KR100778144B1 - A device for packaging and applying a substance for application to the eyelashes or the eyebrows, in particular mascara - Google Patents

Abstract

The applicator has a row of application units (6) arranged on a support (5) which is connected to a stem (4) and extending transversally to a longitudinal axis (Y) of the support. The units extend over a distance along the axis such that they contact a quarter of eyelashes or eyebrows of a fringe of the eyelashes or eyebrows while the axis is oriented tangentially to the fringe. A notch is arranged between upper parts of the units. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a device for packing and applying a product (2) a method for makeup of the eyelashes or eyebrows with the product.

Description

A device for packaging and applying a substance for application to the eyelashes or the eyebrows, in particular mascara}

The invention is understood in more detail through the following non-limiting examples with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which the applicator of FIG. 1 is used.

3 is a partial diagram showing the applicator of FIG. 1 from the side.

4 is a perspective partial diaphragm of the applicator of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 3 showing a strain applicator. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 4 showing the applicator of FIG. 5.

7-9 are partial side views of another variant of the applicator of FIG. 1.

10 and 11 are partial cross-sectional views illustrating an example of how the support is secured to the stem of the applicator.

12 is a partial side view of various modifications of the applicator.

13 to 17 are partial side views showing another shape of the applicator of the present invention.

18 is a partial side view illustrating a modified applicator having two rows of application elements.

19-22 are axial cross-sectional views of another applicator with one or more rows of application elements.

23 and 24 are side views of other application elements.

25 shows a variant of the device of FIG. 1 with another wiper member.

26 and 27 are axial partial cross-sectional views of additional embodiments of wiper members that may be used in the apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a view similar to FIG. 1 showing a variant comprising a brush.

29 to 35 are partial views illustrating modified brushes.

36 is a cross-sectional view of the brush of FIG. 28.

37 is a perspective view of an embodiment where a substrate is disposed on an application element from a flexible tube.

38 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention in which the applicator material is in solid or powder form.

39 to 43 have two materials and two applicators each, at least one of which is an axial cross-sectional view of the device according to the invention.

44 and 45 show one kind of makeup effect obtained using the apparatus according to the present invention.

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4: stem 5: support

6: coating element

The present invention relates to a device for applying a substance, in particular mascara, to an eyelash or eyebrow.

Various applicators have been proposed in the following applications: EP 1 070 465, EP 1 070 466, EP 1 070 467, EP 1 070 468, EP 1 115 503, EP 1 115 304, EP 1 115 305, EP 1 157 629 , EP 1 157 632, EP 1 169 941 and FR 2 810 861 are incorporated herein.

Patent application FR 2 564 712 describes a cosmetic applicator comprising a long handle which is integrally molded between a plurality of bristles or between and is provided with teeth extending axially from one end of the handle.

There is a need for a novel makeup effect obtained on the eyelashes or eyebrows, in particular an applicator which allows the substance to be applied, for example on one patch of the eyelashes or eyebrows.

It was not satisfactory to use an applicator of a paint brush of this kind of applicator because if the brush was not rubbed enough, a drop of material would remain on the tip that would stain on the eyelashes.

If the brush is rubbed a lot, the amount of material remaining will be considered insufficient.

By using a bundle of applicators, it is possible to obtain good properties of the material, but if desired, it is difficult to separate the eyelashes which are stuck together by this material.

In one aspect, the present invention provides an applicator for applying a substance on the fringe of an eyelash or eyebrow, the applicator comprising:

. Stem;

. A support extending along a longitudinal axis and connected to the stem;

. Appropriately, if possible, two are supported on the support and include a plurality of application elements extending substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the support.

When the longitudinal axis of the support is oriented almost perpendicular to the fringe, the application element is brought into contact with the maximal simultaneous contact with up to 1/4, or 1/5 or 1/6, of the eyelash or eyebrow fringe along the longitudinal axis of the support. It extends to the length to become.

The makeup patch of the eyelashes or eyebrows corresponds for example to one quarter, or one fifth or one sixth or less of the length of the fringe.

The application element comprises teeth and / or bristles.

According to the invention, the eyelashes are suitably covered during the selective application of the complex movement.

The application element extends on the support in a length short enough to allow one or more eyelashes or eyebrow patches to be made up, thereby obtaining a new makeup effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to make colorful patches or stripes on the eyelashes. For example, according to the invention, it is possible to make up the eyelashes of a given fringe using at least two different colors.

In the present invention, the term "fringe" is used to refer to the eyelashes of the upper or lower eyelids, which extend from the inner corner of the eyelid to the outer corner, or the eyebrow arch on one or the other side of the user's eye. Extends.

