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EP1752063B1
EP1752063B1 EP05017440A EP05017440A EP1752063B1 EP 1752063 B1 EP1752063 B1 EP 1752063B1 EP 05017440 A EP05017440 A EP 05017440A EP 05017440 A EP05017440 A EP 05017440A EP 1752063 B1 EP1752063 B1 EP 1752063B1
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Priority to DE502005007516T priority patent/DE502005007516D1/en
Priority to AT09006970T priority patent/ATE493906T1/en
Priority to DE202005021727U priority patent/DE202005021727U1/en
Priority to DE502005010362T priority patent/DE502005010362D1/en
Priority to DE502005010824T priority patent/DE502005010824D1/en
Priority to PL09006970T priority patent/PL2092844T3/en
Priority to EP05017440A priority patent/EP1752063B1/en
Priority to AT05017440T priority patent/ATE433686T1/en
Priority to AT09006969T priority patent/ATE483376T1/en
Priority to DE202005021726U priority patent/DE202005021726U1/en
Priority to DE202005021729U priority patent/DE202005021729U1/en
Priority to DE202005021730U priority patent/DE202005021730U1/en
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B9/00Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/021Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B9/00Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/028Bristle profile, the end of the bristle defining a surface other than a single plane or deviating from a simple geometric form, e.g. cylinder, sphere or cone
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46DMANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46DMANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • A46D1/02Bristles details
    • A46D1/0253Bristles having a shape which is not a straight line, e.g. curved, "S", hook, loop
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • A46B2200/106Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara including comb like element

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  • the invention is directed to an applicator, in particular for mascara, hair dye or similar cosmetics, comprising an elongated, connectable with a stem base body of a comparatively hard plastic and a tubular bristle body with bristle-like, radially projecting lugs of a relatively soft plastic.
  • an applicator is known from EP 0 038 524 A1 respectively. DE 25 59 273 A1 or off WO 02/056 726 A ,
  • the invention has the object of developing such an applicator so that it has advantageous application properties advantageous application properties.
  • the bristle body is axially fixed relative to the base body, that a fixing the bristle body fixation cap is placed on the body at the free distal end and that the base body has an annular bead which engages in a corresponding annular groove of the bristle body ,
  • This fixing cap may conveniently have a stem approach, which engages in a recess of the body, wherein the stem approach in particular has an annular bead which can be latched into an annular groove in the recess of the body.
  • the free, distal end of the base body is provided with an integrally molded, radially projecting fixing cap whose outer diameter corresponds to a thermal deformation with a punch about the outer diameter of the bristle body, and which the bristle body, the two-component injection molding molded or pushed over, axially fixed.
  • the bristle body in the region of the free distal end has an end wall, which bears against the end wall of the base body.
  • An applicator 1 shown in the drawing comprises a base body 2 of a relatively hard material and relatively hard plastic and a bristle body 3 made of a relatively soft plastic with a plurality of molded, radially outwardly extending bristle-like projections 4.
  • the main body 2 is provided with a stalk approach 5 injected in one piece, which is connectable with a stem.
  • the stem may be connected in a conventional manner with the inside of the lid a screw cap, which in turn on the external thread of a reservoir for the respective cosmetic, z. B. mascara, is screwed.
  • the main body 2 has an annular bead 6, which engages in a corresponding circumferential groove 7 on the bristle body 3.
  • a fixing cap 9 is provided, whose outer diameter corresponds approximately to the outer diameter of the bristle body 3.
  • a fixing cap 12 corresponding to the fixing cap 9 according to the embodiment in FIG. 1 is not formed integrally with the base body 2, but has a handle extension 13 which engages in a recess 14 in the base body 2 and is fixed there by means of a torus 15 and a corresponding annular groove 16 on the inner wall of the recess 14.
  • the base body 2 has a plurality of collar-like projections 17, which have a frustoconical shape possess that the truncated cone tapers to the free end. Accordingly, when the bristle body 3 is mounted on the main body 2, the protrusions 17 act like barbs and prevent the bristle body 3 from coming off.
  • the base body 2 is dimensioned so that a free outer end 18 projects beyond the bristle body 3.
  • a heated punch 19 By pressing a heated punch 19 in the direction of arrow 20, this free end 18 is then deformed so that a fixing cap is formed, as in FIG. 1 is shown.
  • the bristle body 3 has a forceps-like inner end 21.
  • a styling lug 22 is provided with a conical recess 23.
  • the conical opening 23 engages over the likewise conical region 24 of the pliers approach 21, so that end-side gun arms 25 are pressed into a bore 26 of the base body 2 and thereby a stable connection is created.
  • the base body 2 has a longitudinal groove 27 which opens into a radial bore 28. Adhesive can be pressed in via the groove 27, which exits via the radial bore 28 and reliably connects the bristle body 3 to the base body 2.
  • FIG. 8 an applicator embodiment is shown, in which the base body 2 is formed integrally with a styling attachment 22, which accordingly FIG. 6 a conical recess 23 which is formed as an annular gap into which the also conical end 29 of the bristle body engages and is fixed by a radial pin 30.
  • the inner end 31 of the bristle body 3 is conically aligned in the style approach 22 over.
  • the recess may be dimensioned in the mounting boss 22 relative to the style approach of the base body 2 so that an annular gap is formed, in which a projection of the bristle body 3 is received.
  • the bristle body 2 may further comprise two lugs, which extend at a distance from each other and end inwardly projecting pins. If then the style approach 22 is postponed, the approaches are pliers-like pushed through the inner wall of the conical recess 23 of the style approach 22 inward and then engage in corresponding recesses of the body 2 and are thereby fixed.
  • the style approach 2 can be polygonal, z. B. five-edged to achieve in this way an anti-rotation.
  • the bristles are, as drawn in the embodiment, preferably conical, but may also be round and have only a conical or chisel-shaped tip.
  • the cross section of the bristles may be round or even deviate from a round geometry.
  • the number of bristles can be between 30 and 600.
  • the bristles can form a comb in the axial direction.

