EP1935806A1 - Packaging and application device - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a container (1) containing a cosmetic product e.g. lip stick, and including an actuating wall (13) to distribute the product towards a distribution orifice (12). Another container (2) contains another cosmetic product e.g. lip gloss, and includes an actuating wall (23) to distribute the latter product towards a distribution orifice (22). A coupling device (3) connects the containers. The orifices are opened respectively at application surfaces (162, 262), and the containers are configured to be actuated independently with respect to each other. An independent claim is also included for a method for applying a cosmetic product.

Description

The present invention relates to a device for packaging and applying at least one cosmetic product.

A preferred, but not exclusive, field of the present invention is the application of a mixture of cosmetic products to a body surface such as lips, eyelids, cheeks or nails. "Cosmetic product" means a product as defined in Council Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993.

Numerous devices for storing various cosmetic products to be mixed extemporaneously for the purpose of applying this mixture to a body surface are listed in the prior art.

The documents US 2005/098527 , US 4,705,051 , US 4,884,703 , US 5,137,178 , EP 0 644 129 , GB 2,388,097 , JP 08 198 344 , FR 2 647 093 , FR 2,826,641 , FR 2 867 700 and FR 2,877,819 disclose in particular examples of prior art device.

The document US 5,137,178 discloses a device comprising two flexible product containers attached to a common dispensing head. To do this, these containers both comprise an end provided with a bead adapted to snap securely into two grooves formed in said common distribution head.

These containers are surrounded by a first covering shell having two panels forming pushbuttons. Such push buttons can compress said containers together so as to cause the distribution of the products contained in the two containers.

This first covering shell is mounted in a second covering shell providing openings for the push buttons.

These pushbuttons are movable relative to said second covering shell.

However, a disadvantage of this device is that it has many parts to manufacture and assemble. Such a device therefore has very narrow manufacturing tolerances, especially for the design of the first and second shells to ensure that the push buttons are easily accessible from the outside.

In addition, with this device of the prior art, a distribution head common to both containers is provided. However, whenever product is distributed, a residue of product may remain in the distribution channel. In many cases, the product dries out and lends itself durably to the distribution channel. Thus, if a container were to be replaced by a container containing a different product, the product dispensed from this new container may be contaminated by the old product coating said channel said distribution.

Moreover, it is clear that such a device does not make it easy to change an empty container of product with a new container.

The document EP 0 644 129 discloses a device comprising two product containers respectively provided with a dispensing valve. This valve is actuated by means of a common distribution head.

These valves are arranged in fluid communication with distribution channels formed in the dispensing head. These channels open onto a respective dispensing orifice.

In such a device, a support exerted on the dispensing head ensures simultaneous actuation of the dispensing valves and thus a simultaneous dispensing of product.

However, a drawback associated with this device is that such a device does not make it possible to dispense a product from a container independently of the product. contained in the other container. However, the simultaneous distribution of products may cause mutual pollution of the products distributed which may not be desired in some cases, especially when a product must be applied before the other. Indeed, the contact of a product with the other can lead to physico-chemical changes of one or both products. In addition, the proportions of products distributed are substantially identical from one container to another.

The document FR 2 647 093 discloses two flexible walled product containers having a respective dispensing channel. These distribution channels are surmounted by a common distribution head provided with a dispensing orifice. When manual pressure exerted on these two containers, the products contained inside are both distributed through their respective distribution channel and then mixed and expelled at the dispensing orifice.

However, a disadvantage associated with this device is that the positioning of the dispensing head on the two containers causes inclination of the distribution channels towards the dispensing orifice. Thus, when a manual pressure exerted on a container is stopped, the product dispensed through a distribution channel can easily flow back to the other distribution channel and thus pollute the other container. In addition, product dispensed from a container may remain stagnant in the common dispensing head and may thus pollute a newly dispensed product.

An object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device overcoming at least one of the aforementioned drawbacks.

An object of the present invention is in particular to provide a device easy to manufacture and assemble.

In particular, an object of the present invention is to provide a rechargeable device avoiding any possibility of product contamination. A goal of the The present invention is especially to avoid any presence of stagnant product residues from a previous use of the device.

An object of the present invention is still to provide a device for customizable mixing of the products contained in the different containers.

An object of the present invention is also to provide a device with a gesture of original operation and comfortable for the user.

• un premier récipient destiné à contenir un premier produit, ledit premier récipient comprenant une paroi déformable de manière à permettre une distribution du premier produit à travers un premier orifice de distribution,
• un deuxième récipient destiné à contenir un deuxième produit, ledit deuxième récipient comprenant une paroi déformable de manière à permettre une distribution du deuxième produit à travers un deuxième orifice de distribution,
• des moyens de couplage rapportés aptes à relier lesdits premier et deuxième récipients ensemble,

dans lequel lesdits premier et deuxième orifices de distribution débouchent distinctement respectivement au niveau d'une première et d'une deuxième surface d'application et dans lequel lesdits premier et deuxième récipients sont configurés pour pouvoir être actionnés indépendamment l'un de l'autre.The subject of the present invention is therefore, according to a first aspect, a packaging and application device extending along an axis comprising:

• a first container for holding a first product, said first container comprising a wall deformable so as to allow dispensing of the first product through a first dispensing orifice;
• a second container for containing a second product, said second container comprising a wall deformable so as to allow a distribution of the second product through a second dispensing orifice;
• reported coupling means adapted to connect said first and second containers together,

wherein said first and second dispensing orifices open distinctly respectively at a first and a second application surface and wherein said first and second containers are configured to be operable independently of one another.

The device may include an elongated cross section defining an outer shell having a length and a width, the first and second containers being coupled in width. In other words, the side walls of the first and second containers intended to come face to each other may extend along a minor axis of said cross section. In the coupled state, said first and second containers can thus be arranged facing one another, and in particular in contact with one another, at a respective smaller side. Such a configuration thus makes it possible to actuate a container by a support, or even a compression, exerted at the level of his body without interfering on the other container. In such a case, the pressing force, or compression, exerted on the container may be in a non-secant direction to the adjacent container. This direction may be different from a distribution direction of a product, and in particular substantially orthogonal to this direction of distribution. This direction may be substantially parallel to a mean coupling plane of said first and second containers.

Said first and second containers may be arranged such that they each comprise at least one actuating wall extending in the length of the cross section, and advantageously two. In the case where two actuating walls are provided for the same container, these walls can thus each extend along a major axis of said cross section and on either side of this axis. These two actuating walls may be provided on either side of the coupling means, and in particular on either side of a flexible portion of the coupling means.

The first and second containers may be made at least partly a flexible material, and in particular elastically deformable, able to be manually deformed by a user. These first and second containers may comprise a container body defining said actuating wall. In particular, these containers may respectively comprise a bottom from which stands a side wall connected to the respective application means, or tip, at least a portion of said side wall forming said actuating wall. Said application means may be formed by a common nozzle overlying said first and second containers.

