EP0045690A2 - Applicator device for applying liquid or pasty products, in particular coloured products - Google Patents

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EP0045690A2
EP0045690A2 EP81401231A EP81401231A EP0045690A2 EP 0045690 A2 EP0045690 A2 EP 0045690A2 EP 81401231 A EP81401231 A EP 81401231A EP 81401231 A EP81401231 A EP 81401231A EP 0045690 A2 EP0045690 A2 EP 0045690A2
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Didier Jean-Pierre Marie Farjon
Claude Pierre Emile Chevalier
Jacques Florent
Jacques Marie Camille Farce
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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
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    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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  • the present invention relates to a device for applying to a substrate a metered amount of a product.
  • This device which may include a tracing member, for example a brush, proves to be particularly useful in the field of cosmetics. But it can also be advantageously used in all other fields, where it is desirable to apply a colored product according to a precise outline, in drawing or in painting or for applying a medicament.
  • patent FR 1,493,579 relates to an applicator forming a reservoir consisting of a hollow body, of cylindrical or polygonal section, the upper part of which forms a swan neck of so as to ensure the retention of a reserve of product.
  • Such a device due to its shape, has obvious drawbacks in terms of its use. It has also been imagined (cf. in particular patent FR 7004074 published under No. 2,085,208) to ensure the application of such liquids by devices of the "felt tip pen” type.
  • the essential drawbacks of these devices reside in the irregularity of the liquid flow and in the rapid clogging of the channels of the tip and of the reservoir.
  • the reservoir consists of a hollow body, of circular or polygonal section, which is open at one of its ends and which can be in one piece or include at the other end a closure system allowing the filling of said reservoir by any one of its ends.
  • This tank not permeable to air and to the product contained therein, is made of a material suitable for the nature of said product.
  • This reservoir can for example be made of synthetic material, such as polyethylene, polypropylene or polyamide, but also a metal, such as aluminum, steel or brass, or in inorganic or organic glass.
  • the sheath can have any shape and dimensions, but is advantageously constituted by the union of two hollow cylindrical elements of different sections, the largest section being on the side of the tank. It is made of a material allowing precise adjustment of the dimensions, for example metal, glass or synthetic material, and of course compatible with the nature of the product to be applied.
  • the movable member has a shape and dimensions suitable for the shape of the sheath and the viscosity of the product. It can be set in motion by simply shaking the applicator or using a pusher or equivalent means. In the case where its movement is obtained by shaking, it must obviously be made of a sufficiently dense material so that its movement causes the necessary quantity of liquid towards the dispensing member, in this case, it is also essential to provide the limit switch mentioned above.
  • the displacement of the movable element can be obtained using a pusher. This may consist of a rod fixed to the movable element, or forming an integral part thereof, which passes through the reservoir, protrudes from the cap, and extends outside so that it can be actuated by the user. .
  • this pusher along the longitudinal axis of the applicator, one can exert on this device a thrust along this axis, by providing a return spring to bring the movable element back. It is also possible to provide for this displacement along the longitudinal axis by rotation of the rod.
  • This type of embodiment proves to be particularly well suited for highly viscous liquids and even for products of pasty consistency.
  • the material in which the mobile element is made up, and possibly its pusher, must obviously be compatible with the product to be applied; to this end, stainless steel will advantageously be used.
  • the movable element will offer a volume of similar shape but of lower section and will be made of solid material. It is preferably made as a solid object of dense material so that when the applicator is shaken, the inertia of the mobile element, and the force which it possesses once in movement, facilitates its movement in the sheath .
  • the end-of-travel device can be constituted by an independent element fixed to the sheath on the side of the reservoir, such as a clips or a pin, but it can also be formed by a projection provided on the internal wall of the sheath, by example in the form of a rush.
  • the respective dimensions of the sheath and of the mobile element are very close so that the latter essentially produces a piston effect.
  • the dispenser member that is to say the member in contact with the substrate intended to receive the liquid to be applied, is designed according to the use, in particular as regards its fineness and its flexibility. Indeed, it can really be a tracing member making it possible to form a precise drawing with the liquid to be applied.
  • a brush made of natural bristles (for example marten) or synth ticks can be used.
  • the bristles of this brush can be free, that is to say not glued but tightened by a ferrule, glued over part of their length so as to allow the ink to pass by capillarity.
  • a tracing member an extruded elastic point, possibly multi-capillary, a plastic nib, for example of the palette nib type, a ball, a flexible point of foam, sintered metal or sintered plastic, etc. .,
  • the dispensing member may be, for example, a spatula, a foam or tissue pad and the like.
  • This distributor body may take specific forms for certain specific applications.
  • the liquid to be applied is a mascara, a round brush or a metal worm can be used as the dispensing member.
  • this dispensing member any known device, tracing or not, adapted to the nature of the substrate and of the product to be applied.
  • This distributor member including the tracer member, is protected by a protective cap whose internal shape is such that, on the one hand, the volume of trapped air is as small as possible and, on the other hand, the surface ensuring the seal is relatively weak to avoid the pump effect (or drop effect).
  • a protective cap whose internal shape is such that, on the one hand, the volume of trapped air is as small as possible and, on the other hand, the surface ensuring the seal is relatively weak to avoid the pump effect (or drop effect).
  • the body of the applicator according to the invention can receive any covering suitable for its use.
  • a variant of the applicator consists, in the case where it is desired to apply a colored product, to introduce into the tank the product not containing dye and / or pigment and to be provided, for example inside the metering and feeding member, a mass of a substance soluble in the liquid contained in the tank, this soluble substance containing the chosen dye (s) and / or pigments.
