EP2198742B1 - Device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a device for applying a cosmetic product, including care and a set of packaging and application of such a cosmetic product.

A preferred, but not exclusive, field of the present invention relates to the application of a cosmetic product in powder form by means of a foam or puff applicator.

"Cosmetic product" means a product as defined in Council Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993.

The documents EP0688516 , FR2513498 , FR2544970 , FR2633167 , FR2798646 and US3694096 disclose examples of devices for applying a cosmetic product, in particular in pulverulent form, of the prior art.

The document FR2513498 discloses a dual compartment makeup powder box communicating with each other, a first containing the cosmetic product, a second receiving a chimney. A brush is mounted through this fireplace. In order to take a quantity of product, the user returns the box so as to pass the cosmetic product from the first to the second compartment. The product passing in the second compartment can then adhere to the bristles of the brush. This brush can then be removed from the chimney for the application of the product.

A disadvantage associated with such a device is that the user can not easily quantify the dose of product present on the applicator when the applicator is placed on the chimney and the box returned. In particular, it can not estimate whether a flipping is enough to properly impregnate the makeup brush, this being particularly dependent on the remaining amount of powder in the first compartment. To ensure proper impregnation, the user can therefore exercise several reversals of the device in order to release in the second compartment a quantity of product that it will judge a priori adequate. However, the powders have the particularities of being very volatile. Thus, an excess of product collected may tend to fall on the user's clothing at the time of extraction, or during application to the skin surface concerned. In addition, an excess of product withdrawn can hardly be replaced in the box resulting in a waste of product.

The document FR2798646 discloses a device for packaging and applying a product in powder form comprising a container defining an interior space containing the product, a housing for receiving an applicator and a permeable wall disposed between the housing and the interior space. This device also comprises compression means adapted to cause an overpressure in the interior space so as to drive the product through the permeable membrane in contact with the applicator.

However, a disadvantage associated with such a device is again that it does not allow to obtain a correct dosage of the amount of powder to be applied. Indeed, the product transfer on the applicator is dependent on the compression force and the number of compression exerted by the user. Again an excess product load of the applicator can cause a loss of product and if necessary a stain of the clothes of the user.

The documents FR2882506 and FR2915064 disclose examples of prior art devices including vibration means operated by a switch.

The document US 2071747 describes a device for conditioning a stick of lipstick. The lipstick stick is carried by a movable support member within a chimney. This chimney is configured to be able to immobilize the support in a finite number of stable axial positions.

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 also to provide a device presenting a new gesture of use.

An object of the present invention is still to provide a device easy to manufacture, simple to implement and moderate cost.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device providing a makeup or a treatment of keratin fibers fine and neat.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a device for adequately loading the application surface to make up or treat.

• une embase comprenant :
  • un applicateur configuré pour étaler un produit cosmétique sur une surface d'application corporelle,
  • un organe de support de l'applicateur comprenant au moins un relief,
• une cheminée apte à entourer l'applicateur, ladite embase étant déplaçable relativement à la cheminée entre une position haute et une position basse,
• ladite cheminée comportant un chemin de coulissement de l'organe de support, ledit chemin de coulissement comportant une rampe et comportant une pluralité d'irrégularités contre lesquelles ledit au moins un relief de l'organe de support est apte à coulisser de manière à créer un sursaut de l'applicateur.

The present invention therefore relates to an application device comprising:

• a base comprising:
  • an applicator configured to spread a cosmetic product on a body application surface,
  • a support member of the applicator comprising at least one relief,
• a chimney adapted to surround the applicator, said base being movable relative to the chimney between a high position and a low position,
• said chimney having a sliding path of the support member, said sliding path comprising a ramp and having a plurality of irregularities against which said at least one relief of the support member is slidable so as to create a start of the applicator.

The cosmetic product may be a product in liquid form or advantageously in powder form. This product may for example be a foundation, a concealer, an eyeshadow, a lipstick, a lip gloss, a nail polish or a skin care product.

This plurality of irregularities may comprise a succession or series of irregularities. These irregularities and said at least one relief cooperate together so as to form a dosing correction member of a dose taken in the direction of a decrease of product impregnated on the applicator.

By the term "slide", it should be understood that the support member of the base can slide on a portion of the chimney. The sliding path may not be traversing. In other words, it can be closed by a background.

This plurality of irregularities comprises at least two irregularities provided along the sliding path, preferably at least three, where appropriate at least four, or even between five and twelve irregularities. These irregularities may include a series of protuberances or recesses. These irregularities may be in continuity with one another or with each other. They may optionally be spaced regularly or extend at varying distances along said sliding path. They can be provided along said path at respective distances of less than 10 mm, better than 5 mm. This plurality of irregularities may be provided on a sliding edge or where appropriate on the bottom of a sliding groove, one of its edges or both.

This plurality of irregularities may extend in a circular, helical, curvilinear or linear path. The relief of the support member can thus be slidably displaced along the plurality of irregularities.

The support member may comprise at least one relief forming a skid capable of sliding along the plurality of irregularities. To do this, the support member can be moved by translation and / or rotation relative to the chimney. In other words, the chimney may comprise a plurality of reliefs on which is capable of sliding at least one relief of the support member. This plurality of reliefs may thus comprise a toothed or notched sliding path sector.

Where appropriate, said support member may comprise a plurality of reliefs. The support member may for example comprise at least two reliefs capable of cooperating with a plurality of irregularities of the chimney. he can also include at least two reliefs each able to cooperate with a plurality of respective irregularities of the chimney. In other words, the chimney may comprise two toothed sectors on which are adapted to slide at least one respective relief of the support member. These toothed sectors can possibly extend on the chimney in opposite way, and if necessary diametrically opposite. These areas can extend from an internal surface of the chimney. Alternatively, they may be provided on an outer surface of the chimney.

A relief may have at least a portion of dimension such that it can interfere between two successive irregularities. This relief may optionally have a general shape complementary to that of an irregularity. These reliefs can mesh with the irregularities. A rack-type cooperation can possibly take place employing two toothed ring sectors, provided with respective teeth capable of meshing at least partially with one another.

The base can be movable relative to the chimney in a mounted position of the support member, between a high position and a low position.

The sliding path is configured to guide in rotation and / or translation said support member from its upper position to its lower position. It can also be configured to guide the support member from its high position to its low position and from its low position to its high position. This guidance is achieved by a sliding edge. This sliding edge may possibly guide alone the movement of the support member relative to the chimney. It may possibly be provided with said irregularities.

This sliding edge thus forms a high stop, said upper, for the support member. It can also form a lower abutment, called lower, for this organ.

Such a device then makes it possible to create via this cooperation of the support member and the chimney a hitting or jerky displacement of the base so as to rid the applicator of an excess product charge. This cooperation of the irregularities with complementary reliefs thus creates a start or jerk of the applicator by simply moving the support member in rubbing contact on or against the chimney.

Such a device allows the applicator to preserve an efficient amount of product and to drop by gravity surplus product present on this applicator in the container.

It should be noted that one of the irregularities may comprise a relief for fixing the support member on the chimney. In particular, this relief may be a protuberance, or grain of rice, or any other relief serving to maintain in the closed down setting position of the base on the container.

The support member may receive the applicator so as to surround it over at least a portion of its height. The base can form a cover for closing said chimney. This base can form a cover intended to cover a dispensing opening of a container. More specifically, the support member, together with the applicator, can form a cover adapted to cover a dispensing opening of a container. The support member may form a gripping member for handling the applicator.

The applicator may be at least partly made of a material distinct from the support member. The applicator can be attached to the support member.

The applicator may include one or more application elements. This applicator may be chosen from a brush provided with a plurality of bristles, where appropriate of the brush or powder puff type, a foam which may be impervious to the product to be sampled or adapted to imbibe product, a woven fabric, a non-woven woven or felt. More generally, this applicator may be made of a porous or non-porous material. The applicator can, especially in the latter case, have on its surface reliefs able to load product. The case If appropriate, such a material may be rough. This applicator may optionally be covered with a flocking.

