EP1932444A1 - Applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes or eyebrows - Google Patents
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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
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- A46—BRUSHWARE
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- A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
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- A46B9/021—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
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- A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
- A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
- A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
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- 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 applicators for applying a product to eyelashes or eyebrows, in particular a cosmetic, makeup or care product, for example mascara.
- a comb for applying mascara comprising a support having a longitudinal axis and carrying teeth arranged in at least two rows each comprising at least two teeth separated by a distance less than the spacing between the two rows.
- the patent application EP-A1-1 169 941 teaches an applicator having a support defining an opening located between two opposite regions of the support and projecting elements connecting to one of the regions and facing toward the other region.
- the applicator has teeth located on branches of the support which extend perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the support.
- the invention aims in particular to meet all or part of these needs and relates in non-limiting examples of implementation to an applicator having a relatively large area of combing and impregnating the eyelashes or eyebrows with the product.
- the user can have a combing and loading area product that can be relatively extensive, the eyelashes or eyebrows can for example come into contact with teeth and the product retained in the perforations potential.
- the product is likely to pass through one or more openings of the support structure, when it is perforated. This can make it easier to load the applicator product and / or improve the application.
- the support structure having one or more branches may allow to improve the homogenization of the product and the mixture thereof in a container containing it.
- the main support may for example define the outer contour of the support structure, when it is observed from above, the main support being for example in the form of a frame.
- the applicator may comprise a row of at least three teeth extending from the corresponding branch of the support structure, on one face thereof, or even at least two rows of teeth extending from the same branching but on opposite sides or from distinct branches, or even at least three rows of at least three teeth each, each extending from a branch of the support structure on one side thereof.
- the row or rows of teeth may extend at least partially obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support structure.
- At least one aperture of the support structure may extend at least partially between two branches each carrying a row of teeth.
- the teeth of at least one row may be disposed on the corresponding branch along an axis of the row extending at least partially obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the main support.
- Each branch may carry at least one row of teeth and, in use, teeth belonging to two rows may be brought simultaneously into contact with the eyelashes.
- the axis of the branch or row extends not entirely parallel and not completely perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the main support. Such a definition does not exclude that the axis of the row or branch may extend over part of its length parallel to or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support structure, which may be, as for the axis of the row, rectilinear or curved.
- the orientation of the rows of teeth may be chosen so as to allow the applicator to improve the penetration and therefore the combing of the eyelashes or eyebrows.
- the support structure may have a generally flattened shape. This can promote the arrival of more teeth in contact with eyelashes or eyebrows.
- the support structure may define at least two openings, or at least three openings.
- the three openings at least may occupy successive axial positions relative to the longitudinal axis, that is to say that when moving parallel to the longitudinal axis, we meet successively these three openings at least.
- the applicator may include alternating openings and teeth when moving in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support structure.
- the alternation of openings and teeth can be found on more than half the length of the support structure.
- the applicator may include alternating openings and teeth when moving in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the main support structure.
- the alternation of openings and teeth can be found on more than half the width of the support structure.
- the applicator may comprise for example between 3 and 100 openings, for example between 10 and 80 openings.
- At least one aperture of the support structure may have a size to retain the product.
- the product When retained in the openings, the product can seal at least partially, or completely, the openwork concerned when the latter is observed along its axis, after loading product of the applicator.
- At least one aperture may have a larger dimension less than or equal to 3 mm, better less than or equal to 2 mm, even better less than or equal to 1.5 mm.
- the openings may have substantially the same shape, in some embodiments.
- the openings can be of any form. At least one a journey, or even the majority or all of the openings, may be closed circumferentially when observed from above.
- An aperture may for example be entirely delimited by several branches, when the applicator is observed from above, along the axis of the aperture.
- the applicator may also include a support structure comprising a central core.
- the core may for example extend in the extension of a rod of the applicator at one end of which is fixed the main support.
- the soul can be straight or curve.
- the applicator may comprise a support structure comprising a closed frame, which may optionally partially delimit at least one aperture.
- the branches may extend parallel to a plane or not, for example in a plane defined by the frame or out of such a plane.
- the outline of the applicator member may have, in top view, a shape selected from the following list: triangular, lenticular, kidney shaped, rectangular, peanut-shaped , this list not being limiting.
- the applicator may comprise at least one branch comprising two ends connected to the rest of the support structure, for example to the aforementioned frame. Most or all branches may have two ends connected to the rest of the support structure.
- Branches bearing teeth may be interconnected with each other at their ends, being for example connected by other branches, these other branches being or not connected at their ends to the aforementioned frame.
- the applicator may comprise at least one branch connecting to the rest of the support structure by a single joining zone, especially when the support structure comprises a central core
- Most or all of the branches can be connected to the rest of the support structure by a single joining zone.
- junction zone may be located elsewhere than at one end of the branch, being for example located in the middle, on or in the longitudinal vicinity of the support structure. Alternatively, the junction zone may be located at one end of the branch.
- the applicator may comprise for example between 20 and 800 teeth in total, for example between 20 and 300 teeth per face, for example between 40 and 200 teeth per side.
- the applicator may comprise for example between 120 and 360 teeth in total.
- the number of teeth per face of the applicator may be different, in order to produce different makeup results.
- the applicator member may have three or more faces, each having teeth.
- Each face of the support structure may extend generally parallel to a plane, or not.
- the applicator may comprise, in examples, between 10 and 100 teeth per cm 2 on one side, or even between 20 and 80 teeth per cm 2 on one side, the teeth being for example regularly distributed in two directions.
- the applicator may comprise, for example, between 5 and 50 branches, for example between 7 and 40 branches, for example between 9 and 30 branches, these branches being able to be at least partially internal to the support structure, or even completely internal to the structure of the structure. support.
- the distance between the branches can be constant or variable.
- At least one branch, or even the majority or all of the branches, may be rectilinear.
- At least one branch may be non-rectilinear, for example being curved in a plane containing the longitudinal axis of the support structure, or alternatively curved in a plane that does not contain the axis longitudinal structure of the support structure.
- At least one branch may be curved when observed along the longitudinal axis of the support structure, for example with a thickness passing through a maximum.
- the applicator may comprise two adjacent branches spaced apart by a distance of between 0.01 and 2 mm, or even between 0.1 and 1 mm, for example between 0.5 and 0.8 mm, this distance being measured between the edges adjacent branches.
- At least one branch can extend on either side of the longitudinal axis of the support structure, when the applicator is observed from above.
- the applicator member may have, when viewed from above, a face which carries several rows of teeth which each cross the longitudinal axis of the applicator member, the rows extending for example over a substantially equal distance. on either side of a median plane.
- the branches may extend, on one side of the support structure, in a certain way, for example rectilinearly, and on the opposite side of the support structure, in another way, for example in a wavy manner. .
- the branches extend on one face of the support structure in a rectilinear manner and on the opposite face rectilinearly as well.
- the branches extend on one side of the support structure undulatingly and on the opposite side of the support structure also undulated.
- the applicator may include a mesh support structure to promote product loading, application and combing eyelashes or eyebrows.
- the support structure in particular is screened, can serve as a mixer in a container, for example to homogenize the product before application.
- Teeth extending outwardly from a first face of the support structure may extend from a first set of branches and teeth extending outwardly from a second face of the support structure, opposite to the first, may extend from a second set of branches.
- the applicator may include a crisscross of branches when viewed from above. This interlacing can be regular or not.
- the branches of the first set and the branches of the second set may be arranged at different heights with respect to a median geometric surface of the support structure.
- the branches of the first set may for example extend from a first side of the support structure and the branches of the second set to another side of the support structure, opposite to the first side.
- a plurality, or all, of the branches of the first set may extend parallel to each other.
- a plurality, or all, of the branches of the second set may also extend parallel to each other.
- the branches of the first set may still extend to the same level, relative to a median geometric surface of the support structure, as the branches of the second set.
- a plurality, or even all, of the branches of the first set may form with a plurality, or even all, branches of the second set a non-zero angle.
- This angle can be between 10 and 170 °, or even between 20 and 160 °, more preferably between 30 and 150 °, for example.
- Free ends of the teeth may define an envelope surface, this envelope surface having at least one point of its length an at least partially convex cross-section, for example.
- a cross-section of the envelope surface may also be at least partially concave or planar.
- the free ends of the teeth can define an envelope surface adapted to satisfactory care of the eyelashes and promoting combing and separation of eyelashes or eyebrows.
- the eyelashes can in particular be taken between several teeth of several rows, during the application of the product.
- the shape of the envelope surface may vary, which allows to create if necessary reliefs to comb the lashes with several rows in a bias movement.
- the free ends of teeth of two different branches can define for each of the branches a curved line, the two curved lines each having a vertex farthest from a median geometric surface of the support structure, cutting it at mid-thickness, the two vertices being located differently from one another with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support structure.
- the free ends of the teeth of three different branches can define for each of the branches a curved line, the three curved lines each having a vertex farthest from a median geometric surface of the support structure, the three vertices being non-aligned.
- At least one row may comprise at least four teeth, for example between 4 and 25 teeth. Teeth may have a height of between 1 and 12 mm, even between 2 and 8 mm, better between 3 and 6 mm. The spacing between two teeth of a row may be smaller than the spacing between the axes of two adjacent rows.
- the height of the teeth may decrease at the ends of at least one row of teeth, or even at the ends of each row. This can make the application more progressive and / or facilitate the crossing of a wiper member.
- the height of the teeth may decrease at the proximal and distal ends of the support structure when the applicator is viewed from the side.
- the envelope surface of the applicator may have a convex longitudinal section when the applicator is viewed from the side.
- At least one a journey for example at least one a journey out of two, may be devoid of teeth extending above this a journey.
- At least one tooth may extend from the corresponding branch in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support structure.
- a plurality of teeth may extend perpendicularly to this plane.
- At least one tooth may extend from the corresponding branch in a direction not perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support structure. At least one tooth can make an angle with the corresponding branch, less than 90 °.
- the applicator may comprise teeth arranged in parallel rows and the axis according to which extends at least one row of teeth may be rectilinear or not, in particular curvilinear, for example concave or convex towards the outside.
- the axis of at least one row of teeth can be sinuous.
- the axis of a row of teeth is then defined by the line which passes through the centers of the bases of the teeth.
- the applicator may comprise at least two teeth of different shapes that extend for example from the same branch or two different branches.
- the applicator may include teeth extending from a main support of the support structure, from which the branch (es) extend.
- At least one plurality of consecutive teeth of a row may be staggered or otherwise arranged on the corresponding branch.
- a plurality of consecutive teeth of a row may extend alternately at least partially on either side of a geometric separation surface, being offset on either side of this surface.
- At least two teeth in a row may have contiguous or spaced bases. At least two consecutive teeth of a row may form between them a V-shaped groove when the applicator is observed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the row or alternatively substantially parallel to the axis of the row.
- the arrangement of the teeth may be chosen according to the makeup to be performed, for example more or less loaded.
- At least three teeth in a row may have a constant spacing or not, along the axis of this row.
- the applicator may comprise at least a first row of teeth and a second row of teeth, the first row having at least three teeth succeeding with a first spacing and the second row having at least three teeth succeeding one another with a second spacing.
- the first gap may be equal to the second gap or be different.
- the first and second rows may be carried by the same branch, or by two different branches.
- the teeth may have various shapes, in particular an elongate shape, for example a cylindrical pin shape, of circular or non-circular cross-section, conical, frustoconical or pyramidal, with a longitudinal axis which may or may not be rectilinear. Teeth may have a rounded free end. Teeth may have a generally flattened shape, with an elongated cross section along a major axis which is for example substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the branch which carries the teeth considered.
- the teeth have, for example, in cross section, a greater transverse dimension greater than or equal to 0.2 mm, better to 0.5 mm, being different from flocking hairs.
- the teeth are cylindrical pins, their diameter may be greater than or equal to 0.2 mm.
- the applicator may comprise teeth made of the same material as the support structure, in particular in the same material as the branches and / or the main support.
- the main support, the branches and the teeth may for example be made in one piece by molding, injection or otherwise.
- the applicator may comprise at least one tooth made of a material different from that of the support structure.
- the teeth may for example be made by overinjection on the support structure with a material different from that of the support structure, for example a different flexibility material.
- the main support and / or at least one branch and / or the teeth may be entirely made of PET, POM, PA, PS, PP or PE, this list not being limiting.
- the main support and / or at least one branch and / or the teeth may be entirely made of an elastomeric or flexible material, in particular a silicone, a nitrile, made of EPDM, EVA, PVC, PU, latex, butyl or thermoplastic elastomer, SANTOPRENE ® , especially with copolymers of butene terephthalate and polytetramethylene oxide glycol esterified with Hytrel ® , with polyether amide block, Pebax ® , this list is not limiting.
- an elastomeric or flexible material in particular a silicone, a nitrile, made of EPDM, EVA, PVC, PU, latex, butyl or thermoplastic elastomer, SANTOPRENE ® , especially with copolymers of butene terephthalate and polytetramethylene oxide glycol esterified with Hytrel ® , with polyether amide block, Pebax ® ,
- the support structure and / or the teeth may comprise magnetic or magnetizable particles.
- the main support and branches can be made in one piece by molding thermoplastic material.
- the applicator may comprise a rod to which is fixed the support structure, in particular the main support.
- the support structure can be attached to the rod or alternatively be made monolithically with the rod. It can be molded with the stem or overmolded on the stem in a different material.
- a thickness of the support structure, measured in side view, may be less than or equal to a larger transverse dimension of the rod.
- the rod may be connected at its opposite end to the support structure to a sealing cap of a container containing the product to be applied.
- the rod may comprise at least one elastically deformable flexible portion, which may for example allow to change the orientation of the applicator member relative to the closure cap.
- the rod may have a longitudinal axis coincident with the longitudinal axis of the support structure.
- the support structure may have a longitudinal axis which is parallel but offset from that of the rod, or which has a non-zero angle therewith.
- the rod may comprise a retreint, for example a necking being positioned at the wiper member when the applicator is in place on the associated container.
- the rows of the first face may be superimposed with those of the second face when the support structure is observed from above, in a direction perpendicular to the main faces.
- the axes of the rows of the first face intersect those of the rows of the second face when the support structure is observed from above.
