FR2976164A1 - PACKAGING AND APPLICATION DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

Applicator (3) for the application of at least one cosmetic or dermatological product (P) to the skin, the nails or the lips, comprising an applicator member (8) defined by at least two application elements ( 19) of elongated shape, spaced apart at their apices by a distance (w) of at least 1.5 mm, the application elements (19) being flocked, in particular flocked radially, over a portion only of their length. (L), preferably from their top.

Description

! The present invention the applicateu.rs and devices for packaging and dea less at least one cosmetic or dermatological product, other than this "intended for the makeup or care of eyelashes and eyebrows. Appliance organs having an application face consisting of a flocked membrane are known, in use, these applicators are relatively clean. In addition, the accuracy of application is always satisfactory. Application US 2003/0235454 teaches an applicator having more applications that can be flocked in whole or in part. Applicators having a flocked application member at its end are also known from FR 2 947, FR 2 933 US 6386781 and US 899 622. There is a need to further improve the applicators and devices for packaging and applying a cosmetic product. , cosmeticsexample to bring efficiency, toughness and / or precision to the application, and / or faeiliter.le cleaning

The invention thus relates to an applicator intended for the application of at least one cosmetic or dermatological product to the skin> the nails or the lips, comprising an application member defined by at least one of the shape application elements. at least 1.5 mm apart, preferably at least 3 mm apart, the application elements being flocked, in particular flocked radially over a portion only of their length, preferably from their own self, the two elements of a n mentioned above may be adjacent or. no. The distance between the vertices is measured excluding flocking. In the case of a vertex not defined by a single point, the vertex is co-ordinated as the center of the dace of the invention. It also relates to a process for treating the skin, nails or lips, using the applicator according to the invention. 'invention. According to the invention, the product circulates better along the appliceon elements, as well as the possible foam which it generates, if necessary, and the product mina more easily than with a known applicator the flocked portion of the elements. application in case of feeding them, at their base, which can increase the accuracy of the application,

= tan = especially in the case of a nail polish or in the case of other cosmetic or dermatological products. At least part of the space between two adjazent application elements can be filled by the bristles carried by these emets. This may make it possible to obtain a particularly effective surface of application for foaming a foamable product, thus effectively cleaning the skin, lips or skin. The applicator can also be easily cleaned after use. The application elements can realize, if necessary, a mask of the zone Uai10 E egth of application The application elements can be each symmetrical of revolution or not, around their axis Ion 'tudirtal. The application elements can be arranged with a variable spacing or. The carrier is evenly spaced on the carrier, for example at a constant spacing in two perpendicular directions or a peripherally varying gap. The application elements can be arranged in parallel or concentric rand. The applicator elements situated at the periphery of the support may define any form of contour when the applicator is observed facing, for example a circular or non-circular contour, polygonal, oval, in particular elliptical. The applicator elements may all protrude from the same side of the applicator. The length L of an application element is measured along its longitudinal axis from its base to its vertex, the base being the zone where / kement begins to individualize. The application elements may be of rectilinear longitudinal axis or have a curvilinear shape. The apparent height is then strictly less than their length. The elements may be flexible enough to be able to flex in the normal use of the applicator, thanks to their length and / or The application elements can be injection molded with a thermoplastic material, in particular elastomer, the portion of the application elements covered with flock hairs can be the same material as the rest of the application element or no, and be more flexible 2 2976164 no. The width of the element of ion along the flopped portion may be different from the section of the applicator element along its nonflated portion. The vertices of at least two applicator elements, adjacent or separated by other applicator elements, may be spaced apart by at least 1 mm, more preferably at least 1.5 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm. , 5mm, 10mm or 15minz The total length L of each application element (excluding flocking) is greater than twice the maximum transverse dimension of the element its base, namely its largest scale in the case of an element The length L of the application elements can be between 3 and 20 mm, for example between 5 and 10 mm. The distance between the center of the bases two adjacent elements may be different or different from that between the vertices these same application elements. The length of the flocked portion 4, (measured at the axial ends of the flock coating based on the jib bristles) of the application members may vary between application members. The ratio 1L preferably between 1 and k, more preferably between 0 and 20 Ys. The nonfloped portion of the application keys may be deformed or not during normal use of the applicator. The application elements may be parallel at rest, being for example perpendicular to a support carrying the application elements. In a variant; the application elements have diverging longitudinal axes at rest, being for example perpendicular to each other, arranged in a V or fan. The application elements may have said lengths or the same. More generally, the application elements can be of any shape in elevation and of any cross-sectional shape, and cross or not when the applicator is observed in elevation for at least one observation direction. The application elements may be of tapered shape, or have their end a fork ball, fork or fork> The application elements may have an enlarged head at their apex The envelope surface defined by the free ends of the elements of application may be stinks; convex or concave outward, or beveled. This envelope surface may have a form of revolution or not. The application elements may be molded in one piece with a support, which may define a gripping surface and / or serve to close a container and / or be arranged to attach to a container. At least two. Application elements of an applicator according to the invention can be flocked with different densities of bristles and / or with flock bristles 10 of different thickness, length, section, hardness, diameter and / or nature. Application elements can be flexible. The application elements can be washed, for example water. Coating can be symmetrical revolution or not, and be present on u = 15 or on only part of the application elements, the flocking coating u be hemispherical tufted agency for example, on each element of application . The flock hairs can be glued on the applicati on elements by a glue resistant to allo & anbcurrentlymo sales cosmetic compositions and resistant water wash, the glue being solvent or aqueous type, for example acrylic or latex. The glue can be deposited by dipping or coating, for example, in order to keep a flocking level constant from one application element to another. The length of the bristles may be between 0.2 and 2 minutes, for example between 0.5 and 1 mm. 25 bristles present on the same application element may be identical or of different diameter, section and / or length, or may be made of different materials. The bristles of two adjacent applicator elements may terpén6 # er, especially over a distance h less than or equal to the length of the flocked portion 'for example between lp / 4 and In a variant, the flock hairs of two adjacent application elements do not interpenetrate.