The applicator can be integral in displacement of the support member. The applicator may be fixed permanently on the support member, by any appropriate means. Alternatively, it can be attached to said support member and removably mounted. In the latter case, the applicator may for example be mounted by fitting tightly, screwing or latching on said support member. This support member can hold the application elements of the applicator in the direction of a rapprochement with respect to each other. To do this, this body can optionally include a funnel. A restriction element may optionally be provided to facilitate the positioning of the applicator in the funnel.

The applicator may extend from the support member. The support member can then define a gripping member of the applicator for handling for product application. It can also define a cover capable of closing at least partially, and if necessary completely, a dispensing opening of a container.

In a variant, the applicator can therefore be attached to said support member. In this case the support member can accommodate all or part of the applicator while allowing the user to extract it through a gripping member. In this case, the applicator can as such act as a cover for closing the dispensing opening of the container. The applicator may be removable relative to the support member. The applicator can be moved independently of the support member from a position mounted in said support member to an extraction position of this member.

The support member surrounds the applicator over part of its height. This support member may be a sleeve removably receiving the applicator, a rod supporting the applicator, a gripping member used for the application of product and if necessary a cover for closing a dispensing opening of the applicator. 'a container.

The irregularities of the stack may extend to an intermediate height between a supply of product and a mounting opening of the support member. In particular, they may be provided between a product distribution grid and a mounting opening of the support member.

The chimney may be integral with a container. It can be mounted permanently on this container, reversibly or be made in one piece with this container. This chimney may surround or receive the applicator over at least a portion of its height. It may also possibly surround the support member on at least a portion of its height. Alternatively, the support member may surround the chimney on at least a portion of its height.

The applicator may be integral in displacement of the support member during a displacement of the base relative to the chimney between a low position and a high position.

The ramp can define a cam. The relief provided on the support member may form a cam surface adapted to slide on this cam, or vice versa. A rotation of the support member can then cause its axial displacement along the axis of the chimney. This displacement can result in an elevation of the support member relative to the chimney.

This ramp may comprise all or part of said plurality of irregularities. This plurality of irregularities may optionally be arranged in steps. This ramp may comprise at least one bearing. The upstream portion of this bearing and the downstream portion of this bearing can allow bursts of different amplitude. A bearing can thus extend between two identical or different inclination ramps. These ramps may have irregularities having a respective step or the same. This bearing can extend between two ramps defining a respective slope oriented in the same direction or in a different direction.

The plurality of irregularities may be partly, and especially mostly or exclusively, provided on a ramp, along said sliding path. The presence of said plurality of irregularities at this level makes it possible to ensure that once the applicator impregnated with product in the lower position of the base, the applicator can be brought to its upper position while being wrung out and away from the stock of product so that the excess product cleared through irregularities is avoided to be immediately reprogrammed if the user continues to advance the base to its upper position. The product thus released can in turn fall by gravity directly into a container, or where appropriate on a distribution grid overhanging a container.

Said sliding path may comprise a sliding edge adapted to guide the movement of the base, and in particular of the support member, from its low position to its high position. This guidance from the low position to the high position may include a recess relative to the chimney. This recess may extend radially inward relative to a cylindrical surface of the chimney. It may in particular comprise a recess relative to a bottom of a guide groove. This recess may extend internally or externally relative to this bottom of said groove.

In general, said sliding path may include an insertion passage (possibly also forming a withdrawal passage) for said relief comprising a ramp or a vertical groove relative to an axis of elongation of the chimney. This groove may comprise two lateral edges converging towards one another. This groove can thus define a necking in which is engaged and guided said relief of the support member of the base. Otherwise expressed, this groove may comprise two side walls flaring upwards.

The sliding path may comprise two sliding path sectors of the support member extending in at least two distinct directions, or distinct profiles. For example, one may be provided in the form of a ramp, if necessary helical, the other as a substantially horizontal portion.

Said sliding path may include a first sector adapted to direct the applicator towards the product, and a second sector adapted to keep the applicator close to or in contact with the product.

Said support member may be removably mounted on said chimney by a bayonet type system.

The support member may optionally be snapped onto the chimney while being allowed to be rotated relative to the chimney.

The first sector of the sliding path may define a passage or corridor for insertion of the base. In particular, it can define an insertion passage of the support member, in particular for the lug of this support member. Such a passage may optionally be used also for its removal. In other words, this first sector may also serve as an outlet passage of the base when moving the support member from its low position to its upper position.

The first sector of the sliding path may comprise a ramp. This ramp may be oblique or helical profile. Alternatively, this first sector may comprise a groove or slot, vertical or axial. This first sector may optionally be provided with said plurality of reliefs. This first sector can bring the base of a high position possibly disengaged at a low position. It can possibly guide its movement from its high position to its low position. The first sector can thus guide the applicator to the product to be sampled for impregnation.

The first sector of sliding path can lead to a second sector of sliding path. This second sector may comprise a plane or horizontal sliding edge, or a gradient ramp distinct from that defined by said first sector, for example of lower slope. The slopes defined by the first and the second sector may possibly be spaced apart by a bearing.

The second sector can orient or maintain this base in the low position, retaining axially said base so as to facilitate the removal of product, possibly by rubbing contact of the applicator on a distribution grid of a container. This second sector may possibly include less than five reliefs, if necessary less than three reliefs, including a single relief, or it may be devoid of relief (s).

This second sector may comprise reversible fastening means of the support member on the chimney. To do this, the lug may optionally cooperate with a protuberance or a grain of rice intended provided on the chimney to hold in place the base on this chimney.

The sliding path may optionally include a third sector. The second sector can connect said first and third sectors together.

This third sector can be used to move the base from its low position to its upper position, possibly disengaged. This third sector may comprise a vertical or axial groove or a ramp. This ramp may have a slope opposite to that of the first sector.

This third sector may optionally be provided with said plurality of reliefs. In other words, only the first sector, only the second sector, only the third sector, only the first and third sectors, only the second and third sectors, only the first and second sectors, or the first, second and third sectors may include plurality of irregularities.

As a variant, as previously mentioned, the first sector can exercise the function of this third sector. The first sector can therefore both serve to sink the base on the chimney and the raising of this base relative to said chimney. In such a case, the base may be made to run back and forth relative to the chimney to pass from a high position to a low position and then from a low position to said high position.

These sliding sectors may extend in at least two intersecting planes relative to each other. These planes may be transverse, parallel or oblique to the axis of the chimney. In particular, the first sector may extend in an oblique or parallel plane relative to the axis of the chimney or a generator of this chimney. The second sector may extend in an oblique or transverse direction relative to the axis of the chimney or a generatrix of this chimney.

The chimney may comprise at least two distinct sliding paths each provided with said plurality of irregularities, the support member comprising a respective relief capable of sliding on their respective sliding path. These sliding paths are in this case separated from each other

Said sliding paths can be symmetrically opposite one another. They can for example be provided diametrically opposed on the chimney. These sliding paths may optionally extend symmetrically with respect to an axis of the chimney, said support member comprising two reliefs adapted to each cooperate with one of said sliding path. This axis of the chimney can be an axis of revolution or an axis cutting diametrically this chimney.

Said sliding path may be at least partly made integral with said chimney. In other words, this sliding path can be made directly on the chimney.

Alternatively, this sliding path may be formed by an insert on or in the chimney. This sliding path can form a guide groove or a recess.

Said sliding path may extend at least partly inside said chimney. For example, this sliding path can protrude radially inside said chimney. In this case, said sliding path may form an internal extra thickness of said chimney. On the contrary, it can be provided in the thickness of said chimney. This sliding path may comprise a guide groove defining linear, circular or curvilinear path sectors.

The device may further comprise a positioning member adapted to define the relative depression level of the support member relative to the chimney. This positioning member may comprise return means, a rigid insert attached to said chimney, or a sliding edge of the base made optionally integral with said chimney.

The return means may comprise a coil spring. The support member may be resiliently biased against the sliding path by these biasing means. The support member may comprise at least one detent notch adapted to be inserted under the sliding path of the chimney. This notch may come into abutment against said biasing means so as to urge the displacement of the base from its low position to its high position. In the low position of the base, the return means are thus in the forced state. The return means can adopt a progressively relaxed state as the support member moves from its low position to its high position. These progressively relaxed states can result from the successive gearing of the relief or reliefs of the base against the irregularities of the base.

