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EP0790190A1
EP0790190A1 EP97400061A EP97400061A EP0790190A1 EP 0790190 A1 EP0790190 A1 EP 0790190A1 EP 97400061 A EP97400061 A EP 97400061A EP 97400061 A EP97400061 A EP 97400061A EP 0790190 A1 EP0790190 A1 EP 0790190A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/02—Internal fittings
    • B65D25/04—Partitions
    • B65D25/08—Partitions with provisions for removing or destroying, e.g. to facilitate mixing of contents
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/32—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
    • B65D81/3216—Rigid containers disposed one within the other
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S215/00—Bottles and jars
    • Y10S215/08—Mixing

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  • the subject of the invention is a container for separate packaging and then mixing of at least two products. It is known that it is often necessary to make a mixture of several products at the time of use, the separate products tolerating prolonged storage well while their mixture deteriorates rapidly.
  • packaging can be used, for example, for the marketing of pharmaceutical, cosmetic or photographic products.
  • the container object of the invention relates more particularly to the storage and mixing of poorly flowing products, in particular the storage and mixing of several products of which at least one is viscous, such as for example the storage and mixing of a powder with a cream or paste or two creams. Examples of such products that may be mentioned are coloring products.
  • the proposed system allows the separate storage of a solid and a liquid which are isolated by a tearable film.
  • the incomplete opening between the two compartments containing each product, opening due to the tearing of the film, would be insufficient to allow an easy and homogeneous mixing of products, in the case where one of these products is a paste. , a cream or a powder.
  • one of the products is a liquid which impregnates a tampon contained in another cavity, the two cavities being separated by a tearable film.
  • This packaging therefore has the same drawbacks (difficulty of flow and mixing) for a paste, cream or powder as those described above.
  • the container comprises an upper compartment of tubular shape, which is not very favorable for mixing when the product stored in the upper compartment is a cream and consequently does not flow well.
  • This form also has the drawback of not allowing the products to be easily mixed using an instrument such as a stick or a brush. This drawback is common to other known systems.
  • this container is produced by injection blowing, which is an expensive technique.
  • an inexpensive container for the separate packaging of at least one basic product and at least one secondary product, in a single body and which can be manufactured under conditions interesting economic.
  • This container allows in particular the storage and mixing under good conditions of poorly flowing products, in particular of several products of which at least one is viscous, such as for example two creams or a powder with a cream or a paste.
  • the subject of the invention is a single-body container, for the separate packaging and mixing of at least one basic product and at least one secondary product, comprising a body, an internal plug, a closure means and a device for opening the internal plug, the body comprising a wall defining the profile of a main bowl-shaped cavity capable of containing the basic product and the profile of '' a secondary cavity capable of containing the secondary product, the secondary cavity being included in the main cavity, the internal plug making it possible to hermetically isolate the secondary cavity from the main cavity, the closure means making it possible to hermetically isolate the main cavity outside air characterized in that the internal plug opening device makes it possible to remove the internal plug before or simultaneously with the opening of the main cavity.
  • This device makes it possible to avoid risky manipulations at the time of the opening of the secondary cavity, since the latter is done while the main cavity is still closed and the contents of the two cavities cannot therefore spread to the outside, or simultaneously with the opening of the main cavity and the user does not have to handle the plug of the secondary cavity while the main cavity is already open and its contents could escape.
  • the profile of the main cavity is generally in the form of a bowl. In this form can come to register the profile of the secondary cavity in the form of a growth.
  • the profile of the main cavity can also be provided with a flat bottom.
  • the bowl shape in particular allows easy mixing of the products contained in the body, using instruments, such as a brush or a stick.
  • This facility is extremely favorable for obtaining a homogeneous mixture from poorly flowing products, in particular products of which at least one is viscous. This ease of mixing is all the more important when the user of these products is not a person skilled in the art but a current consumer.
  • the body is made of thermoplastic material. It can result from the superposition of several different thermoplastic materials and it can be manufactured by all means known to those skilled in the art such as, for example, thermoforming, injection, blowing. Preferably, in order to make the product economically attractive, it is produced by thermoforming or by injection, and according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is produced by thermoforming.
  • thermoplastic material polyethylene, polypropylene, a copolymer of ethylene and propylene can be used, for example.
  • the closing means can be an external plug placed at the opening of the main cavity; in this case the body comprises complementary attachment means at the periphery of the main cavity.
  • the closure means can also be a single-piece peelable film.
  • the closure means is a peelable film in one piece, it is made of airtight material and chemically compatible with the basic and secondary products.
  • the film is fixed to the walls of the body and placed at the opening of the main cavity.
  • the fixing of the film to the body must be both waterproof and manually removable.
  • the film must be in a material such that it does not tear when it is torn from the body, but on the contrary is removed in one piece.
  • Such a film is usually made up of at least three superimposed layers: the middle layer, which can be made of aluminum or of thermoplastic material, determines the sealing of the film, the upper layer of thermoplastic material conditions the non-tearability of the film and the bottom layer is a thermoplastic film which makes the film peelable.
  • the internal plug consists essentially of a skirt and a bottom, it must allow the tight closing of the secondary cavity, it must also be able to be removed easily before, or simultaneously with, the opening of the main cavity, to allow mixing the two products before use.
  • the secondary cavity is provided, at its ends, with hooking means which cooperate with the skirt of the plug and allow it to be sealed.
  • the internal plug is preferably made of thermoplastic material, it can be manufactured by any means known to those skilled in the art, such as by thermoforming an extruded film or by injection.
  • the plug will be manufactured by injection, this more precise technique makes it easier to obtain a better seal.
  • the profile of the secondary cavity comprises a rigid finger and a deformable zone at the periphery and at a first end of this finger, this finger and this deformable zone cooperating so that pressure is exerted on the deformable zone blow up the internal plug by pressing its other end on said internal plug.
  • This gesture should preferably be done before removing the film.
  • the periphery of this finger can be made deformable by any means known to those skilled in the art, for example by the presence of grooves in the profile of the cavity or by a lesser thickness of the thermoplastic material at the periphery of this finger.
