EP1161896A1 - Device for applying a product on keratinous fibres, in particular eyelashes or eyebrows [2001/29] - Google Patents

Device for applying a product on keratinous fibres, in particular eyelashes or eyebrows [2001/29] Download PDF

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EP1161896A1
EP1161896A1 EP01401274A EP01401274A EP1161896A1 EP 1161896 A1 EP1161896 A1 EP 1161896A1 EP 01401274 A EP01401274 A EP 01401274A EP 01401274 A EP01401274 A EP 01401274A EP 1161896 A1 EP1161896 A1 EP 1161896A1
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Jean-Louis H. Gueret
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0055—Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors
    • A46B15/0059—Brushes with a comb
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B3/00—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier
    • A46B3/04—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier by mouldable materials, e.g. metals, cellulose derivatives, plastics
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/021—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • A46D1/02—Bristles details
    • A46D1/0238—Bristles with non-round cross-section
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • A46D1/02—Bristles details
    • A46D1/0253—Bristles having a shape which is not a straight line, e.g. curved, "S", hook, loop
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D3/00—Preparing, i.e. Manufacturing brush bodies
    • A46D3/005—Preparing, i.e. Manufacturing brush bodies by moulding or casting a body around bristles or tufts of bristles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0055—Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • A46B2200/106—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara including comb like element

