EP3019280A1

EP3019280A1 - Portable refillable cream dispenser

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Publication number: EP3019280A1
Application number: EP14749913.1A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Mathilde Gatesoupe; Eric Guillou
Original assignee: Axilone Plastique SAS
Current assignee: Axilone Plastique SAS
Priority date: 2013-07-10
Filing date: 2014-07-08
Publication date: 2016-05-18
Also published as: WO2015004380A1; JP2016531811A; FR3008396B1; FR3008396A1; US20160214131A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a portable refillable cream dispenser, positioning device and applicator 1, which comprises a first body/actuation/dispensing-deposition-application assembly 2, having a first body 10, a dispensing-deposition-application head 16 slidably mounted in the first body 10 between a proximal position and a distal position, with a passage 17 having an upstream seat 18 and a downstream dispensing-deposition-application means 8, an actuation means 9 mounted so as to be able to move with respect to the first body 10 between a proximal position and a distal position, a resilient means 21 capable of urging the dispensing-deposition-application head 16 and the actuation means 9, toward the proximal position thereof, and capable of being compressed when same are in the distal position thereof; and a second body/refill assembly 3 including a second body 7, a refill 4 with a reservoir 5 and a means 6 having a pump 6a and an actuation tube 19; the first body/actuation/dispensing-deposition-application assembly 2 and the second body 7 including additional rigid and detachable connecting devices 33, the dispensing-deposition-application head 16 and the actuation tube 19 including a seat 18 and a connecting end-portion 19a, respectively, which are capable of being connected with one another by means of the insertion of sealing means 34 and separated from one another upon the connection and separation, respectively, of the two assemblies.

Description

PORTABLE RECHARGEABLE CREAM DISPENSER

The invention relates to the field of portable dispensers, applicators, cream applicators, typically those of the cosmetic, medical, and utility fields.

The invention more particularly relates to a portable dispenser, applicator, applicator of rechargeable cream comprising a first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application and a second set body / refill with a refill comprising a reservoir filled with cream to be dispensed. , such a first body / actuation / dispensing-deposit-application assembly and such a second body / refill assembly, especially for such dispenser, dispenser, portable rechargeable cream applicator, dispenser, dispenser, portable refillable cream applicator without refill and, finally, a compound assembly comprising such dispenser, applicator, portable refillable cream applicator without refill and several cream refills, each for a certain cream.

The field of the invention is typically that of dispensers, applicators, cream applicators portable rechargeable bag, pocket, travel, these names being given as an example, with a capacity of between the order of 15 ml and 1 liter. order of 100 ml. By way of illustration, such a dispenser, applicator, portable rechargeable cream applicator typically has an axial length of between about 50 mm and about 150 mm, and a diameter between 20 mm and of the order of 60 mm. With dispensers, applicators, portable rechargeable cream applicators of the general field of the invention, the volume of cream distributed, laid, applied by pressure is of the order of 0.08 ml to 0.5 ml.

WO 2013/014626 discloses a dispenser, dispenser, portable rechargeable cream applicator which includes a refill mechanism from a cream source. Such an embodiment is complex and unsuitable when the refill must be done simply and quickly, as in the cosmetic field.

Rechargeable vaporizers are also known which comprise a valve device for filling the reservoir with the liquid to be sprayed, when empty. However, such an embodiment, which can be envisaged with a low-viscosity content such as a liquid for a fragrance, a toilet water ... to be sprayed, can not be envisaged for a content with a high viscosity, such as a care cream, which can not be be sprayed but must be dispensed, applied, applied.

The invention aims to solve these problems.

Hereinafter, a presentation of the invention.

According to a first aspect, the subject of the invention is a portable dispenser, applicator, applicator of rechargeable cream, comprising parts mechanically associated to be secured and fluidically so that the cream of a reservoir can be dispensed, applied, applied consecutively to the operation of an actuating means.

This dispenser, applicator, portable rechargeable cream applicator has the following features:

^■ a first assembly body / actuating / distribution-deposit-application, extending axially, comprising: o a first elongate body having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion with mounting opening, transverse, a dispensing-deposition-application head mounted to slide axially in the first body towards its proximal end portion provided with an outlet opening, with a wall portion in which a distribution-deposition-application means shaped for dispensing, the deposition, the application of the cream, between a proximal position without distribution-deposition-application and a distal position with distribution-deposition-application, with an internal passage having an upstream distal seat and the means of distribution-deposition-proximal application downstream,

an actuating means mounted displaceable with respect to the first body towards its proximal end portion provided with an actuating opening, between an inactive proximal position and an active distal position, able to be actuated by the user, with consecutively sliding of the dispensing head-deposit-application,

an elastic means that solicits the dispensing-deposition-application head, the actuating means, towards their proximal position, and able to be compressed when the dispensing-deposition-application head, the actuation means, are in their position distal

^■ a second set body / recharge extending axially, comprising:

o a second body,

a cream refill comprising a reservoir having a distal end portion cooperating with a receiving portion of the second body and a proximal end portion with an opening, and a means with a pump and an actuating tube, mounted in the opening of the reservoir, the actuating tube extending the reservoir proximally and having an end portion of association with the seat,

^■ the first assembly body / actuating / distribution-deposit-application and the second body comprising complementary removable rigid association and organs,

^■ the seat and the association portion of the actuating tube being associated by mutual contact of respective contact faces, with sealing means.