  • the internal plug may be provided with an internal skirt in which the rigid finger is placed and which prevents it from bending under pressure.
  • the internal plug comprises a rigid rod, the end of which rests on the walls of the secondary cavity. A pressure exerted on this wall makes it possible to blow up the plug. This should also be done before removing the film.
  • the internal stopper is provided with a sealed tab comprising two ends, one end fixed to the internal stopper, and another end sealed by means of closure, by means of a non-removable seal, in particular when the means closure is a tear-off film sealing the tab on the film is different from sealing the film on the body, so when the user removes the film, it carries with it the tongue and the internal plug.
  • the internal plug comprises a hollow skirt of sufficient height so that the bottom emerges from the main cavity at the level of the upper wall of the body and the bottom of the internal plug is sealed by means of closure.
  • the sealing of the bottom of the internal plug to the closing means is not removable, in particular when the closing means is a removable film the sealing of the internal plug to the film is different from the sealing of the film on the body, so when the user removes the film, it carries with it the internal plug.
  • the manufacturer first fills the secondary cavity with the secondary product and then closes this cavity with the internal plug, then fills the main cavity and closes it, possibly by sealing the tab to the film in the case of the fourth variant.
  • the manufacturer can, according to the shape of the cavity, proceed as according to the preceding variants, he can also place the secondary product inside the hollow internal plug, said plug being turned over to rest on its bottom. it then fixes the body on this plug, then it turns the assembly over and fills the main cavity, then fixes the closing means, sealing the bottom of the internal plug on the film.
  • the body profile can be provided with a flat bottom which allows it to rest on a flat surface
  • this body can also include a skirt which allows it to rest on a flat surface whatever the profile of the rest of the body.
  • the user can mix, using any known instrument, such as a brush or a stick, the basic product and the secondary product.
  • the container according to the invention may further comprise a sample cavity formed in the walls of the body, this cavity being capable of containing a dose of sample of the basic product or of the secondary product.
  • This cavity is closed by a closure means of the same type as that which closes the main cavity.
  • closure means of the same type as that which closes the main cavity.
  • the container according to the invention may further comprise an instrument cavity formed in the walls of the body, this cavity being capable of containing various instruments useful for handling the products, such as for example gloves, a brush, etc. same as the sample cavity, the instrument cavity can be closed by an independent closing means, it can however be closed by the same closing means as the main cavity.
  • FIG. 1 shows a device according to the invention in cross section, the opening of which is done using a finger placed on the walls of the secondary cavity.
  • Figures 2a and 2b show a device according to the invention in cross section, the opening of which is done using a rigid rod fixed to the plug.
  • FIG. 3 shows a device according to the invention in cross section, the opening of which is done using a sealed tab.
  • Figures 4a, 4b and 4c show a device according to the invention in cross section, this device comprising an emerging plug sealed by means of closure of the main cavity as well as the method for filling it.
  • Figures 5 and 6 each show a device according to the invention in cross section, these devices each comprising an emerging plug, provided with a rigid rod, sealed by means of closing the main cavity.
  • the container shown in Figure 1 consists of a body 1 of thermoformed polyethylene, an internal cap 2, two heat-sealed films 3 and 4.
  • the body 1 has the shape of a nipple which defines a main cavity 1.1 in bowl shape and a secondary cavity 2.1 in the bottom of the main cavity 1.1; hooking means 1.5 of the snap-on type allow a tight fixing of the plug 2 which separates the cavity 1.1, containing a product 1.2, and the cavity 2.1 containing a product 2.2.
  • the products 1.2 and 2.2 are respectively a cream and a powder for coloring hair.
  • a peripheral circular skirt 1.6 allows the container to be placed on a flat surface. For this purpose the skirt 1.6 has a height at least equal to that of the nipple.
  • the walls of the body 1 comprise, at the level of the cavity 2.1, a finger 2.3 and an annular groove 2.3.1 around this finger.
  • the upper end of this finger is placed in a skirt 2.3.2 of the plug 2 extending in the secondary cavity.
  • the 2.3.1 annular groove makes zone 2.3.3 deformable, at the periphery of the finger.
  • the annex cavities 1.3 and 1.4 allow the storage respectively of various utensils, and of a sample of the product 2.2.
  • the cavity 1.4 is closed by the film 4, independent of the film 3. The latter closes both the main cavity 1.1 and the annex cavity 1.3.
  • FIGS. 2a and 2b differs from that in FIG. 1 by the absence of a finger in the secondary cavity and by the existence of a rigid rod 2.4 fixed to the internal plug 2 and the end of which is in look of the cavity walls 2.1.
  • the mode of use illustrated in FIG. 2b is the same as in FIG. 1.
  • the deformable zone is made of a thinner thickness of the walls of the body 1 situated opposite the end of the rod 1.4.
  • the container shown in FIG. 3 differs from that in FIG. 1 by the absence of a finger in the secondary cavity, by the existence of a sealed tab 2.6.
  • the tab 2.6 comprises two ends, one of these ends being fixed to the internal plug 2 and the other being sealed to the film 3. After opening the film 4 allowing access to the sample, the user tears off the film 3 it also drives the tab 2.6 as well as the internal plug 2, it can then mix the products using utensils extracted from the cavity 1.3.
  • the device shown in Figures 4a, 4b and 4c consists of a body 1, an internal plug 2, and 2 films 3 and 4.
  • This device is distinguished from that of Figure 1 by the fact that the plug internal 2 comprises a cylindrical skirt of a height such that the bottom of the plug is flush with the surface of the main cavity 1.1 which has the shape of a bowl.
  • the bottom of the plug 2 is sealed to the film 3 closing the main cavity so that when the film is torn off, the plug which is integral therewith opens and releases the secondary product 2.2 which it retained in the cavity 2.1 .
  • the plug 2 is filled with product 2.2 and then the body is positioned on the plug in a leaktight manner, and then only the body is turned over and the main cavity is filled with product 1.2 .
  • the device shown in FIG. 5 differs from that shown in FIGS. 4a and 4b by the presence of a rigid rod 2.4 fixed to the internal plug 2 and the end of which faces the walls of the cavity 2.1.
  • a rigid rod 2.4 fixed to the internal plug 2 and the end of which faces the walls of the cavity 2.1.
  • the user unhooks the plug 2 by exerting pressure on the deformable zone 2.3.3, then he removes the film 3 which carries with it the plug 2 out of the container.
  • This device has the advantage compared to the previous one of avoiding projections when the plug 2 is opened.
  • the device shown in Figure 6 differs from that of Figure 5 by the fact that the bottom 2.8 of the plug is placed lower.
  • the plug 2 adheres to the film 3 by its skirt 2.9.
  • the operation is the same as that described for FIG. 5.
  • This device has the advantage, compared to the previous one, of avoiding that part of the product 2.2 remains stuck to the walls of the plug 2.

