EP1070466B1 - Vorrichtung zum Aufbewahren und Auftragen eines Produktes auf Wimpern oder Augenbrauen - Google Patents

Vorrichtung zum Aufbewahren und Auftragen eines Produktes auf Wimpern oder Augenbrauen Download PDF

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EP1070466B1
EP1070466B1 EP00402087.1A EP00402087A EP1070466B1 EP 1070466 B1 EP1070466 B1 EP 1070466B1 EP 00402087 A EP00402087 A EP 00402087A EP 1070466 B1 EP1070466 B1 EP 1070466B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S132/00—Toilet
    • Y10S132/901—Comb tooth shape

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  • the present invention relates to a device for packaging and applying a product to the eyelashes or the eyebrows, this device being of the type comprising a container for containing the product and an applicator comprising an applicator element comprising at least one row of teeth.
  • US 474,377 describes a device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the applicator element is in the form of a comb and comprises a row of teeth defining between them grooves which are loaded with product when the applicator element is extracted from the container. .
  • the teeth are relatively spaced, the spacing between two successive teeth being significantly greater than the diameter of an eyelash.
  • the object of the present invention is to propose a new device for packaging and applying a product on the eyelashes or the eyebrows that is capable of satisfactorily gripping the eyelashes, while making it possible to constitute relatively large product reserves. .
  • the applicator element comprises at least one row of teeth arranged alternately on both sides, turned in substantially opposite directions, of a core.
  • the soul can be used in some kind of framework and keep the teeth on the application element.
  • the application element according to the invention can make it possible to constitute product reserves between the teeth while allowing the product deposited on the eyelashes to be smoothed and to separate and / or lengthen the latter.
  • the geometric configuration of the teeth, and in particular the spacing between the consecutive teeth, also allows any fibers contained in the product to align substantially, so as to become substantially parallel to the eyelashes when the product is applied.
  • a gap can be formed between the upper parts of at least two consecutive teeth.
  • This gap can be arranged to prevent the eyelashes from reaching the soul.
  • the bottom of such an interstice may be at a distance from the core greater than or equal to 0.2 mm, for example.
  • the gap may be arranged to allow the eyelashes to reach the core.
  • the gap has the shape of an indentation and in a particular embodiment, the upper parts of the teeth form between them notches.
  • At least two consecutive teeth may have portions, including substantially joined bases.
  • substantially joined should be understood to mean that the portions in question of the consecutive teeth do not necessarily overlap when viewed from one side of the application member, but are sufficiently close to one another. other to prevent the free movement of an inserted eyelash between the consecutive teeth in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the applicator element.
  • the eyelash can not pass freely between the bases without being gripped, when the applicator element is brought into contact with the eyelashes substantially transversely to the latter.
  • the substantially contiguous portions, especially the bases, may be sufficiently close together to prevent the passage of an eyelash through them.
  • the teeth extend over substantially the entire height of the applicator element.
  • the envelope of the applicator element is a cylindrical surface whose directrix is a curve formed for example by the union of a semicircle at the bottom and an inverted V at the top (that is to say, a form of water droplet).
  • the cross section of the core may be less than about half of the total cross-section of the application member.
  • the device comprises first and second consecutive teeth having bases arranged such that a portion of the base of the first tooth has the same axial position along the application element as a portion. from the base of the second tooth.
  • an upper surface of the core is located between a free end of each tooth and a lower end of each tooth.
  • At least one tooth has a depth that is greater than its width, the depth being measured perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the core and the width being measured parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core.
  • the teeth then have good mechanical strength vis-à-vis the forces exerted by the eyelashes during application.
  • the ratio b / e is for example greater than or equal to 1.2, or even greater than or equal to about 1, 4, b being the depth of the base of a tooth and e its width.
  • the teeth may have a depth that varies according to the axial positioning along the axis of the base.
  • the teeth can thus have an increasing depth, decreasing, increasing then decreasing or vice versa, from front to rear.
  • the applicator element can be produced at a relatively low cost, by molding, in particular plastic material.
  • the teeth are advantageously made by molding in one piece with the core, preferably plastic.
  • the applicator element may be constituted by an insert on the rod of the applicator.
  • the applicator element can be removably attached to the applicator rod.
  • the applicator element may alternatively be made by molding, in particular of plastic, 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 consecutive teeth are advantageously arranged alternately on either side of a geometric separation surface, which may be a plane, advantageously a median plane for the soul.
  • This geometric separation surface is advantageously a joint plane for molding the application element.
  • the geometric separation surface may be a cylindrical surface whose director is a curve or a broken line.
  • the geometric surface separation can be non-planar, for example twisted.
  • the geometric separation surface can thus be a helical surface, for example.
  • the teeth may have an upper portion that extends without contact with the adjacent teeth over a relatively small height from their top, for example to a height less than half of their total height.
  • the ratio b / c is, for example, greater than or equal to 1.2, or even greater than or equal to 1.4, where b is the depth of the base of a tooth and c is the interval separating two successive teeth staggered from the same side of said geometric separation surface.
  • the ratio of the spacing between adjacent teeth on the same side of the core to the width of a tooth, both being measured at the teeth above the upper surface of the core is for example between 0.2 and 2 approximately.
  • the applicator element may be made of a softer plastic material than that used to manufacture the applicator rod, for example an elastomer, which provides greater 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 application element may comprise two parts made with a film hinge and assembled against each other.
  • the teeth may have front and / or rear faces perpendicular to the axis of the core or forming an acute or obtuse angle therewith.
  • the application element may comprise a first series of teeth whose front and / or rear faces are inclined relative to the axis of the core and a second series of teeth whose front and / or rear faces are inclined. a different way from that of the teeth of the first series with respect to the axis of the soul, the teeth of the first series and those of the second series being arranged alternately at least partially on either side of a geometric separation surface.
