EP1230869B1 - Applicator unit, particularly for a cosmetic product and a kit for it's application - Google Patents

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EP1230869B1
EP1230869B1 EP02290112A EP02290112A EP1230869B1 EP 1230869 B1 EP1230869 B1 EP 1230869B1 EP 02290112 A EP02290112 A EP 02290112A EP 02290112 A EP02290112 A EP 02290112A EP 1230869 B1 EP1230869 B1 EP 1230869B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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  • the present invention relates to an applicator assembly, in particular for a makeup product.
  • Such an applicator assembly may be used in particular for the application of a blush, an eyeshadow, a blush, a lipstick, a foundation, a cream of care of a solar or capillary product. In a more general way, it can be used for the application of any friable product.
  • the invention also relates to an application kit comprising at least one applicator assembly according to the invention.
  • Applicators are also known, on whose surface a product of the cosmetic product type is pressed or compacted.
  • One of the major disadvantages of these applicators is their low autonomy. Generally, these applicators are used as samples.
  • Patent FR 2,642,675 describes a solid or pasty product dispenser contained in a reservoir comprising a dispensing orifice, the product being pushed towards the dispensing orifice by means of a motor mechanism. According to this document, the edges of the dispensing orifice are covered with a coating such as a flocking or a thin foam so as to allow the application of the product.
  • the device described in this patent is of complex operation, and is relatively expensive to achieve.
  • polishing applicators in which the product to be applied is contained in a tube on which is mounted a block of foam pierced with a hole delimiting a channel in communication with the tube.
  • the product is brought to the level of the application surface, exerting pressure on the walls of the tube so as to constrain the product to pass into the applicator channel and to bring it onto the surface of the applicator.
  • these devices are not suitable for make-up type products, mainly because of the difficulty of correctly dosing the applied product.
  • Patents FR 1 272 557, US Pat. No. 1,899,386 and US Pat. No. 2,450,919 describe product applicators, generally in powder form, in which the powder is contained in a housing formed in a block of foam and whose free end is covered with a sieve, in the form of a perforated sheet, a fabric, or other porous material.
  • the product is free in the housing thus formed, which makes it difficult to apply the product in a metered manner.
  • the orifices, pores or other holes in the sheet closing the hollow housing are subject to rapid fouling, which renders the device unusable.
  • such devices are not suitable for products of higher consistency, such as lipsticks.
  • the device described in US Patent 1,524,008, like those described in US 1,899,386 and US 2,450,919, mentioned above, comprises a bottom forming an integral part of the foam block in which the housing is formed.
  • the soap contained in this housing is not secured to the housing, which, over time, gives it an axial mobility of greater and greater.
  • This mobility, in particular axial makes the application of the product very difficult to accurately dose, the difficulty with the application being further accentuated by the fact that the bottom is not rigid or semi-rigid.
  • Patent FR-2 754 985 discloses a product applicator comprising a foam block having at least one face having a product application surface, and having an A-axis hole, opening on the surface of the product. application.
  • the foam block delimits at least one housing in which is disposed a product stick having a free surface.
  • the foam block is configured to selectively pass from a rest position in which the free surface is at or below the application surface to an application position in which the elastic member deformable is at least partially compressed along the axis A, and wherein said free surface is substantially at the level of the application surface.
  • FR-782500 discloses an applicator assembly according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the foam block is fixed irreversibly on a rigid support, the product being able to be hooked in the open cells of the foam or directly on the support. Because of this configuration, for the consumer, the product stick is inseparable from the applicator, each applicator assembly being defined once and for all, by application characteristics of the applicator, and a given product.
  • the FR 782 500 patent describes a beard shaving brush comprising, in combination with a beard soap, a foam ring surrounding the end of the soap, so as to collect the foam and distribute it on the surface to be shaved.
  • the soap stick is adjustable in axial position in the annular sponge.
  • the user may emerge the free surface of the soap out of the housing defined by the annular foam block, and this independently of any stress exerted on the foam, so that the protection of the soap , especially with respect to the external environment, is not ensured correctly. Indeed, the risk of damage or inadvertent drying of the soap, when the latter emerges substantially from the foam, are large.
  • substantially fixed is meant mounted so that, at rest, that is to say in the absence of stress, in particular exerted axially on the applicator, the free surface of the product can be located only below or substantially at said application surface.
  • the applicator is fixedly placed on an applicator-carrying member, said product-carrying member being removably mounted relative to said applicator-carrying member.
  • the stick in the rest position, ie when, in particular, the applicator is no longer constrained on the surface to be treated, the stick is completely contained within the housing delimited by the applicator. Its protection, especially with respect to the external environment, is good.
  • the housing defines an autonomous reservoir for the product, usually presented in the form of a stick.
  • the entire product is contained within the structure formed by the applicator holder and the product holder.
  • the housing extends over the entire height of the applicator, and opens on the application surface via an orifice of substantially identical section to the section of the housing (at least in its portion adjacent to the orifice).
  • the housing in the application position, it is not covered by a sieve or other perforated or porous element, able to isolate it from the surface on which the product is applied.
  • the consumer can choose to apply a given product in different ways, in particular to obtain a different makeup result.
  • it can choose to change the color, the nature or the texture of the product it wishes to apply, simply by changing the carrier associated with its applicator assembly.
  • it can be passed under the tap so that the application of the second product is not polluted by possible residues of the first product.
  • the product is in a fixed position, at least axially, inside the housing delimited by the applicator. Therefore, the application is by displacement (compression / decompression) of the surface of the elastically deformable element which surrounds the product, which displacement contributes selectively to "discover" the product and to bring the free surface substantially to the level the application surface, for direct application on a surface to be treated.
  • the product can be immobilized axially by anchoring means (fins or ribs) provided on a bottom of the carrier or on its sides.
  • the product may be cast, or compacted within the housing delimited by the elastically compressible block. It can also be poured or compacted previously in a cup formed by the product holder. The assembly of the carrier and the applicator holder is done only later.
  • the product may be in the form of a paste, obtained by mixing a solid particulate phase, or with an aqueous phase, or with a binder, especially a fatty phase in a solvent. It may also be in the form of a product based on hot melt waxes or a gel which is cast in the hot state. Depending on the type of composition chosen, the solidification is therefore, after molding, either by evaporation of water or solvent, or by cooling, or by chemical reaction.
  • the product may be an anhydrous paste, hot or cold cast, especially in a flexible mold of shape adapted to the shape of the stick to obtain.
  • the product to be cast contains, besides colored pigments, fillers and binders, calcium sulfate hemihydrate (CaSO 4 , 1 ⁇ 2 H 2 O) and a sufficient quantity of water to obtain a pourable mixture, the solidification occurring. by formation of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO 4 , 2H 2 O).
  • the stick After freezing of the composition, the stick can be demolded and mounted on the carrier.
  • the carrier may itself define a portion of the mold in which the composition is cast directly.
  • the housing formed by the elastically compressible element can form the mold in which the composition is cast directly.
  • the composition is poured into the housing defined by the applicator via a suitable orifice provided in the product holder.
  • a capsule in particular snapped, glued or welded, can then be used to close the orifice of the carrier.
  • the elastically compressible element can be compressed to a height such that whatever the level of product in the housing, the application surface can be lowered at the free surface of the product, so as to allow the application of substantially all the product, the product being fixedly disposed in the housing.
  • the applicator assembly is able to pass selectively from a rest position in which the surface of the product is at or below the application surface, at a distance from application position in which the product surface is substantially at the application surface.
  • the applicator assembly is disposed on the surface to be treated.
  • the latter compresses at least partially, so that the product comes into contact with the surface to be treated.
  • by small circular motions, for example, is deposited on the surface.
  • the free surface of the product returns to the interior of the housing. Only the application surface of the elastically deformable element remains in contact with the surface to be treated. This free surface can then be used to complete the spreading of the product without adding product, and / or blurring the product.
  • the passage in the application position is by compressing, at least partially, the applicator in response to the setting engagement of the application surface on a surface to be treated.
  • the product stick may be mounted on a bottom, rigid or semi-rigid, comprising fastening means adapted to cooperate, in particular by snapping, bayonet hooking, or screwing, with complementary means provided on a rigid or semi-rigid base of the applicator element.
  • the base of the applicator holder and the bottom of the product holder may be obtained by molding a thermoplastic material such as polyethylene or polypropylene.
  • the applicator assembly comprises a removable cover adapted to cap the application surface.
  • a removable cover adapted to cap the application surface.
  • Such a lid can be hung either on the applicator holder or on the product holder.
  • the attachment of the cover can be done by screwing, latching or bayonet system.
