EP3282888B1 - Device for applying a flowing or paste-like product to keratin fibres - Google Patents

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EP3282888B1
EP3282888B1 EP16723408.7A EP16723408A EP3282888B1 EP 3282888 B1 EP3282888 B1 EP 3282888B1 EP 16723408 A EP16723408 A EP 16723408A EP 3282888 B1 EP3282888 B1 EP 3282888B1
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    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • A46B9/028—Bristle profile, the end of the bristle defining a surface other than a single plane or deviating from a simple geometric form, e.g. cylinder, sphere or cone
    • 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 the field of applicators for a fluid or pasty cosmetic product, of the mascara type.
  • the invention relates more specifically to the device or means for applying the cosmetic product.
  • the application device itself may for example be a brush of elongated shape, provided with a central core from which a set of bristles or spikes are raised.
  • the bristles are part of an old technology: a twisted metal wire retains the hairs which are bristling transversely.
  • An example of application is illustrated in the US patent US 5,611,361 .
  • the application device is in the form of a brush comprising a series of pins embedded on the longitudinal core of the brush.
  • the assembly is molded in plastic.
  • An application device thus forms, with an appropriate reservoir into which it can be inserted, a dispenser of cosmetic product.
  • Requests FR 2 810 860 and WO 2011/045770 show some examples of applicators from this concept.
  • the drawbacks of the application devices, or brushes, of the prior art are that the pins do not allow the correct transfer of the cosmetic product from the reservoir onto the pins, and an appropriate application of the product to the keratin fibers, for them. lengthen, thicken and / or separate them.
  • a solution envisaged by the prior art for improving the mascara charge of the brushes consists in using pins having a flat face to collect the mascara while the non-flat face participates in the separation of the eyelashes.
  • the document EP 1 872 682 describes such a brush; the pins are arranged according to rows parallel to the longitudinal axis of the brush and all the pins in a row have their planar faces on the same side: the planar faces are aligned while the non-planar faces are on the same side of the line. The user of the brush therefore causes the brush to move in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the brush, while causing the latter to rotate.
  • Brushes of this type do not exhibit maximum efficiency because the flat faces do not participate in the separation of the eyelashes and the non-flat faces do not participate in the mascara load. With this type of brush, the user is therefore forced to perform several passes over her eyelashes while reversing the movement of the brush to ensure that a sufficient charge of mascara is recovered.
  • the patent application EP 1611 817 discloses a mascara application device comprising a longitudinal support, a first and a second row of pins made monolithically with the support, embedded on the same side of the support and extending over more than a quarter of the length of the support.
  • the teeth extend on either side of a so-called separating geometric surface formed in two directions and non-parallel surfaces.
  • the pins are erected from a flat face of the support, and they are staggered on either side of the separation surface.
  • a cosmetic product applicator device comprising a longitudinal core supporting several rows of pins having a planar face and projecting radially from the core.
  • the pins are distributed in at least one row parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core, so that on the same row the pins are positioned alternately on either side of a central line (or plane) of the core. row, with their flat face facing the inside of the row.
  • the flat faces of the pins of the same row extend perpendicular to the web and are aligned, and they face in both directions gyrating around the web.
  • each pin must contribute to improving, alone or in combination with other pins, both the load of product and the separation of the eyelashes or keratin fibers.
  • the invention aims to remedy the drawbacks of the state of the art and in particular to provide an application device capable of capturing a volume. maximum cosmetic product when in contact with it, while keeping this product even after the passage (s) through the wringer; the wringer is a small part placed on the mouth of the container, capable of removing the surplus of cosmetic product picked up by the applicator itself.
  • a device for applying a product of fluid or pasty type to keratin fibers comprising a central core of elongated shape which extends along a longitudinal axis XX, at least one row of elongated pins comprising a first end embedded on the core and a second free end, the pins and the core being formed, more precisely from molding, in a single piece.
  • At least one of the pins has a flattened shape in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis XX, said at least one pin being defined in front view by a first continuously convex or concave edge. from its base embedded in the web to the second free end, and by a second edge having at least two curvatures separated by an inflection point from its base embedded in the web to the second free end of the spike , the first and second ridges meeting at the free end.
  • said spikes have a slot in their thickness capable of defining a first and a second lateral flanks arranged vis-à-vis.
  • the volume of product retained is different between the foot and the free end of the pin: more product is retained near the free end, where the eyelashes are in almost certain contact with the pins.
  • the characteristic shape of the spikes allows maximum bending when passing through the wiper while retaining a maximum volume of cosmetic product. It is advantageously a matter of capturing a maximum volume of cosmetic product by virtue of the specific shape of the pins, of keeping this volume when passing through the wiper, then of restoring the volume once outside the product.
  • the brush according to the invention acts like a sponge which absorbs or captures product and then releases it when the eyelashes are in contact with the pins.
  • 'front view' is meant the view from one end of the elongated core.
  • said slot is provided over the entire height of the pin concerned.
  • height is meant the largest dimension of the pin, which corresponds substantially to a radial dimension of the applicator.
  • first and the second flanks have more than 5% of their surfaces facing each other. It is meant here that the sidewalls, which are arranged opposite one another, separated by the slot, have facing surfaces which represent more than 5% of the substantially planar surface of one of the flanks.
  • one of said first or second flanks has in front view a cutout (opening) substantially in the form of a semi-circle, the diameter of which corresponds substantially to a part of said second edge.
  • the first and the second sidewalls have a cutout (opening) defined from the second edge and placed at a different height from the pin.
  • the barycenter of said opening is located between one tenth and nine tenths of the total height H of the pin measured in a direction radial to the axis XX.
  • This characteristic means that said opening can be provided at a variable height on the pin, defined by a person skilled in the art depending on the case of application.
  • the pins are arranged in rows oriented along the longitudinal axis XX of the application device.
  • the shape and / or the arrangement of two pins successively implanted on the axis XX is capable of creating at least one distal opening between them.
  • At least one of the pins comprises at least one protuberance resulting from a bulge and / or from a convexity.
  • said pins together form a substantially cylindrical outer shape (or envelope).
  • the figure 1 shows a perspective of a cosmetic product applicator device, in particular mascara; this applicator comprises a central core 1 of elongated shape which extends along an axis XX.
  • the cross section of the core 1 may or may not be constant over its length; it can be circular, oval, polygonal or other.
  • a set of elongated pins 2 or positive reliefs are erected.
  • the core 1 and the pins 2 are obtained from molding.
