EP1065957B1 - Applicateur cosmetique ergonomique - Google Patents

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EP1065957B1
EP1065957B1 EP98917963A EP98917963A EP1065957B1 EP 1065957 B1 EP1065957 B1 EP 1065957B1 EP 98917963 A EP98917963 A EP 98917963A EP 98917963 A EP98917963 A EP 98917963A EP 1065957 B1 EP1065957 B1 EP 1065957B1
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Anne Carullo
James Gager
Brenan Liston
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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
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks

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  • the present invention relates to cosmetic applicators. More particularly, it relates to cosmetic applicators which, by the shape and angles of intersection of the surfaces, are ergonomically and anatomically designed to provide precisely controlled application of a makeup product to the face.
  • Cosmetic sponge or puff applicators are typically shaped so that they can fit within a cosmetic compact. Generally, these applicators are round, square, rectangular, teardrop, or wedge shaped. These traditional design applicators are not shaped for ease of use, but rather for ease of packaging within a compact.
  • US-A-3 863 654 described a cosmetic applicator comprising stick having one end covered by an absorbent material coated with a cosmetic material.
  • the absorbent material may be coated with a wax before the cosmetic is applied thereto.
  • US Dcs 121 614 A described a triangular cosmetic applicator with three linear sides intersecting form rounded tip portions.
  • the present invention overcomes the disadvantages associated with the traditionally designed cosmetic applicators by providing an ergonomically shaped applicator which is designed to work with the contours of the face, thus enabling the controlled application of a makeup product.
  • the present invention is an ergonomic cosmetic applicator designed to work with the contours of the face.
  • the applicator comprises at least five surfaces: one upper surface, one lower surface, and at least three lateral surfaces intersecting to form tip portions, wherein one lateral surface is concave, one lateral surface is substantially linear and any two lateral surfaces intersect at an angle less than 90 degrees at the tip portions.
  • the lateral concave surface allows precision application of a makeup, for example, to the outer side of the face, under the jawline, and under the eye.
  • the lateral linear or flat surface of the applicator enables application of the makeup to the flat surfaces of the face, such as the cheek.
  • the tip portion allows the consumer to reach into the corners of the eye, and around the mouth and nose.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show the cosmetic applicator 1 of the present invention.
  • the applicator 1 has one upper surface 2, one lower surface 3, and at least three lateral surfaces 4, 5, and 6, wherein any two of the lateral surfaces meet to form a tip portion 7.
  • the applicator 1 has only three lateral surfaces, giving an overall triangular appearance to the applicator. These three lateral surfaces, when combined together, provide a single applicator capable of effectively applying makeup to all areas of the face.
  • the first lateral surface 4 of the applicator is concave in shape.
  • one or more lateral surfaces of the applicator are concave in shape.
  • the first lateral surface 4 and second lateral surface 5 of the applicator are concave.
  • the lateral concave surface 4 of the applicator allows the consumer to easily apply makeup to the outer side of the face, under the jawline, and under the eye without the consumer having to further manipulate the shape of the applicator.
  • a third lateral surface 6 of the applicator is substantially linear or flat in shape. This lateral surface 6 allows the consumer to apply makeup to the flat surfaces of the face, such as the cheek. Also, when this linear surface 6 is combined with either the upper surface 2 or the lower surface 3, an ample surface area with which to apply or blend the makeup on the skin is provided.
  • the applicator 1 is further provided with a tip portion 7.
  • This portion 7 is defined by the intersection of any two lateral surfaces of the applicator at an angle less than 90 degrees. As seen in FIG. 1 , lateral surface 4 and 5 intersect to form the tip portion 7.
  • the tip portion 7 enables the consumer to reach into the corners of the eye, and around the mouth and nose. Having this portion incorporated into the design allows the consumer to utilize the applicator without having to bend, contort, or otherwise deform the applicator in order to apply makeup to the hard to reach areas of the face that generally require a smaller applicator surface for proper application.
  • the tip portion 7 has a rounded edge 8, as seen in FIG. 1 .
  • the lateral surfaces (4, 5, and 6) of the applicator can be provided with various profiles, such as flat, round, or angled.
  • the choice of which profile to use will depend upon the type of makeup product which is intended to be applied by the applicator. For example, if the product is a creme foundation, then the profile of the lateral surfaces would preferably be angled, as seen in FIG. 5 .
  • the angled surface provides a larger applicator surface area for collecting product on the lateral surfaces before application. When an angled surface is used, the angled surface can be flared outward from either the upper surface 2, the bottom surface 3, or both as seen in FIG. 5 If the product is a pressed powder, then the profile of the lateral surfaces would preferably be rounded, as in FIG. 4 .
  • the upper surface 2 and lower surface 3 of the applicator can be of varying design.
  • Either the upper surface 2, the lower surface 3, or both, are flat or convex in design.
  • By making either the upper surface 2 or the lower surface 3 convex in design imparts a greater thickness to the applicator, making handling of the applicator by the consumer simpler.
  • either the upper surface 2, the lower surface 3, or both can further be provided with a finger recess 10. as seen in FIGS. 8 and 9 .
  • the finger recess 10 allows the consumer to retain a more secure grip on the applicator during use.
  • Common materials used in the manufacture of cosmetic applicators include rubbers, such as latex (polyisoprene), neoprene, nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), and the like: foamed plastics, such as polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, and the like: natural sponge materials; and flocked fabrics, for example, a cotton fabric puff with nylon flocking, velour flocking, or a felt coating.
  • rubbers such as latex (polyisoprene), neoprene, nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), and the like
  • foamed plastics such as polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, and the like: natural sponge materials
  • flocked fabrics for example, a cotton fabric puff with nylon flocking, velour flocking, or a felt coating.

