JP3186379U - Mascara function explanation tool - Google Patents

Abstract

There is provided a mascara function explanation tool that can easily test various types of mascara in a short time and explain the function and appearance to a customer.
A mascara function explanation tool 10 is a hand that is connected to the eyelash member 13, a curving attachment portion 14 having a curvature close to a human eyeball or eyelash for attaching the eyelash member, and the curving attachment portion. It has the holding part 18 for holding, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. The salesperson holds the gripping portion 18 of the mascara function explanation tool 10 with one hand and applies the mascara to the eyelash member 13 attached to the mounting portion 17 with the other hand, while the mascara is attached or stretched. Can explain to customers the characteristics and functions.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a tool used to explain mascara functions to a customer at a store.

  For mascara, the main purpose is to increase the length of the eyelashes, the main purpose is to increase the volume, the main purpose is to curl, the main purpose is to prevent falling, etc. Various types are on sale. The salesperson proposes a mascara that is most likely to meet the customer's wishes after considering the customer's wishes and the state of the customer's eyelashes.

  As an auxiliary tool at that time, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a system using a computer for selecting a mascara more in line with the customer's wishes after quantitatively grasping the state of the customer's eyelashes. Has been. In this system, first, a photographed image of a customer's eyelashes before applying mascara is binarized to obtain the area and number of eyelashes, and classify the state of the customer's eyelashes based on a predetermined criterion. Next, the state of the finished eyelashes desired by the customer is searched from a database of eyelash sample images stored in the computer, and the sample image and the photographed image of the customer eyelashes are combined and displayed, and the customer's desired eyelashes are displayed. Make sure that If the customer desires, the most suitable mascara is searched and selected from a database stored in the computer based on the customer desire information and the customer's eyelash information (classification). Then, the selected mascara is actually applied to the customer's eyelashes, and the photographed image of the customer's eyelashes after the application is binarized to determine the area and number of eyelashes, and quantitative evaluation is performed. The mascara can be selected objectively through the above steps.

International Publication WO2002 / 051285

  In the system of Patent Document 1, it is possible to select a mascara having a function according to the customer's wishes, but since it takes a multi-step process, it takes a considerable time to select the mascara. In addition, even if the customer wants to try another mascara after applying one type of mascara to the eyelashes, removing the mascara will also remove the makeup around the eyes, so you can actually apply multiple types of mascara at the store. I can't try it.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a tool that makes it easy to try out various types of mascara in a short time and explain its characteristics and functions to customers. Is to provide.

The mascara function explanation tool according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems,
a) an eyelash member;
b) a curved mounting portion having a curvature close to that of a human eyeball or eyelash for mounting the eyelash member;
and c) a gripping part connected to the curved mounting part for gripping by hand.

The mascara function tool according to the present invention uses a curly member mounted on a curved mounting portion, and the curved mounting portion is connected to a gripping portion. Holding the hand gripping part and applying various mascara to the eyelash member attached to the curved mounting part, explain the appearance and functions of the mascara to the customer without actually applying mascara to the customer's eyelashes And can be confirmed.
The eyelash member and the curved mounting portion may be fixed (hereinafter, referred to as “fixed type”) or attached / detached (hereinafter, referred to as “replaceable type”).

In the case of the replaceable type, various types of eyelash members having different thicknesses, lengths, numbers (density), colors, and the like can be prepared. In addition, the weak mounting adhesive may be used for mounting to the curved mounting portion, or a groove is provided in the curved mounting portion, and the base material portion of the eyelash member is slid and inserted into the groove. Good.
In the case of the fixed type, a plurality of mascara function explanation tools in which these different types of eyelash members are fixed are prepared, and each tool is replaced to try various functions of the mascara. In this case, the trouble of mounting the eyelash member on the curved mounting portion can be saved.

  The gripping part preferably has a flat part so that it can be easily pinched with a fingertip and the angle of the eyelash member can be fixed securely.

  The end of the curved mounting portion that is not connected to the gripping portion may be hooked. With this hook portion, when not in use, the mascara function explanation tool can be hung on a pin or the like to prevent the eyelash member from becoming dirty or deformed.

  According to the mascara function explanation tool according to the present invention, the salesperson holds the gripping part by hand and actually applies the mascara to the eyelash member attached to the curved attachment part, while the characteristics of the mascara are attached and stretched. And explain functions to customers. When a customer wants to test the characteristics of another mascara, such as how it is stretched or stretched, use a new tool for the fixed type, and replace the eyelash member with a new one for the replaceable type. And the function can be explained to the customer, the customer can easily compare and examine a plurality of types of mascara in a short time.

The top view of one Example of the mascara function description tool of this invention. The top view of the eyelash member of the mascara function explanatory tool of the Example. The top view of another Example of the mascara function description tool of this invention.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the mascara function explanation tool of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the mascara function explanation tool (hereinafter simply referred to as “tool”) 10 of the present embodiment includes an attachment portion 17 and a grip portion 18, and the attachment portion 17 is provided with a bending portion 14. . An eyelash member 13 is attached to the bending portion 14.

As shown in FIG. 2, the eyelash member 13 includes a curved linear base material portion 12 and a plurality of eyelashes 11 planted on the base material portion 12. The eyelashes 11 are made of a resin generally used for artificial hair.
For the eyelash member 13, a plurality of types having different thicknesses (thick, normal, thin), length (long, normal, short), number (density) (large, normal, small), color, etc. of the eyelashes 11 are prepared. Keep it. “Normal” in this case indicates the standard thickness, length, number, etc. of Japanese.