  • the pins 2 preferably extend substantially radially around the core 1, and they are arranged in rows parallel to the longitudinal axis XX, although this arrangement is in no way limiting.
  • the figure 1A shows in more detail the implantation of the pins 2 on the core 1, implantation of the embedding type.
  • the pins are therefore embedded on the core at their base 20, while their second end 21 is free.
  • the pins are therefore flexible; their flexibility is determined by several parameters including in particular their size, shape and material.
  • the present invention provides an interesting and characteristic shape of pins 2, available in several embodiments.
  • the pins 2 have a flattened shape in a plane which is generally substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis XX. 'Flattened' means that the pins have a dimension along an axis of the trihedron markedly smaller than the other two. So the figure 2 and section 2A show a pin in its thickness e, of the order of mm; the figures 3 and 4 represent the same pin, on the same scale, in front view and it is clearly seen that the dimensions are several times larger.
  • the height H of this pin can be mm.
  • the pin In front view, that is to say from the end of the applicator, the pin is defined by a first edge 25 which is continuously convex from the base 20 of the pin to its free end 21.
  • the first edge corresponds favorably. to a portion of a circle.
  • the pin 2 comprises a second edge 26 successively concave and convex from the base 20 of the pin to its end 21.
  • the first edge 25 and the second edge 26 meet at the free end 21.
  • the figures 3 and 4 illustrate this characteristic shape.
  • the pins have a slot 24 located at their thickness e so as to define two flanks, themselves flattened. Section AA clearly shows the slot 24 which delimits the two flanks 22, 23 in the thickness e of the pin.
  • the thickness e is not constant here: it is large at the level of the base of the two sides, and smaller at the end of the sides. Those skilled in the art are able to finely define these dimensions.
  • the two flanks 22, 23 are called lateral flanks in the remainder of this text. They exhibit good flexibility, in particular near their convex edge 26 and / or the free end 21.
  • the slot 24 therefore constitutes a volume in which the cosmetic product is retained; the volume of product actually retained varies as a function of the pressure exerted on the lateral flanks 22, 23, as will be explained below.
  • the figure 5 shows a perspective from the embedding 20 of the pin, the characteristic shape thereof, according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • the figure 6 shows more particularly the second flank 23 which here has a shape similar to the first flank.
  • a symmetry along a plane P is therefore provided in this embodiment of the invention.
  • the first and the second flanks here present 100% of their respective internal surfaces, facing each other.
  • the height of the slot 24 that is to say its largest dimension, measured substantially along a radius of the applicator device, corresponds to the total height H of the picot.
  • the height of the slot 24 could be less than the total height H of the slot.
  • the figures 7 to 10 illustrate a second embodiment of the invention which differs from the first by the shape of one of the side flanks 22 or 23.
  • the first 22 or the second 23 flank here has a cutout 27 substantially in the shape of a semicircle the diameter of which corresponds substantially to part of the second edge 26 of the pin.
  • the cutout 27 therefore comes from the second edge 26 of the pin; its shape is substantially semi-circular, but any similar shape falls within the scope of the invention.
  • the volume of product enclosed inside the slot 24 is less than in the first embodiment of the invention, but the pin is more flexible, which can be advantageous.
  • the eyelash C as shown on figure 10 , is directly in contact with the surface corresponding to the cutout 27 so that it is more easily loaded with product at this level; this constitutes an advantageous characteristic of the invention.
  • the first 22 and the second 23 flanks have approximately 50% of their solid surfaces facing each other.
  • each side 22, 23 has a cutout. More precisely and as notably visible on the figures 12, 13 and 14 the cutout is defined from the second edge 26.
  • the cutout on one of the sides is placed at a height H1 while the cutout provided on the other side is located at a height H2 different from the height H1.
  • the height H1 or H2 of the cutout can be defined as the distance between the embedding of the pin on the core and the barycenter of this cutout, distance measured radially to the longitudinal axis XX.
  • This embodiment of the invention allows a greater load of cosmetic product insofar as the eyelash comes into contact with the cosmetic product present on the inner face of the pin 2 on both one and the other of its faces flattened.
  • the embodiment of figures 7 to 10 allows a load via one of the faces of the pin.
  • the barycenter of the cutout 27 or 28 is located between one tenth and nine tenths of the total height H of the pin, measured in a direction radial to the axis XX.
  • the figure 14 illustrates, from a perspective from the embedding zone of the pin, a pin according to the third embodiment of the invention.
  • the first edges 25 of the pins are all oriented in the same direction, from the front, as illustrated by figure 1A .
  • the figure 15 illustrates a device in front view of a fourth embodiment of the invention; we see pins 2 aligned along the length of the arrangement; the pins each have a first curved edge 25 and a second edge 26 successively convex then concave, from the first recessed end 20 to their second free end 21. A slight overlap at the level of the bases 20 of the pins is made possible by the offset angular between two successive pins along the length of the device.
  • the figure 16 specifies the shape of the pins, in space; these pins, while being flattened, that is to say of small dimension in a side view, however have a slight curvature visible in the side view. A relief is thus created, promoting the capture of cosmetic product.
  • the figure 17 shows from a general perspective the implantation of pins, organized in rows, with a slight offset along the length, allowing the offset of the bases 20 visible on the figure 15 .
  • the figure 18 shows different views of the pins, which differ from those shown on the figure 16 by the additional presence of lugs 29 oriented according to their thickness.
  • the ergot 29 increases the capture surface of the cosmetic product, and improves contact with the eyelashes.
  • the geometry of these pins is more sophisticated than the previous ones, their manufacture by molding remains possible.
  • the figures 19, 20 and 20A illustrate an embodiment where the pins are aligned along the length of the device, with pins whose first edge 25 is curved in the same direction of curvature in front view.
  • the pins 2 are grouped in pairs to form a front view of kinds of curved petals, characteristic of the invention.
  • the pins In side view, and as visible more precisely on the figures 20 and 20A , the pins have a curvature such that two pins longitudinally juxtaposed together form a loop 30.
  • Such a loop 30 represents a reservoir of cosmetic product, moreover flexible in view of the dimensions and shapes envisaged.
  • This aspect corresponds perfectly to the objective of the invention: sponge effect, capable of capturing a maximum of product, of trapping it during passage through the wiper, then of restoring it during contact with the eyelashes.
  • the figures 21 and 22 illustrate an embodiment close to that of the figure 15 , but which differs from it by the implantation of the pins 2 on the core 1: the alignments of pins 2 (along the longitudinal axis XX) consist of an alternation of pins whose first edge 25 is curved in one direction then in the other, with the same curvature. These alignments are more especially visible on the figure 21 ; the figure 22 illustrates these same alignments, in perspective.
  • the figures 23 to 25 highlight the continuous curvature Co of the first edge 25 of the pins.
  • the circle associated with the front view of the figure 25 clearly marks the curvature in which the first edge 25 of the pins is inscribed.
  • the pins are not shown precisely, but it is important to see the circle Co on which the first edges 25 of the pins rest.

