JP2011115592A - Applicator, particularly mascara applicator, refill for refilling pigment mass for the same, and cosmetic product - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mascara applicator easily and surely handled and improvable in the applying property of a mascara mass to eyelashes. <P>SOLUTION: The mascara applicator (1) for applying a pigment mass to the eyelashes includes a grip (2) and a case part (3) extending to go away from the grip (2) and storing a spare pigment mass, wherein the spare pigment mass in this case is formed as a pigment mass refilling refill (4) movable relative to the case part (3) and including a solid pigment mass in a storage state at least. The applicator (1) is formed so that the eyelashes receiving application of the pigment mass can be brought into direct contact with the pigment mass refilling refill (4) as predetermined. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an applicator according to the front part of claim 1, in particular a mascara applicator, and a pigment refill refill according to the front part of claim 14, and said mascara applicator and / or It relates to a mascara product having at least one pigment refill refill.

  An applicator device for applying cosmetics is known from Patent Document 1 below, and this cosmetic is particularly considered to be a mascara.

  This mascara is stored and held as a refill for refilling consisting of a solid mascara mass, and is pressed from the applicator grip into the heating device in the applicator head by one spring. The tip of the refill refill is completely melted by this heating device, but this is, as such, completely acceptable at first.

  The resulting melt is guided to the root region of a series of teeth through a plurality of narrow channels (referred to as “passage 17” in the aforementioned Patent Document 1) arranged downstream of the melting zone. . Due to the spring force applied to the refill for mascara refill that has not yet melted, a pressing force is applied to the mascara melt, so the mascara melt continuously flows out from the narrow channel to the root area of each tooth, Wet your teeth.

  Therefore, in practice it is necessary to reduce the diameter of these narrow channels, because otherwise they form a kind of mascara comb, of course, such applications. The amount of mascara melt that is pushed into these tooth areas, which replaces the bristles of the mascara brushes that would be found if no mascara comb was used in the coat, could quickly become too high. It is.

  Therefore, in Patent Document 1, what is actually a problem is that the mascara melt “passes through these passages 17 and diffuses”. This emphasizes that the diameter of the passage 17 which is placed downstream of the melting zone and leads the mascara melt from the melted refill refill to the teeth is very small.

  This applicator device has the disadvantage that the outer wetting of the applicator must be non-uniform along its length due to non-uniform heating / heating of the solid mascara mass. Yes. As a result, the coating results are not always satisfactory.

  In addition, narrow passages with small diameters that clearly contribute to the control of mascara melt flow pose various difficulties-they are easily clogged.

  Furthermore, it is not always guaranteed that the mascara melt is scraped completely from the space between the teeth during application and thereby also from the exit hole. This can also cause clogging of the individual passages when heating again or when the mascara melt is refilled and refilled, so that even in this case the moistening result of the teeth or interdental space is uneven. It will be something.

  Once melted, the mascara mass in the outer area of the applicator head is not completely scraped off, so that the mascara mass residue will always remain in the area of the applicator head. For example, if the cover cap slides down in some way, other items may be undesirably soiled. If it is not used for a long period of time, it is unavoidable that the surface is covered with a scab coat which is very difficult to remove.

  In addition, since the mascara melt can no longer flow out of the narrow passage immediately below a certain temperature, the applicator described above can be used in the event of a heating device failure, such as battery discharge or failure. Sometimes it has the disadvantage that it can no longer be used due to its structure.

German Patent Application Publication No. 102008016213

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a mascara applicator that is easy and reliable in handling and that can improve the applicability of the mascara mass to the eyelashes.

  Undesirable fouling and jacket formation shall be avoided preferentially.

  Mainly the applicator is personalized in a simple way to the various requirements of the user, for example the type of eyelashes / type of eyelashes and how the user wishes to apply cosmetics to the eyelashes. , It shall be compatible.

  Primarily, it can be used without a heating device or without functioning.

  The object is solved by a mascara applicator having the features of claim 1 and a pigment refill refill having the features of claim 13. Advantageous embodiments are presented in the dependent claims, which are subordinate to the independent claims.

  An applicator according to the present invention according to the main claim has a grip and a case part extending away from the grip, but the grip may optionally be an integral component of the case. . The case part is used to accommodate the preliminary pigment mass.

  The preliminary pigment mass is configured as a refill for pigment mass refilling that can move relative to the case portion. The refill for refilling a pigment mass consists entirely or substantially of a solid pigment mass at least in storage, the details of which will be described immediately below.

