EP1806063A1 - Flask for a cosmetic product and method for its use - Google Patents

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EP1806063A1
EP1806063A1 EP06291943A EP06291943A EP1806063A1 EP 1806063 A1 EP1806063 A1 EP 1806063A1 EP 06291943 A EP06291943 A EP 06291943A EP 06291943 A EP06291943 A EP 06291943A EP 1806063 A1 EP1806063 A1 EP 1806063A1
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Jean-François TRANCHANT
Sylvie Bray-Richer
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/24—Casings for two or more cosmetics
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics

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  • the present invention relates to a bottle for a cosmetic product, such as for example a nail polish, and its method of use.
  • the invention relates to a bottle comprising a container capable of containing a cosmetic product, and an applicator comprising a tube which carries a first applicator head adapted to the application of said cosmetic product to a body area, said first applicator head being placed in front of the tube, said first applicator head being capable of being immersed in the container for imbibing cosmetic product.
  • Figure 5 of the document WO03 / 003873 describes an example of a conventional bottle comprising an applicator head.
  • a bottle is rendered unusable as soon as the applicator head is damaged or more often when the product to be applied sticks by drying on the latter even if the container is still filled with cosmetic product.
  • the frequent use of the same applicator head is likely to cause premature mechanical wear of the latter and, on the other hand, the cosmetic product remaining on said applicator head as a result of multiple operations.
  • application dries and hardens due to the evaporation of the volatile compounds present, which, for the same applicator head, affects the functionality of the latter and consequently decreases the quality of the applications over time.
  • the present invention is intended to solve this technical problem on this type of bottle and to overcome these disadvantages inherent in any change applicator head.
  • a bottle of the kind in question is characterized in that said first applicator head is extractable and in that the applicator also comprises at least a second applicator head adapted to the application of said cosmetic product to a body zone and stored in said tube pending the extraction of said first applicator head, said second applicator head being movable relative to said tube to take the place of said first applicator head after extraction of the latter.
  • the user has at least two applicator heads whose handling is simple and practical.
  • the applicator heads are contained in a tube of the applicator, which allows a faster and easier replacement of the first extractable applicator head by the second applicator head.
  • the various applicator heads not yet used are stored in reserve in a safe place avoiding their loss or deterioration before use.
  • the first applicator head can be extracted and replaced by the second applicator head when the user of the bottle wishes, especially when the first applicator head is damaged, or when the quality of the application decreases over time due to the drying of the cosmetic product on the applicator head.
  • first applicator head the head which is arranged to apply the cosmetic product during the use of the bottle, regardless of whether it was, at the time of first use of the bottle, the applicator head original disposed to apply the cosmetic product, or a subsequent applicator head which was, during the first use of the bottle, stored inside the tube. Therefore, the "second applicator head” is the applicator head situated at the rear of the "first applicator head”.
  • a cosmetic product contained in the container is applied to a body area with the aid of said second applicator head.
  • the bottle comprises a container 1 containing a cosmetic product and a cap 2 carrying the applicator 4 at the end of which is placed a first applicator head 15 in the ready-to-use position.
  • the container 1 comprises, for example, a screw thread 10 intended to receive the cap 2 which, by screwing in this case, to close the container 1 when you no longer want to use this bottle.
  • the applicator 4 is in the form of a hollow tube 9 carried by the cap 2 at one of its ends and comprising a first applicator head 15 at its other end. end.
  • the first applicator head 15 in a ready-to-use position comprises a cover 14 to which a plurality of bristles in the form of a brush is attached.
  • This cover 14 is retained at the lower end of the tube 9 by radial internal stops 12a and 12b.
  • the second applicator head 25 stored behind the first applicator head 15 in the tube 9 comprises in addition to its cover 24, a protective element 23 releasably connected to the cover 24, for example by clipping.
  • the protective element 23 and the cover 24 together define a cap 20 protecting the second applicator head 25.
  • This capsule 20 prevents the second applicator head 25 from being soaked with cosmetic product when the first applicator head 15 is immersed in the container 1
  • said capsule makes more efficient the longitudinal displacement system of the applicator heads described below.
  • the first applicator head 15 When the first applicator head 15 is damaged or rendered unusable, it is extracted from the tube 9 of the applicator 4 by the user, for example by elastic deformation of the lower end of the latter.
  • the second applicator head 25 stored in the tube 9 behind the first applicator head 15 must now be moved towards the stops 12a and 12b at the end of the tube 9 to be in turn operational when the cover 24 of the second head applicator head 25 will abut against said stops 12a and 12b of the tube 9.
  • the bottle comprises a longitudinal displacement system applicator heads for a quick and easy replacement of the latter, which is described in more detail below in connection with Figure 3 in particular.
  • the cap 2 may comprise two parts rotatably mounted relative to each other.
  • the first is in the form of a support 11 which comprises, on the one hand, an outer cylindrical envelope, for example made of transparent plastic, bearing on its internal face a bore 16 complementary to the thread 10 of the container 1 and on the other.
  • the applicator 4 in the form of the tube 9, for example of the same material as the outer envelope and secured to the latter. Said applicator extends over a defined length so that the applicator head placed at its end plunges to the bottom of the container when the bore and the screw thread come into contact.
  • the second part comprises a control part 6 rotatably mounted on the support 11, forming an upper ring of the plug 2 extending radially inwards.
  • the control part 6 comprises a base forming a nut 8 with which a translational part 7 cooperates, here a screw extending between an upper end 100, inside the control part 6 at the nut 8 and an enlarged lower end 101, forming a stop, disposed inside the tube 9 to act as a piston on the cover of the last applicator head 55 available in the tube 9 in the present example.
  • the screw 7 comprises means for preventing its own rotation relative to the longitudinal axis of the tube 9.
  • it comprises a slot along its length (not visible in Figure 3) and the tube 9 comprises in its upper internal part a projection inserted into the slot and which thus prevents the rotation of the translational part 7.
  • the portion 11 of the plug 2 remains fixed while the screw 7 which has a translation movement along the longitudinal axis of the tube 9 causes by pushing the direct displacement of the last applicator head 55 contained in the rod directly in contact with the lower end 101 of the screw 7.
  • This last applicator head 55 causes the displacement of the applicator head 45 located directly below it.
  • This displacement can be promoted when the protective elements, made for example of transparent plastic, are rigid.
  • the second applicator head 25 always comprises, after its displacement along the tube 9, the protective element 23.
  • This protective element 23 must then be removed, for example manually, before the first use of this new applicator head 25.
  • the first applicator head 15 may also from the outset be protected from its external environment by a protective element 13 (not shown) similar to that of the other applicator heads thus offering the user a optimal of the first applicator head.

