EP1115303B1 - Device for applying a product on keratinous fibres - Google Patents

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EP1115303B1
EP1115303B1 EP00931323.0A EP00931323A EP1115303B1 EP 1115303 B1 EP1115303 B1 EP 1115303B1 EP 00931323 A EP00931323 A EP 00931323A EP 1115303 B1 EP1115303 B1 EP 1115303B1
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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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • A46B2200/106—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara including comb like element

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  • the present invention relates to the application of a cosmetic or skincare product to keratinous fibers, in particular eyelashes or eyebrows, by means of an application element comprising teeth that connect to a support, these teeth having a surface side extending between the support and their free end.
  • the teeth are relatively spaced apart, the spacing between two adjacent teeth may be greater than the diameter d 'an eyelash.
  • the object of the present invention is to propose a new device for packaging and applying a product to the eyelashes or other keratinous fibers, which is capable of satisfactorily gripping the eyelashes, while making it possible to constitute product reserves. relatively important between the teeth.
  • the present invention achieves this by proposing a device for applying a product, in particular a cosmetic or a care product, to keratin fibers, in particular eyelashes or eyebrows comprising a stem provided with an applicator element comprising teeth connecting to a support, the teeth having a lateral surface extending between the support and their free end, this device being characterized in that the lateral surface of at least a portion of the teeth comprises reliefs integrally with the teeth and / or has at least one angular portion.
  • angular portion is meant a portion forming a salient or re-entrant angle, with a sharp or rounded edge of small radius of curvature producing the desired result.
  • the invention it is possible to spread the product satisfactorily on the surface of the keratinous fibers while maintaining great freedom in the manner of arranging the teeth on the support, thanks to the presence of said reliefs and / or portions angular.
  • the invention makes it possible, if necessary, to retain a conventional arrangement for the teeth on the support while substantially improving the performance of the application element.
  • the invention makes it possible to produce an application element having an acceptable autonomy and suitable for obtaining a quality make-up.
  • the lateral surface of at least a portion of the teeth is non-rectilinear when the applicator element is viewed from the side.
  • the device comprises a container containing the product to be applied and a wiper member for squeezing the applicator element when it leaves the container.
  • the applicator element is attached to the end of a rod whose other end is secured to a gripping member which also constitutes a cap for closing the container.
  • the application element can still be made in one piece with the aforementioned rod.
  • the rod of the applicator can be made in one piece with sealing means adapted to seal the container.
  • the lateral surface of at least a portion of the teeth may have a zigzag shape, the aforementioned angular portions then being formed by the alternation of the changes of direction of the teeth.
  • the lateral surface of at least a portion of the teeth may further comprise protrusions directed downwards, upwards, or substantially parallel to the support.
  • the lateral surface of at least a portion of the teeth may comprise corrugations or grooves, or may be serrated.
  • the application member may include a row of teeth having aligned bases.
  • the applicator element can thus comprise a row of teeth having staggered bases on either side of a geometric separation surface.
  • the application element constitutes a comb.
  • the applicator element may have as its envelope surface a cylindrical surface, a directrix having for example a general shape of a drop of water.
  • the application element may comprise several rows of teeth having multiple angular orientations around the axis of the support and constitute a brush.
  • the application element is made with the teeth in one piece by molding.
  • the applicator element may be made of an elastomeric material and preferably a softer plastic material than that used to make the applicator rod.
  • the application element may comprise teeth of different shapes.
  • the height of the teeth is between 0.5 and 10 mm.
  • the application element may include a tip of the eyeliner type.
  • the teeth may be made of a filled plastic material containing a filler of a material making it possible to improve the sliding properties of the keratinous fibers in contact with the teeth, in particular a filler of a material chosen from the following list: polytetrafluoroethylene, graphite, silicones, molybdenum disulfide and their derivatives.
  • the applicator element may comprise at least one tuft of bristles between two teeth or in their vicinity.
  • At least some of the teeth can be flocked.
  • the device 1 represented on the Figures 1 and 2 comprises a container 2 containing a reserve of a cosmetic product 3 such as mascara and an applicator comprising a rod 6 of axis X, provided at one end with an applicator element 7 and at the other end with a gripping element 5 which also constitutes a closure cap.
  • a cosmetic product 3 such as mascara
  • an applicator comprising a rod 6 of axis X, provided at one end with an applicator element 7 and at the other end with a gripping element 5 which also constitutes a closure cap.
  • the container 2 comprises a wiper member 4 here constituted by an open cell foam block.
  • the container 2 is sealed in the absence of use.
