EP1428455A1 - Applicator, in particular for cosmetics - Google Patents

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EP1428455A1
EP1428455A1 EP03292858A EP03292858A EP1428455A1 EP 1428455 A1 EP1428455 A1 EP 1428455A1 EP 03292858 A EP03292858 A EP 03292858A EP 03292858 A EP03292858 A EP 03292858A EP 1428455 A1 EP1428455 A1 EP 1428455A1
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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
    • A45D40/20—Pencil-like cosmetics; Simple holders for handling stick-shaped cosmetics or shaving soap while in use
    • A45D40/205—Holders for stick-shaped cosmetics whereby the stick can move axially relative to the holder
    • 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
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/02—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement
    • 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
    • A45D2200/05—Details of containers
    • A45D2200/054—Means for supplying liquid to the outlet of the container
    • A45D2200/055—Piston or plunger for supplying the liquid to the applicator
    • 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
    • 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
    • A45D40/16—Refill sticks; Moulding devices for producing sticks

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  • the present invention relates to an application device intended for application topically, with a cosmetic or dermatopharmaceutical product, such as a deodorant product, a moisturizer, a protective product sunscreen, lipstick, foundation, eye shadow, product styling, hair coloring product, etc.
  • a cosmetic or dermatopharmaceutical product such as a deodorant product, a moisturizer, a protective product sunscreen, lipstick, foundation, eye shadow, product styling, hair coloring product, etc.
  • the invention relates to a device for applying a product solid such as a stick product or a fluid product having an applicator wall permeable to the product.
  • stick products are packaged in devices of the type comprising a cup in which the formula to be applied is found, and which, in response to a actuation control, move axially inside a jacket between a storage position and an application position.
  • the mechanism of entrainment of the cup in its axial displacement can be various. he may be a threaded rod disposed under the cup, cooperating with a member forming a nut, such a mechanism being controlled by a maneuver formed by a wheel arranged under the shirt. Alternatively, it may be a helical ramp produced in a wall of the jacket, and in which a lug carried by the cup moves.
  • Stick products including deodorant products, can be packaged in other types of devices which include a piston sliding inside a folder, like for example in the document US 6,086,276.
  • the piston can be driven by a threaded rod cooperating with a nut, or by a ratchet mechanism.
  • the document FR 986 178 describes a case for a lipstick stick in which the drive mechanism is simplified.
  • the case comprises a tube open at both ends into which a bucket can slide wearing the lipstick stick. Bucket protrudes through end bottom of the tube so that the user can push it in order to bring the lipstick stick into the tube and take it out the upper end.
  • a closing cap is provided for fixing reversibly on the tube. So that the cap has a length enough not to crush the lipstick stick if you push the maximum bucket when closing the case, the case must have a relatively large overall dimensions, equal to three times the length of the lipstick stick.
  • the bucket carrying the product exceeding the lower end of the tube the product can be moved relative to the tube even when the case is in the closed position, which is not desirable in particular in the case of a stick in the form of a cream.
  • the document EPO 503 324 describes a dispenser of the same type for dispensing a fluid product.
  • the upper end of the tube is closed by a cap, fixed on the tube, provided with a product outlet orifice which can be closed by a plug.
  • an application device of a product with a longitudinal axis X, comprising a support and a lateral envelope delimiting at least partially with the support a housing for the product, one end of the housing opposite the support forming at least one opening, the envelope being mounted on the support of so that it can slide along the X axis while moving relative to the product towards the support, the device further comprising a cap closure configured to be reversibly attached to the support.
  • the device is relatively simple to use since the user has to simply slide the envelope towards the support to release the product of the housing through the opening before applying it to the area desired.
  • the cap when the cap is attached to the holder, the casing is not more accessible so that the product cannot move inside the device in closed position.
  • the device has a space requirement relatively reduced in length since it can have an equal length only twice the length of the product housing.
  • the end of the housing can delimit a cross section opening substantially identical to the cross section transverse of the envelope, suitable for letting the product pass in the form of stick.
  • the end of the housing can have a wall permeable to the product in fluid form.
  • Wall permeable has at least one opening and preferably a plurality openings, capable of allowing the product to pass in fluid form.
  • the size of openings is chosen according to the viscosity of the product so that that the product cannot flow by simple gravity through the openings.
  • the openings can for example be the pores of a porous material or the spaces between the fibers of a fibrous material.
  • the support may include a peripheral lip capable of sliding so waterproof on the inner surface of the envelope.
  • a peripheral lip capable of sliding so waterproof on the inner surface of the envelope.
  • the support may have a lower end, at least part of which extends beyond the cap axially in the closed position of the cap. This end allows in particular to facilitate the opening of the device, since it can be entered by the user when separating the cap and the support.
  • the support may include fixing means for fixing the protective cap. reversible closure on the support.
  • the support may have a transverse wall forming the bottom of the housing for the product, the transverse wall being traversed by at least one orifice.
  • the orifice allows in particular to introduce the product through the bottom of the housing.
  • the envelope may include a bead on its internal surface configured to axially abutting against two portions of the support in two positions end.
  • the product can be a cosmetic product, in particular a deodorant product, a moisturizer, a sun protection product, a lipstick, a foundation, eye shadow, styling product, hair coloring, etc.
  • Figures 1 to 5 show a first example of a device 10 according to the invention.
  • the application device is for example intended for the application of a cosmetic product, in particular a product deodorant, and comes in the form of a solid stick.
  • the device 10 has a longitudinal axis X and a cross section elliptical.
  • the device comprises a support 20 and an envelope 30 suitable for slide axially relative to each other, as well as a closure 40 enveloping the assembly.
  • Shape cross section elliptical allows in particular to allow only a translational movement between the envelope and the support. It is quite obvious that any other form not circular can have this function.
  • the cross section can be circular and an anti-rotation system may be provided on the support and the envelope, such as for example a lug sliding in an axial groove.
  • the device can also have a cross section circular and not include an anti-rotation system and thus allow a rotational movement between the envelope and the support.
  • the support 20 is a hollow body formed by a side wall 21 which extends parallel to the X axis.
  • the side wall 21 is closed at its end upper by a transverse wall 22 with a hole, the wall being traversed by several orifices 23 whose function will be explained in the rest of the description.
