JP2003259914A - Device for combing and/or brushing eyelash and/or eyebrow and/or applying cosmetic product thereon - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device which can advantageously yield different cosmetic effects for eyelashes and/or eyebrows whether cosmetic products are already applied or not. <P>SOLUTION: The device is provided with a support body made up of two twisted branch pieces, not built up with any core, and at least one row of protrusion elements extended along the axis thereof to comb the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows and/or to apply the cosmetic product thereon. The row of the protrusion elements has at least three continuous protrusion elements (12a, 12b) arranged at substantially fixed mutual intervals at least in the first group (15) and the fourth protrusion element (12a) outside the first group. The fourth protrusion element is arranged as spaced from the first group (15) according to a gap (16) extended along the axis of the row over a larger distance (d) than the interval (e) between the three protrusion elements in the first group. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

The present invention relates to a device for combing keratin fibers such as eyelashes and / or eyebrows and / or for applying cosmetics, in particular mascara thereto.
The invention also relates to a brush for applying cosmetics, in particular mascara, on the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The following patent applications, European Published Patent No. 107
0465, European Patent No. 1070466, European Patent No. 1070466, European Patent No. 10704
67, European Patent No. 1070468, European Patent No. 1115303, European Patent No. 1115304.
No., European Published Patent No. 1115305, European Published Patent No. 1
157629, EP 1157632, EP 1169942 and FR 2810861 propose various applicators, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. ing.

GB-A-2170996 discloses a brush having a notch extending along a helical path around its axis and a series of notches extending throughout the brush. There is. The subject of British Published Patent GB-A-2170996 is a mascara applicator capable of uniformly applying mascara to the eyelashes without sticking the eyelashes together.

[0004]

There is a need for an advantageous device which can apply a different cosmetic effect to eyelashes and / or eyebrows, whether or not a cosmetic product has already been applied.

[0005]

In one aspect, the present invention provides a support other than a core made of two mutually twisted branches and at least one row of protruding elements extending along an axis. A device for combing eyelashes and / or eyebrows including and / or applying cosmetics,
The row includes at least a first group having at least three substantially continuous spaced protrusion elements, and a fourth protrusion element outside the first group;
The fourth protruding element is spaced from the first group by a predetermined gap, in particular a gap that does not have the same protruding element as any one of the three protruding elements of the first group. And the gap provides a device that extends along the axis of the row for a distance greater than the spacing between the three protruding elements of the first group. In this embodiment of the invention, the protruding element can be connected to the support via a base of any shape and orientation.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to eyelashes and / or
Or an apparatus for combing eyebrows and / or applying cosmetics, which is at least substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of a support other than a core composed of two twisted branches An array of projecting elements, the array including at least two adjacent projecting elements of at least a first group and a third projecting element outside the first group; Third protrusion elements are spaced apart by a gap extending from the first group over a distance measured along the longitudinal axis, the gap being disposed between two adjacent protrusion elements of the first group. Greater than the spacing between
An apparatus is provided that is shorter than the length measured along the longitudinal axis of the first group.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to eyelashes and / or
Or an apparatus for combing eyebrows and / or applying cosmetics, said support comprising at least one elongated support extending along a longitudinal axis and presenting one side of the support,
In particular, at least one row of projecting elements having a base connected to said surface, at least one of the bases extending without inclination with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support,
The row comprises at least one group having at least two adjacent protruding elements and a third group outside the first group.
And a third protrusion element is spaced from the first group by a gap, in particular a gap that does not have the same protrusion element as the first group of protrusion elements, The gap provides a device that extends over a distance measured along the longitudinal axis and is larger than the spacing between two adjacent protruding elements of the first group.

In this embodiment of the invention, the spacing between the protruding elements of the first group need not be constant if the first group has more than three elements. Illustratively, the support may have all the protruding elements connected to a single face, and in another embodiment, the two substantially opposite faces may have all the protruding elements, eg, alternating. Can be linked.
The spacing between two protruding elements can be measured at the tips of each of the protruding elements, if each has a single upper end. Where each of the projecting elements has a plurality of ends on the upper side, for example when each of the projecting elements has at least two upper branches in which the respective tufts of hair are inserted into the holes of the support. In particular, the spacing between each protruding element can be measured between its base or the axis of its hole.

According to the present invention, a cosmetic effect, which is relatively difficult to realize with a known applicator, in particular, a cosmetic effect in which a part of eyelashes or eyebrows are gathered to form a bundle can be very easily realized. Each protruding element can be elongated along the longitudinal axis and exhibit a non-rectangular cross-section base in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Such protruding elements extend without tilting with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support.

Further, each protruding element is elongated along the vertical axis, exhibits a base of rectangular cross section in a plane perpendicular to the vertical axis, and is not inclined with respect to the vertical axis of the support, that is, It can extend in a direction that forms an angle substantially equal to zero with the axis of the column, or in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the axis. The axis of the row may be substantially parallel to the axis of the support to which the protruding elements are connected. The outer protruding elements of the first group can belong to the protruding elements of the second group.

The projection elements outside the first group can be separated from the next adjacent projection element in the second group by a distance less than the length of the gap. Illustratively, this spacing may be substantially equal to the spacing between the at least two protruding elements of the first group. The first group of protruding elements is
It may extend along the axis of the row for a distance greater than the length of the gap. The longitudinal axis of the support can be linear or non-linear. The rows can extend along a straight or non-linear axis.

At least two protruding elements of the first group and the outer protruding elements of the first group occupy respective positions along the axis of the column at substantially any multiple of the pitch. First
The distance that the protruding elements outside the group of protruding elements are separated from the protruding elements of the first group is, for example, substantially twice or 3 times the pitch.
It can be doubled. The device can include multiple groups of regularly spaced protruding elements. The distance from any one group of protruding elements to adjacent groups may be constant or different. All of the protruding elements may have the same shape or different. In particular, the device can have a row with at least two differently shaped protruding elements.

The device may have a protruding element which is composed of teeth which are substantially triangular when viewed in a row from a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis. At least two teeth can exhibit different slopes. The device includes a row of teeth that are all triangular in profile when viewed in a row from a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis, and the at least two teeth may have different heights and / or base widths. The device may include at least two groups of protruding elements and at least one ridge between the groups. Such undulations allow the cosmetic product to be easily retained, for example, in the gap located between the projecting elements of the first group and the projecting elements outside said group.

The rows, when viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis, have at least two protruding elements substantially V therebetween.
Form a groove. The underside of such a groove can, for example, be located at a non-zero distance from the support to which the protruding elements forming the groove are connected. The device can include at least two rows of protruding elements. Each such row has at least three consecutive protruding elements spaced substantially constant from each other and a distance greater than the distance between the closest protruding elements of the three protruding elements. A remote fourth protruding element can be included.

The at least two columns can also be substantially parallel, for example. At least one row of projecting elements and the other row of projecting elements can extend in different directions. At least one of the protruding elements has a relief and / or
Or it can have a side that includes an angled portion. Also, the at least one protruding element can be flocked as a variant or additionally. At least one protruding element of the group of protruding elements may be sized substantially different from the size of the other elements in the group. The height of the protruding element is, for example, 0.5 mm (mm) to 1
It can range from 0 mm, in particular from 1 mm to 3 mm.

The row of protruding elements can have a substantially straight base. When the base is said to be "substantially in line", a portion of each base of the successive protruding elements is arranged on a first side of a line passing through the bases of successive protruding elements,
The other part of the base of each successive projection element is arranged on a second side opposite the line, said line being, for example, a longitudinal line of the support part on which the projection element is arranged. It should be understood that it is substantially parallel to the axis.

While not limiting the invention, in certain embodiments having a protruding element with a substantially straight base, the continuous protruding elements have a straight line about the center of each base of the continuous protruding elements. Arranged to pass.
Therefore, the centers of three consecutive protruding elements can lie on the same straight line. The array of projecting elements may include at least partially alternating alternating series of projecting elements on opposite sides of the geometrically distinct surface.

