EP1472953B1 - Assembly comprising a storing element and an applicator comprising a massage element - Google Patents

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EP1472953B1
EP1472953B1 EP04291049A EP04291049A EP1472953B1 EP 1472953 B1 EP1472953 B1 EP 1472953B1 EP 04291049 A EP04291049 A EP 04291049A EP 04291049 A EP04291049 A EP 04291049A EP 1472953 B1 EP1472953 B1 EP 1472953B1
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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
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/261—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a ball, a roller or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/041—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a roller, a disc or a ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H15/0092—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains hand-held
    • 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
    • A45D2200/20—Additional enhancing means
    • A45D2200/207—Vibration, e.g. ultrasound
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H2015/0007—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis
    • A61H2015/0014—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis cylinder-like, i.e. rollers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/10—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy
    • A61H2201/105—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy with means for delivering media, e.g. drugs or cosmetics

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  • the present invention relates to a package for packaging and applying a product comprising a device for massaging the skin.
  • Skin massage machines are already known, in particular according to the documents EP-B-0 465 348 and US-A-1,999,939 . Such devices are only intended to massage the skin.
  • the document FR 728,367 describes a device which has a handle at one end of which is rotated a stone alum in the form of a roller.
  • the alum stone is thus deposited on the skin at the same time as it has a massaging effect.
  • the second end of the container has another single ball (or roll) which is for massage only.
  • a single ball does not allow a very effective massage of the skin.
  • the invention relates to a set of packaging and application of a product according to the subject of claim 1.
  • the user can easily massage the skin and then apply the product on the massaged area since it is sufficient to return all 180 °.
  • This allows in particular to be able to make alternating treatments of massage and application of product.
  • such an assembly avoids applying the product to an area of the body and massaging the area simultaneously which could foul the massage device.
  • the massage elements can be rotatably mounted about axes of rotation having oblique or even perpendicular directions.
  • the directions of the two axes of rotation can form, in a first plane P 1 , an angle ⁇ of between 80 ° and 140 °, and preferably between 100 ° and 120 °.
  • the directions of the two axes of rotation can also form, in a second plane P 2 , distinct from P 1 , an angle ⁇ between 0 ° and 15 °, and preferably between 1 ° and 5 °.
  • the assembly may comprise means for adjusting the angle ⁇ . This makes it possible to adapt the massage device to the zone on which it is applied.
  • the massage members may be removably mounted, for example on the container, or on a support attached to the container.
  • the support carrying the massage elements may be fixed relative to the container or may comprise at least one portion adapted to pivot relative to the container, for example a turntable.
  • the support can also be removably attached to the container, in particular by snapping or screwing.
  • the assembly can then comprise a means for unclipping the support to separate the support of the container when the support is fixed by snapping. It is thus easy to remove the massage device, for example to clean it after use. This also makes it possible to market the container provided with its closure element as a refill and to reuse the same massage device for each refill.
  • the massage elements may include flanges to promote rotation.
  • the massage elements may be rotatably mounted about an attached axis.
  • the massage elements may be made of a flexible material, especially elastomer.
  • a material adhering to the skin such as silicone or SEBS will preferably be chosen to make the massage elements.
  • the massage elements When the massage elements are rotatably mounted about an attached axis, the latter is made of material different from the material of the massage elements. It is in particular made of rigid material to limit friction and facilitate rotation. Similarly, the flanges can be made of rigid material.
  • the massage elements may include reliefs on their outer surface, the reliefs may be formed at a constant or non-constant level on the massage elements. With such profiles of rotating elements, one obtains during the massage a transverse oscillatory movement as well as a vertical oscillatory movement.
  • the massage device brings a drainage effect progressive but interrupted and with vibrations. The massage action is then softer.
  • the closure member may be a capsule, in particular a hinged capsule, a screw cap, a ball cap or a push-pull type capsule.
  • the closure member may comprise a flat surface which, in the closed position of the closing member, is perpendicular to the axis X. The assembly can thus be stored with the closing member downwards so that the product always stays towards the opening.
  • the container can form a gripping member. It may further comprise walls capable of deforming in response to a pressure exerted perpendicularly to their surface, and to return to their original shape when the pressure ceases.
  • the assembly can be used for packaging and dispensing a cosmetic or care product.
  • the product can be a fluid product.
  • the package of packaging and application represented on the Figures 1 to 4 comprises a container 10 in the form of a bottle containing the product and a device for massaging the skin 40, the bottle being closed by a capsule 20.
  • the bottle 10 comprises a body 11 of longitudinal axis X and of oblong cross section, and in particular substantially oval in the example shown.
  • the cross section increases progressively from a first end 12 of the bottle which has a neck 13 defining an opening 17, to a shoulder 14 beyond which the cross section is narrowed and ends with a bottom.
  • the body 11 of the bottle is constituted by walls deformable "elastically" under the effect of a pressure exerted perpendicular to their surface, the walls being able to return to their original shape when the pressure ceases.
  • the bottle is for example made of polyethylene or polypropylene, or coextruded with or without EVOH.
  • the capsule 20 comprises a body 21 which comprises a covering skirt 22 of substantially oval cross-section.
  • the skirt 22 is open at one end and closed at the other end by a transverse wall 23.
  • the skirt is formed substantially in the extension of the body of the bottle.
  • the capsule also comprises a lid 30 formed by a substantially flat wall, the lid being hinged to the body 21, via a film hinge 31, so that it can pivot about a Y axis constituting the axis of the hinge.
  • a spring hinge such as for example a knee hinge.
  • the transverse wall 23 of the body of the capsule has an outlet 24 for the product which opens into the internal passage formed by the neck 13 of the bottle.
  • the outlet orifice 24 of the product is disposed along an axis X which coincides with the axis of the bottle.
  • the cover 30 On its face intended to come opposite the transverse wall 23, the cover 30 carries a pin 32 adapted to engage sealingly in the outlet orifice 24 so as to ensure a good sealing closure.
  • a sealing skirt 25 carried by the transverse wall 23, is formed all around the orifice 24, and centered on the axis X of the capsule. This sealing skirt is intended to fit tightly inside the neck of the bottle.
  • each skirt portion 26a, 26b has, in the vicinity of its free end, a groove 27a, 27b, adapted to receive a cord 13a provided on the outer surface of the neck of the bottle so as to fix the capsule on the bottle by snapping.
  • the lid 30 is held in closed position on the body of the capsule by means of a lug 33 formed on the free edge of the lid, opposite the hinge, which is housed in a hollow 28 formed in the body of the capsule.
  • a lug 33 formed on the free edge of the lid, opposite the hinge, which is housed in a hollow 28 formed in the body of the capsule.
  • Other attachment systems may alternatively be used.
  • the pin 32 may comprise a slight annular bead at its free end.
  • the capsule 20 is formed in the axis X of the container. It is obvious that the capsule may be formed in a different axis from the axis of the bottle as shown in FIG. figure 5 .
  • the container is provided with the massage device 40.
  • the massage device 40 is mounted on the bottle 10 by means of a support 60 which carries rotary massage elements 41 and 42.
  • the support 60 comprises a fixing skirt 61 which is fixed in a removable manner on the bottle 10.
  • the fixing skirt 61 is open at a first end which enables it to cap the narrowed portion of the bottle formed from the shoulder 14 This gives the maximum capacity to contain the product without producing a device too bulky.
  • each cut forms a tab 62 which allows the reversible hooking of the skirt on the bottle.
  • Each tab 62 is substantially rectangular and is formed by two portions 62a and 62b separated by a central portion 62c which is not cut and around which the tab can tilt.
  • Each of the tabs 62 further comprises a rib 62d formed on its inner surface and intended to cooperate with a recess 15 formed on the narrowed portion of the bottle so as to maintain the support 60 on the bottle by snapping. Above the recess 15, the bottle has a concave zone 16 in which can be inserted portion 62a of the tab and allow it to tilt.
  • the skirt may alternatively comprise only one leg or more than two legs.
  • the support 60 ends, beyond the fixing skirt 61, by two pairs of lugs 63a, 63b and 63c, 63d, each pair opening into a housing 41 'and 42' open intended to receive a massage element 41 and 42.
