EP1005806A1 - Applicator element to apply a product to the skin and package comprising such an applicator - Google Patents

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EP1005806A1
EP1005806A1 EP99402770A EP99402770A EP1005806A1 EP 1005806 A1 EP1005806 A1 EP 1005806A1 EP 99402770 A EP99402770 A EP 99402770A EP 99402770 A EP99402770 A EP 99402770A EP 1005806 A1 EP1005806 A1 EP 1005806A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/045—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D34/046—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means

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  • the invention relates to an applicator for applying a product, in particular cosmetic or dermatological, on a surface such as the skin, as well as an application set containing said product and equipped with such enforcement body.
  • the assembly covered by the present invention is of the type comprising a reservoir enclosing the product and provided with an open end to which is fixed, detachably, a plug acting as a gripping member. Cap is secured to the application member, generally by means of a rod, so that the applicator member, in the closed position of the assembly, plunges into permanence in said product.
  • the reservoir is intended, in particular to contain a dermatological product, a specific make-up or body treatment product, and more particularly on the face, such as a liquid foundation, blush, eye shadow.
  • the application organ is designed for the application of a treatment product for the signs of aging of the skin like wrinkles and fine lines, and signs of fatigue, especially those of the face, neck or Vietnamese synonym.
  • tensioning agents these are compounds capable of tightening the skin and, by this tension effect, smooth the skin and make it decrease, or even immediately remove wrinkles and fine lines. These products have a particular texture and have fast drying properties.
  • the areas of the face particularly targeted by the invention are the wrinkles of the eye area, such as crow's feet from the outer corner of the eyes, dark circles and bags under the eyes, wrinkles at the corners of the lips, etc.
  • a second object of the invention consists of an application member, capable of make the application as gentle as possible on the skin, while ensuring great application precision.
  • Another object of the invention consists of an application member, capable of treating selectively a single wrinkle, or a "bundle" of wrinkles.
  • Yet another object of the invention consists of a set of applications comprising a reserve of treating product and provided with such an application member.
  • the application assembly according to the invention is intended to be transported in a user's handbag, where it can be used to renew the treatment during the day, especially during the trip.
  • the subject of the present invention is an application member for the application of a product on the skin comprising a gripping element and an element application, integral with the gripping element, said application element being flexible, and having at least one substantially planar first face of which the width in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the gripping member decreases towards a free end located opposite said element gripping, said first face being delimited by two lateral edges, one of which at least is concave.
  • the first side can be used as an application surface.
  • the side edge of concave shape is suitable, especially for the shape of the lower part of the eyes.
  • said concave lateral edge has a radius of curvature between 16 mm and about 30 mm.
  • the term "flexible” denotes the ability to the application element to bend, in response to a constraint, and return by elasticity in its initial form, when the stress ceases. Flexibility of such a material can be characterized by its flexural modulus. Usually, the materials envisaged by the invention have a flexural modulus at most equal to 200 MPa (Young's modulus in bending). Flexibility can result from nature of the material forming said application element and / or of its configuration.
  • one of the side edges is of concave shape, the other of said lateral edges being of convex shape.
  • the two lateral edges can have different radii of curvature.
  • the radius of curvature of the convex lateral edge is greater than the radius of curvature of the concave lateral edge.
  • the two edges side can be concave.
  • the user by grasping the gripping element with the right hand, apply the flat face to an area to be treated, located for example below the right eye, the concave edge of the application element conforming to the edge of the lower eyelid.
  • the second side of the application element is also preferably substantially flat.
  • At least the free end of the application element is shaped rounded.
  • the curvature of this free end has a radius between approximately 1 mm and approximately 3 mm.
  • the application element can be made of natural rubber or synthetic, in particular in polyurethane or in thermoplastic elastomer. he may consist of closed or semi-open cell foam, or have a flock coating.
  • the application element has an average thickness of between about 1 mm and about 3 mm.
  • the application element has a length of about 20 mm, measured along the axis of the gripping element.
  • this gripping element is connected to the application element by a small diameter rod, which makes the manipulation of the organ easier to apply.
  • the application element has an average width about 7 mm, measured in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the element gripping. This width is adapted to cover the essential part of wrinkles in targeted wrinkled areas.
  • the applicator member is associated with a reservoir intended to contain a product, for example an anti-wrinkle treatment product, thus constituting a set of application.
  • This tank has an open end defining an opening on which is removably attached a closing.
  • this closure element consists of a plug, generally cylindrical, constituting the gripping element, integral of the application element described above.
  • a wiping member is provided, located near the open end of the tank.
  • This wiper member is suitable for dose the quantity of product withdrawn by said applicator member.
  • this wiper member is made of an elastomeric material and has at least one slot extending over a substantial part of the section of the wringing member. In the storage position of the assembly, the rod bearing the application element passes through said slot.
  • the wiper member can comprise a plurality slots intersecting in the vicinity of the center of the wiper member.
  • each end of the slot (s) can be extend by at least one portion oriented in a direction different from the axis of the corresponding slot.
  • each end ends in a "V" portion centered on the axis of the corresponding slot and the apex of which is adjacent to the corresponding slot.
  • the free ends of the "V" portion can be oriented opposite the corresponding slot, or rotated to the corresponding slot.
  • the opening angle of the "V" slot can be between 30 ° and 180 °, and preferably between 30 ° and 90 °.
  • each end of a slot ends in an opening, of which the shape is advantageously circular.
  • the diameter of this opening is around 1 mm.
  • the applicator member which has just been described can be used, in particular, for the application of a product capable of treating fine lines and wrinkles, in particular of the contour eyes and corners of the lips, based on a product containing tensioning agents of the kind mentioned above.
  • the organ application 2 comprises a closure cap 4, capable of being fixed, by screwing, on the neck 21 of a cylindrical bottle 20, also serving as a gripping.
  • the bottle 20 forms a reservoir containing the product P, of consistency liquid to pasty or gelled.
  • the neck 22 has an external thread 23 adapted to cooperate with a complementary thread 5 made on the portion below inside the plug 4.
  • the plug 4 has a generally cylindrical shape elongated, allowing easy handling.
  • the plug 4 is provided with a rod central 6 emerging from the lower side of the plug 4. This rod 6 has a lower end 6a to which is fixed, for example by gluing, fitting or heat-sealing an application element 8.
  • the applicator element has two ends, a first end 8a adjacent to the rod 6, and a second free end 8b.
  • the two ends have a rounded shape, the radius of curvature R 4 of the first end 8a being greater than the radius of curvature R 3 of the second free end 8b.
  • R 4 is approximately 4 mm, R 3 being approximately 1 mm.
  • the distance between the two ends 8a and 8b, measured along the X axis, is approximately 20 mm.
  • the two ends 8a, 8b are separated from each other by two edges 9a, 9b.
  • the edge 9a is concave and has a radius of curvature R 1 .
  • the edge 9b is convex and has a radius of curvature R 2 .
  • R 1 is greater than R 2 . This allows good convergence of the lateral edges 9a, 9b towards the free end 8b to be obtained.
  • R 1 is adapted to the curvature of the lower eyelid of the eye. Typically, R 1 is of the order of 20 mm. R 2 is of the order of 16 mm. The average distance / separating the two lateral edges 9a and 9b, measured in a direction perpendicular to the axis X of the rod is of the order of 7 mm. In its widest portion, the applicator element 8 has a width of approximately 8 mm.
  • the application element has two main faces 10, substantially planar and parallel to each other. The distance between these two surfaces defines the thickness of the application element, this thickness being chosen as a function of the flexibility of the material used for the production of said application element 8. Generally, this thickness is between approximately 1 mm and approximately 3 mm.
  • the material constituting the application element 8 is an elastically material deformable, in particular in bending. It can be chosen from rubbers natural or synthetic, and preferably from elastomers thermoplastics.
  • an elastomer foam is chosen with closed or semi-open cells.
  • the surface of the element 8 can be flocked, which increases its capacity to retention of product P, and therefore of increasing its autonomy.
  • the neck 21 of the bottle has a free circular edge 22 defining an opening 24.
  • a wiper member 26 (Figure 1) formed of an elastically deformable material.
  • the wringing device is presented under the forms a thin membrane and has a circular edge peripheral 27, resting on the free edge 22 of the neck of the bottle.
  • the central portion 25 of the wiper member is shaped like a bowl, the bottom of which is turned towards the reservoir 20.
  • the wiper member has one or more slots 28 (FIG. 3a, 3b), 28a-28d ( Figures 4a, 4b). When several slots are present, these intersect in a central point C. In the storage position, this (or these) slot (s) is (are) crossed by the rod 6.
  • a single rectilinear slot 28 is produced, whose end portions 29 are extended by two branches 30a, 30b arranged in "V" and defining between them an angle a of about 60 °.
  • Figures 4a and 4b show another embodiment of a member wringing 28b, according to which the bottom 25 is provided with four slots 28a-28d cutting in the center C of the membrane.
  • the slots 28a-28d shown in Figures 4a and 4b have an end portion 29 extended by two branches 30a, 30b in shaped like a "V".
  • the structure of the slots with their "V" end part allows an opening in flexibility of the edges of the slot 28, 28a-28d during extraction or during the introduction of the application element 8 into the bottle 20.
  • the edges slot (s) ensure correct spreading of the product P on the element application, during the extraction of the application member, removing any excess of product P and ensuring a uniform distribution over the application surface 10.
  • FIG. 5 shows a third embodiment of a wiping member 28c, according to which the bottom 25 is provided with four slots 28a-28d intersecting at center C of the membrane, analogously to making the slots in the Figure 4a.
  • Each slot 28a-28d shown in Figure 5 has two parts terminals formed by an opening 29a.
  • each opening 29a is circular and has a diameter of about 1 mm.
  • Figure 6 illustrates the application of an anti-wrinkle product using the organ application 2 according to the invention, on the wrinkled areas of the eye contour Y and corners of the lips Z.
  • the free end 8b of the application element Just lightly applying the free end 8b of the application element, it is possible to spread the product P over a single wrinkle, ensuring a homogeneous and precise smoothing of the product on the wrinkle concerned, without deposit of excess product at the edge of the wrinkle.
  • Product application is carried out gently without altering the texture of the product. In this application mode, the user holds the applicator so that an angle of about 30 ° to 60 ° is formed between the rod 6 and the surface of the skin.
  • the application element 8 is applied with a pressing force more important than in the previous case. This causes the element to flex of application, so that a larger, and in particular wider, surface of the application element comes into contact with the skin. In this case, the surface 10 of the application element comes into contact with the skin, tangentially. In depending on the area to be treated with the application element, the spreading of the just produced in the depths of wrinkles, where by the action of the tightening agent present in the product, after drying, a fading or even a erasure of wrinkles.
  • the shape of the application element is particularly suitable for the treatment of dark circles below the eyes.
  • the spreading of the product can be carried out of a single operation.
  • a first face of the application element is used to applying the product to the dark circles of the right eye using the right hand, while the other side is applied on the dark circles of the left eye, serving with the left hand.