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The applicator has an oblong main body connectable to a rod. The main body is made of a comparatively hard synthetic material, and a tubular bristle body having bristle-like radially outwardly projecting extensions made of a relatively soft synthetic material. The bristle body (3) is axially fixed relative to the main body (2) so that the main body has, at a free far end (8), a fixation cap (12) overlapping the bristle body. The main body has a bead (6) engaging into a corresponding groove (7) of the bristle body. The cap has a rod extension (13) engaging into a cavity (14) of the main body.

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Die Erfindung richtet sich auf einen Applikator, insbesondere für Mascara, Haarfärbemittel oder ähnliche Kosmetika, umfassend einen länglichen, mit einem Stiel verbindbaren Grundkörper aus einem vergleichsweise harten Kunststoff und einen rohrförmigen Borstenkörper mit borstenartigen, radial wegstehenden Ansätzen aus einem relativ weichen Kunststoff. Ein derartiger Applikator ist bekannt aus EP 0 038 524 A1 bzw. DE 25 59 273 A1 oder aus WO 02/056 726 A .The invention is directed to an applicator, in particular for mascara, hair dye or similar cosmetics, comprising an elongated, connectable with a stem base body of a comparatively hard plastic and a tubular bristle body with bristle-like, radially projecting lugs of a relatively soft plastic. Such an applicator is known from EP 0 038 524 A1 respectively. DE 25 59 273 A1 or off WO 02/056 726 A ,

Der grundsätzliche Vorteil eines derartigen Applikators besteht darin, dass er kostengünstig herstellbar ist. Der relativ harte Kunststoff des Grundkörpers gibt die erforderliche Stabilität, wohingegen der weiche Kunststoff des Borstenkörpers die Ausbildung entsprechend weicher borstenartiger Ansätze ermöglicht.The fundamental advantage of such an applicator is that it can be produced inexpensively. The relatively hard plastic of the base body gives the required stability, whereas the soft plastic of the bristle body allows the formation of correspondingly soft bristle-like approaches.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen solchen Applikator so weiterzubilden, dass er bei vorteilhafter Herstellbarkeit vorteilhafte Applikationseigenschaften aufweist.The invention has the object of developing such an applicator so that it has advantageous application properties advantageous application properties.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist vorgesehen, dass der Borstenkörper gegenüber dem Grundkörper derart axial fixiert ist, dass auf den Grundkörper am freien, distalen Ende eine den Borstenkörper übergreifende Fixierungskappe aufgesetzt ist und dass der Grundkörper einen Ringwulst aufweist, der in eine korrespondierende Ringnut des Borstenkörpers eingreift.To solve this problem, it is provided that the bristle body is axially fixed relative to the base body, that a fixing the bristle body fixation cap is placed on the body at the free distal end and that the base body has an annular bead which engages in a corresponding annular groove of the bristle body ,

