JP2022185307A - Applicator head and applicator including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a novel applicator head and applicator for applying a formula to a target.SOLUTION: An applicator head (10) comprises: a longitudinal central axis (X); and a first area (110) and a second area (210) with a function different from that of the first area (110) arranged so as to face substantially opposite directions to each other with the axis (X) in between. The first area (110) comprises a plurality of lamellae (112) spaced apart along the axis (X) and each lamella (112) extends radially outwardly about the axis (X). The second area (210) comprises a flocked surface (212). The first area (110) and the second area (210) are connected to each other by a hinge system. An applicator (1) comprises the applicator head (10) and a shank (20) including a distal end (22). The applicator head (10) is arranged on the distal end (22) of the shank (20).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an applicator head for applying a product or formulation to a target or target site. In particular, the present invention relates to an applicator head for applying a cosmetic product or cosmetic formulation, such as a serum, to the user's own eyelashes or the eyelashes of another person. Of course, the invention is applicable to all cosmetic purposes including hair, eyebrows, lips, or concealer. The invention further relates to an applicator comprising such an applicator head.

As used herein, the term "cosmetic product" or "cosmetic formulation" is defined in Council and Parliamentary Regulation 1223/2009 of November 30, 2009, relating to cosmetic products or cosmetic formulations. should be understood to mean a product or formulation that is

Various eyelash applicators are known for applying cosmetic products or formulations, commonly referred to as serums, to a user's own eyelashes or the eyelashes of another person. A typical eyelash applicator has a structure in which a number of bristles are planted at the tip of the eyelash applicator shaft so as to radially extend around the applicator shaft.

To apply the serum to the eyelashes, the user first dips the tip of the eyelash applicator into the serum filled in its container or bottle. The user then removes excess serum from the tip of the eyelash applicator such that an adequate amount of serum remains on the tip of the eyelash applicator. The user then applies the serum to the eyelashes while combing them using an eyelash applicator that holds an appropriate amount of serum on its tip.

In the application of serum to the eyelashes, uniformity of the applied serum, good deposition of the serum and separation of the eyelashes after application are of particular importance. However, at this time, no eyelash applicator is known that satisfactorily meets all of these application requirements. Therefore, there is a need for a new applicator that can easily achieve uniformity of the applied serum, good deposition of the serum, and separation of the lashes after application.

Conventional techniques that are considered somewhat relevant to the present invention are disclosed, for example, in US Pat. US Pat. No. 5,300,009 discloses an applicator member comprising an applicator head with two opposite faces. Patent Document 2 discloses an applicator that includes an applicator and a rod for supporting the applicator. Patent Document 3 discloses a first applicator section having a holding section with protruding rib edges, and a second applicator section as a separate body integrally held on the first applicator. discloses an applicator comprising: Patent Document 4 discloses an applicator segment having a brush portion and recessed grooves formed to intersect the brush portion at right angles. In the applicator disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,400,000, the brush portion may be replaceable with a group of lamellas. Patent Document 5 discloses an applicator having a plate-like applicator portion fixedly held on a shaft portion. US Pat. No. 6,300,000 discloses an applicator that includes an applicator member that includes a series of bristles made of a hot-melt material. US Pat. No. 5,300,005 discloses an eyelash mascara brush comprising a rod-shaped round brush head. Patent Document 8 discloses a mascara brush having disc-shaped comb teeth formed on one side and omnidirectional rubber bristles formed on another side. U.S. Patent No. 6,200,400 describes a molding comprising a plastic panel that is substantially within a mold plane when formed and is bent out of the mold plane when the applicator is assembled, surrounding an elongated longitudinal axis. A plastic applicator is disclosed. However, these articles associated with the prior art do not fully meet the above requirements regarding coating.

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In view of the above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a novel method for applying a product or formulation to a subject that can overcome or at least alleviate the problems previously mentioned in relation to prior art articles. and a novel applicator including the same. Specifically, the object of the present invention is a novel eyelash applicator head and a novel eyelash applicator head comprising the same that can easily achieve uniformity of the applied product, good buildup of the product, and separation of the eyelashes after application. to provide an eyelash applicator.