According to one embodiment, the first assembly further comprises an axial guide member of the refill during assembly of the dispenser, applicator, applicator, in particular for axial guidance of the association portion of the actuating tube with respect to the seat of the head. distribution-filing-application.

According to one embodiment, the first assembly comprises an elongate tube-spring, disposed in the first body, having a proximal end portion axially supported on the dispensing-depositing-application head, the actuating means, so as to solicit them to their proximal position, and a distal end portion with transverse mounting aperture, the spring tube and the first body including complementary axial locking stops for holding the spring tube in the first body, the spring tube having, combination, overall strength and ability to be compressed axially, so that it can be compressed when the dispensing head-deposition-application, the actuating means, are in their proximal position. According to one embodiment, the reservoir and the spring tube have, respectively, cylindrical outer and inner faces of the same diameter with the mounting clearance, so as to form an axial guide member of the refill during assembly of the distributor, installer, applicator. According to one embodiment, the spring tube extends axially in the distal direction, so that its mounting opening is axially close to the mounting opening of the first body.

According to one embodiment, the rigid and removable association members of the first assembly are formed on the first body, such as rigid and removable association members of mechanical or magnetic type.

According to one embodiment, the sealing means between the seat of the dispensing-deposition-application head and the association portion of the actuating tube comprise a dimensional adjustment of their respective contact faces, this contact with dimensional adjustment being suitable. to ensure the required seal between the seat and the association portion of the actuating tube, with the possible reliefs and / or surface conditions of the contact faces contributing to the seal. According to one embodiment, said dimensional adjustment is able to allow - during assembly or disassembly of the portable refillable dispenser, applicator, portable rechargeable cream applicator - a relative axial sliding of said contact faces, having a general shape is cylindrical and axial or flat and transverse.

According to one embodiment, the distribution-deposition-application head with its passage, its seat and its distribution-deposition-application means and the actuating means, form a same functional assembly mounted axially on the first body, comprising a portion of shaped wall for dispensing, depositing, application of the cream in which opens, in particular medially, the dispensing-deposit-application means and which forms the actuating means, while the first body has an exit opening and transverse actuation.

In one embodiment, the dispensing-depositing-application means opens into a wall portion free of sharp edges and areas likely to retain the cream.

According to the embodiments, the means of distribution-deposit-application is a cannula, a tip, an applicator pad, a brush.

In one embodiment, the refill comprising the reservoir and the means with pump and actuating tube is removably mounted in the receiving portion of the second body.

According to one embodiment, the refill has a capacity of between the order of 15 ml and of the order of 100 ml. According to one embodiment, the dispenser, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator has an axial length of between about 50 mm and about 150 mm, and a diameter between about 20 mm and about order of 60 mm. According to one embodiment, the volume of cream distributed, deposited, applied by pressing the actuating means is of the order of 0.08 ml to 0.5 ml.

In one embodiment, the reservoir and the means with pump and actuating tube form an indissociable whole which is the cream refill.

In one configuration, the dispenser, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator has a refill filled with cream.

According to a second aspect, the subject of the invention is a first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application assembly, especially intended for a portable dispenser, dispenser, portable rechargeable cream applicator as described, and to be associated with a second assembly body / recharging of the latter, comprising, with an axis: ^■ a first elongate body having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion with mounting opening, transverse,

a dispensing-deposition-application head mounted to slide axially in the first body towards its proximal end portion provided with an outlet opening, with a wall portion in which a distribution-deposition-application means shaped for dispensing, the deposition, the application of the cream, between a proximal position without distribution-deposition-application and a distal position with distribution-deposition-application, with an internal passage having an upstream distal seat and the means of distribution-deposition-proximal application downstream, ^■ actuating means mounted movable relative to the first body towards its proximal end portion provided with an actuating aperture, between an inactive position and an active proximal distal position, adapted to be actuated by the user, with consecutively sliding of the dispensing head-deposit-application,

^■ resilient means urging the head of distribution-deposit-application, the actuating means towards their proximal position, and adapted to be compressed when the head of distribution-deposit-application, the actuating means are in their position distal

^■ a body of rigid and removable association, complementary to a member rigid and removable combination of the second body of the second assembly body / refill.

According to one embodiment, the first assembly comprises an axial guide spring tube, suitable and intended for axial guidance of the refill during assembly of the dispenser, applicator, applicator, axially extended, arranged in the first body, having a proximal end portion in axial support on the dispensing head-depositing-application, the actuating means, and a distal end portion with transverse mounting aperture, the axial guide spring tube and the first body including complementary axial locking stops for holding axial guide spring tube in the first body, the axial guide spring tube having, in combination, overall strength and ability to be compressed axially, the axial guide spring tube extending axially in the direction of distal, so that its mounting aperture is axially close to the mounting aperture of the first body.

According to one embodiment, the first assembly comprises sealing means associated with the seat, for sealing between the seat and the association portion of the actuating tube, comprising the dimensional adjustment of the contact face of the adapted seat is intended to be in mutual contact with a contact face of the association portion of the actuating tube, this contact with dimensional adjustment being able to ensure the required seal between the seat and the association portion of the actuating tube , with the possible reliefs and / or surface conditions of the contact surface of the seat contributing to the seal.

According to one embodiment, the first assembly is such that the contact face of the seat has a general shape is cylindrical and axial is flat and transverse.