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DOMAINE TECHNIQUE DE L'INVENTIONTECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

L'invention se rapporte au domaine des applicateurs de produit cosmétique fluide ou pâteux, de type mascara. L'invention concerne plus spécifiquement le dispositif ou moyen applicateur du produit cosmétiqueThe invention relates to the field of applicators for a fluid or pasty cosmetic product, of the mascara type. The invention relates more specifically to the device or means for applying the cosmetic product.

ETAT DE LA TECHNIQUE ANTERIEURESTATE OF THE PRIOR ART

On connait déjà dans l'art antérieur de très nombreux applicateurs de mascara. Le dispositif d'application en lui-même peut être par exemple une brosse de forme allongée, dotée d'une âme centrale à partir de laquelle sont hérissés un ensemble de poils ou picots. Les poils relèvent d'une technologie ancienne : un fil métallique torsadé retient des poils qui sont hérissés transversalement. Un exemple d'application est illustré dans le brevet américain US 5 611 361 .Very many mascara applicators are already known in the prior art. The application device itself may for example be a brush of elongated shape, provided with a central core from which a set of bristles or spikes are raised. The bristles are part of an old technology: a twisted metal wire retains the hairs which are bristling transversely. An example of application is illustrated in the US patent US 5,611,361 .

Plus récemment, le dispositif d'application se présente sous la forme d'une brosse comprenant une série de picots encastrés sur l'âme longitudinale de la brosse. L'ensemble est moulé en matière plastique. Un dispositif d'application forme ainsi avec un réservoir approprié dans lequel il est insérable, un distributeur de produit cosmétique. Les demandes FR 2 810 860 et WO 2011/045770 montrent quelques exemples d'applicateurs issus de ce concept.More recently, the application device is in the form of a brush comprising a series of pins embedded on the longitudinal core of the brush. The assembly is molded in plastic. An application device thus forms, with an appropriate reservoir into which it can be inserted, a dispenser of cosmetic product. Requests FR 2 810 860 and WO 2011/045770 show some examples of applicators from this concept.

Les inconvénients des dispositifs d'application, ou brosses, de l'art antérieur sont que les picots ne permettent pas de réaliser correctement le transfert du produit cosmétique du réservoir sur les picots, et une application appropriée du produit sur les fibres kératiniques, pour les allonger, les épaissir et/ou les séparer.The drawbacks of the application devices, or brushes, of the prior art are that the pins do not allow the correct transfer of the cosmetic product from the reservoir onto the pins, and an appropriate application of the product to the keratin fibers, for them. lengthen, thicken and / or separate them.

Une solution envisagée par l'art antérieur pour améliorer la charge en mascara des brosses consiste à utiliser des picots ayant une face plane pour recueillir le mascara tandis que la face non plane participe à la séparation des cils. Le document EP 1 872 682 décrit une telle brosse ; les picots sont disposés selon des rangées parallèles à l'axe longitudinal de la brosse et tous les picots d'une rangée présentent leur face plane du même côté : les faces planes sont alignées tandis que les faces non planes se trouvent du même côté de la ligne. L'utilisateur de la brosse imprime donc un mouvement de la brosse dans une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal de la brosse, tout en faisant tourner celle-ci.A solution envisaged by the prior art for improving the mascara charge of the brushes consists in using pins having a flat face to collect the mascara while the non-flat face participates in the separation of the eyelashes. The document EP 1 872 682 describes such a brush; the pins are arranged according to rows parallel to the longitudinal axis of the brush and all the pins in a row have their planar faces on the same side: the planar faces are aligned while the non-planar faces are on the same side of the line. The user of the brush therefore causes the brush to move in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the brush, while causing the latter to rotate.

Les brosses de ce type ne présentent pas une efficacité maximale car les faces planes ne participent pas à la séparation des cils et les faces non planes ne participent pas à la charge en mascara. Avec ce type de brosse, l'utilisatrice est donc contrainte d'effectuer plusieurs passages sur ses cils tout en inversant le mouvement de la brosse pour s'assurer de récupérer une charge suffisante en mascara.Brushes of this type do not exhibit maximum efficiency because the flat faces do not participate in the separation of the eyelashes and the non-flat faces do not participate in the mascara load. With this type of brush, the user is therefore forced to perform several passes over her eyelashes while reversing the movement of the brush to ensure that a sufficient charge of mascara is recovered.

De façon quelque peu différente, la demande de brevet EP 1611 817 divulgue un dispositif d'application de mascara comprenant un support longitudinal, une première et une deuxième rangées de picots réalisés de manière monolithique avec le support, encastrés d'un même côté du support et s'étendant sur plus d'un quart de la longueur du support. Les dents (ou picots) s'étendent de part et d'autre d'une surface géométrique dite de séparation formée selon deux directions et surfaces non parallèles. Les picots sont érigés à partir d'une face plane du support, et ils sont ménagés en quinconce de part et d'autre de la surface de séparation. Ainsi lors de l'application du mascara, le mouvement de va et vient imprimer à la brosse ne permet pas une répartition optimale de la charge ni une séparation appropriée des cils.In a somewhat different way, the patent application EP 1611 817 discloses a mascara application device comprising a longitudinal support, a first and a second row of pins made monolithically with the support, embedded on the same side of the support and extending over more than a quarter of the length of the support. The teeth (or pins) extend on either side of a so-called separating geometric surface formed in two directions and non-parallel surfaces. The pins are erected from a flat face of the support, and they are staggered on either side of the separation surface. Thus, during the application of the mascara, the back and forth movement of the brush does not allow an optimal distribution of the load or an appropriate separation of the eyelashes.

On connait encore la demande de brevet FR 2 930 875 qui décrit un dispositif applicateur de produit cosmétique comprenant une âme longitudinale supportant plusieurs rangées de picots présentant une face plane et projetés radialement depuis l'âme. Les picots sont répartis selon au moins une rangée parallèle à l'axe longitudinal de l'âme, de telle sorte que sur une même rangée les picots sont positionnés alternativement de part et d'autre d'une ligne (ou plan) centrale de la rangée, avec leur face plane tournée vers l'intérieur de la rangée. Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, les faces planes des picots d'une même rangée s'étendent perpendiculairement à l'âme et sont alignées, et elles sont orientées dans les deux sens giratoires autour de l'âme.We still know the patent application FR 2 930 875 which describes a cosmetic product applicator device comprising a longitudinal core supporting several rows of pins having a planar face and projecting radially from the core. The pins are distributed in at least one row parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core, so that on the same row the pins are positioned alternately on either side of a central line (or plane) of the core. row, with their flat face facing the inside of the row. According to one characteristic of the invention, the flat faces of the pins of the same row extend perpendicular to the web and are aligned, and they face in both directions gyrating around the web.

Même si cette solution apporte une certaine amélioration vis-à-vis de l'art antérieur, la modularité de la charge n'est pas obtenue favorablement. En outre la séparation des cils reste perfectible.Even if this solution provides a certain improvement over the prior art, the modularity of the load is not obtained favorably. In addition, the separation of the eyelashes can still be improved.

