EP3462978A1

EP3462978A1 - Applicator having an applicator blade

Info

Publication number: EP3462978A1
Application number: EP17727238.2A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Jasmin Hamida; Paul Jutzi
Original assignee: Geka GmbH
Current assignee: Geka GmbH
Priority date: 2016-06-02
Filing date: 2017-06-02
Publication date: 2019-04-10
Anticipated expiration: 2037-06-02
Also published as: BR112018074907A2; EP3462978B1; US20190274411A1; WO2017207785A1; CN109219367A; DE202016102947U1

Abstract

The invention relates to an applicator, and in particular a cosmetic applicator (1), for applying a cosmetic to the skin, comprising an applicator element and a handle (5) or handle attachment (5a, 5b, 5c), wherein the applicator element is an applicator blade (2) having two main surfaces (3, 4), wherein the handle (5) or handle attachment (5a, 5b, 5c) extends from one of the main surfaces (4) of the applicator blade and the applicator blade (2) protrudes beyond the handle or handle attachment on at least three sides, better on all sides, and the distal main surface (3) of the applicator blade (2) spans a plane (E) that forms an acute angle (W) of at least 20°, or greater, with the longitudinal axis L of the handle (5) or handle attachment (5a, 5b, 5c).

Description

Applicator with applicator blade

The invention relates to an applicator or

Cosmetic applicator according to the preamble of claim 1.

Such applicators are known in many embodiments.

Object of the invention

In the present case, the object of the invention to provide an applicator with which the range of

Skin between the eyebrow and the eyelashes

especially good to handle.

The solution according to the invention

This object is achieved with the features of claim 1.

Accordingly, an applicator or cosmetic applicator for applying a cosmetic to the skin is proposed, comprising an applicator member and a handle, and preferably a handle connecting the applicator member and the handle.

The applicator according to the invention is characterized in that the applicator member is a applicator blade which is generally aligned completely transversely to the handle and has two main surfaces.

In this case, starting from the proximal, that is to say the handle facing, main surface of the applicator blade, the stem or stalk extension is derived. The distal, that is, the handle facing away from the main surface of the applicator blade spans a plane. In the unloaded

State, d. H. unaffected by the forces occurring during the application, this plane forms an acute angle with the longitudinal axis L of the stem or stem attachment

at least 35 ° off. In the vast majority of cases, the distal major surface is flocked.

The applicator blade dominates the stem or stalk approach at least three-sided, better four-sided, cantilevered.

The amount by which the applicator blade holds the stalk or

Stem approach three-sided (eg left, right and front, with the top) or four-sided dominated, usually corresponds to 1/3 on each side, much better at least 1/2 of the diameter of the stem approach. This means that the applicator blade not only slightly overhangs the stem or stalk on at least three sides, but a considerable amount.

Preferably, the applicator, when measured in the unflocked state, made thin-walled. Ideally, it then has its overhanging the stalk approach or the stem

Range a maximum thickness of 0.7 mm, better of a maximum of 0.5 mm, measured perpendicular to the plane that the distal

Spans the main surface of the applicator sheet.

With the help of the above measures can be the

Resilience of the Applikatorblatts within wide limits

vary. As a result, for the first time in such an applicator, an applicator blade can be created which has a clearly perceptible intrinsic flexibility in itself under the influence of the forces which normally occur during the application.

In this case, the intrinsic flexibility is preferably adjusted so that the edge of the applicator blade, where this projects over the stem or stalk extension, under the influence of In any case, the forces occurring during application can be displaced by more than 1.5 mm solely by intrinsic deformation of the applicator blade.

The lateral edges of the applicator blade are no longer perceived as an edge when applied to the skin

cuts in, but as a springy surface, which occurs during

Apply richly to the skin to be treated.

In this way, a large application area is available with the distal main surface. This can be stored first a considerable amount of cosmetic, which can then be delivered effectively to the treated area of the skin.

Particularly favorable embodiments of the invention

As it has proved particularly favorable if the

Applicator sheet is designed not only flexible in itself, but is also held at the same time with the interposition of a hinge on the stem or stem approach. The notion of hinge is functionally understood here. The term designates a device which allows pivoting of the entire applicator blade under the influence of the forces which occur as intended during the application - in the sense that the edge of the distal main surface passes through the

Swiveling the applicator blade as a whole at least locally shifted by more than 1 mm.

