WO2017118802A1

WO2017118802A1 - Method and device for producing a customised product by mixing, comprising capsules

Info

Publication number: WO2017118802A1
Application number: PCT/FR2017/000005
Authority: WO
Inventors: David LELOUP
Original assignee: Ac&B Sas
Priority date: 2016-01-05
Filing date: 2017-01-05
Publication date: 2017-07-13
Also published as: FR3046359A1; FR3046359B1

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for producing a customised product, preferably a customised cosmetic product, by mixing at least two components contained in a respective container, at least one of the containers being a capsule (103) and at least another container being a pot (11) comprising a pump end piece (78), at least one of said containers including an identification code, wherein the device comprises: a mixing device (51); a device (44) for selecting and metering at least one component contained in a pot (11); a device (10) for selecting at least one component in its capsule (103); and means (12) for detecting said identification code. The device is characterised in that the mixing device (51) has two vessels (52 and 53), each of which is provided with: a) at least one aperture (110) connected by a tube (55) and provided with a device for alternately varying the available volume in the vessels (52 and 53), preferably pistons (50) capable of moving in opposite directions to transfer the contents of one of the vessels (52 or 53) into the other vessel (52 or 53) via the apertures (110) and the tube (55); and b) at least one inlet X for the inlet of the at least two components. The invention also relates to a method for producing a customised product, preferably a customised cosmetic product, by mixing at least two components using the device, and a kit comprising said device and at least one pot (11) containing a base cosmetic component and at least one capsule (103) containing an active cosmetic component.

Description

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING A PERSONALIZED PRODUCT BY MIXING WITH CAPSULES

The present invention relates to a device for manufacturing a personalized product, preferably a personalized cosmetic product, by mixing at least two components housed in a respective container, at least one of the containers being a capsule (103), and at least one other container being a pot (11) comprising a nozzle, such as a pump nozzle (78), at least one of said containers comprising an identification code The invention also relates to a kit and a method for manufacturing by mixing of homogeneous way of the components, preferably cosmetic, a personalized cosmetic product.

The invention relates firstly to a device for manufacturing a personalized product, preferably a personalized cosmetic product, by mixing at least two components housed in a respective container, at least one of the containers being a capsule (103). , and at least one other container being a pot (11) comprising a nozzle such as a pump nozzle (78), at least one of said containers comprises an identification code, the device comprising a mixing device (51)

a device for selecting and dosing (44) at least one component contained in a pot (11)

a selection device (10) for at least one component in its capsule (103)

detection means (12) of said identification code

Characterized in that the mixing device 51 comprises two receptacles 52 and 53 each provided with _,

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at. at least one orifice 110 connected by a conduit 55 and provided with a device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, so as to transfer the contents of the receptacles 52 or 53 in récept other receptacle 52 or 53 through the orifices 110 and the duct 55; b. at least one input port X allowing entry of the at least two components;

said mixing device (51) not comprising an additional outlet orifice, one of the inlet ports X allowing both the inlet of at least one component and the outlet of the mixture of the at least two components obtained.

By device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53 is meant according to the present invention a device for increasing the available volume of the receptacle 52 when the volume of the receptacle 53 decreases and vice versa. In a preferred manner according to the invention, such a device comprises pistons 50, capable of being moved in opposite movements to vary the available volume of the receptacles 52 or 53. Advantageously according to the invention, said device consists of rollers driven by a motor that alternately crush the receptacle 52 and the receptacle 53, said receptacles 52 and 53 then being made of a flexible material, such as a flexible plastic bag.

The term "components" is intended to denote, according to the present invention, liquids of viscosity which may be of different viscosity and may range from 1 centipoise or 1 mPa. S (such as water for example) at 500,000 mPa.s (such as butter at 10 ° C, viscosity measured with Brookfield DVIII Ultra, needle F, Speed 1 .5), as well as powders, whose maximum particle size is defined by the size of the inlet ports X and X 'and orifices 1 10, so as not to block them. Preferably, at least one compound is selected in liquid form. For example, it may be a mixture of liquid paint and powdered pigments, a mixture of hair dye precursor, for example an oxidant, a base and a coupler to obtain a hair dyeing composition, a mixture of two dyed different color cosmetic to obtain a foundation of the desired color, a mixture of a cosmetic cream base and one or more active (s), or a mixture of a food sauce background and a liquid flavor, or a mixture of a food alcohol, a fruit juice and a food syrup or liquor for the manufacture of a cocktail.

Advantageously according to the invention the at least two components are at least two cosmetic components, preferably at least one base component and at least one, two, three, four, five, or at least six active components. Particularly preferably, the at least two components are at least one base component and at least one, two, or three active components.

"Base component" means a cosmetic component whose purpose is to provide a particular texture (cream, serum, oil, etc.) to the cosmetic product. It may be a single ingredient (eg, sweet almond oil) or several ingredients (eg, water, sweet almond oil and an emulsifier) to obtain said particular texture .

By "active component" is meant a cosmetic component whose purpose is to provide at least one particular activity (anti-aging, moisturizing, antioxidant, etc.). It may be one or more active ingredients combined to obtain said particular activity.

Technical advantages: The device according to the invention makes it possible to obtain, within a rapid time, preferably less than 30 seconds, even more preferentially less than 15 seconds, a mixture of at least two components, preferably cosmetics, which is perfectly homogeneous, even if it is prepared in small quantities (typically of the order of ³ cm or less), all in enjoying a very small footprint and robustness to use.

The use of capsule (1 03) allows a pre-dosage of the components, preferably cosmetic, in particular active components, without manipulation of the user, an easy combination of components, preferably cosmetic, since it is sufficient to adding as many capsules as it is desired to combine a component, preferably a cosmetic component, in particular an active component, in its preferably cosmetic product, which is personalized, and an optimal preservation of the product, preferably a cosmetic, personalized product, the mixture is made extemporaneously preferably at the moment of use.

Indeed, the components, preferably cosmetic, contained in the capsules (103), in particular the active components, are protected in particular from possible bacterial contamination, oxidation or degradation by UV.

