EP1745717B1 - Device for storing and applying a product - Google Patents

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EP1745717B1
EP1745717B1 EP06300810A EP06300810A EP1745717B1 EP 1745717 B1 EP1745717 B1 EP 1745717B1 EP 06300810 A EP06300810 A EP 06300810A EP 06300810 A EP06300810 A EP 06300810A EP 1745717 B1 EP1745717 B1 EP 1745717B1
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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
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D40/267—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • 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
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/045—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D34/046—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • 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
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means

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  • the present invention relates to a device with an applicator comprising a rod provided at one end with an applicator tip for the application of a product on a support such as skin, lips or nails.
  • the patent US 5,881,743 a for object a makeup applicator comprising a body of deformable material having an applicator portion defining a planar application surface.
  • the applicator portion has a recess disposed between the planar application surface and a gripping portion of the applicator. Only the applicator portion of the first end of the deformable body is for application.
  • the applicator portion has a width measured perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the applicator greater than the width of the gripping portion.
  • the present invention relates to a device according to claim 1.
  • the body of the applicator tip may be at least partially covered with a flocking.
  • the first proximal portion may be at least partially flocked.
  • the thinned zone can be flocked.
  • the second portion can rotate more or less relative to the first portion.
  • the user can modify if desired the extent of the application face in contact with the support.
  • the pressure exerted on the support by the applicator tip may be reduced.
  • the user can in particular feel a spring effect. When the pressure exerted by the user ceases, the applicator tip can return to its original shape.
  • the positioning of the thinned zone between a first proximal portion and a second distal portion makes it possible to give the applicator tip flexibility, particularly at its distal end, which makes it easier to trace and apply the product, for example to draw the outline of the lips.
  • the applicator may be made with an application face extending obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis of the rod while ensuring its contact with the support to be made up or treated without having to respect a particular inclination, since the second portion can rotate relative to the first.
  • the application of the product can thus be done more quickly without affecting the ergonomics or reduce the quality of makeup performed.
  • the application of the product can be more accurate.
  • the applicator may allow the application of a thin layer of product or superimpose several layers of product to enhance the product's hold on the support and / or its gloss, thus improving the quality of the makeup.
  • the first proximal portion of the body of the applicator tip may comprise at least one application face.
  • the application face may extend over the first proximal portion and the second distal portion.
  • the first proximal portion can be used for the application, as can the second distal portion.
  • the applicator portion may extend at least partially between the thinned zone and the end of the applicator tip fixed or integral with the rest of the applicator.
  • the second portion is pivotable relative to the first portion substantially about a geometric axis of articulation perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the applicator.
  • the applicator tip may extend generally along a longitudinal axis which makes a non-zero angle with the longitudinal axis of the applicator or the rod.
  • the longitudinal axis of the applicator or the rod and the longitudinal axis of the applicator tip may define a plane substantially perpendicular to the geometric axis of articulation of the second portion relative to the first portion.
  • the body of the nozzle may comprise at least one recess or two recesses.
  • the two recesses can be located on the same side of the body. Alternatively, the two recesses may be located on two opposite sides of the body.
  • the two recesses may define a single hinged area hinge, or alternatively they may each define a thinned hinge area.
  • At least one recess can lead to two opposite sides of the body.
  • the recess may be annular, extending over the entire circumference of the body.
  • the body is preferably non-symmetrical of revolution.
  • the recess may have, in longitudinal section taken in a plane containing the longitudinal axis of the applicator, a generally triangular profile or crenel.
  • the second portion may comprise an opening, for example a slot, facilitating the circulation of the product contained in the recess towards the application face.
  • the thinned zone may have a shape cross-section chosen from the following list: circular, oval, elliptical, polygonal, in particular square, triangular, rectangular, pentagonal, hexagonal or trapezoidal, among others.
  • the thinned zone has a cross section of flattened shape.
  • the shape of the cross section of the thinned area may vary as one moves along the longitudinal axis of the applicator. According to its cross-sectional shape, the thinned zone may define at least one hinge axis about which the second portion tends to pivot during application, under usual conditions of use.
  • the applicator tip is for example configured so that the hinge axis is substantially parallel to the surface of the support on which the product is applied, in use.
  • the thinned area is shape memory.
  • shape memory it should be understood that the thinned area returns to its original shape after use.
  • the thinned zone may have a cross section inscribed in the largest cross section of at least one of the first portion and the second portion.
  • a smaller cross section of the hinge area may be less than or equal to 2 mm 2 , for example.
  • At least one of the first portion and the second portion may have a shape cross-section chosen from the following list: circular, oval, elliptical, polygonal, in particular square, triangular, rectangular, pentagonal, hexagonal or trapezoidal, being truncated or not.
  • the first portion may have for example a substantially circular cross section over at least a part of its length.
  • the second portion may have a non-circular cross section for example over at least a portion of its length, the cross section being for example flattened parallel to a geometric axis of articulation of the second portion relative to the first.
  • the body of the applicator tip may for example be non-compressible and / or non-absorbent.
  • non-porous it is not excluded that the body can be flocked.
  • the body of the applicator tip may be at least partially, or even entirely, covered with a flocking and / or a porous material, for example a foam, for example welded or glued on the more rigid body, or on the contrary in being guard.
  • the first portion may be covered with a flocking.
  • the foam may not have a recess.
  • the body has an outer surface defining the application face. The body may for example be different from a sintered.
  • the body of the applicator tip may be at least partially, and preferably entirely, molded, for example by injection, for example in a material selected from the following list: thermoplastics, elastomers, thermoplastic elastomers, polyester thermoplastic elastomer such as Hytrel ® for example, nitrile, silicone, EPDM, SEBS, SIS, PU, EVA, PVC, PE, PET, PP.
  • the body of the applicator tip may be at least partially made of a softer material than a material in which the rod is made.
  • the application tip can be magnetic.
  • the application tip may for example comprise particles having a non-zero magnetic susceptibility.
  • the applicator may comprise a rod having an end, the first portion of the applicator tip being fixed to this end of the rod.
  • the applicator may comprise a rod extending along a longitudinal axis.
  • the greatest width of the applicator tip measured perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the rod may be smaller, or even strictly less than the largest width of the rod measured perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the rod.
  • the body of the applicator tip can be made by injection molding.
  • the body of the applicator tip may be molded in one piece with a fixing part, for example intended to be inserted into the rod.
  • the applicator tip can be fixed to the rod by overmoulding on the rod, gluing, welding, insertion by force, snapping, crimping or screwing.
  • the rod may comprise a flexible zone promoting its deformation, or otherwise be devoid of it.
  • the applicator may comprise a gripping member attached to the end of the rod which is opposite to the endpiece.
  • the gripping member may comprise at least one receiving zone of a finger, for example a cell or flat, which may extend substantially parallel to the geometric axis of articulation of the second portion relative to the first portion.
  • the product loading of the applicator can be performed by dipping the applicator tip into a container, the latter having a wiper member, which has for example a substantially circular orifice, defined by a wiper lip.
  • the first portion is attached to a container containing the product.
  • This container can serve as a gripping member of the applicator.
  • the product loading of the applicator tip can then be performed from this container secured to the applicator at the time of use.
  • the wiper member may comprise a flexible lip.
  • the latter can be made of a non-cellular material.
  • the wiper member may thus be different from a wiper member made of a foam.
  • the wiper member may have an orifice spin drying for example circular, and a smaller inner diameter of the wiper member may be substantially equal to the largest outer diameter of the applicator tip, including the first portion.
  • the container may advantageously close in a sealed manner, in the absence of use.
  • the product can be a cosmetic, dermatological, make-up or skincare product.
  • the product may be a lip product, for example a lipstick or a lip care product.
  • the product may still be a makeup or care product not intended for the lips, for example an eye shadow, a nail polish or an eyeliner.
  • FIG. 1 a packaging and application device 1 comprising a container 2 and an applicator 3.
  • the container 2 contains a product P which is a lipstick in the example described, but it is not beyond the scope of this invention if the product P is different, being for example a care product for the lips, an eye shadow, an eyeliner or a nail polish.
  • the applicator 3 comprises a rod 4 having at its proximal end a gripping member 5 and at its distal end an applicator tip 6, shown in greater detail in FIG. figure 2 .
