DE202021103262U1 - Mascara system, applicator and depot unit for storing and applying mascara - Google Patents

Abstract

Depot unit (1) for storing and applying mascara, in particular fluids and suspensions, the depot unit (1) having a refillable or exchangeable tank (2), the tank (2) being designed to store mascara, the depot unit ( 1) has at least one first recess (4), the depot unit (1) and / or the tank (2) having at least one first application element (8), the first application element (8), which is in the first recess (4) is arranged, is set up to promote mascara from the tank (2) to an eyelash brush (12).

Description

The invention relates to a mascara system with an applicator and a depot unit for storing and applying mascara for an improved application of mascara.

STATE OF THE ART

A variety of mascaras as well as applicators and depots for mascaras are known in the art. Previous systems have a number of disadvantages.

The corona pandemic hit humanity hard worldwide in 2020. Until recently, in most parts of the world, it was hard to imagine that people in contact with others would mostly wear masks that cover a large part of the face. Everyday masks, some of which are mandatory, give the eyes a special meaning and thus become an important means of communication.

A large number of people attach great importance to highlighting the eye area through the use of various cosmetics. The most important application is to wash the eyelashes. Mascara, also known as mascara, is a cosmetic product that has hardly changed for decades. Above all, the form of application has always remained the same. The liquid dye is applied to the lashes with a small brush to make them appear thicker and larger. The effect is mainly due to the tinting of the eyelash ends. These are thinner and lighter than the lash line and can therefore only be seen up close against the skin-colored background. The dark tint of the mascara makes the ends stand out clearly. The additional layer of color on the eyelashes also ensures that the eyelashes become thicker and thus appear stronger.

The great importance of mascara becomes clear when you look at the figures, as almost 80 percent of women in Germany regularly use mascara. A large number of systems and applicators or depots are known.

the DE 20 2011 109 545 discloses a double brush construction of a mascara applicator which has two movable arms at the ends of which brushes are arranged.

the US 2017/0231368 discloses a mascara applicator for simultaneously separating, rolling up and applying mascara.

the U.S. 8,851,775 discloses a cosmetic tweezer applicator for applying mascara with conventional product containers.

the U.S. 5,007,442 discloses a forceps-shaped device consisting of right and left rods, each rod having an applicator at its lower and upper ends.

the US 2014/0099152 discloses a mascara application system comprising an applicator for mascara and a mascara container.

A particular disadvantage of the prior art is that the dosing and application of mascara to the eyelashes is associated with smearing and other problems and thus the potential of mascara application has not yet been fully exploited.

The object of the present invention is to improve a mascara system in such a way that the application experience of a mascara user can be improved.

With embodiments of the invention, a depot unit for storing and applying mascara can advantageously be provided.

This object is achieved by the depot unit for storing and applying mascara and the mascara system according to the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the subclaims. Technical terms are used in the usual way. When a certain meaning is given to a certain term, the following definitions of terms are given in the context of which the terms are used.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

According to the invention, a depot unit for storing and applying mascaras, in particular fluids and suspensions, is provided. The depot unit has a refillable or replaceable tank, the tank being designed to store mascara, the depot unit having at least a first recess and preferably also a second recess, with the tank at least partially between the first recess in the case of two recesses and the second recess is arranged. The depot unit has at least one first applicator element and preferably at least one second applicator element, the first applicator element, which is arranged in the first recess, being set up to apply mascara from the tank to an eyelash brush promote, and preferably the second application element, which is arranged in the second recess, is set up to promote mascara from the tank onto an eyelash brush.

In this respect, the invention relates to a depot unit with a refillable or replaceable tank, an application element, for example in the form of a mascara-permeable element, being arranged between the tank and an applicator for mascara that can be inserted into a recess, in order to convey mascara out of the tank and to apply it to the applicator . The at least one application element can either be arranged in an outer wall area of the, preferably exchangeable, tank, or the application element can be arranged in an inner wall area of a receiving section of the recess of the depot unit. Thus, either the exchangeable tank can have at least one, in particular semi-permeable element for mascara as an application element, or such an application element is integrated in the receiving section of the depot unit. The replaceable tank can be designed in the manner of a refill cartridge, comparable to an ink cartridge of a school fountain pen. The handling can also be comparable to that of a filler, in particular the insertion mechanism and fluid guidance of the exchangeable tank in the depot unit. Depending on the ink viscosity, the type and design of the tank in the form of an ink cartridge, as well as the type of application element, can vary.

With an exchangeable or refillable tank, the depot unit can be used over a longer period of time, and thus clearly outperforms conventional mascara systems in terms of service life. Accordingly, the depot unit can be designed as a high-quality accessory and, for example, can be designed with decorative applications and / or high-quality materials. Mascara can be refilled in the tank or the tank can be replaced so that different colored or different types of mascara can be used as required. The cost of mascara is reduced, waste is reduced, sustainability is increased and the ecological footprint is reduced.

The at least one recess can preferably be designed as a preferably half-closed hollow cylinder, in particular as a half-closed sleeve or socket of the depot unit or the tank, which has an application element on the bottom section that is in fluid-conducting communication with a mascara depot located in the tank.

