EP1728494A1 - Massage- und / oder Spendervorrichtung - Google Patents

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EP1728494A1
EP1728494A1 EP06114226A EP06114226A EP1728494A1 EP 1728494 A1 EP1728494 A1 EP 1728494A1 EP 06114226 A EP06114226 A EP 06114226A EP 06114226 A EP06114226 A EP 06114226A EP 1728494 A1 EP1728494 A1 EP 1728494A1
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Laure Thiebaut
Philippe Bonneyrat
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B13/00—Brushes with driven brush bodies or carriers
    • A46B13/008—Disc-shaped brush bodies
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B11/00—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A46B11/001—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs
    • A46B11/0017—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs with pre-pressurised reservoirs, e.g. aerosols
    • 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
    • A61H15/0078—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains power-driven
    • A61H15/0085—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains power-driven hand-held
    • 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
    • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
    • A61H7/002—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing
    • A61H7/004—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing power-driven, e.g. electrical
    • A61H7/005—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing power-driven, e.g. electrical hand-held
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/28—Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1006—Brushes for cleaning the hand or the human body
    • 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
    • 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
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1683—Surface of interface
    • A61H2201/1685—Surface of interface interchangeable

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  • the present invention relates to an assembly for the massage and or dispensing of a cosmetic product contained in a container retained on a body of said assembly.
  • the massage is obtained by rotating the massage member of this assembly.
  • Cosmetic product means a product as defined in Council Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993.
  • a massage device comprising a rotary massage unit rotated by a motor and carrying a plurality of freely mounted balls thereon.
  • the massage device is mounted on a body also receiving a container containing a product that can be dispensed to said beads via a channel.
  • the container has a unidirectional duckbill valve, the opening of which can only be obtained in response to a depression created in a chamber of the body adjacent to this valve. Such depression can be obtained in the chamber because of the relative sizes and shapes of the chamber and of said channel in communication with this chamber, in particular during the return of the container from a position partially depressed in said chamber to its initial position.
  • the document US 3,932,909 discloses a device for cleaning the skin comprising a handle containing product to be applied and a rotary applicator in the form of a brush, attached to the end of the handle.
  • the brush is fed with product through a conduit that communicates with the inside of the handle and wherein the product flows by gravity.
  • the conduit opens through several orifices distributed over the entire surface of the brush.
  • a spring mounted on the back of the brush is compressed by pulling a cord, the spring driving the brush in rotation when it relaxes. When the spring is fully relaxed, the brush stops rotating, so if the application is not completed, it is necessary to pull the cord again.
  • a problem posed by massage devices of the state of the art is that they are not easy to grip, and also that it is not easy to selectively dispense product or to control the rotational drive of the massage member.
  • the container may be arranged relative to the body so as to form a gripping member of the assembly.
  • a closed bottom of said container, opposite the dispensing valve, can then form a gripping member.
  • An actuating member of the valve may protrude from the outer periphery of the body.
  • This actuating member may comprise a lever arm.
  • the actuation of the valve can be obtained by depressing the valve stem.
  • the actuation of the valve can be obtained by tilting or tilting of the valve stem.
  • the duct may comprise a section parallel to the axis of rotation, and in particular a section of axis substantially coincident with the axis of rotation.
  • this duct section remains fixed which limits the problems of dynamic sealing.
  • this section is connected to a second section forming an angle relative to the first section, this second section being connected to said valve.
  • a main axis of elongation of the container may form an angle with the axis of rotation of the massage member.
  • the container may comprise a main axis of elongation parallel to the axis of rotation of the massage member.
  • the container may be mounted on the body at a first axially opposite end, relative to the axis of rotation of the massage member, at a second end of said body where the massage member is retained, such that the container has an elongate axis between said outlet and a bottom of the container, this axis being parallel to the axis of rotation.
  • the container can be removably mounted on the body.
  • the container may be snap-retained in a body cavity.
  • the container may comprise a wall delimiting inside it a compartment containing a product to be sprayed and a gas under pressure mixed at least in part.
  • the container may comprise two compartments of variable volume, a first compartment in communication with the valve and containing the product to be sprayed and a second compartment containing a propellant, the wall being impermeable to the product and the propellant.
  • the massage member may be removably mounted on the body.
