IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0253549
(2005-10-20)
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등록번호 |
US-7722276
(2010-06-14)
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우선권정보 |
FR-04 52378(2004-10-20) |
발명자
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
1 인용 특허 :
4 |
초록
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An applicator device for applying a substance may include: an inside space containing a supply of substance; an applicator member including a cellular material that deforms at least in part during application, and an application surface configured to apply the substance; a handle that is secured to
An applicator device for applying a substance may include: an inside space containing a supply of substance; an applicator member including a cellular material that deforms at least in part during application, and an application surface configured to apply the substance; a handle that is secured to the applicator member which includes at least one portion that is fastened relative to the handle; a housing configured to receive the applicator member at least in part, the housing communicating in a permanent manner with the inside space containing the supply of substance; and a resilient return member configured to exert thrust on the applicator member toward the application surface.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. An applicator device for applying a substance, the device comprising: a receptacle comprising an inside space containing a supply of a substance; an applicator member comprising a cellular material that deforms at least in part during application, an application surface confi
What is claimed is: 1. An applicator device for applying a substance, the device comprising: a receptacle comprising an inside space containing a supply of a substance; an applicator member comprising a cellular material that deforms at least in part during application, an application surface configured to apply the substance, and a recess presenting an end wall; a handle defined by the receptacle and secured to the applicator member, the applicator member comprising at least one portion fastened relative to the handle; a housing configured to receive the applicator member at least in part, the housing and the recess communicating in a permanent manner with the inside space containing the supply of the substance even when the applicator is not used for applying the substance; and a resilient return member configured to exert thrust on the end wall toward the application surface. 2. A device according to claim 1, wherein at least part of the applicator member is elastically deformable. 3. A device according to claim 2, wherein the resilient return member comprises a spring. 4. A device according to claim 1, wherein the resilient return member comprises a spring. 5. A device according to claim 4, wherein the spring is selected from one of the following elements: a single helix spring, a double helix spring, and a conical spring. 6. A device according to claim 1, wherein the resilient return member comprises a cellular material. 7. A device according to claim 6, wherein the resilient return member comprises a foam. 8. A device according to claim 6, wherein the resilient return member is permeable to the substance. 9. A device according to claim 6, wherein the resilient return member comprises a tubular wall. 10. A device according to claim 1, wherein the resilient return member is configured to return to an initial shape thereof after being compressed to a greater degree than the applicator member. 11. A device according to claim 1, wherein the resilient return member and the applicator member are made of different materials. 12. A device according to claim 1, further comprising a support carrying the applicator member, wherein the resilient return member is fastened on the support. 13. A device according to claim 1, further comprising a support carrying the applicator member, wherein the resilient return member is made integrally as a single piece with the support. 14. A device according to claim 1, wherein the resilient return member includes biocidal properties. 15. A device according to claim 1, further comprising a closure cap configured to close the housing. 16. A device according to claim 15, wherein the cap is configured to compress the applicator member at least in part, when the housing is closed by the cap at least in part. 17. A device according to claim 1, wherein the receptacle comprises a support carrying the applicator member, and wherein the support comprises at least one orifice configured to enable the substance to pass from the inside space to the applicator member. 18. A device according to claim 17, wherein the support comprises a chimney communicating with the orifice and extending at least in part into the housing. 19. A device according to claim 18, wherein the chimney forms an annular space in a recess of the applicator member, the resilient return member extending at least partially in said annular space. 20. A device according to claim 1, wherein the recess comprises a wall having a shape selected from: a cylindrical shape, and a frustoconical shape. 21. A device according to claim 20, wherein the recess comprises a wall having an egg shape. 22. A device according to claim 1, wherein the resilient return member extends at least in part into the recess of the applicator member. 23. A device according to claim 1, wherein the applicator member comprises a foam. 24. A device according to claim 23, wherein the applicator member is intrinsically permeable to the substance. 25. A device according to claim 1, wherein the applicator member is a single piece. 26. A device according to claim 1, wherein the applicator member includes at least one groove that extends substantially transversally to a direction in which the applicator member is compressed in use. 27. A device according to claim 26, wherein the groove comprises an annular groove. 28. A device according to claim 1, wherein the applicator member comprises at least one through orifice, opening to the application surface. 29. A device according to claim 28, wherein the applicator member comprises at least one slot opening out to the application surface. 30. A device according to claim 1, wherein, at least in a non-compressed state thereof, the applicator member includes a height that is greater than a largest transverse dimension thereof. 31. A device according to claim 1, further comprising a support carrying the applicator member, wherein the support comprises an outer skirt surrounding the applicator member at least in part, and wherein, in a non-compressed state thereof, the applicator member includes a height that is greater than a height of the skirt. 32. A device according to claim 31, wherein the applicator member, in the non-compressed state, includes a height that is at least 2% greater than the height of the skirt. 33. A device according to claim 31, wherein the applicator member, in the non-compressed state, includes a height that is at least 5% greater than the height of the skirt. 34. A device according to claim 31, wherein the applicator member, in the non-compressed state, includes a height that is at least 10% greater than the height of the skirt. 35. A device according to claim 31, wherein the applicator member, in the non-compressed state, includes a height that is at least 20% greater than the height of the skirt. 36. A device according to claim 31, comprising a closure cap configured to close the housing, wherein the outer skirt co-operates in a sealing manner with the cap when the housing is closed by said cap. 37. A device according to claim 1, wherein the substance comprises one of a cosmetic and a skincare product. 38. A device according to claim 1, wherein the applicator member comprises at a bottom portion an annular wall of thickness that decreases toward the bottom end of the applicator member. 39. An applicator device for applying a substance, the device comprising: a receptacle comprising an inside space containing a supply of substance; an applicator member that is deformable at least in part and secured to the receptacle, and comprising: an application surface configured to apply the substance; and a recess including an end wall; a housing configured to receive the applicator member at least in part; a closure cap configured to close the housing, said housing and recess communicating, at least when the cap is in a closed position, with the inside space containing the supply of substance; and a resilient return member configured to exert thrust on the end wall toward the application surface.
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