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EP3203871B1 - Makeup article comprising an applicator and a makeup product distributor - Google Patents

Makeup article comprising an applicator and a makeup product distributor Download PDF

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EP3203871B1
EP3203871B1 EP15788116.0A EP15788116A EP3203871B1 EP 3203871 B1 EP3203871 B1 EP 3203871B1 EP 15788116 A EP15788116 A EP 15788116A EP 3203871 B1 EP3203871 B1 EP 3203871B1
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  • the invention relates to make-up articles.
  • Make-up articles comprising an applicator and a make-up product dispenser intended to deposit such a product on the applicator.
  • the dispenser comprises a reservoir of makeup product, in which the applicator is dipped, which then loads with product.
  • this configuration results in the loading of an excessive amount of product on the applicator, so that it is preferable to remove the excess product in order to avoid waste and to facilitate proper makeup.
  • a wringer generally raises certain problems. Indeed, the applicator is loaded with product by soaking, a wringer retains the product which is on the surface of the applicator. The product which is located towards the center of the applicator, ie towards the stem, is not wrung out. It is also not deposited on the eyelashes. This product dries over time.
  • a wringer does not allow an optimized dosage of product on the applicator.
  • a soft wringer performs efficient wiping of the applicator but it does not ensure good guidance of the latter when it is extracted from a small bottle.
  • a wringer imposes geometry constraints on the applicator.
  • An applicator in fact has a free end which is tapered to facilitate its passage through the wiper during its introduction into the bottle. This tapered shape does not present any particular benefit to the result of the makeup.
  • the wringer creates a phenomenon commonly referred to as plunging.
  • the movement of the applicator creates a vacuum or an overpressure in the bottle which hinders its free movement.
  • it is necessary to provide a free volume of air between the product and the bottle.
  • the bottle is not completely filled with product so as to keep a volume of air. It is therefore necessary to design a bottle which has an internal volume greater than the volume of product which is initially contained.
  • the document US 5,137,388 describes for example a product applicator allowing to avoid unintentional discharge of the product.
  • the applicator is in particular provided with a button. By pressing the button, an internal shaft is advanced and a valve opens; product is thus supplied to a brush. By releasing the button, the internal shaft returns to its initial position.
  • An object of the invention is to avoid or at least reduce the waste of product from makeup, due to the deposit of an excessive amount of product on the applicator and the drying of the product exposed to air.
  • the external valve makes it possible to effectively control the area of the applicator where the product is dispensed. It also makes it possible to control the quantity of product which is dispensed, and therefore to ensure that the dispenser releases only the necessary quantity of product against the applicator in a determined zone of the applicator. In addition, after the product has been released, closing the valve makes it possible to protect, from the air, the quantity of makeup product which has supplied the valve but which has not been released against the applicator. This helps prevent exposure to air of the unreleased product, and therefore the formation of a dried product residue.
  • the opening and closing of the valve occur at the level of the dispensing orifice (s).
  • the valve is arranged so that when it is in the closed position, the valve is located at a distance from the applicator received in the location.
  • the applicator received in the location is located at a non-zero distance from the valve when the latter is in the closed position, the risks of deterioration of the applicator and of the valve in particular by friction or by shock.
  • the dispenser further comprises a flexible pouch for storing the makeup product, this flexible pouch being housed in a rigid reservoir mounted to move relative to the valve.
  • the dispenser further comprises a return spring capable of bringing the reservoir from a close position, in which the reservoir is close to the valve, to a remote position, in which the reservoir is remote from the valve.
  • Part of the movement of the reservoir in operation is thus carried out automatically, which makes it possible to limit the efforts that a user must provide. makeup article.
  • the dispenser further comprises a pump, without air intake, for supplying the valve with makeup product.
  • This pump makes it possible to supply the valve with make-up product effectively, by preventing the product from flowing back into the dispenser which would be generated by the use of a conventional pump.
  • the dispenser further comprises an external valve control member, this control member being associated with a stop for controlling the supply of makeup product to the valve.
  • the control member allows the user of the article to easily supply the valve with makeup product.
  • the control stop makes it possible to simply deliver the necessary and sufficient quantity of product to the valve, and therefore to the applicator.
  • the article further comprises a channel capable of being filled with makeup product, and the valve is formed by at least one elastic wall closing the channel, the wall having the orifice of distribution, and the channel comprising at least one closure relief arranged so that it closes the orifice when the valve occupies the closed position.
  • the article further comprises a channel capable of being filled with make-up product, and the valve is formed by at least two upper and lower elastic walls, superimposed but spaced apart, the upper wall having the distribution orifice, and the lower wall having at least one internal orifice and at least one closure relief arranged so that it closes the distribution orifice when the valve occupies the closed position.
  • the valve is simple in design.
  • the wall or walls are arranged so that they deform to open the valve under the sole pressure of the make-up product filling the channel.
  • This article 2 comprises an applicator 4 and a makeup product dispenser 6 8.
  • This product 8 is, for example, mascara, but it can be provided that it is a completely different makeup product, such as gloss, lipstick or nail polish, or in general any cosmetic or perfume product.
  • the applicator 4 is here formed by a rod 10 carrying teeth or asperities 12 at one of its ends forming an application head 11, so that the applicator 4 is of the comb type.
  • the application head 11 defines an envelope surface of the applicator 4.
  • the distributor 6 comprises a housing 14 forming a housing 16, an intermediate cover 18 partially closing the housing 16, and an external cover 20 integrally closing the housing 16 and covering the intermediate cover 18.
  • the latter has a reception location 22 of the. applicator 4, as well as a communication opening 24 between the outside of the dispenser 6 and the inside of the housing 14, arranged opposite the head 11 of the applicator 4, and only the latter, when it is received in location 22.
  • the intermediate cover 18 is fixed to the housing 16 and stationary relative to the latter, while the outer cover 20 is mounted to be movable in rotation with respect to the housing 16 about an axis of rotation 26, so that one can open and close the housing 14.
  • the dispenser 6 further comprises a flexible pouch 30 for storing the makeup product 8, this flexible pouch 30 being housed in a rigid reservoir 28 located in the housing 16, relative to which it is mounted to slide in the direction X with reference mark. orthogonal represented in figure 2 , this direction being the longitudinal direction of Article 2 in this case.
  • the dispenser 6 also comprises an external valve 32 which can have a closed position in which the valve 32 is located at a distance from the applicator 4 received in the location 22, and an open position in which the valve 32 releases product 8 directly against it. the head 11 the applicator 4 received in the location 22. Provision may be made for the valve 32 in its closed position to be in contact with the applicator 4.
  • the valve 32 is stationary relative to the housing 16 and to the intermediate cover 18, so that the rigid reservoir 28 is mounted to slide in the direction X with respect to the valve 32.
  • the distributor 6 also comprises a channel or gutter for supplying product 34 to the valve 32.
  • the valve 32 is located opposite the communication opening 24 of the intermediate cover 18. The valve 32 and the channel will be described in more detail. 34 further.
  • the dispenser 6 further comprises a pump 36, without air intake, for supplying the valve 32 with makeup product 8.
  • the pump 36 is connected to the flexible bag 30, and is in fluid communication with the product 8.
