EP3462978B1 - Applicator having an applicator blade - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to an applicator or cosmetic applicator according to the preamble of claim 1.

Such applicators are known in many configurations, for example from EP 2 409 692 A1 , EP 0 916 282 A1 and JP 2014 094135 A .

Object of the invention

In the present case, it is the object of the invention to create an applicator with which the area of the skin between the eyebrow and the lash line can be treated particularly well.

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, with an applicator organ and a handle or handle attachment and preferably a handle.

The applicator according to the invention is characterized in that the applicator member is an applicator blade with two main surfaces, which is generally oriented completely transversely to the handle.

It starts with the proximal, i.e. H. the main surface of the applicator blade facing the handle from the stem or stem attachment.

The distal, d. H. the main surface of the applicator blade facing away from the handle spans a plane. In the unloaded state, i.e. H. unaffected by the forces occurring during application, this plane forms an acute angle of at least 20 ° or greater, at least 35 ° with the longitudinal axis L of the stem or stem attachment. In the vast majority of cases, the main distal surface is flocked.

The applicator blade protrudes beyond the stem or stem attachment at least on three sides, better on four sides, freely protruding.

The amount by which the applicator sheet protrudes beyond the stem or stem attachment on three sides (e.g. left, right and front, with the tip) or four sides, corresponds mostly to 1/3 on each side, much better at least 1/2 of the diameter of the Stem attachment. This means that the applicator blade not only "slightly" projects beyond the stem or stem attachment on at least three sides, but by a considerable amount.

The applicator sheet is preferably made thin-walled, measured in the unflocked state. Ideally, it then has a thickness of a maximum of 0.7 mm, better of a maximum of 0.5 mm, measured perpendicularly to the plane that spans the distal main surface of the applicator blade in its area protruding over the stem attachment or the stem.

With the help of the measures mentioned, the flexibility of the applicator sheet can be varied within wide limits. This is the first time with such an applicator an applicator sheet can be created which has a clearly perceptible inherent flexibility under the influence of the forces that occur as intended during application. The inherent flexibility is set in such a way that the edge of the applicator sheet, where it protrudes over the stem or stem attachment, is in any case more than 1.5 mm under the influence of the forces occurring during application solely through deformation of the applicator sheet in itself can relocate.

The lateral edges of the applicator sheet are no longer perceived as an edge that cuts into the skin when it is applied, but as a resilient surface that nestles snugly against the area of skin to be treated when it is applied.

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

Particularly favorable embodiments of the invention

According to the invention, the applicator sheet is not only designed to be flexible in itself, but at the same time is held on the handle or handle attachment with the interposition of a hinge. The term hinge is understood functionally here. The term describes a device that allows the entire applicator blade to pivot under the influence of the forces that occur as intended during application - in the sense that the edge of the distal main surface is displaced as a whole at least locally by more than 1 mm when the applicator blade is pivoted .

It has proven to be particularly practical if the applicator blade is connected to the stem or stem attachment via an intermediate piece which consists entirely or partially of a softer plastic than the adjoining stem or stem attachment (and preferably also the applicator blade). This enables or promotes it decisively that the applicator blade is pivotable as a whole, as a whole.

According to the invention, the applicator sheet has at least one tip. A tip is understood to be an area of the applicator sheet where two narrow sides of the applicator sheet meet and, viewed in the circumferential direction, merge with a rounding, the radius of curvature of which is less than 3 mm. Ideally, it is even so that the two sides of the applicator sheet that meet one another merge into one another with the formation of an edge.

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

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 attachment. In this way, the tip is formed where the edge of the applicator blade has its greatest distance from the stem or stem base. This makes it easier to work precisely with the tip, as in this way it executes a large pivoting movement even with small rotary movements of the handle around its longitudinal axis and since the view of the tip is not obstructed by the distant handle or handle attachment.

The approach to manufacture the applicator sheet from a preferably soft-elastic plastic or to design it so that the applicator sheet can fold when passing a scraper or bend at its edges by at least 70 ° has proven to be particularly favorable
after passing through the scraper to return to its original position, which it has in the unloaded state.

Alternatively, however, it is also possible to make the applicator sheet so hard or inflexible that the wiper deforms more than the applicator when the applicator sheet passes through.

