EP1493350B1 - Comb for applying a cosmetic product to locks of hair - Google Patents

Comb for applying a cosmetic product to locks of hair Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1493350B1
EP1493350B1 EP04291330A EP04291330A EP1493350B1 EP 1493350 B1 EP1493350 B1 EP 1493350B1 EP 04291330 A EP04291330 A EP 04291330A EP 04291330 A EP04291330 A EP 04291330A EP 1493350 B1 EP1493350 B1 EP 1493350B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
space
teeth
comb
hair
defining
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
EP04291330A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1493350A1 (en
Inventor
Marc Ramet
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
LOreal SA
Original Assignee
LOreal SA
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by LOreal SA filed Critical LOreal SA
Publication of EP1493350A1 publication Critical patent/EP1493350A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1493350B1 publication Critical patent/EP1493350B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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
    • A45D24/00—Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor
    • A45D24/34—Crown parting devices
    • 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
    • A45D19/00—Devices for washing the hair or the scalp; Similar devices for colouring the hair
    • A45D19/0041—Processes for treating the hair of the scalp
    • A45D19/0066—Coloring or bleaching
    • 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
    • A45D24/00—Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor
    • A45D24/34—Crown parting devices
    • A45D2024/345—Devices for separating strands of hair

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a comb intended to facilitate the production of hairstyles comprising strands of colored or thinned hair.
  • US Patents 5,152,306 and US 5,694,953 describe combs having hook-shaped teeth for gripping locks of hair to isolate them from the rest of the hair and to treat them.
  • the US Patent 5,018,542 discloses a comb having teeth arranged on one side of the comb, teeth provided with hooks for isolating locks of hair, the spaces between adjacent teeth being all the same height.
  • a comb comprising teeth provided respectively with complex hooks extending in the spaces defined between adjacent teeth so as to isolate wicks between the funds of said spaces and said hooks.
  • the number of hair taken by the hook-shaped teeth depends on the depression of the comb in the hair and the amount of hair composing each strand extracted is likely to vary widely from one time to another, This may make it difficult for some inexperienced persons to perform certain hairstyles.
  • the present invention aims in particular to facilitate the formation of equal locks and improve the reproducibility of a treatment of the hair.
  • the teeth of the first and second spaces then extend such that their respective free ends are not oppositely oriented to each other, but are oriented substantially in the same direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the body.
  • the free ends of the teeth may be substantially on a concave line towards the outside, this line preferably having a curvature substantially adapted to that of the skull.
  • the height of a space is measured in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body between the bottom of said space and a free end of at least one of the teeth defining this space.
  • the teeth defining a space are not of the same length relative to the longitudinal axis, then the height of this space is measured as being the distance between the bottom and the free end of the highest tooth relative to the axis. longitudinal.
  • the number of second pairs of teeth is for example between 2 and 20.
  • the amount of hair likely to engage in the second space and to be lifted by the comb is limited in particular by the height of the second space which is less than the height of the first space.
  • the height of the second space can be chosen, when making the comb, depending on the size of the locks of hair that one wishes to isolate.
  • the second space can be filled with a maximum amount of hair, in a manner reproducible with each use of the comb. This can make it possible to form treated locks having the same size more easily.
  • At least one of the teeth defining the second space may have a hook shape, the aforementioned relief comprising for example an edge extending both to the bottom of the second space and to the other tooth defining the second space.
  • the distance between the teeth defining the second space is smaller than that between the teeth defining the first space, this spacing being measured at the free end of the teeth.
  • the height of the second space can be for example between 1/4 and 3/4 of the height of the first space, in particular between 1/2 and 3/4, for example be equal to 2/3 approximately of the height of the first space.
  • the comb may be made in one piece by molding at least one plastic material.
  • At least one of the teeth defining the second space can be made at least partially in an elastically deformable material, in particular a thermoplastic material such as a polyolefin.
  • Each of the teeth defining the second space may comprise a relief projecting towards the opposite tooth.
  • the comb 1 shown in Figure 1 has a generally flattened and elongate shape along a longitudinal axis X, with a handle 2 and a body 3 having a succession of groups 4 teeth each having, in the example, a pair of teeth 5 and 6 extending generally in a direction perpendicular to the X axis.
  • two adjacent teeth 5 and 6, that is to say consecutive, respectively belonging to two adjacent groups 4 define a first space 8, whose height H 1 is greater than the height H 2 of the space 9 defined by the teeth 5 and 6 of the same group 4.
  • the heights H 1 and H 2 are measured in a direction perpendicular to the X axis between the bottom of the spaces 8 or 9 and the free ends of the teeth, as it can be seen in Figure 1 in particular.
  • the spacing e 2 between the teeth defining the second space 9 is smaller than that e 1 existing between the teeth defining the first space 8.
  • each group 4 are in the example considered each substantially straight longitudinal axis. These teeth 5, when observed in a direction perpendicular to the axis X and their longitudinal axis, have opposite sides 5a and 5b substantially parallel or converging slightly towards the free end of the corresponding teeth.
  • the teeth 6 have a hook shape, with at their end a relief 11 projecting in the space 9, the relief 11 having an inner edge 11a extending towards the tooth 5 and the axis X.
  • the relief 11 also has an outer edge 11b inclined towards the tooth 5, facilitating the introduction of the hair between the teeth 5 and 6.
  • the inner edge 11a can retain a lock of hair between the teeth 5 and 6.
  • the assembly of the comb 1 is made in one piece by molding at least one plastic material, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the comb is made of other materials. for example a metal.
  • the handle 2 and or the body 3 have through holes.
  • the comb may be made entirely of an elastically deformable material, for example polypropylene or polyethylene loaded with additives, so as to allow a lock of hair to cross more easily the relief 11, by elastic deformation of at least one teeth 5 and 6.
  • an elastically deformable material for example polypropylene or polyethylene loaded with additives, so as to allow a lock of hair to cross more easily the relief 11, by elastic deformation of at least one teeth 5 and 6.
  • the comb 1 can also be made in several materials, in particular by bi-injection of material, only the reliefs 11 being made for example in an elastically deformable material, while the rest of the comb is made of a more rigid material.
  • the teeth 5 and 6 can be made entirely each in an elastically deformable material and the rest of the comb in a more rigid material.
  • one of the teeth 5 or 6 only can be made of an elastically deformable material and the rest of the comb 1 in a more rigid material.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 An example of use of the comb 1 will now be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the latter may be engaged in the hair and moved in it as illustrated in FIG. 2, so as to allow the hair to penetrate. in the second spaces 9.
  • the comb 1 can then be lifted as illustrated in FIG. 3, so as to isolate locks M of hair, which can then be grasped by the user who can treat them with a product designed to lighten them. or to color them, the other hair not being retained and falling by gravity.
  • the user can use the comb by positioning a given space 9, for example that located at the distal end of the comb in a manner marked on the head before starting the treatment.
  • the user can identify with respect to a lock already treated. This may allow for example to treat one of the left and right sides in the same way as the other side.
  • the comb 1 may comprise, between the groups 4 of teeth, other teeth 13, the height H 1 of the space formed 8 between one of the teeth 5 or 6 of a group 4 of teeth and a adjacent tooth 13 being greater than the height H 2 of the space 9 formed between the teeth 5 and 6, as in the preceding embodiment.
  • Each group 4 of teeth may further comprise, as illustrated in FIG. 5, at least one relief 12 on each tooth, for example a boss projecting towards the opposite tooth, these bosses defining between them a narrow passage 14, to allow to retain a lock of hair, this retention being facilitated possibly by the choice of material constituting the comb or through a coating applied to the surface of the teeth.
  • the teeth can be arranged with a substantially constant spacing between them. However, it is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the spacing between the teeth varies along the longitudinal axis X.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Dermatology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Cleaning And Drying Hair (AREA)
  • Cosmetics (AREA)
  • Brushes (AREA)
  • Hair Curling (AREA)

