US3756731A - Applicator for paste-like or semi-liquid products - Google Patents

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US3756731A
US3756731A US00233165A US23316572A US3756731A US 3756731 A US3756731 A US 3756731A US 00233165 A US00233165 A US 00233165A US 23316572 A US23316572 A US 23316572A US 3756731 A US3756731 A US 3756731A
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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

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  • Appl 233165 An applicator for paste-like or semi-liquid products comprising a container enclosed by a cap having a [52] U.S. Cl. 401/122 brush attached thereto n x ing ax ly in o h [51] Int.
  • the invention relates to an applicator for applying a paste-like or semi-liquid product by means of a brush which is immersed in a container for the product, the applicator being particularly suited for use with cosmetic products, for instance mascara.
  • a brush-stem is formed integrally with said cap by molding.
  • the object of the instant invention is to eliminate these drawbacks.
  • the applicator in accordance with the invention is provided with a plurality of sealing means comprising co-operatingrubbing and sliding cylindrical surfaces, the cap being fitted over the container by a simple axial translatory movement without any rotation or screwing action.
  • a first seal is located at the mouth of the container and immediately behind the scraper lip, and a second seal is disposed beyond the smoothing chamber.
  • the tube constituting this chamber is extended outwardly by a housing whose diameter is equal to or a little greater than the diameters of the brush bristles when they are in the relaxed position.
  • the bristles occupy this relaxed position when they are still surrounded by a wall which constitutes a screen defining a relaxing chamber for preventing the cosmetic product from being flung out from the brush.
  • This wall also acts as the second sea] by co-operating with a portion of the stem of the brush that is of in- I creased diameter. This portion also acts as a plunger which presses any part of the product, that may have become deposited in the relaxing chamber, towards the smoothing chamber and keeps it shut up in this latter chamber.
  • the applicator of. the invention does not have ascrew-thread (necessitating molding of the plastic material on the flat, i.e. along a longitudinal joint), the components of the applicator can be produced by methods operating at faster rates.
  • FIGURE of which is a longitudinal sectional view of an application embodying my invention.
  • the applicator of the invention comprises a tubular container 1 for the tainer l is closed by a base element 3 in the form'of a plug having a portion 3a bearing against the inner wall of the container 1, said base element being held in position by a collar 3b which clips into a circumferential groove 1a in the wall of the container 1.
  • the outer face of the baseelement 3 may have a recess 3c to whose floor a label can be affixed. The difference between the diameters a and b enables the base element 3 to be brought into register with the container before it is fitted in-its final position.
  • the container is so molded as to provide one of the surfaces A previously mentioned and a roof for maintaining an outer skirt 5 on the one hand and an inner well 6 on the other in concentric relationship with the container.
  • a brush 8 having a stem 7 is attached to the cap 2, said stem being molded separately from the cap.
  • the stem 7 comprises a portion of reduced diameter 7a on which is mounted, in conventional manner, a bristle carried of the brush 8.
  • This portion 7a is followed by a median portion 7b of greater diameter, and this median portion is in turn followed by a portion 7c of still greater diameter terminating in a skirt 7d concentric with an axially extending stud 7e, the free end of the skirt 7d extending beyond the end of the stud 7e to an appreciable extent.
  • the internal diameter of the well 6 is appreciably greater than the external diameter of stem portion 7b but is less than that of the brush 8, so that the annular space thus formed between parts 6 and 7b forms a smoothing chamber B against whose inner wall the almost flattened-out bristles of the brush 8 will rub.
  • the well 6 comprises a conical portion 6a containing a passage whose diameter is substantially equal to the diameter of the stern portion 7b so that its inner wall and the lateral surface of said stem portion constitute sliding parts which form primary sealing means C at the mouth of the container.
  • This conical portion 6a terminates in an annular lip 9 which is in frictional contact with the end of the stem portion 7a and which serves the purpose of draining the brush 8 when the latter passes through it, so as to remove excess cosmetic product.
  • the interior of this skirt constitutes a relaxing chamber D in which the bristles are progressively relaxed and assume their normal position, aided by the tapered portion 4a.
  • the wall of the skirt constitutes a screen for preventing the product from being flicked off the brush.
  • This wall and the portion 70 constitute co-operating sliding faces forming secondary sealing means.
  • this portion 70 constitutes a plunger for pressing into the space B any part of the product that may become deposited inside the skirt 5.
  • the stem 7 is attached to the end wall 2a of the cap 2 by means of a smooth skirt 2b which grips the stud 7e and is enclosed in the skirt 7d, the whole forming a selflocking assembly.
  • reserve chambers F and G are formed.
  • the stud 7e has an axial bore 7f, closed at one end, communicating with the chamber G which in turn communicates with the atmosphere through a vent-hole 2c.
  • the stud 7e has a radial passage 7g whereby the bore 7f communicates with the chamber F, which inturn communicates with the interior of the cap by way of a passage 7):.
  • the reserve chambers F and G enable the skirts to be correctly adjusted in relation to each other by preventing an excessively firm grip at the points of contact where the material may undergo shrinkage.
  • the applicator in accordance with the invention thus solves in an advantageous manner a very thorny design problem to which no satisfactory solution has hitherto been found.
  • An applicator for applying paste-like or semiliquid products which comprises a tubular container, a cap for closing said container by means of a gentle sliding fit, a stem connected to said cap and carrying at its free end a brush for applying the product, said brush being enclosed in said container when the applicator is closed, a skirt forming a well and attached at the free end of the container and traversed by said stem, and an annular chamber formed between this stem and the in-' terior of said skirt, the latter being provided at its end adjacent the container with an annular draining lip, said chamber being bounded at each of its two ends by a cylindrical sealing zone formed by the application of an outer lateral cylindrical surface on one portion of said stern against the inner lateral cylindrical surface of said sleeve, in such manner that the adjacent surfaces remain in sealing contact during the first portion of the translatory movement whereby the brush is removed from the container.