Abstract

The applicator (2) consists of a holder (4) in the form of a container cap, and a flexible tip (8) of a deformable elastic material which tapers towards its rounded free end (8b). The tip has two flat sides (10) and concave (9a) and convex (9b) curved edges with different radii of curvature. When withdrawn from the container the tip passes through a slitted wiper which removes any excess product.

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L'invention concerne un organe d'application pour l'application d'un produit, notamment cosmétique ou dermatologique, sur une surface telle que la peau, ainsi qu'un ensemble d'application contenant ledit produit et équipé d'un tel organe d'application.The invention relates to an applicator for applying a product, in particular cosmetic or dermatological, on a surface such as the skin, as well as an application set containing said product and equipped with such enforcement body.

L'ensemble visé par la présente invention est du type comprenant un réservoir renfermant le produit et pourvu d'une extrémité ouverte sur laquelle est fixé, de manière amovible, un bouchon faisant office d'organe de préhension. Le bouchon est solidaire de l'organe d'application, généralement par l'intermédiaire d'une tige, de sorte que l'organe d'application, en position fermée de l'ensemble, plonge en permanence dans ledit produit.The assembly covered by the present invention is of the type comprising a reservoir enclosing the product and provided with an open end to which is fixed, detachably, a plug acting as a gripping member. Cap is secured to the application member, generally by means of a rod, so that the applicator member, in the closed position of the assembly, plunges into permanence in said product.

