WO2010086513A1

WO2010086513A1 - Method for applying makeup using a vibrating applicator, and packaging and application device including a vibrating applicator

Info

Publication number: WO2010086513A1
Application number: PCT/FR2009/000090
Authority: WO
Inventors: Jean-Louis Gueret
Original assignee: L'oreal
Priority date: 2009-01-27
Filing date: 2009-01-27
Publication date: 2010-08-05

Abstract

The invention relates to a packaging and application device (1), comprising: a container (3) containing a product to be applied; an applicator (2) for applying a cosmetic product onto human keratin material or for touching up makeup, or a product dispensing member instead of an applicator; a preparation, finishing and/or massaging tool (25) rigidly connected to the container (3) or to the applicator at least when the tool is not in use; a vibrating source (21, 320) comprising a vibration generator vibrating at a frequency of between 1 Hz and 500 Hz, and configured so as to be rigidly connected to the tool during the use of the applicator or when dispensing the product.

Description

Makeup method using a vibrating applicator and packaging and application device comprising a vibratory applicator

The present invention relates to makeup methods and applicators used to apply a cosmetic product, including care, on keratin fibers, skin, mucous membranes or nails.

The makeup of the eyelashes can be performed with applicators comprising an applicator element consisting of a brush or a comb, by taking the composition to be applied in a container provided with a wringing member or on a product roll.

The results obtained so far with such applicators are satisfactory but sometimes, depending on the rheologies of the compositions, the deposited layer is not always as smooth as desirable and, especially with viscous compositions, the separation of the eyelashes is sometimes insufficient . In addition, when the composition comprises fibers, the latter may not slide well and may not always be well oriented along the eyelashes. There is therefore a need to further improve the makeup of eyelashes.

On the other hand, the make-up of the nails is most often carried out by means of a brush, with which it may be difficult to deposit an even and relatively thick layer of product. However, obtaining the desired coverage and potential optical effects is often related to the amount of product deposited. Finally, the bristles of the brush sometimes tend to form unsightly streaks by depositing the composition on the nail.

There is therefore a need to also improve nail makeup.

Applicators are still known comprising an applicator element comprising a block of foam, possibly supplied with product by a reserve of product provided in the applicator. In use, the application element rubbing on the skin may remove the already deposited product. It is thus difficult to deposit a relatively thick layer of product with such applicators. One solution for improving the deposition may be to provide a particularly soft coating on the surface of the application element, for example a flocking, but this complicates the manufacture of the application element. It is also known to spray a makeup product on the body. However, this spray causes a risk of dispersion of the product in the air and can be difficult to implement by the user to make up a small area.

There is a need to remedy all or part of the disadvantages of known applicators and make-up processes, whether for the makeup or care of the eyelashes, nails, skin or any other region of the body.

The invention aims, in one aspect, to meet this need.

US Patent Application 2002/0084707, Japanese Patent Applications

JP 02-059121 and 2003/164473, International Application WO 94/09679 and US Patents 4,011,616, 5,189,751, 5,263,218 and 5,476,384 disclose electric toothbrushes having a vibrating source. These electric brushes are not intended for the application of a makeup product.

International Applications WO 02/072042 and WO 92/21306 and US Pat. Nos. 5,187,827 and 6,139,553 describe cleaning or skin treatment devices which are also not intended for the application of a product of the invention. makeup.

US Patent 5,299,354 discloses a vibrating razor.

British Patent GB 846 639 discloses a method and apparatus for the application and removal of makeup on the face. The apparatus disclosed in this patent comprises an electric vibration generator comprising an electromagnet excited by the alternating current of the electrical network to which the apparatus is connected by a cord.

US Patent 3,030,647 discloses an apparatus in which the vibration generator comprises an electric motor having an eccentric cam acting on a lever integral with a member carrying the applicator element.

According to a first of its aspects, the subject of the invention is a makeup process comprising the application of a make-up composition by means of a vibrating applicator. This method can be used to make up keratinous fibers, in particular eyelashes or a lock of hair, and can then make it possible to obtain a better separation of the eyelashes and / or in the case of the use of a composition comprising fibers, better orientation thereof and / or ease of sampling.

The method can still provide a smoother product deposit on the eyelashes or lock of hair and more shine. The method according to this aspect of the invention can also be implemented to apply a product on the nails, the skin or the mucous membranes, and can then make it possible to deposit a thicker and / or smoother layer of product, in particular with a less risk of streaks on the nail. Shine and coverage can be increased.

The presence of vibrations can further increase the thickness of deposited product.

The vibrations can further increase the adhesion of the composition on the treated surface, for example in the case of a lipstick or a nail polish. Furthermore, in the case of the application on the nails, the invention may allow to use, for the application of the product, hairs larger and / or stiffer without forming streaks on the nail. The invention can thus make it possible, for example, to reduce the number of bristles used for the application of nail polish. The vibrations can also facilitate the arrival of product to the application element, especially when the applicator has a supply of product supplying the application element.

The invention can also make it easier to spread the composition on the surface to be treated. In the case of a blush, for example, the invention may allow a great uniformity of color and, in the case of an eye shadow or a concealer, a more homogeneous deposition.

The applicator can be used to apply the composition to a region to be made up. The composition can be applied hot and / or cold.

The applicator can still be used for makeup finishing, on a makeup or product laden area by means of another applicator.

The product can be taken from a container by immersing the applicator element therein. During sampling, the applicator element may be subjected to vibrations from the vibrating source, which may make it possible to obtain, if necessary, a more homogeneous product load on the applicator element. When the container has a wiper member through which the applicator element is removed, the applicator element can also be subjected to vibrations as it passes through the wiper member, which can allow to obtain a spin of the application element different from that which exists in the absence of vibration of the application element. The user can thus for example choose between at least two degrees of dewatering of the applicator element, depending on whether the applicator element vibrates or not at the time of the crossing of the wiper member.

It is also more advantageous to vibrate the applicator than the wiper member, since the vibration of the applicator may be useful for the application also.

The wiper member may have a much wider opening of the possible rod carrying the applicator element.

Regardless of the nature of the application element and that of the product to be applied, the method may comprise the adjustment by the user of a vibration frequency and / or the adjustment of a vibration amplitude, for example in acting on an adjusting member.

The amplitude of vibration of the application element during application is, for example, less than or equal to 5 mm, better still less than or equal to 3 mm, microvibrations of the application element being preferable to vibrations of higher amplitude.

The amplitude of the vibrations is possibly greater during the sampling of the product in a container or during the passage of a wiper member.

The vibrations can be obtained in various ways, mechanically, hydraulically, pneumatically, electronically or electromechanically. The vibrating source may comprise, for example, a motor driving a flyweight, an eccentric, an electromagnet, a piezoelectric or mechanical vibrator.

The motor can be powered by a battery or battery.

The contact between the vibrating source and the rest of the applicator part may be punctual or extended, depending, for example, on the amplitude, the frequency and the orientation of the vibrations that are sought.

The method may, for example, comprise an adjustment in position of the vibrating source relative to the rest of the applicator part in order to modify the nature of the contact. between the two and, for example, allow transmission to the applicator element or the applicator part, in a case of vibrations having a certain orientation and / or a certain amplitude and, in another case, another orientation and / or amplitude.

The frequency of the vibrations is for example greater than or equal to 20 Hz. The vibrations can be oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis of the application element or parallel thereto or otherwise.

The method may include mounting a vibrating unit on an applicator portion. This makes it possible to use a vibrating unit in combination with different applicator parts, for example to treat different regions of the body according to the selected applicator parts.

The applicator portion may optionally include a closure member of a container containing the product to be applied.

The makeup method may include applying a makeup product to certain parts of the body or face by vibrating the applicator element and, on other parts of the body or face, without vibrating the skin. application element, in order to obtain different makeup effects, for example different glosses.

The method may further comprise loading the applicator element into a product, when the latter is in the form of a compacted powder, by vibrating the applicator element in contact with the powder.

In an example of implementation of the method, the user proceeds to makeup by holding more or less firmly the applicator, according to the amplitude of the vibration he wants. By holding the applicator part very tightly, the amplitude of the vibrations tends to decrease while by gently holding the applicator part, the amplitude of the vibrations tends to increase. Thus the user can, depending on how he holds the applicator, obtain different makeup effects.

The application element can be magnetic.

According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also a process for applying a cosmetic composition to keratinous substances in order to form a visible deposit on said keratin materials, comprising the following steps: i) forming a depositing the cosmetic composition on keratin materials, ii) simultaneously with the formation of the deposit or after the deposit, submit it to vibratory movement, iii) leave the deposit on the keratin materials, the deposit can dry.

The composition is for example deposited on keratinous fibers, in particular eyelashes, eyebrows or hair, lips, nails, eyelids, the eye contour, the face and / or the body.

The process appears particularly advantageous for the application of a product on the nails, lips or keratin fibers. According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also an assembly comprising: a reserve of a makeup product,

an applicator for applying product from the product supply, this applicator comprising an applicator element and comprising a vibrating source making it possible to vibrate the applicator element.

The makeup product is, for example, a product intended to be applied to the nails, the skin, the keratinous fibers, in particular the eyelashes, eyebrows or hair, or the mucous membranes, being for example a mascara, a nail polish, a red lips, a lip gloss, a foundation, a blush, an eye shadow, a concealer, an eyeliner, a concealer, a self-tanner, this list not being limiting. The product is different from a toothpaste and a product intended for dermo-abrasion, and may especially include pigments, especially non-food pigments.

The product may include fibers, flakes or other macroscopic elements.

The product may have magnetic properties, if any.

In the aspects of the invention in which the applied product may be of any kind, the product is, for example, a care product, especially anti-stain, anti-wrinkle, anti-pocket, body, root treatment, in particular to promote growth. hair.

The applicator element can be arranged to apply a product on the eyelashes or the hair, and include for example a brush or a comb.

The brush may comprise a twisted core and bristles caught between the turns of the core, or be carried out otherwise.

The comb is for example made in one piece by molding plastic material. In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the application element comprises a brush for application to the nails, lips or skin.

The applicator element may further comprise a capillary applicator, configured to retain the product by capillarity, comprising for example a tubular wall and an inner element defining with the tubular wall a space for retaining the product by capillarity. Such an applicator element may be useful, for example, for applying a product to the nails.

In another exemplary implementation of the invention, the application element comprises a thread or a succession of annular grooves being for example formed by a stack of disks. Such an application element may be intended for applying the product to the keratinous fibers.

In another exemplary implementation of the invention, the applicator element comprises a tip, in particular a flocked tip, optionally elastically deformable. In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the applicator element comprises an elastically compressible member, such as for example a foam.

In another exemplary implementation of the invention, the application element comprises a felt.

The application element can be magnetic. In some exemplary embodiments, the applicator element is mounted at the end of a rod, which may be flexible, which may contribute to increasing the amplitude of the vibration of the applicator element and / or improve comfort to the application.

The applicator may or may not include a product reservoir. When the applicator does not include a product reservoir, the product is for example contained in a container and the applicator element is for example loaded with product being introduced at least partially into this container. The container may or may not include a wiper member.