  • Each pair of lugs 63a, 63b and 63c, 63d defines an axis of rotation A 1 and A 2 , around which the corresponding massage element can be rotated.
  • the massage elements 41 and 42 are rotating elements in the form of a roller.
  • the rollers are of flexible material, in particular elastomer or thermoplastic elastomer.
  • the hardness of the rollers may be between 15 shore A and 90 shore D, preferably between 20 shore A and 40 shore D and still preferably between 30 shore A and 90 shore A.
  • the two rollers 41 and 42 are identical and each have the overall shape of a cylinder of revolution and have a relatively smooth surface.
  • Each roll 41 and 42 has a longitudinal dimension, in the direction of its respective axis of rotation A 1 and A 2 , greater than its largest transverse dimension which is here uniform and equal to the diameter of the roll.
  • the rollers 41 and 42 each have, in their axis of rotation, two cavities 43a, 43b and 43c, 43d intended to each receive one of the lugs of the pair of lugs opening into the corresponding housing.
  • Each roll 41 and 42 is then freely rotatable about its associated axis.
  • an intermediate piece 64 in the form of a flange is, on the one hand, mounted in force in each cavity 43a, 43b of a roller 41 and, on the other hand, rotatably mounted in a recess 65a 65b provided in the support 60.
  • the rollers 41 and 42 are rotatably mounted on an axle 66 whose ends are force-fitted in a recess 65a, 65b provided in the support 60.
  • pin 66 can also be held by flexible fins 67 provided on the support as shown in FIG. figure 8 .
  • the flanges 64 and the reported shaft 66 are preferably made of rigid material so as to limit friction and promote rotation.
  • the rollers are mounted such that the axes A 1 and A 2 are substantially coplanar and their virtual extensions intersect at an angle ⁇ in a plane P 1 .
  • This angle ⁇ is for example between 100 ° and 120 °.
  • the rollers 41 and 42 are furthermore mounted so that, when the device is observed in a plane P 1 while the massage device is positioned upside down, as in FIG. figure 1 , the two upper circular ends 41a and 42a of each roll 41 and 42 are closer together than the corresponding lower ends 41b and 42b.
  • the upper ends 41a and 42a delimit between them an inlet opening O E of the order of 2 mm and the lower ends 41b and 42b delimit between them an outlet opening O S of the order of 20 mm.
  • the bottle is held and the massage device is applied to the skin as shown in FIG. figure 4 .
  • the rollers pressing on the skin while sinking slightly in it, roll and slide with friction on the skin.
  • This sliding with friction causes a fold of the skin because the skin is first solicited by the area defined by the large opening O S of the rollers to the area delimited by the small opening O E of the rollers.
  • the device is moved in the other direction, the skin does not undergo the same massage.
  • the rollers also slide with friction and roll in a simultaneous manner but the skin undergoes a slight elongation or relaxation.
  • the device is turned over and the capsule is opened so as to apply the product contained in the bottle to the area of the body that has just been massaged.
  • a better micro-circulation is observed, resulting in a better tonicity of the skin, a significant decrease of the water and the fat on the surface of the skin, which means that the device allows, after a massage of the skin, a faster penetration of massage product in the epidermis.
  • the rollers 41 and 42 are connected to a first adjustment means 50 of the angle ⁇ .
  • the rollers 41 and 42 are mounted on the fixing skirt 61 by means of forks 68 and 69 which end respectively with lugs 68a, 68b and 69a, 69b which are housed in the cavities 43a, 43b and 43c, 43d of the rollers 41 and 42.
  • Each fork is continued in its central part by a tube 70, 71 penetrating with friction in a bore formed in the fixing skirt 61.
  • the adjusting means 50 comprises a resiliently flexible blade 51 joining each fork 68 and 69 carrying the rollers 41 and 42, each end 51a and 51b of the blade being respectively fixed to a tube 70, 71.
  • the blade 51 is fixed around its middle to a rod 52 sliding in a direction parallel to the axis X.
  • This rod 52 is slidably mounted in a stop 53 in the form of a knob, accessible from outside the fixing skirt 61, and can be locked therein in several sliding positions. At these different locking positions correspond different values of angles ⁇ for the rotating elements.
  • the rollers can be mounted in the same way, namely by means of forks, without however being connected to an adjusting means.
  • the rollers can then be oriented independently of each other, by turning them by hand.
  • the tubes may, for example, rotate freely in their corresponding bore or may comprise stable positions identified.
  • rollers 41 and 42 can be mounted in rotation, not on a support 60, but directly on the bottle 10.
  • FIGS 11 to 13 show another embodiment of a device with two rotating elements constituted by rollers. Characteristics similar to those of Figures 1 to 3 received an increased reference figure of 100.
  • the angle ⁇ of the device of the figure 11 is equal to the angle ⁇ of the device of the figure 1 .
  • the rollers 141 and 142 are this time mounted so that, when one observes the device in a plane P 1 while the massage device is positioned head up, as in the figure 11 , the two upper circular ends 141a and 142a of each roller 141 and 142 are farther apart than the corresponding lower ends 141b and 142b.
  • the upper ends 141a and 142a delimit between them an inlet opening O E of the order of 20 mm and the lower ends 141b and 142b delimit between them an outlet opening O S of the order of 2 mm.
  • the rollers of the camera of the figure 11 have a position on the skin symmetrical with respect to the position of the rollers of the figure 1 and that, therefore, the action of the device according to the figure 13 will be substantially identical to that of the device of the figure 4 , the rolled-folded device of the figure 13 being obtained by a shift to the right while this same roll-pleated was obtained by a shift to the left for the apparatus of the figure 4 .
  • the axes A 1 and A 2 form an angle ⁇ in a plane P 2 perpendicular to P 1 as seen in FIG. figure 12 .
  • the support 60 may be movable relative to the container so as to orient the rollers.
  • the support may for example be in the form of plate 72 mounted on a rod 73 rotatable about its axis in a bore. It can be provided that the rod is free to rotate in the bore or that it has stable positions marked.
  • FIGS 15A to 20B show in more detail various forms of rollers for devices according to the present invention.
  • the side surfaces of the rollers of Figures 15A to 19B have reliefs. All these rollers have a straight cylindrical base surface of revolution from which arise different reliefs extending in a radial direction relative to the axis of rotation of the roller.
  • the rotating element of Figures 15A and 15B has a cylinder of revolution 241 about an axis Z 1 .
  • This cylinder 241 extends in a radial direction by a plurality of reliefs 241a each having the shape of a circular disc.
  • the rotating element of Figures 16A and 16B has a cylinder of revolution 341 about an axis Z 2 , the cylinder extending in a radial direction by reliefs having generally the shape of squares 341 a whose edges 341 b have been rounded. These squares are regularly spaced from each other in the axial direction of the roll. All the squares 341a have a substantially identical shape but the edges 341b of two successive squares are angularly offset by an angle of 45 ° around the axis of the roll. The rounded vertices of the edges 341b are all inscribed in an envelope of revolution about the axis Z 2 .
  • the rotary element shown in Figures 17A and 17B shows a revolution cylinder 441 about a Z axis 3 .
  • the cylinder 441 extends in a radial direction by a plurality of waves 441a each forming a continuous wall whose mean plane passes through the axis Z 3 .
  • These walls 441a have a wave-shaped radial edge 441b developing in the longitudinal direction defined by the axis Z 3 .
  • the rotating element of Figures 18A and 18B has a cylinder of revolution 541 about a Z axis 4 .
  • This cylinder 541 extends in a radial direction by a plurality of reliefs 541a each having the shape of a disk having a succession of waves 541b extending radially.
  • Each disk has an axis of symmetry of order 4 oriented in the longitudinal direction defined by the axis Z 4 .
  • the waves 541 b of two successive disks are angularly offset by an angle substantially equal to 45 ° around the Z axis 4 .
  • the rotating element shown to Figures 19A and 19B has a revolution cylinder 641 around a Z axis 5 , the cylinder extending in a radial direction by a plurality of spaced pins 641 a.
  • These pins 641a fit into both a plurality of envelopes each having the shape of a circular disc of the same dimension, these geometric envelopes being regularly spaced longitudinally from each other.
  • the spikes have an equal dimension and, consequently, the ends 641b of all the spikes fit into a cylindrical envelope of revolution about the axis Z 5 .
  • These ends 641b are spaced in the axial direction and the peripheral direction of the rotary member.
  • the rotating element shown in Figures 20A and 20B has a cylinder of revolution 741 about a Z axis 6 .
  • the cylinder has a cross section that varies between its two ends to pass through a maximum so as to form an olive.
  • the outer surface of the rotating member is substantially smooth.
  • the massage device With the device of the invention fitted with the rollers of the particular profiles defined above, a transverse oscillatory movement is obtained during the massage, as well as a vertical oscillatory movement.
  • the massage device provides a progressive drainage effect of the skin but interrupted and with vibrations.
  • the support of the rollers may for example overflow one of the widths of the bottle so as to obtain a better gesture.
  • the massage device may comprise a single roller or even more than two rollers, for example several pairs of rollers.

