[go: up one dir, main page]

EP3013175A1 - Device for applying a cosmetic product - Google Patents

Device for applying a cosmetic product

Info

Publication number
EP3013175A1
EP3013175A1 EP14744180.2A EP14744180A EP3013175A1 EP 3013175 A1 EP3013175 A1 EP 3013175A1 EP 14744180 A EP14744180 A EP 14744180A EP 3013175 A1 EP3013175 A1 EP 3013175A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
helical
application elements
core
application
rows
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP14744180.2A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP3013175B1 (en
Inventor
Marcel Sanchez
Wendy ANNONAY
Eric Caulier
Audrey THENIN
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
LOreal SA
Original Assignee
LOreal SA
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by LOreal SA filed Critical LOreal SA
Publication of EP3013175A1 publication Critical patent/EP3013175A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP3013175B1 publication Critical patent/EP3013175B1/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B1/00—Brush bodies and bristles moulded as a unit
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B3/00—Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier
    • A46B3/005—Bristle carriers and bristles moulded as a unit
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/021—Position 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/028—Bristle 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046—Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053—Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic product to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, as well as a packaging and application device comprising such an applicator and a container containing the product to be applied.
  • the applications FR 2 962 015 and FR 2 943 226 also describe applicators comprising a twisted core. These applicators may be difficult to make directly by molding, and may require post-molding operation of twisting of the core.
  • the invention aims to respond with an applicator for applying a cosmetic product, makeup or care, on the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, comprising:
  • the applicator member having at least one helical band extending over more than half a revolution about the longitudinal axis of the core, devoid of application elements and delimited by two consecutive helical rows of application elements extending parallel to each other,
  • the spacing between these two consecutive helical rows of application elements being greater than the average spacing between the application elements within these helical rows.
  • non-twisted soul it should be understood that the soul is of circular section or of section not rotating on itself along its longitudinal axis.
  • helical row or band is meant a row or strip that follows the path of a helix around the longitudinal axis of the core.
  • Each helical row of application elements and each helical band devoid of application elements advantageously extends over more than one revolution about the longitudinal axis of the core.
  • the average spacing between the helical row application members is measured between the adjacent flanks of all consecutive application element pairs of that row at the core connection.
  • the spacing between two consecutive parallel helical rows, over a portion of given length of the core, is measured in a direction perpendicular to the helices of these rows, and corresponds to the measured distance, at the core, between the lines pressing on the sides of the application elements of the two rows delimiting the strip devoid of application elements.
  • the invention makes it possible to obtain, on the applicator member, between two helical adjacent parallel rows of application elements, a reservoir zone, devoid of an application element, which, after spinning, produces a surplus of product. on the soul.
  • This reserve of product makes it possible, from the first application, a significant instantaneous load in the product of eyelashes and / or eyebrows.
  • the distribution of the product reservoir zone or zones is relatively homogeneous over the length of the core, and a resultant make-up result in terms of load is obtained.
  • the helical arrangement of the application elements can promote the engagement of the eyelashes therebetween.
  • the helical strip or strips without application elements preferably have the same pitch of the helix as the rows of adjacent application elements and the helix according to which they extend forms the same angle with the longitudinal axis of the core as said adjacent rows.
  • the application elements may be arranged on the core not only so as to create helical rows but also longitudinal rows, that is to say that the application elements may also be arranged along lines parallel to the longitudinal axis of the soul.
  • the helices in which the helical row application elements are implanted are shifted from one another by an integer multiple of the spacing, along the longitudinal axis of the web, between the application elements of the helical rows. two adjacent longitudinal rows.
  • the medial helix of the helical strip or bands may also be shifted, relative to the helix of implantation of a helical row of application elements, by an integer multiple of this spacing.
  • the applicator member is advantageously made by molding thermoplastic material, in particular elastomer, for example SEBS, a silicone, latex, butyl, EPDM, a nitrile, a thermoplastic elastomer, a polyester elastomer, polyamide, polyethylene or vinyl, a polyolefin such as PE or PP, PVC, EVA, PS, PET, POM, PA or PMMA.
  • elastomer for example SEBS, a silicone, latex, butyl, EPDM, a nitrile
  • a thermoplastic elastomer for example SEBS, a silicone, latex, butyl, EPDM, a nitrile
  • a thermoplastic elastomer for example SEBS, a silicone, latex, butyl, EPDM, a nitrile
  • a thermoplastic elastomer for example SEBS, a silicone, latex, butyl, EPDM, a nitrile
  • the applicator member may be constituted by an insert on the rod of the applicator.
  • the applicator member may alternatively be made by molding in one piece with the applicator rod.
  • the apparent length of the application member can be between
  • the core preferably has a circular cross section.
  • the core has a cross section of any other shape, for example triangular, rectangular or ovoid.
  • the core may have longitudinal faces separated by edges parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core.
  • the soul is preferably monolithic.
  • the core is preferably rectilinear longitudinal axis, but it can still be curvilinear.
  • the thickness of the core may be between 2 mm and 5 mm, better between 2.5 mm and 3 mm.
  • the thickness of the core corresponds to its diameter when the core has a circular cross section. When the soul is of polygonal section, the thickness corresponds to the diameter of the circle circumscribed to the soul.
  • the rod is connected, at its end opposite the applicator member, to a gripping member.
  • the applicator member may have a single helical strip devoid of application elements.
  • a plurality of helical strips without application elements is provided between helical rows of application elements.
  • the applicator according to the invention may have an alternation of helical rows of application elements and helical strips devoid of application elements, as one progresses along the longitudinal axis of the core.
  • the helical rows of application elements and the helical strips devoid of application elements each follow the path of a helix which may be left or right, especially not left.
  • the rows and the helical strips form turns which, seen along the axis of the core from its end fixed in the rod, turn in the counter-clockwise direction as one progresses from the rod towards the free end of the soul.
  • the angle of the helix with respect to the longitudinal axis of the core can be between 30 ° and 60 °.
  • the angle is preferably constant for the entire helix.
  • the diameter of the helix, measured at the surface of the core, can be constant.
  • the number of helical strips devoid of application elements can be between 4 and 10.
  • Each helical row may have between 25 and 40 application elements.
  • the application member may comprise in all between 100 and 400 application elements. In particular, there may be no other application element than those arranged along said helical rows.
  • the application elements may be constituted by spikes, for example of conical shape, preferably of circular section at their base.
  • the spacing between two consecutive helical rows of application elements delimiting a helical band devoid of application elements may be between 1.1 to 1.8 times the spacing between the application elements within these elements. rows, better between 1.3 and 1.6 times, being in particular equal to 1.4 times said spacing.
  • the spacing between two consecutive helical rows of application elements may be between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm.
  • the spacing between two consecutive helical rows of application elements delimiting a helical band devoid of application elements is advantageously constant at all points of the core.
  • the diameter of the helix, measured on the surface of the core, that follows a row or a helical band is then constant. In a variant, this spacing varies.
  • the spacing between two consecutive helical rows may be greater than the largest transverse dimension of the application elements of these rows.
  • the spacing between two consecutive application elements of a helical row is advantageously constant, being in particular the same for all the helical rows of application elements.
  • this spacing varies within the same row and / or row to row. For example, the gap may become smaller at the ends of the row, where the application elements may be smaller.
  • the spacing between at least two consecutive application elements of a helical row may be smaller than the largest transverse dimension of the application elements.
  • the spacing between two consecutive application elements of a helical row is compared to the largest transverse dimension of the application elements between which the spacing is measured.
  • the small spacing between the application elements within a helical row makes it possible to separate the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows during the application of the product and to smooth the product on their surface.
  • the spacing between two consecutive application elements of a helical row may be between 0.3 and 0.9 times the largest transverse dimension of the application elements, especially their diameter at their base, better between 0.5 and 0.8 times, being for example equal to 0.7 times said largest transverse dimension.
  • the spacing between two consecutive application elements of a helical row may be between 0.2 mm and 0.8 mm.
  • the largest transverse dimension of an application element which is its diameter at its base in the case of a tapered pin, can be between 0.5 mm and 1 mm.
  • the application elements advantageously all have the same transverse dimension at their base.
  • the transverse dimension of the application elements at their base varies from one element to another, for example within the same helical row of application elements and / or from one row to the other. other.
  • the transverse dimension of the application elements preferably decreases from their base towards their free end.
  • the transverse dimension of the half-height application elements in particular their diameter, can be between 0.3 mm and 1 mm.
  • the radius of curvature of the application elements at their free end may be between 0.4 mm and 0.7 mm.
  • the height of the application elements can be between 0.5 mm and
  • the height of the application elements may vary depending on their location on the core.
  • the applicator member may in particular comprise lower-height application elements near its proximal and distal ends.
  • the diameter of the circle passing through the free ends of the application elements of smaller height may be between 4 mm and 5 mm.
  • the diameter of the circle passing through the free ends of the application elements of greater height may be between 5 mm and 15 mm.
  • the implantation of the application elements may be such that the angle ⁇ about the longitudinal axis of the core, between two consecutive crowns of application elements, formed by the helical row application elements, is between 10 ° and 20 °.
  • the distance between two consecutive application elements of the same longitudinal row, measured between their free ends, can be between 2 mm and 3.5 mm.
  • the distance between two consecutive application elements of the same longitudinal row, measured between the adjacent flanks of the latter at the core, may be between 2 mm and 3 mm.
  • the height of the application elements can increase and then decrease toward the free end of the core.
  • three application elements belonging to different longitudinal rows may be present between two consecutive application elements of the same longitudinal row.
  • the helical rows of application elements are advantageously all identical, and are images of one another by a rotation around the longitudinal axis of the core of 360 n, where n is the number of rows.
  • the applicator member has at least two helical strips devoid of application elements, these are advantageously all identical, and are images of one another by a rotation about the axis. longitudinal length of 3607m, where m is the number of bands.
  • the core may have at least one cavity, better a plurality of cavities, each of axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the core. The amount of product remaining on the applicator member after spinning is thus increased.
  • the cavity or cavities are preferably arranged along the helical strip or strips without application elements, in particular half-width of said helical strips devoid of application elements.
  • the cavities are advantageously arranged in at least one helical row of cavities within the helical band devoid of application elements.
  • the cavity or cavities are preferably of semicircular section, observed in a section plane perpendicular to the core, being in particular constituted by hemispherical cells.
  • the cavity or cavities advantageously open each on the core by an opening whose largest dimension, which is the diameter of the opening in the case where it is circular in shape, is equal to the greatest transverse dimension of the elements. application.
  • the largest dimension of the opening is different from the largest transverse dimension of the application elements, being it greater or smaller.
  • the cavities can all have the same opening dimension.
  • the opening dimension of the cavities varies from one cavity to another, in particular within a helical row of cavities and / or from one row of cavities to the other.
  • the spacing between two cavities within a helical row of cavities may be constant and may be the same for each row of cavities. In a variant, this spacing is variable within the same helical row of cavities and / or from one row to another.
  • the core has at least one cavity in the form of a continuous helical groove, arranged along the helical strip devoid of application elements and between two helical rows of application elements.
  • the width of the groove is preferably equal to the largest transverse dimension of the application elements of the helical rows which surround it.
  • the invention further relates to a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, makeup or care, on the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, comprising an applicator according to the invention and a container containing the product to apply.
  • the applicator gripping member preferably constitutes a sealing cap of the container.
  • the container preferably comprises an applicator wiper member.