Le réservoir est destiné, notamment à contenir un produit dermatologique, un produit de maquillage ou de traitement spécifique du corps, et plus particulièrement du visage, tel qu'un fond de teint liquide, un fard à joues, une ombre à paupières. De manière plus spécifique, l'organe d'application est conçu pour l'application d'un produit de traitement des signes du vieillissement de la peau comme les rides et ridules, et des marques de fatigue, notamment celles du visage, du cou ou du décolleté.The reservoir is intended, in particular to contain a dermatological product, a specific make-up or body treatment product, and more particularly on the face, such as a liquid foundation, blush, eye shadow. More specifically, the application organ is designed for the application of a treatment product for the signs of aging of the skin like wrinkles and fine lines, and signs of fatigue, especially those of the face, neck or décolleté.

De nombreux produits ont été proposés dans le passé dans le but d'effacer ou estomper les manifestations du vieillissement cutané. Plus récemment, dans les demandes de brevet FR-A-2 758 083 et FR-A-2 759 084, la demanderesse a décrit de nouveaux produits destinés au traitement des manifestations du vieillissement et de la fatigue, à base "d'agents tenseurs" particulièrement efficaces. Lors du vieillissement, la peau présente un micro-relief de moins en moins régulier et présente des rides et ridules.Many products have been proposed in the past with the aim of erasing or reduce the manifestations of skin aging. More recently, in Patent applications FR-A-2 758 083 and FR-A-2 759 084, the applicant has describes new products for the treatment of manifestations of aging and fatigue, particularly based on "tensing agents" effective. During aging, the skin presents a micro-relief less and less less regular and has fine lines and wrinkles.

Dans le cas des agents tenseurs, il s'agit de composés susceptibles de tendre la peau et, par cet effet de tension, lisser la peau et y faire diminuer, voire disparaítre, de façon immédiate, les rides et ridules. Ces produits présentent une texture particulière et ont des propriétés de séchage rapide.In the case of tensioning agents, these are compounds capable of tightening the skin and, by this tension effect, smooth the skin and make it decrease, or even immediately remove wrinkles and fine lines. These products have a particular texture and have fast drying properties.

L'application directe de ce genre de produits à l'aide des doigts ne convient pas. En effet, même avec le plus léger des massages, le frottement du doigt suffit à casser la texture du produit.Direct application of this kind of product using the fingers is not suitable. Indeed, even with the lightest massage, the friction of the finger is enough to breaking the texture of the product.

Le problème que se pose donc la présente invention consiste à fournir un organe d'application apte à :

  • déposer la juste quantité nécessaire de produit,
  • avoir une géométrie en adéquation avec la surface à traiter,
  • être flexible, souple et doux, compte tenu de la sensibilité de la peau du contour de l'oeil, et de la fragilité de la texture du produit,
  • étaler le produit rapidement, notamment en un seul trait, avant le séchage du produit.
The problem therefore posed by the present invention consists in providing an applicator member capable of:
  • deposit the right amount of product,
  • have a geometry in line with the surface to be treated,
  • be flexible, supple and soft, taking into account the sensitivity of the skin around the eye, and the fragility of the texture of the product,
  • spread the product quickly, especially in a single stroke, before the product dries.

Les zones du visage particulièrement visées par l'invention, sont les rides du contour des yeux, telles que les "pattes d'oie" du coin externe des yeux, les cernes et poches sous les yeux, les rides aux commissures des lèvres, etc.The areas of the face particularly targeted by the invention are the wrinkles of the eye area, such as crow's feet from the outer corner of the eyes, dark circles and bags under the eyes, wrinkles at the corners of the lips, etc.

On connaít par le document FR-A-2 506 580 un applicateur plat, souple, en forme de spatule pour l'application d'un produit de maquillage. Cet applicateur, destiné à être chargé en un produit très fluide, par capillarité, n'est pas utilisable pour les produits visés par la présente invention. De plus, sa forme n'est pas particulièrement adaptée pour l'application desdits produits sur les zones du corps visées par l'invention.We know from document FR-A-2 506 580 a flat, flexible, shaped applicator spatula for applying a makeup product. This applicator, intended for being loaded with a very fluid product, by capillary action, cannot be used for products covered by the present invention. In addition, its shape is not particularly suitable for the application of said products to areas of the body targeted by the invention.

Ainsi, est-ce un premier objet de la présente invention que de fournir un organe d'application adapté au traitement de la peau, notamment des zones du visage précitées. Thus, is it a first object of the present invention to provide an organ of application suitable for the treatment of the skin, in particular of the areas of the face mentioned above.

Un second objet de l'invention consiste en un organe d'application, apte à conférer une application aussi douce que possible sur la peau, tout en assurant une grande précision d'application.A second object of the invention consists of an application member, capable of make the application as gentle as possible on the skin, while ensuring great application precision.

Un autre objet de l'invention consiste en un organe d'application, apte à traiter sélectivement une seule ride, ou un "faisceau" de rides.Another object of the invention consists of an application member, capable of treating selectively a single wrinkle, or a "bundle" of wrinkles.

Un autre objet encore de l'invention consiste en un ensemble d'application comportant une réserve de produit traitant et pourvu d'un tel organe d'application.Yet another object of the invention consists of a set of applications comprising a reserve of treating product and provided with such an application member.

L'ensemble d'application conforme à l'invention est destiné à être transporté dans un sac à main de l'utilisatrice, où il peut servir au renouvellement du traitement dans la journée, notamment pendant le voyage.The application assembly according to the invention is intended to be transported in a user's handbag, where it can be used to renew the treatment during the day, especially during the trip.

Aussi, la présente invention a pour objet un organe d'application pour l'application d'un produit sur la peau comportant un élément de préhension et un élément d'application, solidaire de l'élément de préhension, ledit élément d'application étant flexible, et présentant au moins une première face sensiblement plane dont la largeur selon une direction perpendiculaire à un axe de l'élément de préhension décroít en direction d'une extrémité libre située à l'opposé dudit élément de préhension, ladite première face étant délimitée par deux bords latéraux, dont l'un au moins est de forme concave. Ainsi, lorsque l'organe d'application est chargé de produit, la première face peut servir de surface d'application. Le bord latéral de forme concave est adapté, notamment à la forme de la partie inférieure des yeux. A cet effet, avantageusement, ledit bord latéral concave présente un rayon de courbure compris entre 16 mm et environ 30 mm.Also, the subject of the present invention is an application member for the application of a product on the skin comprising a gripping element and an element application, integral with the gripping element, said application element being flexible, and having at least one substantially planar first face of which the width in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the gripping member decreases towards a free end located opposite said element gripping, said first face being delimited by two lateral edges, one of which at least is concave. So when the enforcement agency is responsible product, the first side can be used as an application surface. The side edge of concave shape is suitable, especially for the shape of the lower part of the eyes. To this end, advantageously, said concave lateral edge has a radius of curvature between 16 mm and about 30 mm.