The actuating walls and the application surfaces may extend in length, or along a major axis, of a cross section of the device. The actuation of the device and the product application is thus facilitated. For actuation, the user can grab a container with all his fingers without interfering with the other container. Thus, the user can compress a container of one hand and the other container with his other hand. To do this, the user can position his thumb on a side wall of a container and at least one of his other fingers on an opposite side wall of the same container. Compression to bring his thumb closer to at least one of his other fingers triggers the dispensing of product from this container. By releasing the digital pressure exerted on these walls, the container can then resume its initial configuration. In this operation, the actuation of a container does not interfere absolutely with the other container.

These first and second containers may have an identical general configuration and in particular identical shapes and dimensions.

The X axis may be a secant axis, and in particular orthogonal, to one of said first and second distribution orifices. In other words, this axis can extend through one of said dispensing orifices. It can also be an axis of elongation of the device.

Said first and second containers may be coupled so as to be arranged side by side. Side by side, it should be understood that the containers are oriented in the same way. These containers are thus arranged so that their bodies, and possibly their respective or common application means, are positioned adjacent or even contiguous to one another. Their funds can be free. These funds can then be intended to rest stably on a rest plan.

Said first and second application surfaces may be in contact with one another.

Said first and second application surfaces may be flush with each other.

Said first and second application surfaces may together define a continuous application surface.

The first and second containers may be coupled in a coupling plane substantially parallel or oblique to said width.

Said first and second dispensing orifices may extend along an oblique axis or perpendicular to a coupling plane of said first and second containers.

Said device can define a cross section of elliptical shape.

Said coupling means may comprise a hoop wrapping at least a portion of said first and second containers while leaving said deformable walls accessible.

Said coupling means can be reversible so that said first and second containers can be easily separated from each other.

The coupling means may comprise a flexible portion engageable around said first and second containers.

Said first and second containers may both comprise a container body surmounted by a respective or common nozzle provided with the first and second application surfaces.

These application surfaces can thus be formed as such by the tip or by a reported application member, arranged opposite or near the dispensing orifices.

This reported application member may in particular be a porous member such as a foam, a flocking, a woven material, nonwoven, bristles, teeth or other. The nature of an applicator member may vary from one orifice to another or be identical. The dispensing member may cover or extend peripherally of said dispensing orifices.

Each end piece can be made in one piece with its container body, in particular by injection blow molding or extrusion blow molding. This tip can be connected to its container body by a recess or shoulder.

Alternatively, each tip can be attached to its respective container body. In this case, said at least one end piece can be fixed by any appropriate means, such as by snug fit or latch.

Each nozzle may comprise a lateral surface extending in the extension of a smaller assembly side wall of said first and second container bodies, these lateral surfaces may come into contact with each other over substantially their entire length. height. These tips may be flush with each other in the coupled state of said first and second containers.

Said coupling means may comprise application means in communication with said first and second distribution orifices. In particular, these coupling means may comprise a cap mounted on said first and second receptacles comprising at least one opening disposed facing said first and second dispensing orifices. This cap may define as such first and second respective respective or distinct application surfaces. Alternatively, a reported application member as previously described may be provided.

The orifices, or where appropriate said at least one opening, can lead (or be provided) at a common or respective basin. This basin can be used to visualize the product (s) distributed (s) and / or apply the (s) product (s) on a keratin surface.

Said coupling means may comprise a base covering the first and second containers, said flexible part extending from said base so as to at least partially wrap said first and second containers

Said flexible part may comprise at least two branches able to come into tight contact against an opposite respective side wall of said first and second containers.

Said flexible part may leave two actuating walls free for each container. For a given container, these actuating walls can thus extend on either side of said flexible part. Such actuating walls can thus be directly accessible by the user to be compressed.

Said flexible portion may be connected to a spacer adapted to be positioned in contact with the bottoms of the containers.

Said coupling means can be snap-fastened to said first and second containers. To do this, the flexible portion and the first and second containers may both have complementary reliefs.

Said flexible portion may extend at least in part in the length of said cross section of the device.

Said coupling means may extend over substantially the entire height of said first and second containers. In particular, the flexible portion may extend over substantially the entire height of the container bodies.

Said flexible portion may extend along, and in particular in contact with, a respective curved wall of said first and second containers.

Said coupling means may comprise fixing means for a cover.

According to an alternative embodiment, said coupling means may extend between said first and second containers.

Said coupling means may comprise a plate attached between said first and second containers on which said first and second containers are snap-fastened. To do this, said plate and said first and second containers may comprise snapping profiles complementary. These coupling means may be made in one piece with application means capping said first and second containers.

• un premier récipient destiné à contenir un premier produit, ledit premier récipient comprenant une paroi déformable de manière à permettre une distribution du premier produit à travers un premier orifice de distribution,
• un deuxième récipient destiné à contenir un deuxième produit, ledit deuxième récipient comprenant une paroi déformable de manière à permettre une distribution du deuxième produit à travers un deuxième orifice de distribution,
• des moyens de couplage aptes à relier lesdits premier et deuxième récipients ensemble,

dans lequel ledit dispositif définit une section transversale de forme allongée présentant une longueur et une largeur, les premier et deuxième récipients étant couplés dans la largeur pour pouvoir être actionnés indépendamment l'un de l'autre.An object of the present invention is according to a second aspect of providing a packaging and application device extending along an axis comprising:

• a first container for holding a first product, said first container comprising a wall deformable so as to allow dispensing of the first product through a first dispensing orifice;
• a second container for containing a second product, said second container comprising a wall deformable so as to allow a distribution of the second product through a second dispensing orifice;
• coupling means adapted to connect said first and second containers together,

wherein said device defines an elongate cross-section having a length and a width, the first and second containers being coupled in width to be operable independently of one another.

All the technical characteristics previously introduced can also be combined with this object of the invention.

In such a case, said first and second distribution orifices may be contiguous and lead to a common or distinct application surface.

The dispensing orifices may extend along a respective longitudinal axis intersecting with an axis of elongation of the device, in particular oblique. In particular, these orifices can be oriented towards each other. They may be symmetrical relative to a plane of elongation of the device and in particular relative to a joining plane of said containers. The first and second containers may in particular be coupled by the two types of coupling devices which are hereinafter referred to.

The coupling means may be reported or, alternatively, be made integral with said first and second containers.

Such a device aims to facilitate the actuation of said first and second containers and thus allow a better dosage of the distributed products.

