EP1284616A1 - Reservoir and applicator system - Google Patents

Reservoir and applicator system

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EP1284616A1
EP1284616A1 EP01940636A EP01940636A EP1284616A1 EP 1284616 A1 EP1284616 A1 EP 1284616A1 EP 01940636 A EP01940636 A EP 01940636A EP 01940636 A EP01940636 A EP 01940636A EP 1284616 A1 EP1284616 A1 EP 1284616A1
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Bernard Pauchet
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/0087—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks for samples
    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to a reservoir and applicator system capable of containing a composition of the cosmetic composition type and of allowing its application to the surface of the skin.
  • the system is intended, in particular but not exclusively, to contain samples of cosmetic compositions in liquid or pasty form.
  • composition samples are generally produced by hermetically enclosing the composition between two plasticized sheets heat-sealed together.
  • a notch is generally provided in the welded part so as to allow the tearing of part of the reservoir.
  • a first object of the present invention is to provide a reservoir and applicator system integral with said reservoir to avoid to have to apply the composition with the fingers or to use an auxiliary applicator.
  • the reservoir and applicator system capable of containing a composition of the cosmetic composition type, is characterized in that it comprises a single element of compressible material in which a cavity is formed forming reservoir capable of receiving said composition, said single element having a first end and, a second end forming said applicator, the application surface of which is constituted by. outer wall of said second end and in that said cavity is extended by a channel opening into said second end, whereby said composition is capable of being transferred from said reservoir to said application surface to be applied.
  • said single element of compressible material has an external surface whose properties are compatible with the surface of the skin and the coating of a cosmetic composition.
  • the friction of the applicator against the skin must provide a feeling of softness or at the very least not provide any unpleasant sensation.
  • An essential characteristic of the invention is therefore to use a material having both the sealing properties necessary for the storage of said composition and the surface properties necessary for the application to the skin of said composition. Furthermore, when the reservoir is formed and it is full, the opening of said channel opening into said second end must be able to be released easily.
  • said second end further comprises a piece of peelable protection on said application surface capable of protecting it and of sealing said channel.
  • the channel opening directly into the application surface is closed by said protective part which also protects the application surface from dust. It is understood that during use, the protective part is detached from the second end and that the composition of the reservoir is extracted and brought to the application surface by pressure on said single element.
  • said second end forming said applicator is sectionable to release said channel and said application surface.
  • the application surface appears during the cutting of the second end of said single element, which cutting also frees the channel which extends at least to the cutting plane.
  • said cavity is extended to open into said first end so that said composition is capable of being introduced into said reservoir by said first end, and in that said first end further comprises a plug element capable of sealing said tank.
  • said single element has a first open end corresponding to the extension of the tank, capable of being closed by a plug after filling the tank.
  • the plug-forming element is generally irreversibly sealed on the first end of the single element since the assembly is generally discarded after the first use.
  • said single element of compressible material is of cylindrical shape and made of polyurethane foam.
  • this material has surface properties capable of allowing its application on the skin and properties intrinsic compressibility and impermeability corresponding to the intended application.
  • said second end is defined by a plane that is not orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of said single element so as to increase the application surface of said applicator.
  • a second object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a reservoir and applicator system capable of containing a composition of the cosmetic composition type, comprising the following steps: - a single element made of compressible material having a first end and a second end;
  • a characteristic of the process resides in the production of the reservoir and of the applicator from a single element in which cavities forming reservoir and channel are formed.
  • the single element is drilled axially so as to provide a reservoir cavity and to form a smaller diameter channel which extends the reservoir and opens into the second end.
  • the method for producing the reservoir and applicator system is characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
  • - Said single element is compressed perpendicular to its longitudinal axis in at least part of its volume; - Said single element is longitudinally drilled by means of a drilling tool with constant diameter, at least in said part of its compressed volume, whereby we obtain, after having stopped compressing said element, a cavity whose diameter is greater than said channel which extends it and which opens into said second end.
  • the material density of the compressed volume is greater than the density of the other uncompressed volumes, and when the compressed volume is drilled the amount of material extracted is therefore greater than the amount of material extracted from the other volumes.
  • the previously compressed cavity is wider than the cavity provided in the uncompressed volumes.
  • the method of producing the reservoir and applicator system is characterized in that said single element is drilled longitudinally from said first end by means of a drilling tool having a first part of diameter smaller than a second part, so as simultaneously to form said channel opening into said second end and said reservoir opening into said first end.
  • the drilling of the reservoir is carried out at one time by a drill having two parts of different diameters so as to drill both the reservoir and the channel which extends it.
  • this characteristic of the process has an advantage in the case where the reservoir is filled from the first end of said single element.
  • FIG. 1 is a view in longitudinal section showing the reservoir and applicator system according to a first embodiment
  • FIG. 2 is a partial view in longitudinal section showing a step in producing the system according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the reservoir and applicator system obtained after transformation of the single element according to the step shown in Figure 2
  • - Figure 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the system reservoir and applicator according to a second embodiment
  • - Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a step in making the system as shown in Figure 4
  • - Figure 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the reservoir and applicator system according to invention according to a third embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 to describe the essential constituent elements of the reservoir and applicator system according to the invention.
  • the reservoir and applicator system shown vertically, consists of a single element of compressible material 10, of generally cylindrical shape.
  • the compressible material is a polyurethane foam or a polyethylene foam.
  • These closed cell foams are chosen for their flexibility, compressibility and also for their extreme softness to the touch. This last characteristic is important in view of the fact that said single element is intended to be applied to the face and that it must, preferably, provide a pleasant sensation. Closed cell foams have the advantage of being waterproof. Thus, they are capable of hermetically containing liquid or pasty compositions.
  • the single element 10 has a cavity 12 forming a reservoir, the base of which is located near the first end 14 of the single element 10 and containing a composition of the cosmetic composition type.
  • the cavity 12 is extended by a channel 16 opening into the second end 18 of the single element 10 which constitutes the applicator.