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L'invention a pour objet un récipient, pour le conditionnement séparé et le mélange d'au moins un produit de base (1.2) et d'au moins un produit secondaire (2.2), en un seul corps (1), muni d'un bouchon interne (2) et d'une pellicule (3) et qui peut être fabriqué dans des conditions économiques intéressantes. <IMAGE>The subject of the invention is a container, for the separate packaging and mixing of at least one basic product (1.2) and at least one secondary product (2.2), in a single body (1), provided with an internal plug (2) and a film (3) and which can be manufactured under advantageous economic conditions. <IMAGE>

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L'invention a pour objet un récipient, pour le conditionnement séparé puis le mélange d'au moins deux produits. On sait qu'il est souvent nécessaire de réaliser un mélange de plusieurs produits au moment de l'utilisation, les produits séparés supportant bien le stockage prolongé alors que leur mélange s'altère rapidement. Un tel conditionnement peut être utilisé, par exemple, pour la commercialisation de produits pharmaceutiques, cosmétiques ou photographiques. Le récipient objet de l'invention concerne plus particulièrement le stockage et le mélange de produits s'écoulant mal, en particulier le stockage et le mélange de plusieurs produits dont au moins un est visqueux, comme par exemple le stockage et le mélange d'une poudre avec une crème ou une pâte ou de deux crèmes. On peut citer en exemple de tels produits les produits de coloration.The subject of the invention is a container for separate packaging and then mixing of at least two products. It is known that it is often necessary to make a mixture of several products at the time of use, the separate products tolerating prolonged storage well while their mixture deteriorates rapidly. Such packaging can be used, for example, for the marketing of pharmaceutical, cosmetic or photographic products. The container object of the invention relates more particularly to the storage and mixing of poorly flowing products, in particular the storage and mixing of several products of which at least one is viscous, such as for example the storage and mixing of a powder with a cream or paste or two creams. Examples of such products that may be mentioned are coloring products.

Plusieurs conditionnements permettant un stockage séparé de deux produits et leur mise en contact juste avant l'utilisation sont déjà connus, en particulier par les documents FR-2283064, FR-2602752, FR-2396701, EP-0417998. Toutefois, ces conditionnements permettent un mélange essentiellement sous l'action de la gravité, ce qui est peu adapté au cas des produits visqueux et des poudres, produits qui s'écoulent mal.Several packages allowing separate storage of two products and bringing them into contact just before use are already known, in particular from documents FR-2283064, FR-2602752, FR-2396701, EP-0417998. However, these packages allow mixing essentially under the action of gravity, which is ill-suited to the case of viscous products and powders, products which flow poorly.

Plus précisément dans FR-2283064 le système proposé permet le stockage séparé d'un solide et d'un liquide qui sont isolés par une pellicule déchirable. Dans ce système l'ouverture, incomplète, entre les deux compartiments contenant chaque produit, ouverture due au déchirement de la pellicule, serait insuffisante pour permettre un mélange facile et homogène de produits, dans le cas où l'un de ces produits serait une pâte, une crème ou une poudre.More specifically in FR-2283064 the proposed system allows the separate storage of a solid and a liquid which are isolated by a tearable film. In this system, the incomplete opening between the two compartments containing each product, opening due to the tearing of the film, would be insufficient to allow an easy and homogeneous mixing of products, in the case where one of these products is a paste. , a cream or a powder.

Dans le système du document FR-2602752, l'un des produits est un liquide qui vient imprégner un tampon contenu dans une autre cavité, les deux cavités étant séparées par une pellicule déchirable. Ce conditionnement présente par conséquent les mêmes inconvénients (difficulté d'écoulement et de mélange) pour une pâte une crème ou une poudre que ceux décrits ci-dessus.In the system of document FR-2602752, one of the products is a liquid which impregnates a tampon contained in another cavity, the two cavities being separated by a tearable film. This packaging therefore has the same drawbacks (difficulty of flow and mixing) for a paste, cream or powder as those described above.

Il en est de même pour le dispositif du brevet FR-2396701. En outre les récipients selon ce brevet sont constitués de l'assemblage et du soudage de plusieurs compartiments, or le nombre de pièces élevé d'un tel récipient entraîne un surcoût non négligeable par rapport à un récipient en une seule pièce.It is the same for the device of patent FR-2396701. In addition, the containers according to this patent consist of the assembly and welding of several compartments, but the high number of parts of such a container results in a non-negligible additional cost compared to a container in one piece.

Dans le système décrit par le document EP-0417998, le récipient comprend un compartiment supérieur de forme tubulaire, ce qui est peu favorable au mélange lorsque le produit stocké dans le compartiment supérieur est une crème et par conséquent s'écoule mal. Cette forme présente également l'inconvénient de ne pas permettre facilement le mélange des produits à l'aide d'un instrument comme une baguette ou un pinceau. Cet inconvénient est commun aux autres systèmes connus. En outre ce récipient est fabriqué par injection soufflage, qui est une technique coûteuse.In the system described in document EP-0417998, the container comprises an upper compartment of tubular shape, which is not very favorable for mixing when the product stored in the upper compartment is a cream and consequently does not flow well. This form also has the drawback of not allowing the products to be easily mixed using an instrument such as a stick or a brush. This drawback is common to other known systems. In addition, this container is produced by injection blowing, which is an expensive technique.

Les documents US-4,410,085 et WO95/23744 décrivent des dispositifs permettant le mélange simultané de deux produits contenus dans deux cavités, l'une principale, l'autre secondaire contenue dans la cavité principale, les deux cavités étant séparées par un bouchon. Toutefois, dans chacun de ces dispositifs, il est nécessaire d'ouvrir la cavité principale avant d'ouvrir la cavité secondaire. Par conséquent, une manipulation maladroite au moment de l'ouverture de la cavité secondaire fait courir le risque que le produit contenu dans la cavité principale se répande hors du récipient.Documents US-4,410,085 and WO95 / 23744 describe devices allowing the simultaneous mixing of two products contained in two cavities, one main, the other secondary contained in the main cavity, the two cavities being separated by a plug. However, in each of these devices, it is necessary to open the main cavity before opening the secondary cavity. Consequently, awkward handling when opening the secondary cavity runs the risk that the product contained in the main cavity will spill out of the container.

Aussi, c'est avec étonnement que la demanderesse a découvert un récipient peu coûteux, pour le conditionnement séparé d'au moins un produit de base et d'au moins un produit secondaire, en un seul corps et qui peut être fabriqué dans des conditions économiques intéressantes. Ce récipient permet en particulier le stockage et le mélange dans de bonnes conditions de produits s'écoulant mal, notamment de plusieurs produits dont l'un au moins est visqueux, comme par exemple deux crèmes ou une poudre avec une crème ou une pâte.Also, it is with astonishment that the applicant discovered an inexpensive container, for the separate packaging of at least one basic product and at least one secondary product, in a single body and which can be manufactured under conditions interesting economic. This container allows in particular the storage and mixing under good conditions of poorly flowing products, in particular of several products of which at least one is viscous, such as for example two creams or a powder with a cream or a paste.