For example, the application element extends on the support in a length in the range of about 0.1 cm to 1 cm, ie 8 mm or less or 7 or 6 mm, ie 2 to 5 mm, ie 2 to 3 mm.

In another aspect, the present invention provides an applicator for applying a substance on the eyelashes or eyebrows, the applicator,

. Stem;

. A support extending along the longitudinal axis and connected to the stem;

. An element formed on at least a row of application elements, in particular a tooth made of a member, positioned on the support, wherein a row of each application element extends substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the support, the shortest end of the line And at least a row of application elements having free ends at a distance from the longitudinal axis that vary in a non-monotic manner extending between the application elements.

In the present invention, a "varying in non-monotic manner" means the distance from the longitudinal axis of the support at which the line crossing the free end of the application element passes at least one extreme, i.e. maximum. It should be understood to mean indicating.

The presence of the maximum value in the heat of the application elements allows the application elements to penetrate the eyelashes and make penetration easier.

It is preferred that the number of application elements forming the heat, ie the number of teeth, is for example 3 to 9 or preferably 3 to 8, more specifically 3 to 7.

In one embodiment, the support and the application element are formed of a single member, in particular by molding or machining. As a variant, the application element is bonded to the support.

The support and the stem are made of a single member by molding or, alternatively, the support is joined to the stem. In this state, the support includes an end member arranged to be connected in the housing of the stem, and the stem includes an end member arranged to be connected in the housing of the support.

The stem extends along a longitudinal axis different from the longitudinal axis of the support. In this state, the longitudinal axis of the stem and the longitudinal axis of the support, in particular the portion carrying the applicator element, form an angle of 5 degrees to 45 degrees, or in particular 15 to 25 degrees, ie about 20 degrees. Make an angle. Due to this structure, the applicator is comfortably formed on the handle while applying the material to the eyelashes. The longitudinal axis of the support can be, for example, curved or straight.

As a variant, the stem extends along a longitudinal axis corresponding to the longitudinal axis of the support.

The applicator and / or support is made by molding from a flexible or rigid material, at least partly of thermoplastic, elastomer, or thermoplastic elastomer material. It is not beyond the scope of the present invention for the applicator to be at least partially wooden or other material by machining.

When the support is made of an elastically deformable material, one side of the support may be preferentially rubbed.

The stem and the support may be selectively made of different materials.

When viewed from the side of the applicator, the line connecting the free end of the applicator element represents a distance from the longitudinal axis of the support passing through at least one pole, in particular the maximum value, so that the applicator penetrates into the eyelashes. .

The above-described line represents a shape that is at least partially triangular, rounded, circular or pointed in bullet shape.

Whatever the shape of the above-described line, there is a maximum value and a minimum value, and the straight line connecting the free end of the longest application element associated with the maximum value and the shortest application element associated with the minimum value adjacent to the longest application element and the An angle is formed between the lines perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support, the vertical line passing through the free end of the longest applicator element, wherein the angle is from about 25 degrees to about 60 degrees, in particular 25 degrees to 40 degrees, in particular 25 Degrees to 40 degrees, in particular 30 degrees to 45 degrees, in particular about 43 degrees.

The distance of the above-mentioned line from the longitudinal axis of the support passes through two or more extremes.

The application elements are arranged in one row or at least two rows. If there are at least two rows, the application elements of the first row and the application elements of the second row extend in different directions or, as a variant, extend in parallel directions. These two rows are arranged almost opposite each other with respect to the support, for example.

The height of the applicator element is from about 0.5 to about 10 mm, in particular from about 1 to about 3 mm.

The applicator elements are arranged in at least one row, the rows comprising successive applicator elements alternately at least partially extending on either side of the separation plane.

The application element represents an aligned or unaligned base.

If the applicator elements are arranged in at least one row, these rows extend along a straight axis. The application elements are alternately made on both sides of the central core.

When the applicator elements are arranged at least in line, this row includes at least some continuous applicator which are alternately positioned on both sides of the separation plane, the two successive applicator elements being in contact with or superimposed when the applicator is viewed from the side. It has a contiguous portion to form a notched between it to accommodate the eyelashes.

The applicator forms a comb or brush.

When the applicator makes up a brush, the support comprises a wire having a diameter of two mutually twisted small diameters, i.e. 0.7 mm or less, in particular in the range of 2.3 to 0.6 mm, more preferably 0.3 to 0.5 mm.

As a brush applicator, the application element has a small diameter, bristle of less than 8/100 mm, more preferably less than 6/100 mm.

The brush has a twisted core and the number of twists of the brush is for example 3 to 6 times. In a brush with a twisted core, the bristles extend from the core of two helical sheets. The number of twists of the brush corresponds to the number of revolutions of the two sheets around the core. The twisted core portion does not have bristles, especially in the vicinity of the connection between the support and the stem.

