DEVICE FOR PACKAGING AND APPLICATION OF A COSMETIC PRODUCT

Abstract

A packaging and application device including a container containing a product to be applied, the container comprising a first part and a second part, which are connected to one another by a hinge connection; an applicator, the said applicator being accommodated in an interior space (E) provided in the hinge connection.

Claims

1. A packaging and application device, having: a container containing a product to be applied, the container comprising a first part (4) and a second part, which are connected to one another by a hinge connection; an applicator, the said applicator being accommodated in an interior space provided in the hinge connection, the interior space being accessible only when the device is in the open position.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the interior space having a volume with a cylindrical form.

3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the interior space having two ends delimited by two cylindrical portions of one of the parts which cooperate with two flat portions in the form of a disc of the other one of the parts.

4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the interior space being delimited by at least one wall, or by two walls, extending parallel to an axis of the hinge connection.

5. The device according to claim 1, wherein the applicator being configured for application of a product on the skin, the skin of the face, the checks, the eyelids, the eyelashes or eyebrows, or the nails.

6. The device according to claim 1, wherein the applicator comprising an application unit, which comprises a foam pad or bristles.

7. The device according to claim 1, wherein the applicator being without an applicator product.

8. The device according to claim 1, wherein the applicator comprising a grasping tab.

9. The device according to claim 8, wherein the grasping tab being able to be rotated by at least one out of the first part or the second part during the opening or closure of the device.

10. The device according to claim 1, wherein the hinge connection comprising one or two pins.

11. A make-up method, comprising the steps of: loading an applicator with product using a device according to claim 1; applying the product on an area to be made up consisting of human keratin

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The invention will be able to be better understood by reading the following description of non-limiting embodiments thereof, and by examining the appended drawing, in which:

[0034] FIG. 1 is a schematic view in perspective of an example of a device according to the invention.

[0035] FIG. 2 is a schematic view in perspective of an example of a device according to the invention.

[0036] FIG. 3 is a view from the side of the device in FIG. 2.

[0037] FIG. 4 is a view from above of the device in FIG. 2 in the open position.

[0038] FIG. 5 is a view from below of the device in FIG. 2 in the open position

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] FIG. 1 illustrates a device for packaging and application 1, comprising a container 2 containing a product to be applied. The container comprises a first part 4 and a second part 6, connected to one another by a hinge connection 8 which extends along a longitudinal axis X.

[0040] The device also comprises an applicator 10, the said applicator 10 being accommodated in an interior space E provided in the hinge connection 8.

[0041] The applicator is configured to make it possible to collect and apply the product. The applicator 10 comprises a foam pad 18. The applicator also comprises a handle 20 on which the foam pad 18 is secured.

[0042] In this example, the product is a cosmetic product which can be in the form of a cake of powdered product accommodated in the first part 4.

[0043] The second part 6 of the container makes it possible to accommodate a mirror M. It acts as a cover for closure of the first part 4. The closure can be sealed.

[0044] It is understood that the interior space E is accessible only when the device is in the open position.

[0045] The interior space E has a volume with a cylindrical form. It has a form which is generally elongate along a longitudinal axis X of the hinge connection. In the example described, it has a length of approximately 40 mm, and a radius of approximately 1 mm.

[0046] The interior space E has two ends delimited by two cylindrical portions 12 of the first part 4 which cooperate with two flat portions in the form of a disc 14 of the second part 6.

[0047] In this example, the interior space E is also delimited by two walls 16 extending parallel to an axis X of the hinge connection. These walls make it possible to retain the applicator in the interior space E.

[0048] In this embodiment, the applicator also comprises a grasping tab 22. The grasping tab is situated on the handle 20 of the applicator. It has the form of an elongate strip, extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the applicator. In the open position illustrated in FIG. 1, it is understood that the grasping tab can be rotated by the second part, by simple contact of the grasping tab with the second part 6.

[0049] The device also comprises a closure unit 28 making it possible to snap the two parts onto one another.

[0050] In the variant embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 5, only the container 2 designed to receive a product to be applied is illustrated. The container comprises a first part 4 and a second part 6, connected to one another by a hinge connection 8 which extends along a longitudinal axis X.

[0051] The interior space is analogous to that of the embodiment in FIG. 1. It has two ends delimited by two cylindrical portions 12 of the second part 6, which portions cooperate with two flat portions in the form of a disc 14 of the first part 4.

[0052] Other variants are possible. For example, the hinge connection can comprise one or two pins. This pin or these pins can be concealed in the cylindrical portions 12.

[0053] The expression “comprising a” is to be understood as being synonymous with “comprising at least one”.