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The assembly has a receptacle (10) for containing a cosmetic/care product. The receptacle has an opening at an end for distribution of the product, where the opening is closed in a reversible manner by a closing unit (20). Two skin massaging rollers (41,42) are mounted free in rotation around a rotation axis at another opposite end of the receptacle.

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La présente invention concerne un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit comportant un dispositif de massage de la peau.The present invention relates to a package for packaging and applying a product comprising a device for massaging the skin.

On connaît déjà des appareils de massage de la peau, notamment d'après les documents EP-B-0 465 348 et US-A-1 999 939 . De tels dispositifs sont uniquement prévus pour masser la peau.Skin massage machines are already known, in particular according to the documents EP-B-0 465 348 and US-A-1,999,939 . Such devices are only intended to massage the skin.

Le document FR 728 367 décrit d'autre part un dispositif qui comporte un manche à une extrémité duquel est montée en rotation une pierre d'alun sous forme de rouleau. La pierre d'alun est ainsi déposée sur la peau en même temps qu'elle a un effet massant.The document FR 728,367 describes a device which has a handle at one end of which is rotated a stone alum in the form of a roller. The alum stone is thus deposited on the skin at the same time as it has a massaging effect.

Or, pour appliquer certains produits cosmétiques ou de soin, il peut être intéressant de masser la peau avant et/ou après l'application du produit afin de favoriser sa pénétration dans l'épiderme.However, to apply certain cosmetic or skincare products, it may be advantageous to massage the skin before and / or after the application of the product to promote its penetration into the epidermis.

Les documents GB 1 023 517 , GB 2 374 045 , CH 399 217 et US 6 010 264 décrivent des applicateurs de produits de type "roll-on" qui comportent un réservoir à une extrémité duquel une bille unique (ou un rouleau) est montée libre en rotation. Le produit peut s'écouler autour de la bille de manière à masser la surface sur laquelle le produit est appliqué en même temps que le produit est distribué. La bille ou le rouleau de massage peut ainsi s'encrasser au fur et à mesure des applications.The documents GB 1,023,517 , GB 2,374,045 , CH 399 217 and US 6,010,264 disclose "roll-on" product applicators which comprise a reservoir at one end of which a single ball (or a roller) is rotatably mounted. The product may flow around the ball so as to massage the surface on which the product is applied at the same time as the product is dispensed. The ball or massage roller can become dirty as and when applications.

Selon certains modes de réalisation des documents GB 2 374 045 et CH 399 217 , la seconde extrémité du récipient comporte une autre bille (ou un rouleau) unique qui sert uniquement au massage. Toutefois, une bille unique ne permet pas un massage très performant de la peau.According to some embodiments of the documents GB 2,374,045 and CH 399 217 the second end of the container has another single ball (or roll) which is for massage only. However, a single ball does not allow a very effective massage of the skin.

C'est pourquoi il existe un besoin de réaliser un nouveau dispositif qui permette à la fois de masser la peau et d'appliquer du produit.This is why there is a need to achieve a new device that allows both to massage the skin and apply the product.

Il existe également un besoin de réaliser un tel dispositif qui soit simple à utiliser.There is also a need to make such a device that is simple to use.

L'invention a pour objet un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit selon l'objet de la revendication 1.The invention relates to a set of packaging and application of a product according to the subject of claim 1.

Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut facilement masser la peau puis appliquer le produit sur la zone massée puisqu'il lui suffit de retourner l'ensemble de 180°. Cela permet notamment de pouvoir faire des traitements alternés de massage et d'application de produit. En outre, un tel ensemble évite d'appliquer du produit sur une zone du corps et de masser la zone de façon simultanée ce qui pourrait encrasser le dispositif de massage.Thus, the user can easily massage the skin and then apply the product on the massaged area since it is sufficient to return all 180 °. This allows in particular to be able to make alternating treatments of massage and application of product. In addition, such an assembly avoids applying the product to an area of the body and massaging the area simultaneously which could foul the massage device.

Les éléments de massage peuvent être montés libres en rotation autour d'axes de rotation ayant des directions obliques, voire perpendiculaires.The massage elements can be rotatably mounted about axes of rotation having oblique or even perpendicular directions.

Les directions des deux axes de rotation peuvent former, dans un premier plan P1, un angle α compris entre 80° et 140°, et de préférence entre 100° et 120°.The directions of the two axes of rotation can form, in a first plane P 1 , an angle α of between 80 ° and 140 °, and preferably between 100 ° and 120 °.

Les directions des deux axes de rotation peuvent en outre former, dans un second plan P2, distinct de P1, un angle β compris entre 0° et 15°, et de préférence entre 1° et 5°.The directions of the two axes of rotation can also form, in a second plane P 2 , distinct from P 1 , an angle β between 0 ° and 15 °, and preferably between 1 ° and 5 °.

L'ensemble peut comporter un moyen de réglage de l'angle α. Cela permet d'adapter le dispositif de massage à la zone sur laquelle on l'applique.The assembly may comprise means for adjusting the angle α. This makes it possible to adapt the massage device to the zone on which it is applied.

Les éléments de massage peuvent être montés de manière amovible, par exemple sur le récipient, ou sur un support fixé au récipient.The massage members may be removably mounted, for example on the container, or on a support attached to the container.

Le support portant les éléments de massage peut être fixe par rapport au récipient ou peut comporter au moins une partie apte à pivoter par rapport au récipient par exemple une platine tournante. Le support peut en outre être fixé de manière amovible sur le récipient, notamment par encliquetage ou vissage. L'ensemble peut alors comporter un moyen de déclipsage du support pour désolidariser le support du récipient lorsque le support est fixé par encliquetage. On peut ainsi facilement enlever le dispositif de massage, par exemple pour le nettoyer après utilisation. Cela permet également de commercialiser le récipient muni de son élément de fermeture sous forme de recharge et de réutiliser un même dispositif de massage pour chaque recharge.The support carrying the massage elements may be fixed relative to the container or may comprise at least one portion adapted to pivot relative to the container, for example a turntable. The support can also be removably attached to the container, in particular by snapping or screwing. The assembly can then comprise a means for unclipping the support to separate the support of the container when the support is fixed by snapping. It is thus easy to remove the massage device, for example to clean it after use. This also makes it possible to market the container provided with its closure element as a refill and to reuse the same massage device for each refill.

