EP2865291B1 - Applicator for cosmetic product and associated applicator assembly - Google Patents

Applicator for cosmetic product and associated applicator assembly Download PDF

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EP2865291B1
EP2865291B1 EP14189110.1A EP14189110A EP2865291B1 EP 2865291 B1 EP2865291 B1 EP 2865291B1 EP 14189110 A EP14189110 A EP 14189110A EP 2865291 B1 EP2865291 B1 EP 2865291B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D40/267—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0055—Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B3/00—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier
    • A46B3/005—Bristle carriers and bristles moulded as a unit
    • 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
    • A45D40/28—Appliances specially adapted for spreading already applied paint
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara

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  • the invention relates to an applicator for a cosmetic product and an associated applicator assembly.
  • applicator assemblies for cosmetic product in particular for cosmetic product intended to be applied to the eyelashes such as mascara, comprising a container containing the cosmetic product and an applicator adapted to be removably attached to the container.
  • the container generally comprises a body, the body comprising walls defining a reservoir in which the cosmetic product is contained, and a neck defining an opening through which the cosmetic product can be extracted.
  • the applicator assembly generally comprises a plug adapted to be fixed on the neck, a rod extending from the plug and an applicator fixed to a free end of the rod.
  • the applicator includes a core and a plurality of protrusions or bristles extending from the core.
  • the rod and the applicator extend inside the reservoir.
  • the applicator is immersed in the cosmetic product contained in the reservoir.
  • the user detaches the cap from the neck and extracts the applicator from the container.
  • the present invention aims to solve the following problem: to propose an applicator which simplifies the makeup of the eyes by limiting the number of applicators while offering a large possibility of make-up.
  • the invention relates to an applicator for a cosmetic product comprising a core, a plurality of protrusions projecting from the core to form a brush, and a spatula situated in the extension of the core, said spatula being configured to flex, the protrusions and the tip being molded with the core.
  • the advantage associated with the applicator of the invention lies in the possibility given to the user to apply a cosmetic product to his eyelashes, on his eyelids and around his eyes, this using a single applicator. .
  • the depositor has in fact found that adding a spatula in the extension of an eyelash applicator makes it possible to overcome the disadvantage which consists in changing the applicator for each desired effect (eyelashes, eyelids, eye contour), this according to a natural gesture allowing a wide variety of make-ups.
  • An additional effect associated with the applicator according to the invention consists in the economy of cosmetic product. Indeed, the user charges the applicator of the invention only once and can then take advantage of all the possibilities it offers, without having to recharge it.
  • the invention also relates to an applicator assembly for cosmetic product, comprising: a container comprising a body forming a reservoir intended to contain the cosmetic product, and an applicator, as described above, adapted to be fixed on the container, so that the the applicator is housed inside the reservoir.
  • the figures illustrate an applicator for cosmetic product according to the invention comprising a core 12, a plurality of protrusions 30 projecting from the core 12, and a spatula 20 situated in the extension of the core 12.
  • the core 12 has a first end, called the proximal end 14 of the core, and a second end, called the distal end 16 of the core.
  • the core 12 extends in a direction of longitudinal extension, called the main extension axis, and referenced X on the Figures 1 to 3 and 5 .
  • the distal end 16 of the core 12 could be considered as the zone located just downstream of the last protrusions 30 going towards the spatula 20.
  • the proximal end 14 of the core 12 could be considered as the zone lying just upstream of the first protrusions 30 or, as here, the zone corresponding to a stop ring.
  • the spatula 20 also has a first end, called the proximal end 24 of the spatula, and a second end, called the distal end 26 of the spatula.
  • the distal end 26 of the spatula is free.
  • the spatula 20 here extends from the distal end 16 of the core, in particular in the direction of the main extension axis X. In other words, the proximal end 24 of the spatula 20 and the distal end 16 of the core 12 merge.
  • the core 12 may have a flared part at its distal end 16, said flared part of the core 12 forming a base for the spatula 20.
  • the spatula can advantageously s 'extend along the main extension axis X of the core 12.
  • the core 12 will preferably have a substantially constant cross section from its proximal end 14 to its distal end 16, at least up to its flared part. As illustrated in figure 4 , this cross section will be substantially circular.
  • the core 12 of the applicator according to the invention, and the protuberances 30 which project from the core 12, form a brush 10.
  • the core 12 has, along the main extension axis X, a first height H, while the spatula has, along the same main extension axis, a second height h.
  • Said heights H and h are such that 0.1 ⁇ h / H ⁇ 0.5.
  • the height H could be of the order of 21 mm and the height h of the order of 8mm.
  • the applicator will have a height H of the order of 18mm and a height h of the order of 6mm.
  • the particular technical shape of the spatula 20 makes it possible to define, at its distal end 26, a substantially pointed shape, so as to provide a particularly precise area for applying cosmetic product.
  • the spatula 20 here has two faces F1, F2 applicators. These faces F1, F2 extend, like the spatula 20, along the main extension axis X. One of these sides, side F1, is shown in detail on the figure 3 . They have, for example, an ovoid outline.
  • these faces F1, F2 are provided symmetrical with respect to a plane P, called the facial plane.
  • This plan P is visible on the figure 3 (it is also the plan of the sheet).
  • the spatula 20 has lateral surfaces L1, L2. These lateral surfaces L1, L2 may have a rounded profile, preferably convex. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), these lateral surfaces L1, L2 are rectilinear.
  • the distance separating said applicator faces F1, F2 from the spatula is decreasing, from the proximal end 24 to the distal end 26 of the spatula 20.
  • the distance between said faces F1, F2 is of the order of 2.8mm at the proximal end 24 and around 0.6mm at the distal end 26. This is how the refined or pointed area is defined at the free end 26 of the spatula 20, in particular in the facial plane P.
  • the distance separating said faces F1, F2 is constant, of the order of 0.6mm.
  • the applicator faces F1, F2 have grooves 22.
  • Said grooves 22 are oriented transversely to the main extension axis X. They could also, in alternative embodiments (not shown) be oriented obliquely to the axis d main extension X, or even cover only a discrete part of said applicator surfaces F1, F2; they could be substantially rectilinear, or even have a wavy profile.
  • said streaks are substantially rounded.
  • the embodiment illustrated in figure 5 corresponds to straight streaks 22, the streaks 22 made on the surface of the first applicator face F1 being offset, or staggered, with respect to the streaks 22 made on the surface of the second applicator face F2.
  • said ridges 22 will be distributed differently on each of the applicator faces F1, F2, said faces then not being symmetrical with respect to the plane facial P, taking into account the difference in positioning of their ridges 22.
  • the thickness of material along the main extension axis X is substantially constant along the spatula 20, from its proximal end 24 to its distal end 26.
  • the distribution of the ridges 22 of the first applicator face F1 with respect to the distribution of the ridges 22 of the second applicator face F2 is such that it contributes to making the spatula flexible, supple.