- the applicator member may comprise a support structure, carrying the teeth, traversed by perforations or without openings, the openings being able to be distributed substantially uniformly over the applicator, for example with a number of openings and / or a density of openings as mentioned above.
- the distribution of the openings can be regular.
- the applicator member may comprise teeth extending from a single face or from two opposite faces.
- the teeth may be arranged in a row, for example in rows parallel to each other, preferably extending obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis of the applicator member, which they may pass through, when the applicator is observed from above .
- the number of rows is for example as indicated above.
- the height of the teeth may decrease at the ends of at least one row of teeth, or even of each row of teeth.
- the height of the teeth may decrease at the proximal and distal ends of the applicator member when the latter is viewed from the side.
- An envelope surface of the applicator member may have a convex longitudinal section, at least for the portion of the envelope surface defined by the free ends of the teeth, when the applicator is viewed from the side.
- An envelope surface of the applicator member may be generally symmetrical relative to a median plane containing the longitudinal axis of the applicator member and cutting the latter at mid-thickness, for example.
- the rows of teeth extend for example from a support structure of generally flattened shape.
- the majority of the rows preferably include at least three teeth, preferably at least four teeth.
- the device may further comprise a container containing said product.
- the container may comprise a wiper member.
- the container may be arranged to force the product to flow through openings of the applicator member when an operating member is actuated.
- the applicator member may be loaded in product so that the possible openings are or not completely filled with product.
- the latter may be forced to flow through the openings.
- the product can also be mixed by means of the applicator member, where appropriate.
- the stem can be vibrated by a vibrator, if necessary.
- the device 1 for packaging and application represented at figure 1 comprises a container 2 containing a product P to be applied to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, in particular a make-up product, for example mascara, or a care product, and an applicator 3 for taking the product P and applying it.
- a product P to be applied to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows in particular a make-up product, for example mascara, or a care product
- an applicator 3 for taking the product P and applying it.
- the container 2 comprises a body 4 provided with a neck 5 in which is housed, in the example considered, a wiper member 6.
- the applicator 3 comprises a single rod 8 connected at one end to a gripping member 9 which also constitutes a sealing cap of the receptacle 2.
- the rod is cylindrical, of constant diameter, but it is not beyond the scope of the invention when the rod 8 comprises a retreint, for example located at the wiper member 6, and in particular a lip of the latter, so as not to deform during storage when the container 2 is closed.
- the rod 8 carries at the other end an applicator member 10 which has been shown separately on the Figures 2 to 6 and will be described later.
- the wiper member 6 is for example adapted to dewater the rod 8 and the applicator member 10.
- the application member 10 may or may not have a deformation of the application member 10 at the crossing of the wiper member 6.
- the wiper member 6 may be chosen as a function of the quantity of product that it is desired to keep on the applicator member 10 after it leaves the container 2.
- Both the applicator member 10 and the wiper member 6 can deform upon removal of the applicator 3, for example.
- the applicator member 10 comprises a support structure comprising a main support 11 and branches 20, located inside the main support 11 when the applicator member is observed from above as on the figure 2 .
- the main support 11 has a generally elongate shape along a longitudinal axis X, which in this example coincides with the longitudinal axis Y of the rod 8.
- the main support 11 is in the example in the form of a frame which has for example two lateral sides 11a and 11b parallel to the longitudinal axis X.
- the distal portion 15 of the main support is preferably tapered, as shown, so as to facilitate the return to the container of the applicator member 10.
- the proximal portion 16 of the main support 11 is connected in the example to a nozzle 17 which allows attachment in the rod 8, for example being introduced into a housing of the latter. Fixing can be done for example by welding, latching, force insertion, crimping and / or bonding.
- the proximal portion 16 of the main support 11 is preferably tapered towards the tip 17, so as to facilitate the crossing of the wiper member 6.
- the tip 17 for fixing the support to the rod can connect to the flattened portion of the support structure by rounded 17a, as can be seen in particular on the figure 4 .
- the main support 11 is made in one piece with the rod 8, for example by molding plastics material.
- the main support 11 has for example, as illustrated, a generally flattened shape whose maximum thickness e can be substantially constant over more than half the length of the support, for example over substantially the entire apparent length of the support, as illustrated.
- the apparent length L of the applicator member 10 is for example between 10 and 40 mm.
- the branches 20 form, in the example, a perforated structure.
- the ramifications 20 comprise, for example, a first set of branches 21 and a second set of branches 22.
- the branches 21 of the first set each extend obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis X, when the applicator member is observed from above, as on the figure 2 , for example being oriented from right to left and from bottom to top.
- the branches 22 of the second set are for example oriented obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis X so as to cross the branches 21, when the applicator member 10 is observed from above, the branches 21 and 22 forming a mesh structure defining openings 30 passing through the support structure.
- the branches 21 are parallel to each other, for example making an angle ⁇ between 30 and 60 ° with the axis X and are spaced substantially regularly with each other with an interval n .
- the branches 22 are for example parallel and oriented with an angle ⁇ with respect to the axis X which is for example equal to the angle ⁇ and for example close to 40 °.
- angle ⁇ and ⁇ can also be valid for the longitudinal axes of the corresponding rows.
- the spacing m between two branches 22 adjacent is for example equal to the spacing n above.
- the number of branches 21 and 22 and their arrangement are for example such that the density of openings 30 per cm 2 is between 2 and 120.
- the width k of a branch 21 or 22, when the applicator member 10 is observed in plan view as on the figure 2 is for example between 0.5 and 2 mm.
- the branches 21 extend above the branches 22, as can be seen on the figure 6 , which can facilitate the molding of the grid structure thus formed and create cavities that can retain the product.
- the branches 21 and 22 have for example a thickness, measured perpendicular to the plane of the figure 2 , which corresponds substantially to half the thickness e of the main support 11, the accumulation of the respective thicknesses of the branches 21 and 22 may not exceed the maximum thickness of the support structure.
- the width w of the main support 11 is for example between 3 and 15 mm.
- the thickness e is for example less than a larger transverse dimension d of the rod 8, in particular its diameter in the case of a rod of circular section.
- At least one of the branches 21 and 22 has a row of teeth 40, the teeth 40 succeeding for example along the longitudinal axis of the branch in question with a regular spacing.
- the distance p measured between the tops of the teeth along this row is for example between 0.5 and 3 mm.
- the axis of a row extending over a branch 21 or 22 preferably coincides with the axis of this branch, but in a variant one can have a row extending along an axis which is at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the corresponding branch, this angle being for example less than 30 °, more preferably 20 ° or 10 °.
- all the branches 21 carry a row of teeth and the same is true of all the branches 22. It could be otherwise. For example, only branches 21 may have teeth, and branches 22 may be missing.
- the applicator may comprise only branches 21 not connected to each other than at their ends.
- Figures 6a and 6b an embodiment variant which differs from the applicator of the Figures 1 to 6 in that it has no branching 22 crossing the branches 21.
- Teeth 40 extend from branches 21 outward on only one main face 10a of the support structure.
- the openings 30 formed between the branches 21 have in this embodiment an elongate shape.
- the application member 10 illustrated in Figures 1 to 6 comprises a first and a second set of teeth which respectively extend from the opposite main faces 10a and 10b of the support structure, as can be seen in FIG. figure 4 .
- interval p between the vertices of two consecutive teeth is for example the same for all rows of teeth of one face, or both sides, but in non-illustrated variants, this spacing may be variable.
- the teeth of a row may have contiguous bases or not.
- all the teeth extending from one face of the support structure extend in the same direction which is perpendicular to a median plane of the support structure, this median plane being parallel to the plane of the figure 2 .
- the height of the teeth 40 may vary depending on the location of the tooth on the applicator member.
- the teeth of a row have a height which decreases when one approaches the ends of the corresponding branch, as can be seen on the figure 5a .
- the height of the teeth may also decrease when approaching the proximal 16 and distal regions 15 of the main support 11, as we can see on the figure 4 , which can facilitate the crossing of the wiper member by the application member 10.
- the envelope surface defined by the free ends of the teeth 40 extending on one face of the support structure may be generally convex about two axes, one of which is parallel to the longitudinal axis X and the other perpendicular to this axis longitudinal and parallel to the flat of the support structure.
- the number of teeth 40 on one side of the applicator member may be relatively high, for example between 40 and 200.
- the applicator member 10 may be used after having been removed from the receptacle 2 by bringing the teeth 40 of one face into contact with the eyelashes C, as illustrated in FIG. figure 7 . It may be advantageous if the orientation of the rows of teeth is oblique with respect to the longitudinal axis X and goes from right to left and from bottom to top, as illustrated in the figure. figure 7 on the face intended to contact the eyelashes, to promote the penetration and combing of the eyelashes.
- An eyelash C may when using the applicator member 10 simultaneously contact teeth belonging to several consecutive rows.
- the applicator member 10 comprises, on the side opposite to the apparent face on the figure 7 , rows of teeth carried by the branches 22 which intersect the rows carried by the branches 21, so that when we turn the application member a half-turn, that the rod is left or to right, we obtain an orientation of the apparent rows which is the same relative to the eyelashes as that illustrated in FIG. figure 7 , which can allow a makeup of the same nature of both eyes.
- the applicator member has on its face opposite to the visible face on the figure 7 rows of teeth that are superimposed with those carried by the branches 21 or which are parallel axes.
- the support structure and in particular the main support 11 may be given shapes other than those illustrated on the Figures 1 to 6 and for example a shape with opposite non-parallel sides 11a and 11b.
- the support structure 11 has a top view of a peanut shape with two opposing concavities on the sides 11a and 11b.
- the sides 11a and 11b are convex outwards and in the example of the figure 11 , the support structure is generally reniform, the sides 1 1a and 11b being respectively convex and concave.
- the main support 11 may have other forms than those illustrated.
- the envelope surface is at least partially defined by the free ends of the teeth and, in the absence of teeth, by the contour of the support structure.
- the envelope surface has in cross section a generally lenticular shape, in the example of the figure 13 a generally rectangular shape, in the example of the figure 14 a general form of peanut and in the example of the figure 15 different profiles on either side of a median plane M of the support structure.
- the envelope surface may or may not be symmetrical with respect to the median plane M.
- the envelope surface is in circular cross section.
- the applicator member may comprise a cylindrical, or at least partially spherical, envelope surface.
- the applicator member has teeth only on one side of the support structure and the envelope surface of the applicator member has for example a half-moon shaped cross section.
- the height may vary so that the respective peaks of the curves joining the free ends of the teeth of each row are for example alternately on either side of the longitudinal axis X of the applicator member 10, when last is observed from above.
- the branches 20 may not be connected to the main support 11, especially when the latter has a frame shape as illustrated in FIG. figure 19 at one end, the other end of the branch being free.
- the branches 21 may be connected together, as can be seen in this figure, at least for some of them, by material bridges constituted for example by other branches 22, which may or may not be connected to the support principal 11.
- the applicator member 10 comprises a plurality of branches 21 bearing teeth and having substantially the same orientation relative to the longitudinal axis X, while other branches 22 which form with the branches 21 a structure of mesh support are toothless.
- the teeth can be carried by a grid of substantially constant thickness.
- figure 21 ramifications 21 and 22 which have the same thickness and which form such a grid, having intersecting longitudinal axes and upper and lower faces at the same height.
- the shape of the openings of such a grid can be varied, for example polygonal or circular.
- branches 21 and 22 can be moved away from a non-zero distance, for example by a distance equal to the thickness of a main support 11 or any other element of the support structure.
- the support structure may bear teeth on one or both sides thereof.
- the teeth can be arranged in parallel rows on one side.
- the teeth can be arranged in rows whose axes intersect those of the rows of the first face or are parallel to them.
- the applicator member may have branches 20 which are substantially parallel to each other and not straight.
- the branches 20 may not all be parallel.
- the applicator member comprises a first set of ramifications 21 which are for example parallel to one another, and a second set of ramifications 22, the latter forming for example with the branches 21 of the intersections , the branches 21 and 22 being non-rectilinear, but extending for example generally transversely to the longitudinal axis X, for example by connecting the two lateral sides of the main support 11.
- ramifications 20 extend for example around each other when the applicator member 10 is observed from above, being for example interconnected by a branch 23 which extends for example substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the application member.
- This branch 23 may or may not have teeth.
- the branches carry teeth on one side or alternatively on both sides.
- the support structure comprises a first set of branches 21 which generally extends along the applicator member having a corrugated shape with teeth on one side, which is for example the apparent side when the organ application is observed from above, as on the figure 27 .
- the support structure may also comprise, in this example, a second set of branches 22, also of corrugated shape and extending for example under branches 21, so as to form with them a mesh structure.
- the branches 22 may bear teeth on the side of the face of the support structure which is opposed to the apparent face on the figure 27 .
- the branches 21 and 22 can be connected at their ends to the proximal 16 and distal regions 15 of the main support 11.
- the support structure may also comprise one or more rows of teeth on one face of the support structure, carried by at least one branch 21, the second face may be toothless or having a second row of teeth 40 opposite the first one.
- the branch or branches 21 may extend only inside the support structure, or project from each of their ends out of the main support 11, as illustrated in FIG. figure 28 . In this figure, only one branch is shown, for the sake of clarity of the drawing.
- the support structure may also comprise one or more longitudinal central branches 25 with no teeth, as illustrated in FIG. figure 29 , and one or more oblique branches, only one of them being represented for the sake of clarity of the drawing.
- the support structure may comprise at least one second branch 22 on the opposite face, which may for example be crossed with at least one branch 21, as illustrated in FIG. figure 30 .
- the support structure comprises at least two branches 21 each carrying a row of teeth, extending non-parallel to each other and projecting from their ends to the outside of the main support 11 of the support structure.
- These branches 21 may be oriented in a contrary direction, as shown.
- a support structure has a plurality of branches 21 projecting from one end beyond the main support 11 on one side of the support structure.
- the main support 11 of the support structure may not be constituted by a closed frame but comprise for example two opposite branches, 111a, 111b, which are not interconnected at one of their ends.
- the support structure may comprise a single branch, as shown in FIG. figure 33 or a plurality of branches, as illustrated on the figure 34 .
