WO2021074518A1

WO2021074518A1 - Cosmetic product packaging device

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Publication number: WO2021074518A1
Application number: PCT/FR2020/051808
Authority: WO
Inventors: Marc Chevalier
Original assignee: L V M H Recherche
Priority date: 2019-10-17
Filing date: 2020-10-13
Publication date: 2021-04-22
Also published as: FR3102047B1; CN115135198A; EP4044866A1; JP2022553241A; KR20220084310A; FR3102047A1

Abstract

Disclosed is a cosmetic product packaging device comprising: - a receptacle forming a cavity that opens through an opening, - an absorbent support intended to be impregnated with a cosmetic product, the absorbent support being received in the cavity, a free face of the absorbent support being in the vicinity of the opening, - a ring, the ring comprising a plurality of protrusions received in a peripheral portion of the absorbent support to secure the absorbent support and the ring together.

Description

Title: COSMETIC PRODUCT PACKAGING DEVICE

Technical area

The present description relates to a cosmetic product packaging device. The description also relates to a refill for such a cosmetic product packaging device.

Prior art

[0002] For the purposes of the present invention, the term “cosmetic product” is understood to mean a cosmetic product intended to be applied to a human being. A “cosmetic product” is more generally a product as defined in Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, dated November 30, 2009, relating to cosmetic products.

[0003] It is known from the state of the art a cosmetic product packaging device comprising a receptacle in which is housed an absorbent support, for example a foam, soaked in cosmetic product. A user then removes cosmetic product by exerting pressure on the absorbent support, in particular on a central portion of the absorbent support. The pressure on the absorbent support allows the release of the cosmetic product. However, this pressure also causes deformation of the absorbent support. The central portion is thus strongly compressed. As a result, a peripheral portion of the absorbent backing can be deformed.

[0004] During its deformation, the absorbent support has an unattractive and not very robust visual appearance.

[0005] In addition, the peripheral portion of the absorbent support can deform until it is located above the edge of the receptacle. A foreign element may then unintentionally be caused to touch the absorbent backing. The foreign element may then be marked with a cosmetic product and / or, conversely, the absorbent support may be soiled and / or damaged by the foreign element.

[0006] Consequently, there is a need to contain and limit the deformation of the absorbent support during the removal of cosmetic product. [0007] The cosmetic product packaging device of the state of the art as described above can also comprise an absorbent support composed of a plurality of layers. The layers are generally joined together by gluing. However, the addition of glue between the different layers can hinder the passage of the cosmetic product through the different layers of the absorbent support. In addition, the glue can induce significant stresses in the different layers, when the absorbent support is deformed during the removal of cosmetic product.

[0008] Furthermore, application EP-A-3273823 describes a device for packaging a cosmetic product comprising a receptacle receiving an absorbent support, also being a foam, soaked in cosmetic product. Above the absorbent support, the packaging device comprises a net to allow the uniform and regular removal of cosmetic product from the absorbent support, avoiding agglomerates. The net is held in position above the absorbent support, clamped between a lower ring and an upper ring, assembled so that reliefs extending from the upper ring and passing through the net, are received in complementary reliefs in the ring lower. The top ring is attached to the receptacle. The assembly of the lower ring and the upper ring is disposed above the absorbent support, in contact with a peripheral portion of the latter.

[0009] The device described in application EP-A-3273823 therefore presents a complex device for fixing the net in the packaging device. In addition, the net can easily be moved relative to the absorbent backing. Also, the net described in EP-A-3273823 is spaced from the absorbent backing. The net must therefore undergo a deformation so that the compression of the absorbent support can take place. The deformation of the net generates forces at the level of its fixing with the lower and upper rings. Repeated use of the conditioning device and the repeated efforts that such induced use can cause the net to become detached from the lower and / or upper rings and / or damage to the net. [0010] Furthermore, patent KR-B-10-1737880 discloses a cosmetic product packaging device comprising a cosmetic product reservoir, above which is arranged a net. However, the reservoir does not include a support soaked in cosmetic product.

[0011] Patent KR-B-10-1967038 describes a device for packaging a cosmetic product which is substantially equivalent to the device described in patent KR-B-10-1737880.

CN-206714362-U utility model also describes a conditioning device substantially equivalent to that described in KR-B-10-1737880.

