EP1070468A1 - Device for applying a product to eyelashes or eyebrows - Google Patents

Abstract

The brush head for a mascara applicator has two rows of projections (13-15) connected to an elongated base (12). At least one part of the projections in each row extend on the extension of one side (17-19) corresponding to the base (12) which has a polygonal cross section.

Description

The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a product, such as than a cosmetic product, for example, on keratin fibers such as the eyelashes or eyebrows.

The invention also relates to an application assembly comprising a applicator and a container for containing the product to be applied.

There is a need to improve the quality of the makeup produced using of a device comprising at least one row of projecting elements on a base of a application element.

In particular, there is a need to have an applicator capable of load the eyelashes with a relatively large amount of product and grip the eyelashes to smooth the deposited product on their surface.

There is also a need to facilitate the makeup operation by allowing the user to satisfactorily apply makeup to the eyelashes or eyebrows at the using a single applicator, without necessarily having to use an additional comb to smooth the product on the eyelashes or eyebrows after applying the product.

There is still a need to have an easy manufacturing device and of reproducible geometry.

There is still a need to have a device for bending and to lengthen the eyelashes sufficiently, after applying the product.

In addition, if the product to be applied is a mascara containing fibers, it is desirable to have an applicator comprising an application element capable align the fibers in such a way that they have a substantially orientation parallel to the lashes when the product is applied.

The new device according to the invention comprises a rod and an element application at one end of the rod, this application element comprising a base and at least two protruding elements connecting to the base and is characterized by the fact that said projecting elements are each connected to the base along an axis extending substantially in the extension of a corresponding side of the base when the latter has a polygonal cross section or substantially tangential to the base when it has a non-polygonal cross section.

The axis of the protruding element extends substantially in a perpendicular plane to the longitudinal direction of the base.

The axis of the projecting element also extends from the portion of the element in projection which joins the base to a free end of the projecting element.

In a particular embodiment, the applicator comprises an element Application having a base of polygonal cross section, having a plurality of sides and a plurality of projecting elements arranged on the base. At least two elements projecting extend from the base substantially in the continuation of different sides from the base and in different directions.

The arrangement of the projecting elements on the base facilitates the coming of the eyelashes to the contact of the latter, which may have a perfectly defined surface condition, this which is not always the case with a conventional brush of the twisted core type.

When the device according to the invention is used as an application element, the eyelashes can be loaded with product on contact with the base.

The base can thus participate actively in the application of the product. on the eyelashes thanks to the particular arrangement of the projecting elements in the invention, which offers more freedom in the choice and arrangement of these.

A protruding element within the meaning of the present invention may correspond to or include a row of individual elements or reliefs, which can be arranged multiple ways.

The applicator advantageously makes it possible to produce such individual elements with a small spacing between two consecutive individual elements within each row.

For the purposes of the present invention, "projecting elements" or "elements individual "may correspond, for example, to bristles or teeth.

The teeth or bristles can be initially separated from the base and fixed to this last to form the application element.

Alternatively, the teeth or bristles can be made in one piece with the base, for example by molding.

Preferably, the applicator has at least two projecting elements oriented in the same gyratory direction around the longitudinal axis of the base.

The projecting elements can be either substantially parallel or substantially non-parallel.

The base may have a substantially constant cross section at less over a portion of its length, all of the individual elements in a row located on this portion, preferably of each row, extending substantially in the extension of the corresponding side of the base when it has a cross-section polygonal.

The base may have a variable cross section, with substantially a regular or irregular polygon profile, preferably regular, for example triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal or octagonal, the faces corresponding to the sides of the base may be flat or slightly concave or convex.

When the base has a non-polygonal cross-section, it can be circular or elliptical for example.

In a particular embodiment, the device can allow the combing of eyelashes or eyebrows and has at least one row of consecutive individual elements comprising a succession of consecutive individual elements at least partially shifted alternately on either side of a geometric separation surface.

As noted above, the individual elements can be teeth.

By playing on the geometry of the teeth and their spacing. it is possible to constitute more or less large cavities between the teeth, cavities which can be load product at the time of application.

It is thus possible to make a row of teeth capable of loading with a substantial amount of product, without this row of teeth losing its ability to grip eyelashes.

Portions of at least two consecutive individual elements in the row consecutive individual elements may be substantially aligned.

The expression "substantially aligned" should be understood as meaning that part of each of the substantially aligned portions of the individual elements is arranged on a first side of a line passing through the portions of the consecutive individual elements in question and another part of each of the portions aligned consecutive elements is arranged on a second side of the line, opposite the first side, this line being substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the row consecutive individual elements. An example of such an embodiment with portions "substantially aligned" corresponds to consecutive individual elements arranged in such a way so that a straight line goes through the centers of each of the hases of the elements consecutive individual, especially when the elements are teeth. However, other realizations can be envisaged.

In addition, at least two consecutive individual elements can have substantially contiguous parts. The expression "substantially contiguous" can be understood as meaning that an eyelash is prevented from moving freely through the portions of at least at least two consecutive individual elements in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base, due to the proximity of said portions. In others terms, when the applicator element is brought into contact with the eyelashes, so that it extends substantially transversely to the eyelashes, an eyelash penetrating between two elements consecutive individuals having substantially contiguous portions is prevented from move freely through said portions due to the proximity of said portions and is gripped. The portions may be close enough to prevent the passage of an eyelash between them. Although "substantially contiguous" includes portions contacting or overlapping, these portions are not necessarily in contact, as long as the eyelash is prevented from moving freely between them.

The choice of the spacing between the substantially contiguous parts may result various considerations, including the average diameter of an eyelash and the nature of the product applied.

As indicated above, the substantially contiguous parts allow to grab an eyelash.

This grip makes it possible to distribute the product in a substantially uniform over substantially the entire length of an eyelash.

When the applicator is used to apply mascara, such substantially uniform application over substantially the entire length of the eyelash can make appear longer eyelash.

The gripping of the eyelashes by the substantially contiguous parts also allows to reorganize the eyelashes by moving the applicator. For example, when the eyelashes are gripped, the movement, in particular in rotation, of the applicator can make it possible to resort.

The term "overlapping" should be understood to mean that the two overlapping portions overlap when the applicator element is observed from side or front or, at the limit, overlap only by an edge or a point of contact.

