EP1726234A2 - Applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows - Google Patents

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EP1726234A2
EP1726234A2 EP06290859A EP06290859A EP1726234A2 EP 1726234 A2 EP1726234 A2 EP 1726234A2 EP 06290859 A EP06290859 A EP 06290859A EP 06290859 A EP06290859 A EP 06290859A EP 1726234 A2 EP1726234 A2 EP 1726234A2
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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
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • 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
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/20—Additional enhancing means
    • A45D2200/207—Vibration, e.g. ultrasound
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • A46B2200/106—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara including comb like element

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  • the present invention relates to an applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows.
  • the patent US 6,655,390 discloses an applicator comprising an applicator member at one end of a rod, said applicator member comprising a plastic support comprising two branches together defining a greater width of the support.
  • Each branch carries at least one row of application elements that are directed towards the other branch and intersect with the application elements of the other branch.
  • the combing zone defined by the intersections of the application elements is relatively narrow.
  • a bridge extends between the proximal and distal ends of the support, which makes access by the eyelashes difficult to the opening formed between the branches.
  • the patent US 5,007,442 describes an applicator having two rods articulated at one end, one of the rods carrying a mascara brush and the other a comb having application elements between which the brush can engage when the two rods of the applicator are This is particularly the case when the applicator is introduced into a container containing the product to be applied. By the presence of the mascara brush against the comb when the product is taken, the comb can hardly load with a large amount of product.
  • the comb has a plurality of openings between the branches carrying the application elements
  • the patent US 4,446,880 describes an applicator comprising a deformable application member in response to an action exerted on a control member.
  • the applicator member comprises, in one exemplary embodiment, a plurality of deformable branches connected to each other at their ends and carrying outwardly oriented application elements.
  • the applicator member abuts against the stem at its proximal end and its distal end is not free but arranged against the head a driving element, movable relative to the rod and for deforming the applicator member. Only one branch is provided to come into contact with the eyelashes during application, and the combing area is thus relatively narrow.
  • European EP 0 875 169 discloses an applicator having three ribbed branches and provided at the end with a foam tip.
  • the patent application French FR 2 868 264 discloses various application members, one of which comprises two branches provided with disks extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the applicator member and projecting outwards when the applicator member is observed from above .
  • the invention aims in particular to provide a new applicator having a relatively large area of combing and impregnating the eyelashes with the product.
  • the user has a combing area and product loading which can be relatively extensive, the eyelashes can for example come at least in contact with the product present in the opening and an element d application present on at least one branch.
  • the opening of the applicator member may be, as mentioned above, single and / or substantially flat.
  • the opening may for example have substantially the same shape as the outer contour of the support.
  • the branches are preferably two in number and are advantageously interconnected at their ends.
  • the distal and proximal ends of the support may be tapered, which may facilitate insertion into a container containing the product.
  • the distal and proximal ends may not be interconnected other than by the two branches.
  • the proximal end of the support may be rounded or chamfered so as to favor the exit of the applicator.
  • the support can be at least 1.5 times longer than wide.
  • the application elements may be made of the same material as the branches, for example by plastic molding. In a variant, at least part of the application elements is made of a material different from that of the branches, the application elements being, for example, surinjected on the branches.
  • the support can be attached to the rod or made monolithically with the rod.
  • the rod may be connected at its end opposite the support to a sealing cap of a container containing the product to be applied.
  • the rod may have a longitudinal axis coincident with that of the support.
  • the support may have a longitudinal axis which is at an angle to that of the rod.
  • Each branch of the support may comprise at least one row of application elements.
  • Each row may have application members extending for at least half their length elsewhere than above the opening, or not extending at all over the opening.
  • All the application elements may for example extend on one side of the support or on two opposite sides of the support, with for example different arrangements of the application elements on each side. This can allow the user, if necessary, to select the side of the medium that best suits the desired result.
  • the support may comprise, in an exemplary implementation of the invention, a row of application elements on a first face of one of the branches of the support and another row of application elements on a second face, diametrically opposite the first of the other branch of the support.
  • the application elements of these rows may for example have a side lying in the extension of the facing faces of the support defining the opening.
  • each branch has two rows of application elements on opposite faces, these application elements having a side extending in the extension of the facing faces of the support defining the opening.
  • the support may have, when viewed from above, according to the normal to a plane of the opening, a smooth contour, the application elements not exceeding this contour.
  • the application elements may be teeth having a substantially rectangular base whose long side is parallel or coincident with the edge of the opening.
  • At least one of the branches may comprise on its outer periphery application elements.
  • At least one of the branches may comprise application elements on two opposite faces of the support.
  • At least one of the branches may further comprise two rows of application elements on two different faces of the branch.
  • the axis of at least one row of application elements extending on a branch of the support may be rectilinear or curvilinear, in particular concave or convex towards the outside.
  • the axis of at least one row of applicator elements extending on a branch of the support can still be sinuous.
  • the support may comprise a first branch having an outer edge at least partially convex towards the outside and a second branch having an outer edge at least partially concave or rectilinear.
  • the support may also comprise, in a variant, a first branch having an outer edge at least partially concave towards the outside and a second branch having an outer edge at least partially concave towards the outside or rectilinear.
  • the support may have a longitudinal axis which coincides with that of the rod, which is parallel to it but offset, or which makes a non-zero angle with it.
  • the application elements of at least one row may each extend in a direction substantially parallel to the normal to the plane of the opening, being in this case each substantially entirely above the corresponding branch.
  • At least one application element of at least one row may extend at a non-zero angle with the normal to the opening plane.
  • this applicator element may have a portion adjacent to its free end which extends above the opening or outside the branches.
  • At least one plurality of consecutive application elements of a row may be staggered or otherwise.
  • a plurality of consecutive application members of a row may extend alternately at least partially on either side of a geometric separation surface.
  • At least two application elements of a row may have contiguous or spaced bases.
  • Two consecutive application elements of a row can form a V.
  • at least two consecutive application elements of a row can form between them a V-shaped groove when the application element is observed in one direction. substantially perpendicular to the axis of the row or alternatively substantially parallel to the axis of the row.
  • the arrangement of the application elements may be chosen according to the makeup to be performed, for example more or less loaded.
  • At least three consecutive elements of a row may have a constant spacing between them, along the axis of this row.
  • the applicator member may comprise at least a first row of application elements and a second row of application elements, the first row comprising at least three application elements succeeding each other with a first spacing and the second row having at least three application elements succeeding each other with a second spacing.
  • the first gap may be equal to the second gap or be different.
  • the first and second rows may be carried by the same branch of the support, being for example respectively disposed on opposite faces of this branch, or by two different branches of the support.
  • At least one application element of a row can be connected substantially perpendicular to the corresponding branch.
  • At least one application element of a row may extend entirely beyond the opening.
  • At least two consecutive application elements of a row may cross each other when the applicator member is observed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the row. These two application elements can advantageously form a V-shaped groove by crossing each other, facilitating the gripping of the eyelashes.
  • the branches may have different respective application elements.
  • At least one of the branches may have rows with different application elements.
  • One side of one of the branches can for example support application elements of a first nature and another face of the application elements of another nature.
  • the application elements may have various shapes, in particular an elongated shape, for example of a pin or a tooth, for example a cylindrical pin shape, of circular or non-circular, conical, frustoconical or pyramidal section, with a rectilinear longitudinal axis or no.
  • Application elements may have a rounded free end.
  • Application elements may have a generally flattened shape, with an elongated cross section along a major axis which is for example substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the branch which carries application elements.
  • the application elements may be of different shapes and / or non-constant spacing.
  • the application elements have, for example, in cross-section, a greater transverse dimension greater than or equal to 0.2 mm, better still 0.5 mm, being for example different flocking hairs.
  • the application elements are cylindrical pins, their diameter may be greater than or equal to 0.2 mm.
  • the height of the application elements is, for example, from 1 to 12 mm, in particular from 2 to 8 mm or from 3 to 6 mm.
  • the support may have a generally flattened shape.
  • the device may further comprise a container containing said product.
  • the container may comprise a wiper member.
  • the applicator member and the wiper member may be arranged in such a way that the applicator member deforms as it passes through the wiper member.
  • the applicator member and the wiper member may be arranged in such a way that the applicator member does not deform when passing through the wiper member.
  • the applicator member may be loaded with product so that the opening is or is not completely filled with product.
  • the stem can be vibrated by a vibrator.
  • Each branch may carry at least one row of application elements, and application elements belonging to the two rows may be brought simultaneously into contact with the eyelashes, which may make it possible to obtain a relatively large combing zone.
  • the application elements may be in the form of teeth. These teeth can extend entirely above the corresponding branches, when the applicator member is observed from above.
  • the device 1 for packaging and application shown in Figure 1 comprises a container 2 containing a product P to be applied to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, for example mascara or a care product, and an applicator 3 to collect the product P and apply it.
  • a product P to be applied to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows for example mascara or a care product
  • an applicator 3 to collect the product P and apply it.
  • the container 2 comprises a body 4 provided with a neck 5 in which is housed, in the example considered, a wiper member 6.
  • the applicator 3 comprises a single rod 8 connected at one end to a gripping member 9 which also constitutes a sealing cap of the receptacle 2.
  • the rod 8 carries at the other end an applicator member 10 which has been shown in isolation in FIG.
  • the wiper member 6 is for example adapted to dewater the rod 8 and the applicator member 10.
  • the wiper member 6 may or may not have a deformation of the application member 10 at the crossing of the wiper member 6.
  • the wiper member 6 may be chosen as a function of the quantity of product desired on the applicator member 10.
  • both the applicator member 10 and the wiper member 6 deform upon removal of the applicator 3.
  • the applicator member 10 comprises a support 11 which has a generally elongated shape along a longitudinal axis X, which in this example coincides with the longitudinal axis Y of the rod 8.
  • the support 11 comprises two branches 12 and 13 which are interconnected at their ends by distal and proximal portions 16 of the support 11.
  • the branches 12 and 13 define a greater width W of the support 11.
  • branches 12 and 13 each extend substantially parallel to the axis X and define between them with the regions 15 and 16 a single opening 19, completely free, the distal and proximal ends of the support being connected to each other only by branches 12 and 13.
  • the opening 19 is flat and parallel to the plane formed by the longitudinal axes of the branches 12 and 13.
  • the distal region of the support is preferably tapered, as shown, to facilitate return to the container.
  • the opening 19 may have an elongated shape, as illustrated, for example with a maximum length L less than or equal to 35 mm, for example between 26 and 28 mm and a maximum width l less than or equal to 10 mm, for example included between 2 and 3 mm.
  • the proximal portion 16 of the support 11 is connected in the example to a nozzle 26 which allows attachment in the rod 8.
  • This attachment can be made for example by welding, latching, force insertion, crimping and / or gluing.
  • the proximal region 16 of the support 11 is preferably tapered towards the tip 26, so as to facilitate the crossing of the wiper member.
  • the support 11 is made in one piece with the rod 8, for example by molding plastics material.
  • Each branch 12, respectively 13 comprises a row 20, respectively 21, of application elements 23, the latter being arranged in the example in staggered rows along the straight axis Z of each row.
  • the user extracts the applicator 3 from the container 2.
  • the opening 19 may be completely filled with product or not, depending on the rheology of the product P, the nature of the wiper member 6, and the dimensions of the opening 19.
  • opening 19 may be completely filled with product P, since this can make it possible to load the eyelashes well.
  • the spacing between the branches 12 and 13 may be small enough that during application, the application elements present on them can simultaneously contact the eyelashes.
  • the application elements 23 can be arranged in many ways on the support 11 without departing from the scope of the present invention.
  • the application elements 23 are all oriented substantially parallel to the normal N at the plane of the opening 19 and extend on the same side of the support 11.
  • the applicator elements 23 are arranged in the same way or substantially in the same way on each branch 12 or 13.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates the possibility for the branches 12 and 13 to comprise different arrangements of application elements 23, with, for example, more spaced application elements on the branch 12 than on the branch 13 and for example application elements aligned on the branch 12 and staggered on the branch 13.
  • the spacing e 1 along the row 21 is for example at least half less than the spacing e 2 along the row 20.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates the possibility for the applicator member 10 to comprise application elements on two opposite sides of the support, with for example application elements 40 on one side of the support longer than the application elements 41 on the other side of the support.
  • branches 12 and 13 of the support 11 each carry a row of application elements 23 which are aligned and no longer arranged in staggered rows as in the example of FIG.
  • the application elements 23 are connected substantially perpendicular to the corresponding branches.
  • the support 11 may carry application elements 33 which extend at an angle ⁇ towards the outside with the normal N at plan of the opening 19.
  • each branch 12 or 13 of the support 11 can comprise a second row of application elements 34, which can for example make a non-zero angle ⁇ inwards with the normal N.
  • the angles ⁇ and ⁇ may be equal or not.
  • the user can, in use, by choosing the side of the application elements 33 or that of the application elements 34, have a more or less extensive combing zone.
  • the projection, in the plane of the opening 19, parallel to the normal N, of the application elements 33 or 34 is essentially on the branches 12 or 13 and not on the opening 19. It may nevertheless be different and the application elements 34 could for example extend further inwards.
  • the application elements 44 and 45 extend alternately away from and towards the other branch, on either side of a geometric surface. of seperation.
  • the bases of the application elements may be substantially aligned, which is the case in FIG.
  • FIGS. 9 to 11 show further examples of arrangements of the application elements within a row, when the support is viewed from the side in a direction parallel to the plane of the opening 19 and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X.
  • the applicator elements 23 can be successively oriented towards the distal end and the proximal end of the support, so as to cross when viewed from the side and thus form V-shaped grooves 50.
  • the bases of the consecutive elements of the row are spaced along the Z axis of the row, but in the example of FIG. application elements are grouped in pairs, the bases of which occupy substantially the same axial position along the support, the application elements of a pair extending respectively towards the proximal end and the distal end of the support; to form, when the support is viewed from the side as in Figure 10, a V-shaped groove 50.
  • the application elements 23 may be given various shapes and in particular a tapered shape towards their free end. Two consecutive application elements can thus form between them a groove 50 V, as shown in Figure 11. Generally, within a row or a branch, the application elements can be arranged in one of the ways disclosed in the patent applications US 2002/0020424 A1 , US 2001/0047808 A1 , US 2001/003785 A1 , and in patents US 6,581,610 , 6,546,937 , 6,539,950 , 6,446,637 , 6,412,496 .
  • the support may be given shapes other than that illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, for example a shape in which the branches 12 and 13 are curved.
  • the opening 19 has a variable width
  • the branches 12 and 13 are generally concave to the outside.
  • the application elements 23 extend not only on the branches 12 and 13, but also on the distal portion 15 of the support.
  • FIG. 14 illustrates the possibility for the applicator member to include application elements 60 arranged on at least a portion of the outer periphery of the support, for example on the branches 12 and 13 only.
  • the applicator member may further comprise application elements 23 on at least one of its main faces, as illustrated.
  • FIG. 15 represents in section an applicator member comprising application elements 60 on its periphery and on only one of its main faces, while in FIG. 16 the application member comprises application elements. on its two main faces.
  • FIGS. 17 to 22 show a few additional examples of the arrangement of the application elements on the support.
  • the application elements can form V while on the other branch the application elements are straight and aligned, as shown in FIG. 17.
  • the application elements of the two branches are present on respective faces of the support which are opposite.
  • the elements application form for example V within a row, when the latter is observed along its axis.
  • each branch comprises two rows of application elements on two opposite faces, one of these rows comprising straight and aligned application elements and the other of the application elements in V.
  • Two rows having similar provisions of the application elements are connected to opposite major faces of the support.
  • FIG. 20 illustrates the possibility of producing the applicator member with two branches having different shapes in cross-section.
  • FIG. 21 illustrates the possibility of having application elements of a first nature on one face of the applicator member and, on the opposite side, application elements of a second nature, for example on one side of the cylindrical pins having their longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the face of the support and on the other side of the application elements having their longitudinal axis extending obliquely with respect to the corresponding face of the support, for example elements d application in V.
  • FIG. 22 illustrates the possibility for the branches to have a height h, measured perpendicularly to the main faces of the support, greater than the width / cavity between the branches.
  • At least one of the branches may comprise a portion carrying application elements which extends with a non-rectilinear longitudinal axis, for example sinuous, as illustrated in FIG. 23.
  • FIG. 24 shows the possibility for one of the branches to present a rectilinear portion, comprising the application elements, and for the other branch a concave outer edge towards the outside.
  • the application member shown in Figure 25 has a curvilinear longitudinal axis, the free end of the applicator member may or may not be aligned with the longitudinal axis of the rod of the applicator.
  • one of the branches has a concave outer edge outwardly and the other branches a convex outer edge.
  • Figure 26 illustrates the possibility for one of the branches to be substantially straight and for the other branch to have an outer edge convex outwardly.
  • Figure 27 illustrates the possibility for the applicator member to have a longitudinal axis X which is parallel to the longitudinal axis Y of the applicator rod, but offset with respect thereto.
  • FIG. 28 illustrates the possibility, for the longitudinal axis X of the applicator member, of making a non-zero angle ⁇ with the longitudinal axis Y of the rod, the X and Y axes being for example coplanar and contained in FIG. a plane substantially perpendicular to the main faces of the applicator member 10.
  • FIGS. 29 to 33 show another example of an applicator member 10.
  • the branch 12 carries a single row of application elements 23 which are in the form of teeth, the latter being connected one side 100 of the branch 12 oriented generally perpendicular to the normal N to the plane of the opening 19.
  • the branch 13 also comprises a row of application elements 23 which extends on a face 101 located diametrically to the opposite of the face 100 of the branch 12, this face 101 also extending generally perpendicular to the normal N.
  • the application elements 23 extend in the extension of the facing inner faces 102 of the branches 12 and 13, which are generally parallel to the normal N.
  • the proximal portion 16 of the applicator member 10 is connected by an offset 105 to the tip 26, the width of the recess 105 corresponding substantially to the thickness of the wall of the rod which defines the housing receiving the tip 26.
  • the faces 106 may be generally flat or have a rounded profile convex to the outside.
  • the total length M occupied along the longitudinal axis X by a row of application elements 23 is for example greater than or equal to 20 mm.
  • the applicator elements may have a tapered tooth shape towards their free end 126, with a base having a large side coincident with or extending substantially parallel to the edge 125 delimiting the opening 19, when the body application is observed in top view.
  • each branch 12 or 13 comprises a second row of applicator elements, opposite the first, on an opposite face 112, respectively 113, the applicator member presenting a symmetrical shape with respect to a plane perpendicular to normal N.
  • the associated wiper member 6 may be arranged in a container whose body may comprise two parts 4a and 4b that can move relative to one another so as to vary the diameter of the opening 110 of the wiper member 6, as illustrated in FIG.
  • the deformation of the wiper member is obtained by means of an extension 115 of the neck of the container, but the invention is not limited to a particular arrangement of the body of the container. spinning or in a particular way to vary its passage section for the applicator member and / or its deformability.
  • FIG. 36 illustrates the possibility for the wiper member 6 to comprise a waved wringing lip e which can be deployed when the applicator member passes.
  • the corrugations 120 are for example alternately hollow and bump in the circumferential direction.
  • the product is in the form of a loaf or is contained in a tube.
  • the wiper member may be different and be in the form of a foam block.
  • the support may be made of a relatively rigid or flexible plastic material.
  • the support may especially be entirely made of a rigid plastic material, an elastomeric material, PET, POM, PA, PS, PP or PE, or be made of silicone, nitrile, EPDM, EVA, PVC, PU, latex, butyl , or thermoplastic elastomers such as HYTREL ® , PEBAX ® or SANTOPRENE ® .
  • the length of the application elements of a row may be between about 1 mm and about 8 mm, more preferably between 2 mm and 6 mm.
  • the application elements may have various shapes, for example a cylindrical, conical, frustoconical or generally flattened pin shape.
  • the application elements can be made in the same material as the support or alternatively can be made by overinjection, in a different material.
  • the application elements may have magnetic properties, for example magnetic particles.
  • the rod of the applicator may be subjected to vibrations, for example due to the presence within the gripping member of a vibrator, for example similar to those found in mobile phones.
  • the applicator member may be at least partially flocked or not.