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  • the present invention relates to a device for applying a product to the keratin fibers, especially the eyelashes or eyebrows.
  • the product can be a makeup product, in particular a mascara, and / or a care product.
  • the invention also relates to a packaging and application unit equipped with such a device.
  • Applicators are known in the form of brushes or combs, comprising a support, generally rigid, on which are installed elements intended to the application of the product, in particular in the form of teeth, bristles, tufts of bristles, or any other relief capable of forming a reserve of product and of restoring it on the surface to be treated when the applicator is engaged with this last.
  • Such application elements can in particular be molded, over-injected, or stapled to the support.
  • Such combs or brushes are relatively small, and this fact, relatively rigid to the application. So, such applicators can be perceived as being aggressive with respect to the surface to be treated, in particular when it comes to treating areas in the vicinity of very sensitive regions such as the eyes. In addition, due to this rigidity, such applicators have tendency, when it comes to spreading the deposited product, to remove part of it substantial, which makes it very difficult to apply a layer of product relatively large.
  • an object of the invention to provide an application device a product on keratin fibers, in particular the eyelashes and the eyebrows, and which, the application, ie increased flexibility and comfort.
  • a device for the application of a product to the keratin fibers comprising a support made of a first material, on which is formed of at least one row of application elements, in particular bristles or teeth, capable of applying said product to said fibers, said row of elements of application being connected to the support by means of a assembly made of a second material, of lower rigidity than that of first, and configured so as to be able, in response to the engagement of said application elements with the fibers, pivot elastically relative to the support around a joint formed by said mounting member, and oriented longitudinally to said row.
  • the rigidity of a material can be defined by the bending modulus of the material, which can be determined by tests whose conditions are defined for example in standard NF T 51-001.
  • the difference in stiffness of the materials allows a structure to be produced with different rigidities according to the directions, which, presents a certain number advantages, especially when the device is intended to be integrated into a packaging and application unit, of the type comprising a member wring intended to be crossed by the application device.
  • the "rigid" support gives the application device the necessary strength to be easily inserted into the wiper, and to allow the device application, upon leaving the wiper member, to be loaded with homogeneously over substantially its entire length.
  • the joint is formed at an area of least thickness of the mounting member, acting like a hinge.
  • the device according to the invention can be obtained by overmolding, bi-injection or superinjection of said first and second materials.
  • the materials used can or not be compatible with each other.
  • the mounting member is made of a thermoplastic elastomer or vulcanized, said support being made of a non-thermoplastic material elastomeric.
  • Non-elastomeric, low or very low density, such as certain polyethylenes can also be used to make the mounting device.
  • the mounting member can be made of a chosen material among silicones, natural or synthetic latexes, EPDM, polyurethanes, blends of polypropylene and SBS, SEBS, or EPDM, very low density polyethylenes, blends based on polyester glycols (TPU) or polyether glycols (PEBA and COPE), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), flexible polyvinyl chlorides (PVC), styrene elastomers, polyester, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene.
  • the support can be made of low or high density polyethylene, polypropylene, polyacetal, nylon, polystyrene, polycarbonate or polyethylene terephthalate.
  • the material forming the support has a flexural modulus greater than 1000.
  • the material forming the mounting member has a flexural modulus less than 1000.
  • a high density polyethylene is used to form the support. with a flexural modulus between 1150 and 1500 MPa or a polycarbonate having a bending module of the order of 2400 MPa, and for the mounting member, a polyether block amide (PEBA) sold by the company Elf-Atochem under the trade name PEBAX®, having a flexural modulus between 20 and 750 MPa.
  • PEBA polyether block amide
  • a polyether is used physically crosslinked by polyester sequences, marketed by Dupont de Nemours company, under the name HYTREL®, and having a module bending between 50 and 500 MPa.
  • HYTREL® a material sold by the Dupont de Nemours Company
  • SURLYN® a material sold by the Dupont de Nemours Company is used, under the name SURLYN®, and having a flexural modulus of the order of 260 MPa.
  • Application elements can be made of the same material as that constituting said mounting member, or of a separate material.
  • the application elements may consist in particular of bristles, tufts bristles, teeth, or a mixture of such elements. Such elements of application may include fillers capable of improving the sliding on the fibers to be treated.
  • the material forming the application elements may include magnetic particles, possibly magnetized, or contain active ingredients which can be released on contact with the product to be applied, in particular bactericides, bacteriostatic agents, or moisture absorbers.
  • the application elements consist of bristles
  • these can be of different diameter and / or nature, and / or length and / or section.
  • the ends of the hairs may have been treated, in particular by carding or grinding.
  • the free end of the hairs can end in a "ball” or at the like a "nail head".
  • Such terminations can be hot formed or cold, by stamping or grinding.
  • the hairs or tufts of hair are preferably parallel to each other.
  • the hairs may have surface roughness capable of improving product retention.
  • the surface of the hairs may have at least one rib and / or groove extending along the fibers in a helical course, turning either in one direction or in the other.
  • teeth In the case of an arrangement in the form of teeth, these can be aligned in at least one row. Inside the rows, the teeth can be aligned at their base, and offset at their ends free, alternating on either side of the base alignment axis. Of them successive teeth of the same row, especially at their base, can be contiguous or overlapping, along the center line of the row or perpendicular to the axis of the row. Preferably two successive teeth of the same row or of two adjacent rows form, especially when the application device is seen from the side, "V" s, capable of gripping the fibers when the latter are put into engagement with the application device, so as to favor spreading the product, and lengthening and / or bending the fibers. Of the same way as for the hairs, the teeth can present on their surface lateral reliefs, roughness, angular geometries capable of promoting retention of the product.
  • application elements can be molded, over-injected, planted, stapled or maintained by mechanical mounting.
  • the mounting member is secured to the support via at least one portion anchored in at least one passage crossing all or part of said support.
  • a passage extending over substantially the entire length of the support leads to at least two opposite or adjacent faces.
  • the application device comprises at at least two rows of application elements arranged on the same face and / or on at least two different sides.
  • the passage leads to at at least two faces of the support, said portion of the mounting member, anchored in the support, being integral with a first row of application elements arranged on a first face of the support, and at least a second row application elements arranged on at least a second face of the support.
  • the application elements of the first row can be identical or separate from the application elements of the second row.
  • a row can be made with teeth of which the layout differs from the layout of another row.
  • the other can be used for finishing, or combing fibers.
  • the user chooses one or other of the rows depending on the type of makeup sought.
  • the portion of the mounting member, anchored in the support can also lead to a face of the support, where it forms reliefs, in particular streaks capable of participating in the application of the product and / or in the finishing of the said application.
  • the material forming the mounting member may further extend over all sides of the support, so as to form a sleeve around it latest.
  • the support comprises a first end portion and a second end portion between which is arranged at least one row application elements.
  • Such first and second end portions can be profiled to facilitate the passage of the application device in a wiper member able to dose the quantity of product on the device of application.
  • One and / or the other of said first and second end portions may be made of a material identical to the material constituting the mounting member.
  • the row (s) of application elements can (wind), in the absence of constraint, be arranged in a mean plane passing through a plane of symmetry longitudinal support. Alternatively, it (s) can (wind) be arranged in a plane slightly inclined with respect to said plane of symmetry.
  • the row of application elements has a free edge, opposite an edge adjacent to the support, said free edge being able, depending on the nature and / or the configuration of the fibers to be treated, have a convex, concave, or bevel profile.
  • an applicator comprising a rod of which a first end is integral with, or forms, an element of gripping and of which a second end, opposite the first, being integral of an application device according to the invention, the support of the application device being of elongated shape, along an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rod.
  • the application device can be force-fitted, slammed, glued, or welded to the rod.
  • an assembly for the conditioning and application of a product to keratin fibers, in particular eyelashes or eyebrows, comprising a container containing the product, said container delimiting an opening in the vicinity of which is arranged a member wringing, said assembly being equipped with an applicator according to the invention, said wiper member being intended to be traversed by the application device according to a directional movement substantially longitudinal to the rod.
  • the support of rigidity greater than the rigidity of the mounting member contributes to stiffening overall structure, which facilitates handling, as well as its insertion and its passage through the wringing member.
  • the wiper member may consist in particular of an annular lip, especially made of elastomeric material, or of a block of cell foam open or semi open, axially crossed by a slit.
  • the assembly according to the invention is particularly suitable for packaging and applying a composition for the eyelashes or the eyebrows, in particular a mascara.
  • the application device 1 shown in FIGS. 1A-1C comprises a support 2, elongated, delimited by a front part 3 formed at a first end of the support, and a rear part 4 formed at a second end of the support 2.
  • the front and rear parts are profiled so as to will see in more detail subsequently, promoting the insertion and passage of the device application 1 in a wiper member.
  • the rear part 4 is extended by a cylindrical portion 5 having a recess 6, so as to form a stop when the application device 1 is force-fitted into a rod link which will be described later.
  • the support 2 is made of a polycarbonate whose flexural modulus is around 2400 MPa. It comprises two main faces: a dorsal face 8, and a face 7 opposite to the dorsal face, and turned opposite the elements of application of the device.
  • the application elements of the device 1 are consisting of a row 9 of tufts of bristles 10, said row 9 being arranged in the longitudinal axis X of the device 1.
  • the bristles are made of polyamide 6-12.
  • the tufts 10 are planted in an elongated bead 11, extending substantially from the front part 3 to the rear part 4, and forming an integral part a mounting member 12, which will now be described detailed.
  • the mounting member 12 is made of PEBAX®.
  • the elastomeric material is injected into a passage 13 formed in the support 2 over substantially all of its length, and opening on the one hand on the dorsal face 8, and on the other hand on the face 7.
  • the mounting member forms a layer of weak thickness 15, slightly rounded in the center of the face 8, and having a plurality of ridges 14 oriented substantially perpendicular to the X axis of the application device 1.
  • the mounting member forms a layer 16 extending over substantially the entire width of the face 7, and of slightly increasing thickness in direction of the longitudinal axis of the face 7.
  • the layer 16 is extended by a thin portion 17 (centered on a plane of symmetry of the support 2) and forming a hinge between the layer 16 and the bead 11.
  • the bead 11, as well as row 9 of tufts of hair 10 in response to the pressure resulting from the engagement of the application device 1 with the eyelashes, can rotate around an axis parallel to the X axis, and coinciding with the axis of the hinge formed by the thin portion 17.
  • FIG. 2 Such a pivot movement is illustrated in the sectional view of FIG. 2, in which is shown the application device 1 when the tufts of hair 10 are engaged with the eyelashes (C).
  • the bead 11 and the row 9 of tufts of bristles 10 attached to it pivot at an angle ⁇ around an axis parallel to the X axis of the support 1, and coinciding with the joint formed by the area thinner 17.
  • the pressure is significantly reduced exerted by the hairs on the eyelashes (C), thus bringing more comfort during the application.
  • due to the reduced support of the hairs on the eyelashes (C) it is possible to deposit a larger layer of product.
  • the user uses the ridges 14 formed by the layer 15 of elastomeric material as a finishing tool, in particular in order to perfect the separation of eyelashes.
  • the ridges 14 are used as means of applying the product to the eyelashes, then using the hairs of row 9 as a finishing tool.
  • FIG. 3 shows a packaging and application unit 100, equipped with an application device as described with reference to Figures 1a-1c and 2.
  • the assembly 100 comprises a container 101 containing a reserve of product cosmetic such as mascara and an applicator 110.
  • the applicator 110 comprises an application device 1 fixed to one end of a rod 102 aligned with the device 1.
  • the other end of the rod 102 is integral with an element of grip 105 which also constitutes a closure cap for the container 101.
  • the container 101 comprises a wiping member 106 constituted here by a cylindrical sleeve, one end of which ends with an annular lip, flexible, 107.
  • the application device 1 In the mounted position of the applicator 110 on the container 101, the application device 1 is located in its entirety between the wiping lip 107 and the bottom of the container.
  • Other types of wipers can be used, for example a block of open cell or semi open cell foam, crossed axially by a slot or passage, the edges of which delimit it are substantially contiguous
  • the user unscrews the cap formed by the member gripping device 105, and extracts the applicator 110 from the container 101.
  • the application device 1 is caused to pass through the wiper member 106, so as to dose the quantity of product distributed over the tufts of bristles 10.
  • the movement of extraction of the applicator is of direction substantially longitudinal to the axis of the applicator 110 (coincident with the axis of the device application 1).
  • the user returns the applicator to the container, again passing the application device 1 through the member wringing 106.
  • the insertion of the application device 1 into the organ wringing 106, as well as its crossing, are done easily due to the axial rigidity that gives it the support 2 on which the mounting member 12 is connects.
  • the support 20 is of section substantially square transverse. It is crossed by a first passage 130 opening on two faces 80, 81 located opposite each other, and by a second passage 131 opening onto the other two faces 82, 83 of the support 20.
  • the mounting member 120 anchored in these passages 130 and 131 leads to the four faces 80-83 of the support 20, and forms on each of the faces 80-83, a bead 110, 111, 112, 113, to which the mounting member is connected respectively by a zone of lesser thickness 170, 171, 172, 173 forming a joint.
  • Sure each of the beads 110-113 is arranged in a row 90, 91, 92, 93 of tufts of hairs.
  • the rows 90-93 are arranged two by two in the same plane, the two planes being substantially perpendicular to one another.
  • the rows 90-93 in particular as regards the density of hairs, their length, their diameter, their nature, preferably have different configurations, offering thus multiple possibilities of application and / or different finish.
  • the advantages provided by the device 1 according to this mode of realization are the same as those discussed with reference to the embodiment previous.
  • the user chooses the row 90-93 of bristles whose configuration best matches the application they are looking for.
  • FIGS. 5a-5c illustrate embodiments similar to the mode of embodiment discussed with reference to Figures 1a-1c.
  • the row of application elements 9 of these three embodiments is constituted of a row of over-injected bristles 30.
  • the free edge 21 of the row 9 of bristles is of concave profile in the embodiment of FIG. 5a. It is of inclined profile, towards the end 4 of the support 2, in the embodiment of the figure 5b. It has a convex profile in the embodiment of FIG. 5c.
  • the rest of the device for each of these three embodiments conforms to what has has been described with reference to the embodiment of Figures 1a-1c. Their description it will therefore not be repeated.
  • the same reference numbers have been used to reference the elements common to all these embodiments.
  • the end portion 3 of the support 2 is formed of the same material as the material constituting the mounting member 12. This end portion 3 is over-injected at the same time as the over-injection of the mounting member 12.
  • the rest of the device conforms to what has been described with reference to Figures 1a-1c, and therefore will not be described with reference to this embodiment.
  • a configuration according to this embodiment allows favor the insertion of the application device 1 into a wiping member 106 as described with reference to Figure 3.
  • FIGS. 7a-7c differs from that discussed in reference to FIGS. 1a-1c in that the row 9 of application elements is formed from bristles, arranged radially around a central core 31, which is formed by two branches of a twisted wire.
  • the bead 11 of the mounting member 12 forms a C groove, 33, extending over substantially the entire axial length of the bead 11.
  • the longitudinal opening 32 of the groove 33 is turned in a direction opposite to the direction of the support 2. Through from the longitudinal opening 32, a row 9 of tufts of bristles 10 emerges, the angular width depends on the angular width of the opening 32.
  • the hairs which do not are not located opposite the opening 32 can be ground, in whole or in part, before mounting of the twisted element 31 in the groove 33, so as to facilitate inserting the twisted brush into the C groove.
  • the rest of the device is in accordance with what has been described with reference to FIGS. 1a-1c, and therefore, will not be described with reference to this embodiment.
  • This last embodiment offers all the advantages, in particular in terms of varieties of makeup and cost offered by so-called brush technology advantages, to which are added the advantages resulting from the flexibility conferred by the mounting member 12 and its articulation zone 17, in accordance with the present invention.
  • the row of application elements is consisting of a row 94 of teeth 95, formed from the same material as the material forming the mounting member 12.
  • the row 94 of teeth consists of alternating teeth staggered on either side of the plane of symmetry of the support passing through the X axis.

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An applicator (1), consists of a support (2) made from a first material and a holder (12) for the application elements (10), such as teeth or bristles, made from a second, less-rigid material and able to pivot relative to the support. The first material has a flexure modulus of 1000 or more, and the second less than 1000, and the two can be connected by over-mouldings or bi-injection.

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La présente invention a trait à un dispositif pour l'application d'un produit sur les fibres kératiniques, notamment les cils ou les sourcils. Le produit peut être un produit de maquillage, notamment un mascara, et/ou un produit de soin. L'invention concerne également un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application équipé d'un tel dispositif.The present invention relates to a device for applying a product to the keratin fibers, especially the eyelashes or eyebrows. The product can be a makeup product, in particular a mascara, and / or a care product. The invention also relates to a packaging and application unit equipped with such a device.

