the means forming a support is obtained before obtaining the maximum compression of the applicator member.
  • the initial height of the support means decreases, for example, by approximately 2/3 to 4/5 of the total stroke, the initial height of the application member decreasing about 1/3 to 1/5 of said stroke.
  • the support means may consist of a separate element of the applicator member.
  • the support means are constituted, for example, a spring element, in particular metal or plastic.
  • the support means consist of at least one block of an elastically deformable material, in particular a block of foam, preferably with open or semi-open cells.
  • the (or) block (s) of elastically deformable material forming support is (are) integral (s) of the applicator member.
  • the applicator member is secured to the support means by gluing, welding, "crimping” or by any other appropriate means.
  • the support means may consist of a stack of at least two blocks of elastically deformable material, said stack having increasing compressibility toward the reservoir.
  • the support means consist of at least a portion of said applicator member, configured to have greater compressibility than the rest of the applicator member.
  • said portion may consist of an area of smaller cross section, relative to the cross section of the rest of the applicator member.
  • the difference in compressibility between the applicator member and the support means may result from the presence of a recess formed by said applicator member on at least a part of its periphery.
  • the difference in compressibility between the applicator member and the support means may result from the presence of a central recess formed by said applicator member, and extending over at least a portion of the height of said member application.
  • the shape of said recess or the recess of the support means may be variable (progressive or degressive), depending on its axial level.
  • the applicator member is traversed by at least one passage, in particular in the form of one or more slots, or a fine channel, opening preferably on the application surface, so as to increase the capacity of dosage and flow rate of the product.
  • slots in particular in the form of one or more slots, or a fine channel, opening preferably on the application surface, so as to increase the capacity of dosage and flow rate of the product.
  • slots can be arranged in the shape of a cross or in the form of a star.
  • the applicator member and the support means are disposed inside a housing formed in part inside a neck of the reservoir, said housing being in communication with the reservoir.
  • this housing is of cylindrical or frustoconical shape, in particular flared towards the outside. It may have, for example, a circular, oval, rectangular or polygonal cross section.
  • the housing is separated from the reservoir by means of a perforated element, in particular in the form of a grid, a sieve or a unidirectional opening valve in the direction of the surface.
  • the perforated element may comprise passages able to retain, by capillarity, a dose of product. The dose of retained product is likely to be transferred, by compression of the reservoir, and / or by suction by the applicator member, on the application surface via the support means.
  • the application surface it can be of concave profile, convex, especially in the form of a dome, or single or double bevel.
  • the shape of the application surface is chosen, in particular, depending on the nature of the product to be applied and the place to be treated. Also, for a nail polish applicator, one will choose a bevel shape, while for the application of a moisturizer for the face, the shape of a dome is more suitable.
  • the applicator member is formed, at least in part, of a block of an elastically compressible material, in particular of an open or semi-open cell foam block or any other spongy material.
  • the applicator member may comprise, in the vicinity of its application surface, a sinter, a rigid foam, a perforated element, in particular a woven fabric, a nonwoven, a felt or a weft.
  • this part consists of a sintered material, it may be chosen in particular from sintered polyvinyl chloride, ethylene vinyl acetate, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate or polyamide.
  • the removable closure means of said opening are able to cause, when they are placed on the reservoir, the passage of the application surface from the first position to the second position.
  • sealing means are constituted by a screwed or slammed cap.
  • closure means are constituted by a cover articulated on the open end of the housing.
  • the cover is articulated on the open end by means of a hinge-film.
  • the removable closure means may comprise an internal profile capable of sealing with the open end housing, said inner profile may have, moreover, a shape complementary to the shape of the application surface.
  • the closure means comprise an element, in particular in the form of a suitable foam block, in the closed position of the reservoir, to come into engagement with the application surface.
  • This foam block can be deformable, and can be impregnated with a suitable solvent or preservative.
  • a suitable solvent or preservative When closing the assembly, the support of said foam block on the applicator member is carried out smoothly. This prevents the application surface, especially when it is fragile, is damaged, which may be the case when it is covered with a flocking coating.
  • the presence of a solvent in the foam prevents drying of the product on the application surface.
  • the presence of a preservative in the foam prevents the development of microorganisms on the application surface or the oxidative degradation of the product.
  • the applicator member when the applicator member is a foam, it may be chosen from foams of polyurethane, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyether, polyester, NBR ("natural rubber”), SBR (" synthetic rubber ").
  • the applicator member comprises a lateral wall, capable of forming, at least in said second position of the application surface, a substantially sealed contact with an inner wall delimited by a housing, in which are mounted the applicator member and the support means.
  • the outer side wall of the applicator member is provided with at least one groove, longitudinal or helical for example, so as to improve the air intake passage, which air intake is also permitted by the presence of open or semi-open cells forming all or part of the application member.
  • This groove also makes it possible to absorb any excess of product accumulating on the surface during the passage from the application surface of the first (application position) to the second position (retracted position).
  • the inner side wall of said housing may have at least one longitudinal groove or helical.
  • several longitudinal grooves distributed regularly on the inner lateral surface of the housing, or on the external lateral surface of the applicator member are produced.
  • the applicator member can be removably and removably mounted in the reservoir. This arrangement allows either the cleaning of the application member, or its replacement by another application member of different nature.