  • the wall 22 can be crossed by a single orifice 23.
  • the transverse wall 22 has at its periphery a sealing lip 24 provided to slide on the envelope. The lip slides on the envelope with a necessary and sufficient friction force to prevent the envelope does not move by simple gravity for example, while allowing the user to easily move it.
  • the side wall 21 has a first radial offset 25 towards the outside, near its lower end. This first step 25 can serve as a lower stop for the envelope 30.
  • a second radial offset 26 towards the outside, more important than the first, is provided under the first.
  • Several ribs 28 are provided on the external surface of the side wall 21, between the two recesses 25 and 26. In particular four ribs 28, spaced from each other, are formed at the same axial height. These ribs 28 serve for the reversible fixing of the closing cap 40 on the support.
  • a cover 50 is fixed on the bottom of the support so as to close so waterproofs the lower part of the support.
  • the lid is for example heat sealed on the lower edge of the wall 21 of the support.
  • the seal can be replaced by an adhesive label or by a cap coming snap into the bottom of the support.
  • An envelope 30 formed by a sleeve extending parallel to the axis X is mounted on the support 20 so that it can slide over part of the support between two positions.
  • the casing 30 has a cross section substantially greater than that of the wall 21 of the support on which it comes slide.
  • the envelope 30 is open at its two ends, the end upper 31 delimiting an opening 35 allowing the passage of the product.
  • the lower end of the casing 30 has a re-entrant bead 32. In the highest position of the envelope relative to the support, the bead 32 abuts axially against the peripheral lip 24. In the lowest position of the envelope, the bead 32 abuts axially against the recess 25 of the side wall of the support.
  • Projections 33 are provided on the outer surface of the envelope to serve as a support for the fingers of the user and allow him to slide the envelope relative to the support without his fingers slipping on the envelope.
  • the protrusions can be replaced by rough surfaces or by slightly hollow portions which allow to receive the user's fingers.
  • a closure cap 40 in the form of a case is provided to come wrap the support-product-envelope assembly.
  • the case also has a elliptical cross section. It is closed in its upper part by a convex portion 41 and is open at its lower end 42. Close to its lower end, the cap has on its inner surface not shown streaks which form, with the ribs 28 provided on the support, reversible fixing means of the cap on the support.
  • the cap can be fixed on the support by lateral tightening.
  • the cross section of the wall 21 at level of the recess 26 is substantially the same as that of the cap, or even higher so that the wall 21 laterally projects beyond the cap 40.
  • the cap in the closed position of the cap, the latter does not cover all of the the lower end 27 of the support from this recess 26 so this lower end 27 is accessible by the user in position closing.
  • the cap envelopes in part the lower end 27 of the support and that it comprises two or more embrasures 43.
  • the embrasures 43 shown in FIG. 6, are formed from its lower end 42 and release two portions 29 of the support that the user can enter.
  • the support 20, the casing 30 and the cap 40 are each formed by molding from a single piece, of a thermoplastic material, for example polypropylene, or polyethylene. It is obvious that the support, the envelope and / or the cap can (wind) be formed (s) of several parts assembled together.
  • the envelope is mounted on the support in the high position, that is to say that the bead 32 of the envelope abuts against the sealing lip 24 of the support.
  • the cap 40 is then fixed reversibly on the support.
  • the device is then filled with product in fluid form by making it flow through the bottom of the support, namely through the opening delimited by the edge bottom of the wall 21 of the support.
  • the product then flows through holes 23 in the transverse wall 22 of the support for filling the housing delimited by the casing 30, the curved wall 41 of the cap and the wall cross 22 of the support.
  • a small capsule can be provided which is fixed on the upper edge of the envelope 30 and which delimits, with the envelope and the transverse wall 22, the volume of product to be filled.
  • a capsule having a rounded shape is chosen so as to obtain a curved product application surface.
  • the product when drying, forms a stick, the bottom of which is integral with the transverse wall 22 of the support. Filling is relatively simple to perform because there are no obstacles to reach the orifice 23 due in particular to the absence of any mechanism stick drive in the bottom of the device.
  • the user separates the cap from the support by holding the lower end 27 or 29 of the side wall of the support and moving the cap away from the holder.
  • the portion curved product stick axially overflows the envelope even if the envelope is in the high position relative to the support. The user must then simply apply this bulging portion of the stick to the body area to treat. After a few uses, the product stick no longer overflows axially the casing 30, the user then only has to move axially the envelope 30 towards the support so as to release the portion superior of the product.
  • the user holds the support 20 with one hand and positions the fingers of the other hand, or of the same hand, on the projections 33 and lowers the envelope on the support so as to slide the lip 24 on the internal surface of the envelope 30.
  • the user can apply it on his body holding the support 20, alone or with the envelope.
  • the user holding the support which is fixed relative to the product, when applying the product to the surface to be process, there is no possible relative movement between the product and the envelope during application unlike the case of the devices discussed previously in which the user must hold the envelope when the application.
  • the user has lowered the envelope so too large, i.e. too large a portion of the stick is released of the envelope, it suffices to raise the envelope relative to the support.
  • the cap After each application, the cap can be re-attached to the support.
  • the cap being fixed on the support on which the product is fixed position, there is no risk of damaging the upper portion of the stick when it is replaced on the support.
  • the stick decreases in height and the envelope must be moved to the support to make remove the stick from the upper end of the envelope.
  • the envelope At the end of use, the envelope is in its lowest position so that it can apply the lower portion of the stick.
  • the device shown in Figure 7 illustrates a variant of the device of application according to the invention. Numerical references have been incremented of 100 compared to that of the first embodiment which has just been described. In this embodiment, the product is in semi-liquid form. It is by example of a gel.
  • This device 100 differs from that which has just been described in that the envelope 130 is this time closed at its upper end 134 by a wall curved cross-section permeable to the product.
  • the upper end 134 is by example crossed by openings 135 which, preferably, do not allow not, in the head-down position of the device, the flow of the product by gravity.
  • the transverse wall 122 is this time crossed by a single orifice 123 which, after filling the product, is closed by a cover 160 heat-sealed on the lower surface of the transverse wall 122, or else by a plug. Alternatively, several orifices 123 can be provided.
  • This device is used in the same way as that which has just been described if this only before each use, including the first, the user must slide the envelope 130 slightly towards the support 120 of so as to reduce the volume of the housing containing the product and thus push the product through the openings 135. The product then arrives on the surface exterior of the curved transverse wall 134 constituting the surface applicator of the product that the user can apply on his body in order to deposit the product.