Sont connus des applicateurs sous forme de brosses ou de peignes, comportant un support, généralement rigide, sur lequel sont implantés des éléments destinés à l'application du produit, notamment sous forme de dents, de poils, de touffes de poils, ou de tout autre relief apte à former une réserve de produit et à le restituer sur la surface à traiter lorsque l'applicateur est mis en engagement avec cette dernière. De tels éléments d'application peuvent être notamment moulés, surinjectés, ou agrafés sur le support.Applicators are known in the form of brushes or combs, comprising a support, generally rigid, on which are installed elements intended to the application of the product, in particular in the form of teeth, bristles, tufts of bristles, or any other relief capable of forming a reserve of product and of restoring it on the surface to be treated when the applicator is engaged with this last. Such application elements can in particular be molded, over-injected, or stapled to the support.

Généralement de tels peignes ou brosses sont de relativement petite taille, et de ce fait, relativement rigides à l'application. Ainsi, de tels applicateurs peuvent être perçus comme étant agressifs par rapport à la surface à traiter, notamment lorsqu'il s'agit de traiter des zones situées au voisinage de régions très sensibles telles que les yeux. En outre, du fait de cette rigidité, de tels applicateurs ont tendance, lorsqu'il s'agit d'étaler le produit déposé, à en retirer une partie substantielle, ce qui rend très difficile l'application d'une couche de produit relativement importante.Generally such combs or brushes are relatively small, and this fact, relatively rigid to the application. So, such applicators can be perceived as being aggressive with respect to the surface to be treated, in particular when it comes to treating areas in the vicinity of very sensitive regions such as the eyes. In addition, due to this rigidity, such applicators have tendency, when it comes to spreading the deposited product, to remove part of it substantial, which makes it very difficult to apply a layer of product relatively large.

Aussi, est-ce un des objets de l'invention que de réaliser un dispositif d'application d'un produit sur les fibres kératiniques, notamment les cils et les sourcils, et qui, à l'application, soit de souplesse et de confort accrus.Also, is it an object of the invention to provide an application device a product on keratin fibers, in particular the eyelashes and the eyebrows, and which, the application, ie increased flexibility and comfort.

C'est un autre objet de l'invention que de réaliser un tel applicateur qui soit simple et économique à réaliser.It is another object of the invention to produce such an applicator which is simple and economical to make.

C'est encore un autre objet de l'invention que de réaliser un dispositif pour, en particulier, appliquer un produit de maquillage, et qui autorise une multitude de maquillages différents.It is yet another object of the invention to provide a device for, in particular, apply a makeup product, and which allows a multitude of different make-ups.

C'est encore un autre objet de l'invention que de réaliser un dispositif d'application qui permette de déposer une quantité suffisante de produit.It is yet another object of the invention to produce an application device which allows to deposit a sufficient amount of product.

D'autres objets encore apparaítront dans la description détaillée qui suit.Still other objects will appear in the detailed description which follows.

Selon l'invention, ces objets sont atteints en réalisant un dispositif pour l'application d'un produit sur les fibres kératiniques, notamment les cils ou les sourcils, comprenant un support réalisé en un premier matériau, sur lequel est formée au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application, notamment de poils ou de dents, aptes à appliquer ledit produit sur lesdites fibres, ladite rangée d'éléments d'application étant raccordée au support par l'intermédiaire d'un organe de montage réalisé en un second matériau, de rigidité plus faible que celle du premier, et configuré de manière à pouvoir, en réponse à la mise en engagement desdits éléments d'application avec les fibres, pivoter élastiquement par rapport au support autour d'une articulation formée par ledit organe de montage, et orientée longitudinalement à ladite rangée.According to the invention, these objects are achieved by producing a device for the application of a product to the keratin fibers, in particular the eyelashes or the eyebrows, comprising a support made of a first material, on which is formed of at least one row of application elements, in particular bristles or teeth, capable of applying said product to said fibers, said row of elements of application being connected to the support by means of a assembly made of a second material, of lower rigidity than that of first, and configured so as to be able, in response to the engagement of said application elements with the fibers, pivot elastically relative to the support around a joint formed by said mounting member, and oriented longitudinally to said row.

Au sens de la présente demande, la rigidité d'un matériau peut se définir par le module de flexion du matériau, lequel peut être déterminé par des essais dont les conditions sont définies par exemple dans la norme NF T 51-001.Within the meaning of the present application, the rigidity of a material can be defined by the bending modulus of the material, which can be determined by tests whose conditions are defined for example in standard NF T 51-001.

La différence de rigidité des matériaux permet de réaliser une structure ayant des rigidités différentes selon les directions, ce qui, présente un certain nombre d'avantages, notamment lorsque le dispositif est destiné à être intégré dans un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application, du type comportant un organe d'essorage destiné à être traversé par le dispositif d'application. En effet, le support "rigide" confère au dispositif d'application la tenue nécessaire pour être introduit facilement dans l'organe d'essorage, et pour permettre au dispositif d'application, à sa sortie de l'organe d'essorage, d'être chargé en produit de manière homogène sur sensiblement toute sa longueur.The difference in stiffness of the materials allows a structure to be produced with different rigidities according to the directions, which, presents a certain number advantages, especially when the device is intended to be integrated into a packaging and application unit, of the type comprising a member wring intended to be crossed by the application device. Indeed, the "rigid" support gives the application device the necessary strength to be easily inserted into the wiper, and to allow the device application, upon leaving the wiper member, to be loaded with homogeneously over substantially its entire length.

A l'application, il résulte du montage particulier des éléments d'application par rapport au support, une diminution sensible de la pression exercée par les éléments d'application sur les fibres à traiter, apportant ainsi plus de confort lors de l'application. En outre, du fait de l'appui réduit des éléments d'application sur la surface à traiter, il est possible de déposer une couche de produit plus importante. De plus, lors de l'application de produit, notamment de maquillage, sur les cils, il se produit en fin de mouvement d'application, une accélération liée au rappel élastique généré par l'articulation, laquelle accélération permet d'obtenir une meilleure courbure des cils et/ou un meilleur allongement. Enfin, dans le cas d'un dispositif pour l'application d'un produit, notamment de maquillage, sur les sourcils, une tel montage articulé permet une application plus propre, en particulier en réduisant les risques de souillure de la peau par le produit, au voisinage des sourcils.On application, it results from the particular mounting of the application elements by compared to the support, a significant decrease in the pressure exerted by the application elements on the fibers to be treated, thus providing more comfort during of the application. In addition, due to the reduced support of application elements on the surface to be treated, it is possible to deposit a larger layer of product. In addition, when applying product, in particular make-up, to the eyelashes, it occurs at the end of the application movement, an acceleration linked to the recall elastic generated by the joint, which acceleration provides a better curvature of the eyelashes and / or better elongation. Finally, in the case of a device for applying a product, in particular make-up, to the eyebrows, such an articulated mounting allows a cleaner application, in particular by reducing the risks of skin contamination by the product, in the vicinity of eyebrows.

De préférence, l'articulation est formée au niveau d'une zone de moindre épaisseur de l'organe de montage, agissant à la manière d'une charnière.Preferably, the joint is formed at an area of least thickness of the mounting member, acting like a hinge.

Le dispositif selon l'invention peut être obtenu par surmoulage, bi-injection ou surinjection desdits premier et second matériaux. Les matériaux utilisés peuvent être, ou non, compatibles entre eux.The device according to the invention can be obtained by overmolding, bi-injection or superinjection of said first and second materials. The materials used can or not be compatible with each other.

De préférence, l'organe de montage est réalisé en un élastomère thermoplastique ou vulcanisé, ledit support étant réalisé en un matériau thermoplastique non élastomérique. Des matériaux thermoplastiques non élastomériques, à basse ou très basse densité, tels que certains polyéthylènes peuvent être utilisés également pour réaliser l'organe de montage.Preferably, the mounting member is made of a thermoplastic elastomer or vulcanized, said support being made of a non-thermoplastic material elastomeric. Non-elastomeric, low or very low density, such as certain polyethylenes can also be used to make the mounting device.

A titre d'exemples, l'organe de montage peut être réalisé en un matériau choisi parmi les silicones, les latex naturels ou synthétiques, les EPDM, les polyuréthanes, les mélanges de polypropylène et de SBS, SEBS, ou EPDM, les polyéthylènes de très basse densité, les mélanges à base de polyesters glycols (TPU) ou de polyéther glycols (PEBA et COPE), d'éthylène vinyle acétate (EVA), les chlorures de polyvinyle souples (PVC), les élastomères de styrène, de polyester, de polyéthylène téréphtalate, de polyéthylène. Le support peut quant à lui, être réalisé en polyéthylène basse ou haute densité, en polypropylène, en polyacétal, en Nylon, en polystyrène, en polycarbonate ou en polyéthylène téréphtalate.By way of examples, the mounting member can be made of a chosen material among silicones, natural or synthetic latexes, EPDM, polyurethanes, blends of polypropylene and SBS, SEBS, or EPDM, very low density polyethylenes, blends based on polyester glycols (TPU) or polyether glycols (PEBA and COPE), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), flexible polyvinyl chlorides (PVC), styrene elastomers, polyester, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene. The support can be made of low or high density polyethylene, polypropylene, polyacetal, nylon, polystyrene, polycarbonate or polyethylene terephthalate.

De préférence, le matériau formant le support a un module de flexion supérieur à 1000. Le matériau formant l'organe de montage a un module de flexion inférieur à 1000.Preferably, the material forming the support has a flexural modulus greater than 1000. The material forming the mounting member has a flexural modulus less than 1000.

A titre d'exemple, on utilise pour former le support un polyéthylène haute densité avec un module de flexion entre 1150 et 1500 MPa ou un polycarbonate ayant un module de flexion de l'ordre de 2400 MPa, et pour l'organe de montage, un polyéther bloc amide (PEBA) commercialisé par la société Elf-Atochem sous la dénomination commerciale PEBAX® , ayant un module de flexion compris entre 20 et 750 MPa. Alternativement, pour l'organe de montage, on utilise un polyéther réticulé physiquement par des séquences polyesters, commercialisé par la Société Dupont de Nemours, sous la dénomination HYTREL® , et ayant un module de flexion compris entre 50 et 500 MPa. Alternativement encore, pour l'organe de montage, on utilise un matériau commercialisé par la Société Dupont de Nemours, sous la dénomination SURLYN® , et ayant un module de flexion de l'ordre de 260 MPa.For example, a high density polyethylene is used to form the support. with a flexural modulus between 1150 and 1500 MPa or a polycarbonate having a bending module of the order of 2400 MPa, and for the mounting member, a polyether block amide (PEBA) sold by the company Elf-Atochem under the trade name PEBAX®, having a flexural modulus between 20 and 750 MPa. Alternatively, for the mounting member, a polyether is used physically crosslinked by polyester sequences, marketed by Dupont de Nemours company, under the name HYTREL®, and having a module bending between 50 and 500 MPa. Alternatively again, for the organ of mounting, a material sold by the Dupont de Nemours Company is used, under the name SURLYN®, and having a flexural modulus of the order of 260 MPa.

Les éléments d'application peuvent être constitués du même matériau que celui constituant ledit organe de montage, ou d'un matériau distinct.Application elements can be made of the same material as that constituting said mounting member, or of a separate material.

Les éléments d'application peuvent être constitués notamment de poils, de touffes de poils, de dents, ou d'un mélange de tels éléments. De tels éléments d'application peuvent comporter des charges aptes à améliorer le glissement sur les fibres à traiter. La matière formant les éléments d'application peut comporter des particules magnétiques, éventuellement magnétisées, ou comporter des actifs pouvant être libérés au contact du produit à appliquer, notamment des bactéricides, des agents bactériostatiques, ou des absorbeurs d'humidité.The application elements may consist in particular of bristles, tufts bristles, teeth, or a mixture of such elements. Such elements of application may include fillers capable of improving the sliding on the fibers to be treated. The material forming the application elements may include magnetic particles, possibly magnetized, or contain active ingredients which can be released on contact with the product to be applied, in particular bactericides, bacteriostatic agents, or moisture absorbers.

Lorsque les éléments d'application sont constitués de poils, ceux-ci peuvent être de diamètre et/ou de nature, et/ou de longueur et/ou de section différents. L'extrémité des poils peut avoir fait l'objet d'un traitement, notamment par cardage ou meulage. L'extrémité libre des poils peut se terminer par une "boule" ou à la manière d'une "tête de clou". De telles terminaisons peuvent être formées à chaud ou à froid, par matriçage ou meulage. Les poils ou touffes de poils sont de préférence parallèles entre eux. Les poils peuvent présenter en surface des aspérités aptes à améliorer la rétention de produit. En outre, la surface des poils peut comporter au moins une nervure et/ou gorge progressant le long des fibres selon une course hélicoïdale, tournant soit dans un sens, soit dans l'autre.When the application elements consist of bristles, these can be of different diameter and / or nature, and / or length and / or section. The ends of the hairs may have been treated, in particular by carding or grinding. The free end of the hairs can end in a "ball" or at the like a "nail head". Such terminations can be hot formed or cold, by stamping or grinding. The hairs or tufts of hair are preferably parallel to each other. The hairs may have surface roughness capable of improving product retention. In addition, the surface of the hairs may have at least one rib and / or groove extending along the fibers in a helical course, turning either in one direction or in the other.

Dans le cas d'un arrangement sous forme de dents, celles-ci peuvent être alignées sous forme d'au moins une rangée. A l'intérieur de la rangées, les dents peuvent être alignées à leur base, et décalées au niveau de leurs extrémités libres, en alternance de part et d'autre de l'axe d'alignement des bases. Deux dents successives d'une même rangée, notamment à leur base, peuvent être jointives ou se chevaucher, le long de l'axe de la rangée ou perpendiculairement à l'axe de la rangée. De préférence deux dents successives d'une même rangée ou de deux rangées adjacentes forment, notamment lorsque le dispositif d'application est vu de côté, des "V", aptes à agripper les fibres lorsque ces dernières sont mises en engagement avec le dispositif d'application, de manière à favoriser l'étalement du produit, et l'allongement et/ou le recourbement des fibres. De la même manière que pour les poils, les dents peuvent présenter sur leur surface latérale des reliefs, aspérités, géométries anguleuses aptes à favoriser la rétention du produit.In the case of an arrangement in the form of teeth, these can be aligned in at least one row. Inside the rows, the teeth can be aligned at their base, and offset at their ends free, alternating on either side of the base alignment axis. Of them successive teeth of the same row, especially at their base, can be contiguous or overlapping, along the center line of the row or perpendicular to the axis of the row. Preferably two successive teeth of the same row or of two adjacent rows form, especially when the application device is seen from the side, "V" s, capable of gripping the fibers when the latter are put into engagement with the application device, so as to favor spreading the product, and lengthening and / or bending the fibers. Of the same way as for the hairs, the teeth can present on their surface lateral reliefs, roughness, angular geometries capable of promoting retention of the product.

En fonction de leur forme, et/ou de leur nature, et/ou de l'implantation recherchée, les éléments d'applications peuvent être moulés, surinjectés, plantés, agrafés ou maintenus par montage mécanique.Depending on their form, and / or their nature, and / or the location sought, application elements can be molded, over-injected, planted, stapled or maintained by mechanical mounting.

De préférence, l'organe de montage est solidaire du support via au moins une portion ancrée dans au moins un passage traversant en tout ou partie ledit support. De préférence, un tel passage, s'étendant sur sensiblement toute la longueur du support débouche sur au moins deux faces opposées ou adjacentes.Preferably, the mounting member is secured to the support via at least one portion anchored in at least one passage crossing all or part of said support. Preferably, such a passage, extending over substantially the entire length of the support leads to at least two opposite or adjacent faces.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, le dispositif d'application comprend au moins deux rangées d'éléments d'application disposées sur une même face et/ou sur au moins deux faces différentes. De préférence, le passage débouche sur au moins deux faces du support, ladite portion de l'organe de montage, ancrée dans le support, étant solidaire d'une première rangée d'éléments d'application disposée sur une première face du support, et d'au moins une seconde rangée d'éléments d'application disposée sur au moins une seconde face du support.According to a particular embodiment, the application device comprises at at least two rows of application elements arranged on the same face and / or on at least two different sides. Preferably, the passage leads to at at least two faces of the support, said portion of the mounting member, anchored in the support, being integral with a first row of application elements arranged on a first face of the support, and at least a second row application elements arranged on at least a second face of the support.

Les éléments d'application de la première rangée peuvent être identiques ou distincts des éléments d'application de la seconde rangée. On peut notamment réaliser l'une des rangées avec des poils de section et/ou de rigidité, et/ou de densité différentes de la section et/ou de la rigidité et/ou de la densité de poils de l'autre rangée. Alternativement une rangée peut être réalisée avec des dents dont l'implantation diffère de l'implantation d'une autre rangée. A l'application l'une des rangées d'éléments d'application peut être utilisée pour l'application proprement dit, l'autre pouvant être utilisée pour la finition, ou le peignage des fibres. Alternativement, l'utilisatrice choisit l'une ou l'autre des rangées en fonction du type de maquillage recherché.The application elements of the first row can be identical or separate from the application elements of the second row. We can in particular make one of the rows with bristles of section and / or stiffness, and / or density different from the cross-section and / or the stiffness and / or the density of bristles of the other row. Alternatively a row can be made with teeth of which the layout differs from the layout of another row. On application one of rows of application elements can be used for proper application said, the other can be used for finishing, or combing fibers. Alternatively, the user chooses one or other of the rows depending on the type of makeup sought.

De préférence, la portion de l'organe de montage, ancrée dans le support, peut déboucher en outre sur une face du support, où elle forme des reliefs, notamment des stries aptes à participer à l'application du produit et/ou à la finition de ladite application. Le matériau formant l'organe de montage peut s'étendre en outre sur toutes les faces du support, de manière à former un manchon autour de ce dernier.Preferably, the portion of the mounting member, anchored in the support, can also lead to a face of the support, where it forms reliefs, in particular streaks capable of participating in the application of the product and / or in the finishing of the said application. The material forming the mounting member may further extend over all sides of the support, so as to form a sleeve around it latest.

