EP3123898A1 - Cosmetic product applicator and associated applicator assembly - Google Patents

Cosmetic product applicator and associated applicator assembly Download PDF

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EP3123898A1
EP3123898A1 EP16180183.2A EP16180183A EP3123898A1 EP 3123898 A1 EP3123898 A1 EP 3123898A1 EP 16180183 A EP16180183 A EP 16180183A EP 3123898 A1 EP3123898 A1 EP 3123898A1
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Camille Schreiber
Yann Crapet
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D40/267—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • 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
    • A46B11/00—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • 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
    • A46B3/18—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier the bristles being fixed on or between belts or wires
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
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    • 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
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
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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
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
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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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/06—Arrangement of mixed bristles or tufts of bristles, e.g. wire, fibre, rubber

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  • the invention relates to an applicator for a cosmetic product and an associated applicator assembly.
  • twisted brushes They can be obtained from fibrous elements held between the longitudinal parts of a twisted metal pin; they are then commonly called “twisted brushes”. They can also be injection molded plastic, they are then commonly called “plastic brushes”.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an applicator for a high load of eyelash fringes makeup.
  • the invention relates to an applicator for a cosmetic product, comprising a core and protuberances projecting from the core.
  • each protuberance comprises a reservoir, intended for said cosmetic product, and an articulation of said reservoir on said core, said articulation being formed by a narrowed portion, said reservoir extending from said articulation, transversely to said articulation and on either side of said articulation.
  • the applicator of the invention comprises areas capable of providing a significant amount of cosmetic product, and this closer to a fringe of eyelashes makeup.
  • the applicator of the invention allows a high load thereof.
  • each tank gives it flexibility with respect to the core, which allows the tank to adapt to the fringe of eyelashes to make up.
  • the invention also relates to an applicator assembly for a cosmetic product, comprising a container comprising a body forming a receptacle for containing the cosmetic product, and an applicator as described above, adapted to be fixed on the container, so that the applicator is housed inside the receptacle.
  • the invention further relates to such an applicator assembly, further comprising a wiper capable of scraping excess product when the applicator passes from the inside to the outside of the receptacle, the applicator being designed such that a plurality of said protuberances are inclined during their passage through said wiper so that the cosmetic product that their tank is able to ship is weakly wrung out.
  • the invention relates to an applicator 10 for a cosmetic product, comprising a core 12 and protuberances 20 protruding from the core 12, said core 12 having a principal longitudinal extension direction, said main direction , and marked X in the figures.
  • each protuberance 20 comprises a reservoir 21 for said cosmetic product.
  • reservoir 21 is meant a form suitable for taking on board, and / or for retaining, the cosmetic product, in particular when said applicator 10, and therefore its protuberances 20, are dewatered.
  • Said reservoir 21 forms a cup; when said reservoir 21 is viewed from the side, its shape can be compared to that of a croissant, or even that of a banana.
  • said reservoir 21 is in the form of a cup, concave, which draws a curved line, continuous, in a plane passing through said main direction X.
  • This line is marked Y on the figures 1 and 8 .
  • Said curved line Y has a single apex 25 and two free ends 23, 24, located on either side of said apex 25 (see also FIG. figure 4 ).
  • said reservoir 21 has a direction of extension Y and two ends 23, 24 opposite along said direction of extension Y.
  • the extension given to this direction Y, and more precisely the curvature given to this direction d extension Y, is provided so as to confer its retention capacity to said reservoir 21.
  • each protuberance 20 comprises a hinge 22 of said reservoir 21 with respect to said core 12, said hinge 22 being formed by a narrowed portion.
  • narrowed portion is meant a foot portion for the reservoir 21.
  • the narrowed portion is a portion that extends radially from the periphery of the core 12.
  • the narrowed portion 22 serves as support or base, for the tank 21; said narrowed portion is between the core 12 and the convex outer portion of the reservoir 21 (see figures 1 and 4 ).
  • said reservoir 21 extends from said hinge 22, transversely to said hinge 22 and on either side of said hinge 22.
  • the hinge allows the tank 21 to to be movable by a few degrees of angle with respect to the periphery of the core 12. Said tank 21 is thus able to bend around an axis, transverse both to said main direction X, and to the direction of radial extension of the foot 22.
  • each protuberance 20 is designed to provide the reservoir 21 corresponding a pivot connection relative to the core 12, at least in a plane orthogonal to both said main direction X, and to the direction of radial extension of the narrowed portion 22.
  • This pivot connection is not limiting and said reservoir 21, thus hinged on foot, may have other degrees of freedom, including a degree of freedom in rotation around the direction of radial extension of the narrowed portion 22. whereby the hinge 22 can be twisted about its extension axis, in particular a few degrees of angle, without breaking.
  • said hinge 22 is a ball joint.
  • Said articulation 22 will advantageously be connected to the reservoir 21 in a region located between the middle of said reservoir 21 and one of its ends 23, 24, in particular via its convex outer part.
  • the ends 23, 24 of said protuberances 20 form a general envelope impression for the applicator 10 and it is interesting to note that the orientation of the reservoir 21 with respect to its articulation 22 makes it possible to highlight at least one of the ends 23, 24, so that said end is used to separate eyelash fringes, so as to comb / comb said eyelashes.
  • end is meant a set of points, or an area of the reservoir 21.
  • one end 23, 24 does not consist of the only end point of said reservoir 21 along the Y axis, but the set of points defining a tip / a comb tooth that can be used to separate eyelashes fringes.
  • An orientation of the reservoir 21 with respect to the main direction X then makes it possible to give advantageous styling effects to the applicator 10 of the invention.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a first embodiment in which the ends 24 of the tanks 21 are oriented transversely to said direction main X, substantially along normal to said main direction X.
  • This orientation has the advantage of allowing the penetration of said ends 24 in the eyelash combs to comb, while these same eyelash fringes are loaded into cosmetic product embedded in the tanks 21.
  • the Figures 3, 4 and 5 illustrate a second embodiment in which the ends 23, 24 of the tanks 21 are oriented transversely to said main direction X, substantially along normal to said main direction X, alternately.
  • the protuberances 20 are arranged in parallel rows R1-R12 to said main direction X, and a first of said parallel rows has reservoirs 21 whose end 23 is oriented transversely to said main direction X, substantially along normal to said main direction X; while the adjacent parallel rows have reservoirs 21 whose end 24, opposite along its direction of extension Y at the end 23, is that which is oriented transversely to said main direction X.
  • all the protuberances 20 of the same row R1-R12 have a tank 21 oriented asymmetrically with respect to said hinge 22 so that a first end 23 of the ends 23, 24 of the reservoir 21 is oriented substantially along the main direction X and so that the second end 24 of the ends 23, 24 of the reservoir 21 is oriented in a secant direction to said main direction X, in particular transversely to said main direction X, so as to create zones Z1 in which the first end 23 of a protuberance 20 is substantially in the same plane as the second end 24 of an adjacent protuberance of the same row R1-R12 (see figure 5 ).
  • This orientation makes it possible to provide a large number of protuberances 20 within the same row R1-R12 because the longitudinal gap, in particular measured along said main direction X, can then be reduced, zero or even negative.
  • the invention also relates to an applicator assembly for a cosmetic product, comprising a container comprising a body forming a receptacle (not shown here) intended to contain the cosmetic product, and an applicator 10 as described above, adapted to be fixed on the container, so that the applicator 10 is housed inside the receptacle.
  • the invention relates to such an applicator assembly, further comprising a wiper (not shown here) capable of scraping excess product when the applicator 10 passes from the inside to the outside of the receptacle.
  • the applicator 10 is designed so that a plurality of said protuberances 20 incline during their passage through said wiper so that the cosmetic product that their reservoir 21 is able to embark is weakly wrung out.
  • the tanks 21 can be oriented asymmetrically with respect to said hinge 22, so as to obtain the styling effect described above, and / or so that one of the ends 23, 24 of the reservoir 21 is tangent to the main direction X. It is this tangent orientation of one of said ends 23, 24 which facilitates, inter alia, the passage of the protuberances 20 through said wiper.
  • the fourth embodiment illustrated at figure 8 , has protuberances 20 each having a reservoir 21 oriented substantially symmetrical with respect to its articulation 22 so that the two ends 23, 24 of the reservoir 21 is oriented substantially in a secant direction to said main direction X, in particular transversely to said main direction X, so as to create a higher number zones Z2 between the protuberances 20 of adjacent rows distributed in staggered rows as in the case of the first, second and fourth embodiments previously described.
  • the consecutive rows R1-R12 of protuberances 20 are distributed in staggered relation to each other. This is particularly visible on figures 4 , 5 and 8 which illustrate the second and fourth embodiments.
  • This staggered distribution has the advantage of offsetting the ends 23, 24 used for styling / combing eyelashes between two consecutive rows.
  • this has the additional advantage of a better distribution of the ends 23, 24 or points 23, 24, along the main direction X, but also around the periphery of the core 12. In other words, this staggered distribution increases the ends 23, 24 used to separate the eyelashes fringes.
  • the applicator 10 further comprises two opposite distal ends 13, 15 along said main direction X, of which at least one of said ends is free 15.
  • the applicator 10 further comprises, in the vicinity of said free distal end 15, a plurality of teeth 30 projecting from the core 12, in particular in a direction radial to said main direction X, or again according to normals at the periphery of the core 12.
  • Said teeth 30 offer the possibility of using the applicator 10 for a specific make-up, for example to make makeup eyelashes difficult to access, especially at the corners of the eyes of a user.
  • the applicator 10 further comprises at least one row of teeth 30, arranged parallel to said main direction X, between two of said rows R1 ', R2' of protuberances 20. This configuration makes it possible to further improve the styling / combing power of the applicator 10 of the invention.
  • protuberances 20 and / or the teeth 30 each have a flat surface. This has the advantage of facilitating the molding.
  • said protuberances 20 and / or the teeth 30 are positioned so that the plane surfaces of two adjacent protuberances 20 and / or teeth 30 are oriented in the same direction of rotation, also with the aim of facilitating their manufacturing by molding.
  • the rows R1-R12 of protuberances 20, or even of teeth 30, advantageously extend over the entire periphery of the core 12.
  • rows R1-R12 of protuberances 20, or even of teeth 30, are advantageously spaced radially around the periphery of the core at a constant angular distance; for example, an angular distance of between 15 ° and 45 °, preferably an angular distance of 30 °.
  • the core 12 will be provided with a constant section from the proximal end 13 to the distal end 15, and in particular, full.
  • the material selected for the protuberances 20 will be a plastic material, in particular because it facilitates the realization of substantially complex shapes provided for said protuberances 20, in particular by molding.
  • the teeth 30 will also be made of plastic material, as well as the core 12.
  • the core 12, the protuberances 20, or even the teeth 30, will advantageously be molded together, in particular in the same material.
  • the protuberances 20, or even the teeth 30, may also be overmolded on the core 12 (see the second embodiment illustrated in FIGS. Figures 3 and 4 ).
  • the overmoulding of the protuberances 20, or even the teeth 30, has the advantage of provide the realization of the protuberances 20, and in particular the hinges 22 of said protuberances 20, of a material having a higher elastic resistance, especially to prevent tearing, for example during passage through the wiper mentioned above.
  • the core 12, the protuberances 20 and / or the teeth 30 can thus be molded in a material based on LDPE (low density polyethylene).
  • LDPE low density polyethylene
  • Other materials may still be used, namely the "EXACT” material of ExxonMobil or the "HYTREL” material of Dupont, or a mixture of these materials.
  • the applicator 10 forms a brush, in particular provided with a sleeve 14 which extends along said main direction X, from said proximal end 13, said sleeve 14 being designed to cooperate with a rod (not shown here) intended to be integrated with a plug (not shown here) for the container mentioned above.
  • the periphery of the core 12 comprises at the same time rows of protuberances 20, on a first angular portion, for example 180 °, and rows presenting other reasons also participating in the makeup of the eyelashes of a user, on the remaining angular portion.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un applicateur (10) pour produit cosmétique, comprenant une âme (12) et des protubérances (20) faisant saillie à partir de l'âme (12), chaque protubérance (20) comprenant un réservoir (21), destiné audit produit cosmétique, et une articulation (22) dudit réservoir (21) sur ladite âme (12), ladite articulation (22) étant formée par une partie rétrécie, ledit réservoir (21) s'étendant à partir de ladite articulation (22), transversalement à ladite articulation (22) et de part et d'autre de ladite articulation (22). L'invention concerne encore un ensemble, comprenant un récipient comprenant un corps formant un réceptacle destiné à contenir le produit cosmétique. L'invention concerne également un tel ensemble applicateur comprenant en outre un essoreur apte à racler un excédent de produit lorsque l'applicateur (10) passe de l'intérieur à l'extérieur du réceptacle.An applicator (10) for a cosmetic product, comprising a core (12) and protuberances (20) protruding from the core (12), each protuberance (20) including a reservoir (21) for said cosmetic product, and a hinge (22) of said reservoir (21) on said core (12), said hinge (22) being formed by a narrowed portion, said reservoir (21) extending from said hinge (22) transversely to said hinge (22) and on either side of said hinge (22). The invention further relates to an assembly comprising a container comprising a body forming a receptacle for containing the cosmetic product. The invention also relates to such an applicator assembly further comprising a wiper capable of scraping excess product when the applicator (10) passes from the inside to the outside of the receptacle.