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Abstract

The container has an applicator for the product, e.g. nail varnish, attached to the inside of a screw cap (2) that has two sections. The upper section (6) rotates relative to the lower one and has a plate (8) with a threaded hole that interacts with a screw (7) to advance the applicator. The latter is located inside a tube (9) in the lower section, and comprises a series of brushes (45, 55) with linked covers. As one brush becomes unusable, e.g. through nail varnish drying on it, it is removed and replaced by the next one in line by rotating the upper section of the cap.

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La présente invention concerne un flacon pour produit cosmétique, tel que par exemple un vernis à ongles, et son procédé d'utilisation.The present invention relates to a bottle for a cosmetic product, such as for example a nail polish, and its method of use.

Plus particulièrement, l'invention est relative à un flacon comprenant un récipient susceptible de contenir un produit cosmétique, et un applicateur comprenant un tube qui porte une première tête applicatrice adaptée à l'application dudit produit cosmétique sur une zone corporelle, ladite première tête applicatrice étant placée en avant du tube, ladite première tête applicatrice étant susceptible d'être plongée dans le récipient pour s'imbiber de produit cosmétique.More particularly, the invention relates to a bottle comprising a container capable of containing a cosmetic product, and an applicator comprising a tube which carries a first applicator head adapted to the application of said cosmetic product to a body area, said first applicator head being placed in front of the tube, said first applicator head being capable of being immersed in the container for imbibing cosmetic product.

La figure 5 du document WO03/003873 décrit un exemple de flacon classique comportant une tête applicatrice. Un tel flacon est rendu inutilisable dès que la tête applicatrice est abîmée ou plus souvent lorsque le produit à appliquer se colle par séchage sur cette dernière et ce même si le récipient est encore rempli de produit cosmétique. En pratique en effet, d'une part l'usage fréquent d'une même tête applicatrice est susceptible d'engendrer une usure mécanique prématurée de cette dernière et d'autre part le produit cosmétique restant sur ladite tête applicatrice à la suite de multiples opérations d'application, sèche et durcit en raison de l'évaporation des composés volatiles présents, ce qui, pour une même tête applicatrice, affecte la fonctionnalité de cette dernière et diminue en conséquence la qualité des applications au fil du temps. Il existe donc un besoin de pouvoir disposer d'un flacon du type de celui décrit ci-dessus permettant un remplacement à tout moment de la tête applicatrice.Figure 5 of the document WO03 / 003873 describes an example of a conventional bottle comprising an applicator head. Such a bottle is rendered unusable as soon as the applicator head is damaged or more often when the product to be applied sticks by drying on the latter even if the container is still filled with cosmetic product. In practice in fact, on the one hand, the frequent use of the same applicator head is likely to cause premature mechanical wear of the latter and, on the other hand, the cosmetic product remaining on said applicator head as a result of multiple operations. application, dries and hardens due to the evaporation of the volatile compounds present, which, for the same applicator head, affects the functionality of the latter and consequently decreases the quality of the applications over time. There is therefore a need to have a bottle of the type described above allowing a replacement at any time of the applicator head.