• un premier récipient destiné à contenir un premier produit, ledit premier récipient comprenant une paroi déformable de manière à permettre une distribution du premier produit à travers un premier orifice de distribution,
• un deuxième récipient destiné à contenir un deuxième produit, ledit deuxième récipient comprenant une paroi déformable de manière à permettre une distribution du deuxième produit à travers un deuxième orifice de distribution,
• des moyens de couplage aptes à relier lesdits premier et deuxième récipients ensemble,

dans lequel lesdits premier et deuxième récipients sont configurés pour pouvoir être actionnés indépendamment l'un de l'autre de sorte qu'une force d'actionnement, ou de compression, exercée, notamment manuellement, sur une paroi déformable d'un parmi les premier et deuxième récipients, et notamment son corps, peut se faire selon une direction non sécante à l'autre récipient.According to a third aspect, an object of the invention is to provide a packaging and application device extending along an axis comprising:

• a first container for holding a first product, said first container comprising a wall deformable so as to allow dispensing of the first product through a first dispensing orifice;
• a second container for containing a second product, said second container comprising a wall deformable so as to allow a distribution of the second product through a second dispensing orifice;
• coupling means adapted to connect said first and second containers together,

wherein said first and second containers are configured to be operable independently of one another so that an actuating, or compressive, force exerted, particularly manually, on a deformable wall of one of the first and second containers, and in particular its body, can be in a non-secant direction to the other container.

All the technical characteristics previously introduced can also be combined with this object of the invention.

This direction may be different from a distribution direction of a product, and in particular substantially orthogonal to this direction of distribution. This direction may also be substantially parallel to an average plane of assembly of said containers.

According to a fourth aspect, an object of the present invention is to provide a device for coupling a first container with a second container arranged side by side, comprising coupling means comprising a base that at least partially covers said first and second containers from of which extends a flexible portion adapted to engage tightly around said first and second containers.

All the technical characteristics previously introduced can also be combined with this object of the invention.

The coupling means may wrap at least a portion of the respective side walls of said first and second container bodies. These coupling means may extend over more than half the height of said first and second containers and preferably over the entire height of said containers or beyond. They may also wrap at least said at least one endpiece.

In particular, these coupling means may comprise a base configured to envelop said application means. This base can thus surround the at least one end piece and possibly be engaged in tight contact around the latter. This base may then include an opening through which extends a respective tip or common to said first and second containers. Product application can be done through the tip or coupling means. These coupling means may comprise means for fixing said container bodies.

More specifically, the coupling means may comprise a ring rising from said base. This crown can then surround at least partially said at least one endpiece. This crown may be a tubular body open at both ends. It may have a shape complementary to that of said at least the tip. It can possibly come into tight grip with this tip. Such a crown may comprise firstly a mounting opening, possibly provided with fixing means for said container body, and secondly at least one opening placed opposite at least one dispensing orifice.

This crown can be surmounted by a cap that can form as such application means. Alternatively, an applicator member attached to this cap could form application means.

A flexible portion may extend from said base. This flexible portion may extend from one side of the base opposite to that from which rears said crown. The crown and this flexible part can thus extend in two opposite directions.

This flexible portion may comprise at least two branches. These branches can come into tight contact against a respective side wall, in particular opposite, of said container bodies. Each branch can extend between two actuating walls of the same container.

These branches extend from the same side of said base. They can respectively extend from opposite portions of the base, and in particular longitudinally opposite. Such branches can both be curved. This curvature can be reversed from one branch to the other. In particular, these branches may be the image of each other relative to a plane of symmetry crossing said base. These branches can define between them an opening defining a reception space for said first and second containers. Such branches may extend over substantially the entire height of said container bodies.

These branches are thus intended to be mounted on the respective outer periphery of the first and second containers. These branches may engage tightly around the first and second containers, and possibly on opposite portions of said first and second containers. These branches may both have a general profile complementary to that of the containers. In particular, said branches may extend along a respective curved side wall of said container bodies. If necessary, they can come into tight contact against these walls.

Such branches may comprise an inner face provided with at least one relief adapted to cooperate with a complementary relief of said first and second containers. Such reliefs may comprise a longitudinal rib capable of cooperating with a corresponding groove or vice versa.

These branches can keep contiguous said body containers and possibly their associated tip. Such branches may leave at least one lateral surface of each container free, or two opposite side surfaces of each container. A user can thus bring his fingers directly in contact with the respective lateral surfaces of the container so as to compress them in order to cause a product distribution.

The branches may comprise a free end pressing against the container, particularly near the bottom of the containers.

Alternatively, these branches can be connected to one another by a spacer. This spacer can be positioned under the respective bottoms of said first and second container and in particular in abutment. Such a spacer may define an axis of elongation substantially parallel to an axis of elongation of said base.

According to another variant, said spacer may comprise at least two radial flanges each capable of extending under said receptacles, possibly coming into abutment against their bottom. Each flange can extend from a respective branch and in particular from an end portion of these branches. These flanges may thus comprise a respective free edge spaced apart from each other. Such flanges can be oriented towards each other.

This spacer may comprise at least one relief capable of cooperating with at least one complementary relief formed on said bottoms of the containers. Such reliefs may for example comprise a rib capable of cooperating with a corresponding groove.

These branches can also extend beyond said spacer. Such branches can then be connected to one another at an end portion. An aperture may be provided between said spacer and this end portion. Such branches may then have a general shape of handle or arch. This extension of the branches can form means adapted to be requested by the user so as to facilitate the separation of the coupling means relative to said containers, for example when replacing a container with another.

Considering a cross section of the device, said at least two branches may extend in a length (L), or on a major axis, of this section. During the assembly of said first and second containers, the branches may possibly deviate from one another, for example by being deformed radially outwardly so as to constrain the assembled containers against one another. other.

The coupling means may comprise fastening means for a cover. These fastening means may comprise snap-in means, a thread or a surface configured to receive a tight-fitting cap. These fixing means may for example be provided on said ring.

An object of the present invention is according to a fifth aspect of providing a coupling device, where appropriate side by side, of a first container with a second container each comprising a deformable actuating wall, in particular formed by their body, comprising coupling means having a plate attached between said first and second containers on which said first and second containers are snap-fastened.

All the technical characteristics previously introduced can also be combined with this object of the invention.

• fournir un dispositif tel que précédemment défini,
• actionner les premier et deuxième récipients de façon indépendante afin de distribuer le premier produit et le deuxième produit selon des proportions différentes sur une surface corporelle, telle que les lèvres,
• étaler et mélanger lesdits premier et deuxième produits sur ladite surface corporelle à l'aide des moyens d'applications.

The subject of the present invention is also a sixth aspect of providing a process for applying a cosmetic product comprising the steps of:

• provide a device as previously defined,
• actuating the first and second containers independently to dispense the first product and the second product in different proportions on a body surface, such as the lips,
• spreading and mixing said first and second products on said body surface using the application means.