Au sens de la présente invention, par le terme "flexible", on désigne l'aptitude de l'élément d'application de se courber, en réponse à une contrainte, et revenir par élasticité dans sa forme initiale, lorsque cesse la contrainte. L'aptitude de flexion d'un tel matériau peut être caractérisée par son module de flexion. Généralement, les matériaux envisagés par l'invention présentent un module de flexion au plus égal à 200 MPa (Module d'Young en flexion). La flexibilité peut résulter de la nature du matériau formant ledit élément d'application et/ou de sa configuration.For the purposes of the present invention, the term "flexible" denotes the ability to the application element to bend, in response to a constraint, and return by elasticity in its initial form, when the stress ceases. Flexibility of such a material can be characterized by its flexural modulus. Usually, the materials envisaged by the invention have a flexural modulus at most equal to 200 MPa (Young's modulus in bending). Flexibility can result from nature of the material forming said application element and / or of its configuration.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulièrement préféré, l'un des bords latéraux est de forme concave, l'autre desdits bords latéraux étant de forme convexe. Dans ce cas, les deux bords latéraux peuvent présenter des rayons de courbure différents. Avantageusement, le rayon de courbure du bord latéral convexe est supérieur au rayon de courbure du bord latéral concave. Alternativement, les deux bords latéraux peuvent être concaves.According to a particularly preferred embodiment, one of the side edges is of concave shape, the other of said lateral edges being of convex shape. In this case, the two lateral edges can have different radii of curvature. Advantageously, the radius of curvature of the convex lateral edge is greater than the radius of curvature of the concave lateral edge. Alternatively, the two edges side can be concave.

Ainsi, l'utilisateur, en saisissant l'élément de préhension par la main droite, applique la face plane sur une zone à traiter, située par exemple en-dessous de l'oeil droit, le bord concave de l'élément d'application épousant le bord de la paupière inférieure.Thus, the user, by grasping the gripping element with the right hand, apply the flat face to an area to be treated, located for example below the right eye, the concave edge of the application element conforming to the edge of the lower eyelid.

Pour pouvoir réaliser le même traitement sur la partie inférieure de l'oeil gauche, en se servant de la même main ou de la main gauche, la seconde face de l'élément d'application, opposée à la première, est également de préférence sensiblement plane.To be able to perform the same treatment on the lower part of the left eye, using the same or left hand, the second side of the application element, opposite to the first, is also preferably substantially flat.

De préférence, au moins l'extrémité libre de l'élément d'application est de forme arrondie. Dans ce cas, la courbure de cette extrémité libre présente un rayon compris entre environ 1 mm et environ 3 mm.Preferably, at least the free end of the application element is shaped rounded. In this case, the curvature of this free end has a radius between approximately 1 mm and approximately 3 mm.

Quant à l'élément d'application, il peut être réalisé en caoutchouc naturel ou synthétique, notamment en polyuréthanne ou en élastomère thermoplastique. Il peut être constitué d'une mousse à cellules fermées ou semi-ouvertes, ou comporter un revêtement de flocage. Avantageusement, l'élément d'application présente une épaisseur moyenne comprise entre environ 1 mm et environ 3 mm.As for the application element, it can be made of natural rubber or synthetic, in particular in polyurethane or in thermoplastic elastomer. he may consist of closed or semi-open cell foam, or have a flock coating. Advantageously, the application element has an average thickness of between about 1 mm and about 3 mm.

Grâce au choix de ces matériaux et de l'épaisseur de l'élément d'application, celui-ci présente une flexibilité telle, qu'en affleurant la peau, une portion de la face correspondante de l'élément d'application s'applique tangentiellement sur la surface de la peau, sans provoquer de déformation notable de celle-ci.Thanks to the choice of these materials and the thickness of the application element, it has such flexibility that, by being flush with the skin, a portion of the corresponding face of the application element is applied tangentially to the surface of the skin, without causing any noticeable deformation thereof.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, l'élément d'application présente une longueur d'environ 20 mm, mesurée selon l'axe de l'élément de préhension. Avantageusement, cet élément de préhension est relié à l'élément d'application par une tige de faible diamètre, ce qui rend la manipulation de l'organe d'application plus aisée.According to a preferred embodiment, the application element has a length of about 20 mm, measured along the axis of the gripping element. Advantageously, this gripping element is connected to the application element by a small diameter rod, which makes the manipulation of the organ easier to apply.

Avantageusement, l'élément d'application présente une largeur moyenne d'environ 7 mm, mesurée selon une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe de l'élément de préhension. Cette largeur est adaptée pour couvrir la partie essentielle des rides des zones ridées visées.Advantageously, the application element has an average width about 7 mm, measured in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the element gripping. This width is adapted to cover the essential part of wrinkles in targeted wrinkled areas.

En pratique, l'organe d'application est associé à un réservoir destiné à contenir un produit, par exemple un produit de traitement antirides, constituant ainsi un ensemble d'application. Ce réservoir comporte une extrémité ouverte définissant une ouverture sur laquelle est fixé, de manière amovible, un élément de fermeture. Avantageusement, cet élément de fermeture est constitué d'un bouchon, généralement cylindrique, constituant l'élément de préhension, solidaire de l'élément d'application décrit précédemment.In practice, the applicator member is associated with a reservoir intended to contain a product, for example an anti-wrinkle treatment product, thus constituting a set of application. This tank has an open end defining an opening on which is removably attached a closing. Advantageously, this closure element consists of a plug, generally cylindrical, constituting the gripping element, integral of the application element described above.

Pour pouvoir assurer un dosage correct du produit et sa répartition homogène sur l'élément d'application, avantageusement, un organe d'essorage est prévu, situé au voisinage de l'extrémité ouverte du réservoir. Cet organe d'essorage est apte à doser la quantité de produit prélevée par ledit organe d'application. De préférence, cet organe d'essorage est constitué d'un matériau élastomérique et présente au moins une fente s'étendant sur une partie substantielle de la section de l'organe d'essorage. En position de stockage de l'ensemble, la tige portant l'élément d'application traverse ladite fente.To be able to ensure a correct dosage of the product and its homogeneous distribution over the application element, advantageously, a wiping member is provided, located near the open end of the tank. This wiper member is suitable for dose the quantity of product withdrawn by said applicator member. Of preferably, this wiper member is made of an elastomeric material and has at least one slot extending over a substantial part of the section of the wringing member. In the storage position of the assembly, the rod bearing the application element passes through said slot.