  • the application surface may be covered with a flocking.
  • the flocking may consist of bristles of different diameters, and / or nature, and / or height, or a mixture of such bristles.
  • the combination of a foam with a flock coating on the application surface has been found to produce quite remarkable results.
  • the applicator member comprises pores or open cells of average size of between 200 ⁇ m and 1.5 mm, and preferably between 700 ⁇ m and 1 mm, and more particularly between 0.1 mm and 0.5 mm. mm.
  • the applicator member is made of foam
  • the nature of the foam, the size of the cells constituting it are chosen according to the rheology of the material to be applied, in particular its viscosity, and its surface tension, and according to also the desired output rate of the product.
  • the application member comprises at least 10% of open or half-open cells. Depending on the percentage of open or semi-open cells of the applicator member, it will therefore be possible to adjust the output rate of the product as a function of its rheology.
  • the support means when the support means are formed by a block of foam, the latter comprises open cells, of average size between 50 ⁇ m and 3 mm, and preferably between 700 ⁇ m and 2 mm, and more particularly between 0.1 mm and 1.5 mm.
  • the foam may be chosen, in particular from foams of polyurethane, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyether, polyester, NBR (natural rubber), SBR (synthetic rubber).
  • the housing in which are arranged the applicator member and the support means is formed by a collar, mounted on the reservoir via an intermediate member.
  • the support means are mounted on the intermediate member, for example by breakdown, screwing, gluing, welding or "crimping" (hot folding of a thermoplastic edge), as will be explained later, when of the description of the figure 10e .
  • the reservoir may consist of a compressible body.
  • the tank body may be formed of a flexible or semi-rigid material, or the body comprises at least one elastically deformable portion, for example of the "bellows” type or of the “membrane” type.
  • a pressure exerted on this deformable portion compresses at least a portion of the applicator, to increase the internal pressure, thus facilitating the delivery of a dose of product to the application surface, either directly from the reservoir (in head-down position), either from said capillary retention means (in head up position), or from the support means, when they are made of spongy material (head-up position).
  • the tank body may be formed by a deformable tube, whose bottom is closed by a weld line, such as a conventional aluminum tube or compressible thermoplastic material. Pressure exerted on the flexible walls of the tube enhances the product loading of the applicator member via the support means.
  • the tank can be made of metal, glass, or thermoplastic material chosen, in particular, from polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polyvinyl chlorides and polyethylene terephthalates.
  • Movable means ball-type or flyweight, can be arranged inside the tank, so as to promote the homogenization of the product, possibly breaking its thixotropy and to facilitate the loading of the applicator member.
  • the operation of the assembly according to the invention is as follows, When the compressed foam block of the applicator member and / or the support means is released, either after application or at the opening of the cap which can keep it compressed, or during any other phase of decompression, it pumps the product via the open or semi-open cells that compose it, so that the application member is always loaded with product, and therefore always ready for a new application.
  • the loading of the application member product is essentially by compression / decompression of the compressible portion of the applicator member and / or support means.
  • the application member with open or semi-open cells capable of pumping liquid, will always be charged, or even saturated, product, and will always be ready for use.
  • the pumping of the product itself is mainly hydraulic (by compression and loosening of the foam).
  • the product does not drip, even if the application member is saturated, thanks to the product resorption mentioned above.
  • the application is clean and can be dosed at will.
  • the application is made by applying the application surface on the support to be treated.
  • the product is returned by compression, at least partially of the compressible block of the applicator member. Depressing the application surface more or less, the product deposited on the surface is suitably dosed.
  • the compressibility of the support means being chosen so that the pressure to be exerted to be able to apply a given amount of product, without causing the ecology of an excess product, is less than the force required to pass the application surface from the first position (application position) to the second (retracted position).
  • the support means take action by compensating for the excessive compression due to their own compressibility. which is greater than the compressibility of the applicator member. This is one of the basic principles of the invention.
  • an applicator member and / or compressible support means makes it possible, in addition to pumping the product at each decompression stage, to dose the amount of product absorbed on the support to be treated, and adjust its flow, during application, in a suitable manner, according to the type of product and the nature of the support to be treated.
  • the Product is a cosmetic product such as a nail polish, a liquid lipstick, a cream, a lotion or an oil, possibly gelled, a makeup remover, a solvent, a liquid foundation, or a dermatotogical composition.
  • FIG. 1 and 2 illustrate a first embodiment of the packaging and application assembly 1, according to the invention.
  • This set is in the form of a bottle applicator for a product P, liquid cream type, or liquid foundation, and mainly comprises a reservoir 2 consisting of a body 6, one end of which is closed by a bottom 3.
  • the other end of the tank 2 ends with an insert collar 4 having, on its outer surface, means 7 (of the screw-thread or snap-fastener type) to allow the removable mounting of a cap or lid 5, able to seal, in a sealed manner, an opening 8 delimited by the free edge of the collar 4.
  • the inner wall 8a of the reported collar 4 defines an inner cylindrical housing 11, of revolution about a longitudinal axis X.
  • An open end 9 of the housing, opposite the opening 8, comprises a bead 9a, for fixing a portion 17a carrying support means 17, housed entirely inside the housing 11.