The substantially contiguous portions may have overlapping faces, extending either perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base (or of the row elements) or substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base (or of the row of elements).

At least one gap, preferably a V-shaped groove or notch, can be formed between consecutive individual elements having parts substantially contiguous.

When the base is observed along its longitudinal axis, that is to say from one end, at least two consecutive individual elements may have parts either diverging away from each other, or converging towards the other, either which cross or extend substantially parallel to one another.

At least two consecutive individual elements can have parts upper ones directed towards opposite ends of the base.

The aforementioned geometric separation surface preferably passes through the centers of the bases of the substantially aligned individual elements. The basics are preferably parallel and their height can be for example greater than or equal to 0.2 mm about.

When the individual elements are teeth, these can be made with a small gap at their base so that the eyelashes can be gripped effectively between two consecutive teeth, while having more spacing important between their free ends, this spacing promoting the engagement of the eyelashes between the teeth and the creation of product reserves on the application element.

The geometric separation surface can be a plane.

The geometric separation surface is advantageously a joint plane for molding the application element.

The geometric separation surface can also be a surface cylindrical whose directrix is a curve or a broken line.

The geometric separation surface can also be a non-planar surface, for example twisted or helical.

In certain embodiments, the geometric separation surface is a plane aligning the substantially aligned portions of at least two consecutive teeth.

In a particular embodiment, the application element comprises elements individual in the form of teeth having hases whose depth is greater than the width.

A relatively high depth gives the individual elements a good mechanical resistance to the forces exerted by the eyelashes on the device.

We can thus use the device to apply a product capable of harden relatively quickly.

The ratio b / e is for example greater than or equal to 1.2, or even greater than or equal at 1.4, b being the depth of the base of a tooth and e its width.

The b / c ratio is for example greater than or equal to 1.2, or even greater than or equal at 1.4, b being the depth of the base of a tooth and c the interval between two teeth successive offset on the same side of said geometric separation surface.

The teeth can have a depth which varies according to the axial positioning along the axis of the base.

The teeth can thus have an increasing, decreasing depth, increasing then decreasing or vice versa, from front to back.

Generally speaking, individual elements can be deeper that the gap between two adjacent individual elements arranged on the same side of the geometric separation surface, the depth being measured in one direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base and the above-mentioned interval being measured in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base.

In a particular embodiment, the device according to the invention comprises at at least one row of individual elements such as teeth whose bases have front and / or rear faces perpendicular to the axis of the base or forming an acute angle or obtuse with this one.

The row of individual elements can have a first series of elements having faces directed towards one of the ends of the base and being inclined in a direction given with respect to the longitudinal axis of the row, and a second series of elements, alternating with those of the first series, having laces directed towards one of the ends of the base, inclined in a direction different from that of the elements of the first series, relative to the longitudinal axis of the row.

In a particular embodiment, the device comprises at least one row individual elements comprising a first series of elements whose front faces and / or rear are inclined relative to the axis of the base and a second series of elements the front and / or rear faces of which are inclined in a manner different from that of elements of the first series with respect to the axis of the base, the elements of the first series and those of the second series being arranged alternately at least partially of on either side of a geometric separation surface.

The application element can comprise at least one individual element having a concave or convex face directed towards one end of the application element.

At least two individual elements can have a convex face or concave directed towards one end of the application element, one of the two elements may have a concave or convex face directed towards one end of the element of application while the other of the two consecutive elements may have a flat face directed towards one end of the applicator element.

In a particular embodiment, preferably three individual elements in a row define a volume arranged to contain the product to apply. Preferably, the ratio of the interval separating two individual elements adjacent to the same side of the geometric separation surface at the width of the individual element arranged on the opposite side of the geometric separation surface and located between the adjacent individual elements is between 0.2 and 2 approximately. Of preferably, the above-mentioned interval and width are measured substantially halfway up the individual elements.

In a particular embodiment, each projecting element and the adjacent side of the base, other than the face which the projecting element substantially extends, defines a open volume arranged to contain the product to be applied.

Still in a particular embodiment, the device comprises at least one succession of teeth offset at least partially alternately on both sides with a geometric separating surface, these teeth having upper parts oriented forward and back respectively.

Still in a particular embodiment, the device comprises at least one succession of teeth with upper parts moving away from each other, when the device is viewed from the front.

Still in a particular embodiment, the device comprises at least one succession of teeth with upper parts facing each other. when the device is viewed from the front.

Still in a particular embodiment, the device comprises at least one succession of teeth arranged so that two adjacent teeth overlap when the device is viewed from the front.

The device can include at least one row of individual elements comprising a first series of teeth located on one side of the geometric surface of separation and a second set of teeth located on the other side of this surface geometric separation, alternating with the teeth of the first series, the teeth of the first series having their front face, respectively rear, convex or concave towards the front, respectively to the rear, and the teeth of the second series having their face front, respectively rear, concave or convex forward, respectively toward the back.

The device may also include a row of teeth comprising a first set 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. the teeth of the first series being arranged alternately with the teeth of the second series, the teeth of the first series having their front face, respectively rear, concave or convex forwards, respectively backwards, and the teeth of the second series having their rear face, respectively front, flat.

In a particular embodiment, when the device is observed in its axis. two consecutive individual elements have free ends which diverge. Alternatively, when the device is observed in its axis, two consecutive individual elements have free ends that converge. In another variant, when the device is observed in its axis, two consecutive individual elements have free ends which intersect or are substantially parallel. So the free ends of the elements individuals in the same row can point in the same direction. When the device is observed in its axis, at least three consecutive individual elements can have free ends that are aligned.

The projecting elements are advantageously made by molding of material plastic in one piece with the base.

The device can comprise two parts made with a film hinge and assembled one against the other.

The base is preferably of substantially elongated shape and the elements in protrusion preferably extend along the base.

The row of consecutive individual elements preferably extends along the base.

The base preferably has a uniform cross section on at minus part of its length.

The base may have a cross section in the shape of a regular polygon or irregular, with one or more sides of the base plane or not planar, for example concave or convex.

The projecting elements may have a free edge which is crenellated or serrated, the slots or teeth being arranged to grip the eyelashes together.

