JP2022508731A - Cosmetic device - Google Patents

Abstract

A cosmetic device (1) for the distribution or suction of a fluid cosmetic composition (C), the case (2) having the housing (10) and the composition placed in the housing (10). C) and a permeable fabric (15) forming a shield defining the surface (17) through which the cosmetic composition (C) is sucked up or distributed, the surface (17) being the fabric. Partially blocked by at least one obstruction element (18) adhering to (15), the at least one obstruction element (18) is selected from the group composed of inflatable inks, adhesives, and polymeric materials. device.

Description

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention relates to, but is not limited to, in the field of cosmetics, to produce human keratin substances, in particular cosmetic devices intended for skin make-up or care, and such cosmetic devices. Regarding the method.

It is known to impregnate a porous structure with a cosmetic composition, and it may occur that the finger or applicator is brought into contact with the porous structure in order to place the product on the finger or applicator. The porous structure may be a foam.

It is further known that the reservoir of a cosmetic composition is covered with a shield and the composition is taken up by a finger or applicator through the shield.

Numerous patent application gazettes deal with this type of cosmetic article. In particular, the application of WO2017 / 016608 A1 can be cited, which discloses an article containing a mass of fibers composed of a non-woven fabric, one side of which is covered with a shield. The problem that arises with this type of article is the ability to store large amounts of composition and release it slowly and as completely as possible during use, not in excess, using shape memory. You need to find a compromise between a variety of factors, including the need, the ability to accept compositions of varying viscosities, small external dimensions, and manufacturing costs that all meet the requirements of large-scale sales. It means that there is.

KR101380587 and KR20140147706 disclose different shields that allow the composition to pass through. WO2016148371 describes auxiliary components located on the shield.

In addition, US2015159330 discloses a fibrous structure that contains an active agent and has printed graphics. In addition, FR2 985 272 discloses a fibrous structure with a particular shape.

WO2017 / 016608 A1 KR101380587 KR20140147706 WO2016148371 US2015159330 FR2 985 272

There is a need to make available cosmetic devices that give better control over how the composition is distributed or sucked up through the shield.

Accordingly, according to one of its embodiments, the present invention is a cosmetic device for the distribution or suction of a fluid cosmetic composition.
--A case with a housing and
--The composition placed in the housing and
—— Equipped with a permeable textile that forms a shield that defines the surface through which the cosmetic composition is sucked up or distributed, the surface of which is at least one obstructing element that adheres to the fabric. ) Partially blocked, the at least one obstructing element is preferably selected from the group composed of inflatable inks, adhesives, and polymeric materials, particularly suitable for hot stamping or injection overmolding. Regarding cosmetic devices.

The present invention provides a device for distribution or suction, which allows the partial occlusion of the woven fabric to adjust this distribution or uptake of the composition, where the partial occlusion is a zone to which the occlusion element is adhered. Other than that, the composition is still passed. In fact, this partial occlusion directs the distribution or suction zone and / or forms a barrier to premature distribution or suction of the composition, especially for compositions with relatively low viscosities, and / or the composition. It is possible to homogenize the distribution or suction of the fabric and / or partially cure the fabric and / or mask part of the obstruction to indicate a suction or distribution zone.

In the sense of the present invention, the term "fluid composition" is not in solid form, but its viscosity measured after 30 seconds of rotation using a Rheomat 180 viscometer at 25 ° C. and a rotation speed of 200 rpm is 2 Pa.s. It should be understood to mean a composition that is less than.

In the sense of the present invention, the term "blocking element" should be understood to mean an element that reduces the permeability of a fabric or makes it impermeable in the zone in which it adheres to the fabric.

Within the meaning of the present invention, it should be understood that the term "blocking element attached to the fabric" means that the blocking element does not separate from the fabric in the device.

The fabric may be fixed to the frame, especially to the ring. In this case, the fabric may be fixed to the frame so that tension is present in the fabric. This makes it possible to further cure the shield. Tension may be applied to the fabric prior to fixing to the frame and / or by fixing to the frame.

The fabric may be held in the case by some means, for example by a holding lip placed in the case.

