초록 ▼

A device for at least one of applying a product to a surface and packaging a product may include at least one element that may include at least one substance, and at least one of the product and the surface receiving the product may be enabled to contact the at least one substance. Alternatively, or

A device for at least one of applying a product to a surface and packaging a product may include at least one element that may include at least one substance, and at least one of the product and the surface receiving the product may be enabled to contact the at least one substance. Alternatively, or in addition, the at least one element may generate at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field, and at least one of the product and the surface may be enabled to be subjected to the field generated by the at least one substance. Other devices as well as methods are also disclosed.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A device for at least one of applying at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product to a surface and packaging the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product, the device comprising: a reservoir containing the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care pr

What is claimed is: 1. A device for at least one of applying at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product to a surface and packaging the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product, the device comprising: a reservoir containing the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product; and at least one element comprising a plurality of particles, and a portion permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product, the portion at least partially defining a hollow structure comprising an inner space configured to retain the plurality of particles, wherein an interior surface of the hollow structure contacts at least some of the plurality of particles, wherein the at least one element is configured such that the plurality of particles comprise at least one substance, and at least one of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and the surface receiving the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product is enabled to contact the at least one substance, and the device is configured such that the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product is capable of penetrating the inner space configured to retain the plurality of particles; and/or the at least one element generates at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field, and at least one of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and the surface receiving the at least one of a cosmetic product and a cosmetic product is enabled to be subjected to the field generated by the at least one element and wherein the particles differ from the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the particles comprise at least one bead. 3. The device of claim 2, wherein the at least one bead is compressible. 4. The device of claim 1, further comprising at least one bead, the at least one bead comprising at least one of the particles. 5. The device of claim 4, wherein the at least one bead is compressible. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the particles is free in the inner space at least partially defined by the portion of the at least one element. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the portion of the at least one element comprises a sachet configured to retain the particles. 8. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one element comprises a surface configured to apply the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product to at least one of skin, hair, finger nails, and toe nails. 9. The device of claim 1, further comprising a handle member coupled to the at least one element. 10. The device of claim 9, wherein the handle member is configured to be coupled in a substantially leak-tight manner to the reservoir. 11. The device of claim 9, wherein the handle member is configured to be mounted on the reservoir, and the device is configured such that the at least one element and the reservoir are in flow communication with one another when the handle member is mounted on the reservoir. 12. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one substance is in a solid state in the at least one element at least prior to the at least one element contacting the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 13. The device of claim 1, wherein the particles define a size ranging from about 0.1 micrometers to about 7 millimeters. 14. The device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the particles comprises a hollow particle at least partially filled with the at least one substance. 15. The device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the particles comprises a coated particle having a core comprising a first material and a covering extending substantially around the core and comprising a second material, wherein the first material differs from the second material. 16. The device of claim 15, wherein the covering comprises the at least one substance. 17. The device of claim 15, wherein a surface of the covering comprises the at least one substance. 18. The device of claim 15, wherein the core comprises the at least one substance. 19. The device of claim 18, wherein the at least one substance is configured to exert at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field on the product. 20. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one element comprises at least one porous layer, wherein the at least one porous layer is permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and comprises the particles. 21. The device of claim 20, wherein the at least one porous layer comprises a mixture of particles having differing characteristics, wherein at least some of the mixture of particles comprise the at least one substance. 22. The device of claim 20, wherein the at least one porous layer comprises a mixture of particles having different sizes. 23. The device of claim 20, wherein the particles of the at least one porous layer are agglomerated by a binder. 24. The device of claim 20, further comprising two layers comprising a material configured to be permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product, wherein the at least one porous layer is positioned between the two layers. 25. The device of claim 1, wherein the particles are dispersed in a binder. 26. The device of claim 25, wherein the binder comprises a polymer binder. 27. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one element comprises a body coated by a covering having at least one layer comprising the at least one substance. 28. The device of claim 27, wherein the at least one layer comprises a binder and the at least one substance. 29. The device of claim 28, wherein the at least one layer further comprises particles comprising a second substance. 30. The device of claim 27, wherein the body comprises a material configured to exert at least one of an electrical field and a magnetic field on the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 31. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one element defines one of a ring, a shutter, a tube, a polyhedron, and a parallelepiped. 32. The device of claim 31, wherein the at least one element defines at least one hole. 33. The device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the particles is electrically conductive. 