Le document WO03/003873 propose quant à lui sur un autre type de flacon d'utiliser, sous forme d'embouts vissables, différentes têtes applicatrices interchangeables ayant des fonctionnalités différentes.The document WO03 / 003873 proposes for him on another type of bottle to use, in the form of screw-on bits, different interchangeable applicator heads having different features.

Toutefois, pour pouvoir remplacer les différentes têtes applicatrices et cela quelque soit le type de flacon utilisé, il faut avoir gardé en réserve dans un endroit sûr, les têtes applicatrices non encore utilisées afin d'éviter leur perte ou leur détérioration. Le remplacement d'une tête applicatrice par une autre n'est donc ni rapide, ni aisé.However, to be able to replace the different applicator heads and this whatever the type of bottle used, it is necessary to have stored in a safe place, the applicator heads not yet used to prevent their loss or deterioration. The replacement of an applicator head by another is therefore neither fast nor easy.

La présente invention a notamment pour but de résoudre ce problème technique sur ce type de flacon et de pallier ces inconvénients inhérents à tout changement de tête applicatrice.The present invention is intended to solve this technical problem on this type of bottle and to overcome these disadvantages inherent in any change applicator head.

A cet effet, selon l'invention, un flacon du genre en question est caractérisé en ce que ladite première tête applicatrice est extractible et en ce que l'applicateur comprend également au moins une deuxième tête applicatrice adaptée à l'application dudit produit cosmétique sur une zone corporelle et stockée dans ledit tube dans l'attente de l'extraction de ladite première tête applicatrice, ladite deuxième tête applicatrice étant déplaçable par rapport audit tube jusqu'à prendre la place de ladite première tête applicatrice après extraction de cette dernière.For this purpose, according to the invention, a bottle of the kind in question is characterized in that said first applicator head is extractable and in that the applicator also comprises at least a second applicator head adapted to the application of said cosmetic product to a body zone and stored in said tube pending the extraction of said first applicator head, said second applicator head being movable relative to said tube to take the place of said first applicator head after extraction of the latter.

Grâce à ces dispositions, l'utilisateur dispose d'au moins deux têtes applicatrices dont le maniement est simple et pratique. Les têtes applicatrices sont contenues dans un tube de l'applicateur, ce qui permet un remplacement plus rapide et plus aisé de la première tête applicatrice extractible par la deuxième tête applicatrice.Thanks to these provisions, the user has at least two applicator heads whose handling is simple and practical. The applicator heads are contained in a tube of the applicator, which allows a faster and easier replacement of the first extractable applicator head by the second applicator head.

De plus, les différentes têtes applicatrices non encore utilisées sont stockées en réserve dans un endroit sûr évitant leur perte ou leur détérioration avant usage.In addition, the various applicator heads not yet used are stored in reserve in a safe place avoiding their loss or deterioration before use.

La première tête applicatrice peut être extraite et remplacée par la deuxième tête applicatrice lorsque l'utilisateur du flacon le souhaite, notamment lorsque la première tête applicatrice est abîmée, ou lorsque la qualité de l'application diminue au fil du temps du fait du séchage du produit cosmétique sur la tête applicatrice.The first applicator head can be extracted and replaced by the second applicator head when the user of the bottle wishes, especially when the first applicator head is damaged, or when the quality of the application decreases over time due to the drying of the cosmetic product on the applicator head.

On entend par « première tête applicatrice », la tête qui est disposée pour appliquer le produit cosmétique lors de l'utilisation du flacon, indépendamment du fait de savoir si celle-ci était, au moment de la première utilisation du flacon, la tête applicatrice originelle disposée pour appliquer le produit cosmétique, ou une tête applicatrice ultérieure qui était, lors de la première utilisation du flacon, stockée à l'intérieur du tube. On appelle par conséquent « deuxième tête applicatrice » la tête applicatrice située à l'arrière de la « première tête applicatrice ».The term "first applicator head", the head which is arranged to apply the cosmetic product during the use of the bottle, regardless of whether it was, at the time of first use of the bottle, the applicator head original disposed to apply the cosmetic product, or a subsequent applicator head which was, during the first use of the bottle, stored inside the tube. Therefore, the "second applicator head" is the applicator head situated at the rear of the "first applicator head".