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The applicator has an applicator body (10) that is provided at an end of a rod (8). The applicator body comprises a plastic material support that is connected to a proximal end of the rod. The body comprises two branches (12, 13) that extend along a longitudinal axis of the support. The branches of the body have an opening between them and define a largest width of the support. The body comprises a row of applicator units (23) comprising applicator parts that extend for half of their length above the opening. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a device for packaging and applying a product for make up and care of eyelashes and eyebrows and comprising a applicator for applying a product on eyelashes and eyebrows (2) a method for applying a product on eyelashes and eyebrows.

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La présente invention concerne un applicateur pour appliquer un produit sur les cils et/ou les sourcils.The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows.

Le brevet US 6 655 390 divulgue un applicateur comportant un organe d'application à une extrémité d'une tige, cet organe d'application comportant un support en matière plastique comprenant deux branches définissant ensemble une plus grande largeur du support.The patent US 6,655,390 discloses an applicator comprising an applicator member at one end of a rod, said applicator member comprising a plastic support comprising two branches together defining a greater width of the support.

Chaque branche porte au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application qui sont dirigés en direction de l'autre branche et s'entrecroisent avec les éléments d'application de l'autre branche. Dans un tel applicateur, la zone de peignage définie par les intersections des éléments d'application est relativement étroite. De plus, dans un exemple de réalisation, un pont s'étend entre les extrémités proximale et distale du support, ce qui rend difficile l'accès par les cils à l'ouverture formée entre les branches.Each branch carries at least one row of application elements that are directed towards the other branch and intersect with the application elements of the other branch. In such an applicator, the combing zone defined by the intersections of the application elements is relatively narrow. In addition, in one exemplary embodiment, a bridge extends between the proximal and distal ends of the support, which makes access by the eyelashes difficult to the opening formed between the branches.

On connaît encore par le brevet US 6 408 857 un applicateur comportant des éléments d'application se raccordant à un support inséré entre deux branches d'une brosse à mascara. Le support est maintenu sur toute sa longueur par la brosse. Les éléments d'application présents sur le support définissent une zone relativement étroite de peignage des cils.We still know by the patent US 6,408,857 an applicator comprising applicator elements connecting to a support inserted between two branches of a mascara brush. The support is maintained throughout its length by the brush. The application elements present on the support define a relatively narrow area of eyelash combing.