In many cases, such a configuration makes the applicator according to the invention even practical in the first place. Because it allows a scraper to be provided which frees the stem attachment or stem from cosmetic adhering there. There is no risk of the applicator sheet getting caught on the wiper lip with its areas protruding laterally beyond the stem or stem attachment, because these areas are designed - preferably through the appropriate choice of material and thickness - so that they collapse when the Wiper lip acts on them.

Further modes of action, advantages and
Possible configurations of the invention emerge from the following description of the different embodiments and their possible variations on the basis of the figures.

Figure list

• The Figure 1 illustrates the typical use case for the cosmetic applicators according to the invention.
• The Figure 1a shows how a cosmetic applicator according to the invention can look as a whole.
• The Figure 2 shows a first embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention with a view from the side of the applicator sheet.
• The Figure 3 shows a first embodiment of the cosmetic applicator according to the invention with a front view of the applicator sheet.
• The Figure 4 shows a second embodiment of the cosmetic applicator according to the invention.
• The Figure 5 shows a third embodiment of the cosmetic applicator according to the invention.
• The Figure 6 explains that the distal main surface of the applicators according to the invention can be flat.
• The Figure 7 explains that the distal main surface of the applicators according to the invention can be curved convex outwards, like a pillow.
• The Figure 8 shows how the applicators according to the invention can be varied by incorporating a reinforcing rib.
• The Figure 9 shows a first variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention.
• The Figure 10 shows a second variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention.
• The Figure 11 shows a third variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention.
• The Figure 12 shows a fourth variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention.
• The Figure 13 shows a fifth variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention.
• The Figure 14 shows a fourth embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention.
• The Figure 15 shows a fifth embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention.
• The Figure 16 shows a sixth embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention.
• The Figure 17 shows a modification of the sixth embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention.

Embodiments of the invention Intended use of the cosmetic applicators according to the invention

The Figure 1 shows the cosmetic applicator according to the invention in typical use. The cosmetic applicator according to the invention is used to apply concealer or color in the sensitive area between the eyebrow and the eyelid. Figure 1 shows the applicator according to the invention in a special embodiment in which a joint is installed between the applicator blade and the handle - which will be discussed later.

The cosmetic applicator according to the invention as a whole

As a whole, the cosmetic applicator according to the invention regularly looks like it does Fig. 1a shows. The cosmetic applicator as such here consists of an applicator organ in the form of the applicator sheet 2, a handle 5 and a handle 15. The handle 15 is preferably also the closure for the leak-proof closure of the storage container for the cosmetic to be applied. The handle 15 is connected to the applicator blade via the handle 5.

Such a cosmetic applicator can have all of the configurations that are described below.

First embodiment

The handle 5, however, does not have to be made in one piece as the one Fig. 1a shows. Rather, the handle 5 can have a coupling 6 at a suitable point, via which a handle attachment 5a, the integral part of the Applicator sheet is, with another stem portion, the z. B. is an integral part of the handle, can be connected.

The explaining the first embodiment of the invention in more detail Figure 2 shows this case.

The applicator organ is here as an applicator sheet 2
educated. The applicator sheet 2, or the plate forming it, has a distal main surface 3 and a proximal main surface 4 as well as a narrow side surface 8. As you can see, the free surface of the side surface is at least a factor of 3, better by a factor of 8 smaller than the free surface of the distal major surface 3.

The distal main surface 3 is in full contact with the skin area to be treated as a free, unhindered area
area available for cosmetic application. The distal main surface 3 is ideally flocked - which is not shown in the drawing here. A flocked surface can store significantly more mass than a smooth plastic surface. For special applications, however, it can also be designed as an unflocked, ready-to-use plastic surface. For certain applications it is particularly useful if the proximal main surface and the stem attachment are also flocked.

The proximal main surface 4 is not available for the application of cosmetics. From it, usually in a position having a distance from its edge on all sides, the handle attachment 5a extends in such a way that the applicator sheet 2 denotes Handle attachment 5a protrudes over at least three sides, preferably all around or four sides. The amount by which the applicator blade 2 projects beyond the stem attachment 5a preferably corresponds to at least one third, better still at least half the diameter of the stem attachment 5a. The handle attachment 5a can be an integral part of the applicator, integrally and integrally connected to it.

The area in which the stem attachment 5a is connected to the applicator blade is generally asymmetrical on the proximal main surface of the applicator blade. This means that the applicator blade protrudes further beyond the stem attachment at least on one side than on a side diametrically opposite it.