  • the teeth may have an upper portion in the same axis as their base.
  • the teeth may comprise upper portions respectively oriented towards the front and towards the rear.
  • Two consecutive teeth may have free ends oriented towards each other when the application element is observed along its longitudinal axis.
  • Two consecutive teeth may also have free ends oriented away from each other when the application element is observed along its longitudinal axis.
  • two consecutive teeth when the application element is observed in its axis, two consecutive teeth have free ends that diverge.
  • two consecutive teeth when the applicator element is observed in its axis, two consecutive teeth have converging free ends.
  • two consecutive teeth when the applicator element is observed in its axis, two consecutive teeth have free ends that intersect or are substantially parallel. Thus, the free ends can point in the same direction.
  • at least three consecutive teeth may have free ends that are aligned.
  • Two adjacent teeth may overlap when the application element is observed along its longitudinal axis.
  • the applicator element may comprise a first series of teeth located on one side of a geometric separation surface and a second series of teeth located on the other side of this geometric separation surface, alternating with the teeth of the first series, the teeth of the first series having their front face, respectively rear, concave or convex forward respectively rearward, and the teeth of the second series having their front face respectively rear, concave or convex forward or backward respectively.
  • the application element may further comprise a first series of teeth located on one side of a geometric separation surface and a second series of teeth located on the other side of this geometric separation surface, alternating with the teeth. of the first series, the teeth of the first series having their front face, respectively rear, concave or convex forward, respectively rearward, and the teeth of the second series having their rear face, respectively before, plane.
  • the height of the teeth may be between 0.5 and 15 mm, preferably between 7 and 13 mm.
  • the height of the teeth can be variable.
  • the application element may have only one row of teeth and be in the form of a comb.
  • the application element may also include several rows of teeth and constitute a brush.
  • the rows of teeth may extend substantially in the extension of one side of the base in the case of a polygonal section or the bases may be connected substantially tangentially to the base in the case of a non-polygonal section, for example elliptical or circular.
  • Such an application element makes it easier to use the base to apply the product and the contact of the eyelashes with the teeth can be done gradually. This application element makes it possible to curl the eyelashes.
  • the core may have a height or thickness varying according to the axial positioning on the application element.
  • At least one tooth may comprise a hollow portion.
  • This hollow portion may extend along at least a portion of the length of the tooth.
  • At least one face of the tooth may have an opening on said hollow portion.
  • At least one tooth can be flocked.
  • the application member may have two opposite ends, with one end connected to a distal end portion of the shaft.
  • the device may comprise a plurality of cores and a plurality of rows of consecutive teeth, these consecutive teeth being arranged alternately on opposite sides of the corresponding core.
  • the device may further comprise a base on which the teeth and the core are arranged.
  • the teeth can be spread laterally from the soul.
  • the application element may comprise a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the axis of the rod.
  • the applicator element may also, alternatively, have a longitudinal axis at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the rod.
  • the applicator element may in particular have a longitudinal axis extending substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the rod.
  • the stem may include a connector at a distal end portion, which connector is arranged to allow attachment of the applicator member to the shaft.
  • the applicator member may have two ends and a portion between the two ends that is attached to a distal end portion of the shaft.
  • the device may comprise at least one notch located between two adjacent teeth on the same side of the core, this notch extending under an upper surface of the core. This notch can receive product and also serve the application of the product.
  • the container may be arranged to receive the application element.
  • the container may be a tube, the product being deposited on the applicator member by compressing the tube.
  • the product can still be in the form of a solid bread.
  • the container When the container is arranged to receive the applicator element, it is preferably provided with a dewatering member, preferably deformable and more preferably constituted by a block of foam or an elastomeric lip.
  • a dewatering member preferably deformable and more preferably constituted by a block of foam or an elastomeric lip.
  • the product may be mascara.
  • the container has an opening for the passage of at least a portion of the applicator element into the container and the applicator comprises a cap at the other end of the rod for sealing container.
  • the product may contain fibers.
  • an applicator for applying product on the eyelashes comprising a rod and an applicator element disposed at one end of the rod, the applicator element comprising a medial core having two substantially opposite faces and a plurality of teeth alternately disposed on the substantially opposite sides of the core and at least one notch between two adjacent teeth disposed on the same side of the core.
  • At least a portion of the notch may extend over the web.
  • a portion of the notch may also be defined by adjacent teeth.
  • a plurality of notches is made on one or both of the aforementioned substantially opposite faces.
  • the core may further include a series of ridges and depressions and the notch may substantially correspond to a recess.
  • the notch preferably has a shape substantially V, open towards an upper surface of the core.
  • the V-shaped notch may be open to a lower surface of the core.
  • the notch is preferably arranged so as to contain the product to be applied.
  • three consecutive teeth form at least a portion of a volume arranged to contain the product to be applied and the notch communicates with this volume, which can be further defined by a portion of the core.
  • the bases of the adjacent teeth may be connected to one another or may be separated from one another.
  • the subject of the invention is also an applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes, comprising a rod and an applicator element disposed at one end of the rod, the applicator element comprising a core having two substantially opposite faces, a plurality of teeth arranged alternately on the substantially opposite faces of the core and at least one volume defined by three consecutive teeth and a portion of the soul.
  • This volume is arranged to contain the product to be applied with the applicator element and at least part of this volume is open to allow the eyelashes to access the product contained therein.
  • the application element comprises a plurality of such volumes and consecutive volumes are alternately directed in opposite directions.
  • the applicator element may also comprise a notch made on one side of the core and this notch may be in fluid communication with the volume defined by the three consecutive teeth.
  • the latter correspond to two teeth located on a first side of the soul and a tooth located on a second side of the soul.