[0013] FR-A-3 039378, finally, describes a device for packaging a cosmetic product comprising an absorbent support contained in a receptacle, the absorbent support being soaked in a cosmetic product. FR-A-3039378 also describes a flexible grid, for example formed by a woven fabric, on the absorbent support. When a user presses the flexible grid and the absorbent backing together, cosmetic product is released from the absorbent backing. The released cosmetic product passes through the flexible grid. Thus, a finger or an applicator element can be brought into contact with the flexible grid in order to withdraw cosmetic product. FR-A-3039378 does not however describe how the flexible grid is integrated into the packaging device.

[0014] There is therefore a need for a packaging device which does not have at least some of the drawbacks of the packaging devices of the prior art.

summary

[0015] To this end, a device for packaging a cosmetic product is described, comprising:

- a receptacle forming a cavity opening through an opening,

- an absorbent support intended to be impregnated with a cosmetic product, the absorbent support being received in the cavity, a free face of the absorbent support in the vicinity of the opening,

- a ring, the ring comprising a plurality of protruding reliefs received in a peripheral portion of the absorbent support for securing together the absorbent support and the ring.

[0016] Thus, the absorbent support is fixed in a simple and effective manner to the ring, by means of the protruding reliefs of the ring.

In addition, the plurality of reliefs of the ring being received in the peripheral portion of the absorbent support, a deformation of the absorbent support, in particular of the peripheral portion of the absorbent support, is limited when a pressure is exerted on a portion center of the absorbent support.

[0018] According to certain advantageous aspects, the cosmetic product packaging device may include one or more of the following characteristics, taken in isolation or according to all the possible technical combinations:

- the ring comprises a side skirt received in a first groove of the receptacle, extending around the opening,

- the side skirt is fixed to the receptacle in the first groove,

- at least one relief has a pointed shape,

- at least one relief has a first cylindrical portion extending from the ring and a second conical portion, coaxial with the first portion,

- a base diameter of the second portion is substantially equal to a diameter of the first portion, the first and second portions preferably being contiguous, in the direction of the common axis of the first and second portions,

- a base diameter of the second portion is substantially larger than a diameter of the first portion, the first and second portions preferably being contiguous, in the direction of the common axis of the first and second portions,

- at least one relief comprises a basal portion comprising a plurality of frustoconical parts and a conical end portion, the frustoconical parts and the end portion preferably being coaxial, the frustoconical parts and the end portion being more preferably still contiguous in the direction of the common axis of the frustoconical parts and of the end portion,

- the absorbent support is made of foam, non-woven fabric, fibrous materials, flexible porous material, or a combination of these materials, - the absorbent support comprises a plurality of layers, and the reliefs pass through the upper layers and are received in the lower layer,

- A distribution net is arranged on the free face of the absorbent support, the plurality of reliefs passing through the distribution net and being received in the absorbent support to secure together the absorbent support, the distribution net and the ring,

- the ring covers a peripheral portion of the distribution net,

- the distribution net is an elastic net, a foam, a woven fabric or a non-woven fabric,

- the absorbent support is in a first foam, the distribution net is in a second foam, and the second foam has finer pores than the first foam,

- a thickness of the distribution net is less than a thickness of the absorbent support,

- the distribution net and the absorbent support are cylindrical, preferably with symmetry of revolution,

- the distribution net completely covers the free face of the absorbent support,

- the distribution net protrudes laterally with respect to the absorbent support, the portion of the distribution net projecting laterally with respect to the absorbent support being at least partially interposed, preferably clamped, between the ring and an edge of the receptacle,

- the device further comprising a first cover to close the opening, preferably in an airtight manner,

- the first cover is connected to the receptacle by a first hinge,

- the first cover comprises a rib intended to be housed in a second groove of the receptacle when the first cover is in a closed position, the second groove surrounding the opening, and where appropriate, the first groove,

- the first cover comprises at least one clipping tab intended to cooperate with a complementary shape on an outer wall of the receptacle, when the first cover is in the opening position closed,

- the device further comprising a cosmetic product applicator element, the applicator element preferably being received in a recess of the first lid,

- the absorbent support is soaked in cosmetic product,

- the device further comprises a housing, the receptacle being received in the housing,

- the device comprises a second cover to close the housing, - the second cover is connected to the housing by a second hinge,

- The housing forms together with the receptacle at least one housing for receiving the at least one clip of the first cover.

According to another aspect, there is described a cosmetic product refill, in particular for a device as described above, in all its combinations, comprising a packaging, and a cosmetic product packaging device as described above. -before, in all its combinations, received in the packaging, the packaging preferably being closed in an airtight manner.