The at least one blocking element, in particular the expanded ink, may be deposited on the fabric using a silk screen method. As a variant, or in addition, said at least one occlusion element, in particular the polymeric material, is deposited on the fabric using hot stamping methods. In another variant, or in addition, said at least one occlusion element, in particular a polymeric material, is deposited by injection overmolding the material onto the fabric. In yet another variant, or in addition, said at least one obstruction element is deposited by applying a precursor of the obstruction element through a mask with at least one opening in the shape of the motif produced by the obstruction element. ..

The occlusion element may form a motif, eg, a decorative motif, on the surface for suction or distribution of the composition.

The permeable fabric advantageously has a mesh structure, which is partially closed by the at least one obstructing element. The mesh structure is specifically provided by knitting, weaving, preferably non-run knitting performed on a warp knitting machine or a Russell knitting machine, or another knitting process.

The woven fabric is preferably formed from threads produced from fibers and / or microfibers.

Textiles include, for example, synthetic fibers and / or microfibers selected from fibers and / or microfibers of polyesters, polyamides, polyethylenes, acrylics, viscoses, acetates, and mixtures thereof.

The woven fabric may further contain natural fibers and / or microfibers selected from silk, wool, cotton, linen, linen, and mixtures thereof.

The woven fabric is advantageously a single layer woven fabric.

The fabric, which acts as a shield, may be in contact with the cosmetic composition, resting to form a curtain on the composition, through which the composition is distributed, eg, to the fingers or using an applicator. Or when sucked up, allow it to pass through, and the user pushes the fabric to suck up a portion of the composition.

The at least one obstruction element may be present on the opposite surface of the surface for sucking or distributing the composition. The occlusion element may not be visible to the user if the occlusion element is present only on this surface opposite the surface for sucking or distributing the composition.

The at least one obstruction element may form, for example, a three-dimensional motif having motif elements of various thicknesses on top of their height. The height of the obstruction element is preferably less than 2 mm, more preferably 0.2 mm to 2 mm.

The blockage element is advantageously free of flocked fibers.

The obstruction element may have an upper surface that the user's finger or applicator may come in contact with. The upper surface of the obstruction element may be soft to the touch. The upper surface of the obstruction element may be flat or rounded. The motif formed by the obstruction element may have a flat upper surface or a rounded upper surface.

The motif or part of the obstruction element may form letters, alphanumericals, logos, barcodes, humans, animals, plants, landscapes, geometric or non-geometric motifs, and the like. The logo may be a trademark used in the sale of the device. The occlusion element may at the same time be aesthetically pleasing and form the desired partial occlusion of the distribution or suction surface.

The fluid cosmetic composition may be in the form of a cream.

The fluid composition comprises, for example, components in liquid form, such as oil and / or volatile solvents.

The composition may include a mixture of pigments, particularly iron oxide-based pigments, and / or pearl oysters. The composition may constitute a foundation or blusher.

The composition may be stored directly in the reservoir formed by the housing of the case.

In variants, the composition may be impregnated with a porous material, which may be foamed or sponge. In this case, the fabric may or may not cover the porous material and be fixed to the porous material.

The device may further include a cover, which may be screwed or articulated to the case. The case of the device may be made of a thermoplastic material. A magnetic or snap-fit sealing system may be used to keep the device closed. The device may, if desired, include a mirror and a housing for the applicator.

The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a device as defined above, according to another aspect thereof, in combination with those described above, wherein the method is by printing, preferably a silk screen method. Using a hot stamping method, injection overmolding, or application of a precursor of the blockage element through a mask with at least one opening in the shape of the motif produced by the blockage element, the blockage element on the permeable fabric. Including forming.

The method may further include the step of applying tension to the fabric by fixing the fabric to the frame and before and / or by fixing it to the frame.

The present invention may be better understood by reading the following detailed description of its non-limiting exemplary embodiments and by examining the accompanying drawings.

It is a schematic perspective view of an example of the device by this invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of another example of the device according to the present invention. It is a schematic sectional drawing of an example of the woven fabric of the device by this invention. It is the same figure as FIG. 3 of another example of the woven fabric of the device by this invention. It is a schematic top perspective view of an example of a woven fabric that can be used in the device according to the present invention. It is a schematic top perspective view of an example of a woven fabric that can be used in the device according to the present invention. It is the same figure as FIG. 2 of another example of the device by this invention.