One advantage of the invention, in particular of an embodiment with two recesses, can be that the mascara can be applied in a targeted manner, in particular on the inside, by two brushes with the aid of the first and second application element. In contrast to existing mascara depots, the brush is not fully immersed, but only wetted by the application element, in particular on the side. In this way, excessive application of mascara to the brush can be avoided. In addition, different mascaras can be applied using a depot unit, as the application element can be connected to different tanks. Furthermore, the tank of the depot unit can be exchanged, since a connection piece has been created between the brush and the tank with the help of the application elements, so that the depot unit can be used significantly longer and the environmental compatibility of the depot unit can be increased.

The depot unit can in particular be a tank, depot and / or store for mascara. The term “mascara” can be any fluid and / or suspension that is designed to color, tint and / or change the color of human eyelashes, in particular. Furthermore, the mascara can be set up to positively influence the structure, in particular a curvature or isolation of the eyelash hairs. The depot unit also has a tank. The tank can be any device or element which is set up to store or store fluids or suspensions. The tank in particular forms a cavity in which the mascara can be stored or stored. The tank can be made of a plastic or metal, in particular a plastic composite and / or a metal alloy. Furthermore, the depot unit can be made at least partially from plastic, wood or metal, for example a plastic composite and / or a metal alloy. Furthermore, the depot unit can also be formed in particular from a plastic-metal composite component. The depot unit has a first recess and a second recess. The recesses can in particular be bores or similar contours within the depot unit, into which in particular a brush of an applicator can be inserted. Furthermore, the recesses extend along a direction of extent which is arranged essentially parallel to the main direction of extent of the depot unit. The main direction of extension is mainly defined by the insertion of an applicator or its brushes. The tank is in particular partially arranged or positioned between the first recess and the second recess. This means that the first recess and the second recess are preferably on opposite sides of the tank are arranged. This is in view of 7th further explained.

Furthermore, the depot unit has at least one first application element and at least one second application element. The application elements can be any form of semipermeable surface, such as, for example, a perforated surface, a semipermeable membrane or similar surfaces. The surface can be made semipermeable, for example by an injection molding process or the like, or machine-made semipermeable openings can be made in the surfaces, for example the surface can be made by means of bores, have a network structure, be an ink-permeable element, a membrane, an open-pored surface , a fabric structure, a lattice structure, a generative element, a perforated structure or be manufactured as an additively manufactured element in 3D printing. The application element can also be designed in the manner of a sponge, for example as a naturally grown sponge structure, as a plastic sponge or natural sponge. In particular, the first and the second application element each have a fluid or suspension connection to the tank. Furthermore, the first and second application elements can form a surface on which there is mascara that can be conveyed from the tank onto the surface in order to be picked up there by a brush of an applicator. The application element can be part of a boundary surface of the tank or an inner boundary surface of the recess of the depot unit. Furthermore, the first application element is arranged or positioned in the first recess of the depot unit. The first application element is set up to convey or provide mascara from the tank to an eyelash brush, in particular an applicator. In other words, the first application element ensures that mascara is conveyed or transported from the tank onto the application element and the applicator's eyelash brush can pick up the mascara there. Furthermore, the second application element is arranged or positioned in the second recess. Like the first application element, the second application element is also set up or configured to convey or transport mascara from the tank onto an eyelash brush. The eyelash brush can in particular be a different eyelash brush than that in the first recess. A double brush applicator with a brush in the first recess and a second brush in the second recess is particularly preferably introduced into the depot unit in order to receive mascara there. Furthermore, the second applicator element is set up to convey or transport the mascara from the tank to a surface of the applicator element, where the eyelash brush can pick up the mascara.

According to one embodiment, the first application element and the second application element each have a mascara-permeable surface, in particular a semipermeable structure or surface.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that an eyelash brush is not fully immersed in a mascara and thus a predetermined amount of mascara gets onto the eyelash brush. This has the particular advantage that excess mascara does not have to be stripped off the applicator or it is even applied to the eyelashes.

In other words, the application element or elements have permeable surfaces or elements, such as, for example, a permeable or semipermeable membrane and / or a perforation and / or a sponge-like structure. In the case of the permeable surface or the permeable element, in particular a surface or an element, e.g. made of a plastic or plastic composite, or a naturally grown element, e.g. a natural sponge, which has a large number of openings or pores in a range of 0, 01 to 1 mm. With the number of openings in the area or their diameter, in particular a permeability of the permeable area can be set in a targeted manner. Furthermore, other technical possibilities are also conceivable, which can set a specific permeability of fluids and suspensions.

According to one embodiment, the permeable surfaces are at least partially perforated or otherwise semipermeable so that the mascara can be conveyed from the tank onto the eyelash brush without the risk of inadvertently dispensing too large a quantity of mascara.

The semipermeable effect of the application element can advantageously be adjustable, for example from two parallel adjacent, mutually displaceable or rotatable perforated surfaces, membranes, mesh or lattice structures. By adjusting the relative position of the surfaces, the amount of penetration of the mascara can be adjusted and the degree of wetting of the mascara on the brush or brushes of the applicator can be adjusted. Thus, a permeability regulator, for example a slide regulator or a rotary wheel, can influence the effective opening cross-section of one or both application elements that is included in the depot unit. If there are two order elements, each will be one individually adjustable permeability regulator is provided per application element, the amount of mascara wetting of the two eyelash brushes can be set individually in the case of an applicator with two bars. In this way, the wetting of the mascara can be set variably on the upper side of the lid compared to the lower side of the lid.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that the perforated, permeable surface creates a simple and inexpensive option, which can easily be implemented in large numbers, in order to apply mascara to the permeable surfaces of the application elements. In this way, in particular, excessive wetting of an eyelash brush of an applicator can be avoided.