Dans des modes de réalisation préférés de l'invention, on peut éventuellement avoir recours en outre à l'une et/ou à l'autre des dispositions suivantes:

  • le flacon est caractérisé en ce que le récipient contient du vernis à ongles au titre de produit cosmétique ;
  • le flacon est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre un système de déplacement longitudinal adapté pour déplacer ladite deuxième tête applicatrice selon l'axe longitudinal du tube ;
  • le flacon est caractérisé en ce que le système de déplacement longitudinal comprend .
  • une pièce rotative par rapport au tube selon l'axe longitudinal du tube ;
  • une partie translative mobile selon l'axe longitudinal du tube ;
ladite pièce coopérant avec ladite partie translative de sorte que la rotation de ladite pièce entraîne en translation ladite partie translative,
ladite partie translative étant adaptée pour déplacer ladite deuxième tête applicatrice.
  • le flacon est caractérisé en ce que chaque mèche comprend une pluralité de poils, au moins la deuxième tête applicatrice étant contenue dans une capsule, ladite capsule étant contenue dans le tube ;
  • le flacon est caractérisé en ce que la capsule comprend:
    • un couvercle auquel est fixée la pluralité de poils, et
    • un élément protecteur lié de manière amovible au couvercle.
    • le flacon est caractérisé en ce que l'élément protecteur rigide de ladite deuxième tête applicatrice prend appui sur le couvercle de ladite première tête applicatrice.
    • le flacon est caractérisé en ce que le tube est solidaire d'un bouchon adapté pour alternativement ouvrir et fermer ledit récipient ;
    • le flacon est caractérisé en ce qu'une tête applicatrice originelle disposée dans le récipient avant la première utilisation est également contenue dans une capsule.
In preferred embodiments of the invention, one or more of the following may also be used:
  • the bottle is characterized in that the container contains nail polish as a cosmetic product;
  • the bottle is characterized in that it further comprises a longitudinal displacement system adapted to move said second applicator head along the longitudinal axis of the tube;
  • the bottle is characterized in that the longitudinal displacement system comprises.
  • a rotating part relative to the tube along the longitudinal axis of the tube;
  • a translative portion movable along the longitudinal axis of the tube;
said part cooperating with said translational part so that the rotation of said part translates said translational part in translation,
said translational part being adapted for move said second applicator head.
  • the bottle is characterized in that each wick comprises a plurality of bristles, at least the second applicator head being contained in a capsule, said capsule being contained in the tube;
  • the bottle is characterized in that the capsule comprises:
    • a lid to which the plurality of bristles is attached, and
    • a protective element releasably connected to the cover.
    • the bottle is characterized in that the rigid protective element of said second applicator head bears on the cover of said first applicator head.
    • the bottle is characterized in that the tube is secured to a plug adapted to alternately open and close said container;
    • the bottle is characterized in that an original applicator head disposed in the container before the first use is also contained in a capsule.

L'invention a également pour objet un procédé d'utilisation d'un flacon comprenant un récipient susceptible de contenir un produit cosmétique, et un applicateur comprenant un tube qui porte une première tête applicatrice adaptée à l'application dudit produit cosmétique sur une zone corporelle, ladite première tête applicatrice étant placée en avant du tube, ladite première tête applicatrice étant susceptible d'être plongée dans le récipient pour s'imbiber dudit produit cosmétique, ledit applicateur comprend également au moins une deuxième tête applicatrice adaptée à l'application dudit produit cosmétique et stockée dans ledit tube dans l'attente de l'extraction de ladite première tête applicatrice, dans lequel :

  • on extrait ladite première tête applicatrice du tube, puis
  • on déplace ladite deuxième tête applicatrice par rapport audit tube jusqu'à prendre la place de ladite première tête applicatrice après extraction de cette dernière.
The invention also relates to a method of using a bottle comprising a container that may contain a cosmetic product, and an applicator comprising a tube that carries a first applicator head adapted to the application of said cosmetic product to a body area said first applicator head being placed in front of the tube, said first applicator head being capable of being immersed in the container for imbibing said cosmetic product, said applicator also comprises at least a second applicator head adapted to the application of said product cosmetic and stored in said tube pending the extraction of said first applicator head, in which :
  • said first applicator head is extracted from the tube, then
  • said second applicator head is moved relative to said tube until it takes the place of said first applicator head after extraction of the latter.