The supports 2 respectively support the protruding elements.
There may be two parts, which are movable relative to each other, allowing the user to change the spacing between the at least two protruding elements. These two moving parts can be separated by geometrically distinct surfaces and can be translated to each other along a direction parallel to the axis of the support. The row of protruding elements may include protruding elements arranged on a first side of the wall, the wall having a second side opposite the first side and the second side being It is connected to the support over at least part of its length.

The apparatus also includes a first portion and a second portion interconnected via a base, the plurality of projecting elements disposed on a support, the support having a length thereof. Is connected to the base over a portion. The support for the projection elements is perforated and comprises at least one opening between two opposite areas of the support, at least one row of projection elements being connected to at least one side of the area. And can extend toward the other side of the area. Illustratively, the support can be closed around the opening. The support may or may not be flat.

The row may be provided with projecting elements consisting of a bundle of bristles fixed to a support, which support comprises
It is different from a core composed of branches formed by twisting two wires together. The support can have at least one hole that secures the bristle bundle. At least one protruding element can be made of a plastic material. All of the protruding elements of the at least one row of protruding elements can be integrally molded with all or part of the support by molding with a plastic material. Plastic materials are materials for improving the sliding properties of the protruding elements on the keratin fibers when contacted with fillers, for example keratin fibers, in particular polytetrafluoroethylene, graphite, silicon, disulfide. It may include a filler of a material selected from molybdenum and its derivatives. The filler can also include magnetic particles and / or germicides such as metal salts.

The device may include a rod having a gripping element at one end and a support at the other end to which at least one row of protruding elements is connected. Illustratively, the support may be an elastomeric material or other material and integrally molded with the rod, or the support may be fitted to the rod. The device may include cosmetic supplements applied to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows. The cosmetic replenishment product can be contained, for example, in a container, which can include a wiper member. The wiper member can include, for example, an elastomeric lip. The plastic material from which the protruding elements are made can be harder than the plastic material from which the lip is made.

The wiper member may be configured to leave a droplet of cosmetic product in at least the gap. Illustratively, the wiper member may be configured to not significantly engage the gap and the presence of the protruding element may prevent the gap from engaging. The support to which the protruding element is coupled can have an end configured to allow the support to easily pass through the wiper member. The cosmetic replenisher may also be in the form of a cosmetic cake, for example suitable for dispersion on contact with liquids.

[0023] In another aspect, the present invention is a method for applying makeup to eyelashes and / or eyebrows, comprising the steps of applying mascara to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows, and using the above-mentioned device to remove eyelashes and / or eyebrows. Combing the eyebrows to form groups of unseparated eyelashes and / or eyebrows. In another aspect, the present invention is a method of making up eyelashes and / or eyebrows, comprising the step of applying cosmetics to the protruding elements of the aforementioned device so that the cosmetics are present in said gaps. Contacting the added gap with the eyelashes and / or eyebrows to form at least two unseparated sets of eyelashes and / or eyebrows. In particular, the cosmetic present in the gap can be obtained by engaging the eyelashes and / or eyebrows in the gap,
It can be deposited on the eyelashes and / or eyebrows that are to be united.

In another aspect, the present invention is a device for combing eyelashes and / or eyebrows and / or applying cosmetics to them, which is capable of separating eyelashes and / or eyebrows. At least a first configured to
Group of projecting elements and at least one projecting element outside the first group, the device comprising a group of projecting elements and at least one projecting element outside this group to provide eyelashes and / or An apparatus is provided which allows eyebrows to pass between them without being separated.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a comb for applying cosmetics to eyelashes and / or eyebrows,
The comb includes at least one row of teeth extending along the axis of the row, the teeth having substantially triangular sides when viewing the comb from a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the row, This column is
Provided is a comb that includes at least two teeth that are spaced a distance from the end of the comb and that has a different shape and, in particular, has a different slope and / or height. Alternatively or additionally, the teeth of the row may be spaced apart from one another with respect to all of the teeth of the row, the distance being measured at its tip or at its base. Such a comb presents differently shaped gaps between the teeth, and a new cosmetic effect can be obtained.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to eyelashes and / or
Or a device for applying cosmetics to the eyebrows, the device comprising at least one row of protruding elements, eg teeth, connected to at least one face of the support, this face being on one side of the support Apparatus, characterized in that the protruding element is arranged to pass a plurality of eyelashes between them, to coat the eyelashes with a cosmetic product and to form a gap in which an unseparated eyelash bundle can be formed. I will provide a. In one embodiment, the device comprises at least a series of projecting elements arranged at extremely large intervals, the number of elements being for example in the range 6 to 15, for example around 10. The spacing between the two protruding elements can be, for example, 2.5 mm or more, for example around 3 mm.

In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a series of groups, each group formed by two teeth, the teeth being aligned with the longitudinal axis of the support, between two consecutive groups. Is greater than the spacing between each protruding element in the group. The teeth are in alignment along the longitudinal axis of the support, so that the two protruding elements of the group can be parallel to the longitudinal axis. In another embodiment, the device comprises a series of two projecting element groups, each projecting element within the group being oriented toward the other projecting element within the group. The two ends of the two protruding elements are, for example, close enough so that the eyelashes do not easily pass between them. One face of the support to which the protruding elements are connected may be substantially planar or concave or convex when viewed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to eyelashes and / or
Or a method of applying eyebrow makeup, which comprises applying a mascara to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows, and combing the eyelashes and / or eyebrows using the above-mentioned device to form a group of unseparated eyelashes and / or eyebrows And a method including the steps of:

In another aspect, the present invention relates to eyelashes and / or
Or a method of applying makeup to the eyebrows, wherein the cosmetic is applied to the protruding elements of the above-mentioned device so that the cosmetic is present in the gap, and the added gap of the cosmetic is contacted with the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows. And forming at least two unseparated sets of eyelashes and / or eyebrows.

[0030] In one aspect, the present invention provides a brush for applying cosmetics to keratin fibers,
A plane cross section that includes a core, bristles that extend radially from the core around at least a portion thereof, and at least one notch that extends less than half of the bristle-bearing portion of the brush; Provide a brush that is non-circular.

In yet another aspect, the present invention is a brush for applying cosmetics to eyelashes and / or eyebrows, comprising a core and bristles extending radially from the core around at least a portion thereof. At least one notch made in the bristle-bearing portion of the brush, wherein at least one region of the notch provides a brush having bristles of substantially zero length. A brush portion having bristles of substantially zero length may extend along the brush for a length less than that of the bristled portion of the brush.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the cutout is
It does not extend all around the brush core. Cosmetics can be added non-uniformly to the brush of the present invention, and a new cosmetic effect can be obtained. Brushes and / or eyelashes
Alternatively, it is preferably used together with a container for containing cosmetics for applying to the eyebrows, and this container is provided with a wiper member for wiping off the brush when the brush comes out of the container. It is configured to leave cosmetics.

In particular, the inner contour of the wiper member may intersect the notch, at least in a plane extending across the brush. Therefore, the brush will be wiped incompletely in the notch, and the cosmetics present in the notch after removing the brush from the container can be used to form eyelashes or eyebrow bundles during makeup. The notch extends over only part of the length of the brush and the bristles are wiped off well so that the bristles can be kept relatively cosmetic-free, which may be eyelashes or eyebrows. Suitable for use in separating

In an embodiment of the invention, the wiper member comprises a wiper orifice having a circular contour, in particular a radius greater than the length of at least a portion of the bristles forming the underside of the notch, as measured from the core. Equipped with an orifice. At least a portion of the cross section of the notch can have a constant shape when moved along the brush, and in particular, the cross section of the entire notch can have a constant shape when moved along the brush. . Illustratively, the notch may be circumferentially defined by at least one substantially radial surface, in particular by two substantially radial surfaces.

The notch is defined in the axial direction by at least one surface inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to the brush core, and more specifically by two surfaces that spread away from the brush core. it can. In cross-sections that extend across the core, the notches may have an angle in the range of less than 360 °. The cutouts range from 20 ° to 200 °, in particular the following range of angles: 40 ° to 50 °, 110 ° to 130 °, 170.
It can extend over a range of angles around the axis of the brush, which is anywhere from ° to 190 °. The notch can extend over a circumferential dimension that is greater than the axial dimension.