The mounting portion 17 is made of plastic, and the curved portion 14 is formed to have the same curvature as a human eyeball or eyelid. The curved portion 14 is flat outside the curved portion, and the base material portion 21 of the eyelash member 13 is fixed to the curved portion 14 (fixed type). It should be noted that the eyelash member 13 may be removable by adhering to the curved portion 14 with a weak adhesive or an adhesive tape (replaceable type), but the fixed type is the eyelash member 13 at the store. Save time and effort for replacement.
The tip of the mounting portion 17 (the end opposite to the gripping portion 18) is bent inward in a hook shape.

  The gripping part 18 is a plastic hollow rod-like member, and holds the mounting part 17 by inserting the mounting part 17 from one end opening.

The salesperson prepares in advance a plurality of mounting portions 17 to which a plurality of types of eyelash members 13 having different thicknesses, lengths, numbers (density), colors, and the like are fixed, and explains the function of mascara to the customer at the store. At this time, the mounting portion 17 to which the best match with the customer's eyelash state is selected is selected from a plurality of different types of eyelash members 13 prepared, and the straight portion 15 of the mounting portion 17 is gripped. The tool 10 is assembled by inserting the mounting part 17 and the gripping part 18 into the opening of the part 18. While holding the holding portion 18 with one hand and applying the mascara that the customer wants to try to the eyelashes 11 of the eyelash member 13 with the other hand, the function and points of how to apply will be described.
When the customer actually checks the state of the eyelashes with the mascara applied to his eyelashes or tries to apply the mascara on the eyelashes himself, it is necessary to use a mirror. The eyelashes of the eyelash member 13 can be confirmed directly with eyes without using a mirror, and the characteristics of the eyelashes 11 such as the degree of mascara applied to the eyelashes and the extent of extension, and the finish of the eyelash member 13 after applying the mascara.

When the customer wants to check the degree of attachment or extension of another mascara, the mounting portion 17 to which the eyelash member 13 to which the mascara is applied is fixed is removed from the gripping portion 18 and the new eyelash of the same type as before Another mascara can be applied to the eyelash member 13 by attaching another mounting portion 17 to which the member 13 is fixed to the grip portion 18. Since this operation can be easily performed in a short time, it can be performed any number of times at the store.
In addition, it is not a sales person but a customer who may apply mascara with this tool 10. In this case, it is possible to feel the customer's feeling of the mascara's characteristics such as the degree of attachment and the degree of extension by application. In any case, the customer can confirm the appearance and function of the mascara without actually applying the mascara to the eyelashes.

  When the tool 10 is not used, such as when the tool 10 has been used or when a product other than mascara is being described, the tool 10 can be hung on a pin or the like by the hook portion 16. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the eyelash member 13 from becoming dirty or deformed when not in use.

FIG. 3 shows a mascara function explanation tool 20 of another embodiment.
In the tool 20 of the present embodiment, the eyelash member 13 is fixed to the curved portion 14 of the wire mounting portion 22 (fixed type), and this mounting portion 22 is fixed to the plastic gripping portion 21 and integrally formed. It has become. The grip portion 21 of the tool 20 is provided with a wide flat portion. Therefore, the tool 20 can be easily picked with a fingertip, and the position and angle of the eyelash member 13 can be securely fixed to a desired position or the like. The other parts are the same as in the previous embodiment.
When the tool 20 is used at a store, a plurality of tools 20 to which the eyelash members 13 having different eyelashes are fixed are prepared, and the tool 20 is replaced to try various functions of the mascara. In this case, the trouble of attaching / detaching the gripping portion 18 and the mounting portion 17 in the tool 10 of the above embodiment can be saved.

The above embodiment is an example of the present invention, and appropriate modifications, corrections, and additions are permitted within the scope of the present invention.
For example, for attaching the eyelash member to the bending portion of the attachment portion, a groove may be provided in the bending portion of the attachment portion, and the base material portion of the eyelash member may be slid and inserted into the groove.
Moreover, the raw material of the eyelash part 21 of the eyelash member 13 may be a natural material (for example, animal or human hair). It is desirable that the structure of the eyelash portion 21 is configured to be close to human eyelashes so that the actual attachment and extension of the mascara can be understood more.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10, 20 ... Mascara function explanation tool 11 ... Eyelash part 12 ... Base material part 13 ... Eyelash member 14 ... Curve part 15 ... Straight line part 16 ... Hook part 17, 22 ... Attachment part 18, 21 ... Grasping part

Claims (6)

a) an eyelash member;
b) a curved mounting portion having a curvature close to that of a human eyeball or eyelash for mounting the eyelash member;
c) A mascara function explanation tool characterized by having a gripping part connected to the curved mounting part for gripping by hand.   The mascara function explanation tool according to claim 1, wherein the eyelash member is attached to the mounting curved portion with a weak adhesive and can be removed.   The mascara function explanation tool according to claim 1, wherein the eyelash member and the mounting curved portion are fixed.   The mascara function according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the eyelash member is prepared in a state of a plurality of eyelashes having different thicknesses, lengths, numbers (density), and colors of eyelashes. Description tool.   The mascara function explanation tool according to claim 1, wherein the grip portion has a flat portion.   The mascara function explanation tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein an end portion of the curved mounting portion which is not connected to the gripping portion has a hook shape.

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