  Furthermore, the applicator allows the eyelashes that are to receive the application of the pigment mass to enter into direct contact with the pigment mass refill refill as prescribed, ie thereby the pigment mass is applied to the eyelashes. To be formed. In other words, the applicator according to the present invention is a pigment mass refill process in which the mascara mass applied to the eyelashes stays on the surface of the refill for pigment mass refilling until it moves onto the eyelashes and is applied to each eyelash. It is characterized by being taken directly from the surface of the refill. Thus, no very small diameter passages that are used to dispense the mascara mass and further guide it back to its original application location are unnecessary. Part of the surface of the refill for refilling the pigment mass, which is taken up by the eyelashes as much as it is applied to the eyelashes, may be obscured by the structure for guiding the eyelashes. The fact that there is no re-filling (by being inserted into the free space between each guide) despite the fact that the eyelashes are split one by one between each guide Since a free space of a size that allows direct entry to the surface of the refill is left, it does not become an obstacle to the present invention.

  The concept of “solid pigment mass” means that at least the pigment mass refill refill exhibits substantially inherent shape stability at least up to a temperature of 30 ° C., and even better up to a temperature of 37 ° C., ie the influence of gravity. Underneath, it will not flow out to any extent that it can be done, at least thanks to a support element which is arranged or connected to this pigment refill refill, for sale, After being removed from the protective or shipping packaging, it can be inserted into the applicator without any further auxiliary means, and can be displaced in its entirety towards the application zone. It means forming a self-supporting refill refill. The pigment mass so accommodated should be such that, in a special case, application to the eyelashes drawn on its surface can already be realized without further heating.

  The melting point of the refill for refilling the pigment block is preferably higher than 40 ° C and ideally about 50 ° C. In a refill for pigment mass refill made of a suitable composition that is preferably used, the pigment mass still pushes the entire refill for pigment mass refill from the case at about 25 ° C. and again into the case. Can be pushed back and has considerable external force-for example generated during the application process, many of which the original applicator is formed by a pencil-type pigment mass, and so to speak, is widely used otherwise The mascara brush is solid so that it can withstand the shearing force and bending force caused by the replacement of the pencil-type pigment mass.

  A basic formulation of a pigment mass that can make a pigment mass refill refill similar to that of a pigment mass refill according to the present invention in general, and important adjustment parameters for such pigment mass are described herein. Is disclosed in the patent application cited at the beginning. With this as a prerequisite technology, those skilled in the art can produce a refill for refilling a solid pigment mass that accurately corresponds to the individual requirements of the present invention without any particular difficulty by experiments that are widely performed in this field.

  The pigment mass referred to in the present invention is a mass having the above-mentioned consistency and capable of dyeing eyelashes and / or giving volume or shape to eyelashes regardless of whether or not a pigment in a narrow sense is included. It is interpreted as being. A preferred pigment mass contains a narrowly defined pigment.

  The essential advantage of the applicator according to the invention is that the mascara mass prepared for application to the eyelashes remains at the pigment mass refill refill until it is actually used. In the point. Therefore, unlike the prior art described above, when a user gets in the way while preparing to paint, and stops applying while the mascara lump that is ready to paint is not yet applied to the eyelashes However, no problem occurs. This is because, according to the present invention, the mascara mass is prepared directly at the pigment mass refill for application, and at a location away from the mass refill that causes difficulties if not used immediately. This is because there is not.

  In addition, the applicator according to the present invention is simple in structure in the area of its original application zone, and thus has a reasonable working reliability, in particular causing clogging. There is no noticeable trend.

  The fact that the eyelashes are applied in direct contact with the pigment refill refill—as compared to the prior art described above—allows the user to apply the applicator to the lashes arching in a completely different manner. As a result, the possibility of forming an applicator is opened, so that the user is given a high degree of flexibility in use.

  Preferably, the applicator is formed such that its pigment refill refill is at least partially displaceable from the case. The pigment lump refill is preferably displaceable in the reverse direction after application.

  In this case, for the purpose of applying the pigment mass, the eyelashes (at least in addition) the outer peripheral surface of the refill for pigment mass refill, that is, the cylindrical side surface with the vertical axis of the refill for pigment mass refill The applicator is preferably formed so that it can enter into direct contact with the device. At this time, this surface, which can enter direct contact with the eyelashes, is preferably contoured to have at least locally a plurality of raised areas and / or recesses.

  An applicator pigment refill refill constructed as such is essentially an alternative to mascara brushes commonly used to apply mascara from an application point of view, and is therefore It can be handled by the method. That is, generally speaking, the refill for refilling a pigment block functions as an applicator or an applicator body in an ordinary case.

  The above-mentioned contour shape formed in at least a part of the refill for refilling the pigment lump enables the refill for refilling the lump of pigment to realize the effect of spreading the eyelashes and / or separating the eyelashes as such. Is to be achieved. In this case, the refill for refilling the pigment block is contoured like a kind of disk-type bar-shaped applicator, that is, the bristle regions of the brush are arranged substantially in front and back in the longitudinal direction. Ideally, it is configured in the same profile as any one of a variety of publicly known applicators that have been superseded by a complete disc or a disc-like profile.