  • the rod 6 has, over a part of its length, a smaller diameter than the application element 7, so as not to permanently deform the wiper member 4.
  • wiping members may be used without departing from the scope of the present invention, for example a flexible lip 4 'flocked or not, as illustrated in FIG. figure 18 .
  • the stem advantageously comprises a necking, coming to the right of the end of the wiper lip when the applicator is in place on the container, so as not to induce permanent deformations of said lip.
  • the application element 7 comprises a front portion 30 and a rear portion 31 shaped to facilitate its passage through the wiper member 4 during the introduction into the container 2 and during its removal.
  • the support 8 connects the front parts 30 and rear 31.
  • the teeth 11 are made, in the example described, by injection molding of thermoplastic material, in one piece with the rest of the application element 7.
  • the teeth 11 may have different configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.
  • the teeth 11 have a lateral surface extending between their free end and the support 8.
  • This surface comprises, at least at a certain non-zero distance from the free end of the tooth, for example one-third of the height of the tooth, angular portions tending to attach the eyelashes and / or to improve the application and smoothing the product to their area.
  • the teeth 11 have a general zigzag shape in a plane parallel to the support 8, the changes in direction of each tooth forming hollows 110 and protuberances 111 capable of retaining product and participating in the separation of eyelashes and smoothing the product on their surface.
  • the teeth 11 have a non-rectilinear lateral surface when the applicator element is viewed from the side, as can be seen on the figure 3 .
  • An eyelash C can engage in the recesses 110 of two adjacent teeth, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4 , and thus be gripped to be bent.
  • the teeth 11 have aligned bases and are regularly spaced.
  • Each tooth 11 preferably comprises between two and six changes of direction, for example four as in the example described.
  • the teeth 11 here have a substantially rectangular cross section, long sides parallel to the longitudinal direction of the applicator element 7, which gives them a certain flexibility in the transverse direction, when the product is applied to the eyelashes. .
  • teeth 11 are replaced by teeth 12 each having a general shape of pine branch when the application element is observed from the side.
  • Each tooth 12 is provided on its lateral surface with protuberances 120 directed towards its free end, forming with its body housing adapted to retain the product, as well as reliefs to smooth the product on the eyelashes in a more efficient manner.
  • teeth 11 previously described are replaced by teeth 13, each generally fir-shaped when the applicator element is viewed from the side, their lateral surface being provided with protrusions 130 directed towards the support 8.
  • the protuberances 140 participate in maintaining the eyelash between these teeth 14, for a more effective smoothing of the product on its surface.
  • the teeth 11 are replaced by teeth 15 whose lateral surface has corrugations 150.
  • Product can accumulate in these corrugations 150 and in addition these constitute grooves in contact with which an eyelash can come during the application of the product, which tends to improve the attachment of the eyelashes by the element of application.
  • the invention is not limited to cases where the application element receives only one type of teeth.
  • an application element comprising a succession of at least two kinds of teeth.
  • the teeth can be flocked, as shown on the figure 10 .
  • the support 8 on which the teeth are connected may also include reliefs or asperities to build up product reserves or obtain a particular makeup effect.
  • the applicator element with, on the side opposite the teeth, a crenellated edge 9 which can be used to comb the eyelashes.
  • the application element may also comprise several rows of teeth angularly distributed around the longitudinal axis of the support and constitute a brush.
  • These rows of teeth may consist of projecting elements, identical or different.
  • an applicator element comprising an elongate support, of circular cross section, provided with rows of different teeth, said rows being distributed around the axis of the support.
  • the teeth may be arranged with particular configurations to further improve the effectiveness of the application member.
  • the teeth may be staggered on the support, as shown in FIG. figure 12 .
  • the support on which the teeth are connected may have a cross section of circular shape as previously described with reference to the figure 11 , or an elliptical, polygonal or other section.
  • the support 50 has a front part 51 of tapered shape, intended to facilitate the introduction through the wiper member.
  • each row is, in the illustrated example, arranged in staggered rows.
  • the support on which the teeth are connected may have a curved shape, in particular to make the applicator more ergonomic.
  • an applicator element having a support 60 of generally elongated shape, having a face 61 convex outwardly, making with the axis of the rod 6 an increasing angle as one moves away from this last, and on which are connected the teeth.
  • the application element when it has a curved shape, it is made of an elastomeric material, thermoplastic or vulcanized, so as to be deformed as the passage of the wiper member.
  • the application element has a curved shape about an axis perpendicular to the surface on which the teeth are connected.
  • the applicator element can be made with an eyeliner tip 40 at its front end, as illustrated in FIG. figure 15 .
  • the teeth can be made with other reliefs or other shapes.