- the branches 11a and 11b are curved towards each other at their free ends.
- the branches 21 of the support structure may also form, within the support structure, branches 21 extending from a central branching 25 to opposite edges 11a, 11b of the main support of the support structure, as shown in FIG. figure 35 .
- the support structure comprises branches 21 arranged in a zigzag on a first face of the support structure, and opposite branches 22 also arranged in a zigzag manner so as to intersect the first branches 21, the branches 21 and / or 22 bearing teeth 40.
- the branches 21 and 22 may alternatively extend in the same plane.
- the branches 21 and / or 22 may also be curvilinear, for example as illustrated in FIG. figure 37 .
- Each of the branches may thus comprise a curvilinear row of teeth extending at least partially obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis X of the support structure.
- the main support 11 of the support structure may also comprise teeth 45, extending for example perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the support structure, as illustrated in FIG. figure 38 .
- At least one curvilinear branch 21 may also be carried by a main support in the form of a central core, the latter being rectilinear, as shown in FIG. figure 39 , or curvilinear, as illustrated on the figure 40 .
- the branches 21 and 22 may have similar shapes on each of the faces of the applicator member or different shapes.
- branches 21 and 22 may have a rectilinear shape for some and corrugated for others, as illustrated in FIG. figure 41 .
- the applicator member may comprise teeth on only one of its faces, or alternatively on its two faces.
- the branches are formed by the bridges of material that remain between the holes of a perforated membrane bearing the teeth on at least one of its faces.
- teeth may be connected to the corresponding branch substantially perpendicular thereto, the teeth being for example oriented in a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a median plane for the support structure.
- the teeth may not extend above the openings when the applicator member is viewed in plan view, which is the case of the embodiment of the invention. figure 2 .
- the teeth may also be made to extend at least partially above the openings 30 when the application member is seen in plan view, as schematically illustrated in the drawings. Figures 42 and 43 .
- the teeth 40 may for example be oriented, when the applicator member is viewed in plan view, towards the proximal end or towards the distal end of the applicator member.
- teeth associated with pairs of branches to be oriented toward each other when the applicator member 10 is viewed in plan view.
- the teeth belonging to two adjacent branches directed towards each other may not nest when the application member is viewed in plan view.
- the support structure may have, in cross section, a flattened shape.
- the support structure may be entirely flattened or have a different shape, in particular curved, which is illustrated schematically in the figure 44 .
- the support structure may in particular have a main face 10b which is generally concave, for example a curvature adapted to the curvature of an eyelash fringe.
- branches 20 have a convex shape, forming for example an arch between opposite lateral sides of the main support 11.
- the teeth 40 carried by a branched branching may be oriented locally according to the normal branching.
- the free ends of the teeth 40 may describe a curve which may or may not be parallel to the axis of the branching.
- the branches 22 may be curved with a concavity situated on the same side as that of the branches 21, the branches 21 and 22 possibly being able not to touch each other than at the level of the main support 11.
- the main support 11 may be other than in the form of a frame, for example in the form of a central core as illustrated in FIG. figure 46 , the branches 20 extending for example on either side of the main support 11 when the applicator member is observed from above.
- the branches 20 have at least one free end.
- the teeth 40 which are carried by the branches 20 have not all been shown in this figure, for the sake of clarity of the drawing.
- all the branches 20 have substantially the same orientation relative to the longitudinal axis X.
- the application member is for example made in one piece, by molding material, with the rod 8.
- the main support 11 has a curved shape when the applicator member 10 is viewed from above.
- the longitudinal axis X of the applicator member 10 to make an angle with the longitudinal axis Y of the rod 8, this angle being for example between 5 ° and 50 °.
- the support structure has a proximal portion that is at an angle to the distal portion.
- the proximal portion of the support structure is for example coaxial with the axis of the rod 8 and the distal portion forms for example a bend with the proximal portion, when the applicator member is viewed from the side.
- the main support may or may not have teeth.
- the main support 11 may wear teeth, for example on one side, the concerned teeth being oriented parallel to the other teeth carried by the branches.
- the main support may also carry teeth over its entire periphery, for example teeth disposed between the end teeth of the rows of teeth carried by the branches 21, 22.
- the main support 11 may still bear teeth which have an orientation other than that of the teeth carried by the branches 20, as illustrated in FIG. figure 38 .
- teeth which have an orientation other than that of the teeth carried by the branches 20, as illustrated in FIG. figure 38 .
- the main support 11 is devoid of teeth, the teeth extending only on the branches.
- a row of teeth carried by a branch may comprise identical teeth or not.
- the teeth may be of the same length or of different length, of the same cross section or not, for example of the same diameter or different diameter.
- the teeth may have a generally tapered shape towards their free end, as shown in FIG. figure 51 .
- the teeth may also have at least a portion of their length a constant cross section, with for example a rounded end, as shown in FIG. figure 52 .
- the teeth may further comprise, in a variant not shown, one or more bead (s) or a ball at their free end.
- the teeth may for example be hot deformed.
- the teeth may be connected perpendicularly to the branching or at an angle ⁇ with it, as illustrated in FIG. figure 53 .
- At least a portion of the teeth may be curved with a curvilinear longitudinal axis, as illustrated in FIG. figure 54 , the teeth may or may not connect perpendicular to the branch in this case.
- a branch may have a succession of teeth that extend alternately in opposite directions, as illustrated in FIG. figure 55 , the bases of the teeth being for example aligned with the branching.
- the teeth may be disposed of in one of the ways disclosed in the patent applications US 2002/0020424 A1 , US 2001/0047808 A1 , US 2001/003785 A1 , and in patents US 6,581,610 , 6,546,937 , 6,539,950 , 6,446,637 , 6,412,496 .
- the user extracts the applicator 3 from the container 2.
- the openings 30 may be entirely filled with product or not, depending on the rheology of the product P, the nature of the wiper member 6, and the dimensions of the openings 30.
- openings 30 may be completely filled with product P, since this can make it possible to load the eyelashes well and to constitute a relatively large reserve of product, for example to make up both eyes.
- the application of the product can for example be carried out as illustrated in FIG. figure 7 .
- the wiper member 6 may be of any type and for example comprise a flexible lip defining at its lower end a circular orifice, of diameter substantially equal to that of the rod 8.
- the wiper orifice may have a different diameter and / or a non-circular shape.
- the wiper member 6 may be made of a plastic material, for example PE, PP, POM, PET, nitrile, silicone, EPDM, SIS or SEBS, a thermoplastic polyester elastomer such as for example that known under the trademark HYTREL ® , a thermoplastic elastomer such as for example that known under the name SANTOPRENE ® , this list is not limiting.
- the wiper member 6 may still not be attached to the neck but molded or overmolded thereon.
- the associated wiper member 6 may be arranged in a container whose body may comprise two parts 4a and 4b that can move relative to one another so as to vary the diameter of the opening 90 of the wiper member 6, as illustrated in FIG. figure 56 .
- the deformation of the wiper member is obtained by means of an extension 95 of the neck of the container but the invention is not limited to a particular arrangement of the wiper member or to a particular way of doing vary its passage section for the applicator member and / or its deformability.
- the wiper member 6 may include a wiped wringing lip which can be deployed at the passage of the applicator member.
- the corrugations 97 are for example alternately hollow and bump in the circumferential direction.
- the wiper member may further comprise a wiper orifice gravely connecting to the orifice, and extending over less than one complete revolution about the axis of the orifice.
- the wiper member may still be different and be in the form of a block of foam.
- figure 58 a variant of packaging and application device.
- This device 100 comprises a container having a first portion 110 and a second portion 120 rotatable relatively to the first portion about a geometric axis of rotation X, coinciding with the longitudinal axis of the device 100 in the example considered, as described in FIG. the patent application EP-A2-1 584 260 , whose contents are incorporated by reference.
- the second portion 120 has an outer portion 175 having an externally threaded collar 122 on which the closure cap 9 can be screwed.
- the neck 122 is connected below a shoulder 125.
- the wiper member 6 rests on the upper edge of the neck and has an annular support lip 130 bearing under the shoulder 125.
- the wiper member 6 comprises an inwardly extending wiper lip 131 which, in the illustrated example, is applied in the closed position of the device against the rod 8 of the applicator 3.
- the outer portion 175 has a generally cylindrical portion 132 extending downwardly under the shoulder 125 in the extension of the closure cap 9.
- This cylindrical portion 132 may be grooved internally so as to facilitate the holding in force of an inner portion 176 immobilized in the outer portion 175, for example by clamping in the cylindrical portion 132.
- the inner portion 176 carries the blade 123 in the example.
- the device for applying the figure 58 may be used with any application member made in accordance with the invention and in particular any application member described with reference to Figures 8 to 55 .
- the main support can be made, if necessary, with the same thickness as at least one branch, and the boundary between the main support and at least one branching may not be materialized by a sudden transition in the thickness of the support structure.
- the applicator member may be made by molding a thermoplastic material or otherwise, for example by cutting and / or drawing a metal strip.
- the application member may comprise several materials, the teeth being for example made of a first material and the branches and / or the main support in a second material, which may be more or less rigid than that with which the teeth are formed.
- the application member may undergo, after molding, a mechanical treatment operation of the teeth, for example a grinding action, possibly in contact with a hot or cold surface, examples of treatment processes. of teeth being described in the patent applications FR 2,852,500 and FR 2,850,549 .
- the product is in the form of a loaf or is contained in a tube.
- the applicator can be at least partially flocked or not.
- the applicator member When the container comprises a wiper member through which the applicator member is removed, the applicator member may or may not be subjected to vibrations when passing through the wiper member, which may allow to obtain a spin of the applicator member different from that which exists in the absence of vibration of the applicator member.
- the user can thus for example choose between at least two degrees of wringing of the applicator member, depending on whether or not the applicator member vibrates when the wiper member passes through.
- the product may also be applied by means of a device for assisting the application of the product, this device comprising means for removable attachment to at least one finger, a hand or a wrist, or being held in the hand, and a vibrating source for producing variations.
- the orientation of at least some rows is not necessarily oblique relative to the longitudinal axis X and may be perpendicular or parallel to this axis.
- the support structure may then have teeth on one or two opposite faces and the support structure may be perforated or not.
- the support structure may comprise a relatively high density of teeth as well as a relatively high density of apertures, especially with the values indicated above.
- the support structure comprises, for example, an alternation of teeth and openings in at least one direction, this alternation comprising, for example, more than four or even five rows and more than three or even four openings located between these rows.
- the ramifications that carry the teeth and that intersect can be located at different heights, as is the case for example on the figure 6 or on the figure 22 , or at the same height, as is the case on the figure 21 .
- the support structure may alternatively also include branches without teeth, the curvature may for example follow the curvature defined by the end of the teeth of a row of teeth close. Such branches may slightly hide the bases of the teeth of at least one row of close teeth.
- the teeth can be made in a variant not illustrated by cutting in a metal strip.
- the teeth can be cut and folded substantially at right angles to the plane of the strip.
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Abstract
Description
La présente invention concerne les applicateurs pour appliquer un produit sur les cils ou les sourcils, notamment un produit cosmétique, de maquillage ou de soin, par exemple du mascara.The present invention relates to applicators for applying a product to eyelashes or eyebrows, in particular a cosmetic, makeup or care product, for example mascara.
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La demande de brevet
Il existe un besoin pour bénéficier d'un applicateur capable de se charger suffisamment en produit tout en étant capable d'appliquer convenablement le produit sur les cils ou sourcils et de peigner et de séparer les cils ou sourcils de manière satisfaisante.There is a need for an applicator capable of loading enough product while being able to properly apply the product on the eyelashes or eyebrows and to comb and separate eyelashes or eyebrows satisfactorily.
Il existe encore un besoin pour bénéficier d'un applicateur capable de venir au contact d'une portion relativement importante de la frange de cils ou sourcils.There is still a need to benefit from an applicator capable of coming into contact with a relatively large portion of the eyelash or eyebrow fringe.
L'invention vise notamment à répondre à tout ou partie de ces besoins et se rapporte dans des exemples non limitatifs de mise en oeuvre à un applicateur ayant une surface relativement étendue de peignage et d'imprégnation des cils ou sourcils avec le produit.The invention aims in particular to meet all or part of these needs and relates in non-limiting examples of implementation to an applicator having a relatively large area of combing and impregnating the eyelashes or eyebrows with the product.
Selon l'un de ses aspects, l'invention a pour objet un applicateur pour appliquer un produit sur les cils ou les sourcils, comportant une structure de support de dents allongée selon un axe longitudinal, cette structure de support comportant :
- au moins une ramification au moins partiellement intérieure à la structure de support, la structure de support étant ajourée,
et/ou - au moins une ramification ayant une extrémité libre,
la ramification s'étendant dans chaque cas au moins partiellement obliquement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support et portant des dents.
- at least one branch at least partially interior to the support structure, the support structure being perforated,
and or - at least one branch having a free end,
the branch extending in each case at least partially obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the support structure and bearing teeth.
Grâce à cet aspect de l'invention, l'utilisateur peut disposer d'une zone de peignage et de chargement en produit qui peut être relativement étendue, les cils ou sourcils pouvant par exemple venir au contact de dents et de produit retenu dans les ajours éventuels.Thanks to this aspect of the invention, the user can have a combing and loading area product that can be relatively extensive, the eyelashes or eyebrows can for example come into contact with teeth and the product retained in the perforations potential.
De plus, du produit est susceptible de passer au travers d'un ou plusieurs ajours de la structure de support, lorsque celle-ci est ajourée. Cela peut faciliter le chargement de l'applicateur en produit et/ou améliorer l'application.In addition, the product is likely to pass through one or more openings of the support structure, when it is perforated. This can make it easier to load the applicator product and / or improve the application.
La structure de support comportant une ou plusieurs ramifications peut permettre d'améliorer l'homogénéisation du produit et le mélange de celui-ci dans un récipient le contenant.The support structure having one or more branches may allow to improve the homogenization of the product and the mixture thereof in a container containing it.
La structure de support peut comporter :
- un support principal allongé selon l'axe longitudinal,
- une pluralité de ramifications reliées au support principal, définissant au moins partiellement des ajours de la structure de support.