  • the volume is defined by a space between the teeth located on the first side of the soul.
  • the tooth located on the second side of the core may be positioned along the core at a location between the positions of the two teeth located on the first side of the core, so that the volume extends towards the core.
  • the invention further relates to an applicator comprising a rod and an applicator element disposed at one end of the rod.
  • the applicator element comprises a core having portions of lateral faces turned in substantially opposite directions, extending in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the core.
  • the applicator element further comprises a plurality of teeth arranged alternately on said substantially opposite lateral surface portions, such that at least a portion of each of the teeth disposed on one side of the core is located between minus a portion of a pair of corresponding teeth located on the other side of the core, when the applicator element is viewed from the side.
  • the upper side the core is preferably disposed between a lower end and a free end of each tooth and the teeth cover at least a portion of the opposite side faces of the core.
  • the soul may have a curved longitudinal axis.
  • the core may have either a substantially uniform cross section along its length or a cross section whose shape varies along its length.
  • the teeth may be arranged in a row extending along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core.
  • the invention further relates to an applicator for applying a product on the eyelashes comprising a rod and an applicator element disposed at one end of the rod.
  • the applicator element comprises a core having faces turned in substantially opposite directions and a plurality of consecutive teeth arranged alternately on said faces, at substantially different locations depending on the length of the core.
  • at least a portion of each of the teeth disposed on one side of the core is disposed between at least a portion of a pair of corresponding teeth disposed on the other side of the core, when the application is observed from the side.
  • each tooth may be less than the space between two adjacent teeth on the same side of the core, the width and space being measured at a portion of the length of the tooth extending above the soul, preferably at mid-length of the teeth.
  • a gap may be formed between the consecutive teeth when the applicator element is viewed from the side.
  • the invention also relates to a method for applying a product to the eyelashes, comprising the step of providing an applicator as defined above, to load the product on at least a portion of the teeth of the applicator and to bring at least a portion of the teeth in contact with the eyelashes, so that the product is deposited on the eyelashes.
  • Product loading can be done by inserting the applicator into a container containing the product and removing the applicator from the container and removing excess product from the teeth.
  • product loading can be accomplished by dispensing the product from a container onto the teeth or by bringing the teeth into contact with a solid product loaf.
  • the product when the product is in the form of solid bread, the latter can be moistened or the teeth can be moistened.
  • an applicator element is fixed on the applicator rod, this applicator element being selected from among several application elements having different tooth configurations.
  • the device 10 for packaging and application represented on the figure 1 comprises a container 11 containing a supply of product P, for example a mascara of fluid to pasty consistency, and an applicator 12 comprising a rod 13 of axis X provided at one end with an application element 14 and at the other end of a gripping element 12a which also constitutes a closing cap of the container 11.
  • product P for example a mascara of fluid to pasty consistency
  • applicator 12 comprising a rod 13 of axis X provided at one end with an application element 14 and at the other end of a gripping element 12a which also constitutes a closing cap of the container 11.
  • the device 10 preferably comprises, as shown, a sealing element 9 fixed to the gripping element 12 or the rod 13 for sealing the container 11.
  • the sealing member 9 When the sealing member 9 is attached to the rod, it can be made in one piece with the latter.
  • the container 11 preferably comprises, as shown, a wiper member 19 constituted in the example described by an open cell foam block, but this wiper member could alternatively be constituted by a flexible lip, flocked or not .
  • the wiper member 19A in the form of a flexible lip made of an elastomeric material.
  • the wiper member is deformable so that it can substantially match the shape of the application element when the latter crosses the wiper member being removed from the container.
  • the application element 14 is constituted by a comb, which is located in the extension of the rod 13 of the applicator.
  • one end of the applicator element 14 is connected to a distal end portion of the rod 13 and the opposite end of the applicator element 14 is a free end.
  • the rod 13 has over a portion of its length a smaller diameter section than that of the applicator element 14, so as not to compress the wiper member 19 at rest.
  • the application element 14 may be constituted as in the example described by an insert, fixed in a housing formed at the end of the rod 13 of the applicator.
  • the applicator element may be connected to the rod during molding, for example.
  • This comprises a row of teeth 15 comprising a first series of teeth 15a and a second series of teeth 15b, respectively located on either side of a geometric separation surface S, perpendicular to the plane of the figure 1 .
  • the teeth 15a and 15b are arranged alternately on either side of a central core 16, Z axis.
  • the axis Z of the core 16 may be parallel to the axis X of the rod 13 or make an angle with the axis X.
  • the axis Z of the core may even be perpendicular to the axis X of the rod 13, as will be explained later.
  • the teeth are connected to the core 16 so that their upper portion 27 is free.
  • the geometric separation surface S represented on the figure 1 is a median plane, parallel to the plane of the figure 2 .
  • the geometric separation surface S is preferably also a joint plane for molding the application element 14.
  • the applicator element 14 is provided at the front (that is to say, its distal end) of a rounded nose 17 to facilitate its entry into the container 11.
  • the application element 14 has at the rear (that is to say, its proximal end) a boss 18 for facilitating the passage of the wiper member 19 during removal of the applicator.
  • the upper portions 27 of two consecutive teeth form between them a gap 20 when the comb is viewed from the side, in a direction perpendicular to the Z axis, as on the figure 2 .
  • the gap 20 may have about half the height of the teeth about a substantially constant width when the applicator element 14 is viewed from the side.
  • the gap 20 preferably extends to the core 16, and its width is large enough to allow the eyelashes to reach the core 16.
  • the difference between two successive teeth situated on one and the same side of the geometric separation surface S may be, as is the case in the example represented, greater than the width of a tooth, measured at about mid-height. of the application element 14, parallel to the axis Z.