In other words, the permeable surfaces of the first and / or the second application element have a perforation. In particular, the perforation can be used to set the permeability of the mascara surfaces. For example, the permeable surfaces are formed from a plastic or metal composite which has a large number of holes. The number as well as the diameter of the holes can be selected in such a way that mascara is conveyed or transported from the tank to the permeable surfaces of the application elements and then to the eyelash brush. For example, a viscosity of the mascara and a number of openings or their diameter can be selected such that the surface tension of the mascara prevents excessive leakage of the mascara and only wets the eyelash brush with a predetermined amount of mascara.

Alternatively, the application element can have a sponge-like volume structure and can be designed as a plastic, metal or natural sponge. In particular, as a grown sponge-like structure, which can optionally be arranged interchangeably in the depot unit or on a surface of the tank, a sustainable product can be created while reducing the use of environmentally harmful materials.

According to one embodiment, the depot unit and the tank are non-positively and / or positively connected to one another, so that the tank is arranged in the depot unit in an exchangeable manner.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that the service life of the depot unit is significantly extended, since the tank, which is arranged interchangeably within the depot unit, can be refilled. In addition, the depot unit can be used flexibly, since other mascaras or other types of mascaras can also be filled into the tank and thus different fluids or suspensions can also be stored in the exchangeable tank. For example, the tank can be stored in the depot unit by means of a bayonet lock or a click lock, so that it is prevented from falling out. If the tank is empty or has a low fill level, it can be removed from the depot unit by means of the click or bayonet lock, refilled or replaced and then reinserted into the depot unit.

According to one embodiment, the tank has a nozzle for refilling the tank.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that the tank can be refilled without having to remove it from the depot unit. This means that the tank can be refilled using a refill package.

In other words, the tank has a nozzle which, in particular, has a fluid- or suspension-sealing valve. The valve is designed in particular to prevent mascara from running out of the tank, but at the same time mascara from getting into the tank when it is to be refilled. For example, a refill container can be connected to the nozzle of the tank and mascara can be filled into the tank via the valve of the nozzle.

According to one embodiment, the tank has at least two chambers as a mascara depot, each chamber storing a type of mascara, wherein, preferably adjustable, at least one outlet of each chamber in a fluid and / or suspension-conducting connection with the first application element and / or the second Application element stands, or each chamber has a first and possibly also a second application element. The application element (s) can thus be part of the outer wall areas of the chambers, i.e. integrated in the tank, or be part of the depot unit, each chamber preferably having a switchable connection to the application element (s).

An advantage of this embodiment can be that a depot unit stores or stores two different or a large number of different mascaras or mascara types, so that, for example, a mascara can be adapted to a time of day or to an occasion without a second depot unit or warehouse respectively. Thus, the flexibility of the mascara insert or the depot unit can be increased. A combination of colors can also be applied one after the other, which can be provided by means of the same depot unit.

In other words, the tank has a first chamber, which can be connected to the first and / or the second application element, and a second chamber, which can also be connected to the first and / or the second application element. Alternatively or additionally, an outer wall area of a chamber can comprise one or two or more application elements. In addition, the tank can also have a large number of chambers which can each be connected to the first and / or the second application element. For example, in a first position the tank is connected to the first and the second application element, so that in the first position mascara can be conveyed from the first chamber to the application element. In a second position, the second chamber of the tank is connected to the first and the second application element, so that a second type of mascara can be conveyed or transported to the first and the second application element. For example, the fluid- and / or suspension-conducting connection between the chambers and the application elements can be interrupted during a change of chambers, so that no mascara can get from the first chamber into the second chamber. It is thus possible to use two types of mascara in the same depot unit with simple means.

According to one embodiment, the tank is rotatably mounted in the depot unit.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that it is possible to switch from one mascara type to the other with the aid of a simple rotating mechanism. This further increases the flexibility of the depot unit and improves its ergonomics.

In other words, the tank, which has at least two chambers, is rotatably mounted or arranged in the depot unit. The rotating mechanism of the depot unit is designed in such a way that, in a first position, the first chamber of the tank forms a fluid and / or suspension-conducting connection with the first and the second application element. The tank can then be rotated within the depot unit so that the second chamber of the tank can establish a fluid and / or suspension-conducting connection to the first and / or second application element. In the second position, the fluid or suspension-conducting connection between the first chamber and the first and second application element is interrupted, so that no mascara of the first type can escape from the tank. In the first position, the fluid and / or suspension-conducting connection between the second chamber and the first and second application elements is stopped or separated, so that no mascara of the second type can escape from the tank of the depot unit. In other words, the other chamber is closed when there is a connection with one chamber. Alternatively, application elements which are arranged in outer wall sections of the tank can be turned towards the recess section or sections in which an applicator for the mascara can be received by the rotary movement.