  • the colorless liquid coming from the tank is loaded with coloring matter on contact with the soluble substance.
  • applicator devices can also be used for the application of perfume, deodorant or antiperspirant, for the application of hair dye or bleach, in particular for the equalization of the roots or the formation of "wicks” or “sunburns” , or for the local application of depilatory product.
  • the applicators according to the invention find numerous uses in the field drawing and painting. They make it possible to apply paints, inks, and in particular inks containing white pigments, and also products making it possible to erase the written characters, by screen effect or by dissolution.
  • these applicators can be used in all cases where it is desired to apply a small to medium quantity of a product, colored or not, to a substrate, possibly along a precise route.
  • Such applicators have the advantage of offering in a monobloc member the association of a reserve of product and of the dispenser member of this product. During use, the applicator must be shaken, one or more times, which allows a certain amount of product to pass over the dispensing member pushed out of the metering and feeding member by the movement of the movable element thereof. A fairly precise dosage of the quantity of product adapted to the surface to be covered is thus obtained, and consequently a very satisfactory regularity of the line when it is desired to obtain a precise plot. Furthermore, these applicators offer the advantage of practically total elimination of the risks of the product sinking as well as the risks of clogging. They also provide good protection for the product, which has no free surface in the air and whose evaporation is therefore extremely reduced.
  • an applicator consists of a reservoir 1 delimited by a tubular body 25 which is closed at one end by a plug 2.
  • a small metal ball 3 is located at inside the reservoir 1 to keep the liquid present homogeneous by shaking the applicator, which contains solid particles which easily tend to sediment.
  • a ball is used in particular, for example steel or glass.
  • the ball 3 can be completely free in the tank 1 or, if desired, partially by limiting its movements by appropriate means.
  • the metering and supply member 30 comprises a sheath 4, one end of which fits into the open end of the tubular body 25; it is held in place by screwing into this body.
  • the other end of this sheath 4 has a neck 31, which can be covered by a cap (not shown) and in which is formed an air orifice 7 facilitating the flow of liquid to the dispensing member 8
  • This has the form of a tubular element partially inserted axially at the end of the neck 31.
  • a movable member 5 comprising a portion of the body of metering and distribution 30 is located in- side ur e r i of the sheath 4.
  • the movable member 5 according to the embodiment of Figure 1 comprises a cylindrical body 33 which is extended axially in the direction of the neck 31-by a rod 35.
  • the displacements of the movable element 5 towards the rear of the applicator, are limited by a limit switch device 6 disposed at the inside the inner end of the sheath 4, while the movements towards the front are limited by the body 33 by contact with the wall situated where the hole in the sheath 4 is reduced in diameter so as to allow only the rod 35 to pass.
  • this rod 35 thus keeps the channel of the dispensing member 8 free, and facilitates the flow of the liquid or pasty product.
  • the dispenser member 8 according to Figure 1 consists of a brush 37 inserted at the end of the applicator.
  • the applicator according to this figure 1 is easily used by shaking it axially, preferably with the cap in place. This results in a displacement of the movable element 5 towards the end-of-travel device 6 and a flow of the liquid from the reservoir 1 around the cylindrical body 33, in the channel formed in the neck 31 and in the dispensing member 8. By shaking the applicator, this causes the movable element 5 to move to the left in FIG. 1, which causes the rod 35 to pass a uniform quantity of liquid to the dispensing member 8 which will be conveyed to the brush 37.
  • Figure 2 relates to a second embodiment of the applicator, which is a variant of that shown in Figure 1.
  • the cylindrical body 33A similar to the body 33 of Figure 1, has a smaller diameter than that of the body 33 so as to leave room for a cylindrical envelope 9 disposed between it and the sheath 4.
  • This cylindrical envelope 9 may be constituted by a soluble wax or a mixture of soluble waxes containing a coloring matter.
  • the liquid flowing from the reservoir 1 through the wax envelope 9 becomes colored before reaching the distributor member 8.
  • the movable element 5 according to the embodiments of Figures 1 and 2 can be modified so that it can be moved other than by shaking the applicator.
  • the third embodiment of the applicator shown in Figure 3 includes a threaded rod 14 com taking at one end a threaded rod 45 which freely penetrates into the orifice provided in the neck 31.
  • the movable member or piston nut 5 is screwed onto this rod 14.
  • This piston nut 5 comprises two diametrically opposed pins 12 which are engaged in two slots 16 so that it cannot rotate by moving along the threaded rod 14 when the latter is rotated under the action of the knurled button 15.
  • the amount of liquid or pasty product to be applied q u er can be easily adjusted by the number of rotation of the knurled knob 15, since the rotation thereof causes axial movement of the piston nut 5 which in turn is on the product by pushing it.
  • the piston nut 5 has the same function as the mobile body cylin- d RIQUES 33 and 33A of Figures 1 and 2 respectively, that is to say, to push the product out of the reservoir 1.
  • the rotation of the rod 45 makes it possible to keep the channel formed in the element 8 free and to facilitate the movement of the product there.
  • the applicator according to the embodiment of Figure 4 comprises a reservoir 1 closed at the end opposite to the feed and metering member 4 by a seal 1 0 and a threaded plug 11.
  • a movable rod 55 is mounted on the movable element or piston 5. the free end of the movable rod 55 is such that it can move freely in a channel formed in the supply member 9 distri- b ution 4. the piston 5 can move in the tank by sliding along the internal walls of the useful part 25 of the tank. It is integral with a cap 17 by means of a push rod 18, a spring 19 being interposed between the threaded plug 11 closing the useful part 25 of the reservoir and the internal face of the cap 17.
  • the piston 5 has the same function as the cylindrical movable bodies 33 and 33A of Figures 1 and 2 respectively, that is to say to pass the product out of the tank. Furthermore, the rod 55 has the same function as that described above for the rod 35.