  • the pump is attached to the reservoir 28, so that it follows the movements of the reservoir.
  • the pumps without air intake being known, we will not detail the operation of the pump 36 here. It is intended to convey the product 8 from the pocket 30 to the channel 34, via a supply duct 37.
  • the channel 34 is thus able to be filled with makeup product 8. It is therefore possible to fill the channel with makeup. can provide that the reservoir 28 and the bag 30 are mounted in the housing 14 and that they are removably connected to the pump 36 so as to replace the reservoir 28 once empty with a new reservoir.
  • the distributor 6 also comprises an external control member 38 of the valve 32, formed by a push button.
  • This control member 38 is mounted to slide in the direction X with respect to the housing 16 and is associated with a control stop 40 for the supply of the valve 32 with makeup product 8.
  • a free surface of the push button 38 is provided on an outer surface of the dispenser 6, so that the push button 38 can be actuated by a user.
  • the push button 38 is arranged so that it drives the reservoir 28 in its movement towards the valve 32.
  • the distributor 6 does not include any wringer.
  • FIG 3 We illustrated in figure 3 the article 2 in a configuration such that the applicator 4 is received in the location 22 and ready to receive the product 8.
  • the push button 38 is not yet pressed by the user, and the reservoir 28 is supported against the push button 38.
  • the reservoir 28 here occupies a remote position, in which it is remote from the external valve 32.
  • a predetermined dose of product 8 is extracted from the flexible bag 30 by the pump 36 to fill the channel 34 by means of the conduit 37 and thus supply the valve 32.
  • the quantity of product 8 contained in the predetermined dose is a function of the position of the control stop 40, because it determines the stroke of the push button 38, and therefore also that of the reservoir 28, in the housing 14. It is thus possible to adjust the shape or the length. length of the stop 40 when designing the dispenser 6 in order to adjust the quantity of product 8 contained in the predetermined dose.
  • the dose of product 8 is extracted from the flexible bag 30 to supply the valve 32.
  • the user can release the push button 38.
  • a return spring (not illustrated in the figures) located in the housing 14 then pushes the reservoir 28 in the direction opposite to the valve 32, and drives with it the push button 38.
  • the reservoir 28 thus automatically moves from its near position to its remote position, and distributor 6 uses the configuration illustrated in figure 3 .
  • the distributor 6 comprises a return spring capable of bringing the reservoir 28 from the near position, in which the reservoir 28 is close to the valve 32, to the remote position, in which the reservoir 28 is remote from the valve 32.
  • the quantity of product dispensed is controlled by the stopper 40, but it is possible to dispense a smaller quantity by stopping pushing the button 38 before it reaches the stopper 40. Also it is possible to dispense a smaller quantity by stopping pushing the button 38 before it reaches the stopper 40. Also it is possible to increase the quantity dispensed by releasing the push on button 38 then pressing again.
  • valve 32 is thus able to be supplied with makeup product 8.
  • the valve 32 is formed by an elastic flat wall or membrane 42 closing the channel 34, the wall 42 having at least one distribution orifice 44.
  • the distribution orifice or orifices 44 are provided to locally distribute the product 8 against the envelope surface of the applicator 4.
  • the wall 42 here has several distribution orifices 44 of circular contour and distributed in staggered rows.
  • the channel 34 has a shoulder 46 which makes it possible to fix the periphery of the wall 42 to the channel 34.
  • the channel 34 also comprises at least one sealing relief 48, formed under the wall 42, arranged so that it closes off the channels. orifices 44 when the valve 32 occupies the closed position.
  • the channel 34 comprises here as many obturating reliefs 48 as the wall 42 has orifices 44.
  • the distribution orifices 44 are located opposite a portion of the envelope surface when the applicator 4 is received in the location. reception 22. More precisely, the distribution orifices 44 are placed opposite the teeth or the asperities 12 against which it is desired to release product
  • valve 32 When the dispenser 6 is not in use, that is to say when the push button 38 is not depressed, the valve 32 is closed and is located at a non-zero distance from the assembly of the applicator. 4 received in location 22.
  • the valve 32 in the closed position is shown in figure 7 . In this position, the closure reliefs 48 close off the orifices 44. No dose of product 8 can therefore come out.
  • the opening and closing of the valve 32 take place at the level of the dispensing orifices 44.
  • This arrangement makes it possible to optimally control the quantity of product 8 which is dispensed on the applicator 4 and to reduce over time. minimum the amount of product 8 which, after dispensing, is exposed to air at the outer surface of valve 32.
  • Other valve constructions may nevertheless be suitable.
  • the valve is adapted to the nature and the rheology of the product 8. With a dispensing of this type, it is possible to dispense liquid products and pasty products.
  • the channel 34 When the distributor 6 is used for the first time, the channel 34 is empty of product 8 and filled with air.
  • the push button 38 is depressed, the channel 34 fills with makeup product 8 by means of the pump 36 and the supply duct 37, and the air contained in the channel 34 is released by the valve 32.
  • the valve 32 does not release any product 8 for the moment. It is necessary to perform one or more depressing and releasing cycles of the push button 38 in order to evacuate all the air contained in the channel 34 and to release it. replace with product 8.
  • Product 8 accumulates in the closed channel 34. Given that the valve 32 is in the closed position at rest, these operations can be carried out in the factory.
  • the drops of product released by the valve 32 take the form of a ball or spread over a surface. outer surface of wall 42.
  • the valve 32 makes it possible to locally deliver the product in one or more precise zones of the applicator. Thus, it is possible to choose to deliver product 8 to certain areas and not to deliver product to other areas. The areas loaded with product will then be more suitable for depositing the product on the eyelashes, and the unloaded areas for spreading the product 8 on the eyelashes and for separating the eyelashes.
  • the valve 32 makes it possible to release makeup product 8 only at the free ends of the teeth or of the asperities 12 of the applicator 4, that is to say the parts of the applicator 4 intended to apply the product 8. on the user.
  • the product 8 is deposited locally by the valve 32 at the level of the envelope surface formed by the end of the teeth or the asperities 12 of the applicator 4, or more generally by the surface in which is inscribed the application head 11 of the applicator 4.
  • the rod 10 is not itself unnecessarily loaded with product, which makes it possible to reduce the waste of the product 8 and to avoid its clogging in this zone.
  • valve 32 ceases to be supplied with product 8, the pressure of the product 8 in the channel 34 then drops, and the valve 32 closes.
  • the second embodiment of the invention differs from that presented above in that the valve 32 is formed by two elastic walls upper 52 and lower 54, superimposed but spaced apart, the upper wall 52 having at least one dispensing orifice 56, and the lower wall 54 having at least one internal orifice 58 and at least one sealing relief 60 arranged so that it closes the dispensing orifice 56 when the valve 32 occupies the closed position.
  • the distribution orifices 56 are central and elongated.
  • the internal orifices 58 are circular in outline and arranged in a staggered fashion.
  • a space is formed between the two walls for placing their orifices 56, 58 in communication when the valve 32 is open.
  • the product moves successively from the channel 34 to the space through the internal orifice (s) 58, then from the space outside the distributor 6 through the or the distribution orifices 56.
  • Only the upper wall 52 is deformable for opening the valve 32. Provision may be made for the lower wall 54 to be rigid.
  • the opening and closing of the valve 32 are carried out in the same way as that of the first embodiment, that is to say under the sole effect of the pressure of the make-up product 8 filling the channel 34.
  • the teeth or the roughness of the applicator may all be of equal length or some of them may be longer than others.
  • the orifices may be arranged in an entirely different configuration in the wall or walls, in particular depending on the structure of the applicator.
  • the applicator may include bristles and / or teeth.

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L'invention concerne les articles de maquillage.The invention relates to make-up articles.