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La présente invention concerne l'application d'un produit cosmétique ou de soin sur les fibres kératiniques, notamment les cils ou les sourcils, au moyen d'un élément d'application comprenant des dents se raccordant à un support, ces dents présentant une surface latérale s'étendant entre le support et leur extrémité libre.The present invention relates to the application of a cosmetic or skincare product to keratinous fibers, in particular eyelashes or eyebrows, by means of an application element comprising teeth that connect to a support, these teeth having a surface side extending between the support and their free end.

On connaît de nombreux dispositifs comportant un élément d'application de ce type.Numerous devices are known comprising an application element of this type.

On connaît notamment par les demandes de brevet français 2 769 808 et 2 564 712 des éléments d'application comprenant une rangée de dents définissant entre elles des gorges qui sont chargées de produit lorsque l'applicateur est extrait du récipient.We know in particular by the French patent applications 2,769,808 and 2,564,712 application members comprising a row of teeth defining between them grooves which are loaded with product when the applicator is removed from the container.

On connaît encore par le brevet US 4 561 456 une brosse comportant des dents ayant une surface latérale lisse et dont les extrémités libres forment des crochets.We still know by the patent US 4,561,456 a brush having teeth having a smooth side surface and whose free ends form hooks.

D'une manière générale, dans les dispositifs connus, pour permettre de constituer des réserves de produit procurant à l'élément d'application une autonomie suffisante, les dents sont relativement écartées, l'écartement entre deux dents adjacentes pouvant être supérieur au diamètre d'un cil.In general, in the known devices, to allow constituting product reserves providing the application element sufficient autonomy, the teeth are relatively spaced apart, the spacing between two adjacent teeth may be greater than the diameter d 'an eyelash.

Ceci a pour inconvénient que les cils sont faiblement agrippés par l'élément d'application et ces dispositifs connus ne permettent pas d'étaler d'une manière totalement satisfaisante le produit déposé à la surface des cils afin de les allonger.This has the disadvantage that the eyelashes are weakly gripped by the applicator element and these known devices do not allow to spread in a completely satisfactory manner the product deposited on the surface of the eyelashes in order to lengthen them.

La présente invention a pour but de proposer un nouveau dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit sur les cils ou autres fibres kératiniques, qui soit capable d'agripper de manière satisfaisante les cils, tout en permettant de constituer des réserves de produit relativement importantes entre les dents.The object of the present invention is to propose a new device for packaging and applying a product to the eyelashes or other keratinous fibers, which is capable of satisfactorily gripping the eyelashes, while making it possible to constitute product reserves. relatively important between the teeth.

La présente invention y parvient en proposant un dispositif pour l'application d'un produit, notamment cosmétique ou de soin, sur les fibres kératiniques, notamment les cils ou les sourcils comportant une tige munie d'un élément d'application comprenant des dents se raccordant à un support, les dents présentant une surface latérale s'étendant entre le support et leur extrémité libre, ce dispositif étant caractérisé par le fait que la surface latérale d'au moins une partie des dents comporte des reliefs venus d'un seul tenant avec les dents et/ou présente au moins une portion anguleuse.The present invention achieves this by proposing a device for applying a product, in particular a cosmetic or a care product, to keratin fibers, in particular eyelashes or eyebrows comprising a stem provided with an applicator element comprising teeth connecting to a support, the teeth having a lateral surface extending between the support and their free end, this device being characterized in that the lateral surface of at least a portion of the teeth comprises reliefs integrally with the teeth and / or has at least one angular portion.

Par "relief" il faut comprendre au sens de la présente invention des excroissances ou aspérités visibles à l'oeil nu.By "relief" must be understood in the sense of the present invention excrescences or asperities visible to the naked eye.

Par "portion anguleuse" il faut comprendre une portion formant un angle saillant ou rentrant, avec une arête vive ou arrondie de faible rayon de courbure produisant le résultat recherché.By "angular portion" is meant a portion forming a salient or re-entrant angle, with a sharp or rounded edge of small radius of curvature producing the desired result.

Grâce à l'invention, il est possible d'étaler de manière satisfaisante le produit à la surface des fibres kératiniques tout en conservant une grande liberté sur la manière de disposer les dents sur le support, grâce à la présence desdits reliefs et/ou portions anguleuses.Thanks to the invention, it is possible to spread the product satisfactorily on the surface of the keratinous fibers while maintaining great freedom in the manner of arranging the teeth on the support, thanks to the presence of said reliefs and / or portions angular.

L'invention permet de conserver le cas échéant une disposition conventionnelle pour les dents sur le support tout en améliorant sensiblement la performance de l'élément d'application.The invention makes it possible, if necessary, to retain a conventional arrangement for the teeth on the support while substantially improving the performance of the application element.

Ainsi, dans l'invention, on peut obtenir un maquillage satisfaisant même avec une seule rangée de dents ayant des bases alignées relativement espacées.Thus, in the invention, satisfactory makeup can be obtained even with a single row of teeth having relatively spaced aligned bases.

L'invention permet de réaliser un élément d'application ayant une autonomie acceptable et convenant à l'obtention d'un maquillage de qualité.The invention makes it possible to produce an application element having an acceptable autonomy and suitable for obtaining a quality make-up.

Grâce au meilleur accrochage des fibres kératiniques obtenu dans l'invention, il est plus facile de les recourber, le cas échéant.Because of the better adhesion of the keratinous fibers obtained in the invention, it is easier to bend them, if necessary.