  • the second end 18 forming the applicator has an application surface 20 into which the channel 16 opens and onto which a protective part 22 is glued.
  • the protective part 22 consists of a peelable self-adhesive label having the double function of protecting the application surface 20 and of obstructing the channel 16.
  • At least part of this composition is transferred via the channel 16 onto the application surface 20 and, while maintaining the second end 18 forming an applicator so as to bring the application surface 20 against the skin, the composition is capable of being spread by actuating the second end 18 along a plane parallel to the mean plane of the surface of the skin.
  • FIG. 2 Reference will now be made to FIG. 2 to describe the process for producing the reservoir and applicator system in accordance with the description given above.
  • the single element of compressible material 10 is enclosed in a jaw device 24 which compresses it perpendicular to its longitudinal axis in a lower part 26, near the first end 14.
  • the single element 10 is drilled longitudinally along its main axis, from its second end, by means of a drilling tool 28.
  • the single element 10 is thus drilled over its entire length, including the lower part 26 but with the exception of the first end 14. Obviously, drilling is carried out in the central part of the single element 10 and at a sufficient distance from the external surface to constitute a resistant and impermeable wall to the composition which will be introduced inside the cavity.
  • the piercing tool 28 can comprise helical threads with sharp lips and be actuated in rotation in order to drill the single element 10, but it can also consist of a heating part, which causes the piercing by burning the foam.
  • the single element 10 is released from the jaw device 24 and has the shape as shown in FIG. 3.
  • the cavity 12 corresponds to the lower part 26 which has been compressed and of which larger quantities of material have been removed due to compression.
  • the cavity 12 is wider than the upper cavity 16 corresponding to an uncompressed part and forming the channel.
  • the reservoir and the channel are produced in a single operation by a drilling tool with constant diameter, which represents a simplification of the process.
  • the cosmetic composition is introduced through the channel 16 which opens into the application surface 20 by means of a pipette or a small diameter pipe under pressure so as to fill the reservoir 12.
  • the reservoir system and applicator is closed by sticking a label on the application wall 20.
  • FIG. 4 Reference will now be made to FIG. 4 to describe the constituent elements of a reservoir and applicator system according to another embodiment.
  • the plug member 30 also constitutes a means for vertically placing the system on a surface. Furthermore, it constitutes a good support for sticking any label intended to inform the user about the nature of the composition.
  • the plug-forming element could also be inserted in the extension of the cavity 12 to obstruct it, but it would not then fulfill the functions previously listed.
  • the second end 18 of the single element 10 is defined by a plane not orthogonal to the axis of said single element 10. This configuration makes it possible to obtain a second end 18 forming an applicator whose application surface 20 is more important than in the case of an orthogonal surface. The increase in the application surface allows in certain cases a better application of the composition to the skin without having to use another applicator.
  • the channel 16 is obstructed by a protective piece 22, covering the application surface 20, which, of course, does not have the same shape.
  • the single element 10 is drilled longitudinally over its entire length by means of a drilling tool 32 having two parts of different diameters. At its end the tool
  • the reservoir 12 is formed by the body 36 of the tool which also passes through the first end 14 of the single element 10.
  • the tool can also be a drill or a heating part.
  • the second end 18 into which the channel 16 opens is covered with the removable protective part in order to obstruct the channel 16. Then, the reservoir is filled and is then closed by the plug-forming element.
  • the method for producing the reservoir and applicator system previously described is suitable for being implemented in order to produce a reservoir and applicator system, in accordance with the invention, according to another particular embodiment as shown in Figure 6.
  • Figure 6 we find the single element of compressible material 10 in which the reservoir 12 is hollowed out, the latter extending into the first end 14 and being closed by the plug-forming element 30.
  • the reservoir 12 also extends through a channel 16 opening into the second end 18.
  • the end of the channel 16 is blind and does not open outside the single element 10.
  • the second end 18 has a cut-off primer 38 of which the sectioning plane intersects said channel 16.
  • the channel 16 opens into an application surface corresponding to the plane sectioning.
  • the composition is extracted and applied in the same way as in the previous embodiments.
  • the reservoir and applicator system according to this particular embodiment can be produced according to the method described above.
  • the single element is drilled longitudinally from the first end without passing through said element right through and so as to drill a channel in the second end, the end of which is blind. Then, a cut-off primer is made in the second end to allow its cutting.

Abstract

The invention concerns a reservoir and applicator system adapted to contain a cosmetic composition. The system comprises a single element (10) made of compressible material wherein is provided a cavity (12) forming a reservoir adapted to receive said composition. Said single element (10) has a first end (14) and a second end (18) forming said applicator whereof the application surface (20) consists of an outer wall of said second end (18). The cavity (12) is extended by a passage (16) emerging into said second end (18), whereby said composition is adapted to be transferred from said reservoir to said application surface (20) to be applied.

Description

Système de réservoir et duplicateur Tank and duplicator system
La présente invention concerne un système de réservoir et d'applicateur apte à contenir une composition du type composition cosmétique et à permettre son application à la surface de la peau.The present invention relates to a reservoir and applicator system capable of containing a composition of the cosmetic composition type and of allowing its application to the surface of the skin.
Le système est destiné, notamment mais non exclusivement, à contenir des échantillons de compositions cosmétiques sous forme liquide ou pâteuse.The system is intended, in particular but not exclusively, to contain samples of cosmetic compositions in liquid or pasty form.