  • the massage member may have an application surface provided with at least one relief, in particular an eccentric relief, or a plurality of reliefs of different shapes and different heights
  • the massage member may comprise a removable tip having said application surface.
  • the massage member may comprise a foam tip when the massage has for example a slimming sight, or a tuft of hair when the massage is for example intended to replace the badger necessary to spread the shaving foam, or for cleaning the skin, or an abrasive application surface, for example obtained by inclusion of alumina particles in a resin or foam, when a micro dermabrasion of the upper layers of the epidermis or "peeling" is sought.
  • the massage member may comprise a structure retaining free balls in rotation in the housing of the massage member.
  • the massage member may comprise an elastically deformable portion, for example made in a closed-cell foam or in an elastomeric material, to tolerate the surface differences of the areas of the body to be massaged.
  • the application surface of the massage member may have a substantially rotational symmetry about an axis of symmetry, the application surface being rotated by the drive means about said axis of symmetry.
  • the drive means may comprise a motor, for example powered by a battery, for example a battery housed in the body, or by the sector, controlled by a control member.
  • the motor can drive the application member in rotation directly or indirectly, for example by means of movement transmission members, for example to reduce the speed of rotation and increase the torque.
  • the invention also relates to a massage member for rotatably and removably mounted on a body of an assembly according to the invention.
  • the invention also relates to a kit comprising an assembly according to the invention and a plurality of containers, the latter being arranged to be mounted selectively and removably on the body of this assembly.
  • the containers preferably contain different products.
  • the kit may comprise a plurality of massage members, the latter being arranged to be mounted selectively and removably on the body.
  • the massage member comprising reliefs adapted to obtain this massage effect.
  • the massage members preferably comprise different reliefs.
  • the user selects a massage member to be mounted on the body of the assembly as a function of the selected container.
  • FIG 1 shows an assembly 1 according to the invention in which a massage member 2 is detached from a body 3 on which is mounted a container 4 adapted to distribute the product P it contains through the massage member 2 via at least one duct 5 opening at an application surface 6 of this massage member 2 by at least one outlet orifice 7 of said massage member 2.
  • the container 4 is a device adapted to contain and distribute under pressure a product P, in liquid or pasty form.
  • the container 4 is called "aerosol". Such a container 4 allows the product P to be propelled into the duct or channel 5 through the massage member 2.
  • the container 4 comprises a rigid outer enclosure 8, preferably of metal or plastic. It also comprises a dispensing valve 9 mounted generally on a cup 10 retained, for example by swelling, on the outer enclosure 8.
  • the container 4 allows the continuous dispensing of the product P, with a continuous flow, during the phase where the valve 9 is kept open.
  • the enclosure 8 may contain the product and the propellant.
  • the valve 9 is continuously supplied with product, for example by means of a dip tube, if the density of the product to be distribute is greater than that of the propellant and if the container is presented "head up", namely with the valve 9 above the enclosure 8.
  • the container 4 can then be of the type of those taught in the document FR-2841159 .
  • the product can be packaged in a pouch 12 with flexible walls, in communication with the dispensing valve 9.
  • a propellant G2 is packaged in a volume formed between the outer surface of the bag 12 and the inner wall of the outer enclosure 8.
  • the inner volume of the pocket 12 defines a first compartment 14 and the volume of the enclosure 8 on the outside of the pocket 12 defines a second compartment 15.
  • the product P is kept separate from the propellant gas G2 by means of a piston 13 able to slide in a sealed abutment against the inner surface of the outer enclosure 8 so that the container 4 is separated into two compartments, a first compartment 14, in communication with the dispensing valve 9, containing the product P and a second compartment 15, between the piston 13 and the bottom of the container, containing the propellant gas G2.
  • the dispensing valve 9 causes the opening of the dispensing valve 9, by depression and or tilting of the rod 11 protruding from the body 16 of the valve 9.
  • the body 16 of the valve 9 is in position fixed axial relative to the outer enclosure 8 insofar as it is retained in the cup 10, for example by crimping, the cup 10 also being fixed axial position relative to the enclosure 8.
  • the product P can then be distributed in the form of a paste, in particular cream or gel, liquid, spray or in the form of foam.
  • the product P to be sprayed can be mixed with a first propellant G1 or a solvent with a high vapor pressure, while the second compartment 15 contains the second propellant G2, the wall of the pocket 12 or the piston 13 being impermeable to the product and the thrusters.