  • the gripping member 5 constitutes a closure cap of the container 2, and has an internally threaded skirt, so as to be screwed onto a neck 7 of the container 2, which itself comprises a corresponding external thread.
  • the device 1 further comprises a wiper member 8 bearing against the neck 7 of the container 2, and helping to seal the closure of the container.
  • the rod 4 has in the example described a circular section, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention if it is otherwise, especially if the section of the rod 4 is oval, elliptical or polygonal, for example square, rectangular or triangular.
  • the stem can be full or hollow.
  • the largest outer diameter of the rod may for example be about 5 mm.
  • the cap 5 may optionally, when the rod is not circular in section, snap-fastening, without rotation relative to the container, the wiper member 8 may have a complementary section of the section of the stem orifice.
  • the wiper member 8 comprises a lip arranged to wring the applicator, and preferably made of a non-cellular material.
  • the applicator tip 6 comprises a body 9 of non-porous material, for example made of an injected plastic material, covered with a flocking.
  • the body 9 comprises a first portion 10, proximal, fixed to the rod 4 and a second portion 20, distal, connected to the first portion 10 and defining at least one application face 22, which is for example substantially flat as one can see him on the figure 22 .
  • the body of the applicator tip 6 further comprises, in the example of the figure 2 at least one recess 25 opening opposite the application face 22 and defining a thinned zone 26 forming a hinge between the first portion 10 and the second portion 20, allowing the second portion 20 to pivot relative to the first portion When the application face 22 is pressed against the support on which the product is to be applied.
  • the smallest inner diameter of the wiper member 8, defined by the edge of the lip 11, is substantially equal in this example to the largest outer diameter of the first portion 10.
  • the applicator tip 6 extends generally along a longitudinal axis Y inclined at an angle ⁇ that is not zero with respect to the longitudinal axis X of the rod 4.
  • the second portion 20 can pivot relative to the first portion 10, in use, substantially around a geometric axis of articulation perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator.
  • the X and Y axes define a plane substantially perpendicular to the geometric axis of articulation of the second portion relative to the first portion 10.
  • the gripping member 5 may comprise at least one receiving zone of a finger, for example a cell 17 shown in dashed lines at the figure 1 , whose bottom extends substantially parallel to the axis of pivoting of the second portion 20 relative to the first portion 10.
  • the cell is replaced by a flat.
  • the body of the applicator tip 6 has an end portion 18 intended to be fixed in a housing 19 provided at the distal end of the rod 4. It is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the body of the applicator tip is fixed to the rod by other means, for example by overmolding on the rod, or gluing, welding, snapping, crimping or screwing.
  • the user can load the applicator tip 6 with product by immersing it in the container 2 and then remove it by passing through the wiper member 8, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4 .
  • Product P remains present in the recess 25 and on the application face 22.
  • the applicator tip may deform or not at the passage of the wiper member.
  • the second portion 20 may or may not deform depending on its nature and its inclination relative to the longitudinal axis of the applicator.
  • the user can press the application face 22 onto the support to be made up, for example the lips, so as to rotate the second portion 20 relative to the first portion 10, as illustrated in figure 3 .
  • the degree of pivoting may for example be greater than 15 °, or even greater than 20 °.
  • the first portion 10 preferably deforms substantially no or little during the application.
  • the second portion 20 can pivot relative to its initial position without the first portion 10 substantially changing orientation.
  • the application can thus be carried out in a regular and precise manner, in a single fme layer or in several passes.
  • the user can also use the rest of the surface of the applicator tip to apply the product, and for example use the face of the second portion opposite to the application face 22.
  • the first portion 10 of the body 9 of the applicator tip 6 is in the example considered of circular cross section over at least a part of its length, as illustrated in FIG. figure 5 , but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention if it is otherwise, and the cross section of the first portion 10 could be for example at least over part of its length, oval, elliptical, or polygonal, by square example as shown in the figure 6 , rectangular as shown in figure 7 , triangular as illustrated in figure 8 , or hexagonal as illustrated in figure 9 these examples are not limiting.
  • the cross section of the first portion is oblong, being elongated along a major axis, that is to say the axis of greater length
  • the cross section of the applicator tip at the level of the The thinned zone may for example be elongated along the same major axis, thus allowing the second portion to pivot while remaining in a plane perpendicular to this major axis, the application being thus more precise.
  • the thinned zone has a non-circular cross section, eccentric with respect to the longitudinal axis of the applicator.
  • the body 9 of the applicator tip 6 is truncated along a bevel substantially parallel to the axis Y, so that the first portion, over part of its length, and the second portion, over its entire length, are truncated circular cross-section, as can be seen in the Figures 18 and 22 .
  • the cross section of the second portion 20 may be circular or other shape, for example being flattened with a large axis parallel to the geometric axis of articulation Z, as can be seen in the Figures 18 and 22 .
  • the cross-section of the body 9 of the applicator tip 6 at the thinned zone 26 is inscribed in the largest cross-section of the first portion, as illustrated in FIG. figure 18 .
  • the recess 25 opens on two opposite lateral sides 6a and 6b of the body 9 of the applicator tip 6.
  • the thickness e of the body 9 of the tip-level application of the thinned area 26 may e.g. less than half of the maximum thickness e m of the first portion, the thicknesses being measured in the plane of the figure 2 , that is to say a plane in which the recess profile is the largest.
  • a larger dimension in cross section of the body of the tip may for example be less than 7 mm.
  • the apparent length l of the body of the applicator tip, protruding from the rod or the product reserve may for example be between 5 and 20 mm.
  • the length of the second portion may for example be between one-quarter and three-quarters of that of the first portion.
  • the first and second portions and the thinned area and the attachment end may for example all be made in one piece, for example molded in one piece.
  • the thinned zone 26 can take various shapes in cross-section, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 19 to 21 .
  • the thinned zone 26 can extend adjacent to the application face 22.
  • the thinned area 26 is located between two recesses and extends over substantially the entire width of the body of the applicator tip.
  • the thinned zone 26 is also located between two recesses but extends back from the lateral sides of the body of the applicator tip.
  • the thinned zone 26 has in cross section a generally flattened shape, of great axis parallel to the substantially geometric axis of articulation Z.
  • the variant of the figure 21 differs from the example of the figure 20 in that the thinned zone has a substantially circular shape in cross-section, which can allow omnidirectional pivoting of the second portion 20.
  • the applicator tip 6 extends along a longitudinal axis Y which makes a non-zero angle ⁇ with the longitudinal axis X of the rod, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention if the angle ⁇ is null, as illustrated in figure 10 .
  • the second portion 20 may have a thickness which increases and then decreases towards the free end of the body of the tip. It may be otherwise and the thickness may further decrease towards the free end as illustrated in FIG. figure 11 or be substantially constant then decrease as shown in figure 12 .
  • the recess 25 has in longitudinal section a generally triangular profile.
  • the recess may have a slot profile, as illustrated in FIG. figure 16 .
  • the application face 22 may be arranged on the same side as the recess 25, as illustrated in FIG. figure 14 .
  • the body of the applicator tip may have a single recess or two recesses, each defining a hinged area 26 as shown in FIG. figure 15 or a single thinned zone 26, as illustrated in FIG. figure 16 .
  • the recess may be single and annular, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 20 and 21 for example.
  • the bottom of the recess 25 is rather angular, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention if it is for example rounded, as illustrated in FIG. figure 13 for example to allow the product that accumulates there to be more easily applied.
  • the second portion 20 has an opening such as a slot 28 allowing the flow of product between the recess 25 and the application face 22.
  • a slot 28 may allow to apply a larger amount of product.
  • the slot 28 may for example be oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the applicator tip.
  • the body of the applicator tip may be completely covered with a flocking or may be covered only partially, or even be devoid of it. In a variant, may be at least partially covered with foam, or even completely covered, as illustrated in figure 24 , or alternatively, to be devoid of it.
  • the body may comprise an outer surface defining the application face.
  • the body is preferably not entirely made of foam. For example, it is different from a foam block.
  • the body of the applicator tip may for example not be absorbent, and be little or not compressible.
  • the application tip is preferably molded from a plastics material, for example selected from the following list: elastomers, thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers, particularly elastomeric thermpolastique polyester such as Hytrel ®, nitrile, silicone, EPDM, SEBS, SIS, PU, EVA, PVC, PE, PET, PP.
  • elastomers thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers, particularly elastomeric thermpolastique polyester such as Hytrel ®, nitrile, silicone, EPDM, SEBS, SIS, PU, EVA, PVC, PE, PET, PP.
  • the material in which the body 9 of the applicator tip 6 is made is more flexible than the material in which the rod 4 is made, so as to allow the deformation of the body of the applicator tip when of the application, when the user applies a slight pressure on the support to make up with the applicator.
  • the rod could comprise a flexible zone making it possible to bring even more flexibility to the application, for example a thinned zone.
  • the applicator tip may have magnetic properties or not.
  • the body of the applicator tip may be made of a plastics material filled with magnetic particles.
  • the applicator 3 is immersed in a container 2 containing the product.