Abstract

The applicator device comprises - a reservoir (1) containing the product to be applied, in which is optionally provided an element for homogenising the products which have a tendency to separate easily, - a metering and feed element (4) comprising a movable member (5) and, if necessary, an end-of-travel device (6), and - a dispenser element (8) permitting the application of the product on a substrate. The applicator device according to the invention is used in the field of cosmetics, for example for applying eyeliners and nail varnish, and in the field of drawing and painting. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif permettant d'appliquer sur un substrat une quantité dosée d'un produit. Ce dispositif pouvant comporter un organe traçant, par exemple un pinceau, s'avère particulièrement utile dans le domaine des cosmétiques. Mais il peut être également avantageusement utilisé dans tous autres domaines, où il est souhaitable d'appliquer un produit coloré selon un tracé précis, en dessin ou en peinture ou pour appliquer un médicament.The present invention relates to a device for applying to a substrate a metered amount of a product. This device which may include a tracing member, for example a brush, proves to be particularly useful in the field of cosmetics. But it can also be advantageously used in all other fields, where it is desirable to apply a colored product according to a precise outline, in drawing or in painting or for applying a medicament.

Jusqu'à présent, si l'on se réfère aux applicateurs utilisés pour les produits liquides cosmétiques tels que les vernis à ongles et les eye-liners, on utilisait pour appliquer de tels liquides des applicateurs constitués d'un réservoir, habituellement un flacon muni d'un bouchon sur lequel est fixé un pinceau ou tout autre dispositif traçant. De tels dispositifs présentent nombre d'inconvénients sur le plan pratique. En effet, comme ils sont constitués de deux éléments distincts qu'il est nécessaire de séparer lors de l'utilisation, les risques de renversement et/ou de casse du flacon sont importants. Par ailleurs, la quantité de liquide entraînée avec le pinceau est très variable et ne peut être dosée - par égouttage - que de façon très approximative. En outre, pour remettre en suspension les particules solides - notamment des pigments - qui ont tendance à rapidement sédimenter, il est nécessaire de reboucher le flacon pour secouer le liquide, et ceci même en cours d'application.Until now, if we refer to the applicators used for cosmetic liquid products such as nail polish and eyeliners, we used to apply such liquids applicators consisting of a reservoir, usually a bottle provided a stopper on which is fixed a brush or any other tracing device. Such devices have a number of practical drawbacks. Indeed, as they consist of two distinct elements which it is necessary to separate during use, the risks of overturning and / or breakage of the bottle are significant. Furthermore, the quantity of liquid entrained with the brush is very variable and can only be dosed - by dripping - only very roughly. In addition, to resuspend solid particles - especially pigments - which tend to sediment quickly, it is necessary to recap the bottle to shake off the liquid, even during application.

Etant donné les inconvénients de ce type d'applicateur, on a charché depuis longtemps à réaliser un applicateur dans lequel la partie "réservoir" et la partie "distributeur" seraient solidaires. Ainsi le brevet FR 1.493.579 concerne un applicateur formant réservoir constitué d'un corps creux, de section cylindrique ou polygonale, dont la partie supérieure forme un col de cygne de façon à assurer la rétention d'une réserve de produit. Un tel dispositif, du fait de sa forme, présente des inconvénients évidents au niveau de son utilisation. On a par ailleurs également imaginé (cf. notamment le brevet FR 7004074 publié sous le N° 2.085.208) d'assurer l'application de tels liquides par des dispositifs du type "stylo- feutre". Les inconvénients essentiels de ces dispositifs résident dans l'irrégularité du débit de liquide et dans le colmatage rapide des canaux de la pointe et du réservoir.Given the drawbacks of this type of applicator, it has long been the task of producing an applicator in which the "reservoir" part and the "dispenser" part are integral. Thus patent FR 1,493,579 relates to an applicator forming a reservoir consisting of a hollow body, of cylindrical or polygonal section, the upper part of which forms a swan neck of so as to ensure the retention of a reserve of product. Such a device, due to its shape, has obvious drawbacks in terms of its use. It has also been imagined (cf. in particular patent FR 7004074 published under No. 2,085,208) to ensure the application of such liquids by devices of the "felt tip pen" type. The essential drawbacks of these devices reside in the irregularity of the liquid flow and in the rapid clogging of the channels of the tip and of the reservoir.

Le problème se posait donc de réaliser un applicateur, qui soit utilisable pour des liquides contenant des matières solides en suspension, sédimentant facilement, qui soit d'une utilisation facile grâce à la possibilité d'un dosage approprié dudit liquide et qui soit dépourvu des inconvénients inhérents aux dispositifs utilisés jusqu'à présent.The problem therefore arose of making an applicator which could be used for liquids containing suspended solids, which easily sedimented, which was easy to use thanks to the possibility of an appropriate dosage of said liquid and which was devoid of the drawbacks. inherent in the devices used so far.

La Demanderesse a résolu ce problème grâce à un applicateur constitué selon la présente invention :

  • - d'un réservoir contenant le produit à appliquer,
  • - d'un organe de dosage et d'alimentation comportant un élément mobile, et
  • - d'un organe distributeur pouvant être conçu de façon à permettre l'application du produit selon un tracé précis.
The Applicant has solved this problem using an applicator constituted according to the present invention:
  • - a reservoir containing the product to be applied,
  • - a metering and supply member comprising a movable element, and
  • - a dispensing member which can be designed so as to allow the application of the product according to a precise route.

Le réservoir consiste en un corps creux, de section circulaire ou polygonale, qui est ouvert à l'une de ses extrémités et qui peut être monobloc ou comporter à l'autre extrémité un système de bouchage permettant le remplissage dudit réservoir par l'une quelconque de ses extrémités. Ce réservoir, non perméable à l'air et au produit qui y est contenu, est réalisé en un matériau approprié à la nature dudit produit. Ce réservoir peut par exemple être en matière synthétique, telle que polyéthylène, polypropylène ou polyamide, mais également un métal, tel qu'aluminium, acier ou laiton, ou en verre inorganique ou organique.The reservoir consists of a hollow body, of circular or polygonal section, which is open at one of its ends and which can be in one piece or include at the other end a closure system allowing the filling of said reservoir by any one of its ends. This tank, not permeable to air and to the product contained therein, is made of a material suitable for the nature of said product. This reservoir can for example be made of synthetic material, such as polyethylene, polypropylene or polyamide, but also a metal, such as aluminum, steel or brass, or in inorganic or organic glass.

L'organe de dosage et d'alimentation comprend :

  • - une gaine constituée par un corps creux fixé à l'extrémité ouverte du réservoir,
  • - un élément mobile contenu dans cette gaine, et éventuellement
  • - un dispositif de fin de course destiné à arrêter le mouvement de l'élément mobile en direction du réservoir.
The dosing and feeding device includes:
  • - a sheath constituted by a hollow body fixed to the open end of the tank,
  • - a mobile element contained in this sheath, and possibly
  • - an end of stroke device intended to stop the movement of the movable element in the direction of the tank.

La gaine peut avoir une forme et des dimensions quelconques, mais est avantageusement constituée par la réunion de deux éléments cylindriques creux de sections différentes, la plus grande section se trouvant du côté du réservoir. Elle est réalisée en un matériau permettant un ajustage précis des dimensions, par exemple métal, verre ou matière synthétique, et bien entendu compatible avec la nature du produit à appliquer.The sheath can have any shape and dimensions, but is advantageously constituted by the union of two hollow cylindrical elements of different sections, the largest section being on the side of the tank. It is made of a material allowing precise adjustment of the dimensions, for example metal, glass or synthetic material, and of course compatible with the nature of the product to be applied.

