EP1797789A2 - Applicator with a product reserve, in particular for nail varnish - Google Patents

Applicator with a product reserve, in particular for nail varnish Download PDF

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EP1797789A2
EP1797789A2 EP06125861A EP06125861A EP1797789A2 EP 1797789 A2 EP1797789 A2 EP 1797789A2 EP 06125861 A EP06125861 A EP 06125861A EP 06125861 A EP06125861 A EP 06125861A EP 1797789 A2 EP1797789 A2 EP 1797789A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
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    • A45D34/045—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container

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  • the present invention relates to packaging and application devices comprising a composition to be applied to the nails, the skin, including that of the eyelids, or the lips.
  • EP 1 407 685 a device comprising a container containing a nail polish and an applicator comprising a rod provided at one end with a housing receiving an application element consisting of a tuft of bristles.
  • the rod has opposed longitudinal grooves each channeling the flow of the composition to a median region of the applicator element.
  • US 6,033,143 discloses an applicator having a shaft having a flexible portion formed of two flexible branches. Such an applicator does not have a large autonomy.
  • US 4,841,996 describes an applicator having a sheath extending around the shaft so as to form a capillary reserve and increase the autonomy of the applicator. The presence of such a sheath increases the manufacturing cost of the applicator.
  • the invention aims to meet this need.
  • This portion is for example disposed in a container in the closed position of the device, such that the portion and the container are configured so that a flow of air is maintained around the portion during the transition from the closed position to an open position wherein the applicator element is out of the container.
  • the portion may be substantially non-deformable during the application of the composition.
  • the portion may be substantially non-deformable when moving from the closed position to the open position.
  • a maximum cross section of the portion may be circumscribed to the inner cross section of the smallest of the cross-sections of the container through which the portion passes during the transition from the closed position to the open position.
  • the cross section of the cavity may in particular have a narrowed portion.
  • the cavity or cavities make it possible to retain, by capillarity, a reserve of composition and to feed the applicator element externally with the composition.
  • the autonomy of the applicator is thus increased and the cavity or cavities are for example made to contain a quantity of composition for makeup five or even ten nails without having to reload the applicator, which facilitates the treatment of nails and can reduce solvent losses by evaporation, if any.
  • the applicator can make it possible to deposit a thick monolayer of composition, which can bring more shine, depth, color and / or better adhesion to the nail, for example.
  • the cavity or cavities are preferably through, in order to increase the amount of composition that can be retained by capillarity, and also allow, where appropriate, the user to more easily view the level of the composition in the cavity or cavities.
  • the rod may comprise at one end a housing in which the applicator element is engaged.
  • the applicator element can be molded at least partially with the rod.
  • the rod may have a cross section, along the aforementioned portion, of generally oblong shape, for example elongated along a median plane.
  • the cavity or cavities may extend for example over more than 10 mm, especially over more than half the length of the rod.
  • the cavity or cavities may extend at a distance from a distal portion of the stem, for example more than 10 mm from this distal portion.
  • the cavity or cavities may comprise at least one slot extending for example over more than 10 mm, especially over more than half the length of the rod.
  • the slot or slits can emerge superiorly in at least one hole wider than the slot, this hole having for example a substantially circular shape when the stem is viewed from the front.
  • the applicator may have two slots, in particular lateral, meeting at the end.
  • the rod may comprise, between the cavity or cavities and the application element, at least one longitudinal groove. This groove may extend along a distal portion of the rod which further defines the housing receiving the application element.
  • the slot or one of the slots can lead to several longitudinal grooves.
  • the slot or slots can still lead to the outer surface of a distal portion of the rod devoid of longitudinal groove, for example of flattened outer shape.
  • the cavity can be is unique.
  • the cavity or cavities may extend over at least part of their length, only one side of the rod.
  • the slot or slots may open only on one side of the rod.
  • the applicator can have only two branches.
  • the branches may have facing surfaces that are not entirely flat.
  • the distance between the facing surfaces may pass through a minimum in a median plane of symmetry for the rod.
  • the distance between the opposite faces, along the slot is for example less than or equal to 2 mm, better still 1.5 mm, for example between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm, for example from order of 1 mm.
  • the rod may have, along the aforementioned portion, a greater transverse dimension greater than or equal to 5 mm, better still 6 mm, more preferably 7 mm. This can make it possible to make a cavity with relatively large dimensions and can increase the amount of product that is deposited on the stem when for example it is immersed in a container containing the composition.
  • the cavity or cavities may be delimited below by at least one inclined surface extending outwardly and downwardly, or by two inclined surfaces symmetrical with respect to a median plane.
  • the inclined surface or surfaces can facilitate the flow of the composition contained in the cavity or cavities towards the application element, by bringing the composition towards the surface of the rod.
  • the aforesaid portion may have a generally decreasing cross section towards the distal end of the shaft.
  • the rod can be made in one piece by molding a thermoplastic material.
  • the stem may comprise three branches forming between them or the cavities.
  • the applicator element may comprise a bundle of bristles, a flocking, a felt, a foam, a sinter or a textile.
  • the applicator element may be fixed other than in a housing of the rod and may for example partially externally cover the rod.
  • the application member may be further molded at least partially in one piece with the rod.
  • Such an applicator element can be flocked or covered with a fabric or foam.
  • the application element may have various shapes and may have for example a longitudinal axis forming a non-zero angle with that of the rod.
  • the application element may also extend not entirely in alignment with the rod, in particular by being curved and / or at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the rod.
  • the applicator may include a hinge, which can provide more flexibility to the application, including a hinge-film.
  • the housing receiving the application element may not communicate with the cavity or cavities, the supply of the application element being effected by the outside of the rod.
  • the applicator may comprise a sheath surrounding the rod, for example to increase the amount of product which the rod is loaded.
  • the bundle of bristles may have, in cross section, a generally flattened, rectangular, square, oval, circular, wavy or curved shape.
  • the bundle may comprise a mixture of bristles and / or corrugated bristles.
  • the beam may comprise in particular straight hairs and wavy bristles and / or corrugated bristles having different waving frequencies.
  • the composition may be contained in a container.
  • the applicator may be fixed removably on this container and the applicator may in particular be configured to seal the container.
  • the container may or may not be provided with a wringing member.
  • a second container can still be secured to the applicator during application.
  • the second container may then comprise, for example, a dispensing device such as a pump or valve.
  • the second container may further comprise at least one flexible wall on which the user can press to distribute the composition.
  • the container forms a cover which can be fixed on the applicator around the applicator element in the closed position.
  • the composition can be applied to nails, for example.
  • FIG. 1 shows a packaging and application device comprising a container 2 and an applicator 3 that can be separated from the container 2 during use.
  • the container 2 contains a composition P which is for example a product intended for application to the nails, for example a nail polish.
  • composition P may for example be a product intended to be applied to other keratin materials, for example the skin or the lips.
  • the container 2 may contain one or more balls 4 for homogenizing the composition P before application.
  • the applicator 3 comprises a rod 5 of axis X which has been shown separately in FIG. 2, carrying at one end an applicator element 6 and connected at its other end to a gripping member 9 which also constitutes , in the example considered, a closure member of the container 2.
  • the applicator 3 can be fixed in various ways to the container 2 and in the example illustrated, the container 2 has an externally threaded neck 10 and the gripping member 9 has an internally threaded mounting skirt 11 arranged to be screwed onto the neck 10.
  • the sealing of the closure of the container 2 is for example ensured by the rod 5, but alternatively, this sealing can be obtained otherwise, for example by a sealed application of the gripping member 9 on the container 2.
  • the rod 5 can be fixed in various ways on the gripping member 9, for example being engaged by force and / or snap-fastened.
  • the gripping member 9 and the rod 5 are made in one piece by molding plastics material.
  • the applicator 3 may further comprise a sub-capsule between the rod 5 and the gripping member 9, in a variant that is not illustrated.
  • the rod 5 comprises a distal portion 13 internally provided with a housing 14 which can be seen in FIGS. 5 and 6 and a proximal portion 16 comprising a tubular skirt 18 which serves for fixing in the gripping member 9.
  • the skirt 18 is connected at its base to a plate 20 which can be supported by a lower face 21 against the upper edge 100 of the neck 10 of the container 2 when the applicator 3 is in place thereon.
  • the neck 10 can be made with at its upper end a tapered lip on the underside 21, which provides an improved seal.
  • the rod 5 comprises, between the proximal portions 16 and distal 13, an intermediate portion 22 which has two branches 30 defining between them a cavity 24 elongated along the axis X.
  • the cross-sections of the intermediate portion 22 are all circumscribed to the smallest of the cross-sections of the container 2, in this case the cross-section of the neck 10 at the level of the upper edge 100.
  • transverse sections are identified perpendicularly to a principal elongation axis of the intermediate portion 22 when the applicator is mounted on the container 2.
  • the cavity 24 comprises in the upper part a hole 34 with an axis perpendicular to a median plane M for the rod 5, this hole 34 being extended inferiorly by a slot 36 extending for example over more than half the length of the rod 5.
  • the slot 36 is delimited below by two inclined surfaces 38 that can be seen in Figure 5 in particular, which are for example symmetrical to each other relative to the median plane M.
  • the inclined surfaces 38 are each extended lower by a longitudinal groove 39 extending from one side of the distal portion 13 to substantially the lower end 40 of the rod 5, as can be seen in Figure 3 in particular.
  • the distal end 40 may comprise a notch 41, for example a V-shaped groove, formed in the extension of the longitudinal groove 39.
  • this notch 41 may not be in the extension of the cavity 24 or of the longitudinal groove 39.
  • the notch 41 makes it possible to conduct the flow of product flowing from the cavity 24 towards the application element 6.
  • the facing surfaces 44 of the branches 30 are separated by a distance d which is minimal in the median plane M, being for example of the order of 1 mm, and the surfaces 44 deviate from each other towards the the outside from the median plane M as can be seen in Figure 7.
  • the length of the slot 36 is for example greater than or equal to 10 mm.
  • the application element 6 is for example a bundle of bristles which is folded on itself and stapled at mid-length in the bottom of the housing 14.
  • the largest transverse dimension D of the rod 5 at the top of the intermediate portion 22 is for example greater than or equal to 5 mm, being for example of the order of 7 mm in the example in question.
  • the largest transverse dimension D is strictly smaller than the smallest inside diameter of the neck.
  • FIG. 4 shows that the rod 5 may have, in a plane perpendicular to the median plane M, a decreasing width towards its distal end 40.
  • the intermediate portion 22 is relatively rigid, not substantially deforming during use of the applicator 3.
  • the rod 5 When it is in place on the container 2, as shown in Figure 1, the rod 5 may or may not be immersed in the composition P.
  • the user can shake the device 1 before use.
  • the composition is retained at least temporarily by capillarity in the cavity 24 and can gain the application element 6 as it is displaced on the region to be treated, for example the nails.
  • the intermediate portion 22 does not deform substantially during its removal from the container 2, and in particular during the passage of the neck 10. Thus the amount of product that can be retained in the cavity 24 is not decreased because of the extraction of the applicator from the container.
  • composition leaving the cavity 24 can easily flow, thanks to the inclined surfaces 38, on the grooves 39 and reach the applicator element 6 from the outside.
  • the level of composition in the cavity 24 can decrease as and when the application, and the user can possibly by observing the rod 5 know whether it is necessary to recharge it by bringing it into the container 2.
  • the cavity 24 is open over more than half of its height along the rod, and opens at two opposite outer faces of the outer surface of the rod.
  • the cavity 24 allows the applicator 3 to carry a sufficient amount of composition to treat several nails, for example all the nails of one hand, even both hands, without the user have to re-dip the applicator 3 in the container 2.
  • the applicator element 6 may have a generally flattened shape in cross section and the grooves 39 then make it possible to bring the composition into a median region of the applicator element, which allows the composition to be well distributed over the application element 6 and facilitates obtaining a quality makeup.
  • the two inclined surfaces 38 of FIG. 5 can be replaced by a single inclined surface 38, as shown in FIG.
  • the rod 5 may comprise more than two branches, for example three branches 30 as illustrated in FIG. 9, the cavity 24 being formed between these branches 30 in a central region of the applicator, as can be seen in FIG.
  • the application element 6 may for example comprise a mixture of bristles having different natures and / or sizes.
  • the applicator element 6, when it comprises a bundle of bristles, can comprise in particular corrugated bristles, as illustrated in FIG. 11.
  • the bundle may comprise straight bristles and wavy bristles, especially a mixture of corrugated bristles having different waving frequencies.
  • the shape of the applicator element 6 at its free end can be substantially flat and perpendicular to the X axis, as illustrated in FIG. 3, rounded as shown in FIG. 12, in a single bevel as shown in FIG. 13 or in double bevel as shown in FIG.
  • the shape of the housing 14 which receives the applicator element 6 may, especially when the latter comprises a bundle of bristles, have a shape that contributes to giving the bristles particular orientations when they leave the rod 5.
  • FIGS. 15 to 21 show various examples of housings 14.
  • the latter may for example have a cylindrical shape, of circular section or not, for example flattened as illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 20, conical or frustoconical as illustrated in FIGS. and 17 or stepped as illustrated in Figures 18 and 19.
  • the wall of the rod 5 around the housing may not be constant, as shown in Figure 21, for example to facilitate the deformation of the rod by stamping.
  • the applicator element 6 can be fixed by stapling in the housing 14 or be fixed otherwise, being for example glued, welded, overmoulded, forcibly inserted or latched, depending on its nature in particular.
  • the applicator 6 may comprise at least two bundles of bristles 6a and 6b, for example divergent. These two bundles of bristles can be obtained by mounting two tufts in the housing 14 or be due to a particular interior configuration of the housing 14.
  • the applicator element 6 may be other than a bundle of bristles and may comprise a flocking as illustrated in FIG. 22, a foam as illustrated in FIG. 23, a sinter 52 as illustrated in FIG. 24 or a felt as illustrated. in Figure 25.
  • the application element 6 may extend along a longitudinal axis Z which forms a non-zero angle ⁇ with the axis X, as illustrated in FIG. 26.
  • the distal portion 13 of the rod 5 may in particular be bent for this purpose.
  • the application element 6 can be further curved, as illustrated in FIG. 27.
  • the distal portion 13 of the rod 5 can be stamped, in order to give the housing 14 a particular shape, for example a shape difficult to obtain by molding or making it difficult to staple, as illustrated in FIG.
  • the applicator element 6 can also be made in one piece, by molding with the rod 5, as illustrated in FIG. 29.
  • This figure also illustrates the possibility for the applicator element to be perforated and the possibility for the rod to comprise more than one slot 36, for example two slots 36, which can meet at the end.
  • the cavity 24 still other shapes, for example a substantially drop-shaped shape as shown in FIG. 30, arranged to allow retention of the composition by capillarity.
  • the cavity 24 may be non-through or through only in its upper part, for example at the hole 34, the branches 30 being for example joined by a web of material 110 along the slot 36 or on one side of the rod 5, as shown in FIG. 42.
  • the rod 5 may be surrounded by a sheath 60, as illustrated in FIG. 31, which comprises, for example, an air intake orifice 61.
  • the sheath 60 is for example fixed at its upper end to an annular region 62 of the rod 5, adjacent to the plate 20.
  • the applicator element 6 can be loaded with the composition by being immersed in the container containing it.
  • the cavity 24 can be supplied with product from a second container 2 which is integral with the applicator 3 and which serves for example as a gripping member during the application. .
  • the rod 5 may then comprise an internal channel 70 which allows the composition dispensed by the container 2 to gain the cavity 24, this inner channel 70 opening for example into the hole 34.
  • the container forms a cover 72 which can collect an excess of composition present on the applicator and prevent the composition from drying thereon. It is this cover 72 which then presents the characteristics of the container according to the invention of the examples of FIGS. 1, 32, 37 and 39.
  • the rod 5 is surrounded by the sheath 60, but it can be removed, as shown in Figures 34 and 37.
  • the user can for example press on at least one deformable wall of the container 2.
  • the rod 5 is connected superiorly, in the example of Figure 34, to a sleeve 80, in which the container 2 can slide.
  • the latter is provided with a dispensing device 81 such as a pump or valve, and exceeds at its upper end of the sleeve 80 so that the user, by pressing on the upper end 83 of the container 2, can cause the distribution of a dose of composition by a hollow rod 84 opening into the inner channel 70.
  • the rod 5 may be partially covered by the gripping member of the applicator.
  • the rod 5 is partially covered by a lower extension of the aforementioned sleeve 80.
  • the container containing the composition P may be provided, if appropriate, as illustrated in FIG. 39, with a wiper member 90 which makes it possible to remove an excess of product present on the surface of the rod and / or the application element 6.
  • This wiper member is configured to allow air flow to be maintained around the intermediate portion 22 as it passes through this member 90, in particular when moving from the closed position to the open position.
  • the rod 5 may be provided with a hinge 20, which defines a hinge axis R for example substantially parallel to the median plane M, as shown in Figure 40 or substantially perpendicular to it, as shown in Figure 41.
  • the axis R can be substantially perpendicular to the axis X.
  • the slot 36 can still lead to several grooves 39, as shown in Figure 43, or on a smooth surface, as shown in Figure 44.
  • the invention is not limited to the application of a make-up and / or care product to the nails and the composition may be intended to be applied to the skin or the lips.
  • the single slot of some examples may be replaced by several slots.