Brief description of the drawings

[0020] Other features, details and advantages will become apparent on reading the detailed description below, and on analyzing the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 schematically shows a perspective view of a first example of an open cosmetic product packaging device;

Figure 2 shows schematically in section, the cosmetic product packaging device of Figure 1, partially open; Figure 3 shows schematically in section, the receptacle of the packaging device of Figures 1 and 2;

Figure 4A shows schematically in section, a subassembly of the packaging device of Figures 1 and 2;

Figure 4B shows schematically in section, a detail of the subassembly of the packaging device of Figure 4A;

5 shows schematically in section a first example of a ring that can be implemented in the packaging device of Figures 1 and 2;

[0027] Figure 6 shows schematically in section a detail of the first example of the ring of Figure 5; Figure 7 shows schematically in section a detail of a second example of a ring that can be implemented in the packaging device of Figures 1 and 2;

[0029] Figure 8 shows schematically in section a detail of a third example of a ring that can be implemented in the packaging device of Figures 1 and 2;

[0030] Figure 9 shows schematically in section a refill for a packaging device as illustrated in Figures 1 and 2; and

[0031] Figure 10 schematically shows a sectional view of a second example of a partially open cosmetic product packaging device.

Description of examples

In the various figures, the same references designate identical or similar elements. For the sake of brevity of the present description, these identical elements are not described in detail in each embodiment. Only the differences between the examples shown are described in detail.

The device 10 for packaging cosmetic product as shown in Figures 1 and 2 firstly comprises a receptacle 12.

The receptacle 12 is more particularly visible in Figure 3. As illustrated in this Figure 3, the receptacle 12 comprises a bottom 14. The receptacle 12 also comprises a side wall 16. The side wall 16 extends essentially parallel to an axis A1 perpendicular to the bottom 14, from the bottom 14 to an upper edge 18 of the side wall 16. The side wall 16 is thus substantially cylindrical.

The side wall 16 firstly comprises an internal wall 20 extending over substantially the entire height of the side wall 16. The height here is understood to be the dimension of the side wall 16 measured in the direction of the 'axis A1. The side wall 16 also includes an outer wall 22, fixed to the wall internal 20. The external wall 22 extends, in the example illustrated, only over a portion only of the height of the side wall 16.

On the upper edge 18 are formed a first and a second grooves 24, 26. The first and second grooves 24, 26 are concentric. Here the center of the first and second grooves 24, 26 is on the A1 axis.

A third groove 28 is formed between the inner wall 20 and the outer wall 22. The third groove 28 is also centrally located on the axis A1.

[0038] In the example illustrated, the first, second and third grooves 24, 26, 28 are concentric. The first, second and third grooves 24, 26, 28 are circular according to the example illustrated.

A groove 30 is made on the outer wall 22 of the receptacle 12.

The internal wall 20 and the bottom 14 of the receptacle 12 define a cavity 32 opening out through an opening 34. Here, the opening 34 is defined by the upper edge 18 of the side wall 16 of the receptacle 12. The cavity 32 is here substantially cylindrical, of axis A1 and of circular cross section.

The cavity 32 receives, in the example illustrated, an absorbent support 36, of complementary shape to the cavity 32. Preferably, the absorbent support 36 completely fills the cavity 32. In particular, preferably, the lateral surface of the support absorbent 36 is in contact with the inner wall 20 of the receptacle 12. Also preferably, the absorbent support 36 is completely received in the cavity 32. In other words, the absorbent support 36 does not extend, even in part. outside the cavity 32. In particular, the absorbent support 36 does not preferably extend beyond the opening 34 of the cavity 32, in the direction of the axis A1 of the cavity 32.

The absorbent support 36 is intended to be impregnated with cosmetic product. For this purpose, the absorbent support 36 is preferably suitable for retaining cosmetic product, for example by capillary action. Preferably, the absorbent support 36 is impregnated with cosmetic product.

The cosmetic product is for example a liquid foundation, a semi-liquid foundation, a foundation in powder form or any other substance. cosmetic or care, such as perfume, make-up. The cosmetic product can in particular be chosen from those requiring to be distributed through a sieve, a grid or a skin. The cosmetic product can also be chosen from those which need to be rehomogenized, such as a gloss, a self-tanner, a perfume incorporating a powder, nacres or particles. The cosmetic product can also be chosen from the care formulas, for example:

- so-called “scrub” formulas, which include abrasive elements giving them an exfoliating effect, or

- multiphase care formulas, in particular of the “water in oil”, “oil in water” or “water in silicone” type, for example, or

- multi-phase make-up removing formulas.