Abstract

The comb has a space (8) defined between two teeth and a space (9) defined between teeth (5, 6). The space (8) has a height (H1) that is greater than a height (H2) of the space (9). The teeth (5, 6) retain mesh of hair between them, and the tooth (6) has a relief (11) projecting out in the space (9). The heights are measured in a direction perpendicular to an axis between bottom of the spaces and free ends of teeth. An independent claim is also included for a method of coloring or streaking a mesh of hair.

Description

La présente invention concerne un peigne destiné à faciliter la réalisation de coiffures comportant des mèches de cheveux colorées ou éclaircies.The present invention relates to a comb intended to facilitate the production of hairstyles comprising strands of colored or thinned hair.

Les brevets US 5 152 306 et US 5 694 953 décrivent des peignes comportant des dents en forme de crochet, destinées à saisir des mèches de cheveux pour les isoler du reste de la chevelure et les traiter.The US Patents 5,152,306 and US 5,694,953 describe combs having hook-shaped teeth for gripping locks of hair to isolate them from the rest of the hair and to treat them.

Le brevet US 5,018,542 décrit un peigne comportant des dents agencées d'un même côté du peigne, des dents munies de crochets permettant d'isoler des mèches de cheveux, les espaces entre dents adjacentes étant tous de même hauteur.The US Patent 5,018,542 discloses a comb having teeth arranged on one side of the comb, teeth provided with hooks for isolating locks of hair, the spaces between adjacent teeth being all the same height.