Selon un mode de réalisation, l'organe d'essorage peut comprendre une pluralité de fentes se coupant au voisinage du centre de l'organe d'essorage. Selon un aspect intéressant de l'invention, chaque extrémité de la (des) fente(s) peut se prolonger par au moins une portion orientée selon une direction différente de l'axe de la fente correspondante. En particulier, chaque extrémité se termine par une portion en "V", centrée sur l'axe de la fente correspondante et dont le sommet est adjacent à la fente correspondante. Les extrémités libres de la portion en "V" peuvent être orientées à l'opposé de la fente correspondante, ou bien tournées vers la fente correspondante. L'angle d'ouverture de la fente en "V" peut se situer entre 30° et 180 °, et de préférence entre 30° et 90°.According to one embodiment, the wiper member can comprise a plurality slots intersecting in the vicinity of the center of the wiper member. According to a interesting aspect of the invention, each end of the slot (s) can be extend by at least one portion oriented in a direction different from the axis of the corresponding slot. In particular, each end ends in a "V" portion, centered on the axis of the corresponding slot and the apex of which is adjacent to the corresponding slot. The free ends of the "V" portion can be oriented opposite the corresponding slot, or rotated to the corresponding slot. The opening angle of the "V" slot can be between 30 ° and 180 °, and preferably between 30 ° and 90 °.

Alternativement, chaque extrémité d'une fente se termine par une ouverture, dont la forme est avantageusement circulaire. Typiquement, le diamètre de cette ouverture est de l'ordre de 1 mm.Alternatively, each end of a slot ends in an opening, of which the shape is advantageously circular. Typically, the diameter of this opening is around 1 mm.

L'organe d'application qui vient d'être décrit est utilisable, en particulier, pour l'application d'un produit apte à traiter les rides et ridules, notamment du contour des yeux et des commissures des lèvres, à base d'un produit contenant des agents tenseurs du genre de ceux cités précédemment.The applicator member which has just been described can be used, in particular, for the application of a product capable of treating fine lines and wrinkles, in particular of the contour eyes and corners of the lips, based on a product containing tensioning agents of the kind mentioned above.

D'autres objets de l'invention apparaítront de manière détaillée à la lecture de la description qui va suivre d'un mode de réalisation de l'invention, donné à titre d'exemple purement illustratif et nullement limitatif, représenté sur le dessin annexé.Other objects of the invention will appear in detail on reading the description which will follow of an embodiment of the invention, given as purely illustrative and in no way limitative, shown in the drawing Annex.

Sur ce dessin :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue en coupe axiale d'un ensemble d'application conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue agrandie de l'organe d'application de l'ensemble de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3a représente une vue agrandie de dessus, d'un organe d'essorage selon un premier mode de réalisation ;
  • la figure 3b représente une vue en coupe axiale de l'organe d'essorage de la figure 3a ;
  • la figure 4a représente une vue agrandie de dessus, d'un organe d'essorage selon un second mode de réalisation ;
  • la figure 4b représente une vue en coupe axiale de l'organe d'essorage de la figure 4a ;
  • la figure 5 représente une vue agrandie de dessus, d'un organe d'essorage selon un troisième mode de réalisation ;
  • la figure 6 illustre l'application d'un produit antirides sur le visage, à l'aide de l'organe d'application conforme à l'invention.
On this drawing :
  • Figure 1 shows an axial sectional view of an application assembly according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 is an enlarged view of the applicator member of the assembly of Figure 1;
  • FIG. 3a represents an enlarged view from above, of a wiper member according to a first embodiment;
  • Figure 3b shows an axial sectional view of the wiper member of Figure 3a;
  • Figure 4a shows an enlarged top view of a wiper member according to a second embodiment;
  • Figure 4b shows an axial sectional view of the wiper member of Figure 4a;
  • Figure 5 shows an enlarged top view of a wiper member according to a third embodiment;
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the application of an anti-wrinkle product to the face, using the application member according to the invention.

En référence aux figures 1 et 2, on voit un ensemble d'application 1, d'axe X, pour l'application d'un produit P et équipé d'un organe d'application 2. L'organe d'application 2 comporte un bouchon 4 de fermeture, apte à être fixé, par vissage, sur le col 21 d'un flacon 20 de forme cylindrique, servant également d'élément de préhension. Le flacon 20 forme un réservoir contenant le produit P, de consistance liquide à pâteuse ou gélifiée. Le col 22 comporte un filetage externe 23 apte à coopérer avec un filetage complémentaire 5 réalisé sur la portion inférieure à l'intérieur du bouchon 4. Le bouchon 4 présente une forme générale cylindrique allongée, permettant une prise en main aisée. Le bouchon 4 est pourvu d'une tige centrale 6 émergeant du côté inférieur du bouchon 4. Cette tige 6 présente une extrémité inférieure 6a sur laquelle est fixé, par exemple par collage, emboítage ou thermosoudage un élément d'application 8.With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, we see an application assembly 1, of axis X, for the application of a product P and equipped with an application organ 2. The organ application 2 comprises a closure cap 4, capable of being fixed, by screwing, on the neck 21 of a cylindrical bottle 20, also serving as a gripping. The bottle 20 forms a reservoir containing the product P, of consistency liquid to pasty or gelled. The neck 22 has an external thread 23 adapted to cooperate with a complementary thread 5 made on the portion below inside the plug 4. The plug 4 has a generally cylindrical shape elongated, allowing easy handling. The plug 4 is provided with a rod central 6 emerging from the lower side of the plug 4. This rod 6 has a lower end 6a to which is fixed, for example by gluing, fitting or heat-sealing an application element 8.

L'élément d'application présente deux extrémités, une première extrémité 8a adjacente à la tige 6, et uns seconde extrémité 8b libre. Les deux extrémités ont une forme arrondie, le rayon de courbure R4 de la première extrémité 8a étant plus important que le rayon de courbure R3 de la seconde extrémité 8b libre. Selon l'exemple considéré, R4 est d'environ 4 mm, R3 étant d'environ 1 mm. La distance entre les deux extrémités 8a et 8b, mesurée suivant l'axe X, est d'environ 20 mm.The applicator element has two ends, a first end 8a adjacent to the rod 6, and a second free end 8b. The two ends have a rounded shape, the radius of curvature R 4 of the first end 8a being greater than the radius of curvature R 3 of the second free end 8b. According to the example considered, R 4 is approximately 4 mm, R 3 being approximately 1 mm. The distance between the two ends 8a and 8b, measured along the X axis, is approximately 20 mm.