The cosmetic product can also be chosen from formulas incorporating surfactants, which, by their aerated nature, can also be used for the generation of foam.

The examples indicated above are not exhaustive and do not form a limiting list of cosmetic products and uses.

The absorbent support 36 has two opposite faces 36a, 36b. When the absorbent support 36 is received in the cavity 32 of the receptacle 12, a first face 36a of the absorbent support 36 rests on the bottom 14 of the receptacle 12. The second face 36b, opposite the first face 36a, is oriented towards the opening. 34 in the receptacle 12. This second face 36b of the absorbent support 36 can be described as free, in that no wall of the receptacle 12 extends in contact with this second face 36b or even opposite this. second face 36b. According to the example shown in Figure 1, the free face 36b of the absorbent support 36 and the upper edge 18 of the side wall 16 of the receptacle 12 are contained in the same plane, normal to the axis A1.

The absorbent support 36 can make it possible to limit or even avoid leaks or more generally the losses of cosmetic product from the cavity 32 of the receptacle 12. The absorbent support 36 is preferably deformable and / or flexible. In particular, the absorbent support 36 can be compressed by manual pressure, for example using a user's finger 37 or an applicator element 38, to release cosmetic product.

[0049] The absorbent support 36 is for example made of foam, nonwoven fabric, fibrous material (s), flexible porous material (s), or a combination of these materials. By nonwoven fabric is meant a textile material comprising fibers in which the individual fibers are arranged randomly in a structure in the form of a sheet, mattress or veil and which are neither woven nor knitted. Alternatively, the absorbent support 36 can also be produced by additive manufacturing, in particular by 3D printing.

The absorbent support 36 can also make it possible to mix the cosmetic product, just before the release of the cosmetic product and its application. For example, the cosmetic product may be composed of insoluble elements and present, on standing, in the form of an emulsion with different phases. The cosmetic product can in particular comprise particles, solid, in a fluid, and / or several fluids of different densities. In this case, one or more pressures on the absorbent support 36, in the direction of the axis A1 of the absorbent support 36, allows (t) to mix the different phases and / or to distribute the particles in the cosmetic product. The cosmetic product applied thus has a more homogeneous texture.

The packaging device 10 further comprises a distribution net 40. The distribution net 40 is positioned on the free face 36b of the absorbent support 36. The distribution net 40 covers at least a portion of the free face 36b of the absorbent support 36, preferably a central portion of the free face 36b. The distribution net 40 is here in contact with the absorbent support 36, in particular in contact with the free face 36b of the absorbent support 36.

The distribution net 40 can make it possible, for example, to further homogenize the cosmetic product to be applied. For example, the distribution net 40 makes it possible, in this case, to mix the various components of the cosmetic product passing through the distribution net 40. Alternatively or in addition, the distribution net 40 can make it possible to shear the cosmetic product when the latter passes through the distribution net 40. The shearing of the cosmetic product generates an adjustment of the viscosity of the cosmetic product. For example, this can make it possible to deliver a cosmetic product having a lower viscosity than that of the cosmetic product contained in the absorbent support 36, thus facilitating its application. On the contrary, a higher viscosity in the absorbent support 36 facilitates the retention of the cosmetic product in the absorbent support 36.

[0054] Alternatively or in addition, the upper face 40b (or visible face, that is to say that which is not oriented towards the absorbent support 36) of the distribution net 40 may have an aesthetic appearance, in particular more aesthetic appearance than an aspect of the free face 36b of the absorbent support 36. In particular, the upper face 40b of the distribution net 40 can be of one or more colors and / or present aesthetic reliefs and / or patterns.

Finally, the distribution net 40 can also or alternatively have a more pleasant surface condition, in particular softer, to the touch than the free face 36b, thus providing a more pleasant feeling to the touch than the free face 36b of the absorbent support. 36.

In the example illustrated, the distribution net 40 completely covers the free face 36b of the absorbent support 36. According to this example, the distribution net 40 further projects laterally with respect to the absorbent support 36. In other words In other words, the distribution net 40 extends beyond the free surface 36b of the absorbent support 36. Thus, the distribution net 40 covers, in addition to the free surface 36b of the absorbent support 36, an internal portion 18i of the upper edge 18. of the side wall 16 of the receptacle 12.

