EP1393649B1 - Product packaging and application device, especially for an eyeliner - Google Patents

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EP1393649B1
EP1393649B1 EP03291954A EP03291954A EP1393649B1 EP 1393649 B1 EP1393649 B1 EP 1393649B1 EP 03291954 A EP03291954 A EP 03291954A EP 03291954 A EP03291954 A EP 03291954A EP 1393649 B1 EP1393649 B1 EP 1393649B1
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    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to a device for packaging and applying a product, in particular a fluid product, in particular liquid or pasty, configured to apply a cosmetic product to the skin.
  • Cosmetic product means a product as defined in Council Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993, amending for the sixth time Directive 76/768 / EEC.
  • the invention relates to a device for applying a makeup product on the eyelids, in particular for applying a line on the eyelids, namely an eyeliner.
  • make-up pencils To draw a line on the eyelids, it is known to use make-up pencils. It is also known to use devices which comprise a reservoir containing a liquid product and an applicator equipped with a flexible application element for applying the product. Such devices are for example described in the FR-A-2,633,256 and FR-A-2,412,287 .
  • the application element is formed of a flocked tip or felt so as to retain product, or a tip which has capillary grooves also for retaining product.
  • the application element can also be in the form of a brush. In the closed position of the device, the applicators are immersed in the reservoir in order to load product.
  • the user opens the device by removing the applicator whose tip is loaded product, then it draws a line in the same way as with a pencil, that is to say in applying the applicator element to one side of the eyelid and moving it to the other end.
  • the eyelid is a very flexible surface, it tends to crease when moving the tip of the applicator with enough pressure to deposit the product. It is then very difficult to make a continuous line on a pleated surface.
  • the wheel is arranged relatively close to the side walls so that they limit tilting and / or translation along the axis of rotation of the wheel, these movements being possible because of the clearance between the wheel and the axis. reported that is necessary for the rotation of the wheel.
  • the wheel rubs against at least one wall so that it rolls with difficulty. It is then necessary to exert a relatively important pressure on the paper to roll the roulette and draw a line. This is why it is very difficult to use such a device to draw a fine and regular line on an eyelid that does not support such pressure.
  • the pattern for example the line
  • the pattern is made while the applicator portion is moved on the eyelid by exerting very little friction thereon, unlike a make-up pencil or a tip traditionally used to apply an eyeliner.
  • an applicator member comprising a portion separating the coupling means from the applicator portion of non-constant section, an applicator member is obtained comprising a relatively thin applicator portion while being laterally stiffened. This further allows to move the applicator portion of the coupling means.
  • the clearance necessary for the articulation located at the level of the coupling means causes a smaller deviation of the applicator member at the applicator portion when the coupling means are located at a distance from the plane in which moves. the applicator portion only when they are formed substantially in this plane, as is the case in the document US 1,225,067 .
  • the wheel being of constant thickness and very thin so as to define at the periphery an applicator portion for drawing a thin line
  • the coupling means are formed substantially in the same plane than the plane in which the applicator portion is moving.
  • the clearance existing at the level of the coupling means causes a relatively large deviation of the applicator portion whereas, on the contrary, the applicator portion of the device of the invention tends to remain in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation. without deviating from this plan. It is thus possible to obtain a relatively straight line over its entire length.
  • porous or fibrous organ makes it possible in particular to limit the risks of leakage of the product when a liquid product is used for example.
  • the device may comprise coupling means on each side of the applicator portion.
  • the section of the portion of the applicator member separating the applicator portion of the coupling means progressively decreases along the Y axis, from the applicator portion to the coupling means.
  • it limits the surface of the applicator member capable of coming into contact, during rotation, with the container or with an intermediate element integral with the container carrying the applicator member, so as to limit friction. while stiffening the application member.
  • the coupling means are constituted by the cooperation of a lug with a cavity respectively formed on the application member and on the container or on an integral element of the container, or vice versa.
  • a reported axis of rotation so that the number of constituent elements of the device and therefore the games between the different parts. It is thus possible to obtain a more precise device making it possible to draw a more precise line.
  • a purely linear contact is obtained which further limits the friction during the rotation of the applicator member.
  • the applicator member may be removably mounted on the container.
  • the user may change application member if desired and replace it with another application member comprising for example a different applicator portion that allows to draw a pattern of different shape.
  • the applicator member is for example fixed on the container via a mounting ring which can be fixed to the container for example by snapping or screwing.
  • the applicator portion may be formed by an annular surface of constant or variable width and which may be continuous.
  • the applicator portion may alternatively be discontinuous.
  • the applicator member may comprise at least two applicator portions making it possible to draw at least two patterns simultaneously, or else each may be used separately according to the user's choice.
  • the two applicator portions may be identical or different.
  • the device may also comprise at least two porous or fibrous members each able to contain a different product and to return it to each of the applicator portions so that each applicator portion is coated with a different product, for example of different color.
  • the porous or fibrous member may consist of a material chosen from cellular materials, in particular foams or sintered materials, or textile fibers.
  • the entire product is contained in the porous or fibrous application member.
  • the product is partially contained within the container and that it is absorbed by the porous or fibrous member as the applicator portion withdraws product.
  • the device may also comprise a bottle provided with an open neck housed in the container and containing the product, the porous or fibrous member being mounted inside the neck of the bottle or fixed above the neck of the bottle. .
  • the device may comprise a closure cap designed to cap the applicator member.
  • FIG. 1 to 4 We have shown on Figures 1 to 4 an example of a packaging device and application comprising a container 10 secured, via a hoop 20, an applicator member 30 which is capped, in the closed position, by a cap 40.
  • the container contains a product P cosmetic, preferably liquid, and in particular a makeup product, such as for example a liquid ink, intended to be applied on an eyelid. It is also possible to use a relatively pasty product that could be contained directly in the container.
  • the container 10 has a longitudinal axis X and a circular cross section which decreases progressively to a first end forming a bottom 11.
  • the second end of the container is open and ends with a free edge 12 constituting a breakdown cord for fixing of the hoop 20 on the container.
  • the hoop 20 comprises a base of circular cross section provided with a first annular groove 21 on its inner wall which allows its axial attachment to the container, the groove 21 being provided to receive the breakdown cord 12 of the container 10.