Dans une mise en oeuvre particulière de l'invention, la surface latérale d'au moins une partie des dents est non rectiligne, lorsque l'élément d'application est observé de côté.In a particular embodiment of the invention, the lateral surface of at least a portion of the teeth is non-rectilinear when the applicator element is viewed from the side.

Avantageusement, le dispositif comporte un récipient contenant le produit à appliquer et un organe d'essorage pour essorer l'élément d'application à sa sortie du récipient.Advantageously, the device comprises a container containing the product to be applied and a wiper member for squeezing the applicator element when it leaves the container.

De préférence, l'élément d'application est fixé à l'extrémité d'une tige dont l'autre extrémité est solidaire d'un organe de préhension qui constitue également un capuchon de fermeture du récipient.Preferably, the applicator element is attached to the end of a rod whose other end is secured to a gripping member which also constitutes a cap for closing the container.

L'élément d'application peut encore être réalisé d'un seul tenant avec la tige précitée.The application element can still be made in one piece with the aforementioned rod.

La tige de l'applicateur peut être réalisée d'un seul tenant avec des moyens d'étanchéité propres à fermer de manière étanche le récipient.The rod of the applicator can be made in one piece with sealing means adapted to seal the container.

La surface latérale d'une partie au moins des dents peut présenter une forme en zigzag, les portions anguleuses précitées étant alors formées par l'alternance des changements de direction des dents.The lateral surface of at least a portion of the teeth may have a zigzag shape, the aforementioned angular portions then being formed by the alternation of the changes of direction of the teeth.

La surface latérale d'une partie au moins des dents peut encore comporter des excroissances dirigées vers le bas, vers le haut, ou sensiblement parallèlement au support.The lateral surface of at least a portion of the teeth may further comprise protrusions directed downwards, upwards, or substantially parallel to the support.

La surface latérale d'une partie au moins des dents peut comporter des annelures ou cannelures, ou encore être dentelée.The lateral surface of at least a portion of the teeth may comprise corrugations or grooves, or may be serrated.

L'élément d'application peut comporter une rangée de dents ayant des bases alignées.The application member may include a row of teeth having aligned bases.

Toutefois, l'efficacité du lissage peut encore être améliorée grâce à des dispositions de dents particulières.However, the effectiveness of the smoothing can be further improved through special tooth arrangements.

L'élément d'application peut ainsi comporter une rangée de dents ayant des bases décalées en quinconce de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation.The applicator element can thus comprise a row of teeth having staggered bases on either side of a geometric separation surface.

Cela permet de réduire l'écartement entre les dents tout en constituant des réserves de produit suffisantes entre elles.This makes it possible to reduce the spacing between the teeth while constituting sufficient product reserves between them.

Dans un exemple de réalisation particulier de l'invention, l'élément d'application constitue un peigne.In a particular embodiment of the invention, the application element constitutes a comb.

L'élément d'application peut avoir pour surface enveloppe une surface cylindrique, de directrice ayant par exemple une forme générale de goutte d'eau.The applicator element may have as its envelope surface a cylindrical surface, a directrix having for example a general shape of a drop of water.

L'élément d'application peut comporter plusieurs rangées de dents ayant des orientations angulaires multiples autour de l'axe du support et constituer une brosse.The application element may comprise several rows of teeth having multiple angular orientations around the axis of the support and constitute a brush.

Avantageusement, l'élément d'application est réalisé avec les dents d'un seul tenant par moulage.Advantageously, the application element is made with the teeth in one piece by molding.

L'élément d'application peut être réalisé dans un matériau élastomère et de préférence dans une matière plastique plus souple que celle utilisée pour réaliser la tige de l'applicateur.The applicator element may be made of an elastomeric material and preferably a softer plastic material than that used to make the applicator rod.

Cela permet notamment de réaliser des applicateurs courbes, ergonomiques, aptes à se déformer au passage de l'organe d'essorage.This in particular makes it possible to produce curved, ergonomic applicators that are able to deform when the wiper member passes.

L'élément d'application peut comporter des dents de formes différentes.The application element may comprise teeth of different shapes.

De préférence, la hauteur des dents est comprise entre 0,5 et 10 mm.Preferably, the height of the teeth is between 0.5 and 10 mm.

L'élément d'application peut comporter une pointe du type eye-liner.The application element may include a tip of the eyeliner type.

Les dents peuvent être réalisées dans une matière plastique chargée contenant une charge d'un matériau permettant d'améliorer les propriétés de glissement des fibres kératiniques au contact des dents, notamment une charge d'un matériau choisi dans la liste suivante : polytétrafluoroéthylène, graphite, silicones, bisulfure de molybdène et leurs dérivés.The teeth may be made of a filled plastic material containing a filler of a material making it possible to improve the sliding properties of the keratinous fibers in contact with the teeth, in particular a filler of a material chosen from the following list: polytetrafluoroethylene, graphite, silicones, molybdenum disulfide and their derivatives.