The use of the selection and metering device (44) comprising a pot support device (1 1 1) and an impulse device (45) makes it possible to obtain a dosage of the components, in particular basic cosmetic components, without user manipulation, an easy combination of the components, preferably cosmetics, since it is sufficient to select the components that one wishes to combine, in particular of basic component and active component in its product. , preferably personalized cosmetic, the device according to the invention automatically performing the dosing and mixing of said components, with optimum preservation of the product, preferably cosmetic, personalized.

Thus the components, preferably cosmetic, contained in the containers (1 1) and / or in the capsules (103), are protected in particular from a possible bacterial contamination by skin contact, the user does not touch the contents of the pot ( 1 1). The use of such pot (1 1) and / or capsules (103) allows for example to limit or not add a chemical preservative to the components contained in it, which is an advantage for consumers looking for products without or with the least possible preservatives .

Indeed, these chemical preservatives are increasingly rejected by consumers because of their negative side effects for the skin, questions as to their harmfulness to health and / or the environment.

In particular, this device makes it possible to produce a custom product, tailor-made for a user, thanks to the personalized data of the user collected via the interface. Advantageously, the use of a control unit capable of retrieving information automatically from the user and from the environment in which he is operating, for example by geolocation, such as a mobile phone connected to the Internet, watch connected to the internet, or a tablet connected to the internet, makes it possible to obtain a particularly personalized product for the user. In addition, the storage of data makes it possible to follow the user, these habits of life, custom products already used and therefore to propose customized product formulas and recommendations that are always more adapted to said user.

Advantageously according to the invention, the personalized information comprises the age of the user, the sex of the user, the number of hours of sport per day or week of the user, the number of hours of the user 's sleep per night, the temperature of the user' s environment, the humidity rate of the user 's environment, the pollution rate of the environment in which the user is operating, and / or the characteristics of the skin of the user.

By characteristics of the skin of the user, we mean in particular designate according to the present invention the skin type of the user (such as dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, or normal skin), the skin color of the user, the color of the skin, the radiance of the skin. complexion (such as dull complexion, or luminous complexion), the sensitivity of the skin of the user, the presence of wrinkles and / or wrinkles on the skin of the user, the presence of spots on the skin of the user, the possible lack of firmness of the skin of the user, and / or the presence of dark circles and / or pockets on the area of the eye contour.

Preferably, the age of the user, the sex of the user, the number of hours of sport per day or week of the user, the number of hours of sleep per night of the user are understood. user, the temperature of the environment in which the user operates, the hygrometry rate of the environment in which the user operates, the rate of pollution of the environment in which the user operates, and / or the characteristics of the skin of the user.

In addition, the personalized data according to the invention comprise the desired beauty benefit in the case of a personalized cosmetic product (such as anti-aging action, anti-stain action, skin hydration).

Finally, the security hatch makes it possible to ensure that the user does not add a capsule (103) to the selection device (10) and therefore to the manufacturing device when this is not desired, for example during the mixing of the components, preferably cosmetic, during the ejection phase of the used capsules (103) or during the cleaning cycle of the manufacturing device.

The device for the manufacture and distribution of a product, preferably a personalized cosmetic product according to the invention, further comprises of the mixing device (5 1), at least two containers (1 1, 103) respectively housing each of the at least two preferably cosmetic components. This manufacturing and distribution device advantageously comprises as many containers as cosmetic components. Preferably, the active components are contained in the containers (103) and the basic components are contained in the containers (1 1). Also advantageously, the containers of the basic components include an outlet port.

As a means for transferring the component, preferably active cosmetic component, to said mixing device (5 1), the device according to the invention may comprise at least one main valve 56 adapted, in one of its positions, to put in communication a hollow needle (90) with said mixing device (5 1), in one of its positions to obstruct the orifice of the mixing device (5 1) during the mixing phase, in another of its positions to put in communication the washing channel with the mixing device (51) and at least one second main valve 56 'able to supply said preferably cosmetic product to a user via a delivery nozzle.

By valve is meant to designate according to the present invention in particular diaphragm valves, slide valves, pinch valves, guillotine valves or ball valves, preferably slide valves.

In a preferred manner according to the invention, the device for the manufacture and distribution of a preferably personalized cosmetic product further comprises a device for cleaning said mixing device comprising a. a water tank connected to the inlet port X, allowing the entry of water into the receptacle 52 of the mixing device 51, b. a gutter connecting the inlet and outlet port X 'to a recovery tank for evacuation of the receptacle 53 from the water resulting from washing,

vs. a hollow Y device of circular shape connecting the inlet port X to a water recovery tank resulting from the washing allowing the evacuation of the receptacle 52 from the water resulting from washing.

Similarly, according to the present invention, cleaning or washing will be used.

Advantageously, the water for cleaning may be preheated for better cleaning, or may be replaced or added with a cleaning agent such as an antibacterial agent and / or a detergent. The water for cleaning can for example be added with sodium hydroxide, the device then being rinsed in an additional step with clean water.

Preferably, the mixing device (51) of the device according to the invention is characterized in that at least one inlet orifice (X) is included in the receptacle (52) and is intended for the inlet of the at least one preferably active cosmetic component and in that at least one other inlet (X) is included in the receptacle (53) and is intended for the entry of the at least one basic cosmetic component and at the outlet of the mixing the at least 2 preferably cosmetic components obtained, said inlet and outlet port (X) being named (Χ '). Advantageously, the mixing device (51) of the device according to the invention comprises a reduced number of openings, making it possible to limit the number of orifices to be cleaned and the risks of occlusion. Thus, this mixing device (51) does not include a dedicated outlet orifice, but one of the inlet ports (Χ ') allows both the inlet of at least one component and the outlet of the mixture of the at least two components obtained. The receptacles of the mixing device (51) of the device according to the invention may be of various shapes, cylindrical, oval, cubic, spherical, rectangular. Preferably, these receptacles are oval or cylindrical, which facilitates their cleaning and homogeneous mixing.

The oval shaped receptacles have the technical advantage of a smaller footprint of the mixing device than the cylindrical receptacles. They thus make it possible to also obtain a device for manufacturing and dispensing products according to the invention with a smaller footprint than with other shapes such as, for example, a cylindrical shape.

These receptacles must each have an orifice (1 10) and a conduit 55 connecting them to allow the mixing of the at least two components. However there is no technical constraint to the position of these receptacles relative to each other, these receptacles being for example be spaced, superimposed, placed face to face or parallel.