  • the neck 4, in the vicinity of the open end 9, comprises an annular plate 4a extending radially outwards, and whose periphery is provided with a folded edge 4b.
  • the folded edge 4b is fixed, by breakdown, on a flange 6a provided with a radial projection 6b, formed at the top of the tank body 6, opposite the bottom 3. It is understood that this breakdown system can be replaced by any screw fixing system.
  • the support means 17 are housed in the lower part of the housing 11. According to the exemplary embodiment of the figures 1 and 2 , the support means 17 are formed by a double helix, whose upper part 17b, opposite to the fixing portion 17a, constitutes an axially movable element for fixing an applicator member 10.
  • the attachment of the applicator member 10 to the support 17b can be effected by gluing, welding or "crimping" (as will be specified when describing the figure 10e ), or by any other appropriate means.
  • said applicator member 10 is slidably mounted inside the neck 4.
  • the applicator member has an application surface 15, slightly convex towards the outside.
  • the plug 5 has an inner portion 19 of complementary shape to the shape of the application surface 15.
  • the support means 17 are compressed.
  • the arrangement of the inner portion 19 of the cap, resting on the application surface 15 and complementary thereto, makes it possible to avoid damaging the application surface 15, in the storage position. This is the case, in particular, when the application surface 15 comprises a fragile structure such as a flocking. Other advantages of this provision will be explained later in the description.
  • the applicator member 10 is in the form of a block of absorbent material whose end 13, opposite to the application surface 15, is located substantially above the level of product P contained in the reservoir 2. This end 13 is able to be brought into contact with the product P.
  • the applicator member has a diameter of between 2 mm and 35 mm, and preferably between 5 mm and 25 mm. Its height, in uncompressed position (Q 2 ), can vary between 5 mm and 50 mm.
  • the absorbent material constituting the applicator member 10 comprises a substantially rigid free end, and formed for example by a sinter, a substantially non-compressible foam, a woven, a nonwoven or a felt.
  • the absorbent material constituting the applicator member 10 is formed of an elastically compressible material such as a foam or other spongy material. It is possible to realize the application member 10 of an axial succession of at least two portions of foam, of different compressibility. The benefits of such a provision will be detailed later.
  • the applicator member 10 may have a cylindrical, frustoconical or prismatic shape, and may have a circular, oval, rectangular or polygonal cross section.
  • the applicator member 10 comprises pores or open cells, of average size between 200 ⁇ m and 1.5 mm, and preferably between 700 ⁇ m and 1 mm, and more particularly between 0.1 mm and 0 mm. , 5 mm.
  • the cells or pores communicate with each other, in an omnidirectional manner.
  • the applicator member 10 in the storage position (Q 1 ) illustrated, is of deformable foam, partially compressed and having a height H 1 .
  • the support means 17 are compressed and have a height h 1 .
  • the application surface 15 is thus entirely inside the neck 4.
  • a ball 16 is disposed in the reservoir 2 so as to allow homogenization of the product P.
  • the assembly 1 has been freed of its cap 5.
  • the foam block decompresses, which causes a product pumping, previously contacted with the end 13 of said foam block.
  • the foam block is no longer compressed and extends over a height H 2 .
  • the application surface 15 then emerges outside the neck 4 along a stroke C , above the free edge defining the opening 8, and occupies a position Q 2 , said position of use.
  • the application surface 15 has a profile whose shape is chosen according to the profile of the medium to be treated.
  • the application surface 15 may be covered with a permeable coating, textile type, perforated plastic, felt, and / or is covered with a flocking.
  • the flocking may consist of bristles of different diameters, and / or of different nature, and / or different height, or a mixture of such bristles.
  • the user removes the cap 5, which decompresses the foam block 10 forming the applicator and the support means 10, so that the surface of application 15 emerges out of the neck 4.
  • the height of the applicator member 10 increases less than the height of the support means 17. This results in the following expression: (h 2 -h 1 )> (H 2 -H 1 ).
  • the difference in height variation of the two parts is due to the fact that the compressibility of the support means 17 is greater than the compressibility of the application member 10.
  • the decompression of the application member 10 is accompanied Pumping product P to the application surface 15.
  • the application member is thus saturated product, and can now be used.
  • the device even turned upside down, for product application, is perfectly sealed, due to the presence of a portion of the applicator, saturated with product in the neck 4 of the bottle.
  • the contacting of the applicator with the product is effected by inverting the assembly, by shaking it, or with each movement occasioned by the transport of the assembly in a handbag for example.
  • the operation of applying a dose of product P to the support to be treated is as follows.
  • the user applies the application surface 15 to the support, and exerts a pressure on the applicator depending on the desired product dose, which pressure causes a partial compression of the applicator member and the exit of an applicator. dose of product. Too much pressure, which could cause the release of excess product, which may cause soil, is compensated by the support means 17.
  • the support means then limit the pressure exerted, compressing themselves in turn. In extremis, the compression of the support means causes the application surface to descend to the level of the free edge 8 of the neck, without increasing compression of the applicator member.
  • the product spreading is done by passing the application surface 15 on the support to be treated, by simple capillary contact, so as to stretch the product in the form of a film, under the action of the affinity the product exerted between the application surface and the support to be treated, and this, without exerting substantially the slightest pressure on the application set.