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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.

Lesdits applicateurs sont communément appelés « brosses mascara ».Said applicators are commonly called "mascara brushes".

Ils peuvent être obtenus à partir d'éléments fibreux maintenus entre les parties longitudinales d'une broche métallique torsadée ; ils sont alors communément appelés « brosses torsadées ». Ils peuvent aussi être moulés par injection de matière plastique, ils sont alors communément appelés « brosses plastiques ».They can be obtained from fibrous elements held between the longitudinal parts of a twisted metal pin; they are then commonly called "twisted brushes". They can also be injection molded plastic, they are then commonly called "plastic brushes".

Un but de la présente invention est de proposer un applicateur permettant une charge élevée des franges de cils à maquiller.An object of the present invention is to provide an applicator for a high load of eyelash fringes makeup.

Ainsi l'invention concerne un applicateur pour produit cosmétique, comprenant une âme et des protubérances faisant saillie à partir de l'âme.Thus the invention relates to an applicator for a cosmetic product, comprising a core and protuberances projecting from the core.

Selon l'invention, chaque protubérance comprend un réservoir, destiné audit produit cosmétique, et une articulation dudit réservoir sur ladite âme, ladite articulation étant formée par une partie rétrécie, ledit réservoir s'étendant à partir de ladite articulation, transversalement à ladite articulation et de part et d'autre de ladite articulation.According to the invention, each protuberance comprises a reservoir, intended for said cosmetic product, and an articulation of said reservoir on said core, said articulation being formed by a narrowed portion, said reservoir extending from said articulation, transversely to said articulation and on either side of said articulation.