Selon un autre aspect, on prévoit que, au cours du procédé, on applique un produit cosmétique contenu dans le récipient, sur une zone corporelle, à l'aide de ladite deuxième tête applicatrice.In another aspect, it is expected that, during the process, a cosmetic product contained in the container is applied to a body area with the aid of said second applicator head.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront au cours de la description suivante d'une de ses formes de réalisation, donnée à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en regard des dessins joints.Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of one of its embodiments, given by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Sur les dessins:

  • la figure 1 est une vue générale d'un exemple de flacon conforme à l'invention, représenté en position ouverte et avec une première tête applicatrice prête à l'emploi,
  • la figure 2 est une vue agrandie en coupe axiale de la partie A visible sur la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 illustre, toujours en coupe axiale agrandie, la partie B visible sur la figure 1,
  • la figure 4 et la figure 5 sont des vues similaires à la figure 2 illustrant le mode de renouvellement des têtes applicatrices.
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  • FIG. 1 is a general view of an example of a bottle according to the invention, represented in the open position and with a first applicator head ready for use,
  • FIG. 2 is an enlarged view in axial section of part A visible in FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 illustrates, still in enlarged axial section, part B visible in FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are views similar to FIG. 2 illustrating the mode of renewal of the applicator heads.

Sur les différentes figures, les mêmes références désignent des éléments identiques ou similaires.In the different figures, the same references designate identical or similar elements.

Suivant l'exemple de réalisation représenté sur la figure 1, le flacon comprend un récipient 1 contenant un produit cosmétique et un bouchon 2 portant l'applicateur 4 à l'extrémité duquel est placée une première tête applicatrice 15 en position prête à l'emploi. Le récipient 1 comporte, par exemple, un pas de vis 10 destiné à recevoir le bouchon 2 qui, par vissage dans ce cas, permet d'obturer le récipient 1 lorsqu'on ne souhaite plus utiliser ce flacon.According to the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the bottle comprises a container 1 containing a cosmetic product and a cap 2 carrying the applicator 4 at the end of which is placed a first applicator head 15 in the ready-to-use position. . The container 1 comprises, for example, a screw thread 10 intended to receive the cap 2 which, by screwing in this case, to close the container 1 when you no longer want to use this bottle.

Comme cela est visible sur les figure 1, 2 et 3, l'applicateur 4 se présente sous la forme d'un tube 9 creux porté par le bouchon 2 à l'une de ses extrémités et comprenant une première tête applicatrice 15 à son autre extrémité.As can be seen in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the applicator 4 is in the form of a hollow tube 9 carried by the cap 2 at one of its ends and comprising a first applicator head 15 at its other end. end.

Comme on peut le voir plus précisément sur la figure 2, la première tête applicatrice 15 dans une position prête à l'emploi comprend un couvercle 14 auquel est fixée une pluralité de poils sous la forme d'un pinceau. Ce couvercle 14 est retenu à l'extrémité inférieure du tube 9 par des butées internes radiales 12a et 12b. La deuxième tête applicatrice 25 stockée en arrière de la première tête applicatrice 15 dans le tube 9 comprend en plus de son couvercle 24, un élément protecteur 23 lié de manière amovible au couvercle 24 par exemple par clipsage. L'élément protecteur 23 et le couvercle 24 définissent ensemble une capsule 20 protégeant la deuxième tête applicatrice 25. Cette capsule 20 évite à la deuxième tête applicatrice 25 d'être imbibée de produit cosmétique lorsque la première tête applicatrice 15 est plongée dans le récipient 1. De plus, ladite capsule rend plus efficace le système de déplacement longitudinal des têtes applicatrices décrit ci-après.As can be seen more specifically in FIG. 2, the first applicator head 15 in a ready-to-use position comprises a cover 14 to which a plurality of bristles in the form of a brush is attached. This cover 14 is retained at the lower end of the tube 9 by radial internal stops 12a and 12b. The second applicator head 25 stored behind the first applicator head 15 in the tube 9 comprises in addition to its cover 24, a protective element 23 releasably connected to the cover 24, for example by clipping. The protective element 23 and the cover 24 together define a cap 20 protecting the second applicator head 25. This capsule 20 prevents the second applicator head 25 from being soaked with cosmetic product when the first applicator head 15 is immersed in the container 1 In addition, said capsule makes more efficient the longitudinal displacement system of the applicator heads described below.