The guide groove may be formed together by the insert and the chimney. Thus, the insert and the chimney may define a respective sliding edge facing each other adapted to guide the displacement of the lug of the support member. The insert can be interposed in an immobilized manner between the chimney and a product container. More specifically, this groove can be formed by assembling two parts one in or on the other. Such a groove then extends between these assembled parts. This groove can again define a plurality of sliding path sectors of the support member relative to the chimney.

The sliding edge may comprise a lower edge of a guide groove or a recess. The guide groove can be formed in the chimney. This groove can thus come from material with the chimney. It can be made in the thickness of this fireplace. This chimney can overcome a container and in particular can define a container neck. Such a chimney may, if appropriate, be made in one piece with said container.

The chimney may include a cylindrical surface defining a sliding path.

The sliding path may extend at least partly helically around the axis of the chimney. This helix may include, where appropriate, a number of turns less than or equal to one.

The sliding path may provide a guide in rotation of the support member in a circular sector of less than or equal to 360 °, in particular less than or equal to 180 °. The support member can then be removed from the chimney by being moved over a full revolution or less, or even a half-turn or less.

As a variant, this sliding path can provide a guide in translation of the support member relative to the chimney.

The present invention also relates to a packaging and application assembly comprising a device as previously defined and a product container containing a reserve of said product.

The container may include a product dispensing opening and an opposite bottom wall. This container may comprise a side wall comprising on the one hand a dispensing opening, possibly provided on a dispensing neck, and on the other hand a bottom wall configured to rest on a resting surface such as a tablet. This bottom wall may be in a condition of normal use of the stationary packaging assembly relative to said side wall. Where appropriate, the bottom wall and the side wall can be made in one piece.

The side wall may optionally be compressible so that a compression exerted substantially perpendicularly to their axis of elongation may cause an overpressure within the container capable of moving the product at least partly in the direction of the dispensing opening. This container may be devoid of piston. In particular, this container may be devoid of piston mounted in frictional contact against an inner surface of the side wall of the container, adapted to push the product towards a dispensing opening. If necessary, the container may be of constant volume.

The chimney can define such a product container.

The chimney may be integral with a product container. This container can thus be fixedly associated with the chimney. It can thus be reversibly associated with this container. In this case, the chimney may comprise fixing means adapted to cooperate with complementary means provided on the product container, such as by snapping, screwing or otherwise by clamping. The chimney may be received at least partly in the container, on the container or around the container.

Alternatively, the chimney may be made integral with said container, including integrally formed, overmolded or bi-injected.

This assembly may optionally comprise a product distribution grid provided with a plurality of dispensing orifices. This grid can be brought between the chimney and the container. Alternatively, this grid can be made in one piece with the container or be made in one piece with the chimney or be made in one piece with a positioning member attached to the container or be made in one piece with the entire container-fireplace, including realized one piece, overmolded or bi-injected.

• une embase comprenant :
  • un applicateur configuré pour étaler un produit cosmétique sur une surface d'application corporelle, cet applicateur étant choisi parmi une mousse, un matériau poreux, un matériau rugueux, une houppette pourvue d'une touffe de poils, un tissé, un non tissé ou un feutre,
  • un organe de support de l'applicateur comprenant au moins un relief,
• une cheminée apte à entourer l'applicateur, ladite embase étant déplaçable relativement à la cheminée entre une position haute et une position basse,
• ladite cheminée comportant un chemin de coulissement de l'organe de support comprenant une pluralité d'irrégularités contre lesquelles ledit au moins un relief de l'organe de support est apte à coulisser de manière à créer un sursaut de applicateur.

The present invention also relates to an application device comprising:

• a base comprising:
  • an applicator configured to spread a cosmetic product on a body application surface, said applicator being selected from a foam, a porous material, a rough material, a puff provided with a tuft of bristles, a woven, a nonwoven or a felt,
  • a support member of the applicator comprising at least one relief,
• a chimney adapted to surround the applicator, said base being movable relative to the chimney between a high position and a low position,
• said chimney having a sliding path of the support member comprising a plurality of irregularities against which said at least one relief of the support member is slidable so as to create a surge of applicator.

• une embase comprenant :
  • un applicateur configuré pour étaler un produit cosmétique sur une surface d'application corporelle,
  • un organe de support de l'applicateur comprenant au moins un relief,
• une cheminée apte à entourer l'applicateur, ladite embase étant déplaçable relativement à la cheminée entre une position haute et une position basse, ladite cheminée définissant un chemin de coulissement de l'organe de support comprenant une pluralité d'irrégularités contre lesquelles ledit au moins un relief de l'organe de support est apte à coulisser de manière à créer un sursaut de applicateur, ce chemin de coulissement peut comprendre deux secteurs de chemin de coulissement de l'organe de support s'étendant selon au moins deux directions, ou profils, généraux distincts.

The present invention further relates to an application device comprising:

• a base comprising:
  • an applicator configured to spread a cosmetic product on a body application surface,
  • a support member of the applicator comprising at least one relief,
• a chimney adapted to surround the applicator, said base being movable relative to the chimney between a high position and a low position, said chimney defining a sliding path of the support member comprising a plurality of irregularities against which said at least one a relief of the support member is slidable so as to create an applicator burst, this sliding path may comprise two sliding path sectors of the support member extending in at least two directions, or profiles , distinct generals.

• un récipient adapté à contenir une réserve du produit cosmétique sous forme de poudre,
• une embase comprenant :
• un applicateur configuré pour étaler ledit produit cosmétique sur ladite surface d'application corporelle,
  • un organe de support de l'applicateur comprenant au moins un relief,
• une cheminée apte à entourer l'applicateur, ladite embase étant déplaçable relativement à la cheminée entre une position haute et une position basse, ladite cheminée comportant un chemin de coulissement de l'organe de support comprenant une pluralité d'irrégularités contre lesquelles ledit au moins un relief de l'organe de support est apte à coulisser de manière à créer un sursaut de applicateur dans le but de libérer un surplus de poudre imprégné par cet applicateur.

Another subject of the present invention is, in another aspect, a set of packaging and application of a cosmetic product on a body application surface comprising:

• a container adapted to contain a reserve of the cosmetic product in powder form,
• a base comprising:
• an applicator configured to spread said cosmetic product on said body application surface,
  • a support member of the applicator comprising at least one relief,
• a chimney adapted to surround the applicator, said base being movable relative to the chimney between a high position and a low position, said chimney comprising a sliding path of the support member comprising a plurality of irregularities against which said at least one a relief of the support member is slidable so as to create a burst applicator in order to release a surplus of powder impregnated by this applicator.

• un récipient adapté à contenir une réserve du produit cosmétique, ledit récipient comprenant une paroi latérale comprenant d'une part au moins une ouverture de distribution au travers de laquelle le produit est distribué et étant obturé d'autre part par un fond, ledit fond étant immobile en condition normale d'utilisation relativement à au moins une partie de ladite paroi latérale,
• une embase comprenant :
  • un applicateur configuré pour étaler ledit produit cosmétique sur ladite surface d'application corporelle,
  • un organe de support de l'applicateur comprenant au moins un relief,
• une cheminée apte à entourer l'applicateur, ladite embase étant déplaçable relativement à la cheminée entre une position haute et une position basse, ladite cheminée comportant un chemin de coulissement de l'organe de support comprenant une pluralité d'irrégularités contre lesquelles ledit au moins un relief de l'organe de support est apte à coulisser de manière à créer un sursaut de applicateur dans le but de libérer un surplus de poudre imprégné par cet applicateur.

Another subject of the present invention in another aspect is a set of packaging and application of a cosmetic product on a body application surface comprising:

• a container adapted to contain a reserve of the cosmetic product, said container comprising a side wall comprising on the one hand at least one dispensing opening through which the product is dispensed and being closed on the other by a bottom, said bottom being stationary in normal use condition with respect to at least a portion of said side wall,
• a base comprising:
  • an applicator configured to spread said cosmetic product on said body application surface,
  • a support member of the applicator comprising at least one relief,
• a chimney adapted to surround the applicator, said base being movable relative to the chimney between a high position and a low position, said chimney comprising a sliding path of the support member comprising a plurality of irregularities against which said at least one a relief of the support member is slidable so as to create a burst applicator in order to release a surplus of powder impregnated by this applicator.