  • the hoop 20 also comprises at its base a second annular groove 22 on its outer wall provided to receive an annular thread 41 formed on the cap to ensure the closure of the device.
  • lugs 23a and 24a have the shape of a half-sphere and serve to keep the applicator member 30 on the hoop.
  • the lugs 23a and 24a define an axis of rotation Y, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the container, allowing the rotation of the applicator member 30.
  • the applicator member 30 is a solid member. It is formed by a disc which defines, peripherally, an annular application surface 31.
  • the disk has a constant thickness over its entire periphery so as to define a continuous application surface and constant width over its entire periphery.
  • Surfaces of different applications can be used, for example those represented in developed on the Figures 10A to 10D to draw a different pattern on the eyelid. It is possible to use an application member whose application surface is wave-shaped ( figure 10A ) or defines a continuous line surmounted by a succession of circular arcs ( figure 10B ).
  • the application surface can also be discontinuous ( Figures 10C and 10D ) so as to form a dashed line.
  • each face of the disk is formed by two conical portions 32 and 33 which each comprise at the top of the cone a cavity 32a and 33a.
  • Each of the cavities 32a and 33a is intended to receive a lug 23a and 24a so as to form, on each side of the applicator portion, rotational coupling means allowing rotation of the applicator member around the axis of rotation.
  • the cavities 32a and 33a have a cylindrical shape of revolution, their cross section, measured transversely to the axis of rotation Y, being circular.
  • each lug 23a and 24a in the shape of a half-sphere is in contact with the applicator member only on a circular generatrix C so as to limit the friction between the applicator member and the hoop at the same time. application of the product. This therefore allows the applicator member to easily move in rotation without the user having to apply too much pressure on the eyelid to prevent the application member from slipping on the eyelid at instead of driving.
  • the lugs 23a and 24a and / or the edges defining the cavities 32a and 33a may comprise recesses so that the contact zone between the lugs and the edges delimiting the cavities is discontinuous.
  • the conical portions 32 and 33 separate the applicator portion of the rotational coupling means, but it is obvious that any other shape could be used to move the coupling means away from the plane in which the surface of application.
  • the conical portion could be slightly curved ( figure 11A ) or on the contrary slightly hollowed out ( Figure 11B ), or in the form of stairs ( figure 11C ).
  • a porous member 50 is housed partly inside the container 10 and partly inside the hoop 20. It is an open-cell foam block which contains the liquid product P. The product P being absorbed in the foam, it can not flow out of the container.
  • the member 50 may be constituted by a felt or other fibrous material capable of absorbing the product.
  • the foam block is slightly compressed laterally by the side wall of the container and the wall of the hoop so that it is held stationary inside the container.
  • the foam block is positioned axially at a height such that the application surface of the applicator member during its rotation comes into contact with the foam block so as to take the product.
  • the closure cap 40 is fixed removably to the hoop by means of a thread 41 provided on the inner surface of its wall, which cooperates with the annular groove 23 of the hoop, by capping the applicator member 30.
  • the user removes the cap 40 and, holding the container that serves as a handle, has the surface application on his eyelid. It then suffices to move the device in translation along the eyelid so as to roll the application surface on the eyelid. The product is then transferred on the eyelid so as to form a line as seen in the figure 4 . As the line is drawn, the applicator portion is reloaded into product.
  • the device illustrated in figure 5 differs from that just described in that the hoop is fixed on the container not by snapping but by screwing.
  • the inner surface of the hoop has this time at its base a thread 26 which cooperates with a corresponding thread 13 formed on the outer surface of the container 10.
  • the user can then easily remove the hoop 20 from the container in order, for example, to add product in the porous organ or change it, and easily fix it again.
  • the user can also replace the hoop with another hoop comprising an applicator member provided for example with a different form of application surface, in particular one of those represented on the Figures 10A to 10D , in order to draw a different pattern on the eyelid.
  • the device represented in figure 6 differs from the first embodiment illustrated in the Figures 1 to 4 in that the applicator member only this time comprises a conical portion 32, the other face of the disc being flat.
  • the application member is then asymmetrical so that the entire device is asymmetrical.
  • the section of the hoop 20 and the container 10 measured transversely to the axis X has the shape of a semicircle.
  • the coupling means are formed only on one side of the applicator portion.
  • the coupling means are formed by the cooperation of a cavity 32c in the form of a nail head with a lug 23c of substantially identical shape which allows the rotation of the applicator member while preventing its tilting.
  • the band then has only one leg 23.
  • a third embodiment of the device which differs from the first in that it further comprises a bottle 60 in which the product P is contained.
  • the bottle is disposed inside the container 10 and its bottom abuts against an axial stop 13 formed in the wall of the container.
  • the bottle 60 has an open neck 61 in which is housed a block of foam 50 impregnated with product P on which the application surface of the applicator member comes into contact during its rotation so as to take the product.
  • Such an embodiment has the particular advantage of being able to easily recharge the device product since it can easily remove the bottle when empty and have another full.
  • by conditioning the product in a bottle it limits the product contact with the air and therefore its evaporation.
  • the size of the porous organ is relatively small so that substantially all of the product contained in this organ can be removed by the applicator portion so that the rate of emptying of the product is optimized.
  • the device partially represented in figure 8 differs from that shown in figure 7 in that it comprises this time an applicator member provided with two application surfaces 31a and 31b formed on the periphery of two parallel disks separated by a central portion 34 which connects them.
  • Each outer face of each disc has a conical portion 32 and 33.
  • two porous members 50a and 50b are provided inside the bottle 60.
  • a partition 62 separates the interior of the bottle into two parts so as to isolating two compartments each having one of the porous members 50a and 50b.
  • a different product can thus be used in each compartment so that each application surface can be coated with a different ink, for example a different color ink. It is thus possible to draw two lines of different color, simultaneously or alternatively by slightly inclining the device during application to the eyelid.
  • each disk defines a different application surface 31a and 31b, for example one of those described on the Figures 10A to 10D .
  • FIG 9 there is shown a variant of the applicator member and the hoop that can be used in the embodiments that have just been described.
  • the coupling means in rotation of the applicator member on the hoop are this time constituted by the cooperation of half-sphere shaped pins 32b and 33b formed on the applicator member 30 and which replace the cavities, with two openings 23b and 24b of circular section formed in the band 20 in place of the half-spheres.
  • the friction between the applicator member and the hoop are relatively limited because each half-sphere 32b and 33b is in contact with the hoop 20 only on a circular generator C '.