The height of the projecting elements can be between 0.5 and 15 mm approximately and preferably between 7 and 13 mm.

The height of the individual elements can be variable.

The height of the individual elements can be between 0.5 and 15 mm.

The device according to the invention, when used as an element application, advantageously includes a tapered nose facilitating re-entry into the container. This nose may or may not have projecting elements.

The invention also relates to a packaging device and application comprising a container for containing a reserve of product, an organ and an applicator comprising a rod provided at one end with a device such as above, used for the application.

The application element may consist of an insert on the rod of the applicator.

The application element may alternatively be produced by molding of material plastic in one piece with the applicator rod.

The application element can be produced by molding plastic material from a integral with the applicator rod and with a sealing member intended to ensure a tight closure of the container when not in use, this sealing member being able to present a shaped surface to fit tightly in a neck of the container.

It is preferable that the base is made of an elastomeric material and the rod in a rigid or semi-rigid plastic, the base being overmolded on the rod or reported on it.

The fact of making the base and the elements projecting from a material elastomer can facilitate the crossing of the wiper member.

User comfort can also be increased.

As a variant, the rod of the applicator can be made of a material plastic less hard than that used to make the application element. We can thus use for manufacturing reasons for example a relatively hard material for create the application element and compensate for the hardness of the application element application time by the flexibility of the rod.

The applicator element can be removably attached to a part distal end of the stem.

The longitudinal axis of the applicator element may extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rod or may extend at an angle with the longitudinal axis of the rod, and in particular be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rod.

The wiper member is preferably deformable and may include, for example, a block of foam or an elastomer lip.

The base, whether polygonal or not, may have firm faces and stable. Preferably, the base is made in the form of a single piece made of a in one piece, advantageously by molding.

Such a solid, unitary structure can prevent eyelashes from passing through the base and reach the longitudinal axis of the base.

Such an achievement contrasts with conventional mascara applicators which have bristles extending radially from an axial twisted core, by example.

The application element can be devoid of twisted core.

Projecting elements may extend from the base from locations away from the longitudinal axis of the base.

The invention also relates to the use of such a device for the eyelash or eyebrow makeup.

The invention therefore also relates to a method for applying a product to eyelashes, comprising the steps of providing an application element as defined above, to load at least part of the application element with product and to bring at least part of the applicator element into contact with the eyelashes, so that the product is deposited on the eyelashes.

The application element can be loaded with product by insertion into a container containing the product, then extraction, the excess product being removed from the elements projecting.

Alternatively, the application element can be loaded with product by dispensing the produced from a container or by bringing the application element into contact with a bread product. In the latter case, this product bread can be moistened or the element wet application then brought into contact with solid bread.

When the product contains fibers, the method further comprises the step consisting in orienting the fibers by means of the application element, so that the fibers are substantially parallel to the eyelashes when the product is applied. This alignment of the fibers preferably results from a funneling effect produced by the slots or teeth of the protruding elements or by the spacing between individual elements.

• la figure 1 est une vue schématique, en coupe axiale, d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application conforme à un premier exemple de réalisation de l'invention,
• la figure 1A est une coupe partielle d'un applicateur dans lequel un organe d'essorage se présente sous la forme d'un bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes,
• la figure 2 est une vue à échelle agrandie de l'élément d'application de la figure 1,
• la figure 3 est une vue de côté selon la flèche III de la figure 2,
• la figure 4 est une vue à échelle agrandie de l'embase,
• la figure 5 est une vue selon la lèche V de la figure 3, illustrant l'application sur les cils,
• la figure 6 illustre une variante de réalisation de l'élément d'application, au moment de l'application du produit sur les cils,
• les figures 7 à 11 illustrent des variantes de réalisation de l'élément d'application,
• les figures 12 à 18 illustrent différentes formes d'éléments individuels,
• les figures 19 et 20 représentent une succession de dents alternativement situées de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation,
• la figure 21 représente une rangée de dents ayant des hases alignées et des extrémités supérieures alternativement décalées de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation passant par les centres des bases des dents,
• la figure 22 représente une rangée de dents composée d'une alternance de dents ayant des formes différentes,
• la figure 23 représente un autre exemple de réalisation d'une rangée de dents,
• les figures 24 à 29 illustrent divers exemples de configuration de dents,
• la figure 30 représente un autre exemple de réalisation d'une rangée de dents,
• la figure 31 est une vue de côté de la rangée de dents de la figure 30,
• la figure 32 est une vue de face de la rangée de dents de la figure 30,
• la figure 33 représente un autre exemple de réalisation d'une rangée de dents,
• la figure 34 est une vue de face selon la flèche XXXIV de la figure 33,
• la figure 35 représente un autre exemple de réalisation dune rangée de dents,
• la figure 36 est une vue de côté selon la flèche XXXVI de la figure 35,
• la figure 37 représente une variante dc réalisation de l'élément d'application,
• la figure 38 est une vue de face selon la flèche XXXVIII de la figure 37,
• la figure 39 est une vue en perspective d'un exemple de réalisation dans lequel le produit à appliquer est distribué sur l'élément d'application à partir d'un tube flexible,
• la figure 40 est une vue en perspective d'un autre exemple de réalisation de l'invention dans lequel le produit à appliquer se présente sous la forme d'un pain ou d'une poudre,
• la figure 41 est une vue en perspective d'un applicateur conforme à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention dans lequel l'extrémité distale de l'élément d'application comporte une pointe,
• la figure 42 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur ayant un élément d'application comportant une embase sensiblement triangulaire avec des côtés concaves et une rangée d'éléments consécutifs sensiblement plans disposés en alternance conformément à un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
• la figure 43 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur similaire à celui de la figure 44, excepté qu'il comporte une embase ayant des côtés plans, conformément à un autre exemple de mise en ouvre de l'invention,
• la figure 44 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur ayant des poils s'étendant radialement depuis des côtés de l'embase entre des rangées d'éléments individuels consécutifs, conformément à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
• la figure 45 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur ayant un élément d'application comprenant une embase de section transversale sensiblement uniforme et comportant des éléments en saillie dentelés, conformément à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
• la figure 46 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur ayant un élément d'application avec une embase de section transversale triangulaire, ayant des côtés concaves et des éléments en saillie dentelés, conformément à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
• la figure 47 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur ayant un élément d'application avec une embase de section transversale sensiblement triangulaire et des éléments en saillie dentelés dont la hauteur varie selon la position axiale sur l'embase, conformément à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
• la figure 48 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur ayant un élément d'application avec une embase de section transversale sensiblement carrée et constante et des éléments en saillie dentelés dont la hauteur varie selon la position axiale sur l'embase, conformément à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
• la figure 49 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur ayant un élément d'application avec une embase de section transversale carrée, qui converge depuis l'extrémité proximale vers une extrémité distale et quatre éléments en saillie dentelés disposés sur l'embase, conformément à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
• la figure 50 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un applicateur ayant un élément d'application avec une embase de section transversale constante, octogonale, et des éléments en saillie dentelés, conformément à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
• la figure 51 est une coupe transversale d'un élément d'application chargé de produit, au contact d'un cil, pour appliquer du produit sur ce cil, et
• la figure 52 est une vue de côté d'éléments floqués, conformément à un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.