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The applicator (3) has an application nozzle (6) comprising a body made of porous material and covered with flocking. The body has a distal portion with an application surface, where the distal portion is connected to a proximal portion. A thin zone forms a joint between the distal and proximal portions and permits the distal portion to pivot relative to the proximal portion when the application surface is pressed against a support. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a device for conditioning and applying a product comprising an applicator (2) a method for makeup of a support.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif avec un applicateur comportant une tige munie à une extrémité d'un embout d'application pour l'application d'un produit sur un support tel que la peau, les lèvres ou les ongles.The present invention relates to a device with an applicator comprising a rod provided at one end with an applicator tip for the application of a product on a support such as skin, lips or nails.

On connaît par le brevet US 6 070 598 des embouts d'application de forme générale cylindrique comportant une extrémité coupée en biseau. De tels embouts permettent une application relativement précise du produit sur le support. Cependant, ces embouts ne permettent d'appliquer qu'une quantité relativement faible de produit compte tenu de l'essorage important dû à leur forme cylindrique et de la faible surface de l'extrémité coupée en biseau, servant à l'application. De plus, ces embouts peuvent être relativement rigides et chasser le produit présent sur la surface du biseau, de sorte que le produit est étalé de manière irrégulière sur le support et le confort à l'application peut ne pas être complètement satisfaisant. Enfin, c'est l'inclinaison du biseau qui conditionne celle de l'applicateur lors de l'utilisation, et complique l'application.We know by the patent US 6,070,598 generally cylindrical application tips having a beveled end. Such tips allow a relatively accurate application of the product on the support. However, these tips allow to apply a relatively small amount of product taking into account the large spin due to their cylindrical shape and the small surface of the beveled end, used for the application. In addition, these tips can be relatively rigid and drive the product present on the surface of the bevel, so that the product is spread unevenly on the support and comfort at the application may not be completely satisfactory. Finally, it is the inclination of the bevel which conditions that of the applicator during use, and complicates the application.

On connaît également par le brevet US 6 220 254 des embouts pour le maquillage des lèvres, utilisés en liaison avec un organe d'essorage constitué par un bloc de mousse. L'utilisation d'un tel organe d'essorage permet l'emploi d'embouts d'application ayant des formes très variées mais peut s'avérer coûteux et encombrant.It is also known from the patent US 6,220,254 tips for making up the lips, used in connection with a wiper member consisting of a block of foam. The use of such a wiper member allows the use of application tips having very varied shapes but can be expensive and cumbersome.

On connaît encore par la demande EP-A-1 053 695 des embouts qui se déforment au passage dans l'organe d'essorage. Un inconvénient de tels embouts d'application est qu'ils sont susceptibles de retenir une quantité relativement importante de produit, pouvant rendre difficile une application précise ou le dépôt d'une fine couche de produit.We still know by the demand EP-A-1 053 695 tips that deform in the passage in the wiper member. A disadvantage of such applicator tips is that they are likely to retain a relatively large amount of product, which may make difficult a precise application or the deposition of a thin layer of product.

Le brevet US 5 881 743 a pour objet un applicateur de maquillage comportant un corps en matériau déformable ayant une portion applicatrice définissant une surface d'application plane. La portion applicatrice comporte un renfoncement disposé entre la surface d'application plane et une portion de préhension de l'applicateur. Seule la portion applicatrice de la première extrémité du corps déformable sert à l'application.The patent US 5,881,743 a for object a makeup applicator comprising a body of deformable material having an applicator portion defining a planar application surface. The applicator portion has a recess disposed between the planar application surface and a gripping portion of the applicator. Only the applicator portion of the first end of the deformable body is for application.

D'autre part, la portion applicatrice a une largeur mesurée perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de l'applicateur supérieur à la largeur de la portion de préhension.On the other hand, the applicator portion has a width measured perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the applicator greater than the width of the gripping portion.

Il existe un besoin pour disposer d'un dispositif comportant un applicateur permettant d'appliquer le produit en une couche relativement fme si l'utilisateur le souhaite, tout en étant confortable à l'application et précis.There is a need for a device having an applicator for applying the product in a relatively thin layer if the user wishes, while being comfortable to the application and accurate.

La présente invention concerne un dispositif selon la revendication 1.The present invention relates to a device according to claim 1.

Le corps de l'embout d'application peut être au moins partiellement recouvert d'un flocage. La première portion proximale peut être au moins partiellement floquée. La zone amincie peut être floquée.The body of the applicator tip may be at least partially covered with a flocking. The first proximal portion may be at least partially flocked. The thinned zone can be flocked.

En fonction de la force avec laquelle l'utilisateur presse la face d'application contre le support, la deuxième portion peut pivoter plus ou moins relativement à la première portion. Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut modifier s'il le souhaite l'étendue de la face d'application au contact du support. En outre, la pression exercée sur le support par l'embout d'application peut s'en trouver diminuée. L'utilisateur peut notamment ressentir un effet de ressort. Lorsque la pression exercée par l'utilisateur cesse, l'embout d'application peut reprendre sa forme initiale.Depending on the force with which the user presses the application face against the support, the second portion can rotate more or less relative to the first portion. Thus, the user can modify if desired the extent of the application face in contact with the support. In addition, the pressure exerted on the support by the applicator tip may be reduced. The user can in particular feel a spring effect. When the pressure exerted by the user ceases, the applicator tip can return to its original shape.

Le positionnement de la zone amincie entre une première portion proximale et une deuxième portion distale permet de conférer à l'embout d'application une souplesse, notamment à son extrémité distale, qui permet de faciliter le tracé et l'application du produit, par exemple pour dessiner le contour des lèvres.The positioning of the thinned zone between a first proximal portion and a second distal portion makes it possible to give the applicator tip flexibility, particularly at its distal end, which makes it easier to trace and apply the product, for example to draw the outline of the lips.

L'applicateur peut être réalisé avec une face d'application s'étendant obliquement relativement à l'axe longitudinal de la tige tout en assurant son contact avec le support à maquiller ou à traiter sans avoir à respecter une inclinaison particulière, étant donné que la deuxième portion peut pivoter relativement à la première. L'application du produit peut ainsi se faire de manière plus rapide sans pour autant affecter l'ergonomie ou diminuer la qualité du maquillage effectué.The applicator may be made with an application face extending obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis of the rod while ensuring its contact with the support to be made up or treated without having to respect a particular inclination, since the second portion can rotate relative to the first. The application of the product can thus be done more quickly without affecting the ergonomics or reduce the quality of makeup performed.

De plus, l'application du produit peut gagner en précision.In addition, the application of the product can be more accurate.

L'applicateur peut permettre l'application d'une couche fine de produit ou de superposer plusieurs couches de produit pour renforcer la tenue du produit sur le support et/ou sa brillance, améliorant ainsi la qualité du maquillage.The applicator may allow the application of a thin layer of product or superimpose several layers of product to enhance the product's hold on the support and / or its gloss, thus improving the quality of the makeup.

La première portion proximale du corps de l'embout d'application peut comporter au moins une face d'application. La face d'application peut s'étendre sur la première portion proximale et sur la deuxième portion distale. La première portion proximale peut servir à l'application, de même que la deuxième portion distale.The first proximal portion of the body of the applicator tip may comprise at least one application face. The application face may extend over the first proximal portion and the second distal portion. The first proximal portion can be used for the application, as can the second distal portion.

La portion applicatrice peut s'étendre au moins partiellement entre la zone amincie et l'extrémité de l'embout d'application fixée ou solidaire du reste de l'applicateur.The applicator portion may extend at least partially between the thinned zone and the end of the applicator tip fixed or integral with the rest of the applicator.