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The eye liner packaging and application container (10) has an applicator head (30) with a section (31a) to contact the product when loading. The applicator has a rotary connection (23a,32a,24a) on one end for coupling to the container. The applicator has a portion (32,33) separating the applicator portion (31) from the coupling and with a non-constant cross section, in relation to the axis of rotation.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit, en particulier un produit fluide, notamment liquide ou pâteux, configuré pour appliquer un produit cosmétique sur la peau.The present invention relates to a device for packaging and applying a product, in particular a fluid product, in particular liquid or pasty, configured to apply a cosmetic product to the skin.

Par produit cosmétique, on entend un produit tel que défini dans la directive 93/ 35/ CEE du Conseil du 14 juin 1993, modifiant pour la sixième fois la directive 76/ 768/ CEE."Cosmetic product" means a product as defined in Council Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993, amending for the sixth time Directive 76/768 / EEC.

En particulier, l'invention concerne un dispositif pour appliquer un produit de maquillage sur les paupières, notamment pour appliquer un trait sur les paupières, à savoir un eye-liner.In particular, the invention relates to a device for applying a makeup product on the eyelids, in particular for applying a line on the eyelids, namely an eyeliner.

Pour tracer un trait sur les paupières, il est connu d'utiliser des crayons de maquillage. Il est également connu d'utiliser des dispositifs qui comportent un réservoir contenant un produit liquide et un applicateur équipé d'un élément d'application souple pour appliquer le produit. De tels dispositifs sont par exemple décrits dans les demandes de brevet FR-A-2 633 256 et FR-A-2 412 287 . Dans ce type de dispositif, l'élément d'application est formé d'une pointe floquée ou en feutre de manière à retenir du produit, ou encore d'une pointe qui comporte des rainures capillaires permettant également de retenir du produit. L'élément d'application peut également être sous la forme d'un pinceau. En position de fermeture du dispositif, les applicateurs sont plongés dans le réservoir afin de se charger en produit. Pour tracer un trait sur sa paupière, l'utilisatrice ouvre le dispositif en retirant l'applicateur dont la pointe est chargée en produit, puis elle trace un trait de la même manière qu'avec un crayon, c'est-à-dire en appliquant l'élément d'application d'un côté de la paupière et en le déplaçant jusqu'à l'autre extrémité.To draw a line on the eyelids, it is known to use make-up pencils. It is also known to use devices which comprise a reservoir containing a liquid product and an applicator equipped with a flexible application element for applying the product. Such devices are for example described in the FR-A-2,633,256 and FR-A-2,412,287 . In this type of device, the application element is formed of a flocked tip or felt so as to retain product, or a tip which has capillary grooves also for retaining product. The application element can also be in the form of a brush. In the closed position of the device, the applicators are immersed in the reservoir in order to load product. To draw a line on her eyelid, the user opens the device by removing the applicator whose tip is loaded product, then it draws a line in the same way as with a pencil, that is to say in applying the applicator element to one side of the eyelid and moving it to the other end.

Toutefois, avec de tels éléments d'application, il est très difficile de tracer un trait régulier, notamment d'une épaisseur constante sur toute la longueur du trait. En effet, l'utilisatrice a tendance à appuyer plus ou moins fort sur la pointe lorsqu'elle dessine le trait de sorte que la pointe s'écrase plus ou moins sur la paupière si bien que la largeur de la pointe appliquée sur la paupière, et donc celle du trait tracé, varient. Dans le cas d'un pinceau, il est également très difficile d'obtenir un trait fin qui soit régulier.However, with such application elements, it is very difficult to draw a regular line, including a constant thickness along the entire length of the line. Indeed, the user tends to press more or less strongly on the tip when drawing the line so that the tip crushes more or less on the eyelid so that the width of the tip applied to the eyelid, and therefore that of the drawn line, vary. In the case of a brush, it is also very difficult to obtain a fine line that is regular.

En outre, il est également très difficile de tracer un trait identique sur les deux paupières car l'utilisatrice n'effectue pas tout à fait le même geste pour tracer un trait sur les deux paupières. Elle est en effet obligée, soit de changer de main pour chaque paupière ce qui la conduit à utiliser l'une des mains avec laquelle elle est moins habile, soit d'utiliser la même main pour les deux paupières et d'effectuer deux mouvements différents. Là encore, en effectuant un geste différent pour chaque paupière, l'utilisatrice aura tendance à ne pas appuyer de la même façon sur la pointe ou sur le pinceau pour les deux paupières.In addition, it is also very difficult to draw an identical line on both eyelids because the user does not quite the same gesture to draw a line on both eyelids. She is forced to change hands for each eyelid which leads her to use one of the hands with which she is less skilled, or to use the same hand for both eyelids and perform two different movements . Again, by performing a different gesture for each eyelid, the user will tend not to press the same way on the tip or the brush for both eyelids.

D'autre part, la paupière étant une surface très souple, elle a tendance à se plisser lorsque l'on déplace la pointe de l'applicateur avec suffisamment de pression pour déposer le produit. Il est alors très difficile de faire un trait continu sur une surface plissée.On the other hand, the eyelid is a very flexible surface, it tends to crease when moving the tip of the applicator with enough pressure to deposit the product. It is then very difficult to make a continuous line on a pleated surface.

Il existe d'autre part des dispositifs pour tracer des traits sur du papier qui sont constitués par une roulette qui vient en contact avec un tampon encreur afin de se charger en encre pour ensuite transférer l'encre sur le papier. Un dispositif de ce type est par exemple décrit dans le document US 1,225,067 . La roulette est constituée par un disque plat qui est monté en rotation sur une frette montée elle-même sur un récipient contenant le tampon encreur. Toutefois, un tel dispositif n'est pas adapté pour dessiner un trait sur une paupière. En effet, la roulette est montée en rotation au moyen d'un axe rapporté qui est fixé à ses extrémités à deux parois latérales de la frette, parallèles au plan de la roulette.On the other hand, there are devices for drawing lines on paper which consist of a wheel that comes into contact with an ink pad to load ink and then transfer the ink to the paper. A device of this type is for example described in the document US 1,225,067 . The wheel is constituted by a flat disk which is rotatably mounted on a hoop mounted itself on a container containing the ink pad. However, such a device is not suitable for drawing a line on an eyelid. Indeed, the wheel is rotatably mounted by means of an attached axle which is fixed at its ends to two side walls of the hoop, parallel to the plane of the wheel.

La roulette est disposée relativement près des parois latérales pour que celles-ci limitent le basculement et/ou la translation le long de l'axe de rotation de la roulette, ces mouvements étant possibles à cause du jeu existant entre la roulette et l'axe rapporté qui est nécessaire pour la rotation de la roulette. Lorsque l'utilisateur trace un trait, la roulette frotte contre au moins une paroi si bien qu'elle roule difficilement. Il faut alors exercer une pression relativement importante sur le papier pour faire rouler la roulette et tracer un trait. C'est pourquoi il est très difficile d'utiliser un tel dispositif pour tracer un trait fin et régulier sur une paupière qui ne supporterait pas une telle pression.The wheel is arranged relatively close to the side walls so that they limit tilting and / or translation along the axis of rotation of the wheel, these movements being possible because of the clearance between the wheel and the axis. reported that is necessary for the rotation of the wheel. When the user draws a line, the wheel rubs against at least one wall so that it rolls with difficulty. It is then necessary to exert a relatively important pressure on the paper to roll the roulette and draw a line. This is why it is very difficult to use such a device to draw a fine and regular line on an eyelid that does not support such pressure.

On connaît également par le document US 2,163,355 un dispositif pour appliquer un rouge à lèvres solide qui comporte une roulette montée en rotation au moyen d'un axe rapporté. On connaît aussi par le document US 2,229,707 un dispositif pour distribuer une crème de rasage monté sur une tête de tube, le dispositif comportant un rouleau monté en rotation et qui définit une surface d'application cylindrique.It is also known from the document US 2,163,355 a device for applying a solid lipstick which comprises a caster rotatably mounted by means of an attached axle. It is also known from the document US 2,229,707 device for dispensing a shaving cream mounted on a tube head, the device having a rotatably mounted roller and defining a cylindrical application surface.

Aussi, est-ce un des objets de l'invention que de réaliser un dispositif qui ne présente pas les inconvénients de la technique antérieure.Also, is it an object of the invention to provide a device that does not have the disadvantages of the prior art.

C'est en particulier un objet de l'invention que de réaliser un dispositif d'application d'un produit de maquillage permettant de tracer un trait relativement fin qui soit régulier sur toute sa longueur.It is particularly an object of the invention to provide a device for applying a make-up product that makes it possible to draw a relatively fine line that is regular over its entire length.

C'est également un autre objet de l'invention que de réaliser un tel dispositif qui permette de tracer un trait de façon rapide avec beaucoup de précision.It is also another object of the invention to provide such a device that allows to draw a line quickly with great precision.