In addition, the conduit 55 may be formed by a valve 57 connecting the two orifices and allowing said openings to be opened and closed.

According to one aspect of the invention, the receptacles of the mixing device may be flexible pouches. These pockets are preferably of flexible plastic, in particular elastic.

In a preferred manner according to the invention, the inlet orifice X is included in the receptacle 52 and is intended for the entry of the at least one preferably active cosmetic component and the inlet orifice X 'is included in the receptacle 53 and is intended for the entry of the at least one preferably cosmetic base component and at the outlet of the mixture of at least 2 preferably cosmetic components, obtained. In a preferred manner according to the invention, said device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably said pistons 50, are driven by an actuator.

Also in a particular embodiment, the mixing device according to the invention comprises at least one valve 57.

Also in a particular embodiment, the mixing device (51) of the device according to the invention comprises at least two main valves 56 and 56 'and at least one auxiliary valve 57. Preferably the valves are provided with two holes each. Preferably, the device comprises two main valves 56 and 56 'and an auxiliary valve 57 provided with two bores each.

These at least three valves 56, 56 'and 57 thus drilled allow in particular to ensure the cleaning of said device without the need to add a water pump, or nozzles fed by said water pump to bring water water in the device. It is the mixing device (51) which will itself suck up the water necessary for its cleaning, thanks to said valves and the piston, in a self-cleaning step.

In a particularly preferred manner according to the invention, the at least 3 valves 56, 56 'and 57 of the mixing device (51) of the device according to the invention are slide valves, preferably guillotine valves.

Such valves make it possible to optimize the sealing of the device, and to obtain a very good seal, in particular considerably improved with respect to the use of other valves conventionally used by those skilled in the art, in particular slide valves. This improved sealing allows the self-cleaning step of the mixing device 51, without water pump, with all the required sealing. In particular, these slide valves are driven in translation, and not in rotation as are the slide valves.

In a preferred manner according to the invention, the mixing device (51) of the device according to the invention comprises an auxiliary valve 57 provided with at least two bores sliding in a duct formed in the mixing device (51) and said valve 57 is capable of being driven in translation by a rack system 61, preferably actuated by a motor 62, and able to control the flow between said two receptacles 52 and 53. The use of racks makes it possible to drive said valves in a translation movement, while allowing to maintain a minimum size to said device.

Preferably, the valve 56 has 2 holes, sliding in a conduit formed in the mixing device (51), one of the holes allowing access to the cleaning water to enter the mixing device 51 the water for cleaning said device (this is called a valve 56 in the washing position), and the other piercing allowing access to the hollow needle, or to penetrate a component, preferably a component of active in said mixing device, either to make out the cleaning water by the hollow needle and thus clean (this is called a valve 56 in the open position).

Preferably, the valve 56 'has 2 holes, sliding in a conduit formed in the mixing device, one of the holes allowing access to the component, preferably the base component, and the other drilling allowing the access to the dispensing nozzle of the product thus obtained by mixing, preferably the personalized cosmetic product.

Selection device (10) for at least one component in its capsule (1 03)

Advantageously, the selection device (10)

- is rotated about an axis (7),

is preferably circular or semicircular,

- comprises at least one, two, three, four, five, or at least six locations (Y) each accommodating a capsule (103), comprises a safety hatch (Z) with a hole (1) allowing the capsule insertion (1 03) in the selection device (1 0) when the orifice (1) is in front of a location _,

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(Y) then, after rotation, preventing the insertion of capsule (103) into the selection device (10) when the orifice (1) is not opposite a location (Y). In a preferred manner according to the present invention, the mixing device (51) comprises a device (90) for taking the components, preferably cosmetic components, into the capsule (103), and a device for transferring the components, preferably cosmetic components, to the the mixing device (5 1).

Advantageously, the sampling device and the transfer device may be one and the same device.

In a particularly preferred manner, said sampling device (90) comprises a hollow needle and a suction means for the component, preferably a cosmetic component, through said hollow needle. Advantageously, said hollow needle is incorporated in the mixing device (51) and the suction means is the piston (50) of the mixing device, making it possible to directly transfer the component, preferably the cosmetic component, of the capsule (103). to the mixing device (51) passing through the hollow needle, which then serves as a sampling device and a transfer device

In a particularly preferred manner, said mixing device (51) may comprise a main valve adapted, in one of its positions, to put said hollow needle (90) in communication with said mixing device (51), and in one of its positions to obstruct the orifice of the mixing device (5 1) during the mixing phase.

By means of suction, it is meant according to the present invention a device for varying the available volume in the receptacle of the mixing device (51) so as to suck the contents of the capsule (103) and distribute it in the device mixture, such as a piston driven by a motor, preferably the piston (50) of the mixing device (5 1).

By hollow needle is meant according to the present invention a hollow needle capable of piercing the capsule (103). Advantageously according to the present invention, the mixing device (51) is placed on a carriage (88) which can move, preferably slide, on rails (5) in a horizontal translation movement back and forth relative to to the selection device (10). Preferably, the carriage (88) is connected to a motor to be able to move.

Advantageously, the device for the manufacture of a product, preferably cosmetic, personalized according to the present invention further comprises a container (P) for collecting the capsules (103) after use. Preferably, this container (P) is removable from said device in order to easily empty its contents, namely the capsules used, for example with the waste.

Advantageously, the mixing device (51) comprises an inlet (Χ ') for the component in said mixing device (51), said orifice (Χ') being sealingly engageable with at least one a pot (11).

Device for selecting and dosing (44) at least one component contained in a pot (M).

