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EP0715821B1 - Liquid or pasty product dispenser with an applicator head - Google Patents

Liquid or pasty product dispenser with an applicator head Download PDF

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EP0715821B1
EP0715821B1 EP95402560A EP95402560A EP0715821B1 EP 0715821 B1 EP0715821 B1 EP 0715821B1 EP 95402560 A EP95402560 A EP 95402560A EP 95402560 A EP95402560 A EP 95402560A EP 0715821 B1 EP0715821 B1 EP 0715821B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/02—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement
    • A45D40/04—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement effected by a screw
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/05—Details of containers
    • A45D2200/054—Means for supplying liquid to the outlet of the container
    • A45D2200/055—Piston or plunger for supplying the liquid to the applicator
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators 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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  • the present invention relates to a distribution assembly for the application a liquid to pasty consistency product on a support, fitted with a nozzle application.
  • This distribution set is particularly intended for the application of a cosmetic product on the skin or mucous membranes, but it is also usable to distribute a viscous product in other technical fields, for example an adhesive. More particularly, the invention relates to the distribution and applying a composition of lipstick or lip balm of consistency creamy or skin treatment cream.
  • a lip makeup set includes a product in the shape of a grape or stick of substantially solid consistency, a support mobile, called a cup, receiving the product to be applied, an envelope and a mechanism for housing the grapes during the storage period, and for take out of its envelope for the application of the product on the lips.
  • a cream dispenser for skin care comprising a cylindrical body, a cylindrical piston provided radial lugs arranged in this body, a freely mounted operating ring rotating in the lower part of the body, an external cylindrical envelope of protection provided with a dispensing orifice, a cylindrical casing intermediate provided with helical grooves, this intermediate envelope being integral with the external envelope, an internal cylindrical envelope integral with the operating ring and provided with axial slots, this internal casing being free rotationally mounted in the intermediate enclosure.
  • the inner envelope which contains the product to be dispensed is slidably mounted on the piston so that the pins pass through the slots to cooperate with the helical grooves of the intermediate envelope.
  • This prior dispenser has the disadvantage of use limited to very viscous consistency products, because a liquid consistency product would escape through the slots, making manipulation of the mechanism unusable, due to fouling of the helical grooves.
  • Document US-A-2,374,065 describes an application tip having a surface application comprising a plurality of orifices, this nozzle being made of plastic rigid.
  • the application of the product on the lips therefore lacks comfort.
  • the makeup obtained is not homogeneous and has streaks.
  • the product distribution cannot be controlled by one hand.
  • the product is packaged so as to be in contact with the system drive, leading to fouling of the latter, which can make the applicator unusable.
  • the Applicant has sought to avoid the above disadvantages by creating a distribution assembly for the application of liquid to pasty products, the viscosity is in a wide range; the whole allows the use of new raw materials, while ensuring makeup precise and aesthetic. Furthermore, it sought to achieve a set of simple construction distribution, not fouled by the product liquid to distribute, easy to mold and to package and which therefore costs comes back advantageous.
  • the distribution set proposed by the plaintiff is, in addition, convenient to use, can be manipulated with one hand.
  • the invention relates to a distribution assembly and application of a product of liquid to pasty consistency, comprising a tubular tank to contain the product to be distributed communicating with the minus one dispensing orifice, this reservoir, on the side opposite to the orifice comprising at least one longitudinal slot; a piston capable of sliding in translation at the interior of the tank comprising means for driving in translation passing through the slot and ensuring the distribution of the product; a connected sub-base to the tank; means for driving the piston in translation, the reservoir and the base being made in one piece and the slot being made in one part only from the tank.
  • this assembly further comprises a application nozzle secured to the reservoir equipped with said dispensing orifice.
  • product of liquid to pasty consistency means any composition capable of flowing under the action of a distribution means exerting a push on this product, capable of causing the expulsion of the product at through the dispensing orifice.
  • This product advantageously has a viscosity within the range ranging from 0.6 Pa ⁇ s to 17 Pa ⁇ s.
  • the drive means are constituted by a ring operation surrounding at least part of the tank and fixed ascent translation and free to rotate around this reservoir, this ring being provided internally of a helical drive element, and by an element complementary drive integral with the piston passing through the slot and capable of slide in translation inside the slot, these drive means helical and complementary drive being arranged so that a rotation of the handling ring causes a translation of the piston to ensure the distribution of a dose of product.
  • means for holding the piston in the reservoir can be provided to prevent the complementary drive means of the piston exit the slot, in which it is arranged.
  • the base has an open end, the holding means being constituted, advantageously, by a plug provided for closing off this end, the plug being able to support a skirt, one free end of which is intended to bear against the stop means.
  • the drive element is constituted by an internal thread of the ring, and the complementary drive element is then constituted by a external thread carried by the piston, this external thread being complementary to the internal thread of the ring.
  • the ring advantageously includes a skirt cylindrical internally provided with a groove or an annular rib, capable of cooperating with a complementary rib or groove, carried by the base. Thus, this ring is fixed in translation and free in rotation.
  • the drive element can be consisting of at least one helical groove made in the internal wall of the operating ring and the complementary drive element is then consisting of at least one stud carried by the piston, the stud passing through the slot and being able to slide in the helical groove.
  • the piston has a cylindrical skirt provided with a circular wall in contact with the product, the translation drive means, on the side opposite to the product, being arranged so that when these drive means are located at the lower end of the slot, the circular wall of the piston is located above the upper end of the slot.
  • the application tip may include an application surface provided with at least one dispensing orifice, the surface application of the nozzle comprising at least one cavity or at least one groove, the orifice being located in this cavity or in this groove.
  • this tip is substantially shaped in the shape of a warhead provided with a flat, slightly concave application surface or slightly convex, located obliquely on the side of the warhead, fitted with at least one dispensing orifice.
  • the cavity or throat is extended, parallel to the surface which can be flat, concave or convex, by passages of way to create spreading channels for the product when it is applied to the support. If these passages are made in a surface concave or convex, the term "parallel" means passages dug into the application surface to a substantially constant depth.
  • the application surface can be constituted by a grid.
  • This application surface can advantageously include two series of woven threads, the threads of one series being crossed with those of another series, in particular in two orthogonal directions.
  • the application surface has thus a multitude of distribution orifices. When you realize a multitude of such orifices, their section can be variable and of different shape.
  • the application surface may include a multitude of pins, separated by a multitude of cavities communicating between them, at least part of the cavities being provided, at their bottom, with at least one dispensing orifice intended to communicate with a reservoir containing the product to be distributed.
  • the application tip can be provided an application surface intended to come into contact with the lips, comprising roughness regularly distributed over all or part of the surface thereof.
  • the channels arranged in the application surface can be straight or curvilinear and in particular form closed curves.
  • the nozzle can be advantageously made of a flexible material, for example a material elastomer chosen from the group of polyethylene elastomers, polyurethane, polyester; polyether block amides; polyvinyls; ter-polymers ethylene, propylene and a diene (EPDM); polymers of block styrene-butadiene (SEBS-SIS), silicones, nitrile rubbers, latex, etc.
  • SEBS-SIS block styrene-butadiene
  • silicones nitrile rubbers, latex, etc.
  • the elastomeric material has a hardness in the range of 40 to 70 Shore A.
  • This dispenser may include a removable protective cover.
  • the application nozzle advantageously comprises a sealing bead annular, on which is placed, frictionally, the protective cover.
  • the application tip is shaped substantially in the shape of a warhead provided with an application surface flat or slightly convex, located at an angle on the side of the warhead, fitted with minus a dispensing orifice, so as to imitate the shape of the lipsticks classic, with solid grapes, before any application.
  • the advantage of a semi-rigid tip undeformable compared to a deformable grape is to keep its shape until exhaustion of the tube of red or lip balm and therefore ensure until boils a precise and homogeneous makeup.
  • this application tip comprises a closure system opening under product pressure and preventing ambient air from entering the reservoir, when there is no distribution, stopping the flow of the product instantly after distribution.
  • This distribution assembly of the invention gives the application a large soft comfort and has good spreading and smoothing properties product on the lips, while being able to absorb any excess product. It can be handled with one hand. The makeup obtained is precise and brilliant.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a distribution assembly, according to the invention, for the distribution of a product of liquid consistency to pasty.
  • Figure 2 is an axial section of the distribution assembly of Figure 1 before the first distribution.
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the reservoir of the assembly of FIG. 1.
  • Figure 4 is an axial section of the distribution assembly of Figure 1 at the end of distribution.
  • Figure 5 is an axial section of a variant valve application nozzle able to equip the distribution assembly of FIG. 1.
  • Figure 6 is an axial section of another variant of the application nozzle valve capable of equipping the distribution assembly of FIG. 1.
  • Figure 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of another variant end piece application comprising a unidirectional distribution valve.
  • Figure 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of a variant of the tip of the Figure 7, comprising another type of unidirectional distribution valve.
  • Figures 9 to 16 show, in perspective, different alternative embodiments of the dispensing nozzle which can equip the dispenser of FIG. 1.
  • a set of distribution and application 1 of a product P of liquid to pasty consistency comprising a tubular reservoir 2 containing the product to be dispensed.
  • This product is, in particular a lipstick having a viscosity ranging from 0.6 Pa ⁇ s to 17 Pa ⁇ s, and preferably from 2 Pa ⁇ s to 10 Pa ⁇ s.