C'est encore un objet de l'invention que de réaliser un dispositif qui permette de facilement dessiner des motifs de formes variées.It is another object of the invention to provide a device which makes it possible to easily draw patterns of various shapes.

Selon l'invention, ces objets peuvent être atteints en réalisant un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit qui comporte :

  • un récipient apte à contenir du produit;
  • un organe d'application comportant au moins une portion applicatrice apte à venir en contact avec le produit afin de se charger en produit ;
  • un organe poreux ou fibreux, contenu au moins en partie à l'intérieur du récipient, apte à absorber du produit et à le restituer sur la (les) portion(s) applicatrice(s) ;
  • des moyens de couplage en rotation disposés d'un côté au moins de la portion applicatrice et permettant à l'organe d'application de se déplacer en rotation, par rapport au récipient, autour d'un axe Y ;
l'organe. d'application comportant une portion séparant la portion applicatrice des moyens de couplage, ladite portion ayant une section, mesurée transversalement à l'axe de rotation Y, non constante.According to the invention, these objects can be achieved by providing a device for packaging and applying a product which comprises:
  • a container adapted to contain the product;
  • an applicator member comprising at least one applicator portion adapted to come into contact with the product in order to load product;
  • a porous or fibrous member, contained at least partly inside the container, capable of absorbing product and returning it to the applicator portion (s);
  • rotational coupling means disposed on at least one side of the applicator portion and allowing the applicator member to rotate about the Y axis about the container;
the organ. application member comprising a portion separating the applicator portion of the coupling means, said portion having a section, measured transversely to the axis of rotation Y, non-constant.

L'organe d'application étant mobile en rotation, le motif, par exemple le trait, est réalisé alors que la portion applicatrice est déplacée sur la paupière en exerçant très peu de frottements sur celle-ci, contrairement à un crayon de maquillage ou à une pointe traditionnellement utilisée pour appliquer un eye liner.The applicator member being mobile in rotation, the pattern, for example the line, is made while the applicator portion is moved on the eyelid by exerting very little friction thereon, unlike a make-up pencil or a tip traditionally used to apply an eyeliner.

De plus, l'organe d'application comportant une portion séparant les moyens de couplage de la portion applicatrice de section non constante, on obtient un organe d'application comportant une portion applicatrice relativement fine tout en étant latéralement rigidifiée. Cela permet en outre d'éloigner la portion applicatrice des moyens de couplage. Or, le jeu nécessaire à l'articulation situé au niveau des moyens de couplage, entraîne une déviation moins importante de l'organe d'application au niveau de la portion applicatrice lorsque les moyens de couplage sont situés à distance du plan dans lequel se déplace la portion applicatrice que lorsqu'ils sont formés sensiblement dans ce plan, comme c'est le cas dans le document US 1,225,067 . En effet, dans ce document, la roulette étant d'épaisseur constante et très peu épaisse de manière à définir en périphérie une portion applicatrice permettant de dessiner un trait fin, les moyens de couplage sont formés sensiblement dans le même plan que le plan dans lequel se déplace la portion applicatrice. Ainsi, le jeu existant au niveau des moyens de couplage entraîne une déviation relativement importante de la portion applicatrice alors qu'au contraire, la portion applicatrice du dispositif de l'invention a tendance à rester dans un plan sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe de rotation sans dévier de ce plan. On peut ainsi obtenir un trait relativement droit sur toute sa longueur.In addition, the applicator member comprising a portion separating the coupling means from the applicator portion of non-constant section, an applicator member is obtained comprising a relatively thin applicator portion while being laterally stiffened. This further allows to move the applicator portion of the coupling means. However, the clearance necessary for the articulation located at the level of the coupling means, causes a smaller deviation of the applicator member at the applicator portion when the coupling means are located at a distance from the plane in which moves. the applicator portion only when they are formed substantially in this plane, as is the case in the document US 1,225,067 . Indeed, in this document, the wheel being of constant thickness and very thin so as to define at the periphery an applicator portion for drawing a thin line, the coupling means are formed substantially in the same plane than the plane in which the applicator portion is moving. Thus, the clearance existing at the level of the coupling means causes a relatively large deviation of the applicator portion whereas, on the contrary, the applicator portion of the device of the invention tends to remain in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation. without deviating from this plan. It is thus possible to obtain a relatively straight line over its entire length.

En outre, l'organe poreux ou fibreux permet notamment de limiter les risques de fuites du produit lorsque l'on utilise un produit liquide par exemple.In addition, the porous or fibrous organ makes it possible in particular to limit the risks of leakage of the product when a liquid product is used for example.

Le dispositif peut comporter des moyens de couplage de chaque côté de la portion applicatrice.The device may comprise coupling means on each side of the applicator portion.

Avantageusement, la section de la portion de l'organe d'application séparant la portion applicatrice des moyens de couplage diminue progressivement selon l'axe Y, depuis la portion applicatrice jusqu'aux moyens de couplage. Ainsi, on limite la surface de l'organe d'application susceptible de venir en contact, lors de la rotation, avec le récipient ou avec un élément intermédiaire solidaire du récipient qui porte l'organe d'application, de manière à limiter les frottements tout en rigidifiant l'organe d'application.Advantageously, the section of the portion of the applicator member separating the applicator portion of the coupling means progressively decreases along the Y axis, from the applicator portion to the coupling means. Thus, it limits the surface of the applicator member capable of coming into contact, during rotation, with the container or with an intermediate element integral with the container carrying the applicator member, so as to limit friction. while stiffening the application member.

Avantageusement, les moyens de couplage sont constitués par la coopération d'un ergot avec une cavité formés respectivement sur l'organe l'application et sur le récipient ou sur un élément solidaire du récipient, ou inversement. Ainsi, on peut s'affranchir d'un axe de rotation rapporté, de sorte qu'on limité le nombre d'éléments constitutifs du dispositif et donc les jeux entre les différentes pièces. On peut ainsi obtenir un dispositif plus précis permettant de tracer un trait plus précis. En outre, on peut choisir la forme des ergots et des cavités de manière à ce que l'ergot ne vienne en contact avec le bord délimitant la cavité que selon une génératrice circulaire, la génératrice pouvant être continue ou discontinue. On obtient donc un contact uniquement linéaire ce qui limite encore les frottements lors de la rotation de l'organe d'application.Advantageously, the coupling means are constituted by the cooperation of a lug with a cavity respectively formed on the application member and on the container or on an integral element of the container, or vice versa. Thus, one can overcome a reported axis of rotation, so that the number of constituent elements of the device and therefore the games between the different parts. It is thus possible to obtain a more precise device making it possible to draw a more precise line. In addition, one can choose the shape of the lugs and cavities so that the lug comes into contact with the edge delimiting the cavity in a circular generatrix, the generatrix can be continuous or discontinuous. Thus, a purely linear contact is obtained which further limits the friction during the rotation of the applicator member.