The notch can extend along the brush for a length in the range from 1.5 mm to 6.5 mm, in particular greater than 2.5 mm. Illustratively, the maximum depth of the notch may range from 2.5 mm to 4 mm. The notch may extend over less than 4/10 of the length of the bristle bearing portion of the brush, for example less than 3/10 of this length.
The brush can have at least two aforementioned notches. Thus, by way of example, the brush may have at least two notches, optionally circumferentially offset. The brush can also have at least two diametrically opposed notches. The at least two notches may be axially offset,
It does not have to be offset. The brush can have at least two notches that are also circumferentially and axially offset.

Viewed in at least one plane perpendicular to the axis of the brush, the brush can have three notches. The brushes can have bristles whose length measured away from the core ranges, for example, from 3.5 mm to 9 mm, the bristles having a diameter, for example, from 0.06 mm to 0.
The range can be up to 4 mm. The brush may have an envelope surface with a circular cross section, in particular a cylindrical or conical surface, over at least part of its length. In a variant, the brush has, over at least part of its length, an envelope surface of polygonal cross section, in particular a regular polygonal surface, for example a prismatic surface of substantially triangular or square shape. You can

Most of the brushes can have zones suitable for separating the eyelashes. Thus, for example, the volume defined by the cutout can be at least twice smaller than the volume defined by the envelope of the brush outside the cutout, for example. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the brush can be connected to the first end of a rod, the second end of which is connected to the gripping member. The gripping member is suitable for fixing to the container, in particular for tightly fixing.

In a conventional manner, the brush can have a core made up of two branches of wire twisted together. The core can also be formed by winding one of the individual cores of two individual brushes around the other, the individual cores being twisted together. Each individual core can be conventionally made from two branches of wire that are twisted together. The brush may have a plurality of notches and at least one twisted core, and the distance measured between the notches axially may be uncorrelated with the pitch at which the core is twisted.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the brush looks like a cutout when viewed from the side when the brush is in the first direction with respect to the viewing direction and the second with respect to the same viewing direction. Orientations have notches configured to appear as there are substantially alternating notches at the top and bottom edges of the brush, and the second direction is of the rod axis. Obtained by rotating the 1/4 rotating brush around from the first direction.

The brush core need not be straight,
In particular, it can be inclined with respect to the axis of the rod at an angle that increases as it approaches the free end of the brush. Such a tilt allows the brush to be, for example, more ergonomically superior. The wiper member may include at least one lip of elastomeric material. The notch may extend entirely around the brush core. The one or more notches can be made by cutting out the bristles. In a variant, the one or more notches can be made by melting the bristles.

The brush can be made such that no appreciable spiral effect appears. The term "helical effect" is used to mean the tendency of bristles to extend substantially into a helical sheet. To reduce the spiral effect, the bristles can be selected to entangle with each other when the branches of the core are twisted together. Illustratively, the bristles may have a relatively small diameter, for example 15/100 mm or less, may be hollow, may be made of a soft material, and are not circular in cross section, in particular, It is also possible for the cross section to have one or more longitudinal grooves.

In another aspect, the present invention is a method of making a brush, the method comprising making a brush having bristles of material that melts upon heating and melting the bristles present in the volume forming the notch. Thereby making at least one notch in the brush. In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method for applying cosmetics to eyelashes and / or eyebrows, which is a step of applying cosmetics applied to a brush, in particular, a step of applying mascara, wherein the brushes have accumulated cosmetics. Presenting at least one notch which is adapted to extend over less than half the length of the brush portion carrying the bristles, and at least one bundle of unseated eyelashes and / or Applying to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows the cosmetic product contained in the notches so as to form the eyebrows.

In one aspect of the invention, the brush is loaded with cosmetics taken from a container with a wiper member configured to leave the cosmetics in the cutout. The cosmetic product can be applied to the eyelashes or eyebrows so as to form only a bundle of eyelashes or eyebrows. In a variant, the cosmetic can be applied not only to form a bundle of eyelashes or eyebrows, but also to leave well separated eyelashes and eyebrows between the bundles. In another aspect, the present invention is a packaging and applicator device for packaging cosmetics and applying the cosmetics to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows, the container containing the cosmetics to be applied to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows. And a core, and bristles extending around the core and extending from the core, the brush having at least one notch, and a cross section of the plane crossing the notch having an arbitrary shape, and a container A wiper member for wiping a brush as it exits, wherein the wiper member is configured to leave the cosmetic in the cutout, and in particular, an inner contour across the cutout in a plane extending at least across the brush. And a wiper member having a packaging and applicator device. The invention should be better understood by reading the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments and by examining the accompanying drawings.

[0045]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Comb FIG. 1 is a partial side view of an apparatus 1 which constitutes an embodiment of the invention, the apparatus comprising a comb 10 having a support 11 to which projecting elements 12a, 12b are connected. These protruding elements may be the same or different. The comb 10 is connected to a rod 13 (partially shown), which is connected to a gripping member (not shown), which gripping member may constitute a closed lid, as will be described below. The comb 10 can be used to apply cosmetics, such as mascara, to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows and then comb them using another applicator, such as a brush. In a modification, the comb 10
Can be used to apply the cosmetics to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows with the cosmetics initially applied, for example by dipping in a container containing the cosmetics.

In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the protruding elements 12a and 12b are shown in the shape of teeth, for example in the shape of a triangle when viewed from the side, but as will be explained in more detail below, the protruding elements are It may have other shapes, or it may consist of bristles that are fixed to the support. The protruding elements 12a and 12b can be arranged differently on the comb, for example forming at least one row of protruding elements extending along a line substantially parallel to the axis of the support.

As can be seen in FIG. 1, this row comprises at least three consecutive projecting elements which are arranged at a first distance e from one another, the first distance being substantially constant. These protruding elements belong to the group 15 or
Forming, in this embodiment the row comprises at least a fourth protruding element 12a outside said group. Reference number 12a
Is used to denote a protruding element at the end of the group or an isolated protruding element, and the reference numeral 12b denotes each protruding element 1 at the end of the group.
It is used to represent a group of protruding elements placed between 2a.
The fourth protruding element belongs to the second group of protruding elements 15 ′,
It is spaced from the closest proximate projection element of at least three projection elements of group 15 by a second distance d which is greater than the first distance e.

The group 15 comprises protruding elements 12a, 12b which are arranged relatively close to one another and are suitable for separating eyelashes and / or eyebrows. Eyelashes and / or eyebrows are not separated into groups 15 and 15 '
You can pass between. 2 to 6 show some simple schematic diagrams of the spacings that can be used for the protruding elements. In these figures, the cruciform indicates the position of the protruding element, for example the position of its tip or base. In these figures, the projecting elements are arranged in rows along the line X, which is shown as a straight line for the sake of simplicity, but which does not deviate from the scope of the invention and is thus a single line. May be curved or bent in the plane of.

In the embodiment of FIG. 2, the projecting elements form at least two groups 15, 15 'along the support 11, each group contacting the eyelashes and / or eyebrows by combing them. To form protruding elements that are close enough to each other that they can be separated. Groups 15 and 15 'are
Separated from each other by a gap 16 without protruding elements,
Here, the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows can be engaged without separation. Due to the presence of a group of protruding elements and gaps 16 suitable for combing, the device makes it possible to bundle part of the eyelashes and / or eyebrows while separating the other part in order to obtain a cosmetic effect. Shape, number of protruding elements,
And various configurations can achieve the desired results.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, the protruding elements are arranged in each group 15 or 15 'at a constant spacing e, ie all the protruding elements 12a in the group 15 or 15'.
And 12b are, for example, protruding elements 1 placed at one end of the row.
2a are located along their respective axial positions, measured from a common origin corresponding to the position of 2a, in this case:
Each position is an integral multiple of the spacing e. Adjacent groups are
They can be spaced apart from each other by a distance d, which in the embodiment of FIG. 2 is a multiple of the distance e, for example d = 2e. The distance between adjacent protruding elements 12a belonging to each adjacent group need not be constant as shown in FIG. In this figure, the gaps 16 have different widths d ₁ and d ₂ , both of which are greater than the spacing e. Also, each group can have a different number of protruding elements, as shown in FIG.