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The applicator for a product (P) in stick form, having a lengthwise axis (X), consists of a support (20) and a sliding outer sleeve (30) that forms, together with the support, a cavity for the product. One end (31) of the cavity is open to receive the product, which is covered by a cap when not in use. The upper end of the support has a rim that slides against the inner surface of the sleeve, and its lower end has a base (26) to receive the edge of the cap. The underside of the base has a hole for inserting the product, which can be covered by a seal or label. The lower edge of the sleeve has a collar that projects inwards to engage with the support rim and limit its movement.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'application destiné à l'application par voie topique, d'un produit à action cosmétique ou dermatopharmaceutique, tel qu'un produit déodorant, un produit hydratant, un produit de protection solaire, un rouge à lèvres, un fond de teint, une ombre à paupières, un produit coiffant, un produit de coloration capillaire, etc.The present invention relates to an application device intended for application topically, with a cosmetic or dermatopharmaceutical product, such as a deodorant product, a moisturizer, a protective product sunscreen, lipstick, foundation, eye shadow, product styling, hair coloring product, etc.

En particulier, l'invention se rapporte à un dispositif d'application d'un produit solide tel qu'un produit sous forme de stick ou encore d'un produit fluide ayant une paroi applicatrice perméable au produit.In particular, the invention relates to a device for applying a product solid such as a stick product or a fluid product having an applicator wall permeable to the product.

Typiquement, les produits sous forme de stick, en particulier les rouges à lèvres, sont conditionnés dans des dispositifs du type comprenant une cupule dans laquelle se trouve la formule à appliquer, et pouvant, en réponse à une commande d'actionnement, se déplacer axialement à l'intérieur d'une chemise entre une position de stockage et une position d'application. Le mécanisme d'entraínement de la cupule dans son déplacement axial peut être divers. Il peut s'agir d'une tige filetée disposée sous la cupule, coopérant avec un organe formant écrou, un tel mécanisme étant commandé par un organe de manoeuvre formé d'une molette disposée sous la chemise. Alternativement, il peut s'agir d'une rampe hélicoïdale réalisée dans une paroi de la chemise, et dans laquelle se déplace un ergot porté par la cupule.Typically, stick products, especially reds with lips, are packaged in devices of the type comprising a cup in which the formula to be applied is found, and which, in response to a actuation control, move axially inside a jacket between a storage position and an application position. The mechanism of entrainment of the cup in its axial displacement can be various. he may be a threaded rod disposed under the cup, cooperating with a member forming a nut, such a mechanism being controlled by a maneuver formed by a wheel arranged under the shirt. Alternatively, it may be a helical ramp produced in a wall of the jacket, and in which a lug carried by the cup moves.

Les produits sous forme de stick, notamment les produits déodorants, peuvent être conditionnés dans d'autres types de dispositifs qui comprennent un piston coulissant à l'intérieur d'une chemise, comme par exemple dans le document US 6,086,276. Le piston peut être entraíné par une tige filetée coopérant avec un écrou, ou encore par un mécanisme à cliquet.Stick products, including deodorant products, can be packaged in other types of devices which include a piston sliding inside a folder, like for example in the document US 6,086,276. The piston can be driven by a threaded rod cooperating with a nut, or by a ratchet mechanism.

Tous ces types de mécanismes sont relativement compliqués à réaliser et comportent un nombre relativement important de pièces. All these types of mechanisms are relatively complicated to realize and have a relatively large number of parts.

Le document FR 986 178 décrit un étui pour un bâton de rouge à lèvres dans lequel le mécanisme d'entraínement est simplifié. En particulier, l'étui comporte un tube ouvert à ses deux extrémités dans lequel peut coulisser un godet portant le bâton de rouge à lèvres. Le godet dépasse à travers l'extrémité inférieure du tube de manière à ce que l'utilisateur puisse le pousser afin de faire monter le bâton de rouge à lèvres dans le tube et le faire sortir par l'extrémité supérieure. Un capuchon de fermeture est prévu pour se fixer de manière réversible sur le tube. Pour que le capuchon ait une longueur suffisante pour ne pas écraser le bâton de rouge à lèvres si on enfonce le godet au maximum lors de la fermeture du boítier, l'étui doit avoir un encombrement relativement important en longueur, égal à trois fois la longueur du bâton de rouge à lèvres. En outre, le godet portant le produit dépassant de l'extrémité inférieure du tube, le produit peut être déplacé relativement au tube même lorsque l'étui est en position de fermeture, ce qui n'est pas souhaitable en particulier dans le cas d'un stick sous forme de crème.The document FR 986 178 describes a case for a lipstick stick in which the drive mechanism is simplified. In particular, the case comprises a tube open at both ends into which a bucket can slide wearing the lipstick stick. Bucket protrudes through end bottom of the tube so that the user can push it in order to bring the lipstick stick into the tube and take it out the upper end. A closing cap is provided for fixing reversibly on the tube. So that the cap has a length enough not to crush the lipstick stick if you push the maximum bucket when closing the case, the case must have a relatively large overall dimensions, equal to three times the length of the lipstick stick. In addition, the bucket carrying the product exceeding the lower end of the tube, the product can be moved relative to the tube even when the case is in the closed position, which is not desirable in particular in the case of a stick in the form of a cream.

Le document EPO 503 324 décrit un distributeur du même type pour distribuer un produit fluide. L'extrémité supérieure du tube est fermée par un capuchon, fixé sur le tube, muni d'un orifice de sortie du produit qui peut être obturé par un bouchon.The document EPO 503 324 describes a dispenser of the same type for dispensing a fluid product. The upper end of the tube is closed by a cap, fixed on the tube, provided with a product outlet orifice which can be closed by a plug.