  • the applicator meanwhile, can be mounted by welding, gluing, or crimping the applicator member element.
  • the applicator-holder element forms a gripping member of said applicator.
  • a handle forming an integral part of the applicator holder, or removably mounted on the latter, may also be provided, so as to facilitate the application of the product to the desired location.
  • the handle may be integral with the carrier.
  • the applicator comprises at least one block of open cell foam, semi open, or closed.
  • the foam may be a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foam, polyurethane, polyether, polyester, or an elastomer of the SBR (synthetic butadiene rubber) type, NBR, silicone, nitrile, etc.
  • PVC polyvinyl chloride
  • SBR synthetic butadiene rubber
  • the applicator comprises a plurality of concentric foam blocks disposed around the housing.
  • the applicator comprises a stack of a plurality of foam blocks, each of the foam blocks having a central recess passing therethrough, the foam blocks being stacked so that their respective recesses are substantially aligned, and thus form a housing extending over the entire height of the compressible element thus formed.
  • Means may be provided to favor, uniformly or preferentially, the compression of the applicator.
  • Such means may consist of one or more grooves formed around all or part of the housing.
  • the applicator may comprise a bellows portion.
  • the application surface may be covered with a flocking, a textile material, or a frame, so as to promote the application of the product, and to increase the softness.
  • the product to be applied can be a blush, a blush, an eyeshadow, a lipstick, a foundation, a care product, a sun product, or a hair product, etc.
  • an application kit according to claim 20 is also produced.
  • kit may further comprise a plurality of product-carrying elements comprising products of different nature and / or color.
  • FIGS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, and 4A-4C illustrate an applicator assembly according to a first embodiment.
  • the X-axis assembly 1 comprises an applicator-carrying element 2 and a product-carrying element 30.
  • the applicator holder 2 comprises a rigid base 3 formed of a transverse wall 4 traversed at its center by a hole 5 of section slightly greater than the section of the product stick 31 disposed on the product holder 30.
  • the transverse wall 4 is connected to a side skirt 6, an end opposite to the transverse wall 4 is open.
  • an applicator member formed of a foam block 7, through which an axial housing 8 of cylindrical shape and of section similar to the section of the hole 5
  • the housing 8 extends over the entire axial height of the foam block 7. It opens via an orifice 13 formed in the center of an application surface 9 formed by the foam block, opposite to the transverse wall 4.
  • the orifice 13 is of section substantially identical to the section of the housing 8.
  • the transverse wall 4 On the opposite side to the side skirt 6, the transverse wall 4 carries a skirt 10 whose outer surface carries a thread 11 capable of cooperating with a corresponding thread 24 provided on the inner surface of a removable cap 12.
  • the carrier 30 comprises a bottom 38 formed of a transverse wall 32 connected to a lateral skirt 33 of outer section slightly smaller than the internal section of the lateral skirt 6 of the applicator holder 2.
  • the lateral skirt 33 is open at its right. end opposite the transverse wall 32.
  • Two diametrically opposite lugs 34, 35 are arranged on the outer surface of the lateral skirt 33, so as to define with corresponding housings 22, 23 provided on the internal surface of the lateral skirt 6, a bayonet hooking system.
  • an axial chimney 36 On the side of the transverse wall 32, opposite to the side skirt 33, is formed an axial chimney 36, with a section smaller than the section of the lateral skirt 33 and slightly smaller than the section of the axial housing 8 defined by the foam block 7 2.
  • the axial chimney 36 defines with a corresponding portion of the wall 32, a cup adapted to receive a stick 31 of a makeup product P, such as a foundation.
  • the stick 31 is held inside the cup by clamping.
  • Wing type means or grooves may be provided in the bottom or on the sides of the cup to improve the attachment of the stick 31 in the cup.
  • a wall 37 intersects the cross section of the lateral skirt 33 in two identical parts, and forms a key to allow, by a relative rotation of a few degrees of the product holder 30 relative to the applicator holder, the engagement of the lugs. 34, 35 of the bayonet system with the corresponding housing 22, 23 provided on the applicator holder.
  • the key 37 also facilitates the dismantling of the two parts of the applicator assembly 1.
  • the base 3 of the applicator holder 2 as well as the bottom 38 of the product holder 30 are obtained by molding polypropylene.
  • a set 1 comprising an applicator holder 2 and a product holder 30, which can be dissociated to, at will, either change the product associated with a given applicator, or change the applicator associated with a given product.
  • the stick In mounted position as shown in Figure 3A, the stick is disposed within the housing 8 defined by the foam block 7, the free surface of the product P being below the application surface 9.
  • the height of the stick is of the order of 10 mm, for a housing 8 whose resting depth is about 13 mm.
  • the applicator 1 is applied to the skin, causing compression (at least partial) of the foam 7 until the free surface of the product P or substantially at the surface of application 9.
  • the stick 31 of product P is then in contact with the skin, the application surface allowing a good distribution of the product on the skin.
  • the user can then fade the product with the application surface 9.
  • the product can be dosed and applied perfectly, depending on the pressure exerted on the applicator, and depending on the time during which the pressure is exerted. As the uses increase, the level of product in the housing decreases, until substantially complete use of the product.
  • FIG. 4A is shown an applicator assembly 1 of the type described above with a foundation stick 31 of a given color to be applied by means of an applicator formed of a block of a foam 7 to low compressibility, in order to apply a layer of said foundation, relatively thin in a first place on the face of the user.
  • the product holder 30 is identical.
  • the applicator holder 2 has been replaced by an applicator using a foam block 7 less dense, so as to apply a larger layer of the same product on another part of the face.
  • the applicator holder 2 is again changed and replaced by an applicator holder 2 of still different density, the application surface 9 of which comprises a flocking 21, so as to give a "finishing" to the places where the product was applied with the applicator assemblies of Figures 4A and 4B.
  • FIG. 5A differs from the previous embodiment in that the applicator holder 2 is intended to be mounted by screwing on the product holder 30.
  • the product holder 30 has on the surface outer side skirt 33 a thread 39 adapted to cooperate with a corresponding thread 14 provided on the inner surface of the side skirt 6 of the applicator holder 2.
  • the cover 12, instead of being screwed on the applicator door, is mounted detachably by snap-fitting, by means of a bead arrangement 15 / groove 16.
  • the applicator 7 disposed on the applicator holder is formed of an axial stack of annular foam blocks 7 ', 7 ", 7' '', each of the blocks being able to present different hardnesses or densities, so that to allow shades in the application of the product
  • the stack can be obtained by molding or gluing the various stacked blocks
  • not all the blocks of the stack are necessarily elastically compressible.
  • the block 7 '' 'adjacent to the application surface 9 may consist of a rigid thermoplastic sintered while the other blocks 7' and 7 "are elastically compressible foam.
  • FIG. 5B differs from the previous one in that the blocks 7 ', 7 ", instead of being stacked axially, are arranged concentrically around the housing 8.
  • the removable mounting of the applicator holder 2 on the product holder 30 is snapped, by means of a bead arrangement 40 / groove 17.
  • the removable cover 12 is mounted by snapping on the applicator holder 2.
  • the annular foam block comprises a plurality of peripheral grooves 18, 19, 20 extending all the way around the housing 8, and arranged at different axial levels.
  • Such grooves allow to promote the compression of the foam block 7, when the application surface 9 is engaged with the surface to be treated. As a result, the smoothness of application is increased. This characteristic is particularly advantageous for sticks of small section and relatively large height such as lipsticks.
  • the detachable attachment of the carrier 30 to the applicator holder 2 is effected by a bayonet system (22, 23, 34, 35) according to that of the embodiment of FIGS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B and 4A. 4C.
  • the application surface 9 is covered with a flocking coating 21, formed of nylon fibers, so as to further improve the softness to the application.
  • the grooves 18, 19, 20 extend over only half of the periphery of the foam block 7 so as, as illustrated in FIG. Figure 6C, allow increased deformation of the side in which are formed such grooves 18, 19, 20.
  • Such a configuration is particularly suitable when the free surface of the product stick 31 forms a bevel.
  • the preferential deformation grooves 18, 19, 20 are arranged opposite the half of the lower height of the stick 31.
  • the applicator mounted on the applicator holder 2 consists of an annular element 25 whose body forms, on at least a portion of its height, a bellows.
  • a bellows element can be obtained by molding an elastomeric material or a low density polyethylene.
  • the application surface formed by the upper part of the bellows is covered with a flocking coating 21 made of rayon fibers.
  • FIG. 7B differs from the embodiment of FIG. 7A in that the applicator holder 2 is integral with a removable handle 27, of elongated shape, and of orientation substantially perpendicular to the axis of the housing 8.
  • the removable attachment of the handle 27 on the applicator holder 2 is by snapping.
  • FIG. 8 to which reference is now made represents an application kit 100 of a makeup product.
  • the kit is configured as a housing 101 having a bottom 102 on which is hinged a cover 103. On the inner surface of the cover 103, is disposed a mirror 104 so as to promote the application of the makeup product.
  • a foam block 111 In the bottom of the housing is a foam block 111 defining a plurality of recesses 105-110.
  • the housings 105-107 are intended to receive three product holders 30, 30 ', 30 ", each bearing a stick of a product of color, texture and / or nature which are specific to it. receiving three applicator holders 2, 2 ', 2 "each having an applicator having application characteristics specific thereto.
  • the consumer among these batches of different applicator holders 2, 2 ', 2 "and different product carriers 30, 30', 30" chooses the applicator / product pair that is suitable for the application it is looking for. It is understood that after each application, the applicator holder can be passed under the tap so as to clean it and to prevent the application of a given product being soiled by possible residues of a different product previously applied. using the same applicator.