The distribution net 40 is for example an elastic net, a foam, a woven fabric or a nonwoven fabric. The distribution net 40 is for example formed in whole or in part by a flexible mesh, in metallic material or in plastic material.

The distribution net 40 is here plane, similar in shape to the shape of the free face 36b of the absorbent support 36. For example, the distribution net 40 has a form with symmetry of revolution around the axis A1. The distribution net 40 has for example the shape of a disc. According to the example illustrated, the distribution net 40 has a thickness e2, corresponding to the dimension measured along the direction of the axis A1, which is less than the thickness e1 of the absorbent support 36, measured along this same direction of l 'axis A1.

According to a particular example, the absorbent support 36 is made from a first foam and the distribution net 40 is made from a second foam. The first foam may have pores having an average size greater than an average pore size of the second foam. In this way, the first foam can contain a large amount of cosmetic product, and the second foam can allow a more homogeneous distribution of cosmetic product.

The packaging device 10 further comprises a ring 42.

The ring 42 has an L-shaped cross section, defining an internal housing adapted to receive the distribution net 40. In other words, the ring 42 essentially comprises an annular portion 44 extending in a plane normal to the axis A1, and a side skirt 46, of substantially cylindrical shape, of axis A1. In particular, the section of the housing is complementary to the shape of the distribution net 40. The ring 42 is disposed on the upper face 40b of the distribution net 40.

The ring 42 comprises at least one protruding relief 48, preferably a plurality of protruding reliefs 48, to secure together the absorbent support 30, the distribution net 40 and the ring 42. To do this, as can be seen on the figures, when the ring 42 is placed on the distribution net 40, the reliefs 48 pass through the distribution net 40 and are received in the absorbent support 36.

Thus, the distribution net 40 is here directly attached to the absorbent support 36. A sliding or movement of the absorbent support 36 relative to the distribution net 40 is thus limited, or even prevented, in particular when a user applies pressure. for withdrawing cosmetic product, regardless of the direction in which the user presses the dispensing net 40. The reliefs 48 extend here from the annular portion 44 of the ring 42. The reliefs 48 extend here parallel to the direction of the axis A1. The reliefs 48 are regularly distributed angularly over the annular portion 44 of the ring 42.

The reliefs have for example a length along the axis A1 which is greater than or equal to 1 mm, preferably greater than or equal to 2 mm, more preferably greater than or equal to 3 mm and / or less than or equal to 10 mm, preferably less than or equal to 7 mm and even more preferably less than or equal to 5 mm. The length of the reliefs 48 along the axis A1 is preferably greater than the thickness e2 of the distribution net 40. Thus, the reliefs 48 pass through the distribution net 40 and are received in the absorbent support 36 when the ring 42 is placed. on the distribution net 40.

[0066] Further, the absorbent backing 36 may be composed of a plurality of layers. The different layers may in particular include different structures and / or materials in order to have different absorption and mixing properties. The plurality of layers defines a lower layer disposed on the bottom 14 of the receptacle 12 and at least one upper layer disposed on the lower layer. The length along the axis A1 of the reliefs 48 of the ring 42 is preferably greater than a thickness of the at least one upper layer, added to the thickness of the distribution net 40. Furthermore, the length along the axis A1 of the reliefs 48 of the ring 42 is preferably less than the thickness of the distribution net 40 added to the thickness of the absorbent support 36. In this way, the reliefs 48 pass through the distribution net 40, the at least one upper layer of the absorbent support 36 and are received in the lower layer of the absorbent support 36 when the ring 42 is disposed on the distribution net 40. Thus, the plurality of layers of the absorbent support 36 are secured together.

According to a first example illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, at least one relief 48i has the shape of a point. According to the example of FIG. 6, the relief 48i here has a substantially cylindrical basal portion 50, extending from the annular portion 44 of the ring 42, along an axis AΊ parallel to the axis A1. The relief 48i of FIG. 6 also comprises an end portion 52, conical or frustoconical. The end portion 52 is here coaxial with the basal portion 50 of the relief 48i. The basal 50 and end 52 portions are contiguous in the direction of the axis AΊ of extension of the relief 48i. The end portion 52 extends from the basal portion 50. The pointed shape of the relief 48i facilitates its insertion through the distribution net 40 and into the absorbent support 36. Here, the base diameter d2 of the portion of end 52 is equal to the diameter d1 of the basal portion 50. Thus, the relief 48i is devoid of radial projection. This further facilitates the penetration of the relief 48i into the absorbent support 36 and the distribution net 40.