  • said ridges 22 make it possible to retain a fraction of cosmetic product on said applicator faces F1, F2 when loading the applicator according to the invention, this without absorption of said product. Indeed, the streaks 22 create grooves in which the formula is retained. In other words, the ridges 22 retain a fraction of cosmetic product thanks to their technical shape and not by porosity of the material of the spatula 20, said spatula being preferably obtained in a non-porous material.
  • the applicator according to the invention is particularly advantageous because it allows the application of cosmetic product to emphasize the eye contour of the user, this thanks to the lateral surfaces L1, L2 and / or thanks to the tip produced at the end distal 26 of the spatula 20.
  • the applicator of the invention also allows the application of cosmetic product to the eyelids of the user in order to obtain the effect of an eyeshadow, this using the applicator faces F1, F2.
  • the applicator of the invention allows, thanks to the brush formed by the core 12 and the protrusions 30, the application of product to the eyelashes of the user, this without coming to apply cosmetic product to the user's nose.
  • the spatula 20 will be dimensioned so that it does not come into contact with the nose of the user when the latter uses the applicator of the invention to make up his eyelashes.
  • spatula 20 may be flexible in any plane intersecting the facial plane P, preferably in any plane which comprises the main extension axis X and which is substantially orthogonal to said facial plane P.
  • spatula 20 One of the advantages associated with the flexibility of the spatula 20 consists in providing the same softness effect as a brush on the user's eyelids. To further increase this effect, said spatula may be in the form of fingers.
  • the applicator faces F1, F2 are slightly curved, preferably concave. They are generated by a line orthogonal to the main extension axis X.
  • the rows here have the characteristic of being inclined relative to the main extension axis X. More precisely, said rows here follow substantially helical lines, said lines being drawn on the surface of the core 12, from its end proximal 14 at its distal end 16.
  • the rows may also be parallel to the main extension axis X (alternative embodiment not shown).
  • They may also be inclined relative to said axis X, while being parallel to each other.
  • the radial spacing between said rows around the periphery of the core 12 takes place at a constant angular distance. Said angular distance will be in the interval [20 °; 45 °]; it will be around 30 °.
  • the exemplary embodiment illustrated here has ten rows, this number of rows varying as a function of the angular distance chosen between said rows.
  • protrusions 30 of two adjacent rows are aligned axially with respect to each other. They may also be offset axially with respect to each other (alternative embodiment partially shown in the figure 5 ).
  • the rows have the same number of protuberances 30, with more or less a protuberance 30 close, for example twenty protuberances 30.
  • said protrusions 30 preferably have a semicircular section.
  • the protrusions 30 each have a planar surface 34.
  • the protrusions are here positioned so that the flat surfaces 34 of two adjacent protrusions 30 of two different rows are oriented in the same gyratory direction around the core 12 (see figure 4 ).
  • the protrusions are positioned so that the planar surfaces 34 of two adjacent protrusions 30 are oriented in the same direction of rotation, in particular a direction of rotation identical to that of said helical rows in the case of the helical rows illustrated in figures 1 to 4 .
  • the term “gyratory direction” is understood to mean the gyratory direction observed by a person looking at the applicator of the invention from a point near the free distal end 26 of the spatula 20. Thus, no flat face 34 is is opposite another flat face 34.
  • the molding of said protrusions 30 with the core 12 will therefore be easy, because it allows the use of molding drawers of simple shapes, all having substantially the same shape, and which are all oriented radially in the same direction.
  • the protrusions 30 will advantageously be rectilinear and may furthermore be substantially tapered from their base to their free end.
  • Said protrusions 30 will all have substantially the same length. In other words, the distance between the radial periphery of the core 12 and the free end of the protrusions 30 will be substantially the same for all the protrusions 30 that the applicator comprises. An exception is made here, however, for the protrusions 31, 32, 33, called distal, that is to say the protrusions 31, 32, 33 which extend near the spatula 20.
  • distal protrusions 31, 32, 33 form an envelope E2 in the form of a truncated warhead (see Figures 1 and 2 ), while the protrusions 30 which extend between the proximal end 14 of the core and the distal protrusions 31, 32, 33 form a substantially cylindrical envelope E1 (see figures 2 and 4 ).
  • the advantage associated with the shell in the shape of a warhead E2 lies in the ease of maneuvering the applicator through the neck of the container from which it is extracted.
  • the protrusions 30 will have a different height from one row to another.
  • the protrusions 30 will preferably be molded with the same plastic as the core 12, or even from material of the core 12. It is the same for the spatula 20.
  • said protrusions 30, like the spatula 20 previously described, will come from material of the core 12.
  • the core 12, the protrusions 30 and said spatula 20 may be molded from a material based on LDPE (low density polyethylene).
  • LDPE low density polyethylene
  • Other materials may also be used, namely the “EXACT” material from ExxonMobil or the “HYTREL” material from Dupont, or a mixture of these materials.
  • TPE Thermoplastic Elastomers
  • TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane
  • SBS Styrene-butadiene-styrene
  • SEBS styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene copolymers
  • PA Polyamide
  • the spatula 20 could also be assembled to the core 12, by gluing, by clipping, by force fitting, by friction, using an additional part, by screwing, or even being overmolded on the core. This makes it possible to provide a spatula 20 made of a material with different mechanical properties from that in which the core 12 and / or the protrusions 30 will be made, or even in a different color.
  • the invention also relates to an applicator assembly for cosmetic product, comprising: a container comprising a body forming a reservoir intended to contain the cosmetic product (not shown), and an applicator, as described in claim 1, adapted to be fixed on the container, so that the applicator is housed inside the tank.
  • Said applicator is fixed, for example, to the end of a rod, itself fixed to a cap advantageously screwed to the container.
  • the sleeve 15 is located in the rod and the proximal end 14 of the core 12 corresponds to the distal end of the rod.
  • said applicator may include a sleeve 15, provided in the extension of the proximal end of the core 12 (see Figures 1 and 2 ). Said sleeve 15 here extends from the stop ring 14.
  • the container may include a wringer (not shown), fixed inside the neck.
  • a wringer (not shown), fixed inside the neck.
  • the wringer thus makes it possible to adjust the quantity of product present on the applicator and avoids excessive application of cosmetic product to the eyelashes.
  • the spatula 20 is configured to graze the wiper in a plurality of distinct zones.
  • grazing means: coming close with or without contact. In other words, there is a slight clearance, or even a slight friction, between the spatula 20 and the wiper, for example coming from a difference in overall dimensions of less than 1 mm, or even 0.5 mm, or even 0.2 mm.
  • the proposed applicator assembly thus makes it possible to limit the presence of residue of cosmetic product at the free end of the applicator which remains in the container thanks shear.
  • the applicator remains clean and the cosmetic product can be applied to the eyelashes with good precision and without overloading.
  • Said distinct zones are located in the facial plane P, on either side of the main extension axis: these are the extremums of the lateral faces L1, L2 described above; in other words, these are the areas where the spatula 20 has a maximum external dimension d20 (see figure 1 ).
  • the distance separating said distinct zones is close to an internal diameter of the wiper.
  • said external space requirement d20 could be of the order of 5mm and the internal diameter of the wiper, 5.3mm. This means, for example, that the play existing between the spatula 20 and the wiper, at least in the vicinity of said areas intended to graze the wiper is 0.15mm.
  • the applicator may have a flat core or even a core of polygonal cross section, and / or a curved core.

