Abstract: A dispenser includes an upper element and a lower element configured to cooperate to form a reservoir and a valve cavity of a valve. In addition to the valve cavity, the valve includes an inlet passage for providing flow from the reservoir to the valve, an outlet passage for providing flow from the valve to a dispensing outlet of the dispenser, and a movable valve member configured to be moved from a closed position to an open position to enable flow through the dispensing outlet. A product is contained in the reservoir, and this product may be chosen from a pharmaceutical composition, a vaccine, a hormone, and a drug. Also, the dispenser may be used in a dispensing method wherein the product is dispensed toward a portion of an individual, such as the mouth, nose, skin, and/or hair.

Abstract: An applicator is provided for applying a hair product, for example, a hair coloring product in the form of a gel or of a cream. The applicator includes an array of brush members, such as teeth or bristles, on an application face. The application face is preferably impermeable to the hair product and is capable at least temporarily holding the product that is to be applied to the hair. The application face has a stepped profile with at least two discrete levels so that contact of the application face with the hair, and movement thereof between the roots and the tips of the hair, generates on the hair a coloration pattern which is formed of at least two locks of hair having different degrees of coloration.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing a product includes a first chamber configured to initially contain at least one of a first composition and a mixture of the first composition and a second composition, a second chamber configured to contain the second composition, a flow passage for providing flow of the second composition from the second chamber to the first chamber, and an actuator configured to be actuated to cause an amount of a product to be dispensed from the first chamber. The product dispensed includes at least one of the first composition, the second composition, and the mixture of the first composition and the second composition. The device is configured such that in response to the product being dispensed from the first chamber, an amount of the second composition flows from the second chamber to the first chamber via the flow passage.

Abstract: A device for mixing at least three products includes a first container for the separate packaging of at least a first and second product, a second container for storing a third product, and a coupling configured to couple the first and second containers to allow mixture of the first, second, and third products. The first container includes a first compartment configured to contain the first product and a second compartment configured to contain the second product isolated from the first product. The first container also includes a first open portion closed by a first cover and a second open portion closed by a second cover. The first and second open portions each communicate with the first and second compartments. The second container includes a third compartment configured to contain the third product to be mixed with the first and second products, and a dispensing orifice.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing a product includes a first chamber configured to initially contain at least one of a first composition and a mixture of the first composition and a second composition, a second chamber configured to contain the second composition, a flow passage for providing flow of the second composition from the second chamber to the first chamber, and an actuator configured to be actuated to cause an amount of a product to be dispensed from the first chamber. The product dispensed includes at least one of the first composition, the second composition, and the mixture of the first composition and the second composition. The device is configured such that in response to the product being dispensed from the first chamber, an amount of the second composition flows from the second chamber to the first chamber via the flow passage.

Abstract: A dispensing head for dispensing a product, for example, a cosmetic product, includes a body configured to mount the head on a container containing the product, an actuator that allows a dispensing element on the container to be actuated and an outlet configured to be placed in flow communication with the dispensing element to deliver a dose of product from the outlet. The dispensing head further includes a cover element configured to cover the outlet when the dispensing head is in a storage position. A removable cap is configured to be placed on the body, the cap including a portion that engages with the cover element to retain the cap on the body.

Abstract: The present application relates to a device for dispensing product and a related method of using the device, the device comprising a flexible walled pouch configured to contain product. The pouch may be in fluid communication with an airless pump equipped with a dip tube having a free end that lies substantially mid-way along the axial height of the pouch. The pouch may be in a container.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a product may comprise a container defining an opening, with the container being configured to contain a product and a retaining element mounted at least partially in the opening and defining a cavity configured to contain an amount of the product for dispensing. The device may further comprise a separating member separating a first region of the container from a second region of the container. The first region may be configured so that the product resides therein when the device is in an upright position and the second region may be disposed adjacent the opening. At least one first passage defined by the retaining element may have a position that defines a maximum amount of product capable of being contained in the cavity. At least one second passage defined by the retaining element may be in flow communication with the second region of the container and configured to permit passage of at least some product from the second region into the cavity.

Abstract: The present application relates to a system and method for mixing at least two products that includes a first container for containing at least a first product, the first container including a first opening, a first coupler, and a safety member. The system may further include a second container for containing at least a second product, the second container including a second opening, a seal closing the second opening, and a second coupler configured to engage with the first coupler. The safety member may be configured to press against the seal while the seal maintains closure of the second opening.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing a product includes a first chamber configured to initially contain at least one of a first composition and a mixture of the first composition and a second composition, a second chamber configured to contain the second composition, a flow passage for providing flow of the second composition from the second chamber to the first chamber, a selective air intake mechanism configured to selectively be placed in an open position to allow air to flow into the first chamber and a closed position to prevent air from flowing into the first chamber via the selective air intake mechanism, and an actuator configured to be actuated to cause an amount of a product to be dispensed from the first chamber. The product dispensed includes at least one of the first composition, the second composition, and the mixture of the first composition and the second composition.