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The device has a rod (5) comprising an intermediate portion (22) between distal and proximal portions. The portion (22) has branches (30) defining an elongated cavity (24) along an axis. The cavity opens out on an outer surface of the rod. The portion (22) is placed in a container (2) in a closed position of the device, such that the portion (22) and the container are configured such that air flow is maintained around the portion (22), during passage from the closed position to an open position in which an application element (6) of an applicator (3) is released from the container.

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La présente invention concerne les dispositifs de conditionnement et d'application comportant une composition à appliquer sur les ongles, la peau, y compris celle des paupières, ou les lèvres.The present invention relates to packaging and application devices comprising a composition to be applied to the nails, the skin, including that of the eyelids, or the lips.

On connaît par EP 1 407 685 un dispositif comportant un récipient contenant un vernis à ongles et un applicateur comportant une tige munie à une extrémité d'un logement recevant un élément d'application constitué par une touffe de poils. La tige comporte des gorges longitudinales opposées canalisant chacune l'écoulement de la composition vers une région médiane de l'élément d'application.We know by EP 1 407 685 a device comprising a container containing a nail polish and an applicator comprising a rod provided at one end with a housing receiving an application element consisting of a tuft of bristles. The rod has opposed longitudinal grooves each channeling the flow of the composition to a median region of the applicator element.

US 6 033 143 divulgue un applicateur comportant une tige ayant une portion flexible formée de deux branches souples. Un tel applicateur ne présente pas une grande autonomie. US 6,033,143 discloses an applicator having a shaft having a flexible portion formed of two flexible branches. Such an applicator does not have a large autonomy.