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La présente invention concerne un ensemble applicateur, notamment pour un produit de maquillage. Un tel ensemble applicateur peut être utilisé notamment pour l'application d'un blush, d'un fard à paupières, d'un fard à joues, d'un rouge à lèvres, d'un fond de teint, d'une crème de soin, d'un produit solaire ou capillaire. D'une manière plus générale, il peut être utilisé pour l'application de tout produit délitable. L'invention concerne également un kit d'application, comportant au moins un ensemble applicateur selon l'invention.The present invention relates to an applicator assembly, in particular for a makeup product. Such an applicator assembly may be used in particular for the application of a blush, an eyeshadow, a blush, a lipstick, a foundation, a cream of care of a solar or capillary product. In a more general way, it can be used for the application of any friable product. The invention also relates to an application kit comprising at least one applicator assembly according to the invention.

On connaît à ce jour différents types d'applicateurs, utilisés notamment pour les produits de maquillage. On connaît entre autres, les applicateurs de type "allumettes" ou "Qtip" se présentant sous forme d'une tige dont une extrémité est chargée par trempage, ou par pistolétage, de produits cosmétiques. Cette première catégorie présente l'inconvénient de déposer trop de produit lors de l'application. Par ailleurs, ce type d'applicateur ne permet pas d'estomper le produit appliqué. Enfin, de par leur configuration, ces applicateurs sont généralement fragiles.Various types of applicators are known to date, used in particular for make-up products. It is known among others, the applicators of the type "matches" or "Qtip" in the form of a rod whose end is loaded by dipping, or by pistolétage, cosmetic products. This first category has the disadvantage of depositing too much product during the application. Moreover, this type of applicator does not allow to fade the applied product. Finally, by their configuration, these applicators are generally fragile.

On connaît également des applicateurs, sur la surface desquels un produit de type produit cosmétique est pressé ou compacté. Un des inconvénients majeurs de ces applicateurs tient à leur faible autonomie. Généralement, ces applicateurs sont utilisés comme échantillons.Applicators are also known, on whose surface a product of the cosmetic product type is pressed or compacted. One of the major disadvantages of these applicators is their low autonomy. Generally, these applicators are used as samples.

Enfin, on connaît par ailleurs, des applicateurs de type "houppette" utilisés en combinaison avec un boîtier comportant au moins une coupelle, dans laquelle sont coulés ou compactés des produits cosmétiques. Ces poudriers sont relativement chers.Finally, "puff" type applicators used in combination with a housing comprising at least one cup, in which cosmetic products are cast or compacted, are also known. These compacts are relatively expensive.

Le brevet FR 2 642 675 décrit un distributeur de produit solide ou pâteux, contenu dans un réservoir comportant un orifice de distribution, le produit étant poussé vers l'orifice de distribution au moyen d'un mécanisme moteur. Selon ce document, les bords de l'orifice de distribution sont recouverts d'un revêtement tel qu'un flocage ou une mousse de faible épaisseur de manière à permettre l'application du produit. Le dispositif décrit dans ce brevet est d'un fonctionnement complexe, et est relativement coûteux à réaliser.Patent FR 2,642,675 describes a solid or pasty product dispenser contained in a reservoir comprising a dispensing orifice, the product being pushed towards the dispensing orifice by means of a motor mechanism. According to this document, the edges of the dispensing orifice are covered with a coating such as a flocking or a thin foam so as to allow the application of the product. The device described in this patent is of complex operation, and is relatively expensive to achieve.

Il existe également d'autres types d'applicateurs, de type applicateurs à cirage, dans lesquels, le produit à appliquer est contenu dans un tube sur lequel est monté un bloc de mousse percé d'un trou délimitant un canal en communication avec le tube. Dans ces applicateurs, le produit est amené au niveau de la surface d'application, en exerçant une pression sur les parois du tube de manière à contraindre le produit à passer dans le canal de l'applicateur et à l'amener sur la surface d'application. Hormis l'encombrement, ces dispositifs ne sont pas appropriés pour des produits de type produits de maquillage, en raison principalement de la difficulté à doser correctement le produit appliqué.There are also other types of applicators, such as polishing applicators, in which the product to be applied is contained in a tube on which is mounted a block of foam pierced with a hole delimiting a channel in communication with the tube. . In these applicators, the product is brought to the level of the application surface, exerting pressure on the walls of the tube so as to constrain the product to pass into the applicator channel and to bring it onto the surface of the applicator. 'application. Aside from the bulk, these devices are not suitable for make-up type products, mainly because of the difficulty of correctly dosing the applied product.

Les brevets FR 1 272 557, US 1 899 386, et US 2 450 919 décrivent des applicateurs de produit, généralement sous forme de poudre, dans lesquels la poudre est contenue dans un logement ménagé dans un bloc de mousse et dont l'extrémité libre est recouverte d'un tamis, sous forme d'une feuille perforée, d'un tissu, ou autre matériau poreux. Dans ces dispositifs, le produit est libre dans le logement ainsi formé, ce qui rend difficile l'application de façon dosée du produit. Par ailleurs, les orifices, pores, ou autres trous ménagés dans la feuille obturant le logement creux, sont sujets à encrassement rapide, ce qui rend le dispositif inutilisable. Enfin de tels dispositifs ne sont pas adaptés pour des produits de consistance plus élevée, tels que des rouges à lèvres.Patents FR 1 272 557, US Pat. No. 1,899,386 and US Pat. No. 2,450,919 describe product applicators, generally in powder form, in which the powder is contained in a housing formed in a block of foam and whose free end is covered with a sieve, in the form of a perforated sheet, a fabric, or other porous material. In these devices, the product is free in the housing thus formed, which makes it difficult to apply the product in a metered manner. Moreover, the orifices, pores or other holes in the sheet closing the hollow housing, are subject to rapid fouling, which renders the device unusable. Finally, such devices are not suitable for products of higher consistency, such as lipsticks.

Le dispositif décrit dans le brevet US 1 524 008, tout comme ceux décrits dans les documents US 1 899 386 et US 2 450 919, évoqués précédemment, comporte un fond formant partie intégrante du bloc de mousse dans lequel est ménagé le logement. Le savon contenu dans ce logement n'est pas solidaire du logement, ce qui, au fil des utilisations, lui confère une mobilité axiale de plus en plus grande. Cette mobilité, en particulier axiale, rend l'application du produit très difficile à doser de manière précise, la difficulté à l'application étant encore accentuée par le fait que le fond n'est pas rigide ou semi-rigide. Ces problèmes de précision et dosage de l'application ne sont toutefois pas critiques, lorsque le produit est un savon, comme dans le brevet US 1 524 008.The device described in US Patent 1,524,008, like those described in US 1,899,386 and US 2,450,919, mentioned above, comprises a bottom forming an integral part of the foam block in which the housing is formed. The soap contained in this housing is not secured to the housing, which, over time, gives it an axial mobility of greater and greater. This mobility, in particular axial, makes the application of the product very difficult to accurately dose, the difficulty with the application being further accentuated by the fact that the bottom is not rigid or semi-rigid. These problems of accuracy and dosage of the application are however not critical, when the product is a soap, as in US Patent 1,524,008.

Du brevet FR-2 754 985, il est connu un applicateur de produit délitable comportant un bloc de mousse dont au moins une face présente une surface d'application du produit, et présentant un trou d'axe A, débouchant sur la surface d'application. Le bloc de mousse délimite au moins un logement dans lequel est disposé un stick de produit, présentant une surface libre. Le bloc de mousse est configuré de manière à passer sélectivement d'une position de repos dans laquelle la surface libre se situe au niveau, ou en dessous, de la surface d'application, à une position d'application dans laquelle l'élément élastiquement déformable est au moins partiellement comprimé selon l'axe A, et dans laquelle ladite surface libre est sensiblement au niveau de la surface d'application.Patent FR-2 754 985 discloses a product applicator comprising a foam block having at least one face having a product application surface, and having an A-axis hole, opening on the surface of the product. application. The foam block delimits at least one housing in which is disposed a product stick having a free surface. The foam block is configured to selectively pass from a rest position in which the free surface is at or below the application surface to an application position in which the elastic member deformable is at least partially compressed along the axis A, and wherein said free surface is substantially at the level of the application surface.

Le document FR-782500 décrit un ensemble applicateur selon le préambule de la revendication 1.FR-782500 discloses an applicator assembly according to the preamble of claim 1.

Le bloc de mousse est fixé de manière irréversible sur un support rigide, le produit pouvant être accroché dans les cellules ouvertes de la mousse ou directement sur le support. En raison de cette configuration, pour la consommatrice, le stick de produit est indissociable de l'applicateur, chaque ensemble applicateur étant défini une fois pour toutes, par des caractéristiques d'application de l'applicateur, et un produit donné.The foam block is fixed irreversibly on a rigid support, the product being able to be hooked in the open cells of the foam or directly on the support. Because of this configuration, for the consumer, the product stick is inseparable from the applicator, each applicator assembly being defined once and for all, by application characteristics of the applicator, and a given product.