The applicator sheet 2 is designed here as an inherently flat or essentially inherently flat plate, cf. Fig. 2 .

The greatest extension 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 perpendicular thereto is preferably between 5 mm and 9 mm. The thickness D of the applicator sheet in the direction perpendicular to the main surface and outside the stem attachment is preferably between 0.2 mm and 0.7 mm, cf. also Fig. 2 . The applicator sheet is then usually so supple that it can adapt to the area of skin to be treated by deformations of ≥ 5/10 mm. On the other hand, in all of this, the applicator sheet is not so soft that it kinks and is therefore no longer suitable for distributing the cosmetic.

How to use the Fig. 2 recognizes, the distal main surface of the applicator blade spans a plane that includes an acute angle W with the longitudinal axis L of the stem. This acute angle W is preferably in the range between 30 ° and 75 ° degrees, ideally in the range between 40 ° and 50 °.

especially the Fig. 3 shows that the applicator blade in this embodiment is characterized in that its side surface 8 forms only a single point 7, a point being understood in particular as a local area with a radius of curvature <3 mm belonging to a curvature in the circumferential direction. On both sides of the tip, the side surface initially forms a straight flank section 17. The two straight flank sections 17 are connected to one another by a partially circular flank section 18 which as a rule extends over more than 180 °. The side surface - apart from the area forming its tip - preferably has a continuous continuous course.

How to use a comparison of the Figs. 2 and 3 sees, the tip 7 is formed where the plane spanned by the distal main surface 3 of the applicator blade 2 encloses the greatest angle V with the longitudinal axis of the stem. As you can see, the tip 7 of the applicator blade extends beyond the stem attachment as a whole, on its entire projection in the direction of the longitudinal axis L - as a rule not only insignificantly, but by at least ½ the diameter of the stem attachment.

Preferably, the flank 8 of the applicator blade 2 is at the greatest distance from the longitudinal axis L of the handle where it forms the tip 7.

Second embodiment

The Figure 4 shows a modification closely related to the first embodiment. Hence this applies to the first Embodiment What has been said for this second embodiment as well - unless otherwise stated in the differences outlined below.

In this exemplary embodiment, it is the case that the applicator sheet 2 is formed from a harder plastic material. A first stem section 5a is injection-molded onto the applicator sheet 2 from a softer plastic material. This merges into a second stem section 5b which is coupled to it by means of a coupling 6 or which is injection molded onto it. The second stem section is in turn made from harder plastic. In order to provide the injection-molded handle section 5a with the necessary support, it can be useful for the applicator blade to have one or more recesses that are filled with the plastic compound when the first handle section is molded on, so that positive anchoring is also achieved.

In this way, the first handle section 5a forms a hinge about which the applicator blade 2 can pivot and can thus perform a movement when applying makeup, as shown in FIG Figure 1 is illustrated.

Furthermore, this second exemplary embodiment differs from the first in that the applicator blade 2 projects beyond the stem section 5a and thus also the entire stem not only on three sides, but on four sides, as already mentioned in connection with the first embodiment. Because the applicator blade also protrudes 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 well as in the Figure 4 can be seen.

Third embodiment

The Figure 5 shows a third embodiment, which is closely related to the second embodiment, in which the applicator blade also protrudes on four sides of the stem attachment.

What has been said for the first and second exemplary embodiment therefore also applies to this third exemplary embodiment, unless otherwise stated in the explanations below.

The only difference between the second and this third exemplary embodiment is that, in this third exemplary embodiment, the applicator blade 2 and the stem portion 5a have been produced in one piece from one and the same material.

Another difference here is that the stem attachment where it directly merges into the applicator blade,
increased its diameter. How to use the Figure 5 sees, the handle approach goes with a curve or outwardly flared groove into the applicator sheet.

Variations of the embodiments described so far

The Figure 6 shows that the distal main surface 3 is preferably actually actually flat, as a result of which a very efficient flat application can be achieved. Otherwise, what has been said for the exemplary embodiments already described applies.

The Figure 7 shows an alternative configuration for the distal main surface 3.

Here, the distal main surface 3 is not inherently flat, but rather convex towards the outside. It then has a pillow-like shape.

Even if the distal main surface is not flat but rather convex, an imaginary plane can be defined in it, which includes an angle with the longitudinal axis L of the stem. This plane is the plane that can be laid through that section of the applicator sheet whose cross-sectional area is maximum, as in FIG Figure 7 indicated.