According to one embodiment, at least one outer wall of the tank and / or the depot unit has a predetermined rigidity at least in some areas, the outer wall being compressible by means of the predetermined rigidity and releasing mascara to the first element and / or the second element when pressurized. Nevertheless, instead of or in addition to the pressure-elastic outer wall, a pressure element, e.g. a push button, can be provided, which is designed to bring the tank contents to a greater degree of wetting of one or both application elements with mascara by applying pressure.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that an advantageous synergetic effect arises between the compressible or malleable outer wall of the tank and the first and second application elements, which are designed, for example, as perforated surfaces. The perforated surface can have a predetermined permeability of mascara, wherein a compression of the depot unit can apply mascara to the eyelash brush by the application elements. For example, the outer wall of the tank has a recess or contour which enables the outer wall to be deformed or sets the predetermined rigidity. As an alternative or in addition, the outer wall of the tank can be made of an elastic material which enables the outer wall to be deformed or sets the predetermined rigidity of the outer wall of the tank.

According to one embodiment, the first application element and / or the second application element are each set up to wet only one inner side of the eyelash brush with mascara.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that with the specifically adjustable permeability of the permeable surfaces of the application elements, only the inside of an eyelash brush can be wetted, so that no excess mascara adheres to the eyelash brush. The inside of the eyelash brush is to be understood in such a way that the surface that is in contact with the The eyelash comes out, forming the inside of the eyelash brush. In other words, the application element or the permeable surface is arranged in such a way that the eyelash brush is only wetted at the points which come into contact with the eyelashes when the mascara is applied. Accidental application of mascara, in particular in the area of the eye area, when applying the mascara to the eyelashes can thus be avoided.

According to one embodiment, the first recess and / or the second recess each have a scraper, which are designed to remove at least part of the mascara from the eyelash brush, and are preferably designed to return stripped mascara to the tank.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that mascara can be wiped off the eyelash brush by means of the scraper and thus excess mascara remains in the depot unit. In addition, the wiper can also be used to fan out the eyelash brush by means of a resistor so that the mascara can better reach individual eyelash hairs. The remaining mascara within the depot unit or on the scraper can be conveyed back into the tank by means of the application elements. The wiper is arranged, for example, in an edge region of the permeable surface of the first and the second application element. For example, the wiper is a beveled surface within the first and / or second recess, as shown, for example, in FIG 7th is shown.

According to one embodiment, the first recess and / or the second recess are designed to center and / or orient the eyelash brush relative to the depot unit.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that the eyelash brush can be prevented from slipping off the depot unit by means of the centering or orientation of the eyelash brush. This is possible because the applicator no longer has to be screwed to the depot unit, as was the case with previous depots. Thus, a cone can be provided on the first and second recess which centers or orients the eyelash brush so that the application of mascara to the hand or the like can be avoided. For example, a cone and / or a tapering opening can be provided for this purpose at the end of the first and / or the second recess, which can center or orient or position the eyelash brush in the first and / or the second recess.

According to one embodiment, the first application element and the second application element are arranged, in particular essentially parallel, opposite one another.

One advantage of this embodiment is that when the fill level of the mascara in the tank of the depot unit decreases, the remaining mascara is evenly divided between the two application elements.

• - eine Depoteinheit, wie voranstehend und nachfolgend beschrieben,
• - einen Applikator, wobei der Applikator zumindest einen ersten Steg und bevorzugt auch einen zweiten Steg aufweist, welche sich gegenüberliegen, wobei der erste Steg und der zweite Steg an ihren ersten Enden miteinander verbunden sind, wobei der erste Steg und der zweite Steg an ihren zweiten Enden voneinander beabstandet sind. Hierzu weist der erste Steg und bevorzugt auch der zweite Steg an ihren zweiten Enden jeweils eine Bürste aufweisen, wobei der erste Steg dazu eingerichtet ist, in eine erste Ausnehmung der Depoteinheit zu greifen und bevorzugt der zweite Steg dazu eingerichtet ist, in eine zweite Ausnehmung der Depoteinheit zu greifen, sodass die Bürsten mit Wimperntusche benetzt werden. Die Bürsten können vorteilhaft als Halb- oder Vollbürste ausgebildet sein, bzw. es kann jede Art von Wimperntuschenbürste verwendet werden.

Another aspect of the invention relates to a mascara system for applying mascara, in particular fluids and suspensions, the mascara system having:

• - a depot unit, as described above and below,
• - An applicator, the applicator having at least a first web and preferably also a second web, which are opposite one another, the first web and the second web are connected to one another at their first ends, the first web and the second web at their second Ends are spaced apart. For this purpose, the first web and preferably also the second web each have a brush at their second ends, the first web being designed to grip into a first recess of the depot unit and preferably the second web being designed to engage in a second recess of the Grab the depot unit so that the brushes are moistened with mascara. The brushes can advantageously be designed as half or full brushes, or any type of mascara brush can be used.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that with the aid of the applicator, which has one or preferably two brushes, in other words a double brush applicator, an eyelash can be gripped on one or both sides and can thus be coated with mascara on both sides at once. The applicator can be re-wetted with mascara by inserting the one or two brushes into the depot unit, as described above and below, where it wets the first and preferably also the second recess with a predetermined amount of mascara by means of the applicator elements so that no smudging of the mascara can occur. Furthermore, the one or both webs, which are connected to one another at their first ends, allow them to be handled easily and precisely, such as, for example, a pair of tweezers. In addition, the tweezers shape of the applicator makes it easier to grasp the eyelashes on both sides, so that only a process is necessary to wet both sides of the eyelashes with mascara.