  • FIG. 1 represents, in schematic longitudinal section, an exemplary packaging and application device produced according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 represents in isolation the applicator member of FIG. 1
  • FIG. 2A is a detail of the applicator member of FIG. 2
  • FIG. 3 is a section on III-III of the member of FIG. application of the figure
  • FIG. 3A is a detail of the applicator member of FIG. 3
  • FIG. 4 is a cross section along IV-IV of the applicator of FIG. 2
  • FIG. 5 is a flat developed view illustrating the arrangement of a portion of the application elements on the surface of the core of an applicator according to the invention
  • FIG. 6 is a view, similar to FIG. 5, of an alternative embodiment of an applicator according to the invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a developed view illustrating the arrangement of a portion of the application elements on the surface of the core of an applicator according to the prior art
  • FIG. 8 represents in perspective the applicator member of FIG. 2;
  • FIGS. 9 and 10 are views, similar to FIG. 8, of an alternative embodiment of an applicator according to the invention;
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-section along X-X of the core of the applicator of FIG. 9, and
  • Figure 12 is a developed view of an alternative embodiment of an applicator according to the invention.
  • the device 1 for packaging and application represented in FIG. 1, comprises a container 2 containing a product P to be applied to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows and an applicator 3 that can be fixed removably on the container 2.
  • the applicator 3 comprises a rod 8 of longitudinal axis Y, provided at one end with an applicator member 10, which will be described in detail hereinafter, and at the other end with a gripping member 9 constituting also a sealing cap of the container 2.
  • the latter comprises a body 7 provided superiorly with a collar threaded 5, on which the gripping member 9 can be screwed to sealingly close the container 2.
  • the attachment of the applicator 3 on the container 2 can be done otherwise.
  • the neck 5 can accommodate, as illustrated, a wiper member 6 which is for example reported in the neck 5.
  • This wiper member 6 comprises for example a lip defining a wiper orifice of diameter adapted to that of the rod 8.
  • the wiper member 6 can be of any type, attached to the container 2 or molded therewith. The wiper member 6 can still be adjustable.
  • the neck 5 of the container 2 can be reported, alternatively.
  • the rod 8 has a straight longitudinal axis Y, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the rod 8 is non-rectilinear.
  • the rod 8 may comprise a flexible portion at its distal end, optionally provided with an annular groove, the applicator member 10 then connecting to this flexible portion.
  • the product P is intended for application to eyelashes and / or eyebrows. It may comprise iron oxide, among other pigments, and an aqueous or organic solvent, depending on the formulations.
  • FIGS. 2 to 6 and 8 show, in isolation, all or part of the applicator member 10.
  • the applicator member 10 is made by molding thermoplastic material in the example described.
  • the applicator member 10 comprises a core 11 extending along a longitudinal axis X, which is rectilinear in the example described, but which could still be curvilinear.
  • the core has a circular cross section, but could have a cross section of any other shape, for example triangular, rectangular or ovoid.
  • the thickness E of the core 11 is between 2 mm and 5 mm, being for example equal to 3 mm in the example in question.
  • the applicator member 10 comprises a tip 4 molded in one piece with the core 11, this endpiece 4 serving to fix the applicator member 10 in the rod 8.
  • the length L e of the tip 4 may be between 5 mm and 8 mm, being for example equal to 7 mm.
  • the apparent length L of the applicator member 10, which corresponds to the length of the core 11 carrying the application elements 12, is between 20 mm and 30 mm, better still between 23 mm and 27 mm, being example equal to 25 mm in the example of the considered.
  • the total length L T of the applicator member 10, corresponding to the core 1 1 and to the endpiece 4, is between 23 mm and 40 mm, being for example equal to about 32 mm in the example of FIGS. Figures 1 to 4.
  • the core 11 carries application elements 12 arranged in a plurality of helical rows around the longitudinal axis X of the core 11, the implantation helices extending parallel to one another, with a constant distance between them.
  • the application member 10 furthermore has, in the example of FIGS. 1 to 5 and 8, a plurality of helical strips 25 devoid of application elements and each delimited by two consecutive helical rows of application elements. 12.
  • the applicator member 10 has, in the example under consideration, an alternation of helical rows of application elements 12 and helical strips 25 devoid of application elements, as one progresses along the longitudinal axis X of the core (11).
  • Each helical row of application elements 12 and each helical band 25 devoid of application elements advantageously extends over more than one revolution about the longitudinal axis X of the core 11.
  • the helical rows of application elements 12 and the helical strips 25 devoid of application elements each follow the path of a left-handed helix.
  • the propeller could be stepping right.
  • the angle of the helix with respect to the longitudinal axis X of the core 11 is preferably comprised, as illustrated, between 30 ° and 60 °, being for example equal to 45 °.
  • the angle of the helix is that which the implantation helix makes with the longitudinal axis of the core when the applicator member is observed from the side, as in FIG.
  • FIG. 5 shows the developed surface of the core 1 1 of an applicator member 10 of an applicator according to the invention, and the bases 19 of the application elements 12 have been materialized in this figure. by which they are connected to the core 1 1.
  • the helical rows 26, 27 of the application elements 12 and the helical strips 25 devoid of application elements each extend along a line Z whose angle with the longitudinal axis X of the core 11 corresponds to the helix angle.
  • the spacing e r between two consecutive helical rows 26, 27 of application elements which is measured in a direction perpendicular to the orientation of the rows, and corresponds to the difference measured, at the core 11, between the lines bearing on the flanks 12a of the application elements 12 of the two rows 26, 27 delimiting a strip 25 devoid of application elements, is greater than the average spacing e e between the application elements 12 within these helical rows, this spacing e e being here the same for all the application elements of the row.
  • the spacing e r between two consecutive helical rows 26, 27 of application elements is also greater than the largest transverse dimension D e of the application elements 12.
  • the spacing e r is preferably between 1.1 to 1.8 times the spacing e e between two application elements 12 of a helical row, better still between 1.3 and 1.6 times, being equal to 1.4 times the spacing e e between two application elements 12 of a helical row in the example described.
  • the spacing e r is preferably between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm, being for example equal to 0.7 mm.
  • the spacing between two consecutive application elements 12 of a helical row 26, measured between the adjacent flanks 12a of the latter at the core 11, is also smaller than the largest transverse dimension D e of the elements. application 12, namely here the diameter at their base 19, over the entire length L of the core 11.
  • the spacing is preferably between 0.3 and 0.9 times the largest transverse dimension D e application elements, better between 0.5 and 0.8 times, being equal to 0.7 times said larger transverse dimension D e in the example under consideration.
  • the spacing is preferably between 0.2 mm and 0.8 mm, being for example equal to 0.4 mm.
  • the spacing e e between two consecutive application elements 12 of a helical row 26 is preferably constant, being the same for each helical row of application elements, all the elements of application 12 having for example the same diameter at their base 19.
  • the spacing e r between two helical rows delimiting a helical band is also constant at any point of the core 11.
  • the spacings e e and e r are variable.
  • the spacing e e between two consecutive application elements 12 may vary within the same row and / or may vary from row to row.
  • the spacing e r may vary between certain helical rows.
  • the number of helical strips 25 devoid of application elements is preferably between 1 and 10, being equal to 6 in the example described.
  • the helical rows of application elements 12 are, in the example described, all identical and are images of one another by a rotation around the longitudinal axis X of the core 11 of 360 ° / n , where n is the number of rows, ie for example
  • Each helical row of application elements 12 has between 25 and 40 application elements, for example about 35.
  • the applicator member 10 preferably comprises between 100 and 400 application elements 12, for example approximately 200.
  • the application member 10 may comprise no other application element 12 than those arranged along the helical rows, as illustrated.
  • a plurality of helical strips 25 devoid of application elements is formed between helical rows of application elements 12.
  • a plurality of helical strips 25 devoid of application elements is formed between helical rows of application elements 12.
  • a single helical band 25 without application elements is formed between helical rows of application elements 12.
  • FIG. 7 shows the developed surface of the core 111 of an applicator member 110 of an applicator according to the prior art, and the bases 119 of the application elements 112 have been materialized in this figure. by which they are connected to the core 111.
  • the helical rows 126, 127 of application elements 112 each extend along a line Z '.
  • This applicator member 110 has a spacing e r 'between two consecutive helical rows 126, 127, which is measured in a direction perpendicular to the orientation of the rows, and corresponds to the difference measured at the web 1 11, between the lines pressing on the flanks 112a of the application elements 112 of the two rows 126, 127.
  • This spacing e r ' is smaller than the spacing e e ' between two consecutive application elements of these rows, and at the greatest transverse dimension D e 'of the application elements 112. The possibility of obtaining product reservoir areas P after wringing of the applicator member 110 is then restricted.
  • the application elements 12 have a height h which varies according to their location on the core 11.
  • the application elements 12 of a ring 16, formed by the application elements 12 occupying the same axial position on the longitudinal axis X may have a height h greater than or equal to that of the application elements 12 of the crown consecutive 17, towards the free end of the soul, from a certain rank from the proximal end of the soul.
  • the application elements 12 all have the same height h.
  • the application elements 12 have a height h which varies differently along the core 11, the envelope surface of the applicator member 10 can have any shape, in particular cylindrical, cylindroconic, biconical, ovoid , shaped like fish, peanut, ball, ogive, etc.
  • the largest diameter ⁇ of the circle passing through the free ends of the application elements 12 of the ring gear 16 may be between 5 mm and 15 mm, for example equal to 8 mm.
  • the angular offset around the longitudinal axis X of the core 11 between two consecutive rings 16 and 17 may be between 10 ° and 20 °, being for example equal to 15 °, as in the example shown in FIG. 4.
  • the applicator member 10 may comprise application elements 12 of smaller height near its proximal and distal ends 20 and 21.
  • the height h of the application elements 12 can increase and then decrease towards the free end of the soul 13.
  • the height h of the application elements 12 is for example between 0.5 mm and 5 mm.
  • the transverse dimension of the application elements 12 can decrease from their base 19 towards their free end 22.
  • the radius of curvature r e of the application elements 12 at their free end 22 is preferably between 0.4 mm and 0.7 mm, being for example equal to 0.5 mm.
  • the distance d e between two application members 12 consecutive of the same longitudinal row 36, measured between their free ends 22, can be between 2 mm and 3.5 mm, being e.g. equal to 3 mm.
  • the distance 3 ⁇ 4 between two consecutive application elements 12 of the same longitudinal row, measured between the adjacent flanks 12a of the latter at the core 11, may be between 2 mm and 3 mm, being for example equal to at 2.5 mm.
  • three application elements 12 belonging to different longitudinal rows may be present, in projection, between two consecutive application elements of the same longitudinal row 36.
  • the application elements 12 are constituted in the example illustrated by conical shaped pins of circular section at their base.
  • the invention is not limited to application elements in the form of conical pins, and other forms of pins are possible, for example of flattened cross section.
  • the core 11 has a plurality of cavities 13, each having an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the core 11.
  • the cavities 13 are arranged along the helical strips 25 devoid of application elements, thus being arranged in a plurality of helical rows of cavities.
  • each row of cavities is arranged at the mid-width of a helical strip 25 devoid of application elements.
  • the cavities consisting of hemispherical cells, are of section, in a sectional plane perpendicular to the axis of the core 11, semicircular, but the invention is not limited. to a particular form of cavity.
  • the cavities 13 open onto the core 11 through an opening 14 whose largest dimension D g , which is the diameter of the opening, is equal to the largest transverse dimension D e of the elements.
  • the largest dimension D g of the opening 14 is different from the largest transverse dimension D e of the application elements 12.
  • the largest dimension D g of the openings 14 varies within a helical row of cavities and / or from one row to another.
  • the gap e g between two cavities 13 within a helical row of cavities 28 is constant in the example described, and it is the same for all rows of cavities.
  • the spacing e g between two cavities 13 of a helical row of cavities is variable within the same row and / or row to row.
  • the core 11 has at least one cavity in the form of a continuous helical groove 15, arranged along a helical strip 25 devoid of application elements and between two helical rows
  • the largest transverse dimension D g of the groove is its width at the core 11, and it is equal to the largest transverse dimension D e of the application elements 12 of the helical rows who frame it.
  • the application elements 12 all have the same larger transverse dimension D e .
  • the largest transverse dimension D e of the application elements 12 varies from one element to another, for example within the same helical row of application elements and / or a row to another.
  • the application elements 12 may comprise a material with bacteriostatic properties and / or promoting sliding and / or magnetic.
  • the applicator 3 may be subjected to vibrations during use, and / or be heated, that is to say comprise a heating element, and / or be rotatable. It is also possible that the applicator member 10 is vibrating and heating or only vibrating or heating only or only rotating. In the case where the applicator is rotatable, the gripping member 9 can house an electric motor to drive the rod in rotation.