On connaît des articles de maquillage comprenant un applicateur et un distributeur de produit de maquillage destiné à déposer un tel produit sur l'applicateur. Classiquement, le distributeur comprend un réservoir de produit de maquillage, dans lequel on trempe l'applicateur qui se charge alors en produit. Toutefois, cette configuration engendre dans la plupart des cas le chargement d'une quantité excessive de produit sur l'applicateur, si bien qu'il est préférable d'ôter le surplus de produit afin d'éviter un gaspillage et de faciliter le maquillage proprement dit. A cet effet, il est connu de munir le réservoir d'un essoreur dont la fonction est d'éliminer le surplus de produit, qui retombe alors en partie dans le réservoir.Make-up articles are known comprising an applicator and a make-up product dispenser intended to deposit such a product on the applicator. Conventionally, the dispenser comprises a reservoir of makeup product, in which the applicator is dipped, which then loads with product. However, in most cases this configuration results in the loading of an excessive amount of product on the applicator, so that it is preferable to remove the excess product in order to avoid waste and to facilitate proper makeup. said. For this purpose, it is known to provide the reservoir with a wringer, the function of which is to remove the excess product, which then falls partly into the reservoir.

Cependant, la présence d'un essoreur soulève généralement certains problèmes. En effet, l'applicateur se charge en produit par trempage, un essoreur retient le produit qui se trouve à la surface de l'applicateur. Le produit qui se trouve vers le centre de l'applicateur, c'est à dire vers la tige, n'est pas essoré. Il n'est pas non plus déposé sur les cils. Ce produit sèche au fil du temps.However, the presence of a wringer generally raises certain problems. Indeed, the applicator is loaded with product by soaking, a wringer retains the product which is on the surface of the applicator. The product which is located towards the center of the applicator, ie towards the stem, is not wrung out. It is also not deposited on the eyelashes. This product dries over time.

Un essoreur ne permet pas un dosage optimisé de produit sur l'applicateur. Un essoreur mou réalise un essorage efficace de l'applicateur mais il n'assure pas un bon guidage de celui-ci lorsqu'on l'extrait d'une flaconnette. Ainsi, selon l'angle qu'on donne à l'applicateur, on a des zones de surface qui sont plus ou moins bien essorées, c'est à dire que l'essorage n'est pas uniforme à la surface de l'applicateur et qu'il n'est pas répétitif non plus.A wringer does not allow an optimized dosage of product on the applicator. A soft wringer performs efficient wiping of the applicator but it does not ensure good guidance of the latter when it is extracted from a small bottle. Thus, depending on the angle that is given to the applicator, there are surface areas which are more or less wrung out, that is to say that the wiping is not uniform on the surface of the applicator. and that it is not repetitive either.

Un essoreur impose des contraintes de géométrie à l'applicateur. Un applicateur a en effet une extrémité libre qui est effilée pour faciliter sa traversée de l'essoreur lors de son introduction dans la flaconnette. Cette forme effilée ne présente pas de bénéfice particulier au résultat du maquillage.A wringer imposes geometry constraints on the applicator. An applicator in fact has a free end which is tapered to facilitate its passage through the wiper during its introduction into the bottle. This tapered shape does not present any particular benefit to the result of the makeup.

Egalement l'essoreur crée un phénomène couramment dénommé de pistonnage. A l'introduction ou l'extraction de l'applicateur dans ou hors de la flaconnette, le mouvement de l'applicateur crée dans la flaconnette une dépression ou une surpression qui gène son libre mouvement. Pour atténuer l'effet produit par ces variations de pression, on est amené à prévoir un volume d'air libre entre le produit et la flaconnette. Ainsi, au remplissage, la flaconnette n'est pas complètement remplie de produit de façon à garder un volume d'air. On est donc amené à concevoir une flaconnette qui présente un volume intérieur supérieur au volume de produit qui est initialement contenu.Also the wringer creates a phenomenon commonly referred to as plunging. When the applicator is introduced or extracted into or out of the bottle, the movement of the applicator creates a vacuum or an overpressure in the bottle which hinders its free movement. To attenuate the effect produced by these pressure variations, it is necessary to provide a free volume of air between the product and the bottle. Thus, on filling, the bottle is not completely filled with product so as to keep a volume of air. It is therefore necessary to design a bottle which has an internal volume greater than the volume of product which is initially contained.

Le document US 5 137 388 décrit par exemple un applicateur de produit permettant d'éviter une décharge involontaire du produit. Pour cela, l'applicateur est notamment muni d'un bouton. En appuyant sur le bouton, un arbre interne est avancé et une valve s'ouvre ; du produit est ainsi fourni à une brosse. En relâchant le bouton, l'arbre interne reprend sa position initiale.The document US 5,137,388 describes for example a product applicator allowing to avoid unintentional discharge of the product. For this, the applicator is in particular provided with a button. By pressing the button, an internal shaft is advanced and a valve opens; product is thus supplied to a brush. By releasing the button, the internal shaft returns to its initial position.

Un but de l'invention est d'éviter ou au moins de réduire le gaspillage de produit de maquillage, dû au dépôt d'une quantité excessive de produit sur l'applicateur et au séchage du produit exposé à l'air.An object of the invention is to avoid or at least reduce the waste of product from makeup, due to the deposit of an excessive amount of product on the applicator and the drying of the product exposed to air.

A cet effet, on prévoit selon l'invention un article de maquillage selon la revendication 1.For this purpose, according to the invention, a make-up article according to claim 1 is provided.

Ainsi, la valve externe permet de contrôler efficacement la zone de l'applicateur où le produit est distribué. Elle permet également de contrôler la quantité de produit qui est distribuée, et donc de faire en sorte que le distributeur ne libère que la quantité nécessaire de produit contre l'applicateur dans une zone déterminée de l'applicateur. De plus, après la libération du produit, la fermeture de la valve permet de protéger, de l'air, la quantité de produit de maquillage qui a alimenté la valve mais qui n'a pas été libéré contre l'applicateur. Cela permet d'empêcher l'exposition à l'air du produit non libéré, et donc la formation d'un résidu de produit séché.Thus, the external valve makes it possible to effectively control the area of the applicator where the product is dispensed. It also makes it possible to control the quantity of product which is dispensed, and therefore to ensure that the dispenser releases only the necessary quantity of product against the applicator in a determined zone of the applicator. In addition, after the product has been released, closing the valve makes it possible to protect, from the air, the quantity of makeup product which has supplied the valve but which has not been released against the applicator. This helps prevent exposure to air of the unreleased product, and therefore the formation of a dried product residue.

Avantageusement, l'ouverture et la fermeture de la valve se produisent au niveau du ou des orifices de distribution.Advantageously, the opening and closing of the valve occur at the level of the dispensing orifice (s).

Cela permet de contrôler de façon optimale la quantité de produit qui est distribuée sur l'applicateur et de réduire au minimum la quantité de produit qui, après la distribution, est exposée à l'air.This allows optimum control of the amount of product that is dispensed onto the applicator and minimizes the amount of product that, after dispensing, is exposed to air.

Avantageusement, la valve est agencée de sorte que lorsqu'elle a la position fermée, la valve est située à distance de l'applicateur reçu dans l'emplacement.Advantageously, the valve is arranged so that when it is in the closed position, the valve is located at a distance from the applicator received in the location.

Ainsi, du fait que l'applicateur reçu dans l'emplacement est situé à une distance non nulle de la valve lorsque celle-ci a la position fermée, on réduit les risques de détérioration de l'applicateur et de la valve notamment par frottement ou par choc.Thus, the fact that the applicator received in the location is located at a non-zero distance from the valve when the latter is in the closed position, the risks of deterioration of the applicator and of the valve in particular by friction or by shock.