Les éléments de massage peuvent comporter des flasques pour favoriser la rotation. Les éléments de massage peuvent être montés en rotation autour d'un axe rapporté.The massage elements may include flanges to promote rotation. The massage elements may be rotatably mounted about an attached axis.

Les éléments de massage peuvent être réalisés en un matériau souple, notamment en élastomère. En particulier, lorsque les éléments de massage ont une surface lisse, on choisira de préférence un matériau adhérant sur la peau tel que du silicone ou un SEBS pour réaliser les éléments de massage.The massage elements may be made of a flexible material, especially elastomer. In particular, when the massage elements have a smooth surface, a material adhering to the skin such as silicone or SEBS will preferably be chosen to make the massage elements.

Lorsque les éléments de massage sont montés en rotation autour d'un axe rapporté, ce dernier est réalisé en matériau différent du matériau des éléments de massage. Il est en particulier réalisé en matériau rigide pour limiter les frottements et faciliter la rotation. De même, les flasques peuvent être réalisées en matériau rigide.When the massage elements are rotatably mounted about an attached axis, the latter is made of material different from the material of the massage elements. It is in particular made of rigid material to limit friction and facilitate rotation. Similarly, the flanges can be made of rigid material.

Les éléments de massage peuvent comporter des reliefs sur leur surface externe, les reliefs pouvant être formés à un niveau constant ou non constant sur les éléments de massage. Avec de tels profils d'éléments rotatifs, on obtient lors du massage un mouvement oscillatoire transversal ainsi qu'un mouvement oscillatoire vertical. Le dispositif de massage apporte un effet de drainage progressif de la peau mais de façon interrompue et avec des vibrations. L'action de massage est alors plus douce.The massage elements may include reliefs on their outer surface, the reliefs may be formed at a constant or non-constant level on the massage elements. With such profiles of rotating elements, one obtains during the massage a transverse oscillatory movement as well as a vertical oscillatory movement. The massage device brings a drainage effect progressive but interrupted and with vibrations. The massage action is then softer.

L'organe de fermeture peut être une capsule, notamment une capsule à charnière, une capsule à visser, une capsule à boisseau ou une capsule du type "push-pull". L'organe de fermeture peut comporter une surface plane qui, en position fermée de l'organe de fermeture, est perpendiculaire à l'axe X. L'ensemble peut ainsi être stocké avec l'organe de fermeture vers le bas de sorte que le produit reste toujours vers l'ouverture.The closure member may be a capsule, in particular a hinged capsule, a screw cap, a ball cap or a push-pull type capsule. The closure member may comprise a flat surface which, in the closed position of the closing member, is perpendicular to the axis X. The assembly can thus be stored with the closing member downwards so that the product always stays towards the opening.

Le récipient peut former un organe de préhension. Il peut en outre comporter des parois aptes à se déformer en réponse à une pression exercée perpendiculairement à leur surface, et à reprendre leur forme initiale lorsque cesse la pression.The container can form a gripping member. It may further comprise walls capable of deforming in response to a pressure exerted perpendicularly to their surface, and to return to their original shape when the pressure ceases.

L'ensemble peut être utilisé pour le conditionnement et la distribution d'un produit cosmétique ou de soin. Le produit peut être un produit fluide.The assembly can be used for packaging and dispensing a cosmetic or care product. The product can be a fluid product.

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 premier mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application de l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 illustre une vue éclatée de l'ensemble de conditionnement et d'application de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 représente une vue selon la flèche III de l'ensemble de conditionnement et d'application illustré à la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 4 représente l'ensemble de conditionnement et d'application illustré sur les figures précédentes en cours d'utilisation pour le massage ;
  • les figures 5 à 10 illustrent des variantes de l'ensemble de conditionnement et d'application de l'invention ;
  • la figure 11 représente une vue en perspective d'une autre variante de l'ensemble de conditionnement et d'application de l'invention ;
  • la figure 12 représente une vue selon la flèche XII de l'ensemble de conditionnement et d'application illustré à la figure 11 ;
  • la figure 13 représente une vue selon la flèche XIII de l'ensemble de conditionnement et d'application illustré à la figure 11 ;
  • les figures 14A et 14B illustrent une autre variante de l'ensemble de conditionnement et d'application de l'invention ; et
  • les figures 15A, 15B, à 20A, 20B représentent des variantes des éléments de massage de l'ensemble de conditionnement et d'application.
The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, in 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:
  • the figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a first embodiment of a packaging and application assembly of the invention;
  • the figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of the packaging and application package of the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 3 represents a view according to the arrow III of the packaging and application assembly illustrated in FIG. figure 1 ;
  • the figure 4 represents the set of packaging and application illustrated in the previous figures in use for massage;
  • the Figures 5 to 10 illustrate variations of the packaging and application assembly of the invention;
  • the figure 11 represents a perspective view of another variant of the packaging and application assembly of the invention;
  • the figure 12 represents a view according to the arrow XII of the packaging and application assembly illustrated in FIG. figure 11 ;
  • the figure 13 represents a view according to arrow XIII of the packaging and application assembly illustrated in FIG. figure 11 ;
  • the Figures 14A and 14B illustrate another variant of the packaging and application assembly of the invention; and
  • the FIGS. 15A, 15B, 20A, 20B represent variants of the massage elements of the packaging and application assembly.

L'ensemble de conditionnement et d'application représenté sur les figures 1 à 4 comporte un récipient 10 sous forme d'un flacon contenant le produit et un dispositif de massage de la peau 40, le flacon étant fermé par une capsule 20.The package of packaging and application represented on the Figures 1 to 4 comprises a container 10 in the form of a bottle containing the product and a device for massaging the skin 40, the bottle being closed by a capsule 20.

Le flacon 10 comporte un corps 11 d'axe longitudinal X et de section transversale oblongue, et en particulier sensiblement ovale dans l'exemple représenté. La section transversale augmente progressivement depuis une première extrémité 12 du flacon qui comporte un col 13 délimitant une ouverture 17, jusqu'à un épaulement 14 au-delà duquel la section transversale est rétrécie et se termine par un fond.The bottle 10 comprises a body 11 of longitudinal axis X and of oblong cross section, and in particular substantially oval in the example shown. The cross section increases progressively from a first end 12 of the bottle which has a neck 13 defining an opening 17, to a shoulder 14 beyond which the cross section is narrowed and ends with a bottom.

Le corps 11 du flacon est constitué par des parois déformables "élastiquement" sous l'effet d'une pression exercée perpendiculairement à leur surface, les parois étant aptes à reprendre leur forme initiale lorsque cesse la pression. Le flacon est par exemple réalisé en polyéthylène ou polypropylène, ou coextrudé avec ou sans EVOH.The body 11 of the bottle is constituted by walls deformable "elastically" under the effect of a pressure exerted perpendicular to their surface, the walls being able to return to their original shape when the pressure ceases. The bottle is for example made of polyethylene or polypropylene, or coextruded with or without EVOH.

Sur le col 13 du flacon est encliquetée une capsule 20.On the neck 13 of the bottle is snapped a capsule 20.

La capsule 20 comporte un corps 21 qui comprend une jupe d'habillage 22 de section transversale sensiblement ovale. La jupe d'habillage 22 est ouverte en une extrémité et fermée en l'autre extrémité par une paroi transversale 23. Lorsque la capsule est montée sur le flacon, la jupe d'habillage est formée sensiblement dans le prolongement du corps du flacon.The capsule 20 comprises a body 21 which comprises a covering skirt 22 of substantially oval cross-section. The skirt 22 is open at one end and closed at the other end by a transverse wall 23. When the capsule is mounted on the bottle, the skirt is formed substantially in the extension of the body of the bottle.