Pour réduire l'encombrement d'un tel boítier, il a déjà été proposé des boítiers dans lesquels le godet affleure l'extrémité inférieure du tube. L'utilisateur pousse le godet par le fond du tube pour faire sortir le produit par l'extrémité supérieure du tube. Pour appliquer le produit, l'utilisateur tient le tube et applique le produit solide sur la zone souhaitée. Le produit n'étant pas fixe par rapport au tube, il est nécessaire que le godet coulisse avec suffisamment de frottements sur la paroi intérieure du tube pour que le produit ne recule pas dans le tube lors de l'application. Toutefois, si les frottements sont trop importants, l'utilisateur a des difficultés à pousser le godet à l'intérieur du tube pour faire sortir le produit avant l'application. To reduce the size of such a box, it has already been proposed boxes in which the cup is flush with the lower end of the tube. The user push the bucket through the bottom of the tube to get the product out of the end top of the tube. To apply the product, the user holds the tube and apply the solid product on the desired area. The product is not fixed by compared to the tube, it is necessary that the bucket slides with sufficient friction on the inner wall of the tube so that the product does not move back in the tube during application. However, if the friction is too much important, the user has difficulty pushing the bucket inside the tube to release the product before application.

Des dispositifs du même type ont été décrits dans les documents FR 1 524 080 et US 3,443,874.Devices of the same type have been described in documents FR 1 524 080 and US 3,443,874.

Aussi, est-ce un des objets de l'invention que de réaliser un dispositif d'application d'un produit qui ne présente pas les inconvénients de la technique antérieure.Also, is it an object of the invention to make a device of applying a product which does not have the disadvantages of the technique earlier.

C'est en particulier un objet de l'invention que de fournir un dispositif d'application d'un produit qui comprenne un mécanisme de sortie du produit simple à réaliser et à utiliser.It is in particular an object of the invention to provide a device applying a product which includes a product exit mechanism simple to make and use.

C'est encore un autre objet de l'invention que de fournir un dispositif d'application qui soit peu encombrant tout en évitant les risques d'abímer le produit lorsqu'il est sous forme de stick.It is yet another object of the invention to provide a device space-saving application while avoiding the risk of damaging the produced when in stick form.

C'est également un autre objet de l'invention que de fournir un dispositif d'application qui ne permette pas la sortie du produit en position fermée du dispositif.It is also another object of the invention to provide a device application that does not allow the product to exit in the closed position of the device.

Selon l'invention, ces objets sont atteints en réalisant un dispositif d'application d'un produit, notamment cosmétique, d'axe longitudinal X, comportant un support et une enveloppe latérale délimitant au moins en partie avec le support un logement pour le produit, une extrémité du logement opposée au support formant au moins une ouverture, l'enveloppe étant montée sur le support de manière à pouvoir coulisser selon l'axe X en se déplaçant par rapport au produit en direction du support, le dispositif comportant en outre un capuchon de fermeture configuré pour se fixer de manière réversible sur le support.According to the invention, these objects are achieved by producing an application device of a product, in particular cosmetic, with a longitudinal axis X, comprising a support and a lateral envelope delimiting at least partially with the support a housing for the product, one end of the housing opposite the support forming at least one opening, the envelope being mounted on the support of so that it can slide along the X axis while moving relative to the product towards the support, the device further comprising a cap closure configured to be reversibly attached to the support.

Le dispositif est relativement simple à utiliser puisque l'utilisateur doit simplement faire coulisser l'enveloppe vers le support pour faire sortir le produit du logement au travers de l'ouverture avant de l'appliquer sur la zone souhaitée. En outre, lorsque le capuchon est fixé au support, l'enveloppe n'est plus accessible de sorte que le produit ne peut se déplacer à l'intérieur du dispositif en position fermée. De plus, le dispositif présente un encombrement relativement réduit en longueur puisqu'il peut avoir une longueur égale seulement à deux fois la longueur du logement du produit.The device is relatively simple to use since the user has to simply slide the envelope towards the support to release the product of the housing through the opening before applying it to the area desired. In addition, when the cap is attached to the holder, the casing is not more accessible so that the product cannot move inside the device in closed position. In addition, the device has a space requirement relatively reduced in length since it can have an equal length only twice the length of the product housing.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation, l'extrémité du logement peut délimiter une ouverture de section transversale sensiblement identique à la section transversale de l'enveloppe, apte à laisser passer le produit sous forme de stick.According to a first embodiment, the end of the housing can delimit a cross section opening substantially identical to the cross section transverse of the envelope, suitable for letting the product pass in the form of stick.

Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation, l'extrémité du logement peut comporter une paroi perméable au produit sous forme fluide. La paroi perméable comporte au moins une ouverture et de préférence une pluralité d'ouvertures, aptes à laisser passer le produit sous forme fluide. La taille des ouvertures est choisie en fonction de la viscosité du produit de manière à ce que le produit ne puisse s'écouler par simple gravité au travers des ouvertures. Les ouvertures peuvent par exemple être les pores d'un matériau poreux ou les espaces entre les fibres d'un matériau fibreux.According to a second embodiment, the end of the housing can have a wall permeable to the product in fluid form. Wall permeable has at least one opening and preferably a plurality openings, capable of allowing the product to pass in fluid form. The size of openings is chosen according to the viscosity of the product so that that the product cannot flow by simple gravity through the openings. The openings can for example be the pores of a porous material or the spaces between the fibers of a fibrous material.

Le support peut comporter une lèvre périphérique apte à coulisser de manière étanche sur la surface interne de l'enveloppe. Alternativement, on peut prévoir un joint torique sur le support.The support may include a peripheral lip capable of sliding so waterproof on the inner surface of the envelope. Alternatively, we can plan an O-ring on the support.

Le support peut comporter une extrémité inférieure dont au moins une partie déborde axialement le capuchon en position de fermeture du capuchon. Cette extrémité permet en particulier de faciliter l'ouverture du dispositif, puisqu'elle peut être saisie par l'utilisateur lors de la séparation du capuchon et du support.The support may have a lower end, at least part of which extends beyond the cap axially in the closed position of the cap. This end allows in particular to facilitate the opening of the device, since it can be entered by the user when separating the cap and the support.