34. The device of claim 33, wherein at least one of the particles comprises an electrically insulating core, an electrically conductive covering, and an intermediate layer between the core and the covering, wherein the intermediate layer is configured to confer electrical conduction properties to the core such that the covering can be deposited onto the core in an electrochemical manner. 35. The device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the particles is configured to generate a magnetic field. 36. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one substance is configured to cause one of a catalytic reaction, an enzymatic reaction, and a modification of a composition of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 37. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is configured such that the at least one substance exerts at least one of an electrical field and a magnetic field on the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product while the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product is being dispensed. 38. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one substance is configured to diffuse into the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 39. The device of claim 38, wherein the at least one substance is configured to comprise an ionic form at least once it has diffused into the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 40. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one substance exhibits properties selected from at least one of purifying properties, antiseptic properties, blood circulation encouraging properties, regenerative properties, and healing properties. 41. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one substance comprises at least one material selected from metals, metal alloys, cobalt, barium, chromium, aluminum, silver, copper, titanium, bronze, manganese, metal oxides, iron oxides, ferrites, silicates, sulfates, barium sulfates, carbonates, calcium carbonates, non-ferrous compounds, sulfur, magnesium, calcium, boron, potassium, carbon, oligoelements, sea salts, rock salts, clays, steatites, algaes, extracts of algaes, planktons, extracts of planktons, roots, licorices, gingers, waxes, oils, bactericides, vitamins, proteins, acids, hormones, collagens, alums, alum stones, silks, hemps, and glucoses. 42. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one substance contacts at least one of a substrate and a binder comprising at least one material selected from silicas, coloidal silicas, sands, aluminas, steatites, sandstones, titanium oxides, zirconium oxides, glasses, ceramics, woods, corks, wood fibers, cork fibers, wood powders, cork powders, corns, maizes, wheat fibers, rice fibers, lavas, silicates, galenas, oxides, hemps, flaxes, silks, clays, porcelains, micas, polymers, thermoplastics, thermosetting polymers, PEs, PETs, PUs, PVCs, PAs, EVAs, vinyls, urea formaldehydes, epoxies, polyesters, cyanoacrylates, and elastomers. 43. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one element is configured in the form of an applicator for the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 44. The device of claim 43, wherein a portion of the at least one element defines a substantially convex surface. 45. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one element is configured to be permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 46. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is configured in the form of a single use device, wherein the at least one element is configured to be loaded with a single dose of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product, and wherein the device is configured to dispense the single dose. 47. The device of claim 1, wherein the inner space is configured to contain a supply of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 48. The device of claim 47, further comprising at least one housing configured to be free of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and contain the at least one element while not in use. 49. The device of claim 48, further comprising a closure member configured to close the at least one housing in a substantially hermetic manner with the at least one element contained in the at least one housing. 50. The device of claim 1, further comprising at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product delivery orifice, wherein the device is configured to hold the at least one element against the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product delivery orifice so as to substantially close the reservoir. 51. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one element is configured to serve as a product stirrer for at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 52. The device of claim 1, further comprising a cup having an end wall, wherein the at least one element is located at the end wall of the cup. 53. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one element is configured to define a housing configured to receive an applicator element and be in flow communication with the reservoir. 54. The device of claim 53, wherein the at least one element is configured to define a seat configured to bear against an applicator element. 55. The device of claim 1, wherein the device at least partially comprises a transparent material configured to enable a user to see the at least one element when the device is closed. 56. The device of claim 1, further comprising a valve member configured to selectively inhibit flow communication between the reservoir and the at least one element. 57. The device of claim 1, further comprising at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product contained in the reservoir. 58. The device of claim 57, wherein the at least one element is configured to be removably coupled to the reservoir. 59. The device of claim 58, wherein the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and the at least one element are in flow communication with one another when the at least one element is removably coupled to the reservoir. 60. The device of claim 57, wherein the at least one element is coupled to the reservoir via at least one of snap-fastening, screw-fastening, adhesives, and heat-sealing. 61. The device of claim 57, further comprising a capsule having a skirt, wherein the capsule is configured to close the reservoir and the at least one element is coupled to the skirt. 62. The device of claim 57, wherein the at least one element comprises a tube through which the product flows. 63. The device of claim 57, wherein the at least one element is configured such that the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product from the reservoir passes through the at least one element when the device is used. 64. The device of claim 57, wherein the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product comprises at least one cosmetic product in the form of at least one of a liquid, a powder, a gel, a cream, an aqueous solution, an alcohol solution, an oil, and an emulsion. 