La capsule comporte également un couvercle 30 formé par une paroi sensiblement plane, le couvercle étant articulé sur le corps 21, via une charnière-film 31, de manière telle qu'il peut pivoter autour d'un axe Y constituant l'axe de la charnière. Alternativement on peut utiliser une charnière à effet ressort tel que par exemple une charnière genouillère.The capsule also comprises a lid 30 formed by a substantially flat wall, the lid being hinged to the body 21, via a film hinge 31, so that it can pivot about a Y axis constituting the axis of the hinge. Alternatively one can use a spring hinge such as for example a knee hinge.

La paroi transversale 23 du corps de la capsule comporte un orifice de sortie 24 pour le produit qui débouche dans le passage interne formé par le col 13 du flacon. L'orifice 24 de sortie du produit est disposé selon un axe X qui coïncide avec l'axe du flacon.The transverse wall 23 of the body of the capsule has an outlet 24 for the product which opens into the internal passage formed by the neck 13 of the bottle. The outlet orifice 24 of the product is disposed along an axis X which coincides with the axis of the bottle.

Sur sa face destinée à venir en regard de la paroi transversale 23, le couvercle 30 porte un picot 32 apte à s'engager de manière étanche dans l'orifice de sortie 24 de manière à assurer une bonne étanchéité à la fermeture.On its face intended to come opposite the transverse wall 23, the cover 30 carries a pin 32 adapted to engage sealingly in the outlet orifice 24 so as to ensure a good sealing closure.

Une jupe d'étanchéité 25 portée par la paroi transversale 23, est formée tout autour de l'orifice 24, et centrée sur l'axe X de la capsule. Cette jupe d'étanchéité est destinée à s'insérer de manière étanche à l'intérieur du col du flacon.A sealing skirt 25 carried by the transverse wall 23, is formed all around the orifice 24, and centered on the axis X of the capsule. This sealing skirt is intended to fit tightly inside the neck of the bottle.

Pour maintenir la capsule sur le flacon, deux portions de jupe 26a, 26b, sont prévues entre la jupe d'habillage 22 et la jupe d'étanchéité 25. Chaque portion de jupe 26a, 26b comporte, au voisinage de son extrémité libre, une rainure 27a, 27b, apte à recevoir un cordon 13a prévu sur la surface extérieure du col de flacon de manière à fixer la capsule sur le flacon par encliquetage.To hold the capsule on the bottle, two skirt portions 26a, 26b are provided between the skirt 22 and the sealing skirt 25. Each skirt portion 26a, 26b has, in the vicinity of its free end, a groove 27a, 27b, adapted to receive a cord 13a provided on the outer surface of the neck of the bottle so as to fix the capsule on the bottle by snapping.

Le couvercle 30 est maintenu en position fermée sur le corps de la capsule au moyen d'un ergot 33 formé sur le bord libre du couvercle, à l'opposé de la charnière, qui vient se loger dans un creux 28 formé dans le corps de la capsule. D'autres systèmes d'accrochage peuvent alternativement être utilisés. Par exemple, le picot 32 peut comporter un léger bourrelet annulaire à son extrémité libre.The lid 30 is held in closed position on the body of the capsule by means of a lug 33 formed on the free edge of the lid, opposite the hinge, which is housed in a hollow 28 formed in the body of the capsule. Other attachment systems may alternatively be used. For example, the pin 32 may comprise a slight annular bead at its free end.

Dans le mode de réalisation qui vient d'être décrit, la capsule 20 est formée dans l'axe X du récipient. Il est bien évident que la capsule peut être formée dans un axe différent de l'axe du flacon comme on l'a représenté à la figure 5.In the embodiment just described, the capsule 20 is formed in the axis X of the container. It is obvious that the capsule may be formed in a different axis from the axis of the bottle as shown in FIG. figure 5 .

A l'opposé de la capsule, le récipient est muni du dispositif de massage 40. Le dispositif de massage 40 est monté sur le flacon 10 par l'intermédiaire d'un support 60 qui porte des éléments de massage rotatifs 41 et 42.In contrast to the capsule, the container is provided with the massage device 40. The massage device 40 is mounted on the bottle 10 by means of a support 60 which carries rotary massage elements 41 and 42.

Le support 60 comporte une jupe de fixation 61 qui se fixe de manière amovible sur le flacon 10. La jupe de fixation 61 est ouverte à une première extrémité ce qui lui permet de coiffer la portion rétrécie du flacon formée à partir de l'épaulement 14. On obtient ainsi le maximum de capacité pour contenir le produit sans réaliser un dispositif trop encombrant.The support 60 comprises a fixing skirt 61 which is fixed in a removable manner on the bottle 10. The fixing skirt 61 is open at a first end which enables it to cap the narrowed portion of the bottle formed from the shoulder 14 This gives the maximum capacity to contain the product without producing a device too bulky.

Sur deux portions diamétralement opposées de la jupe, celle-ci comporte deux découpes (dont une seule est visible sur les figures 1 et 2) qui s'étendent chacune jusqu'à la première extrémité de la jupe. Chaque découpe forme une patte 62 qui permet l'accrochage réversible de la jupe sur le flacon. Chaque patte 62 est sensiblement rectangulaire et est formée par deux portions 62a et 62b séparées par une portion centrale 62c qui n'est pas découpée et autour de laquelle la patte peut basculer. Chacune des pattes 62 comporte en outre une nervure 62d formée sur sa surface interne et destinée à coopérer avec un creux 15 formé sur la portion rétrécie du flacon de manière à maintenir le support 60 sur le flacon par encliquetage. Au-dessus du creux 15, le flacon comporte une zone concave 16 dans laquelle peut s'enfoncer la portion 62a de la patte et permettre son basculement. La jupe peut, en variante, ne comporter qu'une seule patte ou encore plus de deux pattes.On two diametrically opposite portions of the skirt, the latter has two cutouts (only one of which is visible on the figures 1 and 2 ) which each extend to the first end of the skirt. Each cut forms a tab 62 which allows the reversible hooking of the skirt on the bottle. Each tab 62 is substantially rectangular and is formed by two portions 62a and 62b separated by a central portion 62c which is not cut and around which the tab can tilt. Each of the tabs 62 further comprises a rib 62d formed on its inner surface and intended to cooperate with a recess 15 formed on the narrowed portion of the bottle so as to maintain the support 60 on the bottle by snapping. Above the recess 15, the bottle has a concave zone 16 in which can be inserted portion 62a of the tab and allow it to tilt. The skirt may alternatively comprise only one leg or more than two legs.

Le support 60 se termine, au-delà de la jupe de fixation 61, par deux paires d'ergots 63a, 63b et 63c, 63d, chaque paire débouchant dans un logement 41' et 42' ouvert destiné à recevoir un élément de massage 41 et 42. Chaque paire d'ergots 63a, 63b et 63c, 63d définit un axe de rotation A1 et A2, autour duquel peut tourner l'élément de massage correspondant.The support 60 ends, beyond the fixing skirt 61, by two pairs of lugs 63a, 63b and 63c, 63d, each pair opening into a housing 41 'and 42' open intended to receive a massage element 41 and 42. Each pair of lugs 63a, 63b and 63c, 63d defines an axis of rotation A 1 and A 2 , around which the corresponding massage element can be rotated.

Les éléments de massage 41 et 42 sont des éléments rotatifs qui se présentent sous la forme d'un rouleau. Les rouleaux sont en matériau souple, en particulier élastomère ou élastomère thermoplastique. La dureté des rouleaux peut être comprise entre 15 shore A et 90 shore D, de préférence entre 20 shore A et 40 shore D et encore de préférence entre 30 shore A et 90 shore A.The massage elements 41 and 42 are rotating elements in the form of a roller. The rollers are of flexible material, in particular elastomer or thermoplastic elastomer. The hardness of the rollers may be between 15 shore A and 90 shore D, preferably between 20 shore A and 40 shore D and still preferably between 30 shore A and 90 shore A.