  • the reservoir 2 has two parts, one upper part 2a containing the product P, and a lower part 2b in which is mounted, slidingly, a cylindrical piston 4.
  • This piston has a wall circular 41, in contact with product P.
  • the free end of part 2a of the tank has a reduction zone 31 in the form of a truncated cone, extending into a cylindrical neck 32.
  • This neck 32 is capped by a nozzle application 6, substantially in the form of a warhead having an application surface 63 flat or slightly convex, located at an angle on the side of the warhead.
  • At least one orifice 61 is provided in the application surface 63, located at the bottom of a groove 75 and in communication with the neck 32 of the tank 2.
  • the surface 63 has asperities 64, facilitating the spreading of product P.
  • the application tip 6 is made of a material flexible elastomer.
  • the part 2b comprises at least one longitudinal slot 21, revealing at least one lug 43 secured to the piston 4 and extending radially therefrom.
  • part 2b is connects by an annular stop 22 to a cylindrical portion 23, the section of which internal is slightly greater than the external section of the tank 2.
  • the slot 21 extends downward over the entire length of the cylindrical portion 23.
  • a parallelepiped base 27 is connected to the cylindrical portion 23, by a portion cylindrical 25 whose internal section is substantially equal to the external section of this cylindrical portion 23, thus forming an annular stop 24.
  • the parts 22 to 27 constitute the base 9 of the distribution assembly.
  • the base is connected to the tank and has at least one zone inside larger section than that of the tank so as to form stop means and to allow the passage of the drive means complementary 43 of the piston 4 in the slot 21, this zone extending up to the slot, i.e. this arrangement allows the introduction of the piston into The reservoir.
  • the free end of the base 27 has an opening 28, through which the piston 4 can be introduced into the tank 2.
  • the opening 28 is closed by a plug 7, comprising a bottom 71 (of any shape) provided with a central skirt 72 whose free end 73 extends to level of the annular stop 22, and pressing against the piston 4 in the low position, preventing it from leaving the tank 2.
  • the piston 4 in the tank 2 ensures a perfect seal between the upper 2a and lower 2b parts of the tank 2, making it possible to store product P away from ambient air.
  • the piston 4 can be fitted with an O-ring, capable of sliding in the upper part 2a of the tank 2, which is advantageous for the distribution of low liquids viscosity, or volatile products.
  • the product P during its packaging or its distribution, cannot escape from the tank; we thus avoids clogging the distribution mechanism of this assembly.
  • the circular wall 41 of the piston 4 carries a cylindrical cap 49, capable of filling the internal volume of the neck 32 at the end of the race.
  • a snap flange 29 formed on the portion cylindrical 23 cooperates with an annular internal groove 52 of the ring 5 keeping it in place.
  • An internal part of the ring 5, facing the slot 21 has a thread 51, able to cooperate with a complementary thread 43a made on the free end of lug 43.
  • a protective cover 8 is provided, intended to come into abutment against a recess 26 formed between the base 27 and the cylindrical portion 25.
  • the section of this protective cover 8 can be circular or of the same shape as the section of the base 27.
  • the cover 8 carries a cylindrical internal skirt 81 whose free end 81a is applied sealingly against an annular bead 65 secured to the application tip 6.
  • the cover 8 further comprises a stud 82, located at inside the skirt 81, intended to close the dispensing orifice 61, or to lock a distribution valve (61, 66; see figures 6 and 7).
  • the component parts of the distribution assembly are easy to mold. For assemble them, we first introduce the piston 4 into the opening 28 of the base 27, by sliding the lugs 43 of the piston into the slots 21. We force the plug 7 into the opening 28, the skirt 72 thus preventing the piston 4 to come out of the tank 2. Then, we snap in from above operation 5 on the annular stop 22. By rotating the ring one or two turns, the thread 43a of the lugs 43 is engaged in the internal thread 51 of the operating ring. The product P is then introduced, possibly hot, through the neck 32, in the tank 2. Subsequently, the tip is put in place 6 and the protective cover 8. The distribution assembly is ready to employment.
  • the filling of the reservoir 2 is carried out by opening 28:
  • the tank 2 - piston 4 - application nozzle 6 assembly is return.
  • the product P is poured hot through an orifice (not shown) made in the circular wall 41 of the piston. This orifice is closed, after filling, with a seal.
  • the user grasp the distribution assembly with one hand, tighten the operating ring between thumb and forefinger, the other fingers tightening the base 9.
  • the ring 5 By rotating the ring 5, a dose of product is accumulated around the dispensing orifice 61.
  • the application surface 63 By applying the application surface 63 to the lips, the user spreads the product easily and precisely; the makeup obtained is aesthetic, homogeneous and shiny.
  • Figure 5 shows, in longitudinal section, a flexible application tip 6a, the application surface 63 of which has a cutout so as to form a unidirectional valve 61, in support, in the rest position of the assembly distribution, against a rigid insert 62a, and deviating under the thrust of the product during distribution (position 62b).
  • Figure 6 shows, in longitudinal section, a flexible application tip 6b, the application surface 63 of which is convex and has a plurality orifices 61.
  • the application surface 63 further comprises a spike obturation, in the shape of a truncated cone, closing, in the rest position, the neck 3 of the tank, lifting under the pressure of the product P and stopping the distribution instantly, when distribution ceases.
  • FIG. 7 represents an application nozzle 6c provided with a distribution valve 63b, 44 unidirectional and having a concave application surface 63 provided four distribution orifices 61.
  • This endpiece 6c includes a rigid insert 40 or semi-rigid with a passage 43 for the product, this insert being in contact intimate with the internal wall of the application surface 63.
  • This insert 40 comprises an annular groove 45 connecting the dispensing orifices 61.
  • Tubing 44 separates the annular groove 45 from the passage 43.
  • the insert 40 also comprises a peripheral recess 42 cooperating with an internal bead 41 of the end piece of application 6c. In the rest position, the passage 43 is closed by a needle central 63b secured to a portion 63a of the application surface.
  • this portion 63a is capable of lifting under the push of the product, and of closing the passage 43, instantly and tightly, when dispensing stops, to prevent ambient air to come into contact with the product.
  • product P is protected against dirt and oxidation.
  • the end piece 6c also serves as a cover. protection.
  • FIG. 8 represents an application tip 6d made of elastomer of polyethylene and comprising a variant of distribution valve 64, 65, 72 unidirectional.
  • a nozzle 60 of generally cylindrical shape comprising a circular plate 62 provided with a central opening 61.
  • this plate 62 comprises a cylindrical sealing skirt 60a which is forced into the neck 32.
  • the plate 62 On the side opposite the neck 32, the plate 62 has a central dome 64 located in the extension of the orifice 61 and forming a blind hole.
  • the dome 64 has one or more radial orifices 65.
  • the plate 62 is further provided a cylindrical skirt 66 whose free end is cut in a slope.
  • This skirt 66 comprises an annular bead 33 capable of cooperating with an annular groove complementary 68 with which the internal cylindrical wall 70 of the endpiece is provided of application 6d.
  • This tip 6d has an application surface 63 slightly convex on which there are dispensing orifices 61 arranged in a circle.
  • the application surface 63 comprises, on the side facing the plate 62 a sealing skirt 73 applying in a sealed manner in the skirt 66 carried by the plate 62.
  • a central glove finger 71 secured to the application surface 63 extends in the direction of the plate 62 so as to surround fully the dome 64.
  • This thermowell 71 has a cylindrical skirt elastic 72 covering the openings 65, capable of moving away from these openings under the push the product and return to the closed position instantly, when ceases distribution.
  • Figures 9 to 16 show several embodiments of the nozzle of application, according to the invention, on which the same constituent elements or elements playing a similar role, bear the reference numbers of the figure 1.
  • FIG. 9 represents an application nozzle 6e comprising a surface application provided with an oval groove 15 and an elongated cavity 16, arranged along the major axis of the oval groove, defining an oval section 17. At the bottom of the groove 15 and the cavity 16 there are, distributed regularly, distribution orifices 61.
  • the surface 63 may comprise at minus an area with roughness, so as to obtain a granite surface, facilitating the spreading of the product.
  • the area with rough edges can be, for example, oval section 17 in Figure 9.
  • FIG. 10 shows, in perspective, the application nozzle 6c of FIG. 7, having a concave application surface 63 provided with four orifices for distribution 61.
  • FIG. 11 shows, in perspective, an application tip 6f, the surface of which 63 has a grid 10, the interstices of which are square, form cavities or grooves 75 at the bottom of which the orifices are formed distribution 61 bringing the product P.
  • Figure 12 shows a 6g variant of the tip of Figure 11, in which the cavities 75 are of the same nature as those of the nozzle 6f in FIG. 2, but arranged differently.
  • Figure 13 shows a tip 6h whose application surface 63 has two series of parallel bars, the bars 81 of a first series forming a substantially right angle with those 82 of a second series and are located at a different level. These bars thus define an application grid.
  • these bars can be arranged in a fabric (alternating of the overlapping of two series of bars 81,82).
  • FIG. 14 shows a nozzle 6i comprising an application surface 63 provided a central distribution orifice 61 surrounded by a multitude of pins 11.
  • cavities 75 communicating with each other, are formed between the pins 11 of cylindrical shape.
  • the inter-pin spaces define channels.
  • Figure 15 shows an application tip 6j, the application surface 63 comprises pins 12 of square section, arranged alternately with cavities 75 of square section, at the bottom of which are provided orifices for distribution 61.
  • a passage exists between a cavity and the neighboring cavities, according to the diagonal of the sections of the cavities 75, defining channels for the product.
  • the application nozzle 6k has an application surface 5 formed by two concentric rings 14a, 14b, at the bottom of which are arranged radial bars 75a, 75b, the interstices between these bars constituting dispensing orifices 61 for the product.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un ensemble de distribution pour l'application d'un produit de consistance liquide à pâteuse sur un support, muni d'un embout d'application. Cet ensemble de distribution est notamment destiné à l'application d'un produit cosmétique sur la peau ou les muqueuses, mais il est également utilisable pour distribuer un produit visqueux dans d'autres domaines techniques, par exemple une colle. Plus particulièrement, l'invention vise la distribution et l'application d'une composition de rouge ou baume à lèvres de consistance crémeuse ou d'une crème de traitement cutané.The present invention relates to a distribution assembly for the application a liquid to pasty consistency product on a support, fitted with a nozzle application. This distribution set is particularly intended for the application of a cosmetic product on the skin or mucous membranes, but it is also usable to distribute a viscous product in other technical fields, for example an adhesive. More particularly, the invention relates to the distribution and applying a composition of lipstick or lip balm of consistency creamy or skin treatment cream.

