Packaging and applicator device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a packaging and applicator device comprising: a container containing a composition for application; an applicator, or in the absence of an applicator a composition dispenser member; a preparation, finishing, and/or massage tool secured to the container or the applicator at least while the tool is not in use, the device being arranged in such a manner that use of the tool is dissociated with application of the composition with the applicator; and a vibration source configured to be secured to the tool while the composition dispenser or applicator is in use.

1 . A packaging and applicator device comprising:
 a container containing a composition for application;   an applicator, or in the absence of an applicator a composition dispenser member;   a preparation, finishing, and/or massage tool secured to the container or the applicator at least while the tool is not in use, the device being arranged in such a manner that use of the tool is dissociated with application of the composition with the applicator; and   a vibration source configured to be secured to the tool while the composition dispenser or applicator is in use.   
     
     
         2 . A device according to  claim 1 , the tool being a finishing tool. 
     
     
         3 . A device according to  claim 1 , the tool being a massage tool. 
     
     
         4 . A device according to  claim 1 , the tool being a preparation tool. 
     
     
         5 . A device according to  claim 1 , including an applicator, the vibration source being fastened releasably to the applicator. 
     
     
         6 . A device according to  claim 1 , the vibration source being fastened releasably to the container. 
     
     
         7 . A device according to  claim 1 , including an applicator, the vibration source being secured to the applicator and not being separable therefrom. 
     
     
         8 . A device according to  claim 1 , the vibration source being secured to the container and not being separable therefrom. 
     
     
         9 . A device according to  claim 1 , the vibration source generating vibration at a frequency lying in the range 1 Hz to 500 Hz. 
     
     
         10 . A device according to  claim 1 , the vibration source including a vibration generator comprising a motor for driving an eccentric flyweight in rotation. 
     
     
         11 . A device according to the preceding claim, the motor being a disk-shaped motor. 
     
     
         12 . A device according to  claim 10 , the motor being mounted on a support of elastically-deformable material, in particular of elastomer. 
     
     
         13 . A device according to  claim 1 , the vibration source including an electricity source. 
     
     
         14 . A device according to  claim 5 , the applicator including a handle member defining a housing for receiving the vibration source. 
     
     
         15 . A device according to  claim 1 , the vibration source being incorporated in a container closure member. 
     
     
         16 . A device according to  claim 2 , the finishing tool being selected from: a brush or a comb for making up the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows. 
     
     
         17 . A device according to  claim 2 , the finishing tool being selected from paintbrush-type brushes. 
     
     
         18 . A device according to  claim 2 , the finishing tool being selected from flocked endpieces. 
     
     
         19 . A device according to  claim 3 , the tool being adapted to massage the scalp and including curved flexible fingers provided with enlarged heads at their ends. 
     
     
         20 . A device according to  claim 2 , the finishing tool being arranged to be releasably fastened to the vibration source. 
     
     
         21 . A device according to  claim 5 , the vibration source including a ring for fastening it one of the container and the applicator. 
     
     
         22 . A device according to the preceding claim, the ring being arranged to be fastened on a finger. 
     
     
         23 . A device according to  claim 1 , the vibration source being of variable orientation relative to the applicator. 
     
     
         24 . A device according to  claim 1 , the vibration source being secured to a protection member for the dispenser member. 
     
     
         25 . A device according to  claim 1 , the vibration being oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tool. 
     
     
         26 . A device according to  claim 1 , the vibration being oriented substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the tool. 
     
     
         27 . A device according to  claim 1 , the vibration source comprising a casing housing an electric motor, an electrical switch for switching on the motor, and at least one optionally rechargeable battery. 
     
     
         28 . A device according to  claim 27 , the motor being connected to a 1.5 V battery and being suitable for rotating at a speed of rotation lying in the range 5000 rpm to 12,000 rpm. 
     
     
         29 . A method of cosmetically treating keratinous material, the method comprising the steps:
 applying composition by means of the applicator device as defined in  claim 1 ; and   before and/or after application, performing a preparation, finishing, or massaging operation on the treated region with the help of the tool of the applicator device as defined in  claim 1 , the tool being subjected to vibration.