US 4 841 996 décrit un applicateur comportant une gaine s'étendant autour de la tige de façon à former une réserve capillaire et accroître l'autonomie de l'applicateur. La présence d'une telle gaine augmente le coût de fabrication de l'applicateur. US 4,841,996 describes an applicator having a sheath extending around the shaft so as to form a capillary reserve and increase the autonomy of the applicator. The presence of such a sheath increases the manufacturing cost of the applicator.

Il existe un besoin pour bénéficier d'un applicateur qui soit à la fois simple à réaliser et qui permette d'obtenir une autonomie relativement importante.There is a need to benefit from an applicator that is both simple to implement and that provides a relatively large autonomy.

L'invention vise à répondre à ce besoin.The invention aims to meet this need.

L'invention a pour objet, selon l'un de ses aspects, un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application comportant :

  • une composition à appliquer sur les ongles, la peau ou les lèvres,
  • un applicateur comportant :
    • un élément d'application,
    • une tige comportant une portion comportant au moins deux branches formant entre elles au moins une cavité débouchant sur la surface extérieure de la tige et de section transversale non constante le long de la tige.
According to one of its aspects, the subject of the invention is a packaging and application device comprising:
  • a composition to be applied to the nails, skin or lips,
  • an applicator comprising:
    • an application element,
    • a rod comprising a portion having at least two branches forming between them at least one cavity opening on the outer surface of the rod and of non-constant cross section along the rod.

Cette portion est par exemple disposée dans un récipient en position fermée du dispositif, tel que la portion et le récipient sont configurés de sorte qu'un flux d'air est maintenu autour de la portion lors du passage de la position fermée à une position ouverte, dans laquelle l'élément d'application est sorti du récipient.This portion is for example disposed in a container in the closed position of the device, such that the portion and the container are configured so that a flow of air is maintained around the portion during the transition from the closed position to an open position wherein the applicator element is out of the container.

La portion peut être sensiblement non déformable lors de l'application de la composition.The portion may be substantially non-deformable during the application of the composition.

La portion peut être sensiblement non déformable lors du passage de la position fermée à la position ouverte.The portion may be substantially non-deformable when moving from the closed position to the open position.

Avantageusement, une section transversale maximale de la portion peut être circonscrite à la section transversale intérieure de la plus petite des sections transversales du récipient traversées par la portion lors du passage de la position fermée à la position ouverte. Ainsi le produit venu remplir la ou les cavités n'est pas aspiré et retenu dans le récipient par un phénomène de succion.Advantageously, a maximum cross section of the portion may be circumscribed to the inner cross section of the smallest of the cross-sections of the container through which the portion passes during the transition from the closed position to the open position. Thus the product to fill the cavity or cavities is not sucked and retained in the container by a suction phenomenon.

La section transversale de la cavité peut notamment présenter une portion rétrécie.The cross section of the cavity may in particular have a narrowed portion.

La ou les cavités permettent de retenir par capillarité une réserve de composition et d'alimenter extérieurement l'élément d'application avec la composition.The cavity or cavities make it possible to retain, by capillarity, a reserve of composition and to feed the applicator element externally with the composition.

L'autonomie de l'applicateur est ainsi accrue et la ou les cavités sont par exemple réalisées de façon à contenir une quantité de composition permettant de maquiller cinq, voire dix, ongles sans avoir à recharger l'applicateur, ce qui facilite le traitement des ongles et peut permettre de réduire les pertes de solvant par évaporation, le cas échéant.The autonomy of the applicator is thus increased and the cavity or cavities are for example made to contain a quantity of composition for makeup five or even ten nails without having to reload the applicator, which facilitates the treatment of nails and can reduce solvent losses by evaporation, if any.

L'applicateur peut permettre de déposer une monocouche épaisse de composition, ce qui peut apporter plus de brillance, de profondeur, de couleur et/ou un meilleur accrochage sur l'ongle, par exemple.The applicator can make it possible to deposit a thick monolayer of composition, which can bring more shine, depth, color and / or better adhesion to the nail, for example.

La ou les cavités sont de préférence traversantes, afin d'accroître la quantité de composition pouvant être retenue par capillarité, et permettre également, le cas échéant, à l'utilisateur de visualiser plus facilement le niveau de la composition dans la ou les cavités.The cavity or cavities are preferably through, in order to increase the amount of composition that can be retained by capillarity, and also allow, where appropriate, the user to more easily view the level of the composition in the cavity or cavities.

La tige peut comporter à une extrémité un logement dans lequel l'élément d'application est engagé.The rod may comprise at one end a housing in which the applicator element is engaged.

L'élément d'application peut encore être moulé au moins partiellement avec la tige.The applicator element can be molded at least partially with the rod.

La tige peut présenter une section transversale, le long de la portion précitée, de forme générale oblongue, par exemple allongée selon un plan médian.The rod may have a cross section, along the aforementioned portion, of generally oblong shape, for example elongated along a median plane.

La ou les cavités peuvent s'étendre par exemple sur plus de 10 mm, notamment sur plus de la moitié de la longueur de la tige.The cavity or cavities may extend for example over more than 10 mm, especially over more than half the length of the rod.

La ou les cavités peuvent s'étendre à distance d'une portion distale de la tige, par exemple à plus de 10 mm de cette portion distale.The cavity or cavities may extend at a distance from a distal portion of the stem, for example more than 10 mm from this distal portion.

La ou les cavités peuvent comprendre au moins une fente s'étendant par exemple sur plus de 10 mm, notamment sur plus de la moitié de la longueur de la tige.The cavity or cavities may comprise at least one slot extending for example over more than 10 mm, especially over more than half the length of the rod.

La ou les fentes peuvent déboucher supérieurement dans au moins un trou plus large que la fente, ce trou ayant par exemple une forme sensiblement circulaire lorsque la tige est observée de face.The slot or slits can emerge superiorly in at least one hole wider than the slot, this hole having for example a substantially circular shape when the stem is viewed from the front.

L'applicateur peut présenter deux fentes, notamment latérales, se réunissant en bout.The applicator may have two slots, in particular lateral, meeting at the end.

La tige peut comporter, entre la ou les cavités et l'élément d'application, au moins une gorge longitudinale. Cette gorge peut s'étendre le long d'une portion distale de la tige qui définit par ailleurs le logement recevant l'élément d'application. La fente ou l'une des fentes peuvent déboucher sur plusieurs gorges longitudinales.The rod may comprise, between the cavity or cavities and the application element, at least one longitudinal groove. This groove may extend along a distal portion of the rod which further defines the housing receiving the application element. The slot or one of the slots can lead to several longitudinal grooves.

La ou les fentes peuvent encore déboucher sur la surface extérieure d'une portion distale de la tige dépourvue de gorge longitudinale, par exemple de forme extérieure aplatie.The slot or slots can still lead to the outer surface of a distal portion of the rod devoid of longitudinal groove, for example of flattened outer shape.

La cavité peut être est unique.The cavity can be is unique.

La ou les cavités peuvent ne s'étendre, sur une partie au moins de leur longueur, que d'un seul côté de la tige. Par exemple, la ou les fentes peuvent ne déboucher que d'un côté de la tige.The cavity or cavities may extend over at least part of their length, only one side of the rod. For example, the slot or slots may open only on one side of the rod.

L'applicateur peut comporter deux branches seulement.The applicator can have only two branches.

Les branches peuvent présenter des surfaces en regard non entièrement planes.The branches may have facing surfaces that are not entirely flat.

La distance entre les surfaces en regard peut passer par un minimum dans un plan médian de symétrie pour la tige.The distance between the facing surfaces may pass through a minimum in a median plane of symmetry for the rod.

La distance entre les faces en regard, le long de la fente, est par exemple inférieure ou égale à 2 mm, mieux à 1,5 mm, par exemple comprise entre 0,5 mm et 1,5 mm, par exemple de l'ordre de 1 mm.The distance between the opposite faces, along the slot, is for example less than or equal to 2 mm, better still 1.5 mm, for example between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm, for example from order of 1 mm.

La tige peut présenter, le long de la portion précitée, une plus grande dimension transversale supérieure ou égale à 5 mm, mieux à 6 mm, encore mieux à 7 mm. Cela peut permettre de réaliser une cavité ayant des dimensions relativement importantes et peut accroître la quantité de produit qui se dépose sur la tige lorsque par exemple celle-ci est immergée dans un récipient contenant la composition.The rod may have, along the aforementioned portion, a greater transverse dimension greater than or equal to 5 mm, better still 6 mm, more preferably 7 mm. This can make it possible to make a cavity with relatively large dimensions and can increase the amount of product that is deposited on the stem when for example it is immersed in a container containing the composition.

La ou les cavités peuvent être délimitées inférieurement par au moins une surface inclinée s'étendant vers l'extérieur et vers le bas, ou par deux surfaces inclinées symétriques par rapport à un plan médian. La ou les surfaces inclinées peuvent faciliter l'écoulement de la composition contenue dans la ou les cavités vers l'élément d'application, en amenant la composition vers la surface de la tige.The cavity or cavities may be delimited below by at least one inclined surface extending outwardly and downwardly, or by two inclined surfaces symmetrical with respect to a median plane. The inclined surface or surfaces can facilitate the flow of the composition contained in the cavity or cavities towards the application element, by bringing the composition towards the surface of the rod.