Avantageusement, le distributeur comprend en outre une poche souple de stockage du produit de maquillage, cette poche souple étant logée dans un réservoir rigide monté mobile par rapport à la valve.Advantageously, the dispenser further comprises a flexible pouch for storing the makeup product, this flexible pouch being housed in a rigid reservoir mounted to move relative to the valve.

L'agencement de la poche souple et du réservoir dans le distributeur permettent d'alimenter simplement la valve en produit de maquillage.The arrangement of the flexible bag and of the reservoir in the dispenser make it possible to simply supply the valve with makeup product.

De préférence, le distributeur comprend en outre un ressort de rappel apte à amener le réservoir d'une position proche, dans laquelle le réservoir est proche de la valve, à une position éloignée, dans laquelle le réservoir est éloigné de la valve.Preferably, the dispenser further comprises a return spring capable of bringing the reservoir from a close position, in which the reservoir is close to the valve, to a remote position, in which the reservoir is remote from the valve.

Une partie du déplacement en fonctionnement du réservoir est ainsi effectuée de manière automatique, ce qui permet de limiter les efforts que doit fournir un utilisateur de l'article de maquillage.Part of the movement of the reservoir in operation is thus carried out automatically, which makes it possible to limit the efforts that a user must provide. makeup article.

Avantageusement, le distributeur comprend en outre une pompe, sans reprise d'air, d'alimentation de la valve en produit de maquillage.Advantageously, the dispenser further comprises a pump, without air intake, for supplying the valve with makeup product.

Cette pompe permet d'alimenter efficacement la valve en produit de maquillage, en évitant le refoulement du produit dans le distributeur qui serait engendré par l'utilisation d'une pompe classique.This pump makes it possible to supply the valve with make-up product effectively, by preventing the product from flowing back into the dispenser which would be generated by the use of a conventional pump.

Avantageusement, le distributeur comprend en outre un organe externe de commande de la valve, cet organe de commande étant associé à une butée de contrôle de l'alimentation de la valve en produit de maquillage.Advantageously, the dispenser further comprises an external valve control member, this control member being associated with a stop for controlling the supply of makeup product to the valve.

L'organe de commande permet à l'utilisateur de l'article d'alimenter aisément la valve en produit de maquillage. La butée de contrôle permet de délivrer simplement la quantité nécessaire et suffisante de produit à la valve, et donc à l'applicateur.The control member allows the user of the article to easily supply the valve with makeup product. The control stop makes it possible to simply deliver the necessary and sufficient quantity of product to the valve, and therefore to the applicator.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'article comprend en outre une rigole apte à être remplie de produit de maquillage, et la valve est formée par au moins une paroi élastique fermant la rigole, la paroi présentant l'orifice de distribution, et la rigole comprenant au moins un relief d'obturation agencé de sorte qu'il obture l'orifice lorsque la valve occupe la position fermée.According to a first embodiment of the invention, the article further comprises a channel capable of being filled with makeup product, and the valve is formed by at least one elastic wall closing the channel, the wall having the orifice of distribution, and the channel comprising at least one closure relief arranged so that it closes the orifice when the valve occupies the closed position.

Selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'article comprend en outre une rigole apte à être remplie de produit de maquillage, et la valve est formée par au moins deux parois élastiques supérieure et inférieure, superposées mais espacées, la paroi supérieure présentant l'orifice de distribution, et la paroi inférieure présentant au moins un orifice interne et au moins un relief d'obturation agencé de sorte qu'il obture l'orifice de distribution lorsque la valve occupe la position fermée.According to a second embodiment of the invention, the article further comprises a channel capable of being filled with make-up product, and the valve is formed by at least two upper and lower elastic walls, superimposed but spaced apart, the upper wall having the distribution orifice, and the lower wall having at least one internal orifice and at least one closure relief arranged so that it closes the distribution orifice when the valve occupies the closed position.

Dans chacun de ces modes de réalisation, la valve est de conception simple.In each of these embodiments, the valve is simple in design.

La ou les parois sont agencées de sorte qu'elles se déforment pour ouvrir la valve sous la seule pression du produit de maquillage remplissant la rigole.The wall or walls are arranged so that they deform to open the valve under the sole pressure of the make-up product filling the channel.

Il n'est ainsi pas nécessaire de prévoir un organe supplémentaire d'ouverture et de fermeture de la valve, ce qui engendrerait un surcoût et un encombrement accru dans le distributeur.It is thus not necessary to provide an additional member for opening and closing the valve, which would generate additional costs and increased bulk in the dispenser.

On prévoit également selon l'invention un procédé de dépôt d'un produit de maquillage sur un applicateur de maquillage au moyen d'un distributeur de produit selon la revendication 8.There is also provided according to the invention a method of depositing a makeup product on a makeup applicator by means of a product dispenser according to claim 8.

On va maintenant décrire des modes de réalisation de l'invention à l'appui des dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue générale d'un article de maquillage selon un mode de réalisation l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue éclatée en coupe longitudinale de l'article de la figure 1,
  • les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues en coupe longitudinale de l'article de maquillage de la figure 1, illustrant respectivement des positions éloignée et proche d'un réservoir de l'article de la figure 1,
  • les figures 5 et 6 illustrent une rigole et une valve de l'article de maquillage de la figure 1 selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • les figures 7 et 8 sont des vues en coupe selon VII-VII de la rigole et de la valve de la figure 6, dans deux positions différentes de la valve,
  • la figure 9 illustre une rigole et une valve de l'article de maquillage de la figure 1 selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, et
  • la figure 10 est une vue en coupe selon X-X de la rigole et de la valve de la figure 9.
Embodiments of the invention will now be described in support of the accompanying drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is a general view of a make-up article according to one embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 2 is an exploded view in longitudinal section of the article of the figure 1 ,
  • the figures 3 and 4 are longitudinal sectional views of the make-up article of the figure 1 , respectively illustrating distant and near positions of a reservoir of the article of the figure 1 ,
  • the figures 5 and 6 illustrate a channel and a valve of the make-up article of the figure 1 according to a first embodiment of the invention,
  • the figures 7 and 8 are sectional views along VII-VII of the channel and the valve of the figure 6 , in two different positions of the valve,
  • the figure 9 illustrates a channel and a valve of the makeup article of the figure 1 according to a second embodiment of the invention, and
  • the figure 10 is a sectional view along XX of the channel and the valve of the figure 9 .

On a illustré en figures 1 et 2 un article de maquillage 2 selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention. Cet article 2 comprend un applicateur 4 et un distributeur 6 de produit de maquillage 8. Ce produit 8 est par exemple du mascara, mais on peut prévoir qu'il s'agisse d'un tout autre produit de maquillage, tel que du gloss, du rouge à lèvre ou du vernis à ongle, ou d'une façon générale tout produit de cosmétique ou de parfumerie.We illustrated in figures 1 and 2 a make-up article 2 according to a first embodiment of the invention. This article 2 comprises an applicator 4 and a makeup product dispenser 6 8. This product 8 is, for example, mascara, but it can be provided that it is a completely different makeup product, such as gloss, lipstick or nail polish, or in general any cosmetic or perfume product.