L'élément mobile a une forme et des dimensions appropriées à la forme de la gaine et à la viscosité du produit. Il peut être mis en mouvement par simple secousse de l'applicateur ou à l'aide d'un poussoir ou de moyens équivalents. Dans le cas où son déplacement est obtenu par secousse, il doit évidemment être réalisé en un matériau suffisamment dense pour que son déplacement entraîne vers l'organe distributeur la quantité nécessaire de liquide, dans ce cas, il est également indispensable de prévoir le dispositif de fin de course mentionné plus haut. Comme indiqué ci-dessus, le déplacement de l'élément mobile peut être obtenu à l'aide d'un poussoir. Celui-ci peut consister en une tige fixée à l'élément mobile, ou faisant partie intégrante de celui-ci, qui traverse le réservoir, dépasse du bouchon, et se prolonge à l'extérieur de façon à pouvoir être actionnée par l'utilisateur. Pour obtenir le déplacement de ce poussoir selon l'axe longitudinal de l'applicateur, on peut exercer sur ce dispositif une poussée selon cet axe, en prévoyant un ressort de rappel pour ramener l'élément mobile en arrière. On peut également prévoir d'obtenir ce déplacement selon l'axe longitudinal par rotation de la tige. Ce type de réalisation s'avère particulièrement bien approprié pour les liquides fortement visqueux et même pour des produits de consistance pâteuse. Le matériau dans lequel est constitué l'élément mobile, et éventuellement son poussoir, doit évidemment être compatible avec le produit à appliquer ; à cette fin on utilisera avantageusement de l'acier inoxydable.The movable member has a shape and dimensions suitable for the shape of the sheath and the viscosity of the product. It can be set in motion by simply shaking the applicator or using a pusher or equivalent means. In the case where its movement is obtained by shaking, it must obviously be made of a sufficiently dense material so that its movement causes the necessary quantity of liquid towards the dispensing member, in this case, it is also essential to provide the limit switch mentioned above. As indicated above, the displacement of the movable element can be obtained using a pusher. This may consist of a rod fixed to the movable element, or forming an integral part thereof, which passes through the reservoir, protrudes from the cap, and extends outside so that it can be actuated by the user. . To obtain the displacement of this pusher along the longitudinal axis of the applicator, one can exert on this device a thrust along this axis, by providing a return spring to bring the movable element back. It is also possible to provide for this displacement along the longitudinal axis by rotation of the rod. This type of embodiment proves to be particularly well suited for highly viscous liquids and even for products of pasty consistency. The material in which the mobile element is made up, and possibly its pusher, must obviously be compatible with the product to be applied; to this end, stainless steel will advantageously be used.

Dans le cas précisé ci-dessus où la gaine est constituée par la réunion de deux éléments cylindriques creux, l'élément mobile offrira un volume de forme analogue mais de section inférieure et sera réalisé en matériau plein. Il est de préférence réalisé comme un objet plein en un matériau dense de façon que lorsque l'applicateur est secoué, l'inertie de l'élément mobile, et la force qu'il possède une fois en mouvement, facilite son déplacement dans la gaine.In the case specified above where the sheath is constituted by the union of two hollow cylindrical elements, the movable element will offer a volume of similar shape but of lower section and will be made of solid material. It is preferably made as a solid object of dense material so that when the applicator is shaken, the inertia of the mobile element, and the force which it possesses once in movement, facilitates its movement in the sheath .

Le dispositif de fin de course peut être constitué par un élément indépendant fixé à la gaine du côté du réservoir, tel qu'un clips ou une épingle, mais il peut également être formé par une saillie prévue sur la paroi interne de la gaine, par exemple en forme de jonc.The end-of-travel device can be constituted by an independent element fixed to the sheath on the side of the reservoir, such as a clips or a pin, but it can also be formed by a projection provided on the internal wall of the sheath, by example in the form of a rush.

Selon l'un des modes de réalisation de l'invention les dimensions respectives de la gaine et de l'élément mobile sont très proches de sorte que ce dernier produit essentiellement un effet de piston.According to one of the embodiments of the invention, the respective dimensions of the sheath and of the mobile element are very close so that the latter essentially produces a piston effect.

Par ailleurs, pour assurer l'évacuation du liquide vers l'organe distributeur, il est nécessaire de prévoir au niveau de l'organe de dosage et d'alimentation une ou plusieurs mises à l'air, qui seront avantageusement placées dans la zone de l'organe de dosage recouverte par le capuchon protecteur.Furthermore, to ensure the evacuation of the liquid to the dispensing member, it is necessary to provide at the metering and supply member one or more air vents, which will advantageously be placed in the area of the metering device covered by the protective cap.

L'organe distributeur, c'est-à-dire l'organe en contact avec le substrat destiné à recevoir le liquide à appliquer, est conçu en fonction de l'utilisation, en particulier en ce qui concerne sa finesse et sa souplesse. En effet, il peut s'agir véritablement d'un organe traçant permettant de former un dessin précis avec le liquide à appliquer.The dispenser member, that is to say the member in contact with the substrate intended to receive the liquid to be applied, is designed according to the use, in particular as regards its fineness and its flexibility. Indeed, it can really be a tracing member making it possible to form a precise drawing with the liquid to be applied.

A titre d'organe traçant on peut ainsi utiliser un pinceau en soies naturelles (par exemple martre) ou synthétiques. Les poils de ce pinceau peuvent être libres, c'est-à-dire non encollés mais resserrés par une virole, en encollés sur une partie de leur longueur de façon à laisser passer l'encre par capillarité. On peut également prévoir à l'intérieur du pinceau un tube capillaire muni d'orifices par lesquels le liquide s'écoule sur les poils du pinceau.As a tracing organ it is thus possible to use a brush made of natural bristles (for example marten) or synth ticks. The bristles of this brush can be free, that is to say not glued but tightened by a ferrule, glued over part of their length so as to allow the ink to pass by capillarity. One can also provide inside the brush a capillary tube provided with orifices through which the liquid flows on the bristles of the brush.