The vibrating source can be permanently present on the applicator or, alternatively, be part of a vibrating unit that can be removably attached to an applicator portion of the applicator. The assembly may thus comprise a vibrating unit and several applicator parts associated with different products or application elements.

The assembly comprises for example a vibrating unit and at least two applicator parts chosen from applicator parts intended for makeup or care of the eyelashes, lips, nails, hair or skin, in particular the skin of the face and / or that of the body.

The possibility of using the same vibrating unit with at least two different applicator parts makes it possible to reduce their cost and the bulk of the assembly. Another subject of the invention, according to another of its aspects, is an applicator intended for applying a product to keratinous fibers, for example eyelashes or the hair, in particular a makeup or care product for keratinous fibers. , comprising an application element configured for applying a product to the keratin fibers and a vibrating source for vibrating the applicator element. The latter is for example a brush or a comb. The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to an applicator for applying a product to the nails, comprising an application element configured for applying the product to the nails, the applicator comprising a vibrating source enabling to vibrate the application element. The latter is for example a brush or a capillary application element. The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to an applicator for applying a product to the lips, comprising an application element configured for applying the product to the lips, the applicator comprising a vibrating source enabling to vibrate the application element. The latter is, for example, a flocked tip. The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to an applicator for applying a product to the skin, for example a make-up or care product, comprising an elastically compressible and / or porous application element, for example comprising a foam or elastomer, optionally flocked, the applicator comprising a vibrating source for vibrating the applicator element, the applicator being configured to attach to a container containing the product to be applied. Another subject of the invention, according to another of its aspects, is an applicator for applying a product to the skin, for example a make-up or care product, comprising an elastically compressible and / or porous application element, for example comprising a foam or an elastomer, optionally flocked, the applicator comprising a vibrating source making it possible to vibrate the applicator element, the applicator comprising in addition a reservoir containing the product to be applied. The reservoir can be fixed removably or not on the applicator.

When the reservoir is fixed permanently on the applicator, to supply it with product, the wall of the reservoir serves for example to grip the applicator.

The subject of the invention is also an assembly comprising an applicator part intended for applying a product to keratin materials, comprising an application element configured for applying the product to keratin materials, a vibrating source enabling vibrating the application element, and a reservoir containing the product to be applied to the keratin materials.

The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to an assembly comprising at least two different application elements that can be selectively mounted on the applicator, the latter comprising a vibrating source. The assembly comprises for example several different applicator parts and a removable vibrating unit or several application elements arranged to mount on a portion of the applicator containing the vibrating source.

According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also a device for packaging and application comprising: a container containing a product to be applied, an applicator or, in the absence of an applicator, a dispensing member, a dispensing tool, preparation, finishing and / or massage, secured to the container or the applicator at least in the absence of use of the tool, - a vibrating source configured to be secured to the tool during the use of the applicator or product distribution.

The fact that the vibrating source is secured to the tool during use allows a vibrating source that is relatively close to the tool during use thereof, which allows the tool to benefit from an effective way of vibration of the vibrating source. The vibrating source can be removably attached to the applicator or to the container, and comprise first fixing means arranged to cooperate with second means for fixing the container or the applicator.

The vibrating source is for example arranged to be fixed by friction, latching, screwing, cooperation of shapes on the applicator or the container.

The vibrating source may alternatively be integral with the applicator or the container and not separable therefrom.

The tool above does not soak in the product of the container when the tool is secured to the container. The use of the tool is dissociated from the application of the product with the applicator.

The vibrating source can generate vibrations, notably sinusoidal, for example with a frequency of between 1 and 500 Hz, better still 10 and 300 Hz, and even better 50 and 200 Hz. The vibrating source can comprise a vibration generator comprising a motor, for example a disk-shaped motor, rotating an eccentric flyweight. The vibration generator may be other, for example piezoelectric, electromechanical or eccentric. The vibration generator may further include a motor rotating a gearwheel in contact with a shoe having an elastically deformable blade.

The vibrating source may comprise an electrical source, for example a 1.5 V battery. The motor may for example be arranged such that when connected to a 1.5 V battery, it rotates at a speed of between 5,000 and 12,000 rpm.

The applicator may comprise a gripping member defining a housing receiving the vibrating source.

The vibrating source can be integrated in a closing member of the container or protection of the dispensing member.

The vibrating source may comprise a housing housing an electric motor, an electric switch for starting the engine and at least one battery or accumulator. The vibrations can be oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tool. Alternatively, the vibrations may be oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tool. The tool can be chosen from brushes or combs for makeup eyelashes and / or eyebrows, brushes or flocked tips, among others.

The tool can still be adapted to massage the scalp and include flexible curved fingers provided at their ends with enlarged heads. The tool can be arranged to attach removably to the vibrating source.

The vibrating source may comprise a fixing ring on one of the container and the applicator, this ring being for example arranged to also attach to a finger.

The vibrating source can be orientable relative to the applicator, if necessary.

The subject of the invention is also a process for the cosmetic treatment of keratin materials, comprising the following steps: applying a product by means of a device as defined above, before and / or after application, perform a preparation, a finish or a massage of the treated region using the tool of the device as defined above, subjected to vibrations.

According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also an applicator for applying a cosmetic product to human keratin materials or perfecting makeup, comprising: a vibrating source comprising a vibration generator preferably vibrating at a frequency between 1 Hz and 500 Hz, better 10 to 300 Hz, for example 50 to 200 Hz, the generated vibrations being for example sinusoidal, an application member or finishing, intended to come into contact with keratin materials, the applicator comprising at least one of: a first portion through which the vibrations pass along a shorter path between the vibration generator and the applicator or finishing member, this first portion, for example flexible, being in contact at least with a second input or output portion of the vibrations, this second portion being for example less flexible than the first portion, for example made in a harder material than that of the first portion, a portion, which may be confused with the first portion and which may be flexible, having a succession of recesses and / or at least one recessed portion, which is not of solid circular section, or a wavy or helical portion, on the shortest path of vibrations from the vibration generator to the applicator or finishing member.

In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the first portion above, being made of a material less hard than the second portion, in particular an elastically deformable material, for example elastomer, transports the vibrations differently and can in particular, damping them or, on the contrary, amplifying them, according to, for example, its geometry, the direction and the frequency of the vibrations.

Thanks to the first portion, it is possible to act on the vibrations in order to adapt them to the cosmetic treatment to be performed and / or to improve the effect of the vibrations.

The succession of recesses, for example a succession of annular grooves, the recessed portion or the corrugated or helical portion above, can also be used to modify the passage section offered to the vibrations gaining the applicator or finishing member and act on the vibrations, for example to favor the transmission of vibrations having a certain orientation and / or frequency.

The vibration generator may be part of a gripping member of the applicator, which may be a cap (or capsule) for closing the container containing the product to be applied.

The aforesaid first portion is for example located between second and third portions made of materials harder than the first portion.

At least one of the second and third portions may be reported on the first portion. At least one of the second and third portions may be molded in contact with the first portion.

The second portion can be held in contact with the first in multiple ways and for example by clamping.

The first portion can be flexible. By "flexible" it should be understood that the user can easily deform the first portion with a finger, and the bend for example of at least 5 °, or 10 °, 15 °, 20 ° or more, reversibly, the first portion can return to its initial configuration by elasticity. The aforementioned first portion may be made of a material selected for example from elastomer materials, thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers, LDPE, PVC, Hytrel ^®, EPDM, EVA, SIS, SEBS, latex, silicones, nitriles, butyls, polyurethanes, polyether amide block, among others. At least one of the second and third portions may be made for example of a material selected from polyolefins, PP, POM, polyamides, polystyrenes, acetal, among others.

The applicator member may be attached or molded onto the first portion. The first portion may comprise a housing for receiving a fixing end of the applicator or finishing member on the first portion.

The applicator may comprise a rod, and the aforementioned first portion belong to the rod.

The rod may be devoid of any metal section, including metal spring. The rod may be of solid cross section over a portion representing at least a quarter or even a third or half of its length, for example more than half of its apparent length located under the aforementioned closure cap.

The rod can be secured to the closure cap of the container containing the product to be applied in various ways. The rod may be molded with the cap or a portion of the cap. The rod can also be attached to the cap.

The stem may not have the vibrating source. The stem can be entirely under the vibrating source.

The aforesaid first portion may be located in the lower part of the rod, in contact with or near the applicator member, for example by supporting the core of the applicator member when the latter is a brush with a twisted core or by supporting a mounting end when the application member is a comb. For example, the first portion may be in the lower half, or even the third or fourth quarter of the stem.

The first portion may be in the lower half of the apparent portion of the stem, when the applicator is observed in elevation, that is to say in the portion of the stem that extends visibly under the cap closing down towards the applicator member when the longitudinal axis of the applicator is vertical with the closure cap at the top The proximity of the first portion and the applicator member may prevent excessive vibration amplitude at the applicator member and allow better control during makeup.

In exemplary embodiments, the applicator thus comprises: the gripping member, the rod integral with the gripping member, the applicator or finishing member at the end of the rod, intended to come to the contacting the keratin materials, and the stem comprises the first flexible portion through which the vibration between the vibration generator and the application or finishing member passes along a shorter path, this first portion being in contact with at least one a second input or output vibration portion, the first portion being closer to the application member or finishing than the vibration generator. By "first portion being closer to the application member or finishing than the vibration generator" it should be understood that the distance between the first portion and the applicator member is less than that between the first portion and the vibration generator. For example, the first portion defines the distal end of the rod and a non-zero distance separates the proximal end of the first portion of the vibration generator, which is for example incorporated in the closure cap. The distance to the vibration generator is for example measured from the lower end of a motor rotating a flyweight having an unbalance. When the first portion is separated from the applicator member by a first distance measured along the longitudinal axis of the applicator between the proximal end of the applicator member and the distal end of the applicator member. first portion, and that the first portion is separated from a second distance of the vibration generator, this second distance being measured between the distal end of the first portion and the proximal end of the vibration generator, the second distance is greater than the first one.

The first portion may include, in embodiments of the invention, at least one annular groove, a recess opening on its side surface and / or a through opening, including contour closed. The latter may be of axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rod. The applicator may also include a through opening, closed contour, on the shortest path of vibration, other than the first portion above.

The through opening, whether made on the first portion or not, may comprise at least one slot. The applicator or finishing member may extend along a longitudinal axis that coincides with the longitudinal axis of a proximal portion of a support to which the applicator or finishing member is connected, by example the rod above.

The first portion or the recessed portion above may have a shape without axial symmetry, for example to create an asymmetry in the treatment of vibrations by the first portion or the recessed portion.

The applicator or finishing member may be a brush or a comb to apply a product on the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows or complete a make-up of the eyelashes and eyebrows. The applicator or finishing member may be an eccentric brush, comprising at least one portion in which the core is eccentric relative to the axis of the envelope surface of the brush, defined by the free ends of the bristles.

The applicator or finishing member may be a brush or comprise a foam or a membrane. The applicator or finishing member can be flocked.

The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a device in which the first portion serves to fix a vibration generator on the applicator or on a vibrating source mounted on the applicator.