Les deux extrémités 8a, 8b sont séparées entre elles par deux bords 9a, 9b. Le bord 9a est concave et présente une rayon de courbure R1. Le bord 9b est convexe et présente un rayon de courbure R2. Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, R1 est supérieur à R2. Cela permet d'obtenir une bonne convergence des bords latéraux 9a, 9b en direction de l'extrémité libre 8b.The two ends 8a, 8b are separated from each other by two edges 9a, 9b. The edge 9a is concave and has a radius of curvature R 1 . The edge 9b is convex and has a radius of curvature R 2 . In the illustrated embodiment, R 1 is greater than R 2 . This allows good convergence of the lateral edges 9a, 9b towards the free end 8b to be obtained.

R1 est adapté à la courbure de la paupière inférieure de l'oeil. Typiquement, R1 est de l'ordre de 20 mm. R2 est de l'ordre de 16 mm. La distance moyenne / séparant les deux bords latéraux 9a et 9b, mesurée selon une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe X de la tige est de l'ordre de 7 mm. Dans sa portion la plus large, l'élément d'application 8 présente une largeur d'environ 8 mm.R 1 is adapted to the curvature of the lower eyelid of the eye. Typically, R 1 is of the order of 20 mm. R 2 is of the order of 16 mm. The average distance / separating the two lateral edges 9a and 9b, measured in a direction perpendicular to the axis X of the rod is of the order of 7 mm. In its widest portion, the applicator element 8 has a width of approximately 8 mm.

L'élément d'application présente deux faces principales 10, sensiblement planes et parallèles l'une par rapport à l'autre. La distance entre ces deux surfaces définit l'épaisseur de l'élément d'application, cette épaisseur étant choisie en fonction de la flexibilité du matériau utilisé pour la réalisation dudit élément d'application 8. Généralement, cette épaisseur est comprise entre environ 1 mm et environ 3 mm.The application element has two main faces 10, substantially planar and parallel to each other. The distance between these two surfaces defines the thickness of the application element, this thickness being chosen as a function of the flexibility of the material used for the production of said application element 8. Generally, this thickness is between approximately 1 mm and approximately 3 mm.

Le matériau constituant l'élément d'application 8 est un matériau élastiquement déformable, notamment en flexion. Il peut être choisi parmi les caoutchoucs naturels ou synthétiques, et de préférence parmi les élastomères thermoplastiques. De manière avantageuse, on choisit une mousse d'élastomère à cellules fermées ou semi-ouvertes. Eventuellement, la surface de l'élément d'application 8 peut être floquée, ce qui permet d'augmenter sa capacité de rétention en produit P, et donc d'augmenter son autonomie.The material constituting the application element 8 is an elastically material deformable, in particular in bending. It can be chosen from rubbers natural or synthetic, and preferably from elastomers thermoplastics. Advantageously, an elastomer foam is chosen with closed or semi-open cells. Optionally, the surface of the element 8 can be flocked, which increases its capacity to retention of product P, and therefore of increasing its autonomy.

Le col 21 du flacon présente un bord circulaire libre 22 définissant une ouverture 24. Dans cette ouverture, est monté un organe d'essorage 26 (figure 1) formé d'un matériau élastiquement déformable. L'organe d'essorage se présente sous la forme d'une membrane de faible épaisseur et présente un bord circulaire périphérique 27, reposant sur le bord libre 22 du col du flacon. La portion centrale 25 de l'organe d'essorage est conformée en cuvette dont le fond est tourné vers le réservoir 20. L'organe d'essorage présente une ou plusieurs fentes 28 (figure 3a, 3b), 28a-28d (figures 4a, 4b). Lorsque plusieurs fentes sont présentes, celles-ci se croisent dans un point central C. En position de stockage, cette (ou ces) fente(s) est (sont) traversée(s) par la tige 6.The neck 21 of the bottle has a free circular edge 22 defining an opening 24. In this opening, is mounted a wiper member 26 (Figure 1) formed of an elastically deformable material. The wringing device is presented under the forms a thin membrane and has a circular edge peripheral 27, resting on the free edge 22 of the neck of the bottle. The central portion 25 of the wiper member is shaped like a bowl, the bottom of which is turned towards the reservoir 20. The wiper member has one or more slots 28 (FIG. 3a, 3b), 28a-28d (Figures 4a, 4b). When several slots are present, these intersect in a central point C. In the storage position, this (or these) slot (s) is (are) crossed by the rod 6.

Comme visible sur les figures 3a et 3b, une seule fente rectiligne 28 est réalisée, dont les portions terminales 29 se prolongent par deux branches 30a, 30b disposées en "V" et définissant entre elles un angle a d'environ 60°.As visible in FIGS. 3a and 3b, a single rectilinear slot 28 is produced, whose end portions 29 are extended by two branches 30a, 30b arranged in "V" and defining between them an angle a of about 60 °.

Les figures 4a et 4b montrent un autre mode de réalisation d'un organe d'essorage 28b, suivant lequel le fond 25 est pourvu de quatre fentes 28a-28d se coupant au centre C de la membrane. De façon analogue à la réalisation de la fente de la figure 3a, les fentes 28a-28d représentées sur les figures 4a et 4b présentent une partie terminale 29 prolongée par deux branches 30a, 30b en forme d'un "V".Figures 4a and 4b show another embodiment of a member wringing 28b, according to which the bottom 25 is provided with four slots 28a-28d cutting in the center C of the membrane. Analogously to the realization of the slot of Figure 3a, the slots 28a-28d shown in Figures 4a and 4b have an end portion 29 extended by two branches 30a, 30b in shaped like a "V".

La structure des fentes avec leur partie terminale en "V" permet une ouverture en souplesse des bords de la fente 28, 28a-28d lors de l'extraction ou lors de l'introduction de l'élément d'application 8 dans le flacon 20. D'autre part, les bords de la (ou des) fente(s) assurent un étalement correct du produit P sur l'élément d'application, lors de l'extraction de l'organe d'application, enlevant tout excès de produit P et assurant une répartition homogène sur la surface d'application 10.The structure of the slots with their "V" end part allows an opening in flexibility of the edges of the slot 28, 28a-28d during extraction or during the introduction of the application element 8 into the bottle 20. On the other hand, the edges slot (s) ensure correct spreading of the product P on the element application, during the extraction of the application member, removing any excess of product P and ensuring a uniform distribution over the application surface 10.