Le brevet US 5 007 442 décrit un applicateur comportant deux tiges articulées à une extrémité, l'une des tiges portant une brosse à mascara et l'autre un peigne ayant des éléments d'application entre lesquels la brosse peut s'engager lorsque les deux tiges de l'applicateur sont rapprochées, ce qui est le cas notamment lorsque l'applicateur est introduit dans un récipient contenant le produit à appliquer. De par la présence de la brosse à mascara contre le peigne lorsque le produit est prélevé, le peigne peut difficilement se charger avec une quantité importante de produit. Le peigne comporte une pluralité d'ouvertures entre les branches portant les éléments d'applicationThe patent US 5,007,442 describes an applicator having two rods articulated at one end, one of the rods carrying a mascara brush and the other a comb having application elements between which the brush can engage when the two rods of the applicator are This is particularly the case when the applicator is introduced into a container containing the product to be applied. By the presence of the mascara brush against the comb when the product is taken, the comb can hardly load with a large amount of product. The comb has a plurality of openings between the branches carrying the application elements

Le brevet US 4 446 880 décrit un applicateur comportant un organe d'application déformable en réponse à une action exercée sur un organe de réglage. L'organe d'application comporte, dans un exemple de réalisation, plusieurs branches déformables, reliées entre elles à leurs extrémités, et portant des éléments d'application orientés vers l'extérieur. L'organe d'application vient en appui contre la tige à son extrémité proximale et son extrémité distale n'est pas libre mais disposée contre la tête d'un élément d'entraînement, mobile relativement à la tige et permettant de déformer l'organe d'application. Seule une branche est prévue pour venir au contact des cils lors de l'application, et la zone de peignage est ainsi relativement étroite.The patent US 4,446,880 describes an applicator comprising a deformable application member in response to an action exerted on a control member. The applicator member comprises, in one exemplary embodiment, a plurality of deformable branches connected to each other at their ends and carrying outwardly oriented application elements. The applicator member abuts against the stem at its proximal end and its distal end is not free but arranged against the head a driving element, movable relative to the rod and for deforming the applicator member. Only one branch is provided to come into contact with the eyelashes during application, and the combing area is thus relatively narrow.

La demande de brevet européen EP 0 875 169 divulgue un applicateur comportant trois branches striées et muni en extrémité d'un embout en mousse.The patent application European EP 0 875 169 discloses an applicator having three ribbed branches and provided at the end with a foam tip.

La demande de brevet français FR 2 868 264 divulgue différents organes d'application dont l'un comporte deux branches pourvues de disques s'étendant transversalement à l'axe longitudinal de l'organe d'application et faisant saillie vers l'extérieur lorsque l'organe d'application est observé de dessus.The patent application French FR 2 868 264 discloses various application members, one of which comprises two branches provided with disks extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the applicator member and projecting outwards when the applicator member is observed from above .

L'invention vise notamment à proposer un nouvel applicateur ayant une surface relativement étendue de peignage et d'imprégnation des cils avec le produit.The invention aims in particular to provide a new applicator having a relatively large area of combing and impregnating the eyelashes with the product.

Selon l'un de ses aspects, l'invention a pour objet un applicateur pour appliquer un produit sur les cils et/ou sourcils, comportant :

  • une tige qui peut être unique,
  • un organe d'application à une extrémité de la tige, cet organe d'application comportant :
  • un support en matière plastique, allongé selon un axe longitudinal, ce support étant relié à une extrémité proximale à la tige et présentant une extrémité distale libre, ce support comportant deux branches s'étendant le long de l'axe longitudinal du support, ces branches ménageant entre elles au moins une ouverture avantageusement non destinée à recevoir les poils d'une brosse à mascara, l'ouverture étant de préférence unique, les branches définissant ensemble une plus grande largeur du support,
  • au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application sur l'une des branches, cette rangée comportant des éléments d'application s'étendant pour au moins la moitié de leur longueur ailleurs qu'au-dessus de l'ouverture.
According to one of its aspects, the invention relates to an applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows, comprising:
  • a stem that can be unique,
  • an applicator member at one end of the stem, this applicator member comprising:
  • a support made of plastic, elongate along a longitudinal axis, this support being connected to a proximal end to the stem and having a free distal end, this support comprising two branches extending along the longitudinal axis of the support, these branches providing between them at least one opening advantageously not intended to receive the bristles of a mascara brush, the opening being preferably single, the branches together defining a greater width of the support,
  • at least one row of application elements on one of the branches, this row having application elements extending for at least half their length elsewhere than above the opening.

Grâce à l'invention, l'utilisateur dispose d'une zone de peignage et de chargement en produit qui peut être relativement étendue, les cils pouvant par exemple venir au moins au contact du produit présent dans l'ouverture et d'un élément d'application présent sur l'une des branches au moins.Thanks to the invention, the user has a combing area and product loading which can be relatively extensive, the eyelashes can for example come at least in contact with the product present in the opening and an element d application present on at least one branch.

Compte tenu du fait que les éléments d'application s'étendent pour au moins la moitié de leur longueur ailleurs qu'au-dessus de l'ouverture, l'accès par les cils à l'ouverture et au produit contenu dans celle-ci peut être facilité.In view of the fact that the application elements extend for at least half of their length elsewhere than above the opening, access by the eyelashes to the opening and the product contained therein can be facilitated.

L'ouverture de l'organe d'application peut être, comme mentionné plus haut, unique et/ou sensiblement plane. L'ouverture peut présenter par exemple sensiblement la même forme que le contour extérieur du support.The opening of the applicator member may be, as mentioned above, single and / or substantially flat. The opening may for example have substantially the same shape as the outer contour of the support.

Les branches sont de préférence au nombre de deux seulement et sont avantageusement reliées entre elles à leurs extrémités.The branches are preferably two in number and are advantageously interconnected at their ends.

Les extrémités distale et proximale du support peuvent être effilées, ce qui peut faciliter l'insertion dans un récipient contenant le produit. Les extrémités distale et proximale peuvent ne pas être reliées entre elles autrement que par les deux branches. L'extrémité proximale du support peut être arrondie ou chanfreinée de manière à favoriser la sortie de l'applicateur.The distal and proximal ends of the support may be tapered, which may facilitate insertion into a container containing the product. The distal and proximal ends may not be interconnected other than by the two branches. The proximal end of the support may be rounded or chamfered so as to favor the exit of the applicator.

Le support peut être au moins 1,5 fois plus long que large.The support can be at least 1.5 times longer than wide.

Les éléments d'application peuvent être réalisés dans la même matière que les branches, par exemple par moulage de matière plastique. En variante, au moins une partie des éléments d'application est réalisée dans une matière différente de celle des branches, les éléments d'application étant par exemple surinjectés sur les branches.The application elements may be made of the same material as the branches, for example by plastic molding. In a variant, at least part of the application elements is made of a material different from that of the branches, the application elements being, for example, surinjected on the branches.

Le support peut être rapporté sur la tige ou être réalisé de manière monolithique avec la tige.The support can be attached to the rod or made monolithically with the rod.

La tige peut être reliée à son extrémité opposée au support à un capuchon de fermeture étanche d'un récipient contenant le produit à appliquer.The rod may be connected at its end opposite the support to a sealing cap of a container containing the product to be applied.

La tige peut présenter un axe longitudinal confondu avec celui du support. En variante, le support peut avoir un axe longitudinal qui fait un angle avec celui de la tige.The rod may have a longitudinal axis coincident with that of the support. Alternatively, the support may have a longitudinal axis which is at an angle to that of the rod.

Chaque branche du support peut comporter au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application.Each branch of the support may comprise at least one row of application elements.

Chacune des rangées peut comporter des éléments d'application s'étendant pour au moins la moitié de leur longueur ailleurs qu'au-dessus de l'ouverture, voire ne s'étendant pas du tout au-dessus de l'ouverture.Each row may have application members extending for at least half their length elsewhere than above the opening, or not extending at all over the opening.

Tous les éléments d'application peuvent par exemple s'étendre d'un seul côté du support ou sur deux côtés opposés du support, avec par exemple des agencements différents des éléments d'application sur chacun des côtés. Cela peut permettre à l'utilisateur, le cas échéant, de sélectionner le côté du support convenant le mieux à l'obtention du résultat recherché.All the application elements may for example extend on one side of the support or on two opposite sides of the support, with for example different arrangements of the application elements on each side. This can allow the user, if necessary, to select the side of the medium that best suits the desired result.

Le support peut comporter, dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, une rangée d'éléments d'application sur une première face de l'une des branches du support et une autre rangée d'éléments d'application sur une deuxième face, diamétralement opposée à la première de l'autre branche du support. Les éléments d'application de ces rangées peuvent par exemple avoir un côté se situant dans le prolongement des faces en regard du support délimitant l'ouverture.The support may comprise, in an exemplary implementation of the invention, a row of application elements on a first face of one of the branches of the support and another row of application elements on a second face, diametrically opposite the first of the other branch of the support. The application elements of these rows may for example have a side lying in the extension of the facing faces of the support defining the opening.

Dans une variante de réalisation, chaque branche comporte deux rangées d'éléments d'application sur des faces opposées, ces éléments d'application ayant un côté s'étendant dans le prolongement des faces en regard du support délimitant l'ouverture.In an alternative embodiment, each branch has two rows of application elements on opposite faces, these application elements having a side extending in the extension of the facing faces of the support defining the opening.

Le support peut présenter, lorsqu'il est observé de dessus, selon la normale à un plan de l'ouverture, un contour lisse, les éléments d'application ne débordant pas de ce contour.The support may have, when viewed from above, according to the normal to a plane of the opening, a smooth contour, the application elements not exceeding this contour.

Les éléments d'application peuvent être des dents ayant une base de forme sensiblement rectangulaire dont le grand côté est parallèle ou confondu avec le bord de l'ouverture.The application elements may be teeth having a substantially rectangular base whose long side is parallel or coincident with the edge of the opening.

Dans un exemple de réalisation, l'une au moins des branches peut comporter sur son pourtour extérieur des éléments d'application.In an exemplary embodiment, at least one of the branches may comprise on its outer periphery application elements.

Toujours dans un exemple de réalisation, l'une au moins des branches peut comporter des éléments d'application sur deux faces opposées du support.Still in an exemplary embodiment, at least one of the branches may comprise application elements on two opposite faces of the support.

L'une au moins des branches peut encore comporter deux rangées d'éléments d'application sur deux faces différentes de la branche.At least one of the branches may further comprise two rows of application elements on two different faces of the branch.

L'axe d'au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application s'étendant sur une branche du support peut être rectiligne ou curviligne, notamment concave ou convexe vers l'extérieur. L'axe d'au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application s'étendant sur une branche du support peut encore être sinueux.The axis of at least one row of application elements extending on a branch of the support may be rectilinear or curvilinear, in particular concave or convex towards the outside. The axis of at least one row of applicator elements extending on a branch of the support can still be sinuous.

Le support peut comporter une première branche ayant un bord extérieur au moins partiellement convexe vers l'extérieur et une deuxième branche ayant un bord extérieur au moins partiellement concave ou rectiligne.The support may comprise a first branch having an outer edge at least partially convex towards the outside and a second branch having an outer edge at least partially concave or rectilinear.