Les deux rouleaux 41 et 42 sont identiques et ont chacun la forme globale d'un cylindre de révolution et comportent une surface relativement lisse. Chaque rouleau 41 et 42 a une dimension longitudinale, selon la direction de son axe de rotation respectif A1 et A2, supérieure à sa plus grande dimension transversale qui est ici uniforme et égale au diamètre du rouleau. Les rouleaux 41 et 42 présentent chacun, dans leur axe de rotation, deux cavités 43a, 43b et 43c, 43d destinées à recevoir chacune l'un des ergots de la paire d'ergots débouchant dans le logement correspondant. Chaque rouleau 41 et 42 est alors librement rotatif autour de son axe associé. Selon une variante représentée partiellement à la figure 6, une pièce intermédiaire 64 sous forme de flasque est, d'une part, montée en force dans chaque cavité 43a, 43b d'un rouleau 41 et, d'autre part, montée libre en rotation dans un creux 65a 65b prévu dans le support 60. Selon une autre variante représentée à la figure 7, les rouleaux 41 et 42 sont montés libres en rotation sur un axe rapporté 66 dont les extrémités sont montées en force dans un creux 65a, 65b prévu dans le support 60. Au lieu d'être maintenu en force par serrage dans un creux, l'axe rapporté 66 peut également est maintenu par des ailettes flexibles 67 prévues sur le support comme on l'a représenté à la figure 8. Les flasques 64 et l'axe rapporté 66 sont de préférence réalisés en matériau rigide de manière à limiter les frottements et favoriser la rotation.The two rollers 41 and 42 are identical and each have the overall shape of a cylinder of revolution and have a relatively smooth surface. Each roll 41 and 42 has a longitudinal dimension, in the direction of its respective axis of rotation A 1 and A 2 , greater than its largest transverse dimension which is here uniform and equal to the diameter of the roll. The rollers 41 and 42 each have, in their axis of rotation, two cavities 43a, 43b and 43c, 43d intended to each receive one of the lugs of the pair of lugs opening into the corresponding housing. Each roll 41 and 42 is then freely rotatable about its associated axis. According to a variant represented partially in figure 6 , an intermediate piece 64 in the form of a flange is, on the one hand, mounted in force in each cavity 43a, 43b of a roller 41 and, on the other hand, rotatably mounted in a recess 65a 65b provided in the support 60. According to another variant shown in figure 7 the rollers 41 and 42 are rotatably mounted on an axle 66 whose ends are force-fitted in a recess 65a, 65b provided in the support 60. Instead of being held in force by clamping in a recess, pin 66 can also be held by flexible fins 67 provided on the support as shown in FIG. figure 8 . The flanges 64 and the reported shaft 66 are preferably made of rigid material so as to limit friction and promote rotation.

Les rouleaux sont montés de manière telle que les axes A1 et A2 sont sensiblement coplanaires et leurs prolongements virtuels se coupent en formant un angle α dans un plan P1. Cet angle α est par exemple compris entre 100° et 120°.The rollers are mounted such that the axes A 1 and A 2 are substantially coplanar and their virtual extensions intersect at an angle α in a plane P 1 . This angle α is for example between 100 ° and 120 °.

Les rouleaux 41 et 42 sont en outre montés de manière à ce que, lorsque l'on observe le dispositif dans un plan P1 alors que le dispositif de massage est positionné tête en haut, comme à la figure 1, les deux extrémités circulaires supérieures 41 a et 42a de chaque rouleau 41 et 42 sont plus rapprochées entre elles que les extrémités correspondantes 41 b et 42b inférieures. Les extrémités supérieures 41 a et 42a délimitent entre elles une ouverture d'entrée OE de l'ordre de 2 mm et les extrémités inférieures 41 b et 42b délimitent entre elles une ouverture de sortie OS de l'ordre de 20 mm.The rollers 41 and 42 are furthermore mounted so that, when the device is observed in a plane P 1 while the massage device is positioned upside down, as in FIG. figure 1 , the two upper circular ends 41a and 42a of each roll 41 and 42 are closer together than the corresponding lower ends 41b and 42b. The upper ends 41a and 42a delimit between them an inlet opening O E of the order of 2 mm and the lower ends 41b and 42b delimit between them an outlet opening O S of the order of 20 mm.

Pour utiliser le dispositif qui vient d'être décrit, on tient le flacon et on applique le dispositif de massage sur la peau comme on l'a représenté à la figure 4. On peut alors le déplacer en translation sur la peau. Lorsque l'appareil est déplacé vers la gauche de la figure 4, les rouleaux appuyant sur la peau en s'enfonçant légèrement dans celle-ci, roulent et glissent avec frottement sur la peau. Ce glissement avec frottement provoque un plissé de la peau car la peau est sollicitée d'abord par la zone délimitée par la grande ouverture OS des rouleaux vers la zone délimitée par la petite ouverture OE des rouleaux. Lorsque l'appareil est déplacé dans l'autre sens, la peau ne subit pas le même massage. Les rouleaux glissent également avec frottement et roulent d'une manière simultanée mais la peau subit une légère élongation ou relâchement. Une fois que la peau a été massée, on retourne le dispositif et on ouvre la capsule de manière à appliquer le produit contenu dans le flacon sur la zone du corps qui vient d'être massée. On observe, après massage, une meilleure micro-circulation entraînant une meilleure tonicité de la peau, une diminution significative de l'eau et de la graisse en surface de la peau ce qui signifie que le dispositif permet, après massage de la peau, une pénétration plus rapide du produit de massage dans l'épiderme. On observe également une augmentation de l'élasticité de la peau.To use the device that has just been described, the bottle is held and the massage device is applied to the skin as shown in FIG. figure 4 . We can then move it in translation on the skin. When the camera is moved to the left of the figure 4 , the rollers pressing on the skin while sinking slightly in it, roll and slide with friction on the skin. This sliding with friction causes a fold of the skin because the skin is first solicited by the area defined by the large opening O S of the rollers to the area delimited by the small opening O E of the rollers. When the device is moved in the other direction, the skin does not undergo the same massage. The rollers also slide with friction and roll in a simultaneous manner but the skin undergoes a slight elongation or relaxation. Once the skin has been massaged, the device is turned over and the capsule is opened so as to apply the product contained in the bottle to the area of the body that has just been massaged. After massage, a better micro-circulation is observed, resulting in a better tonicity of the skin, a significant decrease of the water and the fat on the surface of the skin, which means that the device allows, after a massage of the skin, a faster penetration of massage product in the epidermis. There is also an increase in the elasticity of the skin.

Selon une variante du premier mode de réalisation représentée sur la figure 9, les rouleaux 41 et 42 sont reliés à un premier moyen de réglage 50 de l'angle α. Selon ce mode de réalisation, les rouleaux 41 et 42 sont montés sur la jupe de fixation 61 par l'intermédiaire de fourches 68 et 69 qui se terminent respectivement par des ergots 68a, 68b et 69a, 69b venant se loger dans les cavités 43a, 43b et 43c, 43d des rouleaux 41 et 42. Chaque fourche se continue dans sa partie centrale par un tube 70, 71 pénétrant avec frottement dans un alésage formé dans la jupe de fixation 61. Le moyen de réglage 50 comporte une lame flexible élastiquement 51 réunissant chaque fourche 68 et 69 portant les rouleaux 41 et 42, chaque extrémité 51 a et 51 b de la lame étant fixée respectivement à un tube 70, 71. La lame 51 est fixée aux environs de son milieu à une tige 52 coulissante selon une direction parallèle à l'axe X. Cette tige 52 est montée coulissante dans une butée 53 sous forme de molette, accessible depuis l'extérieur de la jupe de fixation 61, et peut y être bloquée dans plusieurs positions de coulissement. A ces différentes positions de blocage correspondent différentes valeurs d'angles α pour les éléments rotatifs.According to a variant of the first embodiment shown on the figure 9 the rollers 41 and 42 are connected to a first adjustment means 50 of the angle α. According to this embodiment, the rollers 41 and 42 are mounted on the fixing skirt 61 by means of forks 68 and 69 which end respectively with lugs 68a, 68b and 69a, 69b which are housed in the cavities 43a, 43b and 43c, 43d of the rollers 41 and 42. Each fork is continued in its central part by a tube 70, 71 penetrating with friction in a bore formed in the fixing skirt 61. The adjusting means 50 comprises a resiliently flexible blade 51 joining each fork 68 and 69 carrying the rollers 41 and 42, each end 51a and 51b of the blade being respectively fixed to a tube 70, 71. The blade 51 is fixed around its middle to a rod 52 sliding in a direction parallel to the axis X. This rod 52 is slidably mounted in a stop 53 in the form of a knob, accessible from outside the fixing skirt 61, and can be locked therein in several sliding positions. At these different locking positions correspond different values of angles α for the rotating elements.