La portion précitée peut présenter une section transversale généralement décroissante vers l'extrémité distale de la tige.The aforesaid portion may have a generally decreasing cross section towards the distal end of the shaft.

La tige peut être réalisée d'une seule pièce par moulage d'une matière thermoplastique.The rod can be made in one piece by molding a thermoplastic material.

La tige peut comporter trois branches ménageant entre elles la ou les cavités.The stem may comprise three branches forming between them or the cavities.

L'élément d'application peut comporter un faisceau de poils, un flocage, un feutre, une mousse, un fritté ou un textile.The applicator element may comprise a bundle of bristles, a flocking, a felt, a foam, a sinter or a textile.

L'élément d'application peut être fixé autrement que dans un logement de la tige et peut par exemple recouvrir extérieurement partiellement la tige.The applicator element may be fixed other than in a housing of the rod and may for example partially externally cover the rod.

L'élément d'application peut encore être moulé au moins partiellement d'une seule pièce avec la tige.The application member may be further molded at least partially in one piece with the rod.

Un tel élément d'application peut être floqué ou recouvert d'un tissu ou d'une mousse.Such an applicator element can be flocked or covered with a fabric or foam.

L'élément d'application peut présenter diverses formes et peut avoir par exemple un axe longitudinal faisant un angle non nul avec celui de la tige. L'élément d'application peut encore s'étendre non entièrement dans l'alignement de la tige, notamment en étant courbe et/ou faisant un angle avec l'axe longitudinal de la tige.The application element may have various shapes and may have for example a longitudinal axis forming a non-zero angle with that of the rod. The application element may also extend not entirely in alignment with the rod, in particular by being curved and / or at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the rod.

L'applicateur peut comporter une charnière, ce qui peut conférer plus de souplesse à l'application, notamment une charnière-film.The applicator may include a hinge, which can provide more flexibility to the application, including a hinge-film.

Le logement recevant l'élément d'application peut ne pas communiquer avec la ou les cavités, l'alimentation de l'élément d'application s'effectuant par l'extérieur de la tige.The housing receiving the application element may not communicate with the cavity or cavities, the supply of the application element being effected by the outside of the rod.

L'applicateur peut comporter une gaine entourant la tige, afin par exemple d'accroître la quantité de produit dont se charge la tige.The applicator may comprise a sheath surrounding the rod, for example to increase the amount of product which the rod is loaded.

Le faisceau de poils peut présenter, en section transversale, une forme généralement aplatie, rectangulaire, carrée, ovale, circulaire, ondulée ou incurvée.The bundle of bristles may have, in cross section, a generally flattened, rectangular, square, oval, circular, wavy or curved shape.

Le faisceau peut comporter un mélange de poils et/ou des poils ondulés.The bundle may comprise a mixture of bristles and / or corrugated bristles.

Le faisceau peut comporter notamment des poils droits et des poils ondulés et/ou des poils ondulés ayant des fréquences d'ondulation différentes.The beam may comprise in particular straight hairs and wavy bristles and / or corrugated bristles having different waving frequencies.

La composition peut être contenue dans un récipient. L'applicateur peut se fixer de façon amovible sur ce récipient et l'applicateur peut notamment être configuré pour fermer de façon étanche le récipient. Le récipient peut être pourvu ou non d'un organe d'essorage.The composition may be contained in a container. The applicator may be fixed removably on this container and the applicator may in particular be configured to seal the container. The container may or may not be provided with a wringing member.

Un second récipient peut encore être solidaire de l'applicateur pendant l'application. Le second récipient peut alors comporter, par exemple, un dispositif de distribution tel qu'une pompe ou valve. Le second récipient peut encore comporter au moins une paroi souple sur laquelle l'utilisateur peut appuyer pour distribuer la composition. Dans ce cas, le récipient forme un capot qui peut se fixer sur l'applicateur autour de l'élément d'application en position fermée.A second container can still be secured to the applicator during application. The second container may then comprise, for example, a dispensing device such as a pump or valve. The second container may further comprise at least one flexible wall on which the user can press to distribute the composition. In this case, the container forms a cover which can be fixed on the applicator around the applicator element in the closed position.

La composition peut être à appliquer sur les ongles, par exemple.The composition can be applied to nails, for example.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en oeuvre non limitatifs de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une coupe longitudinale, partielle et schématique, d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application selon un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • les figures A B et C sont des coupes transversales selon respectivement A-A, B-B et C-C de la Figure 1 :
  • la figure 2 représente isolément, en perspective, la tige du dispositif de la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 représente en élévation la tige et l'élément d'application,
  • la figure 4 est une vue de côté de la tige,
  • la figure 5 est une coupe longitudinale selon V-V de la figure 3,
  • la figure 6 est une coupe longitudinale, partielle, de l'extrémité de la tige selon VI de la figure 4,
  • la figure 7 est une coupe transversale selon VII-VII de la figure 3,
  • la figure 8 est une vue analogue à la figure 5 d'une variante de réalisation,
  • la figure 9 représente isolément, en perspective, une tige et un élément d'application selon une variante de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 10 est une section transversale selon X-X de la figure 9,
  • les figures 11 à 14 sont des vues analogues à la figure 3, illustrant des variantes de réalisation de l'élément d'application,
  • les figures 15 à 21 sont des vues analogues à la figure 6 de variantes de réalisation du logement de la tige recevant l'élément d'application,
  • les figures 22 à 25 sont d'autres vues analogues à la figure 3 de variantes de réalisation de l'élément d'application,
  • les figures 26 à 28 sont des vues analogues à la figure 4 de variantes de réalisation de la tige et de l'élément d'application,
  • les figures 28A à 28C sont des sections selon XXVIII-XXVIII de la figure 28, de variantes de réalisation du faisceau de poils,
  • la figure 29 est une coupe longitudinale de la tige,
  • la figure 30 est une vue analogue à la figure 3 d'une autre variante de réalisation de la tige,
  • la figure 31 représente une variante de réalisation de l'applicateur, en coupe longitudinale,
  • la figure 32 représente, en coupe longitudinale et partielle, une variante de réalisation du dispositif de conditionnement et d'application,
  • la figure 33 représente, en coupe axiale partielle, un détail de réalisation du dispositif de la figure 32,
  • la figure 34 est une coupe longitudinale partielle, schématique, d'une variante de réalisation du dispositif,
  • la figure 35 est une vue en élévation d'une variante de réalisation du dispositif de la figure 34,
  • la figure 36 représente en élévation une autre variante de réalisation du dispositif,
  • la figure 37 représente une variante du dispositif de la figure 36,
  • la figure 38 est une coupe longitudinale partielle d'une variante d'applicateur,
  • la figure 39 est une coupe longitudinale d'une variante de récipient,
  • les figures 40 et 41 sont des vues respectivement analogues aux figures 3 et 4, partielles, de variantes de réalisation de la tige,
  • la figure 42 est une vue analogue à la figure 5 d'une variante de réalisation de la tige,
  • les figures 43 à 45 et 47 représentent des variantes de réalisation de l'extrémité inférieure de l'applicateur,
  • la figure 46 représente une variante de réalisation de l'extrémité distale de la tige.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a longitudinal section, partial and schematic, of a packaging and application device according to an embodiment of the invention,
  • FIGS. AB and C are cross-sections along AA, BB and CC respectively of FIG. 1:
  • FIG. 2 represents in isolation, in perspective, the rod of the device of FIG.
  • FIG. 3 represents in elevation the rod and the applicator element,
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of the rod,
  • FIG. 5 is a longitudinal section along VV of FIG. 3,
  • FIG. 6 is a partial longitudinal section of the end of the rod along VI of FIG. 4;
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-section along VII-VII of FIG. 3,
  • FIG. 8 is a view similar to FIG. 5 of an alternative embodiment,
  • FIG. 9 represents, in perspective, a rod and an applicator element according to an alternative embodiment of the invention,
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-section along XX of FIG. 9,
  • FIGS. 11 to 14 are views similar to FIG. 3, illustrating embodiments of the application element,
  • FIGS. 15 to 21 are views similar to FIG. 6 of alternative embodiments of the housing of the rod receiving the application element,
  • FIGS. 22 to 25 are other views similar to FIG. 3 of alternative embodiments of the application element,
  • FIGS. 26 to 28 are views similar to FIG. 4 of alternative embodiments of the rod and the applicator element,
  • FIGS. 28A to 28C are sections according to XXVIII-XXVIII of FIG. 28, variant embodiments of the bundle of bristles,
  • Figure 29 is a longitudinal section of the rod,
  • FIG. 30 is a view similar to FIG. 3 of another embodiment of the rod,
  • FIG. 31 represents an embodiment variant of the applicator, in longitudinal section,
  • FIG. 32 represents, in longitudinal and partial section, an alternative embodiment of the packaging and application device,
  • FIG. 33 represents, in partial axial section, a detail of embodiment of the device of FIG. 32,
  • FIG. 34 is a schematic partial longitudinal section of an alternative embodiment of the device,
  • FIG. 35 is an elevational view of an alternative embodiment of the device of FIG. 34,
  • FIG. 36 represents in elevation another variant embodiment of the device,
  • FIG. 37 represents a variant of the device of FIG. 36,
  • FIG. 38 is a partial longitudinal section of an applicator variant,
  • FIG. 39 is a longitudinal section of a variant of a container,
  • FIGS. 40 and 41 are views respectively analogous to FIGS. 3 and 4, partial, of alternative embodiments of the rod,
  • FIG. 42 is a view similar to FIG. 5 of a variant embodiment of the rod;
  • FIGS. 43 to 45 and 47 represent alternative embodiments of the lower end of the applicator,
  • Figure 46 shows an alternative embodiment of the distal end of the rod.