- a main support lying along the longitudinal axis,
- a plurality of branches connected to the main support, at least partially defining openings of the support structure.
Le support principal peut par exemple définir le contour extérieur de la structure de support, lorsque celle-ci est observée de dessus, le support principal se présentant par exemple sous la forme d'un cadre.The main support may for example define the outer contour of the support structure, when it is observed from above, the main support being for example in the form of a frame.
L'applicateur peut comporter une rangée d'au moins trois dents s'étendant à partir de la ramification correspondante de la structure de support, sur une face de celle-ci, voire au moins deux rangées de dents s'étendant à partir de la même ramification mais sur des faces opposées ou à partir de ramifications distinctes, voire au moins trois rangées d'au moins trois dents chacune, s'étendant chacune à partir d'une ramification de la structure de support sur une face de celle-ci.The applicator may comprise a row of at least three teeth extending from the corresponding branch of the support structure, on one face thereof, or even at least two rows of teeth extending from the same branching but on opposite sides or from distinct branches, or even at least three rows of at least three teeth each, each extending from a branch of the support structure on one side thereof.
La ou les rangées de dents peuvent s'étendre au moins partiellement obliquement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support.The row or rows of teeth may extend at least partially obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support structure.
Au moins un ajour de la structure de support peut s'étendre au moins partiellement entre deux ramifications portant chacune une rangée de dents.At least one aperture of the support structure may extend at least partially between two branches each carrying a row of teeth.
Les dents d'au moins une rangée peuvent être disposées sur la ramification correspondante selon un axe de la rangée s'étendant au moins partiellement obliquement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du support principal.The teeth of at least one row may be disposed on the corresponding branch along an axis of the row extending at least partially obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the main support.
Il faut comprendre par « rangée » une succession de dents relativement proches les unes des autres, pouvant être portées par un même élément de support, notamment une même ramification de la structure de support.It is understood by "row" a succession of teeth relatively close to each other, can be carried by the same support member, including a same branch of the support structure.
Chaque ramification peut porter au moins une rangée de dents et, lors de l'utilisation, des dents appartenant à deux rangées peuvent être amenées simultanément au contact des cils.Each branch may carry at least one row of teeth and, in use, teeth belonging to two rows may be brought simultaneously into contact with the eyelashes.
Par « obliquement », on comprend que l'axe de la ramification ou de la rangée s'étend de manière non entièrement parallèle et de manière non entièrement perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du support principal. Une telle définition n'exclut pas que l'axe de la rangée ou de la ramification puisse s'étendre sur une partie de sa longueur parallèlement ou perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support, lequel peut être, comme pour l'axe de la rangée, rectiligne ou courbe.By "obliquely" it is understood that the axis of the branch or row extends not entirely parallel and not completely perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the main support. Such a definition does not exclude that the axis of the row or branch may extend over part of its length parallel to or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support structure, which may be, as for the axis of the row, rectilinear or curved.
L'orientation des rangées de dents peut être choisie de manière à permettre à l'applicateur d'améliorer la pénétration et donc le peignage des cils ou sourcils.The orientation of the rows of teeth may be chosen so as to allow the applicator to improve the penetration and therefore the combing of the eyelashes or eyebrows.
La structure de support peut présenter une forme générale aplatie. Cela peut favoriser la venue d'un plus grand nombre de dents au contact des cils ou sourcils.The support structure may have a generally flattened shape. This can promote the arrival of more teeth in contact with eyelashes or eyebrows.
La structure de support peut définir au moins deux ajours, voire au moins trois ajours.The support structure may define at least two openings, or at least three openings.
Les trois ajours au moins peuvent occuper des positions axiales successives relativement à l'axe longitudinal, c'est-à-dire que lorsque l'on se déplace parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal, on rencontre successivement ces trois ajours au moins.The three openings at least may occupy successive axial positions relative to the longitudinal axis, that is to say that when moving parallel to the longitudinal axis, we meet successively these three openings at least.
L'applicateur peut comporter une alternance d'ajours et de dents lorsqu'on se déplace dans une direction parallèle à l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support. L'alternance d'ajours et de dents peut se rencontrer sur plus de la moitié de la longueur de la structure de support.The applicator may include alternating openings and teeth when moving in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support structure. The alternation of openings and teeth can be found on more than half the length of the support structure.
L'applicateur peut comporter une alternance d'ajours et de dents lorsqu'on se déplace dans une direction transversale, perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support principal. L'alternance d'ajours et de dents peut se rencontrer sur plus de la moitié de la largeur de la structure de support.The applicator may include alternating openings and teeth when moving in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the main support structure. The alternation of openings and teeth can be found on more than half the width of the support structure.
L'applicateur peut comporter par exemple entre 3 et 100 ajours, par exemple entre 10 et 80 ajours.The applicator may comprise for example between 3 and 100 openings, for example between 10 and 80 openings.
Au moins un ajour de la structure de support, par exemple les trois ajours précités au moins, mieux la majorité des ajours, voire tous les ajours, peut présenter une taille permettant de retenir du produit. Lorsque retenu dans les ajours, le produit peut obturer au moins partiellement, voire complètement, l'ajour concerné lorsque ce dernier est observé selon son axe, après chargement en produit de l'applicateur.At least one aperture of the support structure, for example the three aforementioned openings at least, the better the majority of the openings, or all openings, may have a size to retain the product. When retained in the openings, the product can seal at least partially, or completely, the openwork concerned when the latter is observed along its axis, after loading product of the applicator.
Au moins un ajour, mieux la majorité des ajours, peut présenter une plus grande dimension inférieure ou égale à 3 mm, mieux inférieure ou égale à 2 mm, encore mieux inférieure ou égale à 1,5 mm.At least one aperture, better the majority of openings, may have a larger dimension less than or equal to 3 mm, better less than or equal to 2 mm, even better less than or equal to 1.5 mm.
Les ajours peuvent présenter sensiblement la même forme, dans certains exemples de réalisation. Les ajours peuvent être de toute forme. Au moins un ajour, voire la majorité ou la totalité des ajours, peut être fermé circonférentiellement lorsqu'observé de dessus.The openings may have substantially the same shape, in some embodiments. The openings can be of any form. At least one ajour, or even the majority or all of the openings, may be closed circumferentially when observed from above.
Un ajour peut par exemple être entièrement délimité par plusieurs ramifications, lorsque l'applicateur est observé par dessus, selon l'axe de l'ajour.An aperture may for example be entirely delimited by several branches, when the applicator is observed from above, along the axis of the aperture.
L'applicateur peut également comporter une structure de support comportant une âme centrale. L'âme peut par exemple s'étendre dans le prolongement d'une tige de l'applicateur à une extrémité duquel est fixé le support principal. L'âme peut être rectiligne
ou courbe.The applicator may also include a support structure comprising a central core. The core may for example extend in the extension of a rod of the applicator at one end of which is fixed the main support. The soul can be straight
or curve.
L'applicateur peut comporter une structure de support comportant un cadre fermé, qui peut éventuellement délimiter partiellement au moins un ajour. Les ramifications peuvent s'étendre parallèlement à un plan ou non, par exemple dans un plan défini par le cadre ou hors d'un tel plan.The applicator may comprise a support structure comprising a closed frame, which may optionally partially delimit at least one aperture. The branches may extend parallel to a plane or not, for example in a plane defined by the frame or out of such a plane.
Le contour de l'organe d'application, défini par exemple par le contour du cadre ci-dessus, peut avoir, en vue de dessus, une forme choisie dans la liste suivante : triangulaire, lenticulaire, réniforme, rectangulaire, en forme de cacahouète, cette liste n'étant pas limitative.The outline of the applicator member, defined for example by the outline of the frame above, may have, in top view, a shape selected from the following list: triangular, lenticular, kidney shaped, rectangular, peanut-shaped , this list not being limiting.
L'applicateur peut comporter au moins une ramification comportant deux extrémités raccordées au reste de la structure de support, par exemple au cadre précité. La majorité ou la totalité des ramifications peut comporter deux extrémités raccordées au reste de la structure de support.The applicator may comprise at least one branch comprising two ends connected to the rest of the support structure, for example to the aforementioned frame. Most or all branches may have two ends connected to the rest of the support structure.
Des ramifications portant des dents peuvent être reliées entre elles ailleurs qu'à leurs extrémités, étant par exemple reliées par d'autres ramifications, ces autres ramifications étant ou non reliées à leurs extrémités au cadre précité.Branches bearing teeth may be interconnected with each other at their ends, being for example connected by other branches, these other branches being or not connected at their ends to the aforementioned frame.
L'applicateur peut comporter au moins une ramification se raccordant au reste de la structure de support par une seule zone de jonction, notamment lorsque la structure de support comporte une âme centraleThe applicator may comprise at least one branch connecting to the rest of the support structure by a single joining zone, especially when the support structure comprises a central core
La majorité ou la totalité des ramifications peut se raccorder au reste de la structure de support par une seule zone de jonction.Most or all of the branches can be connected to the rest of the support structure by a single joining zone.
La zone de jonction peut être située ailleurs qu'à une extrémité de la ramification, étant par exemple située en son milieu, sur ou dans le voisinage longitudinal de la structure de support. En variante, la zone de jonction peut être située à une extrémité de la ramification.The junction zone may be located elsewhere than at one end of the branch, being for example located in the middle, on or in the longitudinal vicinity of the support structure. Alternatively, the junction zone may be located at one end of the branch.
L'applicateur peut comporter par exemple entre 20 et 800 dents au total, par exemple entre 20 et 300 dents par face, par exemple entre 40 et 200 dents par face. L'applicateur peut comporter par exemple entre 120 et 360 dents au total.The applicator may comprise for example between 20 and 800 teeth in total, for example between 20 and 300 teeth per face, for example between 40 and 200 teeth per side. The applicator may comprise for example between 120 and 360 teeth in total.
Le cas échéant, les nombres de dents par face de l'applicateur peuvent être différents, afin de produire des résultats de maquillage différents.If necessary, the number of teeth per face of the applicator may be different, in order to produce different makeup results.
L'organe d'application peut présenter trois faces ou plus, comportant chacune des dents.The applicator member may have three or more faces, each having teeth.
Chaque face de la structure de support peut s'étendre généralement parallèlement à un plan, ou non.Each face of the support structure may extend generally parallel to a plane, or not.
L'applicateur peut comporter, dans des exemples, entre 10 et 100 dents par cm2 sur une face, voire entre 20 et 80 dents par cm2 sur une face, les dents étant par exemple réparties régulièrement dans deux directions.The applicator may comprise, in examples, between 10 and 100 teeth per cm 2 on one side, or even between 20 and 80 teeth per cm 2 on one side, the teeth being for example regularly distributed in two directions.
L'applicateur peut comporter par exemple entre 5 et 50 ramifications, par exemple entre 7 et 40 ramifications, par exemple entre 9 et 30 ramifications, ces ramifications pouvant être au moins partiellement intérieures à la structure de support, voire complètement intérieures à la structure de support.The applicator may comprise, for example, between 5 and 50 branches, for example between 7 and 40 branches, for example between 9 and 30 branches, these branches being able to be at least partially internal to the support structure, or even completely internal to the structure of the structure. support.
L'écartement entre les ramifications peut être constant ou variable.The distance between the branches can be constant or variable.
Au moins une ramification, voire la majorité ou la totalité des ramifications, peut être rectiligne.At least one branch, or even the majority or all of the branches, may be rectilinear.
Au moins une ramification, voire la majorité ou la totalité des ramifications, peut être non rectiligne, par exemple être courbe dans un plan contenant l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support, ou en variante courbe dans un plan ne contenant pas l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support.At least one branch, or even the majority or all of the branches, may be non-rectilinear, for example being curved in a plane containing the longitudinal axis of the support structure, or alternatively curved in a plane that does not contain the axis longitudinal structure of the support structure.
Au moins une ramification peut être bombée lorsqu'observée selon l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support, avec par exemple une épaisseur passant par un maximum.At least one branch may be curved when observed along the longitudinal axis of the support structure, for example with a thickness passing through a maximum.
L'applicateur peut comporter deux ramifications adjacentes écartées d'une distance comprise entre 0,01 et 2 mm, voire entre 0,1 et 1 mm, par exemple entre 0,5 et 0,8 mm, cette distance étant mesurée entre les bords adjacents des ramifications.The applicator may comprise two adjacent branches spaced apart by a distance of between 0.01 and 2 mm, or even between 0.1 and 1 mm, for example between 0.5 and 0.8 mm, this distance being measured between the edges adjacent branches.
Au moins une ramification, voire la majorité ou la totalité des ramifications, peut s'étendre de part et d'autre de l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support, lorsque l'applicateur est observé de dessus.At least one branch, or even the majority or all of the branches, can extend on either side of the longitudinal axis of the support structure, when the applicator is observed from above.
L'organe d'application peut présenter, lorsqu'observé de dessus, une face qui porte plusieurs rangées de dents qui franchissent chacune l'axe longitudinal de l'organe d'application, les rangées s'étendant par exemple sur une distance sensiblement égale de part et d'autre d'un plan médian.The applicator member may have, when viewed from above, a face which carries several rows of teeth which each cross the longitudinal axis of the applicator member, the rows extending for example over a substantially equal distance. on either side of a median plane.
Les ramifications peuvent s'étendre, d'un côté de la structure de support, d'une certaine façon, par exemple de manière rectiligne, et du côté opposé de la structure de support, d'une autre façon, par exemple de manière ondulée.The branches may extend, on one side of the support structure, in a certain way, for example rectilinearly, and on the opposite side of the support structure, in another way, for example in a wavy manner. .
Dans des exemples de réalisation, les ramifications s'étendent sur une face de la structure de support de manière rectiligne et sur la face opposée de manière rectiligne également.In exemplary embodiments, the branches extend on one face of the support structure in a rectilinear manner and on the opposite face rectilinearly as well.
Dans d'autres exemples de réalisation, les ramifications s'étendent sur une face de la structure de support de manière ondulée et sur la face opposée de la structure de support de manière ondulée également.In other exemplary embodiments, the branches extend on one side of the support structure undulatingly and on the opposite side of the support structure also undulated.