L'art antérieur comprend par ailleurs la demande de brevet EP 1 070 465 A2 qui décrit un peigne dont les picots sont répartis selon deux rangées de picots effilés et courbes, de façon symétrique vis-à-vis d'une surface géométrique de séparation. Cette amélioration offre une certaine modularité dans la retenue de produit cosmétique mais elle trouve un intérêt dans l'application à un peigne ou tout dispositif équivalent.The prior art also includes the patent application EP 1 070 465 A2 which describes a comb whose pins are distributed in two rows of tapered and curved pins, symmetrically with respect to a geometric separation surface. This improvement offers a certain modularity in the retention of cosmetic product but it is of interest in the application to a comb or any equivalent device.

La demande de brevet FR 3 004 905 A1 décrit un applicateur de produit cosmétique sur des cils ou des sourcils dont les picots peuvent présenter en vue de côté un profil sophistiqué ; cependant la géométrie de ces picots ne permet pas une retenue importante de produit cosmétique.The patent application FR 3 004 905 A1 describes a cosmetic product applicator on the eyelashes or the eyebrows, the spikes of which can have a sophisticated profile in side view; however, the geometry of these pins does not allow significant retention of cosmetic product.

On connait encore la demande de brevet FR 2 937 514 qui décrit un applicateur de mascara dont les picots, obtenus de moulage avec l'âme, sont répartis en rangées parallèles à l'axe longitudinal de l'âme et s'étendent en saillie de manière courbée depuis l'âme. La courbure générale des picots est sensiblement circulaire de sorte que selon l'un des modes de réalisation, un applicateur en forme de brosses à picots courbés ; un tel applicateur permet de courber les cils mais la charge déposée est constante et faible.We still know the patent application FR 2 937 514 which describes a mascara applicator whose pins, obtained by molding with the core, are distributed in rows parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core and extend in a curved projection from the core. The general curvature of the pins is substantially circular so that according to one of the embodiments, an applicator in the form of brushes with curved pins; such an applicator makes it possible to curl the eyelashes but the load deposited is constant and low.

Un développement apparait donc nécessaire notamment au niveau de la forme de chaque picot. Chaque picot doit contribuer à améliorer, seul ou en combinaison avec d'autres picots, à la fois la charge en produit, et la séparation des cils ou fibres kératiniques.Development therefore appears necessary, in particular with regard to the shape of each pin. Each pin must contribute to improving, alone or in combination with other pins, both the load of product and the separation of the eyelashes or keratin fibers.

EXPOSE DE L'INVENTIONDISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

L'invention vise à remédier aux inconvénients de l'état de la technique et notamment à proposer un dispositif d'application apte à capter un volume maximum de produit cosmétique lorsqu'il est en contact avec celui-ci, tout en gardant ce produit même après le ou les passages à travers l'essoreur ; l'essoreur est une petite pièce disposée sur l'embouchure du contenant, apte à enlever le surplus de produit cosmétique capté par l'applicateur lui-même.The invention aims to remedy the drawbacks of the state of the art and in particular to provide an application device capable of capturing a volume. maximum cosmetic product when in contact with it, while keeping this product even after the passage (s) through the wringer; the wringer is a small part placed on the mouth of the container, capable of removing the surplus of cosmetic product picked up by the applicator itself.

Pour ce faire est proposé un dispositif applicateur d'un produit de type fluide ou pâteux sur des fibres kératiniques, tel que défini par la revendication 1, comprenant une âme centrale de forme allongée qui s'étend selon un axe longitudinal XX, au moins une rangée de picots allongés comprenant une première extrémité encastrée sur l'âme et une deuxième extrémité libre, les picots et l'âme étant formés, plus précisément issus de moulage, en une seule pièce.To do this is proposed a device for applying a product of fluid or pasty type to keratin fibers, as defined by claim 1, comprising a central core of elongated shape which extends along a longitudinal axis XX, at least one row of elongated pins comprising a first end embedded on the core and a second free end, the pins and the core being formed, more precisely from molding, in a single piece.

Selon un premier aspect de l'invention, l'un au moins des picots présente une forme aplatie dans un plan sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe XX, ledit au moins un picot étant défini en vue de face par une première arête continument convexe ou concave depuis sa base encastrée dans l'âme jusqu'à la deuxième extrémité libre, et par une deuxième arête présentant au moins deux courbures séparées par un point d'inflexion depuis sa base encastrée dans l'âme jusqu'à la deuxième extrémité libre du picot, la première et la deuxième arêtes se rejoignant au niveau de l'extrémité libre.According to a first aspect of the invention, at least one of the pins has a flattened shape in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis XX, said at least one pin being defined in front view by a first continuously convex or concave edge. from its base embedded in the web to the second free end, and by a second edge having at least two curvatures separated by an inflection point from its base embedded in the web to the second free end of the spike , the first and second ridges meeting at the free end.

Selon l'invention, lesdits picots présentent une fente dans leur épaisseur apte à définir un premier et un deuxième flancs latéraux disposés en vis-à-vis.According to the invention, said spikes have a slot in their thickness capable of defining a first and a second lateral flanks arranged vis-à-vis.

Ces éléments caractéristiques de l'invention permettent une bonne retenue du produit cosmétique par un effet réservoir dans le picot lui-même ; on augmente ici la mouillabilité c'est-à-dire la capture du produit cosmétique au niveau du picot lui-même. Ainsi pour un nombre de picots donné, la retenue de produit cosmétique est améliorée ; ceci constitue un avantage intéressant de l'invention. Par ailleurs il est ainsi possible de réguler le volume de produit cosmétique captable de façon très fine et précise puisque à l'échelle du picot.These characteristic elements of the invention allow good retention of the cosmetic product by a reservoir effect in the pin itself; here the wettability is increased, that is to say the capture of the cosmetic product at the level of the pin itself. Thus, for a given number of pins, the retention of cosmetic product is improved; this constitutes an interesting advantage of the invention. Furthermore, it is thus possible to regulate the volume of cosmetic product which can be captured in a very fine and precise manner since at the scale of the pin.

De plus vue la forme générale du picot, le volume de produit retenu est différent entre le pied et l'extrémité libre du picot : davantage de produit est retenu à proximité de l'extrémité libre, là où les cils sont en contact quasi certain avec les picots.In addition, given the general shape of the pin, the volume of product retained is different between the foot and the free end of the pin: more product is retained near the free end, where the eyelashes are in almost certain contact with the pins.

En outre la forme caractéristique des picots permet une flexion maximum lors du passage à travers l'essoreur tout en retenant un volume maximum de produit cosmétique. Il s'agit avantageusement de capter un volume maximal de produit cosmétique grâce à la forme spécifique des picots, de garder ce volume lors du passage à travers l'essoreur, puis de restituer le volume une fois à l'extérieur du produit. La brosse selon l'invention agit comme une éponge qui absorbe ou capte du produit puis le restitue lorsque les cils sont en contact avec les picots.In addition, the characteristic shape of the spikes allows maximum bending when passing through the wiper while retaining a maximum volume of cosmetic product. It is advantageously a matter of capturing a maximum volume of cosmetic product by virtue of the specific shape of the pins, of keeping this volume when passing through the wiper, then of restoring the volume once outside the product. The brush according to the invention acts like a sponge which absorbs or captures product and then releases it when the eyelashes are in contact with the pins.