Or, il s'avère qu'il pourrait être souhaitable d'offrir à la consommatrice la possibilité de choisir, en fonction de l'état de sa peau, du maquillage recherché, ou tout simplement l'humeur du moment, d'appliquer un produit différent, que ce soit par sa nature, par sa couleur, ou par sa texture. De même, lors d'un changement de produit, ou de manière déconnectée d'un tel changement, il peut être souhaitable pour l'utilisatrice, de changer d'applicateur, et en particulier, la surface d'application et/ou les caractéristiques de compressibilité de l'applicateur, notamment en fonction de la douceur recherchée, ou du résultat recherché dans le cas d'un produit de maquillage.However, it turns out that it may be desirable to offer the consumer the opportunity to choose, depending on the condition of her skin, the desired makeup, or simply the mood of the moment, to apply a different product, either by its nature, by its color, or by its texture. Similarly, during a product change, or disconnected from such a change, it may be desirable for the user to change applicator, and in particular, the application surface and / or characteristics compressibility of the applicator, in particular according to the desired smoothness, or the desired result in the case of a makeup product.

Dans le dispositif connu du brevet FR-2 754 985, ces possibilités n'existent pas et la consommatrice, après avoir acheté un ensemble applicateur est "condamnée", avec son ensemble applicateur particulier, à appliquer tous les jours le même produit, de la même manière. Elle ne peut, pour un produit donné, l'appliquer de façons différentes, à sa guise, en fonction du résultat recherché ou en fonction de l'endroit où le produit doit être appliqué.In the device known from patent FR-2 754 985, these possibilities do not exist and the consumer, after having bought an applicator assembly is "condemned", with its particular applicator set, to apply the same product every day, in the same way. It can not, for a given product, apply it in different ways, as it sees fit, depending on the desired result or depending on where the product is to be applied.

Le brevet FR 782 500 décrit un blaireau pour la barbe comportant, en combinaison avec un savon à barbe, un anneau de mousse entourant l'extrémité du savon, de manière à recueillir la mousse et à la répartir sur la surface à raser.The FR 782 500 patent describes a beard shaving brush comprising, in combination with a beard soap, a foam ring surrounding the end of the soap, so as to collect the foam and distribute it on the surface to be shaved.

Selon ce document, le bâton de savon est réglable en position axiale dans l'éponge annulaire. Ainsi, il n'est pas exclu que l'utilisateur fasse émerger la surface libre du savon hors du logement délimité par le bloc de mousse annulaire, et ce de manière indépendante de toute contrainte exercée sur la mousse, de sorte que la protection du savon, notamment par rapport à l'environnement extérieur, n'est pas assurée correctement. En effet, les risques d'endommagement ou de séchage intempestif du savon, lorsque ce dernier émerge sensiblement de la mousse, sont grands.According to this document, the soap stick is adjustable in axial position in the annular sponge. Thus, it is not excluded that the user may emerge the free surface of the soap out of the housing defined by the annular foam block, and this independently of any stress exerted on the foam, so that the protection of the soap , especially with respect to the external environment, is not ensured correctly. Indeed, the risk of damage or inadvertent drying of the soap, when the latter emerges substantially from the foam, are large.

Aussi, est-ce un des objets de la présente invention que de réaliser un ensemble applicateur bon marché, ne présentant pas les inconvénients mentionnés ci-avant, en référence aux applicateurs connus jusqu'alors.Also, is it an object of the present invention to provide an inexpensive applicator assembly, not having the disadvantages mentioned above, with reference to applicators known hitherto.

C'est un objet général de l'invention que de fournir un ensemble applicateur qui soit modulable, aussi bien quant au produit à appliquer qu'à la façon de l'appliquer.It is a general object of the invention to provide an applicator assembly that is flexible, both as to the product to be applied and how to apply it.

C'est en particulier un objet de l'invention que de fournir un ensemble applicateur autorisant pour un produit donné, des caractéristiques d'application différentes, notamment en fonction du résultat recherché, et/ou pour une caractéristique d'application donnée, l'application de produits de nature et/ou de couleur différentes.In particular, it is an object of the invention to provide an applicator assembly allowing, for a given product, different application characteristics, in particular as a function of the desired result, and / or for a given application characteristic, application of products of different nature and / or color.

D'autres objets de l'invention apparaîtront de manière détaillée dans la description qui suit.Other objects of the invention will become more detailed in the description which follows.

Selon l'invention, ces objets sont atteints en réalisant un ensemble applicateur selon la revendication 1.According to the invention, these objects are achieved by producing an applicator assembly according to claim 1.

Par "sensiblement fixe" on entend monté de sorte que, au repos, c'est à dire en l'absence de contrainte, en particulier exercée axialement sur l'applicateur, la surface libre du produit ne peut être située qu'en dessous ou sensiblement au niveau de ladite surface d'application.By "substantially fixed" is meant mounted so that, at rest, that is to say in the absence of stress, in particular exerted axially on the applicator, the free surface of the product can be located only below or substantially at said application surface.

De préférence, l'applicateur est disposé fixement sur un élément porte-applicateur, ledit élément porte-produit étant monté de manière amovible par rapport audit élément porte-applicateur.Preferably, the applicator is fixedly placed on an applicator-carrying member, said product-carrying member being removably mounted relative to said applicator-carrying member.

Ainsi, en position de repos, c'est à dire lorsque notamment l'applicateur n'est plus en contrainte sur la surface à traiter, le stick est contenu intégralement à l'intérieur du logement délimité par l'applicateur. Sa protection, notamment par rapport à l'environnement extérieur, est bonne.Thus, in the rest position, ie when, in particular, the applicator is no longer constrained on the surface to be treated, the stick is completely contained within the housing delimited by the applicator. Its protection, especially with respect to the external environment, is good.

A la différence de certains ensembles applicateurs, pour des produits tels que des cirages et dans lesquels, un applicateur en mousse, traversé par un trou axial, est alimenté en produit depuis un réservoir annexe, notamment sous forme d'un tube compressible, selon l'invention, le logement définit un réservoir autonome pour le produit, généralement présenté sous forme d'un stick. Ainsi, selon l'invention, la totalité du produit est contenue à l'intérieur de la structure formée par le porte-applicateur et le porte-produit.Unlike certain applicator assemblies, for products such as polishes and in which, a foam applicator, through which an axial hole passes, is supplied with product from an auxiliary reservoir, in particular in the form of a compressible tube, according to the invention. invention, the housing defines an autonomous reservoir for the product, usually presented in the form of a stick. Thus, according to the invention, the entire product is contained within the structure formed by the applicator holder and the product holder.

De préférence, le logement s'étend sur toute la hauteur de l'applicateur, et débouche sur la surface d'application via un orifice de section sensiblement identique à la section du logement (au moins en sa partie adjacente à l'orifice). En d'autres termes, en position d'application, il n'est pas recouvert par un tamis ou autre élément perforé ou poreux, apte à l'isoler de la surface sur lequel est appliqué le produit.Preferably, the housing extends over the entire height of the applicator, and opens on the application surface via an orifice of substantially identical section to the section of the housing (at least in its portion adjacent to the orifice). In other words, in the application position, it is not covered by a sieve or other perforated or porous element, able to isolate it from the surface on which the product is applied.

Ainsi, en raison du caractère amovible du montage entre le porte-applicateur et le porte-produit, la consommatrice peut choisir d'appliquer un produit donné de différentes manières, en vue notamment de l'obtention d'un résultat maquillage différent. De même, avec le même ensemble applicateur, elle peut choisir de changer la couleur, la nature ou la texture du produit qu'elle souhaite appliquer, simplement en changeant le porte-produit associé à son ensemble applicateur. Entre deux applications successives de deux produits différents, au moyen du même applicateur, ce dernier peut être passé sous le robinet de manière à ce que l'application du second produit ne soit pas polluée par des résidus éventuels du premier produit.Thus, because of the removable nature of the assembly between the applicator holder and the product holder, the consumer can choose to apply a given product in different ways, in particular to obtain a different makeup result. Likewise, with the same applicator assembly, it can choose to change the color, the nature or the texture of the product it wishes to apply, simply by changing the carrier associated with its applicator assembly. Between two successive applications of two different products, using the same applicator, it can be passed under the tap so that the application of the second product is not polluted by possible residues of the first product.

De même, étant disposé fixement sur l'élément porte-produit, le produit est à position fixe, au moins axialement, à l'intérieur du logement délimité par l'applicateur. De ce fait, l'application se fait par déplacement (compression/décompression) de la surface de l'élément élastiquement déformable qui entoure le produit, lequel déplacement contribue sélectivement à "découvrir" le produit et à en amener la surface libre sensiblement au niveau de la surface d'application, en vue de son application directe sur une surface à traiter. Le produit peut être immobilisé axialement par des moyens d'ancrage (ailettes ou nervures) prévus sur un fond du porte-produit ou sur ses côtés.Similarly, being fixedly placed on the product-holder element, the product is in a fixed position, at least axially, inside the housing delimited by the applicator. Therefore, the application is by displacement (compression / decompression) of the surface of the elastically deformable element which surrounds the product, which displacement contributes selectively to "discover" the product and to bring the free surface substantially to the level the application surface, for direct application on a surface to be treated. The product can be immobilized axially by anchoring means (fins or ribs) provided on a bottom of the carrier or on its sides.