• de fournir une embase comprenant un applicateur associé ou solidaire d'un organe de support,
• de fournir une cheminée comprenant un chemin de coulissement pour l'organe de support, ledit chemin de coulissement comprenant une pluralité d'irrégularités,
• de monter l'embase sur la cheminée,
• de déplacer l'embase vers une position basse relativement à ladite cheminée le long du chemin de coulissement,
• de secouer ou retourner le récipient de produit de manière à imprégner l'applicateur de produit,
• de déplacer l'embase de sa position basse vers une position haute relativement à ladite cheminée de sorte que ledit organe de support coulisse sur ladite pluralité d'irrégularités de manière à créer un déplacement saccadé de l'applicateur apte à libérer un surplus de produit imprégné sur l'applicateur,
• de mettre l'applicateur au contact d'une surface corporelle en vue d'appliquer le produit imprégné sur l'applicateur.

The present invention also relates, in another aspect, to a method for applying a cosmetic or care product implementing a device as defined above, comprising the steps of:

• to provide a base comprising an applicator associated or integral with a support member,
• providing a chimney comprising a sliding path for the support member, said sliding path comprising a plurality of irregularities,
• to mount the base on the chimney,
• moving the base to a low position relative to said chimney along the sliding path,
• shaking or flipping the product container so as to impregnate the product applicator,
• moving the base from its low position to a high position relative to said stack so that said support member slides on said plurality of irregularities so as to create a jerky displacement of the applicator able to release a surplus of impregnated product on the applicator,
• to put the applicator in contact with a body surface in order to apply the impregnated product to the applicator.

The present invention also relates to the use of an application device as defined above for applying a cosmetic product.

• la figure 1 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un premier mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application selon l'invention,
• la figure 2 est une vue en perspective montée de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 1,
• la figure 3 est une vue en perspective partiellement tronquée de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 2 dans une première position de montage,
• la figure 4 est une vue en perspective partiellement tronquée de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 2 dans une deuxième position de montage,
• la figure 5 est une vue en perspective partiellement tronquée de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 2 dans une troisième position de montage,
• la figure 6 est une vue en perspective partiellement tronquée de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 2 dans une quatrième position de montage,
• la figure 7 est une vue identique à celle de la figure 3, après essorage de l'applicateur,
• la figure 8 est une vue en perspective partiellement tronquée de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 2 dans une cinquième position de montage,
• la figure 9 est une vue en perspective de dessus de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 2 après enlèvement d'une surcapsule de protection,
• la figure 10 est une vue en perspective de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 9 après retrait d'un applicateur,
• la figure 11 est une vue en perspective représentant isolément un mode de réalisation particulier d'une embase de la figure 2 supportant un applicateur dans une première position,
• la figure 12 est une vue identique à la figure 11 représentant ladite embase dans une deuxième position,
• la figure 13 est une vue de côté en légère élévation représentant isolément une partie de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 2,
• la figure 14 est une vue de dessus de la partie de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 13,
• la figure 15 est une vue identique à la figure 13 en perspective de dessus d'une portion isolée de la partie de l'ensemble représentée sur cette figure 13,
• la figure 16 est une vue en perspective partiellement tronquée de l'ensemble représente sur la figure 2 dans une première position de montage,
• la figure 17 est une vue identique à la figure à la figure 16 dans une deuxième position de montage dudit l'ensemble,
• la figure 18 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application selon l'invention,
• la figure 19 est une vue en perspective de côté en légère élévation de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 18 en position montée,
• la figure 20 est une vue en perspective partiellement tronquée de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 19 dans une première position de montage,
• la figure 21 est une vue en perspective partiellement tronquée de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 19 dans une deuxième position de montage,
• la figure 22 est une vue en perspective partiellement tronquée de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 19 dans une troisième position de montage,
• la figure 23 est une vue en perspective d'une partie de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 18,
• la figure 24 est une vue en perspective de dessus d'une autre partie de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 18,
• la figure 25 est une vue en perspective de dessous de la partie de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 24,
• la figure 26 est une vue de dessous en perspective d'un autre élément de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 18,
• la figure 27 est une vue en perspective d'un troisième mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application selon l'invention,
• la figure 28 est une vue en coupe longitudinale selon l'axe 28-28 de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 27,
• la figure 29 est une vue en coupe longitudinale selon l'axe 29-29 de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 27,
• la figure 30 est une vue en perspective partiellement fantomatique de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 27 dans une position avant assemblage,
• la figure 31 est une vue en coupe longitudinale identique à la figure 28 de l'ensemble en cours d'assemblage,
• la figure 32 est une vue en perspective d'une première partie et en coupe longitudinale d'une deuxième partie en position désassemblée,
• la figure 33 est une vue schématique en perspective d'une partie isolée de l'ensemble représenté sur la figure 28,
• la figure 34 est une vue schématique en perspective d'une variante de la partie isolée représentée sur la figure 33.

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 an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of a packaging and application assembly according to the invention,
• the figure 2 is a perspective view mounted of the assembly shown on the figure 1 ,
• the figure 3 is a partially truncated perspective view of the assembly shown in FIG. figure 2 in a first mounting position,
• the figure 4 is a partially truncated perspective view of the assembly shown in FIG. figure 2 in a second mounting position,
• the figure 5 is a partially truncated perspective view of the assembly shown in FIG. figure 2 in a third mounting position,
• the figure 6 is a partially truncated perspective view of the whole represented on the figure 2 in a fourth mounting position,
• the figure 7 is a view identical to that of the figure 3 after spinning the applicator,
• the figure 8 is a partially truncated perspective view of the assembly shown in FIG. figure 2 in a fifth mounting position,
• the figure 9 is a perspective view from above of the assembly shown on the figure 2 after removal of a protective overcap,
• the figure 10 is a perspective view of the assembly shown on the figure 9 after removal of an applicator,
• the figure 11 is a perspective view showing in isolation a particular embodiment of a base of the figure 2 supporting an applicator in a first position,
• the figure 12 is a view identical to the figure 11 representing said base in a second position,
• the figure 13 is a side view in slight elevation representing in isolation a part of the assembly represented on the figure 2 ,
• the figure 14 is a top view of the part of the set shown on the figure 13 ,
• the figure 15 is a view identical to the figure 13 in perspective from above of an isolated portion of the part of the assembly shown in this figure 13 ,
• the figure 16 is a partially truncated perspective view of the set represents on the figure 2 in a first mounting position,
• the figure 17 is a view identical to the figure in the figure 16 in a second mounting position of said assembly,
• the figure 18 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of a packaging and application assembly according to the invention,
• the figure 19 is a side perspective view in slight elevation of the assembly shown on the figure 18 in mounted position,
• the figure 20 is a partially truncated perspective view of the assembly shown in FIG. figure 19 in a first mounting position,
• the figure 21 is a partially truncated perspective view of the assembly shown in FIG. figure 19 in a second mounting position,
• the figure 22 is a partially truncated perspective view of the assembly shown in FIG. figure 19 in a third mounting position,
• the figure 23 is a perspective view of a part of the set shown on the figure 18 ,
• the figure 24 is a perspective view from above of another part of the assembly shown on the figure 18 ,
• the figure 25 is a perspective view from below of the part of the assembly shown on the figure 24 ,
• the figure 26 is a perspective bottom view of another element of the assembly shown on the figure 18 ,
• the figure 27 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of a packaging and application assembly according to the invention,
• the figure 28 is a longitudinal sectional view along the axis 28-28 of the assembly shown in FIG. figure 27 ,
• the figure 29 is a longitudinal sectional view along the axis 29-29 of the assembly shown in FIG. figure 27 ,
• the figure 30 is a partially ghostly perspective view of the assembly shown on the figure 27 in a position before assembly,
• the figure 31 is a longitudinal sectional view identical to the figure 28 of the assembly being assembled,
• the figure 32 is a perspective view of a first part and in longitudinal section of a second part in disassembled position,
• the figure 33 is a schematic perspective view of an isolated part of the assembly shown on the figure 28 ,
• the figure 34 is a schematic perspective view of a variant of the isolated portion shown in FIG. figure 33 .

The figure 1 represents a first embodiment of a packaging and application assembly according to the invention.