To achieve these objectives, the present invention provides a central longitudinal axis, a first region, and a first region arranged to face in substantially opposite directions with respect to the central longitudinal axis. An applicator head for applying product to a target or target site is provided that includes one region and a second region having a different function. Specifically, in accordance with the present invention, the first region may include a plurality of laminae spaced apart along the central longitudinal axis, each lamina facing radially outward about the central longitudinal axis. may extend to The second region, on the other hand, may comprise a flocked surface. These first and second regions may be connected to each other by a hinge system. Here, the hinge system does not necessarily have to be placed on the central longitudinal axis.

According to the invention, an applicator head for applying a product to an object comprises, in particular, two regions with different functions on each side of a central longitudinal axis. The applicator head according to the invention is therefore configured as a "two-sided" applicator head. The first area serves to apply a sufficient amount of product to the object, eg the eyelashes, while at the same time helping to comb the object, eg the eyelashes. The second area, on the other hand, spreads the product and serves to remove excess product from the target, such as the eyelashes. These two regions are arranged on the applicator head so as to face in substantially opposite directions with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the applicator head, so that when using the applicator head the user can easily operate the applicator head. can simply change the orientation of the applicator head and quickly use the second area instead of the first, and vice versa. Thus, according to the present invention, the proper alternation of the first and second regions, unlike conventional articles, ensures uniformity of the applied product, good deposition of the product, and application Separation of subsequent objects, eg eyelashes, can easily be achieved. Specifically, when the object of application is the eyelashes, the second region of the present applicator head serves to soften the eyelashes. Therefore, the applicator head according to the invention can achieve a better finish.

According to a preferred aspect of the invention, each lamina may be oriented such that each lamina is substantially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis. This makes it possible to comb the object, especially the eyelashes, in a particularly suitable direction. Alternatively, if the object to be applied is the eyelashes, considering that the eyelashes are not perfectly parallel to each other and extend such that the distance between their tips is slightly longer than the distance between their roots, each lamina The laminae may be oriented to make respective predetermined angles with respect to the central longitudinal axis.

According to a preferred aspect of the invention, each lamina may have a substantially arcuate shape. This shape of each lamella achieves both a particularly good product holding capacity and manageability (i.e. ease of combing objects, especially eyelashes). However, any shape other than an arcuate shape, with or without an angular tip, may be employed as desired.

According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the applicator head may be intended for use with being arranged at the distal end of the shank, the applicator head having a connecting end for connecting to the shank. can further include Although this aspect is advantageous from an applicator manufacturing or assembly standpoint, if desired, the applicator head and shank may be integrated such that the applicator head extends continuously from the shank.

According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the applicator head may further include an elongated groove extending parallel to the central longitudinal axis and closer to the central longitudinal axis than the plurality of laminae. and each space defined between two adjacent laminae may be connected to an elongated groove. In this aspect, the elongated channel can serve as a reservoir for the product. This aspect therefore allows more product to be retained in the applicator head.

According to a preferred aspect of the present invention, when the applicator head includes an elongated groove, the applicator head may further include at least one side slit, the at least one side slit extending along the central longitudinal axis. and can connect the interior space of the elongated groove to the exterior of the applicator head. This slit can contribute to the smooth supply of product from the elongated groove to each space defined between two adjacent lamellas.

According to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the applicator head comprises at least: (i) a first half extending along a central longitudinal axis and including a first region; and a second half extending along the directional central axis and comprising a second region, the first half comprising: (i) a first base; ) a plurality of laminae disposed on the first base, the second half comprising: (i) the second base; and (ii) covering the outer surface of the second base. , and a flocked fiber layer forming the flocked surface of the second region. This aspect is particularly preferred from the point of view of manufacturing the applicator head. Thus, by making the applicator head as an assembly consisting of at least two halves, it is possible to easily achieve complex shapes of the applicator head, in particular its complex inner shape. be.

