EP1070465B1 - Device for storing and applying a product to eyelashes or eyebrows - Google Patents

Device for storing and applying a product to eyelashes or eyebrows Download PDF

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EP1070465B1
EP1070465B1 EP00402086.3A EP00402086A EP1070465B1 EP 1070465 B1 EP1070465 B1 EP 1070465B1 EP 00402086 A EP00402086 A EP 00402086A EP 1070465 B1 EP1070465 B1 EP 1070465B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/021—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
    • 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
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D40/267—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • A46B2200/106—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara including comb like element

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  • the present invention relates to the application of a product, in particular a cosmetic product, to the eyelashes or the eyebrows.
  • Requirement DE 25 59 273 relates to a brush comprising bristles molded in one piece with the core of the brush, the bases are arranged alternately on either side of an axis, and not aligned.
  • the invention particularly relates to a new device for applying a product to the eyelashes or the eyebrows, comprising a container for containing a supply of product and an applicator comprising an applicator element having at least one row of teeth, the latter comprising a succession of consecutive teeth, each tooth of this succession of teeth comprising a base and a portion extending from the base.
  • the bases of said consecutive teeth are substantially aligned and the portions extending from the bases of said consecutive teeth are offset alternately on either side of a geometric separation surface.
  • the applicator according to the invention preferably comprises a rod, with at least one row of a succession of consecutive teeth disposed at one end of the rod.
  • the teeth can be made by molding plastic material.
  • substantially aligned bases it is to be understood that a portion of each of the bases of the consecutive teeth is disposed on one side of a line passing through the bases of the consecutive teeth, and another portion of each of the bases of the consecutive teeth is disposed on a second side of the abovementioned line, opposite to the first side, this line being substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of a base on which the teeth are arranged.
  • the consecutive teeth are arranged such that a straight line passes through the centers of each of the bases of the consecutive teeth.
  • the centers of the bases of three consecutive teeth can be on the same straight line.
  • the teeth can be made with a small gap at their base, so that the eyelashes can be grasped effectively between two consecutive teeth, while having a greater distance between their free ends, promoting the engagement of the eyelashes between the teeth and building up product reserves on the application element.
  • the geometric arrangement of the teeth also allows small fibers, possibly contained in the product, to align so as to be substantially parallel to each other when the product is applied, or when the teeth are engaged through an organ spin, or both. This alignment results from a funnel effect between two consecutive teeth.
  • the spacing between the bases of two consecutive teeth is preferably less than or equal to 0.4 mm.
  • the geometric separation surface passes through the centers of the bases of the teeth.
  • the application element comprises a base.
  • the teeth are made by plastic molding in one piece with the base.
  • the base may be fixed on the rod of the applicator and the base may have its axis parallel or not to that of the rod of the applicator.
  • the base can be removably attached to the applicator shaft.
  • the geometric separation surface may be a plane, preferably a plane of symmetry for the base.
  • the geometric separation surface is a joint plane for molding the teeth and / or the application element.
  • the geometric separation surface may be non-planar, for example twisted.
  • the geometric separation surface can thus be a helical surface or a curved surface, for example.
  • the height of the base of the teeth may be greater than or equal to 0.2 mm, for example.
  • the rod of the applicator may be flat or substantially cylindrical or have other configurations, depending on the desired effects and ergonomics sought.
  • the rod may comprise at its distal end a connector in which the base can be engaged removably.
  • the connector comprises a housing defining a slot arranged to receive the base.
  • the housing may have a longitudinal axis which is parallel to the axis of the rod or make an angle therewith, the longitudinal axis of the housing being for example substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rod.
  • the slot that receives the base also receives the bases of the teeth, and the slot can engage the bases of the teeth.
  • the base can also be made by molding plastic material in one piece with the rod of the applicator.
  • the applicator element can be made by molding plastics material in one piece with the applicator rod and with a sealing member intended to ensure a tight closure of the container in the absence of use, this sealing member may have a shaped surface to fit tightly in a neck of the container.
  • the container comprises a wiper member arranged to remove excess product from the teeth when the applicator is removed from the container.
  • This wiper member is preferably deformable.
  • a closure cap is disposed at one end of the applicator opposite the end comprising the teeth, this closure cap being intended to emit the container containing the product to be applied.
  • This closure cap may be provided with a sealing means for sealing the container.
  • At least two consecutive teeth may have free ends that diverge, converge, intersect or are substantially parallel .
  • a tooth on at least two consecutive teeth may have a free end which diverges away from the tooth.
  • free end of the other tooth, this other tooth may have a free end which is substantially straight.
  • At least two consecutive teeth may have free ends which are substantially aligned.
  • the applicator member may include teeth having free ends oriented toward a proximal end of the applicator, alternately disposed with teeth having free ends directed toward a distal end of the applicator.
  • the teeth may provide between them a housing axis substantially parallel to that of the base.
  • This housing can accommodate an inner application element such as a twisted-core type brush.
  • the application element may have only one row of teeth and constitute a comb.
  • the application element may also include several rows of teeth arranged at different angular positions around the applicator and constitute a brush.
  • the application element may comprise for example a second row of teeth opposite the first.
  • the application element may also comprise, for example, a polygonal cross section base or not. At least one row of teeth preferably extends substantially in the extension of one side of the base in the case of a polygonal section. In the case of a non-polygonal section, for example circular or elliptical, the bases are preferably connected substantially tangentially at the base.
  • An applicator element having such a configuration makes it possible to use the base to apply the product and the contact of the eyelashes with the teeth can be carried out progressively. An application element having this structure can still make it possible to lengthen and curl the eyelashes.
  • the application element may be more flexible than the rod.
  • the application element may be made for example in a softer plastic material than that used to manufacture the rod of the applicator. It is thus possible to obtain more comfort in use.
  • the rod of the applicator may be made of a plastic material less hard than that used to achieve the application element. It is thus possible to use, for manufacturing reasons, for example a relatively hard material for producing the application element and to compensate for the hardness of the application element at the time of application by the flexibility of the rod.
  • the teeth can also be made in a material different from that used to make the base.
  • the height of the teeth can be variable.
  • the height of the teeth is between 0.5 and 15 mm, and more preferably between 7 and 13 mm.
  • the invention further relates to an applicator for applying a product on the eyelashes or the eyebrows comprising a rod and a base disposed at one end of the rod.
  • This applicator further comprises at least one row of teeth having bases arranged on the base and portions extending from the bases.
  • the consecutive tooth bases are substantially aligned and the portions extending from the bases of the consecutive teeth are disposed on either side of a geometric separation surface.
  • the width of the base is preferably greater than the width of the bases.
  • a second row of teeth may also be disposed on the base. This second row of teeth may be arranged such that the rows are directed in substantially opposite directions.
  • Portions extending from the bases of consecutive teeth may diverge apart from each other. These divergent portions may be at near the bases of the teeth.
  • the teeth may have different lengths and the bases of the teeth may be either in contact or spaced from each other.
  • the teeth can be arranged on the base in a non-symmetrical manner relative to a line according to which the bases are aligned.
  • the base may have two ends, one of which may be attached to a distal end portion of the stem.
  • the base may be attached to a distal end portion of the shaft along a portion between its ends.
  • At least one of the teeth may comprise a hollow portion, preferably extending along the length of the tooth. Preferably, at least one side of the tooth then has an opening giving access to this hollow portion.
  • At least one of the teeth can be flocked.
  • the applicator may be part of a system comprising a container.
  • This container may have a wringing member.
  • the wiper member is deformable, and it may comprise a block of an open cell foam or an elastomeric lip, or other suitable similar members.
  • the invention also relates to an applicator comprising a rod and a base at one end of the rod. At least one row of teeth including bases is disposed on the base and the consecutive tooth bases of this row are substantially aligned along a plane passing through the bases of the consecutive teeth, the latter comprising portions extending to from their base alternately staggered on each side of the alignment plane.
  • the invention further relates to a method for applying a product to the eyelashes by means of an applicator as defined above.
  • This method comprises the steps of loading with the product at least a portion of the teeth and bringing at least a portion of the teeth into contact with the eyelashes or eyebrows, so that the product is deposited on the eyelashes or eyebrows.
  • Product loading can be done by inserting the applicator or a portion of it into a container containing the product and then removing the applicator from the container and wiping off the excess product. has settled on the teeth.
  • Product loading can also be done by distributing the product from the container on the teeth or by bringing them into contact with a solid product bread, possibly moistened.
  • the product can be moistened before bringing the teeth to its contact or alternatively the product can be deposited on the teeth and then moistened.
  • the product that is applied is mascara.
  • this mascara comprises fibers
  • the method further comprises the step of orienting the fibers with the teeth such that the fibers are substantially parallel to the eyelashes when the product is applied.
  • the method may also include the step of attaching the base on the rod. This allows the applicator to receive interchangeable bases having different tooth configurations.
  • the user can choose from among several configurations of teeth that to obtain the desired effect.
  • the applicator can be used to apply a cosmetic product, preferably mascara, to the eyelashes or eyebrows.
  • a cosmetic product preferably mascara
  • other products can be applied and the applicator according to the present invention can also be used to comb eyelashes or eyebrows, for example.
  • the device 10 shown on the Figures 1 to 4 comprises a container 11 containing a reserve of cosmetic product such as mascara and an applicator 12 comprising a rod 13 of axis X, provided at one end with an applicator element 14 and at the other end of a component of gripping member 15 which also constitutes a container closure cap 11.
  • a reserve of cosmetic product such as mascara
  • an applicator 12 comprising a rod 13 of axis X, provided at one end with an applicator element 14 and at the other end of a component of gripping member 15 which also constitutes a container closure cap 11.
  • the container 11 comprises in the example described a wiper member 16 here constituted by an open-cell foam block.
  • wiper members may be used, for example a flexible lip 16A as illustrated in FIG. Figure 2A , flocked or not.
  • the wiper member is arranged such that it flexes or deforms to take the form of the applicator member as it passes therethrough.
  • the container is closed in a sealed manner in the absence of use, for example by providing a sealing surface on the gripping member 15 or the rod of the applicator.
  • the application element is in the form of a comb 14 which comprises a single row of teeth made in one piece by molding plastic material with a relatively wide base 17 of axis Z extending in the extension of the rod 13 of the applicator.
  • the rod 13 has on a part of its length a smaller diameter than the comb 14, in particular so as not to permanently deform the wiper member 16 (or 16A).
  • the comb 14 comprises in the example described two series of teeth 18a and 18b arranged alternately, whose bases 19 are non-contiguous and substantially aligned along the Z axis of the base 17.
  • the upper portions of the teeth are oriented alternately respectively on either side of a geometric separation surface S, constituted here by a plane extending parallel to the bases 19 of the teeth and containing the Z axis of the base 17.
  • the Z axis of the base 17 may be coincident with the axis X of the rod 13 or form an angle therewith, to improve the ergonomics of the applicator.
  • the total height of the teeth is preferably between 0.5 mm and 15 mm and more preferably is between 7 and 13 mm approximately.
  • the heights of the teeth are not necessarily equal and the height can vary from one tooth to another.
  • the teeth 18a have their free end inclined to the left while the teeth 18b, each located halfway between two teeth 18a, have their free end inclined to the right.
  • the total length of a row of consecutive teeth is preferably between about 10 mm and 45 mm, even between 15 and 28 mm and more preferably between 20 mm and 26 mm.
  • the number of teeth per row is preferably between about 6 and 50, even between 10 and 35 or so, and more preferably between 15 and 32 or so.
  • the offset upper parts of the teeth can form cavities between them making it possible to form product reserves on the application element.
  • the base may have various embodiments.
