EP3481255A1

EP3481255A1 - Applicator with flock and comb on the sloping front side

Info

Publication number: EP3481255A1
Application number: EP17736955.0A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Jasmin Hamida
Original assignee: Geka GmbH
Current assignee: Geka GmbH
Priority date: 2016-07-07
Filing date: 2017-07-07
Publication date: 2019-05-15
Also published as: CN109414107A; DE202016103629U1; US20190313770A1; WO2018007620A1; EP3481252A1; US20200178675A1; JP2019519316A; JP2019519314A; WO2018007622A1

Abstract

A cosmetic unit with an applicator (1) consisting of an applicator component (2), which is connected to a handle via a shank (3), and with a cosmetic supply container, which holds a supply of cosmetics, and a scraper, wherein in its standby position, the applicator component (2) is submerged in the cosmetic supply and the handle of the applicator (1) is held on the cosmetic supply container such that the handle seals the cosmetic supply container and the applicator (1) can move into its usage position by the applicator component (2) being extracted from the cosmetic supply container through the scraper. The applicator component (2) has a free end face (5) at its distal end, said face forming a central region (6) and the edges of the free end face define an imaginary plane (E) which runs at an acute angle (W), inclined between 40° and 70°, to the longitudinal axis L of the shank or the base of the shank. The central region (6) has flocking and the central region (6) is at least partially bordered by at least one row of bristles (7).

Description

APPLICATOR M IT FLOCK AND CAME IN THE SIDE OF HEADSIDE

The invention relates to a cosmetic applicator after

Preamble of claim 1.

The special field of application of the applicator according to the invention is the application of cosmetic to the eyebrows and on the eyelashes as well as on the lips.

For this purpose are already the most diverse

Applicator types have been proposed.

The problem underlying the invention

In contrast, it is the task of the invention, a

To specify applicator, with the fast large quantities of

Cosmetic can be applied, but still allows a contour-sharp order.

The solution according to the invention

The solution of this object is achieved by a cosmetic unit with an applicator consisting of an applicator, which is connected via a handle with a handle, and with a cosmetic reservoir, a supply of the

Cosmetics receives, as well as a scraper.

The Applikatororgan immersed in its ready position in the cosmetics stock. The handle of the

Applicator in its standby position so on the

Cosmetic storage container held that it closes tightly. The applicator can thereby in his

Use position are brought that the applicator is pulled out through the scraper from the cosmetics reservoir. The applicator according to the invention is characterized This is due to the fact that the applicator member has a central area which carries a flocking. This central area is at least partially occupied by at least one

Bristle row bordered.

The flocking can save a considerable amount of cosmetic, bring it to the eyebrow and release it there. Nevertheless, with the applicator according to the invention a very contour sharp application of cosmetic is possible because the central area is bordered with the flocking by a row of bristles, which acts as a separation, the one

unintentional lateral pushing out in the

Flocking stored cosmetics prevented or reduced.

Extremely favorable is that the row of bristles can also be used in addition to combing and that possibly applying and combing can be done in one step.

Characterized in that the edges of the free end face an imaginary plane E span, which at an acute angle W between 40 ° and 70 ° inclined to the longitudinal axis L of the stem or

Stem approach runs, it is no longer necessary to keep the applicator substantially parallel to the surface to be treated. Instead, it can be brought diagonally from the front to the surface to be treated, which makes a contour particularly well defined order possible.

Particularly preferred embodiments

It has proved to be particularly favorable to surround the central area with the flock around with a row of bristles. Ideally, the bounding bristle row is designed to be a single row in alignment

successively standing bristles acts.

Preferably, the surface of the central region, which carries the flocking, convexly curved outward. The central area then has a pillow-like shape. This is often accompanied by the fact that the central area is made of a softer

Plastic is made and the bristles of a harder compared to plastic.

The bristles are usually sprayed bristles, because such bristles can piece by piece

Repeatable accurately positioned and can thus be particularly well trained for their task.