La deuxième portion peut pivoter relativement à la première portion sensiblement autour d'un axe géométrique d'articulation perpendiculaire à un axe longitudinal de l'applicateur. L'embout d'application peut s'étendre généralement selon un axe longitudinal qui fait un angle non nul avec l'axe longitudinal de l'applicateur ou de la tige. L'axe longitudinal de l'applicateur ou de la tige et l'axe longitudinal de l'embout d'application peuvent définir un plan sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe géométrique d'articulation de la deuxième portion relativement à la première portion.The second portion is pivotable relative to the first portion substantially about a geometric axis of articulation perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the applicator. The applicator tip may extend generally along a longitudinal axis which makes a non-zero angle with the longitudinal axis of the applicator or the rod. The longitudinal axis of the applicator or the rod and the longitudinal axis of the applicator tip may define a plane substantially perpendicular to the geometric axis of articulation of the second portion relative to the first portion.

Le corps de l'embout peut comporter au moins un évidement, voire deux évidements. Les deux évidements peuvent être situés d'un même côté du corps. En variante, les deux évidements peuvent être situés de deux côtés opposés du corps. Les deux évidements peuvent définir une zone amincie unique formant charnière, ou en variante ils peuvent définir chacun une zone amincie formant charnière.The body of the nozzle may comprise at least one recess or two recesses. The two recesses can be located on the same side of the body. Alternatively, the two recesses may be located on two opposite sides of the body. The two recesses may define a single hinged area hinge, or alternatively they may each define a thinned hinge area.

Au moins un évidement peut déboucher sur deux côtés latéraux opposés du corps. L'évidement peut être annulaire, s'étendant sur toute la circonférence du corps. Le corps est de préférence non symétrique de révolution.At least one recess can lead to two opposite sides of the body. The recess may be annular, extending over the entire circumference of the body. The body is preferably non-symmetrical of revolution.

L'évidement peut avoir, en section longitudinale prise dans un plan contenant l'axe longitudinal de l'applicateur, un profil généralement triangulaire ou en créneau.The recess may have, in longitudinal section taken in a plane containing the longitudinal axis of the applicator, a generally triangular profile or crenel.

La deuxième portion peut comporter une ouverture, par exemple une fente, facilitant la circulation du produit contenu dans l'évidement vers la face d'application.The second portion may comprise an opening, for example a slot, facilitating the circulation of the product contained in the recess towards the application face.

La zone amincie peut avoir une section transversale de forme choisie dans la liste suivante : circulaire, ovale, elliptique, polygonale, notamment carrée, triangulaire, rectangulaire, pentagonale, hexagonale ou trapézoïdale, entre autres. La zone amincie a une section transversale de forme aplatie. La forme de la section transversale de la zone amincie peut varier lorsqu'on se déplace selon l'axe longitudinal de l'applicateur. Selon sa forme en section transversale, la zone amincie peut définir au moins un axe géométrique d'articulation autour duquel la deuxième portion tend à pivoter lors de l'application, dans des conditions usuelles d'utilisation.The thinned zone may have a shape cross-section chosen from the following list: circular, oval, elliptical, polygonal, in particular square, triangular, rectangular, pentagonal, hexagonal or trapezoidal, among others. The thinned zone has a cross section of flattened shape. The shape of the cross section of the thinned area may vary as one moves along the longitudinal axis of the applicator. According to its cross-sectional shape, the thinned zone may define at least one hinge axis about which the second portion tends to pivot during application, under usual conditions of use.

L'embout d'application est par exemple configuré de telle sorte que l'axe géométrique d'articulation soit sensiblement parallèle à la surface du support sur laquelle le produit est appliqué, lors de l'utilisation.The applicator tip is for example configured so that the hinge axis is substantially parallel to the surface of the support on which the product is applied, in use.

La zone amincie est à mémoire de forme. Par « à mémoire de forme », il faut comprendre que la zone amincie reprend sa forme initiale après l'utilisation.The thinned area is shape memory. By "shape memory", it should be understood that the thinned area returns to its original shape after use.

La zone amincie peut présenter une section transversale inscrite dans la plus grande section transversale de l'une au moins de la première portion et de la deuxième portion. Une plus petite section transversale de la zone d'articulation peut être inférieure ou égale à 2 mm2, par exemple.The thinned zone may have a cross section inscribed in the largest cross section of at least one of the first portion and the second portion. A smaller cross section of the hinge area may be less than or equal to 2 mm 2 , for example.

Au moins l'une de la première portion et de la deuxième portion peut avoir une section transversale de forme choisie dans la liste suivante : circulaire, ovale, elliptique, polygonale, notamment carrée, triangulaire, rectangulaire, pentagonale, hexagonale ou trapézoïdale, étant tronquée ou non.At least one of the first portion and the second portion may have a shape cross-section chosen from the following list: circular, oval, elliptical, polygonal, in particular square, triangular, rectangular, pentagonal, hexagonal or trapezoidal, being truncated or not.

La première portion peut avoir par exemple une section transversale sensiblement circulaire, sur au moins une partie de sa longueur. La deuxième portion peut avoir une section transversale non circulaire par exemple sur au moins une partie de sa longueur, la section transversale étant par exemple aplatie parallèlement à un axe géométrique d'articulation de la deuxième portion relativement à la première.The first portion may have for example a substantially circular cross section over at least a part of its length. The second portion may have a non-circular cross section for example over at least a portion of its length, the cross section being for example flattened parallel to a geometric axis of articulation of the second portion relative to the first.

Le corps de l'embout d'application peut par exemple être non compressible et/ou non absorbant.The body of the applicator tip may for example be non-compressible and / or non-absorbent.

Par « non poreux », on n'exclut pas le fait que le corps puisse être floqué.By "non-porous", it is not excluded that the body can be flocked.

Le corps de l'embout d'application peut être au moins partiellement, voire entièrement, recouvert d'un flocage et/ou d'une matière poreuse, par exemple d'une mousse, par exemple soudée ou collée sur le corps plus rigide, ou au contraire en être dépourvu. La première portion peut être recouverte d'un flocage. Dans le cas où le corps de l'embout est recouvert d'une mousse, la mousse peut ne pas comporter d'évidement. En variante encore, le corps comporte une surface extérieure définissant la face d'application. Le corps peut par exemple être différent d'un fritté.The body of the applicator tip may be at least partially, or even entirely, covered with a flocking and / or a porous material, for example a foam, for example welded or glued on the more rigid body, or on the contrary in being guard. The first portion may be covered with a flocking. In the case where the body of the nozzle is covered with a foam, the foam may not have a recess. In another variant, the body has an outer surface defining the application face. The body may for example be different from a sintered.

Le corps de l'embout d'application peut être au moins partiellement, et de préférence entièrement, moulé, par exemple par injection, par exemple dans une matière choisie dans la liste suivante : matières thermoplastiques, élastomères, élastomères thermoplastiques, polyester élastomère thermoplastique tel que Hytrel® par exemple, nitrile, silicone, EPDM, SEBS, SIS, PU, EVA, PVC, PE, PET, PP. Le corps de l'embout d'application peut être réalisé au moins partiellement dans un matériau plus souple qu'un matériau dans lequel est réalisée la tige.The body of the applicator tip may be at least partially, and preferably entirely, molded, for example by injection, for example in a material selected from the following list: thermoplastics, elastomers, thermoplastic elastomers, polyester thermoplastic elastomer such as Hytrel ® for example, nitrile, silicone, EPDM, SEBS, SIS, PU, EVA, PVC, PE, PET, PP. The body of the applicator tip may be at least partially made of a softer material than a material in which the rod is made.

L'embout d'application peut être magnétique. L'embout d'application peut par exemple comporter des particules ayant une susceptibilité magnétique non nulle.The application tip can be magnetic. The application tip may for example comprise particles having a non-zero magnetic susceptibility.

L'applicateur peut comporter une tige ayant une extrémité, la première portion de l'embout d'application étant fixée à cette extrémité de la tige.The applicator may comprise a rod having an end, the first portion of the applicator tip being fixed to this end of the rod.

L'applicateur peut comporter une tige s'étendant selon un axe longitudinal. La plus grande largeur de l'embout d'application mesurée perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de la tige, peut être inférieure, voire strictement inférieure à la plus grande largeur de la tige mesurée perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de la tige.The applicator may comprise a rod extending along a longitudinal axis. The greatest width of the applicator tip measured perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the rod, may be smaller, or even strictly less than the largest width of the rod measured perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the rod.