On a représenté à la figure 1 un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application comportant un récipient 2 et un applicateur 3 pouvant être séparé du récipient 2 lors de l'utilisation.FIG. 1 shows a packaging and application device comprising a container 2 and an applicator 3 that can be separated from the container 2 during use.

Le récipient 2 contient une composition P qui est par exemple un produit destiné à l'application sur les ongles, par exemple un vernis à ongles.The container 2 contains a composition P which is for example a product intended for application to the nails, for example a nail polish.

L'invention n'est pas limitée à une composition cosmétique particulière, et la composition P peut par exemple être un produit destiné à être appliqué sur d'autres matières kératiniques, par exemple la peau ou les lèvres.The invention is not limited to a particular cosmetic composition, and the composition P may for example be a product intended to be applied to other keratin materials, for example the skin or the lips.

Le récipient 2 peut contenir une ou plusieurs billes 4 permettant d'homogénéiser la composition P avant l'application.The container 2 may contain one or more balls 4 for homogenizing the composition P before application.

L'applicateur 3 comporte une tige 5 d'axe X que l'on a représentée isolément à la figure 2, portant à une extrémité un élément d'application 6 et se raccordant à son autre extrémité à un organe de préhension 9 qui constitue également, dans l'exemple considéré, un organe de fermeture du récipient 2.The applicator 3 comprises a rod 5 of axis X which has been shown separately in FIG. 2, carrying at one end an applicator element 6 and connected at its other end to a gripping member 9 which also constitutes , in the example considered, a closure member of the container 2.

L'applicateur 3 peut se fixer de diverses façons sur le récipient 2 et dans l'exemple illustré, le récipient 2 comporte un col 10 fileté extérieurement et l'organe de préhension 9 une jupe de montage 11 filetée intérieurement, agencée pour se visser sur le col 10.The applicator 3 can be fixed in various ways to the container 2 and in the example illustrated, the container 2 has an externally threaded neck 10 and the gripping member 9 has an internally threaded mounting skirt 11 arranged to be screwed onto the neck 10.

L'étanchéité de la fermeture du récipient 2 est par exemple assurée par la tige 5, mais en variante, cette étanchéité peut être obtenue autrement, par exemple par une application étanche de l'organe de préhension 9 sur le récipient 2.The sealing of the closure of the container 2 is for example ensured by the rod 5, but alternatively, this sealing can be obtained otherwise, for example by a sealed application of the gripping member 9 on the container 2.

La tige 5 peut être fixée de diverses manières sur l'organe de préhension 9, étant par exemple engagée à force et/ou fixée par encliquetage.The rod 5 can be fixed in various ways on the gripping member 9, for example being engaged by force and / or snap-fastened.

Dans une variante illustrée à la figure 38, l'organe de préhension 9 et la tige 5 sont réalisés d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière plastique.In a variant shown in Figure 38, the gripping member 9 and the rod 5 are made in one piece by molding plastics material.

L'applicateur 3 peut encore comporter une sous-capsule entre la tige 5 et l'organe de préhension 9, dans une variante non illustrée.The applicator 3 may further comprise a sub-capsule between the rod 5 and the gripping member 9, in a variant that is not illustrated.

La tige 5 comporte une portion distale 13 pourvue intérieurement d'un logement 14 que l'on peut voir sur les figures 5 et 6 et une portion proximale 16 comportant une jupe tubulaire 18 qui sert à la fixation dans l'organe de préhension 9.The rod 5 comprises a distal portion 13 internally provided with a housing 14 which can be seen in FIGS. 5 and 6 and a proximal portion 16 comprising a tubular skirt 18 which serves for fixing in the gripping member 9.

La jupe 18 se raccorde à sa base à un plateau 20 qui peut venir en appui par une face inférieure 21 contre la tranche supérieure 100 du col 10 du récipient 2 lorsque l'applicateur 3 est en place sur celui-ci. Le col 10 peut être réalisé avec à son extrémité supérieure une lèvre effilée s'appliquant sur la face inférieure 21, ce qui permet d'obtenir une étanchéité améliorée.The skirt 18 is connected at its base to a plate 20 which can be supported by a lower face 21 against the upper edge 100 of the neck 10 of the container 2 when the applicator 3 is in place thereon. The neck 10 can be made with at its upper end a tapered lip on the underside 21, which provides an improved seal.

La tige 5 comporte, entre les portions proximales 16 et distale 13, une portion intermédiaire 22 qui comporte deux branches 30 définissant entre elles une cavité 24 allongée selon l'axe X.The rod 5 comprises, between the proximal portions 16 and distal 13, an intermediate portion 22 which has two branches 30 defining between them a cavity 24 elongated along the axis X.

Comme représenté sur les figures A B et C, les sections transversales de la portion intermédiaire 22 sont toutes circonscrites à la plus petite des sections transversales du récipient 2, en l'occurrence la section transversale du col 10 au niveau de la tranche supérieure 100. Ces sections transversales sont identifiées perpendiculairement à un axe d'allongement principal de la portion intermédiaire 22 lorsque l'applicateur est monté sur le récipient 2.As shown in FIGS. AB and C, the cross-sections of the intermediate portion 22 are all circumscribed to the smallest of the cross-sections of the container 2, in this case the cross-section of the neck 10 at the level of the upper edge 100. transverse sections are identified perpendicularly to a principal elongation axis of the intermediate portion 22 when the applicator is mounted on the container 2.

Dans l'exemple considéré, la cavité 24 comporte en partie supérieure un trou 34 d'axe perpendiculaire à un plan médian M pour la tige 5, ce trou 34 étant prolongé inférieurement par une fente 36 s'étendant par exemple sur plus de la moitié de la longueur de la tige 5.In the example considered, the cavity 24 comprises in the upper part a hole 34 with an axis perpendicular to a median plane M for the rod 5, this hole 34 being extended inferiorly by a slot 36 extending for example over more than half the length of the rod 5.

La fente 36 est délimitée inférieurement par deux surfaces inclinées 38 que l'on peut voir sur la figure 5 notamment, qui sont par exemple symétriques l'une de l'autre par rapport au plan médian M.The slot 36 is delimited below by two inclined surfaces 38 that can be seen in Figure 5 in particular, which are for example symmetrical to each other relative to the median plane M.

Les surfaces inclinées 38 sont prolongées inférieurement chacune par une gorge longitudinale 39 s'étendant d'un côté de la portion distale 13 jusque sensiblement l'extrémité inférieure 40 de la tige 5, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 3 notamment.The inclined surfaces 38 are each extended lower by a longitudinal groove 39 extending from one side of the distal portion 13 to substantially the lower end 40 of the rod 5, as can be seen in Figure 3 in particular.

Comme représenté sur la figure 46, l'extrémité distale 40 peut comporter une encoche 41, par exemple en V, formée dans le prolongement de la gorge longitudinale 39. Alternativement, cette encoche 41 peut ne pas être dans le prolongement de la cavité 24 ou de la gorge longitudinale 39. L'encoche 41 permet de conduire le flux de produit s'écoulant de la cavité 24 vers l'élément d'application 6.As shown in FIG. 46, the distal end 40 may comprise a notch 41, for example a V-shaped groove, formed in the extension of the longitudinal groove 39. Alternatively, this notch 41 may not be in the extension of the cavity 24 or of the longitudinal groove 39. The notch 41 makes it possible to conduct the flow of product flowing from the cavity 24 towards the application element 6.

Les surfaces en regard 44 des branches 30 sont écartées d'une distance d qui est minimale dans le plan médian M, étant par exemple de l'ordre de 1 mm, et les surfaces 44 s'écartent l'une de l'autre vers l'extérieur à partir du plan médian M comme on peut le voir sur la figure 7.The facing surfaces 44 of the branches 30 are separated by a distance d which is minimal in the median plane M, being for example of the order of 1 mm, and the surfaces 44 deviate from each other towards the the outside from the median plane M as can be seen in Figure 7.

La longueur de la fente 36 est par exemple supérieure ou égale à 10 mm.The length of the slot 36 is for example greater than or equal to 10 mm.

L'élément d'application 6 est par exemple un faisceau de poils qui est replié sur lui-même et agrafé à mi-longueur dans le fond du logement 14.The application element 6 is for example a bundle of bristles which is folded on itself and stapled at mid-length in the bottom of the housing 14.

La plus grande dimension transversale D de la tige 5 en haut de la portion intermédiaire 22 est par exemple supérieure ou égale à 5 mm, étant par exemple de l'ordre de 7 mm dans l'exemple considéré. La plus grande dimension transversale D est inférieure strictement au plus petit diamètre intérieur du col.The largest transverse dimension D of the rod 5 at the top of the intermediate portion 22 is for example greater than or equal to 5 mm, being for example of the order of 7 mm in the example in question. The largest transverse dimension D is strictly smaller than the smallest inside diameter of the neck.

On voit sur la figure 4 que la tige 5 peut présenter, dans un plan perpendiculaire au plan médian M, une largeur décroissant en direction de son extrémité distale 40.FIG. 4 shows that the rod 5 may have, in a plane perpendicular to the median plane M, a decreasing width towards its distal end 40.

La portion intermédiaire 22 est relativement rigide, ne se déformant sensiblement pas lors de l'utilisation de l'applicateur 3.The intermediate portion 22 is relatively rigid, not substantially deforming during use of the applicator 3.