According to a preferred aspect of the invention, when the applicator head is embodied as an assembly consisting of at least two halves, the first and second halves are connected to each other by a hinge system. May be connected, the applicator head can be completed by bending (or rotating) the first and second halves about a hinge system and then overlapping them on top of each other. Further, according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the first and second halves may be integrally connected to each other by a hinge system. These aspects allow a particularly efficient manufacture of the applicator head. More specifically, these aspects allow the applicator head to be efficiently obtained from an integrally molded piece of plastic material that can be easily manufactured, for example using injection molding techniques.

According to a preferred aspect of the invention, when the applicator head is embodied as an assembly made up of at least two halves and the applicator head includes an elongated groove, the first half of the first half The base may have an elongated slot extending parallel to the central longitudinal axis, the elongated slot of the first base and the inner surface of the second base of the non-flocked second half. may cooperate to define an elongated groove. This aspect also allows a particularly efficient manufacture of applicator heads containing elongated grooves.

According to a preferred aspect of the invention, when the applicator head is embodied as an assembly consisting of at least two halves, the inner surface of the second base extends parallel to the central longitudinal axis. A residing elongated ridge may be included, and the elongated ridge may be configured to penetrate within the elongated slot of the first base. In this aspect, the elongated ridges of the second base also cooperate with the elongated slots of the first base to define a reservoir of product having a cross-sectional shape that is more suitable within the applicator head. Furthermore, this elongated ridge also serves as a guide when assembling the two halves.

According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the applicator head may be an eyelash applicator head and the object may be the user's own eyelashes or another person's eyelashes. In this case, the product may be a cosmetic product or cosmetic formulation, such as a serum. Of course, the applicator head according to the invention can be used for purposes other than applying such products to the eyelashes.

To accomplish the objects set forth above, the present invention is a shank comprising (i) an applicator head as set forth above, and (ii) a distal end, the applicator head being disposed at the distal end of the shank. and a shank for applying the product to a target or target site. In a preferred embodiment of this applicator, the shank may have a hollow portion at its distal end to accommodate the proximal end of the applicator head, the proximal end of the applicator head being located in the shank. It can be tightly fitted within the hollow.

According to a preferred aspect of the applicator of the present invention, the applicator head may be positioned at the distal end of the shank such that the applicator head and shank are in linear alignment. Alternatively, the applicator head can be positioned at the distal end of the shank such that the applicator head is at an angle to the shank.

According to a preferred aspect of the applicator, the applicator head can be removably attached to the distal end of the shank. Alternatively, the applicator head may be fixedly attached to or integrally provided with the distal end of the shank.

Non-limiting, representative embodiments of the invention will now be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective external view of an applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention showing the shank and applicator head of the applicator assembled together; FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an applicator according to an embodiment of the invention, with the shank and applicator head of the applicator separated from each other; FIG. Figure 3 is an external perspective view showing the applicator head shown in Figures 1 and 2 turned over; Figure 4 is a side view of the applicator head shown in Figures 1-3; 5 is a cross-sectional view of the applicator head through line A-A in FIG. 4; FIG. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing a plastic molded part that bends into an applicator head, wherein the first and second halves that make up the applicator head are straight and not bent. FIG. 7 is a plan view of the plastic molded part shown in FIG. 6, wherein the first and second halves making up the applicator head are straight rather than folded; FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the plastic molded part according to line B-B in FIG. 7; FIG. 10 shows the first and second halves, initially aligned along a straight line, being folded around the hinge system to become the applicator head. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative form of hinge system;

Some preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. In each drawing, the width, length, height, diameter, etc. of each element may not be to scale and may differ from the actual one. Note that in some figures, certain elements or features are drawn larger or smaller than they actually are for emphasis.