Further configuration possibilities, advantages and

Effects of the invention will be apparent from the

following description of various embodiments with reference to the figures.

list of figures

Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of a

Applicator according to the invention seen in perspective from the side.

Fig. 2 shows a second embodiment of an applicator according to the invention in perspective seen from the side.

FIG. 2 a shows an applicator corresponding to FIG. 2 with a modification in the region of the transition to the stem. Fig. 3 shows a third embodiment of an applicator according to the invention in perspective seen from the side.

FIG. 4 shows a fourth exemplary embodiment of an applicator according to the invention seen in perspective from the side.

5 shows a fifth embodiment of an applicator according to the invention.

figure description

First embodiment

1 shows a first embodiment of a cosmetic applicator 1 according to the invention, which is predestined for treating eyebrows, but if necessary can also be used for beard care or for the care of the main hair.

Good to see here are the applicator 2 and the stem 3, in which the applicator 2 passes.

The stem 3 is preferably rectilinear and has a

Longitudinal axis L. At the side facing away from the applicator 2, the handle 3 is in a handle, not shown here.

The applicator 2 can be integral with the stem. 3

be connected and is then sprayed together with this.

But it can also be provided a clutch, not shown here. The applicator then has a stalk approach, which merges into the coupling, with the help of the applicator 2 is fixed in the remaining stem 3, preferably by pushing in and locking.

It is striking that the applicator 2 of the

Starting area, in which it merges into the stem or stalk approach, expanded in the radial direction to the outside.

In the embodiment gem. 1, this extension is particularly characteristic: the circular stem or

Stem approach extends in the radial direction so that four flat side walls 4 spring from it. These bordered distally a free end face 5, which is diamond-shaped. In this way, the free distal end face possesses

different peaks, namely two broad peaks, which are intersected by two at an obtuse angle

Sidewalls are formed, and two narrow peaks, which are intersected by two at an acute angle

Sidewalls are formed.

The edges of this free end face span an imaginary plane E, as shown in phantom in FIG. The imaginary plane E is preferably at an acute angle W between 40 ° and 70 ° inclined to the longitudinal axis L of the stem or stem approach.

The distal end face 5 forms the actual

Application surface of the cosmetics applicator. Its central portion 6, which carries the flocking, is convexly curved outwardly toward the distal free end of the applicator member 2. In this manner, the flocked central portion 6 preferably forms a pillow-shaped configuration.

It can also be clearly seen that the central region 6, which carries the flocking, is bordered in each case by a row of bristles 7 on all four sides thereof. It has proven to be particularly favorable when the bristles 8 are all the same length here. Their length is preferably between at least 1.5 mm or at least 1.25 mm.

The bristles 8 preferably have a circular

Cross-section. Here, they taper conically from the base of the bristle to the bristle end, as a rule

continuously. As bristle foot here is the area

denotes, which lies directly above the point in which the bristle merges with a rounding in the applicator 2. The bristle foot is so the first undisturbed

Area of a bristle.

The bristles 8 have preferably been injected in one piece together with the applicator element 2. By injection molding, the bristles 8 get their special molecular structure, which gives them a very good Bend recovery capability. By injecting the bristle-forming mass into the narrow bristle-forming channels, the bristles form

Plastic molecules stretched and directed in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the bristle. This structure can be recognized by macroscopic observation.

The bristles here preferably have a diameter

between 3/100 mm and 5/100 mm. The distance between two directly adjacent bristles here is preferably at least 1.5 times the respective bristle diameter in the region of the bristle foot. More generally, the

Borstendurchmesser in the region of the undisturbed bristle base, ie immediately after the rounding, with which the bristle may go into the bristle carrier may have a diameter between 0.2 mm and 1 mm. This specially designed free front end of the

Applicator organ 2 has the advantage that it has different tips, as already mentioned above. Depending on how the applicator is held by twisting, so hereby can be well achieved a two-dimensional application and a planar combing or a punctiform application and a point-like combing. In this way it can be worked efficiently, but at the same time it succeeds as soon as the applicator is slightly rotated, a very

to produce a precise order. The special feature of this type of applicator is that with the help of the flocked central area 6 very effective applied and cosmetic mass

can be distributed without having to dive in too often and start again. In this way, the eyebrows can be well provided with the cosmetics.

