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DE60031193D1 - Applikationskapsel und Applikationseinheit mit einem solchen Kapsel - Google Patents

Applikationskapsel und Applikationseinheit mit einem solchen Kapsel

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DE60031193D1
DE60031193D1 DE60031193T DE60031193T DE60031193D1 DE 60031193 D1 DE60031193 D1 DE 60031193D1 DE 60031193 T DE60031193 T DE 60031193T DE 60031193 T DE60031193 T DE 60031193T DE 60031193 D1 DE60031193 D1 DE 60031193D1
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capsule
application
unit
application unit
application capsule
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Jean-Louis H Gueret
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LOreal SA
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant
    • B65D83/28Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor
    • B65D83/285Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor for applying the content, e.g. brushes or pads
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D33/00Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling powdery toiletry or cosmetic substances
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means

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  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Dispersion Chemistry (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
  • Coating Apparatus (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Application Of Or Painting With Fluid Materials (AREA)
DE60031193T 1999-04-16 2000-02-23 Applikationskapsel und Applikationseinheit mit einem solchen Kapsel Expired - Fee Related DE60031193T2 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR9904816 1999-04-16
FR9904816A FR2792296B1 (fr) 1999-04-16 1999-04-16 Capsule applicatrice et ensemble d'application equipe d'une telle capsule applicatrice

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DE60031193D1 true DE60031193D1 (de) 2006-11-23
DE60031193T2 DE60031193T2 (de) 2007-08-23

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US (2) US6334727B1 (de)
EP (1) EP1044625B1 (de)
JP (1) JP3292722B2 (de)
CN (1) CN100387168C (de)
AR (1) AR018987A1 (de)
AT (1) ATE341965T1 (de)
BR (1) BR0001106A (de)
CA (1) CA2304401C (de)
DE (1) DE60031193T2 (de)
ES (1) ES2272242T3 (de)
FR (1) FR2792296B1 (de)
MX (1) MXPA00003158A (de)

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JP3292722B2 (ja) 2002-06-17
CN100387168C (zh) 2008-05-14
AR018987A1 (es) 2001-12-12
US6334727B1 (en) 2002-01-01
BR0001106A (pt) 2001-07-24
MXPA00003158A (es) 2002-03-08
DE60031193T2 (de) 2007-08-23
US6604879B2 (en) 2003-08-12
US20020076256A1 (en) 2002-06-20
ATE341965T1 (de) 2006-11-15
JP2000325859A (ja) 2000-11-28
EP1044625A1 (de) 2000-10-18
CA2304401A1 (fr) 2000-10-16
FR2792296A1 (fr) 2000-10-20
EP1044625B1 (de) 2006-10-11
CN1270786A (zh) 2000-10-25
CA2304401C (fr) 2004-05-18
ES2272242T3 (es) 2007-05-01

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