Abstract: A pump for a fluid product having a pump body held in place by a valve holder fastened in the pump body; a piston sliding around a rod, provided with an inner axial channel axially closed on the lower side of the rod and communicating with the outside of the rod via a radial orifice, the piston having an outer sealing lip and an inner sealing lip; a gland having upwards an oblique or frustoconical surface of inclination appropriate to that of the inner sealing lip of the piston; an actuating spring between the rod and piston; and a return spring between the valve holder and the rod, urging the piston towards its rest position. The valve holder has an axial sleeve having an axial rib forming a mechanical stop in the actuating position between the lower axial end of the rod and the rib.

Abstract: Device for dispensing a pulverulent product comprising a reservoir unit (100) connected on the one hand, to an air expulsion system (200) and on the other hand to a dispensing head (300) provided with a dispensing orifice (310), said reservoir unit (100) comprising a reservoir (110) having substantially the form of a hollow cylinder, with a distal opening (111), a proximal opening (112), and a metering passage (113) connecting said distal and proximal openings (111, 112), a one-way valve (115) being positioned between said metering passage (113) and said distal opening (111), said proximal opening (112) of said reservoir (110) forming a filling cone which tapers towards said metering passage (113) to facilitate filling of said metering passage (113) with a dose of powder.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a fluid product having a container (10), a dispensing member (20), a dispensing head (30) with an outlet (31), an actuating member (60) slidably mounted in the dispensing head, and a lateral actuating system cooperating with the actuating member. The actuating member has a cylindrical body (65) and a flexible tab (61) having a radial projection (62), the flexible tab extending axially into the cylindrical body (65) and radially deformable between an undeformed position, in which the projection (62) projects radially out of the cylindrical body, and a deformed position, in which the projection does not. The lateral actuating system has two side levers (35, 36) diametrically opposed, deformable and/or movable laterally, a flexible spacer (37) connecting the two side levers, the flexible spacer cooperating with the projection (62) and axially deformed during actuation to axially move the actuating member relative to the dispensing head.

Abstract: Fluid dispensing device, having a pump connected to a reservoir and to a head. A piston (22) is connected to a piston rod (25) and provided with a push-button (26) to actuate the pump. A spring (27) brings the piston to the rest position after actuation. The body has a T-like connection (24), with a first branch connected to the metering chamber, a second branch connected to the reservoir and a third branch is connected to the head. A first valve (41) is provided in the second branch and a second valve (51) in the third branch, the valves are urged against the first and second respective valve seats (43, 53). The device has dose a adjustment (28, 29) cooperating with the piston rod and has a bush (29) coaxially around the piston rod movable to adjust the rest position of the piston.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a fluid product, having a body (1) and a dispensing head (2) with a dispensing orifice (3) and axially movable. The body receives a vessel (10) containing one or two doses of product. The device has an electronic module (100) with a wireless communication module (101), a geographical location module (102), and a power source (103). The device has a sensor system (201, 202) for detecting and automatically signalling an attempt to use the device, the sensor system having a first sensor (201) arranged on the dispensing head (2) and a second sensor (202) on the body, the sensor system detecting handling representative of an attempt to use the device when the first and second sensors (201, 202) are activated simultaneously, the wireless communication module designed to make an automatic emergency call when the sensor system detects handling representative of an attempt to use the device.

Abstract: A method of using a fluid dispenser unit having a reservoir and a piston that slides in the reservoir. The unit includes an extractor head secured to the reservoir to suck fluid to be dispensed into the reservoir, and a spray head assembled on the extractor head to spray the fluid out from the reservoir. The method includes the steps of sucking a fluid to be dispensed into the reservoir through the extractor head; assembling the spray head on the extractor head; and spraying the fluid through the spray head. The step of sucking up a fluid to be dispensed includes a first step of extracting a fluid, such as a solvent, from an extraction reservoir, and a second step of mixing the fluid with a first substance, such as a powder or a lyophilisate, so as to form the fluid to be dispensed.

Abstract: An inhalation-synchronized fluid dispenser device having a body (10; 10?) provided with a mouthpiece (400), a fluid reservoir (100) containing a fluid and a propellant gas being mounted to slide axially in the body (10; 10?), a metering valve (200) including a valve member (210) assembled on the reservoir (100) for selectively dispensing the fluid. The device includes an actuator element (500, 500?, 500?; 550) movable and/or deformable between a non-actuation position and an actuation position; an inhalation-controlled trigger system including an inhalation-sensitive member (60, 61; 65, 66) deformable and/or movable under the effect of inhaling and when deformed and/or moved, moving and/or deforming the actuator element (500, 500?, 500?; 550) from its non-actuation position towards its actuation position; an electronic dose counter (1000); and a signal-transmitter (1100) for communicating, in particular communicating remotely, information relating to the actuations of the device.