Such an assembly may comprise on the one hand an application device 1 and on the other hand a container 6.

The application device according to the invention comprises a base 2 and a chimney 3.

The base 2 comprises an applicator 20 and a support member 24.

The applicator 20 comprises application means 21 configured to spread a cosmetic product on a body application surface, such as the face or keratinous fibers.

This applicator 20 may for example be chosen from a sponge, a puff or a badger. In particular, the application means 21 may comprise a compressible foam, possibly capable of impregnating the product, hairs of synthetic or animal origin. These application means may optionally be covered with a flocking.

The application means 21 are integral with a gripping member 22. This gripping member may comprise a handle 230 surmounted by a top portion 231. This top portion may comprise a hoop.

The application means 21 may be reported and fixed directly on or in this gripping member 22, by any appropriate means. Alternatively, they can be reported and fixed on or in said gripping member 22 through an intermediate retaining piece, and by any suitable means. Examples of such fastening means may for example include a snug fit, latching, screwing, gluing, welding or the like.

Alternatively, these application means 21 can be made in one piece with the gripping member 22.

As visible on figures 1 , 11 and 12 , the application device may further comprise a restriction element 220 for reducing the spacing of the application means. Such an element can be used to tighten radially these application means for introduction into the chimney 3 as will be further explained in the following description.

More specifically, the applicator 20 may be surrounded by an element of restriction 220 of the application means capable of constraining the application means between a rest position and a constrained constraint position. This element 220 can therefore constrain the application means 21 so as to reduce the cross section of these application means relative to an axis of elongation A of this applicator 20.

This restriction element 220 may comprise a bush 222 adapted to extend around the applicator 20. This bushing may be mounted movably around the gripping member and possibly around the handle 230 of the gripping member 22. .

The restriction element can be provided movably along the axis A. This element can be movable in translation relative to the applicator 20. Its displacement can be guided relative to the handle 230 of the gripping member, possibly by a groove-rib type cooperation provided along the axis A or thread type (not shown).

This sleeve 222 may comprise a free end 221 adapted to abut against the application means 21. This free end may optionally comprise a bead facilitating the sliding of the restriction member 220 relative to the application means 21.

The support member 24 has in this embodiment a general funnel shape, open at both ends. More specifically, this support member may comprise a cylindrical shaft 25 from which a frustoconical portion 26 is raised. This frustoconical portion may flare towards a collar defining a free edge 27. This collar may optionally comprise hanging for an overcap 4.

This free edge 27 of this support member may define a mounting opening for the applicator 20.

The support member 24 may comprise externally two diametrically opposed reliefs or lugs 29 whose function will be mentioned later. in this description. More precisely, the barrel 25 may comprise an external surface from which these lugs 29 project.

The support member 24 may also comprise externally latching means 28. These latching means may comprise two tabs, possibly diametrically opposed. These tabs may be provided on a lower thickness portion of the support member so as to create a resilience effect. Again, more precisely, the shaft 25 may comprise an external surface from which these locking means 28.

These latching means 28 and these reliefs 29 may extend in a respective distinct plane transversely cutting the support member 24, and in particular the barrel 25. These planes may be parallel to one another . In particular, the reliefs 29 may extend to a height of the lower support member that the latching means relative to the free edge 27. The latching means 28 may be provided at the right of the reliefs 29.

The application device may optionally be covered with an overcap 4 mounted by any appropriate means on the base 2 between a cover position and a retracted position. This overcap can in particular be removably mounted on the support member 24. To do this, it can for example be mounted by snug fit, snap, screwing, gluing, welding or other.

Alternatively, this support member 24 may be a straight cylinder or revolution over its entire height. We will nevertheless see an advantage in the following description linked to the frustoconical shape of this support member.

The application device also comprises a chimney or sheath 3, possibly open at both ends. This chimney may define a longitudinal axis or cylinder B. As will be seen later, in the assembled state of the device 1, the axes A and B may merge. These axes may extend along an axis of elongation of said device.

This chimney may comprise a sleeve 30 comprising two opposite end portions 31, 32 respectively said upper and lower.

The end portion 31 may comprise an upper free edge from which extend two notches 310 provided diametrically opposed. The function of such notches will be further explained in the remainder of this description.

End portion 32 may include attachment means 320 on a product container. In particular, this end portion 32 may comprise a ring 320 to screw, snap, crimp or press on a product container.

The sleeve 30 may comprise a cylindrical inner surface from which radially extend reliefs or prominences 33. These reliefs 33 may define a sliding path for the pins 29. In particular, these reliefs 33 may define an upper sliding edge for these lugs. A single sliding path can be provided.

Alternatively, as illustrated in particular on Figures 13, 14 and 15 these reliefs 33 may define a plurality of sliding paths, optionally separated by passages 330 for movement through a single lug 29 or a respective lug 29. In these figures, these reliefs define two distinct sliding paths. spaced from each other by passages 330. Alternatively, three or more separate sliding paths can be provided. These sliding paths can extend symmetrically relative to the axis B of the chimney 3.

These reliefs 33 may comprise according to this example two ring sectors comprising at least one toothed portion facing the end portion 32 of the sleeve, and in particular to a container 6 to be associated.

These ring sectors can define two sliding paths adapted to cooperate with a respective lug 29 of the support member 24.

These ring sectors can define between them a respective passage 330 for the reliefs 29 of the support member 24 serving for the insertion of the support member in the chimney, or even its removal as will be explained further in the following of this description.

The notches 310 may extend vertically from these passages. These passages may comprise a substantially vertical groove, extending in the axis B of the chimney, or a ramp.

This passage 330 may define a first sector of sliding path. Each crown sector may also include a second slide path sector 331. It may further comprise a third slide path sector 332. These sectors may have distinct directions or profiles.

The second sector may comprise a sliding edge 331 that is substantially circular or horizontal. This second sector can lead to the third sector. This third sector may include a ramp 332.

In the example shown, this ramp 332 is provided with a plurality or succession of irregularities 333. In other words, said ramp may be notched or toothed. For example, said ramp may comprise between 2 and 10 irregularities, where appropriate between 3 and 6 irregularities. If necessary, only this ramp is provided with said irregularities 333.

The ramp 332 may extend generally in a helical profile. The irregularities 333 may, if necessary, be distributed in less than one turn. For a given sector, these irregularities may for example be distributed over less than 90 °, better less than 60 °, where appropriate less than 45 °.

Alternatively or additionally, edge 331 may include one or more irregularities 333 (not shown).

More generally, one or more or even each sector of sliding path may be provided with irregularities.

Each irregularity 333 may optionally define a recess. In particular, each irregularity may have a circular internal profile, and in particular hemi-circular. Alternatively, said ramp may extend along a staircase provided with a plurality of steps.

The reliefs 33 may be made in one piece with said chimney 3. Alternatively, said reliefs may be reported in said chimney, and fixed by any appropriate means such as by gluing or welding.

It should be noted that a sliding path may comprise a single sliding sector. This sliding sector may comprise a ramp 332 provided with said plurality of irregularities 333.

As will be understood later, in this case the insertion and withdrawal of the lugs 29 is done by the same ramp 332 through a path in one direction, then in the opposite direction, the lug 29 along this ramp . In this case, the lugs 29 may in the lower position of the base 2 strike a stop. This stop may be a sign for the user that the product has been removed by the applicator and that it can raise the base 2 of this low position to its upper position by taking the same path in the opposite direction.

In a variant, the sliding path of the base may comprise two sliding sectors. In this case, this sliding path may for example comprise a first sector comprising a ramp opening on a second sector comprising a substantially horizontal portion. As a variant, this second sector may comprise a ramp opening onto a ramp of distinct slope, for example of lower inclination. According to another variant, the first sector may comprise a vertical groove.

As will be understood later, in these cases, the insertion of the lugs 29 in the chimney 3 and its extraction from this chimney can again be done by the same portion, if necessary the vertical groove or the ramp. Again a stop defining the low position can be provided.

According to another variant, this sliding path may comprise more than three sliding sectors, comprising, for example, ramps spaced apart by bearings.