  • FIG. 3a and 3d two variants of an applicator member 30a and 30d are shown, able to replace the application member 10 of the figures 1 and 2 .
  • the figure 3a shows an applicator member 30a whose application surface 15 is in the form of a dome.
  • the application member 30 is traversed over its entire height of a distribution channel 31 of small section. This arrangement makes it possible to increase the flow rate of the product dose during application.
  • the free end 31a is closed by compression by means of the stopper.
  • the flow rate of the applicator member 32 can be adjusted by producing one or more axial slots 33, contiguous or not. These slots may be arranged in the form of a cross or star, and are able to promote the routing of the product P to the application surface 15. The presence of distribution channels or slots also promotes the saturation rate of the product. application member 10 in the product.
  • the support means and the application member form a single structure. So, according to the figure 3b , a tip 34 of elastic foam is formed in one piece, a first upper portion constitutes the applicator member 10, and a second lower portion constitutes the support means 17.
  • the first portion 10 has a domed application surface.
  • the second portion 17 is of slightly frustoconical shape, provided inside a recess 17c opening toward the reservoir.
  • the cross-sectional area of the application portion 10 is greater than the cross-sectional area of the support means 17.
  • the compressibility of the support means 17 is greater than the compressibility of the applicator member 10.
  • the figure 3c shows an applicator tip 36 similar to the tip 34 of the figure 3b .
  • the compressibility of the support means 17 of the tip 36 is less important, because their height is reduced relative to the support means 17 of the figure 3b .
  • the application portion 10 is traversed by an axial distribution channel.
  • FIG. 4a to 4c we see a mounting mode of a tip 38 incorporating an applicator member 10 and support means 17, which tip is similar to that shown on the figure 3b .
  • This integrated unit arrangement of the two elements 10, 17 has a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention. Indeed, this embodiment is particularly advantageous, either from the economic point of view, or from the technical point of view. Thus, this embodiment only requires the manufacture of a single piece of foam. Similarly, it is possible according to this embodiment, to mount in the housing 11 the applicator member 10 incorporating the support means 17, in a single mounting step.
  • FIG. 4a-4c it can be seen that the lower part of the housing 11 is provided with a succession of ribs 8a and with longitudinal grooves 8b, distributed evenly over an inner wall portion delimiting said housing 11.
  • figure 4a shows the assembly in storage position.
  • the figure 4b illustrates the position of use.
  • An annular space 8c is defined in the vicinity of the orifice 8, intended to receive a surplus of product, which can be expelled during assembly of the plug 5 (see FIG. figure 4a ).
  • the profile 19 of the cap 5 causes a radial deformation, at the top of the applicator member, applying in this area, in a sealed manner against the inner wall of the housing 11.
  • the surplus product can then to be evacuated to the reservoir, via the grooves 8b and through the permeable wall of the support means 17.
  • a portion of the side wall of the support means 17 may comprise longitudinal grooves, regularly distributed on its periphery.
  • These grooves may also have a helical shape, slowing the rate of discharge of the product in excess and can serve as a micro-stock of product for a second application of product.
  • the applicator member and the support means may consist of a stack of foam blocks 10, 17 ', 17 "laminated to one another, of different nature and / or density and / or thickness, in particular of increasing compressibility from top to bottom, thus the product retention capacity is variable, thus forming a single nozzle 39.
  • the applicator member 10 consists of a sintered or a substantially rigid foam
  • the annular segments 17 'and 17 "constituting the support means are formed of an elastic foam, the size of the cells of the lower segment 17" being greater than the size of the cells forming the upper segment 17'. a gradient of compressibility and product concentration can be created during loading or unloading of the cells during application.
  • a block of foam may be used in combination with one or more blocks of another material capable of pumping the product P by capillarity or by surface tension effect.
  • a portion 17 ', 17 "of compressible foam is used in combination with a sintered block 10 of polyvinyl chloride, ethylene vinyl acetate, or with a felt.
  • the bottom 3 of the reservoir 2 comprises a portion 3a elastically deformable, elastomeric type, curved outwardly.
  • This arrangement by pressing on said portion 3a, temporarily increases the internal pressure of the container, to promote the impregnation of product of the applicator member via the support means.
  • This arrangement is useful in the case of high viscosity products or gelled products.
  • the deformable portion 3a may be an insert, which can be screwed, glued, slammed, welded, "crimped" or made by bi-injection.
  • the support means 17 are mounted on a perforated transverse wall 13b comprising capillary passages 13a, able to retain a determined dose of product by capillarity.
  • the application member always takes care of a constant dose of product, regardless of the loading mode (compression / decompression of the foam block, compression of the product reservoir ).
  • the user exerts one or more pressures on the bottom 3a, which has the effect of moving the product P in contact with the inner walls (defining the recess 17c) of the nozzle 39, and at least partially compress the applicator member 10 and the support means 17.
  • the applicator member 10 and the means forming support 17 are decompressed, thereby causing product pumping. It then remains to remove the plug, for use, similar to that described with reference to figures 1 and 2 .