Within any one group, or within all groups, the protruding elements can have straight tips or bases, as shown in FIGS. 2-4, but with geometrically distinct surfaces. At least some may be offset alternately on either side of the surface, which surface comprises, for example, the line on which the protruding elements are arranged. To illustrate this possibility, FIG. 5 is arranged in such a way that it can be realized in a row made up of a series of protruding elements which are regularly arranged alternately on opposite sides of a geometrically distinct surface. Protruding elements 12a and 12b
, Where all protruding elements placed on the same side of a geometrically distinct surface remain,
On the opposite side of the geometrically distinct surface, one element out of n (n is an integer), for example one out of two, is regularly omitted. In FIG. 5, exemplarily, the positions of the protruding elements omitted are represented by dots.
Distances e and d are measured for the protrusions on line X.

Of course, the gap 16 can be made differently than removing the protruding elements from the same side of all geometrically distinct surfaces. For example, FIG. 6 illustrates an arrangement with protruding elements removed from both sides of a geometrically distinct surface, such as one element out of (integer) n on one side and (on the opposite side) (Integer) one element out of m (optionally m and n may be equal) have been removed. Illustratively, a comb, such as the comb shown in FIG. 1, can be used to apply eyelashes and / or eyelashes after applying cosmetics using different applicators.
Or it can be used not only for combing eyebrows, but also for applying cosmetics to eyelashes and / or eyebrows. In such situations, the comb may be associated with a cosmetic supplement.

Illustratively, FIG. 7 shows an applicator comprising a device 20 containing a container 21 containing a cosmetic product P for application to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows, and an exemplary comb 10 at one end. A gripping member 32, which is provided with elements and can serve as a leakproof sealing lid for the container 21 at the other end,
For example, an applicator 30 is shown that includes a rod 31 with a gripping member 32 suitable for screwing to a neck 22 of a container having external threads. In this example, the rod 31 and the wiper member 40 for wiping the applicator element 10 when the applicator is pulled out of the container,
It is fixed inside the neck portion 22. This wiper member can leave the cosmetic product in the gap 16.

The protruding elements, for example the teeth of the comb 10, can be sufficiently rigid so that they do not collapse during wiping,
This wiping helps refill the gap 16 with cosmetics as the wiper lip cannot reach the bottom of the gap. The cosmetic can be distributed non-uniformly along the comb, the combed portion being wiped well and the non- combed portion containing a sufficient amount of cosmetic to bundle the eyelashes together. In the following another embodiment of the applicator element according to the invention will be described.

FIG. 8 shows a comb in which the teeth are arranged in a configuration similar to that described above with reference to FIG. 5, ie a row of teeth extending along the support, each group of teeth being geometric. 2C shows combs that are staggered on opposite sides of a physically distinct surface. Compared to a row of teeth in which all successive teeth alternate on opposite sides of a geometrically distinct surface, the particular tooth placed on this side of this surface has been removed, resulting in a gap. 50 are left. From FIG. 8 it can be seen that the protruding elements 12a, 12b may be in the form of teeth, the tooth width of which when measured parallel to the longitudinal axis of the applicator element, for example tapers towards its free end, It can be seen that two adjacent protruding elements, each placed on opposite sides of a geometrically distinct surface, form a groove 52 having a substantially V-shaped profile when the comb is viewed from the end. The tooth base need not extend obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the support as shown. As shown, the distal and proximal portions 54, 55 of the applicator element can be shaped to facilitate passage of the wiper 40. Such distal and proximal portions do not form a protruding element within the meaning of the invention.

The applicator element shown in FIG. 9 is similar to that shown in FIG. 8 in that it lacks the teeth of each group 15 and 15 'of FIG. 8 and consequently creates an additional group of teeth and gap 16. Is different from. The removed teeth are not all on the geometrically distinct surface spaced side, as shown in FIG.
In the embodiment of Figure 10, the applicator element has a row of teeth with a base aligned. The free ends of the teeth are arranged in a similar manner to the configuration shown in FIG. 6, ie the ends of the teeth are
Within each group of teeth, they are arranged continuously, alternating on either side of substantially geometrically distinct surfaces.

The applicator element shown in FIG. 11 has a row of teeth whose base and free ends are substantially coplanar.
The arrangement of the tooth base is, for example, one of the configurations shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.
Can be similar to one. FIG. 11 also shows that the protruding elements may differ in height within a given group. The protruding elements can have undulations or angular zones so that the eyelashes and / or eyebrows can be easily gripped. Illustratively, FIG. 12 shows an angular zone 63.
3 shows a protruding element including. From this figure it can be seen that the surface 60 of the support to which the protruding elements are connected is not flat per se, for example an outwardly convex shape as shown or an outwardly concave shape (not shown). It turns out that can be.

In addition to the protruding elements that serve to separate the eyelashes, the applicator element also has at least one tip 6 that can draw a line on the eyelid, for example, as shown in FIG.
5 can be included. This figure also shows that a gap 16 can be formed between the group of protruding elements 15 and the isolated protruding element 12a. 2 belonging to different groups 15 and 15 '
The gap 16 between two adjacent protruding elements 12a need not have any undulations, or can comprise at least one undulation 70 suitable for holding a cosmetic product, for example as shown in FIG. Such an undulating portion 70
Can have different shapes than the adjacent groups of protruding elements, and in particular can have the shape of one or more short teeth as shown in FIG. Such undulations 70 are relatively unsuitable for separating eyelashes passing between adjacent protruding elements 12a.

As shown in FIG. 15, the protruding elements can have different shapes within a given group of protruding elements. Figure 1
In the fifth embodiment, the at least one group of protruding elements includes both wide and fine teeth, all of the teeth paired to form a substantially V-shaped groove 71 therebetween. FIG. 15 also shows that the gap 16 can have its own undulations 70 over only part of the extent along the support.

The applicator element can have more than one row of protruding elements, and in particular can have two continuums of protruding elements, as shown in FIG. In FIG. 16, it can be seen that the applicator element includes a first continuous body 80 of protruding elements and a second continuous body 90 of protruding elements substantially opposite the first continuous body. When viewed from the side of the applicator element, at least a portion of the protruding elements of the first continuum 80 may have a free end located substantially along the substantially convex first line A, At least a portion of the protruding elements of the second continuum 90 may have a free end located substantially along the substantially concave second line B. The protruding elements of the first continuum 80 can serve, for example, to make up eyebrows and / or eyelashes, and the protruding elements of the second continuum 90 can help to make up eyelashes.

In the embodiment of FIG. 16, the first continuous body 8
The zero projecting elements may include at least two groups 15 and 15 'separated by a gap 16 having no projecting elements. The applicator element shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 differs from that shown in FIG. 16 in that at least two groups in which the protruding elements located on the same side of the concave line B are likewise separated by a gap 16. They differ in having 15 and 15 '. The protruding elements, regardless of their shape, are shown in FIG.
It can be coated with flock fibers 91 as shown in FIG. Illustratively, the protruding element may have a free end 92 that is hook-shaped and serves for hooking eyelashes and / or eyebrows, as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 21, the applicator element may include multiple rows of protruding elements extending in the same rotational direction when the applicator is viewed from the end. Illustratively,
The protruding element can be connected to the support by an extension of the adjacent surface. Further details regarding this type of applicator element can be found in EP-A-1070468. FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing an applicator element including multiple rows of protruding elements, for example four rows. Each row comprises at least two groups 15 and 15 'of protruding elements separated by a gap 16, the gap being formed, for example, in a notched shape.

