Abstract: An applicator is disclosed that is particularly advantageous for cosmetics such as mascara. The applicator includes a twisted core having: a first portion in which are trapped bristles arranged in a radial manner relative to the core, and a second portion fixed in a rod, with the second portion of the core being formed by at least two twisted zones having a different direction and/or pitch. A container or packaging arrangement including such an applicator is also disclosed.

Abstract: A label intended to be applied to an article, and in particular to an item of cosmetic product packaging. The label includes a substrate having a first face which is covered, at least in part, by a first printing. A second face of the substrate is intended to be adhesive-bonded to the article. At least one first zone of the second face is covered by a first adhesive layer intended to hold the label in place on the article permanently. At least one second zone of the second face is covered by a second adhesive layer, different from the first one, with the second adhesive layer being such that the second zone is able to be unstuck from the article. The substrate also includes a second printing arranged so that, when the article is not transparent, the second printing is visible only when the second zone is unstuck from the article.

Abstract: A packaging device for a fluid product which includes a bottle formed by a body and a neck with an axis X. The opening of the neck is defined by a rim which includes an inner portion and an outer portion. In the illustrated embodiment, at least part of the outer portion is located axially above the inner portion. A flow reducer is mounted in the neck opening, with the reducer incorporating a flange resting on the inner portion of the rim of the neck. The flow reducer is also spaced from at least part of an outer portion of the rim of the neck.

Abstract: A device for selectively immobilizing a container, such as a container containing a cosmetic product, on a surface may include a sleeve having a free edge defining an opening for mounting the device on the container. One end of the device remote from the free edge may form a perforated bottom, a peripheral edge of which may form a lip configured to be pressed in sealed manner onto the surface. In collaboration with a portion of the container, the device may form a suction cavity to thereby selectively immobilize the container on the surface. The perforated bottom may optionally define at least one opening, where the at least one opening may extend away from the geometric center of the bottom.

Abstract: A packaging and dispenser device is disclosed. The device comprises a receptacle, at least one ball disposed inside the receptacle, a flow reducer including a passage for the substance, and an orifice through which the passage opens out inside the receptacle.

Abstract: A device for applying a product may comprise a support and a plurality of polymeric fibers mounted to the support. Each of the plurality of fibers may have at least one free end and each of at least some of the fibers may define at least one curved portion extending continuously from the support to the free end. An average radius of curvature of the curved portions may be less than approximately 45 mm. Further, curved portions of the fibers may be randomly oriented relative to each other.

Abstract: A dispensing device is provided for dispensing a product that may be of viscous consistency, such as, for example, a cream or a gel. The dispensing device includes a container having a first end closed by a bottom and a second end that has an opening. A dispensing element is configured to be arranged on the product and forms a passage comprising at least one inlet orifice extending in a plane not perpendicular to an axis of the device, and an outlet orifice formed at least partly some distance from the inlet orifice. The outlet orifice extends at least partially above the inlet orifice. Rotating the dispensing element on the product causes the product to be delivered through the outlet orifice.

Abstract: A decorative article (10) that may be applied to the skin, having a support (11) having a first face (12) flock coated, and a second face (14), opposite to the first, coated with an adhesive layer (15). One face of the adhesive layer, facing away from the support, may be put in contact with the skin. Support (11) is permeable to the glue used for the flock coating of the first face (12).

Abstract: A cap for a container may comprise a body, an outlet orifice for dispensing a product from a container, a lid configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the outlet orifice, a snap hinge coupling the lid to the body, and at least one shut-off flap. The at least one shut-off flap may selectively allow the product to be dispensed from the outlet orifice. The at least one shut-off flap and the body may be a single piece formed of a material substantially the same as a material forming the snap hinge.

Abstract: A method of applying decoration onto an article, the method comprising the steps consisting in: placing backing coated in a sublimable ink in contact with a face of the article; and heating the backing with the help of heating means to cause the ink to sublime and be transferred onto the article, while cooling the opposite face of the article with the help of cooling means.