  • Product pumping is also performed at the opening of the cap, releasing the application surface 15, initially in the storage position, under stress in the housing 11. Similarly, the decompression that follows each application allows to pump in the applicator member 10 a certain amount of product.
  • This embodiment is particularly suitable for gelled products, fluid products with higher viscosity or thixotropic products.
  • the figure 6a shows the tip 39 of the figure 5 , ready for use, in the out position.
  • the support means 17 'and 17 "are more or less saturated with product, which product is conveyed during the application of the application surface 15 on the support to be treated through the application member 10.
  • Sa total height is H 2 + h 2 .
  • the figure 6b shows element 39 of the figure 5 in storage position. It can be seen that the height h 1 of the support means 17 'and 17 "is reduced by more than half with respect to the initial height h 2 . medium are compressed, ready to pump product when released.
  • FIG 7 represents a variant of the realization of figures 1 and 2 .
  • a foam applicator member 10 is removably mounted on the support 17b of the support means 17.
  • its lower part comprises a cylindrical recess 10b, adapted to be threaded, clamping, on a tubular 17d emerging in the extension of the upper part 17b of the support means 17.
  • the applicator member 10 can be removed to be cleaned, or else replaced by another application member of different characteristics, and adapted to another type of product or to another mode of application.
  • a product reservoir is formed by a compressible tube 2, the bottom of which is formed by a closing line 3.
  • the tube has a neck 6a on which is mounted, by screwing means, a tubular element 4 defining a cylindrical housing 11 terminating in a free edge which defines the opening 8.
  • the lower portion of the housing 11 is provided with an internal annular projection 13b on which is fixed an elastic foam tip 36, similar to the element 36 illustrated in FIG. figure 3c .
  • the element 36 is composed of a portion 10 forming the applicator member, and a recessed portion 17 constituting the support means.
  • the applicator member 10 is traversed by a central distribution channel 37 and emerges, in the position of use shown in FIG. figure 8 to the outside of the housing 11.
  • a plug 5 is provided to close the opening 8, so as to position, by compression of the support means 17 and the applicator member 10, the application surface 15 to Inside the housing 11.
  • the closure of the opening 8 can be provided by screwing means 41, 42, or by any other appropriate means.
  • an elastically deformable element 5a in particular foam, is provided on the inner face of the plug 5, intended to come into contact with the application surface 15 and to closing the distribution channel 37.
  • the elastically deformable element 5a can be saturated with solvent, making it possible to minimize the drying of the applicator member 10.
  • the figure 9 illustrates a variant of the embodiment of the figures 1 and 2 .
  • the impregnation of the applicator member 10 is facilitated by the presence of a unidirectional valve 43 disposed between the reservoir 2 and the support means 17.
  • the reservoir 2 is deformable. , retracting as the product empties.
  • the valve 43 prevents the discharge of the product to the tube.
  • the applicator member 10 may be flexible or semi-rigid. Following prior compression of the support means 17, followed by their decompression, a temporary depression is created in the space 44 defined between the valve 43 and the application member 10, causing the aspiration of a dose of product .
  • a new compression of the support means creates an internal pressure favoring the product impregnation of the applicator member 10, which is then ready for application of the product to the desired location.
  • FIGS. figures 1 and 2 illustrate different profiles of the application member 10 and the support means 17, and their mounting mode.
  • a tip 60 having an upper portion 10, constituting the applicator member and a lower portion 17 'acting as a support means.
  • This end piece 60 made in a single block of foam, is mounted on a helical spring 17 constituting complementary means forming a support.
  • the coil spring 17 has a structure similar to the structure of the spring 17 shown in FIGS. figures 1 and 2 .
  • the coil spring 17 is integral with a base 17a fixedly mounted on the lower part 4b of the housing 11.
  • associating support means 17 'and complementary means 17 allows, on the one hand, to increase the stroke between the retracted position and the position of use of the application surface 15. On the other hand, this provision increases the smoothness of application. This arrangement also makes it possible to regulate the quantity of product pumped during the loading of the applicator member 10, as well as the dose and the rate of product returned when the surface 15 is applied to the support to be treated.
  • the movable end 17b of the support means comprises a recess 17'c, of conical shape whose conicity is turned towards the reservoir.
  • an axially deformable zone in a progressive manner, as a function of the pressing force exerted on the application surface 15.
  • the restitution of the product on the support to be treated can thus be carried out with precision, so as to adapt the dose of product released to the needs of the user. Any release of excess product can be avoided.
  • at least one axial slot 33 passes through the applicator member 10, from the top of the cone 17'e to the application surface 15. The width of this slot may vary according to the rheological properties of the product and the desired flow rate.
  • the structure of the tip 60 is such that the surface of the cross-section of the support means 17 'is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the applicator member 10.
  • the figure 10b illustrates a tip 62 different from the embodiment of the tip 60 shown on the figure 10a . It differs from the realization of the figure 10a in that the support means consist of a single part 17, having, in addition to the conical recess 17c, a large external annular groove 17d, so that the cross section of the support means 17 'is significantly smaller than the the surface of the cross section of the applicator member 10.
  • This structure gives the tip 62 properties similar to the properties of the tip 60 of the figure 10a .