  Within the scope of another preferred embodiment, the refill for pigment mass refill is a plurality of grooves that at least partially surround the outer periphery in a spiral like a kind of screw, or preferably at least the outer periphery extending in parallel. Constructed as a plurality of grooves that partially encircle, ideally built on the cylindrical side of the outer periphery of the refill for pigment mass refill, for spreading the eyelashes and / or separating them one by one , Has an integrated feature.

  These grooves preferably have a recess that tapers toward the groove bottom and / or a raised area whose cross-sectional shape tapers conically toward the radially outer side.

  Within the scope of another preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the pigment refill refill is fed out toward the coating zone, or when the pigment refill refill is pushed out of the case, the case is used together with the pigment refill refill. One support structure adapted to perform relative movement with respect to (3) is arranged with respect to the refill for pigment refilling.

  According to another embodiment, the applicator has one heating device that locally melts the pigment refill refill prior to using the applicator. By doing so, when the heating is not performed, the pigment mass of the refill for refilling the pigment lump improves the eyelashes that come in direct contact with the refill for refilling the refill for pigment. A zone that transitions to a wettable state is formed. For the pigment mass whose surface has begun to melt, the coating operation continues at least (estimated to be 180 seconds) as long as it has a substantially creamy consistency, ie under the influence of gravity. It is preferable that heating is performed as long as it is not yet flowing out. Otherwise, the surface is heated until the pigment mass has liquefied to a radial depth of at most substantially up to 5/10 mm-better than substantially 3/10 mm. become.

  In that case, it is preferable that only the surface is partially melted, so that the refill for refilling the pigment mass is still a solid pigment mass under the already partially melted surface, even in the heated area. The core which performs the supporting action which consists of is hold | maintained. This core may be a single support core rod or may cooperate with an original support core rod made of another material. The latter is preferred.

  It is preferable that the heating device is disposed so as to surround the outside of the refill for refilling a pigment block at the use position.

  Within one of the preferred various embodiments, it is contemplated that the pigment refill support core rod is configured as a heating element, or that the support structure is part of a heating device. It is good to. For the latter, it is especially advantageous if the support structure is arranged on the outside or on the lower side of the outer surface of the pigment mass refill, relatively close to it (0.5 to about 2 mm). However, this allows the surface to be used for the coating process to be partially melted as intended.

  The pigment refill refill is preferably configured to be replaceable, so that an applicator having a high value payout mechanism and / or heating device for the pigment refill refill is a priori. It can be realized without hindering the success of the product market.

  The applicator is a built-in type-best used to allow the initial shaping of the outer contour of the pigment refill refill or to allow the reshaping of the existing outer contour. Preferably has one molding device for forming the components of the case (3). By doing so, the pigment refill refill will not lose its ability to act to comb the eyelashes and / or to separate them one at a time when consumption is advanced.

  In a preferred applicator, the heating device is located in the end region of the case. The effective heating length of the heating device is shorter than the length of the refill for refilling the pigment block. Such an arrangement ensures that the majority of the spare refill refills will be kept “fresh” for a long time, ie not repeatedly exposed to unnecessary heating cycles before use. ing.

  The heating device is preferably an electric type. Ideally, one activation sensor is provided that activates the heating element when the protective cap of the applicator is removed.

  The problem to be solved by the above-mentioned invention is also solved by a refill for refilling a pigment block consisting of a solid pigment block, which is scheduled to be used in an applicator according to the present invention. There, this refill for refilling the pigment block is in direct contact with the eyelashes that will be coated with the pigment block as specified after the refill for refilling the pigment block is installed in the applicator. Has one area that can be entered so that a mass of pigment is applied to the eyelashes.

  A pigment refill refill according to the invention is characterized by one or more features or inventions described for such a pigment refill refill according to the claims aimed at the applicator. In relation to the description part of the applicator in the detailed description, it is preferred that it be formed to have one or more of the features disclosed for the pigment refill refill incorporated into the applicator. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a mascara applicator that is easy and reliable in handling and that can improve the applicability of mascara mass to eyelashes.