L'applicateur peut comporter une structure de support grillagée permettant de favoriser le chargement en produit, l'application et le peignage des cils ou sourcils.The applicator may include a mesh support structure to promote product loading, application and combing eyelashes or eyebrows.
Dans des exemples où la structure de support est ajourée, notamment est grillagée, la structure de support peut faire office de mélangeur dans un récipient, afin par exemple d'homogénéiser le produit avant l'application.In examples where the support structure is perforated, in particular is screened, the support structure can serve as a mixer in a container, for example to homogenize the product before application.
Les dents s'étendant vers l'extérieur à partir d'une première face de la structure de support peuvent s'étendre à partir d'un premier ensemble de ramifications et les dents s'étendant vers l'extérieur à partir d'une deuxième face de la structure de support, opposée à la première, peuvent s'étendre à partir d'un deuxième ensemble de ramifications.Teeth extending outwardly from a first face of the support structure may extend from a first set of branches and teeth extending outwardly from a second face of the support structure, opposite to the first, may extend from a second set of branches.
L'applicateur peut comporter un entrecroisement de ramifications lorsqu'observé de dessus. Cet entrecroisement peut être régulier ou non.The applicator may include a crisscross of branches when viewed from above. This interlacing can be regular or not.
Les ramifications du premier ensemble et les ramifications du second ensemble peuvent être disposées à des hauteurs différentes par rapport à une surface géométrique médiane de la structure de support.The branches of the first set and the branches of the second set may be arranged at different heights with respect to a median geometric surface of the support structure.
Les ramifications du premier ensemble peuvent par exemple s'étendre d'un premier côté de la structure de support et les ramifications du second ensemble d'un autre côté de la structure de support, opposé au premier côté.The branches of the first set may for example extend from a first side of the support structure and the branches of the second set to another side of the support structure, opposite to the first side.
Une pluralité, voire la totalité, des ramifications du premier ensemble peut s'étendre parallèlement les unes aux autres.A plurality, or all, of the branches of the first set may extend parallel to each other.
Une pluralité, voire la totalité, des ramifications du deuxième ensemble peut également s'étendre parallèlement les unes aux autres.A plurality, or all, of the branches of the second set may also extend parallel to each other.
Les ramifications du premier ensemble peuvent encore s'étendre à un même niveau, relativement à une surface géométrique médiane de la structure de support, que les ramifications du deuxième ensemble.The branches of the first set may still extend to the same level, relative to a median geometric surface of the support structure, as the branches of the second set.
Une pluralité, voire la totalité, des ramifications du premier ensemble peut former avec une pluralité, voire la totalité, des ramifications du deuxième ensemble un angle non nul. Cet angle peut être compris entre 10 et 170°, voire entre 20 et 160°, mieux entre 30 et 150°, par exemple.A plurality, or even all, of the branches of the first set may form with a plurality, or even all, branches of the second set a non-zero angle. This angle can be between 10 and 170 °, or even between 20 and 160 °, more preferably between 30 and 150 °, for example.
Des extrémités libres des dents peuvent définir une surface enveloppe, cette surface enveloppe ayant en au moins un point de sa longueur une section transversale au moins partiellement convexe, par exemple. En variante ou additionnellement, une section transversale de la surface enveloppe peut également être au moins partiellement concave ou plane.Free ends of the teeth may define an envelope surface, this envelope surface having at least one point of its length an at least partially convex cross-section, for example. Alternatively or additionally, a cross-section of the envelope surface may also be at least partially concave or planar.
Les extrémités libres des dents peuvent définir une surface enveloppe adaptée à une prise en charge satisfaisante des cils et favorisant le peignage et la séparation des cils ou sourcils.The free ends of the teeth can define an envelope surface adapted to satisfactory care of the eyelashes and promoting combing and separation of eyelashes or eyebrows.
Les cils peuvent notamment être pris entre plusieurs dents de plusieurs rangées, lors de l'application du produit.The eyelashes can in particular be taken between several teeth of several rows, during the application of the product.
En fonction de la longueur des dents et de la disposition des rangées, la forme de la surface enveloppe peut varier, ce qui permet de créer le cas échéant des reliefs permettant de peigner les cils avec plusieurs rangées selon un mouvement en biais.Depending on the length of the teeth and the arrangement of the rows, the shape of the envelope surface may vary, which allows to create if necessary reliefs to comb the lashes with several rows in a bias movement.
Les extrémités libres de dents de deux ramifications différentes, notamment adjacentes, peuvent définir pour chacune des ramifications une ligne courbe, les deux lignes courbes ayant chacune un sommet le plus éloigné d'une surface géométrique médiane de la structure de support, coupant celle-ci à mi-épaisseur, les deux sommets étant situés différemment l'un et l'autre par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support.The free ends of teeth of two different branches, particularly adjacent, can define for each of the branches a curved line, the two curved lines each having a vertex farthest from a median geometric surface of the support structure, cutting it at mid-thickness, the two vertices being located differently from one another with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support structure.
Les extrémités libres des dents de trois ramifications différentes, notamment consécutives, peuvent définir pour chacune des ramifications une ligne courbe, les trois lignes courbes ayant chacune un sommet le plus éloigné d'une surface géométrique médiane de la structure de support, les trois sommets étant non alignés.The free ends of the teeth of three different branches, in particular consecutive, can define for each of the branches a curved line, the three curved lines each having a vertex farthest from a median geometric surface of the support structure, the three vertices being non-aligned.
Au moins une rangée, mieux au moins les trois rangées précitées, mieux encore la majorité des rangées ou la totalité des rangées d'une face, peut comporter au moins quatre dents, par exemple entre 4 et 25 dents. Des dents peuvent avoir une hauteur comprise entre 1 et 12 mm, voire entre 2 et 8 mm, mieux entre 3 et 6 mm. L'écartement entre deux dents d'une rangée peut être inférieur à l'écartement entre les axes de deux rangées adjacentes.At least one row, preferably at least the three aforementioned rows, more preferably the majority of the rows or all the rows of a face, may comprise at least four teeth, for example between 4 and 25 teeth. Teeth may have a height of between 1 and 12 mm, even between 2 and 8 mm, better between 3 and 6 mm. The spacing between two teeth of a row may be smaller than the spacing between the axes of two adjacent rows.
La hauteur des dents peut diminuer aux extrémités d'au moins une rangée de dents, voire aux extrémités de chaque rangée. Cela peut rendre l'application plus progressive et/ou faciliter la traversée d'un organe d'essorage.The height of the teeth may decrease at the ends of at least one row of teeth, or even at the ends of each row. This can make the application more progressive and / or facilitate the crossing of a wiper member.
La hauteur des dents peut diminuer aux extrémités proximale et distale de la structure de support, lorsque l'applicateur est observé de côté.The height of the teeth may decrease at the proximal and distal ends of the support structure when the applicator is viewed from the side.
La surface enveloppe de l'applicateur peut présenter une section longitudinale convexe, lorsque l'applicateur est observé de côté.The envelope surface of the applicator may have a convex longitudinal section when the applicator is viewed from the side.
Au moins un ajour, par exemple au moins un ajour sur deux, peut être dépourvu de dent s'étendant au-dessus de cet ajour.At least one ajour, for example at least one ajour out of two, may be devoid of teeth extending above this ajour.
Au moins une dent peut s'étendre, à partir de la ramification correspondante, dans une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support.At least one tooth may extend from the corresponding branch in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support structure.
Lorsque la structure de support présente une forme aplatie selon un plan, une pluralité de dents peut s'étendre perpendiculairement à ce plan.When the support structure has a flattened shape in a plane, a plurality of teeth may extend perpendicularly to this plane.
Au moins une dent peut s'étendre, à partir de la ramification correspondante, dans une direction non perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support. Au moins une dent peut faire un angle avec la ramification correspondante, inférieure à 90°.At least one tooth may extend from the corresponding branch in a direction not perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support structure. At least one tooth can make an angle with the corresponding branch, less than 90 °.
L'applicateur peut comporter des dents disposées en rangées parallèles et l'axe selon lequel s'étend au moins une rangée de dents peut être rectiligne ou non, notamment curviligne, par exemple concave ou convexe vers l'extérieur.The applicator may comprise teeth arranged in parallel rows and the axis according to which extends at least one row of teeth may be rectilinear or not, in particular curvilinear, for example concave or convex towards the outside.
L'axe d'une rangée de dents au moins peut être sinueux. L'axe d'une rangée de dents est alors défini par la ligne qui passe par les centres des bases des dents.The axis of at least one row of teeth can be sinuous. The axis of a row of teeth is then defined by the line which passes through the centers of the bases of the teeth.
L'applicateur peut comporter au moins deux dents de formes différentes qui s'étendent par exemple à partir d'une même ramification ou de deux ramifications différentes.The applicator may comprise at least two teeth of different shapes that extend for example from the same branch or two different branches.
L'applicateur peut comporter des dents s'étendant à partir d'un support principal de la structure de support, à partir duquel s'étendent la ou les ramifications.The applicator may include teeth extending from a main support of the support structure, from which the branch (es) extend.
Au moins une pluralité de dents consécutives d'une rangée peut être disposée en quinconce ou autrement, sur la ramification correspondante.At least one plurality of consecutive teeth of a row may be staggered or otherwise arranged on the corresponding branch.
Une pluralité de dents consécutives d'une rangée peut s'étendre alternativement au moins partiellement de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique de séparation, étant décalées de part et d'autre de cette surface.A plurality of consecutive teeth of a row may extend alternately at least partially on either side of a geometric separation surface, being offset on either side of this surface.
Au moins deux dents d'une rangée peuvent présenter des bases jointives ou espacées. Au moins deux dents consécutives d'une rangée peuvent former entre elles une gorge en V lorsque l'applicateur est observé dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe de la rangée ou en variante sensiblement parallèle à l'axe de la rangée.At least two teeth in a row may have contiguous or spaced bases. At least two consecutive teeth of a row may form between them a V-shaped groove when the applicator is observed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the row or alternatively substantially parallel to the axis of the row.
L'agencement des dents pourra être choisi en fonction du maquillage à réaliser, par exemple plus ou moins chargé.The arrangement of the teeth may be chosen according to the makeup to be performed, for example more or less loaded.
Au moins trois dents d'une rangée peuvent présenter entre elles un espacement constant ou non, le long de l'axe de cette rangée.At least three teeth in a row may have a constant spacing or not, along the axis of this row.
L'applicateur peut comporter au moins une première rangée de dents et une deuxième rangée de dents, la première rangée comportant au moins trois dents se succédant avec un premier écartement et la deuxième rangée comportant au moins trois dents se succédant avec un deuxième écartement.The applicator may comprise at least a first row of teeth and a second row of teeth, the first row having at least three teeth succeeding with a first spacing and the second row having at least three teeth succeeding one another with a second spacing.
Le premier écartement peut être égal au deuxième écartement ou être différent. Les première et deuxième rangées peuvent être portées par la même ramification, ou par deux ramifications différentes.The first gap may be equal to the second gap or be different. The first and second rows may be carried by the same branch, or by two different branches.
Les dents peuvent présenter des formes diverses, notamment une forme allongée, par exemple une forme de picot cylindrique, de section transversale circulaire ou non, conique, tronconique ou pyramidale, d'axe longitudinal rectiligne ou non. Des dents peuvent présenter une extrémité libre arrondie. Des dents peuvent présenter une forme générale aplatie, avec une section transversale allongée selon un grand axe qui est par exemple sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal de la ramification qui porte les dents considérées.The teeth may have various shapes, in particular an elongate shape, for example a cylindrical pin shape, of circular or non-circular cross-section, conical, frustoconical or pyramidal, with a longitudinal axis which may or may not be rectilinear. Teeth may have a rounded free end. Teeth may have a generally flattened shape, with an elongated cross section along a major axis which is for example substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the branch which carries the teeth considered.
Les dents présentent par exemple, en section transversale, une plus grande dimension transversale supérieure ou égale à 0,2 mm, mieux à 0,5 mm, étant différentes de poils de flocage. Par exemple, lorsque les dents sont des picots de forme cylindrique, leur diamètre peut être supérieur ou égal à 0,2 mm.The teeth have, for example, in cross section, a greater transverse dimension greater than or equal to 0.2 mm, better to 0.5 mm, being different from flocking hairs. For example, when the teeth are cylindrical pins, their diameter may be greater than or equal to 0.2 mm.
L'applicateur peut comporter des dents réalisées dans la même matière que la structure de support, notamment dans la même matière que les ramifications et/ou le support principal.The applicator may comprise teeth made of the same material as the support structure, in particular in the same material as the branches and / or the main support.
Le support principal, les ramifications et les dents peuvent par exemple être réalisées d'une seule pièce par moulage, par injection ou autrement.The main support, the branches and the teeth may for example be made in one piece by molding, injection or otherwise.
L'applicateur peut comporter au moins une dent réalisée dans une matière différente de celle de la structure de support.The applicator may comprise at least one tooth made of a material different from that of the support structure.
Les dents peuvent par exemple être réalisées par surinjection sur la structure de support avec une matière différente de celle de la structure de support, par exemple une matière de flexibilité différente.The teeth may for example be made by overinjection on the support structure with a material different from that of the support structure, for example a different flexibility material.
Le support principal et/ou au moins une ramification et/ou les dents peuvent être entièrement réalisées en PET, POM, PA, PS, PP ou PE, cette liste n'étant pas limitative.The main support and / or at least one branch and / or the teeth may be entirely made of PET, POM, PA, PS, PP or PE, this list not being limiting.
Le support principal et/ou au moins une ramification et/ou les dents peuvent être entièrement réalisées en une matière élastomère ou flexible, notamment un silicone, un nitrile, en EPDM, EVA, PVC, PU, latex, butyle ou en élastomère thermoplastique, SANTOPRENE®, notamment avec les copolymères de téréphtalate de butène et de polytétraméthyléneoxyde glycol estérifié, en Hytrel®, avec les polyéthers bloc amide, en Pebax®, cette liste n'étant pas limitative.The main support and / or at least one branch and / or the teeth may be entirely made of an elastomeric or flexible material, in particular a silicone, a nitrile, made of EPDM, EVA, PVC, PU, latex, butyl or thermoplastic elastomer, SANTOPRENE ® , especially with copolymers of butene terephthalate and polytetramethylene oxide glycol esterified with Hytrel ® , with polyether amide block, Pebax ® , this list is not limiting.