The invention will be better understood on reading the detailed description which follows, of nonlimiting examples of implementation, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:

• FIG. 1 is a schematic view, in axial section, of a packaging and application device according to a first embodiment of the invention,
• FIG. 1A is a partial section of an applicator in which a wiper member takes the form of a block of open cell foam,
• FIG. 2 is a view on an enlarged scale of the application element of FIG. 1,
• FIG. 3 is a side view according to arrow III in FIG. 2,
• FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the base,
• FIG. 5 is a view along the lick V of FIG. 3, illustrating the application to the eyelashes,
• FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the application element, when the product is applied to the eyelashes,
• FIGS. 7 to 11 illustrate alternative embodiments of the application element,
• Figures 12 to 18 illustrate different forms of individual elements,
• FIGS. 19 and 20 represent a succession of teeth alternately located on either side of a geometric separation surface,
• FIG. 21 represents a row of teeth having aligned hases and upper ends alternately offset on either side of a geometric separation surface passing through the centers of the bases of the teeth,
• FIG. 22 represents a row of teeth composed of alternating teeth having different shapes,
• FIG. 23 shows another embodiment of a row of teeth,
• FIGS. 24 to 29 illustrate various examples of configuration of teeth,
• FIG. 30 shows another embodiment of a row of teeth,
• FIG. 31 is a side view of the row of teeth in FIG. 30,
• FIG. 32 is a front view of the row of teeth in FIG. 30,
• FIG. 33 shows another embodiment of a row of teeth,
• FIG. 34 is a front view along the arrow XXXIV of FIG. 33,
• FIG. 35 shows another exemplary embodiment of a row of teeth,
• FIG. 36 is a side view along the arrow XXXVI of FIG. 35,
• FIG. 37 represents an alternative embodiment of the application element,
• FIG. 38 is a front view along the arrow XXXVIII of FIG. 37,
• FIG. 39 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment in which the product to be applied is distributed over the application element from a flexible tube,
• FIG. 40 is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of the invention in which the product to be applied is in the form of a bread or a powder,
• FIG. 41 is a perspective view of an applicator according to another example of implementation of the invention in which the distal end of the application element comprises a point,
• Figure 42 is a partial perspective view of an applicator having an applicator element comprising a substantially triangular base with concave sides and a row of substantially planar consecutive elements arranged alternately in accordance with an exemplary implementation of the 'invention,
• FIG. 43 is a partial perspective view of an applicator similar to that of FIG. 44, except that it comprises a base having planar sides, in accordance with another example of implementation of the invention,
• FIG. 44 is a partial perspective view of an applicator having bristles extending radially from sides of the base between rows of consecutive individual elements, in accordance with another example of implementation of the invention,
• FIG. 45 is a partial perspective view of an applicator having an application element comprising a base of substantially uniform cross section and comprising jagged projecting elements, in accordance with another example of implementation of the invention,
• Figure 46 is a partial perspective view of an applicator having an applicator element with a base of triangular cross section, having concave sides and serrated protruding elements, according to another example of implementation of the invention,
• FIG. 47 is a partial perspective view of an applicator having an applicator element with a base of substantially triangular cross section and jagged projecting elements whose height varies according to the axial position on the base, according to another example of implementation of the invention,
• FIG. 48 is a partial perspective view of an applicator having an applicator element with a base of substantially square and constant cross section and jagged projecting elements the height of which varies according to the axial position on the base, in accordance with another example of implementation of the invention,
• FIG. 49 is a partial perspective view of an applicator having an applicator element with a base of square cross section, which converges from the proximal end towards a distal end and four jagged projecting elements arranged on the base, in accordance with another example of implementation of the invention,
• FIG. 50 is a partial perspective view of an applicator having an applicator element with a base of constant cross section, octagonal, and serrated protruding elements, in accordance with another example of implementation of the invention,
• FIG. 51 is a cross section of an application element loaded with product, in contact with an eyelash, for applying product to this eyelash, and
• Figure 52 is a side view of flocked elements, in accordance with an exemplary implementation of the invention.

The packaging and application device 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a container 2 containing a reserve 3 of a cosmetic product and / or treatment for eyelashes or eyebrows, for example mascara.

The container 2 is provided with a threaded neck 4 defining an opening.

The opening of the container 2 is internally provided with a wiping member 5 consisting of a part inserted into the neck 4, having a lip in the lower part elastically deformable annular, defining a circular wiping orifice 6.

The annular lip is preferably made of an elastomeric material. She can be flocked or not.

The wiper member is preferably deformable, so that it can follow the shape of the application element.

The wiper member could alternatively be of any known type, suitable for type of makeup desired, and be constituted for example by a block of foam 5A to open cells, as shown in Figure 1A.

The device 1 comprises an applicator 7 comprising a rod 8 of axis X (Figure 2), provided at one end with an applicator element 9 and at the other end with a gripping element 10 constituting a closure cap for the container 2, arranged to screw onto the neck 4.

The rod 8 can be rigid or semi-rigid.

It has been shown rectilinear but it could alternatively be curved.

The wiping orifice 6 has a diameter adapted to the wiping of the rod 8 of the applicator as well as that of the application element 9, when the applicator is removed from container 2.