Selon une variante non représentée de ce dernier mode de réalisation, les rouleaux peuvent être montés de la même manière, à savoir par l'intermédiaire de fourches, sans toutefois être reliés à un moyen de réglage. Les rouleaux peuvent alors être orientés de façon indépendante l'un de l'autre, en les faisant tourner à la main. Les tubes peuvent par exemple tourner librement dans leur alésage correspondant ou encore comporter des positions stables repérées.According to a not shown variant of this last embodiment, the rollers can be mounted in the same way, namely by means of forks, without however being connected to an adjusting means. The rollers can then be oriented independently of each other, by turning them by hand. The tubes may, for example, rotate freely in their corresponding bore or may comprise stable positions identified.

Selon une autre variante représentée à la figure 10, les rouleaux 41 et 42 peuvent être montés en rotation, non pas sur un support 60, mais directement sur le flacon 10.According to another variant represented in figure 10 , the rollers 41 and 42 can be mounted in rotation, not on a support 60, but directly on the bottle 10.

Les figures 11 à 13 montrent un autre mode de réalisation d'un dispositif à deux éléments rotatifs constitués par des rouleaux. Les caractéristiques analogues à celles des figures 1 à 3 ont reçu un chiffre de référence augmenté de 100.The Figures 11 to 13 show another embodiment of a device with two rotating elements constituted by rollers. Characteristics similar to those of Figures 1 to 3 received an increased reference figure of 100.

L'angle α du dispositif de la figure 11 est égal à l'angle α du dispositif de la figure 1. Toutefois, les rouleaux 141 et 142 sont cette fois montés de manière à ce que, lorsque l'on observe le dispositif dans un plan P1 alors que le dispositif de massage est positionné tête en haut, comme à la figure 11, les deux extrémités circulaires supérieures 141a et 142a de chaque rouleau 141 et 142 sont plus éloignées entre elles que les extrémités correspondantes 141 b et 142b inférieures. Les extrémités supérieures 141a et 142a délimitent entre elles une ouverture d'entrée OE de l'ordre de 20 mm et les extrémités inférieures 141 b et 142b délimitent entre elles une ouverture de sortie OS de l'ordre de 2 mm. Cela signifie que les rouleaux de l'appareil de la figure 11 ont une position sur la peau symétrique par rapport à la position des rouleaux de la figure 1 et que, par conséquent, l'action du dispositif selon la figure 13 sera sensiblement identique à celle de l'appareil de la figure 4, le roulé-plissé du dispositif de la figure 13 étant obtenu par un déplacement vers la droite alors que ce même roulé-plissé était obtenu par un déplacement vers la gauche pour l'appareil de la figure 4. En outre, dans ce dispositif les axes A1 et A2 forment un angle β dans un plan P2 perpendiculaire à P1 comme on le voit à la figure 12.The angle α of the device of the figure 11 is equal to the angle α of the device of the figure 1 . However, the rollers 141 and 142 are this time mounted so that, when one observes the device in a plane P 1 while the massage device is positioned head up, as in the figure 11 , the two upper circular ends 141a and 142a of each roller 141 and 142 are farther apart than the corresponding lower ends 141b and 142b. The upper ends 141a and 142a delimit between them an inlet opening O E of the order of 20 mm and the lower ends 141b and 142b delimit between them an outlet opening O S of the order of 2 mm. This means that the rollers of the camera of the figure 11 have a position on the skin symmetrical with respect to the position of the rollers of the figure 1 and that, therefore, the action of the device according to the figure 13 will be substantially identical to that of the device of the figure 4 , the rolled-folded device of the figure 13 being obtained by a shift to the right while this same roll-pleated was obtained by a shift to the left for the apparatus of the figure 4 . In addition, in this device the axes A 1 and A 2 form an angle β in a plane P 2 perpendicular to P 1 as seen in FIG. figure 12 .

Selon une autre variante de réalisation représentée sur les figures 14A et 14B, le support 60 peut être mobile par rapport au récipient de manière à pouvoir orienter les rouleaux. Le support peut par exemple être sous forme de platine 72 montée sur une tige 73 pouvant tourner autour de son axe dans un alésage. On peut prévoir que la tige est libre en rotation dans l'alésage ou encore qu'elle comporte des positions stables repérées.According to another variant embodiment shown on the Figures 14A and 14B , the support 60 may be movable relative to the container so as to orient the rollers. The support may for example be in the form of plate 72 mounted on a rod 73 rotatable about its axis in a bore. It can be provided that the rod is free to rotate in the bore or that it has stable positions marked.

Les figures 15A à 20B montrent plus en détail des formes diverses de rouleaux pour des dispositifs selon la présente invention.The Figures 15A to 20B show in more detail various forms of rollers for devices according to the present invention.

Les surfaces latérales des rouleaux des figures 15A à 19B présentent des reliefs. Tous ces rouleaux comportent une surface de base cylindrique droite de révolution à partir de laquelle prennent naissance différents reliefs s'étendant dans une direction radiale par rapport à l'axe de rotation du rouleau.The side surfaces of the rollers of Figures 15A to 19B have reliefs. All these rollers have a straight cylindrical base surface of revolution from which arise different reliefs extending in a radial direction relative to the axis of rotation of the roller.

Ces rouleaux des figures 15A à 19B, équipés de ces diverses protubérances décalées longitudinalement, ont une action vibratoire et oscillatoire sur la peau en plus de leur action de plissé-roulé, ou, dans l'autre sens, de relâchement de la peau.These rolls of Figures 15A to 19B , equipped with these various protuberances offset longitudinally, have a vibratory and oscillatory action on the skin in addition to their pleated-rolled action, or, in the other direction, loosening of the skin.

L'élément rotatif des figures 15A et 15B comporte un cylindre de révolution 241 autour d'un axe Z1. Ce cylindre 241 s'étend dans une direction radiale par une pluralité de reliefs 241a ayant chacun la forme d'un disque circulaire.The rotating element of Figures 15A and 15B has a cylinder of revolution 241 about an axis Z 1 . This cylinder 241 extends in a radial direction by a plurality of reliefs 241a each having the shape of a circular disc.

L'élément rotatif des figures 16A et 16B présente un cylindre de révolution 341 autour d'un axe Z2, le cylindre se prolongeant dans une direction radiale par des reliefs ayant globalement la forme de carrés 341 a dont les arêtes 341 b ont été arrondies. Ces carrés sont régulièrement espacés l'un de l'autre selon la direction axiale du rouleau. Tous les carrés 341 a ont une forme sensiblement identique mais les arêtes 341 b de deux carrés successifs sont angulairement décalés d'un angle de 45° autour de l'axe du rouleau. Les sommets arrondis des arêtes 341 b s'inscrivent tous dans une enveloppe de révolution autour de l'axe Z2.The rotating element of Figures 16A and 16B has a cylinder of revolution 341 about an axis Z 2 , the cylinder extending in a radial direction by reliefs having generally the shape of squares 341 a whose edges 341 b have been rounded. These squares are regularly spaced from each other in the axial direction of the roll. All the squares 341a have a substantially identical shape but the edges 341b of two successive squares are angularly offset by an angle of 45 ° around the axis of the roll. The rounded vertices of the edges 341b are all inscribed in an envelope of revolution about the axis Z 2 .