The application device 1 may further comprise a positioning member 5 of the base 2 relative to the chimney 3. As will be explained further in the following description, this positioning member 5 can support the support member . More specifically, it can limit the relative level of depression of the base 2, and in particular of the support member 24, relative to the chimney 3. The support member, and in particular the frustoconical portion 26 can also participate in limiting this depression by abutting on the end portion 31 of the chimney.

This positioning member can be attached to said chimney. This positioning member 5 may comprise elastic return means.

These return means may for example comprise- a coil spring. This spring can be mounted in the chimney 3, in tight engagement around the barrel 25 of the support member 24.

Alternatively, this positioning member 5 can be made in one piece with the chimney. In such a case, this member may comprise an annular rib extending radially inside the chimney 3.

The container 6 contains a reserve of cosmetic product, including care. This cosmetic product may be a liquid product, a pasty product or a product in powder form, optionally compacted to disintegrate. This product can be a foundation, a concealer, an eyeshadow, a lipstick, a lip gloss, a nail polish or a skin care product.

This container has a side wall 60 comprising on the one hand a distribution opening 61 and secondly a bottom 62. This container can define a product packaging interior space of constant volume, or where appropriate variable.

The bottom 62 may optionally be fixedly attached by any appropriate means to said side wall, for example by snapping. Alternatively, this bottom 62 may be made integral with the side wall 60. This bottom may generally be stationary relative to at least a portion of the side wall.

The dispensing opening 61 may optionally be provided on a dispensing neck. This neck may comprise a shoulder 63 from which extends a mouth 64. This collar may optionally be made integral with the container or be fixedly attached to this container.

The dispensing opening may be covered with a distribution grid 7. This grid may comprise a membrane or plate 70 provided with a plurality of dispensing orifices 71. This grid may be fixedly attached to the container 6. In particular this grid can be mounted on the mouth 64, in particular by snapping. This grid forms a screen intended to distribute through said dispensing orifices 71 small quantities of product from the stock of product contained in the container 6.

In order to move to an assembled position of the application device according to this embodiment of the invention, represented in particular on the figure 2 , the positioning member 5 is introduced into the chimney 3. To do this, this positioning member can be inserted through the end portion 31 of the chimney.

The positioning member 5 can be retained in the chimney 3 by a flange or necking 311 extending radially inside the chimney, as shown in FIG. figure 14 . This flange can form an internal recess on which said spring bears. This flange can extend over a radial distance greater than that of the reliefs 33.

The restriction element 220 of the applicator 20 is optionally engaged around the applicator. This restriction member may be mounted so as to force the application means constituting the applicator to tighten against each other so as to reduce the cross section of this applicator.

The applicator 20, optionally provided with the restriction element 26, is then mounted in the support member 24. This applicator can be inserted through the free edge 27 of the frustoconical portion 26. During the depression of the applicator 20 in said support member 24, the free end 221 of the restriction element can abut against an inner surface of the support member, for example at a necking defining the frustoconical portion 26 of the barrel 25. In other words, this abutment can occur at the height of the base of the frustoconical portion 26 of the support member, opposite the free edge 27. The applicator 20 can then continue its race alone in the 25 of the support member.

The restriction element 220 facilitates the positioning of the applicator in the support member 24. In particular, it makes it possible to orient the application means 21 correctly. It also avoids damaging the application means during application. the introduction of the applicator into the support member.

The applicator 20 placed in the support member 24, the application means 21 of this applicator may optionally be held in tight engagement on an inner surface of the barrel 26 of the support member. The restriction element can then optionally be removed from the applicator. These application means 21 may optionally project relative to the lower free end 240 of the support member 24. This end 240 is facing the container 6 to be associated.

The base 2 can then be positioned in the chimney 3. To do this, the support member 24 is pressed into this chimney so as to snap the lugs 28 under the sliding edge 331. These lugs 28 can then come to bear against the positioning member 5 in the upper position of the support member relative to the chimney 3. This attachment of the support member in the chimney may possibly be final. The portion 31 of the chimney may optionally comprise an internal flange adapted to retain the lugs 29 of the support member once in place in the chimney 3.

The positioning member 5 can cooperate with the tabs 28. In particular, the tabs 28 can urge the positioning member 5 in a constrained state when the base is moved from a high position to a low position relative to the 3. The positioning member 5 can push the tabs 28 during a movement of the base from a low position to its upper position. This upward movement of the member of the base can be linked to the elastic relaxation of the positioning member 5.

The positioning member 5 can be adapted to hold the support member 24 in abutment against the reliefs 33. In particular, this positioning member 5 can urge the lugs 29 abutting against said reliefs 33, and if necessary against the 331 edge or the ramp 332. These reliefs can thus form a high stop, or higher for said support member 24. These reliefs can axially retain the support member 24 along the axis B of the chimney.

In this assembled state, the end portion 31 of the chimney can be turned towards the frustoconical portion 26 of the support member.

The overcap 4 may be mounted on the support member 24 so as to cover the free edge 27 in the closed position of the application device.

Once the application device 1 assembled, the chimney 3 can be mounted, if necessary reversibly, on the container 6 containing the cosmetic product. To do this, the ring 320 of the chimney can be mounted by any appropriate means on the container, and in particular on the dispensing neck of this container. In the example shown, this ring is fitted tightly on the mouth 64 of the neck. Other fastening means such as latching, screwing or crimping can be provided.

According to a mounting variant, the chimney 3 may first be associated with the receptacle 6 and then the base 2 housed in this chimney 3. Where appropriate, the positioning member 5 may be inserted into the chimney before the assembly of said chimney on the container 6.

The packaging and application assembly according to this embodiment of the invention can then be used.

The Figures 16 and 17 show the base 2 respectively in the up position and in the lower position relative to the chimney 3. These high and low positions can respectively correspond to the device 1 shown in FIGS. figures 3 and 5 .

These high and low positions of the base can be defined once the base 2 associated with the chimney 3, where appropriate by snapping. The displacement of a high position to a low position of the base 2 can be done against an elastic force exerted by the spring 5. To do this, the lugs 28 of the support member 24 can come rest against the spring 5 and constrain it. On the contrary, the displacement of a low position towards a high position of the base 2 can be facilitated by the release of this spring 5. To do this, the spring can come to bear on the lugs 28 of the support member and relax as the irregularities and the displacement of the lugs 29 pass through the passages 30. This displacement can thus be done at least in part step bearing in particular when the lugs 29 reach their respective ramp 332 provided with the plurality of irregularities 333.

The use of such a device and such an assembly will now be described in more detail with reference to Figures 3 to 10 .

Firstly, the cosmetic product contained in the container 6 can be dispensed, if necessary through the dispensing orifices 71 of the dispensing grid 7. To do this, the packaging and application assembly can be shaken or even returned by the user. The base 2 forming a cover for the The product container then retains the product released through the distribution grid 7. Part of the product can impregnate the application means 21 of the applicator. Another part can be retained on the distribution grid 7.

Alternatively, specific actuating means may be provided. For example, the side wall 60 of the container can be deformable, and optionally compressible, so as to move the product contained in the container 6 towards the dispensing opening 61. According to another example, the container could be overcome a pump or valve-type dispensing member, whether or not a dispenser, possibly actuable by the application device 1.

The figure 3 represents the base 2 in the upper position relative to the chimney 3. In this position, the lugs 29 can occupy a position in which they are opposite the notches 310. In this position, these lugs extend in line with their respective insertion passage 330. Such notches then allow a user to locate the location of these passages 330 for the depression of the base 2 in the chimney 3.

These notches thus define means of indexing or tracking. Alternatively or additionally, indexing means of the pictogram (s) type may be provided, such as an arrow. Such pictograms can then be provided on the outer surface of the chimney 3, opposite said passages 330 (not shown).

The figure 4 represents the base 2 in a low position, depressed, relative to the chimney 3. Such a displacement can be made against a restoring force exerted by the spring 5. In this case, the latching lugs 28 may urge the spring into a constrained state. In this low position, the applicator can possibly come into contact with the distribution grid of the container 7.

According to the invention, the sliding path makes it possible to guide the displacement of the base 2 from its low position to its high position relative to the chimney 3.

The base can then be rotated relative to the chimney 3. To do this, the user can grasp the chimney 3 with one hand and the support member 24 with the other, and turn the support member relative to the chimney. This rotational movement of the support member then causes a rotational movement secured to the applicator that it houses.