According to a third aspect, the subject of the invention is a second body / refill assembly, especially intended for a portable dispenser, applicator, portable rechargeable cream applicator as described, and to be associated with a first body / actuator assembly. distribution-deposit-application of the distributor, installer, applicator as described, comprising, with an axis:

^■ a second body with a receiving part,

^■ a cream refill comprising a reservoir having a distal end portion cooperating with a receiving portion of the second body and a proximal end portion with an opening, and means to pump and actuator tube mounted in the opening of the tank, actuating tube extending the reservoir proximally and having an end portion of association with a seat of the first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application

^■ a body of rigid and removable association, complementary to a member rigid and removable combination of the first assembly body / actuating / distribution-deposit-application.

According to one embodiment, the second assembly comprises sealing means associated with the association portion of the actuating tube, for sealing between the association portion of the actuating tube and the seat, comprising the dimensional adjustment of the contact face the coupling part of the suitable actuating tube is intended to be in mutual contact with a contact face of the seat, this contact with adjustment dimensional being able to ensure the required sealing between the association portion of the actuating tube and the seat, with the possible reliefs and / or surface conditions of the contact face of the association part of the tube actuator contributing to the seal.

According to a fourth aspect, the subject of the invention is a dispenser, applicator, portable refillable cream applicator, without refilling, comprising a first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application assembly as described, and a second body adapted and intended to be part of a second body / refill assembly as described, the first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application and the second body being suitable and intended for a rigid and removable association between them with their complementary rigid and removable association organs,

According to a fifth aspect, the subject of the invention is a compound set of dispensing-deposit-application of cream, comprising a dispenser, dispenser, portable refillable cream applicator without refill as described, and several refills of cream, each for a certain cream.

The figures of the drawings are now briefly described.

FIG. 1 is an axial sectional view of a complete portable refillable dispenser, applicator, cream applicator, comprising a first body / actuation / dispensing-deposit-application assembly and a second body / refill assembly associated with each other; other, in which the dispensing head-deposit-application and the actuating means are in the proximal position without distribution-deposit-application, the first set comprises a spring-tube for axial guidance of the refill during assembly of the dispenser, dispenser , portable rechargeable cream applicator, and the second body / refill set includes a second body and a cream refill.

Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1, while the dispensing-deposition-application head and the actuating means are in the distal position with distribution-deposit-application.

Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 1, the only first set.

Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 1, the only second set.

Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 1, the first set and the second body, but not the cream refill forming a dispenser, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator without refill.

Hereinafter a detailed discussion of several embodiments of the invention with examples and reference to the drawings.

A portable rechargeable dispenser, applicator, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1, according to the invention, is, typically, a dispenser, a dispenser, a portable rechargeable cream applicator for a bag, a pocket or a travel bag, these denominations being given by way of example. Such a portable dispenser, applicator, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1 has a capacity of between about 15 ml and about 100 ml. By way of illustration, such a dispenser, applicator, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1 may have an axial length between the order of 50 mm and of the order of 150 mm, and a diameter between of the order of 20 mm and of the order of 60 mm, the volume of cream distributed, laid, applied by pressure being of the order of 0.08 ml to 0.5 ml. A dispenser, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1, according to the invention, complete and capable of operating to dispense, deposit, apply, a cream, such as a cosmetic cream, medical or utilitarian, comprises a first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2 and a second body / refill assembly 3 which includes a refill of cream 4 which, itself, comprises a reservoir 5, adapted to receive cream to spray, and a means 6 with pump 6a and tube d actuation 19 having an association portion 19a, terminal and proximal.

The invention relates both to the dispenser, setter, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1, whether the reservoir 5 is filled with cream or not, than on the first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2, on the second set body / Refill 3, considered each as such, as intended to be part of such dispenser, dispenser, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1, on dispenser, dispenser, portable rechargeable cream applicator without refill, and finally , on a compound dispensing-deposit-applying cream, comprising such a dispenser, setter, portable refillable cream applicator without refill and several cream refills 4, each for a certain cream.

For the sake of simplification, the description is made more specifically with reference to a dispenser, dispenser, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1, complete, the first body / actuation / dispensing-deposit-application 2 and the second body / refill assembly 3 being then associated, it being specified, however, that both the first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2 and the second body / recharge assembly 3 may be structurally dissociated from one another and that, with respect to second set body / refill 3, it may include the refill of cream 4 or be lacking, which cream refill 4 may also be structurally dissociated from the second set body / refill 3 and the distributor, installer, applicator of portable rechargeable cream 1.

The dispenser, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1 has an axis AA which is the axis common to the first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2 and second body / recharge assembly 3, and which is the axis of each of these sets 2, 3, each considered in itself, and which is also the axis of each of the parts that make up these sets 2, 3. Both the dispenser, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1 and the first set body / actuation / distribution-deposition-application 2 and the second set body / refill 3, and each of the parts that compose them, have a generally cylindrical or pseudo-cylindrical shape with a circular or pseudo-circular shape.

In the dispenser, setter, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1, the first set body / actuation / dispensing-deposit-application 2 and the second set body / refill 3 - especially the second body 7 - are, through the pieces which compose them, mechanically associated to be secured rigidly, but removably - then being disconnected, and with the possibility of new bonding, the fastenings and separations being possible as many times and for as long as desired. They are also fluidly associated, so that the cream of a reservoir 5 is distributed, deposited, applied by a distribution-deposition-application means 8, following the operation of an actuating means 9.

