WO1993016618A1 - Brush for body care and cosmetic purposes - Google Patents

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WO1993016618A1
WO1993016618A1 PCT/EP1993/000339 EP9300339W WO9316618A1 WO 1993016618 A1 WO1993016618 A1 WO 1993016618A1 EP 9300339 W EP9300339 W EP 9300339W WO 9316618 A1 WO9316618 A1 WO 9316618A1
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fibers
brush
brushes
body care
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Holger Fitjer
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Georg Karl Geka-Brush Gmbh
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B3/00—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier
    • A46B3/18—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier the bristles being fixed on or between belts or wires
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B11/00—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • 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 is directed to a brush for body care and cosmetics, in particular a mascara brush with a plurality of fiber sections held between two twisted wire sections.
  • Brushes of the type in question come into contact with the human body and take up bacteria either on this occasion or when handled otherwise. Since such brushes are also frequently used in a moist environment, be it through mascara liquid or with toothbrushes or other cosmetic brushes, the growth of bacteria on the fibers of these brushes is promoted, which leads to an unsanitary surface condition and to contamination of the brush leads.
  • the fiber density in the area of the twisted wire core is very high and the surface thereof is very large. This also favors the settlement of bacteria.
  • the object of the invention is to design brushes o of the type in question in such a way that the colonization and multiplication of bacteria is largely prevented.
  • the fibers are treated with an antimicrobial preparation.
  • Such fibers have been used for floor mats and for wet cleaning devices for several years. It has now been found that, surprisingly, when these fibers are used while maintaining the other quality properties, brushes of the type under consideration practically no longer contaminate even after prolonged use and thus also meet strict hygienic requirements.
  • the fibers consist of plastic and the antimicrobial preparation is incorporated into the interior of the fiber during fiber production.
  • Particularly suitable fibers for incorporating antimicrobial preparations are nylon fibers or polypropylene fibers.
  • B. straight nylon 25 fibers have also proven to be excellent when processed in mascara brushes.
  • Fig. 1 is a side view of a brush according to the invention in the form of a mascara brush and
  • Fig. 2 shows a section through a fiber according to the invention.
  • a mascara brush is shown, which comprises a handle part 1 and a brush part 2.
  • the brush part 2 is formed by a U-shaped bent wire, a plurality of bristles 4 being inserted between the wire sections 3 and being fixed against one another by twisting the two wire sections 3. The free end 5 of the twisted wire sections 3 is inserted into the handle part 1.
  • the bristles 4 are nylon bristles of a strength known per se for the production of mascara brushes. As indicated in FIG. 2, these nylon bristles or fibers are provided with an anti-microbial preparation 6 over their entire volume, which accordingly cannot be rinsed off or wiped off the surface and ensures a permanent antimicrobial effect.

Abstract

In a brush for body care and cosmetic purposes, especially a mascara brush with a plurality of fibre sections held between two twisted wire sections, to prevent contamination, especially during re-use, the fibres (4) are treated with an antimicrobial preparation (6).