Lorsque la première tête applicatrice 15 est abîmée ou rendue inutilisable, elle est extraite du tube 9 de l'applicateur 4 par l'utilisateur, par exemple par déformation élastique de l'extrémité inférieure de cette dernière.When the first applicator head 15 is damaged or rendered unusable, it is extracted from the tube 9 of the applicator 4 by the user, for example by elastic deformation of the lower end of the latter.

Comme cela est visible sur la figure 4, la deuxième tête applicatrice 25 stockée dans le tube 9 en arrière de la première tête applicatrice 15 doit maintenant être déplacée vers les butées 12a et 12b à l'extrémité du tube 9 pour être à son tour opérationnelle lorsque le couvercle 24 de la tête deuxième tête applicatrice 25 sera en butée desdites butées 12a et 12b du tube 9.As can be seen in FIG. 4, the second applicator head 25 stored in the tube 9 behind the first applicator head 15 must now be moved towards the stops 12a and 12b at the end of the tube 9 to be in turn operational when the cover 24 of the second head applicator head 25 will abut against said stops 12a and 12b of the tube 9.

Pour cela, le flacon comprend un système de déplacement longitudinal des têtes applicatrices permettant un remplacement rapide et aisé de ces dernières, qui est décrit plus en détail ci-après en relation avec la figure 3 en particulier.For this, the bottle comprises a longitudinal displacement system applicator heads for a quick and easy replacement of the latter, which is described in more detail below in connection with Figure 3 in particular.

Comme on le voit sur les figures 1 et 3, le bouchon 2 peut comporter deux parties montées en rotation l'une par rapport à l'autre.As seen in Figures 1 and 3, the cap 2 may comprise two parts rotatably mounted relative to each other.

La première se présente sous la forme d'un support 11 qui comporte d'une part une enveloppe cylindrique externe, par exemple en plastique transparent, portant sur sa face interne un alésage 16 complémentaire au pas de vis 10 du récipient 1 et d'autre part l'applicateur 4, sous la forme du tube 9, par exemple du même matériau que l'enveloppe externe et solidaire de cette dernière. Ledit applicateur s'étend sur une longueur définie de manière à ce que la tête applicatrice placée à son extrémité plonge jusqu'au fond du récipient quand l'alésage et le pas de vis viennent en contact.The first is in the form of a support 11 which comprises, on the one hand, an outer cylindrical envelope, for example made of transparent plastic, bearing on its internal face a bore 16 complementary to the thread 10 of the container 1 and on the other. the applicator 4, in the form of the tube 9, for example of the same material as the outer envelope and secured to the latter. Said applicator extends over a defined length so that the applicator head placed at its end plunges to the bottom of the container when the bore and the screw thread come into contact.

La seconde partie comporte une pièce de commande 6, montée rotative sur le support 11, formant une couronne supérieure du bouchon 2 s'étendant radialement vers l'intérieur. La pièce de commande 6 comprend une base formant un écrou 8 avec lequel coopère une partie translative 7, ici une vis s'étendant entre une extrémité supérieure 100, à l'intérieur de la pièce de commande 6 au niveau de l'écrou 8 et une extrémité inférieure élargie 101, formant butée, disposée à l'intérieur du tube 9 afin de jouer le rôle d'un piston sur le couvercle de la dernière tête applicatrice 55 disponible dans le tube 9 dans le présent exemple.The second part comprises a control part 6 rotatably mounted on the support 11, forming an upper ring of the plug 2 extending radially inwards. The control part 6 comprises a base forming a nut 8 with which a translational part 7 cooperates, here a screw extending between an upper end 100, inside the control part 6 at the nut 8 and an enlarged lower end 101, forming a stop, disposed inside the tube 9 to act as a piston on the cover of the last applicator head 55 available in the tube 9 in the present example.

La vis 7 comprend des moyens pour empêcher sa propre rotation par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du tube 9. Par exemple, elle comprend une fente sur toute sa longueur (non visible sur la figure 3) et le tube 9 comprend dans sa partie interne supérieure une projection insérée dans la fente et qui vient ainsi empêcher la rotation de la partie translative 7.The screw 7 comprises means for preventing its own rotation relative to the longitudinal axis of the tube 9. For example, it comprises a slot along its length (not visible in Figure 3) and the tube 9 comprises in its upper internal part a projection inserted into the slot and which thus prevents the rotation of the translational part 7.

Le système de déplacement longitudinal ainsi décrit, dans l'exemple présenté comprenant 5 têtes applicatrices 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, fonctionne de la manière suivante.The longitudinal displacement system thus described, in the example shown comprising 5 applicator heads 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, operates in the following manner.