  • an application member 20 having a narrower base 22 and two sets of teeth 28a and 28b forming a row of consecutive teeth.
  • the consecutive teeth 28a and 28b have bases 29 substantially aligned along the Z axis of the base 22 and upper parts, extending from the bases and extending to the free end of the teeth, arranged alternately on the and another of a geometric separation surface S, constituted here by a median plane of symmetry for the base 22.
  • the upper portion of the tooth 28a is located on one side of the geometric separation surface S and the upper portion of the tooth 28b is on the opposite side of the surface S.
  • the width of the base 22 shown on the figure 5 is barely greater than the width of the bases 29 of the teeth.
  • the base 22 supporting the teeth of the comb may be rectilinear Z axis as just described.
  • the base may also be curved or extend along a broken line, for example a zigzag line.
  • the base can be curved around an axis K substantially perpendicular to the bases of the teeth, as is the case of the comb 30 shown in FIG. figure 6 .
  • the teeth are alternately oriented at their upper part towards the front, ie the distal end of the comb, and towards the back, ie towards the rod of the applicator, in addition to be shifted alternately to the right and to the left.
  • the base can thus be curved about an axis not perpendicular to the bases of the teeth.
  • the base can also be curved about an axis substantially parallel to the bases of the teeth, as is the case of the comb 40 shown in FIG. figure 7 .
  • the geometric separation surface on either side of which the upper portions of the teeth alternately extend is a cylindrical surface of director constituted by the axis of the base, this directrix being here a curved line, and of generator parallel to the bases of the teeth, this generator being here perpendicular to the plane of the figure 7 .
  • the directrix can generally be a curve or a broken line, for example a zigzag line.
  • the geometry of the base is chosen according to the type of makeup and the nature of the product to be applied to the eyelashes.
  • teeth of the comb can be made in many ways without departing from the scope of the present invention.
  • the two sets of alternating teeth may each comprise teeth having a symmetrical base of revolution or not.
  • the base of the teeth may have a circular, polygonal or other cross section.
  • the upper parts of the teeth may have a rounded head or a hook.
  • the geometry of the teeth will be chosen according to the nature of the product to be applied to the eyelashes and the type of makeup sought.
  • the teeth 51a and 51b have generally curved shapes, substantially concave inwardly and define a housing 55 therebetween.
  • This housing 55 can receive a twisted-core type brush 56, as illustrated in FIG. figure 9 .
  • the free ends 54 of the teeth are directed inwards but do not intersect when the comb is observed along the longitudinal axis of the base 53.
  • the free ends of the teeth can cross, when the comb is observed along the longitudinal axis of the base.
  • a comb 60 in which the free ends 67 of the two sets of alternating teeth 61a and 61b intersect when the comb is observed along the axis of the base.
  • the free ends of the consecutive teeth can also diverge when the comb is observed along the axis of the base.
  • comb 70 in which the free ends 77 of the two series of alternating teeth 71a and 71b diverge.
  • the inclination of the teeth may tend to make tangential contact with the eyelashes at the time of application.
  • the application element 120 shown on the figure 17 has alternating teeth 121a and 121b whose free ends 122 are substantially aligned.
  • This alignment is in the example described along a line parallel to that according to which the bases of the teeth are substantially aligned.
  • the application element 130 comprises consecutive teeth 131a and 131b whose free ends 132 are substantially parallel. Thus, they point in the same direction.
  • the bases of the consecutive teeth 261a, 261b are substantially aligned.
  • the free ends of the teeth are arranged such that the consecutive teeth alternately have a substantially straight free end and a free end which diverges away from the substantially straight free ends, that is to say the ends of the teeth 261a shown. on the figure 26 .
  • the application element may also comprise a combination of consecutive teeth comprising teeth having diverging free ends and / or converging free ends and / or aligned free ends and / or free intersecting ends and / or free ends parallel, and any combination of such teeth as shown for example on the figure 27 .
  • teeth 271a, 271b having free ends substantially aligned at the distal end of the applicator element, then alternately diverging and again having free ends substantially aligned in the vicinity of the end. proximal to the application element.
  • the invention is not limited to an application element comprising a single row of teeth and also applies to application elements comprising several rows of teeth, essentially forming a brush, for example.
  • At least one of the rows of teeth comprises substantially aligned bases and portions of the length of the teeth extending from the base alternately offset on either side of a geometric separation surface.
  • the application element may comprise for example a second row 91c and 91d teeth opposite a first row of teeth 91a and 91b, as illustrated by the brush 110 schematically represented on the figure 12 .
  • the base may have a polygonal cross section, for example triangular, with a row of teeth extending substantially in the extension of each side. This allows the eyelashes to come into contact with the base to load product at the time of application.
  • a row of teeth 93a, 93b whose bases 90 extend substantially in the extension of a side 91 of the base, of triangular section.
  • the bases of the rows of teeth may extend radially from the base.
  • a brush 100 having a base of triangular section and three rows 101 to 103 of teeth whose bases are aligned and whose portions of the teeth extending from the base are alternately offset on each side of the bases of the teeth.
  • the teeth start from the tops of the base, the bases of the teeth of the different rows being oriented radially.
  • the base may have edges on which are connected the teeth, which extend helically, with a constant or variable pitch.
  • the base extends substantially in the extension of the rod of the applicator.
  • a proximal end of the base is attached to a distal end portion of the shaft, and a distal end of the base forms a free end of the applicator.
  • Figures 13, 14 and 24 We have shown on Figures 13, 14 and 24 an essentially comb-shaped application element 80 ( Fig. 13, 14 ), 240 ( Fig. 24 ) in which the longitudinal axis Z of the applicator element extends substantially perpendicular to the axis X of the rod 84 ( Fig. 13, 14 ), 244 ( Fig. 24 ) of the applicator, which is flat in the illustrated examples, and could possibly be perforated at its center.
  • a side surface of the applicator element or the base between its two ends is connected to the distal end portion of the applicator shaft.
  • the comb 80 has two sets of alternating teeth 85a and 85b having substantially aligned bases 86, as can be seen in FIG. figure 14 .
  • teeth can be made by plastic molding in one piece with the base 87 and then it can be inserted into a connector in the form of a housing 81 formed at the distal end of the rod 84 of the applicator.
  • the housing 81 defines a slot 82, at the front, to allow the passage of the bases 86 of the teeth 85a and 85b.
  • this slot 82 corresponds substantially to the thickness of the bases 86 of the teeth, so that the comb 80 is retained in the housing 81 by clamping the bases 86 between the opposite edges of the slot 82.
  • This assembly makes it possible to easily make the comb in an elastomeric plastic material and the rod 84 in a rigid or semi-rigid plastic material.
  • the Figures 19 and 20 represent various tooth configurations of the application element that can help achieve desired application effects.
  • the teeth 191a, 191b can be flocked.
  • This flocking can come from the plastic material used to make the teeth.
  • the base can also receive a flocking.
  • the teeth 201a, 201b may have hollow portions 202. These hollow portions preferably extend over at least a portion of the length of the teeth and at least one opening 202 'on the side of the teeth provides access to this portion dig. These hollow portions may contain the product and thus contribute to the product loading of the applicator and to increase the amount of product settling on the eyelashes during application.
  • the figure 21 represents an application assembly in which the product is contained in a tube-shaped container 210.
  • This tube is preferably produced in a flexible material that allows the product to be dispensed onto the applicator element when compressed.
  • the application set represented on the figure 22 comprises a container 220 containing a product solid bar 225. This solid bar may be moistened and the application member moved in contact with the moistened portion of the product to load product.
  • the application member may be moistened and moved in contact with an unhumidified portion.
  • the rod itself can be used as a handle.
  • the figure 23 represents an applicator according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
  • the applicator shown in this figure has a tip 235 extending from the base 233 of the applicator element 231.
  • the tip 235 can also be loaded with product and serve as an eyeliner or element to be inserted between insulated eyelashes.
  • the figure 24 represents an applicator similar to that described with reference to the figure 13 .
  • the base 243 is formed in one piece with the structure made by molding with the rod.
  • the teeth 241 can also be made in one piece with the base 243 and the rod 244.
  • the figure 25 is another exemplary embodiment of the invention in which the base of the applicator element is removably attached in a connector housing 257, made in a distal end portion of the rod.
  • This housing defines a slot in which the base of the application element can be engaged.
  • FIGS 28 and 28A represent an example of consecutive teeth on an applicator element 281, in which the bases 289a and 289b are substantially aligned within the meaning of the present invention.
  • bases 289a and 289b slightly overlap by a distance r when the applicator element is observed along its longitudinal axis and are considered to be substantially aligned.
  • the figure 29 represents an exemplary embodiment of the invention in which the teeth 292a and 292b have bases 299 having enlarged portions extending in directions substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the portions of the teeth extending from the bases. .
  • consecutive teeth have portions extending from the bases of the teeth extending alternately from opposite sides of the tooth bases, i.e. alternately from a left side of the bases and a right side of the bases. when the application element is observed along its longitudinal axis.
  • the figure 30 represents an applicator in which the application element 331, including a base 333, is generally flexible, which allows it to deform with respect to the rod during the application of the product.
  • This convex shape causes the adjacent teeth to diverge, thus allowing a relatively large amount of product to be housed between the teeth.
  • the applicator of the figure 30 can make it possible to improve the product loading when the applicator is extracted through a wiper member, since the latter exerts a force tending to straighten the applicator element and to bring the teeth towards a central region ( mid-length) of the application element.
  • the product can be forced between the teeth towards the base, allowing the applicator element to contain a relatively large amount of product.
  • teeth may be made, the teeth not all having the same shape.
  • the application element may comprise a succession of teeth having a first and a second series of teeth arranged alternately, the teeth of the first series having a shape different from the teeth of the second series.
  • One of the series of teeth may be composed of teeth having different shapes, or different heights.
  • the teeth may have a height that varies as a function of the axial positioning on the application element, for example an increasing height, decreasing, decreasing and increasing or increasing and decreasing, from front to rear.
  • the teeth may have a surface condition to increase the amount of product that the application element is responsible for; the teeth and / or the base may thus comprise capillary grooves or flocking, over all or part of their surface.
  • the teeth may be covered with a coating such as a varnish or PTFE for example, to give them a better glide on the eyelashes or on the contrary more roughness.
  • a coating such as a varnish or PTFE for example, to give them a better glide on the eyelashes or on the contrary more roughness.
  • Gliding agents may be incorporated into the plastic material for making the teeth.
  • the application element and more particularly the teeth, can also contain active ingredients such as, for example, preservatives, moisture absorbers, metal salts, especially copper salts, magnetic particles, and other suitable similar materials, intended to be released into the product when the latter is deposited on the application element.
  • active ingredients such as, for example, preservatives, moisture absorbers, metal salts, especially copper salts, magnetic particles, and other suitable similar materials, intended to be released into the product when the latter is deposited on the application element.
  • assets can be either included in the material used to make the application element, or deposited as a coating on the application element, or both.
  • products which modify the surface tension of the application member in contact with moisture may be incorporated into the teeth or coat them.
  • the teeth can undergo abrasion surface treatment, for example to form forks at their free end.
  • the teeth may undergo a heat treatment to round for example their tip, or even form a ball at their free end.
  • the teeth become less aggressive vis-à-vis the eyelashes.
  • the application element is preferably made by plastic injection, but alternatively it is possible to use material forming processes by compression, stamping or machining.
  • the base may include grooves or reliefs for example to accommodate the product.
  • the length of a row of consecutive teeth is preferably between about 10 mm and about 45 mm, and more preferably between about 15 mm and about 28 mm, and more preferably between 20 mm and about 26 mm.
  • the length of each tooth is preferably between about 0.5 mm and 15 mm, and more preferably between about 7 mm and about 13 mm.
  • the number of teeth in a consecutive row is preferably between 6 and 50, and more preferably between 10 and 35, and more preferably between 15 and 32 approximately.

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La présente invention concerne l'application d'un produit, notamment cosmétique, sur les cils ou les sourcils.The present invention relates to the application of a product, in particular a cosmetic product, to the eyelashes or the eyebrows.