Il est nécessaire, dans le cadre de la promotion commerciale de ces compositions cosmétiques, de fournir des échantillons afin de les distribuer gratuitement dans les magasins ou de les faire essayer aux clients sur le lieu de vente. De tels échantillons de compositions sont généralement produits en emprisonnant hermétiquement la composition entre deux feuilles plastifiées thermo-soudées entre elles. Afin de réaliser facilement l'ouverture du sachet formant réservoir et de permettre l'application de la composition, on ménage, généralement, une encoche dans la partie soudée de façon à permettre la déchirure d'une partie du réservoir.It is necessary, in the context of the commercial promotion of these cosmetic compositions, to provide samples in order to distribute them free of charge in stores or to have them tested by customers at the point of sale. Such composition samples are generally produced by hermetically enclosing the composition between two plasticized sheets heat-sealed together. In order to easily make the opening of the sachet forming a reservoir and to allow the composition to be applied, a notch is generally provided in the welded part so as to allow the tearing of part of the reservoir.
Lors de l'utilisation de l'échantillon, on déchire donc une partie du sachet que l'on presse ensuite pour extraire ladite composition qui est appliquée avec les doigts ou avec un tampon sur la peau.When using the sample, a part of the sachet is therefore torn which is then pressed to extract said composition which is applied with the fingers or with a tampon on the skin.
Généralement, l'application quotidienne d'une composition cosmétique, sur le visage par exemple, est effectuée dans un lieu où il est aisé de se laver les doigts après avoir appliqué la composition. Or, lorsque l'on utilise un échantillon sur le lieu de vente des produits cosmétiques, cette facilité n'est pas offerte de sorte que l'on est amené à s'essuyer les doigts au moyen d'un mouchoir en papier par exemple. De plus, l'application du produit avec un tampon suppose que l'on dispose à la fois des échantillons et des tampons. Un premier objet de la présente invention est de fournir un système de réservoir et d'applicateur solidaire dudit réservoir pour éviter d'avoir à appliquer la composition avec les doigts ou d'utiliser un applicateur annexe.Generally, the daily application of a cosmetic composition, for example to the face, is carried out in a place where it is easy to wash your fingers after applying the composition. However, when using a sample at the point of sale of cosmetic products, this facility is not offered so that one is led to wipe his fingers by means of a tissue for example. In addition, applying the product with a pad assumes that both samples and pads are available. A first object of the present invention is to provide a reservoir and applicator system integral with said reservoir to avoid to have to apply the composition with the fingers or to use an auxiliary applicator.
Pour atteindre ce but, conformément à l'invention, le système de réservoir et d'applicateur apte à contenir une composition du type composition cosmétique, se caractérise en ce qu'il comprend un élément unique en matériau compressible dans lequel est ménagée une cavité formant réservoir apte à recevoir ladite composition, ledit élément unique présentant une première extrémité et, une seconde extrémité formant ledit applicateur dont la surface d'application est constituée par la. paroi externe de ladite seconde extrémité et en ce que ladite cavité est prolongée par un canal débouchant dans ladite seconde extrémité, par quoi ladite composition est apte à être transférée dudit réservoir à ladite surface d'application pour être appliquée.To achieve this object, in accordance with the invention, the reservoir and applicator system capable of containing a composition of the cosmetic composition type, is characterized in that it comprises a single element of compressible material in which a cavity is formed forming reservoir capable of receiving said composition, said single element having a first end and, a second end forming said applicator, the application surface of which is constituted by. outer wall of said second end and in that said cavity is extended by a channel opening into said second end, whereby said composition is capable of being transferred from said reservoir to said application surface to be applied.
Ainsi, le réservoir et l'applicateur formant un seul élément unique, il n'est plus nécessaire de disposer d'un applicateur annexe ou d'appliquer ladite composition sur la peau avec les doigts. Comme on l'expliquera plus en détails dans la suite de la description, ledit élément unique en matériau compressible présente une surface externe dont les propriétés sont compatibles avec la surface de la peau et l'enduction d'une composition cosmétique. En particulier, on comprend que le frottement de l'applicateur contre la peau doit procurer une sensation de douceur ou à tout le moins ne procurer aucune sensation désagréable.Thus, the reservoir and the applicator forming a single single element, it is no longer necessary to have an additional applicator or to apply said composition to the skin with the fingers. As will be explained in more detail in the following description, said single element of compressible material has an external surface whose properties are compatible with the surface of the skin and the coating of a cosmetic composition. In particular, it is understood that the friction of the applicator against the skin must provide a feeling of softness or at the very least not provide any unpleasant sensation.
Une caractéristique essentielle de l'invention est donc d'utiliser un matériau présentant tout à la fois les propriétés d'étanchéité nécessaires au stockage de ladite composition et les propriétés de surface nécessaires à l'application sur la peau de ladite composition. Par ailleurs, lorsque le réservoir est formé et qu'il est plein, l'ouverture dudit canal débouchant dans ladite seconde extrémité doit pouvoir être libérée aisément. A cet effet, selon un premier mode préféré de mise en œuvre de l'invention ladite seconde extrémité comprend en outre une pièce de protection décollable sur ladite surface d'application apte à la protéger et à obturer ledit canal.An essential characteristic of the invention is therefore to use a material having both the sealing properties necessary for the storage of said composition and the surface properties necessary for the application to the skin of said composition. Furthermore, when the reservoir is formed and it is full, the opening of said channel opening into said second end must be able to be released easily. To this end, according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention, said second end further comprises a piece of peelable protection on said application surface capable of protecting it and of sealing said channel.
Ainsi, le canal débouchant directement dans la surface d'application est obturé par ladite pièce de protection qui protège également la surface d'application des poussières. On comprend que lors de l'utilisation, la pièce de protection est décollée de la seconde extrémité et que la composition du réservoir est extraite et amenée sur la surface d'application par pression sur ledit élément unique.Thus, the channel opening directly into the application surface is closed by said protective part which also protects the application surface from dust. It is understood that during use, the protective part is detached from the second end and that the composition of the reservoir is extracted and brought to the application surface by pressure on said single element.
Selon un deuxième mode préféré de mise en œuvre de l'invention, ladite seconde extrémité formant ledit applicateur est sectionnable pour libérer ledit canal et ladite surface d'application. Selon ce mode de réalisation, la surface d'application apparaît lors du sectionnement de la seconde extrémité dudit élément unique, lequel sectionnement libère également le canal qui s'étend au moins jusqu'au plan de sectionnement.According to a second preferred embodiment of the invention, said second end forming said applicator is sectionable to release said channel and said application surface. According to this embodiment, the application surface appears during the cutting of the second end of said single element, which cutting also frees the channel which extends at least to the cutting plane.