Landscapes

  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Geometry (AREA)
  • Coating Apparatus (AREA)
  • Brushes (AREA)
  • Cosmetics (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention concerns an applicator (3) for applying a cosmetic make-up or cosmetic care product (P) to the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows, said applicator comprising a rod (8) and an application member (10) at one end of the rod (8), the application member (10) being produced by moulding a material and comprising a non-twisted core (11) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and application elements (12) carried by the core (11) and arranged in a plurality of helical rows (26, 27) about the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (11), the application member (10) having at least one helical strip (25) extending over more than half a revolution about the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (11), which strip is free of application elements and delimited by two consecutive helical rows (26, 27) of application elements (11) extending parallel to each other, the gap (e r ) between said two consecutive helical rows (26, 27) of application elements (11) being greater than the average gap (e e ) between the application elements (12) within said helical rows (26, 27).

Description

« Dispositif d'application d'un produit cosmétique »  "Apparatus for applying a cosmetic product"

La présente invention concerne un applicateur pour appliquer un produit cosmétique sur les cils et/ou les sourcils, ainsi qu'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application comportant un tel applicateur et un récipient contenant le produit à appliquer. The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic product to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, as well as a packaging and application device comprising such an applicator and a container containing the product to be applied.

On connaît, notamment des documents US 4 635 659, EP 0 474 934, WO2006/039575 et EP 2 486 822, des applicateurs réalisés par moulage de matière et portant des éléments d'application disposés de manière régulière tout autour d'une âme. Dans ces applicateurs, les éléments d'application étant proches les uns des autres, la charge en produit lors de l'application n'est pas toujours optimale.  US Pat. No. 4,635,659, EP 0 474 934, WO2006 / 039575 and EP 2 486 822 disclose applicators made by molding material and carrying application elements arranged in a regular manner around a core. In these applicators, the application elements being close to each other, the load in product during the application is not always optimal.

Les demandes FR 2 962 015 et FR 2 943 226 décrivent par ailleurs des applicateurs comportant une âme vrillée. Ces applicateurs peuvent être délicats à réaliser directement par moulage, et peuvent nécessiter une opération post-moulage de vrillage de l'âme.  The applications FR 2 962 015 and FR 2 943 226 also describe applicators comprising a twisted core. These applicators may be difficult to make directly by molding, and may require post-molding operation of twisting of the core.

II existe un besoin pour perfectionner encore les applicateurs pour l'application d'un produit, notamment du mascara, sur les cils et/ou les sourcils, afin d'améliorer leurs performances, et plus particulièrement pour favoriser la création sur l'organe d'application de zones plus chargées en produit, qui permettent une charge rapide et abondante des cils et/ou des sourcils, tout en gardant une capacité élevée de séparation des cils et/ou des sourcils.  There is a need to further improve the applicators for the application of a product, in particular mascara, on the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, in order to improve their performance, and more particularly to promote the creation on the body of the eye. application of areas more loaded product, which allow a fast and abundant load of eyelashes and / or eyebrows, while maintaining a high capacity of separation of eyelashes and / or eyebrows.

L'invention vise à y répondre grâce à un applicateur pour appliquer un produit cosmétique, de maquillage ou de soin, sur les cils et/ou les sourcils, comportant :  The invention aims to respond with an applicator for applying a cosmetic product, makeup or care, on the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, comprising:

une tige, et  a stem, and

un organe d'application à une extrémité de la tige, l'organe d'application étant réalisé par moulage de matière et comportant :  an applicator member at one end of the rod, the applicator member being made by molding of material and comprising:

- une âme non vrillée s'étendant selon un axe longitudinal, et  a non-twisted core extending along a longitudinal axis, and

des éléments d'application portés par l'âme et disposés selon une pluralité de rangées hélicoïdales autour de l'axe longitudinal de l'âme,  application elements carried by the core and arranged in a plurality of helical rows around the longitudinal axis of the core,

l'organe d'application présentant au moins une bande hélicoïdale s'étendant sur plus d'une demi-révolution autour de l'axe longitudinal de l'âme, dépourvue d'éléments d'application et délimitée par deux rangées consécutives hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application s'étendant parallèlement l'une à l'autre, the applicator member having at least one helical band extending over more than half a revolution about the longitudinal axis of the core, devoid of application elements and delimited by two consecutive helical rows of application elements extending parallel to each other,

l'écartement entre ces deux rangées hélicoïdales consécutives d'éléments d'application étant supérieur à l'écartement moyen entre les éléments d'application au sein de ces rangées hélicoïdales. the spacing between these two consecutive helical rows of application elements being greater than the average spacing between the application elements within these helical rows.

Par « âme non vrillée », il faut comprendre que l'âme est de section circulaire ou de section ne tournant pas sur elle-même le long de son axe longitudinal.  By "non-twisted soul", it should be understood that the soul is of circular section or of section not rotating on itself along its longitudinal axis.

Par « rangée ou bande hélicoïdale », il faut comprendre une rangée ou une bande qui suit le trajet d'une hélice autour de l'axe longitudinal de l'âme.  By "helical row or band" is meant a row or strip that follows the path of a helix around the longitudinal axis of the core.

Chaque rangée hélicoïdale d'éléments d'application et chaque bande hélicoïdale dépourvue d'éléments d'application s'étend avantageusement sur plus d'une révolution autour de l'axe longitudinal de l'âme.  Each helical row of application elements and each helical band devoid of application elements advantageously extends over more than one revolution about the longitudinal axis of the core.

L'écartement moyen entre les éléments d'application d'une rangée hélicoïdale est mesuré entre les flancs adjacents de tous les couples d'éléments d'application consécutifs de cette rangée, au niveau du raccordement à l'âme.  The average spacing between the helical row application members is measured between the adjacent flanks of all consecutive application element pairs of that row at the core connection.

L'écartement entre deux rangées hélicoïdales consécutives parallèles, sur une portion de longueur donnée de l'âme, est mesuré selon une direction perpendiculaire aux hélices de ces rangées, et correspond à l'écart mesuré, au niveau de l'âme, entre les lignes s' appuyant sur les flancs des éléments d'application des deux rangées délimitant la bande dépourvue d'éléments d'application.  The spacing between two consecutive parallel helical rows, over a portion of given length of the core, is measured in a direction perpendicular to the helices of these rows, and corresponds to the measured distance, at the core, between the lines pressing on the sides of the application elements of the two rows delimiting the strip devoid of application elements.