La demande DE 25 59 273 a pour objet une brosse comportant des poils moulés d'un seul tenant avec l'âme de la brosse, dont les bases sont disposées alternativement de part et d'autre d'un axe, et non alignées.Requirement DE 25 59 273 relates to a brush comprising bristles molded in one piece with the core of the brush, the bases are arranged alternately on either side of an axis, and not aligned.

L'invention a notamment pour objet un nouveau dispositif pour appliquer un produit sur les cils ou les sourcils, comprenant un récipient pour contenir une réserve de produit et un applicateur comprenant un élément d'application ayant au moins une rangée de dents, cette dernière comportant une succession de dents consécutives, chaque dent de cette succession de dents comprenant une base et une portion s'étendant à partir de la base. Dans ce dispositif les bases desdites dents consécutives sont sensiblement alignées et les portions s'étendant à partir des bases desdites dents consécutives sont décalées alternativement de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation.The invention particularly relates to a new device for applying a product to the eyelashes or the eyebrows, comprising a container for containing a supply of product and an applicator comprising an applicator element having at least one row of teeth, the latter comprising a succession of consecutive teeth, each tooth of this succession of teeth comprising a base and a portion extending from the base. In this device the bases of said consecutive teeth are substantially aligned and the portions extending from the bases of said consecutive teeth are offset alternately on either side of a geometric separation surface.

L'applicateur selon l'invention comporte de préférence une tige, avec au moins une rangée d'une succession de dents consécutives disposée à une extrémité de la tige. Les dents peuvent être réalisées par moulage de matière plastique.The applicator according to the invention preferably comprises a rod, with at least one row of a succession of consecutive teeth disposed at one end of the rod. The teeth can be made by molding plastic material.

Selon l'invention, par « bases sensiblement alignées », il faut comprendre qu'une portion de chacune des bases des dents consécutives est disposée d'un premier côté d'une ligne passant par les bases des dents consécutives, et une autre portion de chacune des bases des dents consécutives est disposée d'un second côté de la ligne précitée, opposé au premier côté, cette ligne étant sensiblement parallèle à un axe longitudinal d'une embase sur laquelle les dents sont disposées. Dans une réalisation particulière, non limitative de l'invention, avec des dents dont les bases sont sensiblement alignées, les dents consécutives sont disposées de telle sorte qu'une ligne droite passe par les centres de chacune des bases des dents consécutives. Ainsi, les centres des bases de trois dents consécutives peuvent se situer sur une même droite.According to the invention, by "substantially aligned bases", it is to be understood that a portion of each of the bases of the consecutive teeth is disposed on one side of a line passing through the bases of the consecutive teeth, and another portion of each of the bases of the consecutive teeth is disposed on a second side of the abovementioned line, opposite to the first side, this line being substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of a base on which the teeth are arranged. In a particular, non-limiting embodiment of the invention, with teeth whose bases are substantially aligned, the consecutive teeth are arranged such that a straight line passes through the centers of each of the bases of the consecutive teeth. Thus, the centers of the bases of three consecutive teeth can be on the same straight line.

Le fait d'avoir des bases sensiblement alignées et des parties s'étendant à partir des bases alternativement décalées procure des avantages.Having substantially aligned bases and portions extending from alternately offset bases provides advantages.

En particulier, en jouant sur la géométrie des dents et leur écartement il est possible de constituer des cavités plus ou moins importantes entre les dents, cavités qui peuvent se charger de produit au moment de l'application.In particular, by playing on the geometry of the teeth and their spacing it is possible to form more or less important cavities between the teeth, cavities that can load product at the time of application.

Il est ainsi possible de réaliser un élément d'application capable de se charger avec une quantité substantielle de produit, sans pour autant que l'élément d'application perde sa capacité à agripper les cils.It is thus possible to make an applicator element capable of loading with a substantial amount of product, without the application element losing its ability to grip the eyelashes.

Les dents peuvent être réalisées avec un faible écartement à leur base, de manière à ce que les cils puissent être saisis efficacement entre deux dents consécutives, tout en ayant un écartement plus important entre leurs extrémités libres, favorisant l'engagement des cils entre les dents et la constitution de réserves de produit sur l'élément d'application.The teeth can be made with a small gap at their base, so that the eyelashes can be grasped effectively between two consecutive teeth, while having a greater distance between their free ends, promoting the engagement of the eyelashes between the teeth and building up product reserves on the application element.

La disposition géométrique des dents permet également à des fibres de petites dimensions, éventuellement contenues dans le produit, de s'aligner de manière à être sensiblement parallèles les unes aux autres lorsque le produit est appliqué, ou lorsque les dents sont engagées à travers un organe d'essorage, ou les deux. Cet alignement résulte d'un effet d'entonnoir entre deux dents consécutives.The geometric arrangement of the teeth also allows small fibers, possibly contained in the product, to align so as to be substantially parallel to each other when the product is applied, or when the teeth are engaged through an organ spin, or both. This alignment results from a funnel effect between two consecutive teeth.

L'écartement entre les bases de deux dents consécutives est de préférence inférieur ou égal à 0,4 mm.The spacing between the bases of two consecutive teeth is preferably less than or equal to 0.4 mm.

De préférence, la surface géométrique de séparation passe par les centres des bases des dents.Preferably, the geometric separation surface passes through the centers of the bases of the teeth.

De préférence encore, l'élément d'application comporte une embase.More preferably, the application element comprises a base.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, les dents sont réalisées par moulage de matière plastique d'un seul tenant avec l'embase.In a particular embodiment, the teeth are made by plastic molding in one piece with the base.

L'embase peut être fixée sur la tige de l'applicateur et l'embase peut avoir son axe parallèle ou non à celui de la tige de l'applicateur.The base may be fixed on the rod of the applicator and the base may have its axis parallel or not to that of the rod of the applicator.

L'embase peut être fixée de manière amovible sur la tige de l'applicateur.The base can be removably attached to the applicator shaft.

La surface géométrique de séparation peut être un plan, de préférence un plan de symétrie pour l'embase.The geometric separation surface may be a plane, preferably a plane of symmetry for the base.

De préférence, la surface géométrique de séparation est un plan de joint pour le moulage des dents et/ou de l'élément d'application.Preferably, the geometric separation surface is a joint plane for molding the teeth and / or the application element.

La surface géométrique de séparation peut être non plane, par exemple vrillée.The geometric separation surface may be non-planar, for example twisted.

La surface géométrique de séparation peut ainsi être une surface hélicoïdale ou une surface courbe, par exemple.The geometric separation surface can thus be a helical surface or a curved surface, for example.

La hauteur de la base des dents peut être supérieure ou égale à 0,2 mm, par exemple.The height of the base of the teeth may be greater than or equal to 0.2 mm, for example.

La tige de l'applicateur peut être plate ou sensiblement cylindrique ou présenter d'autres configurations encore, selon les effets désirés et l'ergonomie recherchée.The rod of the applicator may be flat or substantially cylindrical or have other configurations, depending on the desired effects and ergonomics sought.

La tige peut comporter à son extrémité distale un connecteur dans lequel l'embase peut être engagée de manière amovible.The rod may comprise at its distal end a connector in which the base can be engaged removably.

Dans une réalisation préférée, le connecteur comporte un logement définissant une fente agencée pour recevoir l'embase.In a preferred embodiment, the connector comprises a housing defining a slot arranged to receive the base.

Le logement peut avoir un axe longitudinal qui est parallèle à l'axe de la tige ou faire un angle avec celui-ci, l'axe longitudinal du logement étant par exemple sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal de la tige.The housing may have a longitudinal axis which is parallel to the axis of the rod or make an angle therewith, the longitudinal axis of the housing being for example substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rod.

Dans une réalisation particulière, la fente qui reçoit l'embase reçoit également les bases des dents, et la fente peut venir en prise sur les bases des dents.In a particular embodiment, the slot that receives the base also receives the bases of the teeth, and the slot can engage the bases of the teeth.

L'embase peut également être réalisée par moulage de matière plastique d'un seul tenant avec la tige de l'applicateur.The base can also be made by molding plastic material in one piece with the rod of the applicator.

L'élément d'application peut être réalisé par moulage de matière plastique d'un seul tenant avec la tige de l'applicateur et avec un organe d'étanchéité destiné à assurer une fermeture étanche du récipient en l'absence d'utilisation, cet organe d'étanchéité pouvant présenter une surface conformée pour s'ajuster de manière étanche dans un col du récipient.The applicator element can be made by molding plastics material in one piece with the applicator rod and with a sealing member intended to ensure a tight closure of the container in the absence of use, this sealing member may have a shaped surface to fit tightly in a neck of the container.

Dans une réalisation particulière, le récipient comporte un organe d'essorage agencé pour retirer l'excès de produit des dents lorsque l'applicateur est retiré du récipient.In a particular embodiment, the container comprises a wiper member arranged to remove excess product from the teeth when the applicator is removed from the container.

Cet organe d'essorage est de préférence déformable.This wiper member is preferably deformable.

De préférence, un capuchon de fermeture est disposé à une extrémité de l'applicateur opposée à l'extrémité comprenant les dents, ce capuchon de fermeture étant destiné à femer le récipient contenant le produit à appliquer.Preferably, a closure cap is disposed at one end of the applicator opposite the end comprising the teeth, this closure cap being intended to emit the container containing the product to be applied.

Ce capuchon de fermeture peut être muni d'un moyen d'étanchéité pour fermer de manière étanche le récipient.This closure cap may be provided with a sealing means for sealing the container.

Lorsque l'applicateur est observé dans l'axe longitudinal d'une portion de l'élément d'application sur laquelle sont disposées les dents, au moins deux dents consécutives peuvent avoir des extrémités libres qui divergent, convergent, se croisent ou sont sensiblement parallèles.When the applicator is observed in the longitudinal axis of a portion of the application element on which the teeth are arranged, at least two consecutive teeth may have free ends that diverge, converge, intersect or are substantially parallel .

Lorsque l'applicateur est observé selon l'axe longitudinal d'une portion de l'élément d'application sur laquelle sont disposées les dents, une dent sur au moins deux dents consécutives peut avoir une extrémité libre qui diverge en s'écartant de l'extrémité libre de l'autre dent, cette autre dent pouvant avoir une extrémité libre qui est sensiblement rectiligne.When the applicator is observed along the longitudinal axis of a portion of the application element on which the teeth are arranged, a tooth on at least two consecutive teeth may have a free end which diverges away from the tooth. free end of the other tooth, this other tooth may have a free end which is substantially straight.

Lorsque l'élément d'application est observé dans son axe, au moins deux dents consécutives, de préférence trois, peuvent avoir des extrémités libres qui sont sensiblement alignées.When the applicator element is observed in its axis, at least two consecutive teeth, preferably three, may have free ends which are substantially aligned.

L'élément d'application peut comporter des dents ayant des extrémités libres orientées vers une extrémité proximale de l'applicateur, disposées en alternance avec des dents ayant des extrémités libres orientées vers une extrémité distale de l'applicateur.The applicator member may include teeth having free ends oriented toward a proximal end of the applicator, alternately disposed with teeth having free ends directed toward a distal end of the applicator.

Les dents peuvent ménager entre elles un logement d'axe sensiblement parallèle à celui de l'embase. Ce logement peut permettre de recevoir un élément d'application intérieur tel qu'une brosse du type à âme torsadée.The teeth may provide between them a housing axis substantially parallel to that of the base. This housing can accommodate an inner application element such as a twisted-core type brush.

L'élément d'application peut ne comporter qu'une seule rangée de dents et constituer un peigne.The application element may have only one row of teeth and constitute a comb.

L'élément d'application peut aussi comporter plusieurs rangées de dents disposées à des positions angulaires différentes autour de l'applicateur et constituer une brosse.The application element may also include several rows of teeth arranged at different angular positions around the applicator and constitute a brush.