The areas surrounding the central area with flocking

Bristles 8 allow a very precise combing of the eyebrow during the cosmetic job. Theoretically, it is conceivable to cover the central area on each side by a plurality of bristle rows.

It is particularly favorable if the central region 6, which carries the flocking, is bounded all around only by a single row of rows of bristles 7.

It is preferred that the bristles in each case

are placed directly along an edge of the distal end face 5 in alignment in a row. Of the

Borstenverlauf thus follows the course of the edge of

Applicator organ 2.

It is also easy to see that the longitudinal axes of the

Bristles preferably parallel or at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis L of the applicator. The means that the bristles are all substantially parallel when new.

It has proved to be particularly favorable when the flocked central region 6 is made of a softer plastic than the bristles 8. This means that the region of the

Applicator organ, which is subsequently provided with the flocking, inherently made of a softer plastic than the bristles, so forms a flexible basis for the flocking.

For other applications, it may be useful to

Hardness selection to meet in reverse. Then the bristles are softer than the plastic that forms the basis of the flocked area, i. H. on which the flocking is applied.

Also, by the said bevel of the distal end, which here carries the central portion of the applicator member 6 together with the rows of bristles 7 bordering it, a good

Achieve variability in the order.

Second embodiment

FIG. 2 shows another embodiment of the invention

Applicator according to the invention.

The comments made in the preceding embodiment apply, in particular with regard to the bristles (dimensioning, production, spacing, etc.), here again analogously and will therefore not be repeated again here.

In this embodiment, it stands out

Applicator organ 2 characterized in that it is a rod-shaped Shape has with a longitudinal axis L, which adjoins the longitudinal axis L of the stem 3 in alignment.

The applicator member 2 has here in principle a rod-like shape with a substantially cylindrical or oval cross-section. The rod-shaped figure of

Applicator 2 preferably has a flattened shape on a peripheral side. At its distal end, the rod-shaped applicator member preferably forms a partial calotte or a hemispherical calotte 12.

The central region with the flocking is formed here on the circumference or on the peripheral surface of the rod-shaped applicator member. The central region preferably surrounds the rod-shaped applicator member over a circumferential angle of <180 °.

Preferably, as can be seen, the rod-shaped applicator member 2 is here designed such that it has a substantially planar edge which frames the central region 6 of the applicator member. In the transition to the stem, the proximal edge 10 of the applicator preferably has a curved U-shaped shape, without that being absolutely mandatory at first, cf. For this purpose, the alternative embodiment. Fig. 2a. At the free distal end of the edge of the Applikatororgans 2 may end or there is here a distal edge 11 having a U-shaped configuration, which connects the two in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L extending edges 9 together. The edge 9, 11 is here occupied on at least two sides, preferably also on a third side, namely the distal end of the Applikatororgans 2, with a series of aligned in a row bristles 8. The bristles 8 either all have the same length or, preferably, the length of the bristles continuously decreases by up to 25% towards the distal end of the applicator element 2. Here, the central region 6 of the applicator is curved convexly in the radial direction to the outside. As a result, the central region 6 of the applicator organ also forms a kind of cushion here.

Also in this embodiment, it is preferably such that the central region of the applicator organ of a

Plastic is softer than the plastic that forms the bristles. This softer plastic is then provided with a flocking.

Overall, the rod-shaped applicator member 2 is preferably equipped with a curved longitudinal axis and then forms a banana-shaped shape.

Alternatively, however, the applicator element 2 can also be rectilinear.

The bristles are preferably so soft here designed that they produce no disturbing, "pissing" effect when the central region 6, ie its flocking, for applying the stored cosmetic there with the part to be treated, usually an eyebrow, in contact is brought.