Ainsi, on peut profiter des reliefs et/ou portions anguleuses des dents pour améliorer l'étalement du produit sur les fibres, sans craindre que l'accrochage des fibres sur les dents rende l'application inconfortable pour l'utilisateur.Thus, we can take advantage of the reliefs and / or angular portions of the teeth to improve the spread of the product on the fibers, without fear that the attachment of the fibers on the teeth makes the application uncomfortable for the user.

L'élément d'application peut comporter au moins une touffe de poils entre deux dents ou dans leur voisinage.The applicator element may comprise at least one tuft of bristles between two teeth or in their vicinity.

Une partie au moins des dents peut être floquée.At least some of the teeth can be flocked.

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

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique, en perspective, d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention, en position ouverte,
  • la figure 2 est une vue en coupe axiale du dispositif de la figure 1, en position fermée,
  • les figures 3 à 10 sont des vues partielles et schématiques d'un élément d'application conforme à l'invention, avec différentes géométries de dents,
  • la figure 11 est une vue de face d'une brosse comportant des dents conforme à l'invention,
  • la figure 12 illustre l'étalement du produit sur un cil au moyen d'un élément d'application conforme à l'invention,
  • la figure 13 est une vue schématique et partielle, en perspective, d'un élément d'application conforme à l'invention, comportant un support de section transversale polygonale avec des rangées de dents sur chacune de ses faces principales,
  • la figure 14 est une vue de côté d'un élément d'application courbe,
  • la figure 15 représente, de manière schématique, un élément d'application pourvu à son extrémité avant d'une pointe de type eye-liner,
  • la figure 16 représente, en vue de côté, un élément d'application comprenant des touffes de poils entre les dents, et
  • la figure 18 représente isolément un organe d'essorage constitué par une lèvre en élastomère, avec une portion de tige présentant un rétreint.
Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will emerge on reading the following detailed description of nonlimiting exemplary embodiments and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a schematic view, in perspective, of a device according to the invention, in the open position,
  • the figure 2 is an axial sectional view of the device of the figure 1 , in the closed position,
  • the Figures 3 to 10 are partial and schematic views of an application element according to the invention, with different geometries of teeth,
  • the figure 11 is a front view of a brush comprising teeth according to the invention,
  • the figure 12 illustrates the spreading of the product on an eyelash by means of an application element according to the invention,
  • the figure 13 is a schematic partial view, in perspective, of an application element according to the invention, comprising a polygonal cross-section support with rows of teeth on each of its main faces,
  • the figure 14 is a side view of a curved application element,
  • the figure 15 schematically represents an applicator element provided at its front end with an eyeliner-type tip,
  • the figure 16 represents, in side view, an applicator element comprising tufts of bristles between the teeth, and
  • the figure 18 represents in isolation a wiper member constituted by an elastomeric lip, with a portion of rod having a necking.

Le dispositif 1 représenté sur les figures 1 et 2 comporte un récipient 2 contenant une réserve d'un produit cosmétique 3 tel que du mascara et un applicateur comprenant une tige 6 d'axe X, munie à une extrémité d'un élément d'application 7 et à l'autre extrémité d'un élément de préhension 5 qui constitue également un capuchon de fermeture.The device 1 represented on the Figures 1 and 2 comprises a container 2 containing a reserve of a cosmetic product 3 such as mascara and an applicator comprising a rod 6 of axis X, provided at one end with an applicator element 7 and at the other end with a gripping element 5 which also constitutes a closure cap.

Le récipient 2 comporte un organe d'essorage 4 constitué ici par un bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes.The container 2 comprises a wiper member 4 here constituted by an open cell foam block.

Le récipient 2 est fermé de manière étanche en l'absence d'utilisation.The container 2 is sealed in the absence of use.

La tige 6 présente, sur une partie de sa longueur, un moindre diamètre que l'élément d'application 7, afin de ne pas déformer de manière permanente l'organe d'essorage 4.The rod 6 has, over a part of its length, a smaller diameter than the application element 7, so as not to permanently deform the wiper member 4.

Bien entendu, d'autres types d'organes d'essorage peuvent être utilisés sans que l'on sorte du cadre de la présente invention, par exemple une lèvre souple 4' floquée ou non, comme illustré sur la figure 18.Of course, other types of wiping members may be used without departing from the scope of the present invention, for example a flexible lip 4 'flocked or not, as illustrated in FIG. figure 18 .

Dans ce cas, la tige comporte avantageusement un rétreint, venant au droit de l'extrémité de la lèvre d'essorage lorsque l'applicateur est en place sur le récipient, afin de ne pas induire de déformations permanentes de ladite lèvre.In this case, the stem advantageously comprises a necking, coming to the right of the end of the wiper lip when the applicator is in place on the container, so as not to induce permanent deformations of said lip.

L'élément d'application 7 comprend une partie avant 30 et une partie arrière 31 profilées de manière à faciliter son passage au travers de l'organe d'essorage 4 lors de l'introduction dans le récipient 2 ainsi que lors de son retrait.The application element 7 comprises a front portion 30 and a rear portion 31 shaped to facilitate its passage through the wiper member 4 during the introduction into the container 2 and during its removal.

