US20180213916A1 - Heating applicator for cosmetic product - Google Patents

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US20180213916A1
US20180213916A1 US15/746,637 US201615746637A US2018213916A1 US 20180213916 A1 US20180213916 A1 US 20180213916A1 US 201615746637 A US201615746637 A US 201615746637A US 2018213916 A1 US2018213916 A1 US 2018213916A1
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Nicolas Duru
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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
    • 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
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/15—Temperature
    • A45D2200/155—Heating or cooling means, i.e. for storing or applying cosmetic products at a predetermined temperature
    • 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
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/15—Temperature
    • A45D2200/155—Heating or cooling means, i.e. for storing or applying cosmetic products at a predetermined temperature
    • A45D2200/157—Heating means for mascara applicators
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0016—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means
    • A46B15/003—Enhancing with heat
    • 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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  • This invention relates to a cosmetic product applicator, of the type comprising: an application unit, said application unit comprising an application head of the cosmetic product and a heating element; and a gripping member comprising an electrical energy source; with the application unit and the gripping member comprising respectively a first and a second electrical connector able to be reversibly assembled and dissociated, with said first and second connectors being respectively arranged along a first and a second axes of connection, said first and second connectors comprising respectively a first and a second contact surfaces, said contact surfaces being able to come into contact with one another in assembled configuration, in such a way as to electrically connect the heating element and the electrical energy source.
  • cosmetic product we mean, in the sense of this invention, a product as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of Nov. 30, 2009, relating to the cosmetic products.
  • the cosmetic product intended to be applied by the applicator according to the invention is in particular in the form of a powder, a compacted solid, or a fluid such as a liquid.
  • the product is advantageously a product intended to be placed on the keratin fibers of a user, such as the eyelashes or the eyebrows.
  • the product is for example a makeup product such as a mascara.
  • the resistive wires have a limited lifetime which, in fact, makes the lifetime of the gripping sub-assembly also very limited.
  • Document WO2015/023084 also describes an applicator of the aforementioned type, wherein a mascara brush integrates a heating element and can be connected to the gripping portion via screwing.
  • the invention has for object a cosmetic product applicator of the aforementioned type, wherein the first and second connectors are configured to authorize a putting into contact and/or a dissociation of the contact surfaces by translation along the first and/or second axes of connection, without rotation of the first and second connectors in relation to one another about said axis of connection.
  • the invention further relates to an assembly for packaging a cosmetic product, comprising: an application unit such as described hereinabove; and a reservoir able to receive cosmetic product, said reservoir able to be assembled in a reversible manner with the application unit in such a way as to close said reservoir, with the application head being received inside said reservoir in closed configuration.
  • the invention further relates to a gripping member for an applicator such as described hereinabove, comprising an electrical energy source and a second electrical connector connected to said source, said first connector being arranged along a first axis of connection, said second connector being able to be assembled and dissociated in a reversible manner to a first connector; said second connector comprising a second contact surface, able to come into contact with said first connector in assembled configuration; the second connector being configured to authorize a putting into contact and or a dissociation of the second contact surface and of said first connector by translation along the second axis of connection, without rotation of the first and second connectors in relation to one another about said axis of connection.
  • the invention further relates to an assembly for the carrying out of cosmetic product applicator, comprising: a gripping member such as described hereinabove, wherein the electrical energy source is a rechargeable battery, and an electrical charger able to supply energy to the battery of the gripping member, said charger comprising third electrical connector able to cooperate with the second connector.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic, cross-sectional view of an applicator according to an embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic, cross-sectional view of a first element of a kit for the carrying out of an applicator according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic, cross-sectional view of a second element of a kit for the carrying out of an applicator according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows an applicator 10 of cosmetic product, in particular mascara.
  • the applicator 10 comprises in particular an application unit 12 and a gripping member 14 .
  • the application unit 12 comprises an application rod 16 , substantially arranged along a first longitudinal axis 18 .
  • the application unit 12 also comprises a heating element 20 , for example in the form of a resistive wire.
  • the heating element 20 is preferentially arranged inside the application rod 16 .
  • the heating element 20 is for example inserted into a tube forming the rod 16 , or said rod 16 is molded on the heating element 20 .
  • the application unit 12 further comprises an application head 22 , assembled to a first end of the rod 16 according to the axis 18 .
  • the application head 22 is able to apply a cosmetic product on the keratin fibers.
  • the application head 22 is preferably a mascara brush or comb. More particularly, the application head 22 comprises a main body 24 with an elongated shape, substantially arranged along the axis 18 .
  • the application head 22 further comprises a plurality of application reliefs 26 , of the hair or pin type, extending laterally protruding from the main body 24 .
  • a portion of the heating element 20 is arranged in the vicinity of the application reliefs 26 , in such a way as to diffuse heat to the keratin fibers in contact with said reliefs 26 .