De manière avantageuse, ladite cavité se prolonge pour déboucher dans ladite première extrémité de sorte que ladite composition est apte à être introduite dans ledit réservoir par ladite première extrémité, et en ce que ladite première extrémité comprend en outre un élément formant bouchon apte à obturer ledit réservoir. Ainsi, ledit élément unique présente une première extrémité ouverte correspondant au prolongement du réservoir, apte à être obturée par un bouchon après le remplissage du réservoir. Comme on l'expliquera dans la suite de la description, l'élément formant bouchon est généralement scellé de façon irréversible sur la première extrémité de l'élément unique car l'ensemble est généralement jeté après le premier usage.Advantageously, said cavity is extended to open into said first end so that said composition is capable of being introduced into said reservoir by said first end, and in that said first end further comprises a plug element capable of sealing said tank. Thus, said single element has a first open end corresponding to the extension of the tank, capable of being closed by a plug after filling the tank. As will be explained in the following description, the plug-forming element is generally irreversibly sealed on the first end of the single element since the assembly is generally discarded after the first use.
Préférentiellement, ledit élément unique en matériau compressible est de forme cylindrique et constitué en mousse de polyuréthanne. En effet, ce matériau présente des propriétés de surface aptes à permettre son application sur la peau et des propriétés intrinsèques de compressibilité et d'imperméabilité correspondant à l'application envisagée.Preferably, said single element of compressible material is of cylindrical shape and made of polyurethane foam. Indeed, this material has surface properties capable of allowing its application on the skin and properties intrinsic compressibility and impermeability corresponding to the intended application.
Par ailleurs, de manière avantageuse, ladite seconde extrémité est définie par un plan non orthogonal à l'axe longitudinal dudit élément unique de façon à augmenter la surface d'application dudit applicateur.Furthermore, advantageously, said second end is defined by a plane that is not orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of said single element so as to increase the application surface of said applicator.
Un deuxième objet de la présente invention est de proposer un procédé de réalisation d'un système de réservoir et d'applicateur apte à contenir une composition du type composition cosmétique, comprenant les étapes suivantes : - on fournit un élément unique en matériau compressible présentant une première extrémité et une seconde extrémité ;A second object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a reservoir and applicator system capable of containing a composition of the cosmetic composition type, comprising the following steps: - a single element made of compressible material having a first end and a second end;
- on fore ledit élément unique longitudinalement de façon à ménager une cavité formant réservoir ; et,- Said said single element is longitudinally so as to provide a cavity forming a reservoir; and,
- on fore ledit élément unique longitudinalement de manière à former un canal prolongeant ladite cavité et débouchant dans ladite seconde extrémité, par quoi ladite composition est apte à être introduite et/ou extraite par ledit canal.- Said said single element longitudinally so as to form a channel extending said cavity and opening into said second end, whereby said composition is adapted to be introduced and / or extracted by said channel.
Ainsi, une caractéristique du procédé réside dans la réalisation du réservoir et de l'applicateur à partir d'un élément unique dans lequel on ménage des cavités formant réservoir et canal. L'élément unique est foré axialement de manière à ménager une cavité formant réservoir et à former un canal de plus petit diamètre qui prolonge le réservoir et débouche dans la seconde extrémité.Thus, a characteristic of the process resides in the production of the reservoir and of the applicator from a single element in which cavities forming reservoir and channel are formed. The single element is drilled axially so as to provide a reservoir cavity and to form a smaller diameter channel which extends the reservoir and opens into the second end.
Selon un mode préféré de mise en œuvre, conforme au deuxième objet de la présente invention, le procédé de réalisation du système de réservoir et d'applicateur se caractérise en ce qu'il comprend les étapes suivantes :According to a preferred embodiment, in accordance with the second object of the present invention, the method for producing the reservoir and applicator system is characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
- on comprime ledit élément unique perpendiculairement à son axe longitudinal dans au moins une partie de son volume ; - on fore longitudinalement ledit élément unique au moyen d'un outil de perçage à diamètre constant, au moins dans ladite partie de son volume comprimé, par quoi on obtient, après avoir cessé de comprimer ledit élément, une cavité dont le diamètre est supérieur audit canal qui la prolonge et qui débouche dans ladite seconde extrémité.- Said single element is compressed perpendicular to its longitudinal axis in at least part of its volume; - Said single element is longitudinally drilled by means of a drilling tool with constant diameter, at least in said part of its compressed volume, whereby we obtain, after having stopped compressing said element, a cavity whose diameter is greater than said channel which extends it and which opens into said second end.
Lorsque ledit élément unique est comprimé, la densité de matière du volume comprimé est supérieure à la densité des autres volumes non comprimés, et lorsque le volume comprimé est foré la quantité de matière extraite est donc supérieure à la quantité de matière extraite des autres volumes. Ainsi, lorsque ledit élément retrouve sa forme de départ, la cavité préalablement comprimée est plus large que la cavité ménagée dans les volumes non comprimés. Cette disposition permet, au moyen d'un foret à diamètre constant, de forer à la fois le réservoir et le canal qui le prolonge.When said single element is compressed, the material density of the compressed volume is greater than the density of the other uncompressed volumes, and when the compressed volume is drilled the amount of material extracted is therefore greater than the amount of material extracted from the other volumes. Thus, when said element returns to its original shape, the previously compressed cavity is wider than the cavity provided in the uncompressed volumes. This arrangement allows, by means of a constant diameter drill, to drill both the reservoir and the channel which extends it.