All of the rows of teeth can be identical, that is, each row can be an image of adjacent rows rotated about the axis of the support, as shown in FIG. In a variant, the at least two rows can be different, in which case at least one gap 16 in one row will, as shown in FIG. 23, even if the support is rotated about the axis, for example by a quarter turn. It does not completely overlap another row of gaps 16. In these embodiments, the protruding elements have rectangular faces that extend in a direction parallel to the axis of the columns. The protruding elements can be connected to the support in different ways, for example substantially perpendicular to its surface as shown in FIG. The protruding element has a substantially cylindrical portion, as shown in Figure 25, which can form some sort of spike.

FIG. 26 includes a perforated support 100,
For example, an applicator element having two opposing regions 101 to which projecting elements are connected in a manner similar to the applicator element described in EP-A-1169941. 27 is a schematic side view of the applicator element of FIG. 26 taken along arrow XXVII. Also, the protruding elements can be formed, for example, by the serrated edges of the wall 110 as shown in FIG. 28, which wall is connected to the support via at least part of its length as shown in FIG. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 29, only the base end and the tip end of the support are connected. For example, a slot 11 between the wall 110 and the support to hold a cosmetic replenishment.
1 can be provided. An applicator element having a projecting element formed by the edge of a wall connected to the support over its entire length or part is described in EP-A EP-A.
-1157629 and EP-A-1157632, to which reference may be made.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 30-32, the applicator element has a comb 1 having two parts 141 and 142 adapted to slide relative to each other along the longitudinal axis of the comb.
40 can be configured. Each of these parts is
It has teeth 12a, 12b. The comb 140 is shown in plan view in FIG. 31 and in side view in FIG. In the first relative position of each part in relation to each other in FIG. 31, the teeth of part 141 can occupy axial positions that are substantially the same as the positions of the teeth of part 142 and the comb can Seen from above, we see a single row of teeth spaced at a constant pitch.

When the portion 141 slides with respect to the portion 142, the teeth of the portion 141 are axially offset with respect to the teeth of the portion 142 and emerge from between them, as shown in FIG. 32, in relation to each other. The second relative position of the parts results in a row of substantially alternating teeth on opposite sides of the geometrically distinct surfaces. The teeth of the part 141 are
Located along the surface at an axial position that is an integer multiple of the spacing e between two teeth. The teeth of portion 142 are similarly arranged. This portion 142 has more teeth than the portion 141. Portions 141 and 142 can be driven by any suitable mechanism. One example of such a mechanism is shown in US Pat. No. 5,086,793.

In the configuration corresponding to FIG. 32, the two parts 141 and 142 are offset by a distance substantially corresponding to e / 2. The protruding elements can be constructed with teeth of different sizes and shapes. In particular, triangular teeth with different slopes can be used, as shown in the embodiment of Figures 33 and 34. More specifically,
FIG. 33 shows a comb in which the successive teeth 12a, 12b intersect at their base and do not overlap when viewed from the side. The inclined teeth forming an angle α ₁ with respect to the longitudinal axis L form a group 15 of protruding elements whose tips are separated from each other by a distance e. The inclined teeth 12a forming an angle α ₂ with respect to the longitudinal axis which is greater than α ₁ leave a gap 16 for the group 15. The distance d between the tips of the teeth 12a and the tips of the adjacent teeth in the group 15 is greater than the distance e.

In the embodiment, the tooth 12a having the inclination α ₂ is
Although shown in a symmetrical shape with respect to a central plane passing through its tip and perpendicular to the plane of FIG. 33, the teeth may have an asymmetrical shape. For example, some of the teeth in a row may have a relatively steep slope on one side and a less steep slope on the other side. FIG. 34 shows the teeth 12 at the end of the group 15.
7a shows an embodiment of a comb in which a has an inclination of an angle α _{3 on} the side adjacent to the tooth 12b in the group, this inclination being different from the inclination on the outer side of the group which is the angle α ₄ . Gap 16
Can be formed between two teeth 12a of asymmetrical profile, as can be seen in FIG.

The projecting element can also have a plurality of free tips, in particular when the projecting element is Y-shaped, as shown in FIG. The spacing e between the protruding elements in the group is measured between the centers of their bases. The two elements 12a of the two groups 15 and 15 'leave a gap 16 which extends over a distance d which is greater than the distance e between the two protruding elements in the group 15. As shown, the gap 16 itself may include an undulation 70 having, for example, the same shape as the underside of the protruding element 12a or 12b, such an undulation being less than adjacent protruding elements on either side. short.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 36 to 39,
Not only teeth, but also bristle bundles fixed to a support that does not consist of a torsion core can likewise be used as projecting elements. The bristle tufts can be inserted into the holes of the support and can be fixed therein by stamping the support, for example as described in EP-A-1155637. Other fastening methods can be used and the bristle tufts can be held with an adhesive or a clasp. The gaps 16 formed between the groups of protruding elements suitable for separating the eyelashes can be gaps by omitting the bristles altogether or by shortening the length of the bristles. The ends of the bristles may have a substantially flat surface, as shown in FIG. 36, or a generally outwardly concave surface, as shown in FIG. 37, or a serrated surface, as shown in FIG. 38, or It may be present on a convex surface as shown in FIG.

The support hole may be a through hole or a blind hole, and by bending the bristle bundle into a U shape and inserting it into the hole, a loop can be formed on one side of the support body as shown in FIG. it can. These loops can optionally be cut to form tufts of bristles on both sides of the support as shown in FIG. 36 to 39 show that the spacing e between three consecutive bristle tufts, measured at the base, is constant and that each bristle tuft can be considered to constitute a protruding element, for example as shown in FIGS. 2 to 6. Show. An applicator according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 40, includes a wiper other than an elastomeric lip, for example foam 130 of a perforated block.
Can be used with a container provided with a wiper including. As can be seen from FIG. 40, the cosmetic P has eyelashes and / or
Or it can include fibers 132 that will be deposited on the eyebrows.

As shown in FIGS. 41 to 45, it is possible to obtain a cosmetic effect in which eyelashes and / or eyebrows gather to form a small bundle. In the gap 16 in the applicator element,
Since a relatively large amount of cosmetics is filled and, as a result, there is no protruding element for separating the eyelashes in the gap 16, the cosmetics are not separated in the eyelashes and the cosmetics are lashed at the portions arranged at intervals. Since the eyelashes are accumulated on the eyelashes, they can be gathered into a bundle. The eyelashes gather and form a bundle
This is because when the gap 16 is not full of cosmetics, the eyelashes or eyebrows engage in them and come into contact with each other, which allows the cosmetics already applied to the eyelashes to be bundled. If you do, the eyelashes will gather and form a bundle. Once the eyelashes have gathered into a bundle, it becomes difficult to separate them with the combing portion.

Also, as shown in FIG. 42, the eyelashes and / or eyebrows can include some hair that is completely separated between the bundles. The amount of cosmetic product deposited on each eyelash bundle can be non-uniform so that certain bundles appear longer than others. Also, eyelash bundles can have different eyelash numbers, so that some of the bundles appear wider or longer than other bundles, as shown in FIG. 43. The separated eyelashes and the non-separated eyelash bundles, as seen in FIGS. 43 and 44,
It can be staggered to be regular at will.
As shown in FIG. 45, the eyelashes and eyebrows can be tailored to form a bundle of bunched hair.

Another embodiment of the device which enables the new cosmetic effect obtained is described below with reference to FIGS. 46 to 49. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50, it is an attempt to obtain makeup by collecting all eyelashes together in a bundle and forming a bundle. On the other hand, in the embodiment described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 45, there is both a zone suitable for separating eyelashes and a zone suitable for collecting and bundling, and FIGS.
In the ninth embodiment, the effect of bundling the eyelashes is prioritized.

The comb 200, partially shown in FIG. 46, includes a series of teeth 201 spaced apart large enough to allow a plurality of eyelashes to engage between the teeth. , The eyelashes are coated with the cosmetics that are present between the teeth to form a bundle. Teeth 2 measured at the distance between each tip
The spacing between 01 can be, for example, about 3 mm, and the comb can have about 10 teeth, but this number is exemplary rather than limiting. FIG. 47 shows
Shown is a comb 210 comprising a series of groups 211 each having two teeth 212 close to each other, the spacing s between two adjacent groups being, for example, about 3 mm.