The cross section of the covering surface of the brush may be circular, square, or other shape.

The brush represents the cover surface in the form of two combs. The cover surface may be a conical or truncated lunar cone with a large base of comb lying at the far or near end of the brush.

For example, the present invention provides a brush for applying a substance to the eyelashes or eyebrows, the brush comprising a twisted core and bristles extending from the core, the number of windings is 6 or less.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a brush for applying a substance to an eyelash or eyebrow, wherein the brush has a core and bristles extending from the core such that the portion of the brush to which the bristles are attached is 8 mm or less, preferably Is 7 mm or less, more preferably 6 mm or less.

In another aspect, the invention provides a brush for applying a substance to an eyelash or eyebrow, wherein the brush has a core and bristles extending from the core, the bristles being truncated cones, cones, double cones. The small angle formed between the plane having the largest cross section of the brush and the normal to the cover surface of the brush is 20 to 60 degrees, preferably 25 to 50 degrees, preferably 30 to 35 degrees.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a brush for applying a substance to an eyelash or eyebrow, wherein the brush comprises a core and bristles extending from the core, the cover surface of the brush exhibiting a double cone shape, a truncated cone The angle at the apex of the connection between them is 120 degrees or less or 90 degrees or less.

For example, the present invention provides a comb for applying a substance to an eyelash or eyebrow, wherein the comb comprises a support, the support having a tooth extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the support, the abutment teeth along the longitudinal axis The distance between them is 8 mm or less, preferably 7 mm or less, more preferably 6 mm or less.

For example, the present invention provides a comb for applying a substance to an eyelash or eyebrow, wherein the comb includes a support and has a tooth extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the support, the longest tooth having a first length And a shortest tooth of a second length, wherein the ratio of the first length to the second length in the comb is at least 1.3.

For example, the present invention provides a comb for applying a substance to an eyelash or eyebrow, wherein the comb comprises a support, the support having a tooth extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the support, the longest free of teeth The angle between the straight line connecting the free end of the shortest tooth to the end and the line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support passing through the free end of the longest tooth is between 20 and 60 degrees.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a packaging and applicator for a material to be applied to a fringe of an eyelash or eyebrow, the apparatus comprising:

. Receptacles containing material;

. And an applicator comprising the brush or comb described above.

The apparatus includes a wiper member. For example, the wiper member includes a block of cellular material, such as a foam, with open or closed cells with or without debris. In a variant, the wiper member comprises a material such as, for example, elastomer or polyolefin, which is optionally agglomerated with non-cellular material. In this situation, the wiper member comprises at least one slot and / or a lip arranged to wipe the stem, for example.

Preferably, when the device comprises a wiper member and the applicator support is shaped such that it is easy to pass through the support member, for this purpose, for example, it is a nose rounded at the front and protruding rear. It includes.

The stem of the applicator is connected to a cap cap for the receptacle that acts as a handle member, the applicator being housed inside the receptacle when the device is in the closed position.

The material can be, for example, a mascara, such as mascara, which is black or a color different from black, or a cosmetic product applied to the eyelashes or eyebrows. The material may be liquid or in paste form. The material may be solid, such as a cake, if appropriate.

The apparatus of the present invention includes additional receptacles containing other materials and additional applicators for applying other materials. The other material is different from the material contained in the receptacle. The additional applicator is for example a brush or a comb.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the device comprises, for example, an applicator of the invention in connection with a black or other color mascara and an applicator such as a brush or a comb in connection with a black or other color mascara. The two applicators are fixed to one another, for example in use.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of making eyebrows or eyelashes with cosmetics, the method comprising applying a substance onto at least one patch of eyelashes or eyebrows using the applicator described above.

The method includes the preceding step of making up the eyelashes or eyebrows as different from the cosmetics used to make up the patch.

The device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 comprises an applicator 3 having a receptacle 2 containing a source of cosmetics P such as mascara and a stem 4 of the longitudinal axis X. .

The stem 4 is provided at one end and the opposite end with a support 5 having a plurality of application elements 6, so that the stem 4 is provided with a plug cap 7 which closes the receptacle 2. Connected, forming a handle element.

The closure cap 7 has an internal thread (not shown) which is screwed into the neck 11 of the receptacle 2 whose neck has an outer thread.

In the embodiment described, the receptacle 2 is connected to the neck 11 having a support 5 supporting the application element 6 and a wiper lip 9 arranged to wipe the stem 4. 8).

Where appropriate, the wiper member 8 can be arranged to deform as the application element 6 passes.

The wiper member 8 is made by injection molding using polyolefin.

The receptacle 2 is closed in such a way that it will not leak when not in use by screwing the stopper cap 7 to the neck 11.