On peut encore utiliser comme organe traçant une pointe élastique extrudée, éventuellement multi-capillaire, une plume plastique, par exemple du type plume à palette, une bille, une pointe souple en mousse, en métal fritté ou en plastique fritté, etc....,It is also possible to use as a tracing member an extruded elastic point, possibly multi-capillary, a plastic nib, for example of the palette nib type, a ball, a flexible point of foam, sintered metal or sintered plastic, etc. .,

Pour des applications pour lesquelles on ne désire pas obtenir de tracé précis mais seulement appliquer une certaine quantité de liquide, l'organe distributeur pourra être par exemple une spatule, un tampon de mousse ou de tissu et analogues.For applications for which it is not desired to obtain a precise route but only to apply a certain quantity of liquid, the dispensing member may be, for example, a spatula, a foam or tissue pad and the like.

Cet organe distributeur pourra révêtir des formes particulières pour certaines applications spécifiques. Ainsi, dans le domaine du maquillage des yeux, si le liquide à appliquer est un mascara, on pourra utiliser comme organe distributeur une brosse ronde ou une vis sans fin métallique.This distributor body may take specific forms for certain specific applications. Thus, in the field of eye makeup, if the liquid to be applied is a mascara, a round brush or a metal worm can be used as the dispensing member.

De façon générale, il est possible d'utiliser pour cet organe distributeur tout dispositif connu, traçant ou non, adapté à la nature du substrat et du produit à appliquer.In general, it is possible to use for this dispensing member any known device, tracing or not, adapted to the nature of the substrate and of the product to be applied.

Cet organe distributeur, y compris l'organe traçant, est protégé par un capuchon protecteur dont la forme intérieure est telle que, d'une part, le volume d'air emprisonné est le plus faible possible et, d'autre part, la surface assurant l'étanchéité est relativement faible pour éviter l'effet de pompe (ou effet de goutte). De tels capuchons, possédant ou non une jupe de protection, sont bien connus dans la technique.This distributor member, including the tracer member, is protected by a protective cap whose internal shape is such that, on the one hand, the volume of trapped air is as small as possible and, on the other hand, the surface ensuring the seal is relatively weak to avoid the pump effect (or drop effect). Such caps, with or without a protective skirt, are well known in the art.

Bien entendu, le corps de l'applicateur selon l'invention peut recevoir un habillage quelconque approprié à son utilisation.Of course, the body of the applicator according to the invention can receive any covering suitable for its use.

Une variante de l'applicateur consiste, dans le cas où on désire appliquer un produit coloré, à introduire dans le réservoir le produit ne comportant pas de colorant et/ou de pigment et à prévoir, par exemple à l'intérieur de l'organe de dosage et d'alimentation, une masse d'une substance soluble dans le liquidé contenu dans le réservoir, cette substance soluble renfermant le ou les colorants et/ou pigments choisis. Le liquide incolore provenant du réservoir se charge en matière colorante au contact de la substance soluble. Pour cette dernière, on peut utiliser notamment des cires solubles.A variant of the applicator consists, in the case where it is desired to apply a colored product, to introduce into the tank the product not containing dye and / or pigment and to be provided, for example inside the metering and feeding member, a mass of a substance soluble in the liquid contained in the tank, this soluble substance containing the chosen dye (s) and / or pigments. The colorless liquid coming from the tank is loaded with coloring matter on contact with the soluble substance. For the latter, it is possible to use in particular soluble waxes.

Les domaines d'utilisation de l'applicateur selon l'invention sont extrêmement variés. En effet, on peut utili- ser de tels applicateurs dans le domaine des cosmétiques, et plus particulièrement pour :

  • - le maquillage des yeux : eye-liner, fard à sourcil, mascara, fard à paupières ;
  • - le maquillage des lèvres : crayon à lèvres pour le dessin du contour des lèvres, brillant à lèvres, rouge à lèvres ;
  • - le maquillage du visage : "blush" liquide, produit anti- cernes :
  • - le maquillage des ongles : vernis à ongles, durcisseurs, base traitante, etc....
The fields of use of the applicator according to the invention are extremely varied. Indeed, one can utili- s first such applicators in the field of cosmetics, particularly for:
  • - eye makeup: eyeliner, eyebrow, mascara, eyeshadow;
  • - lip makeup: lip pencil for drawing the outline of the lips, lip gloss, lipstick;
  • - face makeup: liquid "blush", concealer:
  • - nail makeup: nail polish, hardeners, treatment base, etc.

On peut aussi utiliser ces dispositifs applicateurs pour l'application de parfum, déodorant ou antiperspirant, pour l'application de teinture ou de décolorant pour cheveux, notamment pour l'égalisation des racines ou la formation de "mèches" ou "coups de soleil", ou encore pour l'application locale de produit dépilatoire.These applicator devices can also be used for the application of perfume, deodorant or antiperspirant, for the application of hair dye or bleach, in particular for the equalization of the roots or the formation of "wicks" or "sunburns" , or for the local application of depilatory product.

L'utilisation de tels applicateurs se révèle également intéressante dans le domaine des produits d'hygiène et des produits pharmaceutiques. Ainsi ils peuvent servir à appliquer sur la peau une solution de mercurescéine. Dans de tels domaines d'utilisation il peut être souhaitable de prévoir un montage de l'organe distributeur permettant son remplacement facile on peut même envisager un organe distributeur "jetable", changé après chaque utilisation.The use of such applicators also proves to be advantageous in the field of hygiene products and pharmaceutical products. So they can be used to apply a solution of mercurescein to the skin. In such areas of use it may be desirable to provide an assembly of the dispensing member allowing its easy replacement one can even consider a "disposable" dispensing member, changed after each use.

Bien entendu, les applicateurs selon l'invention trouvent de nombreuses utilisations dans le domaine du dessin et de la peinture. Ils permettent d'appliquer des peintures, des encres, et notamment des encres renfermant des pigments blancs, et également des produits permettant d'effacer les caractères écrits, par effet d'écran ou par dissolution.Of course, the applicators according to the invention find numerous uses in the field drawing and painting. They make it possible to apply paints, inks, and in particular inks containing white pigments, and also products making it possible to erase the written characters, by screen effect or by dissolution.

De façon générale, ces applicateurs peuvent être utilisés dans tous les cas où on désire appliquer sur un substrat une quantité faible à moyenne d'un produit, coloré ou non, éventuellement selon un tracé précis.In general, these applicators can be used in all cases where it is desired to apply a small to medium quantity of a product, colored or not, to a substrate, possibly along a precise route.