Du brevet US 6,523,547 , on connaît un peigne comportant des dents munies respectivement de crochets complexes s'étendant dans les espaces définis entre dents adjacentes de manière à isoler des mèches entre les fonds desdits espaces et lesdits crochets.Of US Patent 6,523,547 , a comb is known comprising teeth provided respectively with complex hooks extending in the spaces defined between adjacent teeth so as to isolate wicks between the funds of said spaces and said hooks.

Avec de tels peignes, le nombre de cheveux pris par les dents en forme de crochet dépend de l'enfoncement du peigne dans la chevelure et la quantité de cheveux composant chaque mèche extraite est susceptible de varier largement d'une fois à l'autre, ce qui peut rendre difficile la réalisation de certaines coiffures par une personne non expérimentée.With such combs, the number of hair taken by the hook-shaped teeth depends on the depression of the comb in the hair and the amount of hair composing each strand extracted is likely to vary widely from one time to another, This may make it difficult for some inexperienced persons to perform certain hairstyles.

Il existe également un besoin pour pouvoir colorer ou éclaircir des mèches d'une manière reproductible sur l'ensemble de la chevelure.There is also a need to be able to color or lighten hair in a manner reproducible throughout the hair.

La présente invention vise notamment à faciliter la formation de mèches égales et à améliorer la reproductibilité d'un traitement de la chevelure.The present invention aims in particular to facilitate the formation of equal locks and improve the reproducibility of a treatment of the hair.

Selon l'un de ses aspects, l'invention a pour objet un peigne pour les cheveux, comportant :

  • un corps comportant un axe longitudinal,
  • au moins un premier espace défini entre deux dents d'une première paire de dents, notamment deux dents adjacentes, ce premier espace ayant une première hauteur,
  • au moins un deuxième espace défini entre deux dents d'une deuxième paire de dents, notamment deux dents adjacentes, ce deuxième espace ayant une deuxième hauteur inférieure à la première hauteur,
parmi les dents définissant les premier et deuxième espaces, seules les dents définissant le deuxième espace étant agencées pour retenir une mèche de cheveux, l'une au moins des dents définissant le deuxième espace comportant un relief formant saillie dans ce deuxième espace, toutes les dents définissant les premier et deuxième espaces se situant du même côté du corps du peigne.According to one of its aspects, the subject of the invention is a comb for the hair, comprising:
  • a body having a longitudinal axis,
  • at least a first space defined between two teeth of a first pair of teeth, in particular two adjacent teeth, this first space having a first height,
  • at least a second space defined between two teeth of a second pair of teeth, in particular two adjacent teeth, this second space having a second height less than the first height,
of the teeth defining the first and second spaces, only the teeth defining the second space being arranged to retain a lock of hair, at least one of the teeth defining the second space comprising a protrusion protruding into this second space, all the teeth defining the first and second spaces lying on the same side of the comb body.

Les dents des premier et deuxième espaces s'étendent alors de telle sorte que leurs extrémités libres respectives ne sont pas orientées de manière opposées les unes aux autres, mais sont orientées sensiblement dans la même direction relativement à l'axe longitudinal du corps. En particulier, les extrémités libres des dents peuvent se situer sensiblement sur une ligne concave vers l'extérieur, cette ligne ayant de préférence une courbure sensiblement adaptée à celle du crâne.The teeth of the first and second spaces then extend such that their respective free ends are not oppositely oriented to each other, but are oriented substantially in the same direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the body. In particular, the free ends of the teeth may be substantially on a concave line towards the outside, this line preferably having a curvature substantially adapted to that of the skull.

Selon l'invention, la hauteur d'un espace est mesurée selon une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du corps entre le fond dudit espace et une extrémité libre d'au moins l'une des dents définissant cet espace. Lorsque les dents définissant un espace ne sont pas de même longueur relativement à l'axe longitudinal, alors on mesure la hauteur de cet espace comme étant la distance entre le fond et l'extrémité libre de la dent la plus haute relativement à l'axe longitudinal.According to the invention, the height of a space is measured in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body between the bottom of said space and a free end of at least one of the teeth defining this space. When the teeth defining a space are not of the same length relative to the longitudinal axis, then the height of this space is measured as being the distance between the bottom and the free end of the highest tooth relative to the axis. longitudinal.

Le nombre de deuxièmes paires de dents est par exemple compris entre 2 et 20.The number of second pairs of teeth is for example between 2 and 20.