Avantageusement, l'organe d'application peut être monté de façon amovible sur le récipient. Ainsi, l'utilisatrice pourra changer d'organe d'application si elle le souhaite et le remplacer par un autre organe d'application comportant par exemple une portion applicatrice différente qui permet de dessiner un motif de forme différente.Advantageously, the applicator member may be removably mounted on the container. Thus, the user may change application member if desired and replace it with another application member comprising for example a different applicator portion that allows to draw a pattern of different shape.

L'organe d'application est par exemple fixé sur le récipient via une frette de montage qui peut être fixée au récipient par exemple par encliquetage ou vissage.The applicator member is for example fixed on the container via a mounting ring which can be fixed to the container for example by snapping or screwing.

La portion applicatrice peut être formée par une surface annulaire de largeur constante ou variable et qui peut être continue. La portion applicatrice peut alternativement être discontinue.The applicator portion may be formed by an annular surface of constant or variable width and which may be continuous. The applicator portion may alternatively be discontinuous.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, l'organe d'application peut comporter au moins deux portions applicatrices permettant de dessiner au moins deux motifs simultanément, ou encore pouvant être utilisées chacune séparément selon le choix de l'utilisatrice. Les deux portions applicatrices peuvent être identiques ou bien différentes.According to a particular embodiment of the invention, the applicator member may comprise at least two applicator portions making it possible to draw at least two patterns simultaneously, or else each may be used separately according to the user's choice. The two applicator portions may be identical or different.

Lorsque l'organe d'application comporte au moins deux portions applicatrices, le dispositif peut également comporter au moins deux organes poreux ou fibreux aptes à contenir chacun un produit différent et à le restituer sur chacune des portions applicatrices de manière à ce que chaque portion applicatrice soit enduite d'un produit différent, par exemple de couleur différente.When the applicator member comprises at least two applicator portions, the device may also comprise at least two porous or fibrous members each able to contain a different product and to return it to each of the applicator portions so that each applicator portion is coated with a different product, for example of different color.

L'organe poreux ou fibreux peut être constitué d'un matériau choisi parmi les matériaux alvéolaires, notamment les mousses ou les frittés, ou les fibres textiles.The porous or fibrous member may consist of a material chosen from cellular materials, in particular foams or sintered materials, or textile fibers.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'ensemble du produit est contenu dans l'organe d'application poreux ou fibreux. Alternativement, on peut prévoir que le produit est partiellement contenu à l'intérieur du récipient et qu'il est absorbé par l'organe poreux ou fibreux au fur et à mesure que la portion applicatrice prélève du produit.According to one embodiment of the invention, the entire product is contained in the porous or fibrous application member. Alternatively, it can be expected that the product is partially contained within the container and that it is absorbed by the porous or fibrous member as the applicator portion withdraws product.

Alternativement encore, le dispositif peut également comporter un flacon muni d'un col ouvert logé dans le récipient et contenant le produit, l'organe poreux ou fibreux étant monté à l'intérieur du col du flacon ou fixé au-dessus du col du flacon.Alternatively, the device may also comprise a bottle provided with an open neck housed in the container and containing the product, the porous or fibrous member being mounted inside the neck of the bottle or fixed above the neck of the bottle. .

Le dispositif peut comporter un capuchon de fermeture prévu pour coiffer l'organe d'application.The device may comprise a closure cap designed to cap the applicator member.

Les objets de l'invention peuvent également être atteints en réalisant un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit qui comporte :

  • un récipient apte à contenir du produit ;
  • un organe d'application comportant au moins une portion applicatrice apte à venir en contact avec le produit afin de se charger en produit ;
  • des moyens de couplage en rotation disposés d'un côté au moins de la portion applicatrice et permettant à l'organe d'application de se déplacer en rotation, par rapport au récipient, autour d'un axe Y ; les moyens de couplage étant constitués par la coopération d'au moins un ergot avec au moins une cavité formés respectivement sur l'organe l'application et sur le récipient ou sur un élément solidaire du récipient, ou inversement, l'ergot étant en contact avec un bord délimitant la cavité selon essentiellement une ligne continue ou discontinue ;
l'organe d'application comportant une portion séparant la portion applicatrice des moyens de couplage, ladite portion ayant une section, mesurée transversalement à l'axe de rotation Y, non constante.The objects of the invention can also be achieved by providing a device for packaging and applying a product which comprises:
  • a container adapted to contain the product;
  • an applicator member comprising at least one applicator portion adapted to come into contact with the product in order to load product;
  • rotational coupling means disposed on at least one side of the applicator portion and allowing the applicator member to rotate about the Y axis about the container; the coupling means being constituted by the cooperation of at least one lug with at least one cavity respectively formed on the applicator member and on the container or on an integral element of the container, or conversely, the lug being in contact with an edge delimiting the cavity in substantially a continuous or discontinuous line;
the applicator member comprising a portion separating the applicator portion from the coupling means, said portion having a section, measured transversely to the axis of rotation Y, which is not constant.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un procédé de maquillage de la peau, notamment de la paupière, ce procédé étant caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte les étapes suivantes :

  • fournir un dispositif tel qu'il vient d'être défini,
  • appliquer la(les) portion(s) applicatrice(s) de l'organe d'application sur la peau,
  • déplacer le dispositif en translation de manière à faire tourner l'organe d'application en rotation autour de l'axe Y afin de dessiner un motif sur la peau.
The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a process for making up the skin, in particular the eyelid, this method being characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
  • provide a device as just defined,
  • apply the application portion (s) of the applicator member to the skin,
  • moving the device in translation so as to rotate the application member in rotation about the Y axis to draw a pattern on the skin.

L'invention consiste, mis 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 :

  • la figure 1 illustre une vue en perspective d'un premier mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 représente une vue éclatée du dispositif illustré à la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 représente en coupe axiale, le dispositif illustré à la figure 1, capuchon fermé ;
  • la figure 4 illustre le dispositif illustré à la figure 1 en cours d'utilisation ;
  • la figure 5 représente en coupe axiale un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 6 représente en coupe axiale un troisième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 7 représente en coupe axiale un quatrième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 8 représente en coupe axiale un cinquième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 9 représente en coupe axiale partielle une variante de l'organe d'application du dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit selon l'invention ;
  • les figures 10A à 10D représentent, en développée, des variantes de la portion applicatrice du dispositif de l'invention ; et
  • les figures 11A à 11C représentent des variantes de l'organe d'application.
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:
  • the figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a first embodiment of a device for packaging and applying a product according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 represents an exploded view of the device illustrated in FIG. figure 1 ;
  • the figure 3 represents in axial section, the device illustrated in FIG. figure 1 closed hood;
  • the figure 4 illustrates the device illustrated in the figure 1 in use ;
  • the figure 5 represents in axial section a second embodiment of a device for packaging and applying a product according to the invention;
  • the figure 6 represents in axial section a third embodiment of a device for packaging and applying a product according to the invention;
  • the figure 7 represents in axial section a fourth embodiment of a device for packaging and applying a product according to the invention;
  • the figure 8 represents in axial section a fifth embodiment of a device for packaging and applying a product according to the invention;
  • the figure 9 represents in partial axial section a variant of the applicator member of the device for packaging and applying a product according to the invention;
  • the Figures 10A to 10D represent, in development, variants of the applicator portion of the device of the invention; and
  • the Figures 11A to 11C represent variants of the application member.