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L'invention concerne un applicateur pour produit cosmétique et un ensemble applicateur associé.The invention relates to an applicator for a cosmetic product and an associated applicator assembly.

On connait des ensembles applicateur pour produit cosmétique, notamment pour produit cosmétique destiné à être appliqué sur les cils tel que du mascara, comprenant un récipient contenant le produit cosmétique et un applicateur adapté pour être fixé de manière amovible sur le récipient.There are known applicator assemblies for cosmetic product, in particular for cosmetic product intended to be applied to the eyelashes such as mascara, comprising a container containing the cosmetic product and an applicator adapted to be removably attached to the container.

Le récipient comprend généralement un corps, le corps comprenant des parois délimitant un réservoir dans lequel est contenu le produit cosmétique, et un goulot définissant une ouverture par laquelle le produit cosmétique peut être extrait.The container generally comprises a body, the body comprising walls defining a reservoir in which the cosmetic product is contained, and a neck defining an opening through which the cosmetic product can be extracted.

L'ensemble applicateur comprend généralement un bouchon adapté pour être fixé sur le goulot, une tige s'étendant à partir du bouchon et un applicateur fixé à une extrémité libre de la tige. L'applicateur comprend une âme et une pluralité de protubérances ou de poils s'étendant à partir de l'âme.The applicator assembly generally comprises a plug adapted to be fixed on the neck, a rod extending from the plug and an applicator fixed to a free end of the rod. The applicator includes a core and a plurality of protrusions or bristles extending from the core.

Lorsque le bouchon est fixé sur le goulot, la tige et l'applicateur s'étendent à l'intérieur du réservoir. L'applicateur est immergé dans le produit cosmétique contenu dans le réservoir.When the cap is fixed on the neck, the rod and the applicator extend inside the reservoir. The applicator is immersed in the cosmetic product contained in the reservoir.

Pour utiliser l'applicateur, l'utilisateur détache le bouchon du goulot et extrait l'applicateur du récipient.To use the applicator, the user detaches the cap from the neck and extracts the applicator from the container.

Par ailleurs, on sait que l'utilisateur qui souhaite appliquer du produit cosmétique sur ses cils souhaitera parfaire l'effet escompté par l'utilisation d'autres applicateurs cosmétiques. Par exemple, l'ensemble applicateur destiné aux cils est souvent accompagné, dans le nécessaire de maquillage de l'utilisateur :

  • d'un feutre permettant de souligner le contour des yeux ; et/ou
  • d'un applicateur dédié au maquillage des paupières (un pinceau en général).
Furthermore, it is known that the user who wishes to apply cosmetic product to his eyelashes will wish to perfect the effect expected by the use of other cosmetic applicators. For example, the applicator assembly intended for the eyelashes is often accompanied, in the user's makeup kit:
  • a felt to emphasize the eye area; and or
  • an applicator dedicated to making up the eyelids (a brush in general).

Il a déjà été proposé, pour limiter le nombre d'applicateurs, des brosses à mascara munies à leur extrémité d'embouts présentant une forme effilée. Cependant, les effets de maquillage obtenus restent limités. Les documents FR2837077A1 , US4662385A , EP1913836A2 , US2011/0308031A1 , US6067997A divulguent des applicateurs pour produits cosmétiquesIt has already been proposed, to limit the number of applicators, mascara brushes provided at their ends with tips having a tapered shape. However, the makeup effects obtained remain limited. The documents FR2837077A1 , US4662385A , EP1913836A2 , US2011 / 0308031A1 , US6067997A disclose applicators for cosmetic products

La présente invention vise à résoudre le problème suivant : proposer un applicateur qui simplifie le maquillage des yeux en limitant le nombre d'applicateurs tout en offrant une large possibilité de maquillages.The present invention aims to solve the following problem: to propose an applicator which simplifies the makeup of the eyes by limiting the number of applicators while offering a large possibility of make-up.

Ainsi, l'invention concerne un applicateur pour produit cosmétique comprenant une âme, une pluralité de protubérances s'étendant en saillie à partir de l'âme pour former une brosse, et une spatule située dans le prolongement de l'âme, ladite spatule étant configurée pour fléchir, les protubérances et la spatule étant moulées avec l'âme.Thus, the invention relates to an applicator for a cosmetic product comprising a core, a plurality of protrusions projecting from the core to form a brush, and a spatula situated in the extension of the core, said spatula being configured to flex, the protrusions and the tip being molded with the core.

L'avantage associé à l'applicateur de l'invention réside dans la possibilité donnée à l'utilisateur d'appliquer un produit cosmétique sur ses cils, sur ses paupières et autour de ses yeux, ceci à l'aide d'un unique applicateur. Le déposant a en effet constaté qu'ajouter une spatule dans le prolongement d'un applicateur pour cils permet de s'affranchir de l'inconvénient qui consiste à changer d'applicateur à chaque effet recherché (cils, paupières, contour des yeux), ceci selon une gestuelle naturelle permettant une grande variété de maquillages.The advantage associated with the applicator of the invention lies in the possibility given to the user to apply a cosmetic product to his eyelashes, on his eyelids and around his eyes, this using a single applicator. . The depositor has in fact found that adding a spatula in the extension of an eyelash applicator makes it possible to overcome the disadvantage which consists in changing the applicator for each desired effect (eyelashes, eyelids, eye contour), this according to a natural gesture allowing a wide variety of make-ups.

Un effet supplémentaire associé à l'applicateur selon l'invention consiste en l'économie de produit cosmétique. En effet, l'utilisateur ne charge l'applicateur de l'invention qu'une seule fois et peut ensuite profiter de l'ensemble des possibilités qu'il offre, sans avoir à le recharger.An additional effect associated with the applicator according to the invention consists in the economy of cosmetic product. Indeed, the user charges the applicator of the invention only once and can then take advantage of all the possibilities it offers, without having to recharge it.

Selon différents modes de réalisation de l'invention, qui pourront être pris ensemble ou séparément :