Durch eine solche axiale Fixierung wird erreicht, dass im Gebrauch, insbesondere auch beim Herausziehen und Hineinstecken des Applikators in einen Vorratsbehälter, z. B. bei einer Mascara-Einheit, beim Passieren einer Abstreifeinrichtung stabil bleibt.By such an axial fixation is achieved that in use, especially when pulling out and inserting the applicator in a storage container, for. B. in a mascara unit, when passing a stripping device remains stable.

Diese Fixierungskappe kann günstigerweise einen Stielansatz aufweisen, der in eine Ausnehmung des Grundkörpers eingreift, wobei der Stielansatz insbesondere einen Ringwulst aufweist, der in eine Ringnut in der Ausnehmung des Grundkörpers einrastbar ist.This fixing cap may conveniently have a stem approach, which engages in a recess of the body, wherein the stem approach in particular has an annular bead which can be latched into an annular groove in the recess of the body.

Bei einer anderen Ausführungsform ist das freie, distale Ende des Grundkörpers mit einer einstückig angespritzten, radial vorspringenden Fixierungskappe versehen, deren Außendurchmesser nach einer thermischen Verformung mit einem Stempel etwa dem Außendurchmesser des Borstenkörpers entspricht, und welche den Borstenkörper, der im 2-Komponenten-Spritzgießverfahren angespritzt oder übergeschoben sein kann, axial fixiert.In another embodiment, the free, distal end of the base body is provided with an integrally molded, radially projecting fixing cap whose outer diameter corresponds to a thermal deformation with a punch about the outer diameter of the bristle body, and which the bristle body, the two-component injection molding molded or pushed over, axially fixed.

Bei einer dritten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass der Borstenkörper im Bereich des freien distalen Endes eine Stirnwand aufweist, welche an der Stirnwand des Grundkörpers anliegt.In a third embodiment, it is provided that the bristle body in the region of the free distal end has an end wall, which bears against the end wall of the base body.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung näher beschrieben. Dabei zeigen:

Fig. 1
einen Längsschnitt durch eine erste Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Applikators,
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einen Längsschnitt durch einen nicht erfindungsgemäßen Applikator,
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einen Längsschnitt durch eine zweite Ausführungsform,
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einen Längsschnitt durch eine dritte Ausführungsform,
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einen Längsschnitt, der eine Möglichkeit der Realisierung der Ausführungsform nach Figur 1 veranschaulicht,
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einen Längsschnitt eines Applikators nach Figur 2 betreffend die Fixierung des Bürstchens am Stil,
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einen Längsschnitt entsprechend Figur 6 betreffend eine weitere Befestigungsvariante, und
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einen Längsschnitt entsprechend Figur 6 zur Veranschaulichung einer dritten Befestigungsvariante.
The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to preferred embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. Showing:
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a longitudinal section through a first embodiment of an applicator according to the invention,
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a longitudinal section through an applicator not according to the invention,
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a longitudinal section through a second embodiment,
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a longitudinal section through a third embodiment,
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a longitudinal section, the possibility of realization of the embodiment according to FIG. 1 illustrates
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a longitudinal section of an applicator after FIG. 2 concerning the fixation of the brush on the style,
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a longitudinal section accordingly FIG. 6 concerning a further fastening variant, and
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a longitudinal section accordingly FIG. 6 to illustrate a third fastening variant.

Ein in der Zeichnung dargestellter Applikator 1 umfasst einen Grundkörper 2 aus einem relativ harten Material und vergleichsweise harten Kunststoff und einen Borstenkörper 3 aus einem relativ weichen Kunststoff mit einer Mehrzahl angespritzter, sich radial nach außen erstreckender borstenartiger Ansätze 4. Der Grundkörper 2 ist mit einem Stielansatz 5 einstückig gespritzt, der mit einem Stiel verbindbar ist.An applicator 1 shown in the drawing comprises a base body 2 of a relatively hard material and relatively hard plastic and a bristle body 3 made of a relatively soft plastic with a plurality of molded, radially outwardly extending bristle-like projections 4. The main body 2 is provided with a stalk approach 5 injected in one piece, which is connectable with a stem.