• la figure 1 est une vue éclatée schématique en perspective d'un mode de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 2 est une vue schématique en perspective du dispositif de la figure 1 à l'état monté,
• la figure 3 est une vue en section longitudinale selon le plan X-X d'une partie du dispositif représentée sur la figure 1,
• la figure 4 est une vue schématique de dessus d'un mode de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 5 est une vue schématique de dessus d'un mode de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 6 est une vue schématique de dessus d'un mode de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 7 est une vue en section longitudinale schématique d'un mode de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 8 est une vue en section longitudinale schématique d'un mode de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 9 est une vue en perspective d'un mode de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 10 est une vue en section longitudinale schématique d'un mode de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 11 a est une vue en section longitudinale schématique d'un mode de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 11 b est une vue en section longitudinale schématique d'un mode de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 11 c est une vue en section longitudinale schématique d'un mode de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 11 d est une vue en section longitudinale schématique d'un mode de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 11 e est une vue en section longitudinale schématique d'un mode de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 12 est une vue éclatée schématique en perspective d'un autre mode de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 13 est une vue schématique en perspective du dispositif de la figure 12 à l'état monté,
• la figure 14a est une vue schématique en perspective d'une variante de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 14b est une vue en section longitudinale agrandie d'une partie du dispositif représenté sur la figure 14a,
• la figure 14c est une vue en section longitudinale schématique de la partie du dispositif représenté sur la figure 14a,
• la figure 15a est une vue schématique en perspective d'une autre variante de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 15b est une vue en section longitudinale schématique de la partie du dispositif représenté sur la figure 15a,
• la figure 15c est une vue schématique en perspective d'une autre variante de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif représenté sur la figure 15a,
• la figure 16 est une vue schématique en perspective d'une autre variante de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 17 est une vue schématique en perspective d'une autre variante de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• le figure 18 est une vue éclatée schématique en perspective d'une autre variante de réalisation d'une partie d'un dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 19a est une vue schématique en perspective d'une autre variante de réalisation d'une partie du dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 19b est une vue en section longitudinale schématique de la partie du dispositif représenté sur la figure 19a,
• la figure 20 est une vue éclatée schématique en perspective d'un autre mode de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention,
• la figure 21a est une vue schématique en perspective d'un mode de fonctionnement d'un dispositif selon la présente invention,
• la figure 21 b est vue de dessus schématique d'un mode de fonctionnement d'un dispositif selon la présente invention,
• la figure 22 est une vue schématique en perspective d'une autre variante de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention,

The invention may be better understood on reading the following detailed description, made with reference to the accompanying drawings illustrating a non-limiting embodiment of the latter, and in which:

• the figure 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of an embodiment of a device according to the invention,
• the figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the device of the figure 1 in the assembled state,
• the figure 3 is a view in longitudinal section along the plane XX of a part of the device represented on the figure 1 ,
• the figure 4 is a schematic top view of an embodiment of a device according to the invention,
• the figure 5 is a schematic top view of an embodiment of a device according to the invention,
• the figure 6 is a schematic top view of an embodiment of a device according to the invention,
• the figure 7 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of an embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 8 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of an embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 10 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of an embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 11 a is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of an embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 11 b is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of an embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 11 c is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of an embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 11 d is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of an embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 11 e is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of an embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 12 is a schematic exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a device according to the invention,
• the figure 13 is a schematic perspective view of the device of the figure 12 in the assembled state,
• the figure 14a is a schematic perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 14b is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view of a portion of the device shown in FIG. figure 14a ,
• the figure 14c is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of the part of the device represented on the figure 14a ,
• the figure 15a is a schematic perspective view of another variant embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 15b is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of the part of the device represented on the figure 15a ,
• the figure 15c is a schematic perspective view of another variant embodiment of a portion of the device shown in FIG. figure 15a ,
• the figure 16 is a schematic perspective view of another variant embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 17 is a schematic perspective view of another variant embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 18 is an exploded schematic perspective view of another variant embodiment of a part of a device according to the invention,
• the figure 19a is a schematic perspective view of another variant embodiment of a part of the device according to the invention,
• the figure 19b is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of the part of the device represented on the figure 19a ,
• the figure 20 is a schematic exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a device according to the invention,
• the figure 21a is a schematic perspective view of an operating mode of a device according to the present invention,
• the figure 21 b is a schematic top view of an operating mode of a device according to the present invention,
• the figure 22 is a schematic perspective view of another alternative embodiment of a device according to the invention,

With reference to Figures 1 and 2 , the packaging and application device according to the present invention comprises a first container 1, a second container 2 and a coupling device 3. This coupling device comprises coupling means 3 reported for securing said first and second containers 1 and 2 together.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, the first and second containers 1, 2 both have an identical configuration. The containers 1, 2 can be made of an identical or separate material.

This material may be a polyolefin such as polypropylene, low density polyethylene or high density polyethylene. These first and second containers may be made by blown injection or in different layers of different materials by extrusion blow molding and in particular by coextrusion. A copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, such as surlyn, may also be used.

Such containers 1, 2 are intended to contain a cosmetic product and / or care. Preferably, these containers contain a different cosmetic product. The cosmetic products contained in these containers may be intended to be applied to a body surface such as the face and in particular the lips, cheeks, eyelids or nails. These cosmetic products are preferably in liquid, pasty or viscous form. Products contained in the containers may in particular be intended to form a lip gloss more commonly called lip gloss, an eyeshadow, a care cream, or even a foundation. By way of example, the first product may be a liquid foundation and the second product may be a composition comprising flakes or pigments such as mother-of-pearl. Otherwise, the first product could be a lipstick and the second produces a gloss to be applied to the lipstick deposited. Alternatively, the first and second products could be two lipsticks or two lip gloss of different colors.

The first and second containers 1, 2 comprise in this example a body 10, 20. These first and second containers comprise at one end a bottom 11, 21. These funds can be provided with a rib 110, 210 whose function will be explained hereinafter in the description. At an opposite end, said first and second receptacles respectively comprise a first dispensing orifice 12 and a second dispensing orifice 22. Each receptacle thus has its own dispensing orifice. The distributed products can thus be mixed only outside the respective containers.

The first and second ports may have the same or different shape. These orifices may for example have a circular or non-circular shape such as elliptical, polygonal or other. Each container could also have a plurality of dispensing orifices, such as two, three or more.

Each container body 10, 20 may have any suitable configurations. In particular, these bodies 10, 20 may comprise a cross section of semi-elliptical shape. These bodies 10, 20 may comprise a substantially flat side wall 17, 27 and an opposite side wall 18, 28 that is substantially curved. These walls can be connected to each other by two actuating walls respectively 13, 14 and 23, 24. These actuating walls are provided with a certain flexibility so that they can both be deformed by manual pressure exerted by the consumer. This manual pressure then results in a product distribution contained within the deformed container.

Alternatively, said first and second containers could comprise a single deformable actuating wall for actuation, such as the wall 13 or 14 for the first container 1 or the wall 23 or 24 for the second container 2.