  • the application head 22 is assembled in a fixed manner with the application rod 16 . According to a second alternative, the application head 22 is removable.
  • the application unit 12 also comprises a first electrical connector 28 .
  • the first connector 28 is assembled to a second end of the rod 16 along the axis 18 .
  • the heating element 20 is electrically connected to the first electrical connector 28 .
  • a structure of said connector will be specified hereinbelow.
  • the application unit 12 is able to be assembled in a reversible manner with a reservoir 30 of cosmetic product, as shall be detailed hereinbelow.
  • the application unit 12 in the second end of the rod 16 , the application unit 12 as such comprises a reversible assembly element 32 with said reservoir 30 .
  • the assembly element has for example the shape of a cap 32 defining a cylindrical cavity 34 .
  • a bottom of said cavity 34 is fixed to the second end of the rod 16 , with said cavity being directed towards the application head 22 .
  • a wall of the cavity 34 comprises a tapping 36 .
  • the first connector 28 is rigidly connected to the cap 32 , on the side opposite the cavity 34 .
  • the gripping member 14 comprises an external cap 48 with an elongated shape, extending along a second longitudinal axis 50 .
  • the gripping member 14 further comprises an electrical energy source 52 , contained in the cap 48 .
  • the energy source 52 is in particular of the electrical battery type.
  • the cap 48 On a first axial end, the cap 48 preferably has a base 53 in the form of a flat surface, substantially perpendicular to the second longitudinal axis 50 .
  • the gripping member 14 On a second axial end of the cap 48 , the gripping member 14 comprises a second electrical connector 54 , electrically connected to the energy source 52 .
  • the second electrical connector 54 is able to cooperate with the first electrical connector 28 of the application unit 12 , so that the source of energy 52 supplies energy to the heating element 20 .
  • the gripping member 14 further comprises an electronic device 56 for regulating the supply of energy to the heating element 20 .
  • the electronic device is for example an electronic board 56 , received inside the cap 48 and electrically connected to the energy source 52 and to the second connector 54 .
  • the gripping member 14 further comprises a control button or buttons (not shown) and/or on indicating light or lights of the LED type (not shown), arranged on an external face of the cap 48 and electrically connected to the electronic board 56 .
  • FIG. 1 the application unit 12 and the gripping member 14 are shown in dissociated configuration.
  • the application unit 12 and the gripping member 14 are able to be assembled in a reversible manner in order to form the applicator 10 .
  • first connector 28 and the second connector 54 are able to be assembled in a reversible manner in order to electrically connect the energy source 52 and the heating element 20 .
  • the first connector 28 and the second connector 54 are respectively arranged along a first and a second axes of connection.
  • the axes of connection are confounded in the assembled configuration of the connectors 28 , 54 .
  • the first axis of connection corresponds to the first longitudinal axis 18 and the second axis of connection corresponds to the second longitudinal axis 50 .
  • the axes of connection are inclined with respect to the longitudinal axes 18 , 50 .
  • the first 28 and second 54 connectors are able to be assembled and dissociated in a reversible manner.
  • the first connector 28 and the second connector 54 respectively comprise a first 60 and a second 62 contact surfaces.
  • the first 60 and second 62 contact surfaces are in contact with one another in the assembled configuration of the connectors 28 , 54 .
  • each one of the first 60 and second 62 contact surfaces comprises at least two points of contact separated from one another.
  • the first 28 and second 54 connectors are configured to authorize a putting into contact and/or a dissociation of the contact surfaces 60 , 62 by translation along the first 18 and/or the second 50 axes of connection, without rotation of the first and second connectors in relation to one another about said axis of connection.
  • the contact surfaces 60 , 62 do not have reliefs of the threading type.
  • the application unit 12 the gripping member 14 of the applicator 10 can as such be disconnected easily, by traction along the axis 18 , 50 , and reconnected according to an inverse movement.
  • At least one of the contact surfaces 60 , 62 is able to be deformed during the translation movement of the connectors 28 , 54 in relation to one another along the first 18 and/or the second 50 axes.
  • Said contact surface is for example formed from at least one flexible metal strip.
  • the first 28 and second 54 connectors are of the type that allows for a flat plugging, for example of the USB port type.
  • such connectors require an angular indexing of said connectors in relation to one another.
  • At least one of the contact surfaces 60 , 62 has a rotational symmetry, respectively along the first 18 and/or the second 50 longitudinal axis. As such, the angular indexing is not necessary.
  • first 28 and second 54 connectors form and electrical connector of the “jack” type, with the first connector 28 preferentially forming the female base and the second connector 54 preferentially forming the male plug of said “jack” connector.
  • the male plug 54 has an elongated shape, of revolution along the second axis 50 .
  • the “jack” 2.5 mm format is used.