Directions such as "top", "bottom", "above", "below", "above", "below", "above", "below", "right", "left", etc., as used herein are to be understood in relation to the orientation of the device in the figures, which may or may not correspond to the actual orientation in use. Further, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the terms "proximal" or "proximal" are used herein as opposed to an applicator head (or tip thereof) for applying product. means location. On the other hand, the terms "distal" or "distal" refer to a position closer to the applicator head (or its tip). In other words, when the user grips the applicator in a typical manner, the direction pointed by the user's fingertips is the "distal" direction and the opposite direction is the "proximal" direction.

The next exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to an eyelash applicator head for applying a cosmetic product or cosmetic formulation, such as a serum, to the user's own eyelashes or the eyelashes of another person. For example, the serum may be an aqueous formulation containing care ingredients and having a viscosity of between 1.0 Pa.s and 6.0 Pa.s. The next exemplary embodiment of the invention also relates to an eyelash applicator comprising such an eyelash applicator head. However, the present invention can be used to apply various types of products other than cosmetic products or cosmetic formulations.

FIG. 1 shows an applicator 1 according to one embodiment of the invention for applying a cosmetic product or serum (not shown) to a subject's or user's own eyelashes or the eyelashes of another person. FIG. 1 also shows an applicator head 10 according to one embodiment of the invention. In FIG. 1 the applicator 1 is shown with the applicator head 10 and the shank 20 also forming part of the applicator 1 assembled together. Thus, it can be seen that the applicator 1 includes an applicator head 10 and a shank 20 including a distal end 22 in this exemplary embodiment.

The applicator head 10 is arranged so that the applicator head 10 and the shank 20 are aligned on a straight line (not shown, but this is the same as the longitudinal central axis X of the applicator head 10, which will be described later). , located at the distal end 22 of the shank 20 . Figure 2 shows the applicator 1 with the applicator head 10 and the shank 20 separated from each other. As can be seen in FIG. 2, in this embodiment applicator head 10 is removably attached to distal end 22 of shank 20 . More specifically, shank 20 has a hollow 24 at its distal end 22 to accommodate the proximal end (described in detail below) of applicator head 10 . The proximal end of applicator head 10 fits tightly but removably within hollow 24 of shank 20 .

In this embodiment, the applicator head 10 and shank 20 (except for the flocked fiber layer described below) are manufactured from a suitable plastics material, particularly a thermoplastic material. Specifically, applicator head 10 may be manufactured from a thermoplastic polyester such as (but not limited to) Hytrel®.

Below, an applicator head 10 for applying product to a subject's or user's own eyelashes or the eyelashes of another person will be described in detail. As can be seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, and FIG. 3, which is an external perspective view showing the applicator head 10 upside down, the applicator head 10 has a central longitudinal axis X and a first region 110 and a second region. 2, area 210; First region 110 and second region 210 may also be referred to as a first processing section and a second processing section, respectively. The first region 110 and the second region 210 are arranged to face substantially opposite directions with the longitudinal central axis X interposed therebetween. That is, when viewed in cross-section of the applicator head 10, the first region 110 occupies an angular extent of about 180° about the central longitudinal axis X, while the second region 210 covers the remaining about 180°. occupies an angular range of In this embodiment, the first region 110 and the second region 210 are connected to each other by a hinge system, which will be described later.

The first region 110 includes a plurality of laminae (lamellae) 112 spaced apart along the central longitudinal axis-X. Each lamina 112 in the first region 110 extends or protrudes radially outward about the central longitudinal axis X. As shown in FIG. As can be seen in FIG. 4, which is a side view of the applicator head 10, each lamina 112 is oriented such that each lamina 112 is substantially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis X. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, each lamina 112 has a smaller thickness on its tip side than on its root side (here thickness means the distance between the two lamina sides 112a and 112b of the lamina 112). is slightly tapered (see FIG. 4, tip side thickness D ₁ <root side thickness D ₂ ). Further, in this embodiment, each lamina 112 has a substantially (but not limited to) arcuate or D-shape.