The length lp of the flocked portion may be different for au. minus two application elements. The flock hairs may be locally perpendicular to the surface of the application member to which they are connected. The applicator may comprise a closure member of a container, defining a gripping surface for the applicator. The applicator member may be fixed or removable relative to the ion surface. The applicator member may be molded with a rod or attached thereto. Application elements may be present at the distal end of the shaft. The applicator member may comprise one or more product dispensing orifices, for example at least one orifice formed at its center, opening between the bases of the application elements. The applicator can be mounted on containers of any shape, for example pen, pot, bottle, provided with any dispensing system, for example open-neck, with or without a flow reducer, to pump, with a valve, with an open / closed dispensing system, possibly allowing the dispensing of a pre-dose of product, and / or of any applicator, for example of the roll on type. The applicator can be mounted on the container by various means, which can be snapped or screwed onto the container, for example on its neck, on its bottom or on a closure member of the container. The applicator may be arranged to cap the container at rest, to be mounted astride the container or otherwise engaged on the container. The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a device for packaging and application of at least one cosmetic or dermatological product intended to be applied to the skin, the nails or the lips, comprising: a container containing the product to be applied, and an applicator according to the invention, as defined above, The use of an applicator according to the invention can be used for makeup or make-up removal of the face, for cleaning the skin, for applying a product to the body or face, for example a sun or make-up product. .