Le fait que le produit soit maintenu fixement à l'intérieur du logement, contribue à réaliser un dosage encore plus précis du produit appliqué.The fact that the product is held securely inside the housing, contributes to achieving an even more precise dosage of the product applied.

Le produit peut être coulé, ou compacté à l'intérieur du logement délimité par le bloc compressible élastiquement. Il peut être également coulé ou compacté préalablement dans une cupule formée par le porte-produit. L'assemblage du porte-produit et du porte-applicateur ne se faisant qu'ultérieurement.The product may be cast, or compacted within the housing delimited by the elastically compressible block. It can also be poured or compacted previously in a cup formed by the product holder. The assembly of the carrier and the applicator holder is done only later.

Le produit peut être présenté sous forme de pâte, obtenue en mélangeant une phase particulaire solide, soit avec une phase aqueuse, soit avec un liant, notamment une phase grasse dans un solvant. Elle peut également être sous forme d'un produit à base de cires thermofusibles ou d'un gel qui est coulé à l'état chaud. Selon le type de composition choisi, la solidification se fait donc, après moulage, soit par évaporation d'eau ou de solvant, soit par refroidissement, soit par réaction chimique. Le produit peut être une pâte anhydre, coulée à chaud ou à froid, notamment dans un moule souple de forme adaptée à la forme du stick à obtenir. Alternativement, le produit à couler contient, outre des pigments colorés, de charges et de liants, du sulfate de calcium hemihydrate (CaSO4, ½ H2O) et une quantité suffisante d'eau pour obtenir un mélange coulable, la solidification se produisant par formation de sulfate de calcium dihydrate (CaSO4, 2H2O). Après figeage de la composition, le stick peut être démoulé et monté sur le porte-produit. Alternativement, le porte-produit peut lui même délimiter une partie du moule dans lequel est coulé directement la composition.The product may be in the form of a paste, obtained by mixing a solid particulate phase, or with an aqueous phase, or with a binder, especially a fatty phase in a solvent. It may also be in the form of a product based on hot melt waxes or a gel which is cast in the hot state. Depending on the type of composition chosen, the solidification is therefore, after molding, either by evaporation of water or solvent, or by cooling, or by chemical reaction. The product may be an anhydrous paste, hot or cold cast, especially in a flexible mold of shape adapted to the shape of the stick to obtain. Alternatively, the product to be cast contains, besides colored pigments, fillers and binders, calcium sulfate hemihydrate (CaSO 4 , ½ H 2 O) and a sufficient quantity of water to obtain a pourable mixture, the solidification occurring. by formation of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO 4 , 2H 2 O). After freezing of the composition, the stick can be demolded and mounted on the carrier. Alternatively, the carrier may itself define a portion of the mold in which the composition is cast directly.

Alternativement encore, le logement formé par l'élément compressible élastiquement, peut former le moule dans lequel est coulée directement la composition. A cet effet, après avoir positionné le couvercle amovible, et retourné le dispositif tête en bas, la composition est coulée dans le logement délimité par l'applicateur via un orifice adéquat prévu dans le porte-produit. Une capsule, notamment encliquetée, collée ou soudée, peut ensuite être utilisée pour obturer l'orifice du porte-produit.Alternatively again, the housing formed by the elastically compressible element, can form the mold in which the composition is cast directly. For this purpose, after positioning the removable cover, and turned the device upside down, the composition is poured into the housing defined by the applicator via a suitable orifice provided in the product holder. A capsule, in particular snapped, glued or welded, can then be used to close the orifice of the carrier.

De préférence, l'élément élastiquement compressible peut être comprimé sur une hauteur telle que quel que soit le niveau de produit dans le logement, la surface d'application puisse être abaissé au niveau de la surface libre du produit, de manière à permettre l'application de sensiblement tout le produit, le produit étant disposé fixement dans le logement.Preferably, the elastically compressible element can be compressed to a height such that whatever the level of product in the housing, the application surface can be lowered at the free surface of the product, so as to allow the application of substantially all the product, the product being fixedly disposed in the housing.

Selon un mode de réalisation préférentiel de l'invention, l'ensemble applicateur est apte à passer sélectivement d'une position de repos dans laquelle la surface du produit se situe au niveau, ou en dessous, de la surface d'application, à une position d'application dans laquelle la surface du produit est sensiblement au niveau de la surface d'application.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the applicator assembly is able to pass selectively from a rest position in which the surface of the product is at or below the application surface, at a distance from application position in which the product surface is substantially at the application surface.

Ainsi, pour appliquer du produit, on dispose l'ensemble applicateur sur la surface à traiter. En exerçant une pression sur l'applicateur, ce dernier se comprime au moins partiellement, de sorte que le produit vienne au contact de la surface à traiter. A ce moment, par des petits mouvements circulaires par exemple, on dépose du produit sur la surface. En relâchant la pression exercée sur l'applicateur, la surface libre du produit rentre à l'intérieur du logement. Seule la surface d'application de l'élément élastiquement déformable reste en contact avec la surface à traiter. Cette surface libre peut alors être utilisée pour parfaire l'étalement du produit sans rajouter de produit, et/ou estomper le produit.Thus, to apply the product, the applicator assembly is disposed on the surface to be treated. By exerting pressure on the applicator, the latter compresses at least partially, so that the product comes into contact with the surface to be treated. At this time, by small circular motions, for example, is deposited on the surface. Releasing the pressure exerted on the applicator, the free surface of the product returns to the interior of the housing. Only the application surface of the elastically deformable element remains in contact with the surface to be treated. This free surface can then be used to complete the spreading of the product without adding product, and / or blurring the product.

De préférence, le passage en position d'application se fait par compression, au moins partielle, l'applicateur en réponse à la mise engagement de la surface d'application sur une surface à traiter.Preferably, the passage in the application position is by compressing, at least partially, the applicator in response to the setting engagement of the application surface on a surface to be treated.

Le stick de produit peut être monté sur un fond, rigide ou semi rigide, comprenant des moyens de fixation aptes à coopérer, notamment par encliquetage, accrochage à baïonnette, ou vissage, avec des moyens complémentaires prévus sur une embase rigide ou semi rigide de l'élément porte-applicateur. L'embase du porte-applicateur ainsi que le fond du porte-produit peuvent être obtenus de moulage d'un matériau thermoplastique tel qu'un polyéthylène ou un polypropylène.The product stick may be mounted on a bottom, rigid or semi-rigid, comprising fastening means adapted to cooperate, in particular by snapping, bayonet hooking, or screwing, with complementary means provided on a rigid or semi-rigid base of the applicator element. The base of the applicator holder and the bottom of the product holder may be obtained by molding a thermoplastic material such as polyethylene or polypropylene.

De préférence, l'ensemble applicateur comprend un couvercle amovible apte à coiffer la surface d'application. Un tel couvercle peut être accroché soit sur le porte-applicateur, soit sur le porte-produit. L'accrochage du couvercle peut se faire par vissage, encliquetage ou système à baïonnette.Preferably, the applicator assembly comprises a removable cover adapted to cap the application surface. Such a lid can be hung either on the applicator holder or on the product holder. The attachment of the cover can be done by screwing, latching or bayonet system.

L'applicateur, quant à lui, peut être monté par soudage, collage, ou sertissage sur l'élément porte-applicateur.The applicator, meanwhile, can be mounted by welding, gluing, or crimping the applicator member element.

De préférence, l'élément porte-applicateur forme un organe de préhension dudit applicateur. Un manche de préhension, formant partie intégrante du porte-applicateur, ou monté de façon amovible sur ce dernier, peut en outre être prévu, de manière à faciliter l'application du produit à l'endroit désiré. Alternativement, le manche peut être solidaire du porte-produit.Preferably, the applicator-holder element forms a gripping member of said applicator. A handle, forming an integral part of the applicator holder, or removably mounted on the latter, may also be provided, so as to facilitate the application of the product to the desired location. Alternatively, the handle may be integral with the carrier.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation, l'applicateur comporte au moins un bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes, semi ouvertes, ou fermées. La mousse peut être une mousse de chlorure de polyvinyle (PVC), de polyuréthanne, de polyéther, de polyester, ou d'un élastomère de type SBR (synthetic butadiène rubber), NBR, silicone, nitrile, etc..According to a first embodiment, the applicator comprises at least one block of open cell foam, semi open, or closed. The foam may be a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foam, polyurethane, polyether, polyester, or an elastomer of the SBR (synthetic butadiene rubber) type, NBR, silicone, nitrile, etc.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, l'applicateur comprend une pluralité de blocs de mousse concentriques disposés autour du logement.According to a particular embodiment, the applicator comprises a plurality of concentric foam blocks disposed around the housing.

