JPWO2008004383A1 - Applicator and application substance container - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is an applicator for an application substance that can be used repeatedly and can be attached to various containers. An applicator 10 in which an application surface 11 that comes into contact with a surface to be applied and a support surface 13 that comes into contact with a finger are integrally formed on the front and back, and is mounted so as to coincide with the opening 21 of the application material container 20 that contains the application material A mouth 14, a discharge port 12 that opens to the coating surface 11, and a flow path 15 that guides a coating substance from the mounting port 14 between the coating surface 11 and the support surface 13 to the discharge port 12. And have.

Description

  The present invention relates to an applicator applied to a fingertip when applying an application substance to skin or the like, and a container for containing an application substance provided with such an applicator.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are a wide variety of application substances such as liquids, pastes, and powders that are intended to be applied to an application target surface such as skin or an adhesive surface, such as cosmetics, ointments, creams, and adhesives. Of these, there are many things that require an appropriate amount applied to the fingertip and spread on the application target surface. Among these, for example, there are cosmetics and medicines in which an application substance is contained in a resin laminate tube or a metal tube, an appropriate amount is squeezed out from the squeeze port, and this is taken out with a fingertip and applied to the skin or the like. .
When applying such a coating substance with a fingertip, it is necessary to wipe off or clean the substance that adheres to or remains on the fingertip after application. In order to avoid this, an attempt has been made to apply a finger sack and apply it from above. As one of such attempts, there is a technique described in Patent Document 1 below. In this technique, in a finger cover having a two-layer structure, a liquid or liquid article is sealed between the two layers, and a pull cap is provided on the outermost layer. When the finger cover is attached to the fingertip and the pull cap is peeled off at the time of use, a small hole is formed, and the liquid or liquid article enclosed is squeezed out and can be applied.

Patent Document 2 below discloses a method in which a cosmetic material is temporarily attached to a plate-like application surface that can be attached to a finger, and then applied to a touch pressure.
JP-A-7-284508 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 54-41806

In the above-described prior art, the coating substance does not directly adhere to the fingertip, but it is eventually disposable because it cannot be reused if the coating substance enclosed in the finger cover or temporarily applied to the coating surface is used up. Moreover, since the application | coating substance which can be used is limited to the thing enclosed in the finger cover or the thing temporarily attached to the application surface, it lacks versatility.
Then, this invention makes it a subject to provide the applicator of the applied substance which can be used repeatedly and can be mounted | worn with various containers.

In view of the above problems, the present invention is an applicator having an application surface that comes into contact with a surface to be applied and a support surface that comes into contact with a finger, and an attachment port that coincides with the opening of the application material container that contains the application material And a discharge port that opens to a place other than the support surface including the application surface, and a flow path that guides a coating substance from the mounting port to the discharge port through the application surface and the support surface. It is characterized by having.
That is, the applicator according to the present invention is attached to an opening such as a squeeze port of a container of an application substance such as cosmetics and can be applied as it is. “Applied substance” as used herein means a highly viscous liquid such as a liquid, paste, gel, cream, etc. intended to be applied to a “surface to be applied” that is an application target surface such as the skin or an adhesive surface. Or it is a general term for powder, and its content covers a wide variety such as cosmetics, ointments, creams, adhesives and the like.

As the material of the applicator, any material that is normally used for cosmetic containers can be used. For example, it can be formed by injection molding or compression molding using an elastic material such as silicone resin, elastomer, or rubber. Here, by using an elastic material, even if the shape of the mounting opening is formed to be smaller than the container opening that is usually obtained, it can be press-fitted and versatility can be obtained. Depending on the properties of the application substance or the purpose of application, metal or hard plastic can also be used as the material of the applicator.
Further, the shape of the mounting opening can be formed in accordance with the shape of the container opening. For example, when the container opening is formed as a male screw, it can be formed into a female screw shape that can be fitted to the container opening. In addition, if a part that will be undercut is formed in the mounting opening during mold forming, the container opening should be pushed in by elastic deformation of this undercut part and mounted securely. Can be expected.