Lors de la rotation de la pièce 6, la partie 11 du bouchon 2 reste fixe alors que la vis 7 qui a un mouvement de translation selon l'axe longitudinal du tube 9 engendre par poussée le déplacement direct de la dernière tête applicatrice 55 contenue dans la tige directement en contact de l'extrémité inférieure 101 de la vis 7. Cette dernière tête applicatrice 55 entraîne le déplacement de la tête applicatrice 45 située directement sous elle. Ce déplacement peut être favorisé lorsque les éléments protecteurs, réalisés par exemple en plastique transparent, sont rigides. Ainsi, de proche en proche, les têtes applicatrices contenues dans le tube 9 glissent le long de l'axe du tube 9 jusqu'à ce que la deuxième tête applicatrice 25 contenue dans le tube 9 prenne la place de la première tête applicatrice 15 préalablement extraite du tube 9.During the rotation of the part 6, the portion 11 of the plug 2 remains fixed while the screw 7 which has a translation movement along the longitudinal axis of the tube 9 causes by pushing the direct displacement of the last applicator head 55 contained in the rod directly in contact with the lower end 101 of the screw 7. This last applicator head 55 causes the displacement of the applicator head 45 located directly below it. This displacement can be promoted when the protective elements, made for example of transparent plastic, are rigid. Thus, step by step, the applicator heads contained in the tube 9 slide along the axis of the tube 9 until the second applicator head 25 contained in the tube 9 takes the place of the first applicator head 15 previously extracted from the tube 9.

Comme le montre la figure 5, la deuxième tête applicatrice 25 comprend toujours après son déplacement le long du tube 9 l'élément protecteur 23.As shown in FIG. 5, the second applicator head 25 always comprises, after its displacement along the tube 9, the protective element 23.

Cet élément protecteur 23 doit alors être retiré, par exemple manuellement, avant la première utilisation de cette nouvelle tête applicatrice 25.This protective element 23 must then be removed, for example manually, before the first use of this new applicator head 25.

L'opération ainsi décrite pourra être réitérée autant que nécessaire dans la limite des têtes applicatrices disponibles.The operation thus described may be repeated as much as necessary within the limits of the applicator heads available.

Selon une variante avantageuse de l'invention, la première tête applicatrice 15 peut aussi dès l'origine être protégée de son environnement extérieur par un élément protecteur 13 (non représenté) similaire à celui des autres têtes applicatrices offrant ainsi à l'utilisateur un usage optimal de la première tête applicatrice.According to an advantageous variant of the invention, the first applicator head 15 may also from the outset be protected from its external environment by a protective element 13 (not shown) similar to that of the other applicator heads thus offering the user a optimal of the first applicator head.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est nullement limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et illustrés qui n'ont été donnés qu'à titre d'exemple.Of course, the invention is not limited to the described and illustrated embodiments which have been given by way of example.