In other words, the mascara system comprises a depot unit, as described above and below, which is stored in a tank with mascara. Within the depot unit, in particular in the or the recesses of the depot unit, a first and preferably also a second applicator element are arranged, which convey mascara from the tank to a permeable surface of the applicator elements. The applicator has one or two webs which are connected to one another at their first ends and each have a brush at their second ends, so that the applicator is designed in the form of tweezers. Each brush can engage in a recess of the depot unit and is wetted with a predetermined amount of mascara by means of the applicator elements. In particular, only the inside of the tweezers is wetted with mascara if two bars are used. This prevents the mascara from smearing around the eyes. The applicator can then be pulled out of the depot unit so that the eyelashes can be gripped on both sides with the tweezers.

According to one embodiment, the first web and the second web and their brushes are bent essentially parallel to one another at their second ends, so that the brushes form the largest possible contact area with eyelashes.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that the curved shape of the brushes means that they are better adapted to the shape of the eyelashes.

In other words, the applicator is designed with mirror symmetry around the first end of the two webs. In this mirror-symmetrical plane there is a point around which the brushes of the applicator are bent, as exemplified in FIG 5 is shown. Due to the curved shape of the first and second webs at their second ends in combination with the brushes, which are also curved, the contact area between the brush and the eyelashes can be increased.

According to one embodiment, the first bar and the second bar each have an operating surface, the first bar and the second bar having a holding point at their first ends, so that the applicator can be operated like a pair of tweezers by means of the operating surface and the holding point.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that the design of the applicator in the form of tweezers makes it easier to hold it in the hand and thus an increase in ergonomics can be aimed at.

In other words, the first bar of the applicator forms a first arm of a pair of tweezers and the second bar a second arm of a pair of tweezers, the two bars being connected to one another at the holding point. In addition, both on the first web and on the second web each have an operating surface which is set up, for example, to be operated by means of a finger. By pressing the two control surfaces, for example with the thumb and index finger, eyelashes can be gripped with the brush of the applicator and mascara can be applied to the eyelashes.

According to one embodiment, the depot unit has a receiving section in an opening area of each recess, wherein a form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection can be formed between the receiving sections and the operating surfaces, the form-fitting or force-fitting connection being set up to connect the recesses at least fluidly and / or to be closed in a suspension-tight manner.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that a fluid- and / or suspension-tight connection is created with the aid of the receiving sections and the control surfaces engaging them, so that no mascara can run out of the depot unit when it is on the head, for example. This is particularly advantageous since mascara systems are typically carried in handbags or other pockets where the position of the depot unit cannot be checked and therefore leakage of the mascara must be prevented.

In other words, a first receiving section is formed in the first recess and a second receiving section is formed in the second recess. The receiving sections can be, for example, mirror-image contours of the control surfaces of the applicator, so that a shape- and / or suspension-sealing connection is created between the depot unit and the applicator. Furthermore, any other form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection can also be created that is designed to prevent the mascara from escaping from the depot unit. The receiving section or sections can be designed as a semi-closed cylinder, in particular as a semi-closed sleeve or socket. In each case an application element can be arranged at the end-side area that, for example, forms a partial section of the cylinder jacket and / or bottom surface, or that is formed on an outer surface section of the tank. Is the receiving section on preferably designed exchangeable tank, a recess can be formed in the lower region of the receiving section so that the applicator can receive mascara from the applicator element through the recess.

According to one embodiment, the one or the two or more brushes are arranged interchangeably on the first web and the second web, in particular by means of a form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection. Different brush shape, other effects

An advantage of this embodiment can be that the service life of the mascara system, in particular of the applicator, can be significantly extended with the aid of the exchangeable brushes, since a defective brush can be exchanged using the releasable connection. Brushes can also be individually adapted to the respective purpose, i.e. the shape and size of the lids or hairs to be wetted.

In other words, for example, the brushes can be arranged on the webs by means of a snap, twist and / or bayonet connection. In the event that the brush is damaged, it can easily be replaced by breaking the connection.

According to one embodiment, the first web and the second web are set up to develop a force by means of the brushes which is set up to grip and curve eyelashes by means of the brushes.

An advantage of this embodiment can be that the eyelashes can be given more volume, so that the use of an eyelash curler is not necessary. For example, the first and second webs can be made of metal or plastic, in particular a spring steel or a plastic composite, so that when they are closed to one another, they form a force that leads to the eyelashes being arched.

In a further aspect, the invention relates to an applicator for applying mascara, having at least one web with a brush and preferably a second web with a second brush, for use in a depot unit described above for forming a mascara system described above.

In an advantageous development of the applicator, the brush or brushes can be arranged on the first web and / or the second web in an exchangeable manner, in particular by means of a form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection. In particular, the brushes can be slipped, screwed on, latched or fastened by means of a locking mechanism on the second end of the web. Alternatively or additionally, a magnetic lock is conceivable, for example. a magnetic force-assisted form-fit connection. In this way, the brushes can be exchanged as required or when they are worn out, or they can be adapted for different purposes.