Généralement, un ensemble de maquillage pour les lèvres comporte un produit en forme de raisin ou bâton de consistance sensiblement solide, un support mobile, appelé cupule, recevant le produit à appliquer, une enveloppe et un mécanisme permettant de loger le raisin pendant la période de stockage, et de le sortir de son enveloppe en vue de l'application du produit sur les lèvres.Generally, a lip makeup set includes a product in the shape of a grape or stick of substantially solid consistency, a support mobile, called a cup, receiving the product to be applied, an envelope and a mechanism for housing the grapes during the storage period, and for take out of its envelope for the application of the product on the lips.

La structure de ce mécanisme classique est cependant souvent assez complexe, nécessitant un outillage de montage spécialisé. En outre, la fabrication d'un raisin à lèvres nécessite successivement des étapes de moulage à chaud du raisin, de démoulage sous vide, de flammage de la surface du raisin et sa fixation dans une cupule. De plus, le montage de la cupule munie du raisin est délicat du fait de la fragilité de ce dernier. Du fait de cet outillage spécialisé et de ces différentes étapes de fabrication, le prix de revient d'un tel produit à lèvres est élevé. Par ailleurs, un ensemble de rouge à lèvres classique de ce type supporte difficilement des chocs, par exemple, lors du transport dans un sac à main, notamment à des températures élevées.The structure of this classic mechanism is however often quite complex, requiring specialized mounting tools. In addition, the making of a grape lip successively requires stages of hot molding of the grapes, demoulding under vacuum, flaming the surface of the grape and fixing it in a cup. In addition, the assembly of the cup provided with the grape is delicate because of the fragility of the latter. Because of this specialized tool and these different manufacturing steps, the cost price of such a lip product is high. Through elsewhere, a set of classic lipstick of this type supports hardly any shocks, for example, when transporting in a handbag, especially at high temperatures.

Pour éviter ces inconvénients, la demanderesse a cherché à mettre en oeuvre un ensemble de distribution pour l'application de produits de consistance liquide à pâteuse. Ce type de produit permet d'utiliser des colorants et/ou des excipients actuellement non envisageables.To avoid these drawbacks, the applicant sought to implement a distribution assembly for the application of products of liquid consistency to pasty. This type of product allows the use of dyes and / or excipients currently not possible.

Par le document FR-A-1 323 631, on connaít un distributeur de crème pour les soins de la peau comportant un corps cylindrique, un piston cylindrique muni d'ergots radiaux disposés dans ce corps, une bague de manoeuvre montée libre en rotation à la partie inférieure du corps, une enveloppe cylindrique externe de protection munie d'un orifice de distribution, une enveloppe cylindrique intermédiaire munie de gorges hélicoïdales, cette enveloppe intermédiaire étant solidaire de l'enveloppe externe, une enveloppe cylindrique interne solidaire de la bague de manoeuvre et munie de fentes axiales, cette enveloppe interne étant montée libre en rotation dans l'enveloppe intermédiaire. Dans l'enveloppe interne qui contient le produit à distribuer, est monté coulissant le piston de sorte que les ergots traversent les fentes pour coopérer avec les gorges hélicoïdales de l'enveloppe intermédiaire. En tournant la bague de manoeuvre, on fait monter le piston par mise en rotation de l'enveloppe intermédiaire, ce qui provoque la distribution du produit.By document FR-A-1 323 631, there is known a cream dispenser for skin care comprising a cylindrical body, a cylindrical piston provided radial lugs arranged in this body, a freely mounted operating ring rotating in the lower part of the body, an external cylindrical envelope of protection provided with a dispensing orifice, a cylindrical casing intermediate provided with helical grooves, this intermediate envelope being integral with the external envelope, an internal cylindrical envelope integral with the operating ring and provided with axial slots, this internal casing being free rotationally mounted in the intermediate enclosure. In the inner envelope which contains the product to be dispensed, is slidably mounted on the piston so that the pins pass through the slots to cooperate with the helical grooves of the intermediate envelope. By turning the operating ring, the piston by rotation of the intermediate casing, which causes the product distribution.

Ce distributeur antérieur présente l'inconvénient d'une utilisation limitée à des produits de consistance très visqueux, car un produit de consistance liquide s'échapperait par les fentes, rendant inutilisable la manipulation du mécanisme, du fait de l'encrassement des gorges hélicoïdales.This prior dispenser has the disadvantage of use limited to very viscous consistency products, because a liquid consistency product would escape through the slots, making manipulation of the mechanism unusable, due to fouling of the helical grooves.

On connaít, par ailleurs, par le document US-A-4 323 157, un applicateur de produit cosmétique de forme allongée ayant un orifice de distribution coupé en biais. Cet applicateur est conçu pour l'application d'un produit solide, extrudé tel qu'un bâton de rouge à lèvres classique, et n'est pas utilisable pour la distribution d'un produit liquide. La distribution du produit est commandée par un mécanisme actionnable par une seule main de l'utilisateur. Cependant, lors de cet actionnement, l'orientation de l'orifice en biais change, de sorte qu'un maquillage des lèvres n'est pas possible sans tourner l'applicateur dans la main pour avoir une orientation correcte, en se servant, par exemple, de l'autre main.We also know, from document US-A-4 323 157, an applicator for elongated cosmetic product having a dispensing orifice cut into bias. This applicator is designed for the application of a solid, extruded product such than a classic lipstick stick, and cannot be used for dispensing of a liquid product. Product distribution is controlled by a mechanism operated by one hand of the user. However, during this actuation, the orientation of the oblique orifice changes, so that a make-up lips is not possible without turning the applicator in the hand to have correct orientation, for example using the other hand.

On connaít également, par le document US-A-2 442 503, un applicateur de rouge à lèvres liquide muni d'un embout souple. Le mécanisme de distribution de cet applicateur ne permet pas la distribution du produit, de façon aisée, par actionnement avec une seule main.We also know, from document US-A-2 442 503, a red applicator liquid lip with flexible tip. The distribution mechanism of this applicator does not allow the distribution of the product, easily, by one hand operation.

Le document US-A-2 374 065 décrit un embout d'application ayant une surface d'application comportant une pluralité d'orifices, cet embout étant en plastique rigide. L'application du produit sur les lèvres manque donc de confort. En outre, le maquillage obtenu n'est pas homogène et présente des stries. De plus, la distribution du produit ne peut pas être commandée par une main. En outre, le produit est conditionné de façon à être en contact avec le système d'entraínement, conduisant à un encrassement de ce dernier, pouvant rendre l'applicateur inutilisable.Document US-A-2,374,065 describes an application tip having a surface application comprising a plurality of orifices, this nozzle being made of plastic rigid. The application of the product on the lips therefore lacks comfort. In addition, the makeup obtained is not homogeneous and has streaks. In addition, the product distribution cannot be controlled by one hand. In addition, the product is packaged so as to be in contact with the system drive, leading to fouling of the latter, which can make the applicator unusable.