According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also a process for applying a cosmetic composition to keratinous substances or perfecting a make-up, comprising the following steps: bringing into contact with keratin materials a surface of an organ of application or finish subjected to vibrations from a vibration generator, the vibrations being essentially of frequency ranging for example from 1 Hz to 500 Hz, better 10 to 300 Hz, change the vibration intensity and / or orientation by arranging on the shortest path of the vibrations between the vibrating source and said surface at least one of: a first portion disposed in contact with a second input or output portion of the vibrations as defined above, for example having a hardness greater than that of the first portion, io

a succession of recesses and / or a recessed portion, which is not of solid circular section, or a corrugated or helical portion. It may be for example a recessed portion having a through opening, closed contour.

The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which: FIG. schematic, with partial longitudinal section, a packaging and application device according to an exemplary implementation of the invention, - Figure 2 represents in isolation the applicator of Figure 1, with partial longitudinal section and schematic, the FIG. 3 illustrates the makeup of the eyelashes using a vibrating mascara brush, FIG. 4 illustrates the passage of a vibrating mascara brush through a wiper member, FIG. FIG. 6 schematically shows, in perspective, a product applicator on the eyelashes that is both heating and vibrating, FIG. 7 shows in elevation, with partial longitudinal section, another example of di 8 represents, in isolation, the applicator of FIG. 7, with partial axial section, FIG. 9 schematically and partially shows a variant embodiment of the applicator, FIG. an assembly comprising a plurality of different application elements that can be used with a vibrating unit, FIG. 11 schematically represents a possibility of assembly between an applicator element and the associated rod, FIG. 12 schematically represents another assembly comprising a plurality of applicator parts and a common vibrating unit, FIG. 13 represents another example of a removable vibrating unit packaging and application device, FIG. 14 represents in isolation the vibrating unit of the device of FIG. 13, FIG. 15 is a schematic and partial longitudinal sectional view of the device of FIG. 14, FIG. 16 is a schematic and partial representation of an example of FIG. assembly of the vibrating unit with the applicator part, FIGS. 17 to 23 show different examples of applicator parts with the corresponding containers, FIG. 24 represents a package comprising a vibrating unit and a corresponding applicator part, FIG. longitudinal schematic and partial of another example of a packaging device and application made according to the invention, Figure 26 shows schematically, with partial longitudinal section, a variant of the device of Figure 25 in which the unit vibrator is removable, Figures 27 and 28 show, with schematic and partial longitudinal section, two further examples of devices made in accordance with the invention, FIG. 29 is a schematic and partial longitudinal section showing another example of a packaging and application device according to the invention, FIG. partial longitudinal and schematic, another example of applicator for the application of product on the lips, Figure 31 is a view similar to Figure 14 of an alternative embodiment, Figure 32 is a view similar to Figure 16 of an alternative embodiment, and Figures 33 and 34 show, in longitudinal section, partial and schematic, two examples of assembly of the vibrating unit with the applicator part, so as to transmit the vibrations differently, FIGS. 37 illustrate various examples of applicators and corresponding rods, Figures 38 to 41 show perspective views of a packaging device and an applicator according to the invention, Figure 42 illustrates an applicator according to another variant of the invention when the applicator is open; FIG. 43 illustrates another example of an applicator; FIG. 44 illustrates an applicator and a packaging for a product stick, FIG. 45 is a perspective and exploded view of an applicator, FIGS. 46 to 49 illustrate other exemplary embodiments according to the invention,

FIG. 51 represents in elevation an exemplary packaging and application device according to the invention,

FIG. 52 is a longitudinal section, partial and schematic, of the device of FIG. 1; FIGS. 53 to 56 show in elevation, in a schematic manner, variants of packaging and application devices produced in accordance with the invention; ,

FIGS. 57 and 58 are longitudinal sections showing other alternative embodiments of devices according to the invention; FIG. 59 is an elevational view, broken away, of another variant embodiment;

FIG. 60 illustrates the use of the vibrating source of the device of FIG. 9,

FIG. 61 represents an alternative embodiment of the device, FIG. 62 illustrates an example of attachment of the tool to the vibrating source, and

- Figure 63 shows an example of an assembly comprising a vibrating source and different finishing tools. FIG. 101 is an elevational view, with partial longitudinal section, of an example of a packaging and application device produced in accordance with the invention, FIG. 102 represents a detail of FIG. FIG. 103 illustrates the mounting of the vibrating source on the body of the applicator, FIG. 104 is a view along IV of FIG. 103, FIG. 105 illustrates the use of the applicator of FIG. 101, FIGS. 106 to 128 illustrate alternative embodiments of the first portion above, FIGS. 129 to 131 represent in elevation variants of applicators, FIGS. 132 to 134 represent variant embodiments of the applicator or finishing member. - Figures 135 and 136 show, in partial longitudinal section, other embodiments of the applicator, Figure 137 shows an alternative embodiment of the vibrating source, Figures 138 to 141 illustrate alternative embodiments of the support of the applicator member, according to the invention, FIG. 142 is a section according to XXXXII of FIG. 141, FIG. 143 illustrates a mounting variant of the vibration generator, FIGS. 146 illustrate examples of positioning the control surface relative to the vibration generator, and Figure 147 is a longitudinal section, partial and schematic, of an applicator made according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.

There is shown in Figures 1 and 2 a device 1 for packaging and application comprising an applicator 2 and a container 3 containing a reserve of a make-up product P, in this case a product to be applied to the fibers keratinous, for example mascara. The container 3 is conventional in the illustrated example and comprises a body

35 provided with an externally threaded neck 6. A wiper member 7 is fixed in the neck 6.

The applicator 2 comprises an application element 10 constituted in the example in question by a mascara brush. The applicator element 10 is mounted at the end of a rod 4 whose other end is integral with a housing 13 having an end portion 14 arranged to be screwed onto the neck 6 and thereby close tight the container 3. The housing 13 houses a vibrating source making it possible to vibrate the applicator element 10 during the application of the make-up product and / or when the product is taken from the container and / or the element is extracted. 'application.

The vibrating source comprises in the example considered a vibrator 165 composed of a motor 175 and a flyweight 185 driven in rotation by the motor and whose center of gravity is eccentric with respect to the axis of rotation. The motor 175 is electrically powered by a power source 20 such as for example a stick battery, housed in the housing 13 in the example in question and electrically connected to the motor by a switch 195. The housing 13 comprises a removable cover 22 allowing the introduction and replacement of the battery 20 and can provide electrical contact with the latter.

In the example under consideration, the axis of rotation of the motor 175 substantially coincides with the longitudinal axis X of the applicator, so that the vibrations are produced substantially perpendicularly to the axis X.

These vibrations propagate along the rod 11 and cause the applicator element 10 to vibrate substantially perpendicular to the axis X when the product is applied to the eyelashes, as illustrated in FIG.

In this figure, the brush has been shown very schematically to illustrate the fact that the invention is not limited to a particular application element.

The brush 10 comprises, for example, bristles whose ends are arranged like helical layers 24. The oscillation of the brush 10 makes it possible to obtain a relative movement of the bristles of the brush 10 along the eyelashes C and thus to smooth the product on the surface of these and / or guide any fibers contained in the product P. The vibrations of the brush 10 can also facilitate the separation of the eyelashes.

The motor 175 can be turned on during the application of the product on the eyelashes, whether during the initial application of the product or after it, to complete the makeup.

The user can also vibrate the brush when it is immersed in the container 3, so for example to facilitate the product loading of the brush, for example to obtain a more homogeneous load. The user can still vibrate the brush 10 when it crosses the wiper member 7, as shown in Figure 4.

The rod can be made with a constant cross section or not.

Thus, in the example of FIGS. 1 and 2, the stem comprises at its distal end a tip 26 serving to fix the applicator element 10 and has a relatively narrow solid section rod over a major part of its length. .

In the example of Figure 4, the rod has been shown with a substantially constant outer section to its distal end.

The vibrations of the brush may make it possible, for example, to use a wiper member 7, the wiper orifice of which has an internal diameter d that is substantially larger than that of the wand 4, for example greater than 20% of the diameter. means of the portion of the rod that passes through it. The user can thus, depending on whether it vibrates the application element or not, at the time of removal from the container, to obtain a more or less thorough spin thereof and a quantity of product on it different . Of course, it is also possible to use a wiper member of smaller diameter, corresponding to the diameter of the rod to be dewatered, in a conventional manner.

Preferably, the rod 4 is flexible, which can increase the amplitude of the vibrations of the brush 10, the person skilled in the art can choose the dimensions of the rod as a function, for example, of the nature of the applicator element, of the product and the treatment to be performed.

Sampling of the product can be done by immersing the application element in a container containing the product.

By way of example, FIG. 5 illustrates the possibility of sampling the product by bringing the applicator element into contact with a product loaf. In this figure, the application element is constituted by a comb 30 for application to the eyelashes, eyebrows or hair, in particular for treating a lock of hair.

The comb 30 comprises for example projecting elements forming between them V grooves when the comb is observed in a direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.

For example, one of the combs described in publications US 2003-0089379-A1, US 6,655,390, US 6,814,084, US 6,675,814 may be used as a comb, US 6,581,610, US 6,546,937, US 6,539,950, US 6,412,496 or US 6,343,607, this list not being limiting.

The invention is not limited to a particular application element and the latter can in particular be provided with a means for heating the product and / or eyelashes during application.

FIG. 6 shows an application element 32 which comprises, for example, two rows of projecting elements 34 and between them a heating element 33.

The device may comprise a switch 36 which may for example take several positions, one of them corresponding for example to heating alone, and others to vibration alone or heating and vibration simultaneously.

The invention is not limited to a makeup product intended for application to keratinous fibers.

The makeup product may also be intended for example for application to the nails, as illustrated in FIGS. 7 to 9. The device 40 represented in FIG. 7 comprises a container 41 containing a varnish V intended for application on the nails. nails and an applicator 42 comprising an applicator element 43 constituted for example by a brush, mounted at the end of a rod 44 of longitudinal axis X supported by a housing 45 which serves both as a gripping element, closing member of the container 41 and housing to a vibrating source for vibrating the brush 43 in use.

The housing 45 comprises, for example, as illustrated, a cover 47 which can rotate relative to the body 48 of the housing in order to take two positions respectively of on and off of a vibrator 49 housed in the body 48.

FIG. 8 illustrates the possibility of using as a power source at least one button cell 50.

In this example, the vibrator 49 is for example a piezoelectric vibrator disposed in the housing 45 so as to subject the brush 43 to transverse or longitudinal vibrations, depending on the desired makeup.

The vibrator 49 is for example started then the product is taken from the container 41 and applied to the nails. The vibrations of the brush 43, especially when they are transverse to the X axis, may allow to deposit a thicker layer of product and also reduce the risk of streaking on the nail when the brush hairs are moved to its surface. The deposited layer may be more homogeneous and brighter.

Other applicators intended for the application of product on the nails may be used, and in particular, as illustrated in FIG. 9, an applicator in which the stem is surrounded by a sheath 53, which forms with the rod 44 a space 54 where the product can accumulate. At least one opening 55 can be made in the sheath so as to allow an air intake and facilitate the flow on the brush 43 of the product contained in the space 54.