The combs 220 shown in FIG. 48 each have a group 221 containing two teeth 222 which are obliquely inclined towards each other leaving a relatively short distance 223 between their tips and are coated with a cosmetic product. The eyelashes do not easily engage between the two teeth 222 of a given group 221 when the comb contacts the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows. The spacing s between the groups can be, for example, about 3 mm. In the embodiment of FIGS. 46-48, the tooth base is
Aligned along the longitudinal axis of the interlocking supports, but in a variation, the teeth can be staggered on opposite sides of the central core, as shown in FIG. The comb 23 shown in FIG.
0 includes a core 231 having two facing surfaces with teeth 232 alternately connected to opposite sides of core 231. The spacing between adjacent teeth 232 measured parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support can be, for example, about 3 mm. In the embodiment of FIGS. 46-49, the spacing between the teeth or groups of teeth is
Although constant along the support, this spacing need not be constant.

Brush FIG. 51 shows a packaging and applicator device 301 including a container 302 containing a cosmetic product P, which container 302 is provided with an externally threaded neck 303. The sealing lid 304 can be fixed to the neck 303 to close the container 302 so as not to leak when not in use. The device 301 comprises an applicator with a lid 304 used as a grip at one end and a rod 305 with a brush 310 at the other end. In the illustrated embodiment, the container 302 has an elongated shape, although other shapes may be employed without departing from the scope of the invention.

The wiper member 307 is the neck portion 3 of the container 302.
03, and has an elastomeric lip with a wiping hole 307a at its free end, which in the illustrated embodiment has a circular cross section, for example rod 305.
Has a diameter equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of. In the illustrated embodiment, the brush 310 has a metal core 315 that is secured to the end of the rod 305 and is formed of two wire branches 316 that are twisted together. The bristles 317 are sandwiched between the branches 316 in a conventional manner, as shown schematically in FIGS. 52 and 53. Bristles 317
It may be a natural or synthetic material, for example an elastomer, and may optionally be flocked. If appropriate, the brush 310 can include a mixture of different types of bristles.

The brush has bristles injected or overmolded onto a core, in particular a core made of thermoplastic material, said core optionally being integrally molded with the rod, the bristles having a radius around the core. Extending in the direction does not depart from the scope of the invention. In an aspect of the invention, the brush 310 has at least one notch 312 that can be made, for example, by cutting the brush. Also, if the bristles are made of a suitable material, the bristles 3
It is also possible to make the notch 312 by melting or evaporating 17.

52 and 53, in the illustrated embodiment, the notch 312 extends for less than one full revolution of the brush and for only a portion of the length of the brush so that a cross-section in a plane across the notch. At
It can be seen that the cross section of the brush is non-circular. In the illustrated embodiment, the notch 312 defines the axis X of the brush 310.
Spans an angular range α (corresponding to about ¼ of the circumference of the brush 310) measured around, and spans a length L (corresponding to about ⅙ of the length of the brush).
The notch 312 is formed by two surfaces 312a in the circumferential direction and two surfaces 312b in the axial direction in the illustrated embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 53, the surface 312a can be substantially radial, and as shown in FIG.
In a variant, it is also possible to make a non-zero angle β with the radius. As shown in FIG. 52, the surface 312b is
It can be substantially perpendicular to the core, but FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the modification, it may not be vertical. In FIG. 55, it can be seen that the surface 312b may extend outward. The brush 310 has an envelope surface S that is cylindrical about the axis X in the illustrated embodiment. As shown in FIG. 52, the distal portion of the brush can be frustoconical.

It is not outside the scope of the invention for the notch 312 to extend over one quarter or more of the circumference of the brush 310. Illustratively, FIG. 56 shows a cutout 3 extending substantially 1/3 of the circumference of the brush 310.
12 and FIG. 57 shows a notch 312 extending substantially over half the circumference of the brush 310. The length of the bristles is at least in the region of the cutout less than the length of the bristles outside the cutout, e.g. substantially zero, and the cross section of the plane perpendicular to the brush core and transverse to the cutout is circular. There is no departure from the scope of the invention.

Illustratively, FIG. 58 shows that the lower side is formed of a core and optionally the lower side projects very slightly, if any, from the two twisted branches 316 of the core 315 and is captured by the branch 316. Figure 3 shows a portion of a brush 310 that includes a notch formed of bristles being formed. FIG. 59.
This notch can extend around the entire circumference of the brush core, as shown in FIG. The wiper member 307 is configured to leave the cosmetic in the cutout.

The broken line in FIG. 60 indicates the wiper orifice 307.
The inner contour C of a is shown. This contour C preferably crosses the notch 312. The short bristles 317 located between the core 315 and the notch 312 have a free end substantially inside the contour C of the wiper orifice 307a, which bristles are wiped off as the brush passes through the wiper member. Therefore, it can be seen that, as a result, the cosmetic P can collect in at least a part of the notch 312.
In a variant not shown, the contour C can be non-circular.

Therefore, it is possible to deposit cosmetics on the eyelashes and / or eyebrows so as to be non-uniform during application, and in particular, on the eyelashes and / or eyebrows that come into contact with the cosmetics present in the notch 312. It is possible to deposit a large amount of cosmetics. The brush can have a plurality of notches 312 without departing from the scope of the invention, but FIG.
1 and FIG. 52, only one notch is shown for ease of explanation. As shown in FIG. 61, the notch 312 can be offset along the axis X of the brush. In this example, one notch
For example, it can be an image of the other cutout that is translated in parallel with the axis X of the brush.

Further, as shown in FIG. 62, at least 2
The one notch 312 can be offset in the circumferential direction without being offset in the axial direction. As shown in FIG. 63, the at least two notches 312 can be distributed diametrically opposed around the circumference of the brush 310. The brush can also have three notches 312 substantially 120 ° apart, as shown in FIG. 64, or it can have a greater number of notches.

FIG. 65 shows that the notch can extend around the entire circumference of the core 315. In this case, when the bristles are not very short, the cross section of the brush is a non-circular shape,
For example, as shown in FIG. 65, it becomes substantially triangular. In FIG. 65, the broken line shows a cross section of the envelope surface of the brush outside the cutout. It can be seen that the bristles whose ends form the underside of the notch are of different lengths around the core.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 66 and 67, the brush has at least two notches 312 which are arranged substantially symmetrically to each other with respect to a central plane K containing the axis X of the brush. The two cutouts 312 are first circumferentially separated by a first set of bristles extending substantially half a circle in FIG. 66 and one third circle in FIG. 67, and then a small angular range. Are further separated by a set of bristles occupying Looking at the brush from a side view or a vertical cross-section, it may have notches arranged in a staggered configuration as shown in FIG. In FIG. 68,
Notch 312 is shown schematically, but can have a variety of configurations. For example, at least 2 brushes
There may be row notches, each row notch may be circumferentially offset with respect to the other row notches, and each row notch may be offset from the other row notches. Alternatively, the notches in a given row may be offset in the axial direction, and may be offset in the axial direction, for example, to be translated in parallel to the axis of the brush to form offset images.

The shape of the notches can be identical, but it is not outside the scope of the invention for the brush to have a plurality of not identical notches offset axially and / or circumferentially. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 69, the brush can have notches having different shapes. In detail, the depth p of the notch can be varied by the notch, and likewise the length L of the notch measured parallel to the axis X of the brush can be varied by the notch. The same applies to the interval between the notches. The brush can also form a non-cylindrical envelope surface.