  • the first propellant G1 is chosen for example from hydrocarbons or dimethyl ether, alone or mixed.
  • the second propellant G2 is for example a compressed or liquefied gas, for example a mixture of propane, butane and isobutane, or compressed air.
  • the pocket 12 may be made of a metalloplastic complex, in particular an alumino-plastic complex comprising an aluminum layer and at least one layer of a thermoplastic material, in particular a polyamide, a polyethylene, a polyethylene terephthalate or a polypropylene.
  • a metalloplastic complex in particular an alumino-plastic complex comprising an aluminum layer and at least one layer of a thermoplastic material, in particular a polyamide, a polyethylene, a polyethylene terephthalate or a polypropylene.
  • the container 4 is designed to be removably mounted in the body 3. It is for example provided to be snap-fastened with complementary means provided on the inner periphery of a cavity 17 formed in the body 3, FIG. In particular, these means cooperate with an annular bead formed by the junction zone between the cup 10 and the outer enclosure 8. Alternatively, the container 4 can be retained by clamping in the cavity 17
  • the massage member 2 forms a removable tip 40, and for example designed to be retained by bayonet-type means on a support 41.
  • the tip 40 may be retained. by snapping onto the support 41.
  • FIGS. 4 to 9 the end piece 40 is integral, for example glued or heat-sealed, to the support 41.
  • the massage member 2 is designed to be rotated relative to the body 3 by drive means provided inside the body 3, FIG. 4.
  • the drive means comprise a motor 19 powered by a battery 20, the battery 20 being connected to a control member 21 making it possible to selectively authorize or not the supply of the motor 19, and consequently the driving in rotation or otherwise of the massage member 2.
  • the battery 20 is formed by at least a battery, or even several batteries, housed in the body 3. Alternatively, the motor 19 may be powered by the mains.
  • the control member 21 can make it possible to select different rotational speeds of the motor 19.
  • the control member 21 can form an electrical switch provided with a rotary selector protruding from the body 3 so as to be able to be respectively placed in three positions: a first off position, a second position corresponding to a first rotational speed, and a third position corresponding to a second rotational speed.
  • the control member 21 may comprise a continuous variator of the speed of rotation of the motor 19 for a finer adjustment of the desired massage, and in particular according to the massage member 2 set up and / or the surface of skin to massage.
  • the motor 19 rotates a toothed wheel 22 cooperating with a gear assembly 23 transmitting the movement to the massage member 2.
  • the massage member 2, and more particularly the support 41 comprises a toothed surface 24 cooperating with one of the gears of the gear system 23.
  • the gear assembly 23 forms a means of reducing the speed of rotation of the massage member, the gear 23 to increase the torque.
  • the toothed surface 24 is annular and passes through its center through the channel 5.
  • the channel 5 is partly formed inside a tube 25 disposed in the body 3, a first end 26 of which is connected to the end of the valve stem 11 by which the product P is distributed.
  • the tube 25 is in engagement with a mounting skirt 28 of the massage member 2, and more particularly of the support 41.
  • This mounting skirt 28 is internal and concentric with the toothed surface 24, it is in fluid communication with the outlet orifice 7.
  • the mounting skirt 28 opens into an interior space 29 of the massage member 2, this interior space 29 being for example formed between the support 41 and the tip 40 , so that the application surface 6 is traversed by at least one supply channel 30 connecting the interior space 29 to the outlet port 7.
  • the application surface 6 is traversed by a plurality of supply channels such as opening on the one hand in the inner space 29 and on the other hand by as many outlet ports as 7.
  • the axis X around which the massage member 2 is rotated corresponds preferably to the axis of symmetry of revolution of the inner periphery of the mounting skirt 28 and the outer periphery of the portion of the tube 25 located between the ends. 26 and 27. Between the ends 26 and 27, the channel 5 forms a first section extending along the axis of rotation X.
  • the mounting skirt 28 is rotated relative to the tube 25 which remains stationary in rotation relative to the body 3.
  • annular ring there can be provided an annular ring between the tube 25 and the skirt 28 to maintain the tightness of this connection even when one is rotated relative to the other.
  • the assembly 1 is provided so that the product distribution P can be obtained independently of the rotational drive of the massage member 2.
  • the 1 comprises an actuating member 33 of the valve 9 protruding from the outer periphery of the body 3.