Par 'vue de face' on entend la vue depuis une extrémité de l'âme allongée.By 'front view' is meant the view from one end of the elongated core.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, ladite fente est prévue sur toute la hauteur du picot concerné. Par hauteur on entend la dimension la plus grande du picot, qui correspond sensiblement à une dimension radiale de l'applicateur.According to another characteristic of the invention, said slot is provided over the entire height of the pin concerned. By height is meant the largest dimension of the pin, which corresponds substantially to a radial dimension of the applicator.

De façon plus précise, le premier et le deuxième flancs présentent plus de 5% de leurs surfaces en vis-à-vis. On entend ici que les flancs, qui sont disposés en face l'un de l'autre, séparés par la fente, présentent des surfaces en vis-à-vis qui représentent plus de 5% de la surface sensiblement plane de l'un des flancs.More precisely, the first and the second flanks have more than 5% of their surfaces facing each other. It is meant here that the sidewalls, which are arranged opposite one another, separated by the slot, have facing surfaces which represent more than 5% of the substantially planar surface of one of the flanks.

Selon l'un des modes de réalisation de l'invention, l'un desdits premier ou deuxième flancs présente en vue de face une découpe (ouverture) sensiblement en forme de demi-cercle dont le diamètre correspond sensiblement à une partie de ladite deuxième arête.According to one of the embodiments of the invention, one of said first or second flanks has in front view a cutout (opening) substantially in the form of a semi-circle, the diameter of which corresponds substantially to a part of said second edge. .

Selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, le premier et le deuxième flancs présentent une découpe (ouverture) définie à partir de la deuxième arête et placée à une hauteur différente du picot.According to another embodiment of the invention, the first and the second sidewalls have a cutout (opening) defined from the second edge and placed at a different height from the pin.

Préférentiellement, le barycentre de ladite ouverture est situé entre un dixième et neuf dixièmes de la hauteur H totale du picot mesurée sur une direction radiale à l'axe XX. Cette caractéristique signifie que ladite ouverture peut être prévue à une hauteur variable sur le picot, définie par l'homme de métier en fonction du cas d'application.Preferably, the barycenter of said opening is located between one tenth and nine tenths of the total height H of the pin measured in a direction radial to the axis XX. This characteristic means that said opening can be provided at a variable height on the pin, defined by a person skilled in the art depending on the case of application.

Selon un mode avantageux de réalisation de l'invention, les picots sont disposés en rangées orientées selon l'axe longitudinal XX du dispositif d'application.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the pins are arranged in rows oriented along the longitudinal axis XX of the application device.

A titre illustratif, la forme et/ou la disposition de deux picots successivement implantés sur l'axe XX, est apte à créer au moins une ouverture distale entre eux.By way of illustration, the shape and / or the arrangement of two pins successively implanted on the axis XX, is capable of creating at least one distal opening between them.

En outre, l'un au moins des picots comprend au moins une excroissance issue d'un renflement et/ou d'une convexité.In addition, at least one of the pins comprises at least one protuberance resulting from a bulge and / or from a convexity.

Selon l'invention, lesdits picots forment ensemble une forme extérieure (ou enveloppe) sensiblement cylindrique.According to the invention, said pins together form a substantially cylindrical outer shape (or envelope).

BREVE DESCRIPTION DES FIGURESBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

D'autres caractéristiques, détails et avantages de l'invention ressortiront à la lecture de la description qui suit, en référence aux figures annexées, qui illustrent :

  • la figure 1, une vue en perspective du dispositif applicateur selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 1A, une vue agrandie d'un ensemble de picots disposés dans une zone proximale du dispositif d'application ;
  • la figure 2, une vue de côté, selon l'épaisseur, d'un picot ;
  • la figure 2A, une coupe selon AA de la figure 2 ;
  • la figure 3, une vue de face d'un picot selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, montrant un premier flanc latéral ;
  • la figure 4, une vue de l'autre face d'un picot selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, montrant un deuxième flanc latéral ;
  • La figure 5, une première perspective d'un picot selon l'invention, vu depuis son encastrement sur l'âme, relativement au premier mode de réalisation ;
  • La figure 6, une deuxième perspective d'un picot selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • La figure 7, une vue de côté, selon l'épaisseur, d'un picot ;
  • La figure 7A, une vue de dessous, d'un picot selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • La figure 8, une vue de face d'un picot selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, montrant un premier flanc latéral ;
  • La figure 9, une vue de l'autre face d'un picot selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, montrant un deuxième flanc latéral ;
  • La figure 10, une vue en perspective d'un picot, sensiblement de côté ;
  • La figure 11, une vue de côté, selon l'épaisseur, d'un picot selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • La figure 11A, une coupe du picot selon la figure 11 selon BB ;
  • La figure 11B, une vue de dessus du picot de la figure 11 ;
  • La figure 12, une vue de face d'un picot selon le troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention, montrant un premier flanc latéral ;
  • La figure 13, une vue de l'autre face d'un picot selon le troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention, montrant un deuxième flanc latéral ;
  • La figure 14 une vue en perspective de dessous du picot selon le troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • Les figures 15, 16 et 17 concernent respectivement une vue de face du dispositif selon un quatrième mode de réalisation, des vues de côté et de face des picots, et une vue en perspective dudit dispositif ;
  • La figure 18 illustre des picots selon le quatrième mode de réalisation de l'invention, dotés d'un ergot ;
  • La figure 19 est une vue de face d'un cinquième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • La figure 20 est une vue de côté du mode de réalisation de la figure 19 ;
  • La figure 20A est une vue élargie de l'arrangement des picots sur le dispositif des figures 19 et 20 ;
  • La figure 21 est une vue de face d'un sixième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • La figure 22 est une perspective du dispositif selon le sixième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • Les figures 23 et 24 sont des schémas permettant de visualiser notamment le plan de courbure portant les premières arêtes des picots ;
  • La figure 25 est une vue de face mettant en relief l'une des caractéristiques de l'invention.
Other characteristics, details and advantages of the invention will emerge on reading the following description, with reference to the appended figures, which illustrate:
  • the figure 1 , a perspective view of the applicator device according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 1A , an enlarged view of a set of pins arranged in a proximal zone of the application device;
  • the figure 2 , a side view, according to the thickness, of a pin;
  • the figure 2A , a cut according to AA of the figure 2 ;
  • the figure 3 , a front view of a pin according to a first embodiment of the invention, showing a first lateral flank;
  • the figure 4 , a view of the other face of a pin according to the first embodiment of the invention, showing a second lateral flank;
  • The figure 5 , a first perspective of a pin according to the invention, seen from its embedding on the core, relative to the first embodiment;
  • The figure 6 , a second perspective of a pin according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • The figure 7 , a side view, according to the thickness, of a pin;
  • The figure 7A , a bottom view of a pin according to a second embodiment of the invention;
  • The figure 8 , a front view of a pin according to the second embodiment of the invention, showing a first lateral flank;
  • The figure 9 , a view of the other face of a pin according to the second embodiment of the invention, showing a second lateral flank;
  • The figure 10 , a perspective view of a pin, substantially from the side;
  • The figure 11 , a side view, according to the thickness, of a pin according to a third embodiment of the invention;
  • The figure 11A , a cut of the picot according to the figure 11 according to BB;
  • The figure 11B , a top view of the spike of the figure 11 ;
  • The figure 12 , a front view of a pin according to the third embodiment of the invention, showing a first lateral flank;
  • The figure 13 , a view of the other face of a pin according to the third embodiment of the invention, showing a second lateral flank;
  • The figure 14 a perspective view from below of the pin according to the third embodiment of the invention;
  • The figures 15, 16 and 17 respectively relate to a front view of the device according to a fourth embodiment, side and front views of the pins, and a perspective view of said device;
  • The figure 18 illustrates pins according to the fourth embodiment of the invention, provided with a pin;
  • The figure 19 is a front view of a fifth embodiment of the invention;
  • The figure 20 is a side view of the embodiment of the figure 19 ;
  • The figure 20A is an enlarged view of the arrangement of the pins on the device of figures 19 and 20 ;
  • The figure 21 is a front view of a sixth embodiment of the invention;
  • The figure 22 is a perspective of the device according to the sixth embodiment of the invention;
  • The figures 23 and 24 are diagrams making it possible to visualize in particular the plane of curvature bearing the first edges of the pins;
  • The figure 25 is a front view highlighting one of the characteristics of the invention.