La figure 5 montre un troisième mode de réalisation d'un organe d'essorage 28c, suivant lequel le fond 25 est pourvu de quatre fentes 28a-28d se coupant au centre C de la membrane, de façon analogue à la réalisation des fentes de la figure 4a. Chaque fente 28a-28d représentée sur la figure 5, présente deux parties terminales formées par une ouverture 29a. Typiquement, chaque ouverture 29a est circulaire et présente un diamètre d'environ 1 mm. FIG. 5 shows a third embodiment of a wiping member 28c, according to which the bottom 25 is provided with four slots 28a-28d intersecting at center C of the membrane, analogously to making the slots in the Figure 4a. Each slot 28a-28d shown in Figure 5, has two parts terminals formed by an opening 29a. Typically, each opening 29a is circular and has a diameter of about 1 mm.

La figure 6 illustre l'application d'un produit antirides à l'aide de l'organe d'application 2 conforme à l'invention, sur les zones ridées du contour des yeux Y et des commissures des lèvres Z. En appliquant légèrement juste l'extrémité libre 8b de l'élément d'application, il est possible d'étaler le produit P sur une seule ride, assurant un lissage homogène et précis du produit sur la ride concernée, sans dépôt de produit en excès au bord de la ride. L'application du produit est effectuée en douceur sans altération de la texture du produit. Dans ce mode d'application, l'utilisateur tient l'organe d'application de sorte qu'un angle d'environ 30° à 60° est formé entre la tige 6 et la surface de la peau.Figure 6 illustrates the application of an anti-wrinkle product using the organ application 2 according to the invention, on the wrinkled areas of the eye contour Y and corners of the lips Z. Just lightly applying the free end 8b of the application element, it is possible to spread the product P over a single wrinkle, ensuring a homogeneous and precise smoothing of the product on the wrinkle concerned, without deposit of excess product at the edge of the wrinkle. Product application is carried out gently without altering the texture of the product. In this application mode, the user holds the applicator so that an angle of about 30 ° to 60 ° is formed between the rod 6 and the surface of the skin.

Pour traiter une surface ridée de plus grande étendue, par exemple la zone ridée en-dessous de l'oeil, l'élément d'application 8 est appliqué avec une force d'appui plus importante que dans le cas précédent. Ceci provoque une flexion de l'élément d'application, de sorte qu'une surface plus importante, et notamment plus large, de l'élément d'application vienne en contact avec la peau. Dans ce cas, la surface 10 de l'élément d'application vient au contact de la peau, de manière tangentielle. En suivant la zone à traiter avec l'élément d'application, on obtient un étalement du produit juste dans les profondeurs des rides, où, par action de l'agent tenseur présent dans le produit, il se produit, après séchage, un estompage, voire un effacement des rides.To treat a larger wrinkled area, for example the wrinkled area below the eye, the application element 8 is applied with a pressing force more important than in the previous case. This causes the element to flex of application, so that a larger, and in particular wider, surface of the application element comes into contact with the skin. In this case, the surface 10 of the application element comes into contact with the skin, tangentially. In depending on the area to be treated with the application element, the spreading of the just produced in the depths of wrinkles, where by the action of the tightening agent present in the product, after drying, a fading or even a erasure of wrinkles.

La forme de l'élément d'application est particulièrement adaptée au traitement des cernes situées en dessous des yeux. L'étalement du produit peut être effectué d'une seule opération. Ainsi, une première face de l'élément d'application sert à l'application du produit sur les cernes de l'oeil droit en se servant de la main droite, tandis que l'autre face vient en application sur les cernes de l'oeil gauche, en se servant de la main gauche.The shape of the application element is particularly suitable for the treatment of dark circles below the eyes. The spreading of the product can be carried out of a single operation. Thus, a first face of the application element is used to applying the product to the dark circles of the right eye using the right hand, while the other side is applied on the dark circles of the left eye, serving with the left hand.

Dans la description détaillée qui précède, il a été fait référence à des modes de réalisation particuliers de l'invention. Il est évident que des variantes peuvent y être apportées sans s'écarter de l'esprit de l'invention telle que revendiquée ci-après.In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to modes of particular realization of the invention. It is obvious that variants may exist there. be made without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed below.