Alternativement, l'applicateur comprend un empilement d'une pluralité de blocs de mousse, chacun des blocs de mousse présentant un évidement central le traversant de part en part, les blocs de mousse étant empilés de sorte que leurs évidements respectifs soient sensiblement alignés, et forment ainsi un logement s'étendant sur toute la hauteur de l'élément compressible ainsi formé.Alternatively, the applicator comprises a stack of a plurality of foam blocks, each of the foam blocks having a central recess passing therethrough, the foam blocks being stacked so that their respective recesses are substantially aligned, and thus form a housing extending over the entire height of the compressible element thus formed.

Des moyens peuvent être prévus pour favoriser, de manière uniforme ou préférentielle, la compression de l'applicateur. De tels moyens peuvent être constitués d'une ou plusieurs gorges formée(s) autour de tout ou partie du logement.Means may be provided to favor, uniformly or preferentially, the compression of the applicator. Such means may consist of one or more grooves formed around all or part of the housing.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, l'applicateur peut comporter une portion formant soufflet.According to another embodiment, the applicator may comprise a bellows portion.

La surface d'application peut être recouverte d'un flocage, d'un matériau textile, ou d'une trame, de manière à favoriser l'application du produit, et à en augmenter la douceur.The application surface may be covered with a flocking, a textile material, or a frame, so as to promote the application of the product, and to increase the softness.

Le produit à appliquer peut être un blush, un fard à joues, un fard à paupières, un rouge à lèvres, un fond de teint, un produit de soin, un produit solaire, ou un produit capillaire, etc..The product to be applied can be a blush, a blush, an eyeshadow, a lipstick, a foundation, a care product, a sun product, or a hair product, etc.

Selon un autre aspect de l'invention, on réalise également un kit d'application selon la revendication 20.According to another aspect of the invention, an application kit according to claim 20 is also produced.

Un tel kit peut en outre comprendre une pluralité d'éléments porte-produit comportant des produits de nature et/ou de couleur différentes.Such a kit may further comprise a plurality of product-carrying elements comprising products of different nature and / or color.

L'invention consiste, mise 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 1, 2, 3A, 3B, et 4A-4C sont relatives à un premier mode de réalisation de l'ensemble applicateur selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 5A est relative à un second mode de réalisation de l'ensemble applicateur selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 5B est relative à un troisième mode de réalisation de l'ensemble applicateur selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 5C est relative à un quatrième mode de réalisation de l'ensemble applicateur selon l'invention ;
  • les figures 6A-6C sont relatives à un cinquième mode de réalisation de l'ensemble applicateur selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 7A est relative à un sixième mode de réalisation de l'ensemble applicateur selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 7B est relative à un septième mode de réalisation de l'ensemble applicateur selon l'invention ; et
  • la figure 8 est relative à un kit d'application contenant une pluralité d'ensembles applicateurs selon la présente invention.
The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, in 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:
  • FIGS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, and 4A-4C relate to a first embodiment of the applicator assembly according to the invention;
  • FIG. 5A relates to a second embodiment of the applicator assembly according to the invention;
  • FIG. 5B relates to a third embodiment of the applicator assembly according to the invention;
  • FIG. 5C relates to a fourth embodiment of the applicator assembly according to the invention;
  • FIGS. 6A-6C relate to a fifth embodiment of the applicator assembly according to the invention;
  • FIG. 7A relates to a sixth embodiment of the applicator assembly according to the invention;
  • FIG. 7B relates to a seventh embodiment of the applicator assembly according to the invention; and
  • Figure 8 relates to an application kit containing a plurality of applicator assemblies according to the present invention.

Les figures 1, 2, 3A, 3B, et 4A-4C auxquelles il est maintenant fait référence, illustrent un ensemble applicateur selon un premier mode de réalisation. L'ensemble 1 d'axe X, comprend une élément porte-applicateur 2 et un élément porte produit 30.FIGS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, and 4A-4C, to which reference is now made, illustrate an applicator assembly according to a first embodiment. The X-axis assembly 1 comprises an applicator-carrying element 2 and a product-carrying element 30.

Le porte-applicateur 2 comprend une base rigide 3 formée d'une paroi transversale 4 traversée en son centre par un trou 5 de section légèrement supérieure à la section du stick de produit 31 disposé sur le porte-produit 30. La paroi transversale 4 est reliée à une jupe latérale 6 dont une extrémité opposée à la paroi transversale 4 est ouverte.The applicator holder 2 comprises a rigid base 3 formed of a transverse wall 4 traversed at its center by a hole 5 of section slightly greater than the section of the product stick 31 disposed on the product holder 30. The transverse wall 4 is connected to a side skirt 6, an end opposite to the transverse wall 4 is open.

Sur la surface de la paroi 4, opposée à la jupe 6, est collé un organe d'application formé d'un bloc de mousse 7, traversé par un logement axial 8 de forme cylindrique, et de section similaire à la section du trou 5. Le logement 8 s'étend sur toute la hauteur axiale du bloc de mousse 7. Il débouche via un orifice 13 formé au centre d'une surface d'application 9 formée par le bloc de mousse, à l'opposé de la paroi transversale 4. L'orifice 13 est de section sensiblement identique à la section du logement 8.On the surface of the wall 4, opposite the skirt 6, is bonded an applicator member formed of a foam block 7, through which an axial housing 8 of cylindrical shape and of section similar to the section of the hole 5 The housing 8 extends over the entire axial height of the foam block 7. It opens via an orifice 13 formed in the center of an application surface 9 formed by the foam block, opposite to the transverse wall 4. The orifice 13 is of section substantially identical to the section of the housing 8.

Du côté opposé à la jupe latérale 6, la paroi transversale 4 porte une jupe 10 dont la surface extérieure porte un filetage 11 apte à coopérer avec un filetage correspondant 24 prévu sur la surface interne d'un capuchon amovible 12.On the opposite side to the side skirt 6, the transverse wall 4 carries a skirt 10 whose outer surface carries a thread 11 capable of cooperating with a corresponding thread 24 provided on the inner surface of a removable cap 12.

Le porte-produit 30 comprend un fond 38 formé d'une paroi transversale 32 reliée à une jupe latérale 33 de section extérieure légèrement inférieure à la section interne de la jupe latérale 6 du porte-applicateur 2. La jupe latérale 33 est ouverte en son extrémité opposée à la paroi transversale 32. Deux ergots 34, 35, diamétralement opposés sont disposés sur la surface externe de la jupe latérale 33, de manière à définir avec des logements correspondants 22, 23 prévus sur la surface interne de la jupe latérale 6, un système d'accrochage à baïonnette.The carrier 30 comprises a bottom 38 formed of a transverse wall 32 connected to a lateral skirt 33 of outer section slightly smaller than the internal section of the lateral skirt 6 of the applicator holder 2. The lateral skirt 33 is open at its right. end opposite the transverse wall 32. Two diametrically opposite lugs 34, 35 are arranged on the outer surface of the lateral skirt 33, so as to define with corresponding housings 22, 23 provided on the internal surface of the lateral skirt 6, a bayonet hooking system.

Du coté de la paroi transversale 32, opposé à la jupe latérale 33, est formée une cheminée axiale 36, de section inférieure à la section de la jupe latérale 33 et légèrement inférieure à la section du logement axial 8 défini par le bloc de mousse 7 du porte-applicateur 2. La cheminée axiale 36 délimite avec une portion correspondante de la paroi 32, une cupule apte à recevoir un stick 31 d'un produit de maquillage P, tel qu'un fond de teint. Le stick 31 est maintenu à l'intérieur de la cupule par serrage. Des moyens de type à ailettes ou rainures (non représentés) peuvent être prévus dans le fond ou sur les côtés de la cupule pour améliorer l'accrochage du stick 31 dans la cupule.On the side of the transverse wall 32, opposite to the side skirt 33, is formed an axial chimney 36, with a section smaller than the section of the lateral skirt 33 and slightly smaller than the section of the axial housing 8 defined by the foam block 7 2. The axial chimney 36 defines with a corresponding portion of the wall 32, a cup adapted to receive a stick 31 of a makeup product P, such as a foundation. The stick 31 is held inside the cup by clamping. Wing type means or grooves (not shown) may be provided in the bottom or on the sides of the cup to improve the attachment of the stick 31 in the cup.

Une paroi 37, coupe la section transversale de la jupe latérale 33 en deux parties identiques, et forme une clef pour permettre, par une rotation relative de quelques degrés du porte-produit 30 par rapport au porte-applicateur, la mise en engagement des ergots 34, 35 du système à baïonnette avec les logements correspondants 22, 23 prévus sur le porte-applicateur. La clef 37 facilite également le démontage des deux parties de l'ensemble applicateur 1.A wall 37 intersects the cross section of the lateral skirt 33 in two identical parts, and forms a key to allow, by a relative rotation of a few degrees of the product holder 30 relative to the applicator holder, the engagement of the lugs. 34, 35 of the bayonet system with the corresponding housing 22, 23 provided on the applicator holder. The key 37 also facilitates the dismantling of the two parts of the applicator assembly 1.

La base 3 du porte-applicateur 2 ainsi que le fond 38 du porte-produit 30 sont obtenus par moulage de polypropylène.The base 3 of the applicator holder 2 as well as the bottom 38 of the product holder 30 are obtained by molding polypropylene.