Der Stiel kann in an sich bekannter Weise mit der Innenseite des Deckels eine Schraubkappe verbunden sein, welche ihrerseits auf das Außengewinde eines Vorratsbehälters für das jeweilige Kosmetikum, z. B. Mascara, aufgeschraubt ist.The stem may be connected in a conventional manner with the inside of the lid a screw cap, which in turn on the external thread of a reservoir for the respective cosmetic, z. B. mascara, is screwed.

Zur axialen Fixierung des Borstenkörpers 3 relativ zum Grundkörper 2, insbesondere beim Passieren einer Abstreifeinrichtung, weist der Grundkörper 2 einen Ringwulst 6 auf, der in eine korrespondierende umlaufende Nut 7 an dem Borstenkörper 3 eingreift. Eine weitere Fixierung ist dadurch gegeben, dass am distalen Ende 8 des Grundkörpers 2 eine Fixierungskappe 9 vorgesehen ist, deren Außendurchmesser etwa dem Außendurchmesser des Borstenkörpers 3 entspricht.For axially fixing the bristle body 3 relative to the base body 2, in particular when passing a stripping device, the main body 2 has an annular bead 6, which engages in a corresponding circumferential groove 7 on the bristle body 3. Another fixation is given by the fact that at the distal end 8 of the base body 2, a fixing cap 9 is provided, whose outer diameter corresponds approximately to the outer diameter of the bristle body 3.

Bei dem in Figur 2 dargestellten nicht erfindungsgemäßen Applikator ist statt der Fixierungskappe 9 eine einstückig mit dem Borstenkörper 3 gespritzte Stirnwand 10 vorgesehen, die der Stirnfläche 11 am distalen Ende 8 des Grundkörpers 2 anliegt.At the in FIG. 2 not shown applicator according to the invention instead of the fixing cap 9 an integrally molded with the bristle body 3 end wall 10 is provided, which abuts the end face 11 at the distal end 8 of the base body 2.

Bei der Ausfiihrungsform nach Figur 3 ist am distalen Ende 8 des Grundkörpers 2 wiederum eine Fixierungskappe 12 entsprechend der Fixierungskappe 9 nach dem Ausführungsbeispiel in Figur 1 vorgesehen, welche aber nicht einstückig mit dem Grundkörper 2 ausgebildet ist, sondern einen Stielansatz 13 aufweist, der in eine Ausnehmung 14 im Grundkörper 2 eingreift und dort mittels eines Ringwulstes 15 und einer korrespondierenden Ringnut 16 an der Innenwand der Ausnehmung 14 fixiert ist.In the embodiment according to FIG. 3 is at the distal end 8 of the main body 2 turn a fixing cap 12 corresponding to the fixing cap 9 according to the embodiment in FIG. 1 provided, which is not formed integrally with the base body 2, but has a handle extension 13 which engages in a recess 14 in the base body 2 and is fixed there by means of a torus 15 and a corresponding annular groove 16 on the inner wall of the recess 14.

Bei der Ausführungsform nach Figur 4 weist der Grundkörper 2 mehrere kragenartige Vorsprünge 17 auf, die eine kegelstumpfförmige Form derart besitzen, dass der Kegelstumpf sich zum freien Ende verjüngt. Wenn dementsprechend der Borstenkörper 3 auf den Grundkörper 2 montiert wird, wirken die Vorsprünge 17 wie Widerhaken und verhindern ein Lösen des Borstenkörpers 3.In the embodiment according to FIG. 4 For example, the base body 2 has a plurality of collar-like projections 17, which have a frustoconical shape possess that the truncated cone tapers to the free end. Accordingly, when the bristle body 3 is mounted on the main body 2, the protrusions 17 act like barbs and prevent the bristle body 3 from coming off.