On a représenté sur les figures 1 à 4 un exemple d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application comportant un récipient 10 solidaire, via une frette 20, d'un organe d'application 30 qui est coiffé, en position de fermeture, par un capuchon 40. Le récipient contient un produit P cosmétique, de préférence liquide, et en particulier un produit de maquillage, tel que par exemple une encre liquide, destiné à être appliqué sur une paupière. On peut également utiliser un produit relativement pâteux qui pourrait être contenu directement dans le récipient.We have shown on Figures 1 to 4 an example of a packaging device and application comprising a container 10 secured, via a hoop 20, an applicator member 30 which is capped, in the closed position, by a cap 40. The container contains a product P cosmetic, preferably liquid, and in particular a makeup product, such as for example a liquid ink, intended to be applied on an eyelid. It is also possible to use a relatively pasty product that could be contained directly in the container.

Le récipient 10 comporte un axe longitudinal X et une section transversale circulaire qui diminue progressivement jusqu'à une première extrémité formant un fond 11. La seconde extrémité du récipient est ouverte et se termine par un bord libre 12 constituant un cordon de claquage pour la fixation de la frette 20 sur le récipient.The container 10 has a longitudinal axis X and a circular cross section which decreases progressively to a first end forming a bottom 11. The second end of the container is open and ends with a free edge 12 constituting a breakdown cord for fixing of the hoop 20 on the container.

La frette 20 comporte une base de section transversale circulaire munie d'une première gorge annulaire 21 sur sa paroi interne qui permet sa fixation axiale sur le récipient, la gorge 21 étant prévue pour recevoir le cordon de claquage 12 du récipient 10. La frette 20 comporte également à sa base une seconde gorge annulaire 22 sur sa paroi externe prévue pour recevoir un filet annulaire 41 formé sur le capuchon afin d'assurer la fermeture du dispositif. Deux pattes 23 et 24 concaves, diamétralement opposées, s'étendent depuis la base de la frette en diminuant progressivement jusqu'à deux extrémités 23a et 24a formées par deux ergots orientés l'un vers l'autre et vers l'intérieur de la frette.The hoop 20 comprises a base of circular cross section provided with a first annular groove 21 on its inner wall which allows its axial attachment to the container, the groove 21 being provided to receive the breakdown cord 12 of the container 10. The hoop 20 also comprises at its base a second annular groove 22 on its outer wall provided to receive an annular thread 41 formed on the cap to ensure the closure of the device. Two concave tabs 23 and 24, diametrically opposite, extend from the base of the hoop decreasing progressively to two ends 23a and 24a formed by two lugs oriented towards each other and towards the inside of the hoop. .

Ces deux ergots 23a et 24a ont la forme de demi-sphère et servent à maintenir l'organe d'application 30 sur la frette. En outre, les ergots 23a et 24a définissent un axe de rotation Y, perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal X du récipient, permettant la rotation de l'organe d'application 30.These two lugs 23a and 24a have the shape of a half-sphere and serve to keep the applicator member 30 on the hoop. In addition, the lugs 23a and 24a define an axis of rotation Y, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the container, allowing the rotation of the applicator member 30.

Selon l'exemple représenté, l'organe d'application 30 est un organe plein. Il est formé par un disque qui définit, en périphérie, une surface d'application 31 annulaire. Le disque a une épaisseur constante sur toute sa périphérie de manière à définir une surface d'application continue et de largeur constante sur toute sa périphérie. Des surfaces d'applications différentes peuvent être utilisées comme par exemple celles représentées en développée sur les figures 10A à 10D afin de dessiner un motif différent sur la paupière. On peut utiliser un organe d'application dont la surface d'application est en forme de vague (figure 10A) ou encore définit un trait continu surmonté d'une succession d'arcs de cercle (figure 10B). La surface d'application peut également être discontinue (figures 10C et 10D) de manière à former un trait en pointillé.According to the example shown, the applicator member 30 is a solid member. It is formed by a disc which defines, peripherally, an annular application surface 31. The disk has a constant thickness over its entire periphery so as to define a continuous application surface and constant width over its entire periphery. Surfaces of different applications can be used, for example those represented in developed on the Figures 10A to 10D to draw a different pattern on the eyelid. It is possible to use an application member whose application surface is wave-shaped ( figure 10A ) or defines a continuous line surmounted by a succession of circular arcs ( figure 10B ). The application surface can also be discontinuous ( Figures 10C and 10D ) so as to form a dashed line.

A distance de la surface d'application 31, chaque face du disque est formée par deux portions coniques 32 et 33 qui comportent chacune au sommet du cône une cavité 32a et 33a. Chacune des cavités 32a et 33a est destinée à recevoir un ergot 23a et 24a de manière à former, de chaque côté de la portion applicatrice, des moyens de couplage en rotation permettant la rotation de l'organe d'application autour de l'axe de rotation Y. Les cavités 32a et 33a ont une forme cylindrique de révolution, leur section, mesurée transversalement à l'axe de rotation Y, étant circulaire. Ainsi, chaque ergot 23a et 24a en forme de demi-sphère n'est en contact avec l'organe d'application que sur une génératrice circulaire C de manière à limiter les frottements entre l'organe d'application et la frette lors de l'application du produit. Cela permet donc à l'organe d'application de facilement se déplacer en rotation sans que l'utilisatrice n'ait besoin d'exercer une pression trop importante sur la paupière pour éviter que l'organe d'application ne glisse sur la paupière au lieu de rouler.At a distance from the application surface 31, each face of the disk is formed by two conical portions 32 and 33 which each comprise at the top of the cone a cavity 32a and 33a. Each of the cavities 32a and 33a is intended to receive a lug 23a and 24a so as to form, on each side of the applicator portion, rotational coupling means allowing rotation of the applicator member around the axis of rotation. Y. The cavities 32a and 33a have a cylindrical shape of revolution, their cross section, measured transversely to the axis of rotation Y, being circular. Thus, each lug 23a and 24a in the shape of a half-sphere is in contact with the applicator member only on a circular generatrix C so as to limit the friction between the applicator member and the hoop at the same time. application of the product. This therefore allows the applicator member to easily move in rotation without the user having to apply too much pressure on the eyelid to prevent the application member from slipping on the eyelid at instead of driving.

Selon une variante non représentée, les ergots 23a et 24a et/ou les bords délimitant les cavités 32a et 33a peuvent comporter des renfoncements de manière à ce que la zone de contact entre les ergots et les bords délimitant les cavités soit discontinue.According to a variant not shown, the lugs 23a and 24a and / or the edges defining the cavities 32a and 33a may comprise recesses so that the contact zone between the lugs and the edges delimiting the cavities is discontinuous.

Dans l'exemple représenté, les portions coniques 32 et 33 séparent la portion applicatrice des moyens de couplage en rotation, mais il est bien évident que toute autre forme pourrait être utilisée de manière à éloigner les moyens de couplage du plan dans lequel se déplace la surface d'application. Par exemple, la portion conique pourrait être légèrement bombée (figure 11A) ou au contraire légèrement creusée (figure 11B), ou encore en forme d'escalier (figure 11C).In the example shown, the conical portions 32 and 33 separate the applicator portion of the rotational coupling means, but it is obvious that any other shape could be used to move the coupling means away from the plane in which the surface of application. For example, the conical portion could be slightly curved ( figure 11A ) or on the contrary slightly hollowed out ( Figure 11B ), or in the form of stairs ( figure 11C ).