In an advantageous further development of the applicator, the brush hairs of the two brushes, in the case of an applicator with two webs, can interlace with one another when the mascara is applied to the eyelids as intended, in particular with an angle greater than 15 °, preferably greater than 30 °. When an applicator shaped like a tweezer is pressed together, the brush hairs of the two brushes interlock and can reliably grip eyelashes on both sides and apply mascara to them.

In an advantageous development of the applicator, the brush hairs of the at least one brush can consist of silicone fibers, plastic fibers or natural fibers, in particular castor fibers. In the case of silicone or plastic fibers, a long service life, the prevention of allergies and easy cleaning with water can be made possible. Silicon in particular enables very soft, flexible brushing behavior, while plastic fibers can be made very fine and thin in high density, natural fibers, especially castor fibers, take sustainability into account and enable the biologically active application of mascara.

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Further advantages emerge from the present description of the drawings. Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings. The drawing, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into meaningful further combinations.

• 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Mascarastifts gemäß dem Stand der Technik;
• 2 eine perspektivische Darstellung des Wimperntuschensystems gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 3a eine Seitenansicht des Wimperntuschensystems gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 3b eine Draufsicht des Wimperntuschensystems gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 3c eine perspektivische Ansicht des Wimperntuschensystems gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 3d eine Frontansicht des Wimperntuschensystems gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 4 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Applikators des Wimperntuschensystems gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 5 eine Draufsicht eines Applikators des Wimperntuschensystems gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 6 eine Frontansicht eines Tanks des Wimperntuschensystems gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 7 eine Schnittansicht durch das Wimperntuschensystem gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 8 eine Schnittansicht und eine Seitenansicht eines Wimperntuschensystems gemäß einer Ausführungsform mit einem Applikator mit einem Steg.

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• 1 a perspective view of a mascara pen according to the prior art;
• 2 a perspective view of the mascara system according to an embodiment;
• 3a a side view of the mascara system according to an embodiment;
• 3b a top view of the mascara system according to an embodiment;
• 3c Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the mascara system according to an embodiment;
• 3d a front view of the mascara system according to an embodiment;
• 4th a perspective view of an applicator of the mascara system according to an embodiment;
• 5 a top view of an applicator of the mascara system according to an embodiment;
• 6th a front view of a tank of the mascara system according to an embodiment;
• 7th a sectional view through the mascara system according to an embodiment;
• 8th a sectional view and a side view of a mascara system according to an embodiment with an applicator with a web.

In the figures, similar elements are numbered with the same reference numerals. The figures show only examples and are not to be understood as restrictive.

1 shows a depot 54 with a brush 52 , which is a mascara stick as known from the prior art. Typically point the brush 52 and the depot 54 each part of a screw cap so that the brush of the brush 52 in the depot 54 can be guided and the brush 52 with the depot 54 can be closed positively by means of the screw connection. The depot 54 does not have a separate tank that can be refilled or replaced, so that the entire mascara system has to be disposed of after the mascara has been used up.

2 shows the mascara system 30th for applying mascara, which comes from a depot unit 1 , as described above and below, and an applicator 32 as described above and below. The depot unit 1 has a first recess 4th and a second recess 6th on. The applicator 32 has a first bridge 34 and a second bridge 36 . Here are the first bridge 34 and the second bridge 36 positioned in relation to one another in such a way that they enter the recesses 4th , 6th the depot unit 1 can intervene. For example, the first web 34 into the first recess 4th engage and the second web 36 into the second recess 6th . It is also on the first jetty 34 a control surface 46 arranged as well as on the second web 36 a control surface 46 is arranged. The first bridge 34 and the second bridge 36 are by means of a breakpoint 48 connected with each other. Here are the control surfaces 46 and the breakpoint 48 positioned with respect to one another that the applicator 32 how a kind of tweezers can be used.

the 3A until 3D show a mascara system 30th from different angles. the 3A shows the mascara system 30th from a side view. In the 3A is the applicator 32 into the depot unit 1 fully inserted. Thus, the control surfaces 46 a form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection with the receiving sections 50 train so that a fluid or suspension sealing effect arises. Like in the 3A can be seen is on the jetty 34 a control surface 46 as well as a breakpoint 48 arranged. With the breakpoint 48 can the applicator 32 also from the depot unit 1 be pulled out.

3B Figure 11 shows a top view of the mascara system 30th . As in 3B what can be seen is the applicator 32 completely into the depot unit 1 been inserted. The applicator 32 consists of a first bar 34 and a second bridge 36 . At the first end of the jetty 34 and the bridge 36 is the breakpoint 48 arranged. It is also on the first jetty 34 as well as on the second jetty 36 a control surface 46 arranged.

3C Figure 10 shows a perspective view of the mascara system 30th , consisting of the applicator 32 and the depot unit 1 . The applicator 32 has a first and a second web 34 , 36 on, which can be made, for example, of a spring steel or a plastic composite or other suitable materials, so that the applicator 32 how a pair of tweezers can be used.

3D shows a mascara system in a front view, with the depot unit 1 has no recesses on a front side. Thus the depot unit lies 1 good in the hand and can also be used as a flatterer.