Le support peut encore comporter, en variante, une première branche ayant un bord extérieur au moins partiellement concave vers l'extérieur et une deuxième branche ayant un bord extérieur au moins partiellement concave vers l'extérieur ou rectiligne.The support may also comprise, in a variant, a first branch having an outer edge at least partially concave towards the outside and a second branch having an outer edge at least partially concave towards the outside or rectilinear.

Le support peut présenter un axe longitudinal qui coïncide avec celui de la tige, qui lui est parallèle mais décalé, ou qui fait un angle non nul avec lui.The support may have a longitudinal axis which coincides with that of the rod, which is parallel to it but offset, or which makes a non-zero angle with it.

Les éléments d'application d'une rangée au moins peuvent s'étendre chacun dans une direction sensiblement parallèle à la normale au plan de l'ouverture, étant dans ce cas chacun sensiblement entièrement au-dessus de la branche correspondante.The application elements of at least one row may each extend in a direction substantially parallel to the normal to the plane of the opening, being in this case each substantially entirely above the corresponding branch.

Au moins un élément d'application d'au moins une rangée peut s'étendre en faisant un angle non nul avec la normale au plan d'ouverture. Dans ce cas, cet élément d'application peut avoir une portion adjacente à son extrémité libre qui s'étend au-dessus de l'ouverture ou à l'extérieur des branches.At least one application element of at least one row may extend at a non-zero angle with the normal to the opening plane. In this case, this applicator element may have a portion adjacent to its free end which extends above the opening or outside the branches.

Au moins une pluralité d'éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée peuvent être disposés en quinconce ou autrement.At least one plurality of consecutive application elements of a row may be staggered or otherwise.

Une pluralité d'éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée peut s'étendre alternativement au moins partiellement de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation.A plurality of consecutive application members of a row may extend alternately at least partially on either side of a geometric separation surface.

Au moins deux éléments d'application d'une rangée peuvent présenter des bases jointives ou espacées.At least two application elements of a row may have contiguous or spaced bases.

Deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée peuvent former un V. En particulier, au moins deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée peuvent former entre eux une gorge en V lorsque l'élément d'application est observé dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe de la rangée ou en variante sensiblement parallèle à l'axe de la rangée.Two consecutive application elements of a row can form a V. In particular, at least two consecutive application elements of a row can form between them a V-shaped groove when the application element is observed in one direction. substantially perpendicular to the axis of the row or alternatively substantially parallel to the axis of the row.

L'agencement des éléments d'application pourra être choisi en fonction du maquillage à réaliser, par exemple plus ou moins chargé.The arrangement of the application elements may be chosen according to the makeup to be performed, for example more or less loaded.

Au moins trois éléments consécutifs d'une rangée peuvent présenter entre eux un espacement constant ou non, le long de l'axe de cette rangée.At least three consecutive elements of a row may have a constant spacing between them, along the axis of this row.

L'organe d'application peut comporter au moins une première rangée d'éléments d'application et une deuxième rangée d'éléments d'application, la première rangée comportant au moins trois éléments d'application se succédant avec un premier écartement et la deuxième rangée comportant au moins trois éléments d'application se succédant avec un deuxième écartement.The applicator member may comprise at least a first row of application elements and a second row of application elements, the first row comprising at least three application elements succeeding each other with a first spacing and the second row having at least three application elements succeeding each other with a second spacing.

Le premier écartement peut être égal au deuxième écartement ou être différent.The first gap may be equal to the second gap or be different.

Les première et deuxième rangées peuvent être portées par la même branche du support, étant par exemple respectivement disposées sur des faces opposées de cette branche, ou par deux branches différentes du support.The first and second rows may be carried by the same branch of the support, being for example respectively disposed on opposite faces of this branch, or by two different branches of the support.

Au moins un élément d'application d'une rangée peut se raccorder sensiblement perpendiculairement à la branche correspondante.At least one application element of a row can be connected substantially perpendicular to the corresponding branch.

Au moins un élément d'application d'une rangée peut s'étendre entièrement ailleurs qu'au-dessus de l'ouverture.At least one application element of a row may extend entirely beyond the opening.

Au moins deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée peuvent se croiser lorsque l'organe d'application est observé dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe de la rangée. Ces deux éléments d'application peuvent avantageusement former une gorge en V en se croisant, facilitant l'agrippement des cils.At least two consecutive application elements of a row may cross each other when the applicator member is observed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the row. These two application elements can advantageously form a V-shaped groove by crossing each other, facilitating the gripping of the eyelashes.

Les branches peuvent comporter des éléments d'application respectifs différents.The branches may have different respective application elements.

L'une au moins des branches peut comporter des rangées comportant des éléments d'application différents. Une face de l'une des branches peut par exemple supporter des éléments d'application d'une première nature et une autre face des éléments d'application d'une autre nature.At least one of the branches may have rows with different application elements. One side of one of the branches can for example support application elements of a first nature and another face of the application elements of another nature.

Les éléments d'application peuvent présenter des formes diverses, notamment une forme allongée, par exemple de picot ou de dent, par exemple une forme de picot cylindrique, de section circulaire ou non, conique, tronconique ou pyramidal, d'axe longitudinal rectiligne ou non. Des éléments d'application peuvent présenter une extrémité libre arrondie. Des éléments d'application peuvent présenter une forme générale aplatie, avec une section transversale allongée selon un grand axe qui est par exemple sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal de la branche qui porte des éléments d'application.The application elements may have various shapes, in particular an elongated shape, for example of a pin or a tooth, for example a cylindrical pin shape, of circular or non-circular, conical, frustoconical or pyramidal section, with a rectilinear longitudinal axis or no. Application elements may have a rounded free end. Application elements may have a generally flattened shape, with an elongated cross section along a major axis which is for example substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the branch which carries application elements.

Au sein d'une même rangée, les éléments d'application peuvent être de formes différentes et/ou d'écartement non constant.Within the same row, the application elements may be of different shapes and / or non-constant spacing.

Les éléments d'application présentent par exemple, en section transversale, une plus grande dimension transversale supérieure ou égale à 0,2 mm, mieux à 0,5 mm, étant par exemple différents de poils de flocage. Par exemple, lorsque les éléments d'application sont des picots de forme cylindrique, leur diamètre peut être supérieur ou égal à 0,2 mm.The application elements have, for example, in cross-section, a greater transverse dimension greater than or equal to 0.2 mm, better still 0.5 mm, being for example different flocking hairs. For example, when the application elements are cylindrical pins, their diameter may be greater than or equal to 0.2 mm.

La hauteur des éléments d'application va par exemple de 1 à 12 mm, notamment de 2 à 8 mm ou de 3 à 6 mm.The height of the application elements is, for example, from 1 to 12 mm, in particular from 2 to 8 mm or from 3 to 6 mm.

Le support peut présenter une forme générale aplatie.The support may have a generally flattened shape.

Selon un autre de ses aspects, l'invention a encore pour objet un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit destiné au maquillage et/ou au soin des cils et/ou des sourcils, comportant :

  • un applicateur tel que défini plus haut,
  • le produit à appliquer sur les cils et/ou sourcils.
According to another of its aspects, the invention also relates to a device for packaging and applying a product intended for makeup and / or care of the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, comprising:
  • an applicator as defined above,
  • the product to be applied to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows.

Le dispositif peut comporter en outre un récipient contenant ledit produit.The device may further comprise a container containing said product.

Le récipient peut comporter un organe d'essorage.The container may comprise a wiper member.

L'organe d'application et l'organe d'essorage peuvent être agencés de telle sorte que l'organe d'application se déforme à la traversée de l'organe d'essorage. En variante, l'organe d'application et l'organe d'essorage peuvent être agencés de telle sorte que l'organe d'application ne se déforme pas à la traversée de l'organe d'essorage.The applicator member and the wiper member may be arranged in such a way that the applicator member deforms as it passes through the wiper member. In a variant, the applicator member and the wiper member may be arranged in such a way that the applicator member does not deform when passing through the wiper member.

Selon un autre de ses aspects, l'invention a encore pour objet un procédé pour appliquer un produit sur les cils et/ou les sourcils, comportant :

  • le chargement de l'organe d'application de l'applicateur tel que défini plus haut avec du produit,
  • l'application du produit sur les cils et/ou les sourcils.
According to another of its aspects, the invention also relates to a method for applying a product to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, comprising:
  • loading the application member of the applicator as defined above with the product,
  • the application of the product on the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows.

L'organe d'application peut être chargé en produit de manière à ce que l'ouverture soit ou non complètement remplie de produit.The applicator member may be loaded with product so that the opening is or is not completely filled with product.

La tige peut être soumise à des vibrations, grâce à un vibreur.The stem can be vibrated by a vibrator.

Chaque branche peut porter au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application, et des éléments d'application appartenant aux deux rangées peuvent être amenés simultanément au contact des cils, ce qui peut permettre d'obtenir une zone de peignage relativement étendue.Each branch may carry at least one row of application elements, and application elements belonging to the two rows may be brought simultaneously into contact with the eyelashes, which may make it possible to obtain a relatively large combing zone.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un applicateur pour appliquer un produit sur les cils et/ou sourcils, comportant :

  • une tige unique,
  • un organe d'application à une extrémité de la tige, cet organe d'application comportant :
    • un support en matière plastique, allongé selon un axe longitudinal, ce support étant relié à une extrémité proximale à la tige et présentant une extrémité distale libre, ce support comportant deux branches s'étendant le long de l'axe longitudinal du support, ces branches ménageant entre elles au moins une ouverture et définissant une plus grande largeur du support,
    • au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application sur l'une des branches, cette rangée comportant des éléments d'application s'étendant pour au moins la moitié de leur longueur ailleurs qu'au-dessus de l'ouverture.
The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to an applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows, comprising:
  • a single stem,
  • an applicator member at one end of the stem, this applicator member comprising:
    • a support made of plastic, elongate along a longitudinal axis, this support being connected to a proximal end to the stem and having a free distal end, this support comprising two branches extending along the longitudinal axis of the support, these branches providing between them at least one opening and defining a greater width of the support,
    • at least one row of application elements on one of the branches, this row having application elements extending for at least half their length elsewhere than above the opening.

Les éléments d'application peuvent se présenter sous la forme de dents. Ces dents peuvent s'étendre entièrement au-dessus des branches correspondantes, lorsque l'organe d'application est observé de dessus.The application elements may be in the form of teeth. These teeth can extend entirely above the corresponding branches, when the applicator member is observed from above.