As visible on the figure 3 , the first container 1 may be devoid of any reported delivery system, the product distribution resulting only from the manual deformation of the container body. It is the same for the second container 2. These first and second containers 1, 2 are configured to be operated independently of one another.

Said first and second containers 1, 2 comprise first and second application means or tips respectively 16, 26 respectively defining a first and a second application surface 162, 262. The first and second application surfaces may be common or different. They can be coplanar or extend in separate parallel or secant planes.

According to a first aspect of the invention, said first and second dispensing orifices 12, 22 open distinctly respectively at the level of the first application surface 162 and the second application surface 162. Thus, the device comprises a surface bordering and / or covering said first and second orifices able to come into contact with a keratin surface, such as the skin or the hair, to spread the cosmetic or care product.

Several criteria, considered independently of one another or in combination, can define what is meant by application areas.

Firstly, such application surfaces must be adapted to a product application on a keratinous surface such as the skin or the hair.

Each orifice may, for example, have a diameter, or a segment of larger size, of between 0.2 to 10 mm and in particular between 0.5 and 2mm. These orifices may be distant from each other. In particular these holes may be spaced from each other by a distance of between 2mm and 10mm. In general, the spacing e between these orifices, considered from an edge delimiting or its center, may be at least greater than the radius of a dispensing orifice. Advantageously, this spacing is greater than the diameter, or possibly a larger segment, of a dispensing orifice. The spacing between two orifices may for example be at least two times greater than the diameter of a dispensing orifice, and particularly at least five times, ten times or more. Such spacing allows the application of a product alone or in the form of a mixture.

The application surfaces 162, 262 may be delimited by a peripheral edge 1620, 2620. Such a peripheral edge may optionally form a ridge between a top application surface and a chimney portion 161, 261. This peripheral edge may be spaced apart. at all points, or at certain points, an edge delimiting a dispensing orifice of a distance d of dimension at least greater than the radius of this orifice, or at least greater than the diameter, or, where appropriate, a segment of more large dimension, this orifice. Such a distance allows the application of a product alone or in the form of a mixture.

These orifices may respectively extend over an area of between 0.03 mm ² and 80 mm ² , and in particular between approximately 0.2 and 4 mm ² , while the application surface 162, 262 may be between 10 mm ² and 1000 mm ² , and especially between 10 and 50 mm ² , and in particular about 20 mm ² . In general, the orifices may occupy a surface strictly smaller than the application surface. This ratio r can be in particular of the order of ^10th, the ^100th, or the ^1000th. Such a ratio allows the application of a product alone or in the form of a mixture.

This spacing e, this distance d and / or ratio r thus make it possible to have a surface compatible with a product application.

The first and second application means 16, 26 are advantageously independent of one another. These first and second containers 1, 2 can thus constitute two separate distribution and application units. As will be mentioned later in this description, at least one nozzle can form application means as such or can support respective application means.

As visible on the figure 3 the first and second application means 16, 26 and their respective container bodies 10, 20 can be made in one piece.

According to a variant which will be further detailed with reference to the figure 14c the first and second application means 16, 26 may be attached to their respective container body 10, 20.

According to another variant which will be further detailed with reference to the figure 22 , the first and second application means 16, 26 can be made at a common nozzle adapted to the mounting of said first and second container body 10, 20.

According to another embodiment which will be further detailed, the first and second application means may be formed by the coupling means of said first and second containers. Alternatively, they may also be formed by an applicator member attached to said coupling means.

Such first and second application means 16, 26 may thus be arranged so as to respectively overhang said first and second container bodies 10, 20.

These first and second application means may then protrude relative to the bodies 10, 20, respectively. More specifically, the bodies 10, 20 may both have a shoulder 15, 25 from which respectively said first and second means application 16, 26. Of such application means may have a smaller cross section than the cross section of their respective body 10, 20.

As visible on the figure 1 these application means 16, 26 may comprise a substantially flat lateral surface 163, 263. This lateral surface may extend in the extension of the lateral wall respectively 17, 27 of the container. In other words, the side surfaces 163, 263 of the application means 16, 26 may extend in the same plane as the side walls respectively 17, 27 of the container.

The lateral surface 163 of the first container 1 may have a shape complementary to the lateral surface 263 of the second container 2. In such a case, the lateral surfaces of the first container 1 and the second container 2 can then perfectly fit into each other. the other.

According to a variant illustrated on the figure 5 said side surfaces 163, 263 could have a curved or corrugated profile.

According to another variant illustrated on the figure 6 said side surfaces 163, 263 could have a triangular profile.

In this embodiment, these first and second application means have a respective basal portion 160, 260 and a respective apex portion 161, 261.

The basal portion 160, 260 may extend perpendicularly from the shoulder 15, 25. This basal portion may have a cross section of circular, square, rectangular, elliptical or other.

The top part 161, 261 is raised from the basal part 160, 260. This top part 161, 261 can respectively form said first and second application surfaces 162, 262. This top part is thus configured to allow the application of the product dispensed through the first and second dispensing orifices 12, 22.

The first and second containers 1, 2 can be contiguous to each other over their entire height. The first application means 16 can then be joined to the second application means 26. More specifically, the side surfaces 163, 263 can come into contact with one another. Similarly, the container bodies 10, 20 may both be contiguous. More specifically, the sidewalls 17, 27 may be in contact with each other.

The first and second application surfaces 162, 262 may come into contact with one another so as to define a substantially continuous application surface. In this case, these first and second application surfaces are connected to one another in a discrete or continuous manner. They may be flush with each other.

As shown on the figure 7 the first and second application surfaces 162, 262 may be planar.

As shown on the figure 8 the first and second application surfaces 162, 262 may be corrugated or embossed. Such surfaces can define between them a common product receiving surface in the form of basin 166, 266 for example to display the product before application or to facilitate the application of the product (s) distributed (s) including when the surface to make up, such as the lips, has reliefs.

As shown on the figure 9 the first and second application means 16, 26 may be bevelled so that the first and second application surfaces 162, 262 are planar.

As shown on figures 10 and 11 a, b, c, d and e it is also possible to provide first and second application means 16, 26 extending beyond the first and second application surfaces 162, 262.

On the figure 10 such first and second application means 16, 26 comprise a combing member 164, 264. Such a combing member may comprise a plurality of teeth extending around the first and second dispensing orifices 12, 22.

On the figure 11 a these first and second application means 16, 26 comprise a porous or fibrous member 165, 265, where appropriate capable of imbibing a product such as a woven material, a nonwoven material or a foam. These application means may be arranged facing the first and second dispensing orifices 12, 22, or even through, said first and second dispensing orifices 12, 22. Such application means may be mounted stationary or mobile, in particular in rotation, in said first and second dispensing orifices.

On the figure 11 b these first and second application means extend around said first and second dispensing orifices. This applicator member may thus comprise a perforation or opening positioned facing an orifice. Such application means may for example be in the form of a porous member.