As it has proven particularly practical if the

Applicator blade is connected via an intermediate piece with the stem or stem approach, which consists wholly or partly of a softer plastic than the adjacent stem or stem approach (and preferably also the applicator blade). This it allows or promotes decisively that the applicator blade as a whole is pivotable, as a whole.

In the context of another, particularly preferred

Embodiment is provided that the applicator blade has at least one tip. A tip is understood to be a region of the applicator blade on which two narrow sides of the applicator blade meet and, viewed in the circumferential direction, merge into one another with a rounding

Radius of curvature is less than 3 mm. Ideally, it is even the case that the two clashing sides of the applicator blade merge to form an edge.

Such a tip not only makes it possible to work with the cosmetic applicator efficiently and flatly, but also to draw very fine lines or to apply it purely at points.

Ideally, the tip is formed where the plane spanned by the applicator blade has the greatest angle with the longitudinal axis L of the stem or stem. In this way, the tip is formed where the edge of the applicator blade is at its greatest distance from the stem or

Stem neck possesses. This facilitates the precise work with the tip, since it in this way already at small rotational movements of the stem about its longitudinal axis a large

Pivoting movement and because the view of the tip is not hindered by the distant stem or stalk heel.

To be particularly favorable, the approach has proven that

Applicator blade of a preferably soft elastic

To manufacture plastic or so to make, so that the

Fold the applicator blade when passing a scraper or bend at its edges by at least 70 ° to immediately after passing through the scraper, return to its original position, which it has in its unloaded state.

Alternatively, however, it is also possible to design the applicator blade so hard or inflexible that the wiper deforms more during the passage of the applicator blade than the wiper blade

Applicator.

Such a configuration makes the invention

Applicator in many cases only practicable. Because it allows to provide a scraper, the stem or stem of there adhering cosmetic

freed. There is no risk that the

Applicator blade with its side over the stem or

Stem approach protruding areas hooked to the wiper lip, because these areas are yes - preferably by appropriate choice of material and thickness - designed so that they collapse when the wiper lip acts on them.

Other modes of action, benefits and

Ausgestaltungsmöglichkeiten of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the various

Embodiments and their possibilities of variation with reference to the figures.

list of figures

FIG. 1 illustrates the typical use case for the cosmetic applicators according to the invention.

The figure la shows how an inventive

Cosmetic applicator can look as a whole. FIG. 2 shows a first exemplary embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention with a view from the side onto the applicator blade.

FIG. 3 shows a first exemplary embodiment of the invention

Cosmetic applicator according to the invention with a frontal view of the applicator blade.

FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the invention

Cosmetic applicator according to the invention.

FIG. 5 shows a third exemplary embodiment of the invention

Cosmetic applicator according to the invention.

FIG. 6 explains that the distal main surface may be flat in the case of the applicators according to the invention.

FIG. 7 explains that the distal main surface in the applicators according to the invention can be convexly curved outward, like a pillow.

FIG. 8 shows how the applicators according to the invention can be varied by incorporating a reinforcing rib.

FIG. 9 shows a first variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention.

FIG. 10 shows a second variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention.

FIG. 11 shows a third variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention. FIG. 12 shows a fourth variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention.

FIG. 13 shows a fifth variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention.

FIG. 14 shows a fourth exemplary embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention.

FIG. 15 shows a fifth exemplary embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention.

FIG. 16 shows a sixth exemplary embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention.

FIG. 17 shows a modification for the sixth

Embodiment of an inventive

Cosmetic applicator.

Embodiments of the invention

Use of the cosmetic applicators according to the invention

FIG. 1 shows the cosmetic applicator according to the invention in typical use. The cosmetic applicator according to the invention is used to conceal or color in the sensitive area between the eyebrow and the eyelid

apply. Figure 1 shows the applicator according to the invention in a particular embodiment in which a joint between the applicator blade and the stem is installed - which will be discussed later on.