L'applicateur 4 est ici formé par une tige 10 portant des dents ou des aspérités 12 à une de ses extrémités formant une tête d'application 11, de sorte que l'applicateur 4 est du type peigne. La tête d'application 11 définit une surface enveloppe de l'applicateur 4. De manière générale, on pourra prévoir que l'applicateur 4 appartient à au moins une des catégories suivantes : brosse injectée, brosse goupillon et peigne. On pourra également prévoir que l'applicateur 4 soit d'une autre forme, notamment une forme de pinceau ou de palette rigide ou souple.The applicator 4 is here formed by a rod 10 carrying teeth or asperities 12 at one of its ends forming an application head 11, so that the applicator 4 is of the comb type. The application head 11 defines an envelope surface of the applicator 4. In general, provision may be made for the applicator 4 to belong to at least one of the following categories: injected brush, bottle brush and comb. Provision may also be made for the applicator 4 to be of another shape, in particular the shape of a brush or of a rigid or flexible palette.

Le distributeur 6 comporte un boîtier 14 formant un logement 16, un couvercle intermédiaire 18 fermant partiellement le logement 16, et un couvercle externe 20 fermant intégralement le logement 16 et recouvrant le couvercle intermédiaire 18. Ce dernier présente un emplacement de réception 22 de l'applicateur 4, ainsi qu'une ouverture de communication 24 entre l'extérieur du distributeur 6 et l'intérieur du boîtier 14, ménagé en regard de la tête 11 de l'applicateur 4, et uniquement de celle-ci, lorsqu'il est reçu dans l'emplacement 22. On verra dans la suite que cette géométrie est intéressante pour le fonctionnement de l'article 2.The distributor 6 comprises a housing 14 forming a housing 16, an intermediate cover 18 partially closing the housing 16, and an external cover 20 integrally closing the housing 16 and covering the intermediate cover 18. The latter has a reception location 22 of the. applicator 4, as well as a communication opening 24 between the outside of the dispenser 6 and the inside of the housing 14, arranged opposite the head 11 of the applicator 4, and only the latter, when it is received in location 22. We will see below that this geometry is interesting for the operation of article 2.

Le couvercle intermédiaire 18 est fixé au logement 16 et immobile par rapport à celui-ci, alors que le couvercle externe 20 est monté mobile en rotation par rapport au logement 16 autour d'un axe de rotation 26, de sorte qu'on puisse ouvrir et fermer le boîtier 14. On pourra toutefois prévoir un tout autre système de fermeture du boîtier 14.The intermediate cover 18 is fixed to the housing 16 and stationary relative to the latter, while the outer cover 20 is mounted to be movable in rotation with respect to the housing 16 about an axis of rotation 26, so that one can open and close the housing 14. However, it is possible to provide a completely different system for closing the housing 14.

Le distributeur 6 comprend en outre une poche souple de stockage 30 du produit de maquillage 8, cette poche souple 30 étant logée dans un réservoir rigide 28 situé dans le logement 16, par rapport auquel il est monté mobile à coulissement suivant la direction X de repère orthogonal représenté en figure 2, cette direction étant la direction longitudinale de l'article 2 en l'espèce.The dispenser 6 further comprises a flexible pouch 30 for storing the makeup product 8, this flexible pouch 30 being housed in a rigid reservoir 28 located in the housing 16, relative to which it is mounted to slide in the direction X with reference mark. orthogonal represented in figure 2 , this direction being the longitudinal direction of Article 2 in this case.

Le distributeur 6 comprend aussi une valve externe 32 pouvant avoir une position fermée dans laquelle la valve 32 est située à distance de l'applicateur 4 reçu dans l'emplacement 22, et une position ouverte dans laquelle la valve 32 libère du produit 8 directement contre la tête 11 l'applicateur 4 reçu dans l'emplacement 22. On pourra prévoir que la valve 32 dans sa position fermée soit au contact de l'applicateur 4. La valve 32 est immobile par rapport au logement 16 et au couvercle intermédiaire 18, si bien que le réservoir rigide 28 est monté mobile à coulissement suivant la direction X par rapport à la valve 32.The dispenser 6 also comprises an external valve 32 which can have a closed position in which the valve 32 is located at a distance from the applicator 4 received in the location 22, and an open position in which the valve 32 releases product 8 directly against it. the head 11 the applicator 4 received in the location 22. Provision may be made for the valve 32 in its closed position to be in contact with the applicator 4. The valve 32 is stationary relative to the housing 16 and to the intermediate cover 18, so that the rigid reservoir 28 is mounted to slide in the direction X with respect to the valve 32.

Le distributeur 6 comprend également une rigole ou gouttière d'alimentation en produit 34 de la valve 32. La valve 32 est située en regard de l'ouverture de communication 24 du couvercle intermédiaire 18. On décrira plus en détails la valve 32 et la rigole 34 plus loin.The distributor 6 also comprises a channel or gutter for supplying product 34 to the valve 32. The valve 32 is located opposite the communication opening 24 of the intermediate cover 18. The valve 32 and the channel will be described in more detail. 34 further.

Le distributeur 6 comprend de plus une pompe 36, sans reprise d'air, d'alimentation de la valve 32 en produit de maquillage 8. La pompe 36 est connectée à la poche souple 30, et est en communication fluidique avec le produit 8. La pompe est fixée au réservoir 28, si bien qu'elle suit les déplacements du réservoir. Les pompes sans reprise d'air étant connues, on ne détaillera pas le fonctionnement de la pompe 36 ici. Elle est destinée à acheminer du produit 8 depuis la poche 30 jusqu'à la rigole 34, par l'intermédiaire d'un conduit d'alimentation 37. La rigole 34 est de la sorte apte à être remplie de produit de maquillage 8. On peut prévoir que le réservoir 28 et la poche 30 sont montés dans le boîtier 14 et qu'ils sont connectés de façon de façon amovible à la pompe 36 de façon à remplacer le réservoir 28 une fois vide par un nouveau réservoir.The dispenser 6 further comprises a pump 36, without air intake, for supplying the valve 32 with makeup product 8. The pump 36 is connected to the flexible bag 30, and is in fluid communication with the product 8. The pump is attached to the reservoir 28, so that it follows the movements of the reservoir. The pumps without air intake being known, we will not detail the operation of the pump 36 here. It is intended to convey the product 8 from the pocket 30 to the channel 34, via a supply duct 37. The channel 34 is thus able to be filled with makeup product 8. It is therefore possible to fill the channel with makeup. can provide that the reservoir 28 and the bag 30 are mounted in the housing 14 and that they are removably connected to the pump 36 so as to replace the reservoir 28 once empty with a new reservoir.

Le distributeur 6 comprend également un organe externe de commande 38 de la valve 32, formé par un bouton poussoir. Cet organe de commande 38 est monté mobile à coulissement suivant la direction X par rapport au logement 16 et est associé à une butée de contrôle 40 de l'alimentation de la valve 32 en produit de maquillage 8. Une surface libre du bouton poussoir 38 est ménagée sur une surface extérieure du distributeur 6, de sorte que le bouton poussoir 38 puisse être actionné par un utilisateur. Le bouton poussoir 38 est agencé de sorte qu'il entraîne le réservoir 28 dans son mouvement en direction de la valve 32.The distributor 6 also comprises an external control member 38 of the valve 32, formed by a push button. This control member 38 is mounted to slide in the direction X with respect to the housing 16 and is associated with a control stop 40 for the supply of the valve 32 with makeup product 8. A free surface of the push button 38 is provided on an outer surface of the dispenser 6, so that the push button 38 can be actuated by a user. The push button 38 is arranged so that it drives the reservoir 28 in its movement towards the valve 32.