Lorsque celui-ci est en place sur le récipient 2, comme illustré à la figure 1, la tige 5 peut être immergée ou non dans la composition P.When it is in place on the container 2, as shown in Figure 1, the rod 5 may or may not be immersed in the composition P.

Lorsque le niveau de la composition est insuffisant pour atteindre la cavité 24, l'utilisateur peut secouer le dispositif 1 avant l'utilisation.When the level of the composition is insufficient to reach the cavity 24, the user can shake the device 1 before use.

La composition est retenue au moins temporairement par capillarité dans la cavité 24 et peut gagner l'élément d'application 6 au fur et à mesure que celui-ci est déplacé sur la région à traiter, par exemple les ongles. La portion intermédiaire 22 ne se déforme sensiblement pas lors de son retrait du récipient 2, et en particulier lors de la traversée du col 10. Ainsi la quantité de produit qui peut être retenue dans la cavité 24 n'est pas diminuée du fait de l'extraction de l'applicateur du récipient.The composition is retained at least temporarily by capillarity in the cavity 24 and can gain the application element 6 as it is displaced on the region to be treated, for example the nails. The intermediate portion 22 does not deform substantially during its removal from the container 2, and in particular during the passage of the neck 10. Thus the amount of product that can be retained in the cavity 24 is not decreased because of the extraction of the applicator from the container.

La composition qui quitte la cavité 24 peut s'écouler facilement, grâce aux surfaces inclinées 38, sur les gorges 39 et atteindre l'élément d'application 6 par l'extérieur.The composition leaving the cavity 24 can easily flow, thanks to the inclined surfaces 38, on the grooves 39 and reach the applicator element 6 from the outside.

Le niveau de composition dans la cavité 24 peut baisser au fur et à mesure de l'application, et l'utilisateur peut éventuellement en observant la tige 5 savoir s'il convient de recharger celle-ci en la ramenant dans le récipient 2.The level of composition in the cavity 24 can decrease as and when the application, and the user can possibly by observing the rod 5 know whether it is necessary to recharge it by bringing it into the container 2.

En particulier, la cavité 24 est débouchante, sur plus de la moitié de sa hauteur le long de la tige, et débouche au niveau de deux faces extérieures opposées de la surface extérieure de la tige.In particular, the cavity 24 is open over more than half of its height along the rod, and opens at two opposite outer faces of the outer surface of the rod.

Dans l'exemple considéré, la cavité 24 permet à l'applicateur 3 d'emporter une quantité de composition suffisante pour traiter plusieurs ongles, par exemple tous les ongles d'une main, voire des deux mains, sans que l'utilisateur n'ait à retremper l'applicateur 3 dans le récipient 2.In the example considered, the cavity 24 allows the applicator 3 to carry a sufficient amount of composition to treat several nails, for example all the nails of one hand, even both hands, without the user have to re-dip the applicator 3 in the container 2.

L'élément d'application 6 peut présenter une forme généralement aplatie en section transversale et les gorges 39 permettent alors d'amener la composition dans une région médiane de l'élément d'application, ce qui permet à la composition de bien se répartir sur l'élément d'application 6 et facilite l'obtention d'un maquillage de qualité.The applicator element 6 may have a generally flattened shape in cross section and the grooves 39 then make it possible to bring the composition into a median region of the applicator element, which allows the composition to be well distributed over the application element 6 and facilitates obtaining a quality makeup.

On peut apporter diverses modifications à l'applicateur 3 sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention.Various modifications can be made to the applicator 3 without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Par exemple, les deux surfaces inclinées 38 de la figure 5 peuvent être remplacées par une surface inclinée unique 38, comme illustré à la figure 8.For example, the two inclined surfaces 38 of FIG. 5 can be replaced by a single inclined surface 38, as shown in FIG.

La tige 5 peut comporter plus de deux branches, par exemple trois branches 30 comme illustré à la figure 9, la cavité 24 étant formée entre ces branches 30 dans une région centrale de l'applicateur, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 10.The rod 5 may comprise more than two branches, for example three branches 30 as illustrated in FIG. 9, the cavity 24 being formed between these branches 30 in a central region of the applicator, as can be seen in FIG.

L'élément d'application 6 peut par exemple comporter un mélange de poils ayant des natures et/ou des tailles différentes.The application element 6 may for example comprise a mixture of bristles having different natures and / or sizes.

L'élément d'application 6, lorsqu'il comporte un faisceau de poils, peut comporter notamment des poils ondulés, comme illustré à la figure 11.The applicator element 6, when it comprises a bundle of bristles, can comprise in particular corrugated bristles, as illustrated in FIG. 11.

Le faisceau peut comporter des poils droits et des poils ondulés, notamment un mélange de poils ondulés ayant des fréquences d'ondulation différentes.The bundle may comprise straight bristles and wavy bristles, especially a mixture of corrugated bristles having different waving frequencies.

Cela peut améliorer la retenue de la composition sur le faisceau de poils et/ou permettre de réguler plus facilement le débit de composition appliquée.This can improve the retention of the composition on the pile bundle and / or make it easier to regulate the rate of composition applied.

La forme de l'élément d'application 6 à son extrémité libre peut être sensiblement plane et perpendiculaire d'axe X, comme illustré à la figure 3, arrondie comme illustré à la figure 12, en simple biseau comme représenté à la figure 13 ou en double biseau comme représenté sur la figure 14.The shape of the applicator element 6 at its free end can be substantially flat and perpendicular to the X axis, as illustrated in FIG. 3, rounded as shown in FIG. 12, in a single bevel as shown in FIG. 13 or in double bevel as shown in FIG.

La forme du logement 14 qui reçoit l'élément d'application 6 peut, notamment lorsque celui-ci comporte un faisceau de poils, présenter une forme contribuant à donner aux poils des orientations particulières lorsque ceux-ci quittent la tige 5.The shape of the housing 14 which receives the applicator element 6 may, especially when the latter comprises a bundle of bristles, have a shape that contributes to giving the bristles particular orientations when they leave the rod 5.

On a représenté sur les figures 15 à 21 différents exemples de logements 14. Ces derniers peuvent présenter par exemple une forme cylindrique, de section circulaire ou non, par exemple aplatie comme illustré aux figures 15 et 20, conique ou tronconique comme illustré aux figures 16 et 17 ou étagée comme illustré aux figures 18 et 19. La paroi de la tige 5 autour du logement peut ne pas être constante, comme illustré à la figure 21, afin par exemple de faciliter la déformation de la tige par matriçage.FIGS. 15 to 21 show various examples of housings 14. The latter may for example have a cylindrical shape, of circular section or not, for example flattened as illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 20, conical or frustoconical as illustrated in FIGS. and 17 or stepped as illustrated in Figures 18 and 19. The wall of the rod 5 around the housing may not be constant, as shown in Figure 21, for example to facilitate the deformation of the rod by stamping.

L'élément d'application 6 peut être fixé par agrafage dans le logement 14 ou être fixé autrement, étant par exemple collé, soudé, surmoulé, inséré à force ou encliqueté, selon sa nature notamment.The applicator element 6 can be fixed by stapling in the housing 14 or be fixed otherwise, being for example glued, welded, overmoulded, forcibly inserted or latched, depending on its nature in particular.

Comme représenté Figure 47, l'applicateur 6 peut comporter au moins deux faisceaux de poils 6a et 6b, par exemple divergents. Ces deux faisceaux de poils peuvent être obtenus par le montage deux touffes dans le logement 14 ou bien être dus à une configuration intérieure particulière du logement 14.As shown in Figure 47, the applicator 6 may comprise at least two bundles of bristles 6a and 6b, for example divergent. These two bundles of bristles can be obtained by mounting two tufts in the housing 14 or be due to a particular interior configuration of the housing 14.

L'élément d'application 6 peut être autre qu'un faisceau de poils et comporter un flocage comme illustré à la figure 22, une mousse comme illustré à la figure 23, un fritté 52 comme illustré à la figure 24 ou un feutre comme illustré à la figure 25.The applicator element 6 may be other than a bundle of bristles and may comprise a flocking as illustrated in FIG. 22, a foam as illustrated in FIG. 23, a sinter 52 as illustrated in FIG. 24 or a felt as illustrated. in Figure 25.

L'élément d'application 6 peut s'étendre selon un axe longitudinal Z qui fait un angle non nul β avec l'axe X, comme illustré à la figure 26.The application element 6 may extend along a longitudinal axis Z which forms a non-zero angle β with the axis X, as illustrated in FIG. 26.

La portion distale 13 de la tige 5 peut notamment être coudée à cet effet.The distal portion 13 of the rod 5 may in particular be bent for this purpose.

L'élément d'application 6 peut encore être incurvé, comme illustré à la figure 27.The application element 6 can be further curved, as illustrated in FIG. 27.

La portion distale 13 de la tige 5 peut être matricée, afin de donner au logement 14 une forme particulière, par exemple une forme difficile à obtenir par moulage ou rendant difficile l'agrafage, comme illustré à la figure 28.The distal portion 13 of the rod 5 can be stamped, in order to give the housing 14 a particular shape, for example a shape difficult to obtain by molding or making it difficult to staple, as illustrated in FIG.

Cela peut permettre d'obtenir un faisceau de poils de section très aplatie comme illustré à la figure 28A, ondulée comme illustré à la figure 28B, ou incurvée comme illustré à la figure 28C.This can make it possible to obtain a bundle of bristles of very flat section as illustrated in FIG. 28A, corrugated as illustrated in FIG. 28B, or curved as illustrated in FIG. 28C.

