FR3040273A1 - CAPSULE WITH A COVER PROVIDED WITH A MASSAGE APPLICATOR - Google Patents

Abstract

Capsule with movable lid provided with an applicator intended to be clipped or screwed onto a tube, characterized in that it comprises a body (4) surmounted by a plate (6) with central opening (8), said plate (6 ) is connected to a cover (13) by a film hinge (12), said cover (13) supports on its upper face a cradle (16) in which is fixed a massage applicator (2) protected by a cap (3) .

Description

In the field of cosmetics, certain products of body treatments such as slimming or shower gels are packaged in tubes containing an oil formula or a low viscosity gel.

To diffuse the product and to promote the penetration of the active molecules in the epidermis, after having distributed the product on the concerned part an energetic massage is carried out to reinforce the effectiveness of the product and to firm up the cutaneous tissues; the surface of the massage element has protruding asperities: notching, pins, conical domes, spherical balls or rollers that act vigorously.

Two separate packagings are usually used, one containing a treatment product, the second being a massage applicator, these two packagings double or triple the sale price, whereas they are consumer products, which slows the expansion of the market, and condemns in part these nomadic products.

The patent 85 02165 describes a plastic tube on which is fixed an applicator dome in direct contact with the product closed by a cap.

At the same time, there are one-piece packs that massage the skin surface while simultaneously dispensing the product through the applicator.

The patents FR 2440 735 - FR 88 00647 - DE A 435 576 disclose a container provided with a support receiving a spherical ball immobilized by a cap screwed onto the support, when the cap is unscrewed, the ball impregnated with the product serves as an applicator. massage.

The patent FR 86 10531 describes a container provided with a self-sealing capsule on which is clipped a support with several spherical balls, by unscrewing the capsule the product passes through the self-sealing capsule and impregnates the beads used for massage.

No. 88 01 695 - 88 16 563 - 95 00 956 disclose a container provided with a support having a closure means for feeding a roll protected by a cap, by removing the cap the product passes through the mechanism and permeates the roller that is used for massage.

These types of packages, although cheaper, have several major disadvantages.

The pressurized massage pulls the down and dander of the skin which closes the opening mechanism at the first use eliminating any seal.

Effective cleaning with water is impossible because it would be necessary, after the first use, disassemble the various parts of the mechanism. The absence of sealing and the stagnation of particles generate pollution whereas they are very sensitive formulas.

The mechanisms used prohibit the use of cream or gel of very high viscosity.

In the field of pharmacy or para-pharmacy care products for acne, burns, insect bites, dermatitis, joint pain, or muscle, stretch marks and others are packaged in plastic tubes closed by a plug. In use, the product is taken from the ring of the tube and distributed over the portion to be treated by a light massage performed with the fingers to penetrate the product into the skin surface.

Fingers carrying bacteria are detrimental to the effectiveness of the formula, otherwise the residue of product remaining on the hands is unpleasant, with an obvious risk of staining.

The present invention aims to create a package for dispensing the product and then massage, these two independent functions of one another to obtain absolute cleanliness and perfect conservation of the formula, the gesture of use is very simple.

Description: on a cylindrical or oval plastic tube of small or large capacity is screwed or clipped a service capsule whose body is connected by a film hinge to a movable cover supporting a cradle in which is fixed a different massage applicator according to the desired use.

For cosmetic treatment products requiring energetic massage, the applicator has prominent asperities: balls, multiple bosses, notched rollers.

For body care products for pharmaceutical use requiring a delicate massage, the surface of the applicator's dome is glossy and extremely soft to the touch.

The two functions are as follows: closed lid: a pin hermetically seals an opening in the horizontal plate of the capsule; when the capsule is closed one obtains a massager easily prehensible. - open lid: the picot releases the product passage, pressing on the walls of the tube, the product is deposited on the horizontal plate from which it is removed to be distributed on the epidermis.

The gesture could not be simpler since to access one or the other function simply open or close the lid. The massage applicator completely isolated from the dispensing system can be cleaned with water without any risk of pollution for the formula.

The two functions being distinct, the tube can dispense liquid formulas as well as creams and gels of high viscosity. The author of the present invention has filed on 15/09/2011 the patent No. 11 02797 a service capsule for two-product tube design very close, the cradle of the lid contains a stick while in the present device the cradle receives a different massage element depending on the applications inherent to the product.