Le distributeur 6 ne comprend aucun essoreur.The distributor 6 does not include any wringer.

On pourra se référer au document EP-2 687 119 pour plus de précisions sur le mécanisme du distributeur 6.We can refer to the document EP-2 687 119 for more details on the distributor mechanism 6.

On va maintenant décrire de quelle manière le produit de maquillage 8 est acheminé de la poche souple 30 à la valve externe 32.We will now describe how the make-up product 8 is conveyed from the flexible bag 30 to the external valve 32.

On a illustré en figure 3 l'article 2 dans une configuration telle que l'applicateur 4 est reçu dans l'emplacement 22 et prêt à recevoir du produit 8. Le bouton poussoir 38 n'est pas encore enfoncé par l'utilisateur, et le réservoir 28 s'appuie contre le bouton poussoir 38. Le réservoir 28 occupe ici une position éloignée, dans laquelle il est éloigné de la valve externe 32.We illustrated in figure 3 the article 2 in a configuration such that the applicator 4 is received in the location 22 and ready to receive the product 8. The push button 38 is not yet pressed by the user, and the reservoir 28 is supported against the push button 38. The reservoir 28 here occupies a remote position, in which it is remote from the external valve 32.

En référence à la figure 4, on suppose qu'un utilisateur enfonce le bouton poussoir 38 vers la valve 32, c'est-à-dire vers la droite en considérant l'orientation des figures 3 et 4. Le bouton poussoir 38 entraîne dans son déplacement le réservoir 28 et la poche souple 30 vers la pompe 36. Le réservoir 28 s'approche ainsi de la valve 32, et lorsque le poussoir 38 rencontre la butée de contrôle 40, le réservoir 28 occupe une position proche de la valve 32.With reference to the figure 4 , it is assumed that a user presses the push button 38 towards the valve 32, that is to say to the right considering the orientation of the figures 3 and 4 . The push button 38 drives the reservoir 28 and the flexible bag 30 towards the pump 36 in its movement. The reservoir 28 thus approaches the valve 32, and when the pusher 38 meets the control stop 40, the reservoir 28 occupies a position close to valve 32.

Lors du déplacement du réservoir 28 entre les positions éloignée et proche, une dose prédéterminée de produit 8 est extraite de la poche souple 30 par la pompe 36 pour remplir la rigole 34 au moyen du conduit 37 et ainsi alimenter la valve 32. La quantité de produit 8 contenue dans la dose prédéterminée est fonction de la position de la butée de contrôle 40, car elle détermine la course du bouton poussoir 38, et donc aussi celle du réservoir 28, dans le boîtier 14. On peut ainsi ajuster la forme ou la longueur de la butée 40 lors de la conception du distributeur 6 dans le but d'ajuster la quantité de produit 8 contenue dans la dose prédéterminée.During movement of the reservoir 28 between the distant and near positions, a predetermined dose of product 8 is extracted from the flexible bag 30 by the pump 36 to fill the channel 34 by means of the conduit 37 and thus supply the valve 32. The quantity of product 8 contained in the predetermined dose is a function of the position of the control stop 40, because it determines the stroke of the push button 38, and therefore also that of the reservoir 28, in the housing 14. It is thus possible to adjust the shape or the length. length of the stop 40 when designing the dispenser 6 in order to adjust the quantity of product 8 contained in the predetermined dose.

Une fois le bouton poussoir 38 en contact avec la butée 40, la dose de produit 8 est extraite de la poche souple 30 pour alimenter la valve 32. A cet instant, l'utilisateur peut relâcher le bouton poussoir 38. Un ressort de rappel (non illustré dans les figures) situé dans le boîtier 14 pousse alors le réservoir 28 en direction opposée à la valve 32, et entraîne avec lui le bouton poussoir 38. Le réservoir 28 se déplace ainsi automatiquement de sa position proche à sa position éloignée, et le distributeur 6 reprend la configuration illustrée en figure 3. En d'autres termes, le distributeur 6 comprend un ressort de rappel apte à amener le réservoir 28 de la position proche, dans laquelle le réservoir 28 est proche de la valve 32, à la position éloignée, dans laquelle le réservoir 28 est éloigné de la valve 32. La quantité de produit distribuée est contrôlée par la butée 40, mais il est possible de distribuer une quantité plus petite en cessant de pousser le bouton 38 avant qu'il n'atteigne la butée 40. Egalement il est possible d'augmenter la quantité distribuée en relâchant la poussée sur le bouton 38 puis en renouvelant un appui.Once the push button 38 is in contact with the stop 40, the dose of product 8 is extracted from the flexible bag 30 to supply the valve 32. At this moment, the user can release the push button 38. A return spring ( not illustrated in the figures) located in the housing 14 then pushes the reservoir 28 in the direction opposite to the valve 32, and drives with it the push button 38. The reservoir 28 thus automatically moves from its near position to its remote position, and distributor 6 uses the configuration illustrated in figure 3 . In other words, the distributor 6 comprises a return spring capable of bringing the reservoir 28 from the near position, in which the reservoir 28 is close to the valve 32, to the remote position, in which the reservoir 28 is remote from the valve 32. The quantity of product dispensed is controlled by the stopper 40, but it is possible to dispense a smaller quantity by stopping pushing the button 38 before it reaches the stopper 40. Also it is possible to dispense a smaller quantity by stopping pushing the button 38 before it reaches the stopper 40. Also it is possible to increase the quantity dispensed by releasing the push on button 38 then pressing again.

La valve 32 est ainsi apte à être alimentée en produit de maquillage 8.The valve 32 is thus able to be supplied with makeup product 8.

On va maintenant décrire de quelle façon le produit de maquillage 8 est libéré directement contre l'applicateur 4.We will now describe how the makeup product 8 is released directly against the applicator 4.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures 5 à 8, la valve 32 est formée par une paroi ou membrane plane élastique 42 fermant la rigole 34, la paroi 42 présentant au moins un orifice de distribution 44. Le ou les orifices de distribution 44 sont prévus pour distribuer localement le produit 8 contre la surface enveloppe de l'applicateur 4. La paroi 42 présente ici plusieurs orifices de distribution 44 de contour circulaire et répartis en quinconce. La rigole 34 présente un épaulement 46 qui permet de fixer la périphérie de la paroi 42 à la rigole 34. La rigole 34 comprend également au moins un relief d'obturation 48, ménagé sous la paroi 42, agencé de sorte qu'il obture les orifices 44 lorsque la valve 32 occupe la position fermée. La rigole 34 comporte ici autant de reliefs d'obturations 48 que la paroi 42 présente d'orifices 44. Les orifices de distribution 44 sont situés en regard d'une portion de la surface enveloppe lorsque l'applicateur 4 est reçu dans l'emplacement de réception 22. Plus précisément, les orifices de distribution 44 sont placés en regard des dents ou des aspérités 12 contre lesquelles on souhaite libérer du produit 8.In the embodiment illustrated in figures 5 to 8 , the valve 32 is formed by an elastic flat wall or membrane 42 closing the channel 34, the wall 42 having at least one distribution orifice 44. The distribution orifice or orifices 44 are provided to locally distribute the product 8 against the envelope surface of the applicator 4. The wall 42 here has several distribution orifices 44 of circular contour and distributed in staggered rows. The channel 34 has a shoulder 46 which makes it possible to fix the periphery of the wall 42 to the channel 34. The channel 34 also comprises at least one sealing relief 48, formed under the wall 42, arranged so that it closes off the channels. orifices 44 when the valve 32 occupies the closed position. The channel 34 comprises here as many obturating reliefs 48 as the wall 42 has orifices 44. The distribution orifices 44 are located opposite a portion of the envelope surface when the applicator 4 is received in the location. reception 22. More precisely, the distribution orifices 44 are placed opposite the teeth or the asperities 12 against which it is desired to release product 8.