According to another aspect of the invention, the invention also relates to a process for cosmetic treatment, make-up, make-up removal or cleaning of human materials, in particular the skin, in which a cosmetic product is applied to said materials. dermatological aid using the applicator according to the invention, as defined above. During use, the user may bend the application when the latter are sufficiently absorbed to elute in contact only with flock hair. The applied product may be a skin, nails or lip cleanser containing at least one surfactant or an organic or aqueous solvent, for example. The product can be potted by foaming it when it has been drunk. The invention may be understood from the following detailed description of the invention, and from the drawing of the drawings: FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic and partial axial section of an applicator 20 elon Iin taken in isolation, FIGS. 3 to 7 illustrate the embodiments of the picfion elements, FIGS. 8A 8G illustrate different cross-section examples of application elements, FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate examples of FIG. A device according to the invention, Figures 11 to 17 show embodiments of an application member according to the invention, and Figures 18 to 28 illustrate alternative devices according to the invention. packaging and application partially shown in Figure 1 comprises a container 2 having axey0netadinsl containing, in its interior space 6, a product p to be applied to human keratin materials, especially on the skin, the lips or the nails and an applicator 3 which makes it possible to apply the product P. The container 2 comprises a body 2a which may or may not be deformable by the user. The container 2 is for example made by injection molding of a rigid thermoplastic material. In variants the container is made of glass or metal. In a general manner, it is possible to use for the body of the container 2 any known thermoplastic material, in particular a polyolefin, for example polyethylene or polypropylene, a polyamide, in particular RILSAle, PET, POM or PS. The wall of the container 2 may be transparent or not. The body of the container 2 can also be made with a flexible wall, if necessary L> applieatetm 3 comprises in the example described a rod 7, at the end & Mile of which is disposed an applicator member 8. The latter can be mounted on the rod 7 or alternatively be at least partially molded in one piece with the latter "The applicator 3 is for example as illuatré in Figure 2, the rod 7 connecting, the opposite side to the application member 8, a closure member 5 of the container 2, which also defines a gripping surface 17 for the user. In the example described, the applicator member 8 is fixed relative to the gripping surface 17. In a variant, the applicator member 8 is removable relative to the gripping surface 17.

The container 2 may contain, as illustrated in FIG. 1, a mixing member 10, by "desire" a ball The applicator member 8 comprises in the illustrated example three elongated application elements 1, made by molding thermoplastic material, monolithically or not with the rod 7, and spaced from each other at their base and at their apex 25 in the illustrated example At least two application elements 19 are spaced apart at their apex A distance w greater than 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm or 15 mm The closure member 5 may comprise, as illustrated in Figure 2, a fastener 25 molded with the rod 7 and a mounting skirt 26, internally threaded, to be able to be fixed on a threaded neck of the container 2.

The application is based on an advent 21 agency in tufts, only from their Asia end 20 and on only a portion of their length L, as illustrated in Figure 3, the length L of each element of Application 19 is, for example, greater than the maximum of the largest base dimension 22 of the element, L being, for example, between 3 and 20 meters. The length of the prepared portion of the application elements 19 or not for the same applicator member 8. The ratio L is for example between 1/5 and again in O and 10 The non-flocked portion of the application elements 19 promotes the flow of the product P between the application elements 19 while the flocking coatings 21 allow the makeup or cleaning of the treated area. In the same tuft of flock hair present on an aperture 19, the diameter, length, section, hardness, thickness and / or nature of the elements can be different. The bristles of 21 lbs partially fill at least the space between adjacent application elements 19. For this purpose, a symmetrical rotational farme, for example hemispherical, may be given to each of the fluffy hair tufts 21. The application elements 19 may have been shown in FIGS. a rounded end is advantageous in that it promotes a hemispherical distribution of the flock hairs 21 at the end of the applicator element 19. In FIG. 3, the possibility is illustrated of the application elements. Fig. 3 illustrates the applicability of the applicator 19 having a rounded conical shape at the end. FIG. 4 represents a lion element 19 provided with a rounded head, for example of spherical shape. The applicator element 19 shown in FIG. 5 has a tapered end-shaped shape, and that shown in FIG. 7 is a pyramidal shape. FIG. 6 illustrates the possibility for the applicator element 19 to have a cylindrical shape. preferably of revolution, provided with a rounded distal end 20.

The application elements 19 may have cross sections of any shape, as it is in FIGS. 8A to 8G, for example circular (FIG. 8A) or not,

oval (FIG. 8C), in particular elliptical, polygonal, in particular triangular (FIG. 8B),

(1 ~ D), rectangular (Figure 8, cruciform o (Figures 8F and 8G)

FIG. 9 represents an example of use of the application member 8

according to 2inven6O for / appica60n a varnish or dissolva t on Von e a finger A of the user.