De tels applicateurs présentent l'avantage d'offrir en un organe monobloc l'association d'une réserve de produit et de l'organe distributeur de ce produit. Lors de l'utilisation, l'applicateur doit être secoué, une ou plusieurs fois, ce qui permet de faire passer sur l'organe distributeur une certaine quantité de produit poussée hors de l'organe de dosage et d'alimentation par le déplacement de l'élément mobile de celui-ci. On obtient ainsi un dosage assez précis de la quantité de produit adaptée à la surface à recouvrir, et en conséquence une régularité très satisfaisante du trait lorsque l'on désire obtenir un tracé précis. Par ailleurs, ces applicateurs offrent l'avantage d'une suppression pratiquement totale des risques de coulure du produit ainsi que des risques de colmatage. Ils assurent, en outre, une bonne protection du produit, qui n'a pas de surface libre à l'air et dont l'évaporation est donc extrêmement réduite.Such applicators have the advantage of offering in a monobloc member the association of a reserve of product and of the dispenser member of this product. During use, the applicator must be shaken, one or more times, which allows a certain amount of product to pass over the dispensing member pushed out of the metering and feeding member by the movement of the movable element thereof. A fairly precise dosage of the quantity of product adapted to the surface to be covered is thus obtained, and consequently a very satisfactory regularity of the line when it is desired to obtain a precise plot. Furthermore, these applicators offer the advantage of practically total elimination of the risks of the product sinking as well as the risks of clogging. They also provide good protection for the product, which has no free surface in the air and whose evaporation is therefore extremely reduced.

La description qui va suivre et qui ne présente aucun caractère limitatif, doit être lue en se référant aux dessins annexés parmi lesquels :

  • - la figure 1 représente une vue en coupe d'un applicateur selon l'invention dans lequel le déplacement de l'élément mobile est obtenu par secousse de l'applicateur ;
  • - la figure 2 représente une vue en coupe d'une variante de l'applicateur représenté à la figure 1 dans laquelle la matière colorante est séparée du liquide contenu dans le réservoir ;
  • - la figure 3 représente une vue en coupe d'un applicateur selon l'invention dans lequel le déplacement de l'élément mobile est obtenu par rotation d'une tige poussoir filetée ;
  • - la figure 4 représente une vue en coupe d'un applicateur selon l'invention dans lequel le déplacement de l'élément mobile est obtenu par poussée longitudinale, la tige faisant office de poussoir.
The description which follows and which is in no way limiting, must be read with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • - Figure 1 shows a sectional view of an applicator according to the invention in which the movement of the movable member is obtained by shaking the applicator;
  • - Figure 2 shows a sectional view of a variant of the applicator shown in Figure 1 in which the coloring matter is separated from the liquid contained in the reservoir;
  • - Figure 3 shows a sectional view of an applicator according to the invention in which the movement of the movable member is obtained by rotation of a threaded push rod;
  • - Figure 4 shows a sectional view of an applicator according to the invention in which the displacement of the movable element is obtained by longitudinal thrust, the rod acting as a pusher.

Ainsi qu'on peut le voir sur la figure 1, un applicateur selon la présente invention est constitué d'un réservoir 1 délimité par un corps tubulaire 25 qui est fermé à une extrémité par un bouchon 2. Une petite bille métallique 3 est située à l'intérieur du réservoir 1 pour maintenir, en secouant l'applicateur, homogène le liquide présent, qui renferme des particules solides ayant facilement tendance à sédimenter. En effet, lorsque le liquide à appliquer contient en suspension des particules solides relativement denses, il peut être avantageux de prévoir un organe mobile assurant l'agitation du liquide. Dans ce but, on utilise notamment une bille, par exemple en acier ou en verre. La bille 3 peut être totalement libre dans le réservoir 1 ou, si on le désire, partiellement en limitant ses mouvements par des moyens appropriés.As can be seen in FIG. 1, an applicator according to the present invention consists of a reservoir 1 delimited by a tubular body 25 which is closed at one end by a plug 2. A small metal ball 3 is located at inside the reservoir 1 to keep the liquid present homogeneous by shaking the applicator, which contains solid particles which easily tend to sediment. In fact, when the liquid to be applied contains relatively dense solid particles in suspension, it may be advantageous to provide a movable member ensuring agitation of the liquid. For this purpose, a ball is used in particular, for example steel or glass. The ball 3 can be completely free in the tank 1 or, if desired, partially by limiting its movements by appropriate means.

L'organe de dosage et d'alimentation 30 comprend une gaine 4 dont une extrémité s'emboite dans l'extrémité ouverte du corps tubulaire 25 ; il est maintenu en place par vissage dans ce corps. L'autre extrémité de cette gaine 4 comporte un col 31, qui peut être recouvert par un capuchon (non représenté) et dans lequel est ménagé un orifice de mise à l'air 7 facilitant l'écoulement du liquide vers l'organe distributeur 8. Celui-ci a la forme d'un élément tubulaire partiellement inséré de façon axiale à l'extrémité du col 31.The metering and supply member 30 comprises a sheath 4, one end of which fits into the open end of the tubular body 25; it is held in place by screwing into this body. The other end of this sheath 4 has a neck 31, which can be covered by a cap (not shown) and in which is formed an air orifice 7 facilitating the flow of liquid to the dispensing member 8 This has the form of a tubular element partially inserted axially at the end of the neck 31.

Un élément mobile 5, comprenant une partie de l'organe de dosage et de distribution 30, est situé à l'in- térieur de la gaine 4. L'élément mobile 5 selon le mode de réalisation de la figure 1 comprend un corps cylindrique 33 qui est prolongé axialement en direction du col 31-par une tige 35. Les déplacements de l'élément mobile 5 vers l'arrière de l'applicateur, sont limité par un dispositif de fin de course 6 disposé à l'intérieur de l'extrémité interne de la gaine 4, tandis que lesmouvementsvers l'avant sont limités par le corps 33 par contact avec la paroi située là où le trou de la gaine 4 est réduit en diamètre de façon à ne laisser passer que la tige 35. Par un mouvement axial, cette tige 35 maintient ainsi, libre le canal de l'organe distributeur 8 et facilite l'écoulement du produit liquide ou pâteux.A movable member 5 comprising a portion of the body of metering and distribution 30 is located in- side ur e r i of the sheath 4. The movable member 5 according to the embodiment of Figure 1 comprises a cylindrical body 33 which is extended axially in the direction of the neck 31-by a rod 35. The displacements of the movable element 5 towards the rear of the applicator, are limited by a limit switch device 6 disposed at the inside the inner end of the sheath 4, while the movements towards the front are limited by the body 33 by contact with the wall situated where the hole in the sheath 4 is reduced in diameter so as to allow only the rod 35 to pass. By an axial movement, this rod 35 thus keeps the channel of the dispensing member 8 free, and facilitates the flow of the liquid or pasty product.