Abstract: A pump may comprise a body, and a member movable relative to the body substantially along an axis of the pump. A pumping chamber may be defined by at least the body and the member. The pumping chamber may comprise a peripheral wall. The pump may further comprise an elastically deformable membrane comprising a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may be axially fixed relative to the peripheral wall, as well as being in contact with an inner surface of the peripheral wall at least in the presence of overpressure in the pumping chamber, and configured to place the pumping chamber in selective communication with at least one inlet passage. The second portion may be configured to place the pumping chamber in selective communication with at least one outlet passage.

Abstract: A dispensing cap for a container includes a body defining a dispensing orifice and an opening/closing member. The opening/closing member can be hinged to the body. The cap includes a deformable portion which can deform to uncover a push region of the opening/closing member. The deformable portion can be integral with the body around the deformable portion's entire perimeter. Force applied to the push region causes the opening/closing member to move from a closed position to an open position in which the orifice is at least partly open.

Abstract: A pushbutton for actuating a dispenser member, the dispenser member having a moving element that is movable between two positions, the pushbutton having a base, a head defining both a bearing surface for a user and a dispensing orifice, and an elastically-deformable portion interconnecting the base and the head, the head being suitable for being secured to the moving element. The elastically-deformable portion is arranged so as to deform in the sense of rolling onto itself when the head is depressed and is suitable for returning the moving element into an initial position by resilient return.

Abstract: A device for selectively immobilizing a container, such as a container containing a cosmetic product, on a surface may include a sleeve having a free edge defining an opening for mounting the device on the container. One end of the device remote from the free edge may form a perforated bottom, a peripheral edge of which may form a lip configured to be pressed in sealed manner onto the surface. In collaboration with a portion of the container, the device may form a suction cavity to thereby selectively immobilize the container on the surface. The perforated bottom may optionally define at least one opening, where the at least one opening may extend away from the geometric center of the bottom.

Abstract: A container comprises a wall comprising at least one layer, the wall comprising a polypropylene having a high flexural modulus and a polyethylene chosen from low-density and very low-density polyethylenes. The container can further comprise a product in the container. The product is chosen from cosmetic products, food products, household products, and industrial chemistry products. A method of making the container includes extruding a parison having at least one layer, the parison including a polypropylene having a high flexural modulus and a polyethylene chosen from low-density and very low-density polyethylenes, and blowing the parison in a mold having at least one cavity with a geometry corresponding to that of the container to obtain the container.

Abstract: A dispensing device is provided for dispensing a product that may be of viscous consistency, such as, for example, a cream or a gel. The dispensing device includes a container having a first end closed by a bottom and a second end that has an opening. A dispensing element is configured to be arranged on the product and forms a passage comprising at least one inlet orifice extending in a plane not perpendicular to an axis of the device, and an outlet orifice formed at least partly some distance from the inlet orifice. The outlet orifice extends at least partially above the inlet orifice. Rotating the dispensing element on the product causes the product to be delivered through the outlet orifice.

Abstract: A cap for a container may comprise a body, an outlet orifice for dispensing a product from a container, a lid configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the outlet orifice, a snap hinge coupling the lid to the body, and at least one shut-off flap. The at least one shut-off flap may selectively allow the product to be dispensed from the outlet orifice. The at least one shut-off flap and the body may be a single piece formed of a material substantially the same as a material forming the snap hinge.

Abstract: A pushbutton for actuating a dispenser member, the dispenser member having a moving element that is movable between two positions, the pushbutton having a base, a head defining both a bearing surface for a user and a dispensing orifice, and an elastically-deformable portion interconnecting the base and the head, the head being suitable for being secured to the moving element. The elastically-deformable portion is arranged so as to deform in the sense of rolling onto itself when the head is depressed and is suitable for returning the moving element into an initial position by resilient return.

Abstract: Packaging for a product, especially a pasty liquid, includes: a reservoir for the product, formed by a compressible body, surmounted by a shoulder; a rigid neck with an X-axis, joined to the shoulder, and provided with a dispensing passage, wherein a free edge of the shoulder delimits an aperture communicating with the interior of the reservoir; and a cap, able to close the aperture. The neck includes at least two slits extending over substantially the entire height of the neck and opening out into the aperture.