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A device for simultaneously dispensing at least two products is provided with each of the at least two products being packaged separately in at least first and second flexible-walled sachets. The device may comprise a holder configured to fixedly hold the first and second sachets in a superposed pos

A device for simultaneously dispensing at least two products is provided with each of the at least two products being packaged separately in at least first and second flexible-walled sachets. The device may comprise a holder configured to fixedly hold the first and second sachets in a superposed position so that respective outlet orifices of the first and second sachets are in the vicinity of one another, and a pressurizer movable with respect to the holder, the pressurizer being configured to apply pressure to the first and second sachets so as to force contents of the first and second sachets out through the respective outlet orifices in a predetermined ratio. A system and method associated with the device are also provided.

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1. A device for simultaneously dispensing at least two products, each of the at least two products being packaged separately in at least first and second flexible-walled sachets, the device comprising:a holder configured to fixedly hold the first and second sachets in superposed position so that res

1. A device for simultaneously dispensing at least two products, each of the at least two products being packaged separately in at least first and second flexible-walled sachets, the device comprising:a holder configured to fixedly hold the first and second sachets in superposed position so that respective outlet orifices of the first and second sachets are in the vicinity of one another; and a pressurizer movable with respect to the holder, the pressurizer being configured to apply pressure to the first and second sachets so as to force contents of the first and second sachets out through the respective outlet orifices in a predetermined ratio, wherein the pressurizer is coupled to the holder other than through the first and second sachets, and wherein the pressurizer is configured such that the pressure applied by the pressurizer presses the first and second sachets against each other. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the pressurizer comprises at least two plates.3. The device of claim 2, wherein the at least two plates are configured to articulate about an articulation axis with respect to the holder.4. The device of claim 3, wherein the articulation axis is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the device.5. The device of claim 2, wherein the at least two plates substantially face one another and are each delimited by at least a pair of longitudinal edges.6. The device of claim 5, wherein the device is configured so that the longitudinal edges of one of the two plates extend, over the entirety of their length, at a variable distance from corresponding longitudinal edges of the other of the at least two plates.7. The device of claim 5, wherein the device is configured so that the longitudinal edges of one of the two plates extend, over the entirety of their length, in diverging manner away from corresponding longitudinal edges of the other of the at least two plates.8. The device of claim 3, wherein each of the plates comprises a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the first end being configured to be located in the vicinity of the outlet orifices and the first end being located adjacent the articulation axis.9. The device of claim 8, wherein each of the two plates is coupled to the holder via an articulation region at the articulation axis.10. The device of claim 9, wherein the two plates are coupled to the holder via a living hinge.11. The device of claim 8, wherein the second end of each of the two plates is free.12. The device of claim 10, wherein the living hinge is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the device.13. The device of claim 2, wherein the two plates are arranged substantially symmetrically on each side of a mid-plane of the device.14. The device of claim 2, wherein the two plates are substantially similar.15. The device of claim 2, wherein the holder comprises two fixing portions.16. The device of claim 15, further comprising at least one fastening element configured to fasten the first and second sachets between the two fixing portions.17. The device of claim 16, wherein the at least one fastening element is configured to reversibly fasten the first and second sachets between the two fixing portions.18. The device of claim 16, wherein the at least one fastening element is configured to irreversibly fasten the first and second sachets between the two fixing portions.19. The device of claim 16, wherein the at least one fastening element comprises at least one of a screw, a barbed element, and a rivet.20. The device of claim 16, wherein the at least one fastening element comprises two fastening elements and each of the fixing portion defines a hole through which a corresponding one of the two fastening elements is configured to pass.21. The device of claim 20, wherein each of the two fastening elements is configured to pass through corresponding holes in each of the first and second sachets.22. The device of claim 20, wherein each of the two fastening elements is located on opposite sides of a central longitudinal axis of the device.23. The device of claim 16, wherein the at least one fastening element is secured to one of the two fixing portions.24. The device of claim 20, wherein each of the two fastening elements is secured to a corresponding one of the two fixing portions.25. The device of claim 2, wherein each of the two plates comprises a portion of an end-piece extending along a longitudinal axis of the device.26. The device of claim 25, wherein the end-piece is configured to convey product from each of the first and second sachets to a desired location.27. The device of claim 25, wherein one of the two plates comprises, on at least one part of the length of the end piece, an axial bulge.28. A system for simultaneously dispensing at least two products, the system comprising:the device of claim 1; and at least first and second flexible-walled sachets fixedly held by the holder. 29. The system of claim 28, wherein each of the at least first and second sachets is configured to be opened by at least one of cutting, tearing, and breaking a respective end portion of each sachet.30. The system of claim 28, wherein the pressurizer comprises first and second pressurizing plates between which the at least first and second sachets are superposed.31. The system of claim 30, wherein said first and second pressurizing plates are arranged substantially symmetrically on each side of a mid-plane situated at an interface between the at least first and second sachets.32. The system of claim 30, wherein each of the at least first and second sachets comprises a respective outlet orifice, and wherein a first end of each of the first and second pressurizing plates, in the vicinity of said outlet orifices, is coupled to the holder via an articulation region.33. The system of claim 32, wherein a second end of each of said first and second pressurizing plates, opposite the first end of each of said first and second plates, is free such that the second end of each of said first and second plates is movable to bring the first and second plates closer together to pressurize said