EP1070467B1 - Dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit sur les cils ou les sourcils - Google Patents

Dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit sur les cils ou les sourcils Download PDF

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EP1070467B1
EP1070467B1 EP00402088.9A EP00402088A EP1070467B1 EP 1070467 B1 EP1070467 B1 EP 1070467B1 EP 00402088 A EP00402088 A EP 00402088A EP 1070467 B1 EP1070467 B1 EP 1070467B1
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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 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.
  • the applicator element consists of a comb having a row of teeth defining between them grooves which are loaded with product when the applicator 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 present invention is intended in particular to provide a new device for packaging and applying a product on the eyelashes or the eyebrows which is capable of satisfactorily gripping the eyelashes, while allowing the formation of relative product reserves. important.
  • the device according to the invention is characterized in that the applicator element comprises at least one row of consecutive teeth arranged alternately at least partially on either side of a geometrical surface of separation, at least two consecutive teeth having substantially contiguous portions and forming between them a gap, preferably in the form of notch.
  • the alternating disposition of the consecutive teeth on either side of the geometric separation surface makes it possible to constitute one or more product reserves defined by groups of consecutive teeth.
  • substantially joined parts it is to be understood that an eyelash inserted between consecutive teeth in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the applicator element is prevented from moving freely through substantially adjoining portions, because of the proximity of these parts to each other.
  • the gripping of the eyelash by the substantially contiguous portions may occur at any location along the length of the consecutive teeth.
  • substantially contiguous portions may be close enough to prevent the passage of an eyelash between them.
  • substantially joined portions include contacting or overlapping portions, these portions are not necessarily in contact so that an eyelash is prevented from freely moving through them.
  • the choice of the spacing between the substantially contiguous parts may result from various considerations, including the average diameter of an eyelash and the nature of the product applied.
  • the substantially contiguous parts make it possible to grip an eyelash.
  • This gripping distributes the product in a substantially uniform manner over substantially the entire length of an eyelash.
  • the gripping of the eyelashes by the substantially joined parts also allows to rearrange the eyelashes by moving the applicator.
  • movement, including rotation, of the applicator may allow to curl.
  • the substantially contiguous portions of said two consecutive teeth comprise the bases of the teeth.
  • the basics can touch each other.
  • the bases may overlap when the application element is side observation.
  • the substantially joined parts can touch and / or overlap.
  • overlapping portions are to be understood when the applicator element is viewed from the side, that is, perpendicular to the axis of the array.
  • two successive teeth located on the same side of the geometric separation surface have spaced bases.
  • the eyelash which engages in the indentation formed between two consecutive teeth is grasped by these two teeth and is gripped by said teeth.
  • the eyelash may even be prevented from passing entirely into the gap formed by the teeth and reaching the base on which the teeth are arranged.
  • the eyelashes are gripped by the teeth because of the substantially contiguous parts, and the teeth are capable of lengthening the eyelashes and smoothing the product deposited on their surface, making it possible to improve the makeup.
  • the bases of the teeth of the same row can form between them cavities, delimited by parts of three consecutive teeth, to form reserves of product.
  • a packaging and application device capable of simultaneously containing a sufficient product load to apply and grasp the eyelashes to lengthen, curl or smooth the product on their surface.
  • the spacing between the bases of two successive teeth located on the same side of said geometric separation surface is for example greater than or equal to half the width of the tooth located on the other side of said geometric separation surface.
  • At least two consecutive teeth have faces extending in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the application member and overlapping.
  • each indentation or V-groove defined by two consecutive teeth may be located above the substantially contiguous parts.
  • the teeth are arranged on a base and the bottom of the notches is located at a distance from the base, for example a distance greater than or equal to 0.2 mm.
  • the teeth disposed on one side of the geometric separation surface preferably have axial positions along the applicator element different from those of the teeth disposed on the other side of the geometric separation surface.
  • Three consecutive teeth arranged alternately may define a volume arranged to contain the product, which is preferably mascara.
  • This volume may comprise a substantially open portion and a substantially closed portion.