On the figure 11 c these first and second application means each comprise a porous member 165, 265 covering said first and second dispensing orifices. These application means may be spaced apart from each other.

On the figure 11 d these first and second application means comprise a single applicator member covering the first and second dispensing orifices. This application member is then able to impregnate product. The product distribution of a container may result in selective impregnation of a portion of the applicator member or substantially all of the applicator member. This distribution may give rise to the creation of a product concentration gradient distributed within the application member. This concentration of dispensed product may for example be stronger with respect to the dispensing orifice than laterally.

On the figure 11 e these first and second application means comprise a flocking 164, 264, for example arranged around the first and second dispensing orifices.

It should be noted that it would also be possible to produce a device in which said first and second application means are different. On the other hand, it should be noted that, in addition to the first and second application means described, other means of applications could also be implemented.

As visible on the figure 14a the first and second application means may be provided with a respective concave portion 166, 266. The orifices 12, 22 may both open into this concave portion. When coupling said first and second containers, these concave portions may together define a common basin 166, 266. This basin aims to retain the cosmetic or care product leaving the dispensing orifices. Such a bowl makes it easier to observe the product dispensed before application. In such a case, the application surfaces 162, 262 may be formed by the basin itself and / or by a peripheral portion of this basin 166, 266, where appropriate annular. The bottom of the basin may be provided at an assembly portion of said first and second containers.

As visible on the figure 14c , the tips 16, 26 may both comprise a mounting skirt 168 and a retaining skirt 169. Each retaining skirt may comprise fastening means 1690 for securing said first and second containers to their endpiece. These fixing means may for example comprise snap-fastening means in particular in the form of a bead or tabs.

The first and second container bodies, not shown, can respectively comprise a neck comprising a shoulder defining a mouth. This mouth may comprise an inner face adapted to come into tight engagement with said mounting skirt 168 and an outer face adapted to cooperate with said retaining skirt. This external face can in particular comprise snap-fastening means complementary to those provided on the retaining skirt, for example made in the form of one or more reliefs, such as a protuberance or an annular rib. Other ways of assembling the container bodies to their respective application means can be envisaged.

The dispensing orifices may communicate with the interior of said first and second containers by a distribution duct or flow reducer respectively 167, 267. Such ducts have a smaller cross-sectional area than that of the container bodies and less than that of the containers. means of application. These ducts may have a cross section of variable size. In particular, these conduits may comprise an annular external recess. This annular recess may form a flared or frustoconical portion 120, 220 located at the outlet of the duct at the dispensing orifice 12, 22. figure 14b is enlarged the flared portion 120 of the dispensing orifice.

Each orifice 12, 22 may be inclined towards the bottom of the basin. Thus, the orifices of the first and second containers can be oriented towards each other. The product dispensed through these orifices is then better directed towards the bottom of the basin 166, 266. Each orifice may be delimited by a border having a lower axial height on the bottom side of the basin so as to better orient the distributed product. in his direction.

The embodiment shown on the Figures 19a, 19b differs from the embodiment described with reference to figures 14a , b and c , in that the distribution ducts 167, 267 are oriented towards each other. In other words, such conduits may converge towards each other. These ducts can meet at the main axis of elongation of the device. These distribution ducts open distinctly to two distribution orifices 12, 22. After assembly, the ducts and their respective dispensing orifice are joined. These orifices may eventually lead to a basin 166, 266.

The first and second containers 1, 2 are connected to one another by the reported coupling means 3.

In the exemplary embodiment shown on the figure 1 , the coupling means 3 may comprise a base 30, two branches 31, a ring 32 and a spacer 33.

These coupling means form a hoop intended to at least partly envelop said first and second containers 1, 2. This hoop may for example be made of a metallic or plastic material. For example, such a band could be made of polyolefin and especially low or high density polyethylene, an elastomeric thermoplastic such as Santoprene or an elastomer.

The base 30 has an opening, preferably central 300 through which said application means 16, 26 can extend. Such a base can thus surround a portion of the first and second application means 16, 26. This base can abut against the shoulder 15, 25 of the first and second containers 1, 2. It can have a general shape identical to that of the shoulders 15, 25.

This base has two opposite curved edges from which extend the branches 31. These branches have a substantially arcuate configuration to perfectly conform to the shape of the curved walls 18, 28. Such branches surround the curved walls 18, 28 while leaving said actuating walls 17, 27 directly accessible to the user. Advantageously, said branches can come into tight contact against the curved walls of the first and second containers so as to constrain said first and second containers against each other.

As visible on the figure 1 , the branches 31 may comprise an inner face provided with at least one relief 311 adapted to cooperate with a complementary relief 180, 280 of said first and second containers. Such reliefs can respectively comprise a longitudinal rib 311 adapted to cooperate with a corresponding groove 180, 280 or vice versa.

These branches 31 may have an end 310. In the mounting position of the coupling means, these ends may extend beyond the bottom 11, 21 of the first and second containers.

As shown on the figure 1 these branches may be connected to one another by the spacer 33. The spacer 33 may comprise a groove 330. Such a spacer may for example connect the ends 310 of the branches together. This spacer may extend under the bottoms 11, 21 of the first and second containers. Such a spacer can be housed tightly under these funds. It can then urge the first and second containers 1, 2, and in particular the shoulders 15, 25, to abut against the base 30.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the ribs 110, 210 of said first and second containers can be housed, and in particular snap, into the groove 330 of the coupling means. According to an alternative embodiment not shown, the groove could be provided on the first and second containers and the rib on the spacer.

According to a variant not shown, the spacer 33 could be replaced by radial flanges extending from their respective branch 31 which are spaced apart from each other. Such flanges could be oriented towards each other.

According to another variant not shown, the coupling means could possibly be devoid of spacer 33. In such a case, the coupling means may have a general shape of inverted U. These branches 31 may form a flexible portion of the coupling means. In particular, these branches 31 can be provided with a large shape memory. Such branches can be angularly displaced relative to said base 30. These branches can then engage tightly around the first and second containers 1, 2. Such flexibility allows on the one hand a easier assembly and disassembly of the containers and secondly makes it possible to elastically constrain said containers one in contact with the other.

The ring 32 is raised from the base 30. This ring may for example extend from the edges of the opening 300 of the base 30. This ring extends in a direction opposite to the branches 31.

This ring 32 may have a shape and a dimension adapted to maintain the first and second means of application against each other. Such a ring is advantageously able to come into tight engagement around the basal portions 160, 260 of the first and second means of application. In this embodiment, said first and second containers 1, 2 are mounted in tight fit in said base.

According to an embodiment variant visible on the Figures 15a and 15b , the dispensing orifices 12, 22 may protrude relative to the nozzle and in particular relative to the surfaces 162, 262. In such a case, the coupling means 3 may come into close engagement, for example by fitting, around the ducts. of distribution 167, 267.