L'invention permet d'obtenir, sur l'organe d'application, entre deux rangées parallèles adjacentes hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application, une zone formant réservoir, dépourvue d'élément d'application, qui procure après essorage un surplus de produit sur l'âme. Cette réserve de produit permet, dès la première application, une charge instantanée importante en produit des cils et/ou des sourcils.  The invention makes it possible to obtain, on the applicator member, between two helical adjacent parallel rows of application elements, a reservoir zone, devoid of an application element, which, after spinning, produces a surplus of product. on the soul. This reserve of product makes it possible, from the first application, a significant instantaneous load in the product of eyelashes and / or eyebrows.

Grâce à l'invention, la répartition de la ou des zones formant réservoir de produit est relativement homogène sur la longueur de l'âme, et un résultat de maquillage performant en termes de charge est obtenu.  Thanks to the invention, the distribution of the product reservoir zone or zones is relatively homogeneous over the length of the core, and a resultant make-up result in terms of load is obtained.

Enfin, la disposition hélicoïdale des éléments d'application peut favoriser l'engagement des cils entre ceux-ci.  Finally, the helical arrangement of the application elements can promote the engagement of the eyelashes therebetween.

La ou les bandes hélicoïdales dépourvues d'éléments d'application présentent, de préférence, le même pas d'hélice que les rangées d'éléments d'application adjacentes et l'hélice selon laquelle elles s'étendent forme le même angle avec l'axe longitudinal de l'âme que lesdites rangées adjacentes. The helical strip or strips without application elements preferably have the same pitch of the helix as the rows of adjacent application elements and the helix according to which they extend forms the same angle with the longitudinal axis of the core as said adjacent rows.

Les éléments d'application peuvent être disposés sur l'âme non seulement de façon à créer des rangées hélicoïdales mais également des rangées longitudinales, c'est-à- dire que les éléments d'application peuvent être également disposés selon des lignes parallèles à l'axe longitudinal de l'âme.  The application elements may be arranged on the core not only so as to create helical rows but also longitudinal rows, that is to say that the application elements may also be arranged along lines parallel to the longitudinal axis of the soul.

De préférence, les hélices selon lesquelles sont implantées les éléments d'application des rangées hélicoïdales sont décalées les unes des autres d'un multiple entier de l'écartement, suivant l'axe longitudinal de l'âme, entre les éléments d'application de deux rangées longitudinales adjacentes.  Preferably, the helices in which the helical row application elements are implanted are shifted from one another by an integer multiple of the spacing, along the longitudinal axis of the web, between the application elements of the helical rows. two adjacent longitudinal rows.

L'hélice médiane de la ou des bandes hélicoïdales peut également être décalée, par rapport à l'hélice d'implantation d'une rangée hélicoïdale d'éléments d'application, d'un multiple entier de cet écartement.  The medial helix of the helical strip or bands may also be shifted, relative to the helix of implantation of a helical row of application elements, by an integer multiple of this spacing.

Organe d'application  Application body

L'organe d'application est avantageusement réalisé par moulage de matière thermoplastique, notamment élastomère, par exemple du SEBS, un silicone, du latex, du butyle, de l'EPDM, un nitrile, un élastomère thermoplastique, un élastomère de polyester, de polyamide, de polyéthylène ou de vinyle, une polyoléfine telle que du PE ou PP, du PVC, de l'EVA, du PS, du PET, du POM, du PA ou du PMMA. On peut notamment utiliser les matériaux connus sous les marques Hytrel®, Cariflex®, Alixine®, Santoprène®' Pebax®, cette liste n'étant pas limitative. The applicator member is advantageously made by molding thermoplastic material, in particular elastomer, for example SEBS, a silicone, latex, butyl, EPDM, a nitrile, a thermoplastic elastomer, a polyester elastomer, polyamide, polyethylene or vinyl, a polyolefin such as PE or PP, PVC, EVA, PS, PET, POM, PA or PMMA. Use may in particular materials known under the trademark Hytrel ®, Cariflex ®, ® Alixine, Santoprene ® 'Pebax ®, this list is not exhaustive.

L'organe d'application peut être constitué par une pièce rapportée sur la tige de l'applicateur. L'organe d'application peut en variante être réalisé par moulage d'un seul tenant avec la tige de l'applicateur.  The applicator member may be constituted by an insert on the rod of the applicator. The applicator member may alternatively be made by molding in one piece with the applicator rod.

La longueur apparente de l'organe d'application peut être comprise entre The apparent length of the application member can be between

20 mm et 30 mm, mieux entre 23 mm et 27 mm, étant par exemple égale à 25 mm. 20 mm and 30 mm, better still between 23 mm and 27 mm, being for example equal to 25 mm.

L'âme a de préférence une section transversale circulaire. Dans des variantes, l'âme a une section transversale de toute autre forme, par exemple triangulaire, rectangulaire ou ovoïde. Dans ce cas, l'âme peut présenter des faces longitudinales séparées par des arêtes parallèles à l'axe longitudinal de l'âme.  The core preferably has a circular cross section. In variants, the core has a cross section of any other shape, for example triangular, rectangular or ovoid. In this case, the core may have longitudinal faces separated by edges parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core.

L'âme est de préférence monolithique. L'âme est de préférence d'axe longitudinal rectiligne, mais celui-ci peut encore être curviligne. The soul is preferably monolithic. The core is preferably rectilinear longitudinal axis, but it can still be curvilinear.

L'épaisseur de l'âme, notamment à mi-longueur de la portion portant les éléments d'application, peut être comprise entre 2 mm et 5 mm, mieux entre 2,5 mm et 3 mm. L'épaisseur de l'âme correspond à son diamètre lorsque l'âme présente une section transversale circulaire. Lorsque l'âme est de section polygonale, l'épaisseur correspond au diamètre du cercle circonscrit à l'âme.  The thickness of the core, particularly at mid-length of the portion carrying the application elements, may be between 2 mm and 5 mm, better between 2.5 mm and 3 mm. The thickness of the core corresponds to its diameter when the core has a circular cross section. When the soul is of polygonal section, the thickness corresponds to the diameter of the circle circumscribed to the soul.

La tige est reliée, à son extrémité opposée à l'organe d'application, à un organe de préhension.  The rod is connected, at its end opposite the applicator member, to a gripping member.

Eléments d'application et bandes hélicoïdales  Application elements and helical strips

L'organe d'application peut présenter une seule bande hélicoïdale dépourvue d'éléments d'application.  The applicator member may have a single helical strip devoid of application elements.

Dans une variante, une pluralité de bandes hélicoïdales dépourvues d'éléments d'application est ménagée entre des rangées hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application.  In a variant, a plurality of helical strips without application elements is provided between helical rows of application elements.

L'applicateur selon l'invention peut présenter une alternance de rangées hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application et de bandes hélicoïdales dépourvues d'éléments d'application, lorsque l'on progresse le long de l'axe longitudinal de l'âme.  The applicator according to the invention may have an alternation of helical rows of application elements and helical strips devoid of application elements, as one progresses along the longitudinal axis of the core.

Les rangées hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application et les bandes hélicoïdales dépourvues d'éléments d'application suivent chacune le trajet d'une hélice qui peut être à pas à gauche ou à droite, notamment à pas à gauche. Dans ce dernier cas, les rangées et les bandes hélicoïdales forment des spires qui, vues suivant l'axe de l'âme depuis son extrémité fixée dans la tige, tournent dans le sens contraire d'horloge quand on progresse de la tige vers l'extrémité libre de l'âme.  The helical rows of application elements and the helical strips devoid of application elements each follow the path of a helix which may be left or right, especially not left. In the latter case, the rows and the helical strips form turns which, seen along the axis of the core from its end fixed in the rod, turn in the counter-clockwise direction as one progresses from the rod towards the free end of the soul.

L'angle de l'hélice par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de l'âme peut être compris entre 30° et 60°. L'angle est de préférence constant pour toute l'hélice. Le diamètre de l'hélice, mesuré à la surface de l'âme, peut être constant.  The angle of the helix with respect to the longitudinal axis of the core can be between 30 ° and 60 °. The angle is preferably constant for the entire helix. The diameter of the helix, measured at the surface of the core, can be constant.

Le nombre de bandes hélicoïdales dépourvues d'éléments d'application peut être compris entre 4 et 10.  The number of helical strips devoid of application elements can be between 4 and 10.

Chaque rangée hélicoïdale peut comporter entre 25 et 40 éléments d'application. L'organe d'application peut comporter en tout entre 100 et 400 éléments d'application. En particulier, il peut n'y avoir aucun autre élément d'application que ceux disposés selon lesdites rangées hélicoïdales. Each helical row may have between 25 and 40 application elements. The application member may comprise in all between 100 and 400 application elements. In particular, there may be no other application element than those arranged along said helical rows.

Les éléments d'application peuvent être constitués par des picots, par exemple de forme conique, de préférence de section circulaire à leur base.  The application elements may be constituted by spikes, for example of conical shape, preferably of circular section at their base.

L'écartement entre deux rangées hélicoïdales consécutives d'éléments d'application délimitant une bande hélicoïdale dépourvue d'éléments d'application peut être compris entre 1,1 à 1,8 fois l'écartement entre les éléments d'application au sein de ces rangées, mieux entre 1,3 et 1,6 fois, étant notamment égal à 1,4 fois ledit écartement.  The spacing between two consecutive helical rows of application elements delimiting a helical band devoid of application elements may be between 1.1 to 1.8 times the spacing between the application elements within these elements. rows, better between 1.3 and 1.6 times, being in particular equal to 1.4 times said spacing.

L'écartement entre deux rangées hélicoïdales consécutives d'éléments d'application peut être compris entre 0,5 mm et 1,5 mm.  The spacing between two consecutive helical rows of application elements may be between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm.

L'écartement entre deux rangées hélicoïdales consécutives d'éléments d'application délimitant une bande hélicoïdale dépourvue d'éléments d'application est avantageusement constant en tout point de l'âme. Le diamètre de l'hélice, mesuré à la surface de l'âme, que suit une rangée ou une bande hélicoïdale est alors constant. Dans une variante, cet écartement varie.  The spacing between two consecutive helical rows of application elements delimiting a helical band devoid of application elements is advantageously constant at all points of the core. The diameter of the helix, measured on the surface of the core, that follows a row or a helical band is then constant. In a variant, this spacing varies.