Selon un autre mode préféré de mise en œuvre, le procédé de réalisation du système de réservoir et d'applicateur se caractérise en ce que l'on fore longitudinalement ledit élément unique depuis ladite première extrémité au moyen d'un outil de perçage présentant une première partie de diamètre inférieur à une deuxième partie, de façon à former simultanément ledit canal débouchant dans ladite seconde extrémité et ledit réservoir débouchant dans ladite première extrémité. Selon cette caractéristique, le forage du réservoir est effectué en une seule fois par un foret présentant deux parties de diamètres différents de façon à forer à la fois le réservoir et le canal qui le prolonge. Comme on l'expliquera plus en détails dans la suite de la description, cette caractéristique du procédé présente un avantage dans le cas où le réservoir est rempli depuis la première extrémité dudit élément unique.According to another preferred embodiment, the method of producing the reservoir and applicator system is characterized in that said single element is drilled longitudinally from said first end by means of a drilling tool having a first part of diameter smaller than a second part, so as simultaneously to form said channel opening into said second end and said reservoir opening into said first end. According to this characteristic, the drilling of the reservoir is carried out at one time by a drill having two parts of different diameters so as to drill both the reservoir and the channel which extends it. As will be explained in more detail in the following description, this characteristic of the process has an advantage in the case where the reservoir is filled from the first end of said single element.
D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention ressortiront à la lecture de la description faite ci-après de modes de réalisation particuliers de l'invention, donnés à titre indicatif mais non limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés sur lesquels : - la Figure 1 est une vue en coupe longitudinale montrant le système de réservoir et d'applicateur selon un premier mode de réalisation,Other features and advantages of the invention will emerge on reading the description given below of particular embodiments of the invention, given by way of non-limiting indication, with reference to the appended drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a view in longitudinal section showing the reservoir and applicator system according to a first embodiment,
- la Figure 2 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinal montrant une étape de réalisation du système conforme au premier mode de réalisation,FIG. 2 is a partial view in longitudinal section showing a step in producing the system according to the first embodiment,
- la Figure 3 est une vue en coupe longitudinale montrant le système de réservoir et d'applicateur obtenu après transformation de l'élément unique selon l'étape représentée sur la Figure 2, - la Figure 4 est une vue en coupe longitudinale montrant le système de réservoir et d'applicateur selon un deuxième mode de réalisation,- Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the reservoir and applicator system obtained after transformation of the single element according to the step shown in Figure 2, - Figure 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the system reservoir and applicator according to a second embodiment,
- la Figure 5 est une vue en coupe longitudinale montrant une étape de réalisation du système tel que représenté sur la Figure 4, et, - la Figure 6 est une vue en coupe longitudinale représentant le système de réservoir et d'applicateur conforme à l'invention selon un troisième mode de réalisation.- Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a step in making the system as shown in Figure 4, and, - Figure 6 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the reservoir and applicator system according to invention according to a third embodiment.
On se référera tout d'abord à la Figure 1 pour décrire les éléments constitutifs essentiels du système de réservoir et d'applicateur conforme à l'invention.Reference will firstly be made to FIG. 1 to describe the essential constituent elements of the reservoir and applicator system according to the invention.
Sur la Figure 1 , le système de réservoir et d'applicateur, représenté verticalement, est constitué d'un élément unique en matériau compressible 10, de forme générale cylindrique. Le matériau compressible est une mousse de polyuréthanne ou une mousse de polyethylene. Ces mousses à cellules fermées sont choisies pour leur souplesse, leur compressibilité et également pour leur extrême douceur au toucher. Cette dernière caractéristique est importante compte tenu du fait que ledit élément unique est destiné à être appliqué sur le visage et qu'il doit, préférentiellement, procurer une sensation agréable. Les mousses à cellules fermées présentent l'avantage d'être imperméables. Ainsi, elles sont aptes à contenir hermétiquement des compositions liquides ou pâteuses.In Figure 1, the reservoir and applicator system, shown vertically, consists of a single element of compressible material 10, of generally cylindrical shape. The compressible material is a polyurethane foam or a polyethylene foam. These closed cell foams are chosen for their flexibility, compressibility and also for their extreme softness to the touch. This last characteristic is important in view of the fact that said single element is intended to be applied to the face and that it must, preferably, provide a pleasant sensation. Closed cell foams have the advantage of being waterproof. Thus, they are capable of hermetically containing liquid or pasty compositions.
Sur la Figure 1 , l'élément unique 10 présente une cavité 12 formant réservoir dont la base est située à proximité de la première extrémité 14 de l'élément unique 10 et contenant une composition du type composition cosmétique. La cavité 12 se prolonge par un canal 16 débouchant dans la seconde extrémité 18 de l'élément unique 10 qui constitue l'applicateur. La seconde extrémité 18 formant l'applicateur présente une surface d'application 20 dans laquelle débouche le canal 16 et sur laquelle une pièce de protection 22 est collée. La pièce de protection 22 est constituée d'une étiquette autocollante décollable ayant pour double fonction de protéger la surface d'application 20 et d'obstruer le canal 16. Lors de l'utilisation du système de réservoir et d'applicateur, la pièce de protection 22 est décollée de la surface d'application 20 et une pression est exercée sur l'élément unique de façon à chasser la composition du réservoir. Au moins une partie de cette composition est transférée via le canal 16 sur la surface d'application 20 et, en maintenant la seconde extrémité 18 formant applicateur de manière à porter la surface d'application 20 contre la peau, la composition est apte à être étalée en actionnant la seconde extrémité 18 selon un plan parallèle au plan moyen de la surface de la peau.In FIG. 1, the single element 10 has a cavity 12 forming a reservoir, the base of which is located near the first end 14 of the single element 10 and containing a composition of the cosmetic composition type. The cavity 12 is extended by a channel 16 opening into the second end 18 of the single element 10 which constitutes the applicator. The second end 18 forming the applicator has an application surface 20 into which the channel 16 opens and onto which a protective part 22 is glued. The protective part 22 consists of a peelable self-adhesive label having the double function of protecting the application surface 20 and of obstructing the channel 16. When using the reservoir and applicator system, the protection 22 is detached from the application surface 20 and pressure is exerted on the single element so as to expel the composition from the reservoir. At least part of this composition is transferred via the channel 16 onto the application surface 20 and, while maintaining the second end 18 forming an applicator so as to bring the application surface 20 against the skin, the composition is capable of being spread by actuating the second end 18 along a plane parallel to the mean plane of the surface of the skin.