De préférence encore, le support comprend une première partie d'extrémité et une seconde partie d'extrémité entre lesquelles est disposée au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application. De telles première et seconde parties d'extrémité peuvent être profilées de manière à faciliter le passage du dispositif d'application dans un organe d'essorage apte à doser la quantité de produit sur le dispositif d'application.More preferably, the support comprises a first end portion and a second end portion between which is arranged at least one row application elements. Such first and second end portions can be profiled to facilitate the passage of the application device in a wiper member able to dose the quantity of product on the device of application.

L'une et/ou l'autre desdites première et seconde parties d'extrémité peuvent être réalisées en un matériau identique au matériau constituant l'organe de montage.One and / or the other of said first and second end portions may be made of a material identical to the material constituting the mounting member.

La (ou les) rangée(s) d'éléments d'application peut(vent), en l'absence de contrainte, être disposée(s) dans un plan moyen passant par un plan de symétrie longitudinal du support. Alternativement, elle(s) peut(vent) être disposée(s) dans un plan légèrement incliné par rapport audit plan de symétrie.The row (s) of application elements can (wind), in the absence of constraint, be arranged in a mean plane passing through a plane of symmetry longitudinal support. Alternatively, it (s) can (wind) be arranged in a plane slightly inclined with respect to said plane of symmetry.

La rangée d'éléments d'application présente un bord libre, opposé à un bord adjacent au support, ledit bord libre pouvant, en fonction de la nature et/ou de la configuration des fibres à traiter, avoir un profil convexe, concave, ou en biseau.The row of application elements has a free edge, opposite an edge adjacent to the support, said free edge being able, depending on the nature and / or the configuration of the fibers to be treated, have a convex, concave, or bevel profile.

Selon la présente invention, on réalise également un applicateur comprenant une tige dont une première extrémité est solidaire de, ou forme, un élément de préhension et dont une seconde extrémité, opposée à la première, étant solidaire d'un dispositif d'application selon l'invention, le support du dispositif d'application étant de forme allongée, selon un axe parallèle à un axe longitudinal de la tige. Le dispositif d'application peut être emmanché à force, claqué, collé, ou soudé sur la tige.According to the present invention, an applicator is also produced comprising a rod of which a first end is integral with, or forms, an element of gripping and of which a second end, opposite the first, being integral of an application device according to the invention, the support of the application device being of elongated shape, along an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rod. The application device can be force-fitted, slammed, glued, or welded to the rod.

Selon la présente invention, on réalise également un ensemble pour le conditionnement et l'application d'un produit sur les fibres kératiniques, notamment les cils ou les sourcils, comprenant un récipient contenant le produit, ledit récipient délimitant une ouverture au voisinage de laquelle est disposé un organe d'essorage, ledit ensemble étant équipé d'un applicateur selon l'invention, ledit organe d'essorage étant destiné à être traversé par le dispositif d'application selon un mouvement de direction sensiblement longitudinale à la tige. Le support de rigidité supérieure à la rigidité de l'organe de montage contribue à rigidifier globalement la structure, ce qui en facilite la manipulation, ainsi que son insertion et son passage dans l'organe d'essorage.According to the present invention, an assembly is also produced for the conditioning and application of a product to keratin fibers, in particular eyelashes or eyebrows, comprising a container containing the product, said container delimiting an opening in the vicinity of which is arranged a member wringing, said assembly being equipped with an applicator according to the invention, said wiper member being intended to be traversed by the application device according to a directional movement substantially longitudinal to the rod. The support of rigidity greater than the rigidity of the mounting member contributes to stiffening overall structure, which facilitates handling, as well as its insertion and its passage through the wringing member.

L'organe d'essorage peut être constitué notamment d'une lèvre annulaire, notamment en matériau élastomérique, ou d'un bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes ou semi ouvertes, traversé axialement par une fente.The wiper member may consist in particular of an annular lip, especially made of elastomeric material, or of a block of cell foam open or semi open, axially crossed by a slit.

L'ensemble selon l'invention est particulièrement adapté pour le conditionnement et l'application d'une composition pour les cils ou les sourcils, notamment d'un mascara.The assembly according to the invention is particularly suitable for packaging and applying a composition for the eyelashes or the eyebrows, in particular a mascara.

L'invention consiste, mises à part les dispositions exposées ci-dessus, en un certain nombre d'autres dispositions qui seront explicitées ci-après, à propos d'exemples de réalisation non limitatifs, décrits en référence aux figures annexées, parmi lesquelles :

  • les figures 1a-1c et 2 sont relatives à un premier mode de réalisation d'un dispositif d'application selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 représente un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application équipé d'un dispositif tel que représenté aux figures 1a-1c et 2 ;
  • la figure 4 est relative à un second mode de réalisation d'un dispositif d'application selon l'invention ;
  • les figures 5a-5c sont relatives à des troisième, quatrième et cinquième modes de réalisation d'un dispositif d'application selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 6 est relative à un sixième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif d'application selon l'invention ;
  • les figures 7a-7c sont relatives à un septième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif d'application selon l'invention ; et
  • les figures 8a-8c sont relatives à un huitième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif d'application selon l'invention.
The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, of a certain number of other arrangements which will be explained below, with reference to nonlimiting exemplary embodiments, described with reference to the appended figures, among which:
  • Figures 1a-1c and 2 relate to a first embodiment of an application device according to the invention;
  • Figure 3 shows a packaging and application unit equipped with a device as shown in Figures 1a-1c and 2;
  • Figure 4 relates to a second embodiment of an application device according to the invention;
  • Figures 5a-5c relate to third, fourth and fifth embodiments of an application device according to the invention;
  • Figure 6 relates to a sixth embodiment of an application device according to the invention;
  • Figures 7a-7c relate to a seventh embodiment of an application device according to the invention; and
  • Figures 8a-8c relate to an eighth embodiment of an application device according to the invention.

Le dispositif d'application 1 représenté aux figures 1A-1C comprend un support 2, de forme allongée, délimité par une partie avant 3 formée à une première extrémité du support, et une partie arrière 4 formée à une seconde extrémité du support 2. Les parties avant et arrière sont profilées de manière à, comme on le verra plus en détail par la suite, favoriser l'insertion et le passage du dispositif d'application 1 dans un organe d'essorage. La partie arrière 4 se prolonge par une portion cylindrique 5 présentant un décrochement 6, de manière à former une butée quand le dispositif d'application 1 est emmanché à force dans une tige de liaison qui sera décrite par la suite.The application device 1 shown in FIGS. 1A-1C comprises a support 2, elongated, delimited by a front part 3 formed at a first end of the support, and a rear part 4 formed at a second end of the support 2. The front and rear parts are profiled so as to will see in more detail subsequently, promoting the insertion and passage of the device application 1 in a wiper member. The rear part 4 is extended by a cylindrical portion 5 having a recess 6, so as to form a stop when the application device 1 is force-fitted into a rod link which will be described later.

Le support 2 est réalisé en un polycarbonate dont le module de flexion est de l'ordre de 2400 MPa. Il comprend deux faces principales : une face dorsale 8, et une face 7 opposée à la face dorsale, et tournée en regard des éléments d'application du dispositif. Les éléments d'application du dispositif 1 sont constitués d'une rangée 9 de touffes de poils 10, ladite rangée 9 étant disposée dans l'axe longitudinal X du dispositif 1. Les poils sont en polyamide 6-12. Les touffes 10 sont plantées dans un bourrelet de forme allongée 11, s'étendant sensiblement de la partie avant 3 à la partie arrière 4, et formant partie intégrante d'un organe de montage 12, lequel va maintenant faire l'objet d'une description détaillée.The support 2 is made of a polycarbonate whose flexural modulus is around 2400 MPa. It comprises two main faces: a dorsal face 8, and a face 7 opposite to the dorsal face, and turned opposite the elements of application of the device. The application elements of the device 1 are consisting of a row 9 of tufts of bristles 10, said row 9 being arranged in the longitudinal axis X of the device 1. The bristles are made of polyamide 6-12. The tufts 10 are planted in an elongated bead 11, extending substantially from the front part 3 to the rear part 4, and forming an integral part a mounting member 12, which will now be described detailed.

L'organe de montage 12 est réalisé en PEBAX® . Le matériau élastomérique est injecté dans un passage 13 ménagé dans le support 2 sur sensiblement toute sa longueur, et débouchant d'une part sur la face dorsale 8, et d'autre part sur la face 7. Sur la face dorsale 8, l'organe de montage forme une couche de faible épaisseur 15, légèrement bombée au centre de la face 8, et présentant une pluralité de stries 14 orientées sensiblement perpendiculairement à l'axe X du dispositif d'application 1.The mounting member 12 is made of PEBAX®. The elastomeric material is injected into a passage 13 formed in the support 2 over substantially all of its length, and opening on the one hand on the dorsal face 8, and on the other hand on the face 7. On the dorsal face 8, the mounting member forms a layer of weak thickness 15, slightly rounded in the center of the face 8, and having a plurality of ridges 14 oriented substantially perpendicular to the X axis of the application device 1.