L'écartement entre deux rangées hélicoïdales consécutives peut être supérieur à la plus grande dimension transversale des éléments d'application de ces rangées.  The spacing between two consecutive helical rows may be greater than the largest transverse dimension of the application elements of these rows.

L'écartement entre deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée hélicoïdale est avantageusement constant, étant notamment le même pour toutes les rangées hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application. Dans une variante, cet écartement varie au sein d'une même rangée et/ou d'une rangée à l'autre. Par exemple, l'écartement peut devenir moindre aux extrémités de la rangée, où les éléments d'application peuvent être plus petits.  The spacing between two consecutive application elements of a helical row is advantageously constant, being in particular the same for all the helical rows of application elements. In a variant, this spacing varies within the same row and / or row to row. For example, the gap may become smaller at the ends of the row, where the application elements may be smaller.

L'écartement entre au moins deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée hélicoïdale, mieux entre deux éléments consécutifs quelconques de cette rangée, peut être inférieur à la plus grande dimension transversale des éléments d'application. L'écartement entre deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée hélicoïdale est comparé à la plus grande dimension transversale des éléments d'application entre lesquels l'écartement est mesuré. Le faible écartement entre les éléments d'application au sein d'une rangée hélicoïdale, permet de bien séparer les cils et/ou les sourcils lors de l'application du produit et de lisser le produit à leur surface. L'écartement entre deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée hélicoïdale peut être compris entre 0,3 et 0,9 fois la plus grande dimension transversale des éléments d'application, notamment leur diamètre à leur base, mieux entre 0,5 et 0,8 fois, étant par exemple égal à 0,7 fois ladite plus grande dimension transversale. The spacing between at least two consecutive application elements of a helical row, better between any two consecutive elements of this row, may be smaller than the largest transverse dimension of the application elements. The spacing between two consecutive application elements of a helical row is compared to the largest transverse dimension of the application elements between which the spacing is measured. The small spacing between the application elements within a helical row, makes it possible to separate the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows during the application of the product and to smooth the product on their surface. The spacing between two consecutive application elements of a helical row may be between 0.3 and 0.9 times the largest transverse dimension of the application elements, especially their diameter at their base, better between 0.5 and 0.8 times, being for example equal to 0.7 times said largest transverse dimension.

L'écartement entre deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une rangée hélicoïdale peut être compris entre 0,2 mm et 0,8 mm.  The spacing between two consecutive application elements of a helical row may be between 0.2 mm and 0.8 mm.

La plus grande dimension transversale d'un élément d'application, qui est son diamètre à sa base dans le cas d'un picot de forme conique, peut être comprise entre 0, 5 mm et 1 mm.  The largest transverse dimension of an application element, which is its diameter at its base in the case of a tapered pin, can be between 0.5 mm and 1 mm.

Les éléments d'application ont avantageusement tous la même dimension transversale à leur base. Dans une variante, la dimension transversale des éléments d'application à leur base varie d'un élément à l'autre, par exemple au sein de la même rangée hélicoïdale d'éléments d'application et/ou d'une rangée à l'autre.  The application elements advantageously all have the same transverse dimension at their base. In a variant, the transverse dimension of the application elements at their base varies from one element to another, for example within the same helical row of application elements and / or from one row to the other. other.

La dimension transversale des éléments d'application diminue de préférence de leur base vers leur extrémité libre.  The transverse dimension of the application elements preferably decreases from their base towards their free end.

La dimension transversale des éléments d'application à mi-hauteur, notamment leur diamètre, peut être comprise entre 0,3 mm et 1 mm.  The transverse dimension of the half-height application elements, in particular their diameter, can be between 0.3 mm and 1 mm.

Le rayon de courbure des éléments d'application à leur extrémité libre peut être compris entre 0,4 mm et 0,7 mm.  The radius of curvature of the application elements at their free end may be between 0.4 mm and 0.7 mm.

La hauteur des éléments d'application peut être comprise entre 0,5 mm et The height of the application elements can be between 0.5 mm and

5 mm, mieux entre 1,5 mm et 3 mm. 5 mm, better between 1.5 mm and 3 mm.

La hauteur des éléments d'application peut varier selon leur emplacement sur l'âme. L'organe d'application peut notamment comporter des éléments d'application de moindre hauteur à proximité de ses extrémités proximale et distale. Le diamètre du cercle passant par les extrémités libres des éléments d'application de plus petite hauteur peut être compris entre 4 mm et 5 mm.  The height of the application elements may vary depending on their location on the core. The applicator member may in particular comprise lower-height application elements near its proximal and distal ends. The diameter of the circle passing through the free ends of the application elements of smaller height may be between 4 mm and 5 mm.

Le diamètre du cercle passant par les extrémités libres des éléments d'application de plus grande hauteur, peut être compris entre 5 mm et 15 mm.  The diameter of the circle passing through the free ends of the application elements of greater height, may be between 5 mm and 15 mm.

L'implantation des éléments d'application peut être telle que l'angle a autour de l'axe longitudinal de l'âme, entre deux couronnes consécutives d'éléments d'application, formées par les éléments d'application des rangées hélicoïdales, soit compris entre 10° et 20°. La distance entre deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une même rangée longitudinale, mesurée entre leurs extrémités libres, peut être comprise entre 2 mm et 3,5 mm. La distance entre deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une même rangée longitudinale, mesurée entre les flancs adjacents de ces derniers au niveau de l'âme, peut être comprise entre 2 mm et 3 mm. The implantation of the application elements may be such that the angle α about the longitudinal axis of the core, between two consecutive crowns of application elements, formed by the helical row application elements, is between 10 ° and 20 °. The distance between two consecutive application elements of the same longitudinal row, measured between their free ends, can be between 2 mm and 3.5 mm. The distance between two consecutive application elements of the same longitudinal row, measured between the adjacent flanks of the latter at the core, may be between 2 mm and 3 mm.

Par « rangée longitudinale », il faut comprendre une rangée formée par des éléments d'application dont les axes se trouvent dans un même plan de coupe longitudinale.  By "longitudinal row", it is necessary to understand a row formed by application elements whose axes are in the same longitudinal sectional plane.

Au sein d'une rangée longitudinale, c'est-à-dire dans un même plan de coupe longitudinale, la hauteur des éléments d'application peut augmenter puis diminuer vers l'extrémité libre de l'âme.  Within a longitudinal row, that is to say in the same longitudinal section plane, the height of the application elements can increase and then decrease toward the free end of the core.

En projection dans un plan de coupe longitudinale, trois éléments d'application appartenant à différentes rangées longitudinales peuvent être présents entre deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une même rangée longitudinale.  In projection in a longitudinal section plane, three application elements belonging to different longitudinal rows may be present between two consecutive application elements of the same longitudinal row.

Les rangées hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application sont avantageusement toutes identiques, et sont images l'une de l'autre par une rotation autour de l'axe longitudinal de l'âme de 360 n, où n est le nombre de rangées.  The helical rows of application elements are advantageously all identical, and are images of one another by a rotation around the longitudinal axis of the core of 360 n, where n is the number of rows.

Dans le cas où l'organe d'application présente au moins deux bandes hélicoïdales dépourvues d'éléments d'application, celles-ci sont avantageusement toutes identiques, et sont images l'une de l'autre par une rotation autour de l'axe longitudinal de l'âme de 3607m, où m est le nombre de bandes.  In the case where the applicator member has at least two helical strips devoid of application elements, these are advantageously all identical, and are images of one another by a rotation about the axis. longitudinal length of 3607m, where m is the number of bands.

Cavités  cavities

L'âme peut présenter au moins une cavité, mieux une pluralité de cavités, chacune d'axe transversal par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de l'âme. La quantité de produit restant sur l'organe d'application après essorage est ainsi augmentée.  The core may have at least one cavity, better a plurality of cavities, each of axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the core. The amount of product remaining on the applicator member after spinning is thus increased.

La ou les cavités sont de préférence disposées le long de la ou des bandes hélicoïdales dépourvues d'éléments d'application, notamment à mi-largeur desdites bandes hélicoïdales dépourvues d'éléments d'application. Les cavités sont avantageusement disposées selon au moins une rangée hélicoïdale de cavités au sein de la bande hélicoïdale dépourvue d'éléments d'application. La ou les cavités sont avantageusement de section semi-circulaire, observées dans un plan de coupe perpendiculaire à l'âme, étant notamment constituées par des alvéoles hémisphériques. The cavity or cavities are preferably arranged along the helical strip or strips without application elements, in particular half-width of said helical strips devoid of application elements. The cavities are advantageously arranged in at least one helical row of cavities within the helical band devoid of application elements. The cavity or cavities are preferably of semicircular section, observed in a section plane perpendicular to the core, being in particular constituted by hemispherical cells.

La ou les cavités débouchent avantageusement chacune sur l'âme par une ouverture dont la plus grande dimension, qui est le diamètre de l'ouverture dans le cas où celle-ci est de forme circulaire, est égale à la plus grande dimension transversale des éléments d'application. Dans une variante, la plus grande dimension de l'ouverture est différente de la plus grande dimension transversale des éléments d'application, lui étant supérieure ou inférieure.  The cavity or cavities advantageously open each on the core by an opening whose largest dimension, which is the diameter of the opening in the case where it is circular in shape, is equal to the greatest transverse dimension of the elements. application. In a variant, the largest dimension of the opening is different from the largest transverse dimension of the application elements, being it greater or smaller.

Les cavités peuvent toutes avoir la même dimension d'ouverture. Dans une variante, la dimension d'ouverture des cavités varie d'une cavité à l'autre, notamment au sein d'une rangée hélicoïdale de cavités et/ou d'une rangée de cavités à l'autre.  The cavities can all have the same opening dimension. In one variant, the opening dimension of the cavities varies from one cavity to another, in particular within a helical row of cavities and / or from one row of cavities to the other.

L' écartement entre deux cavités au sein d'une rangée hélicoïdale de cavités, mesuré entre les bords adjacents des ouvertures débouchant sur l'âme, peut être constant et peut être le même pour chaque rangée de cavités. Dans une variante, cet écartement est variable au sein d'une même rangée hélicoïdale de cavités et/ou d'une rangée à l'autre.  The spacing between two cavities within a helical row of cavities, measured between the adjacent edges of the apertures opening on the core, may be constant and may be the same for each row of cavities. In a variant, this spacing is variable within the same helical row of cavities and / or from one row to another.