Description

Die Erfindung richtet sich auf ein Bürstchen zur Körperpflege und Kosme¬ tik, insbesondere ein Mascara-Bürstchen mit einer Mehrzahl von zwischen zwei verdrillten Drahtabschnitten gehaltenen Faserabschnitten. The invention is directed to a brush for body care and cosmetics, in particular a mascara brush with a plurality of fiber sections held between two twisted wire sections.
Bürstchen der in Betracht stehenden Art gelangen in Kontakt mit dem menschlichen Körper und nehmen entweder bei dieser Gelegenheit oder bei ihrer anderweitigen Handhabung Bakterien auf. Da derartige Bürstchen darüber hinaus häufig im feuchten Milieu verwendet werden, sei es durch Mascara-Flüssigkeit oder sei es bei Zahnreinigungsbürsten oder anderen o kosmetischen Bürsten, wird das Wachstum von Bakterien auf den Fasern dieser Bürstchen gefördert, was zu einem unhygienischen Oberflächenzu- stand und zu einer Kontamination der Bürstchen führt.Brushes of the type in question come into contact with the human body and take up bacteria either on this occasion or when handled otherwise. Since such brushes are also frequently used in a moist environment, be it through mascara liquid or with toothbrushes or other cosmetic brushes, the growth of bacteria on the fibers of these brushes is promoted, which leads to an unsanitary surface condition and to contamination of the brush leads.
Gerade bei Bürstchen, bei welchen die Fasern zwischen zwei verdrillten 5 Drahtabschnitten gehalten werden, ist die Faserdichte im Bereich der ver¬ drillten Drahtseele sehr hoch und deren Oberfläche sehr groß. Auch hier¬ durch wird die Ansiedelung von Bakterien begünstigt.Particularly in the case of brushes in which the fibers are held between two twisted wire sections, the fiber density in the area of the twisted wire core is very high and the surface thereof is very large. This also favors the settlement of bacteria.
Hiervon ausgehend hegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, Bürstchen o der in Betracht stehenden Art so auszugestalten, daß die Ansiedelung und Vermehrung von Bakterien weitgehend unterbunden wird.Proceeding from this, the object of the invention is to design brushes o of the type in question in such a way that the colonization and multiplication of bacteria is largely prevented.
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die Fasern mit einem antimikrobischen Präparat behandelt sind. Derartige Fasern werden seit einigen Jahren bereits für Fußmatten und für Feuchtreiniguπgsgeräte eingesetzt. Es wurde nun gefunden, daß über¬ raschenderweise bei Verwendung dieser Fasern unter Wahrung der sonsti¬ gen Qualitätseigenschaften Bürstchen der in Betracht stehenden Art auch o5 nach längerem Gebrauch praktisch nicht mehr kontaminieren und damit auch strengen hygienischen Anforderungen gerecht werden.This object is achieved in that the fibers are treated with an antimicrobial preparation. Such fibers have been used for floor mats and for wet cleaning devices for several years. It has now been found that, surprisingly, when these fibers are used while maintaining the other quality properties, brushes of the type under consideration practically no longer contaminate even after prolonged use and thus also meet strict hygienic requirements.
Vornehmlich läßt sich diese Wirkung bei Mascara-Bürstchen mit zwischen verdrillten Drähten gehaltenen Borsten realisieren. Grundsätzlich kommt lo der Einsatz auch für Zahmeinigungsbürstchen in Betracht, wobei dann allerdings darauf geachtet werden muß, daß das für die antimikrobische Behandlung verwendete Mittel nicht für die Schleimhäute des menschlichen Mundes schädlich ist.This effect can be achieved primarily with mascara brushes with bristles held between twisted wires. Basically, the use of toothbrushes also comes into consideration, although care must then be taken that the agent used for the antimicrobial treatment is not harmful to the mucous membranes of the human mouth.
15 Mit besonderem Vorteil ist vorgesehen, daß die Fasern aus Kunststoff bestehen und das antimikrobische Präparat bei der Faserherstellung in das Innere der Faser eingearbeitet ist.15 It is particularly advantageously provided that the fibers consist of plastic and the antimicrobial preparation is incorporated into the interior of the fiber during fiber production.
Hierdurch wird sichergestellt, daß die antimikrobische Wirkung dauerhaft 2o erhalten bleibt und keine Abstreifwirkung bzw. kein Auflösen eines Ober- flächenfilms stattfindet.This ensures that the antimicrobial effect is permanently maintained and that there is no stripping effect or no dissolution of a surface film.
Als Fasern zur Einarbeitung von antimikrobischen Präparaten eignen sich besonders Nylonfasern oder Polypropylenfasern, wobei z. B. gerade Nylon- 25 fasern sich auch bei der Verarbeitung in Mascara-Bürstchen hervorragend bewährt haben.Particularly suitable fibers for incorporating antimicrobial preparations are nylon fibers or polypropylene fibers. B. straight nylon 25 fibers have also proven to be excellent when processed in mascara brushes.
Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbei¬ spiels in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Dabei zeigen:The invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of a preferred exemplary embodiment in conjunction with the drawing. Show:
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Fig. 1 eine Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Bürstchens in Form eines Mascara-Bürstchens undFig. 1 is a side view of a brush according to the invention in the form of a mascara brush and
Fig. 2 einen Schnitt durch eine erfindungsgemäße Faser. In der Zeichnung ist ein Mascara-Bürstchen dargestellt, welches einen Griffteil 1 und einen Bürstenteil 2 umfaßt.Fig. 2 shows a section through a fiber according to the invention. In the drawing, a mascara brush is shown, which comprises a handle part 1 and a brush part 2.
Der Bürstenteil 2 wird gebildet durch einen U-förmig umgebogenen Draht, wobei zwischen den Drahtabschnitten 3 eine Vielzahl von Borsten 4 einge¬ legt und durch Verdrillen der beiden Drahtabschnitte 3 gegeneinander festgelegt ist. Das freie Ende 5 der verdrillten Drahtabschnitte 3 ist in den Griffteil 1 eingeschoben.The brush part 2 is formed by a U-shaped bent wire, a plurality of bristles 4 being inserted between the wire sections 3 and being fixed against one another by twisting the two wire sections 3. The free end 5 of the twisted wire sections 3 is inserted into the handle part 1.
Bei den Borsten 4 handelt es sich um Nylonborsten in einer zur Herstel¬ lung von Mascara-Bürstchen an sich bekannten Stärke. Diese Nylonborsten bzw. -fasern sind, wie in Figur 2 angedeutet, über ihr gesamtes Volumen mit einem antiπükrobischen Präparat 6 versehen, welches dementsprechend von der Oberfläche nicht abgespült oder abgewischt werden kann und eine dauerhafte antimikrobische Wirkung gewährleistet. The bristles 4 are nylon bristles of a strength known per se for the production of mascara brushes. As indicated in FIG. 2, these nylon bristles or fibers are provided with an anti-microbial preparation 6 over their entire volume, which accordingly cannot be rinsed off or wiped off the surface and ensures a permanent antimicrobial effect.

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Ansprüche Expectations
1. Bürstchen zur Körperpflege und Kosmetik, insbesondere Mascara-Bürst¬ chen mit einer Mehrzahl von zwischen zwei verdrillten Drahtabschnitten gehaltenen Faserabschmtten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fasern (4) mit einem antimikrobischen Präparat (6) behandelt sind. o51. Brushes for personal care and cosmetics, in particular mascara brushes with a plurality of fiber sections held between two twisted wire sections, characterized in that the fibers (4) are treated with an antimicrobial preparation (6). o5
2. Bürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fasern (4) aus Kunststoff bestehen und das antimikrobische Präparat (6) bei der Faserherstellung in das Innere der Faser (4) eingearbeitet ist.2. Brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the fibers (4) consist of plastic and the antimicrobial preparation (6) is incorporated into the interior of the fiber (4) during fiber production.
lo 3. Bürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fasern (4) Nylonfasern oder Polypropylenfasern sind. lo 3. Brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the fibers (4) are nylon fibers or polypropylene fibers.
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