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FR7028358A FR2098940A5 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1970-07-31 1970-07-31
DE2210812A DE2210812A1 (de) 1970-07-31 1972-03-07 Gebrauchsgefaess fuer pastenfoermige oder halbfluessige produkte
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US3870186A (en) * 1973-02-20 1975-03-11 Seidel Kg Geb Container construction for mascara and like substances
US3998235A (en) * 1975-11-24 1976-12-21 Plough, Inc. Adjustable mascara applicator
FR2330352A1 (fr) * 1975-11-05 1977-06-03 Italiana Lapis Affini Fab Ensemble pour le maquillage des yeux
US4437477A (en) 1981-06-01 1984-03-20 "L'oreal" Make of unit comprising a container and an applicator closing the container
EP0089178A3 (en) * 1982-03-15 1985-04-03 W. Braun Company Mascara applicator wand and storage receptacle
EP0320363A1 (fr) * 1987-12-11 1989-06-14 Societe De Conseils Et D'etudes Des Emballages S C E E Dispositif applicateur pour cosmétiques
US4886387A (en) * 1984-06-01 1989-12-12 Estee Lauder, Inc. Cosmetic container and applicator
US5137387A (en) * 1991-06-11 1992-08-11 Maybe Holding Co., Inc. Cosmetic applicator with rotary wiping system
WO1996034546A1 (de) * 1995-05-06 1996-11-07 Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf Aktien Behälter für ein fliessfähiges produkt
US6076985A (en) * 1996-02-28 2000-06-20 L'oreal Packaging and applicator device, and a refill element for such a device
US6238116B1 (en) 1999-04-30 2001-05-29 Bic Corporation Foam applicator with wiper insert
US6276856B1 (en) 1999-01-12 2001-08-21 The Procter & Gamble Company Self cleaning dip-in package for liquids
US6474890B1 (en) * 1995-05-05 2002-11-05 L'oreal Device for packaging and applying makeup
EP1690466A1 (fr) * 2005-02-11 2006-08-16 L'oreal Dispositif de conditionnement et d'application
GB2438829A (en) * 2006-06-06 2007-12-12 Michelle Morgan Hyatt A hair colouring brush
US20100226705A1 (en) * 2007-10-26 2010-09-09 Alcan Packaging Beauty Services Bottle, especially for mascara, comprising a label having barrier properties, and production method
US7866327B1 (en) 1999-05-19 2011-01-11 L'oreal Device for packaging and applying a cosmetic, in particular for making up the lips
US20110097135A1 (en) * 2009-10-23 2011-04-28 Yun-Fa Luo Leakproof makeup applicator
US20120099918A1 (en) * 2009-02-17 2012-04-26 Cep Tubes Mass Producible Mascara Tube, Method For Producing Same, And Use Thereof
US20190200745A1 (en) * 2017-12-29 2019-07-04 Flocon, Inc Dual seal for brush applicator
US20220039540A1 (en) * 2018-12-19 2022-02-10 L'oreal Packaging device for a cosmetic product

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US4404977A (en) * 1981-09-14 1983-09-20 The Bridgeport Metal Goods Manufacturing Company Cosmetics brush
GB2158703B (en) * 1984-04-11 1987-05-20 Oreal An eyelash make-up unit
FR2668903B1 (fr) * 1990-11-08 1993-02-12 Oreal Dispositif applicateur d'un produit thixotrope, notamment d'un mascara.
FR2697506B1 (fr) * 1992-10-30 1994-12-30 Reboul Smt Conditionnement à fermeture rapide.
DE4405335A1 (de) * 1994-02-19 1995-08-24 Geka Brush Georg Karl Gmbh Mascaraeinheit