La demanderesse a cherché à éviter les inconvénients ci-dessus en créant un ensemble de distribution pour l'application de produits liquides à pâteux dont la viscosité est comprise dans une large gamme ; l'ensemble permet ainsi l'utilisation de nouvelles matières premières, tout en assurant un maquillage précis et esthétique. Par ailleurs, elle a cherché à réaliser un ensemble de distribution de construction simple, ne s'encrassant pas sous l'effet du produit liquide à distribuer, facile à mouler et à conditionner et qui est donc d'un prix de revient avantageux. L'ensemble de distribution proposé par la demanderesse est, en outre, pratique à utiliser, pouvant être manipulé avec une seule main.The Applicant has sought to avoid the above disadvantages by creating a distribution assembly for the application of liquid to pasty products, the viscosity is in a wide range; the whole allows the use of new raw materials, while ensuring makeup precise and aesthetic. Furthermore, it sought to achieve a set of simple construction distribution, not fouled by the product liquid to distribute, easy to mold and to package and which therefore costs comes back advantageous. The distribution set proposed by the plaintiff is, in addition, convenient to use, can be manipulated with one hand.

Ces objectifs sont atteints par un ensemble de distribution muni d'un embout d'application d'une conformation déterminée, réalisé en un matériau élastomérique souple. La demanderesse a trouvé, qu'en choisissant un tel embout, on pouvait obtenir un maquillage des lèvres profond et brillant. En outre, en dotant la surface d'application de cet embout de cavités ou de gorges d'étalement, on pouvait obtenir un maquillage plus rapide et plus homogène, qu'avec un pinceau d'application. De plus, ces gorges ou cavités pratiquées dans la surface d'application de l'embout permettent à l'applicateur d'absorber le surplus éventuel de produit déposé sur les lèvres. En particulier, la distribution du produit est effectuée par un mécanisme, actionnable par une seule main, dont l'actionnement ne change pas l'orientation de l'embout d'application. These objectives are achieved by a distribution assembly fitted with a nozzle application of a given conformation, made of a material flexible elastomer. The Applicant has found that by choosing such a tip, you could get a deep and shiny lip makeup. In addition, by providing the application surface of this end piece with cavities or grooves spreading, we could obtain a faster and more uniform makeup, than with an application brush. In addition, these grooves or cavities practiced in the application surface of the nozzle allows the applicator to absorb the possible excess of product deposited on the lips. In particular, the distribution of product is carried out by a mechanism, actuated by one hand, of which actuation does not change the orientation of the application tip.

En conséquence l'invention se rapporte à un ensemble de distribution et d'application d'un produit de consistance liquide à pâteuse, comprenant un réservoir tubulaire pour contenir le produit à distribuer communiquant avec au moins un orifice de distribution, ce réservoir, du côté opposé à l'orifice comportant au moins une fente longitudinale ; un piston apte à coulisser en translation à l'intérieur du réservoir comportant des moyens d'entraínement en translation traversant la fente et assurant la distribution du produit ; une embase raccordée au réservoir ; des moyens d'entraínement en translation du piston, le réservoir et l'embase étant réalisée en une pièce et la fente étant réalisée sur une partie seulement du réservoir. Selon l'invention, cet ensemble comporte, en outre, un embout d'application solidaire du réservoir équipé dudit orifice de distribution.Consequently, the invention relates to a distribution assembly and application of a product of liquid to pasty consistency, comprising a tubular tank to contain the product to be distributed communicating with the minus one dispensing orifice, this reservoir, on the side opposite to the orifice comprising at least one longitudinal slot; a piston capable of sliding in translation at the interior of the tank comprising means for driving in translation passing through the slot and ensuring the distribution of the product; a connected sub-base to the tank; means for driving the piston in translation, the reservoir and the base being made in one piece and the slot being made in one part only from the tank. According to the invention, this assembly further comprises a application nozzle secured to the reservoir equipped with said dispensing orifice.

Par l'expression «produit de consistance liquide à pâteuse» on entend toute composition capable de s'écouler sous l'action d'un moyen de distribution exerçant une poussée sur ce produit, apte à provoquer l'expulsion du produit au travers de l'orifice de distribution.The expression "product of liquid to pasty consistency" means any composition capable of flowing under the action of a distribution means exerting a push on this product, capable of causing the expulsion of the product at through the dispensing orifice.

Ce produit présente, avantageusement, une viscosité comprise dans la gamme allant de 0,6 Pa·s à 17 Pa·s.This product advantageously has a viscosity within the range ranging from 0.6 Pa · s to 17 Pa · s.

De préférence les moyens d'entraínement sont constitués par une bague de manoeuvre entourant au moins une partie du réservoir et montée fixe en translation et libre en rotation autour de ce réservoir, cette bague étant munie intérieurement d'un élément d'entraínement hélicoïdal, et par un élément d'entraínement complémentaire solidaire du piston traversant la fente et apte à coulisser en translation à l'intérieur de la fente, ces moyens d'entraínement hélicoïdal et d'entraínement complémentaire étant agencés de sorte qu'une rotation de la bague de manipulation provoque une translation du piston pour assurer la distribution d'une dose de produit.Preferably the drive means are constituted by a ring operation surrounding at least part of the tank and fixed ascent translation and free to rotate around this reservoir, this ring being provided internally of a helical drive element, and by an element complementary drive integral with the piston passing through the slot and capable of slide in translation inside the slot, these drive means helical and complementary drive being arranged so that a rotation of the handling ring causes a translation of the piston to ensure the distribution of a dose of product.

En outre, des moyens de maintien du piston dans le réservoir peuvent être prévus pour empêcher le moyen d'entraínement complémentaire du piston de sortir de la fente, dans laquelle il est disposé.In addition, means for holding the piston in the reservoir can be provided to prevent the complementary drive means of the piston exit the slot, in which it is arranged.

A cet effet l'embase comporte une extrémité ouverte, les moyens de maintien étant constitués, avantageusement, par un bouchon prévu pour obturer cette extrémité, le bouchon pouvant supporter une jupe, dont une extrémité libre est destinée à venir en appui contre les moyens de butée.To this end, the base has an open end, the holding means being constituted, advantageously, by a plug provided for closing off this end, the plug being able to support a skirt, one free end of which is intended to bear against the stop means.

De préférence, l'élément d'entraínement est constitué par un filetage interne de la bague, et l'élément d'entraínement complémentaire est alors constitué par un filetage externe porté par le piston, ce filetage externe étant complémentaire au filetage interne de la bague. La bague comporte, avantageusement, une jupe cylindrique munie intérieurement d'une gorge ou d'une nervure annulaire, capable de coopérer avec une nervure ou une gorge complémentaire, portée par l'embase. Ainsi, cette bague est fixe en translation et libre en rotation. Preferably, the drive element is constituted by an internal thread of the ring, and the complementary drive element is then constituted by a external thread carried by the piston, this external thread being complementary to the internal thread of the ring. The ring advantageously includes a skirt cylindrical internally provided with a groove or an annular rib, capable of cooperating with a complementary rib or groove, carried by the base. Thus, this ring is fixed in translation and free in rotation.

Selon une autre possibilité de réalisation, l'élément d'entraínement peut être constitué par au moins une gorge hélicoïdale pratiquée dans la paroi interne de la bague de manoeuvre et l'élément d'entraínement complémentaire est alors constitué par au moins un téton porté par le piston, le téton traversant la fente et étant capable de coulisser dans la gorge hélicoïdale.According to another embodiment, the drive element can be consisting of at least one helical groove made in the internal wall of the operating ring and the complementary drive element is then consisting of at least one stud carried by the piston, the stud passing through the slot and being able to slide in the helical groove.

Le piston comporte une jupe cylindrique munie d'une paroi circulaire en contact avec le produit, les moyens d'entraínement de translation, du côté opposé au produit, étant agencés de sorte que lorsque ces moyens d'entraínement sont situés à l'extrémité inférieure de la fente, la paroi circulaire du piston est située au-dessus de l'extrémité supérieure de la fente.The piston has a cylindrical skirt provided with a circular wall in contact with the product, the translation drive means, on the side opposite to the product, being arranged so that when these drive means are located at the lower end of the slot, the circular wall of the piston is located above the upper end of the slot.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, l'embout d'application peut comporter une surface d'application munie d'au moins un orifice de distribution, la surface d'application de l'embout comportant au moins une cavité ou au moins une gorge, l'orifice étant situé dans cette cavité ou dans cette gorge.According to a particular embodiment, the application tip may include an application surface provided with at least one dispensing orifice, the surface application of the nozzle comprising at least one cavity or at least one groove, the orifice being located in this cavity or in this groove.

Selon un mode de réalisation intéressant, cet embout est conformé sensiblement en forme d'ogive muni d'une surface d'application plane, légèrement concave ou légèrement convexe, située en biais sur le flanc de l'ogive, équipé d'au moins un orifice de distribution.According to an interesting embodiment, this tip is substantially shaped in the shape of a warhead provided with a flat, slightly concave application surface or slightly convex, located obliquely on the side of the warhead, fitted with at least one dispensing orifice.

De préférence, la cavité ou la gorge est prolongée, parallèlement à la surface d'application qui peut être plane, concave ou convexe, par des passages de façon à créer des canaux d'étalement pour le produit lors de son application sur le support. Dans le cas où ces passages sont pratiqués dans une surface concave ou convexe, on entend par le terme "parallèlement", des passages creusés dans la surface d'application à une profondeur sensiblement constante.Preferably, the cavity or throat is extended, parallel to the surface which can be flat, concave or convex, by passages of way to create spreading channels for the product when it is applied to the support. If these passages are made in a surface concave or convex, the term "parallel" means passages dug into the application surface to a substantially constant depth.