The first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2 assembly, which is of axis AA, is now described. The first set body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2 comprises first a first body 10, rigid, hollow, elongated between a proximal end portion 1 1 and a distal end portion 12.

The term "proximal" refers to what is nearest or to the dispensing-depot-application area, and applies to the dispenser, setter, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1, to the first body / actuation / dispensing assembly deposition-application 2, to the second body / refill assembly 3, and to the parts that compose them. The term "distal" refers to what is furthest away or turned away from the dispensing-deposit-application area, and also applies to the dispenser, setter, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1, to the first set body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2, to the second body / refill assembly 3, and to the parts that compose them.

In the embodiment shown, the proximal end portion 1 1 is provided with an outlet opening 13a and an actuating opening 13b which form a single and same opening 13a, 13b, transverse. This embodiment is not exclusive of others in which the outlet opening 13a and the actuating opening 13b are distinct, without necessarily being arranged transversely.

The term "transverse" refers to what is across, especially orthogonal or the like, with respect to the AA axis.

The term "opening" should be understood in its most general sense, including for example an indentation.

The outlet opening 13a is shaped to be adapted to the function of dispensing, depositing, application of cream which is the very object of the dispenser, setter, applicator 1, depending on the nature, shape, size and requirements of the distribution-deposit-application means 8.

For example, as illustrated by the figures, the outlet opening 13a is transverse and, transversely, it is of complementary shape to that of a dispensing-deposit-application head 16 comprising the appropriate dispensing-deposit-application means 8 at an axial cream outlet, whose proximal wall 16a, which extends generally transversely, has a convexly curved outer surface directed axially towards the outside of the dispenser, applicator, applicator 1, so as to allow contact with the surface receiving the cream (for example the skin in the case of a cosmetic cream or care) in the manner of a ball. Thus, the proximal wall 16a, or a portion of the proximal wall 16a, of the dispensing-deposition-application head 16 into which medially the medial dispensing-depositing means 8 is also shaped to be adapted to the dispensing function, deposit, dispenser cream application, setter, applicator 1.

This embodiment is not exclusive of others in which the proximal wall 16a of the dispensing-depositing-application head 16 has a concavity-facing outer face axially towards the outside of the dispenser, applicator, applicator 1, so as to be able to to marry a large area of the receiving surface of the cream, itself curved, in the manner of a surface applicator. Or, the proximal wall 16a of the dispensing-deposit-application head 16 which extends generally transversely may have a more or less flat outer face.

In other embodiments, the distribution-deposition-application means 8 opens onto the proximal wall 16a, or a portion of the proximal wall 16a, other than medially, for example eccentrically or annularly, or otherwise. In other embodiments, the outlet opening 13a is arranged not transversely, but laterally, the dispensing-deposit-application means 8 being adapted to a side cream outlet.

Thus, according to the embodiments, the wall or portion of the wall where the dispensing-deposit-application means 8 opens, which is shaped to be adapted to the dispensing function, deposition, dispenser cream application, installer, applicator 1 is either the proximal wall 16a, or a portion of the proximal wall 16a, of the dispensing-deposition-application head 16, as illustrated by the figures, in the case of an axial cream outlet, or a portion of the side wall 10a of the first body 10 in the case of a side cream outlet.

In general, the dispensing-deposit-application means 8 opens into a wall portion, such as the wall 16a or the wall 10a, which is free of sharp edges and areas likely to retain the cream.

The distal end portion 12 is provided with a transverse mounting opening 15.

The first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2 assembly then comprises the dispensing-deposit-application head 16 comprising the dispensing-deposit-application means 8.

The dispensing-deposit-application head 16 is mounted to slide axially in the first body 10 towards its proximal end portion 1 1 and, in the embodiment illustrated by the figures, axially crosses the outlet opening 13a, transverse. In this embodiment, the transverse outlet opening 13a is shaped as a function of the lateral contour of the dispensing-deposition-application head 16, which, in the embodiment illustrated by the figures, is circular, the dispensing-depositing head -Application 16 enrolling in a cylinder with a circular base. However, this embodiment is not exclusive of others in which the lateral contour of the dispensing-depositing-application head 16 may be other than circular, such as ovoid or polygonal or any other combination of shape, the exit opening 13a, transverse being shaped accordingly, while the dispensing-deposition-application head 16 is part of a cylinder with a base other than circular, such as ovoid or polygonal or any other combination of shape, or pyramidal or curved, of simple form or more or less tormented.

These embodiments are not exclusive of others in which the dispensing-deposit-application head 16 is mounted to slide axially in the first body 10 towards its proximal end portion 1 1, facing the outlet opening 13a, lateral, by passing through it or without crossing it, the outlet opening 13a then being lengthened axially in correspondence with the axial sliding of the dispensing head 16.

The dispensing-deposition-application head 16 is mounted to slide axially between a proximal position (FIG. 1) and a distal position (FIG. 2).

The dispensing-deposition-application head 16 has an internal passage 17 having an upstream section upstream and a downstream section downstream, which, in the embodiment illustrated by the drawings, are both directed generally axially, as shown in FIG. internal passage 17, in line with an axial cream outlet. This embodiment is not exclusive of another in which the internal passage 17 is bent at right angles or bent in a similar way, in order to have, upstream, an axial upstream section, directed axially axially and, towards the downstream, a downstream radial section, radially generally directed and in line with a side cream outlet.