Preferably, the device according to the present invention is characterized in that

the selection and metering device (44) comprises a pot support device (11) (11) in the form of a container, preferably a cylindrical container, which can accommodate at least one, two, three, four, five or at least six pots (11), preferably 3 pots (11), said device (111) pot support (11) comprising a slot (F) for each pot _(H)> on the side of the container ( 111) and allowing to engage a retractable stop (B); the selection and dosing device (44) comprises a pulse device (45) placed in contact and under the pot support device (111) and preferably being a circular wheel having a slope (16) for each pot (11) accommodated by the pot holder (111);

the selection and dosing device (44) comprises a retractable stop (B) placed in front of the container (111) which can either be retracted into the device (44) or engage with the slot (F) corresponding to the container ( 11) chosen, allowing the pot support (111), when said stop is engaged in the slot (F) of the pot (11) chosen, to follow the slope (16), and thus to bring into contact the pot (11) chosen with the mixing device (51) and bringing to the mixing device (51) a dose of the component contained in the pot (11) chosen;

- The pot support device (111) (11) and the pulse device (45) are positioned one above the other and rotated together about an axis (8).

Advantageously, the pot support device (111) and the pulse device (45) can be rotated in one direction and the other by a motor.

The pump nozzle (78) on the pot (11) is the outlet of the component in the pot (11) and, when it is engaged in the orifice (Χ ') of the mixer (51) to deliver a dose of component contained in said pot (11). According to one embodiment, the dose of component is delivered after engagement in the orifice (Χ ') by pressure of the pot (11) and therefore of the pump nozzle (78) in said orifice (Χ'), called impulse.

The volume of product, preferably cosmetic, personalized obtained by the invention may be for a dose for use, for example immediately by the user, or several doses, for several uses, in which case the product may be stored in a container by the consumer. In the case where the volume of product, preferably cosmetic, is of a dose, it will typically be a volume of the order of one ml, and in the particular case of a cosmetic product for the face, of a volume of about 1 ml. In this case of a volume of cosmetic product of 1 ml, the component dose, that is to say the volume of component, delivered by the device for each pulse by the pulse device (45) can be of in the order of 0.2 ml, and it will be advantageous to make at least 2 to 5, advantageously 2 to 3 pulses.

Advantageously, the device of the present invention is characterized in that the component contained in the pot (1 1) chosen is fed to the mixing device (51) by pulse, preferably by pressure of the pump nozzle (78) of the pot (1 1) with the inlet (Χ ') of the mixing device (5 1). Preferably the device according to the present invention comprises at least one other container capable of bringing another component to the mixing device (51), preferably a capsule (103). Said capsule (103) preferably contains an active component. Particularly preferably, the personalized product is a cosmetic product and the components are cosmetic components, preferably in that the cosmetic component (s) contained in the pot (s) (1) 1) are basic components, and the component (s) contained in the capsule (s) (103) are active components. _,

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Interface

In a particular embodiment, the device according to the invention comprises an interface that can be connected to a data processing device and to a control means, which interface enables the user to select at least one component of the personalized cosmetic product. preferably at least one active component, preferably all the active components, more preferably all the components contained in the personalized product.

By data collection interface (In) is meant to designate according to the present invention an interface, preferably a computer interface, which allows a user or a third party on the part of the user, to enter his personalized data that will be recorded and / or transferred, for example from a database, to a data processing device. The interface (In) according to the present invention may be composed for example of a touch screen, a display, a monitor, a keypad of a display screen, a barcode reader, a light pen, voice recognition system, keyboard, mouse or the like or other peripheral equipment. Advantageously according to the invention, the interface (In) can be connected to a computer network, which can take for example the form of a computer server (Sv), physically connected to the interface or connected via the Internet (Cl) (Also called a dematerialized server or server in the cloud), allowing in particular a regular update of the interface and in particular the database, and / or to transmit the instructions for manufacturing a personalized product at a distance, for example to a custom product manufacturing device (Ma).

By data processing device is meant according to the present invention an automated data processing system of data. preferably collected by the interface according to the present invention. This data processing device may comprise in particular one or more processing units, memory, software, or one or more databases according to the invention. Preferably, the software makes it possible to apply the algorithm of the method according to the present invention.

The data processing device may preferably include a computer. By computer is also meant any electronic device capable of performing the automated processing of data collected by the interface according to the present invention.

Advantageously, according to the invention, the data processing device can be connected to a computer network, to a server, in particular a virtual server (called a server in the cloud) or to the Internet, notably enabling a regular update. for example software, and / or to transmit the instructions for manufacturing a personalized product remotely.

Advantageously according to the invention, the data collection interface and the data processing device may be included in the same device (for example a touch pad, a mobile phone or a computer).

Advantageously, the device for manufacturing a personalized product according to the present invention may comprise a same device associating an interface and a data processing device (so-called back-end), and / or a second data processing device. on a server in the cloud, the choice of the data processing device with which the interface must interact between the two devices "back-end" or "server in the cloud" being based on the number of data to be analyzed, in particular according to the number of information provided by the user. _,

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Advantageously, the data processing device comprises an algorithm for processing the data entered by the user into the interface (such as for example the choice of the basic component), or the choice of the active component according to the capsule (1 03 ) inserted in the device, by recognition of its identification code, in order to automatically define the components suitable for the manufacture of the personalized product and calculate the quantities of each component according to said data. The device preferably comprises at least one computer.

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Advantageously, said information or data can be obtained directly by the user, for example by means of a questionnaire, or automatically by collecting the information of one or more connected objects used by said user, such as a mobile phone or a watch connected to the internet, allowing for example to recover the data of the physical activity carried out by the user during the day, or the temperature, the hygrometry rate, or the pollution rate of the place where finds the user following his geolocation. Advantageously, the interface comprises buttons arranged on the manufacturing device (Ma), preferably 3 backlit buttons, for selecting the selected component. In the context of a cosmetic product, it may for example be to select the selected base component, such as a serum base, an oil-in-water emulsion base, or a water-in-oil emulsion.

Advantageously, said interface, preferably on a mobile phone, tablet or computer, is also capable of displaying the levels of the cosmetic components, in particular the basic components, for example by counting the number of pulses produced on each container (1 1 ) and therefore the number of doses already delivered by the container (1 1). Identification code and detection means (12

The identification code (s) used in the context of the present invention may be any identification code known from the general knowledge of those skilled in the art such as color codes, RFID chips, bar codes, QR code. The means for detecting the at least one identification code are adapted to the identification code chosen. Preferably, the identification code according to the present invention is a color code and the detection means is an optical means.

Kit

A second object of the present invention relates to a kit comprising a device according to any one of the preceding claims and at least one pot (1 1) containing a component and at least one capsule (103) containing another component.