There is shown in Figures 2 to 5, on an enlarged scale, the element application 9, which comprises a base 12 of elongated shape and section triangular cross-section in the example described, defining three sides 17, 18 and 19.

The longitudinal direction Z of the base coincides in the example described with the axis X of the rod 8.

The base does not necessarily have a triangular cross section but could have a regular or non-regular polygon shape, or a non-regular shape polygonal, as will be detailed later.

We could of course, without departing from the scope of the present invention, realize the base in the extension of the rod 8 with an angle formed between the axis of the base and that of the rod.

The base 12 is shown rectilinear in the example described.

It could, in a variant not shown, be curved or extend along a broken line.

The base 12 comprises in the example described three rows of projecting elements 13, 14 and 15 shown very schematically, extending along the base 12.

As can be seen in FIG. 5 more particularly, the elements of each row extends in the extension of one side of the base 12.

In the example described, the elements are parallel to the plane of the concerned side of the base but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention by slightly tilting the elements in relation to this plan.

Likewise, each side of the base can be non-planar. for example slightly concave or convex outward, as shown in Figures 46 and 47. The base may have grooves or a surface appearance adapted to constitute reserves of product.

In the example described, the elements of each row are inclined, at their base at least a non-zero angle relative to a radial plane starting from the center of the base and passing substantially through the base of the elements of the row concerned.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 4, each row of elements extends here substantially along a plane P which passes at a non-zero distance f from the center of the base 12.

The elements of the three rows are oriented in the same gyratory direction around the axis of the base, for example anti-clockwise when the application element is viewed from the front, namely the opposite direction of arrow A on the figure 5.

As a variant, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the elements of the three rows are oriented in the opposite gyratory direction, ie in the direction of arrow B in FIG. 6.

As a non-limiting example of elements extending in the same direction we can cite some types of water wheels and refer to how the blades are arranged on it.

When the wheel turns by a determined angle, a first blade is found substantially in the same place as the position occupied by a previous blade, the first dawn being directed substantially in the same direction as the second dawn at this location.

Row 13 is located in the extension of the side 17 of the base 12, the row 15 extends in the extension of the side 18 and row 14 in the extension of the side 19.

When the applicator is removed from the container 2, the applicator element 9 is loaded with product, the latter being present both on the sides of the base 12 and between the protruding elements.

To apply the product, the user brings one face of the base, by example side 18 in the example of FIG. 5, in contact with the eyelashes.

The fact that the elements in row 15 are located substantially in the extension of the side 18 makes it possible to obtain a relatively extensive contact between the eyelashes and base 12 at the time of application and therefore to load the eyelashes with a quantity relatively large product.

In addition, the eyelashes can be applied tangentially to the side 18 of the base and on the row of elements 15 located in its extension, when the applicator is moved and rotated through the eyelashes.

We can thus create a relatively large contact surface between the applicator element and the eyelashes.

The application can be easily restarted without having to dive again the applicator in the container 2, using the product present on the other sides 19 and 17 of the applicator element, after having rotated the applicator by a third of a turn or two-thirds of a turn in the direction of arrow A.

When the eyelashes come into contact with the base, they can gradually engage as shown between the elements of row 13, which will advantageously seize them, separate them, smooth them and curl them.

We understand that depending on how to position the applicator relative to eyelashes and according to the orientation of the elements around the axis of the base, the direction of rotation and the moving the applicator during application, you can get different effects.

The invention is not limited to a base having a cross section of triangular shape and in the examples illustrated in Figures 7 to 10 and 50 the base has respectively square, rectangular cross sections, pentagonal, hexagonal and octagonal.

The sides of the base can be planar or not planar, for example concave or convex, the rows of individual elements being located substantially in the extension of the corresponding sides of the base.

The base may also have a non-polygonal cross section, for example a cross section of an elliptical ton, as illustrated in FIG. 11.

Figure 11 shows two rows of individual elements arranged on the base so that they extend outward from the base, an axis of a individual element extending in a direction substantially tangential to the base at level of connection of this element with the base.

The rows of individual elements in Figure 11 are arranged on the base at substantially diametrically opposite locations.

FIGS. 12 to 18 show various examples of individual elements can be formed on the application element.

So one or more rows of individual elements of the element application may include a series of teeth 20 having a triangular profile in teeth saw, as shown in figure 12.

The applicator element can also compress teeth 21 which spare between them flat bottom grooves 22, as illustrated in FIG. 18, or with a scalloped bottom as illustrated in figure 13.

The application element may also include teeth or bristles 24 in obelisk shape, as illustrated in FIG. 14, or teeth or bristles 25 having a slightly conical upper part with rounded tip and an enlarged frustoconical base 26, as shown in figure 15.

The application element may include individual elements 28, the head 29 is curved, as illustrated in FIG. 16, or individual elements 30 of which the head 31 is enlarged, as illustrated in FIG. 17.

Individual elements of a row can be offset at least partially alternately on either side of a geometric separation surface.

By way of example, there is shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 a row of elements 32 comprising two sets of teeth 32a and 32b respectively located on one side and on the other of a geometric separation surface S formed here by a plane, the teeth 32a being located midway between the teeth 32b and vice versa, when the base is observed next to.

This alternating arrangement of the teeth makes it possible to constitute reserves of product between three consecutive teeth while allowing to smooth the product on the eyelashes thanks to the narrow interstices 34 formed between two adjacent teeth 32a and 32b.

In the example of FIGS. 19 and 20, the bases of the teeth 32a and 32b are offset respectively on either side of the geometric separation surface S.

Alternatively, the bases of the teeth may be substantially aligned and the teeth have upper parts extending from the bases, alternately offset by on either side of a geometric separation surface.

By way of example, FIG. 21 shows a row 40 of teeth 40a and 40b whose bases 41 are aligned and the upper ends 42 respectively curved left and right when the application element is observed from face.

The row of elements may include a mixture of bristles and teeth or teeth or hairs of different shapes.

By way of example, FIG. 22 shows a row 50 of elements individual located substantially in the extension of one side of the base 52, this row 50 comprising alternating teeth 5 la and bristles 51b.