The term "radial" refers to what is cut orthogonally or analogously to the AA axis. The terms "upstream" and "downstream" refer to the flow direction of the cream of the reservoir 5 when dispensed.

Upstream, the inner passage 17 forms or is associated with an upstream distal seat 18, arranged so as to be able to receive the end association portion 19a of the actuating tube 19. Thus, either the seat 18 is formed directly through and into the dispensing-depot-application head 16 or it is formed by means of one, or more, separate pieces of the dispensing-deposit-application head 16, but associated with it.

Downstream, the internal passage 17 is associated distribution-deposit-application means 8, especially suitable for dispensing, depositing, applying cream. For example, this means 8 is a cannula, a tip, an applicator pad, a brush, this list not being however limiting, other equivalent forms for the distribution, the deposit, and the application of cream that can be considered .

The first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2 assembly then comprises the actuating means 9, displaceably mounted, in the embodiment illustrated by the figures, with axial sliding, with respect to the first body 10 towards its proximal end portion 1 1 , opposite or through the actuating opening 13b, coincides with the outlet opening 13a. In this embodiment, the actuating means 9 is formed by a portion of the dispensing-deposit-application head 16 that the user can actuate, namely its transverse proximal wall 16a.

This embodiment is not exclusive of others in which the actuating means 9 is pivotally movable so as to provide axial movement, or in which the actuating opening 13b is distinct from the outlet opening 13a. .

The actuating means 9 is movably mounted between a proximal position (Figure 1) and a distal position (Figure 2).

Thus, the actuating means 9 is able, on the one hand, to be actuated by the user and, on the other hand, to move the dispensing-deposition-application head 16 with axial sliding.

In the embodiment illustrated by the figures, with an axial cream outlet, the outlet of the dispensing-deposit-application means 8 and the actuating means 9 are more or less merged or adjacent to each other. This embodiment is not exclusive of others, in particular with a side cream outlet, where the outlet of the dispensing-deposit-application means 8 and the actuating means 9 are distinct and arranged at least substantially diametrically opposite.

The first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2 assembly then comprises an elastic means 21, biasing the dispensing-deposit-application head 16, the actuating means 9, to their proximal position.

When the dispensing-deposition-application head 16, the actuating means 9, are in their distal position, the elastic means 21 is compressed.

The first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2 assembly then comprises an axial guide member of the refill 4 during assembly of the distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1, by association of the two sets 2, 3. It is is more particularly to axially guide the part 19a association terminal of the actuating tube 19 relative to the seat 18 of the dispensing head-deposit-application 16 so as to ensure their correct relative positioning when in contact.

In the embodiment shown, the elastic means 21 and the guide member in question are formed by a single piece in the form of a guide spring tube 21.

The guiding spring tube 21 is hollow, disposed in the first body 10, elongated between a proximal end portion 22 and a distal end portion 23.

The proximal end portion 22 of the guide spring tube 21 bears axially on the dispensing-deposition-application head 16 towards its distal face 16b and on the actuating means 9. Thus, by its proximal end portion 22, the guide spring tube 21 urges the dispensing-deposition-application head 16 and the actuating means 9 towards their proximal position.

The distal end portion 23 of the guide spring tube 21 is provided with a transverse mounting opening 24.

The guide spring tube 21 has, in combination, an overall strength and a capacity to be compressed axially, either because it comprises an axially compressible axial section, for example near its proximal end 22 or because it is compressible as a whole.

Thus, the guide spring tube 21 can be compressed axially when the dispensing-deposition-application head 16, the actuating means 9, are in their proximal position.

In the absence of external stress to the dispenser, setter, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1, and as shown in FIG. 1, the actuating means 9 and the dispensing-depositing-application head 16 are in their proximal position, thus urged by the guide spring tube 21. In this case, the association end portion 19a of the actuating tube 19 is maximally output from the pump 6a, which is not actuated. There is no distribution, deposit, application of cream.

With external stress to the dispenser, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1, such as a pressure P exerted on the actuating means 9, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the actuating means 9 and the dispensing-depositing head application 16 are in their distal position, the guide spring tube 21 being compressed. In this case, the end association 19a of the actuating tube 19 is returned to the maximum in the pump 6a, which is actuated. There is distribution, deposit, application of cream, as illustrated in Figure 2 by a certain mass of cream C.

To ensure the aforementioned guiding function, the reservoir 5 and the guide tube-spring 21 have, respectively, cylindrical outer and inner faces of the same diameter with the necessary clearance for mounting near the two sets 2 and 3. Thus, that the guide spring tube 21 can form an axial guide member of the refill 4 during assembly of the dispenser, setter, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1 with the combination of the two sets 2, 3.

In the embodiment shown, the guide spring tube 21 extends axially distally, so that its mounting opening 24 is axially close to the mounting opening 15 of the first body 10, the guide spring tube 21 being integrally housed in the first body 10. In one embodiment, the two openings 15 and 24 are located in the vicinity of each other axially.

On the other hand, it is expected that the first body 10 and the guiding spring tube 21 comprise complementary axial locking abutments 26. Such stops 26 are able to hold the guiding spring tube 21 in the first body, 10. Thus, the spring tube 21 is prevented from being detached from the first body 10. These complementary axial locking stops 26 are for example located towards the mounting opening 24 of the guide spring tube 21 and towards the opening of mounting 15 of the first body 10.