Lorsque que le distributeur 6 n'est pas utilisé, c'est-à-dire lorsque le bouton poussoir 38 n'est pas enfoncé, la valve 32 est fermée et est située à une distance non nulle de l'ensemble de l'applicateur 4 reçu dans l'emplacement 22. La valve 32 dans la position fermée est représentée en figure 7. Dans cette position, les reliefs d'obturation 48 obturent les orifices 44. Aucune dose de produit 8 ne peut donc sortir. Ainsi, de préférence, l'ouverture et la fermeture de la valve 32 se produisent au niveau des orifices de distribution 44. Cette disposition permet de contrôler de façon optimale la quantité de produit 8 qui est distribuée sur l'applicateur 4 et de réduire au minimum la quantité de produit 8 qui, après la distribution, est exposée à l'air à la surface externe de la valve 32. D'autres constructions de valves peuvent néanmoins convenir. La valve est adaptée à la nature et la rhéologie du produit 8. Avec une distribution de ce type, on peut distribuer des produits liquides et des produits pâteux.When the dispenser 6 is not in use, that is to say when the push button 38 is not depressed, the valve 32 is closed and is located at a non-zero distance from the assembly of the applicator. 4 received in location 22. The valve 32 in the closed position is shown in figure 7 . In this position, the closure reliefs 48 close off the orifices 44. No dose of product 8 can therefore come out. Thus, preferably, the opening and closing of the valve 32 take place at the level of the dispensing orifices 44. This arrangement makes it possible to optimally control the quantity of product 8 which is dispensed on the applicator 4 and to reduce over time. minimum the amount of product 8 which, after dispensing, is exposed to air at the outer surface of valve 32. Other valve constructions may nevertheless be suitable. The valve is adapted to the nature and the rheology of the product 8. With a dispensing of this type, it is possible to dispense liquid products and pasty products.

Lors de la première utilisation du distributeur 6, la rigole 34 est vide de produit 8 et remplie d'air. Lorsque le bouton poussoir 38 est enfoncé, la rigole 34 se remplit de produit de maquillage 8 au moyen de la pompe 36 et du conduit d'alimentation 37, et l'air contenu dans la rigole 34 est libéré par la valve 32. En particulier, la valve 32 ne libère pour le moment pas de produit 8. Il est nécessaire d'effectuer un ou plusieurs cycles d'enfoncement et de relâchement du bouton poussoir 38 afin d'évacuer tout l'air contenu dans la rigole 34 et de le remplacer par du produit 8. Le produit 8 s'accumule dans la rigole 34 fermée. Compte tenu que la valve 32 est en position fermée au repos, ces opérations peuvent être réalisées en usine.When the distributor 6 is used for the first time, the channel 34 is empty of product 8 and filled with air. When the push button 38 is depressed, the channel 34 fills with makeup product 8 by means of the pump 36 and the supply duct 37, and the air contained in the channel 34 is released by the valve 32. In particular , the valve 32 does not release any product 8 for the moment. It is necessary to perform one or more depressing and releasing cycles of the push button 38 in order to evacuate all the air contained in the channel 34 and to release it. replace with product 8. Product 8 accumulates in the closed channel 34. Given that the valve 32 is in the closed position at rest, these operations can be carried out in the factory.

Une fois que la rigole 34 est remplie de produit 8 et que l'utilisateur enfonce à nouveau le bouton poussoir 38, étant donné que la valve 32 est fermée par la paroi 42, on engendre une augmentation de la pression du produit 8. Sous la seule pression du produit de maquillage 8 remplissant la rigole 34, la paroi 42 se déforme pour ouvrir la valve 32. En effet, le soulèvement de la paroi 42 lui permet de s'éloigner des reliefs d'obturation 48 de la rigole 34. Lorsque les orifices 44 sont dégagés, la valve 32 libère du produit 8 directement contre l'applicateur 4 reçu dans l'emplacement 22. Plus précisément, la valve libère autant de gouttes de produit que la paroi 42 présente d'orifices 44. La valve 32 s'ouvre ainsi du fait de la déformation élastique de la paroi 42, sous la seule pression du produit 8. Selon la viscosité, la tension de surface et le caractère hydrophile/hydrophobe ou oléophile/oléophobe du produit de maquillage 8, les gouttes de produit libérées par la valve 32 prennent la forme d'une boule ou s'étalent sur une surface externe de la paroi 42.Once the channel 34 is filled with product 8 and the user pushes in again the push button 38, given that the valve 32 is closed by the wall 42, an increase in the pressure of the product 8 is generated. Under the sole pressure of the make-up product 8 filling the channel 34, the wall 42 is deformed to open the valve 32. Indeed, the lifting of the wall 42 allows it to move away from the blocking reliefs 48 of the channel 34. When the orifices 44 are released, the valve 32 releases product 8 directly against the applicator 4 received in location 22. More precisely, the valve releases as many drops of product as the wall 42 has orifices 44. The valve 32 thus opens due to the elastic deformation of the wall 42, under the sole pressure of the product 8. Depending on the viscosity, the surface tension and the hydrophilic / hydrophobic or oleophilic / oleophobic character of the makeup product 8, the drops of product released by the valve 32 take the form of a ball or spread over a surface. outer surface of wall 42.

La valve 32 permet de délivrer localement du produit dans une ou des zones précises de l'applicateur. Ainsi, on peut choisir de délivrer du produit 8 dans certaines zones et de ne pas délivrer de produit dans d'autres zones. Les zones chargées de produit seront alors plus adaptées à déposer le produit sur les cils, et les zones non chargées à étendre le produit 8 sur les cils et à séparer les cils. De préférence, la valve 32 permet de libérer du produit de maquillage 8 uniquement aux extrémités libres des dents ou des aspérités 12 de l'applicateur 4, c'est-à-dire les parties de l'applicateur 4 destinées à appliquer le produit 8 sur l'utilisateur. En d'autres termes, le produit 8 est déposé localement par la valve 32 au niveau de la surface enveloppe formée par l'extrémité des dents ou des aspérités 12 de l'applicateur 4, ou plus généralement par la surface dans laquelle s'inscrit la tête d'application 11 de l'applicateur 4. Spécifiquement, la tige 10 n'est, elle, pas inutilement chargée en produit, ce qui permet de réduire le gaspillage du produit 8 et d'éviter son encrassement dans cette zone.The valve 32 makes it possible to locally deliver the product in one or more precise zones of the applicator. Thus, it is possible to choose to deliver product 8 to certain areas and not to deliver product to other areas. The areas loaded with product will then be more suitable for depositing the product on the eyelashes, and the unloaded areas for spreading the product 8 on the eyelashes and for separating the eyelashes. Preferably, the valve 32 makes it possible to release makeup product 8 only at the free ends of the teeth or of the asperities 12 of the applicator 4, that is to say the parts of the applicator 4 intended to apply the product 8. on the user. In other words, the product 8 is deposited locally by the valve 32 at the level of the envelope surface formed by the end of the teeth or the asperities 12 of the applicator 4, or more generally by the surface in which is inscribed the application head 11 of the applicator 4. Specifically, the rod 10 is not itself unnecessarily loaded with product, which makes it possible to reduce the waste of the product 8 and to avoid its clogging in this zone.