L'organe distributeur 8 selon la figure 1 est constitué d'un pinceau 37 inséré à l'extrémité de l'applicateur.The dispenser member 8 according to Figure 1 consists of a brush 37 inserted at the end of the applicator.

L'applicateur selon cette figure 1 est aisément utilisé en le secouant de façon axiale, de préférence avec le capuchon en place. Ceci entraîne un déplacement de l'élément mobile 5 vers le dispositif de fin de course 6 et un écoulement du liquide du réservoir 1 autour du corps cylindrique 33, dans le canal ménagé dans le col 31 et dans l'organe distributeur 8. En secouant l'applicateur, cela entraîne un déplacement, de l'élément mobile 5, vers la gauche de la figure 1 ce qui fait passer par la tige 35 une quantité uniforme de liquide vers l'organe distributeur 8 qui sera acheminé vers le pinceau 37.The applicator according to this figure 1 is easily used by shaking it axially, preferably with the cap in place. This results in a displacement of the movable element 5 towards the end-of-travel device 6 and a flow of the liquid from the reservoir 1 around the cylindrical body 33, in the channel formed in the neck 31 and in the dispensing member 8. By shaking the applicator, this causes the movable element 5 to move to the left in FIG. 1, which causes the rod 35 to pass a uniform quantity of liquid to the dispensing member 8 which will be conveyed to the brush 37.

La figure 2 est relative à un second mode de réalisation de l'applicateur, qui est une variante de celui représenté à la figure 1. Le corps cylindrique 33A, analogue au corps 33 de la figure 1, a un diamètre plus petit que celui du corps 33 de façon à laisser la place à une enveloppe cylindrique 9 disposée entre lui et la gaine 4. Cette enveloppe cylindrique 9 peut être constituêed'une cire soluble ou d'un mélange de cires solubles renfermant une matière colorante. Le liquide en s'écoulant du réservoir 1 à travers l'enveloppe de cire 9 se colore avant d'atteindre l'organe distributeur 8.Figure 2 relates to a second embodiment of the applicator, which is a variant of that shown in Figure 1. The cylindrical body 33A, similar to the body 33 of Figure 1, has a smaller diameter than that of the body 33 so as to leave room for a cylindrical envelope 9 disposed between it and the sheath 4. This cylindrical envelope 9 may be constituted by a soluble wax or a mixture of soluble waxes containing a coloring matter. The liquid flowing from the reservoir 1 through the wax envelope 9 becomes colored before reaching the distributor member 8.

L'élément mobile 5 selon les modes de réalisation des figures 1 et 2 peut être modifié de façon à pouvoir être déplacé autrement qu'en secouant l'applicateur.The movable element 5 according to the embodiments of Figures 1 and 2 can be modified so that it can be moved other than by shaking the applicator.

Le troisième mode de réalisation de l'applicateur représenté à la figure 3, comporte une tige filetée 14 comprenant à une extrémité une tige filetée 45 qui pénètre librement dans l'orifice ménagé dans le col 31. L'élément mobile ou écrou-piston 5 est vissé sur cette tige 14. Cet écrou-piston 5 comprend deux tétons 12 diamétralement opposés qui sont engagés dans deux fentes 16 de telle sorte qu'il ne peut tourner en se déplaçant le long de la tige filetée 14 lorsque celle-ci est mise en rotation sous l'action du bouton moleté 15. Un bouchon fileté 11, situé sous le bouton moleté 15, maintient en position un joint d'étanchéité 10.The third embodiment of the applicator shown in Figure 3, includes a threaded rod 14 com taking at one end a threaded rod 45 which freely penetrates into the orifice provided in the neck 31. The movable member or piston nut 5 is screwed onto this rod 14. This piston nut 5 comprises two diametrically opposed pins 12 which are engaged in two slots 16 so that it cannot rotate by moving along the threaded rod 14 when the latter is rotated under the action of the knurled button 15. A threaded plug 11, located under the button knurled 15, maintains a seal 10 in position.

La quantité de produit liquide ou pâteux à appli- quer peut être aisément réglée par le nombre de rotation du bouton moleté 15, puisque la rotation de celui-ci entraîne un déplacement axial de l'écrou-piston 5 qui à son tour agit sur le produit en le poussant. Selon ce mode de réalisation l'écrou-piston 5 a la même fonction que les corps mobiles cylin- driques 33 et 33A des figures 1 et 2 respectivement, c'est-à-dire, de pousser le produit hors du réservoir 1. En outre la rotation de la tige 45 permet de maintenir libre le canal ménagé dans l'élément 8 et y faciliter le déplacement, du produit.The amount of liquid or pasty product to be applied q u er can be easily adjusted by the number of rotation of the knurled knob 15, since the rotation thereof causes axial movement of the piston nut 5 which in turn is on the product by pushing it. According to this embodiment the piston nut 5 has the same function as the mobile body cylin- d RIQUES 33 and 33A of Figures 1 and 2 respectively, that is to say, to push the product out of the reservoir 1. In addition, the rotation of the rod 45 makes it possible to keep the channel formed in the element 8 free and to facilitate the movement of the product there.

L'applicateur selon le mode de réalisation de la figure 4 comprend un réservoir 1 obturé à l'extrémité opposée à l'organe d'alimentation et de dosage 4 par un joint d'étanchéité 10 et un bouchon fileté 11. Une tige mobile 55 est montée sur l'élément mobile ou piston 5. L'extrémité libre de cette tige mobile 55 est telle qu'elle peut se déplacer librement dans un canal ménagé dans l'organe d'alimentation 9 de distri- bution 4. Le piston 5 peut se déplacer dans le réservoir par glissement le long des parois internes de la partie utile 25 du réservoir. Il est solidaire d'un capuchon 17 par l'intermédiaire d'une tige poussoir 18, un ressort 19 étant interposé entre le bouchon fileté 11 obturant la partie utile 25 du réservoir et la face interne du capuchon 17.The applicator according to the embodiment of Figure 4 comprises a reservoir 1 closed at the end opposite to the feed and metering member 4 by a seal 1 0 and a threaded plug 11. A movable rod 55 is mounted on the movable element or piston 5. the free end of the movable rod 55 is such that it can move freely in a channel formed in the supply member 9 distri- b ution 4. the piston 5 can move in the tank by sliding along the internal walls of the useful part 25 of the tank. It is integral with a cap 17 by means of a push rod 18, a spring 19 being interposed between the threaded plug 11 closing the useful part 25 of the reservoir and the internal face of the cap 17.