L'élément d'application peut comporter par exemple une deuxième rangée de dents à l'opposé de la première.The application element may comprise for example a second row of teeth opposite the first.

L'élément d'application peut aussi comporter, par exemple, une embase de section transversale polygonale ou non. Au moins une rangée de dents s'étend de préférence sensiblement dans le prolongement d'un côté de l'embase dans le cas d'une section polygonale. Dans le cas d'une section non polygonale, par exemple circulaire ou elliptique, les bases se raccordent de préférence sensiblement tangentiellement à l'embase. Un élément d'application ayant une telle configuration permet d'utiliser l'embase pour appliquer le produit et le contact des cils avec les dents peut s'effectuer de manière progressive. Un élément d'application ayant cette structure peut permettre encore de bien allonger et recourber les cils.The application element may also comprise, for example, a polygonal cross section base or not. At least one row of teeth preferably extends substantially in the extension of one side of the base in the case of a polygonal section. In the case of a non-polygonal section, for example circular or elliptical, the bases are preferably connected substantially tangentially at the base. An applicator element having such a configuration makes it possible to use the base to apply the product and the contact of the eyelashes with the teeth can be carried out progressively. An application element having this structure can still make it possible to lengthen and curl the eyelashes.

L'élément d'application peut être plus flexible que la tige.The application element may be more flexible than the rod.

L'élément d'application peut être réalisé par exemple dans une matière plastique plus souple que celle utilisée pour fabriquer la tige de l'applicateur. On peut ainsi obtenir plus de confort à l'utilisation.The application element may be made for example in a softer plastic material than that used to manufacture the rod of the applicator. It is thus possible to obtain more comfort in use.

En variante, la tige de l'applicateur peut être réalisée dans une matière plastique moins dure que celle servant à réaliser l'élément d'application. On peut ainsi utiliser pour des raisons de fabrication par exemple un matériau relativement dur pour réaliser l'élément d'application et compenser la dureté de l'élément d'application au moment de l'application par la souplesse de la tige.Alternatively, the rod of the applicator may be made of a plastic material less hard than that used to achieve the application element. It is thus possible to use, for manufacturing reasons, for example a relatively hard material for producing the application element and to compensate for the hardness of the application element at the time of application by the flexibility of the rod.

Les dents peuvent également être réalisées dans une matière différente de celle utilisée pour réaliser l'embase.The teeth can also be made in a material different from that used to make the base.

La hauteur des dents peut être variable.The height of the teeth can be variable.

De préférence, la hauteur des dents est comprise entre 0,5 et 15 mm environ, et de préférence encore entre 7 et 13 mm environ.Preferably, the height of the teeth is between 0.5 and 15 mm, and more preferably between 7 and 13 mm.

L'invention a encore pour objet un applicateur pour appliquer un produit sur les cils ou les sourcils comprenant une tige et une embase disposée à une extrémité de la tige. Cet applicateur comporte en outre au moins une rangée de dents ayant des bases disposées sur l'embase et des portions s'étendant à partir des bases. Les bases de dents consécutives sont sensiblement alignées et les portions s'étendant à partir des bases des dents consécutives sont disposées de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation.The invention further relates to an applicator for applying a product on the eyelashes or the eyebrows comprising a rod and a base disposed at one end of the rod. This applicator further comprises at least one row of teeth having bases arranged on the base and portions extending from the bases. The consecutive tooth bases are substantially aligned and the portions extending from the bases of the consecutive teeth are disposed on either side of a geometric separation surface.

La largeur de l'embase est de préférence supérieure à la largeur des bases.The width of the base is preferably greater than the width of the bases.

Une seconde rangée de dents peut également être disposée sur l'embase. Cette seconde rangée de dents peut être disposée de telle sorte que les rangées soient dirigées dans des directions sensiblement opposées.A second row of teeth may also be disposed on the base. This second row of teeth may be arranged such that the rows are directed in substantially opposite directions.

Les portions s'étendant à partir des bases de dents consécutives peuvent diverger en s'écartant l'une de l'autre. Ces portions divergentes peuvent se trouver à proximité des bases des dents.Portions extending from the bases of consecutive teeth may diverge apart from each other. These divergent portions may be at near the bases of the teeth.

Les dents peuvent avoir différentes longueurs et les bases des dents peuvent être soit en contact, soit espacées les unes des autres.The teeth may have different lengths and the bases of the teeth may be either in contact or spaced from each other.

Les dents peuvent être disposées sur l'embase de manière non symétrique
par rapport à une ligne selon laquelle les bases sont alignées.The teeth can be arranged on the base in a non-symmetrical manner
relative to a line according to which the bases are aligned.

L'embase peut comporter deux extrémités, l'une desquelles peut être fixée à une partie d'extrémité distale de la tige.The base may have two ends, one of which may be attached to a distal end portion of the stem.

En variante, l'embase peut être fixée à une portion d'extrémité distale de la tige le long d'une partie située entre ses extrémités.Alternatively, the base may be attached to a distal end portion of the shaft along a portion between its ends.

Au moins l'une des dents peut comporter une portion creuse, s'étendant de préférence suivant la longueur de la dent. De préférence, au moins un côté de la dent présente alors une ouverture donnant accès à cette portion creuse.At least one of the teeth may comprise a hollow portion, preferably extending along the length of the tooth. Preferably, at least one side of the tooth then has an opening giving access to this hollow portion.

L'une au moins des dents peut être floquée.At least one of the teeth can be flocked.

L'applicateur peut faire partie d'un système comprenant un récipient.The applicator may be part of a system comprising a container.

Ce récipient peut avoir un organe d'essorage.This container may have a wringing member.

De préférence, l'organe d'essorage est déformable, et celui-ci peut comporter un bloc d'une mousse à cellules ouvertes ou une lèvre en élastomère, ou d'autres organes similaires appropriés.Preferably, the wiper member is deformable, and it may comprise a block of an open cell foam or an elastomeric lip, or other suitable similar members.

L'invention a encore pour objet un applicateur comprenant une tige et une embase à une extrémité de la tige. Au moins une rangée de dents comprenant des bases est disposée sur l'embase et les bases de dents consécutives de cette rangée sont sensiblement alignées le long d'un plan passant par les bases des dents consécutives, ces dernières comprenant des portions s'étendant à partir de leur base alternativement décalées de chaque côté du plan d'alignement.The invention also relates to an applicator comprising a rod and a base at one end of the rod. At least one row of teeth including bases is disposed on the base and the consecutive tooth bases of this row are substantially aligned along a plane passing through the bases of the consecutive teeth, the latter comprising portions extending to from their base alternately staggered on each side of the alignment plane.

L'invention a encore pour objet un procédé pour appliquer un produit sur les cils au moyen d'un applicateur tel que défini plus haut. Ce procédé comporte les étapes consistant à charger avec du produit au moins une partie des dents et à amener au moins une partie des dents au contact des cils ou des sourcils, de telle sorte que le produit se dépose sur les cils ou les sourcils. Le chargement en produit peut se faire en insérant l'applicateur ou une portion de celui-ci dans un récipient contenant le produit puis en retirant l'applicateur du récipient et en essuyant l'excès de produit qui s'est déposé sur les dents. Le chargement en produit peut également se faire en distribuant le produit à partir du récipient sur les dents ou en amenant ces dernières au contact d'un pain de produit solide, éventuellement humidifié.The invention further relates to a method for applying a product to the eyelashes by means of an applicator as defined above. This method comprises the steps of loading with the product at least a portion of the teeth and bringing at least a portion of the teeth into contact with the eyelashes or eyebrows, so that the product is deposited on the eyelashes or eyebrows. Product loading can be done by inserting the applicator or a portion of it into a container containing the product and then removing the applicator from the container and wiping off the excess product. has settled on the teeth. Product loading can also be done by distributing the product from the container on the teeth or by bringing them into contact with a solid product bread, possibly moistened.

Dans ce dernier cas, le produit peut être humidifié avant d'amener les dents à son contact ou en variante le produit peut être déposé sur les dents et humidifié ensuite.In the latter case, the product can be moistened before bringing the teeth to its contact or alternatively the product can be deposited on the teeth and then moistened.

De préférence, le produit qui est appliqué est du mascara. Si ce mascara comprend des fibres, le procédé comprend en outre l'étape consistant à orienter les fibres avec les dents, de telle sorte que les fibres soient sensiblement parallèles aux cils lorsque le produit est appliqué.Preferably, the product that is applied is mascara. If this mascara comprises fibers, the method further comprises the step of orienting the fibers with the teeth such that the fibers are substantially parallel to the eyelashes when the product is applied.

Lorsque l'applicateur comporte une embase sur laquelle les dents sont disposées et une tige, et que l'embase peut être fixée de manière amovible sur la tige, le procédé peut aussi comporter l'étape consistant à fixer l'embase sur la tige. Cela permet à l'applicateur de recevoir des embases interchangeables ayant différentes configurations de dents.When the applicator has a base on which the teeth are arranged and a rod, and that the base can be removably attached to the rod, the method may also include the step of attaching the base on the rod. This allows the applicator to receive interchangeable bases having different tooth configurations.

Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut choisir parmi plusieurs configurations de dents celle permettant d'obtenir l'effet souhaité.Thus, the user can choose from among several configurations of teeth that to obtain the desired effect.