In the rest of the description, the same elements or elements having the same function are described with the same reference numerals. For the sake of brevity, such elements will not be described for each figure, only the differences between embodiments.

FIG. 1 shows a cosmetic device 1 according to the present invention, comprising a case 2 having a body 3. Case 2 also comprises a lid 5 articulated to body 3 in this example. The lid may be fixed differently, for example screwed into the body.

Case 2 also houses the applicator holder 6 articulated to the body 3 around the axis of rotation perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the joint between the lid 5 and the body 3 in this example. The applicator is not shown in this figure. The dish-shaped portion 4 is received in the housing 8 of the main body 3 of the case 2. The dish 4 is not in fluid form, i.e. solid, and its viscosity is less than 2 Pa.s measured after 30 seconds of rotation using a Rheomat 180 viscometer at 25 ° C. and a rotation speed of 200 rpm. Form a housing that constitutes a reservoir of a cosmetic composition. For example, a cosmetic composition, which is not visible in the figure, is in the form of a cream.

Device 1 further comprises a permeable fabric 15 that forms a shield defining the surface 17 through which the cosmetic composition C is sucked up or distributed. The fabric 15 is placed on top of the reservoir of the composition so that the reservoir of the composition cannot be seen in this figure. The surface 17 is partially closed by the obstructing element 18 adhering to the fabric 15. In the example shown, the obstruction element 18 is present and adheres to the surface 17 used to suck up or distribute the cosmetic composition. The fabric 15 may be pressed against the reservoir so that the cosmetic composition can be placed upon the first use of the device 1.

In this example, the blockage element 18 contains an inflatable ink, which is inflated by a high temperature thermal reaction and deposited using printing, specifically using a silkscreen method. Further in this example, the obstruction element 18 forms a floral decoration. The obstruction element 18 therefore has an aesthetic effect as well as an effect of partially obstructing the fabric 15 and at least locally limits or reduces the permeability of the fabric 15 in the zone where the obstruction element 18 is present.

The presence of the obstruction element 18 adjusts the distribution or suction of the composition as needed, divides the surface into sectors, homogenizes the distribution or suction, and creates one or more zones on the surface. It may be possible to mask, capture the cosmetic composition, and / or form a barrier to the cosmetic composition. The presence of the occlusion element 18 may further make it possible to distribute the appropriate amount, limit the spilled cosmetic composition formulation, or partially cure the fabric, if desired. This finally makes it possible to change the tension of the fabric, indicate a suction zone, and / or form an aesthetic motif on the surface of the fabric when the fabric is held in the frame.

The woven fabric 15 comprises, for example, a mesh structure formed by knitting yarns made of synthetic and / or natural fibers and / or microfibers.

Cosmetic composition C can be seen in the example device shown in FIG. The cosmetic composition C is contained in the housing 10 forming the reservoir.

In the example of FIG. 2, the fabric 15 is held in place by the presence of an annular lip 9 that comes over the dish 4.

In this example, an applicator 7 consisting of a powder puff can also be seen on the applicator holder.

As can be seen in FIG. 3, which separately represents the fabric 15 with the obstruction element 18, the obstruction element 18 forms a relief that is less than 2 mm in height in this example. The blockage element 18 makes it possible to partially close at least some of the openings 19 of the mesh structure forming the fabric 15. Distributing or sucking up the cosmetic composition C through the surface 17 can thus be controlled by the shape given to the obstruction element 18. The relief of the obstruction element 18 contains, as can be seen, a motif element having a thickness that varies with height. Where the blockage element 18 adheres to the fabric 15, the fabric 15 is no longer permeable or is less permeable than where the woven fabric 15 does not have the blockage element 18. Two types of zones of woven fabric 15, that is, zone 21 of woven fabric 15 with low or impermeable, to which the obstruction element 18 adheres, and zone 22 of the woven fabric 15, which has no obstruction element 18 and is permeable. It can be distinguished in this way.

In the example of FIG. 3, the obstruction element 18 is generated and present on the surface 17 for sucking up or distributing the cosmetic composition C.