Various features of the invention emerge on reading the following detailed description, with reference to the figures below, the shapes and volumes of which are given solely for illustrative and non-limiting purposes.

Figure 1: Axial section and top view of the lid service capsule with ball massage applicator for cosmetics.

Figure 2: Axial section and bottom view of the lid service capsule with multi-boss massage applicator for cosmetics.

Figure 3: Axial section and top view of the lid service capsule with roller massage applicator for cosmetics.

Figure 4: Axial section and top view of the lid service capsule with smooth dome massage applicator for pharmaceutical or para-pharmaceutical products.

Figure 5: axial section and top view of the capsule in the molding position.

Figure 6: axial section of the protective cap.

Figure 7: Axial section and top view of the ball applicator.

Figure 8: Axial section and top view of the multi-boss applicator.

Figure 9: axial section and top view of the notched roller applicator.

Figure 10: Axial section and top view of the smooth dome applicator.

Figure 11: Example of how to use.

According to the invention, Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, the service capsule (1) consists of a body (4) whose horizontal upper plate (6) with central opening (8) is connected by a film hinge ( 12) to a movable cover (13) on which a cradle (16) holds a massage applicator (2) protected by a cap (3).

The capsule (1), Figure 5, consists of a cylindrical or oval horizontal plate (6) with upper shoulder (7) and central opening (8), it is connected to a body (4) fingerstall (5) provided internally two skirts (9) and (10) for clipping and sealing on the container and a skirt (11) sealing the capsule (1).

The body (4) is externally connected by a film hinge (12) to a cover (13) provided internally with a locking cord (14) and at the center of a closing pin (15) on the top of the cover (13) a cradle (16) with male lateral notches (17) receives the massage applicator (2).

The lid (13) is molded horizontally, at its closure the locking cord (14) is clipped on the upper shoulder (7) of the horizontal plate (6) for a temporary closure, while the pin (15) seals sealing the opening (8) of the horizontal plate (6).

For cosmetic products, the massage applicator (2) is available in three versions.

Version 1: Figure 7, ball massage applicator. It consists of a domed plate (22) comprising eleven cells (23) in which are housed spherical balls (24) rotating freely; the assembly is molded in polypro-pylene, under the plate (22) a vertical skirt (25) cross internal reinforcement (26) is introduced into the cradle (16) to make the applicator (2) integral with the capsule ( 1), a cap (3) protects all the dust.

Version 2: Figure 8, multi-boss massage applicator. It consists of a plate (18) on which are molded thirty-nine mini bosses (19), this part is made of elastomer, under the plate (18) a vertical skirt (20) cross internal reinforcement (21) is introduced in the cradle (16) to make the applicator (2) of the capsule (1) integral, a cap (3) protects the assembly from all dust.

Version 3: Figure 9, massage applicator with notched rollers. It consists of an oval tray (30) with side walls (31) now two horizontal notched rollers (32), these parts are molded polypropylene, under the plate (30) a vertical skirt (33) is introduced into the cradle (16) to secure the applicator (2) of the capsule (1), a cap (3) protects all of any dust.

For pharmaceutical or para-pharmaceutical care products, the massage applicator (2) is offered in a single version.

Version 4: Figure 10, smooth dome massage applicator. It consists of a dome (34) with an ice-polished surface made of elastomer under which a pillar skirt (35), six reinforcing fins (36) and a vertical skirt (37) inserted into the cradle (16) are molded. make the applicator (2) integral with the capsule (1), a cap (3) protects all of any dust.

The capsule (1) and the protective cap (3) are standard parts receiving one of the four versions of the massage applicator (2).

The cap (3), Figure 6, consists of a horizontal plate (27) supporting a dressing skirt (28) inside which are hollowed two lateral female notches (29) which marry for a temporary closure. two notches (17) of the cradle (16). The assembly of the three parts is carried out as follows, in the cradle (16) of the capsule (1), lid (13) closed, is introduced one of the versions of the massage applicator (2) protected by the cap (3); the assembly is then screwed or clipped onto a flexible tube. In use, Figure (11), by tilting the cover (13), the firming pin (15) releases the opening (8) formed in the horizontal plate (6) by pressing on the flexible walls of the tube the product is deposited on the top of the tray (6) from where it is removed to be evenly distributed on the epidermis.