FIG. 10 illustrates the possibility of producing an assembly comprising a vibrating unit 60 which can be selectively associated with several end pieces 61 to 64 each provided with a specific application element and intended for example for application to different parts of the device. body or face.

The assembly may comprise a box 67 housing the vibrating unit 60 as well as the various tips 61 to 64 and one or more containers 68 containing the products to be applied.

The vibrating unit comprises, for example, the housing 13 of the applicator of FIG. 2 and differs in that the rod 4 is provided at the end with a connector 70 which can be coupled with one of the end pieces 61 to 64, for example by snapping as shown in Figure 11, depending on the product to be applied. FIG. 12 shows a variant embodiment of a vibrating unit

72 having a housing 73 housing the vibrator and the source of electrical energy, a switch 74 for starting the vibrator and a cover 75 for accessing the source of electrical energy.

The vibrating unit 72 may comprise a tip 77 into which may be inserted a rod 78 provided at the end with a specific application element, as illustrated in FIG. 12.

It may be for example a comb 79 for the eyelashes, a brush 80, a mascara brush 81, a foam tip 82, a felt 83, for example for the application an eyeliner, a flocked tip 84, for example for the application of product on the lips or a capillary applicator element 85. The application element

85 is, for example, as described in US Patent 6,666,607. The vibrations created by the vibrating source may be useful for taking a product in the form of a compacted powder, as shown in FIG.

In the example of this figure, the product P is contained in a cup 193 housed in a container 190 on which the applicator 181 can be attached. The latter comprises, for example, an application element 182 which engages to inside the container when the applicator is in place on it. The application element comprises, for example, a foam.

The applicator element 182 comes into contact with the product P present in the cup 193, the latter being pressed against the applicator element 182 by an elastic return member, for example a spring 191, interposed between the cup 193 and the bottom of the container 190. When the vibrating source 180 is turned on for example by relying on the switch 183, the vibrations that are transmitted to the application element 182 can disintegrate the product P and to load the application element 182. The rod 78 may comprise an annular bead 86 intended to snap into a corresponding groove 88 formed in the endpiece 77. The latter is for example surrounded by a skirt 90 internally threaded, allowing to fix on the housing 73 a protective container of the rod 78 and the associated application member or for fixing the vibrating unit 72 on a container containing the product to be applied. The vibrating unit can still be associated differently to an applicator part.

By way of example, FIGS. 13 to 23 show various examples of devices making it possible to use the same vibrating unit 95, which comprises a housing 96 provided with a switch 97 and a cover 98 enabling the setting up an electrical source 99 in the housing 96. The latter houses the vibrating source which comprises for example an electric motor 100 driving around a rotation axis coincident with the longitudinal axis X of the vibrating unit a flyweight 101.

When the user presses the switch 97, the electric motor 100 is electrically connected to the battery 99 and rotates the flyweight 101, which generates vibrations oriented transversely to the X axis. The housing 96 may comprise, on the side opposite the cover 98, a projecting portion 103 intended to engage in a housing 106 of the applicator portion 108, as illustrated in FIG.

The applicator portion 108 comprises in the illustrated example a window 110 in which the switch 97 can engage, as illustrated in FIG. 13.

The applicator portion 108 may comprise a transverse wall 115 to which the rod 116 carrying the applicator element is connected and the housing 106 receiving the projecting portion 103 may be adjacent to the rod 116, as can be seen in FIG. 16.

The applicator part 108 may for example be fixed on a receptacle containing a nail polish, as illustrated in FIG. 17, the applicator element being a brush, on a receptacle containing a liquid lipstick, the element of application being a flocked tip, as illustrated in FIG. 18, on a container containing mascara as illustrated in FIGS. 19 or 22, the application element being for example a brush, a comb or an application element comprising a thread or similar, on a container containing an eyeliner, as shown in Figure 20 or on a container containing a care product for the eyelashes, as shown in Figure 21.

The applicator part may also comprise a product stick, for example a lipstick R, as illustrated in FIG. 23. The applicator part comprises, for example, a mechanism for axial displacement of the stick in response to the rotation of a ring 120. on which can be fixed a removable protective cap 121.

If necessary, the vibrating unit 95 may be packaged in a package 130, for example of the blister type, with the applicator part mounted on the associated container, for example a container containing mascara in the example illustrated.

FIG. 25 shows a device 140 comprising a container 141 containing the product P to be applied and a vibrating source 142 secured to the container 141 during use thereof.

In the example, the container 141 comprises a neck 143 on which is mounted a support member 144 of a porous application member 145, for example a foam. A protective cover 147 can be screwed onto the support member 144. The container 141 comprises, on the side opposite to the neck 143, a bottom wall 150 extended below its periphery by a tabular skirt 151 housing the vibrating source. The latter comprises a power source constituted in the example illustrated by button cells 152 and an electric motor 153 which can rotate a flyweight 154 about an axis of rotation Y substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the container 141. A switch 160 is used to start the engine 153.

The housing defined by the skirt 151 and the bottom wall 150 can be closed by a cover 162, which is for example screwed or snapped onto the skirt 151. In the variant illustrated in Figure 26, the vibrating source belongs to a vibrating unit removable

170, the skirt 151 being provided to allow the assembly and disassembly of this unit 170, which can be reused on another container 141 once it empties.

The applicator element 145 is for example an open cell foam. The product P is for example a foundation or a care product.

In use, the vibrations can increase the product flow and increase the thickness deposited on the skin.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 27, the device comprises a vibrating source 180, which may or may not be removably attached to an applicator 181 carrying an applicator element 182 consisting for example of a foam.

The start of the vibrating source can be controlled by a switch 183 provided on an end face of the applicator.

In the example of FIG. 27, the applicator element 182 is loaded with product P through a perforated wall 186 separating a housing 187 receiving the applicator element when the applicator closes the container and a space 188 containing the product reserve. The applicator is for example fixed on the container 190 by screwing. In the variant illustrated in FIG. 29, the device comprises a removable reservoir 200 and an applicator 201 housing a vibrating source 202. The applicator 201 comprises, for example, a shell 203 provided at its center with a housing 204 for receiving the container 200 containing the product to be applied P, which can supply product, for example by capillarity, an applicator element 206 constituted for example by a foam or any other porous element in which the product can diffuse, for example a frit.

The vibrating source 202 comprises, for example, a motor 203 driving a counterweight 204 rotating about a Y axis perpendicular to the X axis of the container 200 as well as a source of electrical energy 108 and an unobstructed switch.

There is shown in Figure 30 an applicator 300 for the application of a product P on the lips. The applicator comprises a container 301 in which a piston 302 can be slid to force the product towards an applicator element 304 constituted in the example illustrated by a flocked part, fed by at least one inner channel 305.

The piston 302 is moved by a driving portion 306 on which a vibrating unit 310 can be fixed, removably or not.

When the latter is in operation, the vibrations it generates can promote the attachment of the product on the lips and increase the brightness of the deposit made.

For example, US Pat. Nos. 6,688,317 or 5,879,095 describe in more detail piston drive mechanisms.

When the applicator comprises a piston or any other mechanism driven in displacement by an action of the user on a control member such as, for example, a rotating wheel or a pusher, the vibrating source can be arranged to perform of control member. For example, in the case of an applicator having a piston whose displacement is caused by the rotation of a threaded drive rod, the vibrating unit can be arranged to be able to mate with the applicator part so that the rotating drive of the vibrating source relative to the applicator portion causes a displacement of the piston. The vibrating source may for example comprise a raised or recessed relief having a non-completely symmetrical cross-section of revolution, for example a polygonal section, and the applicator part a relief of complementary shape to allow a transmission of torque when the vibrating source is in place on the applicator part.

Various modifications can be made to the embodiments which have just been described without departing from the scope of the present invention.

For example, the vibrating source may comprise a vibrator other than an electric motor rotating a flyweight and other than a piezoelectric vibrator. The vibrating source may include any electromechanical system, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electronic or electromechanical capable of producing vibrations.

The vibrating source may comprise vibration control means other than a simple on / off switch and in particular comprise means for controlling 2o

control, mechanical or electronic, to adjust the amplitude and / or frequency of vibration. The control means may for example comprise a potentiometer or a rotary or linear switch, making it possible to select at least two speeds of rotation of the electric motor in the case where the vibrator comprises such a motor. By way of illustration, FIG. 31 shows a vibrating unit provided with a selector 330 that can take three positions, identified by identifiers 331, 332 and 333, respectively corresponding to the stop of the vibrator, at an average frequency vibration and at a higher frequency.

It can be seen in FIG. 32 that a seal 220 can be interposed between the lateral surface of the vibrating source and the wall of the housing of the applicator part opposite, for example, that the vibrations of the vibrating source are transmitted essentially by the protruding part.

The vibrating source may comprise more than one vibrator and for example two vibrators arranged to produce oscillations in different directions. In this case, the vibrating source may also comprise for example a selector for selecting the vibrator or vibrators that one wishes to operate.

The vibrating source can be arranged to be able to take at least two positions relative to the rest of the applicator so that, for these two positions at least, the vibrations transmitted to the application element are orientated and / or of different amplitude. This may allow the user to choose one of the positions depending, for example, the nature of the applicator part and / or makeup he wants to achieve.

For example, the vibrating source may be movable relative to the applicator portion between a position, in which one end of the vibrating source abuts against the applicator part, and another position, in which this end does not bear against the applicator part.

The vibrating source may, moreover, be in permanent contact with at least one lateral surface with the applicator part.

The displacement of the vibrating source relative to the applicator part may, for example, be obtained thanks to threads 341 and 342 present on the vibrating source and the applicator part, the user being able in this case to screw more or less the source. vibrating in the applicator portion to achieve or not contact of its end with the applicator portion, as illustrated in Figures 33 and 34.

In Fig. 33, the vibrating source is not completely screwed into the applicator portion and vibrations are transmitted from the vibrating source to the applicator portion only through the side surface of the vibrating source.

In Fig. 34, the vibrating source is in contact with the applicator portion both by its lateral surface and by its end.

The relative displacement of the vibrating source and the applicator part may be obtained otherwise than by means of threads present on the vibrating source and the applicator part, for example by means of a movable member relative to the applicator part and to the vibrating source, can be moved by the user between a position where it bears against the vibrating source and another position where it is spaced from it.

The vibrating source can still be pressed more or less against the applicator part by means of a member disposed on it, for example a plug which, being more or less screwed on the applicator part, more or less presses on the source vibrant.

The vibrating source may, if necessary, be oriented by the user so as to vibrate the application element with vibrations of the desired orientation. The vibrating source may comprise a source of energy that may be other than a battery and in particular comprise one or more accumulators or capacitors. If necessary, the vibrating source can be arranged so that it can be recharged with electricity while being rested on a base.

If necessary, the vibrating source can be powered by the sector via a possible transformer.

The vibrating source can be mounted in multiple ways in a corresponding housing of the applicator, and the mounting of the vibrating source is for example designed to promote the transfer of vibrations to the application element.

