Cartridges having internal capsules

Abstract

Cartridges configured for use in a hair treatment device include a pouch having an outlet, a capsule located within the pouch, and a fitment sealed within the outlet of the pouch. The pouch contains a first product and the capsule contains a second product.

1 . A cartridge configured for use in a hair treatment device, the cartridge comprising:
 a pouch having an outlet, the pouch containing a first product;   a capsule located within the pouch, the capsule containing a second product; and   a fitment sealed within the outlet of the pouch.   
     
     
         2 . The cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein the first product is a colorant. 
     
     
         3 . The cartridge of  claim 2 , wherein the second product is a developer. 
     
     
         4 . The cartridge of  claim 3 , further comprising a filter affixed to the fitment. 
     
     
         5 . The cartridge of  claim 4 , wherein the pouch is lined with polypropylene and heat sealed to the fitment. 
     
     
         6 . The cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first product or the second product are liquid. 
     
     
         7 . The cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first product or the second product are cream. 
     
     
         8 . The cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the pouch is gas-permeable and liquid impermeable. 
     
     
         9 . The cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein the cartridge further comprises a second capsule located within the pouch, the second capsule containing a third product. 
     
     
         10 . The cartridge of  claim 9 , wherein the second capsule has a different shape than the capsule. 
     
     
         11 . The cartridge of  claim 9 , wherein the second capsule has a different surface texture than the capsule. 
     
     
         12 . The cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein the first product has a first volume and the second product has a second volume. 
     
     
         13 . The cartridge of  claim 12 , wherein a ratio of the first volume to the second volume is between 0.1 to 10.0, inclusive. 
     
     
         14 . The cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein the capsule is frangible. 
     
     
         15 . The cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein the capsule has a flexible membrane. 
     
     
         16 . The cartridge of  claim 1 , further comprising a mixing element within the pouch. 
     
     
         17 . A method of using a cartridge configured for use in a hair treatment device, comprising:
 providing the cartridge, the cartridge including:
 a pouch having an outlet, the pouch containing a first product; 
 a capsule located within the pouch, the capsule containing a second product; and 
 a fitment sealed within the outlet of the pouch; 
 breaking the capsule; and 
 shaking the cartridge. 
   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein breaking the capsule comprises using a component of the hair treatment device to break the capsule. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein breaking the capsule comprises inserting the capsule into the hair treatment device. 
     
     
         20 . A hair treatment system for applying a formulation, comprising:
 a hair treatment device; and   a cartridge configured for installation in the hair treatment device, the cartridge including:
 a pouch having an outlet, the pouch storing a first product; 
 a capsule located within the pouch, the capsule storing a second product; and 
 a fitment sealed within the outlet of the pouch.