Un organe poreux 50 est logé en partie à l'intérieur du récipient 10 et en partie à l'intérieur de la frette 20. Il s'agit d'un bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes qui contient le produit liquide P. Le produit P étant absorbé dans la mousse, il ne peut s'écouler hors du récipient. Alternativement, l'organe 50 peut être constitué par un feutre ou tout autre matériau fibreux apte à absorber du produit. Le bloc de mousse est légèrement comprimé latéralement par la paroi latérale du récipient et par la paroi de la frette de sorte qu'il est maintenu fixe à l'intérieur du récipient. Le bloc de mousse est positionné axialement à une hauteur telle que la surface d'application de l'organe d'application lors de sa rotation vient en contact avec le bloc de mousse de manière à prélever du produit.A porous member 50 is housed partly inside the container 10 and partly inside the hoop 20. It is an open-cell foam block which contains the liquid product P. The product P being absorbed in the foam, it can not flow out of the container. Alternatively, the member 50 may be constituted by a felt or other fibrous material capable of absorbing the product. The foam block is slightly compressed laterally by the side wall of the container and the wall of the hoop so that it is held stationary inside the container. The foam block is positioned axially at a height such that the application surface of the applicator member during its rotation comes into contact with the foam block so as to take the product.

Le capuchon de fermeture 40 vient se fixer de façon amovible sur la frette au moyen d'un filet 41, prévu sur la surface interne de sa paroi, qui coopère avec la gorge annulaire 23 de la frette, en coiffant l'organe d'application 30.The closure cap 40 is fixed removably to the hoop by means of a thread 41 provided on the inner surface of its wall, which cooperates with the annular groove 23 of the hoop, by capping the applicator member 30.

Pour appliquer un trait sur la paupière, l'utilisatrice enlève le capuchon 40 et, en tenant le récipient qui sert de manche de préhension, dispose la surface d'application sur sa paupière. Il lui suffit alors de déplacer le dispositif en translation le long de la paupière de manière à faire rouler la surface d'application sur la paupière. Le produit est alors transféré sur la paupière de manière à former un trait comme on le voit à la figure 4. Au fur et à mesure que le trait est tracé, la portion applicatrice se recharge en produit.To apply a line on the eyelid, the user removes the cap 40 and, holding the container that serves as a handle, has the surface application on his eyelid. It then suffices to move the device in translation along the eyelid so as to roll the application surface on the eyelid. The product is then transferred on the eyelid so as to form a line as seen in the figure 4 . As the line is drawn, the applicator portion is reloaded into product.

Le dispositif illustré à la figure 5 diffère de celui qui vient d'être décrit en ce que la frette est fixée sur le récipient non pas par encliquetage mais par vissage. La surface interne de la frette comporte cette fois à sa base un filetage 26 qui coopère avec un filetage 13 correspondant formé sur la surface externe du récipient 10. L'utilisatrice peut alors facilement retirer la frette 20 du récipient afin, par exemple, d'ajouter du produit dans l'organe poreux ou encore de changer celui-ci, et facilement le fixer de nouveau. L'utilisatrice peut également remplacer la frette par une autre frette comportant un organe d'application muni par exemple d'une surface d'application de forme différente, notamment l'une de celles représentées sur les figures 10A à 10D, afin de dessiner un motif différent sur la paupière.The device illustrated in figure 5 differs from that just described in that the hoop is fixed on the container not by snapping but by screwing. The inner surface of the hoop has this time at its base a thread 26 which cooperates with a corresponding thread 13 formed on the outer surface of the container 10. The user can then easily remove the hoop 20 from the container in order, for example, to add product in the porous organ or change it, and easily fix it again. The user can also replace the hoop with another hoop comprising an applicator member provided for example with a different form of application surface, in particular one of those represented on the Figures 10A to 10D , in order to draw a different pattern on the eyelid.

Le dispositif représenté à la figure 6 diffère du premier mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures 1 à 4 en ce que l'organe d'application ne comporte cette fois qu'une portion conique 32, l'autre face du disque étant plane. L'organe d'application est alors asymétrique de sorte que l'ensemble du dispositif est asymétrique. En particulier, la section de la frette 20 et du récipient 10 mesurée transversalement à l'axe X a la forme d'un demi-cercle. En outre, les moyens de couplage ne sont formés que d'un seul côté de la portion applicatrice. Les moyens de couplage sont formés par la coopération d'une cavité 32c en forme d'une tête de clou avec un ergot 23c de forme sensiblement identique qui autorise la rotation de l'organe d'application tout en empêchant son basculement. La frette ne comporte alors qu'une seule patte 23. Avec un tel dispositif, en disposant la face plane du côté des cils, l'utilisatrice peut tracer un trait relativement près des cils sans être gênée par les cils.The device represented in figure 6 differs from the first embodiment illustrated in the Figures 1 to 4 in that the applicator member only this time comprises a conical portion 32, the other face of the disc being flat. The application member is then asymmetrical so that the entire device is asymmetrical. In particular, the section of the hoop 20 and the container 10 measured transversely to the axis X has the shape of a semicircle. In addition, the coupling means are formed only on one side of the applicator portion. The coupling means are formed by the cooperation of a cavity 32c in the form of a nail head with a lug 23c of substantially identical shape which allows the rotation of the applicator member while preventing its tilting. The band then has only one leg 23. With such a device, by arranging the flat side of the eyelashes, the user can draw a line relatively close to the eyelashes without being obstructed by the eyelashes.

A la figure 7, on a cette fois représenté un troisième mode de réalisation du dispositif qui diffère du premier en ce qu'il comporte en outre un flacon 60 dans lequel le produit P est contenu. Le flacon est disposé à l'intérieur du récipient 10 et son fond vient en butée contre une butée axiale 13 formée dans la paroi du récipient. Le flacon 60 comporte un col ouvert 61 dans lequel est logé un bloc de mousse 50 imbibé de produit P sur lequel la surface d'application de l'organe d'application vient en contact lors de sa rotation de manière à prélever du produit. Un tel mode de réalisation présente notamment l'avantage de pouvoir facilement recharger en produit le dispositif puisque l'on peut facilement retirer le flacon lorsqu'il est vide et en disposer un autre plein. En outre, en conditionnant le produit dans un flacon, on limite le contact du produit avec l'air et donc son évaporation. On limite en outre les risques de fuite du produit et les risques de pollution du produit par des éléments pouvant être rapportés dans le produit par la portion applicatrice. De plus, en utilisant un flacon pour conditionner le produit, la taille de l'organe poreux est relativement réduite de sorte que sensiblement tout le produit contenu dans cet organe peut être prélevé par la portion applicatrice si bien que le taux de vidange du produit est optimisé.To the figure 7 This time, there is shown a third embodiment of the device which differs from the first in that it further comprises a bottle 60 in which the product P is contained. The bottle is disposed inside the container 10 and its bottom abuts against an axial stop 13 formed in the wall of the container. The bottle 60 has an open neck 61 in which is housed a block of foam 50 impregnated with product P on which the application surface of the applicator member comes into contact during its rotation so as to take the product. Such an embodiment has the particular advantage of being able to easily recharge the device product since it can easily remove the bottle when empty and have another full. In addition, by conditioning the product in a bottle, it limits the product contact with the air and therefore its evaporation. It also limits the risk of leakage of the product and the risk of product pollution by elements that can be reported in the product by the applicator portion. In addition, by using a vial to condition the product, the size of the porous organ is relatively small so that substantially all of the product contained in this organ can be removed by the applicator portion so that the rate of emptying of the product is optimized.