When the product applied to the eyelashes is likely to harden quickly, it may be better to use an at least partially offset row of teeth alternately on either side of a geometric separation surface, with bases deeper than wide.

By way of example, FIG. 23 shows a row 60 of teeth 61a and 61b alternately offset on either side of a geometric separation surface which here is a plane parallel to the side 63 of the base 62, in the extension of which the row of teeth 60 extends.

The depth b of the teeth is measured perpendicular to the Z axis of the base and their width e is measured parallel to the axis Z.

The interval c between two successive teeth 61a or 61b located on the same side of the geometric separation surface is measured parallel to the Z axis.

The teeth 61a and 61b can have various configurations, illustrated very schematically by Figures 24 to 29, in which two teeth have been shown consecutive 61a and 61b having respective bases 64a and 64h and upper parts respective 65a and 65b extending from the bases.

In the configuration of FIG. 24, the upper parts 65a and 65b and in in particular the free ends are of the same axis as the bases 64a and 64b respectively.

The free ends are substantially parallel.

In the configuration of FIG. 25, the upper parts 65a and 65b and in in particular the free ends are inclined forward and back respectively.

In other words, the free ends of the teeth are inclined towards ends opposite of the base.

In the configuration of FIG. 26, the upper parts 65a and 65b, in especially the free ends, are inclined respectively to the left and to the right, when the application element is viewed from the front.

Thus, the upper parts diverge.

In the configuration of FIG. 27, the upper parts 65a and 65b are tilted respectively to the right and to the left and can cross when the application element is viewed from the front.

Alternatively, the upper parts can keep towards each other without cross.

In a variant not shown, the upper parts of the teeth are, in more to be tilted respectively to the left and to the right, tilted forward and backward respectively, or vice versa.

In the configuration of FIG. 28, the bases of the teeth 64a and 64b are overlap along the Z axis when the application element is viewed from the side, in a direction perpendicular to the Z axis.

In the configuration of FIG. 29, the bases 64a and 64b of the teeth are overlap with faces extending substantially along an axis perpendicular to the Z axis, when the application element is viewed from the front.

FIGS. 30 to 32 show a row 70 of elements, this row 70 comprising a first series of teeth 70a and a second series of teeth 70b, these teeth being made in one piece with a base 72 and being respectively located alternately on either side of a geometric separation surface S, as we can see it in figure 32.

The envelope (i.e. the peripheral outer surface) of row 70 of teeth is a substantially triangular director cylinder, as can be seen on the figure 32.

The depth b of the teeth 70a and 70b at their connection to the base 72 is greater than their width e and also greater than the interval c between two consecutive teeth 70a or 70b.

Preferably, the ratio of the interval separating two adjacent teeth from the same side of the geometric separation surface at the width of the tooth arranged on the side opposite of the geometric separation surface, between the two adjacent teeth is included between 0.2 and 2 approximately, the above-mentioned interval and width being preferably measured substantially halfway up the teeth.

Thanks to their relatively deep base, teeth 70a and 70b are capable of resist a stress exerted transversely to the Z axis of the base, which allows separate the eyelashes and smooth the product deposited on their surface, even if the product used would have partially hardened.

Each tooth 70a or 70b has a lower part 74 having faces front 75 and rear 76 substantially flat and parallel, perpendicular to the Z axis, and a upper part 77 having front 7X and rear 79 faces converging towards the top of the tooth, so that the upper part 77 of each tooth has a general shape tapered when the application element is viewed from the side as in Figure 31.

The lower parts 74 of three consecutive teeth of row 70 form between them and with the base 72 a cavity 80 intended to contain product for the purpose of place on the eyelashes.

The lower parts 74 of two consecutive teeth are substantially contiguous, as shown in Figure 31.

The upper parts 77 of these same teeth form between them, when the application element is observed from the side as in FIG. 31, forks allowing to grip the eyelashes, to separate them, to comb them and to smooth the deposited product their surface.

More particularly, the upper parts 77 of the teeth form between them, when the application element is viewed from the side, notches in the form of notches 82, the bottom 83 of which is located at a certain distance d from the base 72, this distance d being preferably greater than or equal to 0.2 mm.

In the example of embodiment described, the distance d is of the order of 2 mm. the total height of the teeth being of the order of 3 mm.

We understand that by playing on the length of the teeth, on the distance d and on the interval c, we can easily act on the quantity of product with which the element is responsible of application.

In addition, the spacing between the teeth of the same series of teeth, that is to say the teeth 70a or 70b, can be relatively large in favor of the quantity of product which loads the application element without the application element losing its ability to grip the eyelashes, thanks to the offset teeth and the fact that the notches 82 formed by the upper parts 77 of the teeth remain sufficiently narrow.

FIG. 33 shows a row 100 of teeth produced from a single holding by plastic molding with a base 101, of axis Z.

Row 100 has two sets of teeth 102a and 102b arranged in alternation, whose bases 103 are aligned parallel to the Z axis of the base 101 and whose the upper parts are offset respectively on either side of a surface separation geometry S, constituted here by a plane extending parallel to the hases 103 of the teeth.

The height of the bases 103 of the teeth is of the order of one or a few millimeters in the example described, preferably being greater than or equal to 0.2 mm.

Thanks to the offset ends of the teeth, it is possible to have a spacing between the bases 103 zero or very weak, for example less than or equal to 0.4 mm.

Two successive teeth form notches between them allowing the application element to grip the eyelashes, while the offset upper parts of the teeth form cavities between them to build up product reserves on the application element.

We can thus benefit from both a substantial quantity of product on the application element and grip the eyelashes, which is favorable for obtaining a quality makeup.

By adjusting the spacing of the teeth, we modify the product reserves on the application element.

FIGS. 35 and 36 show a row of teeth 110 comprising a first series of teeth 111a and a second series of teeth 111b.

The bases 112 of all the teeth are aligned, the bases of the teeth 111a alternating with the bases of the teeth 111b.

The upper parts 113 of the teeth 111a are oriented to the right and towards the rear, while the upper parts of the teeth 111b are oriented to the left and forward, so that the upper parts 113 of teeth 111a and 111b intersect when the application element is viewed from the side, as in Figure 36.

The upper ends 114 of the intersecting teeth define therebetween grooves for gripping the eyelashes, while the bases of the teeth define between they cavities for accommodating product reserves.