On se référera maintenant à la Figure 2 pour décrire le procédé de réalisation du système de réservoir et d'applicateur conforme à la description faite ci-dessus.Reference will now be made to FIG. 2 to describe the process for producing the reservoir and applicator system in accordance with the description given above.
Sur la Figure 2, l'élément unique en matériau compressible 10 est enserré dans un dispositif formant mâchoires 24 qui le comprime perpendiculairement à son axe longitudinal dans une partie inférieure 26, à proximité de la première extrémité 14. Ensuite, l'élément unique 10 est foré longitudinalement suivant son axe principal, depuis sa seconde extrémité, au moyen d'un outil de perçage 28. L'élément unique 10 est ainsi foré sur toute sa longueur, y compris la partie inférieure 26 mais à l'exception de la première extrémité 14. Bien évidemment, le forage est effectué dans la partie centrale de l'élément unique 10 et à une distance suffisante de la surface externe pour constituer une paroi résistante et imperméable à la composition qui sera introduite à l'intérieur de la cavité.In FIG. 2, the single element of compressible material 10 is enclosed in a jaw device 24 which compresses it perpendicular to its longitudinal axis in a lower part 26, near the first end 14. Next, the single element 10 is drilled longitudinally along its main axis, from its second end, by means of a drilling tool 28. The single element 10 is thus drilled over its entire length, including the lower part 26 but with the exception of the first end 14. Obviously, drilling is carried out in the central part of the single element 10 and at a sufficient distance from the external surface to constitute a resistant and impermeable wall to the composition which will be introduced inside the cavity.
L'outil de perçage 28 peut comporter des filets hélicoïdaux à lèvres tranchantes et être actionné en rotation afin de forer l'élément unique 10, mais il peut aussi être constitué d'une pièce chauffante, qui provoque le percement en brûlant la mousse.The piercing tool 28 can comprise helical threads with sharp lips and be actuated in rotation in order to drill the single element 10, but it can also consist of a heating part, which causes the piercing by burning the foam.
Une fois le perçage effectué, l'élément unique 10 est libéré du dispositif formant mâchoires 24 et présente la forme telle que représentée su la Figure 3. La cavité 12 correspond à la partie inférieure 26 qui a été comprimée et de laquelle de plus grandes quantités de matériau ont été enlevées du fait de la compression. Ainsi, la cavité 12 est plus large que la cavité supérieure 16 correspondant à une partie non comprimée et formant le canal.Once the drilling has been carried out, the single element 10 is released from the jaw device 24 and has the shape as shown in FIG. 3. The cavity 12 corresponds to the lower part 26 which has been compressed and of which larger quantities of material have been removed due to compression. Thus, the cavity 12 is wider than the upper cavity 16 corresponding to an uncompressed part and forming the channel.
Selon ce procédé, le réservoir et le canal sont réalisés en une seule opération par un outil de perçage à diamètre constant, ce qui représente une simplification du procédé.According to this process, the reservoir and the channel are produced in a single operation by a drilling tool with constant diameter, which represents a simplification of the process.
Ensuite, la composition cosmétique est introduite à travers le canal 16 qui débouche dans la surface d'application 20 au moyen d'une pipette ou d'une conduite de petit diamètre sous pression de façon à remplir le réservoir 12. Le système de réservoir et d'applicateur est refermé en collant une étiquette sur la paroi d'application 20.Then, the cosmetic composition is introduced through the channel 16 which opens into the application surface 20 by means of a pipette or a small diameter pipe under pressure so as to fill the reservoir 12. The reservoir system and applicator is closed by sticking a label on the application wall 20.
On se référera maintenant à la Figure 4 pour décrire les éléments constitutifs d'un système de réservoir et d'applicateur selon un autre mode de réalisation.Reference will now be made to FIG. 4 to describe the constituent elements of a reservoir and applicator system according to another embodiment.
Sur cette Figure 4 on retrouve l'élément unique 10 dans lequel est ménagée la cavité 12 formant réservoir prolongée par le canal 16. En revanche, la cavité 12 se prolonge pour déboucher dans la première extrémité 14 de l'élément unique 10. La cavité 12 ainsi ouverte est obturée au moyen d'un élément formant bouchon 30, fixé sur la surface externe de la première extrémité 14.In this Figure 4 we find the single element 10 in which is formed the cavity 12 forming a reservoir extended by the channel 16. On the other hand, the cavity 12 is extended to open into the first end 14 of the single element 10. The cavity 12 thus opened is closed by means of a plug-forming element 30, fixed on the external surface of the first end 14.
L'élément formant bouchon 30 constitue également un moyen pour poser verticalement le système sur une surface. Par ailleurs, il constitue un bon support pour coller toute étiquette destinée à renseigner l'utilisateur sur la nature de la composition.The plug member 30 also constitutes a means for vertically placing the system on a surface. Furthermore, it constitutes a good support for sticking any label intended to inform the user about the nature of the composition.
Bien évidemment, l'élément formant bouchon pourrait également être inséré dans le prolongement de la cavité 12 pour l'obstruer, mais il ne remplirait pas alors les fonctions précédemment énumérées.Obviously, the plug-forming element could also be inserted in the extension of the cavity 12 to obstruct it, but it would not then fulfill the functions previously listed.