FIG. 10 shows the possibility for the application elements 19 to be flexible [0m from the apptca60 & may for example deviate from each other by bending,

The envelope surface S joining the said ends 20 elements

19 of application 19 may have any shape, for example flat as illustrated in Figure 17, concave as illusiré Figure II, convex as illustrated in Figure 120u13, or bevelled as illustrated in Figure 16,

The length L of the application elements 19 may vary within the same applicator 3, as illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12. In these examples, the axes

20 longitudinal elements of the application elements 19 are parallel, the starch elements being perpendicular to a support constituted in the example considered by 7.

In a variant, the application elements 19 can be oriented in different directions, in particular divergent directions, as illustrated in FIG. 13, where the application elements are arranged in fan form.

FIG. 14 illustrates the possible application elements 19 to cross each other, when the applicator 3 is observed in elevation, in a direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.

The application elements 19 may be of axis Io not for example curved, as illustrated in FIG. 15.

The applicator 8 may define a line Ou, a surface joining the vertices of the applicator elements 19 which extends obliquely, giving the applicator a shape bis u, due to a difference in length in the elements d 19, as illustrated in FIG. 16. The flock hairs 21 are preferably locally perpendicular to the application element 19 to which they are attached, for example shown in FIG. 21 of two kintenta application orients 19 may not / in Urpéétr, as shown in Figure 2. In a variant shown in Figure 17, the fine hairs interpenetrate over a distance hp. An applicator 3 made in accordance with the invention can be mounted on or asso- ted to a large number of different containers. To give only a few examples, there is shown in Figure 18 a device I comprising an additional application member 60 which can be fixed or movable relative to the body of the container in the manner of an applicator dome or a roll .Uncapotdefrmeture 50 may be provided to close the device 1 and cover the applicator member 60 in the absence of use. The applicator member 8 carrying the cation elements 19 according to the invention may be disposed on the side of the receptacle 2 which is opposed to the applicator member 60, for example being able to be snapped onto the bottom 15 of the receptacle or The protective cover, not shown, can be provided to protect the applicator elements 19 in the absence of use. The user can apply a certain amount of the product P contained in the container 2 through the applicator 60. The user can use the applicator member 8 to clean the surface on which the product has been applied. FIG. 19 illustrates the possibility of mounting an applicator 3 made according to the invention to a container 2 having a housing 168 for receiving the applicator 3 to load it into products. The lobe 168 may be defined by a neck 161 of the container, as shown in FIG. illustrated, the applicator member 8 may be carried by a support portion, which is for example arranged to screw on neck 161, as illustrated, to close the housing 168 with the applicator member 8 in place in that. this. The housing 8 can be supplied with the product to be applied by any means, for example, as illustrated, to a valve stem 116 or a pump 115. This is, for example, integral with a refill 163 which can slide. in the body 2 of the container and beyond cckdci down, as shown elsewhere in Figure 23. mi, 25 sat ur can press the bottom recharge 1 to trigger distribution in the housing 168 of the produicontenu in that-eyel

The support portion 114 may be integral with a handle 117, e same illuatrK which can accommodate, if necessary, vibrating source 145 '

In the variant illustrated in Figure 20, the container comprises a distribution system .181, for example to 0mnn pous & 0i! In this exemplary embodiment, the applicator 3 caps the container, being secured to a fire cover 180 which covers the dispensing system 181. A removable protective cover 55 may, where appropriate, be mounted on the applicator 3.

The user, after separating the applicator 3 of the re / pi 2, preè the quantity of product P wanted and peul ale through the applicator

In the variant illustrated in FIG. 21, at least one product dispensing orifice 120 opens out between at least two application elements 19, 2orifi 120 being for example unique and arranged in the middle of the form of a key 8.

The orifices 120 are for example supplied with product by a valve or pump rod 11, as illustrated, or otherwise, for example by virtue of a direct communication with the interior space 6 containing the product as illustrated by ale at the figure 25.

FIGS. 22 and 23 show that the device 1 may have a relatively narrow and elongated shape, for example a pen shape.