1 shows a first embodiment of an applicator according to the present invention, implemented as a mascara applicator. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of an applicator according to the present invention, implemented as a mascara applicator. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of an applicator according to the present invention, implemented as a mascara applicator. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of an applicator according to the present invention, implemented as a mascara applicator. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a pigment refill refill according to the present invention for use in an applicator according to the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a pigment refill refill according to the present invention for use in an applicator according to the present invention. FIG. FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of an applicator according to the present invention with a second embodiment of a refill for pigment mass refill according to the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of an applicator according to the present invention with a second embodiment of a refill for pigment mass refill according to the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of an applicator according to the present invention, implemented as a mascara applicator with a third embodiment of a pigment refill refill according to the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of an applicator according to the present invention, implemented as a mascara applicator with a third embodiment of a pigment refill refill according to the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of an applicator according to the present invention, implemented as a mascara applicator with a third embodiment of a pigment refill refill according to the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of an applicator according to the present invention, implemented as a mascara applicator with a third embodiment of a pigment refill refill according to the present invention. FIG. 2 shows an applicator according to the present invention having an actuation mechanism such as a kind of rotation mechanism. FIG. 2 shows an applicator according to the present invention having an actuation mechanism such as a kind of rotation mechanism. FIG. 2 shows an applicator according to the present invention having an actuation mechanism such as a kind of push-push mechanism. FIG. 2 shows an applicator according to the present invention having an actuation mechanism such as a kind of push-push mechanism. 1 is an applicator according to the present invention having an actuation mechanism such as a kind of sliding mechanism. 1 is an applicator according to the present invention having an actuation mechanism such as a kind of sliding mechanism. FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the present invention having a shaping device / re-molding device for refilling a pigment mass refill. FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the present invention having a shaping device / re-molding device for refilling a pigment mass refill. FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the present invention having a shaping device / re-molding device for refilling a pigment mass refill. FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the present invention having an alternative configuration of a molding device for refilling a pigment mass refill. FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the present invention having an alternative configuration of a molding device for refilling a pigment mass refill. FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the present invention having an alternative configuration of a molding device for refilling a pigment mass refill. FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the present invention having an alternative configuration of a molding device for refilling a pigment mass refill. FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the present invention having an alternative configuration of a molding device for refilling a pigment mass refill. FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the present invention having an alternative configuration of a molding device for refilling a pigment mass refill. FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the present invention having an alternative configuration of a molding device for refilling a pigment mass refill. FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the present invention having an alternative configuration of a molding device for refilling a pigment mass refill.

  The applicator 1 according to the invention (FIGS. 1a to 1d) has a grip 2 and a case part 3 containing a pigment mass, for example a mascara pigment mass, extending away from the grip 2 in the longitudinal direction 100. In the illustrated example, the spiral feeding cylinder 8 and the heating element 10 (here, the outer casing is provided on the outside) jointly form the case portion 3. The pigment block is configured as a refill 4 for refilling a pigment block, and has a solid pigment block at a normal atmospheric temperature. The normal atmospheric temperature can be interpreted as, for example, a range of 20 ° C to 35 ° C. “Solid” means that in this exemplary embodiment, the pigment refill refill is preferably self-supporting or somehow because of its inherent shape stability in the normal use conditions of the mascara applicator. With the help of the support structure, it can be interpreted that there is an elongate formation that exhibits inherent shape stability, such as a kind of extra core, which is sufficiently sturdy. The case portion 3 has a distal end 5 pointing in the opposite direction to the grip region 2 and an end portion 6 on the grip side. One guide tube 3 a is disposed at least partially inside the case portion and is supported so as to rotate relative to the case portion 3. This guide cylinder has one guide slit 7 over almost the entire length thereof, and this guide slit is configured to open in the end 5 region of the case. One spiral feeding cylinder 8 having one spiral spiral feeding groove 9 is arranged on the inner surface facing the guide cylinder 3a so as to surround the guide cylinder 3a. One heating element 10 is arranged in the end 5 region of the case part, particularly in the longitudinal direction 100, following the axial direction of the guide tube 3a, and the outside of the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block is heated for a heating length l. Surrounding. The heating length l is shorter than the total length of the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block, and it is a good idea to select the heating length 1 so that the normal length necessary for applying the mascara can be heated. It is preferable that one radial gap in the range of about 0.3 mm to 1 mm exists between the heating element 10 of the heating device and the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block. Thereby, direct contact between the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block and the heating element 10 is avoided. Thereby, preferably, in the overwhelming majority of cases, the fact that the pigment refill refill is only “sweaty” rather than actually melted by the heating element is taken into account.

  The heating element 10 is configured to be operable by electricity, and is electrically connected to one control circuit 12 and one energy source 13, for example, one button battery. The heating element 10, the control circuit 12, and the energy source 13 form one heating device. The control circuit 12, and here the energy source 13 implemented here in the form of a button cell, is preferably arranged inside the grip 2.