En outre, la seconde extrémité 18 de l'élément unique 10 est définie par un plan non orthogonal à l'axe dudit élément unique 10. Cette configuration permet d'obtenir une seconde extrémité 18 formant applicateur dont la surface d'application 20 est plus importante que dans le cas d'une surface orthogonale. L'augmentation de la surface d'application permet dans certains cas une meilleure application de la composition sur la peau sans avoir recours à un autre applicateur.In addition, the second end 18 of the single element 10 is defined by a plane not orthogonal to the axis of said single element 10. This configuration makes it possible to obtain a second end 18 forming an applicator whose application surface 20 is more important than in the case of an orthogonal surface. The increase in the application surface allows in certain cases a better application of the composition to the skin without having to use another applicator.
Tout comme pour le premier mode de réalisation, le canal 16 est obstrué par une pièce de protection 22, recouvrant la surface d'application 20, qui, bien entendu, n'a pas la même forme.As with the first embodiment, the channel 16 is obstructed by a protective piece 22, covering the application surface 20, which, of course, does not have the same shape.
Il va de soi que l'on ne sortirait pas du cadre de l'invention si la forme générale de l'élément unique n'était pas cylindrique mais, par exemple carré, ce qui induirait une forme différente de la surface d'application. On se référera à la Figure 5 afin de décrire le procédé de réalisation du système de réservoir et d'applicateur conforme à la description faite ci-dessus.It goes without saying that it would not go beyond the scope of the invention if the general shape of the single element was not cylindrical but, for example square, which would induce a different shape from the application surface. Reference will be made to FIG. 5 in order to describe the process for producing the reservoir and applicator system in accordance with the description given above.
Selon ce mode de réalisation, l'élément unique 10 est foré longitudinalement sur toute sa longueur au moyen d'un outil de perçage 32 présentant deux parties de diamètres différents. A son extrémité l'outilAccording to this embodiment, the single element 10 is drilled longitudinally over its entire length by means of a drilling tool 32 having two parts of different diameters. At its end the tool
34 est relativement plus fin et permet de ménager le canal 16 qui débouche dans la deuxième extrémité 18 de l'élément unique 10. Simultanément, le réservoir 12 est ménagé par le corps 36 de l'outil qui traverse également la première extrémité 14 de l'élément unique 10.34 is relatively thinner and makes it possible to spare the channel 16 which opens into the second end 18 of the single element 10. Simultaneously, the reservoir 12 is formed by the body 36 of the tool which also passes through the first end 14 of the single element 10.
Dans ce mode de réalisation, l'outil peut également être un foret ou une pièce chauffante.In this embodiment, the tool can also be a drill or a heating part.
Préalablement au remplissage du réservoir, depuis la première extrémité 14, la seconde extrémité 18 dans laquelle débouche le canal 16 est recouverte de la pièce de protection décollable afin d'obstruer le canal 16. Ensuite, le réservoir est rempli puis est refermé par l'élément formant bouchon.Prior to filling the reservoir, from the first end 14, the second end 18 into which the channel 16 opens is covered with the removable protective part in order to obstruct the channel 16. Then, the reservoir is filled and is then closed by the plug-forming element.
Le procédé de réalisation du système de réservoir et d'applicateur précédemment décrit, est apte à être mis en œuvre pour réaliser un système de réservoir et d'applicateur, conforme à l'invention, selon un autre mode particulier de réalisation tel que représenté sur la Figure 6. Sur la Figure 6 on retrouve l'élément unique en matériau compressible 10 dans lequel est creusé le réservoir 12, ce dernier se prolongeant dans la première extrémité 14 et étant refermé par l'élément formant bouchon 30. Le réservoir 12 se prolonge également par un canal 16 débouchant dans la deuxième extrémité 18. L'extrémité du canal 16 est borgne et ne débouche pas à l'extérieur de l'élément unique 10. En revanche, la deuxième extrémité 18 présente une amorce de coupure 38 dont le plan de sectionnement coupe ledit canal 16. Ainsi, après que la deuxième extrémité 18 a été sectionnée, le canal 16 débouche dans une surface d'application correspondant au plan de sectionnement. La composition est extraite et appliquée de la même façon que dans les modes de réalisation précédents.The method for producing the reservoir and applicator system previously described, is suitable for being implemented in order to produce a reservoir and applicator system, in accordance with the invention, according to another particular embodiment as shown in Figure 6. In Figure 6 we find the single element of compressible material 10 in which the reservoir 12 is hollowed out, the latter extending into the first end 14 and being closed by the plug-forming element 30. The reservoir 12 also extends through a channel 16 opening into the second end 18. The end of the channel 16 is blind and does not open outside the single element 10. On the other hand, the second end 18 has a cut-off primer 38 of which the sectioning plane intersects said channel 16. Thus, after the second end 18 has been sectioned, the channel 16 opens into an application surface corresponding to the plane sectioning. The composition is extracted and applied in the same way as in the previous embodiments.
On comprend que les propriétés intrinsèques de la mousse doivent être homogènes dans toute la masse de l'élément unique car la surface de sectionnement doit avoir les mêmes propriétés de surface que celles de la surface initiale de l'élément unique. Le système de réservoir et d'applicateur selon ce mode de réalisation particulier peut être réalisé selon le procédé précédemment décrit.It is understood that the intrinsic properties of the foam must be homogeneous throughout the mass of the single element because the sectioning surface must have the same surface properties as those of the initial surface of the single element. The reservoir and applicator system according to this particular embodiment can be produced according to the method described above.
Pour ce faire, au moyen de l'outil de perçage présentant une première partie de diamètre inférieur à une deuxième partie, on fore longitudinalement l'élément unique depuis la première extrémité sans traverser ledit élément de part en part et de manière à forer un canal dans la seconde extrémité dont l'extrémité est borgne. Ensuite, une amorce de coupure est ménagée dans la seconde extrémité afin de permettre son sectionnement. To do this, by means of the drilling tool having a first part of diameter smaller than a second part, the single element is drilled longitudinally from the first end without passing through said element right through and so as to drill a channel in the second end, the end of which is blind. Then, a cut-off primer is made in the second end to allow its cutting.