Le support peut comporter des moyens de fixation pour fixer le capuchon de fermeture de manière réversible sur le support.The support may include fixing means for fixing the protective cap. reversible closure on the support.

Le support peut comporter une paroi transversale formant le fond du logement pour le produit, la paroi transversale étant traversée par au moins un orifice. L'orifice permet notamment d'introduire le produit par le fond du logement. The support may have a transverse wall forming the bottom of the housing for the product, the transverse wall being traversed by at least one orifice. The orifice allows in particular to introduce the product through the bottom of the housing.

L'enveloppe peut comporter un bourrelet sur sa surface interne configuré pour venir en butée axialement contre deux portions du support dans deux positions d'extrémité.The envelope may include a bead on its internal surface configured to axially abutting against two portions of the support in two positions end.

Le produit peut être un produit cosmétique, notamment un produit déodorant, un produit hydratant, un produit de protection solaire, un rouge à lèvres, un fond de teint, une ombre à paupières, un produit coiffant, un produit de coloration capillaire, etc.The product can be a cosmetic product, in particular a deodorant product, a moisturizer, a sun protection product, a lipstick, a foundation, eye shadow, styling product, hair coloring, etc.

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

  • la figure 1 illustre une vue en perspective d'un dispositif d'application selon l'invention, en position fermée ;
  • les figures 2 à 4 illustrent différentes vues en perspective du dispositif de la figure 1 après avoir retiré le capuchon ;
  • la figure 5 représente en coupe le dispositif illustré à la figure 4 ;
  • la figure 6 représente une variante du dispositif selon l'invention ; et
  • la figure 7 représente en coupe un deuxième mode de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention.
The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, of a certain number of other arrangements which will be explained below, with reference to nonlimiting exemplary embodiments, described with reference to the appended figures, among which:
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an application device according to the invention, in the closed position;
  • Figures 2 to 4 illustrate different perspective views of the device of Figure 1 after removing the cap;
  • Figure 5 shows in section the device illustrated in Figure 4;
  • FIG. 6 represents a variant of the device according to the invention; and
  • Figure 7 shows in section a second embodiment of the device according to the invention.

Sur les figures 1 à 5 on a représenté un premier exemple d'un dispositif d'application 10 selon l'invention. Le dispositif d'application est par exemple destiné à l'application d'un produit cosmétique, en particulier un produit déodorant, et se présente sous forme d'un stick solide.Figures 1 to 5 show a first example of a device 10 according to the invention. The application device is for example intended for the application of a cosmetic product, in particular a product deodorant, and comes in the form of a solid stick.

Le dispositif 10 comporte un axe longitudinal X et une section transversale elliptique. Le dispositif comporte un support 20 et une enveloppe 30 aptes à coulisser axialement l'un par rapport à l'autre, ainsi qu'un capuchon de fermeture 40 enveloppant l'ensemble. La section transversale de forme elliptique permet notamment de n'autoriser qu'un mouvement de translation entre l'enveloppe et le support. Il est bien évident que toute autre forme non circulaire peut avoir cette fonction. Alternativement, la section transversale peut être circulaire et un système anti-rotation peut être prévu sur le support et l'enveloppe, comme par exemple un ergot coulissant dans une gorge axiale. Bien entendu, le dispositif peut également avoir une section transversale circulaire et ne pas comporter de système anti-rotation et ainsi autoriser un mouvement de rotation entre l'enveloppe et le support.The device 10 has a longitudinal axis X and a cross section elliptical. The device comprises a support 20 and an envelope 30 suitable for slide axially relative to each other, as well as a closure 40 enveloping the assembly. Shape cross section elliptical allows in particular to allow only a translational movement between the envelope and the support. It is quite obvious that any other form not circular can have this function. Alternatively, the cross section can be circular and an anti-rotation system may be provided on the support and the envelope, such as for example a lug sliding in an axial groove. Of course, the device can also have a cross section circular and not include an anti-rotation system and thus allow a rotational movement between the envelope and the support.

Le support 20 est un corps creux formé par une paroi latérale 21 qui s'étend parallèlement à l'axe X. La paroi latérale 21 est fermée à son extrémité supérieure par une paroi transversale 22 trouée, la paroi étant traversée par plusieurs orifices 23 dont la fonction sera expliquée dans la suite de la description. Alternativement, la paroi 22 peut être traversée par un seul orifice 23. La paroi transversale 22 comporte à sa périphérie une lèvre d'étanchéité 24 prévue pour venir coulisser sur l'enveloppe. La lèvre coulisse sur l'enveloppe avec une force de frottement nécessaire et suffisante pour éviter que l'enveloppe ne se déplace par simple gravité par exemple, tout en permettant à l'utilisateur de facilement la déplacer. La paroi latérale 21 comporte un premier décrochement radial 25 vers l'extérieur, à proximité de son extrémité inférieure. Ce premier décrochement 25 peut servir de butée inférieure pour l'enveloppe 30. Un second décrochement radial 26 vers l'extérieur, plus important que le premier, est prévu sous le premier. Plusieurs nervures 28 sont prévues sur la surface externe de la paroi latérale 21, entre les deux décrochements 25 et 26. En particulier quatre nervures 28, espacées les unes des autres, sont formées à une même hauteur axiale. Ces nervures 28 servent à la fixation réversible du capuchon de fermeture 40 sur le support.The support 20 is a hollow body formed by a side wall 21 which extends parallel to the X axis. The side wall 21 is closed at its end upper by a transverse wall 22 with a hole, the wall being traversed by several orifices 23 whose function will be explained in the rest of the description. Alternatively, the wall 22 can be crossed by a single orifice 23. The transverse wall 22 has at its periphery a sealing lip 24 provided to slide on the envelope. The lip slides on the envelope with a necessary and sufficient friction force to prevent the envelope does not move by simple gravity for example, while allowing the user to easily move it. The side wall 21 has a first radial offset 25 towards the outside, near its lower end. This first step 25 can serve as a lower stop for the envelope 30. A second radial offset 26 towards the outside, more important than the first, is provided under the first. Several ribs 28 are provided on the external surface of the side wall 21, between the two recesses 25 and 26. In particular four ribs 28, spaced from each other, are formed at the same axial height. These ribs 28 serve for the reversible fixing of the closing cap 40 on the support.