In the example of FIG. 3A, the obstruction element 18 is, as you can see, generated and present on the surface 20 opposite the surface 17.

If the obstruction element 18 is present on the surface 17 and the surface 20 at the same time, or if the first obstruction element 18 is present on the surface 17 and the second obstruction element 18 is present on the surface 20 opposite the surface 17, it is It is not a deviation from the scope of the present invention.

In the example of FIG. 3A, the blockage element 18 is deposited using hot stamping and comprises a polymeric material.

Other examples of motifs formed by the obstruction element 18 are shown in FIGS. 4 and 5.

In the example of FIG. 4, the plurality of geometric motifs formed by the obstruction element 18 are duplicated over the entire surface 17 of the fabric 15. In this example, the blockage element 18 is deposited using injection overmolding of a polymeric material.

In the example of FIG. 5, the obstruction element 18 forms a plurality of lines on the surface 17 of the fabric 15 that do not intersect each other, but are parallel to each other, at least for some of them. In this example, the obstruction element 18 is formed on the fabric 15 by application of a precursor of the obstruction element 18 through a mask having at least one opening in the shape of the motif formed by the obstruction element 18. .. The precursor was then treated to obtain the obstruction element 18.

In the example of FIG. 6, the fabric 15 is tensioned on a frame 40 which is circular or rectangular, or instead square or oval, depending on, for example, the shape of the case. The frame 40 can form a peripheral portion surrounding the fabric 15 and help concentrate the distribution or suction of the composition towards the center of the surface 17, which can enhance the rigidity of the fabric 15 around it. can. The frame 40 further allows the tension of the fabric 15 to be adjusted, thereby further enhancing its rigidity and / or resizing the opening 19 formed in the mesh structure, especially increasing. The fabric 15 may be tensioned when it is fixed to the frame 40 and / or before it is fixed to the frame 40.

The present invention is not limited to just the examples described.

The obstruction element 18 may contain one or more colors. Some parts of the obstruction element 18 may be, for example, the first color, and other parts of the obstruction element 18 may be another second color.

The device 1 may be designed so that the shield formed by the fabric can move toward the bottom of the device 1 in response to changes in the amount of cosmetic composition remaining in the housing 10. The fabric 15 is then designed to follow the surface of the cosmetic composition within the housing 10. As a result, when the level of the cosmetic composition is lowered, the shield is lowered by the same amount.

1 Cosmetic device
2 cases
3 main body
4 dish-shaped part
5 lid
6 Applicator holder
7 Applicator
8 housing
9 Ring lip
10 housing
15 Textiles
17 Surface
18 Closure element
19 Aperture
20 surface
21 zones
22 zones
40 frames

Claims (10)

A cosmetic device (1) for the distribution or suction of a fluid cosmetic composition (C).
--Case (2) with housing (10) and
--With the composition (C) placed in the housing (10),
—— The cosmetic composition (C) comprises a permeable fabric (15) that forms a shield defining a surface (17) that is sucked up or distributed through it, the surface (17) being the fabric (17). Partially blocked by at least one obstruction element (18) adhering to 15), said at least one obstruction element (18) is selected from the group composed of inflatable inks, adhesives, and polymeric materials. device. The device of claim 1, wherein the woven fabric (15) is secured to a frame (40), in particular to a ring. The device of claim 2, wherein the fabric is secured to the frame (40) so that tension is present in the fabric. The device of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the at least one obstruction element (18), in particular the expanded ink, is deposited on the fabric (15) using a silk screen method. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one obstruction element (18), in particular the polymer material, is deposited on the woven fabric (15) using a hot stamping method. The device of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the at least one occlusion element (18), in particular the polymeric material, is deposited by injection overmolding the material onto the woven fabric (15). The device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the transparent woven fabric (15) has a mesh structure, and the mesh structure is partially closed by the at least one closing element (18). .. 13. Device. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the closing element (18) is free of flocked fibers. The method for manufacturing the device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, preferably by printing, preferably by a silk screen method, a hot stamping method, injection overmolding, or the closure element (18). Forming the obstruction element (18) on the permeable fabric (15) using the application of the precursor of the obstruction element (18) through a mask having at least one opening in the shape of the generated motif. Including methods.

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