La quantité de cheveux susceptible de s'engager dans le deuxième espace et d'être soulevée par le peigne est limitée notamment par la hauteur de ce deuxième espace qui est inférieure à la hauteur du premier espace. La hauteur du deuxième espace peut être choisie, lors de la réalisation du peigne, en fonction de la taille des mèches de cheveux que l'on souhaite isoler.The amount of hair likely to engage in the second space and to be lifted by the comb is limited in particular by the height of the second space which is less than the height of the first space. The height of the second space can be chosen, when making the comb, depending on the size of the locks of hair that one wishes to isolate.

Le deuxième espace peut être rempli d'une quantité maximale de cheveux, de manière reproductible à chaque utilisation du peigne. Cela peut permettre de former des mèches traitées ayant même taille plus facilement.The second space can be filled with a maximum amount of hair, in a manner reproducible with each use of the comb. This can make it possible to form treated locks having the same size more easily.

L'une au moins des dents définissant le deuxième espace peut présenter une forme de crochet, le relief précité comportant par exemple un bord s'étendant à la fois vers le fond du deuxième espace et vers l'autre dent définissant ce deuxième espace.At least one of the teeth defining the second space may have a hook shape, the aforementioned relief comprising for example an edge extending both to the bottom of the second space and to the other tooth defining the second space.

Dans une mise en oeuvre particulière de l'invention, l'écartement entre les dents définissant le deuxième espace est inférieur à celui existant entre les dents définissant le premier espace, cet écartement étant mesuré au niveau de l'extrémité libre des dents.In a particular embodiment of the invention, the distance between the teeth defining the second space is smaller than that between the teeth defining the first space, this spacing being measured at the free end of the teeth.

La hauteur du deuxième espace peut être comprise par exemple entre un 1/4 et 3/4 de la hauteur du premier espace, notamment entre 1/2 et 3/4, par exemple être égale à 2/3 environ de la hauteur du premier espace.The height of the second space can be for example between 1/4 and 3/4 of the height of the first space, in particular between 1/2 and 3/4, for example be equal to 2/3 approximately of the height of the first space.

Le peigne peut être réalisé d'une seule pièce par moulage d'au moins une matière plastique.The comb may be made in one piece by molding at least one plastic material.

L'une au moins des dents définissant le deuxième espace peut être réalisée au moins partiellement dans une matière élastiquement déformable, notamment une matière thermoplastique telle qu'une polyoléfine.At least one of the teeth defining the second space can be made at least partially in an elastically deformable material, in particular a thermoplastic material such as a polyolefin.

Chacune des dents définissant le deuxième espace peut comporter un relief formant saillie en direction de la dent opposée.Each of the teeth defining the second space may comprise a relief projecting towards the opposite tooth.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un procédé pour colorer ou éclaircir au moins une mèche de cheveux, comportant les étapes suivantes :

  • isoler en utilisant un peigne tel que défini ci-dessus au moins une mèche de cheveux,
  • appliquer sur ladite mèche au moins un produit pour l'éclaircir ou la colorer.
Another subject of the invention, according to another of its aspects, is a method for coloring or lightening at least one lock of hair, comprising the following steps:
  • isolate using a comb as defined above at least one lock of hair,
  • applying on said wick at least one product for lightening or coloring.

L'invention a encore pour objet un procédé pour colorer ou éclaircir plusieurs mèches de cheveux, comportant les étapes suivantes :

  • isoler simultanément en utilisant un peigne tel que défini ci-dessus plusieurs mèches de cheveux,
  • appliquer sur lesdites mèches au moins un produit pour les éclaircir ou les colorer.
The invention further relates to a method for coloring or lightening a plurality of locks of hair, comprising the following steps:
  • isolate simultaneously using a comb as defined above several strands of hair,
  • apply on said locks at least one product for lightening or coloring.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples non limitatifs de mise en oeuvre de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en élévation d'un exemple de peigne réalisé conformément à l'invention,
  • les figures 2 et 3 illustrent l'utilisation du peigne de la figure 1,
  • la figure 4 est une vue schématique et partielle, en élévation, d'une variante de réalisation du peigne, et
  • la figure 5 est une vue analogue à la figure 4, d'une autre variante de réalisation.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is an elevational view of an example of a comb made according to the invention,
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate the use of the comb of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic and partial view, in elevation, of an alternative embodiment of the comb, and
  • Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 4, another alternative embodiment.

Le peigne 1 représenté à la figure 1 présente une forme générale aplatie et allongée selon un axe longitudinal X, avec un manche 2 et un corps 3 comportant une succession de groupes 4 de dents comportant chacun, dans l'exemple considéré, une paire de dents 5 et 6 s'étendant généralement dans une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe X.The comb 1 shown in Figure 1 has a generally flattened and elongate shape along a longitudinal axis X, with a handle 2 and a body 3 having a succession of groups 4 teeth each having, in the example, a pair of teeth 5 and 6 extending generally in a direction perpendicular to the X axis.

Dans l'exemple illustré, deux dents adjacentes 5 et 6, c'est-à-dire consécutives, appartenant respectivement à deux groupes 4 adjacents définissent un premier espace 8, dont la hauteur H1 est supérieure à la hauteur H2 de l'espace 9 défini par les dents 5 et 6 d'un même groupe 4. Les hauteurs H1 et H2 sont mesurées dans une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe X entre le fond des espaces 8 ou 9 et les extrémités libres des dents, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 1 notamment.In the illustrated example, two adjacent teeth 5 and 6, that is to say consecutive, respectively belonging to two adjacent groups 4 define a first space 8, whose height H 1 is greater than the height H 2 of the space 9 defined by the teeth 5 and 6 of the same group 4. The heights H 1 and H 2 are measured in a direction perpendicular to the X axis between the bottom of the spaces 8 or 9 and the free ends of the teeth, as it can be seen in Figure 1 in particular.

L'écartement e2 entre les dents définissant le deuxième espace 9 est inférieur à celui e1 existant entre les dents définissant le premier espace 8.The spacing e 2 between the teeth defining the second space 9 is smaller than that e 1 existing between the teeth defining the first space 8.

Les dents 5 de chaque groupe 4 sont dans l'exemple considéré chacune d'axe longitudinal sensiblement rectiligne. Ces dents 5 présentent, lorsqu'elles sont observées dans une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe X et à leur axe longitudinal, des côtés opposés 5a et 5b sensiblement parallèles ou convergeant légèrement en direction de l'extrémité libre des dents correspondantes.The teeth 5 of each group 4 are in the example considered each substantially straight longitudinal axis. These teeth 5, when observed in a direction perpendicular to the axis X and their longitudinal axis, have opposite sides 5a and 5b substantially parallel or converging slightly towards the free end of the corresponding teeth.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 1, les dents 6 présentent une forme de crochet, avec à leur extrémité un relief 11 formant saillie dans l'espace 9, ce relief 11 ayant un bord intérieur 11a s'étendant en direction de la dent 5 et de l'axe X. Le relief 11 comporte également un bord extérieur 11 b incliné vers la dent 5, facilitant l'introduction des cheveux entre les dents 5 et 6. Le bord intérieur 11a permet de retenir une mèche de cheveux entre les dents 5 et 6.In the example of Figure 1, the teeth 6 have a hook shape, with at their end a relief 11 projecting in the space 9, the relief 11 having an inner edge 11a extending towards the tooth 5 and the axis X. The relief 11 also has an outer edge 11b inclined towards the tooth 5, facilitating the introduction of the hair between the teeth 5 and 6. The inner edge 11a can retain a lock of hair between the teeth 5 and 6.

Dans l'exemple considéré, l'ensemble du peigne 1 est réalisé d'un seul tenant par moulage d'au moins une matière plastique, mais on ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention lorsque le peigne est réalisé dans d'autres matériaux, par exemple un métal. De préférence, pour minimiser le poids du peigne, le manche 2 et ou le corps 3 comportent des trous traversants.In the example considered, the assembly of the comb 1 is made in one piece by molding at least one plastic material, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the comb is made of other materials. for example a metal. Preferably, to minimize the weight of the comb, the handle 2 and or the body 3 have through holes.

Le peigne peut être réalisé entièrement dans un matériau élastiquement déformable, par exemple du polypropylène ou du polyéthylène chargé d'additifs, de manière à permettre à une mèche de cheveux de franchir plus facilement le relief 11, par déformation élastique de l'une au moins des dents 5 et 6.The comb may be made entirely of an elastically deformable material, for example polypropylene or polyethylene loaded with additives, so as to allow a lock of hair to cross more easily the relief 11, by elastic deformation of at least one teeth 5 and 6.

Le peigne 1 peut encore être réalisé dans plusieurs matériaux, notamment par bi-injection de matière, seuls les reliefs 11 étant réalisés par exemple dans un matériau élastiquement déformable, tandis que le reste du peigne est réalisé dans une matière plus rigide.The comb 1 can also be made in several materials, in particular by bi-injection of material, only the reliefs 11 being made for example in an elastically deformable material, while the rest of the comb is made of a more rigid material.

En variante, les dents 5 et 6 peuvent être réalisées entièrement chacune dans un matériau élastiquement déformable et le reste du peigne dans une matière plus rigide.Alternatively, the teeth 5 and 6 can be made entirely each in an elastically deformable material and the rest of the comb in a more rigid material.

En variante encore, l'une des dents 5 ou 6 seulement peut être réalisée dans un matériau élastiquement déformable et le reste du peigne 1 dans une matière plus rigide.In another variant, one of the teeth 5 or 6 only can be made of an elastically deformable material and the rest of the comb 1 in a more rigid material.