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Flacon comprenant un récipient (1) susceptible de contenir un produit cosmétique, et un applicateur (4) comprenant un tube (9) qui porte une première tête applicatrice (15) adaptée à l'application dudit produit cosmétique sur une zone corporelle, ladite première tête applicatrice étant placée en avant du tube, ladite première tête applicatrice étant susceptible d'être plongée dans le récipient (1) pour s'imbiber dudit produit cosmétique, caractérisé en ce que ladite première tête applicatrice est extractible dudit tube (9) et en ce que l'applicateur comprend également au moins une deuxième tête applicatrice (25) adaptée à l'application dudit produit cosmétique sur une zone corporelle et stockée dans ledit tube (9) dans l'attente de l'extraction de ladite première tête applicatrice, ladite deuxième tête applicatrice (25) étant mobile selon l'axe longitudinal dudit tube jusqu'à prendre la place de ladite première tête applicatrice (15) après extraction de cette dernière.Bottle comprising a container (1) capable of containing a cosmetic product, and an applicator (4) comprising a tube (9) which carries a first applicator head (15) adapted to the application of said cosmetic product to a body area, said first applicator head being placed in front of the tube, said first applicator head being capable of being dipped into the container (1) for imbibing said cosmetic product, characterized in that said first applicator head is removable from said tube (9) and that the applicator further comprises at least a second applicator head (25) adapted to the application of said cosmetic product to a body region and stored in said tube (9) in the queue for the extraction of said first applicator head, said second applicator head (25) being movable along the longitudinal axis of said tube to take the place of said first applicator head (15) after extracti this one. Flacon selon la revendication 1 dans lequel le récipient (1) contient du vernis à ongles au titre de produit cosmétique.Bottle according to claim 1 wherein the container (1) contains nail polish as a cosmetic product. Flacon selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2 qui comprend en outre un système de déplacement longitudinal (7, 8) adapté pour déplacer ladite deuxième tête applicatrice selon l'axe longitudinal du tube.Bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 2 which further comprises a longitudinal displacement system (7, 8) adapted to move said second applicator head along the longitudinal axis of the tube. Flacon selon la revendication 3, dans lequel le système de déplacement longitudinal comprend: - une pièce (8) rotative par rapport au tube (9) selon l'axe longitudinal dudit tube (9), - une partie translative (7) mobile selon l'axe longitudinal du tube ladite pièce (8) coopérant avec ladite partie translative (7) de sorte que la rotation de ladite pièce (8) entraîne en translation ladite partie translative (7) selon l'axe longitudinal du tube,
ladite partie translative étant adaptée pour déplacer ladite deuxième tête applicatrice (25).Bottle according to claim 3, wherein the longitudinal displacement system comprises: a piece (8) rotatable relative to the tube (9) along the longitudinal axis of said tube (9), a translative part (7) movable along the longitudinal axis of the tube said part (8) cooperating with said part translative (7) so that the rotation of said piece (8) translates said translational portion (7) in translation along the longitudinal axis of the tube,
said translational portion being adapted to move said second applicator head (25). Flacon selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, dans lequel chaque tête applicatrice comprend une pluralité de poils, au moins la deuxième tête applicatrice étant contenue dans une capsule (24, 23), ladite capsule étant contenue dans ledit tube.Bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each applicator head comprises a plurality of bristles, at least the second applicator head being contained in a capsule (24, 23), said capsule being contained in said tube. Flacon selon la revendication 5, dans lequel chaque capsule comprend: - un couvercle (24) auquel est fixée la pluralité de poils, et - un élément protecteur (23) lié de manière amovible au couvercle. The bottle of claim 5, wherein each capsule comprises: a cover (24) to which the plurality of bristles is attached, and a protective element (23) releasably connected to the cover. Flacon selon la revendication 6, dans lequel l'élément protecteur rigide (23) de ladite deuxième tête applicatrice (25) prend appui sur le couvercle (24) de ladite première tête applicatrice (15).Bottle according to claim 6, wherein the rigid protective element (23) of said second applicator head (25) is supported on the cover (24) of said first applicator head (15). Flacon selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 7 dans lequel une tête applicatrice originelle disposée dans le récipient (1) avant la première utilisation est également contenue dans une capsule.Bottle according to any one of claims 5 to 7 wherein an original applicator head disposed in the container (1) before the first use is also contained in a capsule. Flacon selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ledit tube (9) est solidaire d'un bouchon (2) adapté pour alternativement ouvrir et fermer ledit récipient (1).Bottle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said tube (9) is integral with a plug (2) adapted to alternately open and close said container (1). Procédé d'utilisation d'un flacon comprenant un récipient (1) susceptible de contenir un produit cosmétique, et un applicateur (4) comprenant un tube (9) qui porte une première tête applicatrice (15) adaptée à l'application dudit produit cosmétique sur une zone corporelle, ladite première tête applicatrice étant placée en avant du tube, ladite première tête applicatrice étant susceptible d'être plongée dans le récipient pour s'imbiber dudit produit cosmétique, ledit applicateur comprend également au moins une deuxième tête applicatrice (25) adaptée à l'application dudit produit cosmétique et stockée dans ledit tube dans l'attente de l'extraction de ladite première tête applicatrice, dans lequel . - on extrait ladite première tête applicatrice (15) du tube, puis - on déplace ladite deuxième tête applicatrice (25) par rapport audit tube (9) jusqu'à prendre la place de ladite première tête applicatrice (15) après extraction de cette dernière. A method of using a vial comprising a container (1) capable of containing a cosmetic product, and an applicator (4) comprising a tube (9) carrying a first applicator head (15) adapted to the application of said cosmetic product on a body zone, said first applicator head being placed in front of the tube, said first applicator head being capable of being immersed in the container for imbibing said cosmetic product, said applicator also comprises at least a second applicator head (25) adapted to the application of said cosmetic product and stored in said tube while waiting for the extraction of said first applicator head, wherein said first applicator head (15) is extracted from the tube, and moving said second applicator head (25) relative to said tube (9) to take the place of said first applicator head (15) after extraction of the latter. Procédé d'utilisation selon la revendication 10 dans lequel on applique un produit cosmétique contenu dans le récipient (1), sur une zone corporelle, à l'aide de ladite deuxième tête applicatrice (25).A method of use according to claim 10 wherein a cosmetic product contained in the container (1) is applied to a body area with the aid of said second applicator head (25).
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