  • This actuating member 33 protrudes from the body 3 and can be displaced relative to the body 3 so as to exert stress on the valve stem 11 and thus allow the distribution of product P in the channel 5.
  • the valve 9 can be opened by tilting the valve stem 11 relative to a longitudinal axis of the body 16 of said valve 9, this longitudinal axis preferably being superimposed on a main elongation axis Y of the container 4, and the container 4 being mounted in the body so that the main axis of elongation Y forms an angle with the axis of rotation X.
  • the tube 25 is mounted on the rod 11 so that they together form an angle, in this case 90 °.
  • the actuation of the rod 11 can be obtained by simple translation of the tube 25 along the axis X.
  • This translation can be obtained directly, as shown, insofar as the tube 25 has a portion s extending along the axis X and opening out of the body 3, this portion X axis extending opposite the portion of the tube in which is formed in part the channel 5.
  • An end 31 of the portion extending along the axis X protruding from the body 3 then forms the actuating member 33.
  • a system could be provided, in particular with a lever arm to move the rod 11 relative to the Y axis, this lever arm being disposed in the body 3 between the actuating member 31 and the rod 11.
  • a push button 33 is provided on the outer periphery of the body 3, disposed in the axis of elongation Y of the container 4.
  • push button 33 extends inside the body so as to be able to transmit its depression to respectively the end 26 of the tube 25 and de facto to the valve stem 11 inside said body 3.
  • the container 4 being retained in fixed axial position in the body 3, when the push button 33 is depressed, the valve 9 then releases product in the channel 5.
  • the X and Y axes may be parallel to each other.
  • the container 4 is then retained at one end of the body axially opposite the end at which the massage member 2 is mounted.
  • the actuation of the valve 9 is obtained by depressing, and this depression is notably obtained by relative displacement of the container 4 relative to the body 3, insofar as the tube 25 is here in fixed axial position inside the body 3.
  • the user grasps with one hand the outer periphery of the body and the other hand around the outer periphery of the container 4 to bring them closer together.
  • the user can apply the application surface 6 against a skin area to be treated, and then depending on the gripping area he chooses, he can selectively distribute the product or not. Indeed, if the user grasps the outer periphery of the body 3 when the application surface 6 is applied against the skin, then the container 4 remains in fixed axial position relative to the body 3, and the valve 9 remains closed. There is no product distribution.
  • the receptacle 4 may be partially seated in the cavity 17 of the body 3, and the valve 9 may be made to open and then allow dispensing of product, depending on the force with which the application surface 6 of the assembly 1 is applied against the skin.
  • control member 21 is provided to protrude from a side wall 35 of the body 3.
  • the container 4 When the user grasps the container 4 at its outer periphery protruding from the body 3, and to ensure that only a translation movement of the container 4 relative to the body 3 is allowed, the container 4 is provided with a flange 36 to guide and possibly limit the displacement of the container 4 relative to the body 3. This collar 36 cooperates with the side wall 35.
  • the axis of rotation X of the massage member 2 is inclined with respect to the main elongation axis Y of the invention. container 4.
  • the X axis is inclined for example at an angle of 75 ° with respect to the Y axis.
  • the body 3 comprises an outer shell forming a shell which partially covers the container 4.
  • the actuating member 33 is this time a separate part of the body. It comprises a portion which is outside the body and which can be moved along an axis perpendicular to the axis of the valve stem to tilt the valve stem 11.
  • the body actuator 33 is mounted on the valve stem 11 via a first skirt 50 which is engaged on the valve stem 11.
  • the actuating member 33 comprises a second skirt 51, which communicates with the first, and on which is fitted to the tube 25 connecting the valve stem 11 to the massage member 2, in order to put in fluid communication the valve stem 11 with the tube 25.
  • the tube 25 is flexible. He can then bypass the different parts of the device contained in the body 3.
  • the body 3 By using a separate part of the body 3 to form the actuating member 33, different materials can be used to form the body and the actuating member.
  • the product flowing inside the two skirts 50 and 51 of the actuating member 33 it must be made of material compatible with the product.
  • the product is not in contact with the body 3, it is not necessary to use a material compatible with the product to achieve the body, which leaves more choice in the usable materials.
  • the body 3 may for example be made of materials that contribute to improving the aesthetics of the whole.