The vibrating source is for example disposed in the applicator with the interposition of resilient damping means between the applicator housing and the vibrating source, as illustrated in FIG. 32. These damping means comprise, for example, an elastomer seal . In the example of FIG. 32, the transmission of the vibrations to the application element is effected in particular by engagement of one end of the vibrating unit in a correspondingly shaped housing of the applicator part.

The operation of the vibrating source can be carried out in other ways than those just described.

A switch in the form of a pen clamp may be used or any other contactor arranged on the side or end, depending on the type of application.

The application elements can be of all types, including capillary slits or other. The application elements can be made in various ways, including molding, over-injection, stapling, twisting.

Application items may be single-use, if applicable.

The application elements can be fixed by any means on the applicator part, in particular by gluing, welding, stamping, latching, screwing, with magnets, by friction, by VELCRO ^® type fastening, by clamping between jaws or the branches. of a clamp.

The product may have any rheology and consistency. The product is, for example, a paste, a liquid or a powder.

The supply voltage of the vibrator in the case where the latter is electric, is for example between 1 V and 9 V. The use of button cells can be advantageous to reduce the bulk of the vibrating source.

The applicator element can be rotated, if necessary, for example as described in US Pat. Nos. 4,937,326, 4,922,934 and 6,565,276.

Vibrating a mascara brush while it is rotating can reduce the risk of eyelashes getting caught in the hair.

The application of the product can be done, especially when the invention is implemented to apply a product to the keratin fibers, after heating the product, for example by passage in a microwave oven.

Fig. 35 illustrates an applicator element 10 that can be removably attached to the shaft 4.

The rod 4 may be rigid and the application member 10 may comprise a portion 400 which may be flexible. The applicator element 10 can be attached to the rod 4 by overmolding or otherwise, for example by screwing.

Figures 36 and 37 illustrate other variations in which the application element may comprise a mascara brush. The brush may comprise a twisted core having an end 401 which may be relatively rigid.

The rod 4 has an end 403 with increased flexibility, in which the end 401 of the brush can be inserted by force.

In the example of Figure 37, the rod 4 comprises an intermediate portion 406 of reduced diameter, to give increased flexibility to the rod 4. The latter may comprise proximal and distal portions which are rigid on each side of the part intermediate 406.

The applicator element, whatever its means of attachment to the applicator, may comprise a brush made according to any one of the following patents or patent applications: FR 2,505,633, FR 2,562,773, FR 2,607,373. , FR 2 607 372, FR 2 627 068, FR 2 627 363, FR 2 650 162, FR 2 663 823, FR 2 663 826, FR 2 607 373, FR

2 506 581, FR 2 529 765, FR 2 605 505, FR 2 625 083, FR 2 633 498, FR 2 637 471, FR

2 637 472, FR 2 648 686, FR 2 668 903, FR 2 668 905, FR 2 690 318, FR 2 685 859, FR

2 686 491, FR 2 675 355, FR 2 715 038, FR 2 706 749, FR 2 701 198, FR 2 724 095, FR

2 730 910, FR 2 733 398, FR 2 733 673, FR 2 738 127, FR 2 738 125, FR 2 745 481, FR 2 748 913, FR 2 749 490, FR 2 749 489, FR 2 753 056, FR 2,753,614, FR 2 755 593, FR

2 759 872, FR 2 759 873, FR 2 762 494, FR 2 774 269, FR 2 781 653, FR 2 796 531, FR

2 796 532, FR 2 800 586, FR 2 808 981, FR 2 811 525, FR 2 821 536, FR 2 821 533, FR

2 830 421, FR 2 831 033, FR 2 836 800, FR 2 838 936, FR 2 840 515, FR 2 840 514, FR

2 840 516, FR 2 847 436, FR 2 850 549, FR 2 851 435, FR 2 852 500, FR 2 855 380, EP 1 050 236, US 6 295 994, US 4 861 179, DE 101 02 219, DE. 197 44 181, WO 96/19928,

DE 38 35 843, DE 38 28 001, US 4,586,520, EP 0 250 680, US 5,086,793, FR 2 874 798.

When the application element is a twisted core brush, a good result can be obtained by a core having a relatively small diameter, for example a diameter of about 0.3 mm, for example between 0.25 and 0 , 45 mm. The application element may also be different from a mascara brush, and for example may be an application element as disclosed in any of the patents: FR 2 363 299, FR 2 490 470, FR 2 486 375, FR 2 500 730, FR 2 585 934, FR 2 588 733, FR 2 603 780, FR 2 412 287, FR 2 518 381, FR 2 544 970, FR 2 581 569, FR 2 711 898, FR 2 662 921, FR 2 629 988, FR 2 633 256, FR 2 633 167, FR 2 642 675, FR 2 642 676, FR 2 687 055, FR 2 679 113, FR 2 717 057, FR 2 701 818, FR 2 722 380, FR 2 722 381, FR 2 727 608, FR 2 729 060, FR 2 730 704, FR 2 734 131, FR 2 736 248, FR 2 745 272, FR 2 745 479, FR 2 752 696, FR 2 753 0587, FR 2 754 458, FR 2 761 959, FR 2 771 077, FR 2 779 924, FR 2 792 618, FR 2 793 218, FR 2 793 663, FR 2 796 529, FR 2 796 528, FR 2 796 527, FR 2 796 530, FR 2 808 980, FR 2 809 295, FR 2 809 294, FR 2 809 938, FR 2 810 860, FR 2 810 861, FR 2 812 176, FR 2 814 923, FR 2 815 832, FR 2 821 532, FR 2 825 246, FR 2 825 247, FR 2 836 031, FR 2 836 030, FR 2 836 029, FR 2 837 077, FR 2 839 625, FR 2 845 577, FR 2 850 257, FR 2 851 899, FR 2 852 796, FR 2 854 779, FR 2 855 379, FR 2 858 529, FR 2 863 460, FR 2 866 215, FR 2 868 669, FR 2 870 697, FR 2 872 394, FR 2 872 999, FR 2 860 769, FR 2 860 770, FR 2 869-511, FR 2 871 139.

FIG. 38 illustrates a packaging and application element comprising a powder compact 408 containing at least one cosmetic product 409 in the form of, for example, powder or paste and an applicator 412 for taking the product 409.

The compact may comprise a lid 413.

The powder compact may be configured to be coupled with a vibrating member 420.

Vibrating member 420 is, for example, configured to be attached to the lower portion of the powder compact.

The user can choose to start the vibrating unit before taking the product 409, so as, for example, to increase the product load taken by the application element.

The vibrating member 420 may include control means to allow the user to vibrate or not the vibrating member during use.

FIG. 39 illustrates another example of a packaging and application device in which the applicator element 430 may comprise at least one opening 431 or slot to allow the product contained in the container to be distributed on the outer surface the application element 430; The application element may include a plurality of openings located in a central area of the application element.

The application element may comprise a foam or flocking. The vibrating unit 440 may be located for example at the rear, the device may comprise a switch 450.

The vibrations of the vibrating member can facilitate the distribution of powder, product and / or can increase the amount of product that is deposited on the keratin materials.

Fig. 40 illustrates a device comprising an applicator member made of a soft bristle key 455.

The tuft of bristles may be protected when the device is not used by a removable cap 456 which may be configured to attach to the body 457 of the device. A switch 460 may allow the user to turn on the vibration member 465 which may be located at the rear of the device.

FIG. 41 shows a packaging and dispensing device comprising a box 470 that can contain one or more products 471 and an application device 473. The application device can be housed in a housing 474 of the box when it is not not used. The cabinet may include a cover 475 that can be pivotally attached to the base of the cabinet.

The application device 473 may comprise on one of its sides control means 476 and may also comprise a rod 477 comprising an applicator element 478 at one of its ends.

The applicator device 473 may comprise two parts 480 and 481 which can be connected by a hinge 482.

The control means 476 may comprise on the part 480 a deformable part 485, this deformable membrane 485 carries a contact plate 486 which can be connected to a battery 487.

The other portion 481 may include another stack 488 and a contact plate 489 configured to contact the stack 487 when the container is closed.

When the user does not press the deformable membrane 485 the contact plate 486 is not in contact with the battery 488 and the vibrating element 490 is not powered. When the user presses the deformable membrane 485, the contact plate 486 is supported on the battery 488 and the batteries 487 and 488 are electrically connected in series with the vibrator 490.

FIG. 43 illustrates a variant in which the application element 10 is movable relative to the body 500 of the application device.

The applicator element is, for example, connected to a rod 4 which comprises a support 501 and which can rotate about an axis N with respect to the body 500.

The latter may comprise a housing 503 for containing the application element 10 when the latter is inclined at an angle of for example 180 degrees. A button 505 may be provided on the application device such that when pressed, the application member is automatically released into a position of use.

The support 501 can pivot against return means such as a return blade (not shown). Figure 44 shows a packaging and dispensing device in which the product is in the form of a stick 510 which can move by means of a mechanism 511 comprising a wheel 520 which is rotatable relative to the body 521 of the device.

The mechanism 511 may comprise a screw and the stick 510 may be driven by a threaded wheel and sliding in the body 521. The wheel 520 can house a vibrating unit and may include a switch 525 to allow the user to start the unit vibrating when he wants it.

In a variant that is not illustrated, the vibrating unit is not located inside the wheel 520 but is made as an independent part that can be brought onto the wheel, for example in a manner similar to that described. in Figure 26.

Fig. 45 discloses an applicator device which comprises a base 530 and a cover 531 which is for example snapped onto the base 530.

A switch 533 may form an integral part of the base portion 530 by molding a thermoplastic material and be connected to the wall of the base 530 by a hinge 535. The base 530 may contain a battery 540 and the button 533 may include a contact plate 541 which may be in electrical contact with the battery 540 when the switch 533 is depressed.

The vibrating unit 550 can be housed in the base as shown. The portion 531 may have a rear wall 536 which is at least partially opposed to the rear wall 537 of the base 530 when the two parts are assembled.

The application member may be attached to a projecting portion which may be located at the front of the housing.

In a variant shown in Figure 46, the battery 540 is contained in the cover 531. The latter can be connected to the base 530 by a hinge of flexible material 545.

FIG. 47 illustrates a packaging and application device comprising a pencil 560, for example an eyebrow pencil or a lip pencil, comprising a cosmetic product 565. The pencil 560 can be removably connected to a vibrating unit 570 which may include a switch 571. The vibrating unit 570 may comprise one or more tabs 573 which hold the pencil 560 by friction.

Fig. 48 illustrates a packaging and applicator device comprising a lipstick dispenser 580 having at one end a thumb wheel that can be rotated to move a piston (not shown) in the dispenser. The product may be dispensed through at least one opening of an applicator member 583 which is, for example, a flocked tip.

The vibrating unit 585 can be connected to the wheel 581 or in a variant not shown, can be part of it.

The dispensing member may include a finishing member 501 that can be attached to the dispensing member 581 to enhance makeup.

The finishing element 601 can be configured to have contact with the keratin materials.

The finishing element 601 can be carried by a cap 600.

The dispensing element 581 can be used without the cap 600 to apply makeup and during makeup application, the vibration unit may or may not be started. The appearance of the makeup can be improved by using the dispensing member 580 with the cap closed to bring the finishing member 601 into contact with the makeup area.