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

  • la figure 1 représente de manière schématique, en coupe longitudinale partielle, un exemple de dispositif de conditionnement et d'application réalisé conformément à l'invention,
  • la figure 2 représente isolément l'organe d'application du dispositif de la figure 1, en vue de dessus,
  • la figure 3 est une vue partielle en perspective avec coupe selon III-III de la figure 2,
  • la figure 4 est une vue analogue à la figure 3 d'une variante de réalisation de l'organe d'application,
  • les figures 5 à 8 sont des coupes transversales de variantes de réalisation de l'organe d'application,
  • les figures 9 à 11 sont des vues partielles de côté de variantes de réalisation de l'organe d'application,
  • les figures 12 à 14 sont des vues analogues à la figure 2, représentant d'autres exemples encore de réalisation de l'organe d'application,
  • les figures 15 à 22 sont des coupes transversales illustrant d'autres exemples de réalisation,
  • les figures 23 à 27 sont des vues de dessus d'organes d'application selon d'autres variantes de réalisation,
  • la figure 28 est une vue de côté d'un organe d'application réalisé conformément à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 29 représente, de manière schématique et en perspective, un autre exemple d'organe d'application réalisé conformément à l'invention,
  • la figure 30 est une vue de dessus selon XXX de la figure 29,
  • la figure 31 est une vue de côté de l'organe d'application de la figure 30,
  • la figure 32 est une section transversale selon XXXII-XXXII de la figure 31,
  • la figure 33 représente un détail de réalisation selon XXXIII de la figure 30,
  • la figure 34 est une vue analogue de la figure 32 d'une variante de réalisation,
  • la figure 35 représente de manière schématique un organe d'essorage réglable, et
  • la figure 36 représente de manière schématique un organe d'essorage ondulé.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the attached drawing, which forms an integral part of the description, and on which :
  • FIG. 1 schematically represents, in partial longitudinal section, an exemplary packaging and application device produced according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 represents in isolation the applicator member of the device of FIG. 1, seen from above,
  • FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view with section along III - III of FIG. 2,
  • FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 of an alternative embodiment of the applicator member,
  • FIGS. 5 to 8 are cross sections of alternative embodiments of the applicator member,
  • FIGS. 9 to 11 are partial side views of alternative embodiments of the applicator member,
  • FIGS. 12 to 14 are views similar to FIG. 2, showing further examples of embodiments of the application member,
  • FIGS. 15 to 22 are cross-sections illustrating other exemplary embodiments,
  • FIGS. 23 to 27 are top views of application members according to other embodiments,
  • FIG. 28 is a side view of an applicator member produced in accordance with another embodiment of the invention,
  • FIG. 29 is a diagrammatic perspective view of another example of an applicator member according to the invention,
  • FIG. 30 is a plan view according to XXX of FIG. 29,
  • FIG. 31 is a side view of the applicator member of FIG. 30;
  • FIG. 32 is a cross-section along line XXXII-XXXII of FIG. 31,
  • FIG. 33 represents a detail of embodiment according to XXXIII of FIG. 30,
  • FIG. 34 is a similar view of FIG. 32 of an alternative embodiment,
  • Figure 35 schematically shows an adjustable wiper member, and
  • Figure 36 schematically shows a waved wringer.

Le dispositif 1 de conditionnement et d'application représenté à la figure 1 comporte un récipient 2 contenant un produit P à appliquer sur les cils et/ou les sourcils, par exemple du mascara ou un produit de soin, et un applicateur 3 pour prélever le produit P et l'appliquer.The device 1 for packaging and application shown in Figure 1 comprises a container 2 containing a product P to be applied to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, for example mascara or a care product, and an applicator 3 to collect the product P and apply it.

Le récipient 2 comporte un corps 4 muni d'un col 5 dans lequel est logé, dans l'exemple considéré, un organe d'essorage 6.The container 2 comprises a body 4 provided with a neck 5 in which is housed, in the example considered, a wiper member 6.

L'applicateur 3 comporte une tige unique 8 se raccordant à une extrémité à un organe de préhension 9 qui constitue également un capuchon de fermeture étanche du récipient 2.The applicator 3 comprises a single rod 8 connected at one end to a gripping member 9 which also constitutes a sealing cap of the receptacle 2.

La tige 8 porte à l'autre extrémité un organe d'application 10 qui a été représenté isolément sur la figure 2.The rod 8 carries at the other end an applicator member 10 which has been shown in isolation in FIG.

L'organe d'essorage 6 est par exemple adapté à essorer la tige 8 et l'organe d'application 10.The wiper member 6 is for example adapted to dewater the rod 8 and the applicator member 10.

Selon la forme de ce dernier et la matière dans laquelle il est réalisé, ainsi que la forme et la nature de l'organe d'essorage 6, on peut avoir ou non une déformation de l'organe d'application 10 à la traversée de l'organe d'essorage 6.Depending on the shape of the latter and the material in which it is made, as well as the shape and nature of the wiper member 6, it may or may not have a deformation of the application member 10 at the crossing of the wiper member 6.

On peut par exemple choisir l'organe d'essorage 6 en fonction de la quantité de produit que l'on souhaite sur l'organe d'application 10.For example, the wiper member 6 may be chosen as a function of the quantity of product desired on the applicator member 10.

Dans l'exemple illustré, à la fois l'organe d'application 10 et l'organe d'essorage 6 se déforment lors du retrait de l'applicateur 3.In the illustrated example, both the applicator member 10 and the wiper member 6 deform upon removal of the applicator 3.

L'organe d'application 10 comporte un support 11 qui présente une forme généralement allongée le long d'un axe longitudinal X, lequel est confondu dans l'exemple considéré avec l'axe longitudinal Y de la tige 8.The applicator member 10 comprises a support 11 which has a generally elongated shape along a longitudinal axis X, which in this example coincides with the longitudinal axis Y of the rod 8.

Le support 11 comporte deux branches 12 et 13 qui sont reliées entre elles à leurs extrémités par des portions distale 15 et proximale 16 du support 11.The support 11 comprises two branches 12 and 13 which are interconnected at their ends by distal and proximal portions 16 of the support 11.

Les branches 12 et 13 définissent une plus grande largeur W du support 11.The branches 12 and 13 define a greater width W of the support 11.

Dans l'exemple illustré, les branches 12 et 13 s'étendent chacune sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe X et définissent entre elles avec les régions 15 et 16 une ouverture unique 19, entièrement libre, les extrémités distale et proximale du support n'étant reliées entre elles que par les branches 12 et 13.In the illustrated example, the branches 12 and 13 each extend substantially parallel to the axis X and define between them with the regions 15 and 16 a single opening 19, completely free, the distal and proximal ends of the support being connected to each other only by branches 12 and 13.

Dans l'exemple considéré, l'ouverture 19 est plane et parallèle au plan formé par les axes longitudinaux des branches 12 et 13.In the example considered, the opening 19 is flat and parallel to the plane formed by the longitudinal axes of the branches 12 and 13.

La région distale 15 du support est de préférence effilée, comme représenté, de façon à faciliter le retour dans le récipient. L'ouverture 19 peut présenter une forme allongée, comme illustré, avec par exemple une longueur maximale L inférieure ou égale à 35 mm, par exemple comprise entre 26 et 28 mm et une largeur maximale l inférieure ou égale à 10 mm, par exemple comprise entre 2 et 3 mm.The distal region of the support is preferably tapered, as shown, to facilitate return to the container. The opening 19 may have an elongated shape, as illustrated, for example with a maximum length L less than or equal to 35 mm, for example between 26 and 28 mm and a maximum width l less than or equal to 10 mm, for example included between 2 and 3 mm.

La portion proximale 16 du support 11 se raccorde dans l'exemple considéré à un embout 26 qui permet la fixation dans la tige 8. Cette fixation peut s'effectuer par exemple par soudage, encliquetage, insertion à force, sertissage et/ou collage.The proximal portion 16 of the support 11 is connected in the example to a nozzle 26 which allows attachment in the rod 8. This attachment can be made for example by welding, latching, force insertion, crimping and / or gluing.

La région proximale 16 du support 11 est de préférence effilée en direction de l'embout 26, de façon à faciliter la traversée de l'organe d'essorage.The proximal region 16 of the support 11 is preferably tapered towards the tip 26, so as to facilitate the crossing of the wiper member.

Dans une variante, le support 11 est réalisé d'une seule pièce avec la tige 8, par exemple par moulage de matière plastique.In a variant, the support 11 is made in one piece with the rod 8, for example by molding plastics material.

Chaque branche 12, respectivement 13, comporte une rangée 20, respectivement 21, d'éléments d'application 23, ces derniers étant disposés dans l'exemple considéré en quinconce le long de l'axe Z, rectiligne, de chaque rangée.Each branch 12, respectively 13, comprises a row 20, respectively 21, of application elements 23, the latter being arranged in the example in staggered rows along the straight axis Z of each row.

Pour utiliser le dispositif 1, l'utilisateur extrait l'applicateur 3 du récipient 2.To use the device 1, the user extracts the applicator 3 from the container 2.

L'ouverture 19 peut être entièrement remplie de produit ou non, selon la rhéologie du produit P, la nature de l'organe d'essorage 6, et les dimensions de l'ouverture 19.The opening 19 may be completely filled with product or not, depending on the rheology of the product P, the nature of the wiper member 6, and the dimensions of the opening 19.

Il peut être avantageux que l'ouverture 19 soit entièrement remplie de produit P, car cela peut permettre de bien charger les cils.It may be advantageous for the opening 19 to be completely filled with product P, since this can make it possible to load the eyelashes well.

L'écartement entre les branches 12 et 13 peut être suffisamment faible pour que lors de l'application, les éléments d'application présents sur celles-ci puissent contacter simultanément les cils.The spacing between the branches 12 and 13 may be small enough that during application, the application elements present on them can simultaneously contact the eyelashes.

Les éléments d'application 23 peuvent être disposés de nombreuses manières sur le support 11 sans que l'on sorte du cadre de la présente invention.The application elements 23 can be arranged in many ways on the support 11 without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Dans l'exemple des figures 1 à 3, les éléments d'application 23 sont tous orientés sensiblement parallèlement à la normale N au plan de l'ouverture 19 et s'étendent d'un même côté du support 11.In the example of FIGS. 1 to 3, the application elements 23 are all oriented substantially parallel to the normal N at the plane of the opening 19 and extend on the same side of the support 11.

Les éléments d'application 23 sont disposés de la même manière ou sensiblement de la même manière sur chaque branche 12 ou 13.The applicator elements 23 are arranged in the same way or substantially in the same way on each branch 12 or 13.

On a illustré à la figure 4 la possibilité pour les branches 12 et 13 de comporter des agencements d'éléments d'application 23 différents, avec par exemple des éléments d'application plus espacés sur la branche 12 que sur la branche 13 et par exemple des éléments d'application alignés sur la branche 12 et disposés en quinconce sur la branche 13. L'espacement e1 le long de la rangée 21 est par exemple au moins moitié moindre que l'espacement e2 le long de la rangée 20.FIG. 4 illustrates the possibility for the branches 12 and 13 to comprise different arrangements of application elements 23, with, for example, more spaced application elements on the branch 12 than on the branch 13 and for example application elements aligned on the branch 12 and staggered on the branch 13. The spacing e 1 along the row 21 is for example at least half less than the spacing e 2 along the row 20.

On a illustré à la figure 5 la possibilité pour l'organe d'application 10 de comporter des éléments d'application sur deux côtés opposés du support, avec par exemple des éléments d'application 40 d'un côté du support plus longs que les éléments d'application 41 de l'autre côté du support.FIG. 5 illustrates the possibility for the applicator member 10 to comprise application elements on two opposite sides of the support, with for example application elements 40 on one side of the support longer than the application elements 41 on the other side of the support.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 6, les branches 12 et 13 du support 11 portent chacune une rangée d'éléments d'application 23 qui sont alignés et non plus disposés en quinconce comme dans l'exemple de la figure 3.In the example of FIG. 6, the branches 12 and 13 of the support 11 each carry a row of application elements 23 which are aligned and no longer arranged in staggered rows as in the example of FIG.