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Organe d'application (2) pour l'application d'un produit (P) sur la peau comportant un élément de préhension (4) et un élément d'application (8), solidaire dudit élément de préhension (4), ledit élément d'application étant flexible, et présentant au moins une première face (10) sensiblement plane dont la largeur selon une direction perpendiculaire à un axe (X) de l'élément de préhension (4) décroít en direction d'une extrémité libre (8b) située à l'opposée dudit élément de préhension, ladite première face étant délimitée par deux bords latéraux (9a, 9b), dont l'un au moins est de forme concave.Applicator (2) for applying a product (P) to the skin comprising a gripping element (4) and an application element (8), integral of said gripping element (4), said application element being flexible, and having at least one substantially planar first face (10) whose width in a direction perpendicular to an axis (X) of the gripping element (4) decreases towards a free end (8b) located opposite to said element gripping, said first face being delimited by two lateral edges (9a, 9b), at least one of which is concave. Organe d'application (2) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le matériau constituant l'élément d'application (8) est un matériau élastiquement déformable.Applicator (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the material constituting the application element (8) is an elastically material deformable. Organe d'application (2) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que l'élément d'application (8) comprend une seconde face (12) opposée à la première (10), ladite seconde face étant sensiblement plane.Applicator (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the application element (8) comprises a second face (12) opposite the first (10), said second face being substantially planar. Organe d'application (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que l'un des bords latéraux (9a) est de forme concave, l'autre desdits bords latéraux (9b) étant de forme convexe.Applicator (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that one of the side edges (9a) is of concave shape, the other said side edges (9b) being convex in shape. Organe d'application (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que les deux bords latéraux présentent des rayons de courbure (R1, R2) différents.Applicator (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the two lateral edges have different radii of curvature (R 1 , R 2 ). Organe d'application (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les deux bords latéraux (9a, 9b) sont de forme concave.Applicator (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the two lateral edges (9a, 9b) are of concave shape. Organe d'application (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 6, caractérisé en ce que ledit bord latéral concave (9a) présente un rayon de courbure (R1) compris entre 16 mm et environ 30 mm. Applicator (2) according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that said concave lateral edge (9a) has a radius of curvature (R 1 ) between 16 mm and about 30 mm. Organe d'application (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins l'extrémité libre (8b) est de forme arrondie.Applicator (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that at least the free end (8b) is of rounded shape. Organe d'application (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que la courbure de l'extrémité libre (8b) de l'élément d'application présente un rayon (R3) compris entre environ 1 mm et environ 3 mm.Applicator (2) according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the curvature of the free end (8b) of the applicator element has a radius (R 3 ) of between approximately 1 mm and about 3 mm. Organe d'application (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que l'élément d'application (8) est réalisé en caoutchouc naturel ou synthétique, en mousse, notamment en polyuréthanne, en élastomère thermoplastique.Applicator (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the application element (8) is made of natural rubber or synthetic, foam, especially polyurethane, elastomer thermoplastic. Organe d'application (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément d'application (8) présente une longueur (L) d'environ 20 mm, mesurée selon l'axe (X) de l'élément de préhension (4).Applicator (2) according to any one of the claims previous, characterized in that the application element (8) has a length (L) of about 20 mm, measured along the axis (X) of the gripping element (4). Organe d'application (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément d'application (8) présente une largeur (I) moyenne d'environ 7 mm, mesurée selon une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe (X) de l'élément de préhension (4).Applicator (2) according to any one of the claims previous, characterized in that the application element (8) has a average width (I) of about 7 mm, measured in a perpendicular direction to the axis (X) of the gripping element (4). Organe d'application (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément d'application (8) présente une épaisseur moyenne comprise entre environ 1 mm et environ 3 mm.Applicator (2) according to any one of the claims previous, characterized in that the application element (8) has a average thickness between about 1 mm and about 3 mm. Ensemble d'application (1) comportant un réservoir (20) destiné à contenir un produit (P) et dont un bord libre (22) délimite une ouverture (24) sur laquelle est fixé, de manière amovible, un élément de fermeture (4), ledit élément de fermeture étant solidaire d'un élément d'application (8), caractérisé en ce que l'élément d'application est conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes. Application assembly (1) comprising a reservoir (20) intended to contain a product (P) and of which a free edge (22) delimits an opening (24) on which is fixed, in a removable manner, a closing element (4), said element of closure being secured to an application element (8), characterized in that the applicator element according to any one of the claims previous. Ensemble d'application (1) selon la revendication 14, caractérisé en ce qu'un organe d'essorage (26, 26a, 26b) est disposé au voisinage de l'ouverture (24), et apte à doser la quantité de produit (P) prélevée par ledit élément d'application (8).Application assembly (1) according to claim 14, characterized in that a wiper member (26, 26a, 26b) is disposed in the vicinity of the opening (24), and able to dose the quantity of product (P) withdrawn by said application element (8). Ensemble d'application (1) selon la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce que l'organe d'essorage (26, 26a, 26b) est constitué d'un matériau élastomérique et présente au moins une fente (28, 28a-28d) s'étendant sur une partie substantielle de la section de l'organe d'essorage.Application assembly (1) according to claim 15, characterized in that the wiper member (26, 26a, 26b) is made of an elastomeric material and has at least one slot (28, 28a-28d) extending over a substantial part of the section of the wiper member. Ensemble d'application (1) selon la revendication 16, caractérisé en ce que l'organe d'essorage (26b) comprend une pluralité de fentes (28a-28c) se coupant au voisinage du centre (C) de l'organe d'essorage.Application assembly (1) according to claim 16, characterized in that the wiper member (26b) includes a plurality of intersecting slots (28a-28c) in the vicinity of the center (C) of the wiper member. Ensemble d'application (1) selon la revendication 17, caractérisé en ce que chaque fente (28, 28a-28d) s'étend selon un axe, chaque extrémité (29) de la (des) fente(s) se prolongeant par au moins une portion (30a, 30b) orientée selon une direction différente de l'axe de la fente correspondante.Application assembly (1) according to claim 17, characterized in that each slot (28, 28a-28d) extends along an axis, each end (29) of the (des) slit (s) extending by at least one portion (30a, 30b) oriented along a direction different from the axis of the corresponding slot. Ensemble d'application selon la revendication 17 ou 18, caractérisé en ce que chaque extrémité (29) se termine par une portion en "V", centrée sur l'axe de la fente correspondante et dont le sommet est adjacent à la fente correspondante.Application set according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that each end (29) ends in a "V" portion, centered on the axis of the corresponding slot and the apex of which is adjacent to the corresponding slot. Ensemble d'application selon la revendication 19, caractérisé en ce que les extrémités libres de la portion en "V" sont orientées à l'opposé de la fente correspondante.Application set according to claim 19, characterized in that the free ends of the "V" portion are oriented away from the slot corresponding. Ensemble d'application selon la revendication 19, caractérisé en ce que les extrémités libres du "V" sont orientées en direction de la fente correspondante.Application set according to claim 19, characterized in that the free ends of the "V" are oriented towards the corresponding slot. Ensemble d'application selon l'une quelconque des revendications 19 à 21, caractérisé en ce que l'angle d'ouverture du "V" est compris entre 30° et 180°, et de préférence entre 30° et 90°. Application set according to any one of claims 19 to 21, characterized in that the opening angle of the "V" is between 30 ° and 180 °, and preferably between 30 ° and 90 °. Ensemble d'application (1) selon la revendication 17, caractérisé en ce que chaque fente (28a-28d) s'étend selon un axe, chaque extrémité de la (des) fente(s) étant constituée par une ouverture (29a).Application assembly (1) according to claim 17, characterized in that each slot (28a-28d) extends along an axis, each end of the (of) slot (s) being constituted by an opening (29a). Ensemble d'application (1) selon la revendication 23, caractérisé en ce que l'ouverture (29a) présente un diamètre d'environ 1 mm.Application assembly (1) according to claim 23, characterized in that the opening (29a) has a diameter of about 1 mm. Utilisation d'un organe d'application (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, pour l'application d'un produit (P), apte à traiter les rides, notamment du contour des yeux (Y) et des commissures des lèvres (Z).Use of an applicator member (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, for the application of a product (P), capable of treating wrinkles, especially around the eyes (Y) and the corners of the lips (Z).
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