  • the first 28 and second 54 connectors have a mechanical resistance that is sufficient to secure the application unit 12 and the gripping member 14 .
  • the gripping member comprises an additional means 64 of reversible mechanical assembly with the application unit 12 .
  • Said additional means is for example a ring 64 , arranged axially around the second connector 54 and able to be inserted in a reversible manner around the cap 32 .
  • the reservoir 30 shown in FIG. 3 is able to be assembled in a reversible manner with the application unit 12 , in order to form an assembly for packaging a cosmetic product according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • the reservoir 30 comprises an outer wall 68 with an elongated shape, for example cylindrical.
  • the outer wall 68 defines an internal cavity 70 , able to receive cosmetic product.
  • the internal cavity 70 is able to contain a fluid product such as a mascara composition.
  • An end of the wall 68 has an axial opening 72 , allowing for the introduction into the cavity 70 of a portion of the application unit 12 , in particular the application head 22 .
  • an internal face of the wall 68 carries a squeezing device 74 , formed of a flexible tapered skirt. The squeezing device 74 is able to retain a portion of the cosmetic product in the cavity 70 when the application head 22 is extracted from said cavity.
  • the reservoir 30 comprises a reversible assembly element 76 with the application unit 12 .
  • the element 76 is able to cooperate with the assembly element 32 of said application unit 12 .
  • the reversible assembly element 76 is a threading carried by an external face of the wall 68 , said threading 76 being able to cooperate with the tapping 36 of the cap 32 .
  • the gripping member 18 is able to cooperate with a charger 20 in order to recharge said battery.
  • the charger 80 is represented in FIG. 4 .
  • the charger 80 comprises a base 82 and a third electrical connector 84 , able to cooperate with the second connector 54 .
  • the third connector 84 has for example a shape identical to the first connector 28 , such as the shape of a female “jack” base.
  • the base 82 comprises a fourth connector 86 able to be connected to an external source of electrical energy.
  • the fourth connector 86 is for example a wall socket or a USB socket.
  • the application unit 12 and the gripping member 14 are sold in dissociated configuration, in the form of a kit for the carrying out of an applicator 10 .
  • the application unit 12 is sold assembled to a reservoir 30 containing the cosmetic product, as such forming the assembly for packaging a cosmetic product described hereinabove.
  • the electrical energy source 52 of the gripping member 14 is a rechargeable battery
  • the kit further comprises an electrical charger 80 .
  • a method for carrying out and using an applicator 10 using a kit described hereinabove shall now be described. It is considered that the application unit 12 is supplied assembled to a reservoir 30 in closed position.
  • An end of the ring 64 of the gripping member 14 is positioned around the cap 32 of the application unit 12 , in such a way that the first 18 and the second 50 axes are confounded.
  • the gripping member 14 is then brought closer to the application unit 12 , by sliding along the first 18 /second 50 axis, in such a way as to put into contact the first 60 and second 62 contact surfaces of the electrical connectors 28 , 54 and to completely insert the ring 64 around the cap 32 .
  • Said cap 32 is then unscrewed from the threading 76 and the application unit 12 is extracted from the reservoir 30 .
  • the application unit 12 and the gripping member 14 in assembled configuration, form the applicator 10 of cosmetic product, more particularly mascara.
  • Said applicator 10 is then used, for example for coating the eyelashes of a user with mascara.
  • the energy source 52 allows the heating element 20 to diffuse heat, which has for effect to dry and/or curve the eyelashes in contact with the application head 22 . According to the nature of the cosmetic product, the heat can also cause the melting of said product.
  • the user adjusts the temperature and/or the length of diffusion of the heat, by means of control buttons carried by the cap 48 .
  • the user reintroduces the application head 22 into the reservoir 30 and screws the cap 32 on the threading 76 .
  • the user then exerts a traction along the first 18 /second 50 longitudinal axis, in such a way as to dissociate the application unit 12 and the gripping member 14 .
  • the gripping member 14 is preferentially placed to be recharged on the charger 80 .
  • the gripping member 14 i.e. the portion of the applicator 10 containing the energy source 52 and the electronics 56 , is never in contact with the cosmetic product contained in the reservoir 30 .
  • the applicator 10 is arranged vertically on its base 53 , so as to allow the heating element 20 to cool before reintroducing the application unit 12 into the reservoir 30 .
  • the cavity 34 then receives any spills of mascara and prevents them from coming into contact with the first connector 28 .
  • the kit described hereinabove comprises a plurality of application units 12 .
  • each application unit 12 is assembled to a reservoir 30 that contains cosmetic product, as such forming a plurality of assemblies for packaging a cosmetic product such as described hereinabove.
  • said assemblies for packaging the kit are all identical.
  • the cosmetic product and/or the application head 22 is different from one assembly to another.

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