# US 2009/0261007 A1 · Protection device for a system for packaging a product, such as a cosmetic product > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2009/0261007 A1 - Document ID: US20090261007A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 12/404,870 - Filed: 2009-03-16 - Published: 2009-10-22 - Earliest claimed: 2008-03-17 - Assignees: L'oreal - Inventors: Marcel SANCHEZ - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20090261007A1 ## CPC - B65D 50/046: {and such deformation causes the disengagement of locking means, e.g. the release of a pawl-like element from a tooth or abutment, to allow removal of the closure by simultaneous rotation} - A45D 40/00: Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks (features common to containers for handling powdery or liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances A45D33/00-A45D37/00; cosmetic or like preparations A61K8/00, A61Q; sample tables or the like G09F5/00) - B65D 77/0486: {the inner container being coaxially disposed within the outer container (B65D81/3876 takes precedence)} - A45D 40/265: {connected to the cap of the container} - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING ## Abstract The assembly includes a system for holding a product and a protection device for protecting the system. The protection device comprises a cap mounted on the system so as to at least partly cover it and at least one releasing means for releasing the system. The releasing means includes a retaining means for retaining the system relative to the cap and an actuating means for actuating the retaining means in order to disconnect the system and the protection device. The retaining means is provided on an inner face of the releasing means, the actuating means being provided on an outer face of the releasing means, on the opposite side from the inner face. The releasing means may be a rocker system and the protection device may cover at least 90% of the packaging system. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An assembly comprising: a package system for holding a cosmetic product; a protection device for protecting the package system, the protection device including a cap mounted on the package system so as to at least partly cover it and at least one releasing means for releasing the package system, the releasing means including retaining means for retaining the package system relative to the cap, and actuating means for actuating the retaining means in order to disconnect the package system and the protection device, the retaining means being provided on an inner face of the releasing means, the actuating means being provided on an outer face of the releasing means, on the opposite side from the inner face, the releasing means being a rocker system, the protection device covering at least 90% of the package system. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the protection device further includes covering means attached to the cap and at least partly covering the releasing means. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The assembly according to claim 2, wherein the covering means leave the actuating means at least partly free so as to be accessible from the outside. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The assembly according to claim 2, wherein the actuating means comprise a lug at least partly extending into a housing disposed on the covering means. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The assembly according to claim 2, wherein the actuating means are at least partly flush with the covering means. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The assembly according to claim 2, wherein the covering means extend at least partly into a recess disposed in the cap. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The assembly according to claim 6, wherein the covering means are flush with an outer surface of the cap. ### Claim 8 (depends on 2) The assembly according to claim 2, wherein the covering means comprise an envelope mounted around the cap. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the retaining means comprise a single piece integral with the actuating means. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the device includes a base that accommodates a container of the package system, the base being configured to be at least partly fitted inside the cap so as to define a closed chamber for the container. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the retaining means comprises snap-fastening means that cooperate with the package system or with a base of the device for accommodating the container. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The assembly according to claim 11, wherein the snap-fastening means comprise at least one hook that cooperates with a groove disposed in the package system or in the base. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The assembly according to claim 12, wherein the groove has a circular cross-section. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the releasing means comprises at least one pivot pin located between the retaining means and the actuating means, the means being located on either side of the pin. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The assembly according to claim 1, at least one return means configured to disconnect the package system and the protection device when the actuating means is stressed. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the package system includes a product applicator, only the applicator being disconnected from the protection device as a result of the releasing means being activated. ### Claim 17 An assembly comprising: a package system configured to hold a product; a protection device that protects the package system, the protection device including a cap mounted on the package system so as to at least partly cover the package system, and at least one release that releases the cap from the package system, the release including a protrusion that connects the package system to the cap, and an actuator that moves the protrusion relative to the package system, the protrusion being provided on an inner face of the release, the actuator being provided on an outer face of the release, on the opposite side from the inner face, the release being configured to pivot about an axis, the protection device covering at least 90% of the package system. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The assembly according to claim 17, wherein the protection device further includes a cover attached to the cap and at least partly covering the release. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The assembly according to claim 18, wherein the cover comprises a material more flexible than a material comprising the package system.