  The shape of the applicator may be formed so that the support surface is flat, but it is desirable that the support surface is formed in a curved surface that can accommodate the abdominal surface of the finger according to the shape of the fingertip. Furthermore, the application surface may be a flat surface, but if it is formed in a curved surface that is convex toward the application surface, it can be applied smoothly. In addition, the back side of the support surface is open regardless of whether the support surface or the application surface is formed in such a curved surface or the support surface is formed to be a flat surface. However, if a covering portion that covers at least a part of the back surface of the finger that is in contact is formed, the finger is more reliably held on the applicator by the covering portion. Further, even if such a covering portion is not provided, if a wall portion is provided on at least a part of the outer periphery of the support surface, the finger stabilizes the finger against the applicator. .

The application surface and the support surface may be formed so as to be integrated with each other, and the structure in which the back side of the support surface does not directly become the application surface (for example, a surface continuous with the back surface of the support surface). Or the coated surface).
The present invention operates as follows.
That is, in a state where the applicator according to the present invention is mounted on the opening of the container, the coating substance pushed out from the opening of the container flows from the mounting port of the coating surface between the coating surface and the support surface. It is pushed out from the outlet of the application surface through the path. Incidentally, depending on the shape of the applicator, this discharge port may not be in direct contact with the surface to be applied, but may be opened at a location other than the support surface, depending on the shape of the applicator. For example, if the tip part of the surface continuous with the application surface is warped, and that part does not touch the surface to be applied directly during application, a discharge port may be provided in the vicinity of the tip. it can. Then, while the container is placed in the palm of the hand, a fingertip is applied to the support surface that is the back surface when viewed from the application surface, and the application substance pushed out from the discharge port can be spread on the application surface.

  The shape of the discharge port is normally assumed to be circular or elliptical, but various other shapes are possible. For example, the discharge port can be formed in an irregular shape such as a quadrangle, a triangle, or a star. Further, when the discharge port is formed in a valve shape, for example, as a V-shaped cut, this valve-shaped portion is pressed and released from the inside when the applied substance is pushed out, but can be closed when not in use. It is. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the coating material from oozing out when not in use, particularly when the viscosity of the coating material is high. And it is also possible to provide the above-mentioned discharge port independently or to provide a plurality. It is also possible to provide a plurality of types of discharge ports in one applicator.

Alternatively, the discharge port may be covered with a seal member that can be peeled off at the time of use and peeled off at the time of use. By doing so, it is possible to prevent air from entering through the discharge port before the start of use and the coating substance from undergoing alteration such as drying due to this.
Furthermore, it is also possible to insert a sphere into the discharge port. By doing so, the coating substance can be smoothly applied by rotating the sphere. Here, when the applicator is formed of the elastic material, it is easy to press-fit and insert a sphere having a diameter larger than the diameter of the discharge port.

It is also possible to cover the discharge port with a mesh member. By doing so, it becomes easy to apply a coating substance such as powder onto the surface to be coated while being held by the mesh member. Further, even when the coating substance is in a liquid state, it is possible to contribute to the convenience of coating by holding the liquid in the meshwork of the mesh member.
The applicator according to the present invention can also be formed integrally with the application substance container. That is, a coating substance container comprising: a storage unit that contains a coating substance and has an opening; and an applicator having an application surface that contacts an application surface and a support surface that contacts a finger. Is a flow that guides a coating substance from the mounting port to the discharge port through the mounting port that coincides with the opening, a discharge port that opens in the coating surface, and between the coating surface and the support surface. And a road. Here, the applicator and the application substance container may be integrally formed from the beginning, or may be integrally formed by bonding separately formed ones. Furthermore, if the opening and the mounting opening that coincides with the opening are formed in a shape that closely fits to each other, the sealing between the opening and the mounting opening is improved. The application surface and the support surface may be formed so as to be integrated with each other, and the structure in which the back side of the support surface does not directly become the application surface (for example, a surface continuous with the back surface of the support surface). Or the coated surface).

  Further, the present invention is integrally formed with a storage unit that stores a coating substance, and an applicator that is provided on the distal end side of the storage unit and has a coating surface that contacts a surface to be coated and a support surface that contacts a finger. And a discharge port that opens to a place other than the support surface including the application surface, and guides a coating substance from the storage unit to the discharge port through the application surface and the support surface. It is good also as a coating substance container characterized by having a flow path. The application surface and the support surface may be formed so as to be integrated with each other, and the structure in which the back side of the support surface does not directly become the application surface (for example, a surface continuous with the back surface of the support surface). Or the coated surface).

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an applicator for an application substance that can be used repeatedly and can be attached to various containers.

It is a back lower perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front upper perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a back upper perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is side surface sectional drawing of the applicator which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is (A) side surface sectional drawing and (B) AA sectional drawing of the applicator which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is (A) side surface sectional drawing and (B) BB sectional drawing of the applicator which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a back lower perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a front upper perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a back upper perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is side surface sectional drawing of the applicator which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is (A) side surface sectional drawing and (B) CC sectional drawing of the applicator which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is (A) side surface sectional drawing and (B) DD sectional drawing of the applicator which concerns on the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is (A) front upper perspective view and (B) bottom perspective view of the coating substance container which concerns on the 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is the (A) front upper part partial section perspective view and (B) assembly perspective view of the applicator with which the application substance container concerning a 7th embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is (A) front upper perspective view and (B) bottom perspective view of the coating substance container which concerns on the 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a back upper perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a back upper perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 10th Embodiment of this invention. It is a downward perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 11th Embodiment of this invention. It is a downward perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 12th Embodiment of this invention. It is a downward perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 13th Embodiment of this invention. It is a downward perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 14th Embodiment of this invention. It is a back upper perspective view of the applicator which concerns on 15th Embodiment of this invention. It is a downward perspective view of the applicator which concerns on the 11th Embodiment of this invention. It is side surface sectional drawing of the applicator which concerns on the 11th Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(1) 1st Embodiment The applicator 10 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated, referring FIGS. 1-4. 1 is a rear right lower perspective view of the applicator 10, FIG. 2 is a front right upper perspective view, FIG. 3 is a rear right upper perspective view, and FIG. 4 is a side sectional view.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment has a convex curved application surface 11 on the lower surface side as shown in FIG. 1 and a concave curved support surface 13 on the upper surface side as shown in FIG. That is, the application surface 11 and the support surface 13 are integrated with each other. Further, the rear end side of the applicator 10 is formed in a short cylindrical shape having a hole in the center as shown in FIG. This central hole is a mounting opening 14. A female screw is engraved in the mounting opening 14. As a result, the squeezing port formed in the shape of a male screw of the container (particularly, tube-shaped) of the coating substance is press-fitted and fixed here.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a small hole is provided in the approximate center of the coating surface 11. This small hole is the discharge port 12. As shown in FIG. 4, the discharge port 12 is connected to the mounting port 14 via a flow path 15.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment can be formed by injection molding of a silicone resin.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment is used after the squeeze port of a coating substance container (not shown) is press-fitted into the mounting port 14 and mounted. Then, when the side surface of the container is pressed, the applied substance as the contents is pushed out from the squeezing port, and further squeezed out from the mounting port 14 through the flow path 15 from the discharge port 12. When an appropriate amount has been squeezed out, it is possible to apply the fingertip (usually the index finger) to the support surface 13 and spread it on the coated surface while holding the container in the palm of the hand. At this time, since the abdomen of the fingertip fits into the concave curved surface of the support surface 13, the application is performed smoothly.

(2) Second Embodiment An applicator 10 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 5A shows a side cross-sectional view of the applicator 10, and FIG. 5B shows an AA cross-sectional view in FIG.
In the applicator 10 according to the present embodiment, the lower surface side is a planar application surface 11, and the upper surface side is also a planar support surface 13. That is, the application surface 11 and the support surface 13 are integrated with each other. Further, the peripheral portion of the coating surface 11 has a structure having an edge. Further, the rear end side of the applicator 10 is formed in a short cylindrical shape having a hole in the center. This central hole is a mounting opening 14. A female screw is engraved in the mounting opening 14. As a result, the squeezing port formed in the shape of a male screw of the container (particularly, tube-shaped) of the coating substance is press-fitted and fixed here.

In addition, a small hole is provided in the approximate center of the coating surface 11. This small hole is the discharge port 12. The discharge port 12 is connected to the mounting port 14 via a flow path 15.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment can be formed by injection molding of a silicone resin.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment is used after the squeeze port of a coating substance container (not shown) is press-fitted into the mounting port 14 and mounted. Then, when the side surface of the container is pressed, the applied substance as the contents is pushed out from the squeezing port, and further squeezed out from the mounting port 14 through the flow path 15 from the discharge port 12. When an appropriate amount has been squeezed out, it is possible to apply the fingertip (usually the index finger) to the support surface 13 and spread it on the coated surface while holding the container in the palm of the hand. Further, excess coating substance can be scraped off at the edge of the peripheral edge of the coating surface 11 and removed.

(3) Third Embodiment An applicator 10 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 6A shows a side sectional view of the applicator 10, and FIG. 6B shows a BB sectional view in FIG. 6A.
In the applicator 10 according to the present embodiment, the lower surface side is a planar application surface 11, and the upper surface side is also a planar support surface 13. That is, the application surface 11 and the support surface 13 are integrated with each other. Further, a wall portion 17 surrounding the support surface 13 in a frame shape is also formed. Further, the peripheral portion of the coating surface 11 has a structure having an edge. Further, the rear end side of the applicator 10 is formed in a short cylindrical shape having a hole in the center. This central hole is a mounting opening 14. A female screw is engraved in the mounting opening 14. As a result, the squeezing port formed in the shape of a male screw of the container (particularly, tube-shaped) of the coating substance is press-fitted and fixed here.

In addition, a small hole is provided in the approximate center of the coating surface 11. This small hole is the discharge port 12. The discharge port 12 is connected to the mounting port 14 via a flow path 15.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment can be formed by injection molding of a silicone resin.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment is used after the squeeze port of a coating substance container (not shown) is press-fitted into the mounting port 14 and mounted. Then, when the side surface of the container is pressed, the applied substance as the contents is pushed out from the squeezing port, and further squeezed out from the mounting port 14 through the flow path 15 from the discharge port 12. When an appropriate amount has been squeezed out, it is possible to apply the fingertip (usually the index finger) to the support surface 13 and spread it on the coated surface while holding the container in the palm of the hand. At this time, the periphery of the fingertip is held by the wall portion 17, and stability is increased. Further, excess coating substance can be scraped off at the edge of the peripheral edge of the coating surface 11 and removed.

(4) Fourth Embodiment An applicator 10 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 is a rear right lower perspective view of the applicator 10, FIG. 8 is a front right upper perspective view, FIG. 9 is a rear right upper perspective view, and FIG. 10 is a side sectional view.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment has a convex curved application surface 11 on the lower surface side as shown in FIG. 7, and a concave curved support surface 13 with a partially open upper surface side as shown in FIG. That is, the application surface 11 and the support surface 13 are integrated with each other. Further, the rear end side of the applicator 10 is formed in a short cylindrical shape having a hole in the center as shown in FIG. This central hole is a mounting opening 14. A female screw is engraved in the mounting opening 14. As a result, the squeezing port formed in the shape of a male screw of the container (particularly, tube-shaped) of the coating substance is press-fitted and fixed here. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the front end side of the support surface 13 is formed as a covering portion 16 that covers the upper surface portion in a slipper shape.

The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment can be formed by injection molding of a silicone resin.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a small hole is provided substantially at the center of the coating surface 11. This small hole is the discharge port 12. As shown in FIG. 10, the discharge port 12 is connected to the mounting port 14 via a flow path 15.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment is used after the squeeze port of a coating substance container (not shown) is press-fitted into the mounting port 14 and mounted. Then, when the side surface of the container is pressed, the applied substance as the contents is pushed out from the squeezing port, and further squeezed out from the mounting port 14 through the flow path 15 from the discharge port 12. When an appropriate amount has been squeezed out, it is possible to apply the fingertip (usually the index finger) to the support surface 13 and spread it on the coated surface while holding the container in the palm of the hand. At this time, the fingertip applied to the support surface 13 is covered with the covering portion 16 on the back surface. This increases the stability of the fingertip.

(5) Fifth Embodiment An applicator 10 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 11A shows a side sectional view of the applicator 10, and FIG. 11B shows a CC sectional view in FIG. 11A.
In the applicator 10 according to the present embodiment, the lower surface side is a planar application surface 11, and the upper surface side is also a planar support surface 13. Further, the peripheral portion of the coating surface 11 has a structure having an edge. That is, the application surface 11 and the support surface 13 are integrated with each other, and the peripheral portion of the application surface 11 has an angular cross section. Further, the rear end side of the applicator 10 is formed in a short cylindrical shape having a hole in the center. This central hole is a mounting opening 14. A female screw is engraved in the mounting opening 14. As a result, the squeezing port formed in the shape of a male screw of the container (particularly, tube-shaped) of the coating substance is press-fitted and fixed here. Further, in the present embodiment, two arch-shaped covering portions 16 are formed on the back side of the support surface 13.

In addition, a small hole is provided in the approximate center of the coating surface 11. This small hole is the discharge port 12. The discharge port 12 is connected to the mounting port 14 via a flow path 15.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment can be formed by injection molding of a silicone resin.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment is used after the squeeze port of a coating substance container (not shown) is press-fitted into the mounting port 14 and mounted. Then, when the side surface of the container is pressed, the applied substance as the contents is pushed out from the squeezing port, and further squeezed out from the mounting port 14 through the flow path 15 from the discharge port 12. When an appropriate amount has been squeezed out, it is possible to apply the fingertip (usually the index finger) to the support surface 13 and spread it on the coated surface while holding the container in the palm of the hand. At this time, the covering portion 16 contacts the back surface of the fingertip applied to the support surface 13. This increases the stability of the fingertip. Further, excess coating substance can be scraped off at the edge of the peripheral edge of the coating surface 11 and removed.

(6) Sixth Embodiment An applicator 10 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 12A is a side sectional view of the applicator 10, and FIG. 12B is a DD sectional view in FIG.
In the applicator 10 according to the present embodiment, the lower surface side is a planar application surface 11, and the upper surface side is also a planar support surface 13. That is, the application surface 11 and the support surface 13 are integrated with each other. Further, the rear end side of the applicator 10 is formed in a short cylindrical shape having a hole in the center. This central hole is a mounting opening 14. A female screw is engraved in the mounting opening 14. As a result, the squeezing port formed in the shape of a male screw of the container (particularly, tube-shaped) of the coating substance is press-fitted and fixed here. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, two pairs of arch-shaped covering portions 16 with the uppermost portion missing are formed on the back side of the support surface 13.

In addition, a small hole is provided in the approximate center of the coating surface 11. This small hole is the discharge port 12. The discharge port 12 is connected to the mounting port 14 via a flow path 15.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment can be formed by injection molding of a silicone resin.
The applicator 10 according to the present embodiment is used after the squeeze port of a coating substance container (not shown) is press-fitted into the mounting port 14 and mounted. Then, when the side surface of the container is pressed, the applied substance as the contents is pushed out from the squeezing port, and further squeezed out from the mounting port 14 through the flow path 15 from the discharge port 12. When an appropriate amount has been squeezed out, it is possible to apply the fingertip (usually the index finger) to the support surface 13 and spread it on the coated surface while holding the container in the palm of the hand. At this time, the covering portion 16 contacts the back surface of the fingertip applied to the support surface 13. This increases the stability of the fingertip.

(7) Seventh Embodiment In the present invention, the applicator 10 can be integrally formed with the application substance container 20 as in the seventh embodiment shown in FIG. Also in this embodiment, the upper surface side of the applicator 10 is a concavely curved support surface 13 (see FIG. 13A), and the lower surface side is a convexly curved application surface 11 having a discharge port 12. (See FIG. 13B). As shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 14 (A), the applicator 10 is provided with a mounting opening 14 on the rear end face, and the coating substance enters here. Further, the mounting port 14 and the discharge port 12 are connected by a flow path 15. As shown in FIG. 14B, the applicator 10 is bonded to the opening 21 at the distal end portion of the application substance container 20 so that the mounting opening 14 coincides.

When the side surface of the storage part 22 of the coating substance container 20 is pressed, the coating substance as the contents is pushed out and further squeezed out from the discharge port 12 through the flow path 15 from the mounting port 14. When an appropriate amount has been squeezed out, it is possible to apply the fingertip (usually the index finger) to the support surface 13 while spreading the coating material container 20 in the palm of the hand and spread it over the surface to be coated.
(8) Eighth Embodiment As in the eighth embodiment shown in FIG. 15, the present invention can also form the applicator 10 in a flat plate shape. That is, the upper surface side of the applicator 10 is formed as a slightly depressed support surface 13 (see FIG. 15A), and the lower surface side is formed as a slightly projecting application surface 11 (see FIG. 15B). . A flow path 15 protrudes from the tip portion of the application substance container 20 in a nozzle shape integrated with the lower surface side of the applicator 10, and the tip is a discharge port 12 that opens toward the application surface 11.

When the side surface of the storage part 22 of the coating substance container 20 is pressed, the coating substance as the contents is pushed out and further squeezed out from the discharge port 12 through the flow path 15 from the mounting port 14. When an appropriate amount has been squeezed out, it is possible to apply the fingertip (usually the index finger) to the support surface 13 while spreading the coating material container 20 in the palm of the hand and spread it over the surface to be coated.
(9) Ninth Embodiment An applicator 10 according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 16 is a support surface in the applicator 10 (see FIG. 5) according to the second embodiment. 13 is provided with a large number of small protrusions 30. These small protrusions 30 serve as anti-slip for fingers during application, making application easier.

(10) Tenth Embodiment An applicator 10 according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 17 is a support surface in the applicator 10 (see FIG. 5) according to the second embodiment. 13 is provided with a large number of small protrusions 31 running in the longitudinal direction. The small ridges 31 serve to prevent the fingers from slipping during application, so that application is easy.
(11) Eleventh Embodiment The applicator 10 according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 18 is a discharge port in the applicator 10 (see FIG. 5) according to the second embodiment. 12 has an open front end surface 18 located on the front end side from the application surface 11. In other words, the discharge port 12 is located on the tip surface 18 that is located closer to the tip than the location where the finger is located on the support surface 13 and does not contact the coated surface during coating. With this structure, for example, a coating substance squeezed from the discharge port 12 can be applied to the surface to be coated and then spread again on the coating surface 11.

(12) Twelfth Embodiment The applicator 10 according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 19 is a discharge port in the applicator 10 (see FIG. 5) according to the second embodiment. 12 is formed in a valve shape. That is, the discharge port 12 is formed as a V-shaped cut. With this structure, when the coating substance is pushed out, the valve-like part is pressed and opened from the inside, but can be closed when used.
(13) Thirteenth Embodiment An applicator 10 according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 20 is a discharge port in the applicator 10 (see FIG. 5) according to the second embodiment. 12 is covered with a seal member 32 that can be peeled off in use. That is, before the use, the discharge port 12 is covered and closed by the sealing member 32, so that air enters through the discharge port 12 before the start of use, and due to this, the coating substance is altered such as drying. Covering can be prevented. In use, if the seal member 32 is peeled off, it can be used in the same manner as in the second embodiment.

(14) Fourteenth Embodiment The applicator 10 according to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 21 is a discharge port in the applicator 10 (see FIG. 5) according to the second embodiment. 12 and its periphery are covered with a mesh member 33. By doing so, it becomes easy to apply a coating substance such as powder onto the surface to be coated while being held by the mesh member. Furthermore, even when the coating substance is in a liquid state, it is easy to apply the coating by holding the liquid in the meshwork of the mesh member.
(15) Fifteenth Embodiment An applicator 10 according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 22 is a support surface in the applicator 10 (see FIG. 5) according to the second embodiment. An adhesive tape 34 is attached to 13. With this adhesive tape 34, fingers are attached and fixed to the support surface 13 at the time of application to facilitate application.

(16) Sixteenth Embodiment The applicator 10 according to the sixteenth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 is the same as the applicator 10 according to the second embodiment (see FIG. 5). The spherical body 35 is inserted into the discharge port 12. That is, as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 24, since the diameter of the sphere 35 is larger than the diameter of the discharge port 12, it is held without dropping from the discharge port 12. For example, when the applicator 10 is formed of an elastic material such as silicone resin, it is easy to insert the sphere 35 from the discharge port 12 by elastic deformation. The application substance is squeezed out so as to ooze out from the gap between the sphere 35 and the discharge port 12 by pressing the storage unit 22 (not shown). The squeezed coating substance can be spread easily and comfortably by rolling the sphere 35 on the surface to be coated.

  The present invention is possible as an applicator used for applying an application substance such as cosmetics, ointments, creams, gels, adhesives, paints, and the like housed in a squeeze container such as a laminate tube or a metal tube. Moreover, it can be used also as a container provided with such an applicator.

Claims (18)

An applicator having an application surface in contact with an application surface and a support surface in contact with a finger,
A mounting opening coinciding with the opening of the coating substance container containing the coating substance;
A discharge port that opens to a place other than the support surface including the application surface;
An applicator comprising a flow path that guides a coating substance from the mounting port to the discharge port through the application surface and the support surface.   The applicator according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the application surface and the support surface is formed as a flat surface.   The applicator according to claim 1, wherein the support surface is formed into a curved surface that can accommodate the abdominal surface of a finger.   2. The applicator according to claim 1, wherein the application surface is formed in a curved surface convex toward the application surface.   The applicator according to claim 2, 3 or 4, wherein the back side of the support surface is open.   The applicator according to claim 2, 3 or 4, wherein a covering portion for covering at least a part of a back surface of a finger to be contacted is formed on the support surface.   The applicator according to claim 1, wherein a wall portion is provided on at least a part of the outer periphery of the support surface.   The applicator according to claim 1, wherein the discharge port opens near the tip of a portion other than the support surface including the application surface.   The applicator according to claim 1, wherein the discharge port is formed in a valve shape.   The applicator according to claim 1, wherein the discharge port is covered with a seal member that can be peeled off during use.   The applicator according to claim 1, wherein a sphere is inserted into the discharge port.   The applicator according to claim 1, wherein the discharge port is covered with a mesh member.   The applicator according to claim 1, wherein the application surface and the support surface are formed integrally with each other. A reservoir for containing the coating material and having an opening;
An application substance container comprising an applicator having an application surface in contact with an application surface and a support surface in contact with a finger,
The applicator is
A fitting opening coinciding with the opening;
A discharge port opening in the application surface;
A coating substance container comprising a flow path for guiding a coating substance from the mounting port to the discharge port through the coating surface and the support surface.   15. The coating substance container according to claim 14, wherein the opening and the mounting opening coinciding with the opening are formed in a shape that closely fits to each other.   15. The coating substance container according to claim 14, wherein the coating surface and the support surface are formed integrally with each other. A reservoir containing the applied substance;
An application substance container provided on the front end side of the storage unit, wherein an applicator having an application surface in contact with an application surface and a support surface in contact with a finger is integrally formed,
A discharge port that opens to a place other than the support surface including the application surface;
A coating substance container comprising a flow path for guiding a coating substance from the storage part to the discharge port through the coating surface and the support surface.   18. The coating substance container according to claim 17, wherein the coating surface and the support surface are formed integrally with each other.

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