  The pigment block refill refill 4 is held by a single guide bearing 11 on the grip side. The guide bearing 11 is fitted inside the guide tube 3a so as to be displaceable in the axial direction, and has at least one engaging projection 11a, which is formed in the guide slit 7 of the guide tube 3a. It is inserted through and inserted into the spiral feeding groove 9. The guide cylinder 3 a prevents rotation with respect to the grip 2, while the spiral supply cylinder 8 is supported relative to the grip 2 so as to be rotatable around the longitudinal axis 101 of the applicator 1. It is connected. One protective cap 14 is provided, which is preferably fitted from above the helical supply cylinder 8 so that one switch 15 of the control circuit 12 can be activated at its grip end. When the protective cap 14 is put on, the heating element 10 is switched off, so that no energy is consumed when the protective cap 14 is put on. After removing the protective cap 14, the heating element 10 is activated by the control circuit 12, so that at least the surface of at least a part of the entire length of the refill 4 for the pigment block refilling is preferably- Partial melting will cause the pigmented refill contour to begin to melt to a slight extent—as such, without undergoing any substantial flattening, because Each web, described in more detail immediately below, retains a supporting core area consisting of a mass of pigment that is heated but substantially unheated. Because it becomes.

  By rotating the grip 2 relative to the spiral feeding cylinder 8, the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block is moved from the guide cylinder 3a to the heating element 10 along the longitudinal direction 100 from the accommodation position shown in FIGS. The pigment refilling refill 4 having at least a partially melted pigment mass at least on the surface can be brought into contact with the eyelashes to be applied as prescribed. The end 16 will be in use for applying a pigment mass to the eyelashes-at this time, in particular the outer peripheral surface of this free end 16 will be available to enter into contact with the eyelashes. ing. The refill 4 for refilling the pigment block is used as an applicator for the pigment block itself.

  In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1a to 1d, the pigment refilling refill 4 has a number of mutually parallel grooves 17 extending around its circumference, with the recesses being formed therein. As a result, a large number of webs 18 are left, which form a raised area in the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block, and act to comb the eyelashes or separate them one by one. Yes.

  Advantageously, the contouring portion of the pigment refill refill 4 may be a plurality of indentations that only partially surround the outer periphery of the refill refill instead of or together with the plurality of annular grooves. These notches may extend linearly at the bottom of the notch (not shown) or coaxial with the central axis of the pigment mass refill 4.

  Furthermore, it is advantageous if the recesses and ridges of the pigment block refill 4 are configured like a kind of corrugation or knurling. With respect to this surface structure of the refill 4 for the pigment mass refilling, that is, the contoured portion, a plurality of at least partially elongated recesses are provided, and the eyelashes can be captured in these recesses for applying the pigment mass. It is very preferable to do so.

  Furthermore, the refill for pigment mass refilling here has one support structure in the form of one support core bar 19 which is preferably made of a hard material. The support core rod 19 is made of, for example, plastic, metal, or ceramic.

  The guide bearing 11 is substantially configured in a pan shape, in which a refill for refilling a pigment block is provided with one cylindrical portion 20 provided at an end portion on the grip side of the refill 4 for refilling a block of pigment. It is held in this guide bearing 11 (see also FIGS. 2a and 2b).

  The pigment refill refill 4 according to the invention used in the applicator 1 according to the invention shown in FIGS. 1a to 1d is shown in detail in FIGS. 2a and 2b. Unlike the embodiment described above, the support core 19 is configured as a heating element 10 disposed inside, as shown in FIG. 2b, and the end of the support core 19 facing the grip 2 is in the case 3 or In this specific example, a plurality of members are used to allow electric energy to be supplied to the supporting core rod 19 configured as the heating element 10 via the corresponding strip conductor inside the guide tube 3a. It is good to have the following sliding contact 21. These sliding contacts 21 are provided in the respective grooves 22 of the guide bearing 11 in the state where the pigment refilling refill 4, the guide bearing 11, and the support core rod 19 configured as the heating element 10 are assembled. The sliding contact 21 is positioned and engaged with each other so as not to move in the circumferential direction of the guide bearing 11.

  Another embodiment of an applicator 1 according to the invention and a refill 4 for a pigment mass refill according to the invention is shown in FIGS. 3a and 3b, where the basic structure of the applicator 1 is shown in FIG. Similar to the structure of the applicator 1 according to the embodiment shown in 1a-1d. For this reason, only the essential differences between the two embodiments will be described below in relation to FIGS. 3a, 3b, but otherwise the structure described in connection with the first exemplary embodiment is This is also true for this second exemplary embodiment unless the above differences are clearly in conflict.

  The refill 4 for refilling the pigment block is formed solid from the solid pigment block without the inner support core rod 19, and has one groove 17 that rotates in a spail shape like a kind of screw as an outer contour shape. Yes. Therefore, also in this embodiment, the pigment refilling refill 4, more precisely, the outer peripheral contour shape has a large number of raised areas and recesses. It can be used as an applicator. Also in this embodiment, the heating element 10 is located distally following the guide tube 3a along the longitudinal direction, and has one through hole for the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block.