L'invention a pour objet un récipient monocorps, pour le conditionnement séparé et le mélange d'au moins un produit de base et d'au moins un produit secondaire, comprenant un corps, un bouchon interne, un moyen de fermeture et un dispositif d'ouverture du bouchon interne, le corps comprenant une parois définissant le profil d'une cavité principale en forme de bol susceptible de contenir le produit de base et le profil d'une cavité secondaire susceptible de contenir le produit secondaire, la cavité secondaire se trouvant incluse dans la cavité principale, le bouchon interne permettant d'isoler hermétiquement la cavité secondaire de la cavité principale, le moyen de fermeture permettant d'isoler hermétiquement la cavité principale de l'air extérieur caractérisé en ce que le dispositif d'ouverture du bouchon interne permet d'ôter le bouchon interne avant ou simultanément à l'ouverture de la cavité principale.The subject of the invention is a single-body container, for the separate packaging and mixing of at least one basic product and at least one secondary product, comprising a body, an internal plug, a closure means and a device for opening the internal plug, the body comprising a wall defining the profile of a main bowl-shaped cavity capable of containing the basic product and the profile of '' a secondary cavity capable of containing the secondary product, the secondary cavity being included in the main cavity, the internal plug making it possible to hermetically isolate the secondary cavity from the main cavity, the closure means making it possible to hermetically isolate the main cavity outside air characterized in that the internal plug opening device makes it possible to remove the internal plug before or simultaneously with the opening of the main cavity.

Ce dispositif permet d'éviter des manipulations risquées au moment de l'ouverture de la cavité secondaire, puisque celle-ci se fait alors que la cavité principale est encore fermée et que le contenu des deux cavités ne peut donc pas se répandre à l'extérieur, ou simultanément à l'ouverture de la cavité principale et l'utilisateur n'a pas à manipuler le bouchon de la cavité secondaire tandis que la cavité principale est déjà ouverte et que son contenu pourrait s'en échapper.This device makes it possible to avoid risky manipulations at the time of the opening of the secondary cavity, since the latter is done while the main cavity is still closed and the contents of the two cavities cannot therefore spread to the outside, or simultaneously with the opening of the main cavity and the user does not have to handle the plug of the secondary cavity while the main cavity is already open and its contents could escape.

Le profil de la cavité principale a globalement la forme d'un bol. Dans cette forme peut venir s'inscrire le profil de la cavité secondaire sous la forme d'une excroissance. Le profil de la cavité principale peut également être muni d'un fond plat.The profile of the main cavity is generally in the form of a bowl. In this form can come to register the profile of the secondary cavity in the form of a growth. The profile of the main cavity can also be provided with a flat bottom.

La forme de bol permet en particulier un mélange facile des produits contenus dans le corps, à l'aide d'instruments, comme par exemple un pinceau ou un baton. Cette facilité est extrêmement favorable à l'obtention d'un mélange homogène à partir de produits s'écoulant mal, en particulier de produits dont l'un au moins est visqueux. Cette facilité de mélange est d'autant plus importante lorsque l'utilisateur de ces produits n'est pas un homme du métier mais un consommateur courant.The bowl shape in particular allows easy mixing of the products contained in the body, using instruments, such as a brush or a stick. This facility is extremely favorable for obtaining a homogeneous mixture from poorly flowing products, in particular products of which at least one is viscous. This ease of mixing is all the more important when the user of these products is not a person skilled in the art but a current consumer.

Le corps est en matériau thermoplastique. ll peut résulter de la superposition de plusieurs matériaux thermoplastiques différents et il peut être fabriqué par tous moyens connus de l'homme du métier comme, par exemple, le thermoformage, l'injection, le soufflage. De façon préférentielle, afin de rendre le produit économiquement intéressant, il est fabriqué par thermoformage ou par injection, et selon un mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention, il est fabriqué par thermoformage.The body is made of thermoplastic material. It can result from the superposition of several different thermoplastic materials and it can be manufactured by all means known to those skilled in the art such as, for example, thermoforming, injection, blowing. Preferably, in order to make the product economically attractive, it is produced by thermoforming or by injection, and according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is produced by thermoforming.

Comme matériau thermoplastique on peut utiliser par exemple du polyéthylène, du polypropylène, un copolymère de l'éthylène et du propylèneAs thermoplastic material, polyethylene, polypropylene, a copolymer of ethylene and propylene can be used, for example.

Le moyen de fermeture peut être un bouchon externe placé à l'ouverture de la cavité principale; dans ce cas le corps comprend des moyens d'accrochage complémentaires à la périphérie de la cavité principale. Le moyen de fermeture peut également être une pellicule arrachable d'un seul tenant.The closing means can be an external plug placed at the opening of the main cavity; in this case the body comprises complementary attachment means at the periphery of the main cavity. The closure means can also be a single-piece peelable film.

Dans le cas où le moyen de fermeture est une pellicule arrachable d'un seul tenant, celle-ci est en matériau étanche à l'air et compatible chimiquement avec les produits de base et secondaire. La pellicule est fixée à la parois du corps et placée à l'ouverture de la cavité principale. La fixation de la pellicule au corps doit être à la fois étanche et arrachable manuellement. En outre, il faut que la pellicule soit dans un matériau tel qu'elle ne se déchire pas lorsqu'elle est arrachée du corps, mais au contraire s'enlève d'un seul tenant. Une telle pellicule est habituellement constituée d'au moins trois couches superposées : la couche du milieu, qui peut être en aluminium ou en matériau thermoplastique, détermine l'étanchéité de la pellicule, la couche supérieure en matériau thermoplastique conditionne la non-déchirabilité de la pellicule et la couche inférieure est un film thermoplastique qui rend la pellicule pelable.In the case where the closure means is a peelable film in one piece, it is made of airtight material and chemically compatible with the basic and secondary products. The film is fixed to the walls of the body and placed at the opening of the main cavity. The fixing of the film to the body must be both waterproof and manually removable. In addition, the film must be in a material such that it does not tear when it is torn from the body, but on the contrary is removed in one piece. Such a film is usually made up of at least three superimposed layers: the middle layer, which can be made of aluminum or of thermoplastic material, determines the sealing of the film, the upper layer of thermoplastic material conditions the non-tearability of the film and the bottom layer is a thermoplastic film which makes the film peelable.

Le bouchon interne est essentiellement constitué d'une jupe et d'un fond, il doit permettre la fermeture étanche de la cavité secondaire, il doit aussi pouvoir être ôté facilement avant, ou simultanément à, l'ouverture de la cavité principale, pour permettre le mélange des deux produits avant utilisation. La cavité secondaire est munie, à ses extrémités, de moyens d'accrochage qui coopèrent avec la jupe du bouchon et permettent sa fixation étanche.The internal plug consists essentially of a skirt and a bottom, it must allow the tight closing of the secondary cavity, it must also be able to be removed easily before, or simultaneously with, the opening of the main cavity, to allow mixing the two products before use. The secondary cavity is provided, at its ends, with hooking means which cooperate with the skirt of the plug and allow it to be sealed.