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1. Système de réservoir et d'applicateur apte à contenir une composition du type composition cosmétique, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un élément unique (10) en matériau compressible dans lequel est ménagée une cavité (12) formant réservoir apte à recevoir ladite composition, ledit élément unique (10) présentant une première extrémité (14) et, une seconde extrémité (18) formant ledit applicateur dont la surface d'application (20) est constituée par la paroi externe de ladite seconde extrémité (18) et en ce que ladite cavité (12) est prolongée par un canal (16) débouchant dans ladite seconde extrémité (18), par quoi ladite composition est apte à être transférée dudit réservoir à ladite surface d'application (20) pour être appliquée. 1. Reservoir and applicator system capable of containing a composition of the cosmetic composition type, characterized in that it comprises a single element (10) made of compressible material in which is formed a cavity (12) forming a reservoir capable of receiving said composition, said single element (10) having a first end (14) and, a second end (18) forming said applicator, the application surface (20) of which is formed by the external wall of said second end (18) and that said cavity (12) is extended by a channel (16) opening into said second end (18), whereby said composition is able to be transferred from said reservoir to said application surface (20) to be applied.
2. Système de réservoir et d'applicateur selon la revendication2. Reservoir and applicator system according to claim
1 , caractérisé en ce que ladite seconde extrémité (18) comprend en outre une pièce de protection décollable (22) sur ladite surface d'application (20) apte à la protéger et à obturer ledit canal (16).1, characterized in that said second end (18) further comprises a removable protective part (22) on said application surface (20) capable of protecting it and of closing said channel (16).
3. Système de réservoir et d'applicateur selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que ladite seconde extrémité (18) formant ledit applicateur est sectionnable pour libérer ledit canal (16) et ladite surface d'application (20).3. reservoir and applicator system according to claim 1, characterized in that said second end (18) forming said applicator is sectionable to release said channel (16) and said application surface (20).
4. Système de réservoir et d'applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que ladite cavité (12) se prolonge pour déboucher dans ladite première (14) extrémité de sorte que ladite composition est apte à être introduite dans ledit réservoir par ladite première extrémité (14), et en ce que ladite première extrémité comprend en outre un élément formant bouchon (30) apte à obturer ledit réservoir.4. reservoir and applicator system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said cavity (12) extends to open into said first (14) end so that said composition is suitable for being introduced in said reservoir by said first end (14), and in that said first end further comprises a plug element (30) capable of closing said reservoir.
5. Système de réservoir et d'applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément unique (10) en matériau compressible est de forme cylindrique et constitué en mousse de polyuréthanne.5. reservoir and applicator system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said single element (10) made of compressible material is cylindrical in shape and made of polyurethane foam.
6. Système de réservoir et d'applicateur selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que ladite seconde extrémité (18) est définie par un plan non orthogonal à l'axe longitudinal dudit élément unique (10) de façon à augmenter la surface d'application (20) dudit applicateur.6. reservoir and applicator system according to claim 5, characterized in that said second end (18) is defined by a plane not orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of said single element (10) so as to increase the surface area of application (20) of said applicator.
7. Procédé de réalisation d'un système de réservoir et d'applicateur apte à contenir une composition du type composition cosmétique, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend les étapes suivantes :. - on fournit un élément unique (10) en matériau compressible présentant une première extrémité (14) et une seconde extrémité (18) ;7. Method for producing a reservoir and applicator system capable of containing a composition of the cosmetic composition type, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:. - providing a single element (10) of compressible material having a first end (14) and a second end (18);
- on fore ledit élément unique (10) longitudinalement de façon à ménager une cavité (12) formant réservoir ; et,- Said single element (10) is drilled longitudinally so as to provide a cavity (12) forming a reservoir; and,
- on fore ledit élément unique (10) longitudinalement de manière à former un canal (16) prolongeant ladite cavité (12) et débouchant dans ladite seconde extrémité (18), par quoi ladite composition est apte à être introduite et/ou extraite par ledit canal (16).- Said said single element (10) longitudinally so as to form a channel (16) extending said cavity (12) and opening into said second end (18), whereby said composition is capable of being introduced and / or extracted by said channel (16).
8. Procédé de réalisation d'un système de réservoir et d'applicateur selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend les étapes suivantes :8. Method for producing a reservoir and applicator system according to claim 7, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
- on comprime ledit élément unique (10) perpendiculairement à son axe longitudinal dans au moins une partie (26) de son volume ;- Said single element (10) is compressed perpendicular to its longitudinal axis in at least part (26) of its volume;
- on fore longitudinalement ledit élément unique (10) au moyen d'un outil de perçage (28) à diamètre constant, au moins dans ladite partie (26) de son volume comprimé, par quoi on obtient, après avoir cessé de comprimer ledit élément unique (10), une cavité (12) dont le diamètre est supérieur au diamètre dudit canal (16) qui la prolonge et qui débouche dans ladite seconde extrémité (18).- Said single element (10) is drilled longitudinally by means of a drilling tool (28) of constant diameter, at least in said part (26) of its compressed volume, whereby one obtains, after having stopped compressing said element single (10), a cavity (12) whose diameter is greater than the diameter of said channel (16) which extends and which opens into said second end (18).
9. Procédé de réalisation d'un système de réservoir et d'applicateur selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que l'on fore longitudinalement ledit élément unique (10) depuis ladite première extrémité (14) au moyen d'un outil de perçage (32) présentant une première partie (34) de diamètre inférieur au diamètre d'une deuxième partie (36), de façon à former simultanément ledit canal (16) débouchant dans ladite seconde extrémité (18) et ledit réservoir débouchant dans ladite première extrémité (14). 9. A method of producing a reservoir and applicator system according to claim 7, characterized in that said single element (10) is drilled longitudinally from said first end (14) by means of a drilling tool (32) having a first part (34) of diameter smaller than the diameter of a second part (36), so as to simultaneously form said channel (16) opening into said second end (18) and said reservoir opening into said first end (14).
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