In the variant illustrated in Figure 22, the arrival of the product P is made the base of the applicator member 8 by an outlet opening communicating with the interior of the container 2. A distribution system 70, open type / closed, is present on the container

25 to allow or none product distribution

In the variant illustrated in FIG. 23, the product is contained in a mobile refill 1 relative to the container corpa 2a making it possible to actuate a dispensing mechanism, as has been described in FIG.

As in the variant illustrated in FIG. 24, it is possible to have an applicator member 8 that is movable relative to the container so as to allow the user to actuate the dispensing mechanism 115 by exerting downward pressure. on / last CC applicator can be made with a tip 130 engaged on the rod 116.

In the variant of FIG. 2, a chimney 90 makes it possible to feed an orifice 91 opening out between the application elements 19 into the latter. The latter are thus molded with a support fixed on the chimney 90.

In the variant of Figure 26, the applicator 3 is removably attached to the bottom 15 of the container 2, for example by snapping.

In the variant illustrated in FIG. 27, the device 1 has a container 2 and a product dispensing system which may be of any kind.

The applicator 3 carrying the application elements 19 comprises a support a ll llame a stirrup, which allows to mount the applicator 3 on the container 2 in the absence of use.

To apply the product, the user, as illustrated in FIG. 28, separates the applicator 3 from the container, takes the product P by means of the dispensing mechanism and then places the applicator 3 on his fingers A to apply the product P.

Of course, the invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments which have just been described. It is possible to combine the characteristics of the various exemplary embodiments illustrated in variants not shown.

The container may have any shape other than illustrated

The device may comprise a vibrating source, P like the example of Figure 1 throwing to subject the application member to vibration during application.

25 The words "comprising" should be understood as synonymous with

"With at least one" unless otherwise specified.

Claims (15)

1. applicator (3) for the application of at least one cosmetic or dermatological product (P) on the skin, the nails or the lips, comprising an application member (8) defined by at least two elements for application (19) of elongated shape, spaced apart at their apices by a distance (w) of at least 1.5 mm, the application elements (19) being flocked, in particular flocked radially, over a portion only their length (L), preferably from their top. 2. Applicator according to claim 1, the applicator member (8) being defined by at least two application elements (19), preferably flexible, washable, spaced apart at their apices by a distance from minus 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm or 15 mm. An applicator according to claim 1 or 2, the length (L) of each application member (19) being greater than twice the largest dimension (d) of the base (22) of the application member. . 4. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, the flock hairs (21) of two adjacent applicator elements (19) interpenetrating. 5. An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, the longitudinal axes of the applicator elements (19) being parallel, for example perpendicular to a support. 6. Applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the longitudinal axes of the application members (19) being divergent, for example perpendicular to each other. An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the applicator elements (19) have different lengths. 8. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a closure member (5) of a container (2), de-wrinkling a gripping surface (17) for the applicator (3), the application member (8) being removable or fixed relative to the gripping surface (17). 30 9. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a rod (7), the applicator elements (19) being arranged at the distal end of the rod (7). 10. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, the applicator elements (19) being of tapered shape, or having at their end a shape of ball, fork or fork. 11. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, the ratio (lp / L) of the length (1p) of the flocked portion to the total length (L) of an applicator element (19) being between 1 5 and 1/2, more preferably between 0 and the flock bristles (21) preferably being locally perpendicular to the surface of the application member (19) to which they are connected. 12. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, the applicator elements (19) being molded in one piece with a support. An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least two applicator elements (19) are flocked with different densities of flock hairs (21) and / or flock hairs of thickness, length, section, hardness, diameter or different nature. 14. Device (1) for packaging and applying at least one cosmetic or dermatological product (P) intended to be applied to the skin, nails or lips, comprising: a container (2) containing the product ( P) to be applied, and an applicator (3) as defined in any one of the preceding claims. 15. A cosmetic treatment, make-up, make-up removing or cleaning method, comprising the step of applying a cosmetic or dermatological product (P) to the skin, nails or lips using an applicator (3). ) according to any one of claims 1 to 13.