The cosmetic applicator according to the invention as a whole The cosmetic applicator according to the invention as a whole regularly looks like it is shown in FIG. 1a. Of the

Cosmetic applicator as such consists of one

Applicator organ in the form of Applikatorblatts 2, a stem 5 and a handle 15. The handle 15 is preferably at the same time the closure for leak-proof closing of the reservoir for the applied cosmetic. The

Handle 15 is connected via the handle 50 with the applicator.

Such a cosmetic applicator may have all of the embodiments described below.

First embodiment

However, the handle 50 does not have to be embodied in such a one-piece manner as that shown in FIG. 1a. Rather, the handle 50 may have a coupling 6 at a suitable location, via the one

Stem approach 5, which is an integral part of the Applikatorblatts, with another stem section, the z. B. is an integral part of the handle, can be connected.

The closer to the first embodiment of the invention

illustrative figure 2 shows this case.

The applicator is here as Applikatorblatt second

educated. The applicator blade 2, or the plate forming it, has a distal main surface 3 and a proximal main surface 4 and a narrow side surface 8. As can be seen, the free surface of the side surface is smaller by at least a factor of 3, better by at least a factor of 8 as the free surface of the distal main surface 3.

The distal main surface 3 is free, unhindered

in full contact with the skin area to be treated movable surface for the cosmetics order. The distal main surface 3 is ideally flocked - which is not shown here in the drawing. A flocked surface can store significantly more mass than a smooth surface

Plastic surface. For special applications, however, it can also be applied as unflocked ready for application

Plastic surface to be executed. For certain

Applications, it is particularly useful if the proximal main surface and the stem approach are flocked.

The proximal main surface 4 does not stand for the

Cosmetic order available. From her goes, usually in an all-sided distance from its edge having position, the stem approach 5, such that the applicator blade 2, the stalk approach 5 at least three sides preferably surmounted or four-sided. The amount by which the applicator blade 2 projects beyond the shaft extension 5 preferably corresponds to at least one third, more preferably at least half of the diameter of the shaft extension 5. The shaft extension 5 may be more integral

Be part of the applicator, one-piece and stoffstoff connected to this.

The area in which the stem attachment 5 is connected to the applicator blade is usually asymmetric on the

proximal main surface of the applicator blade. This means that the applicator blade towers over the stalk at least on one side further than diametrically on one side

opposite side.

The applicator sheet 2 is here as in itself or in the plane

Essentially executed in flat plate, see. Fig. 2.

The greatest extent LP of this flat plate in the direction parallel to its distal main surface 3 is preferably between 7 mm and 14 mm. The width B of the plate is vertical this is preferably between 5mm and 9mm. The thickness D of the applicator blade in the direction perpendicular to the main surface and outside the stem extension is preferably between 0.2 mm and 0.7 mm, cf. also Fig. 2. The applicator blade is then usually so supple that it can be adapted to the skin area to be treated by deformations ^ 5/10 mm. On the other hand, the applicator blade is not so soft that it kinks and is therefore no longer suitable for distributing the cosmetic.

As best seen in Figure 2, the distal major surface of the applicator blade biases a plane including an acute angle W with the longitudinal axis L of the stem. Preferably, this acute angle W is in the range between 30 ° and 75 ° degrees, ideally in the range between 40 ° and 50 °.

In particular, Fig. 3 shows that the applicator blade in this embodiment is characterized in that its side surface 8 forms only a single tip 7, wherein a tip in particular a local area with a curvature in the circumferential direction associated radius of curvature <3 mm is understood , On both sides of the top forms the

Side surface initially a straight edge portion 17. The two straight edge portions 17 are formed by a generally extending over more than 180 °,

part-circular edge portion 18 connected to each other. Preferably, the side surface - apart from the tip forming area - a continuous steady course.

As can be seen from a comparison of FIGS. 2 and 3, the tip 7 is preferably formed where the spanned by the distal main surface 3 of the Applikatorblatts 2

Plane includes the largest angle V with the longitudinal axis of the stem. As you can see, the top 7 towers over

Applicator blade the stalk approach in total, on his total projection in the direction of the longitudinal axis L - usually not only insignificant, but at least ^ the diameter of the stem approach.

Preferably, the edge 8 of the Applikatorblatts 2 where it forms the tip 7, the largest distance from the

Longitudinal axis L of the stem.