It is particularly favorable if the central region 6 is formed on the convex circumferential side of the applicator element 2 viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis L. It is advantageous if the applicator 2 tapers to its distal free end, d. H. becomes narrower.

It is particularly favorable if the central area in

radial direction relative to the stem or stem approach is withdrawn. That means the flocking compared with the peripheral surface of the adjoining in the direction along the longitudinal axis or stem

Stalk section is located on a smaller radius. In this way, the central area with the flocking is only mildly stripped off and also the bordering bristles 8 are not overly hard when passing through the scraper and thereby possibly damaged.

Third embodiment

FIG. 3 shows a further exemplary embodiment of the applicator according to the invention, which is a

Variation of the embodiment of Figure 2 is.

Because of this, the statements made for the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 2 apply to this further exemplary embodiment to the full extent, insofar as the following remarks on bristle stocking do not state otherwise.

As you can see, the bordering bristles are at this

Embodiment designed so that it the central portion 6 of the applicator on only two sides and also only about 40% to 60% of the length of the central region, measured in the direction along the curved

Longitudinal axis L, bound.

This has the advantage that a part of the central area 6 with the flocking, which stores the cosmetic mass to be applied, is not bound at all by bristles. With this area generous cosmetic can be applied, without this comes in any form to contact with the bristles. In the subsequent step, the area facing the distal end of the applicator element 2, which is bounded by the bristles, can then be used for combing.

This further increases the variability of the applicator according to the invention.

It is also striking that the bristle stock consists of bristles whose length decreases continuously from the distal end to the area facing the handle. Preferably, the decrease in the length of the bristles is pronounced. The length of the bristles decreases by more than 60%. In general, it should be noted that the length of the bristles should preferably be in the range between 15 and 2 times the diameter at the undisturbed bristle root.

It should also be noted that it is not absolutely necessary for the central region 6 of the applicator member to be bounded by a row of bristles only on two circumferential sides, as shown in FIG. Instead, the distal edge 11 may be occupied with bristles, which is not figurative here

is shown.

Fourth embodiment

Another embodiment of the invention

Applicator is shown in FIG.

The same applies to this embodiment, the statements made to the previous embodiments, unless otherwise stated in the following explanations.

The edge 9 of this free distal end face 5 spans an imaginary plane E, as shown in dashed lines in FIG is shown. The imaginary plane E preferably runs at an acute angle W between 30 ° and 70 ° and

ideally between 40 ° and 70 ° inclined to the longitudinal axis L of the stem or stalk approach.

The distal end face 5 forms the actual

Application surface of the cosmetics applicator. Their central region 6, which carries the flocking, is made flat here, preferably curved convexly outward, toward the distal free end of the applicator element 2. In this way, the flocked, central region 6 preferably forms one

pillow-shaped shape.

It can also be seen clearly that the central area 6, which carries the flocking, all around by a

Bristle row 7 is bounded. This row of bristles may be configured as described above for the first embodiment.

In this embodiment, it is such that the free distal end face, which forms the end of the applicator 2, is formed in accordance with the invention.

Ie. the free distal end face forms one here

central region 6 of the applicator 2 from.

Fifth embodiment

5 shows a fifth embodiment of

Invention. The same applies to this embodiment, the statements made to the previous embodiments, unless otherwise stated in the following explanations. In particular, what is said about the second exemplary embodiment applies mutatis mutandis, since the fifth embodiment of the second embodiment corresponds largely. The embodiment acc. Fig. 5 does not necessarily have to be curved, it may also have a straight longitudinal axis L, as well as the embodiment according to. FIGS. 2 and 2a.

The difference is mainly due to the fact that in the fifth embodiment, a long side bordering the central region 6 does not carry any bristle trim. It is therefore only along a long side, preferably a single row

Borstenbesatz provided. The bristle facing may extend into the region of the free distal end, which here preferably has a U-shaped course and connects the two long sides to one another. Preferably, the

Bristle trimming, however, ends where the bristle-occupied

Long side in the connection area just described

passes over.