Dans les exemples des figures 3 et 6 notamment, les éléments d'application 23 se raccordent sensiblement perpendiculairement aux branches correspondantes.In the examples of Figures 3 and 6 in particular, the application elements 23 are connected substantially perpendicular to the corresponding branches.

Il peut en être différemment et dans l'exemple de la figure 7, on a illustré la possibilité pour le support 11 de porter des éléments d'application 33 qui s'étendent en formant un angle α vers l'extérieur avec la normale N au plan de l'ouverture 19.It may be different and in the example of FIG. 7, the possibility is illustrated for the support 11 to carry application elements 33 which extend at an angle α towards the outside with the normal N at plan of the opening 19.

On a également illustré sur cette figure la possibilité pour chaque branche 12 ou 13 du support 11 de comporter une deuxième rangée d'éléments d'application 34, lesquels peuvent par exemple faire un angle β non nul vers l'intérieur avec la normale N. Les angles α et β peuvent être égaux ou non. Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut, lors de l'utilisation, en choisissant le côté des éléments d'application 33 ou celui des éléments d'application 34, disposer d'une zone de peignage plus ou moins étendue.This figure also illustrates the possibility for each branch 12 or 13 of the support 11 to comprise a second row of application elements 34, which can for example make a non-zero angle β inwards with the normal N. The angles α and β may be equal or not. Thus, the user can, in use, by choosing the side of the application elements 33 or that of the application elements 34, have a more or less extensive combing zone.

On peut observer dans l'exemple de la figure 7 que la projection, dans le plan de l'ouverture 19, parallèlement à la normale N, des éléments d'application 33 ou 34 se situe essentiellement sur les branches 12 ou 13 et non sur l'ouverture 19. Il peut néanmoins en être différemment et les éléments d'application 34 pourraient par exemple se prolonger davantage vers l'intérieur.It can be seen in the example of FIG. 7 that the projection, in the plane of the opening 19, parallel to the normal N, of the application elements 33 or 34 is essentially on the branches 12 or 13 and not on the opening 19. It may nevertheless be different and the application elements 34 could for example extend further inwards.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 8, au sein d'une rangée, les éléments d'application 44 et 45 s'étendent alternativement en éloignement et en rapprochement de l'autre branche, de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation.In the example of FIG. 8, within a row, the application elements 44 and 45 extend alternately away from and towards the other branch, on either side of a geometric surface. of seperation.

Au sein d'une rangée, les bases des éléments d'application peuvent être sensiblement alignées, ce qui est le cas sur la figure 8.Within a row, the bases of the application elements may be substantially aligned, which is the case in FIG.

On a représenté aux figures 9 à 11 d'autres exemples d'agencements des éléments d'application au sein d'une rangée, lorsque le support est observé de côté dans une direction parallèle au plan de l'ouverture 19 et perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal X.FIGS. 9 to 11 show further examples of arrangements of the application elements within a row, when the support is viewed from the side in a direction parallel to the plane of the opening 19 and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X.

On peut voir sur la figure 9 que les éléments d'application 23 peuvent être successivement orientés vers l'extrémité distale et l'extrémité proximale du support, de manière à se croiser lorsqu'observés de côté et former ainsi des gorges 50 en V.It can be seen in FIG. 9 that the applicator elements 23 can be successively oriented towards the distal end and the proximal end of the support, so as to cross when viewed from the side and thus form V-shaped grooves 50.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 9, les bases des éléments consécutifs de la rangée sont espacées le long de l'axe Z de la rangée, mais dans l'exemple de la figure 10, les éléments d'application sont groupés par paires, dont les bases occupent sensiblement la même position axiale le long du support, les éléments d'application d'une paire s'étendant respectivement vers l'extrémité proximale et l'extrémité distale du support de manière à former, lorsque le support est observé de côté comme sur la figure 10, une gorge 50 en V.In the example of FIG. 9, the bases of the consecutive elements of the row are spaced along the Z axis of the row, but in the example of FIG. application elements are grouped in pairs, the bases of which occupy substantially the same axial position along the support, the application elements of a pair extending respectively towards the proximal end and the distal end of the support; to form, when the support is viewed from the side as in Figure 10, a V-shaped groove 50.

On peut donner aux éléments d'application 23 diverses formes et notamment une forme effilée vers leur extrémité libre. Deux éléments d'application consécutifs peuvent ainsi former entre eux une gorge 50 en V, comme illustré sur la figure 11. D'une manière générale, au sein d'une rangée ou d'une branche, les éléments d'application peuvent être disposés de l'une des manières divulguées dans les demandes de brevet US 2002/0020424 A1 , US 2001/0047808 A1 , US 2001/003785 A1 , et dans les brevets US 6 581 610 , 6 546 937 , 6 539 950 , 6 446 637 , 6 412 496 .The application elements 23 may be given various shapes and in particular a tapered shape towards their free end. Two consecutive application elements can thus form between them a groove 50 V, as shown in Figure 11. Generally, within a row or a branch, the application elements can be arranged in one of the ways disclosed in the patent applications US 2002/0020424 A1 , US 2001/0047808 A1 , US 2001/003785 A1 , and in patents US 6,581,610 , 6,546,937 , 6,539,950 , 6,446,637 , 6,412,496 .

On peut donner au support des formes autres que celle illustrée aux figures 1 et 2, par exemple une forme dans laquelle les branches 12 et 13 sont incurvées.The support may be given shapes other than that illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, for example a shape in which the branches 12 and 13 are curved.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 12, l'ouverture 19 présente une largeur variable, les branches 12 et 13 étant généralement concaves vers l'extérieur.In the example of Figure 12, the opening 19 has a variable width, the branches 12 and 13 are generally concave to the outside.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 13, les éléments d'application 23 s'étendent non seulement sur les branches 12 et 13, mais également sur la portion distale 15 du support.In the example of FIG. 13, the application elements 23 extend not only on the branches 12 and 13, but also on the distal portion 15 of the support.

On a illustré à la figure 14 la possibilité pour l'organe d'application de comporter des éléments d'application 60 disposés sur au moins une portion du pourtour extérieur du support, par exemple sur les branches 12 et 13 seulement.FIG. 14 illustrates the possibility for the applicator member to include application elements 60 arranged on at least a portion of the outer periphery of the support, for example on the branches 12 and 13 only.

L'organe d'application peut comporter en outre des éléments d'application 23 sur l'une au moins de ses faces principales, comme illustré.The applicator member may further comprise application elements 23 on at least one of its main faces, as illustrated.

La figure 15 représente en coupe un organe d'application comportant des éléments d'application 60 sur son pourtour et sur l'une seulement de ses faces principales, tandis que sur la figure 16 l'organe d'application comporte des éléments d'application sur ses deux faces principales.FIG. 15 represents in section an applicator member comprising application elements 60 on its periphery and on only one of its main faces, while in FIG. 16 the application member comprises application elements. on its two main faces.

On a illustré sur les figures 17 à 22 quelques exemples supplémentaires de disposition des éléments d'application sur le support. Sur l'une des branches, les éléments d'application peuvent former des V tandis que sur l'autre branche les éléments d'application sont droits et alignés, comme représenté sur la figure 17.FIGS. 17 to 22 show a few additional examples of the arrangement of the application elements on the support. On one of the branches, the application elements can form V while on the other branch the application elements are straight and aligned, as shown in FIG. 17.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 18, les éléments d'application des deux branches sont présents sur des faces respectives du support qui sont opposées. Les éléments d'application forment par exemple des V au sein d'une rangée, lorsque cette dernière est observée selon son axe.In the example of Figure 18, the application elements of the two branches are present on respective faces of the support which are opposite. The elements application form for example V within a row, when the latter is observed along its axis.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 19, chaque branche comporte deux rangées d'éléments d'application sur deux faces opposées, l'une de ces rangées comportant des éléments d'application droits et alignés et l'autre des éléments d'application en V. Deux rangées ayant des dispositions similaires des éléments d'application se raccordent à des faces principales opposées du support.In the example of FIG. 19, each branch comprises two rows of application elements on two opposite faces, one of these rows comprising straight and aligned application elements and the other of the application elements in V. Two rows having similar provisions of the application elements are connected to opposite major faces of the support.

On a illustré sur la figure 20 la possibilité de réaliser l'organe d'application avec deux branches ayant en section transversale des formes différentes.FIG. 20 illustrates the possibility of producing the applicator member with two branches having different shapes in cross-section.

On a illustré sur la figure 21 la possibilité d'avoir sur une face de l'organe d'application des éléments d'application d'une première nature et sur la face opposée des éléments d'application d'une deuxième nature, par exemple sur une face des picots cylindriques ayant leur axe longitudinal sensiblement perpendiculaire à la face du support et de l'autre côté des éléments d'application ayant leur axe longitudinal s'étendant obliquement par rapport à la face correspondante du support, par exemple des éléments d'application en V.FIG. 21 illustrates the possibility of having application elements of a first nature on one face of the applicator member and, on the opposite side, application elements of a second nature, for example on one side of the cylindrical pins having their longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the face of the support and on the other side of the application elements having their longitudinal axis extending obliquely with respect to the corresponding face of the support, for example elements d application in V.

On a illustré à la figure 22 la possibilité pour les branches de présenter une hauteur h, mesurée perpendiculairement aux faces principales du support, supérieure à la largeur / de la cavité entre les branches.FIG. 22 illustrates the possibility for the branches to have a height h, measured perpendicularly to the main faces of the support, greater than the width / cavity between the branches.

Au moins l'une des branches peut comporter une portion portant des éléments d'application qui s'étend avec un axe longitudinal non rectiligne, par exemple sinueux, comme illustré à la figure 23.At least one of the branches may comprise a portion carrying application elements which extends with a non-rectilinear longitudinal axis, for example sinuous, as illustrated in FIG. 23.

On a représenté à la figure 24 la possibilité pour l'une des branches de présenter une portion rectiligne, comportant les éléments d'application, et pour l'autre branche un bord extérieur concave vers l'extérieur.FIG. 24 shows the possibility for one of the branches to present a rectilinear portion, comprising the application elements, and for the other branch a concave outer edge towards the outside.

L'organe d'application représenté à la figure 25 présente un axe longitudinal curviligne, l'extrémité libre de l'organe d'application pouvant être alignée ou non avec l'axe longitudinal de la tige de l'applicateur. Dans l'exemple de cette figure, l'une des branches présente un bord extérieur concave vers l'extérieur et l'autre branche un bord extérieur convexe.The application member shown in Figure 25 has a curvilinear longitudinal axis, the free end of the applicator member may or may not be aligned with the longitudinal axis of the rod of the applicator. In the example of this figure, one of the branches has a concave outer edge outwardly and the other branches a convex outer edge.

La figure 26 illustre la possibilité pour l'une des branches d'être sensiblement rectiligne et pour l'autre branche de présenter un bord extérieur convexe vers l'extérieur.Figure 26 illustrates the possibility for one of the branches to be substantially straight and for the other branch to have an outer edge convex outwardly.

La figure 27 illustre la possibilité pour l'organe d'application de présenter un axe longitudinal X qui est parallèle à l'axe longitudinal Y de la tige de l'applicateur, mais décalé par rapport à celui-ci.Figure 27 illustrates the possibility for the applicator member to have a longitudinal axis X which is parallel to the longitudinal axis Y of the applicator rod, but offset with respect thereto.