The vibration element may or may not be turned on when the finisher 601 is used.

Figure 49 illustrates a mascara applicator comprising a dispensing member 610 having an applicator member 620 configured to apply a product to the eyelashes or eyebrows.

The product can be dispensed onto the applicator element 620 by means of a piston sliding inside the body of the dispensing element 610 in response to the rotation of a wheel 630.

The dispensing element 610 may comprise a vibrating unit 640 which can be detachably connected to the wheel 630.

In a variant not shown, the vibrating unit is integrated with the distribution element 610 in a non-removable manner.

The device 1 for packaging and application shown in FIGS.

52 comprises a container 3 containing a product P to be applied to human keratin materials, for example a mascara product, and an applicator 2 comprising an applicator member 10 secured to a rod 4 which connects to a gripping member 12 .

In the example considered, the gripping member 12 also constitutes a closure member of the container 3, being for example arranged to screw on a neck 14 thereof.

The container 3 may be provided with a wiper member 7, fixed in the neck 14, to wring the applicator 2 during removal from the container.

In the example considered, the gripping member 12 defines a housing 20 for receiving a vibrating source 21 which carries a tool 25, for example a finishing tool for completing a make-up made by means of the applicator 2.

The vibrating source 21 comprises a contactor 26 which is actuated in the example under consideration through a window 28 of the gripping member 12.

The vibrating source 21 houses a vibration generator 30 which is for example a disk-shaped motor, rotating an eccentric flyweight. Engine is for example mounted on a support made of an elastically deformable material, in particular an elastomer, advantageously capable of absorbing vibration harmonics of the motor.

The vibrating source 21 can also house an electrical source, for example one or more batteries or accumulators, for electrically supplying the vibration generator 30 when the switch 26 is actuated. The latter can be a contact contactor permanent or fugitive.

The tool 25 is for example connected to a housing 36 of the vibrating source 21 by a rod 37. The tool 25 may be chosen from brushes, combs or flocked tips, comprising for example bristles, teeth, asperities or reliefs, intended to comb, separate, exfoliate, spread or fade, for example.

The vibrating source 21 transmits vibrations to the tool 25 from the generator 30, for example vibrations of frequency between 1 Hz and 500 Hz, for example between 10 and 300 Hz or 50 and 200 Hz, these vibrations being sinusoidal.

The vibrations may be oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis X of the device or parallel to this longitudinal axis, depending on the orientation of the generator 30 within the housing 36.

A protective cover 40 may cover the tool 25 in the absence of use, this cover 40 being for example arranged to be screwed on the gripping member 12.

The device 1 can be used in the following manner.

The user can make the makeup, for example eyelashes or eyebrows, using the applicator member 10 so as to apply the product P.

After application of the product, the user can close the container 2 and remove the cover 40.

The user can then extract the vibrating source 21 of the housing 20 and use it as a gripping member to complete the makeup by vibrating or not the tool 25 in contact with the masked region. The user can also, if necessary, use the vibrating source 21 while it is in place in the housing 20. In the variant shown in Figure 53, the applicator 2 comprises a permanently attached application member on the container 3, defining an application surface 100. The applicator member is for example a block of a foam that can be flocked or a flocked membrane, integral with the neck 14 of the container 3.

In this example, it is the container 3 itself which serves as a gripping member for applying the product contained therein by means of the application surface 100.

Examples of containers similar to that shown in Figure 3 are disclosed in US 2006/0083577, FR 2 800 041, US 2003/0129016, US 2003/0075200 and FR 2 860 496, which are incorporated herein by reference.

The device 1 of FIG. 53 also comprises a closure member 110 of the container 3, which can be fixed on the neck 14, houses the vibrating source 21, can be actuated by means of a contactor 26 and carries the tool 25. The latter is for example a foam or a flocked membrane.

A cover may or may not come to protect the tool 25 in the absence of use.

The device of FIG. 53 can be used by applying the product contained in the container 3 while the closure member 110 is removed, thanks to the application surface 100.

Then, the closure member 110 is put back into place and the user can use the container 3 as a gripping member to perform the finishing with the tool 25, by acting on the switch 26 to submit the tool or not to vibrations, according to his wish.

Alternatively, the closure member 110 is not replaced on the container 3 and the user uses the closure member 110 as a gripping member to achieve the finish.

In the variant of Figure 54, the applicator 2 is for example a foam and the tool 25 a massage device comprising for example massage reliefs 126 such as pins.

If necessary, a protective cover 140 may cover the tool 25 in the absence of use.

In the example of FIG. 54, the product contained in the container 3 can be applied and then the user massages the region on which the product has been applied by using the vibrating source 21, the closure member 110 being in place or not on the container 3. Alternatively, the user first proceeds to a massage of the region to be treated, the closure member 110 is or not in place on the container 3, and the product is applied to the previously massaged region.

In the variant of Figure 55, the container 3 is equipped with a dispensing member 200 which is for example in the form of a nozzle, the container 3 having for example the shape of a tube. The vibrating source is integral with a closure member 110 of the container.

In the variant of FIG. 56, the vibrating source 21 carries a tool 25 having massage reliefs intended for example to massage the scalp, for example in the form of flexible curved fingers provided at their ends with rounded heads 160. The product is for example distributed on the opposite side to the vibrating source 21 by a capsule 170 having a dispensing orifice which can be closed in the absence of use by a cover 171 hinged to the capsule 170. The vibrating source 21 is fixed permanently in the container 3. In the variant illustrated in FIG. 57, the container 3 is equipped with a dispensing member such as an aerosol valve or a pump 210.

The vibrating source is integral with a protective member 110 from covering the dispensing member 210 in the absence of use. The tool 25 is for example a brush carried by the protection member 110 and may optionally be covered by a protective cover 140.

The vibrating source 21 may optionally be reused on a new container 3, once it emptied.

In the variant illustrated in Figure 58, the applicator comprises an applicator member 10 secured to a gripping portion 12 arranged to be screwed on the neck 14 of the container.

The applicator member 10 is, for example, a foam or a compressible tip that can be loaded with the product P contained in the receptacle through a perforated wall 181.

The vibrating source 21 is located on the opposite side to the neck 14 of the container 3, comprising for example a housing 190 which is attached to the body of the container 3, for example by snapping. The housing 190 may carry a tool such as, for example, a foam or membrane having abrasive properties.

The device of FIG. 58 can be used for example in the following manner.

The user proceeds with a pre-treatment using the preparation tool 25 and then charges the application member 10 with product, for example by shaking the container 3, and then proceeds to the application of the product on the region previously treated.

The ability to vibrate the tool prior to application of the product to treat the region to receive it may enhance the effectiveness of the product by stimulating blood flow, for example. Vibrations can also enhance skin exfoliation, for example.

In the example of FIG. 59, the vibrating source 21 can be fixed in a detachable manner on the container 3 or on the applicator 2, thanks to a ring 260 which can be engaged on the gripping member 12 and / or in variant on the container body 3.

The vibrating source 21 carries the tool 25 and the finishing operation can be performed while the ring 260 is still in place on the gripping member 12, as shown in Figure 59 and / or mounted on a finger D of the user, as shown in Figure 60.

The ring 260 may optionally allow rotation of the vibration generator relative to the tool 25, which allows to change the direction of vibration.

In Figure 61, there is illustrated the possibility for the vibrating source 21 to be fixed by cooperation of shapes, for example latching, on the gripping member 12 of the applicator. Alternatively, the vibrating source 21 can be fixed by cooperation of shapes on the body of the container 3.

The tool 25 carried by the vibrating source 21 can be held for example between two parts 301 and 302 thereof, as illustrated in FIG. 62, these parts 301 and 302 being for example connected by a film hinge and molded with one piece, and forming when brought back on one another the housing of the vibrating source. The parts 301 and 302 can be held in a closed configuration by a locking member on which the user can act, for example to change the tool or replace the battery (s).

The vibrating source 21 may be proposed to the user with several finishing tools, preparation or massage, as shown in Figure 63. In this example, the vibrating source 21 is provided within a set 400 with several finishing tools, such as for example an injected brush, an injected comb and a twisted core brush.

The assembly 400 comprises for example a common packaging device for containing both the container, the vibrating source and the finishing tools, this packaging device being for example a box, a box, a bag or a blister.

FIGS. 101 to 105 show a packaging and application device 1 comprising a container 3 containing a product P to be applied to the eyelashes or eyebrows, for example mascara, and an applicator 2 comprising a rod 4 provided with its distal end 4a of an applicator member 10 and connected at its proximal end to a gripping member 12 also constituting a closure cap of the container 3. The latter is equipped with a wiper member 7, for example constituted by an elastomer piece inserted into the neck 8 of the container. The wiper member 7 may be conventional or not, or even be adjustable.

The gripping member 12 is arranged to seal the container 3 at the end of its screwing on the neck 8, in a manner known per se.

In the example illustrated, the wiper member 7 defines a wiping orifice 9 of circular cross section, the diameter of which corresponds substantially to that of the rod 4, the latter being in the illustrated example of a circular cross-section. at least on all its part engaged in the container.

The rod 4 has, in the example considered, a rectilinear longitudinal axis X, which substantially coincides with the axis of the neck 8 of the container 3 when the applicator 2 is in place thereon. The rod 4 comprises a first portion 124, flexible, extending in the example of Figures 101 to 105 from the distal end 4a of the rod 4 over a distance /, and a second portion 125, more rigid. The length / of the first portion 124 is for example 10 to 20 mm or more.

In the example illustrated in Figures 101 to 105, the flexible portion 124 is of circular cross section, for example of the same diameter as the second portion 125, but it could be different. The flexible portion 124 is made for example in a softer material than that in which the second portion 125 is made, for example a material from the following list: elastomeric material, thermoplastic, thermoplastic elastomer, LDPE,

PVC, Hytrel ^® , EPDM, EVA, SIS, SEBS, latex, silicone, nitrile, butyl, polyurethane, polyether amide block, this list not being limiting.

The second portion 125 is for example made of a plastic material for example a polyolefin or POM.

In the example considered, the applicator member 10 is a brush comprising a core 112 formed by two twisted metal strands, this core 112 having a proximal portion fixed in a housing 24 of the rod 4, for example being inserted by force in this housing 24, as illustrated in Figure 2. The housing 24 is formed in the first portion 124 in the example of Figures 101 to 105.

The core 112 carries bristles 11 held by clamping between the turns of the core 112 and extending substantially radially from the core. The applicator member 10 could be other, for example a comb, an injected brush, a molded and / or flocked tip, a brush, among others.

The gripping member 12 defines a housing 15 open on the opposite side to the rod 4 to receive a vibrating source 320. More particularly, the gripping member 12 may comprise a transverse wall 16 on which is connected the rod 4, which defines the bottom of the housing 15, and a tubular wall 18 which surrounds the housing 15. A window 19 can be made in the wall 18 to receive a contactor 323 of the vibrating source 320 and allow it to be operated by the user while the vibrating source 320 is in place in the gripping member 12.