Entre les parties avant 30 et arrière 31 de l'élément d'application s'étend une rangée de dents 11 qui se raccorde à un support 8.Between the front and rear portions 31 of the applicator element extends a row of teeth 11 which is connected to a support 8.

Le support 8 relie les parties avant 30 et arrière 31.The support 8 connects the front parts 30 and rear 31.

Les dents 11 sont réalisées, dans l'exemple décrit, par moulage par injection de matière thermoplastique, d'un seul tenant avec le reste de l'élément d'application 7.The teeth 11 are made, in the example described, by injection molding of thermoplastic material, in one piece with the rest of the application element 7.

Les dents 11 peuvent présenter différentes configurations sans que l'on sorte du cadre de la présente invention.The teeth 11 may have different configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Conformément à l'invention, les dents 11 présentent une surface latérale, s'étendant entre leur extrémité libre et le support 8.According to the invention, the teeth 11 have a lateral surface extending between their free end and the support 8.

Cette surface comporte, au moins à une certaine distance non nulle de l'extrémité libre de la dent, par exemple le tiers de la hauteur de la dent, des portions anguleuses tendant à accrocher les cils et/ou à améliorer l'application et le lissage du produit à leur surface.This surface comprises, at least at a certain non-zero distance from the free end of the tooth, for example one-third of the height of the tooth, angular portions tending to attach the eyelashes and / or to improve the application and smoothing the product to their area.

On a partiellement représenté en vue de côté sur la figure 3 l'élément d'application 7.It is partially shown in side view on the figure 3 the application element 7.

On voit sur cette figure que les dents 11 présentent une forme générale en zigzag dans un plan parallèle au support 8, les changements de direction de chaque dent formant des creux 110 et des excroissances 111 capables de retenir du produit et de participer à la séparation des cils et au lissage du produit à leur surface.It can be seen in this figure that the teeth 11 have a general zigzag shape in a plane parallel to the support 8, the changes in direction of each tooth forming hollows 110 and protuberances 111 capable of retaining product and participating in the separation of eyelashes and smoothing the product on their surface.

Les dents 11 présentent une surface latérale non rectiligne lorsque l'élément d'application est observé de côté, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 3.The teeth 11 have a non-rectilinear lateral surface when the applicator element is viewed from the side, as can be seen on the figure 3 .

Un cil C peut s'engager dans les creux 110 de deux dents adjacentes, comme illustré sur la figure 4, et se trouver ainsi agrippé en vue d'être recourbé.An eyelash C can engage in the recesses 110 of two adjacent teeth, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4 , and thus be gripped to be bent.

Dans l'exemple décrit, les dents 11 ont des bases alignées et sont régulièrement espacées.In the example described, the teeth 11 have aligned bases and are regularly spaced.

Chaque dent 11 comporte de préférence entre deux et six changements de direction, par exemple quatre comme dans l'exemple décrit.Each tooth 11 preferably comprises between two and six changes of direction, for example four as in the example described.

Les dents 11 présentent ici une section transversale sensiblement rectangulaire, de grands côtés parallèles à la direction longitudinale de l'élément d'application 7, ce qui leur confère une certaine flexibilité dans le sens transversal, lors de l'application du produit sur les cils.The teeth 11 here have a substantially rectangular cross section, long sides parallel to the longitudinal direction of the applicator element 7, which gives them a certain flexibility in the transverse direction, when the product is applied to the eyelashes. .

On va maintenant décrire, en référence aux figures 5 à 9, d'autres formes de dents.We will now describe, with reference to Figures 5 to 9 , other forms of teeth.

Sur la figure 5, les dents 11 sont remplacées par des dents 12 ayant chacune une forme générale de pigne de pin lorsque l'élément d'application est observé de côté.On the figure 5 , the teeth 11 are replaced by teeth 12 each having a general shape of pine branch when the application element is observed from the side.

Chaque dent 12 est pourvue sur sa surface latérale d'excroissances 120 dirigées vers son extrémité libre, formant avec son corps des logements aptes à retenir du produit, ainsi que des reliefs permettant de lisser le produit sur les cils d'une manière plus efficace.Each tooth 12 is provided on its lateral surface with protuberances 120 directed towards its free end, forming with its body housing adapted to retain the product, as well as reliefs to smooth the product on the eyelashes in a more efficient manner.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 6, les dents 11 décrites précédemment sont remplacées par des dents 13, chacune en forme générale de sapin lorsque l'élément d'application est observé de côté, leur surface latérale étant pourvue d'excroissances 130 dirigées vers le support 8.In the example of the figure 6 , the teeth 11 previously described are replaced by teeth 13, each generally fir-shaped when the applicator element is viewed from the side, their lateral surface being provided with protrusions 130 directed towards the support 8.