Dans une variante, l'âme présente au moins une cavité sous la forme d'une gorge hélicoïdale continue, disposée le long de la bande hélicoïdale dépourvue d'éléments d'application et entre deux rangées hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application. Dans ce cas, la largeur de la gorge est de préférence égale à la plus grande dimension transversale des éléments d'application des rangées hélicoïdales qui l'encadrent.  In a variant, the core has at least one cavity in the form of a continuous helical groove, arranged along the helical strip devoid of application elements and between two helical rows of application elements. In this case, the width of the groove is preferably equal to the largest transverse dimension of the application elements of the helical rows which surround it.

Le choix de la forme de la ou des cavités, de leur plus grande dimension transversale et de leur répartition autour de l'âme permet de régler la réserve de produit apportée par les cavités après essorage.  The choice of the shape of the cavity or cavities, their greater transverse dimension and their distribution around the core allows to adjust the supply of product brought by the cavities after spinning.

Dispositif de conditionnement et d'application  Packaging and application device

L'invention a encore pour objet un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit cosmétique, de maquillage ou de soin, sur les cils et/ou les sourcils, comportant un applicateur selon l'invention et un récipient contenant le produit à appliquer.  The invention further relates to a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, makeup or care, on the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, comprising an applicator according to the invention and a container containing the product to apply.

L'organe de préhension de applicateur constitue de préférence un capuchon de fermeture étanche du récipient.  The applicator gripping member preferably constitutes a sealing cap of the container.

Le récipient comporte de préférence un organe d'essorage de applicateur. L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples non limitatifs de mise en œuvre de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel : The container preferably comprises an applicator wiper member. 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:

la figure 1 représente, en coupe longitudinale schématique, un exemple de dispositif de conditionnement et d'application réalisé conformément à l'invention,  FIG. 1 represents, in schematic longitudinal section, an exemplary packaging and application device produced according to the invention,

la figure 2 représente isolément l'organe d'application de la figure 1, la figure 2 A est un détail de l'organe d'application de la figure 2, la figure 3 est une coupe selon III-III de l'organe d'application de la figure FIG. 2 represents in isolation the applicator member of FIG. 1, FIG. 2A is a detail of the applicator member of FIG. 2, FIG. 3 is a section on III-III of the member of FIG. application of the figure

2, 2

- la figure 3A est un détail de l'organe d'application de la figure 3, la figure 4 est une coupe transversale selon IV-IV de l'applicateur de la figure 2,  FIG. 3A is a detail of the applicator member of FIG. 3, FIG. 4 is a cross section along IV-IV of the applicator of FIG. 2,

la figure 5 est une vue développée à plat illustrant l'agencement d'une partie des éléments d'application à la surface de l'âme d'un applicateur selon l'invention,  FIG. 5 is a flat developed view illustrating the arrangement of a portion of the application elements on the surface of the core of an applicator according to the invention,

- la figure 6 est une vue, analogue à la figure 5, d'une variante de réalisation d'un applicateur selon l'invention,  FIG. 6 is a view, similar to FIG. 5, of an alternative embodiment of an applicator according to the invention,

la figure 7 est une vue développée illustrant l'agencement d'une partie des éléments d'application à la surface de l'âme d'un applicateur selon l'art antérieur,  FIG. 7 is a developed view illustrating the arrangement of a portion of the application elements on the surface of the core of an applicator according to the prior art,

la figure 8 représente en perspective l'organe d'application de la figure 2, - les figures 9 et 10 sont des vues, analogues à la figure 8, d'une variante de réalisation d'un applicateur selon l'invention,  FIG. 8 represents in perspective the applicator member of FIG. 2; FIGS. 9 and 10 are views, similar to FIG. 8, of an alternative embodiment of an applicator according to the invention;

la figure 11 est une coupe transversale selon X-X de l'âme de l'applicateur de la figure 9, et  FIG. 11 is a cross-section along X-X of the core of the applicator of FIG. 9, and

la figure 12 est une vue développée d'une variante de réalisation d'un applicateur selon l'invention.  Figure 12 is a developed view of an alternative embodiment of an applicator according to the invention.

Le dispositif 1 de conditionnement et d'application, représenté à la figure 1, comporte un récipient 2 contenant un produit P à appliquer sur les cils et/ou les sourcils et un applicateur 3 pouvant se fixer de façon amovible sur le récipient 2.  The device 1 for packaging and application, represented in FIG. 1, comprises a container 2 containing a product P to be applied to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows and an applicator 3 that can be fixed removably on the container 2.

L'applicateur 3 comporte une tige 8 d'axe longitudinal Y, munie à une extrémité d'un organe d'application 10, qui sera décrit en détail dans la suite, et à l'autre extrémité d'un organe de préhension 9 constituant également un capuchon de fermeture étanche du récipient 2. Ce dernier comporte un corps 7 pourvu supérieurement d'un col fileté 5, sur lequel l'organe de préhension 9 peut se visser pour fermer de façon étanche le récipient 2. En variante, la fixation de l'applicateur 3 sur le récipient 2 peut s'effectuer autrement. The applicator 3 comprises a rod 8 of longitudinal axis Y, provided at one end with an applicator member 10, which will be described in detail hereinafter, and at the other end with a gripping member 9 constituting also a sealing cap of the container 2. The latter comprises a body 7 provided superiorly with a collar threaded 5, on which the gripping member 9 can be screwed to sealingly close the container 2. Alternatively, the attachment of the applicator 3 on the container 2 can be done otherwise.

Le col 5 peut accueillir, comme illustré, un organe d'essorage 6 qui est par exemple rapporté dans le col 5. Cet organe d'essorage 6 comporte par exemple une lèvre définissant un orifice d'essorage de diamètre adapté à celui de la tige 8. L'organe d'essorage 6 peut être de tout type, rapporté sur le récipient 2 ou moulé avec celui-ci. L'organe d'essorage 6 peut encore être réglable. Le col 5 du récipient 2 peut être rapporté, en variante.  The neck 5 can accommodate, as illustrated, a wiper member 6 which is for example reported in the neck 5. This wiper member 6 comprises for example a lip defining a wiper orifice of diameter adapted to that of the rod 8. The wiper member 6 can be of any type, attached to the container 2 or molded therewith. The wiper member 6 can still be adjustable. The neck 5 of the container 2 can be reported, alternatively.

Dans l'exemple illustré, la tige 8 est d'axe longitudinal Y rectiligne, mais on ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention lorsque la tige 8 est non rectiligne. La tige 8 peut comporter une partie flexible à son extrémité distale, éventuellement pourvue d'une gorge annulaire, l'organe d'application 10 se raccordant alors à cette partie flexible.  In the illustrated example, the rod 8 has a straight longitudinal axis Y, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the rod 8 is non-rectilinear. The rod 8 may comprise a flexible portion at its distal end, optionally provided with an annular groove, the applicator member 10 then connecting to this flexible portion.

Le produit P est destiné à l'application sur les cils et/ou les sourcils. Il peut comporter de l'oxyde de fer, entre autres pigments, et un solvant aqueux ou organique, selon les formulations.  The product P is intended for application to eyelashes and / or eyebrows. It may comprise iron oxide, among other pigments, and an aqueous or organic solvent, depending on the formulations.

On a représenté de façon schématique, aux figures 2 à 6 et 8, isolément, tout ou partie de l'organe d'application 10.  FIGS. 2 to 6 and 8 show, in isolation, all or part of the applicator member 10.

L'organe d'application 10 est réalisé par moulage de matière thermoplastique dans l'exemple décrit.  The applicator member 10 is made by molding thermoplastic material in the example described.

L'organe d'application 10 comporte une âme 11 s'étendant selon un axe longitudinal X, qui est rectiligne dans l'exemple décrit, mais qui pourrait encore être curviligne. L'âme a une section transversale circulaire, mais pourrait avoir une section transversale de toute autre forme, par exemple triangulaire, rectangulaire ou ovoïde.  The applicator member 10 comprises a core 11 extending along a longitudinal axis X, which is rectilinear in the example described, but which could still be curvilinear. The core has a circular cross section, but could have a cross section of any other shape, for example triangular, rectangular or ovoid.

L'âme 11 est non vrillée.  The soul 11 is not twisted.

L'épaisseur E de l'âme 11 est comprise entre 2 mm et 5 mm, étant par exemple égale à 3 mm dans l'exemple considéré.  The thickness E of the core 11 is between 2 mm and 5 mm, being for example equal to 3 mm in the example in question.

L'organe d'application 10 comporte un embout 4 moulé d'une seule pièce avec l'âme 11, cet embout 4 servant à la fixation de l'organe d'application 10 dans la tige 8. La longueur Le de l'embout 4 peut être comprise entre 5 mm et 8 mm, étant par exemple égale à 7 mm environ. La longueur apparente L de l'organe d'application 10, qui correspond à la longueur de l'âme 11 portant les éléments d'application 12, est comprise entre 20 mm et 30 mm, mieux entre 23 mm et 27 mm, étant par exemple égale à 25 mm dans l'exemple des considéré. The applicator member 10 comprises a tip 4 molded in one piece with the core 11, this endpiece 4 serving to fix the applicator member 10 in the rod 8. The length L e of the tip 4 may be between 5 mm and 8 mm, being for example equal to 7 mm. The apparent length L of the applicator member 10, which corresponds to the length of the core 11 carrying the application elements 12, is between 20 mm and 30 mm, better still between 23 mm and 27 mm, being example equal to 25 mm in the example of the considered.

La longueur totale LT de l'organe d'application 10, correspondant à l'âme 1 1 et à l'embout 4, est comprise entre 23 mm et 40 mm, étant par exemple égale à 32 mm environ dans l'exemple des figures 1 à 4. The total length L T of the applicator member 10, corresponding to the core 1 1 and to the endpiece 4, is between 23 mm and 40 mm, being for example equal to about 32 mm in the example of FIGS. Figures 1 to 4.