The second body / refill assembly 3, which is of axis AA, is now described.

The second body / refill assembly 3 firstly comprises a second body 7, rigid, having a receiving portion 28, intended to receive the distal end portion 29 of the reservoir 5. It also comprises the refill 4.

In the embodiment illustrated by the figures, the second body 7, which forms the base of the dispenser, setter, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1 is short in the axial direction. If necessary, it can be heavy and have a flat end transverse face. Thus, the dispenser, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1 can stand upright in support on its transverse end face 30, lower, while the proximal dispensing-deposit-application means 8 and the actuating means 9 are in upper position.

The refill 4 of the second body / refill assembly 3 comprises the reservoir 5 adapted to receive the cream. The reservoir 5, for example made of glass or transparent plastic material or in any other desired manner, extends along the axis AA.

The reservoir 5 has a distal end portion 29 of complementary shape of the receiving portion 28 of the second body 7, so that it can be associated with it, in support. In the embodiment illustrated by the figures, the tank 5 is removably mounted in the receiving portion 28 of the second body 7.

The reservoir 5 has a proximal end portion 31, with an opening 32, formed in a neck.

In the tank 5 is associated, rigidly and indissociable, mounted in the outlet opening 32, the means 6 with pump 6a and actuating tube 19 slidably mounted in the pump 6a by the interposition of an elastic member, and having the terminal portion of association 19a. Thus, the actuating tube 19 axially extends the reservoir 5 in the proximal direction.

The reservoir 5 and the means 6 with pump 6a and actuating tube 19 together form an inseparable whole which is a cream refill 4.

The first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2 assembly and the second body / recharge assembly 3 comprise complementary rigid and removable association members 33. In the embodiment illustrated by the figures, these rigid and removable association members 33 are of magnetic type and they are provided, respectively, on the first body 10 and on the second body 7, for example on their contact end faces, limiting, respectively, the mounting opening 15 and the receiving portion 28 This embodiment is not exclusive of other embodiments in which the rigid and removable association members 33 may be of the mechanical type, such as push-turned type, such as a lug and a cut forming a bayonet attachment. As a result, the first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2 assembly comprises one of these rigid and removable association members 33 and the second body / refill assembly 3, more especially the second body 7, comprises the other of these rigid and removable association members 33.

The dispenser, setter, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1 is such that the seat 18 and the association portion 19a of the actuating tube 19 are associated by mutual contact of respective contact faces, with sealing means 34.

These sealing means 34 comprise a dimensional adjustment of the respective contact faces of the seat 18 and the association portion 19a of the actuating tube 19. In doing so, these sealing means 34 are intrinsic to the first body / actuation assembly. / distribution-deposition-application 2, namely at the seat 18 of the dispensing-deposit-application head 16, and at the second body / refill assembly 3, namely the end association part 19a of the actuating tube 19 of the recharge 4.

This contact with dimensional adjustment is able to ensure the required seal between the seat 18 and the association portion 18a of the actuating tube 19, with the possible reliefs and / or surface conditions of these faces contact contributing to the seal.

In addition, said dimensional adjustment is able to allow - during assembly or disassembly of the portable rechargeable dispenser, applicator, portable rechargeable cream applicator 1 - an easy relative axial sliding, by means of an axial force of assembly or disassembly within the range of the user, said contact faces, respectively from a distant relative position to a relative position in contact or vice versa from a relative position in contact to a distant relative position.

In the embodiment illustrated by the figures, the respective contact faces of the seat 18 and the association portion 19a of the actuating tube 19 have a generally cylindrical and axial shape. This embodiment is not exclusive of another where these contact faces have a generally flat and transverse shape.

In other embodiments, there are provided extrinsic sealing means to the first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application 2 and second body / recharge assembly 3.

Depending on the case, the pump 6a is a mini pump or a larger pump. In a possible embodiment in which the respective contact faces of the seat 18 and the association portion 19a of the actuating tube 19 have a generally cylindrical and axial shape, these have a diameter D larger than the usual diameter of the association part of such a pump. For example, with a mini pump 6a, the diameter D may be at least equal to 3.5 mm, more particularly equal to or of the order of 4.2 mm, whereas the usual diameter of the association portion of such a pump is equal to 3 mm. This constructive arrangement contributes to the effectiveness of the seal.

Depending on the pumps 6a used, the volume of cream by pressure on the actuating means 9 which may be of the order of 0.08 ml to 0.5 ml.

To mount the dispenser, installer, portable rechargeable applicator 1, the first set body / actuation / spray 2, mounted, the second body 7 and the refill 4. The refill 4 is introduced into the first body 10 by its opening. mounting 15 and in the guide tube-spring 21 by its opening 22, and then slide axially, being then guided by the guide tube-spring 21, until the end portion 19a association of the actuating tube 19 and the seat 18 of the head of spraying 16 are associated with the contact, sealingly through the sealing means 34. Finally, associates the rigid and removable association means 33.

The distributor, installer, portable rechargeable applicator 1 is thus mounted, it is easy and within the reach of any user to disassemble by dissociating the two sets 2 and 3, more specifically by disassociating the rigid and removable association means 33. Thus , it is possible to extract the refill 4 which was in the dispenser, setter, portable rechargeable applicator 1 and, having several refills 4 of cream, each for a certain cream, it is possible to refit the dispenser, setter, portable rechargeable applicator 1 with a other recharge 4.