L'avantage associé aux réservoirs réside dans leur capacité de rétention de produit cosmétique. Ainsi, l'applicateur de l'invention comprend des zones aptes à mettre à disposition une quantité non négligeable de produit cosmétique, et ceci au plus près d'une frange de cils à maquiller. Ainsi, l'applicateur de l'invention permet une charge élevée de ceux-ci.The advantage associated with the reservoirs lies in their ability to retain a cosmetic product. Thus, the applicator of the invention comprises areas capable of providing a significant amount of cosmetic product, and this closer to a fringe of eyelashes makeup. Thus, the applicator of the invention allows a high load thereof.

D'autre part l'articulation de chaque réservoir lui donne une souplesse par rapport à l'âme, ce qui permet au réservoir de s'adapter à la frange de cils à maquiller.On the other hand the articulation of each tank gives it flexibility with respect to the core, which allows the tank to adapt to the fringe of eyelashes to make up.

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

  • ledit réservoir se présente sous la forme d'une coupelle, concave,
  • ladite âme présente une direction d'extension longitudinale principale, dite direction principale,
  • ladite coupelle dessine une ligne courbe, continue, dans un plan passant par ladite direction principale, ladite ligne courbe présentant un unique sommet et deux extrémités libres, situées de part et d'autre dudit sommet,
  • ledit réservoir présente une direction d'extension et deux extrémités opposées le long de ladite direction d'extension, l'une et/ou l'autre desdites extrémités étant orientées selon une direction sécante à ladite direction principale (X), notamment transversalement à ladite direction principale (X), de manière à donner un effet de coiffage,
  • ladite articulation est reliée au réservoir en une région située entre le milieu dudit réservoir et l'une de ses extrémités,
  • lesdites protubérances sont agencées en rangées parallèles à ladite direction principale,
  • ledit réservoir est orienté de façon dissymétrique par rapport à ladite articulation de manière à ce que l'une des extrémités du réservoir soit orientée sensiblement le long de la direction principale,
  • les rangées consécutives de protubérances sont réparties en quinconce l'une par rapport à l'autre,
  • toutes les protubérances d'une même rangée présentent un réservoir orienté de façon dissymétrique par rapport à ladite articulation de manière à ce qu'une première extrémité des extrémités du réservoir soit orientée sensiblement le long de la direction principale et de manière à ce que la seconde extrémité des extrémités du réservoir soit orientée selon une direction sécante à ladite direction principale, notamment transversalement à ladite direction principale, de sorte à créer des zones dans lesquels la première extrémité d'une protubérance soit sensiblement dans un même plan que la seconde extrémité d'une protubérance adjacente d'une même rangée,
  • la partie rétrécie de chaque protubérance est conçue de manière à assurer au réservoir correspondant un degré de liberté en rotation par rapport à l'âme, formant notamment une liaison pivot par rapport à l'âme,
  • l'applicateur de l'invention comprend, en outre, deux extrémités distales opposées le long de ladite direction principale, dont l'une au moins desdites extrémités est libre,
  • l'applicateur de l'invention comprend, en outre, au voisinage de ladite extrémité distale libre, une pluralité de dents faisant saillie à partir de l'âme selon une direction radiale à ladite direction principale,
  • l'applicateur de l'invention comprend, en outre, au moins une rangée de dents,
  • ladite rangée de dents est agencée parallèlement à ladite direction principale, entre deux desdites rangées de protubérances,
  • les protubérances et/ou les dents présentent chacune une surface plane,
  • les protubérances et/ou les dents sont positionnées de sorte que les surfaces planes de deux protubérances, et/ou dents, adjacentes soient orientées selon le même sens giratoire,
  • les rangées de protubérances, voire de dents, s'étendent sur toute la périphérie de l'âme,
  • lesdites rangées de protubérances, voire de dents, sont espacées radialement autour de la périphérie de l'âme selon une distance angulaire constante,
  • l'âme est de section constante de l'extrémité proximale à l'extrémité distale,
  • l'âme est pleine,
  • l'âme est en matériau plastique,
  • les protubérances, voire les dents, sont en matériau plastique,
  • l'âme, les protubérances, voire les dents, sont moulées ensemble, notamment dans un même matériau,
  • les protubérances, voire les dents, sont surmoulées sur l'âme,
  • l'applicateur forme une brosse.
According to various embodiments of the invention, which may be taken together or separately:
  • said reservoir is in the form of a cup, concave,
  • said core has a direction of principal longitudinal extension, called main direction,
  • said cup draws a curved line, continuous, in a plane passing through said main direction, said curved line having a single vertex and two free ends, located on either side of said vertex,
  • said tank has an extension direction and two opposite ends along said extension direction, one and / or the other of said ends being oriented in a secant direction to said main direction (X), in particular transversely to said main direction (X), so as to give a styling effect,
  • said articulation is connected to the reservoir in a region situated between the middle of said reservoir and one of its ends,
  • said protuberances are arranged in rows parallel to said main direction,
  • said tank is oriented asymmetrically with respect to said hinge so that one of the ends of the tank is oriented substantially along the main direction,
  • the consecutive rows of protuberances are distributed in staggered relation to one another,
  • all the protuberances of the same row have a tank oriented asymmetrically with respect to said hinge so that a first end of the ends of the tank is oriented substantially along the main direction and so that the second end of the ends of the reservoir is oriented in a secant direction to said main direction, in particular transversely to said main direction, so as to create zones in which the first end of a protuberance is substantially in the same plane as the second end of an adjacent protuberance of the same row,
  • the narrowed portion of each protuberance is designed to provide the corresponding reservoir a degree of freedom in rotation relative to the core, forming in particular a pivot connection relative to the core,
  • the applicator of the invention further comprises two opposite distal ends along said main direction, of which at least one of said ends is free,
  • the applicator of the invention further comprises, in the vicinity of said free distal end, a plurality of teeth projecting from the core in a direction radial to said main direction,
  • the applicator of the invention further comprises at least one row of teeth,
  • said row of teeth is arranged parallel to said main direction, between two of said rows of protuberances,
  • the protuberances and / or the teeth each have a flat surface,
  • the protuberances and / or the teeth are positioned so that the plane surfaces of two adjacent protuberances and / or teeth are oriented in the same direction of rotation,
  • the rows of protuberances, even of teeth, extend over the whole periphery of the soul,
  • said rows of protuberances, or even teeth, are spaced radially around the periphery of the core at a constant angular distance,
  • the core is of constant section from the proximal end to the distal end,
  • the soul is full,
  • the soul is made of plastic material,
  • the protuberances, or even the teeth, are made of plastic material,
  • the core, the protuberances, or even the teeth, are molded together, in particular in the same material,
  • the protuberances, even the teeth, are overmolded on the soul,
  • the applicator forms a brush.

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

L'invention concerne encore un tel ensemble applicateur, comprenant en outre un essoreur apte à racler un excédent de produit lorsque l'applicateur passe de l'intérieur à l'extérieur du réceptacle, l'applicateur étant conçu de sorte qu'une pluralité desdites protubérances s'inclinent lors de leur passage à travers ledit essoreur de manière à ce que le produit cosmétique que leur réservoir est apte à embarquer soit faiblement essoré.The invention further relates to such an applicator assembly, further comprising a wiper capable of scraping excess product when the applicator passes from the inside to the outside of the receptacle, the applicator being designed such that a plurality of said protuberances are inclined during their passage through said wiper so that the cosmetic product that their tank is able to ship is weakly wrung out.