In the embodiment shown, the applicator 3 comprises a comb and the application element 6 is made by teeth. The support 5 extends along the longitudinal axis Y formed with respect to the longitudinal axis X of the stem 4 at a nonzero angle α as shown in particular in FIG. 3. This angle α is, for example, 5 degrees to 45 degrees.

In the embodiment described, the application elements 6, for example six elements, are arranged in rows 10.

The application element 6 can be arranged on the support 5 in various shapes.

In the described embodiment, the row 10 has a first continuous tooth 6a and a second continuous tooth 6b, which respectively lie on both sides of the separating plane S, in this case the plane of FIG. 3. Side by side, the symmetric intermediate plane of the comb forms the mating surface forming the comb.

In the described embodiment, the teeth 6a, 6b are alternately formed on the opposite side of the common core 15 of the support 5, which acts as a type of skeleton having a lower end of the tooth connected thereto.

The support 5 has a nose 17 rounded in front of it to facilitate return to the receptacle 2.

At its rear end, the support 5 has a projection 18 that is easier to pass through the wiper member 8 on what is extending from the receptacle 2. Each application element 6 has a top 20 terminating at its free end 30 and a bottom 22 extending from the core 15 of the support 5.

In the embodiment described, the application element 6 extends almost perpendicular to the axis Y of the support 5.

The free end 30 of the application element is constant from the longitudinal axis Y which varies in a non-uniform manner extending between the extreme application elements of the row 10, for example the row from left to right in FIG. 3. Located on the street

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, when viewed from the side of the applicator, the line L connecting the free end 30 in the direction perpendicular to the above-described separation plane and the longitudinal axis of the stem 4 has a certain shape. The shape is nearly triangular, and two straight elements are formed between angles that are almost 90 degrees in the figure.

In this embodiment, the continuous application element 6 has two longest teeth 6a, 6b of the same length.

The straight line D1 passing through the free end of the longest element adjacent to the shortest element and the free end of the shortest element starting from the far end of the applicator is in this embodiment coincided with the first straight element of line L.

The angle γ1 formed between the line D1 and the vertical line N1 perpendicular to the axis Y passing through the free end of the longest application element described above is between 25 and 60 degrees, for example about 43 degrees.

The line D2 passing through the longest element adjacent the shortest element and the shortest application element starting from the near end of the support 5 is brought into line with the second straight element of the line L.

The angle γ 2 between the line D2 and the vertical line N2 with respect to the axis Y passing through the free end of the longest application element is in the same range as the range of numerical values as the angle γ 1, for example, It is almost the same as γ1. The angle at the apex between the elements of line L is 120 degrees or less or for example 90 degrees or less.

The application element 6 extends on the support 5 over a fairly short distance d, in particular in the range of about 0.1 cm to about 1 cm. Thus, as shown in FIG. 2, by using the applicator 3, one patch of the eyelashes can be made at the same time without touching the entire eyelashes. For example, the applicator elements are brought into contact at the same time at one quarter or less of the eyelashes of the upper eyelid as shown.

The substance P is optionally applied to the eyebrows or eyelashes that have already been made up.

The material includes a selectively reversible polymer formation in vinyl form. The substance P decomposes in hot water but withstands cold water.

The material P is for example made of black or colored mascara. The formation is comparable to the underlying mascara, for example, when applied to form a patch of a pair of eyelashes that have already been made, it does not remove the mascara already on the eyelashes.

The support 5 and the application element 6 are integrally formed of one member, for example by molding a plastic material as shown. The support 5 is fixed to the stem 4 in a manner described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

In the embodiment described, the upper part 20 of the two successive application elements 6 bears a notch 21 extending downwardly to the core 15 when the comb is viewed from its side, as shown in FIG. 3. Left in between. The notches 21 are easily supported for the purpose of supporting the eyelashes, ie separating and joining them and softening the material located on the surface thereof.

It can be appreciated that it is easy to move in the total amount of material picked up by the applicator by operating in the length of the application element and the gap therebetween.

In the described embodiment, the distance between the tips of two successive application elements 6a, 6b lying on the same side of the separation plane is parallel to the axis Y of the support 5. Significantly greater than the width of the application element measured at half the height.

When the applicator 3 is viewed from the side, each application element 6a extends over almost half of the distance between two adjacent application elements 6b, and vice versa.

In the embodiment described, the upper part 20 of the application element 6 points in the same direction.

The bottoms 22 of two successive application elements lying on the same side of the core 15 operate with the core 15 to work together to form a cavity 23 that supports the supply of the material. The spacing between the application elements 6a, 6b significantly increases the amount of material the applicator can pick up without an applicator that has lost the ability to support the eyelashes, which is made possible by the offset application element, This is made possible by the fact that the notch formed by 20 is located quite narrowly.