Such a possibility is advantageous in the cosmetic, medical or utility fields, whenever it is necessary to distribute, deposit, apply, different creams, with the same distributor, installer, portable rechargeable applicator 1 without recharging.

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1. Distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1), complete and mounted, comprising mechanically associated parts to be secured and fluidly so that the cream of a reservoir (5) can be dispensed, applied, applied consecutively to the maneuver an actuating means (9), characterized by:

^■ a first assembly body / actuating / distribution-deposit-application (2) extending axially, comprising:

a first elongate body (10) having a proximal end portion (11) and a distal end portion (12) with a transverse mounting aperture (15);

a dispensing-deposit-application head (16) axially slidably mounted in the first body (10) towards its proximal end portion (1 1) provided with an outlet opening (13a), with a wall portion (16a); ) where a distribution-deposition-application means (8) shaped for the distribution, the deposition, the application of the cream, between a proximal position without distribution-deposition-application and a distal position with distribution-deposition-application, emerge, with an inner passage (17) having an upstream distal seat (18) and the downstream proximal delivery-deposition-application means (8),

an actuating means (9) movably mounted relative to the first body (10) towards its proximal end portion (1 1) provided with an actuating opening (13b), between an inactive proximal position and an active distal position , able to be actuated by the user, with consecutive sliding of the dispensing head-deposit-application (16),

an elastic means (21) biasing the dispensing-deposition-application head (16), the actuating means (9) towards their proximal position, and able to be compressed when the dispensing-deposit-application head (16) ), the actuating means (9) are in their distal position,

^■ a second set body / charge (3) extending axially, comprising:

a second body (7),

o a refill (4) of cream comprising a reservoir (5) having a distal end portion (29) cooperating with a receiving portion (28) of the second body (7) and a proximal end portion (31) with an opening (32) , and means (6) with pump (6a) and actuating tube (19), mounted in the opening (32) of the reservoir (5), the actuating tube (19) extending the reservoir (5) in proximal direction and having an end association portion (19a) with the seat (18),

^■ the first assembly body / actuating / distribution-deposit-application (2) and the second body (7) comprising members of rigid and removable combination (33) Further,

^■ the seat (18) and the association portion (19a) of the actuating tube (19) being associated by mutual contact of respective contact faces, with sealing means (34).

2. Distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to claim 1, the first assembly (2) further comprises an axial guide member (21) of the refill (4) during assembly of the distributor, installer applicator (1), especially for axial guidance of the association portion (19a) of the actuating tube (19) with respect to the seat (18) of the dispensing-deposit-application head (16).

3. Distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 and 2, the first assembly (2) comprises an elongate tube-spring (21) disposed in the first body (10). ), having a proximal end portion (22) bearing axially on the dispensing-deposition-application head (16), the actuating means (9), so as to urge them towards their proximal position, and a distal end portion (23) with transverse mounting opening (24), the spring tube (21) and the first body (10) comprising complementary axial locking stops (26) for holding the spring tube (21) in the first body (10), the spring tube (21) having, in combination, overall strength and ability to be compressed axially, so that it can be compressed when the dispensing-deposition-application head (16), the actuating means (9), are in their proximal position.

4. Distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to claim 3, wherein the reservoir (5) and the spring tube (21) have, respectively, cylindrical outer and inner faces of the same diameter in the set of mounting close, so as to form an axial guide member of the refill (4) during assembly of the dispenser, installer, applicator (1).

The dispenser, applicator, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 3 and 4, wherein the spring tube (21) extends axially distally, so that its mounting aperture ( 24) is axially close to the mounting opening (15) of the first body (10).

6. Distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the rigid and removable association members (33) of the first set (2) are formed on the first body (10), such as rigid and removable association members of mechanical or magnetic type.

7. Distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the sealing means (34) between the seat (18) of the dispensing head-deposit-application (16) and the association portion (19a) of the actuating tube (19) comprise a dimensional adjustment of their respective contact faces, the dimensionally adjustable contact being able to provide the required seal between the seat (18). and the association portion (19a) of the actuating tube (19), with the possible reliefs and / or surface conditions of the contact faces contributing to the seal.

Portable hand-held refillable dispenser, applicator, applicator (1) according to claim 7, wherein said dimensional adjustment is adapted to allow - when mounting or dismounting the dispenser, applicator, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1). portable rechargeable battery - a relative axial sliding of said contact faces, having a generally cylindrical and axial shape is flat and transverse.

9. Distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the dispensing-deposit-application head (16) with its passage (17), its seat (18) and its distribution-deposition-application means (8) and the actuating means (9) form a same functional assembly mounted axially on the first body (10), comprising a wall portion (16a) shaped for dispensing, the deposition, the application of the cream in which opens, in particular medially, the dispensing-deposit-application means (8) and which forms the actuating means (9), while the first body (10) has an opening outlet and actuation device (13a, 13b) transverse.

The dispenser, dispenser, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the dispensing-depositing-dispensing means (8) opens into a wall portion free of sharp edges and areas likely to retain the cream.

1 1. Dispenser, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the dispensing-deposit-application means (8) is a cannula, a nozzle, an applicator pad, a brush.