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Claims (8)

  1. Un applicateur cosmétique ergonomique de forme triangulaire (1) comprenant cinq surfaces d'application (2, 3, 4, 5, 6), dans lequel :
    - une surface (2) est une surface supérieure ;
    - une surface (3) est une surface inférieure ; et
    - trois surfaces (4, 5, 6) sont des surfaces latérales qui se coupent pour former des parties d'extrémité (7), au moins une surface latérale étant sensiblement linéaire,
    caractérisé en ce que au moins une surface latérale est concave et en ce que deux quelconques des surfaces latérales se coupent à un angle qui est inférieur à 90 degrés.
  2. Un applicateur cosmétique ergonomique de forme triangulaire selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la partie d'extrémité est arrondie.
  3. Un applicateur cosmétique ergonomique de forme triangulaire (1) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel les surfaces latérales présentent des profils plans, arrondis ou angulaires.
  4. Un applicateur cosmétique ergonomique de forme triangulaire (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le matériau dont est composé l'applicateur est choisi dans le groupe comprenant les caoutchoucs, les matières plastiques alvéolaires, les éponges naturelles et les tissus floqués.
  5. Un applicateur cosmétique ergonomique de forme triangulaire (1) selon la revendication 4, dans lequel le matériau dont est composé l'applicateur est choisi dans le groupe comprenant le caoutchouc butadiène-nitrile, le caoutchouc butadiène-styrène, le caoutchouc latex, le néoprène, le polyuréthanne, le polyéthylène, le polypropylène, le tissu nylon floqué et le tissu coton floqué.
  6. Un applicateur cosmétique ergonomique de forme triangulaire (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la surface supérieure (2), la surface inférieure (3) ou la surface supérieure ainsi que la surface inférieure sont sensiblement planes.
  7. Un applicateur cosmétique ergonomique de forme triangulaire (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, dans lequel la surface supérieure (2), la surface inférieure (3) ou la surface supérieure ainsi que la surface inférieure sont convexes.
  8. Un applicateur cosmétique ergonomique de forme triangulaire (1) selon l'une quelconques des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la surface supérieure (2), la surface inférieure (3), ou la surface supérieure ainsi que la surface inférieure sont munies d'un évidement pour les doigts.
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US3472242A (en) * 1967-02-10 1969-10-14 Howard Demner Cosmetic removal pad
US3863654A (en) * 1972-01-18 1975-02-04 Oreal Cosmetic applicator
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