L'élément rotatif représenté aux figures 17A et 17B montre un cylindre de révolution 441 autour d'un axe Z3. Le cylindre 441 s'étend dans une direction radiale par une pluralité de vagues 441a formant chacune une paroi continue dont le plan moyen passe par l'axe Z3. Ces parois 441a possèdent un bord radial 441 b en forme d'ondes se développant dans la direction longitudinale définie par l'axe Z3.The rotary element shown in Figures 17A and 17B shows a revolution cylinder 441 about a Z axis 3 . The cylinder 441 extends in a radial direction by a plurality of waves 441a each forming a continuous wall whose mean plane passes through the axis Z 3 . These walls 441a have a wave-shaped radial edge 441b developing in the longitudinal direction defined by the axis Z 3 .

L'élément rotatif des figures 18A et 18B comporte un cylindre de révolution 541 autour d'un axe Z4. Ce cylindre 541 s'étend dans une direction radiale par une pluralité de reliefs 541a ayant chacun la forme d'un disque présentant une succession de vagues 541 b s'étendant radialement. Chaque disque possède un axe de symétrie d'ordre 4 orienté selon la direction longitudinale définie par l'axe Z4. Les vagues 541 b de deux disques successifs sont décalées angulairement d'un angle sensiblement égal à 45° autour de l'axe Z4.The rotating element of Figures 18A and 18B has a cylinder of revolution 541 about a Z axis 4 . This cylinder 541 extends in a radial direction by a plurality of reliefs 541a each having the shape of a disk having a succession of waves 541b extending radially. Each disk has an axis of symmetry of order 4 oriented in the longitudinal direction defined by the axis Z 4 . The waves 541 b of two successive disks are angularly offset by an angle substantially equal to 45 ° around the Z axis 4 .

L'élément rotatif montré aux figures 19A et 19B présente un cylindre de révolution 641 autour d'un axe Z5, le cylindre s'étendant dans une direction radiale par une pluralité de picots espacés 641 a. Ces picots 641a s'inscrivent à la fois dans une pluralité d'enveloppes ayant chacune la forme d'un disque circulaire de même dimension, ces enveloppes géométriques étant régulièrement espacées longitudinalement les unes des autres. Dans cette forme de réalisation, les picots ont une dimension égale et, par conséquent, les extrémités 641 b de tous les picots s'inscrivent dans une enveloppe cylindrique de révolution autour de l'axe Z5. Ces extrémités 641 b sont espacées suivant la direction axiale et la direction périphérique de l'élément rotatif.The rotating element shown to Figures 19A and 19B has a revolution cylinder 641 around a Z axis 5 , the cylinder extending in a radial direction by a plurality of spaced pins 641 a. These pins 641a fit into both a plurality of envelopes each having the shape of a circular disc of the same dimension, these geometric envelopes being regularly spaced longitudinally from each other. In this embodiment, the spikes have an equal dimension and, consequently, the ends 641b of all the spikes fit into a cylindrical envelope of revolution about the axis Z 5 . These ends 641b are spaced in the axial direction and the peripheral direction of the rotary member.

L'élément rotatif illustré aux figures 20A et 20B comporte un cylindre de révolution 741 autour d'un axe Z6. Le cylindre a une section transversale qui varie entre ses deux extrémités pour passer par un maximum de manière à former une olive. La surface extérieure de l'élément rotatif est sensiblement lisse.The rotating element shown in Figures 20A and 20B has a cylinder of revolution 741 about a Z axis 6 . The cylinder has a cross section that varies between its two ends to pass through a maximum so as to form an olive. The outer surface of the rotating member is substantially smooth.

Avec le dispositif de l'invention équipé des rouleaux aux profils particuliers définis précédemment, on obtient lors du massage un mouvement oscillatoire transversal, ainsi qu'un mouvement oscillatoire vertical. Le dispositif de massage apporte un effet de drainage progressif de la peau mais de façon interrompue et avec des vibrations.With the device of the invention fitted with the rollers of the particular profiles defined above, a transverse oscillatory movement is obtained during the massage, as well as a vertical oscillatory movement. The massage device provides a progressive drainage effect of the skin but interrupted and with vibrations.

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. Le support des rouleaux peut par exemple déborder l'une des largeurs du flacon de manière à obtenir une meilleure gestuelle. Le dispositif de massage peut comporter un seul rouleau ou encore plus de deux rouleaux, par exemple plusieurs paires de rouleaux.In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to preferred embodiments of the invention. It is obvious that variations can be made without departing from the invention as claimed hereinafter. The support of the rollers may for example overflow one of the widths of the bottle so as to obtain a better gesture. The massage device may comprise a single roller or even more than two rollers, for example several pairs of rollers.

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  1. Assembly for packaging and applying a product, comprising a container (10), of longitudinal axis X, able to hold the product, the container being provided at a first end with an opening (17) for dispensing the product, said opening being closed reversibly by a closure member (20), and at least two massage elements (41, 42) mounted to rotate freely, characterized in that the first end of the container has no massage device such that the opening is configured to dispense the product massage-free, and in that said at least two massage elements are provided at a second end of the container opposite the first end.
  2. Assembly according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the massage elements (41, 42) are mounted to rotate freely about rotational axes (A1, A2) which are directed obliquely or perpendicularly.
  3. Assembly according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the directions of the two rotational axes (A1, A2) form, in a first plane P1, an angle α of between 80° and 140°, preferably of between 100° and 120°.
  4. Assembly according to either one of Claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the directions of the two rotational axes (A1, A2) form, in a second plane P2, which is different from P1, an angle β of between 0° and 15°, preferably of between 1° and 5°.
  5. Assembly according to either one of Claims 3 and 4, characterized in that it comprises a means (50) for adjusting the angle α.
  6. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage elements (41, 42) are detachably mounted.
  7. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage elements (41, 42) are mounted on the container (10).
  8. Assembly according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the massage elements (41, 42) are mounted on a holder (60) fastened to the container.
  9. Assembly according to the preceding claim, characterized in that at least part of the holder (60) is able to pivot with respect to the container (10).
  10. Assembly according to either one of Claims 8 and 9, characterized in that the holder (60) is detachably fastened to the container, in particular by snap-fastening or screwing.
  11. Assembly according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises a means (62) for unclipping the holder (60) when the latter is fastened by snap-fastening.
  12. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage elements (41, 42) have flanges (64) to aid rotation.
  13. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage elements (41, 42) are mounted so as to rotate about an attached pin (66).
  14. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage elements (41, 42) are made of a flexible material, in particular of elastomer.
  15. Assembly according to the two immediately preceding claims, characterized in that the attached pin (66) is made of a different material from the massage elements (41, 42).
  16. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage elements (41, 42) have reliefs on their outer surface.
  17. Assembly according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the reliefs are formed at a constant level on the massage elements (41, 42).
  18. Assembly according to Claim 16, characterized in that the reliefs are formed at a non-constant level on the massage elements (41, 42).
  19. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure member (20) is a capsule, in particular a hinged capsule, a screwed capsule, a capsule with a stopper or a "push-pull"-type capsule.
  20. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure member (20) has a planar surface (30) which, when the closure member is in the closed position, is perpendicular to the axis X.
  21. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container forms a gripping member.
  22. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container has walls (11) that are able to deform under a pressure exerted perpendicular to their surface and are able to return to their initial form when the pressure stops.
  23. Use of an assembly according to any one of the preceding claims for packaging and dispensing a cosmetic or care product.
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