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, features and advantages thereof will become more clearly apparent in the following detailed explanatory description of at least one embodiment of the invention given to As a purely illustrative and non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings.

Sur ces dessins :

  • la figure 1 est une représentation isométrique, légèrement inclinée, d'un premier exemple de réalisation d'un applicateur selon l'invention, observé selon un premier point de vue,
  • la figure 2 représente l'applicateur de la figure 1 observé d'un second point de vue,
  • la figure 3 est une représentation isométrique, légèrement inclinée, d'un second exemple de réalisation d'un applicateur selon l'invention,
  • la figure 4 est une représentation isométrique, sensiblement vue de haut, de l'applicateur de la figure 3,
  • la figure 5 est une mise en plan de l'applicateur de la figure 3 représenté sur une partie seulement de sa longueur,
  • la figure 6 est une vue isométrique, légèrement inclinée, d'un troisième exemple de réalisation d'un applicateur selon l'invention,
  • la figure 7 est une mise en plan de l'applicateur de la figure 6 représenté sur une partie seulement de sa longueur,
  • la figure 8 est une mise en plan d'un quatrième exemple de réalisation d'un applicateur selon l'invention représenté sur une partie seulement de sa longueur.
On these drawings:
  • the figure 1 is an isometric representation, slightly inclined, of a first embodiment of an applicator according to the invention, observed according to a first point of view,
  • the figure 2 represents the applicator of the figure 1 observed from a second point of view,
  • the figure 3 is an isometric representation, slightly inclined, of a second embodiment of an applicator according to the invention,
  • the figure 4 is an isometric representation, substantially seen from above, of the applicator of the figure 3 ,
  • the figure 5 is a drawing of the applicator of the figure 3 represented on only part of its length,
  • the figure 6 is an isometric view, slightly inclined, of a third embodiment of an applicator according to the invention,
  • the figure 7 is a drawing of the applicator of the figure 6 represented on only part of its length,
  • the figure 8 is a drawing of a fourth embodiment of an applicator according to the invention shown on only part of its length.

Comme illustré sur les figures, l'invention concerne un applicateur 10 pour produit cosmétique, comprenant une âme 12 et des protubérances 20 faisant saillie à partir de l'âme 12, ladite âme 12 présentant une direction d'extension longitudinale principale, dite direction principale, et repérée X sur les figures.As illustrated in the figures, the invention relates to an applicator 10 for a cosmetic product, comprising a core 12 and protuberances 20 protruding from the core 12, said core 12 having a principal longitudinal extension direction, said main direction , and marked X in the figures.

Selon l'invention, chaque protubérance 20 comprend un réservoir 21 destiné audit produit cosmétique. On entend par réservoir 21 une forme apte à embarquer, et/ou à retenir, du produit cosmétique, notamment lorsque ledit applicateur 10, et donc ses protubérances 20, sont essorées. Ledit réservoir 21 forme une coupelle ; lorsque ledit réservoir 21 est observé de côté, sa forme peut être comparée à celle d'un croissant, voire à celle d'une banane.According to the invention, each protuberance 20 comprises a reservoir 21 for said cosmetic product. By reservoir 21 is meant a form suitable for taking on board, and / or for retaining, the cosmetic product, in particular when said applicator 10, and therefore its protuberances 20, are dewatered. Said reservoir 21 forms a cup; when said reservoir 21 is viewed from the side, its shape can be compared to that of a croissant, or even that of a banana.

Autrement dit, ledit réservoir 21 se présente sous la forme d'une coupelle, concave, qui dessine une ligne courbe, continue, dans un plan passant par ladite direction principale X. Cette ligne est repérée Y sur les figures 1 et 8. Ladite ligne courbe Y présente un unique sommet 25 et deux extrémités libres 23, 24, situées de part et d'autre dudit sommet 25 (voir aussi la figure 4).In other words, said reservoir 21 is in the form of a cup, concave, which draws a curved line, continuous, in a plane passing through said main direction X. This line is marked Y on the figures 1 and 8 . Said curved line Y has a single apex 25 and two free ends 23, 24, located on either side of said apex 25 (see also FIG. figure 4 ).

Encore autrement dit, ledit réservoir 21 présente une direction d'extension Y et deux extrémités 23, 24 opposées le long de ladite direction d'extension Y. L'extension donnée à cette direction Y, et plus précisément la courbure donnée à cette direction d'extension Y, est prévue de manière à conférer sa capacité de rétention audit réservoir 21.In other words, said reservoir 21 has a direction of extension Y and two ends 23, 24 opposite along said direction of extension Y. The extension given to this direction Y, and more precisely the curvature given to this direction d extension Y, is provided so as to confer its retention capacity to said reservoir 21.

Selon l'invention, encore, chaque protubérance 20 comprend une articulation 22 dudit réservoir 21 par rapport à ladite âme 12, ladite articulation 22 étant formée par une partie rétrécie. On entend par partie rétrécie, une partie de pied pour le réservoir 21. Autrement dit, la partie rétrécie est une portion qui s'étend radialement à partir de la périphérie de l'âme 12. Encore autrement dit, la partie rétrécie 22 sert de support, voire de socle, pour le réservoir 21 ; ladite partie rétrécie se situe entre l'âme 12 et la partie externe, convexe, du réservoir 21 (voir figures 1 et 4).According to the invention, again, each protuberance 20 comprises a hinge 22 of said reservoir 21 with respect to said core 12, said hinge 22 being formed by a narrowed portion. By narrowed portion is meant a foot portion for the reservoir 21. In other words, the narrowed portion is a portion that extends radially from the periphery of the core 12. In other words, the narrowed portion 22 serves as support or base, for the tank 21; said narrowed portion is between the core 12 and the convex outer portion of the reservoir 21 (see figures 1 and 4 ).

D'autre part, comme illustré sur les figures, ledit réservoir 21 s'étend à partir de ladite articulation 22, transversalement à ladite articulation 22 et de part et d'autre de ladite articulation 22. L'articulation permet au réservoir 21 d'être mobile de quelques degrés d'angle par rapport à la périphérie de l'âme 12. Ledit réservoir 21 est ainsi apte à fléchir autour d'un axe, transversal à la fois à ladite direction principale X, et à la direction d'extension radiale du pied 22.On the other hand, as illustrated in the figures, said reservoir 21 extends from said hinge 22, transversely to said hinge 22 and on either side of said hinge 22. The hinge allows the tank 21 to to be movable by a few degrees of angle with respect to the periphery of the core 12. Said tank 21 is thus able to bend around an axis, transverse both to said main direction X, and to the direction of radial extension of the foot 22.

Autrement dit, la partie rétrécie 22 de chaque protubérance 20 est conçue de manière à assurer au réservoir 21 correspondant une liaison pivot par rapport à l'âme 12, au moins dans un plan orthogonal à la fois à ladite direction principale X, et à la direction d'extension radiale de la partie rétrécie 22.In other words, the narrowed portion 22 of each protuberance 20 is designed to provide the reservoir 21 corresponding a pivot connection relative to the core 12, at least in a plane orthogonal to both said main direction X, and to the direction of radial extension of the narrowed portion 22.