On a représenté sur la figure 7 un élément d'application comportant des dents 14 pourvues chacune, sur leur surface latérale, d'excroissances 140 perpendiculaires à leur corps et s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement au support 8 en direction des dents adjacentes.We have shown on the figure 7 an application element having teeth 14 each provided, on their lateral surface, protuberances 140 perpendicular to their body and extending substantially parallel to the support 8 towards the adjacent teeth.

Lorsqu'un cil s'engage entre deux dents 14 consécutives, les excroissances 140 participent au maintien du cil entre ces dents 14, pour un lissage plus efficace du produit à sa surface.When an eyelash engages between two consecutive teeth 14, the protuberances 140 participate in maintaining the eyelash between these teeth 14, for a more effective smoothing of the product on its surface.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation de la figure 8, les dents 11 sont remplacées par des dents 15 dont la surface latérale présente des annelures 150.In the exemplary embodiment of the figure 8 the teeth 11 are replaced by teeth 15 whose lateral surface has corrugations 150.

Du produit peut s'accumuler dans ces annelures 150 et en outre celles-ci constituent des gorges au contact desquelles un cil peut venir lors de l'application du produit, ce qui tend à améliorer l'accrochage des cils par l'élément d'application.Product can accumulate in these corrugations 150 and in addition these constitute grooves in contact with which an eyelash can come during the application of the product, which tends to improve the attachment of the eyelashes by the element of application.

On remarquera sur les figures 5 à 8 que l'intervalle entre deux dents adjacentes est variable, avec une alternance de diminutions et d'augmentations de la distance entre les dents au fur et à mesure que l'on s'éloigne du support en direction des extrémités libres des dents.We will notice on Figures 5 to 8 that the interval between two adjacent teeth is variable, with an alternation of decreases and increases in the distance between the teeth as one moves away from the support towards the free ends of the teeth.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux cas où l'élément d'application ne reçoit qu'un seul type de dents.Of course, the invention is not limited to cases where the application element receives only one type of teeth.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté sur la figure 9 un élément d'application comportant une succession d'au moins deux sortes de dents.For example, there is shown on the figure 9 an application element comprising a succession of at least two kinds of teeth.

Les dents peuvent être floquées, comme illustré sur la figure 10.The teeth can be flocked, as shown on the figure 10 .

Le support 8 sur lequel se raccordent les dents peut également comporter des reliefs ou aspérités permettant de constituer des réserves de produit ou d'obtenir un effet de maquillage particulier.The support 8 on which the teeth are connected may also include reliefs or asperities to build up product reserves or obtain a particular makeup effect.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté sur la figure 9 l'élément d'application avec, du côté opposé aux dents, un bord crénelé 9 pouvant servir à peigner les cils.For example, there is shown on the figure 9 the applicator element with, on the side opposite the teeth, a crenellated edge 9 which can be used to comb the eyelashes.

L'élément d'application peut encore comporter plusieurs rangées de dents réparties angulairement autour de l'axe longitudinal du support et constituer une brosse.The application element may also comprise several rows of teeth angularly distributed around the longitudinal axis of the support and constitute a brush.

Ces rangées de dents peuvent être constituées d'éléments en saillie, identiques ou différents.These rows of teeth may consist of projecting elements, identical or different.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté en vue de face sur la figure 11 un élément d'application comportant un support allongé, de section transversale circulaire, pourvu de rangées de dents différentes, lesdites rangées étant réparties autour de l'axe du support.For example, it is shown in front view on the figure 11 an applicator element comprising an elongate support, of circular cross section, provided with rows of different teeth, said rows being distributed around the axis of the support.

Au sein de la ou de chaque rangée du peigne ou de la brosse, les dents peuvent être disposées avec des configurations particulières visant à améliorer encore l'efficacité de l'élément d'application.Within the or each row of the comb or brush, the teeth may be arranged with particular configurations to further improve the effectiveness of the application member.

En particulier, les dents peuvent être disposées en quinconce sur le support, comme illustré sur la figure 12.In particular, the teeth may be staggered on the support, as shown in FIG. figure 12 .

Sur cette figure, on a représenté une succession de dents 11 décalées alternativement de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation, laquelle est ici constituée par un plan médian de symétrie pour le support 8.In this figure, there is shown a succession of teeth 11 shifted alternately on either side of a geometric separation surface, which is constituted by a median plane of symmetry for the support 8.

On peut voir sur cette figure que les reliefs réalisés sur les dents participent à l'accrochage des cils qui s'engagent entre elles lors de l'utilisation.It can be seen in this figure that the reliefs made on the teeth participate in the attachment of the eyelashes that engage with each other during use.

Le support sur lequel se raccordent les dents peut présenter une section transversale de forme circulaire comme précédemment décrit en référence à la figure 11, ou une section elliptique, polygonale ou autre.The support on which the teeth are connected may have a cross section of circular shape as previously described with reference to the figure 11 , or an elliptical, polygonal or other section.