It is particularly favorable if all the bristles which occupy the one long side are the same or preferably substantially the same length. Ideally, the bristle longitudinal axes are each perpendicular to the local course of the

Applicator longitudinal axis L oriented at the same height. This also applies to the embodiment according to. FIGS. 2 and 2a.

General remarks

Protection is, regardless of the previously described or held in the previous main claim, also claimed for:

Cosmetic unit with an applicator (1) consisting of an applicator member (2), which has a handle (3) with a

Handle is connected, and with a cosmetic storage container, which receives a supply of cosmetics, as well as a

Scraper, wherein the applicator (2) in his

Ready position dips into the cosmetics stock and while the handle of the applicator (1) on the

Cosmetic reservoir is held so that it closes tightly and the applicator (1) characterized in his

Use position can be brought that the

Applicator organ (2) is pulled out through the scraper from the cosmetics reservoir, characterized

characterized in that the applicator member (2) has a central region (6) which carries a flock, and the central region (6) is at least partially bounded by at least one row of bristles (7).

Cosmetic unit according to the paragraph above, which is characterized in that the central region (6) with the flocking on at least three of its four edges bounded by at least one row of bristles (7), preferably completely.

Cosmetic unit according to paragraphs above, characterized in that the at least one bristle row (7) has a U- or V-shaped configuration and the bristles (8)

are preferably designed so that they are continuously shorter toward the free ends of the U or V out.

Cosmetic unit according to paragraphs above, characterized in that the central area (6) carrying the flock is bounded on all four edges by at least one row of bristles (7).

Cosmetic unit according to the paragraphs above, characterized in that the central area (6) carrying the flock is curved convexly outward.

Cosmetic unit according to the paragraphs above, which is characterized in that the applicator member (2) has a rod-like shape. Cosmetic unit according to the paragraphs above, which is characterized in that the longitudinal axis (L) of the applicator (2), which is in alignment with the longitudinal axis (L) of the stem (3), curved.

Cosmetic unit according to paragraphs above, characterized in that the central region (6) carrying the flocking is attached to the periphery of the applicator member (2) and the applicator member (2) preferably engages over a circumferential angle of less than 180 °.

Cosmetic unit according to the paragraphs before, which is characterized in that the applicator member (2) is flattened on one flank and there forms the central region (6) which carries the flocking, where it carries the bordering bristles (8) during the central region (6) facing away from the back of the applicator (2) is convex in the circumferential direction.

Cosmetic unit according to the paragraphs above, which is characterized in that the applicator (2) at its distal end a Halbkalotte (12), preferably a

Hemisphere calotte, forming at the flattened

joins central region (6) and forms the distal end of the applicator (2).

Cosmetic unit according to paragraphs above, characterized in that the applicator member (2) widens outwardly from the handle (3) so that it has a larger diameter than the handle (3).

Cosmetic unit according to the paragraphs above, characterized in that the applicator member (2) has at its distal end a free end face (5) which forms the central region (6) carrying the flocking and to its Edges which carries at least one row of bristles (7), which bounds the central area (6).

Cosmetic unit according to the paragraphs before, which is characterized in that the free end face (5) with its edges spans a plane (E), which is oriented obliquely to the longitudinal axis (L) of the applicator, wherein it is preferably such that the acute angle (W) the plane (E) to

Applicator longitudinal axis (L) includes, between 40 ° and 60 °.

Cosmetic unit according to paragraphs above, characterized in that the bristles (8) have a diameter between 0.01 mm and 0.5 mm.

Cosmetic unit according to the paragraphs above, which is characterized in that the bristles (8) are molded in one piece and preferably also einstoffstoff to the applicator (2).

Cosmetic unit according to paragraphs above, characterized in that the bristles (8) taper from the bristle base to the free bristle end, preferably conically.

Cosmetic unit according to paragraphs above, characterized in that the bristles (8) predominantly have a length of more than 1.5 mm.