Un opercule 50 est fixé sur le fond du support de manière à fermer de façon étanche la partie inférieure du support. L'opercule est par exemple thermoscellé sur le bord inférieur de la paroi 21 du support. L'opercule peut être remplacé par une étiquette adhésive ou encore par un bouchon venant s'encliqueter dans le fond du support. A cover 50 is fixed on the bottom of the support so as to close so waterproofs the lower part of the support. The lid is for example heat sealed on the lower edge of the wall 21 of the support. The seal can be replaced by an adhesive label or by a cap coming snap into the bottom of the support.

Une enveloppe 30 formée par un manchon s'étendant parallèlement à l'axe X est montée sur le support 20 de manière à pouvoir coulisser sur une partie du support entre deux positions. L'enveloppe 30 a une section transversale sensiblement supérieure à celle de la paroi 21 du support sur laquelle elle vient coulisser. L'enveloppe 30 est ouverte à ses deux extrémités, l'extrémité supérieure 31 délimitant une ouverture 35 permettant le passage du produit. L'extrémité inférieure de l'enveloppe 30 comporte un bourrelet 32 rentrant. Dans la position la plus haute de l'enveloppe relativement au support, le bourrelet 32 vient en butée axialement contre la lèvre périphérique 24. Dans la position la plus basse de l'enveloppe, le bourrelet 32 vient en butée axialement contre le décrochement 25 de la paroi latérale du support. Des saillies 33 sont prévues sur la surface externe de l'enveloppe pour servir d'appui aux doigts de l'utilisateur et lui permettre de faire coulisser l'enveloppe par rapport au support sans que ses doigts ne glissent sur l'enveloppe. De préférence, on prévoit plusieurs séries de saillies 33 formées sur chaque grande largeur de l'enveloppe, à l'opposé l'une de l'autre de manière à permettre une bonne préhension. Les saillies peuvent être remplacées par des surfaces rugueuses ou encore par des portions légèrement creuses qui permettent de recevoir les doigts de l'utilisateur.An envelope 30 formed by a sleeve extending parallel to the axis X is mounted on the support 20 so that it can slide over part of the support between two positions. The casing 30 has a cross section substantially greater than that of the wall 21 of the support on which it comes slide. The envelope 30 is open at its two ends, the end upper 31 delimiting an opening 35 allowing the passage of the product. The lower end of the casing 30 has a re-entrant bead 32. In the highest position of the envelope relative to the support, the bead 32 abuts axially against the peripheral lip 24. In the lowest position of the envelope, the bead 32 abuts axially against the recess 25 of the side wall of the support. Projections 33 are provided on the outer surface of the envelope to serve as a support for the fingers of the user and allow him to slide the envelope relative to the support without his fingers slipping on the envelope. Preferably, provision is made several series of projections 33 formed on each large width of the envelope, opposite one another so as to allow good gripping. The protrusions can be replaced by rough surfaces or by slightly hollow portions which allow to receive the user's fingers.

Un capuchon de fermeture 40 sous forme d'étui est prévu pour venir envelopper l'ensemble support-produit-enveloppe. L'étui a également une section transversale elliptique. Il est fermé dans sa partie supérieure par une portion bombée 41 et est ouvert à son extrémité inférieure 42. A proximité de son extrémité inférieure, le capuchon comporte sur sa surface interne des stries non représentées qui forment, avec les nervures 28 prévues sur le support, des moyens de fixation réversible du capuchon sur le support. Alternativement, on peut prévoir des stries sur le support qui coopèrent avec des nervures prévues sur la surface interne du capuchon afin de former les moyens de fixation réversible du capuchon sur le support. Alternativement encore, le capuchon peut être fixé sur le support par serrage latéral. A closure cap 40 in the form of a case is provided to come wrap the support-product-envelope assembly. The case also has a elliptical cross section. It is closed in its upper part by a convex portion 41 and is open at its lower end 42. Close to its lower end, the cap has on its inner surface not shown streaks which form, with the ribs 28 provided on the support, reversible fixing means of the cap on the support. Alternatively, it is possible to provide streaks on the support which cooperate with ribs provided on the inner surface of the cap to form the reversible fixing means of the cap on the support. Alternately still, the cap can be fixed on the support by lateral tightening.

En position de fermeture du capuchon, la section transversale de la paroi 21 au niveau du décrochement 26 est sensiblement la même que celle du capuchon, voire supérieure si bien que la paroi 21 déborde latéralement le capuchon 40. Ainsi, en position fermée du capuchon, celui-ci ne recouvre pas l'ensemble de l'extrémité inférieure 27 du support à partir de ce décrochement 26 de manière à ce que cette extrémité inférieure 27 soit accessible par l'utilisateur en position de fermeture. Alternativement, on peut prévoir que le capuchon enveloppe en partie l'extrémité inférieure 27 du support et qu'il comporte deux ou plusieurs embrasures 43. Les embrasures 43, représentées à la figure 6, sont formées à partir de son extrémité inférieure 42 et dégagent deux portions 29 du support que l'utilisateur peut saisir.In the closed position of the cap, the cross section of the wall 21 at level of the recess 26 is substantially the same as that of the cap, or even higher so that the wall 21 laterally projects beyond the cap 40. Thus, in the closed position of the cap, the latter does not cover all of the the lower end 27 of the support from this recess 26 so this lower end 27 is accessible by the user in position closing. Alternatively, it can be provided that the cap envelopes in part the lower end 27 of the support and that it comprises two or more embrasures 43. The embrasures 43, shown in FIG. 6, are formed from its lower end 42 and release two portions 29 of the support that the user can enter.