On va maintenant décrire en se référant aux figures 2 et 3 un exemple d'utilisation du peigne 1. Ce dernier peut être engagé dans la chevelure et déplacé dans celle-ci comme illustré sur la figure 2, de façon à permettre aux cheveux de pénétrer dans les deuxièmes espaces 9. Le peigne 1 peut ensuite être soulevé comme illustré à la figure 3, de façon à isoler des mèches M de cheveux, lesquelles peuvent ensuite être saisies par l'utilisateur qui peut les traiter avec un produit destiné à les éclaircir ou à les colorer, les autres cheveux n'étant pas retenus et retombant par gravité.An example of use of the comb 1 will now be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The latter may be engaged in the hair and moved in it as illustrated in FIG. 2, so as to allow the hair to penetrate. in the second spaces 9. The comb 1 can then be lifted as illustrated in FIG. 3, so as to isolate locks M of hair, which can then be grasped by the user who can treat them with a product designed to lighten them. or to color them, the other hair not being retained and falling by gravity.

L'utilisateur peut se servir du peigne en positionnant un espace 9 donné, par exemple celui situé à l'extrémité distale du peigne d'une manière repérée sur la tête avant de commencer le traitement.The user can use the comb by positioning a given space 9, for example that located at the distal end of the comb in a manner marked on the head before starting the treatment.

Le cas échéant, à chaque nouvelle utilisation du peigne, l'utilisateur peut se repérer par rapport à une mèche déjà traitée. Cela peut permettre par exemple de traiter l'un des côtés gauche et droit de la même manière que l'autre côté.If necessary, with each new use of the comb, the user can identify with respect to a lock already treated. This may allow for example to treat one of the left and right sides in the same way as the other side.

Bien entendu, diverses modifications peuvent être apportées à l'invention sans que l'on sorte du cadre de celle-ci.Of course, various modifications can be made to the invention without departing from the scope thereof.

En particulier, le peigne 1 peut comporter, entre les groupes 4 de dents, d'autres dents 13, la hauteur H1 de l'espace formé 8 entre l'une des dents 5 ou 6 d'un groupe 4 de dents et une dent 13 adjacente étant supérieure à la hauteur H2 de l'espace 9 formé entre les dents 5 et 6, comme dans l'exemple de réalisation précédent.In particular, the comb 1 may comprise, between the groups 4 of teeth, other teeth 13, the height H 1 of the space formed 8 between one of the teeth 5 or 6 of a group 4 of teeth and a adjacent tooth 13 being greater than the height H 2 of the space 9 formed between the teeth 5 and 6, as in the preceding embodiment.

Chaque groupe 4 de dents peut encore comporter, comme illustré à la figure 5, au moins un relief 12 sur chaque dent, par exemple un bossage formant saillie en direction de la dent opposée, ces bossages définissant entre eux un passage étroit 14, pour permettre de retenir une mèche de cheveux, cette rétention étant facilitée éventuellement par le choix du matériau constituant le peigne ou grâce à un revêtement appliqué à la surface des dents.Each group 4 of teeth may further comprise, as illustrated in FIG. 5, at least one relief 12 on each tooth, for example a boss projecting towards the opposite tooth, these bosses defining between them a narrow passage 14, to allow to retain a lock of hair, this retention being facilitated possibly by the choice of material constituting the comb or through a coating applied to the surface of the teeth.

Les dents peuvent être disposées avec un écartement sensiblement constant entre elles. On ne sort toutefois pas du cadre de la présente invention lorsque l'espacement entre les dents varie selon l'axe longitudinal X.The teeth can be arranged with a substantially constant spacing between them. However, it is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the spacing between the teeth varies along the longitudinal axis X.

Dans toute la description, y compris les revendications, l'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de « comportant au moins un », sauf si le contraire est spécifié.Throughout the description, including the claims, the phrase "having one" should be understood as being synonymous with "having at least one", unless the opposite is specified.

Claims (12)