  • l'âme présente une première extrémité, dite extrémité proximale de l'âme, et une deuxième extrémité, dite extrémité distale de l'âme,
  • l'âme s'étend selon une direction d'extension longitudinale, dite axe d'extension principal,
  • la spatule présente une première extrémité, dite extrémité proximale de la spatule, et une deuxième extrémité, dite extrémité distale de la spatule,
  • la spatule s'étend à partir de l'extrémité distale de l'âme, dans la direction de l'axe d'extension principal,
  • l'extrémité distale de la spatule est libre,
  • l'extrémité proximale de la spatule et l'extrémité distale de l'âme se confondent,
  • l'âme présente, suivant l'axe d'extension principal, une première hauteur H, de son extrémité proximale à son extrémité distale,
  • la spatule présente, de son extrémité proximale à son extrémité distale, suivant le même axe d'extension principal, une seconde hauteur h,
  • lesdites hauteurs H et h sont telles que 0.1 ≤ h/H ≤ 0.5,
  • la spatule présente au moins une première face applicatrice,
  • ladite première face applicatrice s'étend selon l'axe d'extension principal,
  • la première face applicatrice présente des stries,
  • lesdites stries sont orientées transversalement à l'axe d'extension principal,
  • lesdites stries sont sensiblement rectilignes,
  • lesdites stries sont sensiblement arrondies,
  • la première face applicatrice est légèrement incurvée,
  • la première face applicatrice est plane,
  • la spatule comprend une seconde face applicatrice,
  • les première et seconde faces applicatrices sont symétriques par rapport à un plan passant par l'axe d'extension principal, dit plan facial,
  • la spatule comprend des surfaces latérales reliant ses faces applicatrices,
  • lesdites surfaces latérales présentent un profil arrondi, de préférence convexe,
  • la spatule présente une section transversale sensiblement rectangulaire,
  • la distance séparant les faces applicatrices de la spatule diminue de l'extrémité proximale à l'extrémité distale de la spatule,
  • la distance séparant les faces applicatrices de la spatule est constante,
  • l'extrémité distale de la spatule forme sensiblement une pointe dans ledit plan facial, de sorte à proposer une zone d'application de produit cosmétique particulièrement précise,
  • lesdites faces applicatrices présentent un profil ovoïde,
  • l'âme est pleine,
  • l'âme est en matériau plastique,
  • les protubérances sont en matériau plastique,
  • la spatule est en matériau plastique,
  • les protubérances et la spatule sont dans un même matériau,
  • les protubérances et/ou la spatule sont issues de matière de l'âme,
  • l'âme présente une partie frontalière, notamment évasée, formant une base de la spatule,
  • ladite partie frontalière, notamment évasée, porte au moins certaines desdites protubérances, dites protubérances distales,
  • les protubérances distales forment une enveloppe en forme d'ogive tronquée,
  • les protubérances sont agencées en une pluralité de rangées,
  • lesdites rangées suivent des lignes sensiblement hélicoïdales, lesdites lignes étant dessinées à la surface de l'âme, de son extrémité proximale à son extrémité distale,
  • lesdites rangées sont droites, parallèles à l'axe d'extension principal de l'âme,
  • lesdites rangées sont inclinées par rapport à l'axe d'extension principal de l'âme tout en étant parallèles entre elles.
According to different embodiments of the invention, which can be taken together or separately:
  • the core has a first end, called the proximal end of the core, and a second end, called the distal end of the core,
  • the core extends in a longitudinal extension direction, called the main extension axis,
  • the spatula has a first end, called the proximal end of the spatula, and a second end, called the distal end of the spatula,
  • the spatula extends from the distal end of the core, in the direction of the main extension axis,
  • the distal end of the spatula is free,
  • the proximal end of the spatula and the distal end of the core merge,
  • the core has, along the main axis of extension, a first height H, from its proximal end to its distal end,
  • the spatula has, from its proximal end to its distal end, along the same main axis of extension, a second height h,
  • said heights H and h are such that 0.1 ≤ h / H ≤ 0.5,
  • the spatula has at least a first applicator face,
  • said first applicator face extends along the main extension axis,
  • the first applicator face has streaks,
  • said ridges are oriented transversely to the main extension axis,
  • said streaks are substantially rectilinear,
  • said streaks are substantially rounded,
  • the first applicator face is slightly curved,
  • the first applicator face is flat,
  • the spatula includes a second applicator face,
  • the first and second applicator faces are symmetrical with respect to a plane passing through the main extension axis, called the facial plane,
  • the spatula comprises lateral surfaces connecting its applicator faces,
  • said lateral surfaces have a rounded profile, preferably convex,
  • the spatula has a substantially rectangular cross section,
  • the distance separating the applicator faces of the spatula decreases from the proximal end to the distal end of the spatula,
  • the distance between the applicator faces of the spatula is constant,
  • the distal end of the spatula substantially forms a point in said facial plane, so as to provide a particularly precise area for applying cosmetic product,
  • said applicator faces have an ovoid profile,
  • the soul is full,
  • the soul is made of plastic,
  • the protrusions are made of plastic material,
  • the spatula is made of plastic,
  • the protrusions and the spatula are made of the same material,
  • the protrusions and / or the spatula are made from material of the core,
  • the core has a border part, in particular flared, forming a base of the spatula,
  • said border part, in particular flared, carries at least some of said protrusions, called distal protrusions,
  • the distal protuberances form an envelope in the form of a truncated warhead,
  • the protrusions are arranged in a plurality of rows,
  • said rows follow substantially helical lines, said lines being drawn on the surface of the core, from its proximal end to its distal end,
  • said rows are straight, parallel to the main axis of extension of the core,
  • said rows are inclined relative to the main axis of extension of the core while being parallel to each other.

L'invention concerne aussi un ensemble applicateur pour produit cosmétique, comprenant : un récipient comprenant un corps formant un réservoir destiné à contenir le produit cosmétique, et un applicateur, tel que décrit précédemment, adapté pour être fixé sur le récipient, de sorte que l'applicateur est logé à l'intérieur du réservoir.The invention also relates to an applicator assembly for cosmetic product, comprising: a container comprising a body forming a reservoir intended to contain the cosmetic product, and an applicator, as described above, adapted to be fixed on the container, so that the the applicator is housed inside the reservoir.

Selon différents modes de réalisation de l'invention, qui pourront être pris ensemble ou séparément :

  • ledit récipient comprend un essoreur,
  • la spatule est configurée pour frôler l'essoreur en une pluralité de zones distinctes,
  • lesdites zones distinctes sont situées dans le plan facial, de part et d'autre de l'axe d'extension principal,
  • la distance séparant lesdites zones distinctes est proche d'un diamètre interne de l'essoreur.
According to different embodiments of the invention, which can be taken together or separately:
  • said container comprises a wringer,
  • the spatula is configured to graze the wiper in a plurality of distinct zones,
  • said distinct zones are located in the facial plane, on either side of the main extension axis,
  • the distance separating said distinct zones is close to an internal diameter of the wiper.

L'invention sera mieux comprise, et d'autres buts, détails, caractéristiques et avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront plus clairement au cours de la description explicative détaillée qui va suivre, d'au moins un mode de réalisation de l'invention donné à titre d'exemple purement illustratif et non limitatif, en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés.The invention will be better understood, and other objects, details, characteristics and advantages thereof will appear more clearly during the description. detailed explanatory which will follow, of at least one embodiment of the invention given by way of purely illustrative and nonlimiting example, with reference to the appended schematic drawings.

Sur ces dessins :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en élévation d'un exemple de réalisation d'un applicateur selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue de l'applicateur représenté à la figure 1 après rotation de 90°,
  • la figure 3 est une vue détaillée, et partielle, de la figure 1,
  • la figure 4 est une vue en coupe selon le plan de coupe A-A référencé sur la figure 3,
  • la figure 5 est une vue détaillée, et partielle, d'un autre exemple de réalisation.
In these drawings:
  • the figure 1 is an elevational view of an exemplary embodiment of an applicator according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 is a view of the applicator shown in the figure 1 after 90 ° rotation,
  • the figure 3 is a detailed and partial view of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 4 is a sectional view along the sectional plane AA referenced on the figure 3 ,
  • the figure 5 is a detailed view, in part, of another exemplary embodiment.

Les figures illustrent un applicateur pour produit cosmétique selon l'invention comprenant une âme 12, une pluralité de protubérances 30 s'étendant en saillie à partir de l'âme 12, et une spatule 20 située dans le prolongement de l'âme 12.The figures illustrate an applicator for cosmetic product according to the invention comprising a core 12, a plurality of protrusions 30 projecting from the core 12, and a spatula 20 situated in the extension of the core 12.

Comme représenté à la figure 1, l'âme 12 présente une première extrémité, dite extrémité proximale 14 de l'âme, et une deuxième extrémité, dite extrémité distale 16 de l'âme. L'âme 12 s'étend selon une direction d'extension longitudinale, dite axe d'extension principal, et référencé X sur les figures 1 à 3 et 5.As shown in the figure 1 , the core 12 has a first end, called the proximal end 14 of the core, and a second end, called the distal end 16 of the core. The core 12 extends in a direction of longitudinal extension, called the main extension axis, and referenced X on the Figures 1 to 3 and 5 .

L'extrémité distale 16 de l'âme 12 pourra être considérée comme la zone se trouvant juste en aval des dernières protubérances 30 en allant vers la spatule 20. L'extrémité proximale 14 de l'âme 12 pourra être considérée comme la zone se trouvant juste en amont des premières protubérances 30 ou, comme ici, la zone correspondant à un anneau de butée.The distal end 16 of the core 12 could be considered as the zone located just downstream of the last protrusions 30 going towards the spatula 20. The proximal end 14 of the core 12 could be considered as the zone lying just upstream of the first protrusions 30 or, as here, the zone corresponding to a stop ring.

La spatule 20 présente elle aussi une première extrémité, dite extrémité proximale 24 de la spatule, et une deuxième extrémité, dite extrémité distale 26 de la spatule. L'extrémité distale 26 de la spatule est libre.The spatula 20 also has a first end, called the proximal end 24 of the spatula, and a second end, called the distal end 26 of the spatula. The distal end 26 of the spatula is free.