La structure de support et/ou les dents peuvent comporter des particules magnétiques ou magnétisables.The support structure and / or the teeth may comprise magnetic or magnetizable particles.
Le support principal et les ramifications peuvent être réalisés d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière thermoplastique.The main support and branches can be made in one piece by molding thermoplastic material.
L'applicateur peut comporter une tige à laquelle est fixée la structure de support, notamment le support principal.The applicator may comprise a rod to which is fixed the support structure, in particular the main support.
La structure de support peut être rapportée sur la tige ou en variante être réalisée de manière monolithique avec la tige. Elle peut être moulée avec la tige ou surmoulée sur la tige dans un matériau différent.The support structure can be attached to the rod or alternatively be made monolithically with the rod. It can be molded with the stem or overmolded on the stem in a different material.
Une épaisseur de la structure de support, mesurée en vue de côté, peut être inférieure ou égale à une plus grande dimension transversale de la tige.A thickness of the support structure, measured in side view, may be less than or equal to a larger transverse dimension of the rod.
La tige peut être reliée à son extrémité opposée à la structure de support à un capuchon de fermeture étanche d'un récipient contenant le produit à appliquer. La tige peut comporter au moins une portion flexible élastiquement déformable, ce qui peut par exemple permettre de modifier l'orientation de l'organe d'application par rapport au capuchon de fermeture.The rod may be connected at its opposite end to the support structure to a sealing cap of a container containing the product to be applied. The rod may comprise at least one elastically deformable flexible portion, which may for example allow to change the orientation of the applicator member relative to the closure cap.
La tige peut présenter un axe longitudinal confondu avec l'axe longitudinal de la structure de support. En variante, la structure de support peut présenter un axe longitudinal qui est parallèle mais décalé par rapport à celui de la tige, ou qui fait un angle non nul avec celui-ci.The rod may have a longitudinal axis coincident with the longitudinal axis of the support structure. Alternatively, the support structure may have a longitudinal axis which is parallel but offset from that of the rod, or which has a non-zero angle therewith.
La tige peut comporter un retreint, par exemple un rétreint venant se positionner au niveau de l'organe d'essorage quand l'applicateur est en place sur le récipient associé.The rod may comprise a retreint, for example a necking being positioned at the wiper member when the applicator is in place on the associated container.
La présente invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, indépendamment ou en combinaison avec ce qui précède, un applicateur pour appliquer un produit sur les cils ou sourcils, comportant :
- une structure de support ajourée de forme générale aplatie et allongée selon un axe longitudinal, définissant des première et deuxième faces principales opposées,
- au moins trois rangées de dents s'étendant à partir de la première face principale, comportant chacune au moins trois dents, ces rangées s'étendant obliquement relativement à l'axe longitudinal et étant espacées les unes des autres le long de l'axe longitudinal,
- au moins trois rangées de dents s'étendant à partir de la deuxième face principale, comportant chacune au moins trois dents, ces rangées étant espacées les unes des autres le long de l'axe longitudinal.
- a perforated support structure of generally flattened and elongate shape along a longitudinal axis, defining first and second opposite main faces,
- at least three rows of teeth extending from the first main face, each having at least three teeth, these rows extending obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis and spaced apart along the longitudinal axis,
- at least three rows of teeth extending from the second main face, each having at least three teeth, these rows being spaced from each other along the longitudinal axis.
Les rangées de la première face peuvent se superposer avec celles de la deuxième face lorsque la structure de support est observée de dessus, dans une direction perpendiculaire aux faces principales.The rows of the first face may be superimposed with those of the second face when the support structure is observed from above, in a direction perpendicular to the main faces.
En variante, les axes des rangées de la première face croisent ceux des rangées de la deuxième face lorsque la structure de support est observée de dessus.In a variant, the axes of the rows of the first face intersect those of the rows of the second face when the support structure is observed from above.
L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, indépendamment
ou en combinaison avec ce qui précède, un applicateur pour appliquer un produit sur les cils ou les sourcils, comportant :
- un organe d'application allongé selon un axe longitudinal, présentant, en section transversale, une forme généralement aplatie,
- au moins cinquante dents, voire cent dents, disposées sur une face au moins de l'organe d'application, de préférence avec une densité de dents supérieure ou égale à dix dents par cm2, mieux supérieure ou égale à vingt dents par cm2, mieux encore supérieure ou égale à toute valeur entière comprise dans l'intervalle 10 à 100 dents par cm2.
or in combination with the foregoing, an applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes or eyebrows, comprising:
- an elongate application member along a longitudinal axis, having, in cross-section, a generally flattened shape,
- at least 50 teeth, or even 100 teeth, arranged on at least one face of the applicator member, preferably with a tooth density greater than or equal to ten teeth per cm 2 , better still greater than or equal to twenty teeth per cm 2 more preferably greater than or equal to any integer in the range of 10 to 100 teeth per cm 2 .
L'organe d'application peut comporter une structure de support, portant les dents, traversée par des ajours ou dépourvue d'ajours, les ajours pouvant être répartis sensiblement uniformément sur l'applicateur, par exemple avec un nombre d'ajours et/ou une densité d'ajours tels que mentionnés précédemment. La répartition des ajours peut être régulière.The applicator member may comprise a support structure, carrying the teeth, traversed by perforations or without openings, the openings being able to be distributed substantially uniformly over the applicator, for example with a number of openings and / or a density of openings as mentioned above. The distribution of the openings can be regular.
L'organe d'application peut comporter des dents s'étendant à partir d'une seule face ou à partir de deux faces opposées.The applicator member may comprise teeth extending from a single face or from two opposite faces.
Les dents peuvent être disposées en rangée, par exemple en rangées parallèles entre elles, s'étendant de préférence obliquement relativement à l'axe longitudinal de l'organe d'application, qu'elles peuvent traverser, lorsque l'applicateur est observé de dessus. Le nombre de rangées est par exemple tel qu'indiqué plus haut.The teeth may be arranged in a row, for example in rows parallel to each other, preferably extending obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis of the applicator member, which they may pass through, when the applicator is observed from above . The number of rows is for example as indicated above.
La hauteur des dents peut diminuer aux extrémités d'au moins une rangée de dents, voire de chaque rangée de dents.The height of the teeth may decrease at the ends of at least one row of teeth, or even of each row of teeth.
La hauteur des dents peut diminuer aux extrémités proximale et distale de l'organe d'application lorsque ce dernier est observé de côté.The height of the teeth may decrease at the proximal and distal ends of the applicator member when the latter is viewed from the side.
Une surface enveloppe de l'organe d'application peut présenter une section longitudinale convexe, au moins pour la portion de la surface enveloppe définie par les extrémités libres des dents, lorsque l'applicateur est observé de côté.An envelope surface of the applicator member may have a convex longitudinal section, at least for the portion of the envelope surface defined by the free ends of the teeth, when the applicator is viewed from the side.
Une surface enveloppe de l'organe d'application peut être globalement symétrique par rapport à un plan médian contenant l'axe longitudinal de l'organe d'application et coupant ce dernier à mi-épaisseur, par exemple.An envelope surface of the applicator member may be generally symmetrical relative to a median plane containing the longitudinal axis of the applicator member and cutting the latter at mid-thickness, for example.
L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, indépendamment
ou en combinaison avec ce qui précède, un applicateur pour appliquer un produit sur les cils ou les sourcils, comportant :
- une tige,
- un organe d'application à une extrémité de la tige, comportant une pluralité de rangées de dents s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement les unes aux autres obliquement relativement à un axe longitudinal de l'organe d'application, les rangées s'étendant, lorsque l'organe d'application est observé de dessus avec la tige située à droite, du haut vers le bas et de gauche à droite.
or in combination with the foregoing, an applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes or eyebrows, comprising:
- a rod,
- an applicator member at one end of the rod, having a plurality of rows of teeth extending substantially parallel to each other obliquely relative to a longitudinal axis of the applicator member, the rows extending, when the Application member is viewed from above with the stem located on the right, from top to bottom and from left to right.
Les rangées de dents s'étendent par exemple à partir d'une structure de support de forme générale aplatie.The rows of teeth extend for example from a support structure of generally flattened shape.
La majorité des rangées comporte de préférence au moins trois dents, mieux au moins quatre dents.The majority of the rows preferably include at least three teeth, preferably at least four teeth.
Selon un autre de ses aspects, l'invention a encore pour objet un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit destiné au maquillage ou au soin des cils et/ou des sourcils, comportant :
- l'un des applicateurs tels que définis plus haut,
- le produit à appliquer sur les cils ou sourcils.
- one of the applicators as defined above,
- the product to apply on the eyelashes or eyebrows.
Le dispositif peut comporter en outre un récipient contenant ledit produit.The device may further comprise a container containing said product.
Le récipient peut comporter un organe d'essorage.The container may comprise a wiper member.
Le récipient peut être agencé pour forcer le produit à circuler à travers des ajours de l'organe d'application lorsqu'un organe de manoeuvre est actionné.The container may be arranged to force the product to flow through openings of the applicator member when an operating member is actuated.
Selon un autre de ses aspects, l'invention a encore pour objet un procédé pour appliquer un produit sur les cils ou les sourcils, comportant :
- le chargement de l'un des applicateurs tels que définis plus haut avec du produit,
- l'application du produit sur les cils et/ou les sourcils.
- loading one of the applicators as defined above with the product,
- the application of the product on the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows.
L'organe d'application peut être chargé en produit de manière à ce que les ajours éventuels soient ou non complètement remplis de produit.The applicator member may be loaded in product so that the possible openings are or not completely filled with product.
Pendant le chargement de l'applicateur en produit, ce dernier peut être forcé à s'écouler à travers les ajours. Le produit peut également être mélangé au moyen de l'organe d'application, le cas échéant.During loading of the applicator into product, the latter may be forced to flow through the openings. The product can also be mixed by means of the applicator member, where appropriate.
La tige peut être soumise à des vibrations, grâce à un vibreur, le cas échéant.The stem can be vibrated by a vibrator, if necessary.
L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en oeuvre non limitatifs de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, qui fait partie intégrante de la description, et sur lequel :
- la
figure 1 représente de manière schématique, en coupe longitudinale partielle, un exemple de dispositif de conditionnement et d'application réalisé conformément à l'invention, - la
figure 2 représente isolément l'organe d'application du dispositif de lafigure 1 , en vue de dessus, - la
figure 3 est une vue en perspective de l'organe d'application, - la
figure 4 représente l'organe d'application, de côté, - la
figure 5 est une autre vue en perspective de l'organe d'application, - la
figure 5a est une vue selon l'axe longitudinal de l'organe d'application, - la
figure 6 représente un détail de réalisation de l'organe d'application desfigures 2 à 5a , - la
figure 6a est une vue en perspective d'une variante de réalisation, - la
figure 6b représente, en vue de dessus, l'organe d'application de lafigure 6a , - la
figure 7 illustre l'utilisation de l'organe d'application desfigures 1 à 6 pour le maquillage des cils, - les
figures 8 à 11 illustrent différentes formes de support principal parmi d'autres, - les
figures 12 à 17 illustrent différentes formes de surfaces enveloppe, en coupe transversale, - la
figure 18 illustre schématiquement la possibilité d'avoir des dents de hauteur variable au sein d'une rangée, - la
figure 19 représente en vue de dessus un organe d'application selon une variante de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, - les
figures 20 à 41 représentent différents agencements de la structure de support, - les
figures 42 et 43 représentent des exemples de disposition de dents relativement à la structure de support, - la
figure 44 représente en vue de côté un exemple de forme de ramification, - la
figure 45 est une vue en perspective, schématique et partielle, d'une variante de réalisation, - les
figures 46 et 47 représentent en vue de dessus, des variantes de réalisation de l'organe d'application, - la
figure 48 illustre la possibilité pour l'axe longitudinal de l'organe d'application de faire un angle avec l'axe longitudinal de la tige, - la
figure 49 représente, en vue de côté, une variante de réalisation, - la
figure 50 représente en vue de dessus une variante de réalisation d'organe d'application, - les
figures 51 à 55 représentent des exemples de formes de dents, - la
figure 56 représente un exemple de dispositif à organe d'essorage variable, - la
figure 57 représente schématiquement, en coupe axiale, un exemple d'organe d'essorage, et - la
figure 58 représente une variante de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.
- the
figure 1 shows schematically, in partial longitudinal section, an exemplary packaging and application device produced according to the invention, - the
figure 2 represents in isolation the device application member of thefigure 1 , in top view, - the
figure 3 is a perspective view of the application member, - the
figure 4 represents the application member, from the side, - the
figure 5 is another perspective view of the application member, - the
figure 5a is a view along the longitudinal axis of the applicator member, - the
figure 6 represents a detail of the implementation body of theFigures 2 to 5a , - the
figure 6a is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment, - the
figure 6b represents, in a view from above, the applicator of thefigure 6a , - the
figure 7 illustrates the use of the enforcement body ofFigures 1 to 6 for the makeup of eyelashes, - the
Figures 8 to 11 illustrate different forms of main support among others, - the
Figures 12 to 17 illustrate different forms of envelope surfaces, in cross section, - the
figure 18 schematically illustrates the possibility of having teeth of variable height within a row, - the
figure 19 represents in plan view an application member according to an alternative embodiment of the invention, - the
Figures 20 to 41 represent different arrangements of the support structure, - the
Figures 42 and 43 represent examples of teeth disposition relative to the support structure, - the
figure 44 represents in side view an example of branching form, - the
figure 45 is a perspective view, schematic and partial, of an alternative embodiment, - the
Figures 46 and 47 represent, in plan view, variant embodiments of the applicator member, - the
figure 48 illustrates the possibility for the longitudinal axis of the applicator member to make an angle with the longitudinal axis of the rod, - the
figure 49 represents, in side view, an alternative embodiment, - the
figure 50 represents in top view an embodiment variant of the applicator member, - the
Figures 51 to 55 are examples of tooth shapes, - the
figure 56 represents an example of a variable wiper device, - the
figure 57 represents schematically, in axial section, an exemplary wiper member, and - the
figure 58 represents an alternative embodiment of the invention.