Le bouchon interne est de préférence en matériau thermoplastique, il pourra être fabriqué par tous moyens connus de l'homme du métier, comme par exemple par thermoformage d'un film extrudé ou par injection. De façon préférentielle, le bouchon sera fabriqué par injection, cette technique, plus précise, permet de faciliter l'obtention d'une meilleure étanchéité.The internal plug is preferably made of thermoplastic material, it can be manufactured by any means known to those skilled in the art, such as by thermoforming an extruded film or by injection. Preferably, the plug will be manufactured by injection, this more precise technique makes it easier to obtain a better seal.

Afin de permettre à l'utilisateur d'ôter le bouchon, plusieurs solutions peuvent être envisagées :In order to allow the user to remove the cap, several solutions can be envisaged:

Dans une première variante, le profil de la cavité secondaire comprend un doigt rigide et une zone déformable à la périphérie et à une première extrémité de ce doigt, ce doigt et cette zone déformable coopérant de telle sorte qu'une pression exercée sur la zone déformable fasse sauter le bouchon interne par appui de son autre extrémité sur ledit bouchon interne. Ce geste doit de préférence être fait avant d'avoir retiré la pellicule. la périphérie de ce doigt peut être rendue déformable par tous moyens connus de l'homme du métier comme par exemple par la présence de gorges dans le profil de la cavité ou par une moindre épaisseur du matériau thermoplastique à la périphérie de ce doigt. Eventuellement le bouchon interne peut être muni d'une jupe interne dans laquelle vient se placer le doigt rigide et qui l'empêche de fléchir sous la pression.In a first variant, the profile of the secondary cavity comprises a rigid finger and a deformable zone at the periphery and at a first end of this finger, this finger and this deformable zone cooperating so that pressure is exerted on the deformable zone blow up the internal plug by pressing its other end on said internal plug. This gesture should preferably be done before removing the film. the periphery of this finger can be made deformable by any means known to those skilled in the art, for example by the presence of grooves in the profile of the cavity or by a lesser thickness of the thermoplastic material at the periphery of this finger. Optionally the internal plug may be provided with an internal skirt in which the rigid finger is placed and which prevents it from bending under pressure.

Dans une seconde variante, le bouchon interne comprend une tige rigide dont l'extrémité repose sur la parois de la cavité secondaire. Une pression exercée sur cette parois permet de faire sauter le bouchon. Ce geste doit également être fait avant d'avoir enlevé la pellicule.In a second variant, the internal plug comprises a rigid rod, the end of which rests on the walls of the secondary cavity. A pressure exerted on this wall makes it possible to blow up the plug. This should also be done before removing the film.

Dans une troisième variante, le bouchon interne est muni d'une languette scellée comprenant deux extrémités, une extrémité fixée au bouchon interne, et une autre extrémité scellée au moyen de fermeture, au moyen d'un scellage non arrachable, en particulier lorsque le moyen de fermeture est une pellicule arrachable le scellage de la languette sur la pellicule est différent du scellage de la pellicule sur le corps, ainsi, lorsque l'utilisateur enlève la pellicule, celle-ci entraîne avec elle la languette et le bouchon interne. Cette solution présente l'avantage de permettre en un seul geste l'ouverture des deux cavité et l'entraînement du bouchon interne hors du récipient.In a third variant, the internal stopper is provided with a sealed tab comprising two ends, one end fixed to the internal stopper, and another end sealed by means of closure, by means of a non-removable seal, in particular when the means closure is a tear-off film sealing the tab on the film is different from sealing the film on the body, so when the user removes the film, it carries with it the tongue and the internal plug. This solution has the advantage of allowing in a single gesture the opening of the two cavities and the driving of the internal plug out of the container.

Selon une quatrième variante, le bouchon interne comprend une jupe creuse d'une hauteur suffisante pour que le fond émerge de la cavité principale au niveau de la parois supérieure du corps et le fond du bouchon interne est scellé au moyen de fermeture . Selon l'invention, le scellage du fond du bouchon interne au moyen de fermeture n'est pas arrachable, en particulier lorsque le moyen de fermeture est une pellicule arrachable le scellage du bouchon interne sur la pellicule est différent du scellage de la pellicule sur le corps, ainsi, lorsque l'utilisateur enlève la pellicule, celle-ci entraîne avec elle le bouchon interne. Cette solution présente l'avantage de permettre en un seul geste l'ouverture des deux cavité et l'entraînement du bouchon interne hors du récipient.According to a fourth variant, the internal plug comprises a hollow skirt of sufficient height so that the bottom emerges from the main cavity at the level of the upper wall of the body and the bottom of the internal plug is sealed by means of closure. According to the invention, the sealing of the bottom of the internal plug to the closing means is not removable, in particular when the closing means is a removable film the sealing of the internal plug to the film is different from the sealing of the film on the body, so when the user removes the film, it carries with it the internal plug. This solution has the advantage of allowing in a single gesture the opening of the two cavities and the driving of the internal plug out of the container.

Selon les trois premières variantes de l'invention le fabriquant remplit tout d'abord la cavité secondaire avec le produit secondaire puis il obture cette cavité par le bouchon interne, il remplit ensuite la cavité principale et l'obture, éventuellement en scellant la languette à la pellicule dans le cas de la quatrième variante.According to the first three variants of the invention, the manufacturer first fills the secondary cavity with the secondary product and then closes this cavity with the internal plug, then fills the main cavity and closes it, possibly by sealing the tab to the film in the case of the fourth variant.

Selon la quatrième variante le fabriquant peut, suivant la forme de la cavité, procéder comme selon les variantes précédentes, il peut également placer le produit secondaire à l'intérieur du bouchon interne creux, ledit bouchon étant retourné pour reposer sur son fond. il fixe ensuite le corps sur ce bouchon, puis il retourne l'ensemble et remplit la cavité principale puis fixe le moyen de fermeture, en scellant le fond du bouchon interne sur la pellicule.According to the fourth variant, the manufacturer can, according to the shape of the cavity, proceed as according to the preceding variants, he can also place the secondary product inside the hollow internal plug, said plug being turned over to rest on its bottom. it then fixes the body on this plug, then it turns the assembly over and fills the main cavity, then fixes the closing means, sealing the bottom of the internal plug on the film.