In the example of FIGS. 101 to 103, it is considered that the total length of the rod is its length measured between its proximal end of connection to the wall 16 and its distal end.

The first portion 124 is in the lower half of the stem.

The first portion 124 is also in the lower half of the rod as shown in Figure 101, that is to say the portion of the rod located under the gripping member 12. The contactor 323 is advantageously in fugitive contact, that is to say, it changes state as the user activates and returns to its initial state as soon as the user releases it. Contactor 323 could still be in permanent contact.

The vibrating source 320 comprises an electrical source, for example at least one battery or accumulator, not shown in the figures, and a vibration generator

325 which is for example a motor driving an eccentric flyweight, this motor being preferably a disk-shaped motor. The vibrating source comprises, for example, a 1.5 V battery. The motor is for example designed to rotate at a rotation speed ranging from 5000 to 12000 rpm when powered by the 1.5 V battery. The motor can be contained with the eccentric feeder in a disc-shaped casing.

Depending on the orientation of the axis of rotation of the motor, the vibrations can be generated either transversely to the longitudinal axis X of the device 1, or parallel to this longitudinal axis, or else otherwise. If necessary, the applicator can be arranged to allow the user to vary the orientation of the vibrations relative to the applicator member 10.

The vibrating source 320 may comprise a portion 327 which engages with the gripping member 12 to transmit the vibrations of the vibrating source to the applicator member 10, via the rod 4.

In the example considered, the second portion 125 of the rod 4 is integrally molded with the gripping member 12, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the rod 4 is attached to the gripping member, or when it is made by assembling at least two parts, one of which carries the rod 4.

The fundamental frequency of the vibrations generated by the motor is for example between 1 and 500 Hz, for example between 10 and 300 Hz or 50 and 200 Hz. The applicator 2 comprises a control surface 340 on which the user can press, as shown in FIG. 105, to trigger the operation of the vibrating source 320.

In the example considered, this control surface 340 is defined by a control lever 343 which is connected to the vibrating source 320, for example coming from molding with a part of the box thereof. Alternatively, the control surface 340 could be defined by the contactor 323 itself. The control lever 343 extends, in the example considered, beyond the portion 327 and has its end 345 which comes close to that of the gripping member, as can be seen in Figure 101.

The lever 343 can flex around the connection zone 348 with the housing of the vibrating source 320 so as to allow the user, by pressing on the control surface 340, to act on the contactor 323.

It can be seen in FIG. 105 that the control surface 340 is located between the vibrating source 320 and the applicator member 10 relative to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator, which allows the user to manipulate with precision the applicator member 10, given the distance separating its fingers from the applicator member 10, without being too strongly exposed to the vibrations of the vibration generator 325, since the latter is set back from the grip area of the applicator 2.

The first portion 124 has an influence on the vibrations transmitted to the applicator member 10, in terms of amplitude and / or orientation. The first portion can act as a frequency filter.

The first portion 124 may for example have a length chosen so as to amplify the vibrations transmitted to the application member 10, and allow for example the application member 10 to have a greater amplitude of vibration.

The first portion 124 may in particular be made to allow the application member to resonate at the vibration frequencies of the vibration generator, which may allow to amplify the amplitude of these vibrations.

The first portion 124 may be fixed in various ways on the second portion 125, comprising for example a tip 20f forcibly inserted into a housing 122 of the second portion 125, as shown in FIG. 102. It can be seen in FIG. housings 122 and 222 may have the same size and the same shape, which may allow the removal of the flexible portion 124 and the insertion of the core 112 in the housing 122 in the case where the flexible portion 124 would not be necessary .

It can also be seen in FIG. 102 that the second portion 125 is solid elsewhere than at the level of the housing 122. The first portion 124 may for example comprise a housing 135 for receiving a male fastening portion of the second portion 125, as shown in Figure 106.

The first portion 124 may also be overmolded on the second portion or vice versa, or be crimped in the housing 122 of the rod 4, as shown in Figure 107.

On the other hand, the shape of the first portion 124 may be other than cylindrical, as illustrated in FIG.

The first portion 124 may for example comprise a chamfered end 26, as illustrated in FIG. 108, which can facilitate the retraction of the applicator 2 into the receptacle 3.

The first portion 124 may also comprise a thinned portion 240, for example in the form of a diabolo, as illustrated in FIG. 109, or with a slot-like groove 241 in the form of a slot, as illustrated in FIG. 110. The first portion 124 may also be be inserted only partially into the housing 122, as illustrated in Figure 112, and an annular groove 243 may be formed, if necessary, in front of the distal end of the second portion 125, the width of this groove 243 depending on the degree of depression of the attachment portion of the first portion 124 in the second portion 125. The flexibility of the first portion 124 may be solely due to the choice of material constituting it, or be due both to the choice of the material and its shape.

A thinned shape, as shown in Figs. 109 and 110, may provide more flexibility.

It is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the first portion 124 has a greater transverse dimension greater than a larger transverse dimension of the second portion 125, as shown in Figure 111.

FIG. 113 shows a variant in which the first portion 124 has an apparent portion 20a which has a smaller transverse dimension than that of the second portion 125. The first portion 124 can be made, if necessary, with a flange

20b abutting against the adjacent axial end of the second portion 125. FIG. 114 illustrates the possibility of producing the first portion 124 with a variable profile between the part of the first portion 124 serving to fix the applicator member 10 and that serving for fixing in the second portion 125 .

In the example illustrated, the first portion 124 comprises for example a plurality of annular ribs 360 separated by annular grooves 361 defining areas of smaller diameter, which can increase the flexibility of the flexible portion 124 and have an action on the vibrations. It can also be seen in this figure that the first portion 124 may comprise an enlarged head 20e which is retained in a housing of the second portion 125, for example by crimping thereof, so as to form an indentation 247 inwards .

FIG. 116 shows the possibility for the first portion 124 to have a portion 20 for fixing to the second portion 125, a constriction 20 which can accommodate indentation from the crimping of the second portion 125.

In general, as illustrated, the first portion may be made with a retreint 2Ow located axially between the portion of the first portion for fixing the applicator member on the first portion and the portion of the first portion 124 for attachment to the second portion 125.

FIG. 117 represents the rod of FIG. 116 during a flexion of the flexible portion 124. It may be seen in this figure that not only the first portion 124 can deform at its annular retreint but also that the portion serving to the attachment on the second portion can stretch, a space that can appear externally between the first and second portions.

As a further variant, the first portion 124 may have a cross section other than circular, of a shape chosen for example from the following list: polygonal, square, rectangular, triangular, non-circular, oblong, oval, elliptical, star-shaped uniform or with one or more grooves. Similarly, the rest of the rod may have a cross section of shape chosen from the same list. The cross sections of the first portion and the rest of the rod may thus be identical or different without departing from the scope of the present invention. FIG. 118 represents another embodiment of the first portion

124 with a succession of recesses 361, which consist for example of annular grooves. The ribs 360 defining between them the grooves 361 may optionally be oriented obliquely, relative to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator, as shown in Figure 119. This can create an asymmetry in the treatment of vibrations.

FIG. 119 also illustrates the possibility for the applicator or finishing member 10 to be a brush or a comb having a generally spherical envelope surface.

The first portion 124 may comprise a through opening 270, as shown in Figure 120, with an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator. This through opening is for example a slot, which can be elongated along the X axis, with for example 271 edges regular or not.

In the example of Figure 121, the first portion 124 has a plurality of holes 270 constituting as many through openings.

Such through apertures can modify the vibrations before they reach the applicator or finishing member. In the example of FIG. 123, the housing 24 intended for fixing the applicator and / or finishing member 10 opens onto a through opening 270.

In the example of FIG. 124, the first portion 124 comprises several, for example three, through-openings 270, for example in the form of parallel slots elongated along a major axis which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X. The spacing between the slots, their orientation and their dimensions can be chosen according to the desired vibration treatment.

In the example of FIG. 122, the first portion comprises several annular grooves 361 in the form of a slot.

In the example of FIG. 125, the first portion 124 has an annular groove 361 radially outwardly flaring, the parts situated on either side of this groove 361 having cross sections decreasing in the direction of the second portion 125. of the rod and towards the distal end 4a of the rod.

FIG. 126 illustrates the possibility for the first portion 124 to include a series of recesses 361 on only one side of the first portion 124, the recesses 361 being, for example, in the form of teeth. This can create an asymmetry in the treatment of vibrations. The housing 222 for fixing the applicator and / or finishing member 10 may be oriented along an axis Y parallel to the axis X, the applicator member 10 being for example eccentric relative to the longitudinal axis X .

In the variant illustrated in FIG. 127, the first portion 124 extends along a curvilinear longitudinal axis Y and the longitudinal axis of the applicator and / or finishing member 10 is offset with respect to the longitudinal axis X .

Figure 128 illustrates the possibility for the applicator member 10 to be in the form of a flocked tip, the invention is not limited to a particular application member or finishing. It can be seen in FIG. 129 that the first portion 124 can be made between portions 4b and 4c of the rod, for example less flexible than the first portion because made of a harder material.

The distance di from the distal end of the first portion 124 to the applicator member is less than the distance d ₂ from the proximal end of the first portion to the gripping member, and the first portion 124 is thus closer to the applicator than it is to the vibration generator.

The first portion 124 may include a through opening 270, whose profile may vary along the X axis, this profile is not necessarily symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to the X axis, as illustrated. Figure 130 illustrates the possibility for the first portion 124 to form the major part of the rod 4, extending for example to the distal end of the rod. In a variant not shown, the first portion does not extend to the distal end of the rod. It may be preferable in some examples that the first portion is closer to the applicator or finishing member than to the vibration generator, in order to avoid having a too great amplitude of vibration at the level of the application or finishing member.

FIG. 131 illustrates the possibility for the applicator member 10 to be formed of a brush, the first portion 124 being for example intermediate between the gripping member 12 and the second portion 125, the latter being for example adjacent to the applicator member 10.

FIGS. 132 to 134 show the possibility for the first portion 124 to be made in one piece with the applicator and / or finishing member. application and / or finishing being for example an injected brush or an injected comb. The applicator and / or finishing member may also be an injected tip, possibly flocked, as illustrated in FIG.

In the example of FIG. 132, a succession of recesses formed of annular grooves 361 is made on the first portion 124.

In the example of FIG. 134, the recesses 361 extend on one side of the applicator member 10.

The support of the applicator member 10 may be other than a rod intended to pass through a wiper member, and FIG. 135 shows an application device according to another aspect of the invention in which the support of the applicator member comprises a succession of recesses 361, for example in the form of annular grooves, the applicator member 10 being for example a block of a foam or a flocked membrane, defining a surface application for example in the form of a dome. It can be seen in this figure that the vibrating source 320 may comprise a vibration generator 325, for example in the form of a disk-shaped motor.

In the example of Figure 136, which also relates to another aspect of the invention, a first portion 120 of an elastically deformable material, for example an elastomer, is interposed between a second portion 110 of the vibrating source 320 and a third portion 111 of a housing of the applicator which receives the vibrating source 320.