  • Each tooth 15a extends substantially midway, when the applicator element 14 is viewed from the side, of two adjacent teeth 15b disposed on the opposite side of the core, and vice versa.
  • This arrangement allows three consecutive teeth, along the soul, to define a volume for containing the product intended to be applied, this volume being substantially open between two adjacent teeth located on the same side of the core and substantially closed by the tooth disposed on the other side of the soul between the two adjacent teeth mentioned above (preferably halfway).
  • the upper portions 27 of the teeth point substantially in the same direction.
  • the application element 14 is thus hollowed out in the lower part, between two teeth 15a or 15b.
  • the interstices 20 between two consecutive teeth are sufficiently narrow to allow the eyelashes to be grasped, separated, combed and smooth the deposited product on their surface.
  • the spacing between the teeth of the same series of teeth 15a or 15b can thus be relatively large in favor of the amount produced which the comb is loaded without the comb losing any ability to grip the eyelashes, if one ensure that the gaps 20 formed by the upper portions 27 of the teeth remain sufficiently narrow, for example less than the average width of the upper portion 27 of a tooth.
  • notches 26 are formed between two adjacent teeth on the same side of the core. These notches are arranged to contain product and can lead into the volume defined by three consecutive teeth and the core, allowing an eyelash to access a substantially larger amount of product disposed on the applicator element.
  • teeth made on either side of the median core may have upper portions having many configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.
  • the upper parts of the teeth may, for example, be inclined alternately forwards and backwards, as illustrated very schematically on the figure 9 .
  • the upper parts of the teeth can still be directed to the others when the application element is viewed from the front as shown in figure 10 .
  • the upper parts of the teeth may cross each other when the application element is viewed from the front.
  • the upper portions of the teeth may move away from each other, as shown in FIG. figure 11 .
  • the upper portion of a tooth may comprise a substantial portion of the length of the tooth extending from its base or may be constituted only by the free end of the tooth, as shown in the drawings. Figures 9 to 11 .
  • the teeth can, when the application element is observed from the front, diverge gradually away from the median soul from which they leave.
  • the configuration of the teeth will be chosen according to the type of makeup desired and the nature of the product to be applied to the eyelashes.
  • the application element 40 represented on the figures 3 and 4 comprises a row of teeth 41a, 41b disposed respectively on substantially opposite faces of a central core 42.
  • the applicator element 40 is essentially comb-shaped, and when viewed from the side, the teeth 41a alternate with the teeth 41b along the axis Z of the core 42.
  • the teeth of the series 41a are disposed substantially between the teeth of the series 41b and vice versa when the applicator element 14 is viewed from the side.
  • Notches 46 having a V-shaped profile when the applicator element 40 is observed from above can be produced on the core 42 between two teeth 41a or 41b disposed on the same side of the core, as can be seen on the figure 4 .
  • the notches 46 add to the volume formed by the core and three consecutive teeth, thus allowing the eyelashes to access a greater amount of product on the application element.
  • the bottom of the notches is spaced at a distance of at least about 0.2 mm from an upper surface of the core 52.
  • the teeth 41a, 41b are preferably deeper than wide in this embodiment, the width e being measured parallel to the Z axis and the depth b perpendicular to the latter in the plane of the figure.
  • the spacing c between two successive teeth 41a or 41b is also greater than the width e.
  • the teeth 41a, 41b are able to withstand a stress applied transversely to the Z axis, which allows to separate the eyelashes and smooth the deposited product on their surface, even when the product used would have partially hardened or would be relatively viscous.
  • the bases of the teeth 41a or 41b do not meet, unlike the embodiment of the figure 2 .
  • an application element 50 essentially in the form of a comb, comprising a row of consecutive teeth 51a, 51b alternately made on each side of a median core 52.
  • Grooves 53 are formed between the teeth 51a, 51b located on the same side of the core 52.
  • interstices 54 are essentially in the form of indentations or V-grooves for gripping the eyelashes.
  • the free upper portions of the teeth represent only about one third of the total height of the applicator element.
  • a relatively large amount of product can accumulate between two teeth 51a or 51b, the eyelashes can easily be brought into use with contact of the product reserves thus formed to load product, the product deposited on the eyelashes being smoothed by the attachment of the eyelashes in the notches 54.
  • the teeth connecting to the core may have different geometries.
  • an essentially comb-shaped applicator element 60 comprising a first series of teeth 61a and a second series of teeth 61b alternating with those of the first series, the teeth 61a having their front face 62 concave towards the front, their rear face 63 convex towards the rear, the teeth 61b having their front face 64 convex towards the front and their rear face 65 substantially flat.
  • the upper parts of two consecutive teeth form notches 66 in which the eyelashes can engage during the application of the product, the edges of these notches converging on the approaching the core bearing the teeth, so that the eyelashes can be gripped by the application element.
  • the front faces 62 of the teeth 61a may be convex towards the front, the rear faces 63 of the teeth 61a concave rearward, the front faces 64 of the teeth 61b concave forward or even planar, and the rear faces 65 concave or convex towards the rear.
  • teeth may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention, and in particular a series of consecutive teeth having different configurations may constitute a row.
  • the soul on which the teeth are connected is not necessarily rectilinear and can extend along a curved line or a broken line.
  • the geometric separation surface on either side of which the teeth extend is here a cylindrical surface, of director coincides with the axis of the soul and generatrix perpendicular to the plane of the figure 12 .
  • the core may be curved about a perpendicular axis to the geometric separation surface, such as the Y axis of the figure 1 .
  • An application element having a curved core is represented on the figure 13 .
  • the application element may comprise a single row of teeth and have the shape of a comb, as is the case of the embodiments which have just been described, or alternatively have several rows of teeth and constitute a brush.
  • an applicator element 80 forming a brush, having a central core 81 of axis perpendicular to the plane of the figure 7 .