  • the figure 10c illustrates a tip 64 of similar embodiment to the embodiment of the tip 62 shown on the figure 10b . It differs from the realization of the figure 10b in that the support means consist of a frustoconical portion 17 whose section decreases toward the reservoir. An end portion 17f forms a heel, fixed on a perforated plate 13b provided with a multitude of passages 13a. In a manner similar to the realization of Figures 4a and 4b , the perforated plate 13b is integral with a base 17a, mounted on the lower part 4b of the housing 11.
  • the figure 10d illustrates a tip 66 similar to the embodiment of the tip 62 illustrated on the figure 10b , shown in the storage position (in solid lines) and in the position of use (in discontinuous line). It is essentially different from the realization of the figure 10b in that the housing 11 has a frustoconical shape, flared outward. It can be seen that the compression of the part forming the application member 10, under the effect of the compression exerted by the profile 19 of the plug 5, causes in the storage position, a sealed contact between the inner wall of the housing 11 and the periphery of the applicator member 10.
  • the figure 10e illustrates a tip 68 similar to the embodiment of the tip 66 of the figure 10d , shown in use position. It differs from the structure of the nozzle 66 described above, in that the portion forming the support means 17 ends, on the side of the reservoir, a wide heel 17f, this part being separated by a zone of lesser cross section 17e of the portion forming the application member 10.
  • the heel 17f is fixed on a perforated plate 13b by hot crimping, called “crimping", an initially cylindrical portion 4c, so as to bend radially to the inside on the peripheral part of the heel 17f.
  • FIGS 11a to 11g illustrate different variants according to which the application member 10 is made in one piece with the support means, in particular open-cell foam. All these variants are provided with a fixing heel 17f, forming the base of the support means 17.
  • a tip 71 is formed by an applicator member 10 and a support means 17, similarly to the embodiment of the figure 10d .
  • the heel 17f is intended to be secured to a fixed support, in particular of the perforated plate type 13b, as illustrated in FIG. figure 10e .
  • a wide annular groove 17e defines an area of smaller cross-section, with a compressibility lower than the compressibility of the applicator member 10.
  • the tip 72 shown on the figure 11b , is distinguished from the tip 71 of the figure 11a in that it comprises an axial slot 33, making it possible to increase the product flow, in particular of a gelled product or of a viscous product.
  • the tip 73 shown on the figure 11c , is distinguished from the tip 71 of the figure 11a in that it comprises a recess 17c in the form of a blind channel, making it possible to bring the product closer to the application surface 15 and to increase the compressibility of the applicator member, at the same time as the compressibility of the support means. Thus, we can give the whole more softness during the application.
  • the tip 74 shown on the figure 11d , differs from the tip 73 of the figure 11c in that the recess 17c is extended by a slot 33 opening on the application surface 15. This provision allows to confer more softness during application, while increasing the product flow during application.
  • the tip 75 shown on the figure 11e , comprises support means 17, provided with a conical recess 17c, in a manner similar to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. figure 10a .
  • the retracted position of the application surface referenced 15 ' is represented in dashed line.
  • the compression of the support means 17 requires a progressive application force, which makes it possible to obtain a progressive release of the product, as a function of the pressing force exerted on the application surface 15.
  • the tip 76 shown on the figure 11f is an alternative embodiment of the tip 71 of the figure 11a , according to which the annular groove 17e and the heel 17f have different shapes, but providing the same functions. Similarly to the figure 11e , the tip 76 is shown in the use position (in a continuous line) and respectively in the storage position (in dashed line).
  • the tip 77 shown on the figure 11g is an alternative embodiment of the tip 76 of the figure 11f , according to which an additional annular groove 17 'has been made above the throat 17e.
  • the support 17 is provided with a cylindrical recess 17c opening towards the base of the support.
  • the grooves 17e and 17'e can be identical or different conformation, depending on the desired compressibility of the tip. Where appropriate, a plurality of similar annular grooves may be made, the shape of which may be the same or different.
  • the tip 77 is presented in the position of use (in continuous line) and respectively in storage position (in dashed lines).
  • FIG 12 another embodiment of a packaging and application assembly comprising a reservoir 2 surmounted by a neck 4 has been shown.
  • the reservoir consists of a body 6 of prismatic shape.
  • Said neck has a substantially square section.
  • Inside is housed a housing 11 in which are mounted, as previously described, support means (not visible) surmounted by an applicator member 10.
  • the application surface 15 emerges outwards.
  • the closure means is not a removable cap, but a cover 50, pivoting according to a hinge 45, in particular a hinge-film, adjacent to a portion of the free end 8 of the neck.
  • the lid 50 comprises a seal 19, in particular elastic, able to be placed on said free end 8, around the opening of the housing 11.
  • the lid 50 comprises a clasp 46, located on the opposite side to the hinge 45, adapted to cooperate, when closed, with a complementary element 47, located on a portion of the free end 8 opposite the hinge.
  • the support means When the lid 50 is closed, at least the support means are compressed (and, where appropriate, at least partially, the applicator member as well), so that the application surface 15 is completely housed at Inside the housing 11.
  • the application surface 15 When opening the lid, thanks to the elasticity of the support means and the axial mobility of the applicator member 10, the application surface 15 is in the position of use. suitably charged product, as previously described.