Selon le cas, le profil du corps peut être muni d'un fond plat qui lui permet de reposer sur une surface plane, ce corps peut également comprendre une jupe qui lui permet de reposer sur une surface plane quel que soit le profil du reste du corps.Depending on the case, the body profile can be provided with a flat bottom which allows it to rest on a flat surface, this body can also include a skirt which allows it to rest on a flat surface whatever the profile of the rest of the body.

Après avoir enlevé la pellicule et ouvert la cavité secondaire, l'utilisateur peut mélanger à l'aide de tout instrument connu, comme un pinceau ou un bâton, le produit de base et le produit secondaire.After removing the film and opening the secondary cavity, the user can mix, using any known instrument, such as a brush or a stick, the basic product and the secondary product.

Le récipient selon l'invention peut comprendre en outre une cavité échantillon ménagée dans la parois du corps, cette cavité étant susceptible de contenir une dose d'échantillon du produit de base ou du produit secondaire. Cette cavité est obturée par un moyen de fermeture du même type que celui qui obture la cavité principale. Toutefois ces deux moyens sont distincts, ce qui permet d'ouvrir la cavité échantillon et de doser le produit qu'elle contient sans ouvrir la cavité principale.The container according to the invention may further comprise a sample cavity formed in the walls of the body, this cavity being capable of containing a dose of sample of the basic product or of the secondary product. This cavity is closed by a closure means of the same type as that which closes the main cavity. However, these two means are distinct, which makes it possible to open the sample cavity and to dose the product that it contains without opening the main cavity.

Le récipient selon l'invention peut comprendre en outre une cavité instruments ménagée dans la parois du corps, cette cavité étant susceptible de contenir divers instruments utiles pour la manipulation des produits, comme par exemple des gants, un pinceau etc.... De la même façon que la cavité échantillon, la cavité instruments peut être obturée par un moyen de fermeture indépendant, elle peut toutefois être obturée par le même moyen de fermeture que la cavité principale.The container according to the invention may further comprise an instrument cavity formed in the walls of the body, this cavity being capable of containing various instruments useful for handling the products, such as for example gloves, a brush, etc. same as the sample cavity, the instrument cavity can be closed by an independent closing means, it can however be closed by the same closing means as the main cavity.

Afin de mieux faire comprendre l'objet de l'invention, on va décrire ci-après, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, des récipients répondant aux caractéristiques de cette invention.In order to better understand the object of the invention, a description will be given below, by way of nonlimiting example, of containers meeting the characteristics of this invention.

La figure 1 représente un dispositif selon l'invention en coupe transversale, dont l'ouverture se fait à l'aide d'un doigt placé sur la parois de la cavité secondaire.FIG. 1 shows a device according to the invention in cross section, the opening of which is done using a finger placed on the walls of the secondary cavity.

Les figures 2a et 2b représentent un dispositif selon l'invention en coupe transversale, dont l'ouverture se fait à l'aide d'une tige rigide fixée sur le bouchon.Figures 2a and 2b show a device according to the invention in cross section, the opening of which is done using a rigid rod fixed to the plug.

La figure 3 représente un dispositif selon l'invention en coupe transversale, dont l'ouverture se fait à l'aide d'une languette scellée.FIG. 3 shows a device according to the invention in cross section, the opening of which is done using a sealed tab.

Les figures 4a, 4b et 4c représentent un dispositif selon l'invention en coupe transversale, ce dispositif comprenant un bouchon émergent scellé au moyen de fermeture de la cavité principale ainsi que le procédé pour le remplir.Figures 4a, 4b and 4c show a device according to the invention in cross section, this device comprising an emerging plug sealed by means of closure of the main cavity as well as the method for filling it.

Les figures 5 et 6 représentent chacune un dispositif selon l'invention en coupe transversale, ces dispositifs comprenant chacun un bouchon émergent, muni d'une tige rigide, scellé au moyen de fermeture de la cavité principale.Figures 5 and 6 each show a device according to the invention in cross section, these devices each comprising an emerging plug, provided with a rigid rod, sealed by means of closing the main cavity.

Le récipient représenté sur la figure 1 est constitué d'un corps 1 en polyéthylène thermoformé, d'un bouchon interne 2, de deux pellicules thermoscellées 3 et 4. Le corps 1 a la forme d'un mamelon qui définit une cavité principale 1.1 en forme de bol et une cavité secondaire 2.1 dans le fond de la cavité principale 1.1 ; des moyens d'accrochage 1.5 du type encliquettage permettent une fixation étanche du bouchon 2 qui sépare la cavité 1.1, contenant un produit 1.2, et la cavité 2.1 contenant un produit 2.2. Les produits 1.2 et 2.2 sont respectivement une crème et une poudre pour la coloration des cherveux. Une jupe circulaire 1.6 périphérique permet de poser le récipient sur une surface plane. A cet effet la jupe 1.6 a une hauteur au moins égale à celle du mamelon. En outre la parois du corps 1 comprend au niveau de la cavité 2.1 un doigt 2.3 et une gorge annulaire 2.3.1 autour de ce doigt. L'extrémité supérieure de ce doigt est placée dans une jupe 2.3.2 du bouchon 2 s'étendant dans la cavité secondaire. La gorge annulaire 2.3.1 rend déformable la zone 2.3.3, à la périphérie du doigt. On peut exercer sur cette zone à la base du doigt 2.3 une pression P pour faire sauter le bouchon 2. Les cavités annexes 1.3 et 1.4 permettent le stockage respectivement de divers ustensiles, et d'un échantillon du produit 2.2. La cavité 1.4 est obturée par la pellicule 4, indépendante de la pellicule 3. Cette dernière obture à la fois la cavité principale 1.1 et la cavité annexe 1.3.
Dans un premier temps l'utilisateur arrache la pellicule 4 et utilise l'échantillon contenu dans 1.4 pour tester la tolérance de ce produit sur sa peau, puis il retourne le récipient et exerce une pression sur la zone déformable 2.3.3 à la base du doigt 2.3 ôtant ainsi le bouchon 2. Il retourne à nouveau le récipient et arrache la pellicule 3, les ustensiles contenus dans 1.3 sont alors accessibles et il peut mélanger les produits 1.2 et 2.2.The container shown in Figure 1 consists of a body 1 of thermoformed polyethylene, an internal cap 2, two heat-sealed films 3 and 4. The body 1 has the shape of a nipple which defines a main cavity 1.1 in bowl shape and a secondary cavity 2.1 in the bottom of the main cavity 1.1; hooking means 1.5 of the snap-on type allow a tight fixing of the plug 2 which separates the cavity 1.1, containing a product 1.2, and the cavity 2.1 containing a product 2.2. The products 1.2 and 2.2 are respectively a cream and a powder for coloring hair. A peripheral circular skirt 1.6 allows the container to be placed on a flat surface. For this purpose the skirt 1.6 has a height at least equal to that of the nipple. In addition, the walls of the body 1 comprise, at the level of the cavity 2.1, a finger 2.3 and an annular groove 2.3.1 around this finger. The upper end of this finger is placed in a skirt 2.3.2 of the plug 2 extending in the secondary cavity. The 2.3.1 annular groove makes zone 2.3.3 deformable, at the periphery of the finger. One can exert on this zone at the base of the finger 2.3 a pressure P to blow up the plug 2. The annex cavities 1.3 and 1.4 allow the storage respectively of various utensils, and of a sample of the product 2.2. The cavity 1.4 is closed by the film 4, independent of the film 3. The latter closes both the main cavity 1.1 and the annex cavity 1.3.
First the user tears off the film 4 and uses the sample contained in 1.4 to test the tolerance of this product on his skin, then he returns the container and exerts pressure on the deformable area 2.3.3 at the base of the finger 2.3 thus removing the cap 2. He again turns the container over and tears off the film 3, the utensils contained in 1.3 are then accessible and he can mix the products 1.2 and 2.2.