Preferably, said component contained in said at least one capsule (103) is a cosmetic component, preferably is an active component.

In a particularly preferred manner, said kit further comprises at least one basic component, said basic component being able to be included in a capsule (103) or in another pot (11). Advantageously, the pot (1 1) has a greater storage capacity than a capsule (103), allowing to store several doses of basic component, allowing the manufacture of several doses of personalized cosmetic product without replacing the pot ( 1 1) with each use of the user. Even more preferably, said kit comprises the manufacturing device according to the invention, at least one, two, three, four, five or at least six capsules (103) and at least one, two or three basic components in one pot (11).

Preferably, the kit according to the present invention comprises at least one pot (11) containing a basic cosmetic component and at least one capsule (103) containing an active cosmetic component.

Process

A third object of the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a custom product by mixing at least two components, said method using a device according to any one of the preceding claims, and comprising the steps of:

I) bringing to the mixing device (51) at least one component contained in a pot, (11) by the following steps:

a) Rotating the devices (111) and (45) around the axis 8 the pot (11) placed on the device (111) pot support so that the pot (11) chosen is opposite of the inlet (Χ ') of the mixing device (51)

b) rotate the devices (111) and (45) by rotation about the axis (8) in the opposite direction of step a) so that the slot (F) corresponding to the pot (11) selected snaps into the retractable stop

(B) allowing the pot support (111), when said stop is engaged in the slot (F) of the pot (11) chosen, to follow the slope (16) of the pot (11) chosen, and thus to put in contact the pot (11) chosen with the mixing device (51) and bringing to the mixing device (51), preferably in the receptacle (53), a dose of the component contained in the pot (11) selected by pressing the pump tip (78) of the pot (1 1) with the orifice (Χ ') of the mixing device (51);

c) Optionally repeating steps a) and b) for as many times as one wants to bring dose of the component contained in the pot (1 1) chosen;

d) passing through the movement of the device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by the movement of the pistons 50 said basic cosmetic component of the receptacle 53 to the receptacle 52 through the conduit 55 connecting the two orifices 1 10;

e) degassing the receptacle 52 by a movement of the device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by a movement of the piston 50 so as to exit the air present in the receptacle 52 by the orifice X;

bringing to the mixing device (5 1), preferably in the receptacle 52 through the orifice (X), at least one component contained in a capsule (103) by the following steps:

f) To position the hole (1) of the safety hatch (Z) opposite a location (Y) of the selection device (1 0),

g) inserting a capsule (103) containing a component through the orifice (1) to the location (Y) opposite said orifice (1),

h) to position by rotation of the selection device (10) the inserted capsule (103), in front of the mixing device (51), preferably in front of the sampling device (90),

i) To move the mixing device (5 1) on the carriage (88) by horizontal translation forward to the capsule (103) which is in the location (Y) of the selection device 10,

j) Transferring the component of the capsule (103) to the mixing device (51), preferably to the receptacle (52) through the orifice (X)

k) moving the mixing device 5 1 on the carriage (88) by horizontal rearward translation, so that it is no longer in contact with the capsule (103);

1) Optionally repeating steps e) to j) to bring to the mixing device (5 1), preferably in the receptacle 52 through the orifice (X), another component contained in another capsule (103); I can be performed before step II, or vice versa;

III) mixing said at least two components in said mixing device (5 1) by the following steps:

m) producing a homogeneous mixture of the cosmetic components by actuating the motor 62 so as to pass alternately, by the movement of the device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by the opposite movement of the pistons 50, the components of the receptacles 52 and 53 through the conduit 55 connecting the two orifices 1 1 0, finishing with said mixture of the cosmetic components in the receptacle 53; n) dispensing the cosmetic product thus manufactured to the user by a movement of the device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by a movement of the piston 50 so as to output the cosmetic product through the orifice X 'to the user; o) optionally washing the mixing device with a cleaning step, the at least one pot (1 1) and / or the at least one capsule (103) having an identification code, preferably a color code, and the number of dosing of the component contained in said pot (1 1) brought to step I and / or the type and / or the number of capsules (103) that can be brought to step II being a function of the identification code (s) detected (s).

Advantageously, the steps I and / or II of the process according to the present invention are repeated as many times as one wants to add component for the manufacture of the personalized product, before carrying out step III.

In a particular mode of implementation, the method according to the invention further comprises the steps of:

select, beforehand, on the device according to the present invention, the product, preferably cosmetic, desired then only to bring to said mixing device (5 1) said at least two components, preferably cosmetic, having the identification codes selected by said device.

In a particular mode of implementation, said identification code is a color code and the detection is performed by optical means.

Said at least two cosmetic components comprise:

at least one basic component, and

- at least one, two, three, four, five see at least six active components,

where if at least one of the active components is likely to be incompatible with at least one of the basic components, said method comprising the step of locking the mixing operation if the identification codes of at least one component base and at least one active component and / or at least 2 active components are incompatible. The volume of personalized cosmetic product obtained by the invention can be for line dose for use, for example immediate by the user, or several doses, for several uses, in this case the product can be stored in a container by the consumer . In the case where the volume of cosmetic product is a dose, it will typically be a volume of the order of one ml, and in the particular case of a cosmetic product for the face of a volume of about 1 ml. In this case of a volume of cosmetic product of 1 ml, the volume of the conduit 55 in the valve 57 may be of the order of 0.05ml, and it will be advantageous to achieve at least 3, preferably 3 to 6 , back and forth of the cosmetic components between the receptacles 52 and 53 (by actuating the motor 62 so as to pass alternately, by the movement of the device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by the opposite movement pistons 50, the components of the receptacles 52 and 53 through the conduit 55 connecting the two orifices "1 10) to allow to achieve a homogeneous mixture of cosmetic components. Advantageously, the process for the manufacture by mixing at least two components, preferably cosmetic, and the distribution of a product, preferably cosmetic, personalized, comprises the steps of:

• Put the valve 56 'in the open position by means of the motor 62 so as to bring to a mixing device (5 1) at least one component, preferably a basic cosmetic component, in the receptacle 53 thanks to the orifice X '; put the valve 56 'in the closed position using the motor 62 for closing the orifice X';