  • the tank may be metal, glass, or thermoplastic material selected from polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polyvinyl chlorides, polyethylene terephthalates, etc.
  • thermoplastic material selected from polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polyvinyl chlorides, polyethylene terephthalates, etc.

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  1. Einheit (1) zum Verpacken und Auftragen eines flüssigen kosmetischen Produkts (P), die umfasst:
    - einen Behälter (2) mit der Längsachse (X), der das Produkt enthält und der einen Hals (4) umfasst, der eine Öffnung (8) aufweist;
    - eine abnehmbare Einrichtung (5) für das dichte Verschließen der Öffnung;
    - ein Applikationsorgan (10), das im Inneren des Behälters montiert ist und das ein erstes Ende (13), das dafür geeignet ist, mit dem Produkt getränkt zu werden, und ein zweites Ende (15), das dem ersten Ende (13) gegenüber liegt, umfasst, wobei das zweite Ende eine Applikationsoberfläche (15) bildet, das in axialer Richtung zwischen einer ersten Position (Q2), in der die Applikationsoberfläche (15) durch die Öffnung (8) nach außen aus dem Behälter hervortritt, um das Produkt aufzutragen, und einer zweiten Position (Q1), in der die Applikationsoberfläche (15) in dichter Weise im Inneren des Behälters (2) enthalten ist, beweglich ist, wobei das Applikationsorgan (10) mindestens einen Block umfasst, der aus mindestens einem absorbierenden Material gebildet ist, das dafür geeignet ist, beim Auftragen des Produkts und wenn sich der Applikator in der zweiten Position befindet, mindestens teilweise komprimiert zu werden,
    eine elastisch komprimierbare Einrichtung (17), die einen Träger für das Applikationsorgan (10) bildet,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, eine Kompressibilität aufweist, die größer ist als die Kompressibilität des Applikationsorgans (10), so dass der Block und die Einrichtung, die den Träger bildet, mindestens teilweise in axialer Richtung komprimiert sind, wenn sich das Applikationsorgan in der zweiten Position befindet, wobei sich die Applikationsoberfläche in dieser zweiten Position (Q1) vollständig im Inneren des Halses befindet, und dass die abnehmbare Verschlusseinrichtung der Öffnung dafür geeignet ist, bei ihrem Aufbringen auf dem Behälter (2) das Verschieben der Applikationsoberfläche (15) von der ersten Position (Q2) in die zweite Position (Q1) hervorzurufen.
  2. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, aus einem Element besteht, das verschieden von dem Applikationsorgan (15) ist.
  3. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, aus einem eine Feder bildenden Element, insbesondere aus einem Metall oder einem Kunststoff, besteht.
  4. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, aus mindestens einem Block aus einem elastisch verformbaren Material, insbesondere einem Schaumstoffblock, vorzugsweise mit offenen oder halboffenen Zellen, besteht.
  5. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Block (oder die Blöcke) aus einem elastisch verformbaren Material, der (die) den Träger (17) bildet (bilden), fest mit dem Applikationsorgan (15) verbunden ist (sind).
  6. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationsorgan (10) durch Kleben, Schweißen, Umbördeln eines thermoplastischen Randes in der Hitze fest mit der Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, verbunden wird.
  7. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung, die den Träger bildet, aus einer Stapelung von mindestens zwei Blöcken (17', 17") aus einem elastisch verformbaren Material besteht, wobei die Stapelung eine zunehmende Kompressibilität in Richtung des Behälters (2) aufweist.
  8. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung, die den Träger bildet, aus mindestens einem Teilbereich (17c, 17e) des Applikationsorgans (10) besteht, der so gestaltet ist, dass er eine größere Kompressibilität als der Rest des Applikationsorgans (10) aufweist.
  9. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass dieser Teilbereich (17c, 17e) aus einer Zone mit einem kleineren Querschnitt besteht, bezogen auf den Querschnitt des übrigen Applikationsorgans (10).
  10. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach Anspruch 8 oder 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Unterschied in der Kompressibilität zwischen dem Applikationsorgan (10) und der Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, aus dem Vorhandensein einer Vertiefung (17e) resultiert, die bei dem Applikationsorgan (10) auf mindestens einem Teil seines Randes ausgebildet ist.
  11. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Unterschied in der Kompressibilität zwischen dem Applikationsorgan (10) und der Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, aus dem Vorhandensein einer zentralen Aussparung (17c) resultiert, die in dem Applikationsorgan (10) ausgebildet ist und die sich über mindestens einen Teil der Höhe des Applikationsorgans erstreckt.
  12. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationsorgan (10) von mindestens einem Durchlass (31, 33, 37), insbesondere in Form eines Schlitzes oder eines dünnen Kanals, durchquert wird, der vorzugsweise auf die Applikationsoberfläche (15) mündet.
  13. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationsorgan (10) und die Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, im Inneren eines Gehäuses (11) angeordnet sind, das teilweise im Inneren des Halses (4) ausgebildet ist, wobei das Gehäuse mit dem Behälter in Verbindung steht.
  14. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse (11) eine zylindrische Form hat.
  15. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach Anspruch 13 oder 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse (11) einen kreisförmigen, ovalen, rechteckigen oder polygonalen Querschnitt hat.