Cette liaison pivot n'est pas limitative et ledit réservoir 21, ainsi articulé sur pied, pourra présenter d'autres degrés de liberté, notamment un degré de liberté en rotation autour de la direction d'extension radiale de la partie rétrécie 22. On entend par là que l'articulation 22 peut subir une torsion autour de son axe d'extension, notamment de quelques degrés d'angle, sans se rompre.This pivot connection is not limiting and said reservoir 21, thus hinged on foot, may have other degrees of freedom, including a degree of freedom in rotation around the direction of radial extension of the narrowed portion 22. whereby the hinge 22 can be twisted about its extension axis, in particular a few degrees of angle, without breaking.

Encore autrement dit, ladite articulation 22 est une rotule.In other words, said hinge 22 is a ball joint.

Ladite articulation 22 sera avantageusement reliée au réservoir 21 en une région située entre le milieu dudit réservoir 21 et l'une de ses extrémités 23, 24, notamment via sa partie externe, convexe.Said articulation 22 will advantageously be connected to the reservoir 21 in a region located between the middle of said reservoir 21 and one of its ends 23, 24, in particular via its convex outer part.

D'autre part, les extrémités 23, 24 desdites protubérances 20 forment une impression générale d'enveloppe pour l'applicateur 10 et il est intéressant de noter que l'orientation du réservoir 21 par rapport à son articulation 22 permet de faire ressortir au moins une des extrémités 23, 24, de manière à ce que ladite extrémité soit utilisée pour séparer des franges de cils, donc de manière à coiffer/peigner lesdits cils.On the other hand, the ends 23, 24 of said protuberances 20 form a general envelope impression for the applicator 10 and it is interesting to note that the orientation of the reservoir 21 with respect to its articulation 22 makes it possible to highlight at least one of the ends 23, 24, so that said end is used to separate eyelash fringes, so as to comb / comb said eyelashes.

On entend par « extrémité » un ensemble de points, ou encore une zone du réservoir 21. Autrement dit, une extrémité 23, 24 n'est pas constitué du seul point extrême dudit réservoir 21 le long de l'axe Y, mais bien de l'ensemble de points définissant une pointe/une dent de peigne pouvant servir à séparer des franges de cils.By "end" is meant a set of points, or an area of the reservoir 21. In other words, one end 23, 24 does not consist of the only end point of said reservoir 21 along the Y axis, but the set of points defining a tip / a comb tooth that can be used to separate eyelashes fringes.

Une orientation du réservoir 21 par rapport à la direction principale X permet alors de donner des effets de coiffage avantageux à l'applicateur 10 de l'invention.An orientation of the reservoir 21 with respect to the main direction X then makes it possible to give advantageous styling effects to the applicator 10 of the invention.

Les figures 1 et 2 illustrent un premier exemple de réalisation dans lequel les extrémités 24 des réservoirs 21 sont orientées transversalement à ladite direction principale X, sensiblement le long de normales à ladite direction principale X. Cette orientation présente l'avantage de permettre la pénétration desdites extrémités 24 dans les franges de cils à peigner, tandis que ces mêmes franges de cils se chargent en produit cosmétique embarqué dans les réservoirs 21.The Figures 1 and 2 illustrate a first embodiment in which the ends 24 of the tanks 21 are oriented transversely to said direction main X, substantially along normal to said main direction X. This orientation has the advantage of allowing the penetration of said ends 24 in the eyelash combs to comb, while these same eyelash fringes are loaded into cosmetic product embedded in the tanks 21.

Les figures 3, 4 et 5 illustrent un second exemple de réalisation dans lequel les extrémités 23, 24 des réservoirs 21 sont orientées transversalement à ladite direction principale X, sensiblement le long de normales à ladite direction principale X, de manière alternée. Autrement dit, les protubérances 20 sont agencées en rangées parallèles R1-R12 à ladite direction principale X, et une première desdites rangées parallèles présente des réservoirs 21 dont l'extrémité 23 est orientée transversalement à ladite direction principale X, sensiblement le long de normales à ladite direction principale X ; tandis que les rangées parallèles adjacentes présentent des réservoirs 21 dont l'extrémité 24, opposée le long de sa direction d'extension Y à l'extrémité 23, est celle qui est orientée transversalement à ladite direction principale X. Cette alternance des extrémités 23, 24 qui ressortent de l'enveloppe de l'applicateur 10 présente l'avantage d'optimiser encore la pénétration desdites extrémités 23, 24 dans les franges de cils à peigner, tandis que ces mêmes franges de cils se chargent en produit cosmétique embarqué dans les réservoirs 21.The Figures 3, 4 and 5 illustrate a second embodiment in which the ends 23, 24 of the tanks 21 are oriented transversely to said main direction X, substantially along normal to said main direction X, alternately. In other words, the protuberances 20 are arranged in parallel rows R1-R12 to said main direction X, and a first of said parallel rows has reservoirs 21 whose end 23 is oriented transversely to said main direction X, substantially along normal to said main direction X; while the adjacent parallel rows have reservoirs 21 whose end 24, opposite along its direction of extension Y at the end 23, is that which is oriented transversely to said main direction X. This alternation of the ends 23, 24 which emerge from the casing of the applicator 10 has the advantage of further optimizing the penetration of said ends 23, 24 into the eyelash combs to be combed, while these same eyelash fringes are loaded into a cosmetic product embedded in the tanks 21.

Il est à noter que, dans cet exemple de réalisation, toutes les protubérances 20 d'une même rangée R1-R12 présentent un réservoir 21 orienté de façon dissymétrique par rapport à ladite articulation 22 de manière à ce qu'une première extrémité 23 des extrémités 23, 24 du réservoir 21 soit orientée sensiblement le long de la direction principale X et de manière à ce que la seconde extrémité 24 des extrémités 23, 24 du réservoir 21 soit orientée selon une direction sécante à ladite direction principale X, notamment transversalement à ladite direction principale X, de sorte à créer des zones Z1 dans lesquels la première extrémité 23 d'une protubérance 20 soit sensiblement dans un même plan que la seconde extrémité 24 d'une protubérance adjacente d'une même rangée R1-R12 (voir figure 5). Cette orientation permet de prévoir un nombre élevé de protubérances 20 au sein d'une même rangée R1-R12 car l'écart longitudinal, notamment mesuré le long de ladite direction principale X, peut alors être réduit, nul, voire négatif.It should be noted that, in this embodiment, all the protuberances 20 of the same row R1-R12 have a tank 21 oriented asymmetrically with respect to said hinge 22 so that a first end 23 of the ends 23, 24 of the reservoir 21 is oriented substantially along the main direction X and so that the second end 24 of the ends 23, 24 of the reservoir 21 is oriented in a secant direction to said main direction X, in particular transversely to said main direction X, so as to create zones Z1 in which the first end 23 of a protuberance 20 is substantially in the same plane as the second end 24 of an adjacent protuberance of the same row R1-R12 (see figure 5 ). This orientation makes it possible to provide a large number of protuberances 20 within the same row R1-R12 because the longitudinal gap, in particular measured along said main direction X, can then be reduced, zero or even negative.

Il est à noter également que cette alternance des extrémités 23, 24 qui ressortent de l'enveloppe de l'applicateur 10 définissent des zones Z2 (voir figure 5) qui servent de pièges pour les cils, en particulier de manière à mieux étirer/peigner/courber lesdits cils une fois au niveau de ladite zone Z2.It should also be noted that this alternation of the ends 23, 24 which emerge from the envelope of the applicator 10 define zones Z2 (see FIG. figure 5 ) which serve as traps for the eyelashes, in particular so as to better stretch / comb / curve said eyelashes once at said zone Z2.