La figure 28 illustre la possibilité, pour l'axe longitudinal X de l'organe d'application, de faire un angle γ non nul avec l'axe longitudinal Y de la tige, les axes X et Y étant par exemple coplanaires et contenus dans un plan sensiblement perpendiculaire aux faces principales de l'organe d'application 10.FIG. 28 illustrates the possibility, for the longitudinal axis X of the applicator member, of making a non-zero angle γ with the longitudinal axis Y of the rod, the X and Y axes being for example coplanar and contained in FIG. a plane substantially perpendicular to the main faces of the applicator member 10.

On a représenté aux figures 29 à 33 un autre exemple d'organe d'application 10. Dans cet exemple, la branche 12 porte une seule rangée d'éléments d'application 23 qui se présentent sous la forme de dents, ces dernières se raccordant à une face 100 de la branche 12 orientée généralement perpendiculairement à la normale N au plan de l'ouverture 19. La branche 13 comporte également une rangée d'éléments d'application 23 qui s'étend sur une face 101 située diamétralement à l'opposé de la face 100 de la branche 12, cette face 101 s'étendant également généralement perpendiculairement à la normale N.FIGS. 29 to 33 show another example of an applicator member 10. In this example, the branch 12 carries a single row of application elements 23 which are in the form of teeth, the latter being connected one side 100 of the branch 12 oriented generally perpendicular to the normal N to the plane of the opening 19. The branch 13 also comprises a row of application elements 23 which extends on a face 101 located diametrically to the opposite of the face 100 of the branch 12, this face 101 also extending generally perpendicular to the normal N.

Dans l'exemple considéré, les éléments d'application 23 s'étendent dans le prolongement des faces intérieures en regard 102 des branches 12 et 13, lesquelles sont généralement parallèles à la normale N.In the example considered, the application elements 23 extend in the extension of the facing inner faces 102 of the branches 12 and 13, which are generally parallel to the normal N.

La portion proximale 16 de l'organe d'application 10 se raccorde par un décrochement 105 à l'embout 26, la largeur de ce décrochement 105 correspondant sensiblement à l'épaisseur de la paroi de la tige qui délimite le logement recevant l'embout 26.The proximal portion 16 of the applicator member 10 is connected by an offset 105 to the tip 26, the width of the recess 105 corresponding substantially to the thickness of the wall of the rod which defines the housing receiving the tip 26.

On peut constater dans cet exemple de réalisation que les faces extérieures opposées 106 des branches 12 et 13 sont lisses et dépourvues d'éléments d'application.It can be seen in this embodiment that the opposite outer faces 106 of the branches 12 and 13 are smooth and devoid of application elements.

Les faces 106 peuvent être généralement planes ou présenter un profil arrondi convexe vers l'extérieur.The faces 106 may be generally flat or have a rounded profile convex to the outside.

La longueur totale M occupée le long de l'axe longitudinal X par une rangée d'éléments d'application 23 est par exemple supérieure ou égale à 20 mm.The total length M occupied along the longitudinal axis X by a row of application elements 23 is for example greater than or equal to 20 mm.

Les éléments d'application peuvent présenter une forme de dent effilée vers leur extrémité libre 126, avec une base ayant un grand c^té confondu avec ou s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement au bord 125 délimitant l'ouverture 19, lorsque l'organe d'application est observé en vue de dessus.The applicator elements may have a tapered tooth shape towards their free end 126, with a base having a large side coincident with or extending substantially parallel to the edge 125 delimiting the opening 19, when the body application is observed in top view.

Dans la variante de réalisation de la figure 34, chaque branche 12 ou 13 comporte une deuxième rangée d'éléments d'application, à l'opposé de la première, sur une face opposée 112, respectivement 113, l'organe d'application présentant une forme symétrique par rapport à un plan perpendiculaire à la normale N.In the variant embodiment of FIG. 34, each branch 12 or 13 comprises a second row of applicator elements, opposite the first, on an opposite face 112, respectively 113, the applicator member presenting a symmetrical shape with respect to a plane perpendicular to normal N.

Quel que soit l'organe d'application utilisé, l'organe d'essorage 6 associé peut être disposé dans un récipient dont le corps peut comporter deux parties 4a et 4b pouvant se déplacer l'une relativement à l'autre de manière à faire varier le diamètre de l'ouverture 110 de l'organe d'essorage 6, comme illustré à la figure 35.Whatever the applicator member used, the associated wiper member 6 may be arranged in a container whose body may comprise two parts 4a and 4b that can move relative to one another so as to vary the diameter of the opening 110 of the wiper member 6, as illustrated in FIG.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 35, la déformation de l'organe d'essorage est obtenue au moyen d'une extension 115 du col du récipient mais l'invention n'est pas limitée à un agencement particulier de l'organe d'essorage ni à une manière particulière de faire varier sa section de passage pour l'organe d'application et/ou sa déformabilité.In the example of FIG. 35, the deformation of the wiper member is obtained by means of an extension 115 of the neck of the container, but the invention is not limited to a particular arrangement of the body of the container. spinning or in a particular way to vary its passage section for the applicator member and / or its deformability.

On a illustré à la figure 36 la possibilité pour l'organe d'essorage 6 de comporter une lèvre d'essorage ondulée e qui peut se déployer au passage de l'organe d'application. Les ondulations 120 sont par exemple alternativement en creux et en bosse dans le sens circonférentiel.FIG. 36 illustrates the possibility for the wiper member 6 to comprise a waved wringing lip e which can be deployed when the applicator member passes. The corrugations 120 are for example alternately hollow and bump in the circumferential direction.

Les caractéristiques des différents exemples de réalisation peuvent se combiner entre elles au sein d'exemples de réalisation non illustrés.The characteristics of the various exemplary embodiments can be combined with one another in non-illustrated exemplary embodiments.

Dans une variante, le produit se présente sous la forme d'un pain ou est contenu dans un tube.In a variant, the product is in the form of a loaf or is contained in a tube.

L'organe d'essorage peut être différent et se présenter sous la forme d'un bloc de mousse.The wiper member may be different and be in the form of a foam block.

Le support peut être réalisé en une matière plastique relativement rigide ou souple. Le support peut notamment être entièrement réalisé en une matière plastique rigide, dans une matière élastomère, en PET, POM, PA, PS, PP ou PE, ou être réalisé en silicone, nitrile, EPDM, EVA, PVC, PU, latex, butyl, ou en élastomères thermoplastiques tels que HYTREL®, PEBAX® ou SANTOPRENE®.The support may be made of a relatively rigid or flexible plastic material. The support may especially be entirely made of a rigid plastic material, an elastomeric material, PET, POM, PA, PS, PP or PE, or be made of silicone, nitrile, EPDM, EVA, PVC, PU, latex, butyl , or thermoplastic elastomers such as HYTREL ® , PEBAX ® or SANTOPRENE ® .

La longueur des éléments d'application d'une rangée peut être comprise entre environ 1 mm et environ 8 mm, mieux entre 2 mm et 6 mm.The length of the application elements of a row may be between about 1 mm and about 8 mm, more preferably between 2 mm and 6 mm.

Les éléments d'application peuvent présenter des formes diverses, par exemple une forme de picot cylindrique, conique, tronconique ou généralement aplatie.The application elements may have various shapes, for example a cylindrical, conical, frustoconical or generally flattened pin shape.

Les éléments d'application peuvent être réalisés dans la même matière que le support ou en variante être réalisés par surinjection, dans une matière différente.The application elements can be made in the same material as the support or alternatively can be made by overinjection, in a different material.

Les éléments d'application peuvent présenter des propriétés magnétiques, par exemple comporter des particules magnétiques.The application elements may have magnetic properties, for example magnetic particles.

La tige de l'applicateur peut être soumise à des vibrations, par exemple grâce à la présence au sein de l'organe de préhension d'un vibreur, par exemple similaire à ceux que l'on rencontre dans les téléphones portables.The rod of the applicator may be subjected to vibrations, for example due to the presence within the gripping member of a vibrator, for example similar to those found in mobile phones.

Dans tous les exemples, l'organe d'application peut être au moins partiellement floqué ou non.In all the examples, the applicator member may be at least partially flocked or not.

L'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de « comportant au moins un », sauf si le contraire est spécifié.The expression "having one" shall be understood as being synonymous with "having at least one", unless the opposite is specified.