Gemäß Figur 5 ist vorgesehen, dass der Grundkörper 2 so dimensioniert ist, dass ein freies äußeres Ende 18 den Borstenkörper 3 überragt. Durch Aufdrücken eines beheizten Stempels 19 in Richtung des Pfeils 20 wird dieses freie Ende 18 dann so deformiert, dass eine Fixierungskappe entsteht, wie sie in Figur 1 dargestellt ist.According to FIG. 5 it is provided that the base body 2 is dimensioned so that a free outer end 18 projects beyond the bristle body 3. By pressing a heated punch 19 in the direction of arrow 20, this free end 18 is then deformed so that a fixing cap is formed, as in FIG. 1 is shown.

Bei dem Applikator nach Figur 6 weist der Borstenkörper 3 ein zangenartiges inneres Ende 21 auf. Ein Stilansatz 22 ist mit einer konischen Ausnehmung 23 versehen. Beim Aufschieben des Stilansatzes 22 übergreift die konische Öffnung 23 den ebenfalls konischen Bereich 24 des Zangenansatzes 21, sodass endseitige Zangenarme 25 in eine Bohrung 26 des Grundkörpers 2 gedrückt werden und hierdurch eine stabile Verbindung geschaffen wird.At the applicator after FIG. 6 the bristle body 3 has a forceps-like inner end 21. A styling lug 22 is provided with a conical recess 23. When sliding the style attachment 22, the conical opening 23 engages over the likewise conical region 24 of the pliers approach 21, so that end-side gun arms 25 are pressed into a bore 26 of the base body 2 and thereby a stable connection is created.

Bei dem Applikator nach Figur 7 weist der Grundkörper 2 eine längsverlaufende Nut 27 auf, die in eine radiale Bohrung 28 mündet. Über die Nut 27 kann Klebstoff eingepresst werden, der über die Radialbohrung 28 austritt und den Borstenkörper 3 mit dem Grundkörper 2 zuverlässig verbindet.At the applicator after FIG. 7 The base body 2 has a longitudinal groove 27 which opens into a radial bore 28. Adhesive can be pressed in via the groove 27, which exits via the radial bore 28 and reliably connects the bristle body 3 to the base body 2.

In Figur 8 ist ein Applikator Ausführungsform dargestellt, bei welchem der Grundkörper 2 einstückig mit einem Stilansatz 22 ausgebildet ist, der entsprechend Figur 6 eine konische Ausnehmung 23 aufweist, die als Ringspalt ausgebildet ist, in welche das ebenfalls konische Ende 29 des Borstenkörpers eingreift und über einen radialen Bolzen 30 festgelegt ist. Das innere Ende 31 des Borstenkörpers 3 geht konisch-fluchtend in den Stilansatz 22 über.In FIG. 8 an applicator embodiment is shown, in which the base body 2 is formed integrally with a styling attachment 22, which accordingly FIG. 6 a conical recess 23 which is formed as an annular gap into which the also conical end 29 of the bristle body engages and is fixed by a radial pin 30. The inner end 31 of the bristle body 3 is conically aligned in the style approach 22 over.

Durch diese Ausgestaltung wird erreicht, dass beim Abstreifvorgang ein Verhaken des Abstreifers am Übergangsbereich vermieden wird. Es wird erreicht, dass der biegeschlaffe Borstenkörper 3 nicht von dem steifen Grundkörper 2 abgezogen wird.By this configuration it is achieved that during stripping a snagging of the scraper is avoided at the transition region. It is achieved that the pliable bristle body 3 is not removed from the rigid base body 2.

Wie insbesondere aus Figur 4 erkennbar, kann die Ausnehmung in dem Montageansatz 22 relativ zu dem Stilansatz des Grundkörpers 2 so dimensioniert sein, dass ein Ringspalt entsteht, in welchem ein Ansatz des Borstenkörpers 3 aufgenommen wird.As in particular from FIG. 4 recognizable, the recess may be dimensioned in the mounting boss 22 relative to the style approach of the base body 2 so that an annular gap is formed, in which a projection of the bristle body 3 is received.

Der Borstenkörper 2 kann weiterhin zwei Ansätze besitzen, die im Abstand voneinander verlaufen und endseitig nach innen vorspringende Zapfen aufweisen. Wird dann der Stilansatz 22 aufgeschoben, werden die Ansätze zangenartig durch die Innenwand der konischen Ausnehmung 23 des Stilansatzes 22 nach innen gedrückt und greifen dann in korrespondierende Ausnehmungen des Grundkörpers 2 ein und werden hierdurch fixiert.The bristle body 2 may further comprise two lugs, which extend at a distance from each other and end inwardly projecting pins. If then the style approach 22 is postponed, the approaches are pliers-like pushed through the inner wall of the conical recess 23 of the style approach 22 inward and then engage in corresponding recesses of the body 2 and are thereby fixed.