  Of course, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 a and 3 b, the heating element 10 is configured with respect to its length so that the refill 4 for refilling the pigment mass can be heated almost over its entire length, as in the previous embodiment. You can also For this purpose, for example, it is proposed that the region in which at least the pigment block refill 4 is located outside the guide bearing 11 of the guide tube 3 a is configured to be heated along the longitudinal direction 100. As a result, especially for the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block that has already been shortened to some extent due to consumption due to use, the surface of the required area is first moved to the heating element 10 before being fed out from the guide tube 3a. It can be achieved that it begins to melt without having to be displaced into the region.

  Figures 4a to 4d schematically and simplified show another embodiment of an applicator 1 according to the invention, as well as a refill 4 for refilling a pigment mass according to the invention. The structure of this applicator also roughly matches that of the embodiment shown in FIGS. Accordingly, only the essential differences between the two embodiments will be entered with respect to FIGS. 4a-4d, but otherwise, what has been described with respect to the first exemplary embodiment is that there are structural differences. This is also true for this third exemplary embodiment, unless there is a clear conflict.

  The operation mechanism for displacing the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block with respect to the case 3 is the same as the mechanism of the above-described embodiment.

  In this embodiment of the pigment block refill 4 shown in FIGS. 4c and 4d, the pigment block refill 4 has a refill core 22 comprising a solid mascara pigment block. The refill core 22 is configured as a substantially cylindrical rod and has a substantially smooth outer peripheral surface 23. The refill core 22 is fitted to the guide bearing 11 by the end on the grip side. Around the refill core 22, one external support structure 25 is disposed, which is mechanically connected to the refill core 22 and goes out of the guide tube 3 a or the case 3 together with it, and again inside it. Can enter. The external support structure 25 may be configured as, for example, a single or multiple string winding or a coil spring. In this case, the adjacent windings 26 provide a free space between the windings. As a result, the eyelashes to be colored can be brought into contact with the outer surface of the refill core 22 between the windings 26.

  In particular, when configured as a two-strand structure, the ends of the respective lines forming the spiral structure are connected to each other at the end region of the support structure and further controlled at the end region on the grip side of the support structure. It is a good idea to connect to the circuit 12. In this case, by configuring the support structure 25 in a heated manner, i.e. in particular as a heat ray, the support structure 25 located on the outside ensures at least partial melting of the refill core 22 before using the applicator 1. It is very advantageous to be able to do so.

  Another possible embodiment of the support structure may be a jacket tube having a plurality of cut-outs, for example surrounding the pigment block refill 4. These cut-through portions may be, for example, slits or window-like openings.

  FIGS. 5a and 5b show the application according to the present invention in a state in which the pigment refilling refill 4 is drawn (FIG. 5a) and in a state in which the pigment refilling refill 4 is fed out (FIG. 5b). 1 where the refilling 4 of the pigment mass refill 4 takes place via a single rotating mechanism, as already described within the scope of the exemplary embodiment described above. ing.

  Another embodiment of the applicator 1 according to the invention shown in FIGS. 6a and 6b comprises a push-push mechanism, such as a kind of ballpoint pen mechanism, for carrying out the loading and unloading operation of the pigment block refill 4. ing. For this purpose, one operation button 30 is provided at the bottom of the grip 2, and this operation button 30 is pushed in the direction of the arrow 31 so as to bring out the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block. It has become. When the operation button 30 is pressed again, the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block is drawn into the applicator 1 again through one spring mechanism.

  Instead of the push-push mechanism shown in FIGS. 6a and 6b, a sliding mechanism may be provided (see FIGS. 7a and 7b), in which one slide switch 32 is provided on the outer surface of the applicator 1, This is combined with the pigment block refilling refill 4 so that the pigment block refilling refill 4 can be taken in and out by sliding the slide switch 32 back and forth.

  Another embodiment of the applicator 1 according to the invention (FIGS. 8a to 8c) has one molding device 40 for the refill 4 for pigment mass refilling. The forming apparatus 40 has two half shells 42 and 43 that can be tilted with respect to each other around one axis 41. The axis 41 is preferably orthogonal to the longitudinal axis 101 of the applicator 1. These half-shells 42 and 43 have one negative mold 44 having the outer contour shape of the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block. The negative mold 44 can be transferred to the surface of the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block by tilting both half shells 42 and 43 in the direction of the arrow 46 and closing them. After the half shells 42, 43 are opened in the direction opposite to the arrow 46, the pigment refilling refill 4 can move freely in the longitudinal direction 100 and can be fed out by the above-mentioned operating mechanism. it can.

  Such a molding apparatus 40 is used for the first press of the negative type to the smooth cylindrical outer wall of the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block, and for example, during the application of the pigment block, the outer circumference is consumed by use. It is also suitable for reshaping the existing outer contour of the refill 4 for refilling a pigment block, whose contour has been blurred.