Preferably, as illustrated in FIGS. 37 and 38, the applicator element has a distal end having a generally tapered shape to facilitate its retraction in the container.

By way of example, FIGS. 37 and 38 show the front part of a application element which differs from that shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 by the fact that the base 12 is extended at the front by a part 12a of generally tapered shape. the rows 13, 14 and 15 of elements extending along the edges of this tapered portion 12a to the front point 12b, while having a height which decreases up to said point.

In a variant not shown, the rows of elements 13, 14 and 15 are not not extend on the front tapered part.

Variants to the application system described with reference to Figure 1 are shown in Figures 39 and 40.

Figure 39 shows an application system in which the product is contained in a container 390 in the form of a tube.

This tube is preferably made of a flexible material which allows compress the tube and distribute the product on the application element 391 of the applicator.

Other distributors can also be used to distribute the product on the application element, for example distributors of the pump type and are considered to fall within the scope of the invention.

The application system shown in Figure 40 includes a container 400 containing a solid loaf of product 410. To load the applicator, the application element 401 is moved through product 410. This product bar can be moistened and the element 401 application moved through the humidified part of the product to load the element of application. Alternatively, the application element can be moistened and moved over product not humidified.

In the embodiments of Figures 39 and 40, it is not necessary to provide the proximal end of the applicator with a handle or cap, since the applicator is not stored in a container containing the product and does not close such container.

In addition, in these embodiments, the rod itself can serve as a handle.

Figure 41 shows another embodiment.

The applicator shown in this figure has a tip 415 extending to from the distal end of the applicator element 411.

Tip 415 can load with product when the application element is loaded with product and can be used to draw the eye area or to be inserted between isolated lashes.

Figures 42 and 43 show applicators having elements 421, 431 with bases 422, 433 of substantially cross section triangular.

The base 423 shown in FIG. 42 has non-planar sides which are concave, while the base 433 shown in Figure 43 has planar sides.

Each application element 421, 431 has three projecting elements having in the form of rows of consecutive individual elements 425a-425c, and 435a-435c.

The consecutive individual elements of each row have parts substantially contiguous at their corners.

The individual elements of each row also have parts free ends arranged alternately on either side of a geometric surface of separation.

These elements are substantially planar.

FIG. 44 represents an applicator having an application element 441 with a base 443 similar, in general, to the base 433 of the application element 431 of figure 43.

However, the projecting elements connecting to the base 443 include each a row of consecutive individual elements which do not have parts arranged alternately on either side of a geometric separation surface.

In the example considered, the elements of each row 445a-445c are substantially aligned along the length of the base 443.

The applicator element 441 may also include a plurality of rows bristles 446a-446c, each row being arranged on one side of the base 443 between adjacent rows of individual elements, the rows of bristles extending substantially radially from the corresponding sides of the base.

Figures 45-50 each show an application element having a base of polygonal cross section with a plurality of projecting elements extending substantially in the continuation of different sides of the base.

Adjacent projecting elements, as seen in these figures, extend to from the base in substantially different directions and are oriented substantially in the same roundabout direction around a longitudinal axis of the base.

The projecting elements have a free serrated edge to provide an effect eyelash grip when they are brought into contact.

The applicator element of FIG. 45 comprises a base 453 having a substantially constant cross section of square shape and four projecting elements 455a-455d extending from the base.

In FIG. 45, a plurality of reliefs 457 is arranged so as to extend from one side of the base 453 along an individual element adjacent to this side but without be located in the extension of this side.

The application element shown in Figure 46 has a base 463 of non-constant triangular section with three projecting elements 465a-465c extending to from the base.

The projecting elements have a free edge which is substantially concave towards the outside, the curvature of which is preferably adapted to the curvature of the eyelid.

FIG. 47 represents an application element with a base 473 of non-constant triangular section, with three projecting elements extending in the continuation of the respective sides of the base. The projecting elements 475a-475c have each a free edge substantially convex towards the outside.

FIG. 48 represents an application element with a base 483 having a constant cross section of square shape. Four projecting elements 485a-485b are arranged substantially in continuation of each of the corresponding sides of base 483. The projecting elements of FIG. 48 each have a height varying along the base 483.

FIG. 49 represents an application element with a base 493 having a non-constant square cross section.

Base 493 has a cross section increasing from the end proximal of the applicator member toward its distal end.

Four projecting elements 495a-495d are arranged on the base substantially in continuation of the corresponding sides of the base 493.

FIG. 50 represents an application element having a base 503 of constant cross section, octagonal, with four projecting elements 505a-505d extending respectively from pairs of opposite sides of their base 503.

Projecting elements extending from the base from pairs of opposite sides are oriented in opposite directions.

Figure 51 illustrates how an applicator according to the invention can contain product P in substantially open volumes formed between each element projecting 515a-515d and the adjacent side of the base other than the side whose element projection extends substantially in the extension.

We can see that the volume of product contained between the projecting elements and the adjacent corresponding sides is relatively important near the elements in protrudes and decreases along the adjacent side towards a protruding element lying in the extension of this side. The product height on the applicator is preferably substantially equal to the height of the protruding element which does not extend in the extension of the side on which the volume of product considered is deposited (i.e. the projecting element 515a in FIG. 51, for example).

The height of the product preferably decreases from the protruding element where the quantity of product is greatest, along the side concerned, up to the element in projection extending in the extension of this side (i.e. element 515b on the figure 51 for example).

This configuration allows the eyelashes E to come into contact with the contained product. in an open volume and load with the product when the side defining a part of this volume is moved substantially parallel to the eyelashes. When the applicator is rotated, the eyelash can come into contact with a corresponding projecting element, for example the projecting element 515a shown in FIG. 51, which can then smooth the product along the lash and also lengthen and curl it. Preferably, to improve elongation and bending. the projecting element will have parts capable of gripping the eyelash, as described above.

As shown in Figure 51, providing a plurality of elements projecting allows to constitute a plurality of corresponding volumes containing the product and the application steps described above can be repeated several time. This allows the product to be applied without having to reload the application element frequently.