L'applicateur peut être utilisé pour appliquer un produit cosmétique, de préférence du mascara, sur les cils ou les sourcils. Cependant, d'autres produits peuvent être appliqués et l'applicateur selon la présente invention peut également être utilisé pour peigner les cils ou les sourcils, par exemple.The applicator can be used to apply a cosmetic product, preferably mascara, to the eyelashes or eyebrows. However, other products can be applied and the applicator according to the present invention can also be used to comb eyelashes or eyebrows, for example.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention ressortiront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de réalisation non limitatifs de l'invention, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un dispositif conforme à un premier exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une coupe axiale schématique représentant l'applicateur rentré dans le récipient,
  • la figure 2 est une coupe axiale partielle représentant une variante d'organe d'essorage,
  • la figure 3 est une vue à échelle agrandie du détail III de la figure 1,
  • la figure 4 est une coupe schématique selon le trait de coupe IV-IV de la figure 3,
  • les figures 5 à 7 représentent des variantes de réalisation de l'élément d'application,
  • les figures 8 à 11, 17 et 18 sont des vues selon l'axe longitudinal de l'élément d'application, illustrant différentes configurations de dents,
  • la figure 12 représente un élément d'application ayant une deuxième rangée de dents à l'opposé de la première,
  • la figure 13 représente une variante de réalisation dans laquelle l'axe de l'embase est orienté perpendiculairement à l'axe de la tige de l'applicateur,
  • la figure 14 illustre le montage de l'embase dans un logement de la tige de l'applicateur,
  • la figure 15 représente partiellement un élément d'application ayant une embase de section triangulaire avec une rangée de dents dans le prolongement d'un côté,
  • la figure 16 représente une brosse ayant trois rangées de dents disposées en étoile,
  • la figure 19 est une vue de l'embase, selon l'axe longitudinal de l'élément d'application, et de deux dents consécutives floquées, conformément à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 20 est une vue en perspective, partielle, d'une série de trois dents consécutives creuses, conformément à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 21 est une vue en perspective d'un exemple de réalisation dans lequel le produit est déposé sur l'élément d'application à partir d'un tube flexible,
  • la figure 22 est une vue en perspective d'un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention dans lequel le produit destiné à être appliqué se présente sous la forme d'un pain solide ou d'une poudre,
  • la figure 23 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un applicateur conforme à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, dans lequel l'extrémité distale de l'élément d'application comporte une pointe sensiblement effilée,
  • la figure 24 est une vue en perspective d'un applicateur ayant,une configuration similaire à celle de l'applicateur de la figure 13, dans lequel l'embase de l'élément d'application est réalisée d'un seul tenant avec la tige,
  • la figure 25 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur dans lequel l'élément d'application est fixé de manière amovible sur une partie d'extrémité distale de la tige, conformément à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 26 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur ayant des dents consécutives dont une sur deux est rectiligne et l'autre s'écarte des dents adjacentes,
  • la figure 27 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur ayant des dents consécutives dont les extrémités libres sont sensiblement alignées, des dents consécutives dont les extrémités libres se croisent et des dents consécutives ayant à nouveau des extrémités libres sensiblement parallèles,
  • la figure 28 est une vue partielle de dessus, schématique, d'un applicateur ayant des dents consécutives avec des bases sensiblement alignées et des portions s'étendant à partir des bases divergeant les unes des autres,
  • la figure 28A est une coupe partielle selon le trait de coupe A-A de la figure 28,
  • la figure 29 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur ayant des dents consécutives avec des bases sensiblement alignées, conformément à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, et
  • la figure 30 est une vue partielle de côté d'un applicateur ayant des dents de différentes hauteurs et dans lequel l'embase est flexible.
Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will emerge on reading the following detailed description of non-limiting exemplary embodiments of the invention and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a device according to a first embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 2 is a schematic axial section showing the applicator returned to the container,
  • the figure 2 is a partial axial section showing a variant of the wiper member,
  • the figure 3 is an enlarged view of detail III of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 4 is a schematic cross section along line IV-IV of the figure 3 ,
  • the Figures 5 to 7 represent alternative embodiments of the application element,
  • the Figures 8 to 11 , 17 and 18 are views along the longitudinal axis of the application element, illustrating different tooth configurations,
  • the figure 12 represents an application element having a second row of teeth opposite the first,
  • the figure 13 represents an alternative embodiment in which the axis of the base is oriented perpendicularly to the axis of the rod of the applicator,
  • the figure 14 illustrates the mounting of the base in a housing of the rod of the applicator,
  • the figure 15 partially represents an applicator element having a base of triangular section with a row of teeth in the extension of one side,
  • the figure 16 represents a brush having three rows of teeth arranged in a star,
  • the figure 19 is a view of the base, along the longitudinal axis of the application element, and two flocked consecutive teeth, according to another embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 20 is a partial perspective view of a series of three consecutive hollow teeth, according to another embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 21 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment in which the product is deposited on the applicator element from a flexible tube,
  • the figure 22 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention in which the product intended to be applied is in the form of a solid cake or a powder,
  • the figure 23 is a schematic perspective view of an applicator according to another embodiment of the invention, in which the end distal to the applicator element has a substantially tapered tip,
  • the figure 24 is a perspective view of an applicator having a configuration similar to that of the applicator of the figure 13 , in which the base of the applicator element is made in one piece with the rod,
  • the figure 25 is a partial perspective view of an applicator in which the applicator element is removably attached to a distal end portion of the stem, according to another embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 26 is a partial perspective view of an applicator having consecutive teeth of which one in two is rectilinear and the other deviates from the adjacent teeth,
  • the figure 27 is a partial perspective view of an applicator having consecutive teeth whose free ends are substantially aligned, consecutive teeth whose free ends intersect and consecutive teeth having again substantially parallel free ends,
  • the figure 28 is a partial top view, schematic, of an applicator having consecutive teeth with substantially aligned bases and portions extending from the bases diverging from each other,
  • the figure 28A is a partial cut along the AA cut line of the figure 28 ,
  • the figure 29 is a partial perspective view of an applicator having consecutive teeth with substantially aligned bases, according to another embodiment of the invention, and
  • the figure 30 is a partial side view of an applicator having teeth of different heights and wherein the base is flexible.

Le dispositif 10 représenté sur les figures 1 à 4 comporte un récipient 11 contenant une réserve de produit cosmétique tel que du mascara et un applicateur 12 comportant une tige 13 d'axe X, munie à une extrémité d'un élément d'application 14 et à l'autre extrémité d'un élément de préhension 15 qui constitue également un capuchon de fermeture de récipient 11.The device 10 shown on the Figures 1 to 4 comprises a container 11 containing a reserve of cosmetic product such as mascara and an applicator 12 comprising a rod 13 of axis X, provided at one end with an applicator element 14 and at the other end of a component of gripping member 15 which also constitutes a container closure cap 11.

Le récipient 11 comporte dans l'exemple décrit un organe d'essorage 16 constitué ici par un bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes.The container 11 comprises in the example described a wiper member 16 here constituted by an open-cell foam block.

D'autres types d'organes d'essorage peuvent être utilisés, par exemple une lèvre souple 16A comme illustré sur la figure 2A, floquée ou non.Other types of wiper members may be used, for example a flexible lip 16A as illustrated in FIG. Figure 2A , flocked or not.

L'organe d'essorage est agencé de telle sorte qu'il fléchit ou se déforme pour prendre la forme de l'élément d'application lorsque celui-ci le traverse.The wiper member is arranged such that it flexes or deforms to take the form of the applicator member as it passes therethrough.

Le récipient est fermé de façon étanche en l'absence d'utilisation, en prévoyant par exemple une surface d'étanchéité sur l'organe de préhension 15 ou la tige de l'applicateur.The container is closed in a sealed manner in the absence of use, for example by providing a sealing surface on the gripping member 15 or the rod of the applicator.

Dans l'exemple représenté, l'élément d'application se présente sous la forme d'un peigne 14 qui comporte une seule rangée de dents réalisées d'un seul tenant par moulage de matière plastique avec une embase 17 relativement large, d'axe Z s'étendant dans le prolongement de la tige 13 de l'applicateur.In the example shown, the application element is in the form of a comb 14 which comprises a single row of teeth made in one piece by molding plastic material with a relatively wide base 17 of axis Z extending in the extension of the rod 13 of the applicator.

La tige 13 présente sur une partie de sa longueur un moindre diamètre que le peigne 14, notamment afin de ne pas déformer de manière permanente l'organe d'essorage 16 (ou 16A).The rod 13 has on a part of its length a smaller diameter than the comb 14, in particular so as not to permanently deform the wiper member 16 (or 16A).

Le peigne 14 comporte dans l'exemple décrit deux séries de dents 18a et 18b disposées en alternance, dont les bases 19 sont non jointives et sensiblement alignées suivant l'axe Z de l'embase 17.The comb 14 comprises in the example described two series of teeth 18a and 18b arranged alternately, whose bases 19 are non-contiguous and substantially aligned along the Z axis of the base 17.

Les parties supérieures des dents sont orientées alternativement respectivement de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation S, constituée ici par un plan s'étendant parallèlement aux bases 19 des dents et contenant l'axe Z de l'embase 17.The upper portions of the teeth are oriented alternately respectively on either side of a geometric separation surface S, constituted here by a plane extending parallel to the bases 19 of the teeth and containing the Z axis of the base 17.

L'axe Z de l'embase 17 peut être confondu avec l'axe X de la tige 13 ou former un angle avec celui-ci, permettant d'améliorer l'ergonomie de l'applicateur.The Z axis of the base 17 may be coincident with the axis X of the rod 13 or form an angle therewith, to improve the ergonomics of the applicator.

La hauteur totale des dents est de préférence comprise entre 0,5 mm et 15 mm et de préférence encore est comprise entre 7 et 13 mm environ.The total height of the teeth is preferably between 0.5 mm and 15 mm and more preferably is between 7 and 13 mm approximately.

Les hauteurs des dents ne sont pas nécessairement égales et la hauteur peut varier d'une dent à l'autre.The heights of the teeth are not necessarily equal and the height can vary from one tooth to another.

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 4, les dents 18a ont leur extrémité libre inclinée vers la gauche tandis que les dents 18b, situées chacune à mi-distance entre deux dents 18a, ont leur extrémité libre inclinée vers la droite.As can be seen on the figure 4 , the teeth 18a have their free end inclined to the left while the teeth 18b, each located halfway between two teeth 18a, have their free end inclined to the right.

Grâce à cette disposition des dents 18a et 18b sur le peigne 14, on peut avoir un espacement entre les bases 19 des dents nul ou très faible, par exemple inférieur ou égal à 0,4 mm.With this arrangement of the teeth 18a and 18b on the comb 14, it is possible to have a spacing between the bases 19 of the teeth zero or very low, for example less than or equal to 0.4 mm.

La longueur totale d'une rangée de dents consécutives est comprise de préférence entre 10 mm et 45 mm environ, voire entre 15 et 28 mm et de préférence encore entre 20 mm et 26 mm.The total length of a row of consecutive teeth is preferably between about 10 mm and 45 mm, even between 15 and 28 mm and more preferably between 20 mm and 26 mm.

Le nombre de dents par rangée est compris de préférence entre 6 et 50 environ, voire entre 10 et 35 environ, et de préférence encore entre 15 et 32 environ.The number of teeth per row is preferably between about 6 and 50, even between 10 and 35 or so, and more preferably between 15 and 32 or so.

Deux dents successives forment entre elles des échancrures permettant à l'élément d'application d'agripper les cils durant l'application du produit sur ces derniers.Two successive teeth form between them notches allowing the applicator element to grip the eyelashes during the application of the product on the latter.

Cela peut entrainer une amélioration dans l'allongement et le recourbement des cils.This can lead to an improvement in the elongation and bending of the eyelashes.

Les parties supérieures décalées des dents peuvent former entre elles des cavités permettant de constituer des réserves de produit sur l'élément d'application.The offset upper parts of the teeth can form cavities between them making it possible to form product reserves on the application element.

Cela peut améliorer la manière dont l'élément d'application se charge en produit, de sorte que d'avantage de produit peut être appliqué avant qu'il soit nécessaire de recharger l'applicateur.This can improve the way in which the application element loads into the product, so that more product can be applied before it is necessary to reload the applicator.

Chacun de ces effets, à savoir l'effet d'agripement des cils et l'effet de chargement en produit, contribue à l'obtention d'un maquillage de qualité.Each of these effects, namely the effect of aggression of the eyelashes and the loading effect in product, contributes to obtaining a quality makeup.

L'embase peut présenter diverses formes de réalisation.The base may have various embodiments.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté sur la figure 5 un élément d'application 20 comportant une embase 22 plus étroite et deux séries de dents 28a et 28b formant une rangée de dents consécutives.For example, there is shown on the figure 5 an application member 20 having a narrower base 22 and two sets of teeth 28a and 28b forming a row of consecutive teeth.

Les dents 28a et 28b consécutives ont des bases 29 sensiblement alignées suivant l'axe Z de l'embase 22 et des parties supérieures, s'étendant à partir des bases et allant jusqu'à l'extrémité libre des dents, disposées alternativement de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation S, constituée ici par un plan médian de symétrie pour l'embase 22.The consecutive teeth 28a and 28b have bases 29 substantially aligned along the Z axis of the base 22 and upper parts, extending from the bases and extending to the free end of the teeth, arranged alternately on the and another of a geometric separation surface S, constituted here by a median plane of symmetry for the base 22.

Autrement dit, la portion supérieure de la dent 28a se situe d'un côté de la surface de géométrique de séparation S et la portion supérieure de la dent 28b se situe du côté opposé de la surface S.In other words, the upper portion of the tooth 28a is located on one side of the geometric separation surface S and the upper portion of the tooth 28b is on the opposite side of the surface S.

La largeur de l'embase 22 représentée sur la figure 5 est à peine supérieure à la largeur des bases 29 des dents.The width of the base 22 shown on the figure 5 is barely greater than the width of the bases 29 of the teeth.

L'embase 22 supportant les dents du peigne peut être rectiligne d'axe Z comme cela vient d'être décrit.The base 22 supporting the teeth of the comb may be rectilinear Z axis as just described.