Selon une variante de réalisation, la surface d'application peut être constituée par une grille. Cette surface d'application peut comporter, avantageusement deux séries de fils tissés, les fils d'une série étant croisés avec ceux d'une autre série, notamment selon deux directions orthogonales. La surface d'application comporte ainsi une multitude d'orifices de distribution. Lorsqu'on réalise une multitude de tels orifices, leur section peut être variable et de forme différente.According to an alternative embodiment, the application surface can be constituted by a grid. This application surface can advantageously include two series of woven threads, the threads of one series being crossed with those of another series, in particular in two orthogonal directions. The application surface has thus a multitude of distribution orifices. When you realize a multitude of such orifices, their section can be variable and of different shape.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation, la surface d'application peut comporter une multitude de picots, séparés par une multitude de cavités communiquant entre elles, une partie au moins des cavités étant munies, dans leur fond, d'au moins un orifice de distribution destiné à communiquer avec un réservoir contenant le produit à distribuer.According to another alternative embodiment, the application surface may include a multitude of pins, separated by a multitude of cavities communicating between them, at least part of the cavities being provided, at their bottom, with at least one dispensing orifice intended to communicate with a reservoir containing the product to be distributed.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation, l'embout d'application peut être muni d'une surface d'application destinée de venir au contact des lèvres, comportant des aspérités régulièrement réparties sur toute ou partie de la surface de celle-ci.According to another alternative embodiment, the application tip can be provided an application surface intended to come into contact with the lips, comprising roughness regularly distributed over all or part of the surface thereof.

Les canaux disposés dans la surface d'application peuvent être rectilignes ou curvilignes et forment notamment des courbes fermées. The channels arranged in the application surface can be straight or curvilinear and in particular form closed curves.

Afin de conférer une douceur d'application et de la souplesse, l'embout peut être réalisé, avantageusement, en une matière souple, par exemple en un matériau élastomérique choisi dans le groupe des élastomères de polyéthylène, de polyuréthane, de polyester ; des polyéther bloc amides ; des polyvinyles ; des ter-polymères d'éthylène, de propylène et d'un diène (EPDM) ; des polymères de styrène-butadiène séquencés (SEBS-SIS), les silicones, les caoutchoucs nitrile, les latex, etc.. Ces matériaux ont l'avantage de bien étaler et lisser le produit, lors de son application sur le support. Avantageusement, le matériau élastomérique présente une dureté comprise dans la gamme de 40 à 70 Shore A.In order to impart a soft application and flexibility, the nozzle can be advantageously made of a flexible material, for example a material elastomer chosen from the group of polyethylene elastomers, polyurethane, polyester; polyether block amides; polyvinyls; ter-polymers ethylene, propylene and a diene (EPDM); polymers of block styrene-butadiene (SEBS-SIS), silicones, nitrile rubbers, latex, etc. These materials have the advantage of spreading and smoothing the product well, when of its application on the support. Advantageously, the elastomeric material has a hardness in the range of 40 to 70 Shore A.

Ce distributeur peut comporter un capot de protection amovible. Dans ce cas, l'embout d'application comporte, avantageusement, un cordon d'étanchéité annulaire, sur lequel est posé, à friction, le capot de protection.This dispenser may include a removable protective cover. In that case, the application nozzle advantageously comprises a sealing bead annular, on which is placed, frictionally, the protective cover.

L'ensemble de distribution et d'application qui vient d'être décrit est destiné, plus particulièrement à l'application d'un produit pour les lèvres. Aussi, selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention particulièrement intéressant, l'embout d'application est conformé sensiblement en forme d'ogive muni d'une surface d'application plane ou légèrement bombée, située en biais sur le flanc de l'ogive, équipé d'au moins un orifice de distribution, de façon à imiter la forme des rouge à lèvres classiques, à raisin solide, avant toute application. L'avantage d'un embout semi-rigide indéformable par rapport à un raisin déformable est de conserver sa forme jusqu'à épuisement du tube de rouge ou baume à lèvres et donc assurer jusqu'au bout un maquillage précis et homogène.The distribution and application assembly which has just been described is intended, more particularly when applying a lip product. Also, according to a mode particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the application tip is shaped substantially in the shape of a warhead provided with an application surface flat or slightly convex, located at an angle on the side of the warhead, fitted with minus a dispensing orifice, so as to imitate the shape of the lipsticks classic, with solid grapes, before any application. The advantage of a semi-rigid tip undeformable compared to a deformable grape is to keep its shape until exhaustion of the tube of red or lip balm and therefore ensure until boils a precise and homogeneous makeup.

Avantageusement, cet embout d'application comporte un système de fermeture s'ouvrant sous la poussée du produit et empêchant l'air ambiant de rentrer dans le réservoir, lorsqu'il n'y a pas de distribution, arrêtant l'écoulement du produit instantanément après la distribution.Advantageously, this application tip comprises a closure system opening under product pressure and preventing ambient air from entering the reservoir, when there is no distribution, stopping the flow of the product instantly after distribution.

Cet ensemble de distribution de l'invention confère à l'application un grand confort de douceur et présente de bonnes propriétés d'étalement et de lissage du produit sur les lèvres, tout en étant capable d'absorber le surplus éventuel de produit. Il peut être manipulé avec une seule main. Le maquillage obtenu est précis et brillant.This distribution assembly of the invention gives the application a large soft comfort and has good spreading and smoothing properties product on the lips, while being able to absorb any excess product. It can be handled with one hand. The makeup obtained is precise and brilliant.

L'invention consiste, mis à part les dispositions exposées ci-dessus, en un certain nombre d'autres dispositions dont il sera plus explicitement question ci-après, à propos d'exemples de réalisations décrits en référence aux dessins annexés, qui sont nullement limitatifs.The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, of a certain number of other provisions which will be more explicitly discussed below, except About examples of embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are in no way limiting.

La figure 1 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un ensemble de distribution, conforme à l'invention, pour la distribution d'un produit de consistance liquide à pâteuse.FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a distribution assembly, according to the invention, for the distribution of a product of liquid consistency to pasty.

La figure 2 est une coupe axiale de l'ensemble de distribution de la figure 1 avant la première distribution. Figure 2 is an axial section of the distribution assembly of Figure 1 before the first distribution.

La figure 3 est une vue agrandie du réservoir de l'ensemble de la figure 1.FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the reservoir of the assembly of FIG. 1.

La figure 4 est une coupe axiale de l'ensemble de distribution de la figure 1 en fin de distribution.Figure 4 is an axial section of the distribution assembly of Figure 1 at the end of distribution.

La figure 5 est une coupe axiale d'une variante d'embout d'application à clapet pouvant équiper l'ensemble de distribution de la figure 1.Figure 5 is an axial section of a variant valve application nozzle able to equip the distribution assembly of FIG. 1.

La figure 6 est une coupe axiale d'une autre variante d'embout d'application à clapet pouvant équiper l'ensemble de distribution de la figure 1.Figure 6 is an axial section of another variant of the application nozzle valve capable of equipping the distribution assembly of FIG. 1.

La figure 7 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'une autre variante d'embout d'application comportant un clapet de distribution unidirectionnel.Figure 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of another variant end piece application comprising a unidirectional distribution valve.

La figure 8 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'une variante de l'embout de la figure 7, comportant un autre type de clapet de distribution unidirectionnel.Figure 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of a variant of the tip of the Figure 7, comprising another type of unidirectional distribution valve.

Les figures 9 à 16 montrent, en perspective, différentes variantes de réalisation de l'embout de distribution pouvant équiper le distributeur de la figure 1.Figures 9 to 16 show, in perspective, different alternative embodiments of the dispensing nozzle which can equip the dispenser of FIG. 1.

En se rapportant aux figures 1 à 4 des dessins, on peut voir un ensemble de distribution et d'application 1 d'un produit P de consistance liquide à pâteuse, comprenant un réservoir tubulaire 2 contenant le produit à distribuer. Ce produit est, en particulier un rouge à lèvres ayant une viscosité allant de 0,6 Pa·s à 17 Pa·s, et de préférence de 2 Pa·s à 10 Pa·s.Referring to Figures 1 to 4 of the drawings, one can see a set of distribution and application 1 of a product P of liquid to pasty consistency, comprising a tubular reservoir 2 containing the product to be dispensed. This product is, in particular a lipstick having a viscosity ranging from 0.6 Pa · s to 17 Pa · s, and preferably from 2 Pa · s to 10 Pa · s.