La spatule 20 s'étend ici à partir de l'extrémité distale 16 de l'âme, en particulier dans la direction de l'axe d'extension principal X. Autrement dit, l'extrémité proximale 24 de la spatule 20 et l'extrémité distale 16 de l'âme 12 se confondent.The spatula 20 here extends from the distal end 16 of the core, in particular in the direction of the main extension axis X. In other words, the proximal end 24 of the spatula 20 and the distal end 16 of the core 12 merge.

Dans un autre mode non illustré, l'âme 12 pourra présenter une partie évasée au niveau de son extrémité distale 16, ladite partie évasée de l'âme 12 formant une base pour la spatule 20. Dans ce mode aussi, la spatule pourra avantageusement s'étendre selon l'axe d'extension principal X de l'âme 12.In another mode not illustrated, the core 12 may have a flared part at its distal end 16, said flared part of the core 12 forming a base for the spatula 20. In this mode also, the spatula can advantageously s 'extend along the main extension axis X of the core 12.

L'âme 12 sera de préférence de section transversale sensiblement constante de son extrémité proximale 14 à son extrémité distale 16, tout du moins jusqu'à sa partie évasée. Comme illustré à la figure 4, cette section transversale sera sensiblement circulaire.The core 12 will preferably have a substantially constant cross section from its proximal end 14 to its distal end 16, at least up to its flared part. As illustrated in figure 4 , this cross section will be substantially circular.

Il est à noter que l'âme 12 de l'applicateur selon l'invention, et les protubérances 30 qui s'étendent en saillie à partir de l'âme 12, forment une brosse 10.It should be noted that the core 12 of the applicator according to the invention, and the protuberances 30 which project from the core 12, form a brush 10.

Comme référencé sur la figure 2, l'âme 12 présente, suivant l'axe d'extension principal X, une première hauteur H, tandis que la spatule présente, suivant le même axe d'extension principal, une seconde hauteur h. Lesdites hauteurs H et h sont telles que 0.1 ≤ h/H ≤ 0.5. Par exemple, la hauteur H pourra être de l'ordre de 21 mm et la hauteur h de l'ordre de 8mm.As referenced on the figure 2 , the core 12 has, along the main extension axis X, a first height H, while the spatula has, along the same main extension axis, a second height h. Said heights H and h are such that 0.1 ≤ h / H ≤ 0.5. For example, the height H could be of the order of 21 mm and the height h of the order of 8mm.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré partiellement par la figure 5, l'applicateur présentera une hauteur H de l'ordre de 18mm et une hauteur h de l'ordre de 6mm.In the embodiment partially illustrated by the figure 5 , the applicator will have a height H of the order of 18mm and a height h of the order of 6mm.

D'autre part, il est intéressant de noter que la spatule 20 est configurée pour fléchir. Certains paramètres pourront avantageusement participer à cette flexion :

  • la forme technique particulière de la spatule 20 ; à savoir deux faces applicatrices larges F1, F2 et deux faces latérales fines L1, L2 ; et/ou
  • des stries 22 prévues sur les faces applicatrices F1, F2.
On the other hand, it is interesting to note that the spatula 20 is configured to flex. Certain parameters may advantageously participate in this flexion:
  • the particular technical shape of the spatula 20; namely two wide applicator faces F1, F2 and two fine lateral faces L1, L2; and or
  • ridges 22 provided on the applicator faces F1, F2.

D'autre part, la forme technique particulière de la spatule 20 permet de définir, à son extrémité distale 26, une forme sensiblement en pointe, de sorte à proposer une zone d'application de produit cosmétique particulièrement précise.On the other hand, the particular technical shape of the spatula 20 makes it possible to define, at its distal end 26, a substantially pointed shape, so as to provide a particularly precise area for applying cosmetic product.

La spatule 20 présente ici deux faces F1, F2 applicatrices. Ces faces F1, F2 s'étendent, comme la spatule 20, selon l'axe d'extension principal X. Une de ces faces, la face F1, est représentée en détail sur la figure 3. Elles présentent, par exemple, un contour ovoïde.The spatula 20 here has two faces F1, F2 applicators. These faces F1, F2 extend, like the spatula 20, along the main extension axis X. One of these sides, side F1, is shown in detail on the figure 3 . They have, for example, an ovoid outline.

Comme illustré aux figures 2 et 5, ces faces F1, F2 sont prévues symétriques par rapport à un plan P, dit plan facial. Ce plan P est visible sur la figure 3 (c'est aussi le plan de la feuille).As illustrated in figures 2 and 5 , these faces F1, F2 are provided symmetrical with respect to a plane P, called the facial plane. This plan P is visible on the figure 3 (it is also the plan of the sheet).

Pour relier les faces applicatrices F1, F2, la spatule 20 présente des surfaces latérales L1, L2. Ces surfaces latérales L1, L2 pourront présenter un profil arrondi, de préférence convexe. Dans un mode de réalisation alternatif (non représenté), ces surfaces latérales L1, L2 sont rectilignes.To connect the applicator faces F1, F2, the spatula 20 has lateral surfaces L1, L2. These lateral surfaces L1, L2 may have a rounded profile, preferably convex. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), these lateral surfaces L1, L2 are rectilinear.

La distance séparant lesdites faces applicatrices F1, F2 de la spatule est prévue décroissante, de l'extrémité proximale 24 à l'extrémité distale 26 de la spatule 20. Par exemple, la distance entre lesdites faces F1, F2 est de l'ordre de 2,8mm au niveau de l'extrémité proximale 24 et de l'ordre de 0.6mm au niveau de l'extrémité distale 26. C'est ainsi qu'est définie la zone affinée ou en pointe au niveau de l'extrémité libre 26 de la spatule 20, en particulier dans le plan facial P.The distance separating said applicator faces F1, F2 from the spatula is decreasing, from the proximal end 24 to the distal end 26 of the spatula 20. For example, the distance between said faces F1, F2 is of the order of 2.8mm at the proximal end 24 and around 0.6mm at the distal end 26. This is how the refined or pointed area is defined at the free end 26 of the spatula 20, in particular in the facial plane P.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation de la figure 5, la distance séparant lesdites faces F1, F2 est constante, de l'ordre de 0.6mm.In the example of realization of the figure 5 , the distance separating said faces F1, F2 is constant, of the order of 0.6mm.

D'autre part, comme évoqué ci-dessus, et comme illustrées en détail sur la figure 3, les faces applicatrices F1, F2 présentent des stries 22. Lesdites stries 22 sont orientées transversalement à l'axe d'extension principal X. Elles pourraient aussi, dans des modes de réalisation alternatifs (non représentés) être orientées obliquement à l'axe d'extension principal X, voire ne couvrir qu'une partie discrète desdites surfaces applicatrices F1, F2 ; elles pourraient être sensiblement rectilignes, voire présenter un profil ondulé.On the other hand, as mentioned above, and as illustrated in detail on the figure 3 , the applicator faces F1, F2 have grooves 22. Said grooves 22 are oriented transversely to the main extension axis X. They could also, in alternative embodiments (not shown) be oriented obliquely to the axis d main extension X, or even cover only a discrete part of said applicator surfaces F1, F2; they could be substantially rectilinear, or even have a wavy profile.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures 3 à 4, lesdites stries sont sensiblement arrondies.In the embodiment illustrated in figures 3 to 4 , said streaks are substantially rounded.