After closing the capsule (1) hermetically and removing the protective cap (3), we obtain a massage device (2) easily prehensile and ready to use; by pressing and in a movement back and forth the balls (24), the mini bosses (19) or notched rollers (32) penetrate the product into the pores of the skin reinforcing the effectiveness of the formula, while firming skin tissues.

For pharmaceutical or para-pharmaceutical products whose cradle (16) is provided with a smooth dome applicator (2) (34), the mode of use is different.

By tilting the lid (13) and pressing on the walls of the tube, the product nut formed on the plate (6) is directly deposited on the part to be treated.

Cover (13) closed after removing the protective cap (3), the dome applicator (2) is placed on the product nut, by rotary movement and pressing gently without exerting force, the active ingredients are diffused in the epidermis without skin irritation.

After use, the applicator (2) is cleaned with water to remove impurities; having no contact with the product contained in the tube, thorough and thorough cleaning can not pollute the formula; the protective cap (3) is then screwed in to prevent dust.

This new manual eliminates the use of fingers for both product collection and massage, which is of paramount importance for pharmaceutical products that by definition are: hypoallergenic, and / or antifungal, and / or or antibacterial and / or antiseptic.

The product contained in the tube being hermetically isolated, all the formulas are acceptable: liquids, creams, gels of low or high viscosity as well as the oils.

Simple design and absolute cleanliness, in addition to ease of use, all compact and very handy is competitive price given the limited number of parts.

The oval or cylindrical shape of the applicator covers a large area of the epidermis, the gesture is obvious since to access one of the functions just open or close the lid.

The quantity of product delivered being dosed by the user, the uniform distribution on the epidermis makes it possible to perform the massage on the selected zone under the best conditions.

The service capsule (1) provided with the massage applicator (2) remaining adjacent to the tube whatever the function, can not be misplaced; it is screwed or clipped on all flexible wall tubes, whatever their capacity.

Claims (9)

1) Capsule with movable lid provided with an applicator intended to be clipped or screwed onto a tube, characterized in that it comprises a body (4) surmounted by a plate (6) with central opening (8), said tray (6) is connected to a cover (13) by a film hinge (12), said cover (13) supports on its upper face a cradle (16) in which is fixed a massage applicator (2) protected by a cap (3). 2) Capsule according to claim (1) characterized in that the plate (6) comprises a shoulder (7) and in that said central opening (8) comprises two skirts (9) and (10) to facilitate the clipping and the sealing the body (4) and a skirt (11) for sealing the capsule (1). 3) Capsule according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the body (4) is provided with a fingerstall (5). 4) Capsule according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the cover (13) comprises a locking cord (14) and a central locking pin (15) and in that said cradle (16) comprises lateral notches males (17) to receive the massage applicator. 5) Capsule according to any one of claims 1 to 3 characterized in that the massage applicator is a ball applicator (24) made of polypropylene, said plate (6) is curved and comprises cells in which turn freely eleven balls and a skirt (25) cross interior reinforcement (26) penetrating into the cradle (16) to make the massage applicator to the capsule. 6) Capsule according to any one of claims 1 to 3 characterized in that the massage applicator is a multi-boss applicator made of elastomer, said plate (6) is curved and comprises thirty-nine bosses (19) and a skirt (20) with internal reinforcing cross (21) penetrating into the cradle (16) to make the massage applicator integral with the capsule. 7) Capsule according to any one of claims 1 to 3 characterized in that the massage applicator is a notched roller applicator (2) made of polypropylene, said plate (6) is horizontal and comprises two vertical partitions (33). ) penetrating into the cradle (16) to make the massage applicator integral with the capsule. 8) Capsule according to any one of claims 1 to 3 characterized in that the massage applicator is a dome applicator (34) having an ice-polished surface made of elastomer, said plate (6) is curved and comprises six fins reinforcement (36), a pillar skirt (35) and a vertical skirt (37) penetrating into the cradle (16) to make the massage applicator integral with the capsule. 9) Capsule according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the protective cap (3) consists of a horizontal plate (27) comprising a dressing skirt (28) within which two female notches (29) marry during assembly the two male notches (17) of the cradle (16) of the capsule to make the cap integral with the capsule.