Il est à noter aussi que la répartition des protubérances 20 en rangées parallèles à la direction principale X n'est pas limitée au second exemple de réalisation illustré aux figures 3, 4 et 5.It should also be noted that the distribution of the protuberances 20 in rows parallel to the main direction X is not limited to the second embodiment illustrated in FIGS. Figures 3, 4 and 5 .

Il est à noter encore que l'invention concerne également un ensemble applicateur pour produit cosmétique, comprenant un récipient comprenant un corps formant un réceptacle (non représenté ici) destiné à contenir le produit cosmétique, et un applicateur 10 tel que décrit ci-dessus, adapté pour être fixé sur le récipient, de sorte que l'applicateur 10 est logé à l'intérieur du réceptacle.It should also be noted that the invention also relates to an applicator assembly for a cosmetic product, comprising a container comprising a body forming a receptacle (not shown here) intended to contain the cosmetic product, and an applicator 10 as described above, adapted to be fixed on the container, so that the applicator 10 is housed inside the receptacle.

L'invention concerne un tel ensemble applicateur, comprenant en outre un essoreur (non représenté ici) apte à racler un excédent de produit lorsque l'applicateur 10 passe de l'intérieur à l'extérieur du réceptacle. L'applicateur 10 est conçu de sorte qu'une pluralité desdites protubérances 20 s'inclinent lors de leur passage à travers ledit essoreur de manière à ce que le produit cosmétique que leur réservoir 21 est apte à embarquer soit faiblement essoré.The invention relates to such an applicator assembly, further comprising a wiper (not shown here) capable of scraping excess product when the applicator 10 passes from the inside to the outside of the receptacle. The applicator 10 is designed so that a plurality of said protuberances 20 incline during their passage through said wiper so that the cosmetic product that their reservoir 21 is able to embark is weakly wrung out.

Dans le cadre des premier (figures 1 et 2), second (figures 3, 4 et 5) et troisième (figures 6 et 7) exemples de réalisation, l'essorage obtenu au niveau des protubérances 20 ne sera pas uniforme.In the context of the first ( Figures 1 and 2 ), second ( Figures 3, 4 and 5 ) and third ( Figures 6 and 7 ) Exemplary embodiments, the spin obtained at the protuberances 20 will not be uniform.

Ainsi, les réservoirs 21 peuvent être orientés de façon dissymétrique par rapport à ladite articulation 22, de manière à obtenir l'effet de coiffage décrit ci-dessus, et/ou de manière à ce que l'une des extrémités 23, 24 du réservoir 21 soit tangente à la direction principale X. C'est cette orientation tangente de l'une desdites extrémités 23, 24 qui facilite, entre autres, le passage des protubérances 20 à travers ledit essoreur.Thus, the tanks 21 can be oriented asymmetrically with respect to said hinge 22, so as to obtain the styling effect described above, and / or so that one of the ends 23, 24 of the reservoir 21 is tangent to the main direction X. It is this tangent orientation of one of said ends 23, 24 which facilitates, inter alia, the passage of the protuberances 20 through said wiper.

Le quatrième mode de réalisation, illustré à la figure 8, présente des protubérances 20 ayant chacune un réservoir 21 orienté de façon sensiblement symétrique par rapport à son articulation 22 de manière à ce que les deux extrémités 23, 24 du réservoir 21 soit orientée sensiblement selon une direction sécante à ladite direction principale X, notamment transversalement à ladite direction principale X, de sorte à créer un nombre plus élevé de zones Z2 entre les protubérances 20 de rangées adjacentes réparties en quinconce que dans le cas des premier, second et quatrième exemples de réalisation précédemment décrits.The fourth embodiment, illustrated at figure 8 , has protuberances 20 each having a reservoir 21 oriented substantially symmetrical with respect to its articulation 22 so that the two ends 23, 24 of the reservoir 21 is oriented substantially in a secant direction to said main direction X, in particular transversely to said main direction X, so as to create a higher number zones Z2 between the protuberances 20 of adjacent rows distributed in staggered rows as in the case of the first, second and fourth embodiments previously described.

Dans les cas du premier (figures 1 et 2), du second (figures 3, 4 et 5) et du quatrième (figure 8) modes de réalisation, les rangées consécutives R1-R12 de protubérances 20 sont réparties en quinconce l'une par rapport à l'autre. Cela est particulièrement visible sur les figures 4, 5 et 8 qui illustrent le second et le quatrième modes de réalisation. Cette répartition en quinconce présente l'avantage de décaler les extrémités 23, 24 servant au coiffage/peignage des cils entre deux rangées consécutives.In the case of the first ( Figures 1 and 2 ), the second ( Figures 3, 4 and 5 ) and fourth ( figure 8 ) Embodiments, the consecutive rows R1-R12 of protuberances 20 are distributed in staggered relation to each other. This is particularly visible on figures 4 , 5 and 8 which illustrate the second and fourth embodiments. This staggered distribution has the advantage of offsetting the ends 23, 24 used for styling / combing eyelashes between two consecutive rows.

Autrement dit, cela présente l'avantage supplémentaire d'une meilleure répartition des extrémités 23, 24, ou pointes 23, 24, le long de la direction principale X, mais aussi autour de la périphérie de l'âme 12. Encore autrement dit, cette répartition en quinconce permet d'augmenter les extrémités 23, 24 utilisables pour séparer les franges de cils.In other words, this has the additional advantage of a better distribution of the ends 23, 24 or points 23, 24, along the main direction X, but also around the periphery of the core 12. In other words, this staggered distribution increases the ends 23, 24 used to separate the eyelashes fringes.

L'applicateur 10 comprend, en outre, deux extrémités distales 13, 15, opposées le long de ladite direction principale X, dont l'une au moins desdites extrémités est libre 15. Dans les cas du premier (figures 1 et 2) et du troisième (figure 6) mode de réalisation, l'applicateur 10 comprend, en outre, au voisinage de ladite extrémité distale libre 15, une pluralité de dents 30 faisant saillie à partir de l'âme 12, notamment selon une direction radiale à ladite direction principale X, ou encore selon des normales à la périphérie de l'âme 12. Lesdites dents 30 offrent la possibilité d'utiliser l'applicateur 10 pour un maquillage précis, par exemple pour maquiller des cils difficiles d'accès, notamment aux coins des yeux d'un utilisateur.The applicator 10 further comprises two opposite distal ends 13, 15 along said main direction X, of which at least one of said ends is free 15. In the case of the first (X) Figures 1 and 2 ) and the third ( figure 6 ) embodiment, the applicator 10 further comprises, in the vicinity of said free distal end 15, a plurality of teeth 30 projecting from the core 12, in particular in a direction radial to said main direction X, or again according to normals at the periphery of the core 12. Said teeth 30 offer the possibility of using the applicator 10 for a specific make-up, for example to make makeup eyelashes difficult to access, especially at the corners of the eyes of a user.

Dans le cas du troisième mode de réalisation (figure 6), l'applicateur 10 comprend, en outre, au moins une rangée de dents 30, agencée parallèlement à ladite direction principale X, entre deux desdites rangées R1', R2' de protubérances 20. Cette configuration permet d'améliorer encore le pouvoir coiffant/peignant de l'applicateur 10 de l'invention.In the case of the third embodiment ( figure 6 ), the applicator 10 further comprises at least one row of teeth 30, arranged parallel to said main direction X, between two of said rows R1 ', R2' of protuberances 20. This configuration makes it possible to further improve the styling / combing power of the applicator 10 of the invention.