Sur la face 7, l'organe de montage forme une couche 16 s'étendant sur sensiblement toute la largeur de la face 7, et d'épaisseur légèrement croissante en direction de l'axe longitudinal de la face 7. La couche 16 se prolonge par une portion de faible épaisseur 17 (centrée sur un plan de symétrie du support 2) et formant une charnière entre la couche 16 et le bourrelet 11. De cette façon, le bourrelet 11, ainsi que la rangée 9 de touffes de poils 10, en réponse à la pression résultant de la mise en engagement du dispositif d'application 1 avec les cils, peuvent pivoter autour d'un axe parallèle à l'axe X, et coïncidant avec l'axe de la charnière formée par la portion de faible épaisseur 17. On the face 7, the mounting member forms a layer 16 extending over substantially the entire width of the face 7, and of slightly increasing thickness in direction of the longitudinal axis of the face 7. The layer 16 is extended by a thin portion 17 (centered on a plane of symmetry of the support 2) and forming a hinge between the layer 16 and the bead 11. In this way, the bead 11, as well as row 9 of tufts of hair 10, in response to the pressure resulting from the engagement of the application device 1 with the eyelashes, can rotate around an axis parallel to the X axis, and coinciding with the axis of the hinge formed by the thin portion 17.

Un tel mouvement de pivot est illustré à la vue en coupe de la figure 2, dans laquelle est représenté le dispositif d'application 1 lorsque les touffes de poils 10 sont mises en engagement avec les cils (C). Comme il apparaít sur cette figure, en réponse à ladite mise en engagement, le bourrelet 11 ainsi que la rangée 9 de touffes de poils 10 qui lui est rattachée, pivotent d'un angle α autour d'un axe parallèle à l'axe X du support 1, et coïncidant avec l'articulation formée par la zone de plus faible épaisseur 17. Ainsi, on diminue de manière sensible la pression exercée par les poils sur les cils (C), apportant ainsi plus de confort lors de l'application. En outre, du fait de l'appui réduit des poils sur les cils (C), il est possible de déposer une couche de produit plus importante. Enfin, lors de l'application de produit, notamment de maquillage, sur les cils, il se produit en fin de mouvement d'application, une accélération liée au rappel élastique généré par l'articulation élastiquement déformable 17, laquelle accélération permet d'obtenir une meilleure courbure des cils et/ou un meilleur allongement.Such a pivot movement is illustrated in the sectional view of FIG. 2, in which is shown the application device 1 when the tufts of hair 10 are engaged with the eyelashes (C). As it appears in this figure, in response to said engagement, the bead 11 and the row 9 of tufts of bristles 10 attached to it, pivot at an angle α around an axis parallel to the X axis of the support 1, and coinciding with the joint formed by the area thinner 17. Thus, the pressure is significantly reduced exerted by the hairs on the eyelashes (C), thus bringing more comfort during the application. In addition, due to the reduced support of the hairs on the eyelashes (C), it is possible to deposit a larger layer of product. Finally, when the application of product, in particular make-up, on the eyelashes, it occurs at the end of application movement, an acceleration linked to the elastic return generated by the elastically deformable joint 17, which acceleration makes it possible to obtain better curvature of the eyelashes and / or better elongation.

En fin d'application, l'utilisatrice utilise les stries 14 formées par la couche 15 de matériau élastomérique comme outil de finition, notamment afin de parfaire la séparation des cils. Alternativement, en fonction de la façon dont est dosé le produit sur le dispositif d'application, il est possible d'utiliser les stries 14, comme moyen d'application du produit sur les cils, puis d'utiliser les poils de la rangée 9 comme outil de finition.At the end of the application, the user uses the ridges 14 formed by the layer 15 of elastomeric material as a finishing tool, in particular in order to perfect the separation of eyelashes. Alternatively, depending on how the dosage is product on the application device, it is possible to use the ridges 14, as means of applying the product to the eyelashes, then using the hairs of row 9 as a finishing tool.

A la figure 3 est représenté un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application 100, équipé d'un dispositif d'application tel que décrit en référence aux figures 1a-1c et 2. L'ensemble 100 comporte un récipient 101 contenant une réserve de produit cosmétique tel que du mascara et un applicateur 110. L'applicateur 110 comprend un dispositif d'application 1 fixé à une extrémité d'une tige 102 alignée avec le dispositif 1. L'autre extrémité de la tige 102 est solidaire d'un élément de préhension 105 qui constitue également un capuchon de fermeture du récipient 101. Le récipient 101 comporte un organe d'essorage 106 constitué ici par un manchon cylindrique dont une extrémité se termine par une lèvre annulaire, souple, 107. En position montée de l'applicateur 110 sur le récipient 101, le dispositif d'application 1 se trouve dans son intégralité entre la lèvre d'essorage 107 et le fond du récipient. D'autres types d'organes d'essorage peuvent être utilisés, par exemple un bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes ou semi ouvertes, traversé axialement par une fente ou un passage, dont les bords qui la délimitent sont sensiblement jointifs en l'absence de contrainte.FIG. 3 shows a packaging and application unit 100, equipped with an application device as described with reference to Figures 1a-1c and 2. The assembly 100 comprises a container 101 containing a reserve of product cosmetic such as mascara and an applicator 110. The applicator 110 comprises an application device 1 fixed to one end of a rod 102 aligned with the device 1. The other end of the rod 102 is integral with an element of grip 105 which also constitutes a closure cap for the container 101. The container 101 comprises a wiping member 106 constituted here by a cylindrical sleeve, one end of which ends with an annular lip, flexible, 107. In the mounted position of the applicator 110 on the container 101, the application device 1 is located in its entirety between the wiping lip 107 and the bottom of the container. Other types of wipers can be used, for example a block of open cell or semi open cell foam, crossed axially by a slot or passage, the edges of which delimit it are substantially contiguous in the absence of constraint.

En vue d'utiliser l'applicateur, l'utilisatrice dévisse le capuchon formé par l'organe de préhension 105, et extrait l'applicateur 110 du récipient 101. Ce faisant, le dispositif d'application 1 est amené à passer au travers de l'organe d'essorage 106, de manière à doser la quantité de produit répartie sur les touffes de poils 10. Le mouvement d'extraction de l'applicateur est de direction sensiblement longitudinale à l'axe de l'applicateur 110 (confondu avec l'axe du dispositif d'application 1). Après usage, l'utilisatrice remet l'applicateur dans le récipient, en faisant à nouveau passer le dispositif d'application 1 au travers de l'organe d'essorage 106. En dépit de la souplesse de l'organe de montage 12, notamment au niveau de l'articulation 17, l'insertion du dispositif d'application 1 dans l'organe d'essorage 106, ainsi que sa traversée, se font de manière aisée en raison de la rigidité axiale que lui confère le support 2 sur lequel l'organe de montage 12 se raccorde.In order to use the applicator, the user unscrews the cap formed by the member gripping device 105, and extracts the applicator 110 from the container 101. In doing so, the application device 1 is caused to pass through the wiper member 106, so as to dose the quantity of product distributed over the tufts of bristles 10. The movement of extraction of the applicator is of direction substantially longitudinal to the axis of the applicator 110 (coincident with the axis of the device application 1). After use, the user returns the applicator to the container, again passing the application device 1 through the member wringing 106. Despite the flexibility of the mounting member 12, in particular at the joint 17, the insertion of the application device 1 into the organ wringing 106, as well as its crossing, are done easily due to the axial rigidity that gives it the support 2 on which the mounting member 12 is connects.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 4, le support 20 est de section transversale sensiblement carrée. Il est traversé par un premier passage 130 débouchant sur deux faces 80, 81 situées à l'opposé l'une de l'autre, et par un second passage 131 débouchant sur les deux autres faces 82, 83 du support 20. L'organe de montage 120 ancré dans ces passages 130 et 131, débouche sur les quatre faces 80-83 du support 20, et forme sur chacune des faces 80-83, un bourrelet 110, 111, 112, 113, auquel l'organe de montage est relié respectivement par une zone de moindre épaisseur 170, 171, 172, 173 formant articulation. Sur chacun des bourrelets 110-113 est disposée une rangée 90, 91, 92, 93 de touffes de poils. Les rangées 90-93 sont disposées deux à deux dans un même plan, les deux plans étant sensiblement perpendiculaires l'un par rapport à l'autre. Les rangées 90-93, notamment en ce qui concerne la densité de poils, leur longueur, leur diamètre, leur nature, ont de préférence, des configurations différentes, offrant ainsi de multiples possibilités d'application et/ou finition différentes.In the embodiment of Figure 4, the support 20 is of section substantially square transverse. It is crossed by a first passage 130 opening on two faces 80, 81 located opposite each other, and by a second passage 131 opening onto the other two faces 82, 83 of the support 20. The mounting member 120 anchored in these passages 130 and 131, leads to the four faces 80-83 of the support 20, and forms on each of the faces 80-83, a bead 110, 111, 112, 113, to which the mounting member is connected respectively by a zone of lesser thickness 170, 171, 172, 173 forming a joint. Sure each of the beads 110-113 is arranged in a row 90, 91, 92, 93 of tufts of hairs. The rows 90-93 are arranged two by two in the same plane, the two planes being substantially perpendicular to one another. The rows 90-93, in particular as regards the density of hairs, their length, their diameter, their nature, preferably have different configurations, offering thus multiple possibilities of application and / or different finish.

