Abstract: Assembly intended for operating on hair, including a generator, a tool holder (30) equipped with a grip for holding, and a tool (2, 20), the generator and the tool holder (30) being arranged to provide the tool (2, 20) mounted on the tool holder (30) with at least one vapour supply, the generator and the tool holder (30) being distant from one another and connected by a flexible bundle including at least one pipe for supplying the tool holder (30) with vapour; the tool holder (30) supports a vapour-outlet line (54), the wall of which has vapour-distribution orifices (58) passing through it.

Abstract: Method for extracting malodorous compounds present in a liquid formulation containing at least one compound bearing a thiol functional group of formula:HS--A--Y--B (I)in which said formulation is placed in contact with a pulverulent absorbing agent, in order to obtain a deodorized composition, intended for a subsequent use, said absorbing agent being such that, when it is suspended in an aqueous solution containing 92 g/l of thioglycolic acid, said aqueous solution also contains at least 30% by weight of the initial thioglycolic acid after contact for 15 minutes.

Abstract: Fluid dispensing container (1) equipped with a dispensing valve (2) carrying an outlet (3) through which the fluid is dispensed during the actuation of a pushbutton carried by the valve; a conditioning chamber (4) of variable volume defined by a mobile wall (5a) subjected to the internal pressure of the container, communicates, on the one hand, with the dispensing valve (2) and, on the other hand, with the inside (18) of the container through a retarder means made in the form of a passage with high head loss. At the end of emptying of the conditioning chamber (4), the communication between the dispensing valve (2) and the inside (18) of the container is interrupted.

Abstract: In order to form an extemporaneous mixture of two components (S, A) isolated from each other, the first component (S) is placed in a can (1) in which a resupply capsule (5) under relatively high pressure is disposed, a valve (12) being provided and controlled depending on the value of the ambient pressure relative to a reference pressure.

Abstract: Fluid dispensing container (1) equipped with a dispensing valve (2) carrying an outlet (3) through which the fluid is dispensed during the actuation of a pushbutton carried by the valve; a conditioning chamber (4) of variable volume defined by a mobile wall (5a) subjected to the internal pressure of the container, communicates, on the one hand, with the dispensing valve (2) and, on the other hand, with the inside (18) of the container through a retarder made in the form of a passage with high head loss. At the end of emptying of the conditioning chamber (4), the communication between the dispensing valve (2) and the inside (18) of the container is interrupted.

Abstract: Device for mixing at least two products (11, 21) each contained in a container (10, 20), one of the containers (10), or first container, having a volume suitable to receive the product (21) contained in the other container (20), or second container, in order to obtain the mixture (41) of the two products (11, 21), the first container (10) comprising, in its upper part, a push-button (15) equipped with a nozzle (16) and the actuation of which allows the mixture (41) to leave the first container (10) via the nozzle (16); the two containers (10, 20) are carried by a common casing (30) into which they are fitted so as to slide between two positions, a position called far-apart position for which the two containers (10, 20) are not in communication, and a position called close-together position for which the two containers (10, 20) are in communication, the casing (30) preventing, in the far-apart position, any action on the push-button (15) of the first container (10) and allowing action on the said push-button (

Abstract: The device for the compression of a gas comprises a motor (1), a piston (2) adapted to be displaced linearly in a pump body, transmission means (T) between the motor (1) and the piston (2) adapted to convert the rotary motion generated by the motor (1) into a reciprocating translatory motion by the piston (2). Speed varying means comprising a cam (12) are provided to impart a different speed to the piston (2) of the compressor according to the resistance opposing the motor (1) during one complete admission/compression cycle, so that the resisting torque is substantially constant and so that the motor (1) operates at its maximum torque and therefore at maximum efficiency. The section of the cam (12) is determined so as to ensure substantially isothermal compression of the gas.

Abstract: Device for the compression and storage of air comprising, on the one hand, a reservoir (1) provided with an air discharge head (5) intended for cooperation with a container to be charged with compressed air and, on the other hand, at least one compression chamber (C1), associated with air inlet valves (19) and air ejection valves (15) and with a compression element actuated by a motor means (13) compressing the volume of the chamber (C1) between a maximum volume and a minimum volume, the ratio between the maximum volume and the minimum volume of the said chamber (C1) being from 1.2 to 20.

Abstract: A process for dyeing keratinous fibers comprises a two-step operation in which in the first step the fibers are contacted with an indole dye in a medium suitable for dyeing the fibers, the medium being free from any oxidation catalyst and oxidation catalyst. Thereafter, in the second step the fibers are contacted with a para type oxidation dye precursor in a medium which is also suitable for dyeing the fibers and is free from any oxidation catalyst and oxidation agent. A multi-compartment kit housing the indole dye and para type oxidation dye precursor is also provided.