A second region 210 includes a flocked surface 212 . The second region 210 is formed by a layer composed of very short flock fibers, as will be described in detail below. In this embodiment, flock fibers are fibers made of, for example (but not limited to) polyamide. As is well known to those skilled in the art, the flocked surface 212 has the function of holding a product, such as a cosmetic product or cosmetic formulation, so that the second area 210 can be used to hold a target, i.e., the user's own eyelashes or another eyelash. It is intended to be used to remove excess product from a person's eyelashes.

As previously mentioned, applicator head 10 is intended for use while positioned at distal end 22 of shank 20 . The applicator head 10 therefore further comprises a connecting end 300 for connecting to the shank 20 . In this embodiment, the connecting end 300 includes a transition section 310 extending from the body of the applicator head 10 and a boss 320 extending from an end face of the transition section 310. As shown in FIG. Boss 320 corresponds to the proximal end of applicator head 10 previously described, which is intended to be received within hollow 24 of shank 20 .

Applicator head 10 further includes an elongated groove 400, as best seen in FIG. 5, which is a cross-sectional view of applicator head 10 through line AA in FIG. The elongated groove 400 extends parallel to the central longitudinal axis X and is positioned closer to the central longitudinal axis X than the plurality of laminae 112 . Each space 114 defined between two adjacent laminae 112 is connected to an elongated groove 400 . In addition to this, the applicator head 10 further comprises two side slits 500 extending parallel to the central longitudinal axis X. As shown in FIG. The opening width of these slits 500 is indicated by "W" in FIG. These two slits 500 are arranged at opposite positions across the central longitudinal axis X to define a boundary between the first region 110 and the second region 210 . Each slit 500 connects the inner space 400a of the elongated groove 400 to the outside of the applicator head 10. As shown in FIG. If desired, the diameter of second region 210 can be made even smaller than shown in FIG. 5, eg, for ease of assembly.

In this embodiment the applicator head 10 is obtained by deforming the plastic molded part F shown in FIGS. Figures 6 and 7 show the plastic molded part F with the first and second halves (described in detail below) making up the applicator head 10 unfolded and straight. indicates FIG. 8 shows a cross-section through the plastic molded part F according to line B-B in FIG. This linear plastic molded part F is obtained by integrally molding a suitable plastics material, in particular a thermoplastic polyester. The plastic molded part F shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 is already provided with a layer made up of short flocked fibers forming the flocked surface 212 of the second region 210 of the applicator head 10. Please note. In practice, a layer composed of short flock fibers is applied to the semi-cylindrical outer surface of the second half after the plastic molded part F has been obtained by integral molding, eg injection molding.

As can also be seen in FIGS. 6 and 7, the plastic molded part F, and thus the applicator head 10, is composed of a first half 100 and a second half 200. FIG. The first half 100 extends along the central longitudinal axis X of the applicator head 10 and includes the first region 110 previously described. Similarly, the second half 200 extends along the central longitudinal axis X of the applicator head 10 and includes the second region 210 previously described. First half 100 includes a first base 120 and a plurality of thin plates 112 disposed on first base 120 . In this embodiment, the first base 120 includes two sections 120a, 120b extending parallel to each other. These sections 120a and 120b are connected to each other at both ends to form a generally elongated annular structure or first base 120. As shown in FIG. A gap between the two sections 120a and 120b forms an elongated slot 130, described below. Second half 200 , on the other hand, includes second base 220 and flocked fiber layer 230 . The second base 220 of the second half 200 is a plastic molding having a substantially D-shaped cross-section (except for the ridges described below). The flocked fiber layer 230 of the second half 200 covers the outer surface 222 (see FIG. 8) of the second base 220 and forms the flocked surface 212 of the second region 210 . The flocked fibers forming the flocked fiber layer 230 are applied to the outer surface 222 of the second base 220 by suitable methods well known to those skilled in the art, such as by gluing.