  • Each row 82, 83 or 84 comprises a first series of teeth and a second series of teeth respectively formed on each side of a median core associated with this row.
  • the row 82 has teeth 82a, 82b made alternately on each side of a core secured to the central core 81.
  • the teeth 82a and 82b are located alternately on either side of a geometric separation surface S constituted by a radial plane.
  • the teeth are thus oriented substantially radially.
  • the teeth may have orientations other than radial.
  • an application member 90 which has three rows of teeth 91, 92, 93, each row of teeth connecting to a base 94 having a substantially triangular cross-section.
  • each row 91, 92 or 93 are made alternately on each side of a corresponding median core, associated with this row.
  • the row of teeth 91 comprises a first series of teeth 91a and a second series of teeth 91b, alternately located on each side of a geometric separation surface S, the teeth 91a and 91b being molded in one piece with the base 94.
  • the geometric separation surface S for the tooth row 91 is a plane that extends substantially parallel to a side 95 of the base 94.
  • the figure 14 represents an application system in which the product is contained in a tube 140.
  • This tube is preferably made of a flexible material, which makes it possible to deposit the product on the applicator element by compressing the tube.
  • the application system represented on the figure 15 comprises a container 150 containing a product solid bread 155. To load the applicator element, the applicator element is moved through the product 155.
  • the solid bread may be wetted and the application member moved to the moistened portion of the product to charge the applicator to produce.
  • the application member may be wetted and moved through unhumidified product.
  • the rod itself can be used as a handle.
  • the figure 16 represents yet another embodiment.
  • the applicator shown on the figure 16 has a tapered tip 165 extending from the distal end of the applicator element 161.
  • the tapered tip 165 can also be loaded with product and can serve as an eyeliner or device to be engaged between insulated eyelashes.
  • the Figures 17, 17a and 18 are embodiments in which the applicator comprises an applicator element arranged to be removably attached to the rod.
  • the application element 170 shown on the Figures 17 and 17a comprises a base 173 on which the core and a row of teeth alternately arranged on opposite sides of the core is disposed.
  • the base 173 is arranged to be inserted into a connector 171 in the form of a housing formed in the distal end portion of the applicator rod 175.
  • the figure 17a illustrates the establishment of the base 173 of the application element in the housing 171.
  • the housing 171 may define a slot 172 at the front or distal end of the shaft to allow passage of the tooth bases and a portion of the core of the applicator member.
  • the width of this slot is chosen so that the bases of the teeth of the applicator element are clamped between opposite faces of the slot.
  • This arrangement allows the application element to be made of an elastomeric material and the rod 173 in a rigid or semi-rigid material.
  • the longitudinal axis of the applicator element 170 may extend substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the rod 175.
  • the applicator member 170 is attached to the distal end portion of the stem 175 by its portion between its two ends.
  • the figure 18 is another exemplary embodiment of an applicator in which the base 183 of the applicator member 180 can be removably attached in a connector housing 181 formed in the distal end portion of the stem 185.
  • the housing 181 defines a slot 182 in which the base of the applicator element can be engaged.
  • an end of the applicator element 180 when inserted into the connector 181 is connected to a distal end portion of the shaft 185.
  • the longitudinal axis of the applicator element 183 once inserted in the connector 181, extends substantially in the same direction as the longitudinal axis of the rod 175.
  • the applicator member may also extend at an angle to the shaft, with one end of the applicator member being connected to a distal end portion of the shaft.
  • the figure 19 represents an applicator similar to that described with reference to the figure 17 .
  • the base 173 is made substantially in one piece by molding with the rod 175.
  • the teeth 176 can be made by molding in one piece with the base 173 and the rod 175.
  • the figure 20 represents an applicator according to another example of implementation of the invention.
  • This applicator comprises an applicator element 201 attached to the distal end of a rod 205.
  • the applicator element 201 comprises a base 202 on which are disposed a core 203 and a row of consecutive teeth 204.
  • the teeth 204 are arranged alternately on opposite sides of the core.
  • the core 203 has a variable height along the axial position along its longitudinal axis so as to form a series of peaks 203a and recesses 203b along the core.
  • the teeth 204 are arranged at axial positions, along the core 203, corresponding substantially to the peaks 203a.
  • the hollows 203b form grooves located between two adjacent teeth disposed on two opposite sides of the core 203.
  • These grooves are capable of containing the product to be applied.
  • the figure 21 represents an applicator similar to that shown in figure 20 except that the teeth 204 'are flocked.
  • This flocking may be deposited on the teeth in the form of a coating or may be incorporated into the material used to make the teeth.
  • the base on which the teeth and the core are arranged is relatively wide and extends laterally outwardly a relatively large distance beyond the outer surfaces of the teeth and the core.
  • FIGS. 29 to 31 represent other application elements 291, 301, 311 in which the height of the core 293, 303, 313 varies in the longitudinal direction.
  • the base on which the teeth and the soul are arranged is relatively narrow.
  • the teeth have upper portions extending from the bases which diverge apart from each other when the applicator element is observed along its longitudinal axis.
  • the upper portions of the teeth 304 are substantially rectilinear.
  • consecutive teeth may have rectilinear upper parts and other upper parts diverging alternately with the teeth having rectilinear upper parts.
  • any combination of free ends converging, diverging, substantially rectilinear or intersecting, when the applicator element is observed along its longitudinal axis, is within the scope of the present invention.
  • the Figures 22 to 25 represent different dispositions of teeth relative to the soul.
  • the teeth 224, 234, 244, 254 and the core 223, 233, 243, 253 are arranged such that an upper surface T of the core is located between a lower end B and a free end F of a tooth, the teeth being arranged alternately on two opposite sides of the soul.