A l'application, les avantages procurés par le dispositif 1 selon ce mode de réalisation sont les mêmes que ceux discutés en référence au mode de réalisation précédent. L'utilisatrice choisit la rangée 90-93 de poils dont la configuration correspond le mieux à l'application qu'elle recherche.On application, the advantages provided by the device 1 according to this mode of realization are the same as those discussed with reference to the embodiment previous. The user chooses the row 90-93 of bristles whose configuration best matches the application they are looking for.

Les figures 5a-5c illustrent des modes de réalisation similaires au mode de réalisation discuté en référence aux figures 1a-1c. A la différence de ce dernier mode de réalisation, où les poils étaient configurés sous forme de touffes, la rangée d'éléments d'application 9 de ces trois modes de réalisation est constituée d'une rangée de poils surinjectés 30. Le bord libre 21 de la rangée 9 de poils est de profil concave dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 5a. Il est de profil incliné, en direction de l'extrémité 4 du support 2, dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 5b. Il est de profil convexe dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 5c. Le reste du dispositif pour chacun de ces trois modes de réalisation est conforme à ce qui a été décrit en référence au mode de réalisation des figures 1a-1c. Leur description n'en sera donc pas reprise. Les mêmes références numériques ont été reprises pour référencer les éléments communs à tous ces modes de réalisation.FIGS. 5a-5c illustrate embodiments similar to the mode of embodiment discussed with reference to Figures 1a-1c. Unlike the latter embodiment, where the bristles were configured as tufts, the row of application elements 9 of these three embodiments is constituted of a row of over-injected bristles 30. The free edge 21 of the row 9 of bristles is of concave profile in the embodiment of FIG. 5a. It is of inclined profile, towards the end 4 of the support 2, in the embodiment of the figure 5b. It has a convex profile in the embodiment of FIG. 5c. The rest of the device for each of these three embodiments conforms to what has has been described with reference to the embodiment of Figures 1a-1c. Their description it will therefore not be repeated. The same reference numbers have been used to reference the elements common to all these embodiments.

Dans la variante représentée à la figure 6, la partie d'extrémité 3 du support 2 est formée du même matériau que le matériau constituant l'organe de montage 12. Cette partie d'extrémité 3 est surinjectée en même temps que la surinjection de l'organe de montage 12. Le reste du dispositif est conforme à ce qui a été décrit en référence aux figures 1a-1c, et par conséquent, ne sera pas décrit en référence à ce mode de réalisation. Une configuration selon ce mode de réalisation permet de favoriser l'insertion du dispositif d'application 1 dans un organe d'essorage 106 tel que décrit en référence à la figure 3.In the variant shown in Figure 6, the end portion 3 of the support 2 is formed of the same material as the material constituting the mounting member 12. This end portion 3 is over-injected at the same time as the over-injection of the mounting member 12. The rest of the device conforms to what has been described with reference to Figures 1a-1c, and therefore will not be described with reference to this embodiment. A configuration according to this embodiment allows favor the insertion of the application device 1 into a wiping member 106 as described with reference to Figure 3.

Le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures 7a-7c diffère de celui discuté en référence aux figures 1a-1c en ce que la rangée 9 d'éléments d'application est formée à partir de poils, disposés radialement autour d'une âme centrale 31, laquelle est formée de deux branches d'un fil de fer torsadé. Le bourrelet 11 de l'organe de montage 12 forme une gorge en C, 33, s'étendant sur sensiblement toute la longueur axiale du bourrelet 11. L'ouverture longitudinale 32 de la gorge 33 est tournée dans une direction opposée à la direction du support 2. Au travers de l'ouverture longitudinale 32, émerge une rangée 9 de touffes de poils 10 dont la largeur angulaire dépend de la largeur angulaire de l'ouverture 32. Les poils qui ne sont pas situés en regard de l'ouverture 32 peuvent être meulés, en tout ou partie, avant montage de l'élément torsadé 31 dans la gorge 33, de manière à faciliter l'insertion de la brosse torsadée dans la gorge en C. Le reste du dispositif est conforme à ce qui a été décrit en référence aux figures 1a-1c, et par conséquent, ne sera pas décrit en référence à ce mode de réalisation.The embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 7a-7c differs from that discussed in reference to FIGS. 1a-1c in that the row 9 of application elements is formed from bristles, arranged radially around a central core 31, which is formed by two branches of a twisted wire. The bead 11 of the mounting member 12 forms a C groove, 33, extending over substantially the entire axial length of the bead 11. The longitudinal opening 32 of the groove 33 is turned in a direction opposite to the direction of the support 2. Through from the longitudinal opening 32, a row 9 of tufts of bristles 10 emerges, the angular width depends on the angular width of the opening 32. The hairs which do not are not located opposite the opening 32 can be ground, in whole or in part, before mounting of the twisted element 31 in the groove 33, so as to facilitate inserting the twisted brush into the C groove. The rest of the device is in accordance with what has been described with reference to FIGS. 1a-1c, and therefore, will not be described with reference to this embodiment.

Ce dernier mode de réalisation offre tous les avantages, notamment en termes de variétés de maquillage et de coût, qu'offre la technologie des brosses dites torsadées, avantages auxquels viennent s'ajouter les avantages résultant de la flexibilité conférée par l'organe de montage 12 et sa zone d'articulation 17, conformément à la présente invention.This last embodiment offers all the advantages, in particular in terms of varieties of makeup and cost offered by so-called brush technology advantages, to which are added the advantages resulting from the flexibility conferred by the mounting member 12 and its articulation zone 17, in accordance with the present invention.

Le mode de réalisation illustré en référence aux figures 8a-8c diffère des modes de réalisation précédents en ce que la rangée d'éléments d'application est constituée d'un rangée 94 de dents 95, formées du même matériau que le matériau formant l'organe de montage 12. Selon ce mode de réalisation, la rangée 94 de dents est constituée d'une alternance de dents disposées en quinconce de part et d'autre du plan de symétrie du support passant par l'axe X. Ainsi, configurées, lorsque le dispositif d'application 1 est vu de côté, deux dents successives forment un V apte à agripper les fibres à traiter et à favoriser l'étalement du produit sur ces dernières. Le reste du dispositif est conforme à ce qui a été décrit en référence aux figures 1a-1c, et par conséquent, ne sera pas décrit en référence à ce mode de réalisation. A l'application, les avantages résultant du montage particulier de la rangée d'éléments d'application, sont du même ordre que ceux décrits en référence à la figure 2.The embodiment illustrated with reference to FIGS. 8a-8c differs from the modes of previous embodiments in that the row of application elements is consisting of a row 94 of teeth 95, formed from the same material as the material forming the mounting member 12. According to this embodiment, the row 94 of teeth consists of alternating teeth staggered on either side of the plane of symmetry of the support passing through the X axis. Thus, configured, when the application device 1 is viewed from the side, two teeth successive form a V able to grip the fibers to be treated and to favor spreading the product over these. The rest of the device complies with this which has been described with reference to Figures 1a-1c, and therefore will not be described with reference to this embodiment. On application, the advantages resulting from the particular assembly of the row of application elements, are of the same order as those described with reference to Figure 2.

Dans la description détaillée qui précède, il a été fait référence à des modes de réalisation préférés de l'invention. Il est évident que des variantes peuvent y être apportées sans s'écarter de l'esprit de l'invention telle que revendiquée ci-après.In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to modes of preferred embodiments of the invention. Obviously there may be variations made without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed below.