L'élément d'application 6 peut encore être réalisé d'une seule pièce, par moulage avec la tige 5, comme illustré à la figure 29.The applicator element 6 can also be made in one piece, by molding with the rod 5, as illustrated in FIG. 29.

On a également illustré sur cette figure la possibilité pour l'élément d'application d'être ajouré et la possibilité pour la tige de comporter plus d'une fente 36, par exemple deux fentes 36, lesquelles peuvent se rejoindre en bout.This figure also illustrates the possibility for the applicator element to be perforated and the possibility for the rod to comprise more than one slot 36, for example two slots 36, which can meet at the end.

On peut donner à la cavité 24 d'autres formes encore, par exemple une forme sensiblement en goutte d'eau comme illustré à la figure 30, agencée pour permettre la rétention de la composition par capillarité.It is possible to give the cavity 24 still other shapes, for example a substantially drop-shaped shape as shown in FIG. 30, arranged to allow retention of the composition by capillarity.

Le cas échéant, la cavité 24 peut être non traversante ou n'être traversante que dans sa partie supérieure, par exemple au niveau du trou 34, les branches 30 étant par exemple réunies par un voile de matière 110 le long de la fente 36 ou d'un côté de la tige 5, comme illustré à la figure 42.If necessary, the cavity 24 may be non-through or through only in its upper part, for example at the hole 34, the branches 30 being for example joined by a web of material 110 along the slot 36 or on one side of the rod 5, as shown in FIG. 42.

La tige 5 peut être entourée d'une gaine 60, comme illustré à la figure 31, laquelle comporte par exemple un orifice de prise d'air 61.The rod 5 may be surrounded by a sheath 60, as illustrated in FIG. 31, which comprises, for example, an air intake orifice 61.

La gaine 60 est par exemple fixée à son extrémité supérieure à une région annulaire 62 de la tige 5, adjacente au plateau 20.The sheath 60 is for example fixed at its upper end to an annular region 62 of the rod 5, adjacent to the plate 20.

L'élément d'application 6 peut être chargé avec la composition en étant immergé dans le récipient contenant celle-ci.The applicator element 6 can be loaded with the composition by being immersed in the container containing it.

En variante, comme illustré aux figures 32 à 37, la cavité 24 peut être alimentée en produit à partir d'un second récipient 2 qui est solidaire de l'applicateur 3 et qui sert par exemple d'organe de préhension lors de l'application.Alternatively, as illustrated in FIGS. 32 to 37, the cavity 24 can be supplied with product from a second container 2 which is integral with the applicator 3 and which serves for example as a gripping member during the application. .

La tige 5 peut alors comporter un canal intérieur 70 qui permet à la composition distribuée par le récipient 2 de gagner la cavité 24, ce canal intérieur 70 débouchant par exemple dans le trou 34.The rod 5 may then comprise an internal channel 70 which allows the composition dispensed by the container 2 to gain the cavity 24, this inner channel 70 opening for example into the hole 34.

Selon cette variante des figures 32 à 37, le récipient forme un capot 72 qui peut recueillir un excès de composition présent sur l'applicateur et éviter que la composition ne sèche sur celui-ci. C'est ce capot 72 qui présente alors les caractéristiques du récipient selon l'invention des exemples des figures 1, 32, 37 et 39.According to this variant of Figures 32 to 37, the container forms a cover 72 which can collect an excess of composition present on the applicator and prevent the composition from drying thereon. It is this cover 72 which then presents the characteristics of the container according to the invention of the examples of FIGS. 1, 32, 37 and 39.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 31, la tige 5 est entourée par la gaine 60, mais celle-ci peut être supprimée, comme illustré aux figures 34 et 37.In the example of Figure 31, the rod 5 is surrounded by the sheath 60, but it can be removed, as shown in Figures 34 and 37.

Pour charger l'élément d'application 6 en produit, l'utilisateur peut par exemple appuyer sur au moins une paroi déformable du récipient 2.For loading the application element 6 with product, the user can for example press on at least one deformable wall of the container 2.

La tige 5 se raccorde supérieurement, dans l'exemple de la figure 34, à un manchon 80, dans lequel peut coulisser le récipient 2. Ce dernier est muni d'un dispositif de distribution 81 tel qu'une pompe ou valve, et dépasse à son extrémité supérieure du manchon 80 de telle sorte que l'utilisateur, en appuyant sur l'extrémité supérieure 83 du récipient 2, peut provoquer la distribution d'une dose de composition par une tige creuse 84 débouchant dans le canal intérieur 70.The rod 5 is connected superiorly, in the example of Figure 34, to a sleeve 80, in which the container 2 can slide. The latter is provided with a dispensing device 81 such as a pump or valve, and exceeds at its upper end of the sleeve 80 so that the user, by pressing on the upper end 83 of the container 2, can cause the distribution of a dose of composition by a hollow rod 84 opening into the inner channel 70.

La tige 5 peut être partiellement recouverte par l'organe de préhension de l'applicateur.The rod 5 may be partially covered by the gripping member of the applicator.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 35, la tige 5 est recouverte partiellement par une extension inférieure du manchon 80 précité.In the example of Figure 35, the rod 5 is partially covered by a lower extension of the aforementioned sleeve 80.

Le récipient contenant la composition P peut être pourvu, le cas échéant, comme illustré à la figure 39, d'un organe d'essorage 90 qui permet d'enlever un excès de produit présent à la surface de la tige et/ou de l'élément d'application 6. Cet organe d'essorage est configuré pour permettre qu'un flux d'air soit maintenu autour de la portion intermédiaire 22 lors de sa traversée de cet organe 90, notamment lors du passage de la position fermée à la position ouverte.The container containing the composition P may be provided, if appropriate, as illustrated in FIG. 39, with a wiper member 90 which makes it possible to remove an excess of product present on the surface of the rod and / or the application element 6. This wiper member is configured to allow air flow to be maintained around the intermediate portion 22 as it passes through this member 90, in particular when moving from the closed position to the open position.

La tige 5 peut être pourvue d'une charnière 20, laquelle définit un axe d'articulation R par exemple sensiblement parallèle au plan médian M, comme illustré à la figure 40 ou sensiblement perpendiculaire à celui-ci, comme illustré à la figure 41. L'axe R peut être sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe X.The rod 5 may be provided with a hinge 20, which defines a hinge axis R for example substantially parallel to the median plane M, as shown in Figure 40 or substantially perpendicular to it, as shown in Figure 41. The axis R can be substantially perpendicular to the axis X.

La fente 36 peut encore déboucher sur plusieurs gorges 39, comme illustré à la figure 43, ou sur une surface lisse, comme illustré à la figure 44.The slot 36 can still lead to several grooves 39, as shown in Figure 43, or on a smooth surface, as shown in Figure 44.

L'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples qui viennent d'être décrits.The invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described.

On peut notamment combiner entre elles les caractéristiques des différents exemples de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits.In particular, it is possible to combine the characteristics of the various embodiments which have just been described.

L'invention n'est pas limitée à l'application d'un produit de maquillage et ou de soin sur les ongles et la composition peut être destinée à être appliquée sur la peau ou les lèvres.The invention is not limited to the application of a make-up and / or care product to the nails and the composition may be intended to be applied to the skin or the lips.

On peut combiner entre elles les particularités de réalisation des différents exemples illustrés.The particular features of the various illustrated examples can be combined with one another.

On peut par exemple remplacer la fente unique de certains exemples par plusieurs fentes.For example, the single slot of some examples may be replaced by several slots.

L'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de « comportant au moins un », sauf si le contraire est spécifié.The expression "having one" shall be understood as being synonymous with "having at least one", unless the opposite is specified.