Pour plus de clarté, les éléments identiques ou similaires sont repérés par des signes de référence identiques sur l'ensemble des figures.For greater clarity, identical or similar elements are identified by identical reference signs in all of the figures.

DESCRIPTION DETAILLEE D'UN MODE DE REALISATIONDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT

La figure 1 montre une perspective d'un dispositif applicateur de produit cosmétique, notamment de mascara ; cet applicateur comprend une âme centrale 1 de forme allongée qui s'étend selon un axe XX. La section transversale de l'âme 1 peut être constante ou non sur sa longueur ; elle peut être circulaire, ovale, polygonale ou autre. A partir de l'âme 1, un ensemble de picots allongés 2 ou reliefs positifs sont dressés. Selon un mode préféré de réalisation, l'âme 1 et les picots 2 sont issus de moulage. Les picots 2 s'étendent préférentiellement sensiblement radialement autour de l'âme 1, et ils sont disposés selon des rangées parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal XX, bien que cette disposition ne soit nullement limitative. La figure 1A montre plus en détail l'implantation des picots 2 sur l'âme 1, implantation de type encastrement. Les picots sont donc encastrés sur l'âme au niveau de leur base 20, tandis que leur deuxième extrémité 21 est libre. Les picots sont donc flexibles ; leur flexibilité est déterminée par plusieurs paramètres dont notamment leur dimension, leur forme, leur matière.The figure 1 shows a perspective of a cosmetic product applicator device, in particular mascara; this applicator comprises a central core 1 of elongated shape which extends along an axis XX. The cross section of the core 1 may or may not be constant over its length; it can be circular, oval, polygonal or other. From the core 1, a set of elongated pins 2 or positive reliefs are erected. According to a preferred embodiment, the core 1 and the pins 2 are obtained from molding. The pins 2 preferably extend substantially radially around the core 1, and they are arranged in rows parallel to the longitudinal axis XX, although this arrangement is in no way limiting. The figure 1A shows in more detail the implantation of the pins 2 on the core 1, implantation of the embedding type. The pins are therefore embedded on the core at their base 20, while their second end 21 is free. The pins are therefore flexible; their flexibility is determined by several parameters including in particular their size, shape and material.

La présente invention propose une forme intéressante et caractéristique de picots 2, déclinée selon plusieurs modes de réalisation.The present invention provides an interesting and characteristic shape of pins 2, available in several embodiments.

Les picots 2 présentent une forme aplatie dans un plan qui est généralement sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal XX. 'Aplati' signifie que les picots présentent une dimension selon un axe du trièdre nettement inférieure aux deux autres. Ainsi la figure 2 et la coupe 2A montrent un picot dans son épaisseur e, de l'ordre de mm ; les figures 3 et 4 représentent le même picot, à la même échelle, en vue de faces et l'on voit clairement que les dimensions sont plusieurs fois plus grandes. La hauteur H de ce picot peut être de mm.The pins 2 have a flattened shape in a plane which is generally substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis XX. 'Flattened' means that the pins have a dimension along an axis of the trihedron markedly smaller than the other two. So the figure 2 and section 2A show a pin in its thickness e, of the order of mm; the figures 3 and 4 represent the same pin, on the same scale, in front view and it is clearly seen that the dimensions are several times larger. The height H of this pin can be mm.

En vue de face c'est-à-dire depuis l'extrémité de l'applicateur, le picot est défini par une première arête 25 continument convexe depuis la base 20 du picot jusqu'à son extrémité libre 21. La première arête correspond favorablement à une portion de cercle. En outre, le picot 2 comprend une deuxième arête 26 successivement concave et convexe depuis la base 20 du picot jusqu'à son extrémité 21. La première arête 25 et la deuxième arête 26 se rejoignent au niveau de l'extrémité libre 21. Les figures 3 et 4 illustrent cette forme caractéristique. En outre, les picots présentent une fente 24 située au niveau de leur épaisseur e de telle sorte à définir deux flancs, eux-mêmes aplatis. La coupe AA montre bien la fente 24 qui délimite les deux flancs 22, 23 dans l'épaisseur e du picot. On notera que l'épaisseur e n'est ici pas constante : elle est grande au niveau de la base des deux flancs, et plus faible à l'extrémité des flancs. L'homme de métier est apte à définir finement ces dimensions. Les deux flancs 22, 23 sont appelés flancs latéraux dans la suite de ce texte. Ils présentent une bonne flexibilité notamment à proximité de leur arête convexe 26 et/ou de l'extrémité libre 21. La fente 24 constitue donc un volume dans lequel le produit cosmétique est retenu ; le volume de produit réellement retenu varie en fonction de la pression exercée sur les flancs latéraux 22, 23, comme il sera explicité ci-dessous.In front view, that is to say from the end of the applicator, the pin is defined by a first edge 25 which is continuously convex from the base 20 of the pin to its free end 21. The first edge corresponds favorably. to a portion of a circle. In addition, the pin 2 comprises a second edge 26 successively concave and convex from the base 20 of the pin to its end 21. The first edge 25 and the second edge 26 meet at the free end 21. The figures 3 and 4 illustrate this characteristic shape. In addition, the pins have a slot 24 located at their thickness e so as to define two flanks, themselves flattened. Section AA clearly shows the slot 24 which delimits the two flanks 22, 23 in the thickness e of the pin. It will be noted that the thickness e is not constant here: it is large at the level of the base of the two sides, and smaller at the end of the sides. Those skilled in the art are able to finely define these dimensions. The two flanks 22, 23 are called lateral flanks in the remainder of this text. They exhibit good flexibility, in particular near their convex edge 26 and / or the free end 21. The slot 24 therefore constitutes a volume in which the cosmetic product is retained; the volume of product actually retained varies as a function of the pressure exerted on the lateral flanks 22, 23, as will be explained below.