Le corps de l'embout d'application peut être réalisé par moulage par injection. Le corps de l'embout d'application peut être moulé d'une seule pièce avec une partie de fixation, par exemple destinée à être insérée dans la tige. L'embout d'application peut être fixé à la tige par surmoulage sur la tige, collage, soudure, insertion à force, encliquetage, sertissage ou vissage.The body of the applicator tip can be made by injection molding. The body of the applicator tip may be molded in one piece with a fixing part, for example intended to be inserted into the rod. The applicator tip can be fixed to the rod by overmoulding on the rod, gluing, welding, insertion by force, snapping, crimping or screwing.

La tige peut comporter une zone flexible favorisant sa déformation, ou au contraire en être dépourvu.The rod may comprise a flexible zone promoting its deformation, or otherwise be devoid of it.

L'applicateur peut comporter un organe de préhension fixé à l'extrémité de la tige qui est opposée à l'embout.The applicator may comprise a gripping member attached to the end of the rod which is opposite to the endpiece.

L'organe de préhension peut comporter au moins une zone de réception d'un doigt, par exemple une alvéole ou méplat, qui peut s'étendre sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe géométrique d'articulation de la deuxième portion relativement à la première portion.The gripping member may comprise at least one receiving zone of a finger, for example a cell or flat, which may extend substantially parallel to the geometric axis of articulation of the second portion relative to the first portion.

Le chargement en produit de l'applicateur peut s'effectuer en plongeant l'embout d'application dans un récipient, ce dernier ayant un organe d'essorage, lequel présente par exemple un orifice sensiblement circulaire, défini par une lèvre d'essorage.The product loading of the applicator can be performed by dipping the applicator tip into a container, the latter having a wiper member, which has for example a substantially circular orifice, defined by a wiper lip.

En variante, la première portion est fixée à un récipient contenant le produit. Ce récipient peut servir d'organe de préhension de l'applicateur. Le chargement en produit de l'embout d'application peut alors s'effectuer à partir de ce récipient solidaire de l'applicateur au moment de l'utilisation.Alternatively, the first portion is attached to a container containing the product. This container can serve as a gripping member of the applicator. The product loading of the applicator tip can then be performed from this container secured to the applicator at the time of use.

L'organe d'essorage peut comporter une lèvre flexible. Cette dernière peut être réalisée dans un matériau non alvéolaire. L'organe d'essorage peut ainsi être différent d'un organe d'essorage réalisé dans une mousse. L'organe d'essorage peut présenter un orifice d'essorage par exemple circulaire, et un plus petit diamètre intérieur de l'organe d'essorage peut être sensiblement égal au plus grand diamètre extérieur de l'embout d'application, notamment de la première portion.The wiper member may comprise a flexible lip. The latter can be made of a non-cellular material. The wiper member may thus be different from a wiper member made of a foam. The wiper member may have an orifice spin drying for example circular, and a smaller inner diameter of the wiper member may be substantially equal to the largest outer diameter of the applicator tip, including the first portion.

Le récipient peut avantageusement fermer de manière étanche, en l'absence d'utilisation.The container may advantageously close in a sealed manner, in the absence of use.

Le produit peut être un produit cosmétique, dermatologique, de maquillage ou de soin. Le produit peut être un produit pour les lèvres, par exemple un rouge à lèvres ou un produit de soin pour les lèvres. Le produit peut encore être un produit de maquillage ou de soin non destiné aux lèvres, par exemple une ombre à paupières, un vernis à ongles ou un eye-liner.The product can be a cosmetic, dermatological, make-up or skincare product. The product may be a lip product, for example a lipstick or a lip care product. The product may still be a makeup or care product not intended for the lips, for example an eye shadow, a nail polish or an eyeliner.

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

  • la figure 1 est une coupe longitudinale partielle d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une coupe longitudinale partielle de l'applicateur de la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 illustre l'utilisation de l'applicateur des figures 1 et 2,
  • la figure 4 illustre le retrait de l'applicateur du dispositif de la figure 1 du récipient,
  • la figure 5 est une coupe transversale selon V-V de l'embout d'application de la figure 2,
  • les figures 6 à 9 sont des vues analogues à la figure 5 de variantes de réalisation,
  • les figures 10 à 17 sont des coupes longitudinales de variantes de réalisation d'embouts d'application,
  • les figures 18 à 21 sont des coupes transversales au niveau de l'évidement de variantes de réalisation d'embouts d'application,
  • la figure 22 est une coupe transversale selon XXII-XXII au niveau de la deuxième portion de l'embout d'application de la figure 2, et
  • la figure 24 est une coupe longitudinale d'une variante de réalisation d'embout d'application.
The invention may be better understood on reading the following detailed description of non-limiting exemplary embodiments of the invention and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a partial longitudinal section of a device according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 is a partial longitudinal section of the applicator of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 3 illustrates the use of the applicator Figures 1 and 2 ,
  • the figure 4 illustrates the removal of the applicator from the device of the figure 1 of the container,
  • the figure 5 is a cross-section along VV of the applicator tip of the figure 2 ,
  • the Figures 6 to 9 are similar views to the figure 5 variants of embodiment,
  • the Figures 10 to 17 are longitudinal sections of embodiments of application tips,
  • the Figures 18 to 21 are cross sections at the recess of embodiments of applicator tips,
  • the figure 22 is a cross section along XXII-XXII at the second portion of the applicator tip of the figure 2 , and
  • the figure 24 is a longitudinal section of an embodiment variant of the applicator tip.

On a représenté à la figure 1 un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application 1 comportant un récipient 2 et un applicateur 3. Le récipient 2 contient un produit P qui est un rouge à lèvres dans l'exemple décrit, mais on ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention si le produit P est différent, étant par exemple un produit de soin pour les lèvres, une ombre à paupières, un eye-liner ou un vernis à ongles.We have shown figure 1 a packaging and application device 1 comprising a container 2 and an applicator 3. The container 2 contains a product P which is a lipstick in the example described, but it is not beyond the scope of this invention if the product P is different, being for example a care product for the lips, an eye shadow, an eyeliner or a nail polish.

L'applicateur 3 comporte une tige 4 comportant à son extrémité proximale un organe de préhension 5 et à son extrémité distale un embout d'application 6, représenté plus en détail à la figure 2.The applicator 3 comprises a rod 4 having at its proximal end a gripping member 5 and at its distal end an applicator tip 6, shown in greater detail in FIG. figure 2 .

L'organe de préhension 5 constitue un capuchon de fermeture du récipient 2, et comporte une jupe filetée intérieurement, de manière à se visser sur un col 7 du récipient 2, qui comporte lui-même un filetage extérieur correspondant.The gripping member 5 constitutes a closure cap of the container 2, and has an internally threaded skirt, so as to be screwed onto a neck 7 of the container 2, which itself comprises a corresponding external thread.

Le dispositif 1 comporte en outre un organe d'essorage 8 venant en appui contre le col 7 du récipient 2, et contribuant à assurer l'étanchéité de la fermeture du récipient.The device 1 further comprises a wiper member 8 bearing against the neck 7 of the container 2, and helping to seal the closure of the container.

La tige 4 présente dans l'exemple décrit une section circulaire, mais on ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention s'il en est autrement, notamment si la section de la tige 4 est ovale, elliptique ou polygonale, par exemple carrée, rectangulaire ou triangulaire. La tige peut être pleine ou creuse. Le plus grand diamètre extérieur de la tige peut par exemple être de 5 mm environ. Le capuchon 5 peut éventuellement, lorsque la tige n'est pas circulaire en section, se fixer par encliquetage, sans rotation relativement au récipient, l'organe d'essorage 8 pouvant présenter un orifice de section complémentaire à la section de la tige.The rod 4 has in the example described a circular section, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention if it is otherwise, especially if the section of the rod 4 is oval, elliptical or polygonal, for example square, rectangular or triangular. The stem can be full or hollow. The largest outer diameter of the rod may for example be about 5 mm. The cap 5 may optionally, when the rod is not circular in section, snap-fastening, without rotation relative to the container, the wiper member 8 may have a complementary section of the section of the stem orifice.

L'organe d'essorage 8 comporte une lèvre agencée pour essorer l'applicateur, et de préférence réalisée dans un matériau non alvéolaire.The wiper member 8 comprises a lip arranged to wring the applicator, and preferably made of a non-cellular material.