• Put the valve 57 in the open position with the motor 62, to open the two orifices 1 10; • Operate the motor 62 so as to pass through the movement of the device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by the movement of the pistons 50 said component, preferably cosmetic base, the receptacle 53 to receptacle 52 through line 55 connecting the two orifices 1 10;

• put the valve 57 in the closed position with the motor 62, for closing the two orifices 1 10;

• put the valve 56 in the open position using the motor 62 so as to open the orifice X and degassing the receptacle 52 by a movement of the device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by the movement of the piston 50 so as to exit the air present in the receptacle 52 through the orifice X;

• bringing to said mixing device 5 1 at least one component, preferably active cosmetic, in the receptacle 52 through the orifice

X with the valve 56 in the open position using the motor 62;

• bring the valves 56 and 56 'in the closed position with the motor 62 so as to close the orifices X and X';

Bring the valve 57 to the open position by means of the motor 62 so as to open the orifices 1 10 and the conduit 55

To achieve a homogeneous mixture of the components, preferably cosmetic, by actuating the motor 62 so as to pass alternately, by the movement of the device making it possible to vary alternately the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by the opposite movement of the pistons 50, the components of the receptacles 52 and 53 through the conduit 55 connecting the two orifices 1 10, finishing with said mixture of components, preferably cosmetic, in the receptacle 53;

Bring the valve 57 to the closed position and bring the valves 56 'to the open position by means of the motor 62 so as to open the orifice

X '; Distributing the product, preferably cosmetic, thus produced to the user by a movement of the device making it possible to vary alternately the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by the movement of the piston 50 so as to release said product, cosmetic preference, through the orifice X 'to the user;

• optionally wash the mixing device with a cleaning step.

Advantageously, the process cleaning step comprises the following step (s):

A first step of washing the receptacles 52 and 53, the orifices X and X ', of the interior of the valves 56 and 56' and the conduit 55 preferably included in the valve 57 comprising the following steps:

o put the valve 56 in the washing position with the aid of the motor 62, allowing the orifice X to be in front of the washing water tank;

o draw water from the wash water reservoir through the orifice X to the receptacle 52;

o put the valve 56 in the closed position, put the auxiliary valve 57 in the open position using the motor 62, o actuate the motor so as to pass alternately, the water by the movement of the device for varying alternately the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by the opposite movement of the pistons 50, receptacles 52 to 53 through the conduit 55, preferably included in the valve 57 connecting the two orifices 1 10, and then finish with the cleaning water in the receptacle 53,

o put the valve 57 in the closed position to close the ports 1 10

o put the valve 56 'in the open position o evacuate the water from washing through the port X 'to a recovery tank;

A second step of evanging the receptacle 52, the orifice X and the inside and the outside of the hollow needle 90 comprising the following steps:

o put the valve 57 in the closed position to close the orifices 1 10;

o put the valve 56 in the washing position using the motor

62, allowing the port X to be connected to the wash water tank;

o draw water from the wash water tank through port X to receptacle 52;

putting the valve 56 in the open position allowing the orifice X to be connected to the hollow needle 90;

o insert the hollow needle 90 into the circular hollow Y device connecting the inlet port X to a water collection tank

o evacuate the water through the orifice X and the hollow needle 90 through the hollow Y device for cleaning the orifice X then the inside of the hollow needle 90, then the outside of the hollow needle 90 , the water returning to the device Y on the outside of the hollow needle 90 before being discharged to a water collection tank resulting from the washing

Legend of the Figures:

Figure 1 is a front view of the mixing device 5 without the pistons.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the mixing device 51.

Figure 2 is a rear view 3/4 of the mixing device 5 1. .

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Figures 3 and 3 'show the main valves 56 and 56' and an auxiliary valve 57, front face (Figure 3) and rear face (Figure 3 '). FIG. 3, valve 56, shows the open positions allowing access of the cosmetic component to the receptacle 52, and the washing position allowing access to the cleaning water. FIG. 4 represents, in perspective, the assembly of the mixing device on the front face, the pistons and receptacles 52 and 53 being represented in transparency.

Figure 5 shows, in perspective, the entire mixing device on the rear face.

Figure 6 shows the circular hollow device for cleaning (presented in horizontal section at the top of the photo, shown closed as used in the device according to the invention at the bottom of the photo). The tip for inserting the hollow needle 90 can be seen on the left and with the white arrow the path of the water inside the device Y for cleaning the inside of the hollow needle 90, then when ironing after the elbow, the outside of the hollow needle 90 (where the white arrow crosses)

Figure 7 shows the hollow circular device for cleaning with the hollow needle inserted inside, in the cleaning position (Y presented closed as used in the device according to the invention at the bottom of the photo).

Figure 8 shows the circular hollow device for cleaning with the hollow needle inserted inside, in the cleaning position (shown in horizontal section, the hollow needle 90 is distinguished inside the device Y).

Figure 9 is a perspective view of the manufacturing device with a cover shown transparent to be able to view the internal organs of the device. Figure 10 is a vertical sectional view of the manufacturing device.

These figures show a capsule-shaped orifice (1) for the introduction of one, two or three capsules (103) of active component, in one of the 3 locations Y (Y 1, Y 2 and Y 3) of the selection device. (10) (in the figures, the capsule (103) will be placed in the Y l location, the highest, located in front of the orifice (1)). These capsules each contain an active component that will be removed by the hollow needle (90) and will be mixed using the mixing device (51) with one or more basic components contained in containers (1 1) installed in the device by the user.

In FIG. 9, one can see the carriage (88) on which the mixer (51) is moving horizontally towards the front (in FIG. 9 this results in a displacement towards the left towards the selection device (FIG. 10)) on rails (5) and then backwards to return to its initial position as shown in FIG. 9.

The sequencing of operation of the device will now be described, more particularly with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

The first step of the process is to introduce an active component capsule into the port 1 to the location (Y 1).

In a first step, the selection device (10) will rotate about the axis (7) in a clockwise direction so as to position the location (Y 1) now loaded with a capsule (103) facing the hollow needle (90) of the mixing device (51); in Figure 2 we see that a rotation of about 90 degrees in the direction of clockwise provides such a result. In a second step, the carriage (88) on which the mixer (51) is placed moves with the motor horizontally forward (in FIG. 1 this translates into a displacement towards the left toward the selection device (10). )) on the rails (5) until the hollow needle (90) pierces the capsule (103) in the location (Y 1) and sucks the active component present in the suction means (piston) the capsule and transfers it into the mixing device (5 1).