  1. Comb (1) for the hair, comprising:
    - a body (3) comprising a longitudinal axis (X);
    - at least a first space (8) defined between two teeth of a first pair of teeth, this first space having a first height (H1); and
    - at least a second space (9) defined between two teeth of a second pair (4) of teeth, this second space having a second height (H2),
    among the teeth defining the first and second spaces, only the teeth (5, 6) defining the second space being arranged to hold between them a lock (M) of hair, at least one of the teeth defining the second space (9) comprising a relief (11; 12) that forms a projection in this second space,
    all the teeth defining the first and second spaces lying on the same side of the body of the comb,
    characterized in that the second height (H2) is less than the first height (H1) and in that the teeth defining the first space are adjacent teeth.
  2. Comb according to Claim 1, characterized in that the teeth defining the second space are adjacent teeth.
  3. Comb according to either one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of the teeth defining the second space (9) comprise a relief (12) that forms a projection in the direction of the opposite tooth.
  4. Comb according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the teeth defining the second space has a hook shape.
  5. Comb according to Claim 4, characterized in that the relief (11) comprises an edge (11a) extending both towards the bottom of the second space (9) and towards the other tooth (5) defining this second space.
  6. Comb according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gap (e2) between the teeth defining the second space (9) is less than that (e1) lying between the teeth defining the first space (8).
  7. Comb according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the height (H2) of the second space (9) is between 1/4 and 3/4 of the height (H1) of the first space (8), better between 1/2 and 3/4 and is especially equal to around 2/3 of the height of the first space.
  8. Comb according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises between 2 and 20 second pairs (4) of teeth.
  9. Comb according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is moulded as single part from at least one plastic.
  10. Comb according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the teeth defining the second space is at least partially produced from an elastically deformable material.
  11. Method for colouring or lightening at least one lock (M) of hair, comprising the following steps:
    - isolating at least one lock of hair by using a comb (1) as defined in any one of the preceding claims; and
    - applying to said lock at least one product to lighten or colour it.
  12. Method according to Claim 11, characterized in that several locks of hair are isolated simultaneously by using the comb (1).
EP04291330A 2003-06-30 2004-05-26 Comb for applying a cosmetic product to locks of hair Expired - Lifetime EP1493350B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR0307922A FR2856560B1 (en) 2003-06-30 2003-06-30 COMBINATION FOR FACILITATING THE APPLICATION OF A COSMETIC PRODUCT ON HAIR MECHANES
FR0307922 2003-06-30

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1493350A1 EP1493350A1 (en) 2005-01-05
EP1493350B1 true EP1493350B1 (en) 2007-10-31

Family

ID=33427643

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP04291330A Expired - Lifetime EP1493350B1 (en) 2003-06-30 2004-05-26 Comb for applying a cosmetic product to locks of hair

Country Status (6)

Country Link
US (1) US7156102B2 (en)
EP (1) EP1493350B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE376786T1 (en)
DE (1) DE602004009724T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2295798T3 (en)
FR (1) FR2856560B1 (en)

Families Citing this family (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2870697B1 (en) 2004-05-25 2006-08-11 Oreal DEVICE FOR PACKAGING AND APPLYING A PRODUCT
FR2890837B1 (en) * 2005-09-21 2007-12-28 Saint Laurent Parfums APPLICATION INSTRUMENT A WALL OF A PRODUCT ON THE LACES OR THE EYE
FR2890838B1 (en) * 2005-09-21 2007-12-14 Saint Laurent Parfums INSTRUMENT FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT ON LACQUERS OR EYEBROWS
FR2906979B1 (en) * 2006-10-12 2008-12-12 Oreal DEVICE FOR ISOLATING AT LEAST ONE HAIR MECHANISM
EP2332437B1 (en) * 2007-03-13 2013-05-01 The Procter and Gamble Company A tool for separating a hair bundle
US20110247645A1 (en) * 2010-04-03 2011-10-13 Brain Brock Barber's comb for use with clippers
DE102012108342A1 (en) 2012-09-07 2014-03-13 JP-Features GmbH Device for styling
DE102015001444A1 (en) * 2015-02-09 2016-08-11 Nicolo Pulia Comb
US20180295965A1 (en) * 2017-04-17 2018-10-18 Wahl Clipper Corporation Comb
USD838903S1 (en) 2017-04-17 2019-01-22 Wahl Clipper Corporation Comb
SG11201912247TA (en) * 2017-07-20 2020-01-30 Procter & Gamble Comb sensor for measuring combing resistance
RU195778U1 (en) * 2019-10-04 2020-02-05 Татьяна Викторовна Останкова Selection comb
RU202495U1 (en) * 2020-12-14 2021-02-19 Герасим Вагаршакович Ароян COLORIST'S TOOL

Family Cites Families (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1533684A (en) * 1924-05-10 1925-04-14 Edwin A Abeel Comb
FR637955A (en) * 1926-11-26 1928-05-12 Roof coating and its manufacturing process
US2598330A (en) * 1949-12-01 1952-05-27 Wilson Ernest Safety guard for hair straightening combs
US2915071A (en) * 1958-05-16 1959-12-01 Alfred T Staples Comb
FR1253367A (en) * 1959-12-31 1961-02-10 Comb
US4996996A (en) * 1988-12-08 1991-03-05 Hirsh Laurence S Weaving comb
US5152306A (en) * 1989-11-22 1992-10-06 Stephan Carl W B Hairdressing comb and hairdressing kit including each comb
US5018542A (en) * 1990-04-26 1991-05-28 Lee Peter M Instrument for selectivity separating strands of hair
US5231999A (en) * 1992-01-24 1993-08-03 Schroettner Rudolph J Comb and method for separating strands of hair
US5694953A (en) 1994-03-03 1997-12-09 Stephan; Carl Wilfred Benjamin Hair dressing comb
WO2000019856A1 (en) * 1998-10-01 2000-04-13 Agigi Design Pty. Ltd. Hairdressing comb
USD435692S (en) * 2000-02-23 2000-12-26 Gloria Anselmo Comb