Le mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 5 correspond à des stries 22 rectilignes, les stries 22 réalisées à la surface de la première face applicatrice F1 étant décalées, ou en quinconce, par rapport aux stries 22 réalisées à la surface de la seconde face applicatrice F2. Autrement dit, dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 5, lesdites stries 22 seront réparties différemment sur chacune des faces applicatrices F1, F2, lesdites faces n'étant alors pas symétriques par rapport au plan facial P, compte tenu de la différence de positionnement de leurs stries 22. Ainsi, l'épaisseur de matière le long de l'axe d'extension principal X est sensiblement constante le long de la spatule 20, de son extrémité proximale 24 à son extrémité distale 26.The embodiment illustrated in figure 5 corresponds to straight streaks 22, the streaks 22 made on the surface of the first applicator face F1 being offset, or staggered, with respect to the streaks 22 made on the surface of the second applicator face F2. In other words, in the embodiment of the figure 5 , said ridges 22 will be distributed differently on each of the applicator faces F1, F2, said faces then not being symmetrical with respect to the plane facial P, taking into account the difference in positioning of their ridges 22. Thus, the thickness of material along the main extension axis X is substantially constant along the spatula 20, from its proximal end 24 to its distal end 26.

La répartition des stries 22 de la première face applicatrice F1 par rapport à la répartition des stries 22 de la seconde face applicatrice F2 est telle qu'elle participe à rendre la spatule flexible, souple.The distribution of the ridges 22 of the first applicator face F1 with respect to the distribution of the ridges 22 of the second applicator face F2 is such that it contributes to making the spatula flexible, supple.

Outre le fait de participer à la flexion de la spatule 20, lesdites stries 22 permettent de retenir une fraction de produit cosmétique sur lesdites faces applicatrices F1, F2 lors du chargement de l'applicateur selon l'invention, ceci sans absorption dudit produit. En effet, les stries 22 créent des gorges dans lesquelles la formule est retenue. Autrement dit, les stries 22 retiennent une fraction de produit cosmétique grâce à leur forme technique et non par porosité du matériau de la spatule 20, ladite spatule étant de préférence obtenue dans un matériau non poreux.In addition to participating in the bending of the spatula 20, said ridges 22 make it possible to retain a fraction of cosmetic product on said applicator faces F1, F2 when loading the applicator according to the invention, this without absorption of said product. Indeed, the streaks 22 create grooves in which the formula is retained. In other words, the ridges 22 retain a fraction of cosmetic product thanks to their technical shape and not by porosity of the material of the spatula 20, said spatula being preferably obtained in a non-porous material.

L'applicateur selon l'invention est particulièrement avantageux car il permet l'application de produit cosmétique pour souligner le contour des yeux de l'utilisateur, ceci grâce aux surfaces latérales L1, L2 et/ou grâce à la pointe réalisée à l'extrémité distale 26 de la spatule 20. Sans avoir à le recharger, l'applicateur de l'invention permet aussi l'application de produit cosmétique sur les paupières de l'utilisateur afin d'obtenir l'effet d'un fard à paupière, ceci à l'aide des faces applicatrices F1, F2. Toujours sans le recharger, l'applicateur de l'invention permet, grâce à la brosse que forment l'âme 12 et les protubérances 30, l'application de produit sur les cils de l'utilisateur, ceci sans venir appliquer de produit cosmétique sur le nez de l'utilisateur. En effet, la spatule 20 sera dimensionnée de telle sorte qu'elle ne vienne pas en contact avec le nez de l'utilisateur lorsque celui-ci utilise l'applicateur de l'invention pour maquiller ses cils.The applicator according to the invention is particularly advantageous because it allows the application of cosmetic product to emphasize the eye contour of the user, this thanks to the lateral surfaces L1, L2 and / or thanks to the tip produced at the end distal 26 of the spatula 20. Without having to reload it, the applicator of the invention also allows the application of cosmetic product to the eyelids of the user in order to obtain the effect of an eyeshadow, this using the applicator faces F1, F2. Still without recharging it, the applicator of the invention allows, thanks to the brush formed by the core 12 and the protrusions 30, the application of product to the eyelashes of the user, this without coming to apply cosmetic product to the user's nose. Indeed, the spatula 20 will be dimensioned so that it does not come into contact with the nose of the user when the latter uses the applicator of the invention to make up his eyelashes.

Il est à noter que la spatule 20 pourra être flexible dans tout plan sécant au plan facial P, de préférence dans tout plan qui comprend l'axe d'extension principal X et qui est sensiblement orthogonal audit plan facial P.It should be noted that the spatula 20 may be flexible in any plane intersecting the facial plane P, preferably in any plane which comprises the main extension axis X and which is substantially orthogonal to said facial plane P.

Un des avantages associé à la flexibilité de la spatule 20 consiste à apporter le même effet de douceur qu'un pinceau sur les paupières de l'utilisateur. Pour augmenter encore cet effet, ladite spatule pourra se présenter sous forme de doigts.One of the advantages associated with the flexibility of the spatula 20 consists in providing the same softness effect as a brush on the user's eyelids. To further increase this effect, said spatula may be in the form of fingers.

Dans l'exemple illustré aux figures 1 à 4, comme cela est visible sur la figure 2, les faces applicatrices F1, F2 son légèrement incurvées, de préférence concave. Elles sont générées par une droite orthogonale à l'axe d'extension principal X.In the example illustrated in figures 1 to 4 , as can be seen on the figure 2 , the applicator faces F1, F2 are slightly curved, preferably concave. They are generated by a line orthogonal to the main extension axis X.

Les protubérances 30, quant à elles, s'étendent en saillie à partir de l'âme 12. Elles sont agencées en une pluralité de rangées qui s'étendent sur toute la périphérie de l'âme 12 (voir figure 4).The protrusions 30, in turn, project from the core 12. They are arranged in a plurality of rows which extend over the entire periphery of the core 12 (see figure 4 ).

Les rangées présentent ici la caractéristique d'être inclinée par rapport à l'axe d'extension principale X. Plus précisément, lesdites rangées suivent ici des lignes sensiblement hélicoïdales, lesdites lignes étant dessinées à la surface de l'âme 12, de son extrémité proximale 14 à son extrémité distale 16.The rows here have the characteristic of being inclined relative to the main extension axis X. More precisely, said rows here follow substantially helical lines, said lines being drawn on the surface of the core 12, from its end proximal 14 at its distal end 16.

Les rangées pourront aussi être parallèles à l'axe d'extension principal X (mode de réalisation alternatif non représenté).The rows may also be parallel to the main extension axis X (alternative embodiment not shown).

Elles pourront aussi être inclinées par rapport audit axe X, tout en étant parallèles entre elles.They may also be inclined relative to said axis X, while being parallel to each other.

L'espacement radial entre lesdites rangées autour de la périphérie de l'âme 12 se fait selon une distance angulaire constante. Ladite distance angulaire sera comprise dans l'intervalle [20° ; 45°] ; elle sera de l'ordre d'environ 30°. L'exemple de réalisation illustré ici présente dix rangées, ce nombre de rangées variant en fonction de la distance angulaire choisie entre lesdites rangées.The radial spacing between said rows around the periphery of the core 12 takes place at a constant angular distance. Said angular distance will be in the interval [20 °; 45 °]; it will be around 30 °. The exemplary embodiment illustrated here has ten rows, this number of rows varying as a function of the angular distance chosen between said rows.

Il est à noter que les protubérances 30 de deux rangées adjacentes sont alignées axialement l'une par rapport à l'autre. Elles pourront aussi être décalées axialement l'une par rapport à l'autre (mode de réalisation alternatif partiellement représenté à la figure 5).It should be noted that the protrusions 30 of two adjacent rows are aligned axially with respect to each other. They may also be offset axially with respect to each other (alternative embodiment partially shown in the figure 5 ).