Abstract: A container for containing a product includes a base including three sides and three faces extending from the base. The faces form an apex opposite to the base and each face has three sides. One of the sides of each face is adjacent to a respective one of the sides of the base and the other two sides of each face are adjacent to a respective one of the sides of another face. The container further includes first, second, and third sealed seams. The first sealed seam includes adjacent sides of two of the faces. The second and third sealed seams each include one of the sides of the base and the corresponding adjacent side of one of the faces.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a product onto a product sampler may comprise a dispensing member configured to be connected to a product receptacle and at least one outlet orifice in flow communication with the dispensing member. The device may also comprise an actuator element configured to actuate the dispensing member and a locking element. The locking element may have a first position in which the dispensing member cannot be actuated and a second position in which the dispensing member can be actuated. Additionally, the locking element may move from the first position to the second position when the product sampler is placed in front of the at least one outlet orifice.

Abstract: A dispensing head for dispensing a product, for example, a cosmetic product, includes a body configured to mount the head on a container containing the product, an actuator that allows a dispensing element on the container to be actuated and an outlet configured to be placed in flow communication with the dispensing element to deliver a dose of product from the outlet. The dispensing head further includes a cover element configured to cover the outlet when the dispensing head is in a storage position. A removable cap is configured to be placed on the body, the cap including a portion that engages with the cover element to retain the cap on the body.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a product may comprise a container defining an opening, with the container being configured to contain a product and a retaining element mounted at least partially in the opening and defining a cavity configured to contain an amount of the product for dispensing. The device may further comprise a separating member separating a first region of the container from a second region of the container. The first region may be configured so that the product resides therein when the device is in an upright position and the second region may be disposed adjacent the opening. At least one first passage defined by the retaining element may have a position that defines a maximum amount of product capable of being contained in the cavity. At least one second passage defined by the retaining element may be in flow communication with the second region of the container and configured to permit passage of at least some product from the second region into the cavity.

Abstract: A liquid storage and dispensing device, including a first container (1) having a first capacity, a second container (6) having a second capacity less than the first capacity, means (14) for transferring liquid from the first container (1) towards the second container (6), and a pump (33) communicating with the second container (6) for taking a particular quantity of liquid from said second container (6) and spraying it.

Abstract: A device for mixing at least three products includes a first container for the separate packaging of at least a first and second product, a second container for storing a third product, and a coupling configured to couple the first and second containers to allow mixture of the first, second, and third products. The first container includes a first compartment configured to contain the first product and a second compartment configured to contain the second product isolated from the first product. The first container also includes a first open portion closed by a first cover and a second open portion closed by a second cover. The first and second open portions each communicate with the first and second compartments. The second container includes a third compartment configured to contain the third product to be mixed with the first and second products, and a dispensing orifice.

Abstract: A dispensing device and related methods for jointly dispensing and separately storing two products. The dispensing device comprises a first container defining a first reservoir configured to hold a first product and a second container at least partially surrounding the first container. A second reservoir configured to hold a second product is defined between the first container and the second container. The dispensing device further comprises an outlet configured to permit flow of the first product and the second product from the device, and a flow control member. The flow control member is moveable from a first position in which the flow control member prevents flow of the first product from the first reservoirs, to a second position in which the flow control member permits flow of the first product. A closure is configured to be placed in a storage position in which the closure prevents flow of product through the outlet and prevents flow of the first product from the first reservoir.

Abstract: A dispenser includes an upper element and a lower element configured to cooperate to form a reservoir and a valve cavity of a valve. In addition to the valve cavity, the valve includes an inlet passage for providing flow from the reservoir to the valve, an outlet passage for providing flow from the valve to a dispensing outlet of the dispenser, and a movable valve member configured to be moved from a closed position to an open position to enable flow through the dispensing outlet. A product is contained in the reservoir, and this product may be chosen from a pharmaceutical composition, a vaccine, a hormone, and a drug. Also, the dispenser may be used in a dispensing method wherein the product is dispensed toward a portion of an individual, such as the mouth, nose, skin, and/or hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stencil for applying make-up to an area of the body, such as the hair or skin. The stencil includes a flexible sheet bearing a pattern that is to be reproduced on a convex surface, and of which one region, located near a peripheral edge, is attached to a rigid frame in the form of an annular element, the flexible sheet being mounted on the rigid frame in such a way as to form a dome inside the frame.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a product onto a product sampler may comprise a dispensing member configured to be connected to a product receptacle and at least one outlet orifice in flow communication with the dispensing member. The device may also comprise an actuator element configured to actuate the dispensing member and a locking element. The locking element may have a first position in which the dispensing member cannot be actuated and a second position in which the dispensing member can be actuated. Additionally, the locking element may move from the first position to the second position when the product sampler is placed in front of the at least one outlet orifice.