Cosmetic unit according to paragraphs above, characterized in that immediately adjacent bristles (8) in

The area of their (undisturbed) bristle foot are separated by more than 1.5 times bristle foot diameter.

Cosmetic applicator (1) for use in a cosmetic unit according to one of the preceding paragraphs, with a

Applicator organ (2) via a stem (3) with a Handle is connectable, characterized in that the applicator (2) has a central region (6) which carries a flock, and the central region (6) at least partially bounded by at least one row of bristles (7).

Cosmetic applicator (1) according to the paragraph immediately above, which is characterized in that the cosmetic applicator (1) has further features relating to the applicator (1) from one of claims 2 to 18.

Cosmetic applicator (1) according to the paragraphs immediately above, which is characterized in that the cosmetic applicator (1) is used for applying cosmetic to the eyebrows.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 cosmetic applicator / applicator

2 applicator organ

3 stalk

4 flat side wall

5 distal end surface

6 central area

7 rows of bristles

8 bristles

9 level edge of the applicator

10 proximal edge

11 distal edge

12 half-calotte or hemispherical calotte

L longitudinal axis of the stem or the applicator organ

W acute angle

E imaginary plane

Claims

claims

1. Cosmetic unit with an applicator (1) consisting of

an applicator member (2) which is connected via a handle (3) with a handle, and with a

Cosmetic storage container, which receives a supply of the cosmetic, as well as a scraper, the applicator (2) immersed in its ready position in the cosmetic supply while the handle of the applicator (1) is held on the cosmetic reservoir, that it closes tightly and the applicator (1) can be brought into its position of use, that the

characterized in that the applicator member (2) has at its distal end a free end face (5) forming the central portion (6), the edges of the free end face defining an imaginary plane (E) subtending an acute angle (W ) extends between 40 ° and 70 ° inclined to the longitudinal axis L of the stem or stem approach, wherein the central region (6) carries a flocking, and the central region (6) is at least partially bounded by at least one row of bristles (7).

2. Cosmetic unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the central region (6) with the flocking

at least three of its four edges is bounded by at least one row of bristles (7), preferably completely.

3. Cosmetic unit according to claim 2, characterized in that the at least one row of bristles (7) has a U- or V-shaped configuration and the bristles (8) are preferably designed so that they are towards the free ends of the U or V. be continuously shorter.

4. Cosmetic unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the central region (6), which carries the flock, is bounded on all four edges of at least one row of bristles (7).

5. Cosmetic unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the central region (6), which carries the flock, is convexly curved to the outside.

6. Cosmetic unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator (2) extends from the handle (3), starting outwards so that it has a larger diameter than the stem (3).

7. Cosmetic unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the free end face (5) in said plane (E) has a diamond-shaped plan, which arises because, along the

Seen circumferentially, immediately successive edges of the free end face (5) meet alternately at a dotted angle and an acute angle.

8. Cosmetic unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bristles (8) a

Have diameter between 0.01 mm and 0.5 mm.

9. Cosmetic unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bristles (8) are molded in one piece and preferably also einstofflich to the applicator (2).

10. Cosmetic unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bristles (8) from the Bristle foot taper towards the free bristle end, preferably conical.

Cosmetic unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bristles (8) predominantly have a length of more than 1.5 mm.

12. Cosmetic unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that immediately adjacent

Bristles (8) in the region of their (undisturbed) bristle foot are separated by more than 1.5 times bristle foot diameter.

13. Cosmetic applicator (1) for use in a

Cosmetic unit according to one of the preceding claims, comprising an applicator member (2) which can be connected to a handle via a handle (3), characterized in that the applicator member (2) has a central region (6) carrying a flock, and the central one

Region (6) at least partially of at least one

Bristle row (7) is bounded.

14. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 19, characterized

in that the cosmetic applicator (1) has further features relating to the applicator (1) from one of claims 2 to 18.

15. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to any one of claims 19 or 20, characterized in that the cosmetic applicator (1) is used for applying cosmetic to the eyebrows.