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
FR2856560B1 (en) 2006-11-24
DE602004009724T2 (en) 2008-08-28
ES2295798T3 (en) 2008-04-16
FR2856560A1 (en) 2004-12-31
EP1493350A1 (en) 2005-01-05
US7156102B2 (en) 2007-01-02
DE602004009724D1 (en) 2007-12-13
ATE376786T1 (en) 2007-11-15
US20050022835A1 (en) 2005-02-03

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP1169941B2 (en) Device for applying a product to eyelashes or eyebrows
EP1493350B1 (en) Comb for applying a cosmetic product to locks of hair
EP1342428B1 (en) Device for combing and/or brushing eyelashes and/or eyebrows and/or applying a product to the same
EP1115305B1 (en) Device for applying a product on keratinous fibres, in particular eyelashes or eyebrows
EP1632149B1 (en) Applicator for applying a product to eyelashes or eyebrows
EP1070468B1 (en) Device for applying a product to eyelashes or eyebrows
EP0884008B1 (en) Device for applying a haircare product to hair strands
EP0978241B1 (en) Device for applying make-up having a brush, its production method and application unit using such a device
CA2344209C (en) Device for applying a product on keratinous fibres, in particular eyelashes or eyebrows
EP2016856A1 (en) Packaging and application device comprising a frame supporting a block of at least one product
EP1649777A2 (en) Container and applicator for applying a product on eyelash or eyebrow, in particular mascara
FR2905243A1 (en) Cosmetic product e.g. mascara, applicator e.g. brush, has elements oriented in pull direction, when panel is in mold plane and radially oriented with respect to longitudinal axis in directions distributed around axis, when panel is folded
EP1157632B1 (en) Device for applying a cosmetic or care product on keratinous fibres, in particular eyelashes or eyebrows
FR2922421A1 (en) APPLICATOR TO COMBINE OR APPLY A PRODUCT TO EYELASHES OR EYEBROWS
EP1787545A2 (en) Applicator brush
FR2937514A1 (en) Applicator device i.e. brush, for applying e.g. mascara on eyelashes, has picots obtained by molding with core and distributed along rows parallel to axle of core, where picots of same row extend in projection from core in curved manner
EP1462023A1 (en) Cosmetic applicator
FR2891709A1 (en) Eyelash and eyebrow product applicator has moulded plastic tip with tooth-like projections in three or more rows to pick up and apply product
FR2911055A1 (en) MASCARA BRUSH WITH CURVED SILK PORTION
FR2836800A1 (en) Comb or brush for eyelashes and/or eyebrows and make-up applicator has projecting elements in groups with gaps between
EP1543742B1 (en) Comb for isolating of at least one hairstrand
FR2754685A1 (en) MASCARA APPLICATOR DEVICE
EP1493351A1 (en) Comb for separating hair strands
FR2859360A1 (en) DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT TO A HAIR
FR2920283A1 (en) MASCARA APPLICATOR COMPRISING A COMB

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL HR LT LV MK

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20050705

AKX Designation fees paid

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

RTI1 Title (correction)

Free format text: COMB FOR APPLYING A COSMETIC PRODUCT TO LOCKS OF HAIR

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

RIN1 Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected)

Inventor name: RAMET, MARC

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: FRENCH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 602004009724

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20071213

Kind code of ref document: P

GBT Gb: translation of ep patent filed (gb section 77(6)(a)/1977)

Effective date: 20071122

NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FG2A

Ref document number: 2295798

Country of ref document: ES

Kind code of ref document: T3

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080131

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080131

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080331

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FD4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20080801

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: L'OREAL

Effective date: 20080531

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080531

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080531

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080201

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080531

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080531

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20100329

Year of fee payment: 7

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080501

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080526

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Payment date: 20100611

Year of fee payment: 7

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20100525

Year of fee payment: 7

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071031

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20100519

Year of fee payment: 7

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20100522

Year of fee payment: 7

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20110526

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20120131

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20110526

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 602004009724

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20111201

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20110531

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20110526

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FD2A

Effective date: 20130605

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20111201

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20110527