Le dispositif 1 de conditionnement et d'application représenté à la
Le récipient 2 comporte un corps 4 muni d'un col 5 dans lequel est logé, dans l'exemple considéré, un organe d'essorage 6.The
L'applicateur 3 comporte une tige unique 8 se raccordant à une extrémité à un organe de préhension 9 qui constitue également un capuchon de fermeture étanche du récipient 2.The
Dans l'exemple illustré, la tige est cylindrique, de diamètre constant, mais on ne sort pas du cadre de l'invention lorsque la tige 8 comporte un retreint, par exemple situé au niveau de l'organe d'essorage 6, et notamment d'une lèvre de ce dernier, afin de ne pas la déformer pendant le stockage quand le récipient 2 est fermé.In the illustrated example, the rod is cylindrical, of constant diameter, but it is not beyond the scope of the invention when the
La tige 8 porte à l'autre extrémité un organe d'application 10 qui a été représenté isolément sur les
L'organe d'essorage 6 est par exemple adapté à essorer la tige 8 et l'organe d'application 10.The
Selon la forme de l'organe d'application 10 et la matière dans laquelle il est réalisé, ainsi que la forme et la nature de l'organe d'essorage 6, on peut avoir ou non une déformation de l'organe d'application 10 à la traversée de l'organe d'essorage 6.Depending on the shape of the
On peut par exemple choisir l'organe d'essorage 6 en fonction de la quantité de produit que l'on souhaite conserver sur l'organe d'application 10 après sa sortie du récipient 2.For example, the
A la fois l'organe d'application 10 et l'organe d'essorage 6 peuvent se déformer lors du retrait de l'applicateur 3, par exemple.Both the
En se référant aux
Le support principal 11 présente une forme généralement allongée le long d'un axe longitudinal X, lequel est confondu dans l'exemple considéré avec l'axe longitudinal Y de la tige 8.The
Le support principal 11 se présente dans l'exemple considéré sous la forme d'un cadre qui présente par exemple deux côtés latéraux 11a et 11b parallèles à l'axe longitudinal X.The
La portion distale 15 du support principal est de préférence effilée, comme représenté, de façon à faciliter le retour dans le récipient de l'organe d'application 10.The
La portion proximale 16 du support principal 11 se raccorde dans l'exemple considéré à un embout 17 qui permet la fixation dans la tige 8, en étant par exemple introduit dans un logement de cette dernière. La fixation peut s'effectuer par exemple par soudage, encliquetage, insertion à force, sertissage et/ou collage.The
La portion proximale 16 du support principal 11 est de préférence effilée en direction de l'embout 17, de façon à faciliter la traversée de l'organe d'essorage 6. L'embout 17 servant à la fixation du support à la tige peut se raccorder à la portion aplatie de la structure de support par des arrondis 17a, comme on peut le voir notamment sur la
Dans une variante, le support principal 11 est réalisé d'une seule pièce avec la tige 8, par exemple par moulage de matière plastique.In a variant, the
Le support principal 11 présente par exemple, comme illustré, une forme générale aplatie dont l'épaisseur maximale e peut être sensiblement constante sur plus de la moitié de la longueur du support, par exemple sur sensiblement toute la longueur apparente du support, comme illustré.The
La longueur apparente L de l'organe d'application 10 est par exemple comprise entre 10 et 40 mm.The apparent length L of the
Les ramifications 20 forment, dans l'exemple considéré, une structure ajourée.The
Les ramifications 20 comportent par exemple un premier ensemble de ramifications 21 et un deuxième ensemble de ramifications 22.The
Dans l'exemple considéré, les ramifications 21 du premier ensemble s'étendent chacune obliquement relativement à l'axe longitudinal X, lorsque l'organe d'application est observé de dessus, comme sur la
Les ramifications 22 du deuxième ensemble sont par exemple orientées obliquement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal X de manière à croiser les ramifications 21, lorsque l'organe d'application 10 est observé de dessus, les ramifications 21 et 22 formant une structure grillagée définissant des ajours 30 traversant la structure de support.The
Dans l'exemple considéré, les ramifications 21 sont parallèles entre elles, faisant par exemple un angle α compris entre 30 et 60° avec l'axe X et sont écartées sensiblement régulièrement entre elles avec un intervalle n.In the example, the
Les ramifications 22 sont par exemple parallèles et orientées avec un angle β par rapport à l'axe X qui est par exemple égal à l'angle α et par exemple voisin de 40°.The
Les valeurs ci-dessus d'angle α et β peuvent valoir également pour les axes longitudinaux des rangées correspondantes.The above values of angle α and β can also be valid for the longitudinal axes of the corresponding rows.
L'écartement m entre deux ramifications 22 adjacentes est par exemple égal à l' écartement n précité.The spacing m between two
Le nombre de ramifications 21 et 22 ainsi que leur disposition sont par exemple tels que la densité d'ajours 30 par cm2 soit comprise entre 2 et 120.The number of
La largeur k d'une ramification 21 ou 22, lorsque l'organe d'application 10 est observé en vue de dessus comme sur la
Dans l'exemple considéré, les ramifications 21 s'étendent au dessus des ramifications 22, comme on peut le voir sur la
Les ramifications 21 et 22 ont par exemple une épaisseur, mesurée perpendiculairement au plan de la
La largeur w du support principal 11 est par exemple comprise entre 3 et 15 mm.The width w of the
L'épaisseur e est par exemple inférieure à une plus grande dimension transversale d de la tige 8, notamment son diamètre dans le cas d'une tige de section circulaire.The thickness e is for example less than a larger transverse dimension d of the
L'une au moins des ramifications 21 et 22 comporte une rangée de dents 40, les dents 40 se succédant par exemple le long de l'axe longitudinal de la ramification en question avec un écartement régulier. La distance p mesurée entre les sommets des dents le long de cette rangée est par exemple comprise entre 0,5 et 3 mm.At least one of the
L'axe d'une rangée s'étendant sur une ramification 21 ou 22 coïncide de préférence avec l'axe de cette ramification, mais dans une variante on peut avoir une rangée s'étendant selon un axe qui fait un angle avec l'axe longitudinal de la ramification correspondant, cet angle étant par exemple inférieur à 30°, encore mieux 20°, voire 10°.The axis of a row extending over a
Dans l'exemple illustré, toutes les ramifications 21 portent une rangée de dents et il en est de même de toutes les ramifications 22. Il pourrait en être autrement. Par exemple, seules les ramifications 21 peuvent porter des dents, et les ramifications 22 en être dépourvues.In the illustrated example, all the
En variante encore, l'applicateur peut ne comporter que des ramifications 21 non reliées entre elles ailleurs qu'à leurs extrémités.In another variant, the applicator may comprise
A titre d'exemple, on a illustré aux
Des dents 40 s'étendent à partir des ramifications 21 vers l'extérieur sur une seule face principale 10a de la structure de support.
Les ajours 30 ménagés entre les ramifications 21 ont dans cet exemple de réalisation une forme allongée.The
L'organe d'application 10 illustré aux
L'intervalle p entre les sommets de deux dents consécutives est par exemple le même pour toutes les rangées de dents d'une face, voire des deux faces, mais dans des variantes non illustrées, cet écartement peut être variable.The interval p between the vertices of two consecutive teeth is for example the same for all rows of teeth of one face, or both sides, but in non-illustrated variants, this spacing may be variable.
Le cas échéant, les dents d'une rangée peuvent présenter des bases jointives ou non.If necessary, the teeth of a row may have contiguous bases or not.
Dans l'exemple considéré, toutes les dents s'étendant à partir d'une face de la structure de support s'étendent dans une même direction qui est perpendiculaire à un plan médian de la structure de support, ce plan médian étant parallèle au plan de la
La hauteur des dents 40 peut varier en fonction de l'emplacement de la dent sur l'organe d'application.The height of the
Dans l'exemple considéré, les dents d'une rangée présentent une hauteur qui diminue lorsque l'on se rapproche des extrémités de la ramification correspondante, comme on peut le voir sur la
La surface enveloppe définie par les extrémités libres des dents 40 s'étendant sur une face de la structure de support peut être généralement bombée autour de deux axes dont l'un est parallèle à l'axe longitudinal X et l'autre perpendiculaire à cet axe longitudinal et parallèle au plat de la structure de support.The envelope surface defined by the free ends of the
Le nombre de dents 40 sur une face de l'organe d'application peut être relativement élevé, par exemple compris entre 40 et 200.The number of
L'organe d'application 10 peut s'utiliser après avoir été retiré du récipient 2 en amenant les dents 40 d'une face au contact des cils C, comme illustré à la
Un cil C peut lors de l'utilisation de l'organe d'application 10 contacter simultanément des dents appartenant à plusieurs rangées consécutives.An eyelash C may when using the
Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'organe d'application 10 comporte, du côté opposé à la face apparente sur la
Par contre, dans une variante de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'organe d'application comporte sur sa face opposée à la face visible sur la
Dans ce cas, lorsque l'on retourne l'organe d'application 10, l'orientation des rangées qui viennent au contact des cils change et va de la gauche vers la droite et de bas en haut. Cela peut permettre d'obtenir deux maquillages différents selon la face de l'organe d'application qui est utilisée.In this case, when returning the
On peut donner à la structure de support et notamment au support principal 11 des formes autres que celles illustrées sur les
A titre d'exemple, on a représenté à la
Sur la
Dans l'exemple de la
Le support principal 11 peut présenter encore d'autres formes que celles illustrées.The
On a représenté sur les
La surface enveloppe est au moins partiellement définie par les extrémités libres des dents et, en l'absence de dents, par le contour de la structure de support.The envelope surface is at least partially defined by the free ends of the teeth and, in the absence of teeth, by the contour of the support structure.
Dans l'exemple de la
Dans l'exemple de la
On a illustré sur la
La hauteur peut varier de telle sorte que les sommets respectifs des courbes joignant les extrémités libres des dents de chaque rangée se situent par exemple alternativement de part et d'autre de l'axe longitudinal X de l'organe d'application 10, lorsque ce dernier est observé de dessus.The height may vary so that the respective peaks of the curves joining the free ends of the teeth of each row are for example alternately on either side of the longitudinal axis X of the
Les ramifications 20 peuvent ne se raccorder au support principal 11, notamment lorsque celui-ci présente une forme de cadre comme illustré à la
Les ramifications 21 peuvent être raccordées entre elles, comme on peut le voir sur cette figure, au moins pour certaines d'entre elles, par des ponts de matière constitués par exemple par d'autres ramifications 22, lesquelles peuvent ou non se raccorder au support principal 11.The
On a illustré schématiquement à la
Lorsque la structure de support présente, lorsqu'observée de dessus, une forme grillagée, les dents peuvent être portées par une grille d'épaisseur sensiblement constante.When the support structure has, when viewed from above, a mesh shape, the teeth can be carried by a grid of substantially constant thickness.
On a représenté à la
En variante encore, comme illustré à la
La structure de support peut porter des dents sur l'une de ses faces ou sur ses deux faces. Les dents peuvent être disposées en rangées parallèles sur une face. Sur l'autre face, les dents peuvent être disposées selon des rangées dont les axes croisent ceux des rangées de la première face ou leur sont parallèles.The support structure may bear teeth on one or both sides thereof. The teeth can be arranged in parallel rows on one side. On the other side, the teeth can be arranged in rows whose axes intersect those of the rows of the first face or are parallel to them.
On a illustré de manière schématique à la
On a illustré à la
L'organe d'application peut comporter des ramifications 20 qui sont sensiblement parallèles les unes aux autres et non rectilignes.The applicator member may have
Les ramifications 20 peuvent ne pas être toutes parallèles.The
Sur la
Dans l'exemple de la
Dans cet exemple, les ramifications 20 portent des dents d'un seul côté ou en variante des deux côtés.In this example, the branches carry teeth on one side or alternatively on both sides.
Dans l'exemple de la
La structure de support peut également comporter, dans cet exemple, un deuxième ensemble de ramifications 22, également de forme ondulée et s'étendant par exemple sous les ramifications 21, de façon à former avec ces dernières une structure grillagée.The support structure may also comprise, in this example, a second set of
Les ramifications 22 peuvent porter des dents du côté de la face de la structure de support qui est opposée à la face apparente sur la
Les ramifications 21 et 22 peuvent se raccorder à leurs extrémités aux régions proximale 16 et distale 15 du support principal 11.The
La structure de support peut également comporter une ou plusieurs rangées de dents sur une face de la structure de support, portée par au moins une ramification 21, la deuxième face pouvant être dépourvue de dent ou comportant une deuxième rangée de dents 40 opposée à la première. La ou les ramifications 21 peuvent s'étendre uniquement à l'intérieur de la structure de support, ou faire saillie par chacune de leurs extrémités hors du support principal 11, comme illustré à la
En variante encore, la structure de support peut également comporter une ou plusieurs ramifications centrales longitudinales 25 dépourvues de dent, comme illustré sur la
En variante encore, la structure de support peut comporter au moins une seconde ramification 22 sur la face opposée qui peut par exemple être croisée avec au moins une ramification 21, comme illustré sur la
On a illustré sur la
Comme représenté sur la
Comme illustré sur les
La structure de support peut comporter une ramification unique, comme illustré sur la
Les ramifications 21 de la structure de support peuvent également former, à l'intérieur de la structure de support, des ramifications 21 s'étendant à partir d'une ramification centrale 25 vers des bords opposés 11a, 11b du support principal de la structure de support, comme illustré sur la
On a illustré sur la
Les ramifications 21 et 22 peuvent en variante s'étendre dans un même plan.The
Les ramifications 21 et/ou 22 peuvent également être curvilignes, par exemple comme illustré sur la
Le support principal 11 de la structure de support peut également comporter des dents 45, s'étendant par exemple perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal X de la structure de support, comme illustré sur la
Au moins une ramification curviligne 21 peut également être portée par un support principal se présentant sous la forme d'une âme centrale, cette dernière étant rectiligne, comme illustré sur la
Les ramifications 21 et 22 peuvent présenter des formes similaires sur chacune des faces de l'organe d'application ou des formes différentes.The
Par exemple, les ramifications 21 et 22 peuvent présenter une forme rectiligne pour les unes et ondulée pour les autres, comme illustré à la
Bien entendu, d'autres formes encore de ramifications peuvent être envisagées sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention.Of course, other forms of branching may be envisaged without departing from the scope of the present invention.