Comme visible notamment à la figure 2, le réservoir 2 comporte deux parties, une partie supérieure 2a contenant le produit P, et une partie inférieure 2b dans lequel est monté, à coulissement, un piston cylindrique 4. Ce piston a une paroi circulaire 41, en contact avec le produit P. L'extrémité libre de la partie 2a du réservoir comporte une zone de réduction 31 en forme de tronc de cône, se prolongeant en un goulot cylindrique 32. Ce goulot 32 est coiffé par un embout d'application 6, sensiblement en forme d'ogive ayant une surface d'application 63 plane ou légèrement bombée, située en biais sur le flanc de l'ogive. Au moins un orifice 61 est prévu dans la surface d'application 63, situé au fond d'une gorge 75 et en communication avec le goulot 32 du réservoir 2. Avantageusement, la surface 63 comporte des aspérités 64, facilitant l'étalement du produit P.As can be seen in particular in FIG. 2, the reservoir 2 has two parts, one upper part 2a containing the product P, and a lower part 2b in which is mounted, slidingly, a cylindrical piston 4. This piston has a wall circular 41, in contact with product P. The free end of part 2a of the tank has a reduction zone 31 in the form of a truncated cone, extending into a cylindrical neck 32. This neck 32 is capped by a nozzle application 6, substantially in the form of a warhead having an application surface 63 flat or slightly convex, located at an angle on the side of the warhead. At least one orifice 61 is provided in the application surface 63, located at the bottom of a groove 75 and in communication with the neck 32 of the tank 2. Advantageously, the surface 63 has asperities 64, facilitating the spreading of product P.

Avantageusement, l'embout d'application 6 est réalisé en une matière élastomérique souple. Du côté du piston 4, la partie 2b comporte au moins une fente longitudinale 21, laissant apparaítre au moins un ergot 43 solidaire du piston 4 et s'étendant radialement de celui-ci. En partie basse, la partie 2b se raccorde par une butée annulaire 22 à une portion cylindrique 23, dont la section interne est légèrement supérieure à la section externe du réservoir 2. La fente 21 se prolonge, vers le bas, sur toute la longueur de la portion cylindrique 23. Un socle parallelépipédique 27 est relié à la portion cylindrique 23, par une portion cylindrique 25 dont la section interne est sensiblement égale à la section externe de cette portion cylindrique 23, formant ainsi une butée annulaire 24. Les parties 22 à 27 constituent l'embase 9 de l'ensemble de distribution.Advantageously, the application tip 6 is made of a material flexible elastomer. On the side of the piston 4, the part 2b comprises at least one longitudinal slot 21, revealing at least one lug 43 secured to the piston 4 and extending radially therefrom. In the lower part, part 2b is connects by an annular stop 22 to a cylindrical portion 23, the section of which internal is slightly greater than the external section of the tank 2. The slot 21 extends downward over the entire length of the cylindrical portion 23. A parallelepiped base 27 is connected to the cylindrical portion 23, by a portion cylindrical 25 whose internal section is substantially equal to the external section of this cylindrical portion 23, thus forming an annular stop 24. The parts 22 to 27 constitute the base 9 of the distribution assembly.

L'embase est raccordée au réservoir et présente à l'intérieur au moins une zone de section plus importante que celle du réservoir de manière à former des moyens de butée et à permettre le passage du moyen d'entraínement complémentaire 43 du piston 4 dans la fente 21, cette zone se prolongeant jusqu'à la fente, c'est-à-dire cette disposition permet l'introduction du piston dans le réservoir.The base is connected to the tank and has at least one zone inside larger section than that of the tank so as to form stop means and to allow the passage of the drive means complementary 43 of the piston 4 in the slot 21, this zone extending up to the slot, i.e. this arrangement allows the introduction of the piston into The reservoir.

L'extrémité libre du socle 27 comporte une ouverture 28, par laquelle le piston 4 peut être introduit dans le réservoir 2. Après cette introduction du piston, l'ouverture 28 est obturée par un bouchon 7, comportant un fond 71 (de toute forme) muni d'une jupe centrale 72 dont l'extrémité libre 73 s'étend jusqu'au niveau de la butée annulaire 22, et en appui contre le piston 4 en position basse, empêchant celui-ci de sortir du réservoir 2.The free end of the base 27 has an opening 28, through which the piston 4 can be introduced into the tank 2. After this introduction of the piston, the opening 28 is closed by a plug 7, comprising a bottom 71 (of any shape) provided with a central skirt 72 whose free end 73 extends to level of the annular stop 22, and pressing against the piston 4 in the low position, preventing it from leaving the tank 2.

Cet agencement du piston 4 dans le réservoir 2 assure une étanchéité parfaite entre les parties supérieure 2a et inférieure 2b du réservoir 2, permettant de stocker le produit P à l'abri de l'air ambiant. Le cas échéant, le piston 4 peut être muni d'un joint torique, capable de coulisser dans la partie supérieure 2a du réservoir 2, ce qui est avantageux pour la distribution de liquides de faible viscosité, ou de produits volatils. En outre, le produit P, lors de son conditionnement ou de sa distribution, ne peut pas s'échapper du réservoir ; on évite ainsi d'encrasser le mécanisme de distribution de cet ensemble. Pour minimiser les pertes de produit en fin de distribution, la paroi circulaire 41 du piston 4 porte un chapeau cylindrique 49, apte à remplir le volume interne du goulot 32 en fin de course.This arrangement of the piston 4 in the tank 2 ensures a perfect seal between the upper 2a and lower 2b parts of the tank 2, making it possible to store product P away from ambient air. If necessary, the piston 4 can be fitted with an O-ring, capable of sliding in the upper part 2a of the tank 2, which is advantageous for the distribution of low liquids viscosity, or volatile products. In addition, the product P, during its packaging or its distribution, cannot escape from the tank; we thus avoids clogging the distribution mechanism of this assembly. For minimize product losses at the end of distribution, the circular wall 41 of the piston 4 carries a cylindrical cap 49, capable of filling the internal volume of the neck 32 at the end of the race.

Une bague de manoeuvre 5, de forme cylindrique, ayant une longueur axiale légèrement supérieure à celle de la partie 2b du réservoir 2, est montée libre en rotation sur cette partie 2b. Un bourrelet d'encliquetage 29 formé sur la portion cylindrique 23 coopère avec une gorge interne annulaire 52 de la bague 5 assurant le maintien en place de celle-ci.An operating ring 5, of cylindrical shape, having an axial length slightly higher than that of part 2b of tank 2, is mounted free in rotation on this part 2b. A snap flange 29 formed on the portion cylindrical 23 cooperates with an annular internal groove 52 of the ring 5 keeping it in place.

Une partie interne de la bague 5, en regard à la fente 21 comporte un filetage 51, apte à coopérer avec un filetage complémentaire 43a pratiqué sur l'extrémité libre de l'ergot 43.An internal part of the ring 5, facing the slot 21 has a thread 51, able to cooperate with a complementary thread 43a made on the free end of lug 43.

Un capot de protection 8 est prévu, destiné à venir en butée contre un décrochement 26 formé entre le socle 27 et la portion cylindrique 25. La section de ce capot de protection 8 peut être circulaire ou de même forme que la section du socle 27. Le capot 8 porte une jupe interne cylindrique 81 dont l'extrémité libre 81a s'applique, de façon étanche contre un bourrelet annulaire 65 solidaire de l'embout d'application 6. Le capot 8 comporte, en outre un téton 82, situé à l'intérieur de la jupe 81, destiné à obturer l'orifice de distribution 61, ou à condamner un clapet de distribution (61, 66 ; voir figures 6 et 7). A protective cover 8 is provided, intended to come into abutment against a recess 26 formed between the base 27 and the cylindrical portion 25. The section of this protective cover 8 can be circular or of the same shape as the section of the base 27. The cover 8 carries a cylindrical internal skirt 81 whose free end 81a is applied sealingly against an annular bead 65 secured to the application tip 6. The cover 8 further comprises a stud 82, located at inside the skirt 81, intended to close the dispensing orifice 61, or to lock a distribution valve (61, 66; see figures 6 and 7).

Les pièces constitutives de l'ensemble de distribution sont faciles à mouler. Pour les assembler, on commence par introduire le piston 4 dans l'ouverture 28 du socle 27, en faisant coulisser les ergots 43 du piston dans les fentes 21. On introduit à force le bouchon 7 dans l'ouverture 28, la jupe 72 empêchant ainsi le piston 4 de sortir du réservoir 2. Ensuite, on encliquette, par le haut, la bague de manoeuvre 5 sur la butée annulaire 22. En faisant tourner la bague d'un ou de deux tours, on engage le filetage 43a des ergots 43 dans le filetage interne 51 de la bague de manoeuvre. Le produit P est alors introduit, éventuellement à chaud, par le goulot 32, dans le réservoir 2. Par la suite, on met en place l'embout d'application 6 et le capot de protection 8. L'ensemble de distribution est prêt à l'emploi.The component parts of the distribution assembly are easy to mold. For assemble them, we first introduce the piston 4 into the opening 28 of the base 27, by sliding the lugs 43 of the piston into the slots 21. We force the plug 7 into the opening 28, the skirt 72 thus preventing the piston 4 to come out of the tank 2. Then, we snap in from above operation 5 on the annular stop 22. By rotating the ring one or two turns, the thread 43a of the lugs 43 is engaged in the internal thread 51 of the operating ring. The product P is then introduced, possibly hot, through the neck 32, in the tank 2. Subsequently, the tip is put in place 6 and the protective cover 8. The distribution assembly is ready to employment.