Illustratively, FIG. 70 shows a brush whose envelope surface has a polygonal cross-section, which in the particular embodiment of FIG. 71 is square. In FIG. 71, it can be seen that the brush can have at least one notch 312 that occupies a predetermined volume adjacent, for example, one of the edges of the envelope surface. The brush can have at least one notch made in a portion of the brush that has a non-constant cross-section when moved parallel to the axis, such as is the case for the brush illustrated in FIGS. 72 and 73. The brush has a concave surface 372 between which is a raised surface at the envelope surface that is substantially cylindrical in the illustrated embodiment. Also,
It can be seen that in the illustrated embodiment, each concave surface 372 has a width adapted to pass the maximum width as it travels along the brush from one end of the notch to the other.

The brush has at least one notch 31
73, for example, two faces 372 as shown in FIG.
Formed on the surface 372 or defining a deeper region in the surface. The brush can have a non-linear axis X as shown in FIGS. 74 and 75. Illustratively, the core 315 increases in angle with respect to the axis of the rod as it approaches the end of the brush. Illustratively, the brush may have at least one notch 312 on the concave side of the core, as in the illustrated embodiment. In one variation, the brush can have at least one notch on the convex side of the core.

76 and 77 show the envelope of a brush embodiment made in accordance with the present invention. In FIG. 77, it can be seen that the brush has no notches when viewed from one particular direction perpendicular to the axis. However, a quarter turn around the axis cuts into the same brush, and in particular, this brush alternates with the opposite upper and lower edges, despite having no spiral groove. You can see a series of notches that open.

The brush core 315 can be made in a manner other than using two twisted wire branches. Illustratively, FIG. 78 illustrates a core obtained by winding and twisting two individual cores 315a and 315b together. Each individual core 315a or 3
15b itself is made by the conventional method of twisting two wire branches together, which two branches house and capture the bristles extending radially around the core therebetween. The notches in the brush, if appropriate, either before or after changing the shape of the core by deforming the core,
It can be made by cutting off the brush. Also,
The notch can be made by locally melting the bristles, for example by irradiating a laser or contacting a hot mold. When contacting the hot profile, the bristle material must be selected so that it can melt upon contact with the hot profile.

The brush can be made with bristles of different length and / or a mixture of different types of bristles. The bristles used can exhibit different flexibility and cross-sections, in particular their cross-sections can be circular or non-circular. The notch on the brush can store the cosmetic product P when the brush is pulled out of the container, and the wiper member is configured not to wipe off all of the cosmetic product originally present in the notch. When viewed in cross section as the brush passes through the wiper orifice, at least a portion of the notch may be slightly spaced from the edge of the wiper orifice so that the cosmetic present in that portion of the notch is:
It is not wiped off by the wiper member and does not remain in the container.

When the brush comes into contact with the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, the eyelashes engaged with the notches are coated with the cosmetics without being separated. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 79 to FIG. It is possible to obtain makeup in which eyelashes gather in a bundle and form a group. FIG. 79 shows that certain eyelashes and / or eyelash bundles, in particular eyelashes engaged in the notch, carry more cosmetics than other eyelashes. The resulting makeup comprises eyelash bundles, between which the separated eyelashes are relatively evenly arranged as shown in FIG. 80 or irregularly arranged as shown in FIG. 81.

Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and it is possible in particular to combine the features of the various embodiments with one another. In this specification,
The term "comprising" is used to mean "at least 1
Note that it is synonymous with "including one."

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a comb that constitutes an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a simplified schematic diagram showing an embodiment of another method of distributing the protruding elements.

FIG. 3 is a simplified schematic diagram showing an embodiment of another method of distributing the protruding elements.

FIG. 4 is a simplified schematic diagram showing an embodiment of another method of distributing the protruding elements.

FIG. 5 is a simple schematic diagram showing an embodiment of another method of distributing the protruding elements.

FIG. 6 is a simplified schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of another method of distributing protruding elements.

FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a packaging and applicator device.

FIG. 7A is a partial schematic view of a comb as it is wiped off.

FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of a comb.

FIG. 9 shows another embodiment of a comb.

FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of a comb.

FIG. 11 shows another embodiment of a comb.

FIG. 12 shows another embodiment of a comb.

FIG. 13 shows another embodiment of a comb.

FIG. 14 shows another embodiment of a comb.

FIG. 15 shows another embodiment of a comb.

FIG. 16 shows another embodiment of a comb.

FIG. 17 shows another embodiment of a comb.

FIG. 18 shows another embodiment of a comb.

FIG. 19 shows another embodiment of a comb.

FIG. 20 shows another embodiment of a protruding element.

FIG. 21 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 22 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 23 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 24 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 25 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 26 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 27 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 28 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 29 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 30 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 31 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 32 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 33 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 34 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 35 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 36 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 37 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 38 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 39 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the comb.

FIG. 40 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a packaging and applicator device.

FIG. 41 is a simplified schematic diagram of an example of makeup that can be performed using the apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 42 is a simplified schematic diagram of an example of makeup that can be performed using the apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 43 is a simplified schematic diagram of an example of makeup that can be performed using the apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 44 is a simple schematic diagram of an example of makeup that can be performed using the device of the present invention.

FIG. 45 is a simplified schematic diagram of an example of makeup that can be performed using the apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 46 is a partial schematic view showing another embodiment of the device capable of obtaining a new cosmetic effect.

FIG. 47 is a partial schematic view showing another embodiment of the device capable of obtaining a new cosmetic effect.

48 is a partial schematic view showing another embodiment of the device capable of obtaining a new cosmetic effect. FIG.

FIG. 49 is a partial schematic view showing another embodiment of the device capable of obtaining a new cosmetic effect.

FIG. 50 shows an example of makeup that can be performed with one of the devices of FIGS. 46 to 49.

FIG. 51 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of a packaging and applicator according to the present invention.

52 is a schematic side view of the brush of the apparatus of FIG. 51. FIG.

53 is a sectional view taken along the line III-III in FIG. 52.

FIG. 54 shows another notch shape.

FIG. 55 shows another notch shape.

FIG. 56 shows another notch shape.

FIG. 57 shows another notch shape.

FIG. 58 is a schematic partial side view of another embodiment of the present invention.

59 is a sectional view taken along the line IX-XI of FIG. 58.

FIG. 60 is a view similar to FIG. 53 showing the contours of the wiper orifice.

FIG. 61 is a schematic side view of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 62 is a schematic side view of another embodiment of the present invention.

63 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XIII-XIII in FIG. 62.

FIG. 64 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 65 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 66 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 67 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 68 is a schematic side view of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 69 is a schematic side view of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 70 is a schematic partial perspective view of a brush constituting another embodiment of the present invention.

71 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XXI of FIG. 70.

72 is a schematic side view of a brush that constitutes another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

73 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XXIII-XXIII of FIG. 72.

FIG. 74 is a schematic side view of a brush forming another embodiment of the present invention.

75 is a sectional view taken along the line XXV-XXV in FIG. 74.

FIG. 76 is a side view of the envelope of a brush corresponding to an embodiment of the present invention.

77 is an envelope diagram of the brush of FIG. 76 after rotating the brush about an axis by a quarter turn; FIG.

FIG. 78 shows a core formed by winding two individual cores twisted together.

FIG. 79 shows an example of possible makeup effects.

FIG. 80 shows another example of possible makeup effect.