4th shows a perspective view of the applicator 32 . The applicator 32 has a first bridge 34 and a second bridge 36 . At the first jetty 34 and on the second jetty 36 each is a control surface 46 arranged. The control surface can be used in combination with the breakpoint 48 to be used that the applicator 32 like tweezers or similar grasping tools can be used. Furthermore, the control surfaces 46 a connection with the recesses 4th , 6th form so that they are sealed fluid-tight or suspension-tight. The first bridge 34 is with the second bridge 36 at their first ends 38 connected with each other. At this junction at the first end 38 of the applicator 32 is the breakpoint 48 arranged. At the second end 40 of the first bridge 34 and the second web 36 is one brush each 42 , 44 arranged. This is on the first landing 34 a first brush 42 arranged and on the second web 36 a second brush 44 . It is between the first web 34 and the second bridge 36 an inside 18th the first brush 42 and the second brush 44 arranged. At the second ends 40 of the first and second web 34 , 36 the brushes are in a stirring position 42 , 44 spaced from each other.

5 Figure 3 shows a schematic top view of the applicator 32 . At the first end 38 of the applicator 32 is the breakpoint 48 arranged, which the first web 34 with the second bridge 36 connects. It is also on the first jetty 34 a control surface 46 arranged. The first bridge 34 is towards its second end 40 curved. Based on the curvature of the first web 34 is also the first brush 42 curved so that a contact area with eyelashes can be enlarged.

6th shows a schematic front view of a tank 2 . The Tank 2 is in a first chamber 26th divided, which on both sides with the order elements 8th , 10 is connectable. In addition, the tank 2 a second chamber 28 have, which also with the order elements 8th , 10 is connectable. The first chamber 26th store a first type of mascara and the second compartment 28 a second type of mascara.

7th Figure 11 shows a schematic sectional view of the mascara system 30th . The mascara system 30th consists of a depot unit 1 and the applicator 32 . Like in the 7th shown is the applicator 32 completely into the depot unit 1 inserted. The first bridge 34 of the applicator 32 protrudes into the first recess 4th the depot unit 1 . The second bridge 36 of the applicator 32 protrudes into the second recess 6th the depot unit 1 . Between the first recess 4th and the second recess 6th is the tank 2 arranged. The depot unit 1 has a first order element 8th as well as a second order element 10 , both of which are set up to take mascara out of the tank 2 to the brushes 42 , 44 of the applicator 2 to promote. Here is the first order element 8th in the first recess 4th arranged and the second application element 10 is in the second recess 6th arranged. The first order element has 8th a first surface 14th which is perforated, for example, so that mascara, as in the 7th shown from the tank 2 to the first brush 42 of the first bridge 34 can be promoted. The second order element also has 10 a second face 16 on, which is perforated, for example, so that mascara out of the tank 2 on the second brush 44 on the second jetty 36 can be promoted or this can be wetted. The Tank 2 can have a nozzle 24 which is set up to the tank 2 refill with mascara. There are the brushes 42 , 44 at the second end 40 of the applicator 32 arranged. The first bridge 32 and the second bridge 34 are at their first end 38 connected with each other. This can be done, for example, by means of the breakpoint 48 take place, but they can also be connected directly to one another, for example by means of a welded or flanged connection.

8th Figure 3 shows an embodiment of a mascara system 30th with an applicator 32 with a single bar 34 in a sectional view and in a side view. Otherwise this applies to 7th said, with the difference that the applicator 32 one-armed, ie with a bridge 34 instead of two-armed with two crates 34 , 36 is trained. Thus, when applying mascara, instead of a pincer movement, mascara is applied to the eyelashes in the manner of a brush, the strength of the mascara application being variable from the top and bottom.

It should also be pointed out that the term unit is also to be understood broadly in the present case and encompasses both a one-part design and a multi-part design of the respective units, the respective parts of a unit not having to be provided in one position, but also for parts can be provided on an object.

In addition, it should be pointed out that “comprising” and “having” do not exclude any other elements and the indefinite articles “a” or “a” do not exclude a plurality. It should also be pointed out that features that have been described with reference to one of the above exemplary embodiments can also be used in combination with other features of other exemplary embodiments described above. Reference signs in the claims are not to be regarded as restrictions.

List of reference symbols

1

Depot unit

2

tank

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First recess

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Second recess

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First order element

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Second order element

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Eyelash brush

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First face

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Second surface

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inside

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First scraper

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Second scraper

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Support

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First chamber

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Second chamber

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Mascara system

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Applicator

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First bridge

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Second bridge

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First end

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Second ending

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First brush

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Second brush

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Control surface

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Breakpoint

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Receiving section

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paint brush

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depot

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Patent literature cited

• DE 202011109545 [0006]
• US 2017/0231368 [0007]
• US 8851775 [0008]
• US 5007442 [0009]
• US 2014/0099152 [0010]

Claims (24)