La figure 5 montre par une perspective depuis l'encastrement 20 du picot, la forme caractéristique de celui-ci, selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention. On y voit plus précisément le premier flanc 22. La figure 6 montre plus particulièrement le deuxième flanc 23 qui présente ici une forme semblable au premier flanc. Une symétrie selon un plan P est donc prévue dans ce mode de réalisation de l'invention. Ainsi le premier et le deuxième flancs présentent ici 100% de leurs surfaces internes respectives, en vis-à-vis.The figure 5 shows a perspective from the embedding 20 of the pin, the characteristic shape thereof, according to the first embodiment of the invention. We can see more precisely the first flank 22. The figure 6 shows more particularly the second flank 23 which here has a shape similar to the first flank. A symmetry along a plane P is therefore provided in this embodiment of the invention. Thus the first and the second flanks here present 100% of their respective internal surfaces, facing each other.

Vis-à-vis de la hauteur totale H du picot 2, la hauteur de la fente 24, c'est-à-dire sa dimension la plus grande, mesurée sensiblement selon un rayon du dispositif applicateur, correspond à la hauteur totale H du picot. Sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, la hauteur de la fente 24 pourrait être inférieure à la hauteur totale H de la fente.With respect to the total height H of the pin 2, the height of the slot 24, that is to say its largest dimension, measured substantially along a radius of the applicator device, corresponds to the total height H of the picot. Without departing from the scope of the invention, the height of the slot 24 could be less than the total height H of the slot.

Les figures 7 à 10 illustrent un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention qui diffère du premier par la forme de l'un des flancs latéraux 22 ou 23. En effet le premier 22 ou le deuxième 23 flanc présente ici une découpe 27 sensiblement en forme de demi-cercle dont le diamètre correspond sensiblement à une partie de la deuxième arête 26 du picot. La découpe 27 est donc issue de la deuxième arête 26 du picot ; sa forme est sensiblement semi circulaire, mais toute forme proche entre dans le cadre de l'invention. Le volume de produit enfermé à l'intérieur de la fente 24 est moins grand que dans le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, mais le picot est plus souple, ce qui peut être avantageux. De plus le cil C, tel que représenté sur la figure 10, est directement en contact avec la surface correspondant à la découpe 27 de sorte qu'il se charge plus facilement en produit à ce niveau ; ceci constitue une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention.The figures 7 to 10 illustrate a second embodiment of the invention which differs from the first by the shape of one of the side flanks 22 or 23. In fact the first 22 or the second 23 flank here has a cutout 27 substantially in the shape of a semicircle the diameter of which corresponds substantially to part of the second edge 26 of the pin. The cutout 27 therefore comes from the second edge 26 of the pin; its shape is substantially semi-circular, but any similar shape falls within the scope of the invention. The volume of product enclosed inside the slot 24 is less than in the first embodiment of the invention, but the pin is more flexible, which can be advantageous. In addition, the eyelash C, as shown on figure 10 , is directly in contact with the surface corresponding to the cutout 27 so that it is more easily loaded with product at this level; this constitutes an advantageous characteristic of the invention.

Selon le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, le premier 22 et le deuxième 23 flancs présentent environ 50% de leurs surfaces pleines en vis-à-vis l'une de l'autre.According to the second embodiment of the invention, the first 22 and the second 23 flanks have approximately 50% of their solid surfaces facing each other.

Les figures 11 à 13 illustrent un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention selon lequel chaque flanc 22, 23 présente une découpe. Plus précisément et comme notamment visible sur les figures 12, 13 et 14 la découpe est définie à partir de la deuxième arête 26. La découpe sur l'un des flancs est placée à une hauteur H1 tandis que la découpe prévue sur l'autre flanc se situe à une hauteur H2 différente de la hauteur H1. La hauteur H1 ou H2 de la découpe peut être définie comme la distance entre l'encastrement du picot sur l'âme et le barycentre de cette découpe, distance mesurée radialement à l'axe longitudinal XX. Ce mode de réalisation de l'invention permet une charge plus importante en produit cosmétique dans la mesure où le cil entre en contact avec le produit cosmétique présent sur la face intérieure du picot 2 à la fois sur l'une et l'autre de ses faces aplaties. Comparativement, le mode de réalisation des figures 7 à 10 permet une charge via l'une des faces du picot.The figures 11 to 13 illustrate a third embodiment of the invention according to which each side 22, 23 has a cutout. More precisely and as notably visible on the figures 12, 13 and 14 the cutout is defined from the second edge 26. The cutout on one of the sides is placed at a height H1 while the cutout provided on the other side is located at a height H2 different from the height H1. The height H1 or H2 of the cutout can be defined as the distance between the embedding of the pin on the core and the barycenter of this cutout, distance measured radially to the longitudinal axis XX. This embodiment of the invention allows a greater load of cosmetic product insofar as the eyelash comes into contact with the cosmetic product present on the inner face of the pin 2 on both one and the other of its faces flattened. Comparatively, the embodiment of figures 7 to 10 allows a load via one of the faces of the pin.

D'une façon générale, le barycentre de la découpe 27 ou 28, est situé entre un dixième et neuf dixièmes de la hauteur H totale du picot, mesurée selon une direction radiale à l'axe XX.In general, the barycenter of the cutout 27 or 28 is located between one tenth and nine tenths of the total height H of the pin, measured in a direction radial to the axis XX.

La figure 14 illustre par une perspective depuis la zone d'encastrement du picot, un picot selon le troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention.The figure 14 illustrates, from a perspective from the embedding zone of the pin, a pin according to the third embodiment of the invention.

Préférentiellement les premières arêtes 25 des picots sont toutes orientées dans le même sens, de face, comme illustré par la figure 1A.Preferably, the first edges 25 of the pins are all oriented in the same direction, from the front, as illustrated by figure 1A .