As best seen in FIG. 8, the first half 100 and the second half 200 are connected together by a hinge system 600 . In other words, the hinge system 600 connects the first half 100 and the second half 200 together. 9, which shows the first half 100 and the second half 200 folded around the hinge system 600, the applicator head 10 described above can therefore: It is completed by bending the first half 100 and the second half 200 around the hinge system 600 and then overlapping them together. The addition of a layer 230 composed of short flock fibers to the semi-cylindrical outer surface 222 of the second half 200 can be performed after this bending process. In alternate embodiments, another form of hinge system may be employed. FIG. 10 shows such an alternative form of hinge system. Unlike the hinge system 600 previously described (ie, a mono-hinge), the hinge system 600' shown in FIG. 10 has two points of inflection 600a, 600b. Therefore, the hinge system 600' shown in Figure 10 is called a double-hinge. This is particularly effective in reducing unwanted internal stresses tending to re-expand the plastic molded part F when it is bent.

First half 100 further includes first extension 140 extending from one end (ie, root end) of first half 100 . Similarly, second half 200 further includes a second extension 240 extending from one end (ie, root end) of second half 200 . These extensions 140 and 240 are slightly tapered towards their free ends. Further, these extensions 140 and 240 are each provided with steps 140a and 240a near their free ends. When first half 100 and second half 200 are folded about hinge system 600 and then superimposed on each other, these extensions 140 and 240 ultimately shank applicator head 10. A connecting end 300 for connecting to 20 is formed. As is clear from the above description, the linear structure comprising the extensions 140 and 240, i.e. the plastic molded part F (excluding the flocked fiber layer 230), can be manufactured using, for example, injection molding techniques, suitable plastic materials. is an integrally molded structure.

The first base 120 of the first half 100 has an elongated slot 130 as previously described. The elongated slot 130 extends parallel to the central longitudinal axis X, as shown in FIG. Cooperating with the elongated slot 130 of the first base 120 and the inner surface 224 (not flocked, see FIG. 5) of the second base 220 of the second half 200, the applicator It defines an elongated groove 400 of the head 10 . Additionally, in this embodiment, the inner surface 224 of the second base 220 includes an elongated ridge 250 extending parallel to the central longitudinal axis X (see FIG. 5). This elongated ridge 250 is integrally formed on the second base 220 . Elongated ridge 250 is configured to penetrate into elongated slot 130 of first base 120 and partially defines elongated groove 400 of applicator head 10 (see FIG. 5).

As previously mentioned, in an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the applicator head 10, and thus the applicator 1, includes two regions 110, 210 with different functions on each side of the central longitudinal axis X. . In this "double-sided" applicator head, the first area 110 serves to apply a sufficient amount of cosmetic product to the lashes and at the same time to comb the lashes. The second area 210, on the other hand, helps spread the product and remove excess product from the lashes. These two regions are arranged on the applicator head 10 so as to face substantially opposite directions with the central longitudinal axis X in between, so that when using the applicator head 10, the user can: The second region 210 can quickly be used in place of the first region 110, and vice versa, simply by changing its orientation. Therefore, proper use of the first region 110 and the second region 210 of the applicator head 10 facilitates uniformity of the applied product, good deposition of the product, and separation of the lashes after application. It is possible. Additionally, the second region 210 helps soften the eyelashes so that the applicator head 10, and thus the applicator 1, can achieve a better finish.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications and changes may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; Modifications are included within the scope of the invention.

1 applicator
10 applicator head
20 Shank
22 (shank 20) distal end
24 hollow (of distal end 22)
100 first half
110 first region (of applicator head 10), first processing unit
112 Multiple lamellas
112a, 112b Thin plate side
114 space
120 1st Base
120a, 120b division
130 elongated slot
140 (first half 100) first extension
140a, 240a stage
200 second half
210 second region (of applicator head 10), second processing unit
212 Flock surface
220 Second Base
222 outer surface (of second base 220), semi-cylindrical outer surface
224 (of the second base 220) inner surface
230 flock fiber layers
240 (second half 200) second extension
250 (inner surface 224) elongated ridges
300 connection end (of applicator head 10)
310 transition category
320 Boss
400 (applicator head 10) elongated groove
400a interior space
500 side slit
600 hinge system, mono-hinge
600' hinge system, double hinge
600a, 600b inflection point
AA, BB line
D ₁ tip side thickness
D2 root _side thickness
F plastic molded parts
W opening width (of side slit 500)
X longitudinal central axis