L'âme 11 porte des éléments d'application 12 disposés selon une pluralité de rangées hélicoïdales autour de l'axe longitudinal X de l'âme 11, les hélices d'implantation s'étendant parallèlement l'une à l'autre, avec un écartement constant entre elles.  The core 11 carries application elements 12 arranged in a plurality of helical rows around the longitudinal axis X of the core 11, the implantation helices extending parallel to one another, with a constant distance between them.

L'organe d'application 10 présente en outre, dans l'exemple des figures 1 à 5 et 8, une pluralité de bandes hélicoïdales 25 dépourvues d'éléments d'application et délimitées chacune par deux rangées hélicoïdales consécutives d'éléments d'application 12.  The application member 10 furthermore has, in the example of FIGS. 1 to 5 and 8, a plurality of helical strips 25 devoid of application elements and each delimited by two consecutive helical rows of application elements. 12.

L'organe d'application 10 présente, dans l'exemple considéré, une alternance de rangées hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application 12 et de bandes hélicoïdales 25 dépourvues d'éléments d'application, lorsque l'on progresse le long de l'axe longitudinal X de l'âme (11).  The applicator member 10 has, in the example under consideration, an alternation of helical rows of application elements 12 and helical strips 25 devoid of application elements, as one progresses along the longitudinal axis X of the core (11).

Chaque rangée hélicoïdale d'éléments d'application 12 et chaque bande hélicoïdale 25 dépourvue d'éléments d'application s'étend avantageusement sur plus d'une révolution autour de l'axe longitudinal X de l'âme 11.  Each helical row of application elements 12 and each helical band 25 devoid of application elements advantageously extends over more than one revolution about the longitudinal axis X of the core 11.

Dans l'exemple décrit, les rangées hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application 12 et les bandes hélicoïdales 25 dépourvues d'éléments d'application suivent chacune le trajet d'une hélice à pas à gauche. Dans une variante, l'hélice pourrait être à pas à droite.  In the example described, the helical rows of application elements 12 and the helical strips 25 devoid of application elements each follow the path of a left-handed helix. In a variant, the propeller could be stepping right.

L'angle de l'hélice par rapport à l'axe longitudinal X de l'âme 11 est de préférence compris, comme illustré, entre 30° et 60°, étant par exemple égal à 45°. L'angle de l'hélice est celui que fait l'hélice d'implantation avec l'axe longitudinal de l'âme quand l'organe d'application est observé de côté, comme sur la figure 2.  The angle of the helix with respect to the longitudinal axis X of the core 11 is preferably comprised, as illustrated, between 30 ° and 60 °, being for example equal to 45 °. The angle of the helix is that which the implantation helix makes with the longitudinal axis of the core when the applicator member is observed from the side, as in FIG.

On a représenté à la figure 5 la surface développée de l'âme 1 1 d'un organe d'application 10 d'un applicateur selon l'invention et l'on a matérialisé sur cette figure les bases 19 des éléments d'application 12 par lesquelles ceux-ci se raccordent à l'âme 1 1. Les rangées hélicoïdales 26, 27 d'éléments d'application 12 et les bandes hélicoïdales 25 dépourvues d'éléments d'application s'étendent chacune selon une ligne Z dont l'angle avec l'axe longitudinal X de l'âme 11 correspond à l'angle d'hélice. FIG. 5 shows the developed surface of the core 1 1 of an applicator member 10 of an applicator according to the invention, and the bases 19 of the application elements 12 have been materialized in this figure. by which they are connected to the core 1 1. The helical rows 26, 27 of the application elements 12 and the helical strips 25 devoid of application elements each extend along a line Z whose angle with the longitudinal axis X of the core 11 corresponds to the helix angle.

Comme représenté aux figures 2A et 5, l'écartement er entre deux rangées hélicoïdales consécutives 26, 27 d'éléments d'application, qui est mesuré selon une direction perpendiculaire à l'orientation des rangées, et correspond à l'écart mesuré, au niveau de l'âme 11, entre les lignes s'appuyant sur les flancs 12a des éléments d'application 12 des deux rangées 26, 27 délimitant une bande 25 dépourvue d'éléments d'application, est supérieur à l'écartement moyen ee entre les éléments d'application 12 au sein de ces rangées hélicoïdales, cet écartement ee étant ici le même pour tous les éléments d'application de la rangée. As shown in FIGS. 2A and 5, the spacing e r between two consecutive helical rows 26, 27 of application elements, which is measured in a direction perpendicular to the orientation of the rows, and corresponds to the difference measured, at the core 11, between the lines bearing on the flanks 12a of the application elements 12 of the two rows 26, 27 delimiting a strip 25 devoid of application elements, is greater than the average spacing e e between the application elements 12 within these helical rows, this spacing e e being here the same for all the application elements of the row.

L'écartement er entre deux rangées hélicoïdales consécutives 26, 27 d'éléments d'application est en outre supérieur à la plus grande dimension transversale De des éléments d'application 12. The spacing e r between two consecutive helical rows 26, 27 of application elements is also greater than the largest transverse dimension D e of the application elements 12.

L'écartement er est de préférence compris entre 1, 1 à 1,8 fois l'écartement ee entre deux éléments d'application 12 d'une rangée hélicoïdale, mieux entre 1,3 et 1,6 fois, étant égal à 1,4 fois l'écartement ee entre deux éléments d'application 12 d'une rangée hélicoïdale dans l'exemple décrit. L'écartement er est de préférence compris entre 0,5 mm et 1,5 mm, étant par exemple égal à 0,7 mm. The spacing e r is preferably between 1.1 to 1.8 times the spacing e e between two application elements 12 of a helical row, better still between 1.3 and 1.6 times, being equal to 1.4 times the spacing e e between two application elements 12 of a helical row in the example described. The spacing e r is preferably between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm, being for example equal to 0.7 mm.

L'écartement entre deux éléments d'application 12 consécutifs d'une rangée hélicoïdale 26, mesuré entre les flancs adjacents 12a de ces derniers au niveau de l'âme 11, est en outre inférieur à la plus grande dimension transversale De des éléments d'application 12, à savoir ici le diamètre à leur base 19, sur toute la longueur L de l'âme 11. The spacing between two consecutive application elements 12 of a helical row 26, measured between the adjacent flanks 12a of the latter at the core 11, is also smaller than the largest transverse dimension D e of the elements. application 12, namely here the diameter at their base 19, over the entire length L of the core 11.

L'écartement est de préférence compris entre 0,3 et 0,9 fois la plus grande dimension transversale De des éléments d'application, mieux entre 0,5 et 0,8 fois, étant égal à 0,7 fois ladite plus grande dimension transversale De dans l'exemple considéré. L'écartement est de préférence compris entre 0,2 mm et 0,8 mm, étant par exemple égal à 0, 4 mm. The spacing is preferably between 0.3 and 0.9 times the largest transverse dimension D e application elements, better between 0.5 and 0.8 times, being equal to 0.7 times said larger transverse dimension D e in the example under consideration. The spacing is preferably between 0.2 mm and 0.8 mm, being for example equal to 0.4 mm.

Lors de l'utilisation d'un applicateur 3 selon l'invention, après passage de l'organe d'application 10 dans l'organe d'essorage 6, l'écartement relativement important entre les rangées hélicoïdales, dû à la présence des bandes hélicoïdales 25 dépourvues d'éléments d'application, permet d'obtenir des zones formant réservoir de produit P entre les rangées, au niveau desdites bandes 25, et ainsi une charge satisfaisante des cils et/ou des sourcils lors de l'application. When using an applicator 3 according to the invention, after passage of the applicator member 10 in the wiper member 6, the relatively large spacing between the helical rows, due to the presence of the strips helical 25 without application elements, provides product reservoir areas P between the rows, at the level of said strips 25, and thus a satisfactory load of eyelashes and / or eyebrows during application.

Comme dans l'exemple décrit, l'écartement ee entre deux éléments d'application 12 consécutifs d'une rangée hélicoïdale 26 est de préférence constant, étant le même pour chaque rangée hélicoïdale d'éléments d'application, tous les éléments d'application 12 ayant par exemple même diamètre à leur base 19. L'écartement er entre deux rangées hélicoïdales délimitant une bande hélicoïdale est également constant en tout point de l'âme 11. As in the example described, the spacing e e between two consecutive application elements 12 of a helical row 26 is preferably constant, being the same for each helical row of application elements, all the elements of application 12 having for example the same diameter at their base 19. The spacing e r between two helical rows delimiting a helical band is also constant at any point of the core 11.

Dans une variante non représentée, les écartements ee et er sont variables. L'écartement ee entre deux éléments d'application 12 consécutifs peut varier au sein d'une même rangée et/ou peut varier d'une rangée à l'autre. L'écartement er peut varier entre certaines rangées hélicoïdales. In a variant not shown, the spacings e e and e r are variable. The spacing e e between two consecutive application elements 12 may vary within the same row and / or may vary from row to row. The spacing e r may vary between certain helical rows.

Le nombre de bandes hélicoïdales 25 dépourvues d'éléments d'application est de préférence compris entre 1 et 10, étant égal à 6 dans l'exemple décrit.  The number of helical strips 25 devoid of application elements is preferably between 1 and 10, being equal to 6 in the example described.

Les rangées hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application 12 sont, dans l'exemple décrit, toutes identiques et sont images l'une de l'autre par une rotation autour de l'axe longitudinal X de l'âme 11 de 360°/n, où n est le nombre de rangées, soit par exemple de The helical rows of application elements 12 are, in the example described, all identical and are images of one another by a rotation around the longitudinal axis X of the core 11 of 360 ° / n , where n is the number of rows, ie for example

60°. 60 °.

Chaque rangée hélicoïdale d'éléments d'application 12 comporte entre 25 et 40 éléments d'application, par exemple environ 35.  Each helical row of application elements 12 has between 25 and 40 application elements, for example about 35.

L'organe d'application 10 comporte de préférence entre 100 et 400 éléments d'application 12, par exemple environ 200. L'organe d'application 10 peut ne comporter aucun autre élément d'application 12 que ceux disposés selon les rangées hélicoïdales, comme illustré.  The applicator member 10 preferably comprises between 100 and 400 application elements 12, for example approximately 200. The application member 10 may comprise no other application element 12 than those arranged along the helical rows, as illustrated.