Second embodiment

FIG. 4 shows a modification closely related to the first embodiment. Therefore, this is true for the first one

Embodiment also said for this second

Embodiment - provided that the following

Differences explained otherwise.

In this embodiment, it is such that the

Applicator sheet 2 is formed of a harder plastic material. On the applicator 2 a first stem portion 5a is molded from a softer plastic material. This goes to him by means of a coupling. 6

coupled or molded onto it second stem portion 5b over. The second handle section is again made of harder plastic. In order to impart the necessary hold to the molded stem portion 5a, it may be useful for the applicator blade to have one or more recesses which are filled with the plastic material when the first stem portion is sprayed on, so that one too

positive anchoring is achieved.

In this way, the first stem portion 5a forms a hinge about which the applicator blade 2 can pivot and thereby make about a movement when applying make-up, as illustrated in FIG. Furthermore, this second embodiment differs from the first in that the applicator blade 2 the

Stem portion 5a and thus also the entire stem not only tri-sided surmounted, but four-sided, as already mentioned in connection with the first embodiment. For the applicator blade also protrudes there beyond the stem, where the plane of its distal main surface encloses the smallest acute angle with the longitudinal axis L of the stem, as can be clearly seen in FIG.

Third embodiment

FIG. 5 shows a third exemplary embodiment, which is closely related to the second exemplary embodiment, in which the applicator blade also projects beyond the shaft extension on four sides.

The comments made for the first and second embodiments therefore also apply to this third embodiment, unless otherwise stated in the following explanations.

The only difference between the second and this third embodiment is that in this third embodiment, the applicator blade 2 and the

Stem portion 5a have been made in one piece from one and the same material.

Another difference here is that the stem approach increases its diameter where it passes directly into the applicator blade. As you can see well with reference to Figure 5, the stem approach goes over with a round or outwardly issued groove in the applicator.

Variations of the embodiments described so far FIG. 6 shows that the distal main surface 3 is preferably actually planar in itself, as a result of which a very efficient planar application can be achieved. Otherwise, the same applies to the embodiments already described.

FIG. 7 shows an alternative embodiment for the distal main surface 3.

Here, the distal main surface 3 is not in itself flat, but convex toward the outside. It then has a pillow-shaped

Build up.

Even if the distal main surface is not flat, but convex, can be defined in it an imaginary plane which forms an angle with the longitudinal axis L of the stem. This plane is the plane that can be laid by that section of the applicator blade whose

Cross-sectional area is maximum, as indicated in Figure 7.

The same applies analogously to the variant conceivable in other special cases, that the distal main surface is concave

is trained in depth.

FIG. 8 shows a further possibility of variation for the exemplary embodiments already discussed at the beginning.

FIG. 8 illustrates that it can be particularly advantageous to provide a reinforcing rib 9. In the

Reinforcing rib 9 is preferably a flat and substantially triangular structure with two large

Main surfaces and a narrow side surface.

The reinforcing rib 9 connects the stem portion 5a to the proximal main surface of the applicator blade 2. The

Reinforcing rib is preferably provided on the side, on which the applicator blade 2 protrudes furthest over the stem portion 5a. The reinforcing rib 9 is usually arranged in a plane in which the angle between the plane spanned by the distal main surface 3 and the longitudinal axis L of the stem is greatest. Not shown figuratively, but for some applications

it is useful if a plurality of reinforcing ribs are provided, which the stalk extension and the applicator blade in

connect different, non-parallel planes and so support the applicator blade in different places, eg. In the 9 o'clock position, 12 o'clock position and 15 o'clock position when the single tip of the applicator blade is at 12 o'clock position.

In this way, the reinforcing rib 9 optimally supports the applicator blade 2. The lateral edges of the

Applicator 2 are still flexible, so that there is a pleasant application behavior. It is only prevented that the far above the stem section. 5

protruding area between the stem portion 5a and the tip 7 of the Applikatorblatts 2 is bent too much and therefore yields too early, before the efficient

Cosmetic application required pressure can be applied.

As already indicated, it is particularly favorable when the applicator blade 2 is connected to the handle section via a joint. The joint can be designed in various ways. Here is another

Variability for the initially described

Embodiments.

A first possibility has already been discussed at the beginning in connection with FIG. An alternative to what is disclosed in FIG. 4 is represented in FIG. 9.