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Dispositif (1) de conditionnement et d'application comportant : - une composition (P) à appliquer sur les ongles, la peau ou les lèvres, - un applicateur (3) comportant : - un élément d'application (6), - une tige (5) comportant une portion (22) comportant au moins deux branches (30) formant entre elles une cavité (24) débouchant sur la surface extérieure de la tige et de section transversale non constante le long de la tige. Apparatus (1) for packaging and application comprising: a composition (P) to be applied to the nails, the skin or the lips, an applicator (3) comprising: an application element (6), - A rod (5) having a portion (22) having at least two branches (30) forming between them a cavity (24) opening on the outer surface of the rod and of non-constant cross section along the rod. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, la portion étant disposée dans un récipient (2, 72) en position fermée du dispositif, tel que la portion et le récipient sont configurés de sorte qu'un flux d'air est maintenu autour de la portion lors du passage de la position fermée à une position ouverte, dans laquelle l'élément d'application est sorti du récipient.Device according to claim 1, the portion being disposed in a container (2, 72) in the closed position of the device, such that the portion and the container are configured so that a flow of air is maintained around the portion during the transition from the closed position to an open position, in which the applicator element is out of the container. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, la portion étant sensiblement non déformable lors du passage de la position fermée à la position ouverte.Device according to claim 2, the portion being substantially non-deformable when passing from the closed position to the open position. Dispositif selon la revendication 2 ou 3, une section transversale maximale de la portion étant circonscrite à la section transversale intérieure de la plus petite des sections transversales du récipient traversées par la portion lors du passage de la position fermée à la position ouverte.Device according to claim 2 or 3, a maximum cross-section of the portion being circumscribed to the inner cross section of the smallest cross-section of the container through which the portion passes from the closed position to the open position. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la portion étant sensiblement non déformable lors de l'application de la composition.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the portion being substantially non-deformable during the application of the composition. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la tige comportant à une extrémité un logement (14) dans lequel l'élément d'application (6) est engagé.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the rod comprising at one end a housing (14) in which the application element (6) is engaged. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la ou les cavités (24) étant traversantes.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cavity or cavities (24) being through. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la tige (5) présentant une section transversale, le long de la portion (22), de forme générale oblongue, allongée selon un plan médian (M).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the rod (5) having a cross section, along the portion (22), of generally oblong shape, elongated along a median plane (M). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la ou les cavités (24) comprenant au moins une fente (36).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the cavity or cavities (24) comprising at least one slot (36). Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, la tige comportant une unique fente.Device according to the preceding claim, the rod having a single slot. Dispositif selon la revendication 9, la tige comportant au moins deux fentes, notamment deux fentes latérales réunies en bout.Device according to claim 9, the rod having at least two slots, in particular two lateral slots joined at the end. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 11, au moins une fente (36) s'étendant sur plus de la moitié de la longueur de la tige, notamment sur plus de 10 mm.Device according to any one of claims 9 to 11, at least one slot (36) extending over more than half the length of the rod, in particular more than 10 mm. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 12, la ou les fentes (36) débouchant supérieurement dans un trou (34) plus large qu'elle.Device according to any one of claims 9 to 12, the or slots (36) opening out into a hole (34) larger than it. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la cavité ou les cavités s'étendent sur plus de 10 mm, notamment sur plus de la moitié de la longueur de la tige.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the cavity or cavities extend over more than 10 mm, in particular over more than half the length of the rod. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la ou les cavités peuvent s'étendre à distance d'une portion distale de la tige, par exemple à plus de 10 mm de cette portion distale.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the cavity or cavities may extend at a distance from a distal portion of the rod, for example more than 10 mm from this distal portion. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la tige (5) comportant, entre la ou les cavités (24) et l'élément d'application (6), au moins une gorge longitudinale (39).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the rod (5) comprising, between the cavity or cavities (24) and the application element (6), at least one longitudinal groove (39). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la tige (5) comportant deux branches (30) seulement.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the rod (5) comprising only two branches (30). Dispositif selon la revendication 17, les branches (30) présentant des surfaces (44) en regard non entièrement planes.Device according to claim 17, the branches (30) having surfaces (44) facing not completely flat. Dispositif selon la revendication 18, la distance entre les surfaces en regard (44) passant par un minimum (d) dans un plan médian (M) pour la tige.Device according to claim 18, the distance between the facing surfaces (44) passing through a minimum ( d ) in a median plane (M) for the rod. Dispositif selon la revendication 19, la distance (d) entre les surfaces en regard (44) étant inférieure ou égale à 2 mm, mieux à 1,5 mm, étant notamment de l'ordre de 1 mm.Device according to claim 19, the distance ( d ) between the facing surfaces (44) being less than or equal to 2 mm, better still 1.5 mm, being in particular of the order of 1 mm. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la tige (5) présentant le long de la portion (22) une plus grande dimension transversale (D) supérieure ou égale à 5 mm, mieux à 6 mm, encore mieux 7 mm.Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, the rod (5) having along the portion (22) a greater transverse dimension ( D ) greater than or equal to 5 mm, more preferably 6 mm, more preferably 7 mm. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la ou les cavités (24) étant délimitées inférieurement par au moins une surface inclinée (38) s'étendant vers l'extérieur et vers le bas.Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one cavity (24) is delimited below by at least one inclined surface (38) extending outwardly and downwardly. Dispositif selon la revendication 22, la ou les cavités étant délimitées inférieurement par deux surfaces inclinées (38) symétriques par rapport à un plan médian (M).Device according to claim 22, the cavity or cavities being delimited below by two inclined surfaces (38) symmetrical with respect to a median plane (M). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la portion (22) présentant une section transversale généralement décroissante vers l'extrémité distale (40) de la tige.Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, the portion (22) having a generally decreasing cross section towards the distal end (40) of the shaft. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la tige (5) étant réalisée d'une seule pièce par moulage d'une matière thermoplastique.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the rod (5) being made in one piece by molding a thermoplastic material. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comportant trois branches (30) ménageant entre elles la ou les cavités.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising three branches (30) between them or the cavities. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, l'élément d'application (6) comportant un faisceau de poils.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the applicator element (6) comprising a bundle of bristles. Dispositif selon la revendication 27, le faisceau comportant un mélange de poils.Device according to claim 27, the beam comprising a mixture of bristles. Dispositif selon la revendication 27 ou 28, le faisceau comportant des poils ondulés.Device according to claim 27 or 28, the beam comprising corrugated bristles. Dispositif selon la revendication 29, le faisceau comportant des poils droits et des poils ondulés.Device according to claim 29, the bundle comprising straight bristles and corrugated bristles. Dispositif selon la revendication 29, le faisceau comportant des poils ondulés ayant des fréquences d'ondulation différentes.Device according to Claim 29, the beam comprising corrugated bristles having different ripple frequencies. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 29 à 31, le faisceau de poils présentant en section transversale une forme généralement aplatie.Device according to any one of claims 29 to 31, the bundle of bristles having in cross section a generally flattened shape. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 29 à 32, le faisceau de poils présentant en section transversale une forme généralement rectangulaire, carrée, ovale, circulaire, ondulée ou incurvée.Device according to any one of claims 29 to 32, the bundle of bristles having in cross section a generally rectangular, square, oval, circular, corrugated or curved shape. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 28, l'élément d'application comportant un flocage, un feutre, une mousse, un fritté ou un textile.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 28, the application element comprising a flocking, a felt, a foam, a sinter or a textile. Dispositif selon la revendication 6, le logement (14) recevant l'élément d'application (6) ne communiquant pas avec la ou les cavités (24).Device according to claim 6, the housing (14) receiving the application element (6) not communicating with the cavity or cavities (24). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la cavité (24) étant unique.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the cavity (24) being unique. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 36, comportant le récipient (2) dans lequel la composition (P) est contenue.Device according to any one of claims 2 to 36, comprising the container (2) in which the composition (P) is contained. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, l'applicateur (3) pouvant se fixer de façon amovible sur le récipient.Device according to the preceding claim, the applicator (3) being removably attachable on the container. Dispositif selon la revendication 37 ou 38, l'applicateur étant configuré pour fermer de façon étanche le récipient.Apparatus according to claim 37 or 38, the applicator being configured to seal the container. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 37 à 39, le récipient étant dépourvu d'un organe d'essorage (90).Device according to any one of claims 37 to 39, the container being devoid of a wiper member (90). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, un second récipient contenant le produit étant solidaire de l'applicateur pendant l'application.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, a second container containing the product being secured to the applicator during the application. Dispositif selon la revendication 41, le second récipient comportant un dispositif de distribution (81) tel qu'une pompe ou valve.Apparatus according to claim 41, the second container having a dispensing device (81) such as a pump or valve. Dispositif selon la revendication 41, le second récipient comportant au moins une paroi souple sur laquelle l'utilisateur peut appuyer pour distribuer la composition.Device according to claim 41, the second container having at least one flexible wall on which the user can press to distribute the composition. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 41 à 43, dans lequel le récipient forme un capot (72) pouvant se fixer sur l'applicateur autour de l'élément d'application.Device according to any one of claims 41 to 43, wherein the container forms a cover (72) which can be fixed on the applicator around the applicator element. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, l'applicateur comportant une gaine (60) entourant la tige (5).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the applicator comprising a sheath (60) surrounding the rod (5). Dispositif selon la revendication 1, l'élément d'application étant moulé au moins partiellement d'une seule pièce avec la tige.Device according to claim 1, the applicator element being molded at least partially in one piece with the rod. Dispositif selon la revendication 46, l'élément d'application étant floqué ou recouvert d'un textile ou d'une mousse.Device according to Claim 46, the applicator element being flocked or covered with a textile or a foam. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, l'élément d'application ayant un axe longitudinal faisant un angle non nul avec celui de la tige.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the applicator element having a longitudinal axis forming a non-zero angle with that of the rod. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, l'applicateur comportant une charnière (120), notamment une charnière-film.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the applicator comprising a hinge (120), in particular a hinge-film. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, l'élément d'application (6) s'étendant non entièrement dans l'alignement de la tige, notamment étant courbe et/ou faisant un angle avec l'axe longitudinal de la tige.Device according to claim 1, the application element (6) extending not entirely in alignment with the rod, in particular being curved and / or at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the rod. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, la ou les cavités ne s'étendant, sur une partie au moins de leur longueur, que d'un seul côté de la tige.Device according to claim 1, the cavity or cavities extending over at least part of their length, only one side of the rod. Dispositif selon la revendication 9, la ou les fentes ne débouchant que d'un côté de la tige.Device according to claim 9, wherein the slot or slots opening on only one side of the rod. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, l'élément d'application recouvrant extérieurement partiellement la tige.Device according to claim 1, the applicator element partially externally covering the rod. Dispositif selon la revendication 9, la ou les fentes débouchant sur la surface extérieure d'une portion distale (13) de la tige dépourvue de gorge longitudinale, notamment de forme extérieure aplatie.Device according to claim 9, the or slots opening on the outer surface of a distal portion (13) of the rod devoid of longitudinal groove, in particular of flattened outer shape. Dispositif selon la revendication 9, la fente ou l'une des fentes débouchant sur plusieurs gorges longitudinales (39).Device according to claim 9, the slot or one of the slots opening on several longitudinal grooves (39). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la composition étant à appliquer sur les ongles.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the composition being to be applied to the nails.
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