In this way the lugs 29 can be positioned in abutment against their respective edge 331, as shown in FIG. figure 5 . In this position, the base is in the low position. In such a position, the applicator may optionally rub on the dispensing grid 7 so as to impregnate more cosmetic product retained by this grid.

After a sufficient rotation of the base 2 along the edge 331, for example less than 360 °, where appropriate less than 180 °, and in particular between 30 and 160 °, or even between 60 and 120 °, the pin may then lead to the ramp 332 provided with said plurality of irregularities 333 as illustrated in FIG. figure 6 .

The base 2 can then be moved in rotation notches by notches on said irregularities. These notches create shaking of the base 2, and thus of the applicator 20, thus making it possible to rid the applicator of a surplus of cosmetic product removed. The excess product released can fall by gravity into the container 6, or the grid 7 covering it, thus avoiding a waste of product.

The support member 24 is biased by this spring 5. To do this, the spring biases the latching lugs 28 of the support member 24 so as to move the base 2 from its low position to its upper position. The spring 5 then relaxes with each step crossed by the pins 29. This rise can be carried out in stages.

Once this ramp has been crossed, the applicator can therefore be impregnated with an efficient dose of product. The lugs 29 can lead in their passage 330 respective. It should be noted that each lug 29 out through the passage 330 through which was introduced the other lug. More specifically, each lug borrows the passage 330 used by the other lug for moving the base from the high position to the low position. In other words, two consecutive high positions of the base, interspersed with a low position, can be obtained by moving the base 2 about 180 °. In other words, the base 2 can be moved half a turn to perform a product withdrawal.

Once the base 2 returned to the high position, the lugs 29 of the support member may optionally be positioned offset or cantilever relative to the notches 310 and the insertion passages 330 of the chimney, such as that illustrated on the figure 8 . The over-capsule 4 can then be removed from the support member so as to extract the applicator from this support member, as illustrated in FIG. figure 10 for application of the product impregnating the application means 21 on the body application surface concerned. To do this, the arch 231 of the gripping member can facilitate the gripping of the applicator 20 in order to dissociate it from the support member 24, as illustrated in FIG. figure 9 .

If the restriction element 220 has not yet been disconnected from the applicator 20, in particular following the positioning of the applicator in the support member, this restriction element can be removed before application. Alternatively, it may be retained as a gripping member for handling the applicator 20.

The Figures 18 to 26 represent a second embodiment of a device 1 'for applying a cosmetic product, including care, according to the invention.

Only the elements of the second embodiment differing from the elements of the first embodiment will be described. Similar references, plus a prime sign, have been assigned to elements of the second embodiment similar to the elements of the first embodiment.

This second embodiment differs in particular from the first embodiment in that the gripping member 22 'of the applicator 20' and the support member 24 'are one. In other words, the gripping member 22 'of the applicator is formed by the support member 24'. The base 2 'again forms a cover for closing the chimney 3', and more generally the opening of the container 61 '.

The applicator 20 'can be attached to the support member 24' by any appropriate means, such as by press fitting, latching, screwing, gluing, welding, or other.

This support member 24 'may comprise a top portion 231' from which extends a lateral skirt 230 ', optionally cylindrical. In the associated state, this skirt may surround the applicator over at least part of its height. This skirt 230 'has the lugs 29'. This skirt may be concentric with an axis of elongation of the applicator 20 '.

This second embodiment is also different from the first embodiment in that the positioning member 5 'has no spring but an insert. This insert is received in the chimney 3 '.

This insert may comprise a tube provided with reliefs 50 '. These reliefs can define a sliding edge 50 '. In particular, the insert 5 'may comprise a cut free edge 50' defining such a sliding edge for the lugs 29 '. This sliding edge 50 'may have reliefs complementary to those 33' of the ramp of the chimney 3 'in the mounted position of the insert 5' in the chimney 3 'as will be further explained in the following description.

The sliding edge 50 'may comprise a plurality of sliding path sectors 51', 52 '. More specifically, this free edge may comprise two distinct sliding path sectors 51 ', 52.

The sector 52 'may comprise a ramp, possibly provided with irregularities 520'. This ramp can define a slope of helical profile. This ramp may extend in an oblique plane to an axis of elongation of the insert.

The sector 51 'may comprise a circular or horizontal edge 51'. This edge 51 'may optionally define a substantially flat portion. This edge may extend in a plane transverse to an axis of elongation of the insert.

This sector 51 'may alternatively comprise a ramp. This ramp can define there again define a slope of helical profile. In this case, this slope may have an inclination smaller than the slope defined by the ramp 52 '. In a variant, this ramp may have an upper inclination.

The insert 5 'may comprise two diametrically opposed uprights 54' defining externally a respective slide or slide 540 'intended for the passage of latching means 320' of the chimney 3 ', as will be explained in more detail later in this description.

The distribution grid 7 'may optionally be made in one piece with said insert 5'. Alternatively, this grid can be reported and fixed by any appropriate means on the insert, such as snap-fitting, press fitting, screwing or other.

The chimney 3 'may comprise means for fixing the container 6'. These fixing means can provide a reversible mounting of the chimney 3 ', and the insert 5' that it houses, in the container. These fixing means may comprise latching means 320 '. These latching means may comprise tabs, as represented on the figure 25 .

The insert 5 'can be mounted in the chimney 3', where appropriate through the end portion 32 'of this chimney. To do this, the latching lugs 320 'are positioned opposite the slides 540', possibly by means of a means for locating said tabs.

These latching lugs 320 'can then slide along the slides 540' and then extend at least partially below the distribution grid 7 '.

In the mounted position of the insert 5 'on the chimney 3', three sliding sectors can be defined. As previously seen, a number of sectors of lower or higher sliding path can be provided.

In this mounted position, the reliefs 50 'of the insert can be positioned in relation to the reliefs 33' of the chimney. These reliefs 50 'and 33' may be complementary. Thus, the ramp 332 'of the chimney is positioned opposite the ramp 52' of the insert. Similarly, the horizontal edge 331 'of the chimney is positioned opposite the horizontal edge 51' of the insert. The vertical groove 330 ', optionally flared upwards, to facilitate the insertion of the cover may be provided exclusively on the chimney 3', for example in the continuity of the portion 331 '.

In other words, in the mounted position, the reliefs 50 'of the insert and the reliefs 33' of the chimney may together define a sliding groove capable of guiding the displacement of the lugs 29 'of the hood. The free edge 50 'may define a lower edge of this groove. The reliefs 33 'may define an upper edge of this groove. The inner surface of the chimney underlying the reliefs 33 'may optionally define the bottom of said groove.

The amounts 540 'provide indexing of the insert 5' relative to the chimney 3 '. Thus, after fixing the chimney 3 'housing the insert 5' on the container 6 ', the reliefs 33' of the chimney and the reliefs 50 'of the insert 5' may have corresponding profiles which may extend to less in part opposite one another.

Once the chimney 3 'in the wrapping position of the insert 5', this assembly can be mounted on the container 6 '. To do this, the tabs 320 'can be housed under a rim of the mouth 64' of the neck of a container 6 '.

In the mounted position of the chimney 3 'on the container 6', the insert 5 'is held fixed by interposition between this chimney and this container. This insert can then be limited or blocked in motion.

The distribution grid 7 'may be shaped so that it can extend at least partly inside the container 6' in this mounted position. To do this, the dispensing orifices 71 'may be wholly or partly provided in a bowl formed by the plate 70'.

The device according to this second embodiment is used in a similar manner to the use described with reference to the first embodiment of the invention and will not be further described.

The figures 27 and 34 represent a third embodiment of a device 1 "for applying a cosmetic product, including care, according to the invention.

Only the elements of the third embodiment differing from the elements of the first embodiment will be described. Similar references, plus a second sign, have been assigned to elements of the third embodiment similar to the elements of the first embodiment.

This third embodiment is particularly distinguished from the first embodiment in that the gripping member 22 "of the applicator 20" and the support member 24 "are one. 22 "is formed by the support member 24. The base 2" again forms a cover for closing the chimney 3 ", and more generally the opening of the container 61".