In each of the embodiments shown in Figures 45 to 50, both the height of the projecting elements and depth of the teeth or slots of the free edge, can be changed to achieve different effects. For example, by changing the height of the projecting elements, the quantity of product that is deposited between the element projection and the adjacent side of the base can be increased or decreased

By modifying the depth of the teeth or slots of the free edge of the element by protrusion, one can act on the proximity of the eyelashes and the base when applying the product. Thus, by forming teeth or notches relatively deep in the free edge of the protruding element, the eyelashes can be brought relatively close to the base during the application.

Figure 52 shows a protruding element in the form of a row of consecutive individual elements 525 covered with a flocking.

Projecting elements or rows of individual elements can also have hollow parts with an opening on one side of the element, giving access to the hollow portion. These hollow portions can be filled with product thus allowing the applicator to contain an even greater quantity of product to be apply on the eyelashes.

The application element may have a surface which makes it possible to increase the quantity of product with which the application element is loaded.

A projecting element, or even a row of individual elements and / or the base may have capillary grooves or flocking, on all or part of their surface.

An example of flocking on teeth is shown in FIG. 52.

Of course, the invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments which have just been described, and the particularities of realization of the various examples which have just been described.

The projecting elements or the individual elements may have a height which varies according to the axial positioning on the application element, by example an increasing, decreasing, decreasing then increasing or increasing height then decreasing, from front to back.

Protruding elements, especially teeth or bristles, can undergo a surface treatment by abrasion, for example to form forks at the end of the teeth or hair.

Projecting elements or individual elements can be treated hot to round off their tip, for example, or even form a ball at their end free. Protruding elements or individual elements thus become less aggressive vis-à-vis the eyelashes.

All or part of the application element can be covered with a coating such as a varnish for example, intended to impart better sliding on the eyelashes or otherwise more roughness.

A slip-enhancing material may also alternatively be, or additionally, added to the material used to make the application element.

The application element, and in particular the projecting elements, can also include active ingredients such as preservatives, moisture absorbers, salts metallic, including copper, magnetic particles and other similar materials appropriate, intended to be released into the product when it is loaded on the element of application. These assets can either be included in the material used to make the application element, or be deposited in the form of a coating on the element application, or both.

In addition, products can be used to modify the surface tension of the application element in contact with moisture.

These products can be incorporated into the material of the application element or deposited in the form of a coating.

The device according to the invention is preferably produced by injecting material plastic, but as a variant it is possible to use processes for conformation of material by compression, stamping or bar turning.

The base may include notches or reliefs arranged to contain product.

The projecting elements can be made of a material different from that used to make the base or part of the application element on which they are willing.

Preferably, the length of a row of consecutive individual elements is between 10 and 45 mm approximately, preferably 15 and 28 mm approximately and preferably another 20 and 26 mm approximately.

The height of the projecting elements is preferably between 0.5 and 15 mm approximately and more preferably between 7 and 13 mm approximately.

The number of individual elements per row is preferably between 6 and approximately 50 mm, preferably between approximately 10 and 35 mm, and more preferably between 15 and 32 approximately.

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Device for applying a product to the eyelashes or the eyebrows, comprising a rod and an application element at one end of the rod, this element application comprising a base (12; 52; 62; 72; 101; 423; 433; 443; 453; 463; 473; 483; 493; 503; 513) of elongated shape and at least two protruding elements each connecting to the base along an axis extending substantially in the extension on a corresponding side of the base when it has a cross section polygonal or substantially tangentially to the base when the latter has a non-polygonal cross section. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base has a polygonal cross section, in the form of a regular polygon or not, of preferably triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal or octagonal. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base has a non-polygonal cross section, preferably elliptical or circular. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that at least two projecting elements extend outwards, from different sides of the base, in different directions, said sides being preferably parallel to each other and turned in opposite directions. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the projecting elements are oriented substantially in the same direction around the longitudinal axis of the base. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the projecting elements has a row consecutive individual elements, in particular teeth or hair. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the row of individual elements has consecutive individual elements arranged alternately at least partially on opposite sides of a geometric surface of separation. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that two consecutive individual elements of the row of consecutive individual elements have substantially aligned parts. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that parts of at least two consecutive individual elements diverge from each other, converge towards each other, intersect or extend substantially parallel to each other the other when the application element is observed along a longitudinal axis of the base. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that at least two consecutive individual elements have upper parts directed towards opposite ends of the base. Device according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized by the fact that at least two consecutive individual elements have parts substantially contiguous. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it has at least one notch formed between two consecutive individual elements having substantially contiguous bases. Device according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the substantially contiguous parts overlap. Device according to any one of claims 7 to 13, characterized by the fact that the geometric separation surface is a plane. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the geometric separation surface is a parting line for the molding of the application element. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the geometric separation surface is a cylindrical surface, of director made up by a curve or a broken line. Device according to any one of claims 7 to 13, characterized by the fact that the geometric separation surface is non-planar. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that the row individual elements has a first series of individual elements having faces directed towards one end of the base and inclined in a direction relative to the axis longitudinal of the row and a second series of elements, alternating with the elements of the first series, having faces directed towards one end of the base and inclined in a direction different from that of the elements of the first series, compared to the axis longitudinal of the row. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that at least one individual elements have a concave or convex face directed towards one end of the application element. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the protruding elements and the base are made in one holding by molding, preferably plastic. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base has a substantially elongated shape and the protruding elements extend along the length of the base. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized by the fact that the projecting elements have a serrated or serrated free edge. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rod is made by molding, preferably in material plastic. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the rod is a non twisted rod. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said projecting elements have a height of between approximately 0.5 and 15 mm, preferably between 7 and 13 mm approximately. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said projecting elements have different heights depending on the position along the base. , Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application element is removably attached to a part distal end of the stem. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a longitudinal axis of the base extends substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rod. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base has a substantially cross section constant over at least part of its length. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base has firm and stable faces. Application system comprising a device as defined in one any one of the preceding claims and a container arranged to contain the product. System according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it further includes a wiper member, preferably deformable, arranged to remove a excess product on the projecting elements when the applicator is removed from the container. System according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the product in the container contains fiber. System according to any one of claims 31 to 33, the container having an opening arranged to allow the passage of at least part of the applicator element in the container and the fact that the system further includes a closure cap at one end of the rod, arranged to seal said opening.

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