According to a second example illustrated in Figure 7, a relief 48 ₂ is substantially identical to the relief 48i, except that the base diameter d2 of the conical end portion 52 is substantially greater than the diameter d1 of the basal cylindrical portion 50. An annular surface 54 (or notch) is thus formed at the border between the basal portion 50 and the end portion 52 which projects radially with respect to the basal portion 50. This annular surface 54 can thus have an anti-withdrawal function. , limiting or even preventing untimely removal of the relief 48 ₂ of the absorbent support 36 and / or of the distribution net 40. Advantageously, this annular surface 54 extends into the absorbent support 36.

According to a third example illustrated in Figure 8, the basal portion 50 of a relief 483 comprises a plurality of frustoconical parts 56 coaxial and, preferably, contiguous. The frustoconical parts are all oriented with their large base towards the annular portion 44 of the ring 42 and their small base oriented towards the end portion 52. The basal 50 and end 52 portions are coaxial, with axis AΊ. A relief 483 is thus formed with a plurality of notches 54. Advantageously, according to this third example, at least one notch 40, preferably at least two notches 40, is / are received / s in the absorbent support 36 and / or at least a notch 54 is received in the distribution net 40.

All the reliefs 48 of a ring 42 can be identical. Alternatively, however, the reliefs 48 have different configurations, in particular according to a combination of two or three of the examples described above. The ring 42 here covers a peripheral portion 40i, 40 ₂ of the upper face 40b of the distribution net 40. In the example illustrated, the ring 42 also projects laterally from a peripheral portion 36 ”of the absorbent support 36 A first annular portion 40i of the distribution net 40 is interposed, preferably tight, between a peripheral portion 36 ”of the absorbent support 36 and a first part 44i of the annular portion 44 of the ring 42. The absorbent support further defines a central portion 36 'characterized in that it is not covered by the ring 42. A second annular portion 40 ₂ of the distribution thread 40, here radially outer relative to the first annular portion 40i, is interposed, preferably tight, between the upper edge 18 of the side wall 16 of the receptacle 12 and a second part 44 ₂ of the annular portion 44 of the ring 42. In the example illustrated, the second part 44 ₂ of the annular portion ulaire 44 of the ring 42 is disposed radially on the outside of the first part 44i of the annular portion 44 of the ring 42. Thus, a tension of the distribution thread 40 can be maintained. A tension of the distribution net 40 allows in particular a better distribution of the cosmetic product and / or preserves an aesthetic aspect of the distribution net 40.

As shown in Figure 4B, the peripheral portion 36 ”of the absorbent support 36 receives the plurality of reliefs 48 of the ring 42. The peripheral portion 36” of the absorbent support 36 is then held by the ring 42. Thus, a deformation of the peripheral portion 36 ”of the absorbent support 36 is limited, in particular during the removal of cosmetic product.

According to the example illustrated, the ring 42 is further fixed to the receptacle 12. Thus, the assembly formed of the ring 42, of the distribution net 40 and of the absorbent support 36 is fixed to the receptacle 12. The assembly formed of the ring 42, of the distribution net 40 and of the absorbent support 36 is thus immobilized with respect to the receptacle 20.

In the example illustrated, the skirt 46 of the ring 42 is received in the first groove 24 of the receptacle 12. The reception of the skirt 46 in the first groove 24 of the receptacle 20 facilitates the positioning of the ring 42 and / or the distribution net 40 relative to the absorbent support 36. For example, the skirt 46 is received tight and / or elastically nested, in the first groove 24 of the receptacle 20. To do this, the skirt 46 can form one or more reliefs 57, projecting radially. For example, the skirt 46 forms a bead 57. Alternatively, the side skirt 46 can be assembled to the first groove 24 by gluing, welding or any other fixing means known to those skilled in the art.

In the example illustrated, the packaging device 10 further comprises a first cover 58. Here the first cover 58 is articulated relative to the receptacle 12 by means of a first hinge 60. The first cover 58 can thus be moved. between a closed position and an open position. In the open position of the first cover 58, the upper face 40b of the distribution net 40 is accessible to a user.

In its closed position, the first cover 58 can be clipped (or elastically nested) on the receptacle 12. To do this, here, the first cover 58 can be provided with clipping tabs 62, the ends of which are intended to be received in the groove or grooves 30 of the side wall 16 of the receptacle 12.