The application element 6 exhibits various shapes without departing from the scope of the invention, in particular the top can be oriented in various directions.

The arrangement of the application elements 6 in different ways on the support 5 does not depart from the scope of the invention.

5 and 6 are another embodiment of an applicator comprising a plurality of teeth 6, ie seven teeth extending along a row 10. As shown in FIG. 6, the tooth 6 has an aligned base 22, and the top 20 of the two consecutive teeth 6a, 6b are branched.

7 shows that it is possible to make the stem 4 with a longitudinal axis X coincident with the axis Y of the support 5.

In FIG. 8, the support 5 is shown with a longitudinal axis Y which forms a nonzero angle α with the longitudinal axis X of the stem 4, wherein the inclination angle of the support of FIG. 8 is shown in FIG. 1. Opposite to the inclination angle of the support of 4 to 4.

The support 5 is formed integrally with the stem 4 by molding a plastic material as shown in FIG. 9. However, the support 5 is fixed to the stem 4.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the support 5 has an almost cylindrical end 35 with an annular groove 36. The stem 4 has a complementary housing 37 with an annular bead 38 snapped into the groove 36.

The end member 35 is equally received in a manner that is fastened to the stem 4 by force.

In the embodiment of FIG. 11, it is the stem 4 that supports the substantially cylindrical end member 40 arranged to be received in the complementary housing 41 of the support 5.

The number of teeth that make up the applicator 3 is six or less than seven, in particular only two teeth 6 are shown in FIG. The teeth need not have the same width.

As shown in FIGS. 13 to 17, the line L connecting the free end 30 of the application element 6 exhibits various shapes other than those shown in FIGS. 1 to 11.

In particular, the line L is rounded, in particular, almost circular in FIG. 13, and bullet in FIG. 14. The pole is located at the center of the support 5 as described above, adjacent to the stem 4 as shown in FIG. 15, or adjacent to the far end of the applicator as shown in FIG. 16. The distance of the line L from the longitudinal axis 16 of the support 5 passes through two poles, as shown in FIG. 17.

In FIG. 13, the support 5 need not have rounded noses 17 and / or protrusions 18.

In this configuration, the normal N to the longitudinal axis Y of the support 5 passing through the lines D1, D2 and the free end of the longest applicator element can be shown, only one of which is illustrative.

The angle γ1 between the line D1 and the normal N and the angle γ2 between the line D2 and the normal N may be different from each other, and the range is within the above-described numerical range.

In the embodiment of FIG. 17, the angle γ1, γ2 relative to the normal N passing through the free end of the application element associated with the first relative pole and the normal through the free end of the application element corresponding to the second relative pole. Angles γ'1 and γ'2 for (N ') can be defined, which angles are in the range of numerical values defined above, for example.

18 shows that it is possible for the support 5 to have two rows of application elements, ie two rows arranged opposite to each other with respect to the core 15 of the support 5. The application elements extend differently from row to row and show different shapes when the applicator 3 is viewed from the side, as shown in FIG. 18.

In cross section, the core 15 exhibits a circular shape as shown in FIGS. 19, 20, 22, and exhibits another shape shown in FIG. 21, that is, a flat shape, in particular an almost straight shape.

The support 5 has an array of teeth aligned as shown in FIG. 19, or extends in different directions, ie branched in several directions as shown in FIG. 20 or side by side as shown in FIG. 21. It has a plurality of rows of teeth extending in the direction.

According to the figure, FIG. 22 shows an applicator having a plurality of rows 10 arranged around the core 15 of the support 5.

When viewed from the side, the application element 6 exhibits a substantially constant width shape over at least a portion of its length, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 22. However, the application elements 6 exhibit different shapes, i.e. nearly triangular or other shapes as shown in FIG.

The applicator is arranged in a staggered shape as shown in FIG.

The wiper member 8 differs from that shown in FIG. 1 within the scope of the present invention. For example, FIG. 25 consists of a foam in which the wiper member 8 has a cellular material, in particular an open or closed cell.

In its variant, the wiper member 8 consists of an elastomer having at least one slot 50 as shown in FIG. 26. The wiper member 8, as shown in FIG. 27, has an annular lip 51 and is placed in a different position at its lower end.

The application element need not have a tooth, for example it may have bristles fixed to the support as shown in FIG. In this case, for example, the applicator 3 has bristles 60 extending substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis Y of the support, which is an axis coinciding with the longitudinal axis X of the stem 4 as shown. Make a brush with).