Selon une autre possibilité, le remplissage du réservoir 2 est effectué par l'ouverture 28 : L'ensemble réservoir 2 - piston 4 - embout d'application 6 est retourné. Dans ce cas, le produit P est coulé à chaud au travers d'un orifice (non représenté) pratiqué dans la paroi circulaire 41 du piston. Cet orifice est obturé, après le remplissage, par un opercule.According to another possibility, the filling of the reservoir 2 is carried out by opening 28: The tank 2 - piston 4 - application nozzle 6 assembly is return. In this case, the product P is poured hot through an orifice (not shown) made in the circular wall 41 of the piston. This orifice is closed, after filling, with a seal.

Pour effectuer un maquillage des lèvres, l'utilisatrice, après avoir enlevé le capot de protection 8, saisit l'ensemble de distribution avec une main, en serrent la bague de manoeuvre entre le pouce et l'index, les autres doigts serrant l'embase 9. En faisant tourner la bague 5, une dose de produit est accumulée autour de l'orifice de distribution 61. En appliquant la surface d'application 63 sur les lèvres, l'utilisatrice étale le produit aisément, de façon précise ; le maquillage obtenu est esthétique, homogène et brillant.To make up the lips, the user, after removing the cover protection 8, grasp the distribution assembly with one hand, tighten the operating ring between thumb and forefinger, the other fingers tightening the base 9. By rotating the ring 5, a dose of product is accumulated around the dispensing orifice 61. By applying the application surface 63 to the lips, the user spreads the product easily and precisely; the makeup obtained is aesthetic, homogeneous and shiny.

La figure 5 représente, en coupe longitudinale, un embout d'application souple 6a, dont la surface d'application 63 comporte une découpe de façon à former un clapet unidirectionnel 61, en appui, en position de repos de l'ensemble de distribution, contre un insert rigide 62a, et s'écartant sous la poussée du produit lors de la distribution (position 62b).Figure 5 shows, in longitudinal section, a flexible application tip 6a, the application surface 63 of which has a cutout so as to form a unidirectional valve 61, in support, in the rest position of the assembly distribution, against a rigid insert 62a, and deviating under the thrust of the product during distribution (position 62b).

La figure 6 représente, en coupe longitudinale, un embout d'application souple 6b, dont la surface d'application 63 est convexe et comporte une pluralité d'orifices 61. La surface d'application 63 comporte, en outre, un picot d'obturation, en forme de tronc de cône, obturant, en position de repos, le goulot 3 du réservoir, se soulevant sous la poussée du produit P et arrêtant la distribution instantanément, lorsque cesse la distribution.Figure 6 shows, in longitudinal section, a flexible application tip 6b, the application surface 63 of which is convex and has a plurality orifices 61. The application surface 63 further comprises a spike obturation, in the shape of a truncated cone, closing, in the rest position, the neck 3 of the tank, lifting under the pressure of the product P and stopping the distribution instantly, when distribution ceases.

La figure 7 représente un embout d'application 6c muni d'un clapet de distribution 63b, 44 unidirectionnel et comportant une surface d'application 63 concave dotée de quatre orifices de distribution 61. Cet embout 6c comporte un insert 40 rigide ou semi-rigide muni d'un passage 43 pour le produit, cet insert étant en contact intime avec la paroi interne de la surface d'application 63. Cet insert 40 comporte une gorge annulaire 45 reliant les orifices de distribution 61. Une tubulure 44 sépare la gorge annulaire 45 du passage 43. L'insert 40 comporte, en outre, un évidement périphérique 42 coopérant avec un bourrelet interne 41 de l'embout d'application 6c. En position de repos, le passage 43 est obturé par un pointeau central 63b solidaire d'une portion 63a de la surface d'application. Grâce à l'élasticité du matériau par lequel est réalisé l'embout 6c, cette portion 63a est capable de se soulever sous la poussée du produit, et de refermer le passage 43, instantanément et de façon étanche, lorsque cesse la distribution, pour empêcher l'air ambiant de venir en contact avec le produit. Ainsi, le produit P est protégé contre les salissures et l'oxydation. Dans ce cas, l'embout 6c sert aussi de capot de protection.FIG. 7 represents an application nozzle 6c provided with a distribution valve 63b, 44 unidirectional and having a concave application surface 63 provided four distribution orifices 61. This endpiece 6c includes a rigid insert 40 or semi-rigid with a passage 43 for the product, this insert being in contact intimate with the internal wall of the application surface 63. This insert 40 comprises an annular groove 45 connecting the dispensing orifices 61. Tubing 44 separates the annular groove 45 from the passage 43. The insert 40 also comprises a peripheral recess 42 cooperating with an internal bead 41 of the end piece of application 6c. In the rest position, the passage 43 is closed by a needle central 63b secured to a portion 63a of the application surface. Thanks to the elasticity of the material by which the end piece 6c is produced, this portion 63a is capable of lifting under the push of the product, and of closing the passage 43, instantly and tightly, when dispensing stops, to prevent ambient air to come into contact with the product. Thus, product P is protected against dirt and oxidation. In this case, the end piece 6c also serves as a cover. protection.

La figure 8 représente un embout d'application 6d réalisé en élastomère de polyéthylène et comportant une variante de clapet de distribution 64, 65, 72 unidirectionnel. Selon cette figure, sur le goulot 32 du réservoir est monté un ajutage 60 de forme générale cylindrique, comportant un plateau circulaire 62 muni d'un orifice central 61. Du côté tourné vers le goulot, ce plateau 62 comporte une jupe d'étanchéité cylindrique 60a qui est introduite à force dans le goulot 32. Du côté opposé au goulot 32, le plateau 62 comporte un dôme central 64 situé dans le prolongement de l'orifice 61 et formant un trou borgne. Le dôme 64 comporte un ou plusieurs orifices radiaux 65. Le plateau 62 est muni, en outre d'une jupe cylindrique 66 dont l'extrémité libre est coupée en pente. Cette jupe 66 comporte un bourrelet annulaire 33 apte à coopérer avec une gorge annulaire complémentaire 68 dont est munie la paroi cylindrique interne 70 de l'embout d'application 6d. Cet embout 6d comporte une surface d'application 63 légèrement convexe sur laquelle on trouve des orifices de distribution 61 agencés en cercle. La surface d'application 63 comporte, du coté tourné vers le plateau 62 une jupe d'étanchéité 73 s'appliquant, de façon étanche, dans la jupe 66 portée par le plateau 62. Du même côté, un doigt de gant central 71 solidaire de la surface d'application 63, s'étend en direction du plateau 62 de façon à entourer entièrement le dôme 64. Ce doigt de gant 71 comporte une jupe cylindrique élastique 72 couvrant les orifices 65, capable de s'écarter de ces orifices sous la poussée du produit et revenir en position de fermeture instantanément, lorsque cesse la distribution.FIG. 8 represents an application tip 6d made of elastomer of polyethylene and comprising a variant of distribution valve 64, 65, 72 unidirectional. According to this figure, on the neck 32 of the tank is mounted a nozzle 60 of generally cylindrical shape, comprising a circular plate 62 provided with a central opening 61. On the side facing the neck, this plate 62 comprises a cylindrical sealing skirt 60a which is forced into the neck 32. On the side opposite the neck 32, the plate 62 has a central dome 64 located in the extension of the orifice 61 and forming a blind hole. The dome 64 has one or more radial orifices 65. The plate 62 is further provided a cylindrical skirt 66 whose free end is cut in a slope. This skirt 66 comprises an annular bead 33 capable of cooperating with an annular groove complementary 68 with which the internal cylindrical wall 70 of the endpiece is provided of application 6d. This tip 6d has an application surface 63 slightly convex on which there are dispensing orifices 61 arranged in a circle. The application surface 63 comprises, on the side facing the plate 62 a sealing skirt 73 applying in a sealed manner in the skirt 66 carried by the plate 62. On the same side, a central glove finger 71 secured to the application surface 63, extends in the direction of the plate 62 so as to surround fully the dome 64. This thermowell 71 has a cylindrical skirt elastic 72 covering the openings 65, capable of moving away from these openings under the push the product and return to the closed position instantly, when ceases distribution.

Les figures 9 à 16 représentent plusieurs modes d'exécution de l'embout d'application, selon l'invention, sur lesquelles les mêmes éléments constitutifs ou les éléments jouant un rôle analogue, portent les numéros de référence de la figure 1.Figures 9 to 16 show several embodiments of the nozzle of application, according to the invention, on which the same constituent elements or elements playing a similar role, bear the reference numbers of the figure 1.

La figure 9 représente un embout d'application 6e comportant une surface d'application munie d'une gorge 15 de forme ovale et d'une cavité 16 allongée, disposée selon le grand axe de la gorge ovale, définissant une section ovale 17. Au fond de la gorge 15 et de la cavité 16 on trouve, repartis de façon régulière, des orifices de distribution 61.FIG. 9 represents an application nozzle 6e comprising a surface application provided with an oval groove 15 and an elongated cavity 16, arranged along the major axis of the oval groove, defining an oval section 17. At the bottom of the groove 15 and the cavity 16 there are, distributed regularly, distribution orifices 61.

Selon un mode de réalisation, non représenté, la surface 63 peut comporter au moins une zone munie d'aspérités, de manière à obtenir une surface granitée, facilitant l'étalement du produit. La zone munie d'aspérités peut être, par exemple, la section ovale 17 de la figure 9. According to one embodiment, not shown, the surface 63 may comprise at minus an area with roughness, so as to obtain a granite surface, facilitating the spreading of the product. The area with rough edges can be, for example, oval section 17 in Figure 9.