L'embase peut aussi être courbe ou s'étendre suivant une ligne brisée, par exemple une ligne en zigzag.The base may also be curved or extend along a broken line, for example a zigzag line.

En particulier, l'embase peut être incurvée autour d'un axe K sensiblement perpendiculaire aux bases des dents, comme c'est le cas du peigne 30 représenté sur la figure 6.In particular, the base can be curved around an axis K substantially perpendicular to the bases of the teeth, as is the case of the comb 30 shown in FIG. figure 6 .

En outre, sur cette figure 6, les dents sont alternativement orientées à leur partie supérieure vers l'avant, c'est à dire l'extrémité distale du peigne, et vers l'arrière, c'est à dire vers la tige de l'applicateur, en plus d'être décalées alternativement vers la droite et vers la gauche.In addition, on this figure 6 , the teeth are alternately oriented at their upper part towards the front, ie the distal end of the comb, and towards the back, ie towards the rod of the applicator, in addition to be shifted alternately to the right and to the left.

L'embase peut ainsi être incurvée autour d'un axe non perpendiculaire aux bases des dents.The base can thus be curved about an axis not perpendicular to the bases of the teeth.

L'embase peut également être incurvée autour d'un axe sensiblement parallèle aux bases des dents, comme c'est le cas du peigne 40 représenté sur la figure 7.The base can also be curved about an axis substantially parallel to the bases of the teeth, as is the case of the comb 40 shown in FIG. figure 7 .

Sur cette figure, la surface géométrique de séparation de part et d'autre de laquelle s'étendent alternativement les parties supérieures des dents est une surface cylindrique de directrice constituée par l'axe de l'embase, cette directrice étant ici une ligne courbe, et de génératrice parallèle aux bases des dents, cette génératrice étant ici perpendiculaire au plan de la figure 7.In this figure, the geometric separation surface on either side of which the upper portions of the teeth alternately extend is a cylindrical surface of director constituted by the axis of the base, this directrix being here a curved line, and of generator parallel to the bases of the teeth, this generator being here perpendicular to the plane of the figure 7 .

Lorsque la surface géométrique de séparation est cylindrique, la directrice peut d'une manière générale être une courbe ou une ligne brisée, par exemple une ligne en zigzag.When the geometric separation surface is cylindrical, the directrix can generally be a curve or a broken line, for example a zigzag line.

La géométrie de l'embase est choisie en fonction du type de maquillage et de la nature du produit à appliquer sur les cils.The geometry of the base is chosen according to the type of makeup and the nature of the product to be applied to the eyelashes.

Les dents du peigne peuvent être réalisées de multiples manières sans que l'on sorte du cadre de la présente invention.The teeth of the comb can be made in many ways without departing from the scope of the present invention.

En particulier, les deux séries de dents alternées peuvent comporter chacune des dents ayant une base symétrique de révolution ou non.In particular, the two sets of alternating teeth may each comprise teeth having a symmetrical base of revolution or not.

La base des dents peut présenter une section transversale circulaire, polygonale ou autre.The base of the teeth may have a circular, polygonal or other cross section.

Les parties supérieures des dents peuvent comporter une tête arrondie ou un crochet.The upper parts of the teeth may have a rounded head or a hook.

D'une manière générale, la géométrie des dents sera choisie en fonction de la nature du produit à appliquer sur les cils et du type de maquillage recherché.In general, the geometry of the teeth will be chosen according to the nature of the product to be applied to the eyelashes and the type of makeup sought.

On a représenté sur les figures 8 à 11, 17 et 18, diverses configurations de dents, l'élément d'application étant observé selon l'axe longitudinal de l'embase.We have shown on Figures 8 to 11 , 17 and 18 , various configurations of teeth, the application element being observed along the longitudinal axis of the base.

On a représenté sur la figure 8 en vue de face selon l'axe de l'embase un élément d'application 50 essentiellement en forme de peigne ayant deux séries de dents alternées 51a et 51b, dont les bases 52 sont sensiblement alignées sur l'embase 53.We have shown on the figure 8 in front view along the axis of the base an essentially comb-shaped application element 50 having two series of alternating teeth 51a and 51b, whose bases 52 are substantially aligned on the base 53.

Les dents 51a et 51b présentent des formes générales incurvées, essentiellement concaves vers l'intérieur et définissent un logement 55 entre elles.The teeth 51a and 51b have generally curved shapes, substantially concave inwardly and define a housing 55 therebetween.

Ce logement 55 peut recevoir une brosse de type à âme torsadée 56, comme illustré sur la figure 9.This housing 55 can receive a twisted-core type brush 56, as illustrated in FIG. figure 9 .

Les extrémités libres 54 des dents sont dirigées vers l'intérieur mais ne se croisent pas lorsque le peigne est observé selon l'axe longitudinal de l'embase 53.The free ends 54 of the teeth are directed inwards but do not intersect when the comb is observed along the longitudinal axis of the base 53.

En variante, les extrémités libres des dents peuvent se croiser, lorsque le peigne est observé selon l'axe longitudinal de l'embase.Alternatively, the free ends of the teeth can cross, when the comb is observed along the longitudinal axis of the base.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté sur la figure 10 un peigne 60 dans lequel les extrémités libres 67 des deux séries de dents alternées 61a et 61b se croisent lorsque le peigne est observé selon l'axe de l'embase.For example, there is shown on the figure 10 a comb 60 in which the free ends 67 of the two sets of alternating teeth 61a and 61b intersect when the comb is observed along the axis of the base.

Les extrémités libres des dents consécutives peuvent également diverger lorsque le peigne est observé selon l'axe de l'embase.The free ends of the consecutive teeth can also diverge when the comb is observed along the axis of the base.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté sur la figure 11 un peigne 70 dans lequel les extrémités libres 77 des deux séries de dents alternées 71a et 71b divergent.For example, there is shown on the figure 11 a comb 70 in which the free ends 77 of the two series of alternating teeth 71a and 71b diverge.

L'inclinaison des dents peut tendre à réaliser un contact tangentiel avec les cils au moment de l'application.The inclination of the teeth may tend to make tangential contact with the eyelashes at the time of application.

L'élément d'application 120 représenté sur la figure 17 comporte des dents alternées 121a et 121b dont les extrémités libres 122 sont sensiblement alignées.The application element 120 shown on the figure 17 has alternating teeth 121a and 121b whose free ends 122 are substantially aligned.

Cet alignement se fait dans l'exemple décrit selon une ligne parallèle à celle selon laquelle les bases des dents sont sensiblement alignées.This alignment is in the example described along a line parallel to that according to which the bases of the teeth are substantially aligned.

Dans la variante représentée sur la figure 18, l'élément d'application 130 comporte des dents consécutives 131a et 131b dont les extrémités libres 132 sont sensiblement parallèles. Ainsi, elles pointent dans la même direction.In the variant shown on the figure 18 , the application element 130 comprises consecutive teeth 131a and 131b whose free ends 132 are substantially parallel. Thus, they point in the same direction.

On a représenté sur la figure 26 un élément d'application 260 comportant deux séries de dents 261a et 261b formant une rangée de dents consécutives.We have shown on the figure 26 an application member 260 having two sets of teeth 261a and 261b forming a row of consecutive teeth.

Les bases des dents consécutives 261a, 261b sont sensiblement alignées. Les extrémités libres des dents sont disposées de telle sorte que les dents consécutives ont alternativement une extrémité libre sensiblement rectiligne et une extrémité libre qui diverge en s'écartant des extrémités libres sensiblement rectilignes, c'est-à-dire les extrémités des dents 261a représentées sur la figure 26. L'élément d'application peut également comporter une combinaison de dents consécutives comprenant des dents ayant des extrémités libres divergentes et/ou des extrémités libres convergentes et/ou des extrémités libres alignées et/ou des extrémités libres se croisant et/ou des extrémités libres parallèles, et toutes combinaisons de telles dents comme représenté par exemple sur la figure 27.The bases of the consecutive teeth 261a, 261b are substantially aligned. The free ends of the teeth are arranged such that the consecutive teeth alternately have a substantially straight free end and a free end which diverges away from the substantially straight free ends, that is to say the ends of the teeth 261a shown. on the figure 26 . The application element may also comprise a combination of consecutive teeth comprising teeth having diverging free ends and / or converging free ends and / or aligned free ends and / or free intersecting ends and / or free ends parallel, and any combination of such teeth as shown for example on the figure 27 .

Sur cette figure, on voit des dents 271a, 271b ayant des extrémités libres sensiblement alignées au niveau de l'extrémité distale de l'élément d'application, puis divergeant alternativement et ayant à nouveau des extrémités libres sensiblement alignées au voisinage de l'extrémité proximale de l'élément d'application.In this figure, we see teeth 271a, 271b having free ends substantially aligned at the distal end of the applicator element, then alternately diverging and again having free ends substantially aligned in the vicinity of the end. proximal to the application element.

L'invention n'est pas limitée à un élément d'application comportant une seule rangée de dents et s'applique également à des éléments d'application comportant plusieurs rangées de dents, formant essentiellement une brosse, par exemple.The invention is not limited to an application element comprising a single row of teeth and also applies to application elements comprising several rows of teeth, essentially forming a brush, for example.

Dans de telles brosses, au moins une des rangées de dents comporte des bases sensiblement alignées et des portions de la longueur des dents s'étendant depuis la base décalées alternativement de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation.In such brushes, at least one of the rows of teeth comprises substantially aligned bases and portions of the length of the teeth extending from the base alternately offset on either side of a geometric separation surface.

L'élément d'application peut comporter par exemple une deuxième rangée de dents 91c et 91d à l'opposé d'une première rangée de dents 91a et 91b, comme illustré par la brosse 110 très schématiquement représentée sur la figure 12.The application element may comprise for example a second row 91c and 91d teeth opposite a first row of teeth 91a and 91b, as illustrated by the brush 110 schematically represented on the figure 12 .

L'embase peut présenter une section transversale polygonale, par exemple triangulaire, avec une rangée de dents s'étendant sensiblement dans le prolongement de chaque côté. Cela permet aux cils de venir au contact de l'embase pour se charger en produit au moment de l'application.The base may have a polygonal cross section, for example triangular, with a row of teeth extending substantially in the extension of each side. This allows the eyelashes to come into contact with the base to load product at the time of application.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté sur la figure 15 une rangée de dents 93a, 93b, dont les bases 90 s'étendent sensiblement dans le prolongement d'un côté 91 de l'embase, de section triangulaire.For example, there is shown on the figure 15 a row of teeth 93a, 93b, whose bases 90 extend substantially in the extension of a side 91 of the base, of triangular section.

En variante, les bases des rangées de dents peuvent s'étendre radialement depuis l'embase.Alternatively, the bases of the rows of teeth may extend radially from the base.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté sur la figure 16 une brosse 100 ayant une embase de section triangulaire et trois rangées 101 à 103 de dents dont les bases sont alignées et dont les portions des dents s'étendant à partir de la base sont alternativement décalées de chaque côté des bases des dents.For example, there is shown on the figure 16 a brush 100 having a base of triangular section and three rows 101 to 103 of teeth whose bases are aligned and whose portions of the teeth extending from the base are alternately offset on each side of the bases of the teeth.

Dans cet exemple, les dents partent des sommets de l'embase, les bases des dents des différentes rangées étant orientées radialement.In this example, the teeth start from the tops of the base, the bases of the teeth of the different rows being oriented radially.

L'embase peut présenter des arêtes sur lesquelles se raccordent les dents, qui s'étendent hélicoïdalement, avec un pas constant ou variable.The base may have edges on which are connected the teeth, which extend helically, with a constant or variable pitch.

Dans nombre d'exemples de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits, l'embase s'étend sensiblement dans le prolongement de la tige de l'applicateur.In many embodiments which have just been described, the base extends substantially in the extension of the rod of the applicator.