In a third step, the carriage (88) on which is placed the mixer (5 1) moves with the motor horizontally towards the rear (in FIG. 9 this results in a displacement towards the right towards the selection device ( 10)) on the rails (5) until the carriage and the mixer have returned to their original position as shown in Fig. 9.

Optionally the user can add a new cosmetic component, preferably an active component by inserting a new capsule (103) in the selection device (10) through the orifice (1) placed in front of the location (Y2) thanks to the rotation of said selection device. The user can then reiterate the first phase of the process with a second active component capsule, the location Y2 replacing the location Y1.

Also optionally, a third capsule can be added in the location Y3 by rotation of the selection device (10) until it is opposite the orifice (1).

The capsule (s) so used is then discharged to a garbage bin by rotation of the selection device (10) until the location (Y) in which a used capsule is located is in a position where the capsule falls. by gravity (on Figure 10 this position will be obtained for example by a rotation of 225 degrees in the direction of clockwise), where it will be recovered in a waste container. Advantageously, once the contents of the capsules (103) have been transferred into the mixer (51), the selection device returns to its starting position, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, namely with the location (Yl ) opposite the orifice (1) ^'by rotation, for example in the direction of the hand of a clock, which automatically will set the pitches (Y l), and (Y2) and (Y3) in a position the capsule falls by gravity into the waste container.

In a second phase of the process, the base component container (1 1) delivers a base component dose to the mixer (5 1) using a collection and transfer means.

The third phase of the process consists in mixing the basic components and the active components in the mixing device (5 1).

The fourth phase of the process is to distribute the product as manufactured to the user.

At the end of the cycle, cleaning of the device is carried out by a cleaning liquid that may be water. The cleaning liquid is then collected in the waste container.

Figure 1 1 is a perspective view from below ¾ of the manufacturing device with a cover shown transparent in order to be able to view the internal organs of the device.

Figure 12 is a front view of the mixing device (5 1) in which the pump end of a pot (1 1) is engaged in the orifice (Χ '). FIG. 13 is a detailed view of the retractable abutment (B), the pulse device (45) placed under the pot support device (1 1 1) and a slot (F) on said device (1). 1 1). Finds that by rotating clockwise about the axis (thus to the right) the devices (45) and (1 1 1), then the retractable stop (B) is retracted and the device (111) can rotate freely. Conversely, it can be seen that by rotating the devices (45) and (111) anti-clockwise about the axis (thus to the left), then the retractable stop (B) will engage in the slot (F) and the device (111) will then follow the slope (16) and put the pot (11) in contact with the mixing device (51). Figure 14 is a bottom view of the pot support device (11) (11) which can hold 3 pots (11). There are 3 slots (F) corresponding to 3 pots (11) where can come to engage the retractable stop (B).

Fig. 15 is a side view of the pulse device (45) with 3 slopes (16). As can be seen, the pulse device (45) is toothed to be more easily driven by a motor to rotate about the axis (8).

Figure 16 is a top view of the pulse device (45) with 3 slopes (16). As can be seen, the pulse device (45) is toothed to be more easily driven by a motor to rotate about axis (8).

Figure 17 is a view of the mixing device (51) and pistons (50) in action, the piston (50).

FIG. 18 represents the operation of the interface (In) with the custom product manufacturing device according to the invention (Ma), thanks to the action of a user (Ut) on said interface to input personalized data.

One embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of nonlimiting example, with reference to the appended diagrammatic drawings in which:

1- The user indicates on the interface on his mobile phone the data

Customized next:

i. Sex woman

ii. Skin type: dry

iii. Presence of wrinkles on the skin the algorithm defines a custom product formula with a capsule (103) containing an anti-aging active.

the user inserts a capsule (103) comprising an anti-aging active component, through the orifice (1) of the safety hatch (Z) to

the location (Y l) of the selection device (10), the device detects its type by means of optical detection means of the color identification code present on the capsule

After having inserted the capsule or capsules (103), the user presses a key of the interface on the device to start the selection and dosing of the basic component, for example choosing an oil-in-water emulsion, particularly suitable for skins dry.

The selection and metering device (44) of at least one base component contained in a pot (1 1) has the right pot (11) in front of the orifice (Χ '), and realizes the number of pulses for delivering the dose of base component corresponding to the number of capsules (103) detected to have a final care of the desired dose, for example 1ml for use for a cosmetic facial care. During this step the mixing device (51) is in a specific position of "basic component reception".

Then the selection device (10) will present or the capsules in front of the hollow needle (90) to be struck and sucked by the mixing device (51). During this step the mixing device is in a specific position "active component suction".

The mixing device (51) moves into the "mixing" position, and depending on the inserted basic components, the mixing device (51) performs a different number of round trips between the two receptacles 52 and 53. The mixing device (51) brings the resulting custom product by mixing into the receptacle (53). The carriage moves the mixing device (51) over a receiving receptacle of the finished product and the mixing device (51) distributes said product into said receiving receptacle. In particular the device can detect the absence of receiving receptacle and not deliver said product until said receptacle is in the receiving position of the product.

After dispensing the product, the mixing device (51) enters a wash cycle. The valves are put in a position to suck the wash water. And specific cycles allow, one shot the inner and outer washing of the needle, and in another cycle, washing the output of finished product.

Claims

Device for the manufacture of a personalized product, preferably a personalized cosmetic product, by mixing at least two components housed in a respective container, at least one of the containers being a capsule (103), and at least one other container being a pot (1 1) comprising a pump nozzle (78), at least one of said containers comprises an identification code, the device comprising

a mixing device (5 1)

a device for selecting and dosing (44) at least one component contained in a pot (1 1)

a selection device (10) for at least one component in its capsule (103)

detection means (12) of said identification code

Characterized by the fact that the mixing device 5 1 comprises two receptacles 52 and 53 each provided with

at. at least one orifice 110 connected by a conduit 55 and provided with a device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, so as to transfer the contents of one of the receptacles 52 or 53 into the other receptacle 52 or 53 through orifices 110 and conduit 55;

b. at least one input port X allowing entry of the at least two components;

said mixing device not comprising an additional outlet orifice, one of the inlet ports X allowing both the inlet of at least one component and the outlet of the mixture of the at least two components obtained.