Abstract: Dispenser, comprising a reservoir (10) containing fluid product, a head (20) provided with an opening (21), a piston (50) for dispensing at least one portion of the fluid product through the opening (21), the reservoir (10) being, before the dispenser is actuated, closed in sealed manner by the piston (50), the device comprising a hollow insert (60) inserted and fixed in the head (20), the insert (60) supporting a cannula (40) for piercing the piston (50) and thus connecting the container (10) to the opening (21) during actuation, wherein: said dispenser head (20) includes a proximal end portion (220) of reduced diameter the axial length of which is greater than 5 mm, advantageously greater than 6 mm, the maximum outside diameter of which is less than 8 mm, advantageously less than 7 mm, and the wall thickness of which is less than 1.1 mm, advantageously between 0.7 and 1.

Abstract: Method for producing a spray wall drilled with a network of holes for the pressurised fluid substance to pass through so as to be sprayed in fine droplets. The method includes the steps of (a) moulding a nozzle having a front wall integrally formed with an assembly wall, the assembly wall surrounding the front wall, the front wall having a curved initial configuration upon removal from the mould; (b) drilling the curved front wall with a network of holes having a defined initial orientation; and (c) deforming the drilled curved front wall into a final spray configuration defining a spray wall, the defined initial orientation of the holes being subsequently modified.

Abstract: Pump for dispensing a fluid product, having a piston having a pump chamber and an inlet and outlet valve. The outlet valve has an outlet valve element that slides inside the pump chamber. The pump chamber has a passage so that, at the end of actuation, the outlet valve element collaborates non-sealingly with the passage to open the outlet valve to expel product. The inlet valve has an inlet valve element sliding in a sleeve containing a spring pressing against the inlet valve element and against an end wall of the sleeve. The outlet valve element is formed by a component inserted with the ability to move into the piston, with the interposition of a second spring, the force exerted by the second spring is greater than the force exerted by the spring in the rest position, and less than the force exerted by the spring in the actuated position.

Abstract: A nasal delivery device for a powder, having a reservoir, a delivery head and an air discharge system generating a flow of compressed air. The air discharge system has an air chamber, formed by a hollow axial cylinder, and a piston that sealingly slides in the air chamber to compress the air. The hollow axial cylinder has a radial shoulder connecting a first cylinder portion and a second cylinder portion. Before actuation, the piston is at the first cylinder portions and, during actuation, the piston sealingly cooperates with the second cylinder portion. The radial shoulder defines a profile that the piston overcomes at start of actuation. The piston has an upper lip and a lower lip, a skirt around the hollow axial cylinder with a lower flange projecting radially inward. The skirt has a profile radially projecting towards the inside, cooperating before actuation with the lower lip of the piston.

Abstract: Dispensing assembly, comprising a fluid product dispenser, such as a nasal dispenser, wherein the fluid product dispenser comprises a reservoir (10) provided with a bottom (11), a dispensing member (20), such as a pump or a valve, mounted on the reservoir (10), and a dispensing head (30) incorporating a dispensing orifice (31), the dispensing assembly comprising a lateral actuation device comprising a body (1) and a lateral actuation element (40) mounted so as to pivot on the body (1) about a pivot axis (45) between a rest position and an actuation position, the actuation element (40) comprising a bearing part (41), which is pressed by the user during actuation and a pushing part (42) designed to cooperate with the fluid product dispenser to effect the actuation thereof, the pivot axis (45) being arranged between the bearing part (41) and the pushing part (42), the lateral actuation member (40) having an S or inverted S shape, the bearing part (41) being arranged near the dispensing head (30) and the pushing

Abstract: An inhalation-synchronized fluid product dispenser device having a body (10) provided with a mouthpiece (400), a product reservoir (100) containing fluid product, and a dispenser mechanism (200). The device has a blocking mechanism (500; 600) for the dispenser mechanism and an inhalation-controlled trigger system having an inhalation-sensitive member (60) deformable and/or movable by inhalation, the inhalation-sensitive member co-operating with the blocking mechanism so that when deformed and/or moved, it enables the dispenser mechanism to be actuated. The device has a protective element (1) the trigger system, the protective element disposed between the mouthpiece and the inhalation-sensitive member and made of a porous material that allows air to pass through it but blocks the passage of water, dust and foreign bodies.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser device including a body; a reservoir containing one or two doses of a fluid, the reservoir including a stopper that closes the reservoir in leaktight manner before actuation; a dispenser head that is provided with a dispenser orifice; and dispenser mechanism for dispensing at least a portion of the fluid through the dispenser orifice during actuation. The device further includes a needle having a tip that is adapted to pierce the stopper during actuation, the reservoir being filled with the fluid and being closed with the stopper under a vacuum, so that the residual volume of air present in the reservoir between the fluid and the stopper is substantially zero.