Autrement dit, une extrémité proximale de l'embase est fixée à une partie d'extrémité distale de la tige, et une extrémité distale de l'embase constitue une extrémité libre de l'applicateur.In other words, a proximal end of the base is attached to a distal end portion of the shaft, and a distal end of the base forms a free end of the applicator.

On a représenté sur les figures 13, 14 et 24 un élément d'application essentiellement en forme de peigne 80 (fig. 13, 14), 240 (fig. 24) dans lequel l'axe longitudinal Z de l'élément d'application s'étend sensiblement perpendiculairement à l'axe X de la tige 84 (fig. 13, 14), 244 (fig. 24) de l'applicateur, laquelle est plate dans les exemples illustrés, et pourrait éventuellement être ajourée en son centre.We have shown on Figures 13, 14 and 24 an essentially comb-shaped application element 80 ( Fig. 13, 14 ), 240 ( Fig. 24 ) in which the longitudinal axis Z of the applicator element extends substantially perpendicular to the axis X of the rod 84 ( Fig. 13, 14 ), 244 ( Fig. 24 ) of the applicator, which is flat in the illustrated examples, and could possibly be perforated at its center.

Ainsi, une surface latérale de l'élément d'application ou de l'embase entre ses deux extrémités se raccorde à la partie d'extrémité distale de la tige de l'applicateur.Thus, a side surface of the applicator element or the base between its two ends is connected to the distal end portion of the applicator shaft.

Le peigne 80 comporte deux séries de dents alternées 85a et 85b ayant des bases 86 sensiblement alignées, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 14.The comb 80 has two sets of alternating teeth 85a and 85b having substantially aligned bases 86, as can be seen in FIG. figure 14 .

Ces dents peuvent être réalisées par moulage de matière plastique d'un seul tenant avec l'embase 87 puis celle-ci peut être insérée dans un connecteur se présentant sous la forme d'un logement 81 formé à l'extrémité distale de la tige 84 de l'applicateur.These teeth can be made by plastic molding in one piece with the base 87 and then it can be inserted into a connector in the form of a housing 81 formed at the distal end of the rod 84 of the applicator.

On a illustré sur la figure 14 la mise en place du peigne 80 dans le logement 81, qui s'effectue par coulissement selon l'axe Z.We illustrated on the figure 14 placing the comb 80 in the housing 81, which is effected by sliding along the Z axis.

Le logement 81 définit une fente 82, à l'avant, pour permettre le passage des bases 86 des dents 85a et 85b.The housing 81 defines a slot 82, at the front, to allow the passage of the bases 86 of the teeth 85a and 85b.

Avantageusement, la largeur de cette fente 82 correspond sensiblement à l'épaisseur des bases 86 des dents, de sorte que le peigne 80 est retenu dans le logement 81 par serrage des bases 86 entre les bords opposés de la fente 82.Advantageously, the width of this slot 82 corresponds substantially to the thickness of the bases 86 of the teeth, so that the comb 80 is retained in the housing 81 by clamping the bases 86 between the opposite edges of the slot 82.

Ce montage permet de réaliser aisément le peigne dans une matière plastique élastomère et la tige 84 dans une matière plastique rigide ou semi-rigide.This assembly makes it possible to easily make the comb in an elastomeric plastic material and the rod 84 in a rigid or semi-rigid plastic material.

Les figures 19 et 20 représentent diverses configurations de dents de l'élément d'application qui peuvent aider à obtenir des effets d'application recherchés.The Figures 19 and 20 represent various tooth configurations of the application element that can help achieve desired application effects.

Comme représenté sur la figure 19, les dents 191a, 191b peuvent être floquées. Ce flocage peut provenir de la matière plastique utilisée pour réaliser les dents. En outre, bien que non illustré, l'embase peut aussi recevoir un flocage.As shown on the figure 19 the teeth 191a, 191b can be flocked. This flocking can come from the plastic material used to make the teeth. In addition, although not illustrated, the base can also receive a flocking.

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 20, les dents 201a, 201b peuvent présenter des portions creuses 202. Ces portions creuses s'étendent de préférence sur au moins une partie de la longueur des dents et au moins une ouverture 202' sur le côté des dents permet d'accéder à cette partie creuse. Ces parties creuses peuvent contenir du produit et donc contribuer au chargement en produit de l'applicateur ainsi qu'à augmenter la quantité de produit se déposant sur les cils lors de l'application.As can be seen on the figure 20 , the teeth 201a, 201b may have hollow portions 202. These hollow portions preferably extend over at least a portion of the length of the teeth and at least one opening 202 'on the side of the teeth provides access to this portion dig. These hollow portions may contain the product and thus contribute to the product loading of the applicator and to increase the amount of product settling on the eyelashes during application.

On a représenté sur les figures 21 et 22 des variantes de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.We have shown on Figures 21 and 22 variants of implementation of the invention.

La figure 21 représente un ensemble d'application dans lequel le produit est contenu dans un récipient 210 en forme de tube. Ce tube est de préférence réalisé dans un matériau flexible qui permet de distribuer le produit sur l'élément d'application lorsqu'il est comprimé.The figure 21 represents an application assembly in which the product is contained in a tube-shaped container 210. This tube is preferably produced in a flexible material that allows the product to be dispensed onto the applicator element when compressed.

D'autres distributeurs peuvent aussi être utilisés pour distribuer le produit sur l'élément d'application, par exemple un distributeur à pompe, sans que l'on sorte du cadre de la présente invention. L'ensemble d'application représenté sur la figure 22 comporte un récipient 220 contenant un pain solide de produit 225. Ce pain solide peut être humidifié et l'élément d'application déplacé au contact de la partie humidifiée du produit pour se charger de produit.Other dispensers may also be used to dispense the product onto the applicator element, for example a pump dispenser, without departing from the scope of the present invention. The application set represented on the figure 22 comprises a container 220 containing a product solid bar 225. This solid bar may be moistened and the application member moved in contact with the moistened portion of the product to load product.

En variante, l'élément d'application peut être humidifié et déplacé au contact d'une partie non humidifiée.Alternatively, the application member may be moistened and moved in contact with an unhumidified portion.

Dans les exemples de réalisations représentés sur les figures 21 et 22, il n'est pas nécessaire de munir l'extrémité proximale de l'applicateur d'une poignée ou d'un capuchon de fermeture, puisque l'applicateur n'est pas stocké dans le récipient contenant le produit et n'a pas à fermer un tel récipient. En outre, dans ces réalisations, la tige elle-même peut être utilisée comme poignée.In the examples of achievements represented on the Figures 21 and 22 it is not necessary to provide the proximal end of the applicator with a handle or a closure cap, since the applicator is not stored in the container containing the product and does not have to close such a container. In addition, in these embodiments, the rod itself can be used as a handle.

La figure 23 représente un applicateur conforme à une variante de mise en oeuvre de l'invention. L'applicateur représenté sur cette figure comporte une pointe 235 s'étendant à partir de l'embase 233 de l'élément d'application 231.The figure 23 represents an applicator according to an alternative embodiment of the invention. The applicator shown in this figure has a tip 235 extending from the base 233 of the applicator element 231.

Lorsque l'élément d'application 231 est chargé de produit, la pointe 235 peut également se charger de produit et servir d'eye-liner ou d'élément à insérer entre des cils isolés.When the applicator element 231 is loaded with product, the tip 235 can also be loaded with product and serve as an eyeliner or element to be inserted between insulated eyelashes.

La figure 24 représente un applicateur similaire à celui décrit en référence à la figure 13. Cependant, dans l'exemple représenté, l'embase 243 est formée d'une seule pièce avec la structure réalisée par moulage avec la tige. Les dents 241 peuvent également être réalisées d'un seul tenant avec l'embase 243 et la tige 244.The figure 24 represents an applicator similar to that described with reference to the figure 13 . However, in the example shown, the base 243 is formed in one piece with the structure made by molding with the rod. The teeth 241 can also be made in one piece with the base 243 and the rod 244.

La figure 25 représente un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention dans lequel l'embase de l'élément d'application est fixée de manière amovible dans un logement formant connecteur 257, réalisé dans une partie d'extrémité distale de la tige.The figure 25 is another exemplary embodiment of the invention in which the base of the applicator element is removably attached in a connector housing 257, made in a distal end portion of the rod.

Ce logement définit une fente dans laquelle l'embase de l'élément d'application peut être engagée.This housing defines a slot in which the base of the application element can be engaged.

A la différence de l'exemple représenté aux figures 13 et 14, une seule extrémité de l'élément d'application 250 est reliée à l'extrémité distale de la tige.Unlike the example shown in Figures 13 and 14 only one end of the applicator element 250 is connected to the distal end of the shaft.

Sur la figure 25, l'axe longitudinal de l'élément d'application 251, une fois ceiui-ci fixé dans le connecteur 257, s'étend à partir de la tige sensiblement dans la même direction que l'axe longitudinal de la tige.On the figure 25 the longitudinal axis of the applicator member 251, once attached in the connector 257, extends from the shank substantially in the same direction as the longitudinal axis of the shank.

Les figures 28 et 28A représentent un exemple de dents consécutives sur un élément d'application 281, dans lequel les bases 289a et 289b sont sensiblement alignées au sens de la présente invention.The Figures 28 and 28A represent an example of consecutive teeth on an applicator element 281, in which the bases 289a and 289b are substantially aligned within the meaning of the present invention.

Ainsi, comme on peut le voir plus clairement sur la figure 28A, les bases 289a et 289b se chevauchent légèrement d'une distance r lorsque l'élément d'application est observé selon son axe longitudinal et sont considérées comme étant sensiblement alignées.So, as we can see more clearly on the figure 28A bases 289a and 289b slightly overlap by a distance r when the applicator element is observed along its longitudinal axis and are considered to be substantially aligned.

La figure 29 représente un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention dans lequel les dents 292a et 292b ont des bases 299 ayant des parties élargies s'étendant dans des directions sensiblement perpendiculaires à l'axe longitudinal des parties des dents s'étendant à partir des bases.The figure 29 represents an exemplary embodiment of the invention in which the teeth 292a and 292b have bases 299 having enlarged portions extending in directions substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the portions of the teeth extending from the bases. .

Ainsi, des dents consécutives ont des parties s'étendant à partir des bases des dents s'étendant alternativement depuis des côtés opposés des bases des dents, c'est-à-dire alternativement depuis un côté gauche des bases et un côté droit des bases lorsque l'élément d'application est observé selon son axe longitudinal.Thus, consecutive teeth have portions extending from the bases of the teeth extending alternately from opposite sides of the tooth bases, i.e. alternately from a left side of the bases and a right side of the bases. when the application element is observed along its longitudinal axis.

La figure 30 représente un applicateur dans lequel l'élément d'application 331, incluant une embase 333, est généralement flexible, ce qui lui permet de se déformer par rapport à la tige lors de l'application du produit.The figure 30 represents an applicator in which the application element 331, including a base 333, is generally flexible, which allows it to deform with respect to the rod during the application of the product.

On peut voir sur la figure 30 que la surface de l'embase sur laquelle se raccordent les dents est convexe.We can see on the figure 30 that the surface of the base on which the teeth are connected is convex.

Cette forme convexe amène les dents adjacentes à diverger, permettant ainsi à une quantité relativement importante de produit de se loger entre les dents.This convex shape causes the adjacent teeth to diverge, thus allowing a relatively large amount of product to be housed between the teeth.

En outre, l'applicateur de la figure 30 peut permettre d'améliorer le chargement en produit lorsque l'applicateur est extrait au travers d'un organe d'essorage, car ce dernier exerce une force tendant à redresser l'élément d'application et à rapprocher les dents vers une région centrale (vers la mi-longueur) de l'élément d'application.In addition, the applicator of the figure 30 can make it possible to improve the product loading when the applicator is extracted through a wiper member, since the latter exerts a force tending to straighten the applicator element and to bring the teeth towards a central region ( mid-length) of the application element.