On a représenté sur la figure 13 un support 50 de section transversale polygonale, comportant sur chaque face une rangée de dents.We have shown on the figure 13 a support 50 of polygonal cross section, having on each side a row of teeth.

Le support 50 présente une partie avant 51 de forme effilée, destinée à faciliter l'introduction au travers de l'organe d'essorage.The support 50 has a front part 51 of tapered shape, intended to facilitate the introduction through the wiper member.

Les dents de chaque rangée sont, dans l'exemple illustré, disposées en quinconce.The teeth of each row are, in the illustrated example, arranged in staggered rows.

Le support sur lequel se raccordent les dents peut présenter une forme incurvée, afin notamment de rendre l'applicateur plus ergonomique.The support on which the teeth are connected may have a curved shape, in particular to make the applicator more ergonomic.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté sur la figure 14 un élément d'application comportant un support 60 de forme générale allongée, présentant une face 61 convexe vers l'extérieur, faisant avec l'axe de la tige 6 un angle augmentant au fur et à mesure que l'on s'éloigne de cette dernière, et sur laquelle se raccordent les dents.For example, there is shown on the figure 14 an applicator element having a support 60 of generally elongated shape, having a face 61 convex outwardly, making with the axis of the rod 6 an increasing angle as one moves away from this last, and on which are connected the teeth.

Avantageusement, lorsque l'élément d'application présente une forme incurvée, il est réalisé dans une matière élastomère, thermoplastique ou vulcanisée, de manière à pouvoir se déformer au passage de l'organe d'essorage.Advantageously, when the application element has a curved shape, it is made of an elastomeric material, thermoplastic or vulcanized, so as to be deformed as the passage of the wiper member.

Dans une variante non représentée, l'élément d'application présente une forme incurvée autour d'un axe perpendiculaire à la surface sur laquelle se raccordent les dents.In a variant not shown, the application element has a curved shape about an axis perpendicular to the surface on which the teeth are connected.

On peut réaliser l'élément d'application avec une pointe du type eye-liner 40 à son extrémité avant, comme illustré sur la figure 15.The applicator element can be made with an eyeliner tip 40 at its front end, as illustrated in FIG. figure 15 .

On a représenté sur la figure 16 un élément d'application 70 comportant entre les dents 11 des touffes de poils 71.We have shown on the figure 16 an application element 70 having between the teeth 11 tufts of bristles 71.

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

On peut notamment réaliser les dents avec d'autres reliefs ou d'autres formes encore.In particular, the teeth can be made with other reliefs or other shapes.

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  1. A device for applying a product, on the keratinous fibers, in particular the eyelashes or eyebrows, including a stem provided with an applicator element comprising teeth connected to a support, the teeth having a lateral surface extending between the support and their free end, the device including a container (2) containing the product to be applied and a wiping member (4; 4') for wiping the applicator element when it leaves the container, characterized in that the lateral surface of at least part of the teeth includes raised portions (120; 130; 140; 150) and/or has at least one angular portion (110, 111), the teeth being positioned between a front part and a rear part of the support.
  2. The device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral surface of at least part of the teeth is not rectilinear when the applicator element is seen from the side.
  3. The device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral surface of at least part of the teeth (11) has a zigzag shape.
  4. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral surface of at least part of the teeth (12) has protuberances (120) oriented upward.
  5. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral surface of at least part of the teeth (13) includes protuberances (130) oriented downward.
  6. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral surface of at least part of the teeth (14) has protuberances (140) extending substantially parallel to the support.
  7. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral surface of at least part of the teeth has grooves or rings (150).
  8. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral surface of at least part of the teeth is serrated.
  9. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it includes a row of teeth having bases alternatingly offset at least partially on either side of a geometric separating surface.
  10. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it includes a row of teeth having aligned bases.
  11. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator element is made with the teeth in a single piece by molding or stamping.
  12. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator element is made from an elastomeric material.
  13. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator element is made up of an element attached on the stem.
  14. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator element is made from a material more flexible than that used to produce the stem.
  15. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator element includes several rows of teeth having multiple angular orientations around the axis of the support and constitutes a brush.
  16. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it includes teeth with different shapes.
  17. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stem to which the applicator element is fastened is secured to a gripping member that constitutes a cap for closing the container.
  18. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the teeth connect to a face of the support that is outwardly convex and forms an angle with the stem increasing as one moves away from the latter.
  19. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in the height of the teeth is comprised between 0.5 and 10 mm.
  20. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator includes a tip (40) of the eyeliner type.
  21. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral surface of the least part of the teeth is flocked.
  22. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator element includes at least one tuft of bristles (71) between two teeth or in their vicinity.
  23. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the teeth are made from a filled plastic material containing a filler of a material making it possible to improve the sliding properties of the keratinous fibers in contact with the teeth, in particular a filler of a material chosen from the following list: polytetrafluoroethylene, graphite, silicones, molybdenum bisulfide, and derivatives thereof.
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