The crown 32 may be surmounted by a cap 320. This cap may comprise two openings adapted to be positioned opposite said first and second dispensing orifices. The edges defining these openings may engage tightly around said first and second dispensing orifices.

The cap 320 may extend along a plane inclined relative to the axis of elongation of the device. This cap may extend along a plane inclined relative to the surfaces 162, 262 and / or along an inclined plane relative to the dispensing orifices 12, 22. In general, the application means may have an inclination of between 0 and 45 °.

This cap 320 may thus comprise a first portion 321 raised relative to the orifices 12, 22 and a second portion 322 flush or underlying these orifices. This second portion may for example allow distributed product to flow on it before the user spreads it on a keratinous surface, such as lips or hair, for example.

The cap 320 may comprise between said dispensing orifices 12, 22 a vessel 323.

The cap 320 as such can serve as application means for the dispensed product. Otherwise, an application member, as previously described, reported on or through the first and second distribution orifices could be considered. On the figure 15c a porous member such as a foam is provided for applying the dispensed product through the dispensing orifices. This foam may for example be fixed around the dispensing orifices and possibly around the basin 323. This member could cover at least one of said dispensing orifices.

The embodiment shown on the figure 16 differs from the embodiment described with reference to the figure 15a in that the cap 320 has an opening positioned facing a plurality of dispensing orifices 12, 22. This cap can thus be of generally annular shape. In this embodiment, the dispensing orifices may not protrude relative to the application surfaces 162, 262. A basin formed on the application surfaces 162, 262 could possibly be provided between the dispensing orifices 12, 22.

The embodiment shown on the figure 17 differs from the embodiment described with reference to the figure 15a in that each orifice 12, 22 opens out at a separate basin 325a, 325b.

The embodiment shown on the figure 18 shows that a cap 320 can be adapted to a tip as described with reference to Figures 19a, 19b . To do this, this cap may be provided with an opening positioned opposite the dispensing orifice. This opening may be provided at a basin 327.

Thus, in all these embodiments, the coupling means, and in particular the cap, can define as such product application means. Alternatively, the coupling means, and in particular the cap, may be coated with a reported application member as previously described in order to apply the distributed product or products.

Once coupled, the first and second containers 1, 2 are arranged side by side. These containers can then be arranged next to each other with their respective bottom and distribution port oriented in the same way.

In this coupled state and as visible on the figure 4 , said device may comprise at the level of the first and second receptacles 1, 2 an elongated cross-section defining a length L and a width I. This length and this width may respectively extend in a major axis M and a minor axis m of said cross section. Such a cross section may for example be elliptical.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, and as shown in Figures 4, 5 and 6 in particular, said first and second containers may be coupled in the width of the device. In other words, said first and second containers may be arranged facing, and in particular in contact with each other, at a respective smaller side. The first and second containers may be coupled in a mean plane of coupling or assembly PI. Such a plane PI can be parallel and in particular coincides with the minor axis m. Alternatively, this PI plane may extend obliquely to said minor axis m. The dispensing orifices 12, 22 may extend on either side of this plane PI. In this exemplary embodiment, this plane PI defines a plane of symmetry of the device.

As shown on Figures 4 and 6 said first and second dispensing orifices may extend along an axis Z transverse to the plane PI of the device. On the figure 5 these first and second dispensing orifices may extend along an axis Z oblique to the plane PI.

Said curved walls 18, 28 of the first and second containers may both be traversed by a principal elongation plane Pa. This plane Pa extends in the length L of the device. This plane Pa intersects the plane PI, and this for example perpendicularly. This plane Pa can be parallel and in particular coincides with the major axis M. Such a plane Pa can also define a plane of symmetry of the device. According to a particular embodiment, the first and second dispensing orifices 12, 22 may extend in this plane Pa. According to an alternative embodiment, these first and second dispensing orifices may extend in a substantially parallel or intersecting plane. to this plan Pa.

The advantage of a device as described is that the deformable wall of each container is easily accessible. Thus, a user can easily position her fingers on one and / or the other of the containers. In addition, such an embodiment prevents the actuation of a container from interfering with the other container.

According to an advantageous mode of use of the present invention, the user can grasp a container in each hand and simultaneously compress each container to simultaneously distribute the first and second products contained therein. When dispensed, said first and second products may be simultaneously spread and mixed on the desired body surface. The fact that the user can operate a container independently of the other container allows the user to distribute the first and second products in different proportions. Thus, the quantity of first and second products distributed will be dependent on the compressive force respectively exerted on said first and second containers.

According to a variant of use, the containers can be actuated alternately. The deformable actuating walls 13, 14 of the first container can thus be firstly compressed to dispense a first product. The first product dispensed can then be spread using the first application means. Then, the actuating walls 23, 24 of the second container may in turn be compressed to dispense a second product. The second dispensed product can then be spread using the second application means and mixed with the first product.

An advantageous feature of a device according to the invention is that each container may comprise two opposite side walls 17, 18 or 27, 28 that the user can not actuate, by their conformation and / or accessibility. To actuate the device, the user can only actuate the deformable actuating walls 13, 14 or 23, 24 connecting said two opposite side walls.

As illustrated on Figures 21a and 21b , in order to dispense a product contained in a container, the user can exert an actuating or compressive force (F) by simultaneously pressing the wall 13 of the first container 1 with his thumb and the wall 14 of this same container using his index and possibly his middle finger. This force can be exerted in a non-secant direction to the second container 2. In other words, this force is not oriented toward the second container. This force can be exerted in a direction substantially parallel to the mean coupling plane of said first and second containers. It can also be exerted in a direction substantially orthogonal to a product distribution axis. Thus, such a gesture provides a safe and reliable way to distribute the products of each container independently of each other.

According to a variant illustrated on the figure 20 said first and second containers may be coupled in the length of the device. In other words, said first and second containers may comprise a side of larger dimension facing each other, and in particular in contact with each other. Said containers may be coupled in a mean assembly plane substantially parallel or even coincident with the major axis M of said cross section of the device.

According to an embodiment variant illustrated on the figure 22 each orifice may open at a respective concave portion or basin 166, 266. It can also be seen that the application surfaces 162, 262 may extend in two separate planes P1, P2. These planes can be secant relative to each other. In particular, they can define together an angle α greater than 180 °.

Moreover, as represented on Figures 1 and 2 , the first and second application means may be covered with a cover 4. This cover may for example come into tight engagement around the first and second application means 16, 26 or around the hollow body 32.

The figures 12 and 13 show another embodiment of a device according to the invention. These figures represent in particular an alternative embodiment of the coupling means, referenced 3 '. Indeed, in this case, the coupling means 3 'comprise a base 30' and a plate 33 '. These coupling means present in this example a general shape of T. As illustrated on the figure 12 this base and this plate can be made in one piece. Alternatively, this base and this plate could be formed of two separate parts fixed to each other by any appropriate means.