Le dispositif est réalisé de la façon suivante. Tout d'abord, le support 20, l'enveloppe 30 et le capuchon 40 sont chacun formés de moulage à partir d'une seule pièce, d'un matériau thermoplastique, par exemple un polypropylène, ou un polyéthylène. Il est bien évident que le support, l'enveloppe et/ou le capuchon peut(vent) être formé(s) de plusieurs pièces assemblées entre elles. L'enveloppe est montée sur le support en position haute, c'est-à-dire que le bourrelet 32 de l'enveloppe est en butée contre la lèvre d'étanchéité 24 du support. Le capuchon 40 est ensuite fixé de manière réversible sur le support. On remplit ensuite le dispositif en produit sous forme fluide en le faisant s'écouler par le fond du support, à savoir par l'ouverture délimitée par le bord inférieur de la paroi 21 du support. Le produit s'écoule alors au travers des orifices 23 de la paroi transversale 22 du support pour remplir le logement délimité par l'enveloppe 30, la paroi bombée 41 du capuchon et la paroi transversale 22 du support. En variante, on peut prévoir une petite capsule qui vient se fixer sur le bord supérieur de l'enveloppe 30 et qui délimite, avec l'enveloppe et la paroi transversale 22, le volume de produit à remplir. De préférence, on choisit une capsule ayant une forme bombée de manière à obtenir une surface d'application du produit bombée. Le produit, en séchant, forme un stick dont le fond est solidaire de la paroi transversale 22 du support. Le remplissage est relativement simple à effectuer car il n'y a aucun obstacle pour atteindre l'orifice 23 du fait notamment de l'absence de tout mécanisme d'entraínement du stick dans le fond du dispositif.The device is produced in the following manner. First of all, the support 20, the casing 30 and the cap 40 are each formed by molding from a single piece, of a thermoplastic material, for example polypropylene, or polyethylene. It is obvious that the support, the envelope and / or the cap can (wind) be formed (s) of several parts assembled together. The envelope is mounted on the support in the high position, that is to say that the bead 32 of the envelope abuts against the sealing lip 24 of the support. The cap 40 is then fixed reversibly on the support. The device is then filled with product in fluid form by making it flow through the bottom of the support, namely through the opening delimited by the edge bottom of the wall 21 of the support. The product then flows through holes 23 in the transverse wall 22 of the support for filling the housing delimited by the casing 30, the curved wall 41 of the cap and the wall cross 22 of the support. Alternatively, a small capsule can be provided which is fixed on the upper edge of the envelope 30 and which delimits, with the envelope and the transverse wall 22, the volume of product to be filled. Of preferably, a capsule having a rounded shape is chosen so as to obtain a curved product application surface. The product, when drying, forms a stick, the bottom of which is integral with the transverse wall 22 of the support. Filling is relatively simple to perform because there are no obstacles to reach the orifice 23 due in particular to the absence of any mechanism stick drive in the bottom of the device.

Pour utiliser le dispositif, l'utilisateur sépare le capuchon du support en maintenant l'extrémité inférieure 27 ou 29 de la paroi latérale du support et en éloignant le capuchon du support. Lors d'une première utilisation, la portion bombée du stick de produit déborde axialement l'enveloppe même si l'enveloppe est en position haute par rapport au support. L'utilisateur doit alors simplement appliquer cette portion bombée du stick sur la zone du corps à traiter. Après quelques utilisations, le stick de produit ne déborde plus axialement l'enveloppe 30, il suffit alors à l'utilisateur de déplacer axialement l'enveloppe 30 en direction du support de manière à dégager la portion supérieure du produit. A cet effet, l'utilisateur tient d'une main le support 20 et positionne les doigts de l'autre main, ou de la même main, sur les saillies 33 et fait descendre l'enveloppe sur le support de manière à faire coulisser la lèvre 24 sur la surface interne de l'enveloppe 30. Une fois que la portion supérieure du stick déborde l'enveloppe, l'utilisateur peut l'appliquer sur son corps en tenant le support 20, seul ou avec l'enveloppe. L'utilisateur tenant le support qui est fixe par rapport au produit, lors de l'application du produit sur la surface à traiter, il n'y a aucun mouvement relatif possible entre le produit et l'enveloppe lors de l'application contrairement au cas des dispositifs discutés précédemment dans lesquels l'utilisateur doit tenir l'enveloppe lors de l'application. Dans le cas où l'utilisateur a fait descendre l'enveloppe de façon trop importante, c'est-à-dire qu'une portion trop importante du stick est dégagée de l'enveloppe, il lui suffit de faire remonter l'enveloppe par rapport au support. Après chaque application, le capuchon peut être de nouveau fixé sur le support. Le capuchon étant fixé sur le support sur lequel le produit est à position fixe, il ne risque pas de détériorer la portion supérieure du stick lorsqu'on le replace sur le support. Au fur et à mesure des utilisations, le stick diminue en hauteur et l'enveloppe doit être déplacée vers le support pour faire sortir le stick de l'extrémité supérieure de l'enveloppe. En fin d'utilisation, l'enveloppe est dans sa position la plus basse de manière à pouvoir appliquer la portion inférieure du stick. To use the device, the user separates the cap from the support by holding the lower end 27 or 29 of the side wall of the support and moving the cap away from the holder. When using for the first time, the portion curved product stick axially overflows the envelope even if the envelope is in the high position relative to the support. The user must then simply apply this bulging portion of the stick to the body area to treat. After a few uses, the product stick no longer overflows axially the casing 30, the user then only has to move axially the envelope 30 towards the support so as to release the portion superior of the product. To this end, the user holds the support 20 with one hand and positions the fingers of the other hand, or of the same hand, on the projections 33 and lowers the envelope on the support so as to slide the lip 24 on the internal surface of the envelope 30. Once the upper portion stick overflows the envelope, the user can apply it on his body holding the support 20, alone or with the envelope. The user holding the support which is fixed relative to the product, when applying the product to the surface to be process, there is no possible relative movement between the product and the envelope during application unlike the case of the devices discussed previously in which the user must hold the envelope when the application. In case the user has lowered the envelope so too large, i.e. too large a portion of the stick is released of the envelope, it suffices to raise the envelope relative to the support. After each application, the cap can be re-attached to the support. The cap being fixed on the support on which the product is fixed position, there is no risk of damaging the upper portion of the stick when it is replaced on the support. As and when used, the stick decreases in height and the envelope must be moved to the support to make remove the stick from the upper end of the envelope. At the end of use, the envelope is in its lowest position so that it can apply the lower portion of the stick.