The same applies, mutatis mutandis, to the variant conceivable in other special cases that the distal main surface is formed with a concave recess.

The Figure 8 illustrates that a reinforcing rib 9 is provided according to the invention. The reinforcement rib 9 is preferably a planar and essentially 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 sheet 2. The reinforcing rib is provided on the side where
on which the applicator sheet 2 protrudes the furthest beyond the stem section 5a. The reinforcing rib 9 is mostly 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 in the figures, but useful for some applications, it is if several reinforcing ribs are provided that the handle attachment and the applicator blade in connect different, non-parallel planes and thus support the applicator sheet at different points, e.g. 9 o'clock, 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock when the only tip of the applicator blade is at the 12 o'clock position.

In this way, the reinforcement rib 9 supports the applicator sheet 2 in an optimal manner. The lateral edges of the applicator sheet 2 are still flexible, so that the application behavior is pleasant. It is only prevented that the area between the stem section 5a and the tip 7 of the applicator blade 2, which projects far beyond the stem section 5, is bent too much and therefore gives way too early before the pressure required for efficient application of cosmetics can be applied.

As has already been mentioned, the applicator blade 2 is connected to the stem section via a hinge. The hinge can be designed in various ways. This is another possible variation for the exemplary embodiments described above.

A first possibility is already at the beginning in connection with the Figure 4 been discussed.

An alternative to what the Figure 4 revealed, represents the Figure 9 represent.

Here the applicator blade is injection-molded from a harder plastic and a first stem section 5a is injection-molded directly onto the applicator blade from the same plastic. A second handle section 5b is located between this first handle section 5a and a third handle section 5c made of a softer plastic, while the third stem section 5c also consists of a hard plastic. In this way, the second stem section 5b forms the required joint; it enables the applicator blade 2 to move.

The first handle section 5a and the third handle section 5c can have an internal connection or "core", for example a film hinge, which is flexible and which is encased by the softer plastic compound of the second handle section. This considerably simplifies the production, since the applicator blade or the first stem section and the third stem section do not have to be manufactured as separate parts, which then have to be combined with the aid of the plastic compound of the second stem section 5b, but can be made in one piece from the start.

An alternative to this that can also be used for all exemplary embodiments is provided by Figure 10 represent.

A first stem section 5a is again injection molded directly onto the applicator sheet 2. It is followed by a second stem section 5b. This has several constrictions 10, a third stem portion 5c connects to it.

Because of the constrictions, the second stem section 5b forms a joint here. This is true even if both the applicator blade 2 and the first to third stem sections 5a to 5c all consist of the same plastic material and have preferably been produced by one-piece injection molding.

An alternative to the joint according to Figure 10 adjusts the joint according to Figure 11 represent. The joint according to Figure 11 is characterized in that the second handle section 5b, which connects the first handle section 5a and the third handle section 5c to one another, is a simple recess.

The Figure 12 shows another alternative for such a joint. Here it is the case that the second stem section 5b represents a taper which in itself has the shape of a sphere. At the edges of the ball, in each case at the transition to the first stem section 5a and the third stem section 5c, there are strong notches in this way, which results in a high degree of flexibility, so that this joint enables very effective bending.

An even more effective bend enables this alternatively from the Figure 13 shown joint. Here it is the case that the second stem section 5b has the shape of an accordion, that is, the shape of several plates which are each hinged to one another on an outer side, so that several spiral springs connected one behind the other result. This is again followed by the first stem section 5a and the third stem section 5c, as in FIG Figure 13 to recognize. The here two, but preferably three or four leaf spring-like plate elements, which are connected to one another here and which form the second stem section 5b, allow a strong spring effect. It is particularly favorable to design the joint in such a way that the applicator blade can only be pivoted about one axis. This is e.g. B. the case when the joint is realized by two recesses or thin spots or notches on the stem, which are located on the stem
diametrically opposite, so that there is a pivot axis for the applicator blade, which is through 9 o'clock and 3 p.m. is fine if you imagine the tip of the handle lying at 3 p.m. Otherwise, a joint could alternatively be provided by providing a hole in the handle that accommodates the coupling element of the handle attachment with play, because the hole in the handle has a slightly larger diameter than the coupling section.

Fourth embodiment

The Figure 14 shows a further embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention. The principle is the same as in the first two exemplary embodiments, so that what was said there also applies here. The possible modifications of the exemplary embodiments described above can also be applied to this further exemplary embodiment.