Une fois que le bouton poussoir 38 rencontre la butée de contrôle 40, la valve 32 cesse d'être alimentée en produit 8, la pression du produit 8 dans la rigole 34 baisse alors, et la valve 32 se ferme.Once the push button 38 meets the control stop 40, the valve 32 ceases to be supplied with product 8, the pressure of the product 8 in the channel 34 then drops, and the valve 32 closes.

L'invention met ainsi en oeuvre un procédé de dépôt du produit de maquillage 8 sur l'applicateur 4 de maquillage au moyen du distributeur de produit 6, dans lequel :

  • on libère du produit de maquillage 8 directement contre la tête d'application 11 de l'applicateur 4, reçu dans un emplacement de réception 22 de l'applicateur 4 ménagé sur le distributeur 6, en ouvrant la valve externe 32 du distributeur 6 alimentée en produit de maquillage 8, et
  • on ferme la valve 32.
The invention thus implements a process for depositing the makeup product 8 on the makeup applicator 4 by means of the product dispenser 6, in which:
  • makeup product 8 is released directly against the application head 11 of the applicator 4, received in a receiving location 22 of the applicator 4 provided on the dispenser 6, by opening the external valve 32 of the dispenser 6 supplied with makeup product 8, and
  • valve 32 is closed.

Le second mode de réalisation de l'invention, illustré en figures 9 et 10, diffère de celui présenté précédemment en ce que la valve 32 est formée par deux parois élastiques supérieure 52 et inférieure 54, superposées mais espacées, la paroi supérieure 52 présentant au moins un orifice de distribution 56, et la paroi inférieure 54 présentant au moins un orifice interne 58 et au moins un relief d'obturation 60 agencé de sorte qu'il obture l'orifice de distribution 56 lorsque la valve 32 occupe la position fermée. Les orifices de distribution 56 sont centraux et allongés. Les orifices internes 58 sont de contour circulaire et disposés en quinconce.The second embodiment of the invention, illustrated in figures 9 and 10 , differs from that presented above in that the valve 32 is formed by two elastic walls upper 52 and lower 54, superimposed but spaced apart, the upper wall 52 having at least one dispensing orifice 56, and the lower wall 54 having at least one internal orifice 58 and at least one sealing relief 60 arranged so that it closes the dispensing orifice 56 when the valve 32 occupies the closed position. The distribution orifices 56 are central and elongated. The internal orifices 58 are circular in outline and arranged in a staggered fashion.

Un espace est formé entre les deux parois pour la mise en communication de leurs orifices 56, 58 lorsque la valve 32 est ouverte. En d'autres termes, lorsque la valve 32 est ouverte, le produit se déplace successivement de la rigole 34 à l'espace à travers le ou les orifices internes 58, puis de l'espace à l'extérieur du distributeur 6 à travers le ou les orifices de distribution 56. Seule la paroi supérieure 52 est déformable pour l'ouverture de la valve 32. On pourra prévoir que la paroi inférieure 54 soit rigide.A space is formed between the two walls for placing their orifices 56, 58 in communication when the valve 32 is open. In other words, when the valve 32 is open, the product moves successively from the channel 34 to the space through the internal orifice (s) 58, then from the space outside the distributor 6 through the or the distribution orifices 56. Only the upper wall 52 is deformable for opening the valve 32. Provision may be made for the lower wall 54 to be rigid.

L'ouverture et la fermeture de la valve 32 se font de la même manière que celle du premier mode de réalisation, c'est-à-dire sous le seul effet de la pression du produit de maquillage 8 remplissant la rigole 34.The opening and closing of the valve 32 are carried out in the same way as that of the first embodiment, that is to say under the sole effect of the pressure of the make-up product 8 filling the channel 34.

Bien entendu, on pourra apporter à l'invention de nombreuses modifications sans sortir du cadre de celle-ci.Of course, numerous modifications can be made to the invention without departing from the scope thereof.

On pourra prévoir que l'applicateur soit un peigne incurvé, tel que celui décrit dans le document WO2009032443 .Provision can be made for the applicator to be a curved comb, such as that described in the document WO2009032443 .

Les dents ou les aspérités de l'applicateur peuvent être toutes de longueur égale ou bien certaines d'entre elles peuvent être plus longues que les autres.The teeth or the roughness of the applicator may all be of equal length or some of them may be longer than others.

Les orifices pourront être disposés selon une toute autre configuration dans la ou les parois, notamment en fonction de la structure de l'applicateur.The orifices may be arranged in an entirely different configuration in the wall or walls, in particular depending on the structure of the applicator.

Si l'applicateur forme une brosse, il pourra comprendre des poils et/ou des dents.If the applicator forms a brush, it may include bristles and / or teeth.

Claims (8)

  1. Make-up item (2), characterized in that it comprises:
    - an applicator (4) whose application head (11) defines an envelope surface, and
    - a dispenser (6) for make-up product (8), comprising a site (22) for receiving the applicator (4), and having at least one outer valve (32) provided with at least one dispensing opening (44, 56) which faces a portion of the envelope surface when the applicator (4) is received in the site (22), the valve (32) being able to assume a closed position and an open position wherein the valve (32) releases product (8) directly against the head (11) of the applicator (4),
    the dispenser (6) further comprising a channel (34) adapted to be filled with make-up product (8), characterized in that:
    - the valve (32) is formed by at least one elastic wall (42) closing the channel (34), the wall (42) having the dispensing opening (44), and the channel (34) comprising at least one closing relief (48) arranged so that it closes the dispensing opening (44) when the valve (32) occupies the closed position, the wall (42) being arranged so that it deforms to open the valve (32) under the sole pressure of the make-up product (8) filling the channel (34), or
    - the valve (32) is formed by at least two superimposed but spaced apart elastic top (52) and bottom (54) walls, the top wall (52) having the dispensing opening (56) and the lower wall (54) having at least one internal opening (58) and at least one closure relief (60) arranged so that it closes the dispensing opening (56) when the valve (32) occupies the closed position, the walls (52, 54) being arranged so that they deform to open the valve (32) solely under the pressure of the make-up product (8) filling the channel (34).
  2. Make-up item (2) according to the preceding claim, arranged so that opening and closure of the valve occur at the dispensing opening(s) (44, 56).
  3. Make-up item (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the valve (32) is arranged so that when in the closed position, the valve is located at a distance from the applicator (4) received in the site (22).
  4. Make-up item (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dispenser (6) further comprises a flexible pouch (30) for storing the make-up product (8), this flexible pouch (30) being housed in a rigid container (28) mounted movably relative to the valve (32).
  5. Make-up item (2) according to claim 4, wherein the dispenser (6) further comprises a return spring adapted to bring the reservoir (30) from a close position, in which the reservoir (30) is close to the valve (32), to a remote position, in which the reservoir (30) is remote from the valve (32).
  6. Make-up item (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dispenser (6) further comprises a pump (36), without air intake, for supplying the valve (32) with the make-up product (8).
  7. Make-up item (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dispenser (6) further comprises an outer member (38) for controlling the valve (32), this control member (38) being associated with a stop (40) for controlling a supply of the valve (32) with the make-up product (8).
  8. Method for depositing make-up product (8) on a make-up applicator (4) using a product dispenser (6) of a make-up item (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that:
    - make-up product (8) is released directly against an application head of the applicator (4) opening at outer valve (32) of the dispenser (6) provided with make-up product (8), and
    - the valve (32) is closed.
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