Il est à noter que les protubérances 20 et/ou les dents 30 présentent chacune une surface plane. Cela présente l'avantage d'en faciliter le moulage.It should be noted that the protuberances 20 and / or the teeth 30 each have a flat surface. This has the advantage of facilitating the molding.

De plus, lesdites protubérances 20 et/ou les dents 30 sont positionnées de sorte que les surfaces planes de deux protubérances 20, et/ou dents 30, adjacentes soient orientées selon le même sens giratoire, aussi dans l'idée d'en faciliter la fabrication par moulage.In addition, said protuberances 20 and / or the teeth 30 are positioned so that the plane surfaces of two adjacent protuberances 20 and / or teeth 30 are oriented in the same direction of rotation, also with the aim of facilitating their manufacturing by molding.

Pour assurer un maquillage complet des cils d'un utilisateur les rangées R1-R12 de protubérances 20, voire de dents 30, s'étendent avantageusement sur toute la périphérie de l'âme 12.To ensure complete makeup of the eyelashes of a user, the rows R1-R12 of protuberances 20, or even of teeth 30, advantageously extend over the entire periphery of the core 12.

Comme cela est visible sur la figure 4, lesdites rangées R1-R12 de protubérances 20, voire de dents 30, sont avantageusement espacées radialement, autour de la périphérie de l'âme, selon une distance angulaire constante ; par exemple une distance angulaire comprise entre 15° et 45°, de préférence ici une distance angulaire de 30°.As is visible on the figure 4 said rows R1-R12 of protuberances 20, or even of teeth 30, are advantageously spaced radially around the periphery of the core at a constant angular distance; for example, an angular distance of between 15 ° and 45 °, preferably an angular distance of 30 °.

D'autre part, pour assurer une certaine rigidité de l'âme 12 de l'applicateur 10, l'âme 12 sera prévue de section constante de l'extrémité proximale 13 à l'extrémité distale 15, et en particulier, pleine.On the other hand, to ensure a certain rigidity of the core 12 of the applicator 10, the core 12 will be provided with a constant section from the proximal end 13 to the distal end 15, and in particular, full.

La matière choisie pour les protubérances 20 sera un matériau plastique, notamment car cela facilite la réalisation des formes sensiblement complexes prévues pour lesdites protubérances 20, en particulier par moulage.The material selected for the protuberances 20 will be a plastic material, in particular because it facilitates the realization of substantially complex shapes provided for said protuberances 20, in particular by molding.

Les dents 30 aussi seront réalisées en matériau plastique, de même que l'âme 12.The teeth 30 will also be made of plastic material, as well as the core 12.

D'autre part, l'âme 12, les protubérances 20, voire les dents 30, seront avantageusement moulées ensemble, notamment dans un même matériau.On the other hand, the core 12, the protuberances 20, or even the teeth 30, will advantageously be molded together, in particular in the same material.

Les protubérances 20, voire les dents 30, pourront aussi être surmoulées sur l'âme 12 (voir le second mode de réalisation illustré aux figures 3 et 4). Le surmoulage des protubérances 20, voire des dents 30, présente l'avantage de prévoir la réalisation des protubérances 20, et en particulier des articulations 22 desdites protubérances 20, en un matériau présentant une résistance élastique plus élevée, notamment pour en éviter l'arrachement, par exemple lors du passage à travers l'essoreur évoqué ci-dessus.The protuberances 20, or even the teeth 30, may also be overmolded on the core 12 (see the second embodiment illustrated in FIGS. Figures 3 and 4 ). The overmoulding of the protuberances 20, or even the teeth 30, has the advantage of provide the realization of the protuberances 20, and in particular the hinges 22 of said protuberances 20, of a material having a higher elastic resistance, especially to prevent tearing, for example during passage through the wiper mentioned above.

L'âme 12, les protubérances 20 et/ou les dents 30 pourront ainsi être moulées 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.The core 12, the protuberances 20 and / or the teeth 30 can thus be molded in a material based on LDPE (low density polyethylene). Other materials may still be used, namely the "EXACT" material of ExxonMobil or the "HYTREL" material of Dupont, or a mixture of these materials.

Il est à noter, encore, que l'applicateur 10 forme une brosse, notamment munie d'un manchon 14 qui s'étend le long de ladite direction principale X, à partir de ladite extrémité proximale 13, ledit manchon 14 étant conçu à coopérer avec une tige (non représentée ici) destinée à être intégrée à un bouchon (non représenté ici) pour le récipient évoqué ci-dessus.It should be noted, again, that the applicator 10 forms a brush, in particular provided with a sleeve 14 which extends along said main direction X, from said proximal end 13, said sleeve 14 being designed to cooperate with a rod (not shown here) intended to be integrated with a plug (not shown here) for the container mentioned above.

Il est à noter également que l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et que les caractéristiques desdits modes de réalisation peuvent être combinés, ceci sans sortir du cadre de l'invention afin d'en combiner les effets de maquillage, voire dans le but d'en obtenir de nouveaux.It should also be noted that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described and that the characteristics of said embodiments can be combined, without departing from the scope of the invention in order to combine the effects of makeup, even in order to get new ones.

Il est aussi à noter que des variantes de réalisation sont bien sûr possibles. Notamment il est aussi envisageable, dans un mode de réalisation non illustré ici, de prévoir que la périphérie de l'âme 12 comporte à la fois des rangées de protubérances 20, sur une première portion angulaire, par exemple 180°, et des rangées présentant d'autres motifs participant aussi au maquillage des cils d'un utilisateur, sur la portion angulaire restante.It should also be noted that variant embodiments are of course possible. In particular, it is also conceivable, in an embodiment not illustrated here, to provide that the periphery of the core 12 comprises at the same time rows of protuberances 20, on a first angular portion, for example 180 °, and rows presenting other reasons also participating in the makeup of the eyelashes of a user, on the remaining angular portion.

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Applicateur (10) pour produit cosmétique, comprenant une âme (12) et des protubérances (20) faisant saillie à partir de l'âme (12), chaque protubérance (20) comprenant un réservoir (21), destiné audit produit cosmétique, et une articulation (22) dudit réservoir (21) sur ladite âme (12), ladite articulation (22) étant formée par une partie rétrécie, ledit réservoir (21) s'étendant à partir de ladite articulation (22), transversalement à ladite articulation (22) et de part et d'autre de ladite articulation (22).An applicator (10) for a cosmetic product, comprising a core (12) and protuberances (20) projecting from the core (12), each protuberance (20) comprising a reservoir (21) for said cosmetic product, and a hinge (22) of said reservoir (21) on said core (12), said hinge (22) being formed by a narrowed portion, said reservoir (21) extending from said hinge (22) transversely to said hinge (22) and on either side of said hinge (22). Applicateur (10) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ledit réservoir (21) se présente sous la forme d'une coupelle, concave.Applicator (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein said reservoir (21) is in the form of a concave cup. Applicateur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, dans lequel ladite âme (12) présente une direction d'extension longitudinale principale, dite direction principale (X), ledit réservoir (21) présentant une direction d'extension (Y) et deux extrémités (23, 24) opposées le long de ladite direction d'extension (Y), l'une et/ou l'autre desdites extrémités (23, 24) étant orientées selon une direction sécante à ladite direction principale (X), notamment transversalement à ladite direction principale (X), de manière à donner un effet de coiffage.Applicator (10) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein said core (12) has a main longitudinal extension direction, said main direction (X), said reservoir (21) having an extension direction ( Y) and two opposite ends (23, 24) along said extension direction (Y), one and / or the other of said ends (23, 24) being oriented in a secant direction to said main direction ( X), in particular transversely to said main direction (X), so as to give a styling effect. Applicateur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ladite articulation (22) est reliée au réservoir (21) en une région située entre le milieu dudit réservoir (21) et l'une de ses extrémités (23, 24).An applicator (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said hinge (22) is connected to the reservoir (21) at a region between the middle of said reservoir (21) and one of its ends (23, 24). ). Applicateur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel lesdites protubérances (20) sont agencées en rangées (R1-R12) parallèles à ladite direction principale (X).An applicator (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said protuberances (20) are arranged in rows (R1-R12) parallel to said main direction (X). Applicateur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ledit réservoir (21) est orienté de façon dissymétrique par rapport à ladite articulation (22) de manière à ce que l'une des extrémités (23, 24) du réservoir soit orientée sensiblement le long de la direction principale (X).An applicator (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said reservoir (21) is asymmetrically oriented with respect to said hinge (22) so that one of the ends (23, 24) of the tank is oriented substantially along the main direction (X). Applicateur (10) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel toutes les protubérances (20) d'une même rangée (R1-R12) présentent un réservoir (21) orienté de façon dissymétrique par rapport à ladite articulation (22) de manière à ce qu'une première extrémité (23) des extrémités (23, 24) du réservoir (21) soit orientée sensiblement le long de la direction principale (X) et de manière à ce que la seconde extrémité (24) des extrémités (23, 24) du réservoir (21) soit orientée selon une direction sécante à ladite direction principale (X), notamment transversalement à ladite direction principale (X), de sorte à créer des zones (Z1) dans lesquels la première extrémité (23) d'une protubérance (20) soit sensiblement dans un même plan que la seconde extrémité (24) d'une protubérance adjacente d'une même rangée (R1-R12).Applicator (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein all the protuberances (20) of the same row (R1-R12) have a reservoir (21) oriented asymmetrically with respect to said hinge (22) so that a first end (23) of the ends (23, 24) of the reservoir (21) is oriented substantially along the main direction (X) and so that the second end (24) of the ends (23, 24) of the reservoir (21) is oriented in a secant direction to said main direction (X), in particular transversely to said main direction (X), so as to create zones (Z1) in which the first end (23) of a protuberance (20) substantially in the same plane as the second end (24) of an adjacent protrusion of the same row (R1-R12). Applicateur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 ou 7, dans lequel les rangées (R1-R12) consécutives de protubérances (20) sont réparties en quinconce l'une par rapport à l'autre.An applicator (10) according to any one of claims 6 or 7, wherein the consecutive rows (R1-R12) of protuberances (20) are staggered with respect to each other. Applicateur (10) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel une première rangée (R1) desdites rangées (R1-R12) comprend des protubérances (20) dont la première (23) desdites deux extrémités (23, 24) est orientée selon une direction sécante à ladite direction principale (X), notamment transversalement à ladite direction principale (X), et dans lequel une rangée adjacente (R2) à ladite première rangée (R1) comprend des protubérances (20) dont la seconde (24) desdites deux extrémités (23, 24) est orientée selon une direction sécante à ladite direction principale (X), notamment transversalement à ladite direction principale (X), lesdites extrémités (23, 24) des protubérances (20) dites première (R1) et seconde (R2) rangées formant entre elles des zones (Z2) de manière à donner un effet de coiffage.Applicator (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein a first row (R1) of said rows (R1-R12) comprises protuberances (20), the first (23) of said two ends (23, 24) is oriented in a secant direction at said main direction (X), in particular transversely to said main direction (X), and in which an adjacent row (R2) to said first row (R1) comprises protuberances (20), the second (24) of said two ends ( 23, 24) is oriented in a direction secant to said main direction (X), in particular transversely to said main direction (X), said ends (23, 24) of the protuberances (20) said first (R1) and second (R2) rows forming between them zones (Z2) so as to give a styling effect. Applicateur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la partie rétrécie (22) de chaque protubérance (20) est conçue de manière à assurer au réservoir (21) correspondant un degré de liberté en rotation par rapport à l'âme (12), formant notamment une liaison pivot par rapport à l'âme (12).Applicator (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the narrowed portion (22) of each protuberance (20) is designed to provide the reservoir (21) corresponding a degree of freedom in rotation relative to the core (12), forming in particular a pivot connection relative to the core (12). Applicateur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant, en outre, deux extrémités distales (13, 15) opposées le long de ladite direction principale (X), dont l'une au moins desdites extrémités (15) est libre, ledit applicateur (10) comprenant, en outre, au voisinage de ladite extrémité distale libre (15), une pluralité de dents (30) faisant saillie à partir de l'âme (12) selon une direction radiale à ladite direction principale (X).An applicator (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising two opposite distal ends (13, 15) along said main direction (X), at least one of said ends (15) being free said applicator (10) further comprising, in the vicinity of said free distal end (15), a plurality of teeth (30) projecting from the core (12) in a direction radial to said main direction (X ). Applicateur (10) selon la revendication précédente, comprenant en outre au moins une rangée de dents (R30), ladite rangée de dents (R30) étant agencée parallèlement à ladite direction principale (X), entre deux desdites rangées de protubérances (R1', R2').Applicator (10) according to the preceding claim, further comprising at least one row of teeth (R30), said row of teeth (R30) being arranged parallel to said main direction (X), between two of said rows of protuberances (R1 ', R2 '). Applicateur (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les protubérances (20) présentent chacune une surface plane.An applicator (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the protuberances (20) each have a planar surface. Applicateur (10) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel les protubérances (20) sont positionnées de sorte que les surfaces planes de deux protubérances (20) adjacentes soient orientées selon le même sens giratoire.Applicator (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the protuberances (20) are positioned so that the flat surfaces of two adjacent protuberances (20) are oriented in the same direction of rotation. Ensemble applicateur pour produit cosmétique, comprenant : - un récipient comprenant un corps formant un réceptacle destiné à contenir le produit cosmétique, et - un applicateur (10) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 14 adapté pour être fixé sur le récipient, de sorte que l'applicateur (10) est logé à l'intérieur du réceptacle. Applicator assembly for a cosmetic product, comprising: a container comprising a body forming a receptacle intended to contain the cosmetic product, and - An applicator (10) according to one of claims 1 to 14 adapted to be fixed on the container, so that the applicator (10) is housed inside the receptacle. Ensemble applicateur selon la revendication précédente, comprenant en outre un essoreur apte à racler un excédent de produit lorsque l'applicateur (10) passe de l'intérieur à l'extérieur du réceptacle, l'applicateur (10) étant conçu de sorte qu'une pluralité desdites protubérances (20) s'inclinent lors de leur passage à travers ledit essoreur de manière à ce que le produit cosmétique que leur réservoir (21) est apte à embarquer soit faiblement essoré.Applicator assembly according to the preceding claim, further comprising a wiper capable of scraping excess product when the applicator (10) passes from the inside to the outside of the receptacle, the applicator (10) being designed so that a plurality of said protuberances (20) bow at their passing through said wiper so that the cosmetic product that their tank (21) is able to embark is weakly wrung out.
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