L'embout d'application 6 comporte un corps 9 en matière non poreuse, par exemple réalisé dans une matière plastique injectée, recouvert d'un flocage. Le corps 9 comporte une première portion 10, proximale, fixée à la tige 4 et une deuxième portion 20, distale, reliée à la première portion 10 et définissant au moins une face d'application 22, qui est par exemple sensiblement plane comme on peut le voir sur la figure 22.The applicator tip 6 comprises a body 9 of non-porous material, for example made of an injected plastic material, covered with a flocking. The body 9 comprises a first portion 10, proximal, fixed to the rod 4 and a second portion 20, distal, connected to the first portion 10 and defining at least one application face 22, which is for example substantially flat as one can see him on the figure 22 .

Le corps de l'embout d'application 6 comporte en outre, dans l'exemple de la figure 2, au moins un évidement 25 débouchant à l'opposé de la face d'application 22 et définissant une zone amincie 26 formant charnière entre la première portion 10 et la deuxième portion 20, permettant à la deuxième portion 20 de pivoter relativement à la première portion 10 lorsque la face d'application 22 est pressée contre le support sur lequel le produit doit être appliqué.The body of the applicator tip 6 further comprises, in the example of the figure 2 at least one recess 25 opening opposite the application face 22 and defining a thinned zone 26 forming a hinge between the first portion 10 and the second portion 20, allowing the second portion 20 to pivot relative to the first portion When the application face 22 is pressed against the support on which the product is to be applied.

Le plus petit diamètre intérieur de l'organe d'essorage 8, défini par le bord de la lèvre 11, est sensiblement égal dans l'exemple considéré au plus grand diamètre extérieur de la première portion 10.The smallest inner diameter of the wiper member 8, defined by the edge of the lip 11, is substantially equal in this example to the largest outer diameter of the first portion 10.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 2, l'embout d'application 6 s'étend généralement selon un axe longitudinal Y incliné d'un angle α non nul par rapport à l'axe longitudinal X de la tige 4.In the example of the figure 2 , the applicator tip 6 extends generally along a longitudinal axis Y inclined at an angle α that is not zero with respect to the longitudinal axis X of the rod 4.

La deuxième portion 20 peut pivoter relativement à la première portion 10, lors de l'utilisation, sensiblement autour d'un axe géométrique d'articulation perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal X de l'applicateur. Les axes X et Y définissent un plan sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe géométrique d'articulation de la deuxième portion 20 relativement à la première portion 10.The second portion 20 can pivot relative to the first portion 10, in use, substantially around a geometric axis of articulation perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator. The X and Y axes define a plane substantially perpendicular to the geometric axis of articulation of the second portion relative to the first portion 10.

Lorsque l'angle α est nul au repos, les axes longitudinaux X et Y sont confondus, comme illustré sur les figures 10 à 17.When the angle α is zero at rest, the longitudinal axes X and Y coincide, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 10 to 17 .

L'organe de préhension 5 peut comporter au moins une zone de réception d'un doigt, par exemple une alvéole 17 représentée en pointillés à la figure 1, dont le fond s'étend sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe de pivotement de la deuxième portion 20 relativement à la première portion 10. Dans une variante non illustrée, l'alvéole est remplacée par un méplat.The gripping member 5 may comprise at least one receiving zone of a finger, for example a cell 17 shown in dashed lines at the figure 1 , whose bottom extends substantially parallel to the axis of pivoting of the second portion 20 relative to the first portion 10. In a variant not shown, the cell is replaced by a flat.

Le corps de l'embout d'application 6 comporte une partie d'extrémité 18 destinée à être fixée dans un logement 19 prévu à l'extrémité distale de la tige 4. On ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention lorsque le corps de l'embout d'application est fixé à la tige par d'autres moyens, par exemple par surmoulage sur la tige, ou encore collage, soudure, encliquetage, sertissage ou vissage.The body of the applicator tip 6 has an end portion 18 intended to be fixed in a housing 19 provided at the distal end of the rod 4. It is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the body of the applicator tip is fixed to the rod by other means, for example by overmolding on the rod, or gluing, welding, snapping, crimping or screwing.

Le dispositif qui vient d'être décrit peut s'utiliser de la manière suivante.The device which has just been described can be used in the following manner.

L'utilisateur peut charger l'embout d'application 6 en produit en le plongeant dans le récipient 2 puis le retirer en passant à travers l'organe d'essorage 8, comme illustré à la figure 4. Du produit P reste présent dans l'évidement 25 et sur la face d'application 22.The user can load the applicator tip 6 with product by immersing it in the container 2 and then remove it by passing through the wiper member 8, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4 . Product P remains present in the recess 25 and on the application face 22.

L'embout d'application peut se déformer ou non au passage de l'organe d'essorage. En particulier, la deuxième portion 20 peut se déformer ou non en fonction de sa nature et de son inclinaison par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de l'applicateur.The applicator tip may deform or not at the passage of the wiper member. In particular, the second portion 20 may or may not deform depending on its nature and its inclination relative to the longitudinal axis of the applicator.

L'utilisateur peut presser la face d'application 22 sur le support à maquiller, par exemple les lèvres, de manière à faire pivoter la deuxième portion 20 relativement à la première portion 10, comme illustré à la figure 3. Le degré de pivotement peut par exemple être supérieur à 15°, voire supérieur à 20°.The user can press the application face 22 onto the support to be made up, for example the lips, so as to rotate the second portion 20 relative to the first portion 10, as illustrated in figure 3 . The degree of pivoting may for example be greater than 15 °, or even greater than 20 °.

La première portion 10 ne se déforme de préférence sensiblement pas ou peu lors de l'application. La deuxième portion 20 peut pivoter par rapport à sa position initiale sans que la première portion 10 ne change sensiblement d'orientation.The first portion 10 preferably deforms substantially no or little during the application. The second portion 20 can pivot relative to its initial position without the first portion 10 substantially changing orientation.

L'application peut ainsi être effectuée de manière régulière et précise, en une couche fme unique ou en plusieurs passes.The application can thus be carried out in a regular and precise manner, in a single fme layer or in several passes.

Seule la face d'application 22 peut être pressée contre le support mais en variante l'utilisateur peut également se servir du reste de la surface de l'embout d'application pour appliquer le produit, et par exemple utiliser la face de la deuxième portion opposée à la face d'application 22.Only the application face 22 can be pressed against the support but alternatively the user can also use the rest of the surface of the applicator tip to apply the product, and for example use the face of the second portion opposite to the application face 22.

La première portion 10 du corps 9 de l'embout d'application 6 est dans l'exemple considéré de section transversale circulaire sur au moins une partie de sa longueur, comme illustré à la figure 5, mais on ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention s'il en est autrement, et la section transversale de la première portion 10 pourrait être par exemple au moins sur une partie de sa longueur, ovale, elliptique, ou encore polygonale, par exemple carrée comme illustré à la figure 6, rectangulaire comme illustré à la figure 7, triangulaire comme illustré à la figure 8, ou encore hexagonale comme illustré à la figure 9, ces exemples n'étant pas limitatifs.The first portion 10 of the body 9 of the applicator tip 6 is in the example considered of circular cross section over at least a part of its length, as illustrated in FIG. figure 5 , but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention if it is otherwise, and the cross section of the first portion 10 could be for example at least over part of its length, oval, elliptical, or polygonal, by square example as shown in the figure 6 , rectangular as shown in figure 7 , triangular as illustrated in figure 8 , or hexagonal as illustrated in figure 9 these examples are not limiting.

Dans le cas où la section transversale de la première portion est oblongue, étant allongée selon un grand axe, c'est-à-dire l'axe de plus grande longueur, la section transversale de l'embout d'application au niveau de la zone amincie peut être par exemple allongée selon le même grand axe, permettant ainsi à la deuxième portion de pivoter en restant dans un plan perpendiculaire à ce grand axe, l'application étant ainsi plus précise.In the case where the cross section of the first portion is oblong, being elongated along a major axis, that is to say the axis of greater length, the cross section of the applicator tip at the level of the The thinned zone may for example be elongated along the same major axis, thus allowing the second portion to pivot while remaining in a plane perpendicular to this major axis, the application being thus more precise.