The difference lies in the design of the applicator sheet 2. The applicator sheet 2 is here diamond-shaped and has a total of four tips 11 to 14. The tips can be worked in different ways, because they are not all symmetrical. The applicator sheet shows the same application behavior only in the area of the tips 12 and 14, which are formed by side surfaces 8 which meet at an obtuse angle. The other two tips, at which the side surfaces 8 meet, preferably at an acute angle, show a different application behavior.

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

Fifth embodiment

Another embodiment shows the Figure 15 . Here, too, what has been said for the previously described exemplary embodiments and their possible variations applies accordingly.

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

The sides 8, each of which forms a point in pairs, are preferably curved convexly outward.

According to the invention, one of the three tips lies on the side on which the plane spanned by the distal main surface 3 of the applicator blade 2 encloses the largest angle to the longitudinal axis L of the applicator stem.

Sixth embodiment

Another embodiment shows the Figure 16 . This is preferably an applicator of a general type. This applicator is closely related to the first exemplary embodiment, so that what has been said in this regard preferably also applies to this sixth exemplary embodiment, provided that its special designs do not conflict with this.

In the present case, the applicator can have a handle 5 which merges into a connection cap 21 for a storage container 22, for example.

The connection cap can be screwed or pressed against the dispensing opening of the storage container 22 in a sealing manner.

The mass held in stock in the storage container 22 is output via the internal feed line 23 to 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 in it, with or without a built-in mixer. This means that the applicator does not have to be immersed, but rather new mass can be permanently dispensed from the storage container to the applicator, although the latter is in permanent contact with the surface to be applied.

As can be seen, the internal feed line runs completely through the applicator; H. the internal feed line 23 has a first opening 24 on the side of the storage container and a second opening 25 on the substantially opposite side of the distal main surface 3. The internal feed line 23 is therefore traversed from opening to opening in one direction.

In order to improve the distribution of the mass dispensed onto the distal main surface 3 via the opening 25, it can be useful to provide the distal main surface with a so-called profiling, compare Figure 17 .

This is understood to mean recessed areas 26, preferably in the manner of channels which are open on a circumferential side and which are open on a circumferential side and are trenched in the surface of the distal main surface 3. Via these channels, the mass discharged via the orifice 25 can be passed on parallel to the distal main surface 3 into different areas of the distal main surface 3 before it enters the gap of the next to the Surface areas of the distal main surface 3 and the surface to be applied which are located in the channels enters and then subjected to the actual application process, that is, for example, is incorporated into the surface to be treated.

These recessed areas 26 are preferably arranged in a star shape, so they then extend in different directions away from the mouth 25 towards the edge of the distal main surface 3. The recessed areas can be designed as real channels, with one channel base and two preferably essentially (possibly . +/- 25 °) perpendicular to the distal main surface 3 oriented longitudinal side walls of the canal and a canal face open towards the mouth 25. The other end of the channel at the outer edge of the distal main surface 3 can either be open, like that of the Figure 17 shown or closed. The latter forces the compound to enter the gap between the respective surface area of the distal main surface 3 of the surface to be applied, at least at the end of the channel.

It should also be noted that this variant is not necessarily based on the applicator construction according to Figures 1 to 3 is limited, but can also be applied accordingly to the other exemplary embodiments. This also applies to the elastic "joint" that may connect the applicator to the handle. The internal feed line 23 can also pass through this.

It should also be noted that it is expedient, but not absolutely necessary, that the distal main surface 3 is connected to the storage container via a one-piece stem 5. Rather, the internal feed line 23 can also be attached to the coupling part of the coupling 6 formed on the applicator open out, in order to then communicate there after the assembly of the game with a continuation of the internal feed line located inside it.

List of reference symbols

1

Cosmetic applicator

2

Applicator sheet

3

distal major surface

4th

proximal major surface

5

stalk

5a

first stem section, also referred to as stem attachment

5b

second stem section

5c

third stem section

6th

coupling

7th

Tip of the applicator sheet

8th

Flank

9

Stabilizer rib

10

Constriction

11

top

12

top

13

top

14th

top

15th

Handle

16

not forgiven

17th

straight flank section

18th

circular flank section

19th

hinge

20th

Intermediate piece made of soft plastic

21st

Connection cap for the storage container

22nd

Storage container

23

internal feed line

24

first mouth

25th

second mouth

26th

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 main surface

D.