En particulier, dans une variante non illustrée, les ramifications sont formées par les ponts de matière qui subsistent entre les trous d'une membrane perforée portant les dents sur au moins l'une de ses faces.In particular, in a variant not shown, the branches are formed by the bridges of material that remain between the holes of a perforated membrane bearing the teeth on at least one of its faces.
Dans des exemples de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, des dents peuvent se raccorder à la ramification correspondante sensiblement perpendiculairement à celle-ci, les dents étant par exemple orientées dans une direction perpendiculaire ou sensiblement perpendiculaire à un plan médian pour la structure de support.In exemplary embodiments of the invention, teeth may be connected to the corresponding branch substantially perpendicular thereto, the teeth being for example oriented in a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a median plane for the support structure.
Les dents peuvent ne pas s'étendre au-dessus des ajours lorsque l'organe d'application est observé en vue de dessus, ce qui est le cas de l'exemple de réalisation de la
Les dents peuvent encore être réalisées de manière à s'étendre au moins partiellement au-dessus des ajours 30 lorsque l'on observe l'organe d'application en vue de dessus, comme on l'a illustré schématiquement sur les
Sur la
Dans l'exemple de la
Les dents appartenant à deux ramifications adjacentes et dirigées les unes vers les autres peuvent ne pas s'imbriquer lorsque l'on observe l'organe d'application en vue de dessus.The teeth belonging to two adjacent branches directed towards each other may not nest when the application member is viewed in plan view.
La structure de support peut présenter, en section transversale, une forme aplatie.The support structure may have, in cross section, a flattened shape.
La structure de support peut être entièrement aplatie ou présenter une forme différente, notamment incurvée, ce que l'on a illustré schématiquement à la
On a illustré à la
Les dents 40 portées par une ramification ainsi bombée peuvent être orientées localement selon la normale à la ramification.The
Les extrémités libres des dents 40 peuvent décrire une courbe qui peut être parallèle ou non à l'axe de la ramification.The free ends of the
Dans une variante, les ramifications 22 peuvent être bombées avec une concavité située du même côté que celle des ramifications 21, les ramifications 21 et 22 pouvant éventuellement ne pas se toucher ailleurs qu'au niveau du support principal 11.In a variant, the
Le support principal 11 peut se présenter autrement que sous la forme d'un cadre, par exemple sous la forme d'une âme centrale comme illustré à la
Dans cet exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, les ramifications 20 ont au moins une extrémité libre. Les dents 40 qui sont portées par les ramifications 20 n'ont pas toutes été représentées sur cette figure, dans un souci de clarté du dessin.In this embodiment of the invention, the
Toujours dans cet exemple, toutes les ramifications 20 présentent sensiblement la même orientation relativement à l'axe longitudinal X. L'organe d'application est par exemple réalisé d'une seule pièce, par moulage de matière, avec la tige 8.Still in this example, all the
Dans la variante illustrée à la
Dans la variante illustrée à la
La portion proximale de la structure de support est par exemple coaxiale avec l'axe de la tige 8 et la portion distale forme par exemple un coude avec la portion proximale, lorsque l'organe d'application est observé de côté.The proximal portion of the support structure is for example coaxial with the axis of the
Le support principal peut porter ou non des dents. Dans l'exemple de la
Le support principal peut également porter des dents sur toute sa périphérie, par exemple des dents disposées entre les dents d'extrémité des rangées de dents portées par les ramifications 21, 22.The main support may also carry teeth over its entire periphery, for example teeth disposed between the end teeth of the rows of teeth carried by the
Le support principal 11 peut encore porter des dents qui présentent une orientation autre que celle des dents portées par les ramifications 20, comme illustré à la
Dans l'exemple de la
Une rangée de dents portées par une ramification peut comporter des dents identiques ou non. Les dents peuvent être de même longueur ou de longueur différente, de même section transversale ou non, par exemple de même diamètre ou de diamètre différent.A row of teeth carried by a branch may comprise identical teeth or not. The teeth may be of the same length or of different length, of the same cross section or not, for example of the same diameter or different diameter.
Les dents peuvent présenter une forme généralement effilée en direction de leur extrémité libre, comme illustré à la
Les dents peuvent également présenter sur au moins une partie de leur longueur une section transversale constante, avec par exemple une extrémité arrondie, comme illustré à la
Les dents peuvent encore comporter, dans une variante non illustrée, un ou plusieurs bourrelet(s) ou encore une boule à leur extrémité libre.The teeth may further comprise, in a variant not shown, one or more bead (s) or a ball at their free end.
Les dents peuvent par exemple être déformées à chaud.The teeth may for example be hot deformed.
Les dents peuvent se raccorder perpendiculairement à la ramification ou faire un angle γ avec celle-ci, comme illustré à la
Au moins une partie des dents peut être incurvée avec un axe longitudinal curviligne, comme illustré à la
Une ramification peut comporter une succession de dents qui s'étendent alternativement dans des directions opposées, comme illustré à la
D'une manière générale, au sein d'une rangée, les dents peuvent être disposés de l'une des manières divulguées dans les demandes de brevet
Pour utiliser le dispositif 1, l'utilisateur extrait l'applicateur 3 du récipient 2.To use the
Les ajours 30 peuvent être entièrement remplis de produit ou non, selon la rhéologie du produit P, la nature de l'organe d'essorage 6, et les dimensions des ajours 30.The
Il peut être avantageux que les ajours 30 soient entièrement remplis de produit P, car cela peut permettre de bien charger les cils et de constituer une réserve de produit relativement importante, par exemple pour maquiller les deux yeux.It may be advantageous for the
L'application du produit peut par exemple s'effectuer comme illustré à la
L'organe d'essorage 6 peut être de tout type et par exemple comporter une lèvre flexible définissant à son extrémité inférieure un orifice circulaire, de diamètre sensiblement égal à celui de la tige 8. En variante, l'orifice d'essorage peut présenter un diamètre différent et/ou une forme non circulaire.The
L'organe d'essorage 6 peut être réalisé dans une matière plastique, par exemple en PE, PP, POM, PET, nitrile, silicone, EPDM, SIS ou SEBS, un élastomère polyester thermoplastique tel que par exemple celui connu sous la marque HYTREL®, un élastomère thermoplastique tel que par exemple celui connu sous la dénomination SANTOPRENE®, cette liste n'étant limitative.The
L'organe d'essorage 6 peut encore ne pas être rapporté sur le col mais moulé ou surmoulé sur celui-ci.The
Quel que soit l'organe d'application utilisé, l'organe d'essorage 6 associé peut être disposé dans un récipient dont le corps peut comporter deux parties 4a et 4b pouvant se déplacer l'une relativement à l'autre de manière à faire varier le diamètre de l'ouverture 90 de l'organe d'essorage 6, comme illustré à la
Dans l'exemple de la
On a illustré à la
L'organe d'essorage peut encore comporter un orifice d'essorage se raccordant de manière rasante à l'orifice, et s'étendant sur moins d'une révolution complète autour de l'axe de l'orifice.The wiper member may further comprise a wiper orifice gravely connecting to the orifice, and extending over less than one complete revolution about the axis of the orifice.
L'organe d'essorage peut encore être différent et se présenter sous la forme d'un bloc de mousse.The wiper member may still be different and be in the form of a block of foam.
On a représenté à la
Ce dispositif 100 comporte un récipient comportant une première partie 110 et une deuxième partie 120 pouvant tourner relativement à la première autour d'un axe géométrique de rotation X, confondu avec l'axe longitudinal du dispositif 100 dans l'exemple considéré, comme décrit dans la demande de brevet
La deuxième partie 120 comporte une partie extérieure 175 comportant un col 122 fileté extérieurement, sur lequel le capuchon de fermeture 9 peut se visser.The
Le col 122 se raccorde inférieurement à un épaulement 125.The
L'organe d'essorage 6 repose sur le bord supérieur du col et présente une lèvre annulaire de maintien 130 venant en appui sous l'épaulement 125.The
L'organe d'essorage 6 comporte une lèvre d'essorage 131 s'étendant vers l'intérieur et s'appliquant dans l'exemple illustré, en position fermée du dispositif, contre la tige 8 de l'applicateur 3.The
La partie extérieure 175 comporte une portion généralement cylindrique 132 s'étendant vers le bas sous l'épaulement 125 dans le prolongement du capuchon 9 de fermeture.The
Cette portion cylindrique 132 peut être cannelée intérieurement de manière à faciliter le maintien en force d'une partie intérieure 176 immobilisée dans la partie extérieure 175, par exemple par serrage dans la partie cylindrique 132.This
La partie intérieure 176 porte la pale 123 dans l'exemple considéré.The
Les caractéristiques des différents exemples de réalisation peuvent se combiner entre elles au sein d'exemples de réalisation non illustrés.The characteristics of the various exemplary embodiments can be combined with one another in non-illustrated exemplary embodiments.
Le dispositif d'application de la
Le support principal peut être réalisé, le cas échéant, avec la même épaisseur qu'au moins une ramification, et la limite entre le support principal et au moins une ramification peut ne pas être matérialisée par une transition brusque au niveau de l'épaisseur de la structure de support.The main support can be made, if necessary, with the same thickness as at least one branch, and the boundary between the main support and at least one branching may not be materialized by a sudden transition in the thickness of the support structure.
L'organe d'application peut être réalisé par moulage d'une matière thermoplastique ou autrement, par exemple par découpe et/ou emboutissage d'un feuillard métallique.The applicator member may be made by molding a thermoplastic material or otherwise, for example by cutting and / or drawing a metal strip.
Le cas échéant, l'organe d'application peut comporter plusieurs matériaux, les dents étant par exemple réalisées dans un premier matériau et les ramifications et/ou le support principal dans un deuxième matériau, qui peut être plus ou moins rigide que celui avec lequel les dents sont formées.Where appropriate, the application member may comprise several materials, the teeth being for example made of a first material and the branches and / or the main support in a second material, which may be more or less rigid than that with which the teeth are formed.
Le cas échéant, l'organe d'application peut subir, après moulage, une opération de traitement mécanique des dents, par exemple une action de meulage, le cas échéant au contact d'une surface chaude ou froide, des exemples de procédés de traitement de dents étant décrits dans les demandes de brevet
Dans une variante, le produit se présente sous la forme d'un pain ou est contenu dans un tube.In a variant, the product is in the form of a loaf or is contained in a tube.
Dans tous les exemples, l'applicateur peut être au moins partiellement floqué ou non.In all the examples, the applicator can be at least partially flocked or not.
Lorsque le récipient comporte un organe d'essorage au travers duquel l'organe d'application est retiré, l'organe d'application peut être soumis ou non à des vibrations au moment du passage à travers l'organe d'essorage, ce qui peut permettre d'obtenir un essorage de l'organe d'application différent de celui qui existe en l'absence de vibration de l'organe d'application. L'utilisateur peut ainsi par exemple choisir entre au moins deux degrés d'essorage de l'organe d'application, selon que l'organe d'application vibre ou non au moment de la traversée de l'organe d'essorage.When the container comprises a wiper member through which the applicator member is removed, the applicator member may or may not be subjected to vibrations when passing through the wiper member, which may allow to obtain a spin of the applicator member different from that which exists in the absence of vibration of the applicator member. The user can thus for example choose between at least two degrees of wringing of the applicator member, depending on whether or not the applicator member vibrates when the wiper member passes through.
Le produit peut encore être appliqué au moyen d'un dispositif d'aide à l'application du produit, ce dispositif comportant des moyens de fixation amovible à au moins un doigt, une main ou un poignet, ou étant tenu dans la main, et une source vibrante permettant de produire des variations.The product may also be applied by means of a device for assisting the application of the product, this device comprising means for removable attachment to at least one finger, a hand or a wrist, or being held in the hand, and a vibrating source for producing variations.
Pour certains aspects de l'invention, l'orientation de certaines rangées au moins n'est pas nécessairement oblique relativement à l'axe longitudinal X et peut être perpendiculaire ou parallèle à cet axe.For certain aspects of the invention, the orientation of at least some rows is not necessarily oblique relative to the longitudinal axis X and may be perpendicular or parallel to this axis.
La structure de support peut alors présenter des dents sur une ou deux faces opposées et la structure de support peut être ajourée ou non.The support structure may then have teeth on one or two opposite faces and the support structure may be perforated or not.
La structure de support peut comporter une densité de dents relativement élevée ainsi qu'une densité d'ajours également relativement élevée, notamment avec les valeurs indiquées précédemment.The support structure may comprise a relatively high density of teeth as well as a relatively high density of apertures, especially with the values indicated above.
La structure de support comporte par exemple une alternance de dents et d'ajours dans une direction au moins, cette alternance comportant par exemple plus de quatre, voire cinq rangées et plus de trois, voire quatre, ajours situés entre ces rangées.The support structure comprises, for example, an alternation of teeth and openings in at least one direction, this alternation comprising, for example, more than four or even five rows and more than three or even four openings located between these rows.
Dans les exemples illustrés notamment aux
La structure de support peut en variante encore comporter des ramifications dépourvues de dents, dont la courbure peut par exemple suivre la courbure définie par l'extrémité des dents d'une rangée de dents proche. De telles ramifications peuvent légèrement masquer les bases des dents d'au moins une rangée de dents proche.The support structure may alternatively also include branches without teeth, the curvature may for example follow the curvature defined by the end of the teeth of a row of teeth close. Such branches may slightly hide the bases of the teeth of at least one row of close teeth.
Les dents peuvent être réalisées dans une variante non illustrée par découpage dans un feuillard métallique. Les dents peuvent être découpées puis pliées sensiblement à angle droit par rapport au plan du feuillard.The teeth can be made in a variant not illustrated by cutting in a metal strip. The teeth can be cut and folded substantially at right angles to the plane of the strip.
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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et/ou
la ramification s'étendant au moins partiellement obliquement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal (X) de la structure de support et portant des dents.
and or
the branch extending at least partially obliquely to the longitudinal axis (X) of the support structure and bearing teeth.
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