  Wisely, the molding device 40, that is, its half shells 42, 43, may be of a heating type. As a result, the negative mold 44 is successfully transferred onto the surface of the refill 4 for refilling the pigment mass in a very simple manner and without applying much force. Furthermore, the surface of the contoured outer peripheral surface of the pigment refilling refill 4 is small due to the heat energy generated by the heated half shells 42 and 43 that are in contact with the refilling for refilling the pigment lump 4 over almost the entire surface. Successful partial melting will be achieved in a uniform and well-defined manner with low energy consumption or low heat energy. The pressing of the half shells 42, 43 against the refill 4 for the pigment block refilling may be performed by the inner contour shape of the protective cap 14 adapted to the outer contour shape of the half shells 42, 43, for example. When the protective cap 14 is put on, the half shells 42 and 43 are pressed against the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block, so that molding is performed. In such an embodiment, wisely, the pigment mass refilling refill 4, or the molding of its outer contour shape with ridges and recesses, is arranged inside the applicator 1. Since it is to be carried out by 40 itself, a refill 4 for refilling a pigment mass having a smooth substantially cylindrical outer peripheral surface can also be used.

  Another embodiment of an applicator 1 according to the present invention is shown in Figures 9a-9h. The applicator structure is the same as that of the applicator described above unless it is clarified from the following description that it is contrary to the above description. Applicable unless stated otherwise. The applicator forming apparatus 40 is configured to form a kind of grid, and the pigment refilling refill 4 is pressed against the grid and passes through it, thereby refilling the pigment lump. The refill 4 is forcibly provided with an external contour shape having a raised region and a concave portion by a grid.

  In the example shown, the refill 4 for refilling the pigment mass is pressed against the grid using its force that can be applied using the applicator's own (described in more detail above) feeding device due to its consistency. So that it can be easily evacuated, but afterwards, when it comes out of the grid again, it shows enough intrinsic stability to extend out of the grid, for example as a cantilever. However, it is laid out so that a plurality of ribs 141 separated from each other are formed so as not to be deformed more than necessary under the influence of gravity. If there is a heating device, at least for this heating device, this enables plastic deformation of the pigment mass in the required area, while It does not melt completely to becomes the required it.

  Instead, these ribs 141 are brought into contact with these ribs 141 by pulling the color / cosmetics-usually these colors / cosmetics from the rib-like structure of the pigment refill refill. -It is designed to exhibit shape stability, such that it will be used as an applicator, preferably like a comb.

  The consistency of the feeding device or the refill 4 for refilling the pigment mass is such that these ribs 141 can again pass through the grid after application and be drawn into the applicator 1 where they are ready for the next application. It is a good idea to lay it out so that

  In the ideal case, the elements forming the grid are heated, often by but not limited to, by incorporating heating elements into the elements themselves.

  If the forming apparatus 40 is cut obliquely so that the tip is angular, it will work very efficiently. The oblique cut with the angled tip is clearly visible in the figure. This means that the grid on which the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block is pressed and gets through becomes increasingly thin, usually as a triangle, toward the end. Such an oblique cut with an angled tip works positively on the characteristics of the application, and makes the applicator rich in variability. This is because the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block does not protrude from the end of the grid to the “fully extended position” where the feeding length varies, but rather, only the regions on both sides protrude from the grid. This is because it can be used at any of the positions where only a part is extended, at a position where the extension length is variously "pressed and passed through".

  In addition, the oblique cut with the angled tip usually helps to draw the pigment block refill 4 into the coating case again in a clean state. Because, even if surplus (deformation / crushing) occurs in the refill 4 for pigment mass refilling, the refill 4 for pigment mass refilling is completely scraped off / peeled off at an oblique cut. It is because it can be wiped off as soon as it is drawn into.

  All the above embodiments are described as preferred embodiments having a heating device 10. However, the refill 4 for refilling the pigment block can be put in and out without the heating device, and the mascara block can be applied to the eyelashes although it is somewhat difficult to apply, so there is no heating device. Or, for example, if the provided heating device 10 fails due to battery discharge or control circuit failure, the applicator 1 can still be used satisfactorily, albeit with limitations.

  Sufficient inherent strength and shape stability of the refill 4 for the pigment mass refill so that a sufficient amount of the pigment mass is scraped off into the eyelashes at normal atmospheric temperatures during use of the applicator 1 If the composition of the refill for refilling the pigment mass is selected, the heating device may be completely abandoned.