Le récipient représenté sur les figures 2a et 2b se différencie de celui de la figure 1 par l'absence de doigt dans la cavité secondaire et par l'existence d'une tige rigide 2.4 fixée au bouchon interne 2 et dont l'extrémité est en regard de la parois de la cavité 2.1. Le mode d'utilisation illustré par la figure 2b est le même que sur la figure 1. La zone déformable est faite d'une épaisseur plus mince de la parois du corps 1 située en regard de l'extrémité de la tige 1.4.The container shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b differs from that in FIG. 1 by the absence of a finger in the secondary cavity and by the existence of a rigid rod 2.4 fixed to the internal plug 2 and the end of which is in look of the cavity walls 2.1. The mode of use illustrated in FIG. 2b is the same as in FIG. 1. The deformable zone is made of a thinner thickness of the walls of the body 1 situated opposite the end of the rod 1.4.

Le récipient représenté sur la figure 3 se différencie de celui de la figure 1 par l'absence de doigt dans la cavité secondaire, par l'existence d'une languette scellée 2.6. La languette 2.6 comprend deux extrémités, l'une de ces extrémités étant fixée au bouchon interne 2 et l'autre étant scellée à la pellicule 3. Après ouverture de la pellicule 4 permettant d'avoir accès à l'échantillon, l'utilisateur arrache la pellicule 3 il entraîne également la languette 2.6 ainsi que le bouchon interne 2, il peut ensuite mélanger les produits à l'aide des ustensiles extraits de la cavité 1.3.The container shown in FIG. 3 differs from that in FIG. 1 by the absence of a finger in the secondary cavity, by the existence of a sealed tab 2.6. The tab 2.6 comprises two ends, one of these ends being fixed to the internal plug 2 and the other being sealed to the film 3. After opening the film 4 allowing access to the sample, the user tears off the film 3 it also drives the tab 2.6 as well as the internal plug 2, it can then mix the products using utensils extracted from the cavity 1.3.

Le dispositif représenté sur les figures 4a, 4b et 4c est constitué d'un corps 1, d'un bouchon interne 2, et de 2 pellicules 3 et 4. Ce dispositif se distingue de celui de la figure 1 par le fait que le bouchon interne 2 comporte une jupe cylindrique d'une hauteur telle que le fond du bouchon affleure à la surface de la cavité principale 1.1 qui a la forme d'un bol. Le fond du bouchon 2 est scellé à la pellicule 3 obturant la cavité principale de telle sorte que lorsque l'on arrache la pellicule, le bouchon qui en est solidaire s'ouvre et libère le produit secondaire 2.2 qu'il retenait dans la cavité 2.1. Comme il est montré sur la figure 4c, lors du conditionnement, on remplit le bouchon 2 de produit 2.2 puis on positionne le corps sur le bouchon de façon étanche, et ensuite seulement on retourne le corps et on remplit la cavité principale avec le produit 1.2.The device shown in Figures 4a, 4b and 4c consists of a body 1, an internal plug 2, and 2 films 3 and 4. This device is distinguished from that of Figure 1 by the fact that the plug internal 2 comprises a cylindrical skirt of a height such that the bottom of the plug is flush with the surface of the main cavity 1.1 which has the shape of a bowl. The bottom of the plug 2 is sealed to the film 3 closing the main cavity so that when the film is torn off, the plug which is integral therewith opens and releases the secondary product 2.2 which it retained in the cavity 2.1 . As shown in FIG. 4c, during packaging, the plug 2 is filled with product 2.2 and then the body is positioned on the plug in a leaktight manner, and then only the body is turned over and the main cavity is filled with product 1.2 .

Le dispositif représenté sur la figure 5 se distingue de celui représenté sur les figures 4a et 4b par la présence d'une tige rigide 2.4 fixée au bouchon interne 2 et dont l'extrémité est en regard de la parois de la cavité 2.1. Dans un premier temps, l'utilisateur décroche le bouchon 2 en exerçant une pression sur la zone déformable 2.3.3, puis il ôte la pellicule 3 qui entraîne avec elle le bouchon 2 hors du récipient. Ce dispositif présente l'avantage par rapport au précédent d'éviter des projections lors de l'ouverture du bouchon 2.The device shown in FIG. 5 differs from that shown in FIGS. 4a and 4b by the presence of a rigid rod 2.4 fixed to the internal plug 2 and the end of which faces the walls of the cavity 2.1. First, the user unhooks the plug 2 by exerting pressure on the deformable zone 2.3.3, then he removes the film 3 which carries with it the plug 2 out of the container. This device has the advantage compared to the previous one of avoiding projections when the plug 2 is opened.

Le dispositif représenté sur la figure 6 se distingue de celui de la figure 5 par le fait que le fond 2.8 du bouchon est placé plus bas. Le bouchon 2 adhère à la pellicule 3 par sa jupe 2.9. Le fonctionnement est le même que celui décrit pour la figure 5. Ce dispositif présente l'avantage, par rapport au précédent, d'éviter qu'une partie du produit 2.2 ne reste collée aux parois du bouchon 2.The device shown in Figure 6 differs from that of Figure 5 by the fact that the bottom 2.8 of the plug is placed lower. The plug 2 adheres to the film 3 by its skirt 2.9. The operation is the same as that described for FIG. 5. This device has the advantage, compared to the previous one, of avoiding that part of the product 2.2 remains stuck to the walls of the plug 2.