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Dispositif (1) pour l'application d'un produit sur les fibres kératiniques (C), notamment les cils ou les sourcils, comprenant un support (2, 20) réalisé en un premier matériau, sur lequel est formée au moins une rangée (9, 90-94) d'éléments d'application (10, 30, 95), notamment de poils ou de dents, aptes à appliquer ledit produit sur lesdites fibres, caractérisé en ce que ladite rangée d'éléments d'application est raccordée au support (2, 20) par l'intermédiaire d'un organe de montage (12, 120) réalisé en un second matériau de rigidité plus faible que celle du premier, et configuré de manière à pouvoir, en réponse à la mise en engagement desdits éléments d'application (10, 30, 95) avec les fibres (C), pivoter élastiquement par rapport au support (2, 20) autour d'une d'articulation (17, 170-173) formée par ledit organe de montage (12, 120), et orientée longitudinalement à ladite rangée (9, 90-94).Device (1) for applying a product to keratin fibers (C), in particular the eyelashes or the eyebrows, comprising a support (2, 20) made of a first material, on which at least one row is formed ( 9, 90-94) of application elements (10, 30, 95), in particular of bristles or teeth, capable of applying said product to said fibers, characterized in that said row of application elements is connected to the support (2, 20) by means of a mounting member (12, 120) made of a second material of lower stiffness than that of the first, and configured so as to be able, in response to the engagement of said application elements (10, 30, 95) with the fibers (C), pivot elastically relative to the support (2, 20) around a hinge (17, 170-173) formed by said mounting member (12, 120), and oriented longitudinally to said row (9, 90-94). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'il est obtenu par surmoulage, bi-injection ou surinjection desdits premier et second matériaux.Device (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that it is obtained by overmolding, bi-injection or over-injection of said first and second materials. Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 3 caractérisé en ce que lesdits premier et second matériaux sont compatibles entre eux.Device (1) according to claim 3 characterized in that said first and second materials are compatible with each other. Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que lesdits matériaux sont non compatibles entre eux.Device (1) according to claim 2 characterized in that said materials are not compatible with each other. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le support (2, 20) est de forme allongée selon un axe X, parallèle audit axe d'articulation (17, 170-173).Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support (2, 20) is of elongated shape along an axis X, parallel to said axis of articulation (17, 170-173). Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5 caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de montage (12, 120) est réalisé en un élastomère thermoplastique ou vulcanisé.Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5 characterized in that said mounting member (12, 120) is made of a thermoplastic or vulcanized elastomer. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications qui précèdent caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de montage (12, 120) est réalisé en un matériau choisi parmi les silicones, les latex naturels ou synthétiques, les EPDM, les polyuréthanes, les mélanges de polypropylène et de SBS, SEBS, ou EPDM, d'EVA, les polyéthylènes de très basse densité, les mélanges à base de polyesters glycols (TPU) ou de polyéther glycols (PEBA et COPE), les chlorures de polyvinyle souples (PVC), les élastomères de styrène, de polyester, de polyéthylène téréphtalate, de polyéthylène.Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said mounting member (12, 120) is made of a material chosen from silicones, natural or synthetic latexes, EPDM, polyurethanes, mixtures polypropylene and SBS, SEBS, or EPDM, EVA, very low density polyethylenes, blends based on polyester glycols (TPU) or polyether glycols (PEBA and COPE), flexible polyvinyl chlorides (PVC) , elastomers of styrene, polyester, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications qui précèdent caractérisé en ce que le premier matériau a un module de flexion supérieur ou égal à 1000, le second matériau ayant un module de flexion inférieur à 1000.Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first material has a flexural modulus greater than or equal to 1000, the second material having a flexural modulus less than 1000. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8 caractérisé en ce que lesdits éléments d'application (10, 30, 95) sont constitués du même matériau que celui constituant ledit organe de montage (12, 120). Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 characterized in that said application elements (10, 30, 95) are made of the same material as that constituting said mounting member (12, 120). Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8 caractérisé en ce que lesdits éléments d'application (10, 30, 95) sont constitués d'un matériau distinct de celui constituant ledit organe de montage (12, 120).Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 characterized in that said application elements (10, 30, 95) are made of a material distinct from that constituting said mounting member (12, 120). Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications qui précèdent caractérisé en ce que lesdits éléments d'application sont constitués notamment de poils (30), de touffes de poils (10), de dents (95), ou d'un mélange de tels éléments.Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said application elements consist in particular of bristles (30), tufts of bristles (10), teeth (95), or a mixture such elements. Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 11 caractérisé en ce que lesdits éléments d'applications (10, 30, 95) sont notamment moulés, surinjectés, plantés, agrafés ou maintenus par montage mécanique.Device (1) according to claim 11 characterized in that said application elements (10, 30, 95) are in particular molded, over-injected, planted, stapled or held by mechanical assembly. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12 caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de montage (12, 120) est solidaire du support via au moins une portion ancrée dans au moins un passage (13, 130, 131) traversant en tout ou partie ledit support (2, 20).Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12 characterized in that said mounting member (12, 120) is integral with the support via at least one portion anchored in at least one through passage (13, 130, 131) all or part of said support (2, 20). Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins deux rangées d'éléments d'application (90-93) disposées sur une même face et/ou sur au moins deux faces différentes (80-83).Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least two rows of application elements (90-93) arranged on the same face and / or on at least two different faces (80 -83). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 14 caractérisé en ce que ledit passage (130, 131) débouche sur au moins deux faces du support (80-83), ladite portion de l'organe de montage (120), ancrée dans le support (20), étant solidaire d'une première rangée (90) d'éléments d'application disposée sur une première face (82) du support, et d'au moins une seconde rangée (91-93) d'éléments d'application disposée sur au moins une seconde face (80, 81, 83) du support (20).Device (1) according to claim 14 characterized in that said passage (130, 131) opens onto at least two faces of the support (80-83), said portion of the mounting member (120), anchored in the support ( 20), being integral with a first row (90) of application elements arranged on a first face (82) of the support, and at least a second row (91-93) of application elements arranged on at least one second face (80, 81, 83) of the support (20). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 15 caractérisé en ce que les éléments d'application (10, 30, 95) de la première rangée sont identiques ou différents des éléments d'application (10, 30, 95) de la seconde rangée.Device (1) according to claim 15 characterized in that the application elements (10, 30, 95) of the first row are identical or different from the application elements (10, 30, 95) of the second row. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 13 à 16 caractérisé en ce que ladite portion de l'organe de montage (12), ancrée dans le support (2) débouche sur une face du support (8), où elle forme des reliefs, notamment des stries (14) aptes à participer à l'application du produit et/ou à la finition de ladite application.Device (1) according to any one of claims 13 to 16 characterized in that said portion of the mounting member (12), anchored in the support (2) opens onto one face of the support (8), where it forms reliefs, in particular ridges (14) capable of participating in the application of the product and / or in the finishing of said application. Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications qui précèdent caractérisé en ce que le support (2, 20) comprend une première partie d'extrémité (3) et une seconde partie d'extrémité (4) entre lesquelles est disposée au moins une rangée (9, 90-94) d'éléments d'application (10, 30, 95).Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support (2, 20) comprises a first end part (3) and a second end part (4) between which is arranged at least a row (9, 90-94) of application elements (10, 30, 95). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication qui précède caractérisé en ce que l'une et/ou l'autre desdites première et seconde parties (3, 4) sont profilées de manière à faciliter le passage du dispositif d'application (1) dans un organe d'essorage (106) apte à doser la quantité de produit sur le dispositif d'application (1). Device (1) according to the preceding claim characterized in that one and / or the other of said first and second parts (3, 4) are profiled so as to facilitate the passage of the application device (1) in a wiper member (106) capable of dosing the quantity of product on the application device (1). Dispositif (1) selon la revendication 18 ou 19 caractérisé en ce que l'une et/ou l'autre desdites première (3) et seconde parties d'extrémité (4) sont réalisées en un matériau identique au matériau constituant l'organe de montage (12, 120).Device (1) according to claim 18 or 19 characterized in that one and / or the other of said first (3) and second end parts (4) are made of a material identical to the material constituting the mounting (12, 120). Dispositif (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications qui précèdent caractérisé en ce que ladite rangée (9, 90-94) d'éléments d'application présente un bord libre (21), opposé à un bord adjacent au support (2, 20), ledit bord libre (21) ayant un profil convexe, concave, ou en biseau.Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said row (9, 90-94) of application elements has a free edge (21), opposite to an edge adjacent to the support (2, 20), said free edge (21) having a convex, concave, or beveled profile. Applicateur (110) comprenant une tige (102) dont une première extrémité est solidaire de, ou forme, un élément de préhension (105) et dont une seconde extrémité, opposée à la première, est solidaire d'un dispositif d'application (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications qui précèdent, le support (2, 20) du dispositif d'application (1) étant de forme allongée, selon un axe (X) parallèle à un axe longitudinal de la tige.Applicator (110) comprising a rod (102) of which a first end is integral with, or forms, a gripping element (105) and of which a second end, opposite the first, is integral with an application device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, the support (2, 20) of the application device (1) being elongated, along an axis (X) parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rod. Ensemble (100) pour le conditionnement et l'application d'un produit sur les fibres kératiniques, notamment les cils ou les sourcils, comprenant un récipient (101) contenant le produit, ledit récipient (101) délimitant une ouverture au voisinage de laquelle est disposé un organe d'essorage (106), ledit ensemble étant équipé d'un applicateur (110) selon la revendication précédente, ledit organe d'essorage (106) étant destiné à être traversé par le dispositif d'application (1) selon un mouvement de direction sensiblement longitudinale à la tige (102).Set (100) for packaging and applying a product to the keratin fibers, in particular the eyelashes or the eyebrows, comprising a container (101) containing the product, said container (101) defining an opening at vicinity of which is disposed a wiper member (106), said assembly being equipped with an applicator (110) according to the preceding claim, said member wiper (106) being intended to be traversed by the application device (1) in a directional movement substantially longitudinal to the rod (102). Utilisation d'un ensemble (100) selon la revendication 23 pour le conditionnement et l'application d'une composition pour les cils ou les sourcils, notamment d'un mascara.Use of an assembly (100) according to claim 23 for the conditioning and application of a composition for the eyelashes or the eyebrows, including a mascara.
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