Le dispositif représenté partiellement à la figure 8 diffère de celui représenté à la figure 7 par le fait qu'il comporte cette fois un organe d'application muni de deux surfaces d'application 31a et 31b formées à la périphérie de deux disques parallèles séparés par une portion centrale 34 qui les relie. Chaque face extérieure de chaque disque comporte une portion conique 32 et 33. Selon ce mode de réalisation deux organes poreux 50a et 50b sont prévus à l'intérieur du flacon 60. Une cloison 62 sépare l'intérieur du flacon en deux parties de manière à isoler deux compartiments comportant chacun l'un des organes poreux 50a et 50b. On pourra ainsi utiliser un produit différent dans chaque compartiment de manière à pouvoir enduire chaque surface d'application d'une encre différente, par exemple une encre de couleur différente. On peut ainsi tracer deux traits de couleur différente, simultanément ou bien alternativement en inclinant légèrement le dispositif lors de l'application sur la paupière.The device partially represented in figure 8 differs from that shown in figure 7 in that it comprises this time an applicator member provided with two application surfaces 31a and 31b formed on the periphery of two parallel disks separated by a central portion 34 which connects them. Each outer face of each disc has a conical portion 32 and 33. According to this embodiment two porous members 50a and 50b are provided inside the bottle 60. A partition 62 separates the interior of the bottle into two parts so as to isolating two compartments each having one of the porous members 50a and 50b. A different product can thus be used in each compartment so that each application surface can be coated with a different ink, for example a different color ink. It is thus possible to draw two lines of different color, simultaneously or alternatively by slightly inclining the device during application to the eyelid.

Il est évident qu'un tel organe d'application peut également être utilisé avec l'un des autres modes de réalisation décrits précédemment qui ne comporte qu'un seul organe poreux. Les deux surfaces d'application 31a et 31b s'enduisent alors du même produit.It is obvious that such an applicator member can also be used with one of the other embodiments described above which comprises only one porous member. Both application surfaces 31a and 31b are then coated with the same product.

On peut également-prévoir que chaque disque définit une surface d'application 31a et 31b différente, par exemple l'une de celles décrites sur les figures 10A à 10D.It can also be expected that each disk defines a different application surface 31a and 31b, for example one of those described on the Figures 10A to 10D .

A la figure 9, on a représenté une variante de l'organe d'application et de la frette pouvant être utilisée dans les modes de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits. Les moyens de couplage en rotation de l'organe d'application sur la frette sont cette fois constitués par la coopération d'ergots en forme de demi-sphère 32b et 33b formés sur l'organe d'application 30 et qui remplacent les cavités, avec deux ouvertures 23b et 24b de section circulaire formées dans la frette 20 à la place des demi-sphères. Là encore, les frottements entre l'organe d'application et la frette sont relativement limités car chaque demi-sphère 32b et 33b n'est en contact avec la frette 20 que sur une génératrice circulaire C'.To the figure 9 , there is shown a variant of the applicator member and the hoop that can be used in the embodiments that have just been described. The coupling means in rotation of the applicator member on the hoop are this time constituted by the cooperation of half-sphere shaped pins 32b and 33b formed on the applicator member 30 and which replace the cavities, with two openings 23b and 24b of circular section formed in the band 20 in place of the half-spheres. Again, the friction between the applicator member and the hoop are relatively limited because each half-sphere 32b and 33b is in contact with the hoop 20 only on a circular generator C '.

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'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. Device for packaging a cosmetic product and applying it to the skin, especially the eyelids, that comprises:
    - a container (10) suitable for containing the product (P);
    - an application member (30) having at least one applicator portion (31; 31a, 31b) suitable for coming into contact with the product in order to be charged with the product;
    - rotary connection means (23a, 32a; 24a, 33a; 23b, 32b; 24b, 33b; 23c, 32c) located on at least one side of the applicator portion and allowing the application member to rotate, relative to the container, about a Y axis; and
    - the application member (30) comprising a portion (32, 33) separating the applicator portion (31; 31a, 31b) from the connection means, said portion (32, 33) having a nonconstant cross section, measured at right angles to the Y axis of rotation, said portion (32, 33) comprising a part close to the Y axis of rotation that extends from this axis at an acute angle, which device is characterized in that it comprises a porous or fibrous member (50; 50a, 50b) contained at least partly inside the container, suitable for absorbing the product and releasing it to the applicator portion(s), said porous or fibrous member being positioned axially in a location such that the applicator portion of the application member comes into contact, as it rotates, with said porous or fibrous member and picks up the product.
  2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises connection means (23a, 32a; 24a, 33a; 23b, 32b; 24b, 33b) on each side of the applicator portion.
  3. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection means are constituted of the interaction of at least one stud (23a, 24a; 32b, 33b; 23c) with at least one cavity (32a, 33a; 23b, 24b; 32c), the former formed on the application member and the latter on the container or on an element (20) integral with the container, or vice versa.
  4. Device according to Claim 3, characterized in that said stud or studs are in contact with an edge defining said cavity or cavities along essentially a continuous or discontinuous line.
  5. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application member (30) is mounted detachably on the container.
  6. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application member (30) is attached to the container via a mounting ring (20).
  7. Device according to Claim 6, characterized in that the ring (20) is attached to the container by snap fastening or screw fastening.
  8. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator portion (31) is formed by an annular surface of constant or variable width.
  9. Device according to Claim 8, characterized in that the annular surface is continuous.
  10. Device according to Claim 8, characterized in that the applicator portion is discontinuous.
  11. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application member (30) comprises at least two applicator portions (31a, 31b).
  12. Device according to Claim 11, characterized in that it comprises at least two porous or fibrous members (50a, 50b), each suitable for containing a different product and releasing it onto each of the applicator portions (31a, 31b).
  13. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the porous or fibrous member (50) is constituted of a material chosen from cellular materials, such as foams or sintered materials, or textile fibres.
  14. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that all of the product is contained in the porous or fibrous member(s) (50; 50a, 50b).
  15. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a bottle (60) having an open neck (61) housed in the container (10) and containing the product (P), the porous or fibrous member (50) being housed inside the neck of the bottle or fixed on top of the neck of the bottle.
  16. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a closing cap (40) designed to fit over the application member (30).
  17. Method of applying makeup to the skin, especially to the eyelid, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
    - providing a device according to any one of Claims 1 to 16,
    - applying the applicator portion(s) (31; 31a, 31b) of the application member (30) to the skin, and
    - moving the device translationally in such a way as to make the application member (30) rotate about the Y axis in order to trace a design on the skin.
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