at least first and second sachets in a substantially equal manner.34. The system of claim 30, wherein each of the plates is formed from an identical mold.35. The system of claim 28, wherein each of the at least first and second sachets comprises a respective outlet orifice, and wherein the system is configured to rest freely on a substantially horizontal support with said outlet orifices a distance from said horizontal support.36. The system of claim 35, wherein the system is configured to rest substantially vertically on said support.37. The system of claim 28, wherein each of the at least first and second sachets comprises an end portion configured to extend beyond the holder.38. The system of claim 28, wherein each of the at least first and second sachets comprises two sheets, each sheet delimiting a respective sachet main face.39. The system of claim 38, wherein each of the at least first and second sachets further comprise a third sheet forming a sachet bottom.40. The system of claim 28, wherein at least one of the at least first and second sachets comprises a complex of aluminum and a plastic capable of being thermally welded to itself.41. The system of claim 28, wherein each of the first and second sachets contains a component of a cosmetic composition.42. The system of claim 40, wherein the cosmetic composition comprises a hair composition.43. A method of dispensing at least two products, comprising:providing the system of claim 28; pressurizing each of the first and second sachets to cause a first product to flow from the first sachet and a second product to flow from the second sachet. 44. The method of claim 43, further comprising combining the first and second products to form a cosmetic composition.45. The method of claim 44, wherein the cosmetic composition comprises a hair product.46. The method of claim 45, further comprising applying the hair composition to hair.47. The method of claim 46, wherein the hair composition comprises a hair dying composition.48. The method of claim 43, wherein the pressurizing comprises pressing at least one pressurizing plate to exert pressure on the first and second sachets.49. The method of claim 48, wherein the pressurizing comprises moving a free end of a first pressurizing plate closer to a second pressurizing plate to exert pressure on the first and second sachets.50. A device for simultaneously dispensing at least two products, each of the at least two products being packaged separately in at least first and second flexible-walled sachets, the device comprising:a first element comprising a first fixing part and a first pressurizing plate movable with respect to the first fixing part in a direction transverse to a mean plane of the first plate; a second element comprising a second fixing part and a second pressurizing plate movable with respect to the second holding part in a direction transverse to a mean plane of the second plate; and at least one fastening element configured to fixedly hold the first and second sachets in a superposed position between the first and second elements. 51. The device of claim 50, wherein the device is configured so that a main face of the first sachet contacts an internal face of the first pressurizing plate and a main face of the second sachet, opposite the main face of the first sachet, contacts an internal face of the second pressurizing plate.52. The device of claim 50, wherein the device is configured so that when the sachets are in position between the first and second elements, an end portion of each of the sachets extends beyond the first and second fixing parts to allow the sachets to be opened.53. A system comprising the device of claim 52 and first and second flexible-walled sachets, wherein the sachets are configured to be opened by one of tearing, cutting, and breaking of the end portion.54. The device of claim 50, wherein the first and second fixing parts form an end-piece directed along a longitudinal axis of the device.55. The device of claim 54, wherein the end-piece is configured to allow application of product contained in the sachets to a desired location.56. The device of claim 54, wherein at least one of the first and second fixing parts forms, on at least part of the length of the end piece, an axial bulge.57. A system comprising the device of claim 56 and first and second flexible-walled sachets, wherein each of the sachets delimits an outlet duct opening on one end to an outlet orifice and on another end into a larger width portion forming a sachet reservoir.58. The system of claim 57, wherein the axial bulge is configured to facilitate communication between the outlet orifices of the sachets and their respective reservoirs via their respective outlet ducts.59. The device of claim 50, wherein the first and second pressurizing plates are pivotable with respect to the first and second fixing parts, respectively, about an articulation region.60. The device of claim 59, wherein the articulation region is oriented approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the device.61. The device of claim 60, wherein the articulation region of each of the first and second elements comprises a living hinge.62. The device of claim 60, wherein the articulation region of each of the first and second elements is delimited by first and second cuts in the first and second elements, respectively.63. The device of claim 62, wherein the first and second cuts of each of the first and second elements extend at an angle with respect to an articulation axis defined by the articulation region and with respect to the longitudinal axis.64. The device of claim 63, wherein the first and second cuts open onto respective longitudinal edges of the first and second elements.65. The device of claim 50, wherein the at least one fastening element is configured to allow the sachets to be reversibly assembled on the device.66. The device of claim 50, wherein the at least one fastening element is configured to allow the sachets to be irreversibly assembled on the device.67. The device of claim 50, wherein the at least one fastening element passes through holes defined by the sachets and by at least one of the first and second fixing parts.68. The device of claim 67, wherein the device is configured such that the holes defined by the sachets and the at least one fixing part are configured to be aligned with one another.69. The device of claim 67, wherein the fastening element comprises at least one of a screw, a barbed element, and a rivet.70. The device of claim 67, wherein the at least one fastening element is fixedly attached to at least one of the first and second fixing parts.71. The device of claim 67, wherein the device is configured such that the first and second sachets and the first and second fixing parts each form two shoulders, one shoulder situated on each side of a longitudinal axis of the device, and wherein at least one fastening element is located on each side of the longitudinal axis at each of the shoulders.72. The device of claim 70, wherein at least one fastening element is fixedly attached to the first fixing part and at least one fastening element is fixedly attached to the second fixing part.73. The device of claim 50, wherein the device is configured so that, at least prior to opening outlet orifices of the sachets, the first and second pressurizing plates diverge from each other in a direction away from the outlet orifices.74. The device of claim 73, wherein a free end of each of the pressurizing plates extends beyond a bottom of the first and second sachets.