In the described embodiment, the brush extends beyond the distance d along the longitudinal axis Y of the support, such that the bristles are in contact with the eyelashes or brows of the fringe of the eyelashes being made up or one quarter or less of the eyebrows simultaneously. Turn The distance d is in the range of about 2 mm to about 3 mm, for example the number of revolutions is 3-6.

As shown in FIG. 28, when the applicator 3 is viewed from the side, the line L connecting the free ends of the bristles represents the distance from the axis Y passing through at least one pole.

When the applicator 3 constitutes a brush, the bristle 60 used is preferably very precise, having a diameter of about 6/100 mm.

The bristles 60 exhibit a substantially circular solid cross section.

The core 61 is formed by U-shaped folded metal wires whose branches are twisted together to clamp the bristles therebetween.

The metal wires used are preferably extremely precise, the diameter of which is less than 0.7 mm, in particular in the range of 0.35 to 0.5 mm.

29-35 show a modified applicator.

In FIG. 29, the applicator 3 comprises a brush representing a covering surface which is almost conical or truncated conical, with the longest bristles lying next to the stem 4.

The angle δ between the perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Y of the brush passing through the cross section of the largest dimension and the tangent of the cover surface is for example 20 to 60 degrees.

The applicator 3 of FIG. 30 constitutes a brush having a double conical cover surface, the brush shown in FIG. 31 having a cover surface that is truncated conical or conical so that the shortest bristles are placed next to the stem 4.

The longitudinal axis Y of the brush is optionally aligned with the axis X of the stem.

The axis Y forms an angle α with the axis X of the stem as shown in FIGS. 32 to 35. For example, the angle α is between 5 degrees and 45 degrees, for example about 20 degrees.

The cover surface E of the brush may have a circular cross section as shown in FIG. 36, or may have various shapes such as a jagged protrusion or recess, or a polygon or a rectangle.

When the twisted core is bent, the bend is located adjacent to or in the stem 4 as shown in FIGS. 32 to 35.

Although not shown in another variant, the core is curved.

37 and 38 illustrate another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 37 shows a device in which material P is contained in a receptacle 2 in the form of a flexible tube.

Other dispensing techniques can be used to apply the material P onto the applicator 3, ie, a pump type dispenser, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

The apparatus shown in FIG. 38 includes a receptacle containing a solid cake of material P. The cake contains moisture, and the applicator is moved to contact the moistened portion to pick up the material. In various variations, the applicator contains moisture and is moved to contact areas that do not previously contain moisture of the material.

37 and 38, since the applicator is stored in a receptacle containing the material, there is no need to provide a handle or stopper cap at the near end of the applicator. Also in this embodiment, the stem itself can be used as a handle.

Figure 39 shows another device according to the present invention, in addition to the receptacle 2 containing the material P and the applicator 3, with the material P 'and the applicator 3; And a second receptacle 70 containing another second material 71. For example, the applicator 71 generally includes a mascara brush.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 39, the receptacle 2 containing the material P forms a stopper cap for the receptacle 70 containing another material P ′ and is provided with a threaded lower skirt 72. Has

The applicator, for example, applies a first substance, i.e. a mascara of a certain color, to the eyelashes, and the user uses the material 3, i.e. a substance of different colors, to make up any patch of the eyelashes.

Another embodiment of a device with two receptacles and two applicators is shown in FIGS. 40-43.

In this embodiment, the applicator points in opposite directions so that each receptacle can be used as a handle for an applicator associated with another receptacle.

In FIG. 40, the device comprises an applicator 3 according to the invention and a mascara brush in which the applicator 3 of the device of FIG. 41 constitutes a brush while combing. The mascara brush can for example be selected from US 5 937 870 or FR 2 605 505, the contents of which are incorporated herein for example.

The device of FIG. 42 has a comb and an applicator 3 according to the invention consisting of a comb. The applicator of FIG. 43 comprises a comb with an applicator according to the invention consisting of a brush. The comb of the applicator of FIGS. 42 and 43 can be selected, for example, from US 6 581 610, WO 01/05271 or US 6 539 950, the contents of which are incorporated herein.

The apparatus of FIGS. 40-43 includes a tubular sleeve 80 connecting the stopper caps 82, 7 associated with the receptacles 70, 2, respectively. For example, the stopper caps 82 and 7 are supported by each other by friction, adhesion, and snap engagement with the sleeve 80.

In the device of FIGS. 40 to 43, the material P ′ contained in the second receptacle 70 is different from the material P contained in the receptacle 2.

For example, the substance P 'may be a mascara having a color different from that of the substance P. For example, the substance P' is not black but the substance P is black.

Upon application, the substance P 'can be applied first to the eyelashes or eyebrows and then to the eyelashes or part of the eyebrows so that the substance P forms a colored patch.