Ainsi, est formé un ensemble 1 comportant un porte-applicateur 2 et un porte-produit 30, qui peuvent être dissociés pour, à volonté, soit changer le produit associé à un applicateur donné, soit changer l'applicateur associé à un produit donné.Thus, there is formed a set 1 comprising an applicator holder 2 and a product holder 30, which can be dissociated to, at will, either change the product associated with a given applicator, or change the applicator associated with a given product.

En position montée telle que représentée à la figure 3A, le stick est disposé à l'intérieur du logement 8 défini par le bloc de mousse 7, la surface libre du produit P étant en dessous de la surface d'application 9. A titre indicatif, la hauteur du stick est de l'ordre de 10 mm, pour un logement 8 dont la profondeur au repos est d'environ 13 mm.In mounted position as shown in Figure 3A, the stick is disposed within the housing 8 defined by the foam block 7, the free surface of the product P being below the application surface 9. As an indication, the height of the stick is of the order of 10 mm, for a housing 8 whose resting depth is about 13 mm.

En vue d'une application de produit, illustrée à la figure 3B, l'applicateur 1 est appliqué sur la peau, ce qui provoque une compression (au moins partielle) de la mousse 7 jusqu'à ce que la surface libre du produit P soit sensiblement au niveau de la surface d'application 9. Le stick 31 de produit P est alors en contact de la peau, la surface d'application permettant une bonne répartition du produit sur la peau. Après avoir relâché la pression exercée sur l'applicateur 1, l'utilisatrice peut ensuite estomper le produit avec la surface d'application 9. Le produit peut ainsi être dosé et appliqué parfaitement, en fonction de la pression exercée sur l'applicateur, et en fonction de la durée pendant laquelle la pression est exercée. Au fil des utilisations, le niveau de produit dans le logement diminue, jusqu'à utilisation sensiblement complète du produit.For a product application, illustrated in Figure 3B, the applicator 1 is applied to the skin, causing compression (at least partial) of the foam 7 until the free surface of the product P or substantially at the surface of application 9. The stick 31 of product P is then in contact with the skin, the application surface allowing a good distribution of the product on the skin. After releasing the pressure on the applicator 1, the user can then fade the product with the application surface 9. The product can be dosed and applied perfectly, depending on the pressure exerted on the applicator, and depending on the time during which the pressure is exerted. As the uses increase, the level of product in the housing decreases, until substantially complete use of the product.

Lorsque l'utilisatrice souhaite obtenir un résultat maquillage différent, notamment par application d'une couche plus importante de produit, elle tourne la clef 37 du porte-produit 30 de manière à dégager les ergots 34, 35 de leurs logements respectifs 22, 23 et à pouvoir séparer le porte-applicateur 2 du porte-produit 30. Elle prend alors un porte-applicateur différent, avec une mousse 7 ayant un état de surface différent, et/ou une densité différente, et le monte sur le même porte-produit 30.When the user wishes to obtain a different makeup result, in particular by applying a larger layer of product, she turns the key 37 of the holder 30 so as to disengage the lugs 34, 35 from their respective housings 22, 23 and to be able to separate the applicator holder 2 from the carrier 30. It then takes a different applicator holder, with a foam 7 having a different surface state, and / or a different density, and mounted on the same product holder 30.

Ainsi, à la figure 4A est représenté un ensemble applicateur 1 du type de celui décrit précédemment avec un stick 31 de fond de teint d'une couleur donnée à appliquer au moyen d'un applicateur formé d'un bloc d'une mousse 7 à faible compressibilité, afin d'appliquer une couche dudit fond de teint, de relativement faible épaisseur en un premier endroit du visage de l'utilisatrice.Thus, in FIG. 4A is shown an applicator assembly 1 of the type described above with a foundation stick 31 of a given color to be applied by means of an applicator formed of a block of a foam 7 to low compressibility, in order to apply a layer of said foundation, relatively thin in a first place on the face of the user.

A la figure 4B, le porte-produit 30 est identique. En revanche, le porte-applicateur 2 a été remplacé par un applicateur utilisant un bloc de mousse 7 moins dense, de manière à appliquer une couche plus importante du même produit sur un autre endroit du visage.In Figure 4B, the product holder 30 is identical. In contrast, the applicator holder 2 has been replaced by an applicator using a foam block 7 less dense, so as to apply a larger layer of the same product on another part of the face.

A la figure 4C, le porte-applicateur 2 est à nouveau changé et remplacé par un porte-applicateur 2 de densité encore différente, et dont la surface d'application 9 comporte un flocage 21, de manière à conférer une "finition" aux endroits où le produit a été appliqué avec les ensembles applicateurs des figures 4A et 4B.In FIG. 4C, the applicator holder 2 is again changed and replaced by an applicator holder 2 of still different density, the application surface 9 of which comprises a flocking 21, so as to give a "finishing" to the places where the product was applied with the applicator assemblies of Figures 4A and 4B.

Le mode de réalisation de la figure 5A se distingue du mode de réalisation précédent en ce que le porte-applicateur 2 est destiné à être monté par vissage sur le porte-produit 30. A cet effet, le porte-produit 30 comporte sur la surface extérieure de la jupe latérale 33 un filetage 39 apte à coopérer avec un filetage correspondant 14 prévu sur la surface interne de la jupe latérale 6 du porte-applicateur 2. Le couvercle 12, au lieu d'être vissé sur le porte applicateur, est monté de façon amovible par encliquetage, au moyen d'un arrangement bourrelet 15/gorge 16.The embodiment of FIG. 5A differs from the previous embodiment in that the applicator holder 2 is intended to be mounted by screwing on the product holder 30. For this purpose, the product holder 30 has on the surface outer side skirt 33 a thread 39 adapted to cooperate with a corresponding thread 14 provided on the inner surface of the side skirt 6 of the applicator holder 2. The cover 12, instead of being screwed on the applicator door, is mounted detachably by snap-fitting, by means of a bead arrangement 15 / groove 16.

En outre, l'applicateur 7 disposé sur le porte-applicateur est formé d'un empilement axial de blocs annulaires de mousse 7', 7", 7''', chacun des blocs pouvant présenter des duretés ou des densités différentes, de manière à permettre des nuances dans l'application du produit. L'empilement peut être obtenu par moulage ou par collage des différents blocs empilés. Bien que constituant une solution préférentielle, tous les blocs de l'empilement ne sont pas forcément compressibles élastiquement. Par exemple, le bloc 7''' adjacent à la surface d'application 9 peut être constitué d'un fritté thermoplastique rigide tandis que les autres blocs 7' et 7" sont en mousse compressible élastiquement.In addition, the applicator 7 disposed on the applicator holder is formed of an axial stack of annular foam blocks 7 ', 7 ", 7' '', each of the blocks being able to present different hardnesses or densities, so that to allow shades in the application of the product The stack can be obtained by molding or gluing the various stacked blocks Although a preferred solution, not all the blocks of the stack are necessarily elastically compressible. , the block 7 '' 'adjacent to the application surface 9 may consist of a rigid thermoplastic sintered while the other blocks 7' and 7 "are elastically compressible foam.

Le mode de réalisation de la figure 5B se distingue du précédent en ce que les blocs 7', 7", au lieu d'être empilés axialement, sont disposés de façon concentrique autour du logement 8. Le montage amovible du porte-applicateur 2 sur le porte-produit 30 se fait par encliquetage, au moyen d'un arrangement bourrelet 40/gorge 17. De la même manière que pour le mode de réalisation précédent, le couvercle amovible 12 est monté par claquage sur le porte-applicateur 2.The embodiment of FIG. 5B differs from the previous one in that the blocks 7 ', 7 ", instead of being stacked axially, are arranged concentrically around the housing 8. The removable mounting of the applicator holder 2 on the product holder 30 is snapped, by means of a bead arrangement 40 / groove 17. In the same way as for the previous embodiment, the removable cover 12 is mounted by snapping on the applicator holder 2.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 5C, le bloc de mousse annulaire comprend une pluralité de gorges périphériques 18, 19, 20 s'étendant tout autour du logement 8, et disposées à différents niveaux axiaux. De telles gorges permettent de favoriser la compression du bloc de mousse 7, lorsque la surface d'application 9 est mise en engagement avec la surface à traiter. De ce fait, la douceur à l'application est accrue. Cette caractéristique est particulièrement avantageuse pour des sticks de faible section et de hauteur relativement importante tels que des rouges à lèvres. L'accrochage amovible du porte-produit 30 sur le porte-applicateur 2 se fait par un système à baïonnette (22, 23, 34, 35) conforme à celui du mode de réalisation des figures 1, 2, 3A, 3B et 4A-4C. En outre, la surface d'application 9 est recouverte d'un revêtement de flocage 21, formé de fibres de nylon, de manière à améliorer encore la douceur à l'application.In the embodiment of Figure 5C, the annular foam block comprises a plurality of peripheral grooves 18, 19, 20 extending all the way around the housing 8, and arranged at different axial levels. Such grooves allow to promote the compression of the foam block 7, when the application surface 9 is engaged with the surface to be treated. As a result, the smoothness of application is increased. This characteristic is particularly advantageous for sticks of small section and relatively large height such as lipsticks. The detachable attachment of the carrier 30 to the applicator holder 2 is effected by a bayonet system (22, 23, 34, 35) according to that of the embodiment of FIGS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B and 4A. 4C. In addition, the application surface 9 is covered with a flocking coating 21, formed of nylon fibers, so as to further improve the softness to the application.