Lorsque les dents se rapprochent, le produit peut être chassé entre les dents vers l'embase, permettant à l'élément d'application de contenir une quantité relativement élevée de produit.As the teeth get closer, the product can be forced between the teeth towards the base, allowing the applicator element to contain a relatively large amount of product.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments which have just been described.

On peut notamment réaliser d'autres formes de dents, les dents n'ayant pas toutes à avoir la même forme.In particular, other forms of teeth may be made, the teeth not all having the same shape.

D'une manière générale, on peut combiner entre elles les particularités de réalisation de chacun des exemples donnés, en fonction du type de maquillage recherché.In general, the particularities of realization of each of the given examples can be combined with each other, depending on the type of makeup sought.

En particulier, l'élément d'application peut comporter une succession de dents comportant une première et une deuxième série de dents disposées en alternance, les dents de la première série ayant une forme différente des dents de la deuxième série.In particular, the application element may comprise a succession of teeth having a first and a second series of teeth arranged alternately, the teeth of the first series having a shape different from the teeth of the second series.

L'une des séries de dents peut être composée elle-même de dents ayant des formes différentes, voire des hauteurs différentes.One of the series of teeth may be composed of teeth having different shapes, or different heights.

Les dents peuvent présenter une hauteur qui varie en fonction du positionnement axial sur l'élément d'application, par exemple une hauteur croissante, décroissante, décroissante puis croissante ou croissante puis décroissante, de l'avant vers l'arrière.The teeth may have a height that varies as a function of the axial positioning on the application element, for example an increasing height, decreasing, decreasing and increasing or increasing and decreasing, from front to rear.

Les dents peuvent présenter un état de surface permettant d'accroître la quantité de produit dont se charge l'élément d'application; les dents et/ou l'embase peuvent ainsi comporter des rainures capillaires ou un flocage, sur toute ou partie de leur surface.The teeth may have a surface condition to increase the amount of product that the application element is responsible for; the teeth and / or the base may thus comprise capillary grooves or flocking, over all or part of their surface.

Les dents peuvent être recouvertes d'un revêtement tel qu'un vernis ou du PTFE par exemple, destiné à leur conférer un meilleur glissement sur les cils ou au contraire plus de rugosité.The teeth may be covered with a coating such as a varnish or PTFE for example, to give them a better glide on the eyelashes or on the contrary more roughness.

Des agents de glissement peuvent être incorporés à la matière plastique servant à réaliser les dents.Gliding agents may be incorporated into the plastic material for making the teeth.

L'élément d'application, et plus particulièrement les dents, peut également comporter des actifs tels que par exemple des conservateurs, des absorbeurs d'humidité, des sels métalliques, notamment des sels de cuivre, des particules magnétiques, et d'autres matériaux similaires appropriés, destinés à être libérés dans le produit lorsque ce dernier est déposé sur l'élément d'application.The application element, and more particularly the teeth, can also contain active ingredients such as, for example, preservatives, moisture absorbers, metal salts, especially copper salts, magnetic particles, and other suitable similar materials, intended to be released into the product when the latter is deposited on the application element.

Ces actifs peuvent être soit inclus dans le matériau utilisé pour réaliser l'élément d'application, soit déposés sous la forme d'un revêtement sur l'élément d'application, soit les deux.These assets can be either included in the material used to make the application element, or deposited as a coating on the application element, or both.

En outre, des produits qui modifient la tension de surface de l'élément d'application au contact de l'humidité peuvent être incorporés dans les dents ou revêtir ces dernières.In addition, products which modify the surface tension of the application member in contact with moisture may be incorporated into the teeth or coat them.

Les dents peuvent subir un traitement de surface par abrasion, pour former par exemple des fourches à leur extrémité libre.The teeth can undergo abrasion surface treatment, for example to form forks at their free end.

Les dents peuvent subir un traitement à chaud pour arrondir par exemple leur pointe, voire former une boule à leur extrémité libre. Les dents deviennent ainsi moins agressives vis-à-vis des cils.The teeth may undergo a heat treatment to round for example their tip, or even form a ball at their free end. The teeth become less aggressive vis-à-vis the eyelashes.

L'élément d'application est réalisé de préférence par injection de matière plastique, mais en variante on peut utiliser des procédés de conformation de matière par compression, estampage ou décolletage.The application element is preferably made by plastic injection, but alternatively it is possible to use material forming processes by compression, stamping or machining.

L'embase peut comporter des gorges ou reliefs permettant par exemple de loger du produit.The base may include grooves or reliefs for example to accommodate the product.

Dans chacune des réalisations décrites, la longueur d'une rangée de dents consécutives est comprise de préférence entre environ 10 mm et environ 45 mm, et de préférence encore entre environ 15 mm et environ 28 mm, et de préférence encore entre 20 mm et environ 26 mm.In each of the embodiments described, the length of a row of consecutive teeth is preferably between about 10 mm and about 45 mm, and more preferably between about 15 mm and about 28 mm, and more preferably between 20 mm and about 26 mm.

La longueur de chaque dent est comprise de préférence entre 0,5 mm et 15 mm environ, et de préférence encore entre environ 7 mm et environ 13 mm.The length of each tooth is preferably between about 0.5 mm and 15 mm, and more preferably between about 7 mm and about 13 mm.

Le nombre de dents dans une rangée consécutive est compris de préférence entre 6 et 50, et de préférence encore entre 10 et 35, et de préférence encore entre 15 et 32 environ.The number of teeth in a consecutive row is preferably between 6 and 50, and more preferably between 10 and 35, and more preferably between 15 and 32 approximately.

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  1. A device for applying a product, in particular a cosmetic product, on the eyelashes or eyebrows, comprising a container (11) containing a reserve of product an applicator (12) comprising an applicator element having at least one row of teeth, said row of teeth (18a, 18b; 28a, 28b; 51a, 51b; 61a, 61b; 71a, 71b; 85a, 85b; 93a, 93b; 121a, 121b; 131a, 131b; 201a, 201b; 261a, 261b; 271a, 271b; 288a, 288b; 292a; 292b) including a series of consecutive teeth having substantially aligned bases and parts extending from the bases offset alternating on either side of a geometric separating surface (S), the geometric separating surface (S) passing through the bases of the consecutive teeth, at least two consecutive teeth having free ends that diverge, converge or intersect when the applicator is observed in the longitudinal axis of a portion of the applicator element on which the teeth are arranged, characterized in that a portion of each of the bases of the consecutive teeth is positioned on the first side of a line passing through the bases of the consecutive teeth, and another portion of each of the bases of the consecutive teeth is positioned on a second side of the aforementioned line, opposite the first side, said line being substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of a bottom frame on which the teeth are positioned.
  2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the teeth are made from a plastic material.
  3. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the teeth are positioned on a bottom frame (17; 22; 53; 87).
  4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that the teeth are made by molding a plastic material with the bottom frame (17; 22; 53; 87).
  5. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator further includes a stem.
  6. The device according to claim 5 and one of claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the bottom frame is arranged so as to be able to be removably fastened on the stem.
  7. The device according to one of claims 5 and 6, characterized in that the stem is substantially flat.
  8. The device according to claim 3 and optionally one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that the bottom frame (87) is removably fastened in a connector situated at the distal end of the stem of the applicator.
  9. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that the connector defines a slit arranged to receive the bottom frame.
  10. The device according to claim 3 and optionally one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that the bottom frame is made by molding in a shingle piece with the stem of applicator.
  11. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it includes a sealing member capable of sealably closing the container.
  12. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further includes a cap at one end of the applicator situated opposite the end including the teeth.
  13. The device according to claim 12, characterized in that the cap is capable of closing the container.
  14. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that when the applicator is observed in the longitudinal axis (Z) of a portion of the applicator element on which the teeth are positioned, at least two consecutive teeth have free ends (77) that diverge.
  15. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that when the applicator is observed in the longitudinal axis (Z) of a portion of the applicator element on which the teeth are positioned, at least two consecutive teeth have free ends (54) that converge toward one another.
  16. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that when the applicator is observed in the longitudinal axis (Z) of a portion of the applicator element on which the teeth are positioned, at least two consecutive teeth have free ends (67) that intersect.
  17. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that when the applicator is observed in the longitudinal axis (Z) of a portion of the applicator element on which the teeth positioned, at least two consecutive teeth have free ends (132) that are substantially parallel.
  18. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that when the applicator is observed in the longitudinal axis (Z) of a portion of the applicator element on which the teeth are positioned, at least two consecutive teeth have free ends (122) that are substantially aligned.
  19. The device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said at least two consecutive teeth include three teeth.
  20. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator element includes teeth having free ends oriented toward the distal end of the applicator element, positioned alternating with teeth having free ends oriented toward a proximal end of the applicator element.
  21. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that when the applicator is observed in the longitudinal axis of a portion of the applicator element, one teeth of a pair of consecutive teeth is substantially rectilinear and the other tooth of that pair diverges, moving away from the substantially rectilinear tooth.
  22. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the teeth form an elongate housing (55) between them, wit a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the applicator.
  23. The device according to claim 22, characterized in that said housing is arranged to receive an inner applicator element, in particular a twisted core brush (56).
  24. The device according to claim 5 and optionally any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator element is made from a plastic material that is more flexible than the material used to produce the stem of the applicator.
  25. The device according to claim 5 and optionally any one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the applicator element is made from a plastic material that is harder than the material used to produce the stem of the applicator.
  26. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the geometric separating surface is a plane.
  27. The device according to claim 3 and optionally any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the geometric separating surface (S) is a plane of symmetry for the base.
  28. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 25, characterized in that the geometric separating surface is non-planar.
  29. The device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the geometric separating surface is spiraled.
  30. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the stem (84) of the applicator is flat and includes a housing (81) at its end, said housing defining a slit (82) and having an axis that is not parallel to the axis (X) of the applicator, the applicator element (80) being inserted in a housing (81), the base (86) of the teeth (85a, 85b) then engaging in said slit.
  31. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the height (h) of the base (19) of the teeth is greater than or equal to 0.2 mm.
  32. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the separation between the bases (19) of two consecutive teeth is smaller than or equal to 0.4 mm.
  33. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it includes teeth of different heights.
  34. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the height of the teeth is comprised between 0.5 and 15 mm, preferably 7 to 13 mm.
  35. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator only includes a single row of teeth and forms a comb.
  36. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 34, characterized in that the applicator element includes a second row of teeth, or several rows of teeth, and then forms a brush.
  37. The device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the applicator element includes two rows of teeth extending in opposite directions.
  38. The device according to claim 3 and optionally any one of claims 1 to 34, characterized in that the base (92) has a polygonal or non-polygonal transverse section, and in that the applicator element includes at least one row of teeth extending substantially in the extension of one side of the bottom frame in the case of a polygonal section or whereof the bases connect substantially tangentially to the bottom frame in the case of a non-polygonal section.
  39. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bases of the teeth are substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the row.
  40. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further includes a wringing member arranged to remove the excess product from the teeth when the applicator is removed from the container, the ringing member preferably being deformable, and also preferably being formed by a flexible lip or a foam block.
  41. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that the width of the bottom frame is larger than the width of the base of the teeth.
  42. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that within said row of teeth, the number of teeth is comprised between approximately 6 and 50, preferably between approximately 10 and 35, still more preferably between approximately 15 and 32.
  43. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the length of a row is comprised between approximately 10 and 45 mm, preferably 15 to 28 mm and still more preferably 20 to 26 mm.
  44. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the teeth is flocked.
  45. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bases of adjacent teeth are joined.
  46. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the teeth has a hollow portion, the hollow portion preferably extending along the length of the tooth, the tooth preferably including at least on opening on at least one side, providing access to said hollow portion.
  47. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the product includes fibers.
  48. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the product is in the form of a solid bar.
  49. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container is a tube.
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