Dans un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention, la zone amincie présente une section transversale non circulaire, excentrée par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de l'applicateur.In a particular embodiment of the invention, the thinned zone has a non-circular cross section, eccentric with respect to the longitudinal axis of the applicator.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 2, le corps 9 de l'embout d'application 6 est tronqué selon un biseau sensiblement parallèle à l'axe Y, de sorte que la première portion, sur une partie de sa longueur, et la deuxième portion, sur toute sa longueur, sont de section transversale circulaire tronquée, comme on peut le voir sur les figures 18 et 22.In the example of the figure 2 , the body 9 of the applicator tip 6 is truncated along a bevel substantially parallel to the axis Y, so that the first portion, over part of its length, and the second portion, over its entire length, are truncated circular cross-section, as can be seen in the Figures 18 and 22 .

La section transversale de la deuxième portion 20 peut être de forme circulaire ou autre, étant par exemple aplatie de grand axe parallèle à l'axe géométrique d'articulation Z, comme on peut le voir sur les figures 18 et 22.The cross section of the second portion 20 may be circular or other shape, for example being flattened with a large axis parallel to the geometric axis of articulation Z, as can be seen in the Figures 18 and 22 .

Dans l'exemple de la figure 2, la section transversale du corps 9 de l'embout d'application 6 au niveau de la zone amincie 26 est inscrite dans la plus grande section transversale de la première portion, comme illustré à la figure 18.In the example of the figure 2 the cross-section of the body 9 of the applicator tip 6 at the thinned zone 26 is inscribed in the largest cross-section of the first portion, as illustrated in FIG. figure 18 .

L'évidement 25 débouche sur deux côtés latéraux opposés 6a et 6b du corps 9 de l'embout d'application 6. L'épaisseur ea du corps 9 de l'embout d'application au niveau de la zone amincie 26 peut par exemple être inférieure à la moitié de l'épaisseur maximale em de la première portion, les épaisseurs étant mesurée dans le plan de la figure 2, c'est-à-dire un plan dans lequel le profil d'évidement est le plus grand.The recess 25 opens on two opposite lateral sides 6a and 6b of the body 9 of the applicator tip 6. The thickness e of the body 9 of the tip-level application of the thinned area 26 may e.g. less than half of the maximum thickness e m of the first portion, the thicknesses being measured in the plane of the figure 2 , that is to say a plane in which the recess profile is the largest.

Une plus grande dimension en section transversale du corps de l'embout peut par exemple être inférieure à 7 mm.A larger dimension in cross section of the body of the tip may for example be less than 7 mm.

La longueur apparente l du corps de l'embout d'application, faisant saillie hors de la tige ou de la réserve de produit, peut par exemple être comprise entre 5 et 20 mm. La longueur de la deuxième portion peut par exemple être comprise entre un-quart et trois-quarts de celle de la première portion.The apparent length l of the body of the applicator tip, protruding from the rod or the product reserve, may for example be between 5 and 20 mm. The length of the second portion may for example be between one-quarter and three-quarters of that of the first portion.

Les première et deuxième portions et la zone amincie ainsi que l'embout de fixation, peuvent par exemple être tous réalisés d'un seul tenant, par exemple moulés d'une seule pièce.The first and second portions and the thinned area and the attachment end, may for example all be made in one piece, for example molded in one piece.

La zone amincie 26 peut prendre diverses formes en section transversale, comme illustré aux figures 19 à 21.The thinned zone 26 can take various shapes in cross-section, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 19 to 21 .

Sur la figure 18, on voit que la zone amincie 26 peut s'étendre de façon adjacente à la face d'application 22.On the figure 18 it can be seen that the thinned zone 26 can extend adjacent to the application face 22.

Sur la figure 19, la zone amincie 26 est située entre deux évidements et s'étend sur sensiblement toute la largeur du corps de l'embout d'application.On the figure 19 , the thinned area 26 is located between two recesses and extends over substantially the entire width of the body of the applicator tip.

Sur la figure 20, la zone amincie 26 est également située entre deux évidements mais s'étend en retrait des côtés latéraux du corps de l'embout d'application.On the figure 20 , the thinned zone 26 is also located between two recesses but extends back from the lateral sides of the body of the applicator tip.

Dans les exemples des figures 18 à 20, la zone amincie 26 présente en section transversale une forme générale aplatie, de grand axe parallèle à l'axe sensiblement géométrique d'articulation Z.In the examples of Figures 18 to 20 , the thinned zone 26 has in cross section a generally flattened shape, of great axis parallel to the substantially geometric axis of articulation Z.

La variante de la figure 21 diffère de l'exemple de la figure 20 par le fait que la zone amincie présente en section transversale une forme sensiblement circulaire, ce qui peut permettre un pivotement omnidirectionel de la deuxième portion 20.The variant of the figure 21 differs from the example of the figure 20 in that the thinned zone has a substantially circular shape in cross-section, which can allow omnidirectional pivoting of the second portion 20.

Dans l'exemple décrit à la figure 2, l'embout d'application 6 s'étend selon un axe longitudinal Y qui fait un angle α non nul avec l'axe longitudinal X de la tige, mais on ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention si l'angle α est nul, comme illustré à la figure 10. Sur cette figure, on voit que la deuxième portion 20 peut avoir une épaisseur qui croît puis décroît en direction de l'extrémité libre du corps de l'embout. Il peut en être autrement et l'épaisseur peut encore décroître vers l'extrémité libre comme illustré à la figure 11 ou être sensiblement constante puis décroître comme illustré à la figure 12.In the example described in figure 2 , the applicator tip 6 extends along a longitudinal axis Y which makes a non-zero angle α with the longitudinal axis X of the rod, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention if the angle α is null, as illustrated in figure 10 . In this figure, we see that the second portion 20 may have a thickness which increases and then decreases towards the free end of the body of the tip. It may be otherwise and the thickness may further decrease towards the free end as illustrated in FIG. figure 11 or be substantially constant then decrease as shown in figure 12 .

Sur les figures 10 à 12, l'évidement 25 a en section longitudinale un profil généralement triangulaire.On the Figures 10 to 12 , the recess 25 has in longitudinal section a generally triangular profile.

Bien entendu, on ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention s'il en est autrement et l'évidement peut présenter un profil en créneau, comme illustré à la figure 16.Of course, it is not beyond the scope of the present invention if it is otherwise and the recess may have a slot profile, as illustrated in FIG. figure 16 .

La face d'application 22 peut être disposée du même côté que l'évidement 25, comme illustré à la figure 14.The application face 22 may be arranged on the same side as the recess 25, as illustrated in FIG. figure 14 .

Le corps de l'embout d'application peut comporter un évidement 25 unique ou deux évidements, définissant chacun une zone amincie 26 formant charnière comme illustré à la figure 15 ou une zone amincie 26 unique, comme illustré à la figure 16. En variante, l'évidement peut être unique et annulaire, comme illustré aux figures 20 et 21 par exemple.The body of the applicator tip may have a single recess or two recesses, each defining a hinged area 26 as shown in FIG. figure 15 or a single thinned zone 26, as illustrated in FIG. figure 16 . Alternatively, the recess may be single and annular, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 20 and 21 for example.

Dans les exemples qui viennent d'être décrits, le fond de l'évidement 25 est plutôt anguleux, mais on ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention s'il est par exemple arrondi, comme illustré à la figure 13, de manière par exemple à permettre au produit qui s'y accumule d'être plus facilement appliqué.In the examples which have just been described, the bottom of the recess 25 is rather angular, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention if it is for example rounded, as illustrated in FIG. figure 13 for example to allow the product that accumulates there to be more easily applied.

Dans la variante illustrée à la figure 17, la deuxième portion 20 comporte une ouverture telle qu'une fente 28 permettant la circulation du produit entre l'évidement 25 et la face d'application 22. Une telle configuration peut permettre d'appliquer une quantité plus importante de produit. La fente 28 peut par exemple être orientée sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal de l'embout d'application.In the variant illustrated in figure 17 , the second portion 20 has an opening such as a slot 28 allowing the flow of product between the recess 25 and the application face 22. Such a configuration may allow to apply a larger amount of product. The slot 28 may for example be oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the applicator tip.

Le corps de l'embout d'application peut être recouvert entièrement d'un flocage ou n'en être recouvert que partiellement, voire en être dépourvu. En variante, il peut être recouvert au moins partiellement de mousse, voire en être entièrement recouvert, comme illustré à la figure 24, ou en variante en être dépourvu.The body of the applicator tip may be completely covered with a flocking or may be covered only partially, or even be devoid of it. In a variant, may be at least partially covered with foam, or even completely covered, as illustrated in figure 24 , or alternatively, to be devoid of it.