Dans le mode de réalisation des figures 6A-6C, à la différence du mode de réalisation précédent, les gorges 18, 19, 20 s'étendent sur seulement la moitié de la périphérie du bloc de mousse 7 de manière à, comme illustré à la figure 6C, autoriser une déformation accrue du côté dans lequel sont ménagées de telle gorges 18, 19, 20. Une telle configuration est particulièrement adaptée lorsque la surface libre du stick de produit 31 forme un biseau. Dans ce cas, les gorges de déformation préférentielle 18, 19, 20 sont disposées en regard de la moitié de plus faible hauteur du stick 31.In the embodiment of Figures 6A-6C, unlike the previous embodiment, the grooves 18, 19, 20 extend over only half of the periphery of the foam block 7 so as, as illustrated in FIG. Figure 6C, allow increased deformation of the side in which are formed such grooves 18, 19, 20. Such a configuration is particularly suitable when the free surface of the product stick 31 forms a bevel. In this case, the preferential deformation grooves 18, 19, 20 are arranged opposite the half of the lower height of the stick 31.

Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 7A, l'applicateur monté sur le porte-applicateur 2 est constitué d'un élément annulaire 25 dont le corps forme, sur au moins une partie de sa hauteur, un soufflet. Un tel élément formant soufflet peut être obtenu de moulage d'un matériau élastomérique ou d'un polyéthylène basse densité. La surface d'application formée par la partie supérieure du soufflet est recouverte d'un revêtement de flocage 21 constitué de fibres de rayonne.In the embodiment of Figure 7A, the applicator mounted on the applicator holder 2 consists of an annular element 25 whose body forms, on at least a portion of its height, a bellows. Such a bellows element can be obtained by molding an elastomeric material or a low density polyethylene. The application surface formed by the upper part of the bellows is covered with a flocking coating 21 made of rayon fibers.

Le mode de réalisation de la figure 7B se distingue du mode de réalisation de la figure 7A en ce que le porte-applicateur 2 est solidaire d'un manche de préhension amovible 27, de forme allongée, et d'orientation sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe du logement 8. L'accrochage amovible du manche 27 sur le porte-applicateur 2 se fait par encliquetage.The embodiment of FIG. 7B differs from the embodiment of FIG. 7A in that the applicator holder 2 is integral with a removable handle 27, of elongated shape, and of orientation substantially perpendicular to the axis of the housing 8. The removable attachment of the handle 27 on the applicator holder 2 is by snapping.

La figure 8 à laquelle il est fait maintenant référence représente un kit d'application 100 d'un produit de maquillage. Le kit est configuré sous forme d'un boîtier 101 comportant un fond 102 sur lequel est articulé un couvercle 103. Sur la surface interne du couvercle 103, est disposé un miroir 104 de manière à favoriser l'application du produit de maquillage.Figure 8 to which reference is now made represents an application kit 100 of a makeup product. The kit is configured as a housing 101 having a bottom 102 on which is hinged a cover 103. On the inner surface of the cover 103, is disposed a mirror 104 so as to promote the application of the makeup product.

Dans le fond du boîtier est disposé un bloc de mousse 111 délimitant une pluralité d'évidements 105-110. Les logements 105-107 sont destinés à recevoir trois porte-produits 30, 30', 30" portant chacun un stick d'un produit de couleur, de texture et/ou de nature qui lui sont propres. Les logements 108-110 sont destinés à recevoir trois porte-applicateurs 2, 2', 2" comportant chacun un applicateur ayant des caractéristiques d'application qui lui sont propres.In the bottom of the housing is a foam block 111 defining a plurality of recesses 105-110. The housings 105-107 are intended to receive three product holders 30, 30 ', 30 ", each bearing a stick of a product of color, texture and / or nature which are specific to it. receiving three applicator holders 2, 2 ', 2 "each having an applicator having application characteristics specific thereto.

La consommatrice, parmi ces lots de différents porte-applicateurs 2, 2', 2" et de différents porte-produits 30, 30', 30" choisit le couple applicateur/produit qui convient à l'application qu'elle recherche. Il est bien entendu qu'après chaque application, le porte-applicateur peut être passé sous le robinet de manière à le nettoyer et à éviter que l'application d'un produit donné soit souillé par des résidus éventuels d'un produit différent appliqué préalablement au moyen du même applicateur.The consumer, among these batches of different applicator holders 2, 2 ', 2 "and different product carriers 30, 30', 30" chooses the applicator / product pair that is suitable for the application it is looking for. It is understood that after each application, the applicator holder can be passed under the tap so as to clean it and to prevent the application of a given product being soiled by possible residues of a different product previously applied. using the same applicator.

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

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  1. Applicator assembly (1) for a spreadable product (P) comprising at least one applicator (7, 25), at least partially elastically compressible, at least one face of which constitutes a surface (9) for applying the product, the applicator (7, 25) defining at least one housing opening out onto the application surface (9) via an orifice (13), the said housing being designed to accommodate the product, especially in the form of a stick (31), placed fixedly on a product-holder element (30, 30', 30"), the said product-holder element (30, 30', 30") being mounted in a removable manner with respect to the applicator, characterized in that the product-holder element is mounted in an axial position which is substantially fixed with respect to the applicator such that, at rest, that is to say in the absence of force, in particular exerted axially on the applicator, the free surface of the product can only be located below or substantially at the level of the said application surface.
  2. Assembly according to Claim 1, characterized in that the applicator is placed fixedly on an applicator-holder element (2, 2', 2"), the said product-holder element (30, 30', 30") being mounted in a removable manner with respect to the said applicator-holder element (2, 2', 2").
  3. Applicator assembly (1) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is capable of passing selectively from a rest position, in which the surface of the product (P) is located at the level of, or below, the application surface (9), to an application position in which the surface of the product (P) is substantially at the level of the application surface (9).
  4. Applicator assembly (1) according to Claim 3, characterized in that the passage into the application position is carried out at least partially by compression of the applicator (7, 25) in response to engaging the application surface (9) on a surface to be treated.
  5. Applicator assembly (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the housing (8) opens out onto the totality of its section, directly on the application surface (9).
  6. Applicator assembly (1) according to Claim 2, characterized in that the stick of product (31) is mounted on a rigid or semi-rigid base (38), comprising attachment means (34, 35, 39, 40) capable of engaging, especially by snap-fastening, fastening by bayonet, or screwing, with additional means (22, 23, 14, 17) provided on a rigid or semi-rigid base (3) of the applicator-holder element (2, 2', 2").
  7. Applicator assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a removable lid (12) capable, in the storage position, of covering the application surface (9).
  8. Applicator assembly (1) according to any one of Claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the applicator (7, 25) is mounted by welding, bonding, snap-fastening or crimping on the applicator-holder element (2, 2', 2").
  9. Applicator assembly (1) according to any one of Claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the applicator-holder element (2, 2', 2") forms a member for grasping the said applicator.
  10. Applicator assembly (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it comprises at least one block of foam (7, 7', 7 ", 7'") with open, semi-open or closed cells.
  11. Applicator assembly (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the applicator (7, 7', 7 ", 7"') consists of a foam made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane, polyether, polyester or of an elastomer of the SBR (styrene butadiene rubber), NBR, silicone or nitrile type.
  12. Applicator assembly (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the applicator comprises a plurality of concentric foam blocks (7', 7") placed around the housing (8).
  13. Applicator assembly (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the applicator comprises a stack of a plurality of foam blocks (7', 7 ", 7"'), each of the foam blocks having a central hollow, the foam blocks being stacked such that their respective hollows are substantially aligned so as to form the housing (8).
  14. Applicator assembly (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that it comprises means (18, 19, 20) capable of promoting, in a uniform or preferential manner, the compression of the applicator (7, 25).
  15. Applicator assembly (1) according to Claims 10 and 14, characterized in that the said means consist of one or more grooves (18, 19, 20) formed around all or part of the housing (8).
  16. Applicator assembly (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the applicator (7, 25) comprises a portion forming a bellows (25).
  17. Applicator assembly (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the application surface (9) is covered with flocking (21), a textile or a screen.
  18. Applicator assembly (1) according to any one of Claims 2 to 17, characterized in that it comprises a grasping sleeve (27), forming an integral part of the applicator holder (2) or mounted especially removably thereon (2).
  19. Applicator assembly (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said product (P) is a blusher, a face powder, an eyeshadow, a lipstick, a foundation, a care product, an antisun product or a hair product.
  20. Applicator kit (100) containing a plurality of applicator assemblies according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of applicator-holder elements (2, 2', 2") having various application surfaces (9) and/or applicators (7, 25) of different compressibility.
  21. Applicator kit (100) according to Claim 20, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of product-holder elements (30, 30', 30") comprising products (P) of different type and/or colour.
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