The plate 33 'can extend on either side of the base 30'. This plate can thus split the opening 300 'into two openings. The plate 33 'may comprise orifices 330'.

In this embodiment, the side walls 17, 27 of the containers comprise, in turn, fastening means able to cooperate with said plate 33 '. Such fastening means may for example comprise protrusions or latching lugs 170. Each side wall may for example comprise two latching lugs. These latching lugs may extend at different heights of the side walls 17, 27.

To couple said first and second containers together, the first and second application means 16, 26 are inserted through the openings 300 'of the base. The plate 33 'then extends between said first and second containers 1, 2. Preferably, this plate extends over the entire height of the side walls 17, 27 of the container body.

Once the application means positioned through the base, the latching lugs are opposite the orifices 330 'of the plate 33'. The user then exerts pressure on the curved walls 18, 28 in order to force the tabs 170 to snap into the orifices 330 '.

In these two embodiments, the coupling means are reversible so that said first and second containers are easily separable from one another. Once empty, a container can easily be replaced by another filled with the same product or a different product. Similarly, when the user wishes to change product to apply or color, she can easily change one container to another.

According to an alternative embodiment, the protuberances 170 could be provided on the plate 33 'and the orifices 330' on the side walls 17, 27 of the container bodies.

It should be noted that a device according to the invention may have the advantage of having containers with its own means of distribution and application. A user can easily change a container when it no longer contains a product and replace it with a new one. In addition, when a container is to be replaced by another container containing a product of a different kind or color, any problem of soiling of the newly dispensed product with a residue of product from an old container is avoided.

In addition, the user can herself define and correct the proportions of each product of the mixture that she wishes to achieve.

Throughout the description, the phrase "having one" should be considered synonymous with "having at least one", unless the opposite is specified.

Claims (31)

- Packaging and application device extending along an axis (X) comprising: a first container (1) for containing a first product, said first container comprising a deformable wall (13, 14) so as to allow a distribution of the first product through a first dispensing orifice (12), a second container (2) for containing a second product, said second container comprising a deformable wall (23, 24) so as to allow a distribution of the second product through a second dispensing orifice (22), - coupling means (3; 3 ') reported able to connect said first and second containers together, characterized in that said first and second dispensing orifices open distinctly respectively at a first application surface (162) and a second application surface (262) and in that said first and second containers are configured to be able to operate independently of each other. - Device according to claim 1, wherein said device defines an elongated cross-section having a length (L) and a width (I), the first and second containers being coupled in width. - Device according to claim 2, wherein said first and second containers are arranged such that they each comprise at least one actuating wall extending in said length, and in particular two. - Device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said first and second containers are disposed opposite, and in particular in contact with each other, at a respective side of smaller dimension. - Device according to any preceding claim, wherein a pressing force (F), or compression, exerted on at least one wall deformable (13, 14, 23, 24) of a container extends in a non-intersecting direction to the adjacent container. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first and second containers (1, 2) are coupled so as to be arranged side by side. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first and second application surfaces (162, 262) are in contact with each other. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first and second application surfaces (162, 262) are flush with each other. - Device according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein the first and second containers (1, 2) are coupled in a mean coupling plane (PI) substantially parallel or oblique to said width. - Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first and second dispensing orifices (12, 22) extend along an axis oblique or perpendicular to a coupling plane (PI) of said first and second containers (1, 2). - Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said device defines a cross section of elliptical shape. - Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said coupling means (3, 3 ') comprise a hoop wrapping at least a portion said first and second containers (1, 2) while leaving said deformable walls (17, 27) accessible. - Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said coupling means (3, 3 ') are reversible so that said first and second containers (1, 2) are easily separable from one another. - Device according to claim 13, wherein said coupling means (3) comprises a flexible portion (31) adapted to engage tightly around said first and second containers (1, 2). Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first and second containers both comprise a container body surmounted by a respective dispensing and / or dispensing tip defining said first and second application surfaces. - Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said coupling means comprise application means in communication with said first and second dispensing orifices. - Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said coupling means comprise a base covering the first and second containers, said flexible portion extending from said base so as to at least partially envelop said first and second containers - Device according to any one of claims 14 to 17, wherein said flexible portion comprises at least two branches adapted to come into tight contact against an opposite respective side wall of said first and second containers. - Device according to any one of claims 14 to 18, wherein said flexible portion leaves open at least one actuating wall for each container, and in particular two actuating walls. - Device according to any one of claims 14 to 19, wherein said flexible portion is connected to a spacer adapted to be in contact with the bottoms of the containers. - Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said coupling means are fixed by snapping on said first and second containers. - Device according to any one of claims 14 to 21, wherein said device defines an elongate cross section of length (L) and width (I), said flexible portion extending at least partly in length ( L) of said cross section of the device. - Device according to any one of the preceding claims, said coupling means extend over more than half the height of said first and second container or over substantially the entire height of said first and second container or beyond. - Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said flexible portion extends along, and in particular in contact with, a respective curved wall of said first and second containers. - Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said coupling means comprise fixing means for a cover. - Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said coupling means (3 ') extend between said first and second containers (1, 2). - Device according to claim 26, wherein said coupling means (3 ') comprise a plate (33') attached between said first and second containers (1, 2) on which said first and second containers are fixed by snapping. - Packaging and application device extending along an axis (X) comprising: a first container (1) for containing a first product, said first container comprising a deformable wall (13, 14) so as to allow a distribution of the first product through a first dispensing orifice (12), a second container (2) for containing a second product, said second container comprising a deformable wall (23, 24) so as to allow a distribution of the second product through a second dispensing orifice (22), coupling means (3; 3 ') able to connect said first and second containers together, characterized in that said device defines an elongated cross section having a length (L) and a width (I), the first and second containers being coupled in width to be operable independently of one another. - Packaging and application device comprising: a first container intended to contain a first product, said first container comprising a wall that is deformable so as to allow distribution of the first product through a first dispensing orifice, a second container intended to contain a second product, said second container comprising a wall that is deformable so as to allow a distribution of the second product through a second dispensing orifice; coupling means able to connect said first and second containers together, characterized in that said first and second containers are configured to be operable independently of one another so that an actuating, or compressive, force exerted on at least one deformable wall of one of said first and second containers extend in a non-intersecting direction to the other container. - Device for coupling a first and a second container arranged side by side comprising coupling means comprising a base cap at least partly said first and second containers from which extends a flexible portion adapted to engage tightly around the first and second containers. - Method for applying a cosmetic product comprising the steps of: provide a device according to any one of the preceding claims, - operating the first and second containers (1, 2) independently to distribute the first product and the second product in different proportions on a body surface, such as the lips, - Spreading and mixing said first and second products on said body surface using the application means (16, 26).

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