The first portion 120, which is for example overmolded on the second portion 110, for example comprises recesses 121, for example in the form of annular grooves, formed between ribs which bear against the third portion 111.

In the example of FIG. 136, the applicator may be arbitrary, and may comprise at the end an applicator member such as a brush or comb, for example.

The invention thus also relates to a vibrating source comprising a finger for transmitting vibrations to an applicator, the vibrating source being intended to be inserted into a housing of the applicator, the finger being coated with an elastomeric material through which pass the vibrations. In the example of Figure 137, the vibrating source 320 comprises a ring 130, being provided to mount on the finger D of a user.

The vibrating source 320 may comprise a first portion 140 made of an elastomeric material, with a series of recesses 141 and ribs 142, the vibrations being transmitted to the applicator (not shown) via the portion 140, when contact of the vibrating source 320 with a surface of the applicator.

The contactor 323 of the vibrating source may be disposed on the same side as this portion 140, so that the vibration generator is triggered automatically when the vibrating source is pressed against the applicator. The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, such a vibrating source.

Moreover, in some examples which have just been described, the rod 4 has been shown with a longitudinal axis X rectilinear, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention if it is otherwise. The longitudinal axis X of the rod 4 can thus be curved. When a distance is measured, along the rod, the distance is measured while remaining parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rod.

The curvature of the longitudinal axis X of the rod 4 may be due to the curved shape of the first portion 124, as illustrated in FIG. 115. The curved shape may also be due to the more or less complete insertion of a curved fixing portion of the first portion 124 in the housing 22 of the second portion of the rod 4.

FIG. 138 shows a rod 4 for supporting an applicator member 10, comprising a corrugated portion 90, which may be flexible. This corrugated portion is for example made in one piece by rolling the material with the rest. of the rod 4, and can be performed at the end of the rod, the applicator member 10 being carried by the distal end of this corrugated portion 290. The corrugations are for example transverse to the longitudinal axis of the rod.

The section of the rod at the level of the corrugated portion is for example less than that of the rod elsewhere. The spacing between the peaks of the undulations and the number of vertices is for example chosen as a function of the frequencies to be attenuated and / or amplified. FIG. 139 shows a rod 4 comprising a helicoidal portion

291, which can be flexible. This helicoidal portion 291 is for example made at the end of the rod and can be used for fixing the applicator member 10. The number of turns formed by the helical portion 291 may depend on the desired vibration processing.

The helicoidal portion 291 may be made in one piece by molding material with the remainder of the rod 4. The corrugated portions 290 and helical 291 may also be made of a material other than that of the rod, for example in a material more flexible.

The corrugated portions 290 and helical 291 may be located elsewhere than at the end of the rod, for example at a location of the intermediate rod between its proximal and distal ends. There is shown in Figure 140 an alternative embodiment in which the rod has a portion 292 having a series of recesses 361 for example annular recesses or recesses having another shape. These recesses 361 can impart flexibility, locally, to the rod.

The portion 292 may be made of the same material as the rest of the rod 4 and may be located at the end of the rod or elsewhere.

FIG. 141 shows a rod 4 having a portion 93 which has a hollow, solid, non-circular cross-section with a recess 94. The recess 94 is, for example, in the form of a longitudinal rib extending over the entire length of the portion 93. The presence of the recess 94 modifies the transmission of vibrations between the vibration generator and the application member 10, in particular can lead to asymmetry in the propagation of vibrations. The recess 94 can make the rod flexible at this level.

In a variant not illustrated, the recess 94 is replaced by a through slot, closed contour. Figure 143 illustrates the possibility of mounting the vibration generator

325 on a support 380 of an elastically deformable material, for example an elastomer, this support 380 being connected to a wall 381 of the vibrating source, or of the applicator when the vibration generator is permanently present on the applicator, the vibration generator being for example contained in a housing which also serves as a gripping member for the applicator. The presence of block 380 makes it possible, for example, to attenuate harmonic vibrations for example. The invention further relates, independently of the other aspects of the invention, to mounting a generator of vibration on a support of elastically deformable material, within an applicator of a cosmetic product.

FIG. 144 illustrates the possibility of arranging the vibration generator 325 towards the proximal end of the applicator. The contactor 323 may be located near the generator 325, and can be triggered for example by means of a lever defining a control surface 340 situated between the generator 325 and the applicator member, relative to the longitudinal axis of the device.

This is also another aspect of the invention, independent of the manner in which the applicator is made, in particular independent of the nature of the applicator member and the manner in which the rod carrying the body of the applicator application is made.

In the variant of FIG. 145, the vibration generator 325 is offset relative to the contactor 323, which defines, for example, the control surface 340. This contactor 323 is for example closer to the proximal end of the applicator than to the is the vibration generator 325. The spacing between the vibration generator 325 and the contactor 323 may be for example at least 20 mm, so as to arrange on the applicator a gripping surface does not overlap with the vibration generator 325.

In the example of FIG. 146, a gripping surface 366 is defined at a certain distance from the vibration generator 325, by an end portion of the vibrating source 320 comprising, for example, a series of recesses 368 making it possible to attenuate the amplitude of the vibrations from the vibration generator 325. A lever can be provided on the vibrating source to act on the contactor 323, this lever being connected for example to the proximal end 369 of the vibrating source.

FIG. 147 illustrates the possibility of mounting the vibrating source 320 on the gripping member 12 of the applicator via an O-ring 370 and a first portion 372, the latter portion being located on the shorter path of vibration from the vibration generator 325 to the application member or finishing. The part

372 may be made of an elastomeric material and comes into contact with a second portion formed by the transverse wall defining the bottom of the housing receiving the vibrating source 320. The first portion 372 has an influence on the vibrations, for example the filter. With regard to the aspects of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 145 to 147, these are independent, as in FIG. 144, of the rod 4 and of the applicator member, as well as of the shape of the gripping member. .

The invention is not limited to the illustrated examples. The characteristics of the various examples can be combined within non-illustrated variants. For example, the illustrated application members may be replaced by others. The application member could, in variants, be rotatable relative to the gripping member, especially in the case where the applicator member is a mascara brush. Throughout the description, including the claims, the expression

"Comprising one" shall be understood as being synonymous with "having at least one", unless the opposite is specified.

Claims

1. Apparatus (1) for packaging and application, comprising: a container (3) containing a product to be applied, - an applicator (2) or in the absence of an applicator a product dispensing member (200; ), a tool (25) for preparation, finishing and / or massage, secured to the container (3) or the applicator (2) at least in the absence of use of the tool, a vibrating source ( 21) configured to be integral with the tool during use of the applicator or dispensing the product.

2. Device according to claim 1, the tool (25) being a finishing tool.

3. Device according to claim 1, the tool (25) being a massage tool.

4. Device according to claim 1, the tool (25) being a preparation tool.

5. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising an applicator and the vibrating source (21) being removably attached to the applicator (2).

6. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the vibrating source being removably attached to the container (3).

7. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising an applicator and the vibrating source (21) being integral with the applicator and not separable therefrom.

8. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the vibrating source (21) being integral with the container and not separable therefrom.

9. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the vibrating source generating vibrations of frequency between 1 and 500 Hz.

10. Device according to any one of claims, the vibrating source comprising a vibration generator (30) comprising a motor driving in rotation an eccentric flyweight.

11. Device according to the preceding claim, the engine being a disk-shaped motor.

12. Device according to claim 10 or 11, the motor being mounted on a support of an elastically deformable material, in particular an elastomer.

13. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the vibrating source comprising an electrical source.

14. Device according to claim 5, the applicator comprising a gripping member defining a housing receiving the vibrating source.

15. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, the vibrating source being integrated in a member (110) for closing the container.

16. Device according to claim 2, the finishing tool being selected from a brush or a comb for makeup eyelashes and / or eyebrows.

17. Device according to claim 2, the finishing tool being selected from brushes.

18. Device according to claim 2, the finishing tool being selected from the flocked end caps.

19. Device according to claim 3, the tool (25) being adapted to massage the scalp and having flexible curved fingers provided at their ends with enlarged heads.

20. Device according to claim 2, the finishing tool being arranged to attach removably to the vibrating source.

21. Device according to one of claims 5 and 6, the vibrating source having a ring (260) for attachment to one of the container and the applicator.

22. Device according to the preceding claim, the ring being arranged to attach to a finger (D).

23. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the vibrating source being orientable relative to the applicator.

24. Device according to claim 1, the vibrating source being secured to a protective member (110) of the dispensing member (210).

25. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the vibration being oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tool.

26. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 24, the vibration being oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tool.

27. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 26, the vibrating source comprising a housing housing an electric motor, an electric switch for starting the engine and at least one battery or accumulator.

28. Device according to claim 28, the motor being connected to a 1.5 V battery and able to rotate at a rotation speed ranging from 5,000 to 12,000 rpm.

29. Process for the cosmetic treatment of keratin materials, comprising the following steps: applying a product by means of a device as defined in any one of Claims 1 to 28, before and / or after the application, perform a preparation, a finish or a massage of the treated region with the tool (25) of the device as defined in any one of claims 1 to 28, subjected to vibration.

Applicator for applying a cosmetic product to human keratin materials or perfecting makeup, comprising: a vibrating source (320) comprising a vibration generator (325) vibrating at a frequency of between 1 Hz and 500 Hz, a gripping member (12), a rod (4) integral with the gripping member, a member (10) for application or finish carried by the rod, intended to come into contact with the keratin materials, the rod comprising a first flexible portion by which transit along a shorter path the vibrations between the vibration generator (325) and the member (10) for application or finishing, this first portion being in contact with at least a second portion (125) input or vibration output, the first portion being closer to the application member or finishing than the vibration generator.

31. Applicator according to claim 30, the first portion (124) interposed between second (4c) and third (4b) portions made of materials harder than the first portion.

32. Applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 31, the vibrating source being located above the rod (4).

33. Applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 32, the gripping member constituting a closure cap of the container (3) containing the product to be applied.

34. An applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 33, the material in which the first portion (124) is made is chosen from polyolefins, PVC, EVA Pebax ^® , nitriles, butyls, silicones, latexes, thermoplastic alloys, polyamides, acetal.

35. Applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 34, the first portion (124) having a housing (24) for receiving a fixing end of the applicator member or finishing on the first portion.

36. An applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 35, the first portion (124) having at least one annular groove (41).

37. An applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 36, the first portion having at least one recess (61) opening on its side surface.

38. An applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 37, the first portion having at least one through opening (70).

39. An applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 38, the first portion (93) having a shape without axial symmetry.

40. An applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 39, the first portion (90; 91; 92) being corrugated or helical.

41. An applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 40, the applicator or finishing member being chosen from brushes, brushes, foams for applying a product on the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows or to complete an eyelash makeup. and eyebrows.

42. An applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 41, the vibration source comprising a ring that can be mounted on the finger of the user.

43. An applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 42, the vibrating source being located at least partially in the gripping member (6).

44. A process for applying a cosmetic composition to keratin materials or perfecting a make-up using an applicator according to any one of claims 30 to 43, comprising the step of: bringing into contact with the keratin materials a surface of the applicator or finishing member subjected to vibrations from the vibrating source.