The first cover 58 can be provided with a rib 64, here circular, intended to be received in the second groove 26. The cooperation of the rib 64 received in the second groove 26 can ensure a certain seal of the cavity 32, when the first cover 58 is closed. The rib 64 can be received clamped in the second groove 26.

Advantageously, in the closed position of the first cover 58, the ring 42 is in contact with the first cover 58, on the one hand, and with the distribution net 40, on the other hand. This limits the free space between the absorbent support 36, soaked in cosmetic product, and the first cover 58, in which air can be trapped.

According to the example illustrated, an upper face of the first cover 58 has a recess 66 receiving an applicator element 38 of the cosmetic product. The applicator element 38 is for example a sponge. The packaging device 10 also comprises, according to the example illustrated, a housing 68. The receptacle 12 is for example mounted tight and / or elastically fitted into the housing 68. For example, the housing 68 is received tight and / or elastically nested in the third radial groove 26 extending around the cavity 32.

The housing 68 can be shaped to define, together with the receptacle 12, a plurality of slots 70 adapted to receive the clipping tabs 62 of the first cover 58.

A second cover 72 can be associated with the housing 68, to close the housing 68. For example, the second cover 72 is articulated on the housing 68 by means of a second hinge 74. The second cover 72 can thus be moved. between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position of the second cover 72, the receptacle 12 and the first closed cover 58 are fully contained in the space delimited by the housing 68 and the second cover 72. An internal face of the second cover 72 is advantageously provided with a mirror 76 to aid a user in applying the cosmetic product. As visible in Figure 1, the first hinge 60 between the receptacle 12 and the first cover 58 extends along a first axis A2, the second hinge 74 between the housing 68 and the second cover 70 extends along a second axis A3 , the first and second axes A2, A3 being contained in a plane normal to the axis A1. Advantageously, the first and second axes A2, A3 are perpendicular to one another.

The housing 68 can be provided with a clipping tab 78 adapted to cooperate with a complementary recess 80 in the second cover 72, to ensure locking of the second cover 72 on the housing 68, by elastic fitting.

The packaging device of Figures 1 and 2 can be recharged by means of a refill 100 as illustrated in Figure 9.

The refill 100 essentially comprises the receptacle 12 with the absorbent support 36, the distribution net 40 and the ring 42, the absorbent net 36 preferably being soaked in cosmetic product. The first cover 58 can also be mounted on the receptacle 12. An applicator element 38 may be provided, in particular in the recess 66 in the first cover 58. The assembly may be contained in a package 102. The package 102 may be airtight. .

Thus, after removing the receptacle 12 from the box 68, the receptacle 12 of the refill 100 is inserted into the box 68.

The packaging device as it has just been described is capable of many variations, accessible to those skilled in the art.

In particular the skirt 46 of the ring 42 can be received directly in the cavity 32.

The example of the packaging device of Figure 10 differs from the example of Figures 1 and 2 essentially by the absence of distribution net 40. The absorbent support 36 is here composed of a plurality of superimposed layers . In the example of FIG. 10, the absorbent support is composed of a lower layer 36i and an upper layer 36 ₂ . The lower layer 36i is disposed on the 14 of the receptacle 12 and the upper layer 36 ₂ is disposed on the lower layer 36i. However, the number of layers is not limited to two.

The different layers can include different structures and / or materials in order to have different absorption and / or mixing properties.

Preferably, the reliefs 48 of the ring 42 have a length along the axis A1 which is greater than a thickness of the upper layer 36 ₂ . More preferably, the reliefs 48 of the ring have a length measured along the axis A1 which is less than the thickness of the absorbent support 36. Thus, when the ring 42 is disposed on the free face 36b of the absorbent support 36, the reliefs 48 pass through the upper layer 36 ₂ and are received in the lower layer 36i. In this way, the upper layer 36 ₂ is secured to the lower layer 36i.

The absorbent support also has a peripheral portion 36 ”located below the annular portion 44 of the ring 42 and in which are received the plurality of reliefs 48. In this way, the deformation of the peripheral portion 36 ”of the absorbent support, induced by a pressure exerted on a central portion 36 ', is limited.

In an alternative where the absorbent support comprises more than two layers, the reliefs 48 preferably pass through the layers located above the lower layer and are received in the lower layer in order to secure all the layers together. .