Claims (15)

An applicator head (10) for applying a product to an object, comprising:
a central longitudinal axis (X);
A first region (110) and a second region (110) having a function different from the first region (110), which are arranged so as to face substantially opposite directions with respect to the longitudinal central axis (X). region (210) of the applicator head (10). The first region (110) includes a plurality of laminae (112) spaced apart along the central longitudinal axis (X), each lamina (112) being centered about the central longitudinal axis (X). extending radially outward as
said second region (210) comprises a flocked surface (212);
the first region (110) and the second region (210) are connected to each other by a hinge system (600);
Applicator head (10) according to claim 1. Each lamina (112) is oriented such that each lamina (112) is substantially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis (X) and/or each lamina (112) has a substantially arcuate shape. An applicator head (10) according to paragraph 2. The applicator head (10) is intended to be used while being positioned at the distal end (22) of the shank (20), the applicator head (10) 4. The applicator head (10) according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising a connection end (300) for connecting to ). The applicator head (10) further includes an elongated groove (400) extending parallel to the central longitudinal axis (X) and extending more than the plurality of laminae (112). Disposed proximate to said central longitudinal axis (X), each space (114) defined between two adjacent laminae (112) is connected to said elongated groove (400). 5. An applicator head (10) according to any one of clauses 2-4. Said applicator head (10) further comprises at least one side slit (500), said at least one side slit (500) extending parallel to said longitudinal central axis (X), said 6. The applicator head (10) according to claim 5, wherein the inner space (400a) of the elongated groove (400) is connected to the outside. The applicator head (10) includes a first half (100) extending at least along the central longitudinal axis (X) and including the first region (110);
a second half (200) extending along the central longitudinal axis (X) and including the second region (210);
The first half (100) comprises
a first base (120);
and the plurality of thin plates (112) disposed on the first base (120),
The second half (200) is
a second base (220);
a flocked fiber layer (230) covering the outer surface (222) of the second base (220) and forming the flocked surface (212) of the second region (210);
Applicator head (10) according to any one of claims 2-6. The first half (100) and the second half (200) are connected to each other by the hinge system (600), and the applicator head (10) is connected to the first half (200). 8. The applicator head (10) according to claim 7, completed by bending 100) and said second half (200) around said hinge system (600) and then overlapping them with each other. 9. The applicator head (10) of claim 8, wherein the first half (100) and the second half (200) are integrally connected to each other by the hinge system (600). The first base (120) of the first half (100) has an elongated slot (130) extending parallel to the central longitudinal axis (X) to The elongated slot (130) of (120) cooperates with the inner surface (224) of the second base (220) of the non-flocked second half (200) to form the elongated groove ( 10. The applicator head (10) of any one of claims 7 to 9 when dependent on claim 5, defining 400). The inner surface (224) of the second base (220) includes an elongated ridge (250) extending parallel to the central longitudinal axis (X), the elongated ridge (250) 11. The applicator head (10) of claim 10, configured to penetrate into the elongated slot (130) of the first base (120). An applicator head (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein said applicator head (10) is an eyelash applicator head and said object is the user's own eyelashes or another person's eyelashes. . An applicator (1) for applying a product to an object, comprising:
an applicator head (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12;
a shank (20) including a distal end (22), said applicator head (10) being disposed at said distal end (22) of said shank (20); Applicator (1). The applicator head (10) is positioned at the distal end (22) of the shank (20) such that the applicator head (10) and the shank (20) are in linear alignment. , an applicator (1) according to claim 13. Applicator (1) according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the applicator head (10) is removably attached to the distal end (22) of the shank (20).

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