Here, the applicator blade is molded from a harder plastic and from the same plastic, a first stem portion 5a is molded directly to the applicator. Between this first stem portion 5a and a third stem portion 5c is a second stem portion 5b made of a softer plastic, while the third

Stem section 5c also consists of a hard plastic. In this way, the second forms

Stem section 5b the required joint, it allows the mobility of the applicator blade second

In this case, the first stem portion 5a and the third

Stem section 5c has an internal connection or "soul", such as a film hinge which is pliable and which is enveloped by the softer plastic compound of the second section of stem. This simplifies the manufacture considerably since the applicator blade or the first stem section and the third stem section are not separate parts must be made, which then it is to be combined using the plastic compound of the second stem portion 5b, but a one-piece production from the beginning is possible.

A likewise usable for all embodiments

Alternative to this is the figure 10 represents.

Immediately on the applicator sheet 2 here again a first stem portion 5a is molded. He is followed by a second one

Stem section 5b. This has several constrictions 10, it is followed by a third stem section 5c.

Due to the constrictions forms the second handle section

5b here a joint. This even if both the

Applicator sheet 2 and the first to third handle section 5a to 5c are all made of the same plastic material and have preferably been produced by one-piece injection molding.

An alternative to the joint according to FIG. 10 is the joint according to FIG. 11. The joint according to FIG. 11 is characterized in that the second stem portion 5b connecting the first stem portion 5a and the third stem portion 5c is a simple turn.

FIG. 12 shows a further alternative for such a joint. Here, it is so that the second stem portion 5b is a taper having the shape of a sphere. At the edges of the ball, in each case at the transition to the first stem portion 5a and the third stem portion 5c, resulting in this way strong notches, this results in a high flexibility, so that this joint allows a very effective bending.

An even more effective bend allows the hinge shown alternatively in FIG. Here it is that the second

Stem section 5 b has the shape of an accordion, so the shape of several plates, each at one

Outside are hinged together, so that there are several successive bending springs. thereto

close again the first stem portion 5a and the third stem portion 5c, as in the figure 13 to

detect. The two here, but preferably three or four leaf spring-like plate elements, which are connected to each other and which form the second stem portion 5b, allow a strong spring action. It is particularly favorable to design the joint so that the applicator blade can only be pivoted about an axis. This is z. B. then the

Fall, when the joint is realized by two recesses or notches or notches on the stem, which is on the stem diametrically opposed, so for the

Applicator blade results in a pivot axis, which goes through 9 o'clock and 15 o'clock, if one imagines the stem tip lying on 15 o'clock. Otherwise, a joint could alternatively also be provided by providing a hole in the handle, which receives the coupling element of the handle attachment with play, because the bore of the handle has a slightly larger diameter than the coupling portion.

Fourth embodiment

FIG. 14 shows a further embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention. The principle is the same as in the first two embodiments, so that what is said there also applies here. Also the before

described Abwandlungsmöglichkeiten the

Embodiments can also be applied to this further

Apply embodiment.

The difference lies in the design of the applicator blade 2. The applicator blade 2 is diamond-shaped here and has a total of four tips 11 to 14. The tips can work differently, because they are not all symmetrical. An equal order behavior shows that

Applicator blade only in the region of the tips 12 and 14, which are formed by side surfaces 8, which collide at an obtuse angle. The other two tips, on which the side surfaces 8 preferably collide at an acute angle, show a different

Order behavior.

This is because the tip 11 lies on the side of the stem on which the plane in which the applicator blade 2 lies is at an obtuse angle with the longitudinal axis L of the stem while the other tip 13 lies on the side on which the plane of the applicator blade 2 makes an acute angle with the longitudinal axis L of the stem.

Fifth embodiment

Another exemplary embodiment is shown in FIG. 15. Here too, what has been said for the previously formed exemplary embodiments and their possibilities of variation apply mutatis mutandis.

The only difference here is that the applicator blade 2 has not just one or four tips, but three.

The sides 8, each forming a pair by two, are preferably curved convexly outward.

Ideally, one of the three points lies on the side on which the distal main surface 3 of the

Applicator blade 2 spanned plane includes the largest angle to the longitudinal axis L of the applicator stem.