Applicator sheet thickness

B.

width

Claims (21)

1. An applicator, and in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) for applying a cosmetic to the skin, comprising an applicator device and a stem (5) or stem attachment (5a, 5b, 5c), wherein the applicator device is an applicator blade (2) with two main surfaces (3, 4), wherein the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a, 5b, 5c) extends from one of the main surfaces (4) of the applicator blade and the applicator blade (2) protrudes 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) defines a plane (E) which forms an acute angle (W) of at least 20° or more with the longitudinal axis L of the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a, 5b, 5c), characterized in that, at the place in which the plane that is defined by the applicator blade has the greatest angle relative to the longitudinal axis L of the stem or stem attachment, the applicator blade forms a tip with a radius of curvature of less than 3 mm and that the applicator blade is fastened to the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a) by an articulation (19), and additionally the applicator blade is flexible such that in the place where the applicator blade protrudes beyond the stem or stem attachment, the edge of the applicator blade can be displaced by more than 1,5 mm under the influence of forces that occur during application solely by intrinsic deformation of the applicator blade, and a reinforcing rib (9) is arranged in the plane between the applicator blade (2) and the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a), in which plane the angle between the plane (E) defined by the applicator blade (2) and the longitudinal axis (L) of the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a) is at its greatest.
2. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that in addition to its applicator device, the cosmetic applicator has a handle and a stem (5) that connects the applicator device and the handle to each other.
3. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the acute angle (W) is at most 75°.
4. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is embodied as thin-walled and in its region that protrudes beyond the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a), the applicator blade (2) preferably has a thickness (D) of at most 0.7 mm, better at most 0.5 mm.
5. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the regions of the applicator blade (2) that protrude laterally beyond the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a) are flexibly elastic.
6. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is connected to the stem (5) or a further stem attachment (5c) by means of an intermediate piece (20) which is composed of a softer plastic than the stem (5) or the further stem attachment (5c) and preferably also the applicator blade (2).
7. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the intermediate piece (20) composed of the softer plastic is injection molded directly onto the applicator blade (2) composed of the harder plastic.
8. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is connected to the stem (5) or the further stem attachment (5c) by means of an intermediate piece (20) which forms a single or multiple constriction.
9. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) has only one tip (7) and beyond the tip (7) a continuous round flank.
10. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that, on its side that is diametrically opposite from the tip (7) on the stem, the round flank has the smallest radius of curvature relative to the peripheral direction.
11. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that at the place where it forms the tip (7) of the applicator blade, the side surface (8) of the applicator blade (2) has the greatest distance from the longitudinal axis (L) of the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a) and preferably at the place where it has its smallest radius of curvature relative to the peripheral direction, it has its smallest distance from the longitudinal axis (L) of the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a).
12. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of claims 1 through 8, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is embodied in the form of a tricorn.
13. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of claims 1 through 8, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is embodied in the form of a rhombus.
14. An applicator, in particular a 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.
15. An applicator, in particular a 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.
16. An applicator, in particular a 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 outwardly curved in convex fashion on its entire surface.
17. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of claims 1 through 4 or 6 through 13, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is made of a preferably flexible plastic and/or as thin-walled so that, when the applicator blade (2) passes through a stripper, the applicator blade can fold or its sections that protrude laterally beyond the stem or stem attachment can bend by at least 60°.
18. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) has a thickness (D) of not more than 1 mm, better not more than 0.5 mm beyond the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a) between its two main surfaces (3, 4).
19. An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator has an internal supply line which opens out into the distal main surface and can dispense the compound to be applied into the region of the distal main surface (3).
20. A cosmetic unit having a cosmetic applicator (1) consisting of a cosmetic applicator (1) and a cosmetic reservoir that receives a supply of the cosmetic as well as a stripper, wherein in its ready position the applicator device of the cosmetic applicator dips into the cosmetic reservoir and in this case the handle of the applicator is secured to the cosmetic reservoir in such a way that it closes the latter in a sealed fashion and the applicator can be brought into its use position by pulling the applicator device out of the cosmetic reservoir through the stripper, characterized in that the cosmetic applicator (1) is a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of claims 1 through 18.
21. Application unit consisting of an applicator according to claim 19 and a reservoir in which the compound to be applied is stored, and from which the compound to be applied can be fed into the applicator via a first opening of the supply line inside the applicator in order to then be dispensed from the supply line to the distal main surface (3) of the applicator via an opposing second opening of the supply line.

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