Depot unit (1) for storing and applying mascara, in particular fluids and suspensions, the depot unit (1) having a refillable or exchangeable tank (2), the tank (2) being designed to store mascara, the depot unit ( 1) has at least one first recess (4), the depot unit (1) and / or the tank (2) having at least one first application element (8), the first application element (8), which is in the first recess (4) is arranged, is set up to promote mascara from the tank (2) to an eyelash brush (12). Depot unit according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the depot unit (1) has at least one second recess (6) and the depot unit (1) and / or the tank (2) has at least one second application element (10), the tank (2) preferably at least partially between the first recess (4) and the second recess (6) is arranged, and wherein the second application element (10), which is arranged in the second recess (6), is set up to apply mascara from the tank (2) to an eyelash brush (12) promote. Depot unit according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the first application element (8) and / or the second application element (10) each have a mascara-permeable surface (14, 16). Depot unit after Claim 3 , characterized in that the surfaces (14, 16) are at least partially perforated so that the eyelash ink can be conveyed from the tank (2) onto the eyelash brush (12). Depot unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the depot unit (1) and the tank (2) are non-positively and / or positively connected to one another, so that the tank (2) is arranged in the depot unit (1) in an exchangeable manner. Depot unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tank (2) has a nozzle (24) for refilling the tank (2). Depot unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tank (2) has at least two chambers (26, 28), each chamber (26, 28) storing a type of mascara, wherein, preferably adjustable, at least one outlet of each chamber (26, 28) is in a fluid- and / or suspension-conducting connection with the first application element (8) and / or the second application element (10), or each chamber (26, 28) has a first application element (8) and a second application element ( 10). Depot unit according to Claim 7 , characterized in that the tank (2) is rotatably mounted in the depot unit (1). Depot unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one outer wall of the tank (2) and / or the depot unit (1) has a predetermined rigidity at least in some areas, the outer wall being made compressible by means of the predetermined rigidity, and mascara on under pressure the first application element (8) and / or second application element (10) delivers. Depot unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first application element (8) and the second application element (10) are each set up to wet only one inner side (18) of the eyelash brush (12) with mascara. Depot unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first recess (4) and / or the second recess (6) each have a scraper (20, 22) which are designed to remove at least part of the mascara from the eyelash brush ( 12), and are preferably designed to return stripped mascara to the tank (2). Depot unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first recess (4) and / or the second recess (6) are set up to center and / or orient the eyelash brush (12) relative to the depot unit (1). Depot unit according to one of the previous ones Claims 2 until 12th , characterized in that the first application element (8) and the second application element (10), in particular essentially parallel, are arranged opposite one another. Mascara system (30) for applying mascara, in particular fluids and suspensions, the mascara system (30) having: - a depot unit (1) according to one of the preceding claims, - an applicator (32), the applicator (32) having at least one first Has web (34), wherein the first web (34) has a brush (42), wherein the first web (34) is set up in the first To grip the recess (4) of the depot unit (1) so that the brush (42) is moistened with mascara. Mascara system (30) according to Claim 14 , characterized in that the applicator (32) has at least one second web (36), the first web (34) and the second web (36) being opposite one another, the first web (34) and the second web (36) are connected to one another at their first ends (38), the first web (34) and the second web (36) each having a brush (42, 44) at their second end (40), and the first web (34) and the second web (36) are spaced apart from one another at their second ends (40), the first web (34) being designed to engage in the first recess (4) of the depot unit (1) and the second web (36) is set up to reach into the second recess (6) of the depot unit (1) so that the brushes (42, 44) are wetted with mascara. Mascara system (30) according to Claim 15 , characterized in that the first web (34) and the second web (36) and / or their brushes (42, 44) are bent at their second ends (40) essentially parallel to one another, so that the brushes (42, 44) develop the largest possible contact area with human eyelashes. Mascara system (30) according to one of the Claims 15 or 16 , characterized in that the first web (34) and the second web (36) each have an operating surface (46), the first web (34) and the second web (36) at their first ends (38) having a holding point ( 48), so that the applicator (32) can be operated like a pair of tweezers by means of the operating surface (46) and the holding point (48). Mascara system (30) according to one of the Claims 14 until 17th , characterized in that the depot unit (1) has a receiving section (50) in an opening area of each recess (4, 6), wherein a positive and / or non-positive connection can be formed between the receiving sections (50) and the operating surfaces (46) , wherein the form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection is set up to close the recesses at least in a fluid-tight and / or suspension-tight manner. Mascara system (30) according to one of the Claims 14 until 18th , characterized in that the brush (42) or the brushes (42, 44) are arranged interchangeably on the first web (34) and / or the second web (36), in particular by means of a form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection. Mascara system (30) according to one of the Claims 15 until 19th , characterized in that the first web (34) and the second web (36) are set up to develop a force by means of the brushes (42, 44) which is set up to grip eyelashes by means of the brushes (42, 44) and to arch. Applicator (32) for applying mascara, having at least one web (34) with a brush (42) and preferably a second web (36) with a second brush (44), for use in a depot unit (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 13th for forming a mascara system (30) according to one of the Claims 14 until 20th . Applicator (32) according to Claim 21 , characterized in that the brush (42) or the brushes (42, 44) are arranged interchangeably on the first web and / or the second web (36), in particular by means of a form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection. Applicator (32) according to Claim 21 or 22nd , characterized in that the brush hairs of the two brushes (42, 44) when the mascara is applied to the eyelids as intended, entangle one another, in particular entangle one another by an angle greater than 15 °, preferably greater than 30 °. Applicator (32) according to one of the Claims 21 until 23 , characterized in that the brush hairs of the at least one brush (42, 44) consist of silicone fibers, plastic fibers or natural fibers, in particular castor fibers.

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