Le dispositif représenté à la figure 7 illustre une variante du dispositif d'application selon l'invention. Les références numériques ont été incrémentées de 100 par rapport à celle du premier mode de réalisation qui vient d'être décrit. Dans ce mode de réalisation, le produit est sous forme semi-liquide. Il s'agit par exemple d'un gel.The device shown in Figure 7 illustrates a variant of the device of application according to the invention. Numerical references have been incremented of 100 compared to that of the first embodiment which has just been described. In this embodiment, the product is in semi-liquid form. It is by example of a gel.

Ce dispositif 100 diffère de celui qui vient d'être décrit en ce que l'enveloppe 130 est cette fois fermée à son extrémité supérieure 134 par une paroi transversale bombée perméable au produit. L'extrémité supérieure 134 est par exemple traversée par des ouvertures 135 qui, de préférence, ne permettent pas, en position tête en bas du dispositif l'écoulement du produit par gravité. En outre, la paroi transversale 122 est cette fois traversée par un orifice unique 123 qui, après remplissage de produit, est fermé par un opercule 160 thermoscellé sur la surface inférieure de la paroi transversale 122, ou encore par un bouchon. Alternativement, on peut prévoir plusieurs orifices 123.This device 100 differs from that which has just been described in that the envelope 130 is this time closed at its upper end 134 by a wall curved cross-section permeable to the product. The upper end 134 is by example crossed by openings 135 which, preferably, do not allow not, in the head-down position of the device, the flow of the product by gravity. In in addition, the transverse wall 122 is this time crossed by a single orifice 123 which, after filling the product, is closed by a cover 160 heat-sealed on the lower surface of the transverse wall 122, or else by a plug. Alternatively, several orifices 123 can be provided.

Ce dispositif s'utilise de la même manière que celui qui vient d'être décrit si ce n'est qu'avant chaque utilisation, y compris la première, l'utilisateur doit légèrement faire coulisser l'enveloppe 130 en direction du support 120 de manière à réduire le volume du logement contenant le produit et ainsi pousser le produit au travers des ouvertures 135. Le produit arrive alors sur la surface extérieure de la paroi transversale bombée 134 constituant la surface applicatrice du produit que l'utilisateur peut appliquer sur son corps afin d'y déposer le produit.This device is used in the same way as that which has just been described if this only before each use, including the first, the user must slide the envelope 130 slightly towards the support 120 of so as to reduce the volume of the housing containing the product and thus push the product through the openings 135. The product then arrives on the surface exterior of the curved transverse wall 134 constituting the surface applicator of the product that the user can apply on his body in order to deposit the product.

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

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Dispositif d'application (10 ; 100) d'un produit (P), notamment cosmétique, d'axe longitudinal X, comportant un support (20 ; 120) et une enveloppe latérale (30 ; 130) délimitant au moins en partie avec le support (20 ; 120) un logement pour le produit, une extrémité (31 ; 134) du logement opposée au support formant au moins une ouverture (35 ; 135), l'enveloppe étant montée sur le support de manière à pouvoir coulisser selon l'axe X en se déplaçant par rapport au produit en direction du support, le dispositif comportant en outre un capuchon de fermeture (40 ; 140) configuré pour se fixer de manière réversible sur le support (20 ; 120).Device for applying (10; 100) a product (P), in particular a cosmetic, of longitudinal axis X, comprising a support (20; 120) and a lateral envelope (30; 130) delimiting at least partially with the support (20; 120) a housing for the product, one end (31; 134) of the housing opposite the support forming at least one opening (35; 135), the casing being mounted on the support so that it can slide along the X axis while moving by relation to the product towards the support, the device further comprising a closure cap (40; 140) configured to be reversibly attached on the support (20; 120). Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité (31) du logement délimite une ouverture (35) de section transversale sensiblement identique à la section transversale de l'enveloppe (30), apte à laisser passer le produit sous forme de stick.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the end (31) of the housing delimits an opening (35) of cross section substantially identical to the cross section of the envelope (30), capable of allowing the product to pass in the form of stick. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité (131) du logement comporte une paroi (134) perméable au produit sous forme fluide.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the end (131) of the housing has a wall (134) permeable to the product in fluid form. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le support (20 ; 120) comporte une lèvre périphérique (24 ; 124) apte à coulisser de manière étanche sur la surface interne de l'enveloppe (30 ; 130).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support (20; 120) comprises a peripheral lip (24; 124) capable of sliding in leaktight manner on the internal surface of the envelope (30; 130). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le support (20 ; 120) comporte une extrémité inférieure (27 ; 127) dont au moins une partie déborde axialement le capuchon, en position de fermeture du capuchon.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support (20; 120) has a lower end (27; 127) at least part of which protrudes axially from the cap, in the closed position of the cap. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le support (20 ; 120) comporte des moyens de fixation (28 ; 128) pour fixer le capuchon de fermeture de manière réversible sur le support.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support (20; 120) comprises fixing means (28; 128) for fixing the closure cap reversibly on the support. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le support (20 ; 120) comporte une paroi transversale (22 ; 122) formant le fond du logement pour le produit, la paroi transversale (22 ; 122) étant traversée par au moins un orifice (23 ; 123).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support (20; 120) has a transverse wall (22; 122) forming the bottom of the housing for the product, the transverse wall (22; 122) being traversed by at least one orifice (23; 123). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'enveloppe (30 ; 130) comporte un bourrelet (32 ; 132) sur sa surface interne configuré pour venir en butée axialement contre deux portions du support dans deux positions d'extrémité.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the envelope (30; 130) has a bead (32; 132) on its internal surface configured to abut axially against two portions of the support in two positions of end. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le produit est un produit cosmétique, notamment un produit déodorant, un produit hydratant, un produit de protection solaire, un rouge à lèvres, un fond de teint, une ombre à paupières, un produit coiffant ou un produit de coloration capillaire.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the product is a cosmetic product, in particular a deodorant product, a moisturizing product, a sun protection product, a lipstick, a foundation, an eye shadow , a styling product or a hair coloring product.
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