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Applicateur (3) pour appliquer un produit sur les cils et/ou sourcils, comportant : - une tige (8), - un organe d'application (10) à une extrémité de la tige, cet organe d'application comportant : - un support (11) en matière plastique, allongé selon un axe longitudinal, ce support étant relié à une extrémité proximale à la tige (8) et présentant une extrémité distale libre, ce support comportant seulement deux branches (12, 13) s'étendant le long de l'axe longitudinal (X) du support, ces branches ménageant entre elles une ouverture (19) unique et définissant ensemble une plus grande largeur (W) du support, - au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application (23) sur l'une des branches, cette rangée comportant des éléments d'application s'étendant pour au moins la moitié de leur longueur ailleurs qu'au-dessus de l'ouverture (19). Applicator (3) for applying a product to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows, comprising: a rod (8), an applicator member (10) at one end of the rod, this applicator member comprising: a support (11) of plastic material, elongate along a longitudinal axis, this support being connected at one end proximal to the rod (8) and having a free distal end, this support comprising only two branches (12, 13); extending along the longitudinal axis (X) of the support, these branches forming between them a single opening (19) and together defining a greater width (W) of the support, at least one row of application elements (23) on one of the branches, this row comprising application elements extending for at least half of their length elsewhere than above the opening (19). Applicateur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les branches (12, 13) sont reliées à leurs extrémités.Applicator according to claim 1, wherein the branches (12, 13) are connected at their ends. Applicateur selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'ouverture (19) est sensiblement plane.Applicator according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the opening (19) is substantially flat. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'ouverture présente sensiblement la même forme que le contour extérieur du support.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the opening has substantially the same shape as the outer contour of the support. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'une au moins de l'extrémité distale et de l'extrémité proximale du support (11) est effilée.An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the distal end and the proximal end of the carrier (11) is tapered. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le support (11) est au moins 1,5 fois plus long que large.An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (11) is at least 1.5 times longer than wide. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les éléments d'application (23) sont réalisés dans la même matière que les branches (12, 13).Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the application elements (23) are made of the same material as the branches (12, 13). Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, dans lequel au moins une partie des éléments d'application est réalisée dans une matière différente de celle des branches.An applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein at least a part of the application elements is made of a material different from that of the branches. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le support (11) est rapporté sur la tige (8).Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (11) is attached to the rod (8). Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, dans lequel le support (11) est réalisé de manière monolithique avec la tige (8).Applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the support (11) is made monolithically with the rod (8). Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la tige (8) est reliée à son extrémité opposée au support à un capuchon (9) de fermeture étanche d'un récipient (2) contenant le produit (P) à appliquer.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rod (8) is connected at its end opposite the support to a cap (9) for sealing a container (2) containing the product (P) to be applied. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la tige (8) présente un axe longitudinal (Y) confondu avec celui (X) du support (11).Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rod (8) has a longitudinal axis (Y) coincides with that (X) of the support (11). Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel chaque branche (12, 13) du support comporte au moins une rangée (20, 21) d'éléments d'application.An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each leg (12, 13) of the carrier has at least one row (20, 21) of applicator elements. Applicateur selon la revendication 13, dans lequel chacune des rangées comporte des éléments d'application s'étendant pour au moins la moitié de leur longueur ailleurs qu'au-dessus de l'ouverture.An applicator according to claim 13, wherein each of the rows has application members extending for at least half of their length elsewhere than above the opening. Applicateur selon l'une des revendications 13 et 14, dans lequel tous les éléments d'application s'étendent d'un seul côté du support.Applicator according to one of Claims 13 and 14, in which all the application elements extend on one side of the support. Applicateur selon l'une des revendications 13 et 14, dans lequel les éléments d'application (33, 34 ; 40, 41) s'étendent sur deux côtés opposés du support.An applicator according to one of claims 13 and 14, wherein the application members (33, 34; 40, 41) extend on two opposite sides of the support. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14, dans lequel au moins une branche comporte au moins deux rangées d'éléments d'application s'étendant respectivement sur des faces opposées du support.Applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein at least one branch comprises at least two rows of application elements respectively extending on opposite faces of the support. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la longueur maximale (L) de l'ouverture (19) est inférieure ou égale à 35 mm, allant de préférence de 26 à 28 mm.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the maximum length (L) of the opening (19) is less than or equal to 35 mm, preferably from 26 to 28 mm. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la largeur maximale (l) de l'ouverture (19) est inférieure ou égale à 10 mm, allant de préférence de 1 à 10 mm, mieux de 2 à 3 mm.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the maximum width ( l ) of the opening (19) is less than or equal to 10 mm, preferably from 1 to 10 mm, more preferably from 2 to 3 mm. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le support (11) est entièrement réalisé en une matière plastique rigide.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (11) is entirely made of a rigid plastic material. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 19, dans lequel le support est entièrement réalisé dans une matière élastomère ou flexible.An applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the support is entirely made of an elastomeric or flexible material. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 19, dans lequel le support est réalisé en PET, POM, PA, PS, PP ou PE.An applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the support is made of PET, POM, PA, PS, PP or PE. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 19, dans lequel le support est réalisé en silicone, nitrile, EPDM, EVA, PVC, PU, latex, butyl, ou en élastomères thermoplastiques tels que HYTREL®, PEBAX® ou SANTOPRENE®.Applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the support is made of silicone, nitrile, EPDM, EVA, PVC, PU, latex, butyl, or thermoplastic elastomers such as HYTREL ® , PEBAX ® or SANTOPRENE ® . Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'axe (Z) d'au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application s'étendant sur une branche du support est rectiligne.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the axis (Z) of at least one row of application elements extending on a branch of the support is rectilinear. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 23, dans lequel l'axe d'au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application s'étendant sur une branche du support est curviligne, notamment concave ou convexe vers l'extérieur.Applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 23, wherein the axis of at least one row of applicator elements extending on a branch of the support is curvilinear, in particular concave or convex towards the outside. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 23, dans lequel l'axe d'au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application s'étendant sur une branche du support est sinueux.An applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 23, wherein the axis of at least one row of application members extending on a branch of the support is sinuous. Applicateur selon la revendication 3, dans lequel les éléments d'application (23) d'une rangée au moins s'étendent chacun dans une direction sensiblement parallèle à la normale (N) au plan de l'ouverture (19).Applicator according to claim 3, wherein the application elements (23) of at least one row each extend in a direction substantially parallel to the normal (N) in the plane of the opening (19). Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que les branches comportent des éléments d'application respectifs différents.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the branches comprise respective different application elements. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'une au moins des branches comporte des rangées comportant des éléments d'application respectifs différents.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the branches comprises rows comprising respective different application elements. Applicateur selon la revendication 3, dans lequel au moins un élément d'application d'au moins une rangée s'étend en faisant un angle non nul (α ; β) avec la normale (N) au plan de l'ouverture (19).An applicator according to claim 3, wherein at least one application element of at least one row extends at a non-zero angle (α; β) with the normal (N) at the plane of the opening (19) . Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins une pluralité d'éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée sont disposés en quinconce.An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least a plurality of consecutive one-row application elements are staggered. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée forment un V.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein two consecutive application elements of a row form a V. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel une pluralité d'éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée s'étendent alternativement au moins partiellement de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation (S).Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a plurality of consecutive application elements of a row extend alternately at least partially on either side of a geometric separation surface (S). Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 33, dans lequel au moins deux éléments d'application d'une rangée présentent des bases jointives.An applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 33, wherein at least two application members of a row have joined bases. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 33, dans lequel au moins deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée présentent des bases espacées.An applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 33, wherein at least two consecutive application members of a row have spaced apart bases. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 35, dans lequel au moins deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée forment entre eux une gorge en V lorsque l'élément d'application est observé dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe de la rangée.Applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 35, wherein at least two consecutive application elements of a row form between them a V-shaped groove when the application element is observed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the row. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 36, dans lequel au moins trois éléments consécutifs d'une rangée présentent entre eux un espacement constant le long de l'axe de cette rangée.An applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 36, wherein at least three consecutive members of a row have a constant spacing therebetween along the axis of that row. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins trois éléments consécutifs d'une rangée présentent entre eux un espacement non constant le long de l'axe de cette rangée.An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least three consecutive members of a row have a non-constant spacing therebetween along the axis of that row. Applicateur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'organe d'application comporte au moins une première rangée d'éléments d'application et une deuxième rangée d'éléments d'application, la première rangée comportant au moins trois éléments d'application se succédant avec un premier écartement et la deuxième rangée comportant au moins trois éléments d'application se succédant avec un deuxième écartement.Applicator according to claim 1, wherein the applicator member comprises at least a first row of application elements and a second row of application elements, the first row comprising at least three application elements succeeding each other with a first gap and the second row having at least three application elements succeeding each other with a second gap. Applicateur selon la revendication 39, dans lequel le premier écartement est égal au deuxième écartement.An applicator according to claim 39, wherein the first gap is equal to the second gap. Applicateur selon la revendication 39, dans lequel le premier écartement est différent du deuxième écartement.An applicator according to claim 39, wherein the first gap is different from the second gap. Applicateur selon l'une des revendications 39 à 41, dans lequel les première et deuxième rangées sont portées par la même branche du support, étant respectivement disposées sur des faces opposées de cette branche.Applicator according to one of claims 39 to 41, wherein the first and second rows are carried by the same branch of the support, being respectively disposed on opposite faces of this branch. Applicateur selon l'une des revendications 39 à 41, dans lequel les première et deuxième rangées sont portées par deux branches différentes du support.Applicator according to one of claims 39 to 41, wherein the first and second rows are carried by two different branches of the support. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins un élément d'application d'une rangée se raccorde sensiblement perpendiculairement à la branche correspondante.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one application element of a row connects substantially perpendicular to the corresponding branch. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel au moins un élément d'application d'une rangée s'étend entièrement ailleurs qu'au-dessus de l'ouverture.An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one application member of a row extends entirely other than above the opening. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la longueur des éléments d'application d'une rangée est comprise entre environ 1 mm et environ 10 mm, mieux entre environ 2 mm et environ 8 mm, notamment de 3 mm à 6 mm.An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the length of the application members of a row is from about 1 mm to about 10 mm, more preferably from about 2 mm to about 8 mm, especially from 3 mm to 6 mm. mm. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 46, dans lequel au moins deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée se croisent lorsque l'organe d'application est observé dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe de la rangée.An applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 46, wherein at least two consecutive application members of a row intersect when the applicator member is observed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the row. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'une au moins des branches comporte sur son pourtour extérieur des éléments d'application.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the branches has on its outer periphery application elements. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'une au moins des branches comporte des éléments d'application sur deux faces opposées du support.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the branches comprises application elements on two opposite faces of the support. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'une au moins des branches comporte deux rangées d'éléments d'application sur deux faces différentes de la branche.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the branches comprises two rows of application elements on two different faces of the branch. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'une au moins des branches comporte trois rangées d'éléments d'application.An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the branches comprises three rows of application elements. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le support et/ou les éléments d'application comportent des particules magnétiques.An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support and / or the application elements comprise magnetic particles. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, l'organe d'application ayant un contour lisse lorsqu'observé selon une normale (N) à un plan de l'ouverture (19).Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, the applicator member having a smooth contour when observed at a normal (N) to a plane of the opening (19). Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la longueur de l'organe d'application étant supérieure à 20 mm.Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, the length of the applicator member being greater than 20 mm. Dispositif (1) de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit destiné au maquillage et/ou au soin des cils et/ou des sourcils, comportant : - un applicateur (3) tel que défini dans l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, - le produit (P) à appliquer sur les cils et/ou sourcils. Apparatus (1) for packaging and applying a product for makeup and / or care of eyelashes and / or eyebrows, comprising: an applicator (3) as defined in any one of the preceding claims, the product (P) to be applied to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, comportant en outre un récipient (2) contenant ledit produit.Device according to the preceding claim, further comprising a container (2) containing said product. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel le récipient comporte un organe d'essorage (6), notamment un organe d'essorage en élastomère.Device according to the preceding claim, wherein the container comprises a wiper member (6), in particular an elastomer wiper member. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel l'organe d'application et l'organe d'essorage sont agencés de telle sorte que l'organe d'application se déforme à la traversée de l'organe d'essorage.Device according to the preceding claim, wherein the applicator member and the wiper member are arranged in such a way that the applicator member deforms as it passes through the wiper member. Dispositif selon la revendication 55, dans lequel l'organe d'application et l'organe d'essorage sont agencés de telle sorte que l'organe d'application ne se déforme pas à la traversée de l'organe d'essorage.Device according to claim 55, wherein the applicator member and the wiper member are arranged in such a way that the applicator member does not deform when passing through the wiper member. Dispositif selon la revendication 57, l'organe d'essorage comportant une lèvre ondulée pouvant se déployer à la traversée de l'organe d'application.Device according to claim 57, the wiper member comprising a corrugated lip that can be deployed at the crossing of the applicator member. Procédé pour appliquer un produit sur les cils et/ou les sourcils, comportant : - le chargement de l'organe d'application de l'applicateur tel que défini dans l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 54 avec du produit, - l'application du produit sur les cils et/ou les sourcils. A method for applying a product to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, comprising: the loading of the application member of the applicator as defined in any one of claims 1 to 54 with the product, - the application of the product on the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows. Procédé selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel l'organe d'application est chargé en produit de manière à ce que l'ouverture (19) soit complètement remplie de produit.Method according to the preceding claim, wherein the applicator member is loaded with product so that the opening (19) is completely filled with product. Procédé selon la revendication 61, dans lequel l'organe d'application est chargé en produit sans que l'ouverture soit complètement remplie de produit.The method of claim 61, wherein the applicator member is loaded with product without the aperture being completely filled with product. Procédé selon l'une des deux revendications immédiatement précédentes, dans lequel chaque branche porte au moins une rangée d'éléments d'application, et dans lequel des éléments d'application appartenant aux deux rangées sont amenés simultanément au contact des cils.Method according to one of the two immediately preceding claims, wherein each branch carries at least one row of application elements, and wherein application elements belonging to the two rows are brought simultaneously into contact with the eyelashes. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 61 à 64, dans lequel la tige est soumise à des vibrations.A method as claimed in any one of claims 61 to 64, wherein the rod is subjected to vibration.
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