  • FIGS. 26 and 27 are embodiments in which the teeth 264, 274 have relatively broad bases that converge significantly towards their free end when the applicator element 261, 271 is viewed from the side.
  • the bases of consecutive teeth are substantially contiguous while their free ends are relatively spaced apart from each other.
  • the teeth 272 have hollow portions H extending over part of their length.
  • Openings O on each face of the teeth lead to the hollow portions.
  • the openings and hollow portions of the teeth allow the applicator element to contain an even larger amount of product.
  • the figure 28 illustrates how three consecutive teeth, arranged alternately on opposite sides of the core, can be arranged to form a volume V to contain the product P.
  • the gap I is also configured to allow it to grip the eyelashes E, in order to extend and curl them.
  • the application element may have a curvilinear longitudinal axis as shown in FIG. figure 32 or may have a rectilinear longitudinal axis as shown on the figure 33 .
  • the application element may be made of a flexible material so that it can deform during application.
  • a flexible application element is represented on the figure 32 .
  • the application element 321 of the figure 32 comprises a base 323 which has a curved longitudinal axis with a convex surface on which the teeth 322 are disposed.
  • This convex surface causes the teeth to diverge, allowing a relatively large amount of product to be housed between adjacent and consecutive teeth.
  • the applicator shown on the figure 32 may allow for improved loading of the teeth with the product when the applicator element is removed through a wiper member, since the force exerted by the wiper member on the applicator element tends to to make it rectilinear and causes the teeth to get closer, especially to a median portion (mid-length) of the application element.
  • the product can be driven inside the teeth to the bases of the teeth and the base, allowing the applicator element to contain a relatively large amount of product.
  • the teeth and the core may have a wide variety of geometric configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.
  • the teeth may be relatively narrow with tapered free ends as illustrated in FIG. figure 34 or with rounded free ends, such as those shown on the Figures 32 and 33 .
  • the teeth may have shapes other than those described and the teeth of an application element or a row do not necessarily have the same shape.
  • the application element may comprise a succession of consecutive teeth comprising a first and second series of alternating teeth, the teeth of the first series having a shape different from those of the second series.
  • teeth of the same series can also be made of teeth having different shapes or different heights.
  • the teeth may, for example, have a height which varies according to the axial position along the application element, for example a height which increases, decreases, decreases, then increases or increases and then decreases at one end of the element. application to another.
  • the teeth may have a surface condition to increase the amount of product that the application element is responsible for; the teeth may thus include capillary grooves or flocking.
  • the teeth may be surface treated by abrasion, for example forming forks at their ends.
  • 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 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.
  • Slip agents may alternatively or additionally be embedded in the material used to make the teeth.
  • the application element and more particularly the teeth may also comprise active agents such as preservatives, moisture absorbers, metal salts, in particular of copper, magnetic particles and other similar suitable materials, intended to diffuse into the product when the latter is deposited on the application element.
  • active agents such as preservatives, moisture absorbers, metal salts, in particular of copper, magnetic particles and other similar suitable materials, intended to diffuse into the product when the latter is deposited on the application element.
  • These assets may be incorporated into the material used to make the applicator element or may be deposited as a coating on the applicator element, or both.
  • products can be used to make the teeth or the core or to coat the teeth or the core that change the surface tension of the application member in contact with moisture.
  • 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 length of a row of consecutive teeth is preferably between about 10 mm and 45 mm, preferably between About 15 mm and about 28 mm and more preferably between about 20 mm and about 26 mm.
  • the individual length of each tooth is preferably from about 0.5 mm to about 15 mm and more preferably from about 7 mm to about 13 mm.
  • the number of teeth in a row of consecutive teeth is preferably between about 6 and 50, preferably between about 10 and about 35, and more preferably between about 15 and about 32.

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  1. Vorrichtung zur Konditionierung und zur Applikation eines Produktes auf die Wimpern oder die Augenbrauen, die aufweist, einen Behälter (11), der einen Vorrat des Produktes (P) enthält, und eine Applikationseinrichtung (12), die einen Schaft (13) aufweist, der an einem Ende mit einem Applikationselement (14; 40; 50; 60; 80; 90) ausgebildet ist, wobei eine obere Oberfläche (T) des Steges zwischen einem freien Ende (f) von jedem Zahn und einem unteren Ende (B) von jedem Zahn vorgesehen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement zumindest eine Anordnung von Zähnen (15a, 15b) aufweist, die abwechselnd von den zwei Seiten angeordnet sind, sich in Richtungen genau entgegengesetzt von einem Steg (16; 42; 52; 81) drehen bzw. wenden.
  2. Vorrichtung nach dem Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Zwischenraum zwischen den oberen Abschnitten von zumindest zwei aufeinanderfolgenden Zähnen bzw. Zacken ausgebildet ist.
  3. Vorrichtung nach dem Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Zwischenraum (20) ausgebildet ist, um es den Wimpern zu ermöglichen, den Steg (16) zu erreichen.
  4. Vorrichtung nach dem Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Zwischenraum ausgebildet ist, um es den Wimpern zu ermöglichen, den Steg zu erreichen.
  5. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 3 und 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Zwischenraum die Gestalt von einer Kerbe bzw. einem Ausschnitt hat.
  6. Vorrichtung nach dem voranstehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Boden der Kerbe bzw. des Ausschnitts sich in einem Abstand von dem Steg von über oder gleich 0,2 mm befindet.
  7. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die oberen Abschnitte der Zähne zwischen einander Kerben bzw. Ausschnitte (54) ausbilden.
  8. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest zwei aufeinanderfolgende Zähne (51a; 51b) genau bzw. deutlich aneinander anstoßende Basen haben.
  9. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwei aufeinanderfolgende Zähne sich überlappende Basen haben.
  10. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Basen der Zähne sich überlappen, wenn der Kamm von der Seite betrachtet wird.
  11. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten und zweiten aufeinanderfolgenden Zähne Basen haben, die in der Weise angeordnet sind, dass ein Abschnitt der Basis des ersten Zahns in der gleichen axialen Stellung längs des Applikationselementes ist, wie ein Abschnitt der Basis des zweiten Zahns.
  12. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest ein Zahn eine Weite hat, die über seine Größe hinausgeht, wobei die Weite senkrecht zu der Längsachse des Steges gemessen wird und die Größe parallel zu der Längsachse des Steges gemessen wird.
  13. Vorrichtung nach dem voranstehenden Anspruch, in welcher die Beziehung bzw. das Verhältnis von der Weite von der Basis von einem Zahn zu seiner Größe größer oder gleich 1,2, sogar 1, 4 ist.
  14. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, in welcher die Basen von benachbarten Zähnen eine mit der anderen verbunden sind, wobei die Vorrichtung aufweist, zumindest eine Kerbe bzw. Einschnitt zwischen zwei benachbarten Zähnen, die bzw. der auf der gleichen Seite des Steges angeordnet sind.
  15. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Zähne (41a, 41b) sich genau über die Höhe des Applikationselementes erstrecken.
  16. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Umhüllung des Applikationselementes eine zylindrische Oberlfäche ist.
  17. Vorrichtung nach dem voranstehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leitlinie der zylindrischen Oberlfäche eine Kurve ist, die durch die Wiedervereinigung von einem Halbkreis im unteren Teil und einem umgekehrten V im oberen Teil gebildet ist.
  18. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der transversale Abschnitt des mittleren bzw. medianen Steges weniger als ungefähr die Hälfte von dem gesamten transversalen Abschnitt des Applikationselementes darstellt.
  19. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Zähne durch Formung aus einem einzigen Stück mit dem Steg vorzugsweise aus einem Kunststoffmaterial verwirklicht sind.
  20. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement durch ein Stück gebildet ist, das auf den Schaft (13) der Applikationseinrichtung aufgesetzt ist.
  21. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement in einer abnehmbaren Weise auf dem Schaft der Applikationseinrichtung festgelegt ist.
  22. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement durch Formung aus einem Kunststoffmaterial aus einem einzigen Stück mit dem Schaft der Applikationseinrichtung verwirklicht ist.
  23. Vorrichtung nach dem Anspruch 22, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Fuß- bzw. Grundfläche durch Formung aus Kunststoffmaterial von einem einzigen Stück mit dem Schaft der Applikationseinrichtung und mit Mitteln zum genauen Abdichten zum Schließen des Behälters in einer dichten Weise verwirklicht ist.
  24. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement aus einem Kunststoffmaterial mit Flexibilität verwirklicht ist, da dieses zur Verwirklichung des Schaftes der Applikationseinrichtung dient.
  25. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 23, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement aus einem Kunststoffmaterial mit Härte verwirklicht ist, da dieses zur Verwirklichung des Schaftes der Applikationseinrichtung verwendet wird.
  26. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die aufeinanderfolgenden Zähne abwechselnd zu einem Teil und zu dem anderen Teil einer geometrischen Trennfläche (S) angeordnet sind.
  27. Vorrichtung nach dem voranstehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die geometrische Trennfläche (S) eine Ebene ist, vorteilhafterweise eine mediane Fläche für den Steg.
  28. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der zwei unmittelbar voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die geometrische Trennfläche (S) eine Verbindungsebene für die Formung des Applikationselementes ist.
  29. Vorrichtung nach dem Anspruch 26, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die geometrische Trennfläche eine zylindrische Fläche ist, deren Leitlinie eine Kurve oder eine gebrochene bzw. gepunktete Linie ist.
  30. Vorrichtung nach dem Anspruch 26, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die geometrische Trennfläche nicht eben ist.
  31. Vorrichtung nach dem voranstehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die geometrische Trennfläche spiralig bzw. spiralig eingerollt ist.
  32. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Zähen vordere und/oder hintere Flächen senkrecht zu der Z-Achse des Steges darstellen oder einen spitzen oder stumpfen Winkel mit dieser ausbilden.
  33. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anordnung von Zähnen, eine erste Reihe von Zähnen, deren vordere und/oder hintere Flächen im Verhältnis zu der Achse des Steges geneigt sind, und eine zweite Reihe von Zähnen aufweist, deren vordere und/oder hintere Flächen in einer abweichenden Weise von der der Zähne von der ersten Reihe im Verhältnis zu der Achse des Steges geneigt sind, wobei die Zähne der ersten Reihe und jene der zweiten Reihe abwechselnd zumindest teilweise einerseits und andererseits einer geometrischen Trennfläche bzw. Trennebene vorgesehen sind.
  34. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Zähne aufweisen, erste und zweite aufeinanderfolgende Zähne, wobei der erste Zahn ein freies Ende hat, das in Richtung eines ersten Endes des Applikationselementes gerichtet ist, und der zweite Zahn ein freies Ende hat, das in Richtung eines zweiten Endes des Applikationselementes gerichtet ist.
  35. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwei aufeinanderfolgende Zähne freie Enden aufweisen, die in Verlängerung von einem zum anderen orientiert sind, wenn das Applikationselement entlang seiner Längsachse (Fig. 11) betrachtet wird.
  36. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 34, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwei aufeinanderfolgende Zähne frei Enden aufweisen, die das eine in Richtung des anderen orientiert sind, wenn das Applikationselement entlang seiner Längsachse betrachtet wird (Fig. 10).
  37. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 34, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass, wenn das Applikationselement in seiner Achse (Z) betrachtet wird, zwei aufeinanderfolgende Zähne freie Enden (132) haben, die genau parallel sind.
  38. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich zwei benachbarte Zähne überlappen, wenn das Applikationselement entlang seiner Längsachse betrachtet wird.
  39. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest ein Zahn eine konkave oder konvexe Fläche hat, die in Richtung der einen der Enden des Applikationselementes gerichtet ist.
  40. Vorrichtung nach dem voranstehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest zwei aufeinanderfolgende Zähne konkave oder konvexe Flächen haben, die in Richtung des einen Endes des Applikationselementes gerichtet sind.
  41. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement eine erste Reihe von Zähnen, die auf einer Seite einer geometrischen Trennfläche angeordnet sind, und eine zweite Reihe von Zähnen aufweist, die auf der anderen Seite dieser geometrischen Trennfläche angeordnet sind, in Abwechslung bzw. alternierend mit den Zähnen der ersten Reihe, wobei die Zähne der ersten Reihe ihre Flächen vor deren Flächen bzw. hinter deren Flächen konkav oder konvex, zu der Richtung der vorderen bzw. zu der Richtung der hinteren haben, und die Zähne der zweiten Reihe haben ihre vorderen bzw. hinteren Flächen konkav oder konvex in Richtung der vorderen, bzw. in Richtung der hinteren.
  42. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement eine erste Reihe von Zähnen, die auf einer Seite einer geometrischen Trennfläche angeordnet sind, und eine zweite Reihe von Zähnen aufweist, die auf der anderen Seite dieser geometrischen Trennfläche angeordnet sind, in Abwechslung bzw. alternierend mit den Zähnen der ersten Reihe, wobei die Zähne der ersten Reihe ihre vorderen Flächen bzw. hinteren Flächen konkav oder konvex in Richtung der vorderen, bzw. in Richtung der hinteren haben, und die Zähne der zweiten Reihe ihre hinteren Flächen, bzw. vorderen Flächen, eben haben.
  43. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese eine einzige Anordnung von Zähnen aufweist.
  44. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 42, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese mehrere Anordnungen von Zähnen aufweist.
  45. Vorrichtung nach dem voranstehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anordnungen von Zähnen und die entsprechenden Stege in einer Weise angeordnet sind, um sich exakt in der Verlängerung der entsprechenden Seiten von dem Sockel bzw. der Grundplatte in dem Falle zu erstrecken, in welchem dieser letztere einen polygonalen Abschnitt vorzuweisen hat oder in der Weise, in welcher die Basen der Zähne sich genau bzw. deutlich tangential zu dem Sockel bzw. der Grundplatte verbinden, wenn dieser letztere einen nicht polygonalen Abschnitt darstellt.
  46. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest ein Zahn einen hohlen Abschnitt hat, der sich bevorzugt entlang zumindest eines Abschnittes von seiner Länge erstreckt, wobei zumindest eine Fläche von dem Zahn eine Öffnung vorzuweisen hat, die auf diesem hohlen Abschnitt mündet.
  47. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest ein Zahn geschäumt bzw. beflockt ist.
  48. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement zumindest zwei gegenüberliegende Enden hat, wobei eines der Enden an ein Teil des distalen Endes des Schaftes angeschlossen ist.
  49. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Höhe der Zähne zwischen ungefähr 0,5 mm und 15 mm enthalten ist, und insbesondere zwischen ungefähr 7 mm und 13 mm enthalten ist.
  50. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese aufweist, mehrere Stege und mehrere Anordnungen von aufeinanderfolgenden Zähnen, wobei die aufeinanderfolgenden Zähne abwechselnd auf den gegenüberliegenden Flächen des entsprechenden Steges angeordnet sind.
  51. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese außerdem einen Sockel bzw. eine Grundplatte aufweist, auf welcher die Zähne und der Steg angeordnet sind.
  52. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement eine Längsachse hat, die genau parallel zu der Achse des Schaftes ist.
  53. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement eine Längsachse hat, die einen Winkel mit der Längsachse des Schaftes herstellt.
  54. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schaft aufweist, einen Verbinder zu einem Teil eines distalen Endes, wobei der Verbinder ausgebildet ist, um die Festlegung des Applikationselementes auf dem Schaft zu ermöglichen.
  55. Vorrichtung nach dem voranstehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement zwei Enden und ein Teil aufweist, das zwischen den zwei Enden angeordnet ist, das auf einem Abschnitt des distalen Endes des Schaftes festgelegt ist.
  56. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem Ansprüche 1 bis 51, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Applikationselement eine Längsachse hat, die sich genau senkrecht zu einer Längsachse des Schaftes erstreckt.
  57. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese aufweist, zumindest einen Einschnitt bzw. eine Kerbe (46), der bzw. die zwischen zwei benachbarten Zähnen der gleichen Seite des Steges angeordnet ist, wobei diese Kerbe bzw. dieser Einschnitt sich unter eine obere Fläche des Steges erstreckt.
  58. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Behälter ausgebildet ist, um das Applikationselement aufzunehmen.
  59. Vorrichtung nach dem voranstehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Behälter mit einem Abstreifelement ausgestattet ist, das bevorzugt verformbar ist, und bevorzugt noch durch einen Schaumblock oder eine Elastomerlippe ausgebildet ist.
  60. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Produkt ein Mascara ist.
  61. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Produkt Fasern enthält.
  62. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Behälter aufweist, eine Öffnung, die das Hindurchgehen von zumindest einem Teil des Applikationselementes in den Behälter erlaubt, und dadurch, dass die Applikationseinrichtung eine Kappe bzw. einen Verschluss an dem anderen Ende von dem Schaft aufweist, um in einer dichten Weise den Behälter zu verschließen.
  63. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 61, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Behälter eine Röhre ist.
  64. Vorrichtung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 61, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Produkt in der Form einer festen Masse ist.
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