The applicator 20 "can be optionally reported in this cover and fixed by any appropriate means, such as by press fitting, latching, screwing, gluing, welding, or other.

This cover may comprise a top portion 231 "from which extends a side skirt 230". In the associated state, this skirt may surround the applicator over at least part of its height. This skirt may include two flats.

The support member may comprise two opposite lugs 29. These two lugs may extend facing each other, in particular these lugs may extend from an internal surface of the lateral skirt. 230 'More precisely, these lugs may extend from a respective flat portion of this skirt.This side skirt may form a gripping surface of the base 2 for the purpose of product application.

This embodiment also shows a positioning member 5 "integrally formed with the container 6". The chimney 3 "can be made in one piece with the positioning member 5". The chimney 3 ", the positioning member 5" and the container 6 "can thus be made in one piece, in particular by injection molding of thermoplastic material (s).

Alternatively, the positioning member 5 "can be attached and fixed by any suitable means on the container 6". The chimney 3 "can also be attached to the positioning member Alternatively, the chimney and said positioning member can be made in one piece and attached to the container 6".

Thus, in this embodiment, the chimney 3 "and the positioning member 5" are made unitarily and form a neck for said container. In this example, the sliding path is formed by a groove formed in the thickness of the neck. More specifically, this groove may be provided on an outer surface of the mouth 64 "of the container This groove may be provided at an intermediate height between a container opening 61" and a shoulder 63 "of this container.

In particular, this device comprises two opposite grooves located on either side of this mouth 64 "These grooves can be arranged symmetrically with respect to a C axis diametrically cutting the opening 61". This axis can alternatively, or additionally, be an axis of elongation of the container.

Each groove may be delimited by a lower edge 50 "and an upper edge 33" connected by a bottom 321. This groove may define a blind bore opening on a common end portion, at which said upper and lower edges meet.

This groove can define one or more sector (s) of sliding path.

This groove can define a linear sliding path comprising one or more linear sliding sectors. This groove may for example comprise a first sliding path sector 332 ', 52' forming an extended ramp by a second path sector 331 ', 51' extending in a distinct direction. This second sliding path sector may be a horizontal portion or a gradient ramp different from that of the first sliding path sector, for example of lower slope. These first and second sliding sectors can for example together define an angle strictly less than 180 °. In particular, this angle may be greater than or equal to 90 °, in particular between 100 and 160 °, and in particular between 120 and 140 °.

As a variant, this groove may comprise at least one curvilinear sliding path, as represented on FIG. figure 34 . This sector of path may comprise at least a portion of slope failure or bearing, where appropriate for the reversible attachment hood.

Irregularities are expected along the sliding path. Irregularities 520 "may for example extend from the lower edge 50" as illustrated figure 33 . Alternatively or additionally, irregularities 333 "may extend from the upper edge 33 'as illustrated figure 34 . Alternatively or additionally, irregularities 322 "may extend from the bottom 321" as illustrated figure 32 .

These irregularities, when provided on the lower edge 50 "or greater 33", can project opposite the bottom 321 "of the sliding groove Alternatively, these irregularities may comprise a succession of concavities.

These irregularities are advantageously provided along the ramp 332. As a variant or additionally, they may nevertheless be provided on said horizontal portion or ramp of distinct slope.

This groove may comprise a reversible fastening means 320 "of the cover, the horizontal portion or of distinct slope may optionally comprise this reversible attachment means of the base 2" This fastening means may be a means for snapping the base . It may for example comprise a protuberance 320 "able to be elastically crossed by the lug 29", for example formed in the bottom 321 'of said groove.

Each groove may optionally comprise an upwardly flaring passage 330 'provided upstream of the ramp to facilitate mounting of the lugs 29 "of the base in their respective sliding path.

The Figures 33 and 34 show the sequential path of a pin 29 "in a sliding groove.

The upper edge 33 "guides the displacement of the base 2" from its low position to its high position. This edge thus ensures a high retention or abutment of the base 2 "on the container to the passage 330" for the purpose of its removal.

In order to move the base 2 "from a high position to a low position, the latter is moved relative to the container 6 ', for this purpose it can be moved in translation relative to the container 6'. , the applicator 20 'can impregnate cosmetic product contained in the container 6', possibly by shaking said container Once the product has been removed, the lugs 29 "of the base 2" can be slidably guided by the edge upper 33 "of the sliding groove. When moving the lugs pass the succession of irregularities provided along this path so as to cause a jerky displacement of the base 2 "adapted to release an excess of the sampled product.The user can then apply the sampled product resulting from this spin on the body application area concerned.

According to an alternative embodiment not shown, the lugs could be provided on an outer surface of the neck of the container and the base could in turn define a respective sliding path configured to receive these lugs. In such a case, this sliding path can extend from a lower free edge of the cover and be provided with a plurality of irregularities. Such sliding path may comprise a guide groove formed in the thickness of the base.

Throughout the description, the expression "comprising a" or "comprising a" must be considered to be synonymous with "comprising at least one" or "comprising at least one" unless the contrary is specified.

Claims (15)

1. Application device (1; 1'; 1" ) comprising:

   - a base (2; 2'; 2") comprising:

   - an applicator (20; 20'; 20") configured to spread a cosmetic product on a bodily application surface,

   - a member (24; 24'; 24") for supporting the applicator comprising a relief (29; 29'; 29"),

   - a tube (3; 3'; 3") capable of surrounding the applicator, said base being able to be moved relative to the tube between a high position and a low position, said tube defining a path for the sliding of the supporting member, said sliding path comprising a ramp (332; 332'; 332") and comprising a plurality of irregularities (333; 333', 520'; 320" , 333", 520" , 322") against which said relief of the supporting member is able to slide so as to create a jump of the applicator.
2. Device (1; 1'; 1" ) according to Claim 1, comprising a positioning member (5; 5'; 5") capable of limiting the sinking of the supporting member relative to the tube.
3. Device (1; 1' ; 1") according to Claim 1 or 2, in which the supporting member receives the applicator so as to surround it over at least a portion of its height.
4. Device (1; 1' ; 1") according to Claim 1, 2 or 3, in which said sliding path comprises a sliding edge (331, 332; 331', 332'; 331" , 332") suitable for guiding the movement of the base from its low position to its high position.
5. Device (1; 1'; 1") according to any one of the preceding claims, in which said ramp comprises at least one irregularity (333; 333', 520'; 333", 520", 322") amongst said plurality of irregularities.
6. Device (1; 1'; 1") according to any one of the preceding claims, in which said sliding path comprises two sectors of sliding path (331, 332; 331', 332'; 331" , 332") of the supporting member extending in at least two distinct general directions, or profiles.
7. Device (1; 1'; 1") according to any one of the preceding claims, in which said sliding path comprises a first sector (332; 332'; 332") suitable for guiding the applicator in the direction of the product, and a second sector (331; 331'; 331") suitable for keeping the applicator close to, or even in contact with, the product.
8. Device (1; 1'; 1") according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the tube comprises two distinct sliding paths each provided with a plurality of irregularities, the supporting member comprising two reliefs, each being configured to slide along their respective sliding path.
9. Device (1; 1'; 1") according to Claim 8, in which said two sliding paths are symmetrically opposed to one another.
10. Device (1; 1'; 1") according to any one of the preceding claims, in which said sliding path comprises reliefs (33; 33'; 33") made at least partly in a single piece with said tube.
11. Device (1; 1'; 1") according to any one of the preceding claims, in which said sliding path comprises an insertion passageway (330; 330'; 330") for said relief comprising an oblique, helical or vertical groove relative to a lengthwise axis of the tube.
12. Device (1; 1'; 1") according to Claim 11, in which said base (2; 2'; 2") forms a cap closing off said tube.
13. Device (1; 1'; 1") according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the sliding path comprises a sliding edge (332; 332', 52'; 332", 52") comprising said plurality of irregularities (333; 333'; 333", 520") against which said relief (29; 29'; 29") is capable of coming into frictional contact.
14. Device (1; 1'; 1") according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the tube (3; 3') comprises a cylindrical surface in which the sliding path is defined.
15. Assembly for the packaging and application of a cosmetic product comprising a device (1; 1'; 1") as defined in any one of Claims 1 to 14 and a receptacle (6; 6'; 6") of cosmetic product.

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