  • the container which is fixed on the body by snapping is also removable.
  • the side wall 35 of the container 4 is preferably cylindrical, the container 4 having a bottom 37 axially opposite, relative to the axis Y, to the cup 10 carrying the valve 9.
  • the bottom 37 is closed. It optionally comprises a plug 38 to allow the second compartment 15 to be pressurized when the thruster G2 is to be injected via a syringe through this plug 38, FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the bottom 37 and at least a portion of the side wall 35 protrude from the body 3.
  • the portion of the side wall 35 projecting from this body 3 represents more than half of this area.
  • the bottom 37 and the portion of the side wall 35 form a gripping means of the assembly 1.
  • a method of implementing this assembly 1 is useful to know when the assembly 1 is not completely assembled and ready for use, in particular when it is supplied in the form of a kit 100, FIG. possibly several massage members such as 2 having different application surfaces selectively and removably mounted on the body 3, and with several containers such as 4 having different products, these containers being selectively and removably mountable on the body 3.
  • the method for applying a product to a surface of the body to be treated by means of this set 1 may consist of selecting a massage member such as 2 depending on the product contained in the container 4 which has been selected, to mount this massage member on the body 3, and bring the valve 9 in the open position so that the product is dispensed at the application surface 6 to be applied to the body. Then, simultaneously or not at the dispensing of product, the user can massage the area of the body where the product has been applied with the massage member rotated.
  • massage members adapted to be mounted on the body 3 to be rotated may have different application surfaces. They may have reliefs and / or a surface condition allowing the user to massage and / or clean the skin.
  • Application surfaces such as massage members may be made from natural or synthetic fibers (woven, nonwoven, wadding), natural or synthetic sponge, or from a variety of materials.
  • the massage members may also be impregnated with a second product, for example having antimicrobial or coloring properties.
  • the application surface 6 is formed from a block of thermocompromised foam optionally covered with a textile, having reliefs 39 arranged in a regular manner over the entire application face 6. In particular they are arranged in two concentric lines L e and L i , circular, centered on the axis of rotation X.
  • Such an application member is for example obtained in accordance with the teaching of patents FR-2,674,183 and FR-2,811,872 .
  • Some of the reliefs may be traversed by a channel such as 30.
  • the application surface 6 is fed by several channels such as 30, these can also open at a distance from the reliefs such as 39.
  • the reliefs such as 39 form in this example domed bosses.
  • the application surface 6 of the massage member has a symmetry substantially of revolution about an axis of symmetry superimposable on the axis of rotation X.
  • the application surface 6 is provided with a single relief such that 39a eccentric relative to the axis of rotation X when the massage member 2 is mounted on the body 3, Figure 10a.
  • the application surface 6 comprises a plurality of reliefs such as 39 of different shapes and different heights, as shown in Figure 10b.
  • the application surface 6 can be presented on the removable tip 40 relative to the support 41 adapted to be retained on the body 3, the support 41 and the tip 40 together forming the massage member 2 can be driven in rotation.
  • Endpieces such as 40 adapted to be mounted on the support 41 may have respectively different application surfaces.
  • the tip 40 has a groove 42 adapted to cooperate by snapping with a groove 43 on an inner periphery of a skirt 44 of the support 41.
  • the skirt 44 extends in a direction opposite to the mounting skirt 28.
  • This tip 40 may be made of foam, or in an elastically deformable material, especially an elastomer, for example a PVC, PU, EVA, Nitrile, Silicone, butyl SEBS, EPDM, etc..
  • an elastomer for example a PVC, PU, EVA, Nitrile, Silicone, butyl SEBS, EPDM, etc.
  • the application surface 6 comprises an elastically deformable portion, for example made of elastomer, to provide comfort during application to the skin. It may be at least partially made from elastically deformable material such as PVC, PU, EVA, Nitrile, Silicone, butyl SEBS, EPDM, etc.
  • the massage member 2 may comprise a structure retaining free-running balls 45 each respectively in housings 46 of the application surface 6 of the massage member 2.
  • the application surface 6 may have a tuft of bristles 47 to be applied against the skin area to be massaged.
  • the massage member can then be used as a shaving brush to form foam with the product spread on the face, prior to shaving.
  • the application surface 6 may be abrasive, for example obtained by inclusion of alumina particles in a resin or a foam.

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