2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the selection device (1 0) is rotated about an axis (7),

is preferably circular or; hemi-circular,

comprises at least one location (Y) that can each accommodate a capsule (103),

comprises a safety hatch (Z) with an orifice (1) for inserting the capsule (103) into the selection device (10) when the orifice (1) is opposite a location (Y) and, after rotation, preventing the insertion of capsule (103) into the selection device (10) when the orifice (1) is not opposite a location (Y).

Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the selection and dosing device (44) comprises a pot support device (11) (11) in the form of a container, preferably cylindrical, accommodating at least one, two, three, four, five or at least six pots (11), preferably 3 pots (11), said pot support device (111) (11) comprising a slot (F) for each pot (11), located on the side of the container (111). ) and allowing to engage a retractable stop (B);

the selection and dosing device (44) comprises a pulse device (45) placed in contact and under the pot support device (111) and preferably as a circular wheel having a slope (16) for each pot (11) that receives the pot holder (111);

the selection and dosing device (44) comprises a retractable stop (B) placed in front of the container (111) which can either be retracted into the device (44) or engage with the slot (F) corresponding to the container ( 11) chosen, allowing the pot support (111), when said stop is engaged in the slot (F) of the pot (11) chosen, to follow the slope (16), and thus to set contact the pot (1 1) selected with the mixing device (5 1) and bring to the mixing device (5 1) a dose of the component contained in the pot (1 1) selected;

the pot support device (1 1 1) and the pulse device (45) are positioned one above the other and rotated together about an axis (8).

4. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least two components are at least two cosmetic components, preferably at least one basic component and at least one, two, three, four, five, or at least one component. at least six active components, preferably the at least one base component being in the pot (11) and the at least one active component in a capsule (103).

5. Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that at least one inlet port X is included in the receptacle 52 and is intended for the entry of the at least one active cosmetic component and in that at least one another inlet port X is included in the receptacle 53 and is intended for the entry of the at least one basic cosmetic component and at the outlet of the mixture of the at least 2 cosmetic components obtained, said inlet and outlet orifice X being named X '.

6. Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the mixing device (5 1) comprises a device (90) for taking the components into the capsule (103), and a device for transferring the components to the device. mixture (51), preferably a hollow needle and suction means.

7. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a cleaning device of said mixing device (51) comprising a water tank connected to the inlet port X, allowing the entry of water into the receptacle 52 of the mixing device 51,

a gutter connecting the inlet and outlet port X 'to a recovery tank for evacuation of the receptacle 53 from the water after washing,

a hollow Y device of circular shape connecting the inlet port X to a water recovery tank from the wash allowing the evacuation of the receptacle 52 of the water after washing.

Kit comprising a device according to any one of the preceding claims and at least one pot (11) containing a basic cosmetic component and at least one capsule (103) containing an active cosmetic component.

A process for producing a custom product by mixing at least two components, said method using a device according to any one of the preceding claims, and comprising the steps of:

a) Rotating the devices (111) and (45) around the axis 8 the pot (11) placed on the device (111) pot support so that the pot (11) chosen is opposite from the inlet (Χ ') of the mixing device (51)

b) rotate the devices (111) and (45) by rotation about the axis (8) in the opposite direction of step a) so that the slot (F) corresponding to the pot (11) selected snaps into the retractable stop (B) allowing the pot support (111), when said stop is engaged in the slot (F) of the pot (11) chosen, to follow the slope (16) of the pot (11) selected, and thus to bring into contact the pot (11) chosen with the mixing device (51) and bringing to the mixing device (51), preferably in the receptacle (53), a dose of the component contained in the pot (11) selected by pressing the pump nozzle (78) of the pot (11) with the orifice (Χ ') of the mixing device (51);

c) Optionally repeat steps a) and b) for as many times as one wants to bring dose of the component contained in the pot (11) selected;

d) passing through the movement of the device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by the movement of the pistons 50, said basic cosmetic component of the receptacle 53 to the receptacle 52 via the conduit 55 connecting the two orifices 110;

e) degassing the receptacle 52 by a movement of the device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by the movement of the piston 50 so as to exit the air present in the receptacle 52 by the orifice X;

i bring to the mixing device (51), preferably in the receptacle 52 through the orifice (X), at least one component contained in a capsule (103) by the following steps:

f) To position the orifice (1) of the safety hatch (Z) opposite a location (Y) of the selection device (10),

g) inserting a capsule (103) containing a component through the orifice (1) to the location (Y) situated opposite said orifice (1), h) to position by rotation of the selection device (10) the inserted capsule (103), in front of the mixing device (51), preferably in front of the sampling device (90),

i) moving the mixing device (5 1) on the carriage (88) by horizontal translation forward to the capsule (103) which is in the location (Y) of the selection device 10,

1) Optionally repeating steps e) to j) to bring to the mixing device (5 1), preferably in the receptacle 52 through the orifice (X), another component contained in another capsule (103); Step I can be performed before step II, or vice versa;

m) achieving a homogeneous mixture of the cosmetic components by operating the motor 62 so as to pass alternately, by the movement of the device for alternately varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by the opposite movement of the pistons 50, the components of the receptacles 52 and 53 through the conduit 55 connecting the two orifices 1 10, finishing with said mixture of the cosmetic components in the receptacle 53; n) dispensing the cosmetic product thus manufactured to the user by a movement of the device alternatively varying the available volume of the receptacles 52 and 53, preferably by the movement of the piston 50 so as to output the cosmetic product through the port X 'to the user; o) optionally washing the mixing device with a cleaning step,

the at least one pot (1 1) and / or the at least one capsule (103) having an identification code, preferably a color code, and the dose number of the component contained in said pot (1 1) brought to step I and / or the type and / or the number of capsules (103) that can be brought to step II being a function of the identification code (s) detected (s).

10. The method of claim 10, characterized in that the steps I and / or II are repeated as many times as one wants to add component for the manufacture of the customized product, before performing step III.