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Récipient pour le conditionnement séparé et le mélange d'au moins un produit (1.2) de base et d'au moins un produit (2.2) secondaire, comprenant un corps (1), un bouchon interne (2), un moyen de fermeture (3) et un dispositif (2.3 ; 2.4 ; 2.6) d'ouverture du bouchon interne (2), le corps comprenant une parois définissant le profil d'une cavité principale (1.1) en forme de bol susceptible de contenir le produit de base et le profil d'une cavité secondaire (2.1) susceptible de contenir le produit secondaire, la cavité secondaire se trouvant incluse dans la cavité principale, le bouchon permettant d'isoler hermétiquement la cavité secondaire de la cavité principale, le moyen de fermeture permettant d'isoler hermétiquement la cavité principale de l'air extérieur, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif d'ouverture du bouchon interne (2) permet d'ôter le bouchon interne (2) avant ou simultanément à l'ouverture de la cavité principale (1.1).Container for separate packaging and mixing of at least one basic product (1.2) and at least one secondary product (2.2), comprising a body (1), an internal plug (2), a closure means ( 3) and a device (2.3; 2.4; 2.6) for opening the internal plug (2), the body comprising a wall defining the profile of a main cavity (1.1) in the form of a bowl capable of containing the basic product and the profile of a secondary cavity (2.1) capable of containing the secondary product, the secondary cavity being included in the main cavity, the plug making it possible to hermetically seal the secondary cavity from the main cavity, the closure means making it possible to hermetically isolate the main cavity from outside air, characterized in that the device for opening the internal plug (2) makes it possible to remove the internal plug (2) before or simultaneously with the opening of the main cavity (1.1) . Récipient selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le corps (1) est en matériau thermoplastique.Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the body (1) is made of thermoplastic material. Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que le corps (1) est en polyéthylène, en polypropylène, en copolymère de l'éthylène et du propylène.Container according to either of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the body (1) is made of polyethylene, polypropylene, a copolymer of ethylene and propylene. Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que le corps (1) est en matériau thermoformé ou injecté.Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the body (1) is made of thermoformed or injected material. Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que le corps (1) est en plusieurs matériaux thermoplastiques différents superposés.Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the body (1) is made of several different thermoplastic materials superimposed. Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de fermeture (3.1) est un bouchon externe et que la cavité principale est munie, à ses extrémités, de moyens d'accrochage (3.2) permettant la fixation du bouchon externe.Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the closing means (3.1) is an external plug and that the main cavity is provided, at its ends, with hooking means (3.2) allowing the fixing of the external plug. Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce le moyen de fermeture (3) est une pellicule arrachable d'un seul tenant.Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the closure means (3) is a peelable film in one piece. Récipient selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que la pellicule (3) est fixée au corps (1) par thermoscellage.Container according to claim 7, characterized in that the film (3) is fixed to the body (1) by heat sealing. Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que la parois de la cavité secondaire (2.1) comprend un doigt rigide (2.3) et une zone déformable à la périphérie de ce doigt et à une première extrémité de ce doigt, ce doigt et cette zone déformable coopérant de telle sorte qu'une pression exercée sur la zone déformable fasse sauter le bouchon interne par appui de son autre extrémité sur ledit bouchon.Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the walls of the secondary cavity (2.1) comprise a rigid finger (2.3) and a deformable zone at the periphery of this finger and at a first end of this finger , this finger and this deformable zone cooperating so that a pressure exerted on the deformable zone causes the internal plug to jump by pressing its other end on said plug. Récipient selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que la zone déformable comprend au moins une gorge (2.3.1) à la périphérie du doigt rigide (2.3).Container according to claim 9, characterized in that the deformable zone comprises at least one groove (2.3.1) at the periphery of the rigid finger (2.3). Récipient selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que la zone déformable comprend une zone de moindre épaisseur du matériau thermoplastique à la périphérie du doigt rigide.Container according to claim 10, characterized in that the deformable zone comprises a zone of reduced thickness of the thermoplastic material at the periphery of the rigid finger. Récipient selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon interne (2) est muni d'une jupe interne (2.3.2) dans laquelle vient se placer le doigt rigide (2.3) et qui l'empêche de fléchir.Container according to claim 9, characterized in that the internal stopper (2) is provided with an internal skirt (2.3.2) in which the rigid finger (2.3) is placed and which prevents it from bending. Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon interne (2) comprend une tige rigide (2.4) dont l'extrémité repose sur la parois de la cavité secondaire (2.1).Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the internal plug (2) comprises a rigid rod (2.4), the end of which rests on the walls of the secondary cavity (2.1). Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon interne (2) est muni d'une languette scellée (2.6) comprenant deux extrémités, une extrémité fixée au bouchon interne et une extrémité scellée au moyen de fermeture au moyen d'un scellage non arrachable.Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the internal plug (2) is provided with a sealed tab (2.6) comprising two ends, one end fixed to the internal plug and one end sealed by means of closure. by means of a non-removable seal. Récipient l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon interne (2) comprend une jupe d'une hauteur suffisante pour que le fond du bouchon interne émerge de la cavité principale au dessus du niveau du produit principal et le fond du bouchon est scellé au moyen de fermeture (3) à l'aide d'un scellage non arrachable.Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the internal plug (2) comprises a skirt of sufficient height so that the bottom of the internal plug emerges from the main cavity above the level of the main product and the bottom of the cap is sealed by means of closure (3) using a non-removable seal. Récipient l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisé en ce que la parois du corps (1) est muni d'un fond platContainer according to any one of Claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the wall of the body (1) is provided with a flat bottom Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 16, caractérisé en ce que le corps (1) est muni d'une jupe (1.6) permettant son maintien sur un support plan.Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the body (1) is provided with a skirt (1.6) allowing it to be held on a flat support. Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 17, caractérisé en ce que le corps (1) comprend en outre une cavité (1.4) susceptible de contenir une dose d'échantillon du produit de base (1.2) ou du produit secondaire (2.2).Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the body (1) further comprises a cavity (1.4) capable of containing a sample dose of the basic product (1.2) or the secondary product (2.2 ). Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 18, caractérisé en ce que le corps (1) comprend en outre une cavité (1.3) susceptible de contenir au moins un instrument utile à la manipulation des produits.Container according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the body (1) further comprises a cavity (1.3) capable of containing at least one instrument useful for handling the products. Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 19, caractérisé en ce que le produit principal (1.2) est un produit visqueux.Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the main product (1.2) is a viscous product. Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 20, caractérisé en ce que le produit principal (1.2) est une crème ou une pâte.Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the main product (1.2) is a cream or a paste. Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 21, caractérisé en ce que le produit secondaire (2.2) est une crème, une pâte ou une poudre.Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 21, characterized in that the secondary product (2.2) is a cream, a paste or a powder. Récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 22, caractérisé en ce que les produits principal (1.2) et secondaire (2.2) sont des produits de coloration.Container according to any one of Claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the main (1.2) and secondary (2.2) products are coloring products.
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