  • the substantially open portion is then defined by two of the three consecutive teeth disposed on the same side of the geometric separation surface and the substantially closed portion is defined by that of the three consecutive teeth which is disposed on the other side of the geometric separation surface.
  • the substantially open portion and the substantially closed portion are rotated in a direction that preferably deviates from the geometric separation surface and can extend parallel to the geometric separation surface.
  • the geometric separation surface may be located between the substantially closed portion and the substantially open portion.
  • the base on which the teeth are arranged can also be used to define the volume in question.
  • the applicator element is disposed at the end of a rod.
  • the applicator element comprises at least one row of consecutive teeth arranged alternately at least partially on opposite sides of a geometric separation surface, the consecutive teeth having bases, a cross section of each of the bases of the teeth located one side of the geometric separation surface having a tangent face or plane facing a portion of the applicator element located on the opposite side of the geometric separation surface.
  • This face or tangent plane may be substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the application element. At least two consecutive teeth in the row may have substantially contiguous portions.
  • the cross section of the teeth may be polygonal and one face of each of the bases of the teeth may be facing a portion of the applicator element located on the opposite side of the geometric separation surface and may be substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the application element.
  • the cross section may be at least partially non-polygonal along an inner region of the base of the teeth.
  • a tangent plane along each inner portion may be rotated toward a portion of the applicator member located on the opposite side of the geometric separation surface and be substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.
  • the teeth have deeper than wide bases.
  • the depth of a tooth is measured in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the applicator element while the width of a tooth is measured parallel to the longitudinal axis.
  • the teeth provide better resistance to forces exerted transversely on the application element.
  • the teeth are deeper than the interval separating two successive teeth staggered on the same side of said geometric surface of seperation.
  • the ratio b / e is greater than or equal to 1.2, preferably greater than or equal to 1.4, b being the depth of the base of a tooth and e its width.
  • the ratio b / c is greater than or equal to 1.2, preferably greater than or equal to 1.4, b being the depth of the base of a tooth and c the interval separating two successive teeth. offset on the same side of said geometric separation surface.
  • 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 ratio of the spacing between two teeth located on the same side of the geometric separation surface to the width of a tooth located on the opposite side of the geometric separation surface between the two teeth in question can be between About 0.2 and 2, measured about halfway up the teeth.
  • the teeth are made by molding in one piece with the base.
  • the teeth and the base are molded of plastic.
  • the application element may be constituted by an insert.
  • the application element may be made by molding material, especially plastic, integrally with the rod of the applicator.
  • the application element may include a portion for releasably securing it to the applicator shaft.
  • the applicator element preferably has two substantially opposite ends and a portion located between these ends.
  • One of said ends of the applicator member may be connected to a distal end portion of the shank and a longitudinal axis of the applicator member may extend at an angle with or parallel to the axis. longitudinal of the stem.
  • the portion of the applicator member located between its two opposite ends may be connected to a distal end portion of the rod, and the longitudinal axis of the applicator member may be substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stem.
  • the stem can be substantially flat.
  • the stem may have a connector at a distal end portion and the applicator member may be engaged in the connector.
  • the aforementioned connector defines a slot arranged to receive the application element.
  • 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 applicator may also include a cap disposed at one end of the applicator shaft, away from the applicator member.
  • This cap may comprise a sealing element and be arranged to seal a container opening.
  • the applicator element is made of a softer plastic material than that used to make the rod of the applicator.
  • 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 applicator element may be made of a softer plastic material than that used to manufacture the applicator shaft, which provides greater comfort in use.
  • the application element may comprise two parts made with a film hinge and assembled against each other.
  • a series of teeth may be disposed on the upper surfaces of each of the two parts and these two parts, once assembled, may define a row of consecutive teeth arranged alternately on either side of a geometric separation surface.
  • 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 total height of the teeth is of the order of 3 mm and the bottom of the aforementioned indentations is at a distance d from the base equal to about 2 mm.
  • the geometric separation surface is a plane, advantageously a median plane for the base.