Quand on pousse axialement sur le capuchon 17 suivant la flèche F, ceci entraîne un avancement du piston 5 et par là-même force le produit en direction de l'élément distributeur 8. Le ressort 19 permet le rappel du capuchon 17 et par suite du piston 5. En exerçant une pression plus cumoins forte sur le capuchon 17,on règle la quantité de produit entraîné vers l'orqane distributeur 8.When one pushes axially on the cap 17 along arrow F, this causes the piston 5 to advance and thereby forces the product towards the distributor element 8. The spring 19 allows the cap 17 to be returned and consequently the piston 5. By exerting a more intense pressure on the cap 17, the quantity of product entrained towards the dispensing organ 8 is adjusted.

Selon le mode de réalisation de cette figure 4, le piston 5 a la même fonction que les corps mobiles cylindriques 33 et 33A des figures 1 et 2 respectivement, c'est-à-dire de passer le produit hors du réservoir. En outre la tige 55 a la même fonction que celle décrite ci-dessus de la tige 35.According to the embodiment of this Figure 4, the piston 5 has the same function as the cylindrical movable bodies 33 and 33A of Figures 1 and 2 respectively, that is to say to pass the product out of the tank. Furthermore, the rod 55 has the same function as that described above for the rod 35.

Claims (19)

1.- Dispositif applicateur de produits liquides ou pâteux, notamment colorés, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : - un réservoir contenant le produit à appliquer, - un organe de dosage et d'alimentation comportant un élément mobile, et - un organe distributeur permettant l'application du produit sur un substrat ou une surface. 1.- Device for applying liquid or pasty products, especially colored products, characterized in that it comprises: - a reservoir containing the product to be applied, a metering and supply member comprising a movable element, and - a distributor member allowing the application of the product on a substrate or a surface. 2.- Dispositif applicateur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir consiste en un corps creux ouvert à ses deux extrémités et comportant à l'une desdites extrémités un système de bouchage.2. An applicator device according to claim 1, characterized in that the reservoir consists of a hollow body open at its two ends and comprising at one of said ends a closure system. 3.- Dispositif applicateur selon la revendica- tion 1, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir consiste en un corps creux ouvert à l'une de ses extrémités seulement.3.- Applicator device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the reservoir consists of a hollow body open at one of its ends only. 4.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce qu'à l'intérieur du réservoir est situé un organe mobile assurant l'agitation du liquide.4. Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that inside the reservoir is located a movable member ensuring the agitation of the liquid. 5.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe mobile est constitué par une bille en acier ou en verre, totalement ou partiellement libre à l'intérieur dudit réservoir.5. Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said movable member is constituted by a steel or glass ball, totally em ent or partially free inside said reservoir. 6.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que l'organe de dosage et d'alimentation comprend une gaine constituée par un corps creux fixé à l'extrémité ouverte du réservoir et un élément mobile contenu dans cette gaine.6. Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the metering and supply member comprises a sheath constituted by a hollow body fixed to the open end of the reservoir and a movable element contained in this sheath. 7.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de dosage et d'alimentation comprend en outre un dispositif de fin de course destiné à arrêter le mouvement dudit élément mobile en direction du réservoir.7. Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that said metering and supply member further comprises an end-of-stroke device intended to stop the movement of said movable element in the direction of the reservoir. 8.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que l'élément mobile est réalisé en un matériau suffisamment dense pour que son déplacement soit obtenu par simple secousse dudit dispositif applicateur.8.- Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the movable element is made of a sufficiently dense material so that its movement is obtained by simple shaking of said applicator device. 9.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que le déplacement de l'élément mobile est obtenu à l'aide d'un poussoir.9. Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the displacement of the mobile element is obtained using a pusher. 10.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de fin de course est constitué par un élément indépendant fixé à la gaine du côté du réservoir.10.- Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the limit switch device is constituted by an independent element fixed to the sheath on the side of the reservoir. 11.- Dispositif applicateur selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de fin de course consiste en un clips ou une épingle.11. Applicator device according to claim 10, characterized in that the end-of-travel device consists of a clips or a pin. 12.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de fin de course est formé par une saillie prévue sur la paroi interne de la gaine.12.- Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the end of stroke device is formed by a projection provided on the inner wall of the sheath. 13.- Dispositif applicateur selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que la saillie est en forme de jonc.13.- Applicator device according to claim 12, characterized in that the projection is in the form of a rod. 14.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce que les dimensions respectives de la gaine et de l'élément mobile sont très proches, ce dernier produisant ainsi essentiellement un effet de piston.14.- Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the respective dimensions of the sheath and the movable member are very close, the latter thus essentially producing a piston effect. 15.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu au niveau de l'organe de dosage et d'alimentation une ou plusieurs mises à l'air qui seront avantageusement placées dans la zone de l'organe de dosage recouverte par le capuchon protecteur.15.- Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that there is provided at the metering and supply member one or more vents which will advantageously be placed in the area of the metering device covered by the protective cap. 16.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisé en ce que l'organe distributeur consiste en un organe traçant tel que pinceau, plume, bille ou pointe souple en mousse.16.- Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the dispensing member consists of a tracing member such as a brush, feather, ball or flexible foam tip. 17.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisé en ce que l'organe distributeur est un organe non traçant tel qu'une spatule ou un tampon de mousse ou de tissu.17. Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the dispensing member is a non-tracing member such as a spatula or a foam or tissue pad. 18.- Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisé en ce que l'organe dis- tributeur consiste en une brosse ronde ou une vis sans fin métallique.18.- Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the member dis- t r i bu t e ur consists of a round brush or a metallic worm screw. 19. - Dispositif applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 18, caractérisé en ce que le produit contenu dans le réservoir est incolore et qu'une masse soluble de colorants ou de pigments est prévue à l'intérieur de l'organe de dosage et d'alimentation. 19 . - Applicator device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the product contained in the reservoir is colorless and that a soluble mass of dyes or pigments is provided inside the metering member and power supply.
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