The dispenser, dispenser, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 1 1, wherein the refill (4) comprising the reservoir (5) and the means (6) with pump (6a). and the actuating tube (19) is removably mounted in the receiving portion (28) of the second body (7).

13. Distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, whose refill (4) has a capacity of between the order of 15 ml and about 100 ml.

14. Distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to claim 13, of axial length between the order of 50 mm and of the order of 150 mm, and a diameter between of the order of 20 mm. and of the order of 60 mm.

15. Distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 13 and 14, wherein the volume of cream distributed, deposited, applied by pressure of the actuating means (9) is the order of 0.08 ml to 0.5 ml.

Portable dispenser, applicator, cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the reservoir (5) and the means (6) with pump (6a) and actuating tube (19). ) form an inseparable whole which is the refill (4) of cream.

17. Distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 16, the refill (4) is filled with cream.

18. First body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application (2) assembly, especially intended for a dispenser, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 17, and to be associated with a second body / recharge assembly (3) of the latter, comprising, with an axis (AA):

^■ a first body (10) having an elongate proximal end portion (1 1) and a distal end portion (12) with mounting opening (15), transverse,

^■ an actuating means (9) movably mounted relative to the first body (10) towards its proximal end portion (1 1) provided with an actuation opening (13b) between an inactive position and an active proximal distal , able to be actuated by the user, with consecutive sliding of the dispensing head-deposit-application (16),

^■ an elastic means (21) biasing the head of distribution-deposit-application (16), the actuating means (9) towards their proximal position, and adapted to be compressed when the head of distribution-deposit-application (16 ), the actuating means (9) are in their distal position,

^■ a rigid and removable association member (33), complementary to a rigid and removable association member (33) of the second body (7) of the second body / refill assembly (3).

19. First assembly (2) according to claim 18, which comprises an axial guide spring tube (21), adapted and intended for axial guidance of the refill (4) during assembly of the distributor, installer, applicator (1), axially elongated, disposed in the first body (10), having a proximal end portion (22) axially pressing on the head dispensing-deposit-applying device (16), the actuating means (9), and a distal end portion (23) with transverse mounting opening (24), the axially guiding spring tube (21) and the first body (10) comprising complementary axial locking stops (26) for holding the axial guiding spring tube (21) in the first body (10), the axial guiding spring tube (21) having, in combination, a overall holding and ability to be compressed axially, the axial guide spring tube (21) extending axially distally, so that its mounting aperture (24) is axially spaced from the mounting aperture (15) of the first body (10).

20. First assembly (2) according to any one of claims 18 and 19, which comprises sealing means (34) associated with the seat (18), for sealing between the seat (18) and the part of association (19a) of the actuating tube (19), comprising the dimensional adjustment of the contact face of the seat (18) adapted to be in mutual contact with a contact face of the association portion (19a) of the actuating tube (19), this contact with dimensional adjustment being able to ensure the required seal between the seat (18) and the association part (19a) of the actuating tube (19), if necessary reliefs and / or surface conditions of the contact face of the seat (18) contributing to the seal.

21. First assembly (1) according to any one of claims 18 to 20, wherein the contact surface of the seat (18) has a generally cylindrical and axial shape is flat and transverse.

22. The second body / refill assembly (3), especially intended for a dispenser, applicator, portable rechargeable cream applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 17, and to be associated with a first body / actuation / body assembly. dispensing-deposit-application (2) of the dispenser, installer, applicator (1) according to any one of claims 18 to 21, comprising, with an axis (AA):

^■ a second body (7) with a receiving part (28),

^■ a refill (4) of cream comprising a reservoir (5) having a distal end portion (29) of complementary shape to the receiving portion (28) and cooperating, in support, with the receiving portion (28) of the second body (7) and a proximal end portion (31) with opening (32), and means (6) with pump (6a) and actuating tube (19) mounted in the opening (32) of the reservoir (5) the actuating tube (19) extending the reservoir (5) proximally and having an end association portion (19a) with a seat (18) of the first body / actuation / dispensing-deposit-application (2)

^■ a rigid and removable association member (33), complementary to a rigid and removable association member (33) of the first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application (2).

23. Second assembly (3) according to claim 22, which comprises sealing means (34) associated the association portion (19a) of the actuating tube (19), for sealing between the association part (19a) of the actuating tube (19) and the seat (18), comprising the dimensional adjustment of the contact face of the connecting portion (19a) of the actuating tube (19) adapted is intended to be in contact with a contact face of the seat (18), this contact with dimensional adjustment being able to ensure the required seal between the association portion (19a) of the actuating tube (19) and the seat (18) , with the possible reliefs and / or surface conditions of the contact face of the association portion (19a) of the actuating tube (19) contributing to the seal.

24. Distributor, installer, portable rechargeable cream applicator, without refill, comprising a first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application (2) assembly, according to any one of claims 18 to 21 and a second body (7) fit and intended to be part of a second body / refill assembly (3) according to any one of claims 22 and 23, the first body / actuation / distribution-deposit-application assembly (2) and the second body (7) being suitable and intended for a rigid and removable association between them with their complementary rigid and removable association members (33),

25. Cream dispensing-depot-applying composition set comprising a dispenser, dispenser, portable refillable cream applicator without refill according to claim 24 and a plurality of refills (4) of cream, each for a certain cream.