65. A method for at least one of applying at least one of a cosmetic and a care product to a surface and packaging the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product, the method comprising: providing the device of claim 57; and at least one of causing at least one of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and the surface receiving the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product to contact the at least one substance, and causing at least one of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and the surface receiving the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product to be subjected to the field generated by the at least one element. 66. A method of manufacturing the device of claim 1, the method comprising: forming the at least one element; and removing material from the surface of the at least one element such that some of the particles are exposed. 67. The method of manufacturing of claim 66, wherein removing material from the surface of the at least one element comprises rotating the at least one element and an abrasive agent in a drum. 68. A device for at least one of applying at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product to a surface and packaging the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product, the device comprising: a reservoir containing the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product; and at least one element comprising a plurality of particles, and a portion permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product, the portion at least partially defining an inner space configured to retain the plurality of particles, wherein the portion permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product contacts at least some of the plurality of particles, and wherein at least some of the plurality of particles contact each other, wherein the at least one element is configured such that the plurality of particles comprise at least one substance, and at least one of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and the surface receiving the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product is enabled to contact the at least one substance, and the device is configured such that the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product is capable of penetrating the inner space configured to retain the plurality of particles; and/or the at least one element generates at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field, and at least one of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and the surface receiving the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product is enabled to be subjected to the field generated by the at least one element and wherein the particles differ from the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 69. A device for at least one of applying at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product to a surface and packaging the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product, the device comprising: a reservoir containing the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product; and at least one element comprising a plurality of particles, and a portion permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product, the portion at least partially defining an inner space configured to retain the plurality of particles, wherein the portion permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product contacts at least some of the plurality of particles, wherein the at least one element is configured such that the plurality of particles comprise at least one substance, and at least one of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and the surface receiving the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product is enabled to contact the at least one substance; and/or the at least one element generates at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field, and at least one of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and the surface receiving the at least one of the cosmetic product and the care product is enabled to be subjected to the field generated by the at least one element, wherein the portion permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and care product defines at least one passage configured to pass the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product therethrough, and wherein the particles define a size dimension sufficient to prevent the particles from traveling through the at least one passage and wherein the particles differ from the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 70. A device for at least one of applying at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product to a surface and packaging the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product, the device comprising: a reservoir containing the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product; and at least one element comprising a plurality of particles, and a portion permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product, the portion at least partially defining an inner space configured to retain the plurality of particles, wherein the portion permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product contacts at least some of the plurality of particles, wherein the at least one element is configured such that the plurality of particles comprise at least one substance, and at least one of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and the surface receiving the at least one of a cosmetic product and a cosmetic product is enabled to contact the at least one substance, and the device is configured such that the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product is capable of penetrating the inner space configured to retain the plurality of particles; and/or the at least one element generates at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field, and at least one of the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and the surface receiving the at least one of a cosmetic product and a cosmetic product is enabled to be subjected to the field generated by the at least one element, wherein the plurality of particles defines a volume and the portion permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product defines a volume, the volume of the plurality of particles being greater than the volume of the portion permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product and wherein the particles differ from the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product. 71. The device of claim 1, wherein the permeable portion comprises two opposing walls and the plurality of particles is disposed between the two opposing walls. 72. The device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of particles is completely surrounded by the permeable portion. 73. The device of claim 1, wherein the permeable portion is flexible. 74. The device of claim 1, wherein the permeable portion is configured to retain at least some of the cosmetic product within the inner space defined by the permeable portion. 75. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is configured such that the reservoir and the at least one element are in flow communication with one another. 76. The device of claim 1, wherein the portion permeable to the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product is not soluble with respect to the at least one of the cosmetic product and the care product. 77. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one element and the at least one of a cosmetic product and a care product are not in permanent communication with one another at least prior to use of the device.