Dans une variante non illustrée, le corps peut comporter une surface extérieure définissant la face d'application.In a variant not shown, the body may comprise an outer surface defining the application face.

Le corps est de préférence non entièrement réalisé en mousse. Il est par exemple différent d'un bloc de mousse. Le corps de l'embout d'application peut par exemple ne pas être absorbant, et être peu ou pas compressible.The body is preferably not entirely made of foam. For example, it is different from a foam block. The body of the applicator tip may for example not be absorbent, and be little or not compressible.

L'embout d'application est de préférence moulé dans une matière plastique, par exemple choisie dans la liste suivante : élastomères, matières thermoplastiques, élastomères thermoplastiques, notamment polyester élastomère thermpolastique tel que Hytrel®, nitrile, silicone, EPDM, SEBS, SIS, PU, EVA, PVC, PE, PET, PP.The application tip is preferably molded from a plastics material, for example selected from the following list: elastomers, thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers, particularly elastomeric thermpolastique polyester such as Hytrel ®, nitrile, silicone, EPDM, SEBS, SIS, PU, EVA, PVC, PE, PET, PP.

De préférence, le matériau dans lequel est réalisé le corps 9 de l'embout d'application 6 est plus souple que le matériau dans lequel est réalisée la tige 4, de manière à permettre la déformation du corps de l'embout d'application lors de l'application, lorsque l'utilisateur applique une légère pression sur le support à maquiller avec l'applicateur. Dans une variante de réalisation, la tige pourrait comporter une zone flexible permettant d'apporter davantage de souplesse encore à l'application, par exemple une zone amincie.Preferably, the material in which the body 9 of the applicator tip 6 is made is more flexible than the material in which the rod 4 is made, so as to allow the deformation of the body of the applicator tip when of the application, when the user applies a slight pressure on the support to make up with the applicator. In an alternative embodiment, the rod could comprise a flexible zone making it possible to bring even more flexibility to the application, for example a thinned zone.

L'embout d'application peut avoir des propriétés magnétiques ou non. On peut par exemple réaliser le corps de l'embout d'application dans une matière plastique chargée avec des particules magnétiques.The applicator tip may have magnetic properties or not. For example, the body of the applicator tip may be made of a plastics material filled with magnetic particles.

Dans les exemples qui viennent d'être décrits, l'applicateur 3 est plongé dans un récipient 2 contenant le produit.In the examples which have just been described, the applicator 3 is immersed in a container 2 containing the product.

L'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples qui viennent d'être décrits.The invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described.

Les caractéristiques des différents exemples de réalisation peuvent être combinées entre elles dans des variantes non illustrées.The characteristics of the various embodiments can be combined with each other in non-illustrated variants.

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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  1. A packaging and applicator device for applying a composition to a surface, such as skin, lips or nails, the device comprising:
    · a receptacle containing the composition; and
    · an applicator for applying a composition to a surface, such as skin, lips or nails, comprising at least one applicator endpiece (6) comprising at least a body (9) made of non-porous material the body comprising:
    · a proximal first portion (10);
    · a distal second portion (20) connected to the first portion (10) and comprising at least one application face (22); and
    · at least one hinge-forming thin zone (26) between the first portion and the second portion, enabling the second portion to pivot relative to the first portion while the application face is pressing against the surface, the applicator being loaded with composition by being plunged in the receptacle and the receptacle comprising a wiper member for wiping the applicator, the wiper member comprising a wiping orifice
  2. An applicator according to the preceding,claim, in which the body comprises at least one recess (25) forming the thin zone (26).
  3. An applicator according to anyone of the two preceding claims, in which the body comprises two recesses (25).
  4. An applicator according to the preceding claim, wherein the two recesses (25) are situated on a same side of the body (9).
  5. An applicator according to claim 3, wherein the two recesses (25) are situated on two opposite sides of the body (9).
  6. An applicator according to anyone of claims 3 to 5, in which the two recesses (25) together define a single hinge-forming thin zone.
  7. An applicator according to anyone of claims 3 to 5, in which each of the two recesses (25) each define a respective hinge-forming thin zone.
  8. An applicator according to anyone of claims 2 to 7, wherein at least one recess (25) opens out to two opposite lateral sides of the body (9).
  9. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which at least one of the first (10) and second (20) portions has a cross-section of shape selected from the following list: circular, oval, elliptical, polygonal, in particular square, triangular, rectangular, pentagonal, and hexagonal.
  10. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the thin zone (26) has a cross-section of shape selected from the following list: circular, oval, elliptical, polygonal, in particular square, triangular, rectangular, hexagonal, and pentagonal.
  11. An applicator according to anyone of claims 1 to 9, in which the thin zone (26) has a cross-section of flat shape.
  12. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the thin zone (26) has shape memory.
  13. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the thin zone (26) presents a cross-section that is inscribed in the largest cross-section of at least one of the first portion (10) and of the second portion (20).
  14. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which a smallest cross-section of the thin zone (26) is less than or equal to 2 mm2.
  15. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the body (9) is covered completely by flocking.
  16. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the body (9) is covered, at least in part, by a porous material.
  17. An applicator according to anyone of claims 1 to 14, in which the body (9) presents an outer surface defining the application face.
  18. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the body (5) of the applicator endpiece (6) is molded, at least in part, out of a material selected from the following list: elastomers; thermoplastic materials; thermoplastic elastomers; thermoplastic elastomer polyester; in particular Hytrel®; nitrile rubber; silicone; EPDM; SEBS; SIS; PU; EVA; PVC; PE; PET; and PP.
  19. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the body (5) of the applicator endpiece (6) is molded integrally with a fastener portion (18) for fastening onto the remainder of the applicator.
  20. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the applicator endpiece (6) is magnetic.
  21. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, comprising a reserve of composition and a channel (29) passing through the body (5) of the applicator endpiece (6), enabling the composition to flow from the reserve of composition to the application face (27).
  22. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the second portion (20) can pivot relative to the first portion (10) substantially about a pivot axis that is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (x) of the applicator.
  23. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the applicator endpiece (6) extends generally along a longitudinal axis (y) that forms a non-zero angle (x) with a longitudinal axis (x) of the applicator at rest.
  24. An applicator according to the preceding claim, in which the longitudinal axis (x) of the applicator and a longitudinal axis (y) of the applicator endpiece define a plane that is substantially perpendicular to a pivot axis between the first (10) and second (20) portions.
  25. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the second portion (20) comprises at least one opening (28), enabling the composition to flow more easily between the recess (25) and the application face (22).
  26. An applicator according to anyone of the preceding claims, comprising a stem (4) having an end, the first portion of the applicator endpiece being fastened to the end of the stem.
  27. An applicator according to the preceding claim, in which the applicator endpiece (6) is fastened to the stem (4) by injection-molding onto the stem, by adhesive, by heat-sealing, by force-fitting, by snap-fastening, by clamping, or by screw-fastening.
  28. An applicator according to claim 26 or claim 27, in which the body (5) of the applicator endpiece (6) is made, at least in part, from a material that is more flexible than a material from which the stem (4) is made.
  29. An applicator according to anyone of claims 25 to 28, comprising a handle (5) that is fastened to an end of the stem (4) that is remote from the applicator endpiece.
  30. An applicator according to the preceding claim, in which the handle (5) comprises at least one reception zone (17) for receiving a finger, in particular a flat surface or a cavity, that extends substantially parallel to a pivot axis between the first (10) and second (20) portions.
  31. A device according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the wiper member (8) comprises a wiper lip (11) made of elastomer.
  32. A device according to the preceding claim, in which the wiper lip (8) is made of a material that does not have cells.
  33. A device according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which a smallest inside diameter of the wiper member (8) is substantially equal to a greatest outside diameter of the applicator endpiece (16).
  34. A device according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the receptacle (2) is closed in leaktight manner.
  35. A device according to anyone of the preceding claims, in which the composition is a composition for the lips, in particular rouge or a care product for lips.
  36. A device according to anyone of claims 1 to 34, in which the composition is makeup or a care product that is not for the lips, in particular an eyeshadow, a nail varnish, or an eyeliner.
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