81 shows another example of possible makeup effect. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 device 10 combs 11 Support 12a protrusion element 12b protrusion element 13 rod 15 Group of protrusion elements 15 'Second group of protruding elements 16 gap e First interval d Second interval

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[Claims] 1. A support not comprising a core made of two twisted branches and at least one row of projecting elements extending along an axis (X), the support being substantially constant. A projection element comprising at least a first group (15) having at least three consecutive projection elements (12a, 12b) spaced apart from each other and a fourth projection element (12a) outside said first group. The fourth protruding element comprises a gap (16) extending along the axis of the row for a distance (d) greater than the spacing (e) between the three protruding elements of the first group, Device for combing and / or applying cosmetics to eyelashes and / or eyebrows, characterized in that it is spaced from said first group (15). 2. At least one row of protruding elements (12a, 12b) substantially aligned along the longitudinal axis of a support other than the core, which is composed of two twisted branches, said The row comprises at least a first group (15) having at least two consecutive projecting elements adjacent to each other, and a third projecting element (12a) outside said first group, said third group The projecting elements are spaced from the first group (15) by a gap (16) extending over a distance (d) measured along the longitudinal axis, the gap (16) being defined by the longitudinal direction. Combing eyelashes and / or eyebrows and / or applying cosmetics thereto, which is greater than the distance (e) between two adjacent protruding elements of said first group measured along the axis of Equipment for. 3. At least one row of projecting elements having at least one elongated support (11) extending along a longitudinal axis and presenting a surface located on one side of the support, and a base connected to said surface. (12a, 12b), wherein at least one of the bases extends without inclining with respect to a longitudinal axis of the support, and the row comprises at least two consecutive projecting elements adjacent to each other. With at least a first group (15) having a third protrusion element (12a) outside the first group, the third protrusion element having a distance (measured along a longitudinal axis ( spaced from the first group (15) by a gap (16) extending over d), the gap (16) being the spacing between two adjacent protruding elements of the first group. Characterized by being larger than (e) Device for combing and / or applying cosmetics to eyelashes and / or eyebrows. 4. The device of claim 3, wherein each protruding element is elongated along a longitudinal axis and exhibits a non-rectangular cross-section base in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. 5. Each projecting element is elongated along a longitudinal axis and exhibits a base of rectangular cross section in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the rectangular cross section being substantially zero along the axis of the column. 4. Extending in an equal angle direction or in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis.
The device according to. 6. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axis of the row is substantially parallel to the axis of the support to which the protruding element is connected. 7. The protruding element outside the first group is
7. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it belongs to the second group (15 ') of protruding elements. 8. The protruding element (1) outside the first group.
2a) are adjacent projecting elements (1) of the second group (15 ').
Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is spaced from 2b) by a distance shorter than the length (d) of the gap. 9. The spacing between the protruding elements in the second group (15 ′) is substantially equal to the spacing (e) between the protruding elements of the first group (15). 9. A device according to any one of claims 8 to 9, characterized in that 10. The projection element of the first group (15) extends over a distance greater than the length (d) of the gap (16). The apparatus according to item 1. 11. At least two projecting elements of said first group and said projecting elements outside said first group are located substantially at the same multiple of pitch (e) along the axis of said row. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that each occupies it. 12. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of groups (15, 15 ') of protruding elements which are regularly spaced apart. 13. The device according to claim 1, wherein the projection elements are all of the same shape. 14. The method according to claim 1, wherein the row has at least two differently shaped protruding elements.
The apparatus according to any one of 2 above. 15. A projection element comprising teeth that are substantially triangular in side view when the row is viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to its axis.
15. The device according to any one of 14. 16. The device of claim 15, wherein the at least two teeth exhibit different slopes. 17. When viewed from a direction substantially perpendicular to its axis, the array includes a row of teeth all triangular in profile,
17. At least two teeth are of different heights and / or bases of different widths.
The apparatus according to any one of 1. 18. At least two groups (15, 15 ')
Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one ridge (70) between the projecting element and the group. 19. Viewed from the side of the row, at least two protruding elements of a group of protruding elements together form a substantially V-shaped groove (52, 71). The apparatus according to any one of 1 to 18. 20. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it has at least two rows of protruding elements. 21. The device of claim 20, wherein at least one row of projecting elements and the other row of projecting elements extend in different directions. 22. The height of the projection element is in the range of 0.5 mm to 10 mm, in particular in the range of 1 mm to 3 mm. Equipment. 23. The array of projecting elements at least partially comprising at least a series of projecting elements extending alternately on opposite sides of a geometrically distinct surface. The apparatus according to claim 1. 24. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the protruding elements of the row have a substantially straight base. 25. Supports for mutually movable projection elements 2
24. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that it has three parts (141, 142). 26. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 25, wherein the rows extend along a non-linear axis. 27. The support (100) is perforated and comprises at least one opening arranged between two opposing regions (101) of the support, the at least one 27. A row of protruding elements is connected to at least one side of said area, said protruding elements of said row extending towards the other side of said area. Equipment. 28. A projecting element composed of a bristle bundle fixed to said support, said support being other than a core composed of twisted branches of two wires. 28. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1-27, characterized. 29. The support has at least one hole in which the bristles are fixed.
The device according to. 30. At least one projecting element made of plastic material is included.
9. The device according to any one of 9 above. 31. The projection elements of all the projection elements of the at least one row are made integrally by molding a plastic material.
The apparatus according to any one of 1. 32. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a rod with a gripping element at one end and a support at the other end to which the projecting element is connected. 33. The device of claim 32, wherein the support is integrally molded with the rod. 34. A device according to any one of claims 1-33, wherein the support is made of an elastomeric material. 35. A cosmetic (P) replenisher applied to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows is included.
4. The device according to any one of 4 above. 36. The cosmetic replenishment product is a container (21).
36. The device of claim 35 housed within. 37. The container comprises a wiper member (40, 13).
37. The apparatus of claim 36, including 0). 38. The apparatus of claim 37, wherein the protruding element is configured to not significantly bend when passing through the wiper member. 39. The device of claim 38, wherein the wiper member includes an elastomeric lip (40). 40. At least one row of protruding elements (201,
212, 222, 232), in particular including teeth, said protruding element being connected to at least one side of a support, said protruding element coating the eyelashes with a cosmetic product and an unseparated bundle of eyelashes. An apparatus for applying cosmetics to eyelashes and / or eyebrows, characterized in that, as it forms, a plurality of eyelashes are arranged to leave a gap through which they can pass. 41. The device of claim 40, wherein the rows include 6 to 15 protruding elements. 42. The distance between the two protruding elements is 2.5.
42. The device according to claim 40 or 41, which is at least mm. 43. A series of groups (211, 221) each formed by two projecting elements, said projecting elements being in alignment along the longitudinal axis of said support, in two successive groups. 41. The device of claim 40, wherein the spacing between is greater than the spacing between the protruding elements within the group. 44. A series of groups (2 having two protruding elements)
Device according to any one of claims 40 to 43, characterized in that it comprises 21) and each projecting element (222) in the group is directed towards the other projecting element of the group. 45. Applying mascara to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows, and combing the eyelashes and / or eyebrows with the device according to any one of claims 1 to 44 to separate eyelashes and / or eyebrows. Or forming a group of eyebrows, the method for applying eyelashes and / or eyebrows. 46. A cosmetic product is applied to the projecting elements of the device according to claim 1, wherein the cosmetic product is present in at least one gap formed between the projecting elements. And making the added gap of the cosmetic contact the eyelashes and / or eyebrows to form at least two unseparated sets of eyelashes and / or eyebrows. A method for applying eyelashes and / or eyebrows, characterized in that 47. A core (315), bristles (317) extending radially from the core around at least a portion thereof, and at least one notch (312) extending less than half of the bristle-bearing portion of the brush. ), And a cross section of a plane crossing the notch of the brush is non-circular, for applying cosmetics to eyelashes and / or eyebrows. 48. A core (315), bristles (317) extending radially from said core around at least a portion thereof, and at least one notch (312) made in said brush portion carrying said bristles. ), And a brush for applying cosmetics to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows, characterized in that at least one region of the cutout has bristles of substantially zero length. 49. Packaging cosmetics, characterized in that it comprises a brush according to claim 47 or 48 and a container (302) containing a cosmetics (P) to be applied to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows. A packaging and applicator device for applying cosmetics to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows together. 50. A method of manufacturing a brush according to claim 47 or 48, wherein the notch is made by cutting or melting the bristles. 51. A step of applying a cosmetic product (P) applied to a brush (310), in particular a mascara, said brush comprising at least one notch (312) in which said cosmetic product can accumulate. Presenting the notch so as to extend over less than half the length of the brush portion that bears the bristles, and so as to form at least one bundle of unseparated eyelashes and / or eyebrows. Applying the cosmetics contained in the notches to eyelashes and / or eyebrows,
A method for applying cosmetics (p) to eyelashes and / or eyebrows, which comprises: