US20170086564A1 - Applicator for a Cosmetic Product and Associated Applicator Assembly - Google Patents

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US20170086564A1
US20170086564A1 US15/119,876 US201515119876A US2017086564A1 US 20170086564 A1 US20170086564 A1 US 20170086564A1 US 201515119876 A US201515119876 A US 201515119876A US 2017086564 A1 US2017086564 A1 US 2017086564A1
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Anne Rutigliano
Yann Crapet
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D40/267—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/021—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/06—Arrangement of mixed bristles or tufts of bristles, e.g. wire, fibre, rubber
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara

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  • the invention relates to an applicator for a cosmetic product and to an associated applicator assembly.
  • Applicator assemblies for a cosmetic product are known, in particular for a cosmetic product intended to be applied to the eyelashes, such as mascara, comprising a receptacle containing the cosmetic product and an applicator suitable for being fixed removably on the receptacle.
  • the receptacle generally comprises a body, the body comprising walls delimiting a container which contains the cosmetic product, and a neck defining an opening through which the cosmetic product can be removed.
  • the applicator assembly generally comprises a cap suitable for being fixed on the neck, a stem extending from the cap and an applicator fixed to a free end of the stem.
  • the applicator comprises a core and a plurality of protrusions extending from the core in order to coat the eyelashes with cosmetic product and to comb them.
  • the stem and the applicator extend inside the container.
  • the applicator is immersed in the cosmetic product contained in the container.
  • the user detaches the cap from the neck and removes the applicator from the receptacle.
  • the receptacle In order to prevent the applicator from being excessively loaded with cosmetic product, the receptacle generally comprises a wiper, fixed inside the neck. When the user removes the applicator from the receptacle, the applicator slides inside the wiper. The wiper scrapes off the excess cosmetic product on the stem and on the applicator.
  • the aim of the present invention is to solve the following problem: to propose an applicator which makes it possible to coat the eyelashes in a satisfactory manner whilst combing them.
  • the invention relates to an applicator for a cosmetic product, in particular for mascara, comprising a core extending in a main longitudinal extension direction, referred to as the axis of extension, and a plurality of projecting protrusions extending radially from the core, said protrusions being moulded with the core.
  • said protrusions are of at least two different types: a first type of protrusions in the form of plates and a second type of protrusion in the form of teeth, said first and second type of protrusions following one another along said axis of extension.
  • the advantage associated with the applicator according to the invention is the possibility of coating the user's eyelashes with cosmetic product by means of the plates, whilst combing the eyelashes by means of the teeth, and doing so all along the applicator according to the invention since the two types of protrusions follow one another axially.
  • the invention also advantageously relates to an applicator assembly for a cosmetic product, comprising a receptacle comprising a body forming a container intended to contain the cosmetic product, and an applicator as described above, suitable for being fixed on the receptacle, in such a way that the applicator is accommodated inside the container.
  • FIG. 1 is a partially inclined isometric view of an embodiment of an applicator according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a front view of the applicator illustrated in FIG. 1 ,
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged partial view of FIG. 2 .
  • the invention relates to an applicator 10 for a cosmetic product, in particular for mascara, comprising a core 12 which extends in a main longitudinal extension direction, referred to as the axis of extension, labelled X in FIGS. 2 and 3 .
  • the applicator 10 according to the invention also comprises a plurality of projecting protrusions 31 , 32 extending radially from the core 12 , said protrusions 31 , 32 being moulded with the core.
  • the protrusions 31 , 32 are integral with the core 12 .
  • the core 12 and the protrusions 31 , 32 are moulded continuously from the same material. This has the advantage of simplifying the manufacture of the applicator 10 according to the invention. This also has the advantage of better controlling the rigidity given to said protrusions 31 , 32 .
  • the core 12 and the protrusions 31 , 32 could be moulded from a material based on LDPE (low density polyethylene).
  • LDPE low density polyethylene
  • Other materials could also be used, namely the material “EXACT” from ExxonMobil or the material “HYTREL” from DuPont, or a mixture of these materials.
  • the protrusions 31 , 32 are overmoulded on the core 12 , in particular for the purpose of varying the colours of the elements constituting said applicator 10 .
  • the core 12 has a proximal end 13 and a distal end 16 .
  • the proximal end 13 can be fixed to a stem of the applicator (not shown) by a sleeve 14 which extends said core 12 .
  • the sleeve 14 does not have any protrusions.
  • the core 12 has a cross section of the type having a constant shape, namely a polygonal shape. More precisely, the cross section of the core 12 has the shape of a polygon with rectilinear sides, preferably with six sides. Preferably, the type of shape and/or the angular orientation of said cross section of the core 12 is substantially constant from its proximal end 13 to its distal end 16 . This is understood to mean that even if the cross section of the core 12 could have a variable surface area along the core 12 , it retains the same type of contour and/or the same angular orientation. Said cross section is, for example, hexagonal and said distal end 16 is not angularly offset from said proximal end 13 .
  • the protrusions 31 , 32 are distributed along said core 12 over a substantial portion of its length from the distal end 16 .
  • the protrusions 31 , 32 are distributed over the entire radial periphery of the core 12 .
  • the protrusions are distributed over a discrete portion of the radial periphery of the core 12 (embodiment not shown) in order to obtain makeup effects which are additional and/or complementary to those which are described here.
  • a radial row of protrusions 31 , 32 is understood to be a row of protrusions 31 , 32 disposed around the core 12 , in the same plane orthogonal to the axis of extension X, said plane intersecting the core 12 according to a section which in this case is substantially circular.
  • the applicator 10 is wiped during its removal from the container by a wiper disposed inside the container.
  • the protrusions 31 , 32 are of at least two different types.
  • a first type of protrusions 31 takes the form of plates 31 (see FIG. 1 ).
  • each plate occupies an angular portion of the core 12 .
  • said plates 31 each extend from one side of the core 12 ; they advantageously extend along the entirety of said side.
  • the plates 31 therefore have a wide base and taper towards their free end. Since the plates 31 form at least one radial row as defined above, and considering that the core 12 is polygonal, the plates 31 form angular gaps relative to one another.
  • said gaps are configured in order to retain the cosmetic product when the applicator is removed from its receptacle and is scraped off by the wiper.
  • the gaps which have a substantially concave shape, which may or may not be rounded, serve as a container for cosmetic product. Therefore this makes it possible to provide an applicator 10 which offers a high capacity for loading with cosmetic product.
  • the plates 31 have a substantially triangular shape and preferably have a rounded free end.
  • the applicator 10 comprises a second type of protrusions 32 which are in the form of teeth 32 .
  • These teeth 32 have a semi-circular cross section and each have a planar surface. They are positioned in such a way that two adjacent teeth 32 of the same axial row are disposed in a staggered manner, their planar surface being oriented in each case in an opposing rotational direction, for example on either side of the same axial edge of the core.
  • Said teeth 32 are provided in a rectilinear manner, and each extend along a normal to the axis of the core 12 . Said teeth 32 give the applicator 10 according to the invention an ability to comb the eyelashes to complement the effect obtained by the radial rows of plates 31 .
  • said first and second type of protrusions 31 , 32 follow one another along the axis of extension X of the core 12 .
  • the radial rows of plates 31 follow the radial rows of teeth 32 along the axis of extension X of the core 12 .
  • the associated advantage is the possibility of coating the user's eyelashes with cosmetic product by means of the plates 31 , whilst combing the eyelashes by means of the teeth 32 , and doing so all along the applicator according to the invention since the two types of protrusions 31 , 32 follow one another axially.
  • the radial rows of plates 31 and the radial rows of teeth 32 form zones, referred to respectively as a zone of the first type Z1 and a zone of the second type Z2, which follow one another axially from the proximal end 13 to the distal end 16 (see FIGS. 2 and 3 ).
  • the plates 31 have a deflection capacity which is less than the deflection capacity of the teeth 32 , in particular in the axial direction.
  • the radial rows of plates 31 have an increased resistance when they pass through the wiper (not shown here) than when the radial rows of teeth 32 pass therethrough.
  • the radial rows of plates 31 arrive in the region of the wiper, they lock and lead to a sudden withdrawal of the applicator out of its receptacle.
  • the core 12 advantageously has at least two cross sections S1, S2 with respect to the axis of extension X, said two cross sections having different dimensions (see FIG. 3 ).
  • the core 12 thus has a cross section with respect to the axis of extension X, referred to as a first section S1 in the zones of the first type Z1 and a second section S2 in the zones of the second type Z2, the dimensions of the first section S1 being less than those of the second sections S2.
  • the dimensions of the first section S1 are less than those of the second sections S2 which are directly adjacent thereto (see FIG. 3 ).
  • Said sections S1, S2 preferably comply with the following formula: 0.7 ⁇ S1/S2 ⁇ 0.9.
  • the section S1 is inscribed in a circle of diameter substantially equal to 2 mm and the cross section S2 is inscribed in a circle of diameter substantially equal to 2.5 mm.
  • the core 12 of the applicator 10 according to the invention is thinner at the location of the radial rows of plates 31 in order to give it an increased bending capacity in comparison to the zones Z2 bearing the radial rows of teeth 32 . It will be noted in FIGS. 2 and 3 that the core 12 is thinner at the location of the radial rows of plates 31 , but also in the vicinity thereof, over an axial distance of several tenths of a millimetre, for example over an axial distance of 0.3 mm.
  • the plates 31 like the teeth 32 , each extend along a normal to the axis of the core 12 .
  • the zones of the first type Z1 and/or of the second type Z2 comprise at least two radial rows of protrusions which follow one another along the axis of extension X.
  • x radial rows of plates 31 alternate along the axis of extension X with y radial rows of teeth 32 , x and y complying with the formula 1 x,y ⁇ 6.
  • two radial rows of plates 31 alternate systematically and successively along the axis of extension with 4 radial rows of teeth 31 .
  • Providing radial rows of plates in the form of pairs, that is to say two radial rows of plates without a radial row of teeth therebetween, has the advantage of further improving the loading power of the brush.
  • the zone situated between the plates of the same pair will in fact be protected by the upper plate, that is to say the plate which is wiped first when the user takes the applicator out of the container, when said zone passes through the wiper.
  • teeth of two successive radial rows of teeth are tangent here, one below and one above the same plane transversely with respect to the core.
  • the core is solid. Nevertheless, it could be hollow without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the invention also relates to an applicator assembly for a cosmetic product, comprising a receptacle (not shown) comprising a body forming a container containing the cosmetic product, and an applicator 10 as previously described, suitable for being fixed on the receptacle, in such a way that the applicator is accommodated inside the container.
  • Said applicator 10 is fixed, for example, to the end of a stem, which is itself fixed to a cap (not shown) advantageously screwed to the receptacle.
  • the sleeve 14 is situated in the stem and the proximal end 13 of the core forms the visible proximal end of the applicator.
  • the protrusions 31 , 32 form a contour E, in particular defined by their periphery (see FIG. 2 ).
  • Said contour E has a substantially frustoconical shape, in particular between said proximal end 13 and distal end 16 .
  • the truncated cone formed by said contour E has, for example, a circular cross section in the vicinity of the proximal end 13 having a diameter between 6.5 mm and 9.5 mm, in particular substantially equal to 8 mm, and a circular cross section in the vicinity of the distal end 16 , of which the diameter is between 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm, in particular substantially equal to 4.5 mm.
  • the frustoconical shape of the contour E has the advantage of facilitating the passage of the applicator 10 through the wiper, when it is reinserted into the receptacle, in particular after use.
  • the applicator 10 forms a brush, in particular a mascara brush.
  • the core is curved from its proximal end to its distal end.

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US20040244808A1 (en) * 2001-10-19 2004-12-09 Jean-Louis Mathiez Profiled system for applying a cosmetic product, method for making same, and applicator assembly and assembling method for such an assembly
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US20090193602A1 (en) * 2008-02-01 2009-08-06 Geka Brush Gmbh Cosmetic Brush with Bristles Injection-Molded to a Main Body
USD634127S1 (en) * 2009-12-10 2011-03-15 The Procter & Gamble Company Cosmetic brush
WO2012080936A2 (fr) * 2010-12-14 2012-06-21 L'oreal Applicateur pour appliquer un produit sur les cils et/ou sur les sourcils et procédé de maquillage
USD645664S1 (en) * 2011-03-25 2011-09-27 Zen Design Solutions Limited Cosmetic applicator
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