Abstract: An automatic fluid injection device having an upper body (1) with an injection system (3, 4, 5) controlled by a power supply (7) and that is triggered by a user interface (100); and an insertion mechanism (8, 9) for inserting an injection needle (110); a base body (2) for coming into contact with an injection zone and having a fluid reservoir (6) containing an injection piston (65), and a needle assembly (10) including the injection needle (110). The injection system has an elongated spring metal strip (3) wound on a respective reel (30) before actuation; and a drive mechanism (5) for unwinding the strip (3) against a respective piston (65) so as to perform the injection, and for rewinding the strip (3) on the reel (30) after injection.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a spray partition pierced with a network of holes through which a fluid product passes under pressure so as to be broken into fine droplets, the process comprising the following steps: a) providing a laser source (S) able to produce a laser beam (F), b) forming the laser beam (F) into an array of parallel partial laser beams (Fp), c) directing the array of parallel partial laser beams (Fp) so as to strike a membrane (P0), d) letting the array of parallel partial laser beams (Fp) strike the membrane (P0) with a view to piercing a network of holes into it (O1), so as to obtain a spray partition pierced with a network of holes, characterised in that the entirety of the holes of the spray partition are pierced, consecutively, by a plurality of arrays of partial laser beams.

Abstract: A dispenser assembly comprising a nasal fluid dispenser device having a reservoir forming body (10) containing fluid or that supports such a reservoir in stationary manner, a dispenser head (20) being assembled on said body (10), said dispenser head (20) being provided with a dispenser orifice (21), said assembly further comprising a positioner member (40) that co-operates with said nasal dispenser device, said positioner member (40) including at least a first facial bearing zone (42) that, during actuation, co-operates with the forehead or the bridge of the user's nose, said dispenser head (20) being movable axially relative to said body (10), said positioner member (40) including at least one hollow sleeve (41) in which said dispenser head (20) is inserted in clamping manner, said positioner member (40) including a second facial bearing zone (46) that is adapted to co-operate with the user's top lip.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser device having a reservoir (10) containing fluid; a dispenser head (20) provided with a dispenser orifice (21); and a piston (45; 70) for dispensing at least a portion of the fluid through the dispenser orifice (21). The reservoir (10) is closed in leaktight manner by a closure element (25) before actuation. The device includes a passage (40) for connecting the reservoir (10) to the dispenser orifice (21) during actuation, the passage (40) including a hollow sleeve (41) that is stationary relative to the dispenser head (20), for sliding around the closure element (25) during actuation, so as to open the passage (40).

Abstract: Assembly for dispensing a fluid product, having a nasal fluid product dispenser with a reservoir containing the fluid, a dispensing member, and a dispensing head on the dispensing member, the dispensing head provided with a dispensing orifice, a remote mobile device attached to the user's head, such as an earpiece, the nasal device and the remote mobile device attached to the user's head each having an orientation sensor, such as an accelerometer or a gyroscope. The orientation sensors cooperate to determine the position of the nasal dispenser in the nostril. The nasal dispenser has an indicator visible when the dispenser is in the nostril, to guide the user towards an optimal orientation of the nasal dispenser in the nostril. The nasal dispenser having an electronic module and automatic actuation mechanism that automatically actuates the nasal device when the orientation sensors detect that the nasal dispenser is arranged in an optimal position.

Abstract: A fluid applicator including a skin contact detector device. The contact detector device includes a flexible outer substrate (S1) that defines an outer contact surface (S11), the flexible outer substrate (S1) covering a detection zone (Z) that has a plurality of conductive pellets (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5) separate from one another, the conductive pellets (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5) being arranged above a common conductive plate (D). The conductive pellets (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5), in the absence of stress, are spaced apart from the common conductive plate (D) by insulating spacers (C), so that pressure exerted on the flexible outer substrate (S1) causes at least one of the conductive pellets (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5) to come into contact with the common conductive plate (D), thereby creating at least one short-circuit signal.