  16. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine seitliche Innenwand (8a) des Gehäuses (11) mindestens eine in Längsrichtung verlaufende Rille (8b) aufweist.
  17. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse (11) von dem Behälter (2) durch ein gelochtes Element (13b), insbesondere in Form eines Gitters, eines Siebs oder eines Ventils (43) mit unidirektioneller Öffnung in Richtung der Applikationsoberfläche (15), getrennt ist.
  18. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Applikationsoberfläche (15) ein konkaves oder konvexes Profil, insbesondere in Form einer Kuppel, oder ein Profil mit einfacher oder doppelter Schrägfläche aufweist.
  19. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationsorgan (10) mindestens teilweise aus einem Block aus einem elastisch komprimierbaren Material, insbesondere aus einem Schaumstoffblock mit offenen oder halboffenen Zellen, geformt ist.
  20. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach Anspruch 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationsorgan in der Nähe seiner Applikationsoberfläche (15) einen steifen Schaumstoff, ein gelochtes Element, insbesondere ein Gewebe, ein Vliesmaterial, einen Filz oder ein Raster aufweist.
  21. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ablösbare Einrichtung (5) zum Verschließen ein Profil (19) aufweist, das imstande ist, in dichter Weise mit einem freien Rand, der die Öffnung (8) begrenzt, zusammenzuwirken.
  22. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung (5) zum Verschließen einen Bereich mit einer Form aufweist, die komplementär zu der Form der Applikationsoberfläche (15) ist.
  23. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der Ansprüche 16 bis 22, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationsorgan (10) eine seitliche Wand (10a) umfasst, die imstande ist, mindestens in der zweiten Position (Q1) einen dichten Kontakt mit der Innenwand (8a) des Gehäuses (11) zu bilden, in dem das Applikationsorgan (10) und die Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, montiert sind.
  24. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach Anspruch 23, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die äußere seitliche Wand (10a) des Applikationsorgans (10) mit mindestens einer in Längsrichtung angeordneten Rille versehen ist.
  25. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationsorgan (10) offene Poren oder Zellen mit einer mittleren Größe aufweist, die im Bereich von 50 µm bis 1,5 mm
    und vorzugsweise im Bereich von 700 µm bis 1 mm und ganz besonders im Bereich von 0,1 mm bis 0,5 mm liegt.
  26. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 25, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, offene Zellen mit einer mittleren Größe aufweist, die im Bereich von 50 µm bis 3 mm und vorzugsweise im Bereich von 700 µm bis 2 mm und ganz besonders im Bereich von 0,1 bis 1,5 mm liegt.
  27. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Behälter (2) aus einem komprimierbaren Körper (6), insbesondere einem verformbaren Rohr, besteht.
  28. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach Anspruch 27, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Körper mindestens einen elastisch verformbaren Bereich umfasst.
  29. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach Anspruch 28, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der elastisch verformbare Bereich vom Typ "Balg" oder vom Typ "Membran" ist.
  30. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationsorgan (10) und die Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, über ein Zwischenorgan (22) auf dem Behälter montiert sind.
  31. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, durch Einrastet.
    Verschrauben, Kleben, Schweißen oder Umbördeln eines thermoplastischen Rands in der Hitze auf dem Zwischenorgan (22) montiert ist.
  32. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schaumstoff, der gegebenenfalls das Applikationsorgan (10) und/oder die Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, bildet, unter den Schaumstoffen von Polyurethan, Polyethylen, Polyvinylchlorid, Polyether, NBR, natürlichem Gummi, SBR, synthetischem Gummi ausgewählt wird
  33. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine bewegliche Einrichtung (16) vom Typ einer Kugel oder eines Ausgleichsgewichts im Inneren des Behälters (2) angeordnet ist, um die Homogenisierung des Produkts zu fördern und die Beladung des Applikationsorgans (10) zu erleichtern.
  34. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationsorgan (10) herausnehmbar in dem Behälter (2) montiert ist.
  35. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung (5) zum Verschließen ein Element (5a) umfasst, insbesondere in Form eines Schaumstoffblocks, das in der geschlossenen Position des Behälters dafür geeignet ist, in engen Kontakt mit der Applikationsoberfläche (15) zu treten.
  36. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kompressibilität der Einrichtung, die den Träger (17) bildet, 2-bis 4-fach größer als die Kompressibilität des Applikationsorgans (10) ist.
  37. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 36, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung (5) zum Verschließen aus einem Schraubverschluss oder einem einrastenden Verschluss besteht.
  38. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 36, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung (5) zum Verschließen aus einem Deckel (50) besteht, der auf der Öffnung (8) um ein Gelenk beweglich ist.
  39. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Deckel (50) auf dem offenen Ende (8) mit Hilfe eines Folienscharniers (45) um ein Gelenk beweglich ist.
  40. Einheit zum Verpacken und Auftragen nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Produkt (P) ein Nagellack oder ein flüssiger Lippenstift oder eine Creme oder eine Lotion oder ein Öl, gegebenenfalls in Gelform, oder ein Abschminkmittel oder ein Nagellackentferner oder ein flüssiges Make-up oder ein Fleckenwasser ist.
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