Der Stilansatz 2 kann mehrkantig, z. B. fünfkantig ausgebildet sein, um auf diese Weise eine Verdrehsicherung zu erzielen.The style approach 2 can be polygonal, z. B. five-edged to achieve in this way an anti-rotation.

Die Borsten sind, wie im Ausführungsbeispiel gezeichnet, vorzugsweise konisch, können aber auch rund sein und lediglich eine konische oder meißelförmige Spitze aufweisen. Der Querschnitt der Borsten kann rund sein oder auch von einer runden Geometrie abweichen. Die Borstenzahl kann zwischen 30 und 600 liegen. Die Borsten können in axialer Richtung einen Kamm bilden.The bristles are, as drawn in the embodiment, preferably conical, but may also be round and have only a conical or chisel-shaped tip. The cross section of the bristles may be round or even deviate from a round geometry. The number of bristles can be between 30 and 600. The bristles can form a comb in the axial direction.

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  1. An applicator, especially for mascara, hair dye, or similar cosmetics, comprising an oblong main body (2), being connectable to a rod, said main body (2) being made of a comparatively hard synthetic material, also a tubular bristle body (3) having bristle-like, radially outwardly projecting extensions (4) made of a relatively soft synthetic material, characterized in that the bristle body (3) is axially fixed relative to the main body (2) by the main body (2) having formed on it, at the free distal end (8), a fixation cap (9; 12) overlapping the bristle body (3), and by the main body (2) having an annular bead (6) engaging into an annular groove (7) of the bristle body.
  2. An applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixation cap (12) has a rod extension (13) engaging into a cavity (14) of the main body (2).
  3. An applicator according to claim 2, characterized in that the rod extension (13) has an annular bead (15) that is snappable into an annular groove (16) in the cavity (14) of the main body (2)
  4. An applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that the free, distal end of the main body (2) has a radially projecting fixation cap (9) injection-molded in one piece therewith, whose outside diameter approximately corresponds to the outside diameter of the bristle body (3), and which axially fixes the bristle body (3).
  5. An applicator according to claim 4, characterized in that the rod extension (13), main body (2) and fixation cap (9) are injection-molded in one piece.
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PL09006969T PL2092843T3 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 Applicator with collar-like attachment projections, in particular for mascara or similar cosmetics
DE502005007516T DE502005007516D1 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 Applicator, in particular for mascara or similar cosmetics
AT09006970T ATE493906T1 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 APPLICATOR WITH HOLDING RING GAP, ESPECIALLY FOR MASCARA OR SIMILAR COSMETICS
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EP09006970A EP2092844B1 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 Applicator with steady annular clearance, in particular for mascara or similar cosmetics
DE502005010824T DE502005010824D1 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 Applicator with holding annular gap, especially for mascara or similar cosmetics
PL09006970T PL2092844T3 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 Applicator with steady annular clearance, in particular for mascara or similar cosmetics
EP05017440A EP1752063B1 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 Applicator, in particular for mascara or similar cosmetics
AT09006969T ATE483376T1 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 APPLICATOR WITH COLLAR-LIKE HOLDING PROJECTIONS, ESPECIALLY FOR MASCARA OR SIMILAR COSMETICS
DE502005010362T DE502005010362D1 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 Applicator with collar-like retaining projections, in particular for mascara or similar cosmetics
PL05017440T PL1752063T3 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 Applicator, in particular for mascara or similar cosmetics
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DE202005021730U DE202005021730U1 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 Applicator with adhesive injection channel, especially for mascara or similar cosmetics
EP09006969A EP2092843B1 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 Applicator with collar-like attachment projections, in particular for mascara or similar cosmetics
DE202005021726U DE202005021726U1 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 Applicator with forceps-like inner end, especially for mascara or similar cosmetics
AT05017440T ATE433686T1 (en) 2005-08-11 2005-08-11 APPLICATOR, ESPECIALLY FOR MASCARA OR SIMILAR COSMETICS
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