The results of the makeup are shown by way of example in FIG. 44 or 45, where at least some of the eyelashes are stuck together. In FIG. 44, some of the eyelashes are united while in FIG. 45 all the eyelashes are united. It's also possible to keep the eyelashes from sticking together.

A given fringe of the eyelashes has multiple patches of different colors as described.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. In particular, the features of the various embodiments described can be combined with each other. The wiper member may be different from that described above.

Throughout the entire description, including the claims, the meaning of “comprises” should be understood to mean “comprises at least one,” and “in scope” is understood to include the limits of the scope.

In the described embodiment, the application element extends transversely with respect to the axis of the wiper member or with respect to the longitudinal axis of the step.

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An applicator for applying a substance to the fringe of an eyelash or eyebrow, wherein the applicator is . Stem; . A support connected to said stem extending along a longitudinal axis; And . A plurality of applicator elements disposed on the support and extending transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis, when the longitudinal axis extends substantially tangential to the fringe, the applicator element extends the longitudinal axis of the support. An applicator extending along the length thereof to be in contact with the eyelash or eyebrow fringe at the same time. The method of claim 1, And the applicator element being arranged in at least one row. The method of claim 2, And the applicator element exhibits a free end at a distance from the longitudinal axis that varies in a non-uniform manner that continues between the extreme applicator elements of the row. The method of claim 2, And the number of applicator elements in said row is 3-9. The method of claim 2, And the number of applicator elements in said row is from 3 to 8. The method of claim 1, And the number of the applicator elements is less than nine. The method of claim 1, And the number of the applicator elements is less than eight. The method of claim 2, An applicator comprising two applicator elements. The method of claim 1, And the applicator element comprises a tooth. The method of claim 1, And the applicator element comprises bristles. The method of claim 1, And the applicator extends along the support at a length d in the range of about 0.1 cm to about 1 cm. The method of claim 1, And the applicator element extends along the support with a length of 8 mm or less. The method of claim 1, And the applicator element extends along the support in a length of 7 mm or less. The method of claim 1, And the applicator element extends along the support in a length of 6 mm or less. The method of claim 1, And the applicator extends along the support in a length in a range from about 2 mm to about 5 mm. The method of claim 1, And the applicator extends along the support in a length in the range of 2 mm to 3 mm. The method of claim 1, And the support and the application element are formed of a single member. The method of claim 1, And the support and the applicator are formed from a single member by molding or machining. The method of claim 1, And the applicator is coupled to the support. The method of claim 1, And the stem and the stem are formed of a single member. The method of claim 1, And the support and the stem are formed from a single member by molding. The method of claim 1, And the support is coupled to the stem. The method of claim 22, And the support has an end member arranged to connect in a housing of the stem. The method of claim 22, And said stem has an end member arranged to connect in a housing of said support. The method of claim 1, And the stem extends along a longitudinal axis that is distinct from the longitudinal axis of the support. The method of claim 25, And the longitudinal axis of the stem forms an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support, the angle being in the range of 5 degrees to 45 degrees. The method of claim 25, And the longitudinal axis of the stem forms an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support, the angle being about 20 degrees. The method of claim 25, And the longitudinal axis of the support is curved. The method of claim 1, And the longitudinal axis of the support is a straight line. The method of claim 1, And said stem extends along a longitudinal axis coinciding with a longitudinal axis of said support. The method of claim 1, An applicator characterized in that at least a portion consists of a thermoplastic material or an elastomeric material. The method of claim 1, At least partly by molding with a thermoplastic material or an elastomeric material. The method of claim 1, An applicator, characterized in that at least part is made of wood or metal. The method of claim 1, An applicator, at least part of which is made of wood or metal by machining. The method of claim 1, And the support is made of an elastic deformation material. The method of claim 1, The line connecting the free end of the applicator element, when viewed from the side, exhibits a length from the longitudinal axis of the support passing through at least one pole. The method of claim 36, And the pole is a maximum value. The method of claim 37, wherein At least a portion of said line is triangular. The method of claim 37, wherein And at least a portion of the line is rounded in shape. The method of claim 37, wherein At least a portion of said line is circular or bullet shaped. The method of claim 37, wherein And the distance between the line and the longitudinal axis of the support passes through two poles. The method of claim 37, wherein Applicator having one longest application element. The method of claim 37, wherein An applicator comprising two longest applicator elements. The method of claim 43, Applicator characterized in that the two longest elements are continuous. The method of claim 37, wherein An angle between the longest application element associated with the maximum value and the free end of the shortest application element associated with the minimum value closest to the longest application element and the normal direction to the longitudinal axis of the support passing through the free end of the longest application element. And is in the range of about 25 degrees to about 60 degrees. The