La figure 10 montre, en perspective, l'embout d'application 6c de la figure 7, présentant une surface d'application 63 concave munie de quatre orifices de distribution 61.FIG. 10 shows, in perspective, the application nozzle 6c of FIG. 7, having a concave application surface 63 provided with four orifices for distribution 61.

La figure 11 montre, en perspective, un embout d'application 6f, dont la surface d'application 63 comporte une grille 10, dont les interstices, de forme carrée, forment des cavités ou gorges 75 au fond desquelles sont ménagés les orifices de distribution 61 amenant le produit P.FIG. 11 shows, in perspective, an application tip 6f, the surface of which 63 has a grid 10, the interstices of which are square, form cavities or grooves 75 at the bottom of which the orifices are formed distribution 61 bringing the product P.

La figure 12 représente une variante 6g de l'embout de la figure 11, dans laquelle les cavités 75 sont de la même nature que celles de l'embout 6f de la figure 2, mais disposées différemment.Figure 12 shows a 6g variant of the tip of Figure 11, in which the cavities 75 are of the same nature as those of the nozzle 6f in FIG. 2, but arranged differently.

La figure 13 montre un embout 6h dont la surface d'application 63 comporte deux séries de barrettes parallèles, les barrettes 81 d'une première série formant un angle sensiblement droit avec celles 82 d'une deuxième série et sont situées à un niveau différent. Ces barrettes définissent ainsi une grille d'application. Eventuellement, ces barrettes peuvent être agencées selon un tissu (alternance du chevauchement de deux séries de barrettes 81,82).Figure 13 shows a tip 6h whose application surface 63 has two series of parallel bars, the bars 81 of a first series forming a substantially right angle with those 82 of a second series and are located at a different level. These bars thus define an application grid. Optionally, these bars can be arranged in a fabric (alternating of the overlapping of two series of bars 81,82).

La figure 14 montre un embout 6i comportant une surface d'application 63 munie d'un orifice de distribution 61 central entouré d'une multitude de picots 11. Ainsi, des cavités 75, communiquant entre elles, sont formées entre les picots 11 de forme cylindrique. Les espaces inter-picots définissent des canaux.FIG. 14 shows a nozzle 6i comprising an application surface 63 provided a central distribution orifice 61 surrounded by a multitude of pins 11. Thus, cavities 75, communicating with each other, are formed between the pins 11 of cylindrical shape. The inter-pin spaces define channels.

La figure 15 montre un embout d'application 6j, dont la surface d'application 63 comporte des picots 12 de section carrée, disposés en alternance avec des cavités 75 de section carrée, au fond desquelles sont ménagés des orifices de distribution 61. Un passage existe entre une cavité et les cavités voisines, selon la diagonale des sections des cavités 75, définissant des canaux pour le produit.Figure 15 shows an application tip 6j, the application surface 63 comprises pins 12 of square section, arranged alternately with cavities 75 of square section, at the bottom of which are provided orifices for distribution 61. A passage exists between a cavity and the neighboring cavities, according to the diagonal of the sections of the cavities 75, defining channels for the product.

L'embout d'application 6k, selon la figure 16, comporte une surface d'application 5 formée par deux anneaux 14a, 14b concentriques, au fond desquels sont disposées des barrettes radiales 75a, 75b, les interstices entre ces barrettes constituant des orifices de distribution 61 du produit.The application nozzle 6k, according to FIG. 16, has an application surface 5 formed by two concentric rings 14a, 14b, at the bottom of which are arranged radial bars 75a, 75b, the interstices between these bars constituting dispensing orifices 61 for the product.

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  1. Unit for dispensing and applying a product of liquid to pasty consistency, comprising a tubular reservoir (2) for containing the product to be dispensed, communicating with at least one dispensing orifice (61), this reservoir, on the opposite side to the orifice (61) including at least one longitudinal slot (21) having an upper end (21a) and a lower end (21b); a piston (4) capable of sliding in translation inside the reservoir (2) including first translational-drive means (43) passing through the slot (21) and providing for the dispensing of the product; a base part (9) connected to the reservoir, it being possible for the said base part to be accessed from the outside; second means for translational drive of the piston (4) which means can be moved in rotation with respect to the base part (9), the reservoir (2) and the base part (9) being made as a single piece, the slot being produced on just part of the reservoir, the unit furthermore including an application tip (6, 6a to 6k) integral with the reservoir equipped with the said dispensing orifice (61).
  2. Unit according to Claim 1, characterized in that the drive means consist of an operating ring (5) surrounding at least part of the reservoir and mounted so that it is fixed in terms of translation and free in terms of rotation about this reservoir, this ring (5) being internally equipped with a helical drive element (51), and of a complementary drive element (43) integral with the piston (4) passing through the slot (21) and capable of sliding in translation inside the slot, this helical drive means (51) and this complementary drive means (43) being arranged so that a rotation of the manipulating ring (5) gives rise to a translation of the piston (4) in order to provide for the dispensing of a dose of product.
  3. Unit according to one of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the base part (9) has, on the inside, at least one region (25) of greater cross-section than the reservoir so as to form limit stop means and allow the complementary drive means (43) of the piston (4) to pass into the slot (21), this region being extended as far as the slot.
  4. Unit according to one of Claims 2 and 3, characterized in that retaining means (7) are provided for preventing the complementary drive means (43) of the piston (4) from coming out of the slot (21).
  5. Unit according to Claim 4, characterized in that the base part (9) has an open end (28), the retaining means consisting of a plug (7) sealing off this end (28), this plug (7) supporting a skirt (72), a free end (73) of which is intended to come to bear against the limit stop means (22).
  6. Unit according to one of Claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the drive element consists of an internal screw thread (51) of the ring (5) and that the complementary drive element (43) consists of an external screw thread (43a) borne by the piston (4), the external screw thread (43a) complementing the internal screw thread (51) of the ring (5).
  7. Unit according to one of Claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the drive element (51) consists of at least one helical groove made in the internal wall of the ring (5) and that the complementary drive element (43) consists of at least one stud borne by the piston (4), the stud being capable of sliding in the said groove.
  8. Unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the piston (4) has a cylindrical skirt (42) equipped with a circular wall (41) in contact with the product, the translational-drive means (43), on the opposite side to the product, being arranged so that when these drive means (43) are situated at the lower end (21b) of the slot (21), the circular wall (41) of the piston is situated above the upper end (21a) of the slot (21), to provide for sealing.
  9. Unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application tip (6, 6a to 6k) is shaped substantially into the shape of an ogive equipped with a flat or slightly domed application surface (63), situated at an angle on the flank of the ogive, equipped with the dispensing orifice.
  10. Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application tip (6, 6a to 6k) includes a closure system (62a, 62b) which opens under the thrust of the product, and which prevents the surrounding air from entering the reservoir (2), when there is no dispensing taking place, and which instantaneously halts the flow of the product after dispensing.
  11. Unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tip (6, 6a to 6k) includes an application surface (63) provided with at least one cavity or at least one groove (15, 75), the orifice (61) being situated in this cavity or in this groove (15, 75).
  12. Unit according to Claim 11, characterized in that the cavity or groove (15, 75) is extended parallel to the application surface by passages so as to create channels in which the product can spread out when it is applied to the support.
  13. Unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application tip (6, 6a to 6k) is made of a supple substance.
  14. Unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application tip (6, 6a to 6k) is made of an elastomeric material chosen from the group of elastomers of polyethylene, of polyurethane, of polyester, polyether-block-amides, polyvinyls, terpolymers of ethylene, of propylene and of a diene (EPDM), styrene-butadiene block copolymers (SEBS-SIS), silicones, nitrile rubbers, latexes.
  15. Unit according to Claim 14, characterized in that the elastomeric material has a hardness lying within the Shore A range between 40 and 70.
  16. Unit according to one of Claims 11 to 15, characterized in that the application surface (63) is flat.
  17. Unit according to one of Claims 11 to 15, characterized in that the application surface (63) is convex.
  18. Unit according to one of Claims 11 to 15, characterized in that the application surface (63) is concave.
  19. Unit according to one of Claims 11 to 18, characterized in that the application surface (63) consists of a mesh (10).
  20. Unit according to Claim 19, characterized in that the application surface includes two series of woven threads, the threads of one series crossing over those of another series.
  21. Unit according to one of Claims 11 to 20, characterized in that the application surface (63) includes a multitude of points (11) separated by a multitude of cavities (15, 75) communicating with one another, at least some of the cavities being equipped with at least one dispensing orifice (61).
  22. Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application tip (6, 6a to 6k) is equipped with an application surface (63) including evenly distributed roughnesses.
  23. Unit according to any one of Claims 12 to 22, characterized in that the channels are straight or curved.
  24. Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the product is a cosmetic composition.
  25. Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the product is a composition for the lips, having a liquid to pasty consistency.
  26. Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the product to be dispensed has a viscosity lying within the range ranging from 0.6 Pa.s to 17 Pa.s.
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