Sixth embodiment

A further exemplary embodiment is shown in FIG. 16. It is preferably an applicator of a general type. This applicator is closely connected to the first one

Embodiment related, so that the above is preferred also applies to this sixth embodiment, as far as its special designs not

to oppose.

In the present case, the applicator can be a stem 5

have, for example, in a connection cap 21 for a reservoir 22 passes. The connection cap can be screwed or pressed sealingly against the discharge opening of the storage container 22.

The stock held in the storage container 22 is dispensed via the internal feed line 23 onto the distal main surface 3 of the applicator, for example when pressure is applied to the storage container 22 or a cylinder piston syringe integrated therein with or without a built-in mixer. This means that the applicator does not have to be submerged, but instead new mass can be dispensed from the reservoir to the applicator, even though it is in permanent contact with the surface to be applied.

As you can see runs through the internal feed line the

Applicator complete, d. H. the internal feed line 23 has a first orifice 24 on the side of the reservoir and a second orifice 25 on the substantially

The internal feed line 23 is thus flowed through from one mouth to the other in one direction.

In order to improve the distribution of the output to the distal main surface 3 via the mouth 25 mass, it may be useful, the distal main surface with a so-called

To provide profiling, see Figure 17.

By this is meant recessed areas 26, preferably after

Kind of under the influence of a pressure difference in one

Direction flowed through, open at one peripheral side

Channels which are buried in the surface of the distal main surface 3. Over these channels can the over the mouth

25 output mass parallel to the distal main surface 3 in different areas of the distal main surface. 3

be forwarded before entering the gap next to the

Channels located areas of the distal main surface 3 and the surface to be applied occurs and then subjected to the actual application process, ie

for example, incorporated into the surface to be treated.

Preferably, these recessed areas 26 are arranged in a star shape, so they then extend in different directions from the mouth 25 away towards the edge of the distal main surface 3. The recessed areas may be formed as real channels, with a channel bottom and two preferably substantially (possibly +/- 25 °) perpendicular to the distal

Main surface 3 oriented channel longitudinal side walls, and a mouth open to the mouth 25 towards the end. The other

Channel face at the outer edge of the distal major surface 3 may be either open, as shown in Figure 17, or closed. The latter forces the mass to at least at the end of the channel in the gap between the respective

Surface area of the distal main surface 3 to

to enter the applying surface.

It is also essential to note that this variant is not necessarily limited to the applicator design according to FIGS. 1 to 3, but can also be applied correspondingly to the other exemplary embodiments. This also applies to the elastic "joint" that may connect the applicator with the stem

Feed line 23 be traversed.

It should also be noted that it is expedient but not absolutely necessary that the distal main surface 3 is connected via an integral stem 5 with the reservoir. Rather, the internal feed line 23 can also lead to the integrally formed on the applicator coupling part of the coupling 6 and then there after the assembly of the game with a to communicate in its interior continuation of the internal feed line.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 cosmetic applicator

2 applicator sheet

3 distal main surface

4 proximal main surface

5 stem

5a first stem portion, also referred to as a stalk approach

5b second stem section

5c third handle section

6 clutch

7 tip of the applicator blade

8 flank

9 stabilizer rib

10 constriction

11 tip

12 tip

13 tip

14 tip

15 handle

16 not forgiven

17 straight flank cut

18 circular flank section

19 hinge

20 intermediate piece of soft plastic

21 Connection cap for the reservoir

22 storage tank

23 internal supply line

24 first estuary

25 second estuary

26 recessed area LP largest extension of the applicator blade parallel to the distal main surface 3

W acute angle

V obtuse angle

L longitudinal axis

E plane spanned by the distal major surface

D thickness of the applicator blade

Claims

Patent claims

1. Applicator, and in particular cosmetic applicator (1) for applying a cosmetic to the skin, with a

Applicator organ and a handle (5) or handle attachment (5a, 5b, 5c), characterized in that the applicator member is an applicator blade (2) with two main surfaces (3, 4), one of the main surfaces (4) of the applicator blade being the handle (5) or stem attachment (5a, 5b, 5c) and the applicator blade (2) projects beyond the stem or stem attachment on at least three sides, better on all sides, and the distal main surface (3) of the applicator blade (2) spans a plane (E) which is with the longitudinal axis L of the handle (5) or handle attachment (5a, 5b, 5c) forms an acute angle (W) of at least 20°, or larger.

2. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), after

Claim 1, characterized in that the

Cosmetic applicator in addition to its applicator organ, a handle and an applicator organ and the

Handle (5) connecting the handle to one another,

3. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), after

Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the acute angle (W) is a maximum of 75°.

4. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is thin-walled and in its over the handle (5) or handle attachment (5a)

Overhanging area preferably has a thickness (D) of a maximum of 0.7 mm, better of a maximum of 0.5 mm.

5. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the areas of the applicator blade (2), which protrude laterally beyond the handle (5) or handle attachment (5a), are flexible.

6. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade is attached to the handle (5) or handle attachment (5a) with a joint (19).

7. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), after

one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is connected to the handle (5) or a further handle section (5c) via an intermediate piece (20), which consists of a softer plastic than the handle (5) or the further handle section (5c) and preferably also the applicator blade (2).

8. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), after

Claim 7, characterized in that the intermediate piece (20) made of the softer plastic is directly attached to the

Applicator blade (2) is molded from the harder plastic.

9. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is connected to the handle (5) or the further handle section (5c) via an intermediate piece (20), which is a - or multiple constrictions.

10. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) has at least one tip (7)

having .

11. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to

Claim 10, characterized in that

Applicator blade (2) only has one tip (7) and

outside the tip (7) there is a continuous round flank.

12. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to

Claim 11, characterized in that the round flank is diametrically opposed to the tip (7) on the handle

opposite side the smallest on the

Has a radius of curvature related to the circumferential direction.

13. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to

Claim 11, characterized in that the tip (7) is formed where the plane (E) spanned by the applicator blade (2) has the largest angle with the

Longitudinal axis (L) of the handle (5).

14. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to

Claim 11, characterized in that the side surface (8) of the applicator blade (2), where it forms its tip (7), has the greatest distance from the longitudinal axis (L) of the handle (5) or handle attachment (5a) and

preferably where they have their smallest on the

Circumferential radius of curvature has its smallest distance from the longitudinal axis (L) of the handle (5) or style approach (5a).

15. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is designed as a tricorn.

16. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is designed as a diamond.

17. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a reinforcing rib (9) is arranged between the applicator blade (2) and the handle (5) or the handle attachment (5a).

18. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stabilizer rib (9) is arranged in the plane in which the angle between the applicator blade (2)

spanned plane (E) and the longitudinal axis (L) of the handle (5) or the handle attachment (5a) is largest.

19. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distal main surface (3) of the applicator blade (2) is flocked.

20. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distal main surface (3) of the applicator blade (2) is flat.

21. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distal main surface (3) of the applicator blade (2) is preferably convexly curved outwards over the entire surface.

22. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of claims 1 to 4 or 6 to 18, characterized

characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is made of a preferably soft-elastic plastic and/or so thin-walled that the applicator blade (2) can or does fold when passing a scraper can bend its section that protrudes laterally beyond the handle or the stem base by at least 60°.

23. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) outside the handle (5) or

Stem attachment (5a) between its two main surfaces (3, 4) has a thickness (D) of not more than 1 mm, better not more than 0.5 mm.

24. Applicator, in particular cosmetic applicator (1), according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator has an internal feed line which opens into the distal main surface and can output mass to be applied into the area of the distal main surface (3).

25. Cosmetic unit with a cosmetic applicator (1) consisting of a cosmetic applicator (1) and a

Cosmetic storage container, which holds a supply of the cosmetic, and a scraper, whereby the applicator element of the cosmetic applicator is immersed in the cosmetic supply in its ready position and the handle of the applicator is held on the cosmetic storage container in such a way that it closes it tightly and the applicator is thereby moved into its use position can be brought that the applicator element is pulled out of the cosmetic storage container through the scraper, characterized in that the cosmetic applicator (1).

Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of claims 1 to 23.

26. Application unit consisting of an applicator according to claim 24 and a storage container in which

applying mass is stored, and from which to applying mass via a first mouth of the

Feed line in the applicator can be fed into this in order to be output from this to the distal main surface (3) of the applicator via an opposite second mouth of the feed line.