  In addition, as a precaution, the dependent claims are claimed as protection for the time being, even if there are no characteristics resulting from their respective belonging relationships.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Applicator, 2 Grip, 3 Case, 3a Guide tube, 4 Refill for pigment lump refill, 5 Case end, 6 Grip side end, 7 Guide slit, 8 Helix feed tube, 9 Helix feed groove, 10 Heating element , 11 guide bearing, 11a engaging projection, 12 control circuit, 13 energy source, 14 protective cap, 15 switch, 16 free end, 17 groove, 18 web, 19 support structure in the form of a support core, 20 cylindrical part , 21 Sliding contact, 22 Refill core, 23 Outer peripheral surface, 25 Support structure in the form of outer support structure, 26 Winding, 30 Operation button, 31 Arrow, 32 Slide switch, 40 Molding device, 41 Axis, 42, 43 Half shell, 44 negative, 100 longitudinal, 101 longitudinal, 141 ribs.

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  A mascara applicator (1) for applying pigment mass to the eyelashes, one case portion extending away from the grip (2) for accommodating one grip (2) and a preliminary pigment mass And a refill for refilling a pigment block (4) comprising a solid pigment block at least in a storage state, wherein the preliminary pigment block is movable relative to the case part (3). In the applicator (1) configured as), the eyelashes that are to receive the pigment mass are applied with the pigment mass refill (4) as specified so that the pigment mass is applied thereto. Applicator characterized in that the applicator (1) is formed so that it can enter a direct contact state.   The applicator according to claim 1, wherein the eyelashes are in direct contact with the outer peripheral surface (23) of the free end (16) of the pigment mass refill (4) for the purpose of applying pigment mass. The pigment block refill refill (4) is at least partially displaceable from the case part (3) so that it can enter the contact state, and in that case, the eyelashes The applicator is characterized in that said surface that can enter direct contact with is preferably contoured to have at least locally a plurality of raised areas and / or recesses.   3. The applicator according to claim 2, wherein the outer peripheral surface (23) of the refill for refilling a pigment block at least partially surrounds the outer periphery in a spiral shape like a kind of screw (17). Or preferably ideally configured as any of a plurality of grooves (17) extending at least partially around the circumference, for extending the eyelashes and / or for separating the eyelashes one by one An applicator characterized by having an integral feature.   4. The applicator according to claim 3, wherein each groove (17) has a recess that tapers toward the groove bottom and / or each ridge of the pigment mass refill (4). An applicator characterized in that the cross-sectional shape of the region tapers conically toward the outside in the radial direction.   It is an applicator as described in any one of Claim 1 to 4, Comprising: When feeding out the said refill for pigment lump refill (4) toward an application zone, or said refill for pigment lump refill (4) When extruding from the case (3), one support structure (25) adapted to move relative to the case (3) together with the pigment mass refill refill has the pigment mass refill refill. An applicator, characterized in that it is arranged against.   The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the applicator (1) partly refills the pigment mass refill (4) at least partially before using the applicator (1). Applicator, characterized in that it has one heating device (10, 12, 13) that partially melts its surface, and in that case preferably only the surface is partially melted.   7. The applicator according to claim 1, wherein the heating device (10, 12, 13) surrounds the outside of the pigment refill (4) in the use position. An applicator, characterized in that it is arranged in   It is an applicator as described in any one of Claim 1 to 7, Comprising: One support core rod (19) of the refill (4) for the said pigment lump refill is comprised as a heat generating body (10). An applicator characterized by that.   Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support structure (25) is a member of the heating device (10, 12, 13).   10. The applicator according to claim 1, wherein the refill (4) for refilling the pigment mass is configured to be replaceable.   11. The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the applicator enables the initial shaping of the outer contour shape of the pigment mass refill (4) or an existing one. Characterized in that it has one molding device (40), which is used to enable the reshaping of the outer contour shape and forms one component of the case (3), preferably a built-in type. Applicator.   12. The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the heating device (10, 12, 13) is arranged at the end (5) region of the case and has an effective heating length (l). ) Is shorter than the length of the refill (4) for pigment refilling.   The applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating device (10, 12, 13) is electric and one protective cap (14) of the applicator (1) is external. An applicator, characterized in that it is provided with one activation sensor that activates the heating element (10).   For refilling a pigment mass for use in an applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 12, comprising a pigment mass which is solid at room temperature up to at least 30 ° C, preferably up to 37 ° C. In refilling, the refill for pigment mass refill (4) is directly applied to the eyelashes that will receive the pigment mass as prescribed after the refill for pigment mass refill is incorporated into the applicator. A refill for refilling a pigment mass, characterized in that it has one region that can be brought into contact so that the pigment mass is applied to the eyelashes by this direct contact.   15. A refill for pigment mass refill according to claim 14, wherein the refill for pigment mass refill (4) is described with respect to a refill for pigment mass refill as such according to claims 1-13. A refill for refilling a pigment mass, characterized by having one or more of the following features:   15. having at least one applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13 and / or at least one refill for pigment refill (4) according to any one of claims 14 to 15. A mascara product, characterized by comprising:

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