  • the geometric separation surface is advantageously a joint plane for molding the row of teeth, and preferably for molding the applicator element.
  • the geometric separation surface is a cylindrical surface whose director is a curve or a broken line.
  • the geometric separation surface may be non-planar, for example twisted.
  • the geometric separation surface can thus be a helical surface for example.
  • At least one notch is formed between the adjacent tooth bases disposed at least partially on the same side of the geometric separation surface.
  • the base may have two sides turned in substantially opposite directions with the consecutive teeth alternately arranged on these sides turned in substantially opposite directions.
  • the notch can be made on one side of the base between two teeth arranged on this side.
  • the notch is in fluid communication with a volume defined by the two adjacent teeth and the third tooth disposed on the opposite side of the geometric separation surface, between the two aforementioned teeth.
  • a plurality of notches may be formed between adjacent teeth on one side or the other of the geometric separation surface.
  • This plurality of notches may also be formed on opposite sides of the base.
  • the teeth in particular their bases, may have front and / or rear faces perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the applicator element or forming an acute or obtuse angle therewith.
  • the front faces are directed towards the distal end of the applicator and the back faces are directed towards the proximal end.
  • the row of teeth comprises a first series of teeth whose front and / or rear faces are inclined with respect to the axis of the base and a second series of teeth whose front and / or rear faces are inclined in a manner different from that of the teeth of the first series with respect to the axis of the applicator element, the teeth of the first series and those of the second series being arranged alternately at least partially on both sides another of a geometric separation surface.
  • the longitudinal axis of the bases of the teeth may make an acute angle, obtuse or straight with respect to the longitudinal axis of the application element.
  • the bases of the teeth can make an angle with the longitudinal axis of the base.
  • the teeth comprise an upper portion in the same axis as their base.
  • the teeth which are offset at least partially alternately on either side of the geometric separation surface comprise upper portions respectively oriented towards the front and towards the rear.
  • two consecutive teeth comprise upper parts oriented outwardly, that is to say away from each other, when the application element is observed from the front.
  • two consecutive teeth have upper portions facing inwardly, that is to say one towards the other, when the application element is observed from the front.
  • Two consecutive teeth may have overlapping faces extending in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the application member.
  • two consecutive teeth may have overlapping faces extending in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the applicator member.
  • these faces are located on the bases of the teeth.
  • At least one tooth of the applicator element may have a convex, concave or planar face directed towards one end of the applicator element.
  • the faces of the teeth disposed on one side of the geometric separation surface may be different in their shape of the faces of the teeth disposed on the other side of the geometric separation surface.
  • the applicator element comprises 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, alternately with the teeth of the first series, the teeth of the first series having their front face, respectively rear, convex or concave forward, respectively rearward, and the teeth of the second series having their front face respectively rearward , concave or convex forwards or backwards respectively.
  • the applicator element comprises 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, alternately with the teeth of the first series, the teeth of the first series having their front face, respectively rear, concave or convex towards the front, respectively towards the rear, the teeth of the second series having their rear face, respectively before, plane.
  • 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 two or even three consecutive teeth may have free ends that are aligned.
  • the base may have a polygonal cross-section or not
  • the applicator element may comprise at least one row of teeth extending substantially in the extension of one side of the base in the case of a polygonal section or substantially tangentially connected to the base in the case of a non-polygonal section, for example circular or elliptical.
  • the row of teeth can also extend substantially radially from the base.
  • a plurality of rows may be disposed on the base at different angular positions along a perimeter of the base, thereby forming a brush.
  • the container may contain a wiper member arranged to remove excess product from the teeth of the applicator member when the applicator is removed from the container.
  • This wiper member is preferably deformable and may comprise, for example, a foam block or an elastomeric lip.
  • the applied product may contain fibers which are oriented by the applicator element so as to be parallel to the eyelashes.
  • the invention further relates to a method for applying a product to the eyelashes, comprising the step of loading with the product at least a portion of the teeth of the applicator and placing at least a portion of the teeth in contact with the eyelashes , so that the product is deposited on the eyelashes.
  • Loading into product can be done by inserting the applicator into a container containing the product and then extracting the applicator from this container and squeezing out the excess product.
  • the loading of the product can be effected by dispensing the product on the teeth from a container or by bringing the teeth into contact with a solid product cake.
  • the product bread may be pre-wetted before bringing the applicator element into contact with it or the application element may be moistened and then brought into contact with the product cake.
  • the applicator element can be removably attached to the rod, the user can choose from among several application elements one that has the appropriate tooth configuration to achieve the desired effect.
  • the applicator is intended to apply a cosmetic product, for example mascara, to the eyelashes, but other products can still be used and applied to other surfaces.
  • a cosmetic product for example mascara
  • 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 container 11 comprises a wiper member 19 constituted in the example described by an open cell foam block.
  • the wiper member may be constituted by a flexible lip 19A, flocked or not, as shown in FIG. Figure 1A .
  • the wiper member is preferably deformable so as to fit the shape of the applicator element.
  • the applicator element 14 has the shape of a comb located in the extension of the rod 13 of the applicator.
  • a longitudinal axis of the application element 14 of the figure 1 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rod 13 and one end of the applicator element 14 is connected to the end of the rod 13.
  • the longitudinal axis of the rod and that of the applicator element do not necessarily have to be parallel.
  • the rod 13 has, over a part of its length, a smaller diameter than the applicator element 14, so as not to over-compress the wiper member 19.
  • 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.
  • each tooth of a series of teeth is disposed entirely on a corresponding side of the geometric separation surface, it is possible, without departing from the scope of the present invention, to have teeth of which only a part is disposed on one side of the geometric separation surface.
  • the teeth 15a and 15b are connected to a base 16, of longitudinal axis Z.
  • the geometric separation surface S is here a median plane of symmetry for the base 16 and also a joint plane for molding the application element.
  • the outer surface of the base 16 is substantially a cylinder of semicircular section and the casing of the row 15 of teeth a cylinder of substantially triangular section.
  • the cross section of the envelope surface of the application element formed by the teeth and the base has a general shape of water droplet, as can be seen on the figure 2 .
  • the applicator element 14 is provided at its front end (that is to say distal) with a rounded nose 17 intended to facilitate the insertion of the applicator into the receptacle 11.
  • the application element 14 has, at its rear end (that is to say, its proximal end) a boss 18 for facilitating the passage of the wiper member 19.
  • the depth b of the teeth 15a and 15b at their connection to the base 16 is in the described example greater than their width e and also greater than the gap c between two consecutive teeth 15a or 15b.
  • the depth b is measured perpendicular to the Z axis of the base.
  • the width e of the teeth is measured parallel to the Z axis of the base.
  • the spacing c between two teeth 15a or 15b is measured parallel to the Z axis of the base 16.
  • the Z axis of the base 16 can make an angle, for example a few degrees, with the axis X of the rod 13 of the applicator.
  • the application element can even be connected to the rod by a portion between its two opposite ends.
  • the longitudinal axis of the applicator element may extend substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rod.
  • the teeth are able to resist a stress exerted transversely to the Z axis, which makes it possible to separate the eyelashes and to smooth the product deposited on their surface, even if the product used has partially hardened.
  • Each tooth 15a or 15b has a lower portion 20 having faces front 21 and rear 22 substantially planar and parallel, perpendicular to the Z axis, and an upper portion 23 having front faces 24 and rear 25 converging towards the top of the tooth, so that the upper portion 23 of each tooth has a general shape tapered when the comb is viewed from the side.
  • front and rear are used here to designate parts directed respectively to the nose 17 of the comb 14 or to the rod 13 of the applicator 12.
  • Interstices are formed between consecutive teeth when the applicator element is viewed from the side, as on the figure 4 .
  • these interstices may be in the form of indentations whose bottom is located above the substantially contiguous portions of two consecutive teeth.
  • These notches are arranged to grip the eyelashes, separate, comb and smooth the deposited product on their surface.
  • the bottom 29 of the notches 28 is in the example described at a distance d from the base 16, the distance d being preferably greater than or equal to 0.2 mm. In the embodiment described, this distance d is of the order of 2 mm, the total height of the teeth being of the order of 3 mm.
  • the spacing c between the teeth of one and the same series of teeth 15a or 15b may be relatively large in favor of the product quantity which the comb loads without the comb losing its ability to grip the eyelashes, thanks to the offset of the teeth and the fact that the notches 28 formed by the upper parts of the teeth remain sufficiently narrow.
  • teeth of the application element may have upper portions having many configurations without departing from the scope of this invention.
  • teeth 30a and 30b of a comb-shaped application element respectively offset on one side and the other of a geometric separation surface S containing the axis Z of the base, these teeth having lower portions, or respective bases 31a and 31b and respective upper portions, or free ends, 32a and 32b.
  • the upper parts 32a and 32b are of the same axis as the bases 31a and 31b and substantially parallel.
  • the bases 31a and 31b have a common edge.
  • the upper parts 32a and 32b are respectively inclined towards the front and towards the rear.
  • the teeth of the series 30a have an upper portion 32a directed towards one end of the applicator element, namely its distal end, and the teeth of the series 30b have an upper portion 30b directed towards the opposite end of the application element, namely its proximal end.
  • the configuration could be reversed, i.e., the upper portions 32a could be inclined rearward and the upper portions 32b could be inclined forwardly.
  • the upper parts 32a and 32b are inclined respectively to the left and to the right, when the comb is viewed from the front.
  • the upper parts 32a and 32b are respectively inclined to the right and to the left and can cross or not when the comb is viewed from the front.
  • the upper parts of the teeth are, in addition to being inclined respectively to the left and to the right, inclined respectively forward and backward, or vice versa.
  • the contact between the bases of the teeth may not be limited to a common edge and the teeth may overlap more along the Z axis when the comb is viewed from the side, in a direction perpendicular to the Z axis, as shown in FIG. figure 11 .
  • Adjacent faces of consecutive teeth can thus be arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the applicator element and overlap.
  • the teeth can still overlap in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the base, as shown in figure 12 .
  • the teeth may then comprise rear faces and front faces, extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the application element, which overlap.
  • These slots are capable of containing the product to be applied, further increasing the amount of product that can be loaded the application element.
  • the application element 40 comprises a row of teeth composed of a first series of teeth 41a and a second series of teeth 41b, arranged alternately on each side of a geometric separation surface S, which is here a median plane for the base 41.
  • the teeth 41a and 41b overlap along the axis of the base 41 more than those of the application element 14 of the figure 2 .
  • the application element may comprise several rows of teeth and constitute a brush.
  • the base may have a polygonal cross section, for example triangular, with a row of teeth extending in the extension of each side of the base, the eyelashes may come into contact with the base to be loaded product at the moment of the application and then gradually with the teeth, in order to smooth the product and to separate the eyelashes.
  • a row of teeth 193a, 193b whose bases extend substantially in the extension of a side 191 of the base 192, which is of triangular section.
  • the teeth 193a and 193b have a general configuration similar to that of the application element 14 of the Figures 1 to 4 .
  • the base may have a cross section having various shapes.
  • the base may have a non-polygonal cross section and the rows of teeth may extend substantially tangentially to a perimeter of the base.
  • a brush 200 having a base 204 of substantially triangular cross section and three rows of teeth 201, 202 and 203 arranged in a star, each row extending radially.
  • Each row 201 to 203 has teeth alternately offset on either side of a geometric separation surface which is constituted by a radial plane.
  • the row 201 comprises two series of alternating teeth 201a and 201b similar to the teeth 15a and 15b of the application element 14 of the figure 2 .
  • the application element can be made by assembling several parts.
  • a comb 50 comprising two parts 51 and 52 to be assembled, made in one piece by molding plastic material, joined by a film hinge 53.
  • the portion 51 has a series of teeth 54a and the portion 52 has a series of teeth 54b, the teeth 54a and 54b forming, when the portion 51 is assembled with the portion 52, a row of teeth alternately located on either side a geometric separation surface that includes the contact plane of parts 51 and 52
  • the portion 51 may include a housing 55 and the portion 52 a bracket 56 shaped to engage the housing 55 to keep the parts 51 and 52 assembled against each other.
  • the teeth of the application element may comprise front and rear faces forming an acute or obtuse angle with the Z axis of the comb.
  • a comb 60 which comprises a first series of teeth 61a and a second series of teeth 61b alternately located on either side of a geometric separation surface S which is here a median plane of symmetry for the base.
  • Each tooth 61a or 61b has lower portions whose respective front faces 62 and 63 extend in a direction N, at an angle to the longitudinal axis Z of the applicator element.
  • the lower parts of the teeth of one of the series do not necessarily have to extend in the same direction as those of the teeth of the other series.
  • the base bearing the teeth has been shown in the previous examples with a rectilinear shape.
  • the base has a curved shape, for example around an axis parallel to the geometric separation surface and substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the teeth, as shown in FIG. figure 17 , or curved around an axis such as the Y axis of the figure 1 , perpendicular to the geometric separation surface S and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the teeth, as illustrated in FIG. figure 18 .
  • the geometric separation surface is a generator cylinder portion perpendicular to the plane of this figure and a director constituted by a portion of a circle.
  • the geometric separation surface may be cylindrical, of director constituted by a curve, as in the example of the figure 17 , or by a broken line, zigzag in a variant not illustrated.
  • the base is curved with a surface C on which are arranged the teeth, concave towards the teeth while in the example of the figure 19 the base is curved with a surface C 'on which the teeth are arranged, convex towards the teeth.
  • a tooth located on one side of the geometric separation surface does not necessarily have the same general shape as a tooth located on the other side of the geometric separation surface and the application element may comprise a first series teeth of a given type located on one side of the geometric separation surface and a second series of teeth on the other side of the geometrical surface of separation, the teeth of the second series being arranged alternately with the teeth of the first series, and a completely different type.
  • the application element 70 represented on the figure 20 comprises a row of teeth 71 having a first series of teeth 71a and a second series of teeth 71b, the teeth 71a having bases which are on one side of a geometric separation surface here constituted by a median plane of symmetry for the base and the teeth 71b having bases which are located on the other side of this median plane.
  • the bases of the teeth 71a and 71b extend alternately on either side of the geometric separation surface.
  • the teeth 71a are inclined rearwardly while the teeth 71b are inclined forwards, the teeth 71a and 71b crossing when the comb is viewed from the side as on the figure 20 .
  • the teeth 71a and 71b define between them, at their upper part, interstices or V grooves 73 whose bottom 74 is at a relatively large distance from the base 75.
  • the teeth 71a and 71b are joined or are substantially joined at their intersections.
  • an applicator element 90 having a first set of teeth 91a and a second set of teeth 91b, the teeth 91a having their base on one side of a geometric separation surface and the teeth 91b having their base located on the other side; next to this geometrical separation surface, the teeth 91b being arranged alternately with the teeth 91a.
  • the consecutive teeth 91a and 91b have relatively broad bases that converge substantially towards their free end when the applicator element 90 is viewed from the side.
  • the bases of the consecutive teeth are substantially contiguous, while the free ends of the consecutive teeth are relatively spaced apart from each other.
  • the teeth 91a have a front face 92 concave forwards and a rear face 93 convex towards the rear.
  • the teeth 91b have a front face convex towards the front and a rear face 95 substantially flat and perpendicular to the axis Z of the comb.
  • the rear faces 95 of the teeth 91b and the front faces 92 of the teeth 91a form between them, when the comb is viewed from the side, grooves 96 whose bottom 97 is at a non-zero distance from the base 98.
  • the application element represented on the figure 21 also has notches 99 on the base, arranged between adjacent teeth on the same side of the geometric separation surface.
  • the Figures 32 and 35 represent applicators whose configuration is similar to that of the applicator shown in FIG. figure 21 .
  • the application element has consecutive teeth having relatively broad bases and converging substantially towards their free end.
  • the teeth 322 comprise hollow portions H extending along their length, openings O being disposed on at least one side of each tooth to access the hollow portion.
  • the openings and the hollow portions of the teeth allow the applicator element to contain an even larger amount of product.
  • the applicator shown on the figure 35 has flocked teeth 352.
  • the base of the application element on which the teeth are arranged can also be flocked.
  • the material used to perform the flocking may be a coating deposited on the teeth or may be incorporated directly into the material used to make the teeth.
  • the figure 23 represents an application system in which the product is contained in a container 230 in the form of a tube.
  • This tube is preferably made of a flexible material.
  • the user can distribute the product on the application element by compressing the tube.
  • dispensers may also be used to dispense the product onto the applicator element, such as a pump dispenser for example.
  • the application set represented on the figure 24 comprises a container 240 containing a product solid bread 245.
  • the application element is moved through this product 245.
  • the product solid bread can be moistened before the application member is brought into contact with it or the application element can be moistened and then brought into contact with the non-moistened product.
  • the rod of the applicator can be used as a handle.
  • the figure 25 represents another applicator according to an exemplary implementation of the invention.
  • the applicator shown on the figure 25 has a tapered tip 255 extending from the distal end of the applicator member 251.
  • the distal end 255 When the applicator member 251 is loaded with product, the distal end 255 also loads product and can serve as eyeliner or can be engaged between insulated eyelashes.
  • FIGS 26, 26A and 28 schematically represent applicator embodiments in which the applicator element is arranged to be removably attached to the rod.
  • the application element 261 represented on the Figures 26 and 26A comprises a base 263 on which a core and a row of teeth alternately arranged on opposite sides of the core are arranged.
  • the base 263 is arranged to be inserted into a connector 260 in the form of a housing made in a distal end portion of the applicator rod 265.
  • the figure 26A illustrates the insertion of the base 263 of the applicator element in the connector 260.
  • the housing 261 defines a slot 262 at the front end of the rod to allow passage of the bases and a portion of the core of the applicator member.
  • the width of this slot is chosen such that the bases of the teeth of the applicator element are clamped between opposite edges of the slot.
  • This type of assembly makes it possible to produce the applicator element in an elastomeric material and the rod 265 in a rigid or semi-rigid plastic.
  • a longitudinal axis of the applicator element 261 extends substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the rod 265.
  • the applicator element 261 is attached to a distal end of the stem 265 by a portion located between its two opposite ends.
  • the figure 28 is another embodiment in which the base 283 of the applicator element 281 can be removably attached in a connector housing 280 formed in a distal end portion of the shaft 285.
  • the housing 280 forms a slot 282 in which the base of the applicator element can be engaged.
  • one end of the applicator element 281 is connected to a distal portion of the rod 285 when the applicator element is inserted into the connector 280.
  • the applicator member may also extend at an angle to the shaft, with one end of the applicator member connectable to a distal end portion of the shaft.
  • the figure 27 represents an applicator having a configuration similar to that of the applicator of the figure 26 .
  • the base 273 is made by molding in one piece with the rod 275.
  • the teeth 276 can also be made in one piece by molding with the base 273 and the rod 275.
  • the application element represented on the figure 29 comprises a base 293 having a polygonal cross section.
  • the base 293 has a plurality of faces.
  • a row of consecutive teeth arranged alternately on opposite sides of a geometric separation surface is disposed on each of the faces of the base 293.
  • the geometric separation surface corresponds substantially to a median plane of a face on which the row is disposed.
  • each face of the base is substantially equal to the total depth of a row of teeth.
  • the width of the base is thus substantially equal to the depth of two consecutive teeth and the outer surfaces of the teeth are substantially flush with the edges of the face on which the teeth are arranged.
  • Consecutive teeth of each row have substantially contiguous portions and in the embodiment shown the consecutive teeth touch at the base of the teeth at one point.
  • the rows of consecutive teeth are arranged relative to each other so that the series of teeth disposed along the edge of one of the faces have substantially contiguous portions with the teeth disposed along the same edge of the adjacent face. .
  • the teeth disposed along the same edge on adjacent faces have bases whose corners touch each other.
  • the figure 30 represents an application element similar to that shown on the figure 29 , except that the base 303 has a non-polygonal cross-section.
  • the non-polygonal cross section is substantially circular.
  • a plurality of rows of teeth are disposed about the base 303 at selected angular positions such that adjacent rows are disposed relative to each other in a manner similar to that described with reference to the present invention. figure 29 .
  • the teeth of each series of teeth of each row of consecutive teeth have corners of their base in contact with the teeth of the adjacent series.
  • Each row of teeth has consecutive teeth arranged alternately on opposite sides of a geometric separation surface.
  • the figure 31 is a detailed view from above of a possible configuration for a row of consecutive teeth, according to an exemplary implementation of the invention.
  • the teeth of the row of consecutively adjacent consecutive teeth which is shown, arranged alternately, are arranged such that on at least one outer face of the row, the bases of adjacent teeth 400 are spaced apart from each other.
  • At least one series of adjacent teeth 400 disposed on the same side of the geometric separation surface has faces 402 directed towards a portion of the applicator element located on the opposite side of the geometric separation surface, the faces 402 being arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the applicator element.
  • This applicator element comprises a row of teeth arranged alternately at least partially on opposite sides of a geometric separation surface.
  • the row of teeth has pairs of consecutive teeth 332.
  • Each tooth of a pair is disposed on one side of the geometric separation surface and has a relatively large portion of its length that is substantially contiguous with the other tooth of that pair.
  • the free ends of the teeth of a pair of teeth form between them a small notch 336 capable of gripping the eyelashes during the application of the product.
  • the pairs of teeth are spaced apart from each other along the application element.
  • the application member may have a curved longitudinal axis Z with a convex surface on which the teeth are disposed, as shown in FIG. figure 34 .
  • the applicator element can be made of a flexible material so that it can flex during application.
  • FIG. 34 An example of a flexible application element is shown on the figure 34 .
  • the convex surface causes the teeth to diverge from each other, allowing a relatively large amount of product to be contained between adjacent and consecutive teeth.
  • the applicator shown on the figure 34 may improve the loading of the product on the teeth when the application element is extracted through a wiper member.
  • the product can be forced through them to the bases and the base, allowing the applicator element to hold a relatively large amount of product.
  • the application element may comprise, on the same side of the geometric separation surface, teeth of different geometry, for example of different height.
  • 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 and / or the base may have a surface condition to increase the amount of product that the application element is loaded; the teeth and / or the base may thus comprise capillary grooves or flocking.
  • the teeth may be surface treated by abrasion, for example forming forks at the end of the teeth.
  • 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 and / or the base and / or other parts of the application element may be covered with a coating such as a varnish for example, to give them a better glide on the eyelashes or otherwise more roughness.
  • Sliding agents may also be incorporated into the material for making the teeth.
  • the application element and in particular the teeth, may also comprise active agents such as preservatives, moisture absorbers, metal salts, in particular of copper, magnetic particles, and other suitable similar materials intended to diffuse into the product when this last is deposited on the application element.
  • active agents such as preservatives, moisture absorbers, metal salts, in particular of copper, magnetic particles, and other suitable similar materials intended to diffuse into the product when this last is deposited on the application element.
  • assets may be included in the material used to make the applicator element or may be deposited on its surface or both.
  • products can be used to modify the surface tension of the application element in contact with moisture, these products being integrated with the material (s) used to make the teeth or the base or other parts of the application element or deposited in the form of a coating.
  • 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 between 10 and 45 mm, more preferably between 15 and 28 mm and more preferably between 20 and 26 mm approximately.
  • the individual length of each tooth is preferably between about 0.5 and 15 mm and more preferably between about 7 and 13 mm.
  • the number of teeth in a row of consecutive teeth is preferably between about 6 and 50, more preferably between 10 and 35 or so, and more preferably between 15 and 32 or so.

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