La figure 15 illustre un dispositif en vue de face un quatrième mode de réalisation de l'invention ; on voit des picots 2 alignés selon la longueur du disposition ; les picots présentent chacun une première arête 25 courbe et une deuxième arête 26 successivement convexe puis concave, depuis la première extrémité encastrée 20 jusqu'à leur deuxième extrémité libre 21. Un léger recouvrement au niveau des bases 20 des picots est rendu possible par le décalage angulaire entre deux picots successifs sur la longueur du dispositif. La figure 16 précise la forme des picots, dans l'espace ; ces picots, tout en étant aplatis, c'est-à-dire de petite dimension selon une vue de côté, présentent cependant une légère courbure visible sur la vue de côté. Un relief est ainsi crée, favorisant la capture de produit cosmétique.The figure 15 illustrates a device in front view of a fourth embodiment of the invention; we see pins 2 aligned along the length of the arrangement; the pins each have a first curved edge 25 and a second edge 26 successively convex then concave, from the first recessed end 20 to their second free end 21. A slight overlap at the level of the bases 20 of the pins is made possible by the offset angular between two successive pins along the length of the device. The figure 16 specifies the shape of the pins, in space; these pins, while being flattened, that is to say of small dimension in a side view, however have a slight curvature visible in the side view. A relief is thus created, promoting the capture of cosmetic product.

La figure 17 montre par une perspective générale l'implantation de picots, organisés en rangées, avec un léger décalage selon la longueur, permettant le décalage des bases 20 visible sur la figure 15.The figure 17 shows from a general perspective the implantation of pins, organized in rows, with a slight offset along the length, allowing the offset of the bases 20 visible on the figure 15 .

La figure 18 montre différentes vues des picots, qui diffèrent de ceux représentés sur la figure 16 par la présence additionnelle d'ergots 29 orientés selon leur épaisseur. L'ergot 29 augmente la surface de capture du produit cosmétique, et améliore le contact avec les cils. Bien que la géométrie de ces ergots soit plus sophistiquée que les précédentes, leur fabrication par moulage demeure possible.The figure 18 shows different views of the pins, which differ from those shown on the figure 16 by the additional presence of lugs 29 oriented according to their thickness. The ergot 29 increases the capture surface of the cosmetic product, and improves contact with the eyelashes. Although the geometry of these pins is more sophisticated than the previous ones, their manufacture by molding remains possible.

Les figures 19, 20 et 20A illustrent un mode de réalisation où les picots sont alignés sur la longueur du dispositif, avec des picots dont la première arête 25 est courbée selon un même sens de courbure en vue de face. Les picots 2 sont groupés deux à deux pour former en vue de face des sortes de pétales courbés, caractéristiques de l'invention. En vue de côté, et comme visible plus précisément sur les figures 20 et 20A, les picots présentent une courbure telle que deux picots longitudinalement juxtaposés forment ensemble une boucle 30. Une telle boucle 30 représente un réservoir de produit cosmétique, par ailleurs souple vus les dimensions et les formes envisagées. Cet aspect correspond parfaitement à l'objectif de l'invention : effet d'éponge, apte à capturer un maximum de produit, à l'emprisonner lors du passage à travers l'essoreur, puis à le restituer lors du contact avec les cils.The figures 19, 20 and 20A illustrate an embodiment where the pins are aligned along the length of the device, with pins whose first edge 25 is curved in the same direction of curvature in front view. The pins 2 are grouped in pairs to form a front view of kinds of curved petals, characteristic of the invention. In side view, and as visible more precisely on the figures 20 and 20A , the pins have a curvature such that two pins longitudinally juxtaposed together form a loop 30. Such a loop 30 represents a reservoir of cosmetic product, moreover flexible in view of the dimensions and shapes envisaged. This aspect corresponds perfectly to the objective of the invention: sponge effect, capable of capturing a maximum of product, of trapping it during passage through the wiper, then of restoring it during contact with the eyelashes.

Les figures 21 et 22 illustrent un mode de réalisation proche de celui de la figure 15, mais qui en diffère par l'implantation des picots 2 sur l'âme 1 : les alignements de picots 2 (selon l'axe longitudinal XX) sont constitués d'une alternance de picots dont la première arête 25 est courbée dans un sens puis dans l'autre, avec la même courbure. Ces alignements sont plus spécialement visibles sur la figure 21 ; la figure 22 illustre ces mêmes alignements, en perspective.The figures 21 and 22 illustrate an embodiment close to that of the figure 15 , but which differs from it by the implantation of the pins 2 on the core 1: the alignments of pins 2 (along the longitudinal axis XX) consist of an alternation of pins whose first edge 25 is curved in one direction then in the other, with the same curvature. These alignments are more especially visible on the figure 21 ; the figure 22 illustrates these same alignments, in perspective.

Les figures 23 à 25 mettent en relief la courbure continue Co de la première arête 25 des picots. Le cercle associé à la vue de face de la figure 25 marque clairement la courbure dans laquelle s'inscrit la première arête 25 des picots. Sur la figure 24, les picots ne sont pas représentés de façon précise mais il est important de voir le cercle Co sur lequel s'appuient les premières arêtes 25 des picots.The figures 23 to 25 highlight the continuous curvature Co of the first edge 25 of the pins. The circle associated with the front view of the figure 25 clearly marks the curvature in which the first edge 25 of the pins is inscribed. On the figure 24 , the pins are not shown precisely, but it is important to see the circle Co on which the first edges 25 of the pins rest.

De façon très intéressante, le profil des picots 2 permet un essuyage spécifique et une restitution de la charge de produit cosmétique.
Bien entendu, d'autres modifications de l'invention pourront être apportées par l'homme de métier sans sortir de l'étendue de protection définie par les reventications suivantes.Very interestingly, the profile of the pins 2 allows specific wiping and restitution of the load of cosmetic product.
Of course, other modifications of the invention could be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of protection defined by the following claims.

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  1. Device for applying a fluid or viscous product to keratin fibres, comprising a central core (1) of elongate form that extends along a longitudinal axis XX, at least one row of elongate bristles (2) comprising a first end (20) embedded on the core and a free second end (21), the bristles (2) and the core (1) being formed in a single piece, at least one of the bristles having a flattened shape in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis XX, said at least one bristle being defined in front view by a first ridge (25) continuously convex or concave from its base embedded in the core (1) as far as the second end (21), and by a second ridge (26) having at least two curvatures separated by an inflexion point from its base (20) embedded in the core (1) as far as the second end (21), the first and second ridges joining at the free end (21); said bristles having a slot (24) in the thickness thereof suitable for defining a first (22) and a second (23) lateral flank disposed facing each other.
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that said slot (24) is provided over the entire height of the bristle concerned.
  3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first and second flanks have more than 5% of their surfaces placed facing each other.
  4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that one of said first or second flanks has in front view a cutout (27) substantially in the form of a semicircle, the diameter of which corresponds substantially to a part of said second ridge (26).
  5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the first and second flanks each have a cutout (28) defined as from the second ridge and placed at a different height of the bristle.
  6. Device according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterised in that the barycentre of said cutout (27, 28) is located between one tenth and nine tenths of the total height H of the bristle measured over a direction radial to the axis XX.
  7. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the form and/or the arrangement of two bristles successively implanted on the axis XX is suitable for creating at least one distal opening (30) between them.
  8. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one of the bristles comprises at least one protrusion (29) originating from a bulge and/or from a convexity.
  9. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that all of said bristles (2) have dimensions and/or orientations suitable for creating a substantially cylindrical external form.
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