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GB1136110A (en) * 1965-02-11 1968-12-11 Dante Avoni Improvements in or relating to cosmetic containers
US3529899A (en) * 1967-04-05 1970-09-22 Ejectoret Sa Holder for liquid make-up

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US3280421A (en) * 1964-06-05 1966-10-25 Guild Molders Combined container and closure
GB1136110A (en) * 1965-02-11 1968-12-11 Dante Avoni Improvements in or relating to cosmetic containers
US3529899A (en) * 1967-04-05 1970-09-22 Ejectoret Sa Holder for liquid make-up

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US3870186A (en) * 1973-02-20 1975-03-11 Seidel Kg Geb Container construction for mascara and like substances
FR2330352A1 (fr) * 1975-11-05 1977-06-03 Italiana Lapis Affini Fab Ensemble pour le maquillage des yeux
US3998235A (en) * 1975-11-24 1976-12-21 Plough, Inc. Adjustable mascara applicator
US4437477A (en) 1981-06-01 1984-03-20 "L'oreal" Make of unit comprising a container and an applicator closing the container
EP0089178A3 (en) * 1982-03-15 1985-04-03 W. Braun Company Mascara applicator wand and storage receptacle
US4886387A (en) * 1984-06-01 1989-12-12 Estee Lauder, Inc. Cosmetic container and applicator
FR2624403A1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) * 1987-12-11 1989-06-16 Emballages Conseils Etudes
EP0320363A1 (fr) * 1987-12-11 1989-06-14 Societe De Conseils Et D'etudes Des Emballages S C E E Dispositif applicateur pour cosmétiques
US5054946A (en) * 1987-12-11 1991-10-08 Societe De Conseils Et D'etudes Des Emballages Scee Applicator device for cosmetics
US5137387A (en) * 1991-06-11 1992-08-11 Maybe Holding Co., Inc. Cosmetic applicator with rotary wiping system
US6474890B1 (en) * 1995-05-05 2002-11-05 L'oreal Device for packaging and applying makeup
WO1996034546A1 (de) * 1995-05-06 1996-11-07 Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf Aktien Behälter für ein fliessfähiges produkt
US5961238A (en) * 1995-05-06 1999-10-05 Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf Aktien Container for a fluid product
US6290416B1 (en) * 1996-02-28 2001-09-18 L'oreal Packaging and applicator device, and a refill element for such a device
US6283659B1 (en) * 1996-02-28 2001-09-04 L'oreal Packaging and applicator device, and a refill element for such a device
US6076985A (en) * 1996-02-28 2000-06-20 L'oreal Packaging and applicator device, and a refill element for such a device
US6276856B1 (en) 1999-01-12 2001-08-21 The Procter & Gamble Company Self cleaning dip-in package for liquids
US6238116B1 (en) 1999-04-30 2001-05-29 Bic Corporation Foam applicator with wiper insert
US7866327B1 (en) 1999-05-19 2011-01-11 L'oreal Device for packaging and applying a cosmetic, in particular for making up the lips
EP1690466A1 (fr) * 2005-02-11 2006-08-16 L'oreal Dispositif de conditionnement et d'application
US20060182486A1 (en) * 2005-02-11 2006-08-17 L'oreal Packaging and applicator device
FR2881931A1 (fr) * 2005-02-11 2006-08-18 Oreal Dispositif de conditionnement et d'application
GB2438829A (en) * 2006-06-06 2007-12-12 Michelle Morgan Hyatt A hair colouring brush
US20100226705A1 (en) * 2007-10-26 2010-09-09 Alcan Packaging Beauty Services Bottle, especially for mascara, comprising a label having barrier properties, and production method
US8944711B2 (en) * 2007-10-26 2015-02-03 Albea Services Bottle, especially for mascara, comprising a label having barrier properties, and production method
US20120099918A1 (en) * 2009-02-17 2012-04-26 Cep Tubes Mass Producible Mascara Tube, Method For Producing Same, And Use Thereof
US20110097135A1 (en) * 2009-10-23 2011-04-28 Yun-Fa Luo Leakproof makeup applicator
US8303205B2 (en) * 2009-10-23 2012-11-06 Unit Japan Co. Ltd. Leakproof makeup applicator
US20190200745A1 (en) * 2017-12-29 2019-07-04 Flocon, Inc Dual seal for brush applicator
US10897987B2 (en) * 2017-12-29 2021-01-26 Flocon Inc. Dual seal for brush applicator
US20220039540A1 (en) * 2018-12-19 2022-02-10 L'oreal Packaging device for a cosmetic product
US12329267B2 (en) * 2018-12-19 2025-06-17 L'oreal Packaging device for a cosmetic product

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