Abstract: Process for dyeing keratinous fibres, comprising the step of applying to these fibres at least one composition A containing, in a medium appropriate for dyeing, at least one mono- or di-hydroxyindole the application of the composition A being preceded or followed by the application of a composition B containing, in a medium appropriate for dyeing, at least one quinone derivative chosen from ortho- or para-benzoquinones, monoimines or diimines of ortho- or para-benzoquinones, 1,2- or 1,4-naphthoquinones, sulphonimides of ortho- or para-benzoquinones, .alpha., .omega.-alkylene-bis-1,4-benzoquinones, or 1,2- or 1,4-naphthoquinone-monoimines or -diimines; the mono- or di-hydroxyindoles and the quinone derivatives being chosen such that the oxidation-reduction potential difference .DELTA.E between the oxidation-reduction potential E.sub.i of the mono- or di-hydroxyindoles, determined at pH 7 in a phosphate medium on a vitreous carbon electrode by voltametry, and the oxidation-reduction potential E.sub.

Abstract: A process is described which consists, in a first stage, in applying a composition based on a substance of vegetable or animal origin, a synthetic organic substance or a mineral substance, in suspension or in solution in a solvent and having a viscosity suitable for application to the hair, or as a powder, and making it possible to prevent or substantially to limit the passage of the dyestuffs and/or of the dyestuff precursors as far as the scalp, and, in a second stage, in dyeing the hair using one or more compositions, at least one of which contains either an oxidizable dyestuff or a direct dyestuff, the dyeing being followed, after an interval sufficient for coloring the hair, by rinsing and optionally by shampooing.

Abstract: A process is described which consists, in a first stage, in applying a composition based on a substance of vegetable or animal origin, a synthetic organic substance or a mineral substance, in suspension or in solution in a solvent and having a viscosity suitable for application to the hair, or as a powder, and making it possible to prevent or substantially to limit the passage of the dyestuffs and/or of the dyestuff precursors as far as the scalp, and, in a second stage, in dyeing the hair using one or more compositions, at least one of which contains either an oxidizable dyestuff or a direct dyestuff, the dyeing being followed, after an interval sufficient for coloring the hair, by rinsing and optionally by shampooing.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for setting hair by successively passing steam and cooling air through said hair while wound on rollers.

Abstract: A superheated vapor generator including a porous material substantially filling an annular space between two concentric spaced apart tubular inner and outer electrodes connected across a power source. A pump is provided to pump a predetermined quantity of liquid into the porous material to temporarily complete the circuit through the electrodes and generate superheated vapor or steam. Since the liquid itself completes the circuit, no switches or controls are required. Labyrinthe passages between the pump and the inlet to the annular space and between the interior surface of the inner electrode and a tubular steam discharge outlet prevents dangerous current leakage and assure generation of superheated vapor. An electrically grounded porous metal plug in the vapor outlet minimizes electrical shock hazards. The vapor generator is held in the hand and can be used for setting or treating human hair.

Abstract: A dispenser having a reciprocating pump to feed a liquid product to a mixing chamber and an air pump with a piston to simultaneously compress and feed compressed air to the mixing chamber. The body containing the mixing chamber is mounted on the product pump and the air piston is mounted on the body. Manual pressure on the air piston is transmitted to the body which moves down to cause the product pump to reciprocate. The product pump includes a chamber with a valve which opens only after the pressure in the chamber exceeds a certain value. The air pump includes a valve which opens only after the air pressure exceeds a certain value. The air pressure valve is selected to open at the same time as the pump valve opens so that the product is dispensed as a spray.

Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing a liquid product includes a pump operated by a reciprocable control member and associated with a pneumatic servo system. The actuation is achieved by supply of gas pressure, for example, from a reservoir of gas at a pressure of the order of 5 bars, and this is used to actuate the control member of the pump, for example a stepped piston incorporating a pressure multiplying effect. Much higher operating forces on the reciprocable control member can be achieved with this system than were possible by purely manual operation of the valve control member.

Abstract: Dispensing container comprises a chamber for holding a fluid to be dispensed in the form of a long, serpentine duct of small cross section.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for setting hair by successively passing steam and cooling air through said hair while wound on rollers.

Abstract: Device for measuring the force required to untangle hair comprises a handle, a carding member mounted for pivotal movement about the axis of said handle, and a counter for measuring the sum of the amplitudes of successive pivotal movements of said carding member relative to said handle.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIn order to compare the characteristic properties of cosmetic products such as shampoos for example, it is often necessary to compare the property of being more or less easily entangled which they impart to the hair, regardless of the form of the hair itself, whether it consists of locks, wigs, or a head of hair. It is clear that the more the application of a product or composition facilitates untangling, for example, after shampooing, the more advantageous the use of this product or composition is in practice. Up to the present it has been impossible to evaluate the property of facilitating the untangling of hair in other than a subjective manner and this has made it difficult to carry out comparisons.