Sur une même portion axiale, les rangées présentent le même nombre de protubérances 30, à plus ou moins une protubérance 30 près, par exemple vingt protubérances 30.On the same axial portion, the rows have the same number of protuberances 30, with more or less a protuberance 30 close, for example twenty protuberances 30.

D'autre part, lesdites protubérances 30 présentent, de préférence, une section demi-circulaire. Autrement dit, les protubérances 30 présentent chacune une surface plane 34.On the other hand, said protrusions 30 preferably have a semicircular section. In other words, the protrusions 30 each have a planar surface 34.

Les protubérances sont ici positionnées de sorte que les surfaces planes 34 de deux protubérances 30 adjacentes de deux rangées différentes soient orientées selon le même sens giratoire autour de l'âme 12 (voir figure 4). Autrement dit, les protubérances sont positionnées de sorte que les surfaces planes 34 de deux protubérances 30 adjacentes soient orientées selon le même sens giratoire, notamment un sens giratoire identique à celui desdites rangées hélicoïdales dans le cas des rangées hélicoïdales illustrées aux figures 1 à 4.The protrusions are here positioned so that the flat surfaces 34 of two adjacent protrusions 30 of two different rows are oriented in the same gyratory direction around the core 12 (see figure 4 ). In other words, the protrusions are positioned so that the planar surfaces 34 of two adjacent protrusions 30 are oriented in the same direction of rotation, in particular a direction of rotation identical to that of said helical rows in the case of the helical rows illustrated in figures 1 to 4 .

On entend par « sens giratoire », le sens giratoire observé par une personne regardant l'applicateur de l'invention à partir d'un point voisin de l'extrémité distale libre 26 de la spatule 20. Ainsi, aucune face plane 34 n'est en vis-à-vis d'une autre face plane 34.The term “gyratory direction” is understood to mean the gyratory direction observed by a person looking at the applicator of the invention from a point near the free distal end 26 of the spatula 20. Thus, no flat face 34 is is opposite another flat face 34.

Le moulage desdites protubérances 30 avec l'âme 12 sera donc aisé, car il autorise l'utilisation de tiroirs de moulage de formes simples, ayant tous sensiblement la même forme, et qui sont tous orientés radialement selon une même direction.The molding of said protrusions 30 with the core 12 will therefore be easy, because it allows the use of molding drawers of simple shapes, all having substantially the same shape, and which are all oriented radially in the same direction.

Les protubérances 30 seront avantageusement rectilignes et pourront, en outre, être sensiblement effilées de leur base à leur extrémité libre.The protrusions 30 will advantageously be rectilinear and may furthermore be substantially tapered from their base to their free end.

Lesdites protubérances 30 présenteront, toutes, sensiblement une même longueur. Autrement dit, la distance entre la périphérie radiale de l'âme 12 et l'extrémité libre des protubérances 30 sera sensiblement la même pour toutes les protubérances 30 que comprend l'applicateur. Une exception est faite ici, cependant, pour les protubérances 31, 32, 33, dites distales, c'est-à-dire les protubérances 31, 32, 33 qui s'étendent à proximité de la spatule 20.Said protrusions 30 will all have substantially the same length. In other words, the distance between the radial periphery of the core 12 and the free end of the protrusions 30 will be substantially the same for all the protrusions 30 that the applicator comprises. An exception is made here, however, for the protrusions 31, 32, 33, called distal, that is to say the protrusions 31, 32, 33 which extend near the spatula 20.

Ces protubérances distales 31, 32, 33 forment une enveloppe E2 en forme d'ogive tronquée (voir figures 1 et 2), tandis que les protubérances 30 qui s'étendent entre l'extrémité proximale 14 de l'âme et les protubérances distales 31, 32, 33 forment une enveloppe sensiblement cylindrique E1 (voir figures 2 et 4).These distal protrusions 31, 32, 33 form an envelope E2 in the form of a truncated warhead (see Figures 1 and 2 ), while the protrusions 30 which extend between the proximal end 14 of the core and the distal protrusions 31, 32, 33 form a substantially cylindrical envelope E1 (see figures 2 and 4 ).

L'avantage associé à l'enveloppe en forme d'ogive E2 réside dans la facilité à manœuvrer l'applicateur à travers le goulot du récipient duquel il est extrait.The advantage associated with the shell in the shape of a warhead E2 lies in the ease of maneuvering the applicator through the neck of the container from which it is extracted.

Dans un mode de réalisation non représenté, les protubérances 30 présenteront une hauteur différente d'une rangée à l'autre.In an embodiment not shown, the protrusions 30 will have a different height from one row to another.

D'autre part, les protubérances 30 seront de préférence moulées avec le même plastique que l'âme 12, voire issue de matière de l'âme 12. Il en est de même pour la spatule 20. Ainsi, lesdites protubérances 30, comme la spatule 20 précédemment décrite, seront issus de matière de l'âme 12. Par exemple, l'âme 12, les protubérances 30 et ladite spatule 20 pourront être moulés en un matériau à base de LDPE (polyéthylène basse densité). D'autres matériaux pourront être encore utilisés, à savoir la matière « EXACT » d'ExxonMobil ou la matière « HYTREL » de Dupont, ou un mélange de ces matériaux. Encore d'autres matières pourront être utilisées, par exemple : des Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE), du Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), des Copolymères styrène-butadiène-styrène (SBS) et styrène-éthylène-butylène-styrène (SEBS), voire du Polyamide (PA).On the other hand, the protrusions 30 will preferably be molded with the same plastic as the core 12, or even from material of the core 12. It is the same for the spatula 20. Thus, said protrusions 30, like the spatula 20 previously described, will come from material of the core 12. For example, the core 12, the protrusions 30 and said spatula 20 may be molded from a material based on LDPE (low density polyethylene). Other materials may also be used, namely the “EXACT” material from ExxonMobil or the “HYTREL” material from Dupont, or a mixture of these materials. Still other materials can be used, for example: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE), Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), Styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) and styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) copolymers, or even Polyamide (PA).

L'âme sera de préférence pleine.The soul will preferably be full.

Selon des modes de réalisation alternatifs, qui ne font pas partie de l'invention, la spatule 20 pourrait aussi être assemblée à l'âme 12, par collage, par clipsage, par emmanchement à force, par friction, à l'aide d'une pièce supplémentaire, par vissage, voire être surmoulée sur l'âme. Cela permet de prévoir une spatule 20 réalisée dans un matériau aux propriétés mécaniques différentes de celui dans lequel sera réalisée l'âme 12 et/ou les protubérances 30, voire dans un coloris différent.According to alternative embodiments, which are not part of the invention, the spatula 20 could also be assembled to the core 12, by gluing, by clipping, by force fitting, by friction, using an additional part, by screwing, or even being overmolded on the core. This makes it possible to provide a spatula 20 made of a material with different mechanical properties from that in which the core 12 and / or the protrusions 30 will be made, or even in a different color.

L'invention concerne aussi un ensemble applicateur pour produit cosmétique, comprenant : un récipient comprenant un corps formant un réservoir destiné à contenir le produit cosmétique (non représenté), et un applicateur, tel que décrit dans la revendication 1, adapté pour être fixé sur le récipient, de sorte que l'applicateur est logé à l'intérieur du réservoir. Ledit applicateur est fixé, par exemple, à l'extrémité d'une tige, elle-même fixée à un bouchon avantageusement vissé au récipient.The invention also relates to an applicator assembly for cosmetic product, comprising: a container comprising a body forming a reservoir intended to contain the cosmetic product (not shown), and an applicator, as described in claim 1, adapted to be fixed on the container, so that the applicator is housed inside the tank. Said applicator is fixed, for example, to the end of a rod, itself fixed to a cap advantageously screwed to the container.