The present invention is not limited to the only examples described above but is susceptible of numerous variations accessible to those skilled in the art.

Claims

[Claim 1] Device (10) for packaging a cosmetic product, comprising:

- a receptacle (12) forming a cavity (32) opening through an opening (34),

- an absorbent support (36) intended to be impregnated with a cosmetic product, the absorbent support (36) being received in the cavity (32), a free face (36b) of the absorbent support (36) in the vicinity of the opening (34),

- a ring (42), the ring (42) comprising a plurality of protruding reliefs (48) received in a peripheral portion (36 ”) of the absorbent support (36) to secure together the absorbent support (36) and the ring (42 ), wherein a distribution net (40) is disposed on the free face (36b) of the absorbent support (36), the plurality of reliefs (48) passing through the distribution net (40) and being received in the absorbent support ( 36) to secure together the absorbent support (36), the distribution net (40) and the ring (42).

[Claim 2] Device according to claim 1, wherein the ring (42) comprises a side skirt (46), the side skirt (46) preferably being received in a first groove (24) of the receptacle (12), s' extending around the opening (34).

[Claim 3] Device according to claim 1 or 2, in which at least one relief (48; 48i; 482; 483) has a pointed shape.

[Claim 4] Device according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least one relief (48i, 48 ₂ ) has a first cylindrical portion (50) extending from the ring (42) and a second conical portion (52) , coaxial with the first portion (50).

[Claim 5] Device according to claim 4, wherein a base diameter (d2) of the second portion (52) is substantially equal to a diameter (d1) of the first portion (50), the first and second portions (50). , 52) preferably being contiguous, in the direction of the axis (AΊ) common to the first and second portions (50, 52).

[Claim 6] A device according to claim 4, wherein a diameter of base (d2) of the second portion (52) is substantially larger than a diameter (d1) of the first portion (50), the first and second portions (50, 52) preferably being contiguous, in the direction of the 'axis (AΊ) common to the first and second portions (50, 52).

[Claim 7] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, in which at least one relief (483) comprises a basal portion (50) comprising a plurality of frustoconical parts (56) and a conical end portion (52), the frustoconical parts (56) and the end portion (52) being preferably coaxial, the frustoconical parts (56) and the end portion (52) preferably still being contiguous in the direction of the common axis (AΊ ) frustoconical parts (56) and the end portion (52).

[Claim 8] A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the absorbent backing (36) is made of foam, nonwoven fabric, fibrous materials, flexible porous material, or a combination of these materials.

[Claim 9] A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the absorbent support (36) has a plurality of layers, and wherein the reliefs (48) extend through the upper layers and are received in the lower layer.

[Claim 10] Device according to claim 9, in which the ring (42) covers a peripheral portion (40i, 4O2) of the distribution net (40).

[Claim 11] A device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the dispensing net (40) is an elastic net, foam, woven fabric or non-woven fabric.

[Claim 12] Device according to one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the absorbent backing (36) is of a first foam, the dispensing net (40) is of a second foam, and the second foam has larger pores. thinner than the first foam.

[Claim 13] Device according to one of claims 9 to 12, in which a thickness (e2) of the distribution net (40) is less than a thickness (e1) of the absorbent support (36).

[Claim 14] Device according to one of claims 9 to 13, wherein the distribution net (40) projects laterally with respect to the absorbent support (36), the portion (40i, 40 ₂ ) of the distribution net (40 ) projecting laterally with respect to the absorbent support (36) being at least partially interposed, preferably clamped, between the ring (42) and an edge (18) of the receptacle (12).

[Claim 15] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a first cover (58) for closing the opening (34), preferably in an airtight manner.

[Claim 16] A device according to claim 15, wherein the first cover (58) is connected to the receptacle (12) by a first hinge (60).

[Claim 17] Device according to claim 15 or 16, further comprising an applicator element (38) for cosmetic product, the applicator element (38) preferably being received in a recess (66) of the first cover (58).

[Claim 18] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the absorbent support (36) is soaked with cosmetic product.

[Claim 19] A device (10) according to any preceding claim, further comprising a housing (68), the receptacle (12) being received in the housing (68).

[Claim 20] A device (10) according to claim 19, comprising a second cover (72) for closing the housing (68).

[Claim 21] Cosmetic product refill (100), in particular for a device according to claim 19 or 20, comprising a packaging (102), and a cosmetic product packaging device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, received in the package (102), the package (102) preferably being closed in an airtight manner.