method of claim 37, wherein An angle between the longest application element associated with the maximum value and the free end of the shortest application element associated with the minimum value closest to the longest application element and the normal direction to the longitudinal axis of the support passing through the free end of the longest application element. And is in the range of about 25 degrees to about 50 degrees. The method of claim 37, wherein An angle between the longest application element associated with the maximum value and the free end of the shortest application element associated with the minimum value closest to the longest application element and the normal direction to the longitudinal axis of the support passing through the free end of the longest application element. Is in the range of about 25 degrees to about 45 degrees. The method of claim 37, wherein An angle between the longest application element associated with the maximum value and the free end of the shortest application element associated with the minimum value closest to the longest application element and the normal direction to the longitudinal axis of the support passing through the free end of the longest application element. Is in the range of about 30 degrees to about 45 degrees. The method of claim 37, wherein Normally formed between the longest applicator associated with the maximum value and the line connecting the free end of the shortest applicator associated with the minimum value closest to the longest applicator and normal to the longitudinal axis of the support passing through the free end of the longest applicator. And an angle between the directions is about 43 degrees. The method of claim 2, And said applicator element being arranged in at least two rows. 51. The method of claim 50, And an applicator element in a first row and an applicator element in a second row extend in different directions. 51. The method of claim 50, And an applicator element in a first row and an applicator element in a second row extend side by side. 51. The method of claim 50, And said rows are disposed opposite one another with respect to said support. The method of claim 1, And the height of said applicator element is in a range between about 0.5 mm to about 10 mm. The method of claim 1, And the height of said applicator element is in a range between about 1 mm and about 3 mm. The method of claim 1, And when the applicator elements are arranged in at least one row, the rows include a continuous applicator element with portions of the applicator alternately extending on opposite sides of the separation plane. The method of claim 1, And said applicator element represents an aligned base. The method of claim 1, And the applicator element represents an unaligned base. The method of claim 1, And if the applicator elements are arranged in at least one row, the rows extend along an axis rather than a straight line. The method of claim 1, And when the applicator elements are arranged in at least one row, the applicator elements are alternately arranged on both sides of the central core of the support. The method of claim 1, If the applicator elements are arranged in at least one row, the rows include a continuous applicator element wherein at least a portion of the applicator element is alternately arranged on both sides of the separation plane, the two successive applicator elements being in contact with the applicator when viewed from the side. And a notch between the adjacent or surrounding proximal portions and suitable for supporting the eyelashes. The method of claim 1, An applicator characterized by forming a comb. The method of claim 1, An applicator comprising a brush. The method of claim 63, wherein And the brush has a twisted core rotated three to six times. The method of claim 63, wherein And the applicator is a bristle of a diameter of 8/100 mm or less. The method of claim 45, And the applicator is a bristle of diameter less than 6/100 mm. The method of claim 63, wherein And the brush exhibits a cover surface that is conical or truncated conical converging toward its distal end. The method of claim 63, wherein And the brush exhibits a cover surface that is conical or truncated conical that diverges towards its distal end. The method of claim 63, wherein And the brush represents a cover surface that is double cone shaped. The method of claim 63, wherein And the brush has a twisted core, the core comprising a metal wire of diameter less than 0.7 mm. The method of claim 63, wherein And the brush has a twisted core, the core comprising a metal wire having a diameter in the range of 0.2 mm to 0.6 mm. The method of claim 63, wherein And the brush has a twisted core, the core comprising a metal wire of diameter ranging from 0.35 mm to 0.5 mm. . Receptacles containing material; And . A packaging and applicator for applying a substance onto a fringe of an eyelash or eyebrow comprising an applicator as defined in claim 1. The method of claim 73, wherein Packaging and applicator comprising a wiper member. The method of claim 74, wherein And said wiper member comprises an annular lip disposed to wipe said stem. The method of claim 73, wherein Said stem is connected to said cap for said receptacle, said applicator being housed in said receptacle when said device is in a closed position. The method of claim 73, wherein The material packaging and coating device, characterized in that the mascaraline. 78. The method of claim 77 wherein The mascara packaging and coating device, characterized in that the color is different from the black. The method of claim 73, wherein Packaging and applicator comprising an additional receptacle and an additional applicator. 80. The method of claim 79 wherein And the additional receptacle contains a material different from the material contained in the receptacle. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete A method of making eyelashes or eyebrows, comprising applying a substance to at least one patch of eyelashes or eyebrows using the applicator of claim 1. 97. The method of claim 95, Eyelash or eyebrow makeup method characterized in that it comprises a preceding step consisting of the makeup of the eyelashes or eyebrows using the material and other cosmetics. The method of claim 31, wherein At least a portion of the thermoplastic elastomer material. 33. The method of claim 32, At least partly by molding with a thermoplastic elastomer material.

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