Il est à noter qu'après montage, le manchon 15 est situé dans la tige et l'extrémité proximale 14 de l'âme 12 correspond à l'extrémité distale de la tige. A ce sujet, ledit applicateur pourra comprendre un manchon 15, prévu dans le prolongement de l'extrémité proximale de l'âme 12 (voir figures 1 et 2). Ledit manchon 15 s'étend ici à partir de l'anneau de butée 14.It should be noted that after mounting, the sleeve 15 is located in the rod and the proximal end 14 of the core 12 corresponds to the distal end of the rod. In this regard, said applicator may include a sleeve 15, provided in the extension of the proximal end of the core 12 (see Figures 1 and 2 ). Said sleeve 15 here extends from the stop ring 14.

En outre, pour éviter que l'applicateur ne soit trop chargé en produit cosmétique, le récipient pourra comprendre un essoreur (non représenté), fixé à l'intérieur du goulot. Lorsque l'utilisateur extrait l'applicateur du récipient, l'applicateur coulisse à l'intérieur de l'essoreur. L'essoreur racle le produit cosmétique en excès sur la tige et sur l'applicateur.In addition, to prevent the applicator from being overloaded with cosmetic product, the container may include a wringer (not shown), fixed inside the neck. When the user extracts the applicator from the container, the applicator slides inside the wiper. The wiper scrapes off the excess cosmetic product on the rod and on the applicator.

L'essoreur permet ainsi de régler la quantité de produit présent sur l'applicateur et évite une application excessive de produit cosmétique sur les cils.The wringer thus makes it possible to adjust the quantity of product present on the applicator and avoids excessive application of cosmetic product to the eyelashes.

Il est à noter que la spatule 20 selon l'invention est configurée pour frôler l'essoreur en une pluralité de zones distinctes. Par « frôler » on entend : venir à proximité avec ou sans contact. Autrement dit, il existe un léger jeu, voire une légère friction, entre la spatule 20 et l'essoreur, par exemple provenant d'une différence d'encombrement inférieure à 1mm, voire 0,5mm, voire encore 0,2mm.It should be noted that the spatula 20 according to the invention is configured to graze the wiper in a plurality of distinct zones. By "grazing" means: coming close with or without contact. In other words, there is a slight clearance, or even a slight friction, between the spatula 20 and the wiper, for example coming from a difference in overall dimensions of less than 1 mm, or even 0.5 mm, or even 0.2 mm.

On obtient de la sorte un effet de cisaillement du résidu de produit cosmétique se trouvant sur la spatule 20. L'ensemble applicateur proposé permet ainsi de limiter la présence de résidu de produit cosmétique en extrémité libre de l'applicateur qui reste dans le récipient grâce au cisaillement. L'applicateur reste propre et le produit cosmétique peut être appliqué sur les cils avec une bonne précision et sans surcharge.This gives a shearing effect of the residue of cosmetic product on the spatula 20. The proposed applicator assembly thus makes it possible to limit the presence of residue of cosmetic product at the free end of the applicator which remains in the container thanks shear. The applicator remains clean and the cosmetic product can be applied to the eyelashes with good precision and without overloading.

Lesdites zones distinctes sont situées dans le plan facial P, de part et d'autre de l'axe d'extension principal : ce sont les extremums des faces latérales L1, L2 décrites ci-dessus ; autrement dit, ce sont les zones où la spatule 20 présente un encombrement externe maximum d20 (voir figure 1).Said distinct zones are located in the facial plane P, on either side of the main extension axis: these are the extremums of the lateral faces L1, L2 described above; in other words, these are the areas where the spatula 20 has a maximum external dimension d20 (see figure 1 ).

La distance séparant lesdites zones distinctes est proche d'un diamètre interne de l'essoreur. Par exemple, ledit encombrement externe d20 pourra être de l'ordre de 5mm et le diamètre interne de l'essoreur, de 5,3mm. Cela signifie, par exemple, que le jeu existant entre la spatule 20 et l'essoreur, au moins au voisinage desdites zones destinées à frôler l'essoreur est de 0,15mm.The distance separating said distinct zones is close to an internal diameter of the wiper. For example, said external space requirement d20 could be of the order of 5mm and the internal diameter of the wiper, 5.3mm. This means, for example, that the play existing between the spatula 20 and the wiper, at least in the vicinity of said areas intended to graze the wiper is 0.15mm.

Il est aussi à noter que des variantes de réalisation sont bien sûr possibles. Notamment il est aussi envisageable, dans des modes de réalisation supplémentaires, que l'applicateur présente une âme plate voire une âme de section polygonale, et/ou une âme courbe.It should also be noted that alternative embodiments are of course possible. In particular, it is also possible, in additional embodiments, for the applicator to have a flat core or even a core of polygonal cross section, and / or a curved core.

Les modes de réalisation alternatifs et supplémentaires présentés ci-dessus peuvent être combinés entre eux, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, dans la mesure où ils sont couverts par les revendications annexées.The alternative and additional embodiments presented above can be combined with one another, without departing from the scope of the invention, in so far as they are covered by the appended claims.

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  1. Applicator for cosmetic product comprising:
    - a core (12),
    - a plurality of protrusions (30) extending protruding from the core (12) to form a brush, and
    characterised in that the applicator comprises a spatula (20) located in the extension of the core (12), said spatula (20) being configured to bend, the protrusions (30) and the spatula (20) being moulded with the core (12).
  2. Applicator according to the preceding claim, wherein the core (12) has a first end, referred to as proximal end (14) of the core, and a second end, referred to as distal end (16) of the core, said core (12) extending along a longitudinal extension direction, referred to as main extension axis (X), and wherein the spatula (20) has a first end, referred to as proximal end (24) of the spatula, and a second end, referred to as distal end (26) of the spatula, and wherein the spatula (20) extends from the distal end (16) of the core, in the direction of the main extension axis (X), with the distal end (26) of the spatula (20) being free.
  3. Applicator according to the preceding claim, wherein the core (12) has, according to the main extension axis (X), a first height H from the proximal end (14) thereof to the distal end (16) thereof, and wherein the spatula (20) has, from the proximal end (24) thereof to the distal end (26) thereof, following the same main extension axis (X), a second height h, such that 0.1 ≤ h / H ≤ 0.5.
  4. Applicator according to any one of claims 2 or 3, wherein the spatula (20) has at least one first applicator face (F1).
  5. Applicator according to the preceding claim, wherein said first applicator face (F1) has grooves (22) oriented transversally to the main extension axis (X).
  6. Applicator according to any one of claims 4 or 5, wherein said first applicator face (F1) is planar.
  7. Applicator according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the spatula (20) comprises a second applicator face (F2).
  8. Applicator according to the preceding claim, wherein the first and second applicator faces (F1, F2) are symmetrical with respect to a plane passing through the main extension axis (X), referred to as the facial plane (P).
  9. Applicator according to the preceding claim, wherein the distal end (26) of the spatula (20) substantially forms a tip in said facial plane (P), so as to propose a cosmetic product application zone that is particularly precise.
  10. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the core (12) has a border portion that forms a base of the spatula (20).
  11. Applicator according to the preceding claim, wherein said border portion caries at least some of said protrusions (30), referred to as distal protrusions (31, 32, 33).
  12. Applicator assembly for cosmetic product, comprising:
    - a recipient comprising a body forming a reservoir intended to contain the cosmetic product, and
    - an applicator according to any one of the preceding claims suitable for being fixed to the recipient, such that the applicator is housed inside the reservoir.
  13. Applicator assembly according to the preceding claim, wherein said recipient comprises a wiper and wherein the spatula (20) is configured to graze the wiper in a plurality of separate zones.
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