EP1913836B1 - Dispositif d'application de mascara - Google Patents

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EP1913836B1
EP1913836B1 EP07105385A EP07105385A EP1913836B1 EP 1913836 B1 EP1913836 B1 EP 1913836B1 EP 07105385 A EP07105385 A EP 07105385A EP 07105385 A EP07105385 A EP 07105385A EP 1913836 B1 EP1913836 B1 EP 1913836B1
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Marco Roda
Simone Pelizzola
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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
    • 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 devices used for applying mascara to eyelashes and eyeliner to eyelids.
  • the mascara and eyeliner are generally of the same colour.
  • the devices usually comprise an elongate container of any shape, the opening of which is closed by a capsule from which a wand extends axially, bearing either a small comb for applying mascara at the end thereof, or a thin point for applying eyeliner.
  • the wand is sufficiently long for the comb or brush or the point to be positioned near the bottom of the container.
  • devices for combining application of mascara and eyeliner which comprise two distinct identical containers of product in a shared capsule.
  • the capsule is provided with two aligned wands, predisposed in opposite directions.
  • One wand has a comb for applying mascara, and the other has a point for applying eyeliner.
  • the capsule comprises a double-acting means for hermetically closing the assembly in opposite positions, each side of the double-acting means engages with one of the two containers: the capsule is substantially a double cap.
  • the package assembly In the closed position the package assembly has the appearance of two identical containers, aligned and closed by the cap arranged between them.
  • the known assembly exhibits drawbacks caused by the large number of parts making it up, the subdivision of the product into two distinct containers which increases the possibility of deterioration over time, and a certain awkwardness in use.
  • the aim of this invention is provide a package assembly which eliminates the above-mentioned drawbacks within the ambit of a simple, reliable and economical solution.
  • D1: DE 22 04 166 discloses a cosmetic device comprising a container provided with a cylindrical body sealedly closed by a closing capsule from which a cylindrical wand extends.
  • the wand is provided near a base thereof with an applicator tool for applying a product contained in the container.
  • the applicator tool comprises a surface suitable for retaining and distributing a cosmetic product and a pointed element.
  • US 6 067 997 discloses a cosmetic device comprising a wand provided with an applicator having a substantially cylindrical surface with a plurality of striations suitable to retain and apply a cosmetic product, the striations being cut transversally by a longitudinal groove.
  • the figures show an elongate and cylindrical container 1 provided with a neck 11 upon which a block 12 bearing a helix in relief is fashioned.
  • a shaped sleeve 2 provided with a tapered end 21 is stably inserted, by force-fit, into the neck 11.
  • a closing capsule 3 cylindrical and having a same external diameter as the container 1, exhibits an open cavity 31 provided with a helical groove 32 enmeshing with the block 12; the capsule 3 is destined to be tightly screwed into a sealed closed position on the neck 11 of the container.
  • a foot 31 of a wand 33 is destined to be fitted into a portion of the closing capsule located beyond the helical groove, where it is force-fitted into a blocked position.
  • the foot 31 is beaker-shaped with the cavity thereof facing in an opposite direction to the wand.
  • the wand 33 in an opposite position to the beaker, has a tapered end and is provided with an axial hole 32.
  • a cylindrical tail 41 of a shaft of an applicator tool 4 is received and held in position by forced pressure in the axial hole 32.
  • the applicator tool 4 is suitable for retaining and distributing mascara.
  • the applicator tool 4 comprises a portion 42 provided externally with a helical relief 43 for applying the mascara.
  • the height of the helical relief from the diameter of the shaft is approximately 0.6-0.8mm, and a step between a helical summit and a next helical summit is of the same dimension.
  • the helical relief 43 can be replaced by a cylindrical brush 46 made of radial bristles as shown in Figure 3 .
  • the point 45 can also have the form of a thin brush, not shown in the figures of the drawings.
  • a stiff point 47 such as that illustrated in figure 3 , made of a synthetic material, can be inserted into the axial hole 44.
  • the length of the wand and of the container 1 are such that, when the container is closed, the point 45, 47 is near the base of the container.
  • An internal diameter of the tapered end 21 of the sleeve 2 is equal to the external diameter of the wand 33, with slight interference of approximately 0.1-0.3mm, and is also equal to the external diameter of the helical relief fashioned on the wand 33, with a slight interference of approximately 0.3-0.5mm.
  • a certain quantity of a usual product suitable for application to the eyelashes as mascara or to the eyelids as eyeliner is put into the container 1.
  • the tapered part of the sleeve 2 scrapes away the superfluous product from the wand 33, and from the portion 43, 46.
  • the user has at her disposal, in a single container, the means for applying both mascara and eyeliner.

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  1. Dispositif pour appliquer du mascara, comportant un récipient (1) pourvu d'un corps cylindrique fermé de manière étanche par une capsule de fermeture (3) de laquelle s'étend une baguette cylindrique (33), laquelle baguette (33) est pourvue, près d'une base de celle-ci, d'un outil applicateur (4) pour appliquer un produit contenu dans le récipient, dans lequel l'outil applicateur comprend une surface (43, 46) appropriée pour retenir et distribuer le mascara, et un élément pointu (45, 47), dans lequel l'outil applicateur (4) comporte une queue (41) qui est reçue par montage à force dans un trou à une extrémité de la baguette et un prolongement de l'outil (4) présente une partie cylindrique (42) pourvue extérieurement d'un moyen pour retenir et distribuer le mascara, caractérisé en ce qu'une extrémité opposée de la queue (41) fournit un trou axial (44) pour recevoir un élément pointu (45, 47) par montage à force.
  2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la surface appropriée pour retenir et distribuer le mascara est une surface rainurée (43).
  3. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la surface appropriée pour retenir et distribuer le mascara est une brosse cylindrique (46).
  4. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'un manchon (2) ayant une extrémité conique (21) est inséré sur une embouchure du récipient (1).
  5. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la baguette (33) comporte un pied (31), ayant une forme de gobelet retourné et étant insérable par montage à force dans la capsule de fermeture (3).
  6. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la surface reinurée consiste en des bagues en relief ayant un gradin et une hauteur située entre 0,6 et 0,8 mm.
  7. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'élément pointu est une pointe molle (45).
  8. Dispositif selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que la pointe molle consiste en une brosse.
  9. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'élément pointu est une pointe dure (47).
  10. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce qu'un diamètre intérieur de la partie conique du manchon (2) est égale à un diamètre extérieur de la baguette (33), avec un léger serrage d'environ 0,1 à 0,3 mm, et est aussi égale à un diamètre extérieur de la surface (43, 46) appropriée pour retenir et distribuer le mascara, avec un léger serrage d'environ 0,3 à 0,5 mm.
EP07105385A 2006-10-19 2007-03-30 Dispositif d'application de mascara Not-in-force EP1913836B1 (fr)

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IT000018U ITRE20060018U1 (it) 2006-10-19 2006-10-19 Dispositivo applicatore di mascara

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ITMI20091873A1 (it) * 2009-10-28 2011-04-29 Chromavis Spa "applicatore combinato per mascara e eyeliner"
FR3012303B1 (fr) 2013-10-25 2017-02-03 Albea Services Applicateur pour produit cosmetique et ensemble applicateur associe

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DE2204166A1 (de) * 1971-09-13 1973-03-29 Allan A Costa Kosmetikgeraet
FR2762494B1 (fr) * 1997-04-28 1999-06-25 Oreal Applicateur et ensemble de conditionnement et d'application utilisant un tel applicateur
US5970990A (en) * 1998-11-10 1999-10-26 The Brideport Metal Goods Mfg. Co. Cosmetics container cap with applicator and comb

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