Dans l'exemple qui vient d'être décrit, une pluralité de bandes hélicoïdales 25 dépourvues d'éléments d'application est ménagée entre des rangées hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application 12. Dans la variante représentée à la figure 6, l'organe d'application 10 présente une seule bande hélicoïdale 25 dépourvue d'éléments d'application.  In the example just described, a plurality of helical strips 25 devoid of application elements is formed between helical rows of application elements 12. In the variant shown in FIG. 10 has a single helical band 25 without application elements.

La plus grande dimension transversale De d'un élément d'application 12, qui est son diamètre à sa base 19 dans l'exemple considéré, peut être comprise entre 0, 5 mm et 1 mm, étant par exemple égale à 0,5 mm. On a représenté à la figure 7 la surface développée de l'âme 111 d'un organe d'application 110 d'un applicateur selon l'art antérieur et l'on a matérialisé sur cette figure les bases 119 des éléments d'application 112 par lesquelles ceux-ci se raccordent à l'âme 111. Les rangées hélicoïdales 126, 127 d'éléments d'application 112 s'étendent chacune selon une ligne Z' . The largest transverse dimension D e of an application element 12, which is its diameter at its base 19 in the example under consideration, may be between 0.5 mm and 1 mm, for example equal to 0.5 mm. FIG. 7 shows the developed surface of the core 111 of an applicator member 110 of an applicator according to the prior art, and the bases 119 of the application elements 112 have been materialized in this figure. by which they are connected to the core 111. The helical rows 126, 127 of application elements 112 each extend along a line Z '.

Cet organe d'application 110 présente un écartement er ' entre deux rangées hélicoïdales consécutives 126, 127, qui est mesuré selon une direction perpendiculaire à l'orientation des rangées, et correspond à l'écart mesuré, au niveau de l'âme 1 11, entre les lignes s' appuyant sur les flancs 112a des éléments d'application 112 des deux rangées 126, 127. Cet écartement er ' est inférieur à l'écartement ee ' entre deux éléments d'application consécutifs de ces rangées, et à la plus grande dimension transversale De ' des éléments d'application 112. La possibilité d'obtenir des zones formant réservoir de produit P après essorage de l'organe d'application 110 est alors restreinte. This applicator member 110 has a spacing e r 'between two consecutive helical rows 126, 127, which is measured in a direction perpendicular to the orientation of the rows, and corresponds to the difference measured at the web 1 11, between the lines pressing on the flanks 112a of the application elements 112 of the two rows 126, 127. This spacing e r 'is smaller than the spacing e e ' between two consecutive application elements of these rows, and at the greatest transverse dimension D e 'of the application elements 112. The possibility of obtaining product reservoir areas P after wringing of the applicator member 110 is then restricted.

Dans l'exemple des figures 1 à 6 et 8 d'un applicateur selon l'invention, les éléments d'application 12 ont une hauteur h qui varie selon leur emplacement sur l'âme 11. Comme représenté à la figure 3 A, les éléments d'application 12 d'une couronne 16, formée par les éléments d'application 12 occupant une même position axiale sur l'axe longitudinal X, peuvent avoir une hauteur h supérieure ou égale à celle des éléments d'application 12 de la couronne consécutive 17, en direction de l'extrémité libre de l'âme, à partir d'un certain rang en partant de l'extrémité proximale de l'âme. Dans une variante non illustrée, les éléments d'application 12 ont tous la même hauteur h. Dans une variante encore, les éléments d'application 12 ont une hauteur h qui varie autrement le long de l'âme 11, la surface enveloppe de l'organe d'application 10 pouvant avoir toute forme, notamment cylindrique, cylindroconique, biconique, ovoïde, en forme de poisson, de cacahuète, de boule, d'ogive, etc.  In the example of Figures 1 to 6 and 8 of an applicator according to the invention, the application elements 12 have a height h which varies according to their location on the core 11. As shown in Figure 3 A, the application elements 12 of a ring 16, formed by the application elements 12 occupying the same axial position on the longitudinal axis X, may have a height h greater than or equal to that of the application elements 12 of the crown consecutive 17, towards the free end of the soul, from a certain rank from the proximal end of the soul. In a variant not shown, the application elements 12 all have the same height h. In a further variant, the application elements 12 have a height h which varies differently along the core 11, the envelope surface of the applicator member 10 can have any shape, in particular cylindrical, cylindroconic, biconical, ovoid , shaped like fish, peanut, ball, ogive, etc.

Comme visible sur la figure 4, le plus grand diamètre ψι du cercle passant par les extrémités libres des éléments d'application 12 de la couronne 16, peut être compris entre 5 mm et 15 mm, étant par exemple égal à 8 mm.  As can be seen in FIG. 4, the largest diameter ψι of the circle passing through the free ends of the application elements 12 of the ring gear 16 may be between 5 mm and 15 mm, for example equal to 8 mm.

Le décalage angulaire a autour de l'axe longitudinal X de l'âme 11 entre deux couronnes consécutives 16 et 17 peut être compris entre 10° et 20°, étant par exemple égal à 15°, comme dans l'exemple représenté à la figure 4. L'organe d'application 10 peut comporter des éléments d'application 12 de moindre hauteur à proximité de ses extrémités proximale 20 et distale 21. The angular offset around the longitudinal axis X of the core 11 between two consecutive rings 16 and 17 may be between 10 ° and 20 °, being for example equal to 15 °, as in the example shown in FIG. 4. The applicator member 10 may comprise application elements 12 of smaller height near its proximal and distal ends 20 and 21.

Comme représenté à la figure 3, au sein d'une rangée longitudinale 36, c'est-à- dire dans un même plan de coupe longitudinale, la hauteur h des éléments d'application 12 peut augmenter puis diminuer vers l'extrémité libre de l'âme 13.  As shown in FIG. 3, within a longitudinal row 36, that is to say in the same longitudinal section plane, the height h of the application elements 12 can increase and then decrease towards the free end of the soul 13.

La hauteur h des éléments d'application 12 est par exemple comprise entre 0,5 mm et 5 mm.  The height h of the application elements 12 is for example between 0.5 mm and 5 mm.

La dimension transversale des éléments d'application 12 peut diminuer de leur base 19 vers leur extrémité libre 22.  The transverse dimension of the application elements 12 can decrease from their base 19 towards their free end 22.

Le rayon de courbure re des éléments d'application 12 à leur extrémité libre 22 est de préférence compris entre 0,4 mm et 0,7 mm, étant par exemple égale à 0,5 mm. The radius of curvature r e of the application elements 12 at their free end 22 is preferably between 0.4 mm and 0.7 mm, being for example equal to 0.5 mm.

Comme représenté aux figures 3A et 5, la distance de entre deux éléments d'application 12 consécutifs d'une même rangée longitudinale 36, mesurée entre leurs extrémités libres 22, peut être comprise entre 2 mm et 3,5 mm, étant par exemple égale à 3 mm. La distance <¾ entre deux éléments d'application 12 consécutifs d'une même rangée longitudinale, mesurée entre les flancs 12a adjacents de ces derniers au niveau de l'âme 11, peut être comprise entre 2 mm et 3 mm, étant par exemple égale à 2,5 mm. As shown in Figures 3A and 5, the distance d e between two application members 12 consecutive of the same longitudinal row 36, measured between their free ends 22, can be between 2 mm and 3.5 mm, being e.g. equal to 3 mm. The distance ¾ between two consecutive application elements 12 of the same longitudinal row, measured between the adjacent flanks 12a of the latter at the core 11, may be between 2 mm and 3 mm, being for example equal to at 2.5 mm.

Comme représenté aux figures 3 et 3 A, trois éléments d'application 12 appartenant à différentes rangées longitudinales peuvent être présents, en projection, entre deux éléments d'application consécutifs d'une même rangée longitudinale 36.  As represented in FIGS. 3 and 3A, three application elements 12 belonging to different longitudinal rows may be present, in projection, between two consecutive application elements of the same longitudinal row 36.

Les éléments d'application 12 sont constitués dans l'exemple illustré par des picots de forme conique de section circulaire à leur base. Toutefois, l'invention n'est pas limitée à des éléments d'application sous forme de picots coniques, et d'autres formes de picots sont possibles, par exemple de section transversale aplatie.  The application elements 12 are constituted in the example illustrated by conical shaped pins of circular section at their base. However, the invention is not limited to application elements in the form of conical pins, and other forms of pins are possible, for example of flattened cross section.

Dans la variante représentée aux figures 9 à 11, l'âme 11 présente une pluralité de cavités 13, chacune d'axe transversal par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de l'âme 11.  In the variant represented in FIGS. 9 to 11, the core 11 has a plurality of cavities 13, each having an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the core 11.

Les cavités 13 sont disposées le long des bandes hélicoïdales 25 dépourvues d'éléments d'application, étant ainsi disposées selon une pluralité de rangées hélicoïdales de cavités. Dans l'exemple décrit, chaque rangée de cavités est disposée à mi-largeur d'une bande hélicoïdale 25 dépourvue d'éléments d'application. Comme représenté à la figure 11, les cavités, étant constituées par des alvéoles hémisphériques, sont de section, dans un plan de coupe perpendiculaire à l'axe de l'âme 11, semi-circulaire, mais l'invention n'est pas limitée à une forme particulière de cavité. The cavities 13 are arranged along the helical strips 25 devoid of application elements, thus being arranged in a plurality of helical rows of cavities. In the example described, each row of cavities is arranged at the mid-width of a helical strip 25 devoid of application elements. As represented in FIG. 11, the cavities, consisting of hemispherical cells, are of section, in a sectional plane perpendicular to the axis of the core 11, semicircular, but the invention is not limited. to a particular form of cavity.

Dans l'exemple considéré, les cavités 13 débouchent sur l'âme 11 par une ouverture 14 dont la plus grande dimension Dg, qui est le diamètre de l'ouverture, est égale à la plus grande dimension transversale De des éléments d'application 12. Dans une variante non représentée, la plus grande dimension Dg de l'ouverture 14 est différente de la plus grande dimension transversale De des éléments d'application 12. In the example considered, the cavities 13 open onto the core 11 through an opening 14 whose largest dimension D g , which is the diameter of the opening, is equal to the largest transverse dimension D e of the elements. In a variant not shown, the largest dimension D g of the opening 14 is different from the largest transverse dimension D e of the application elements 12.

Les cavités 13, dans l'exemple décrit, débouchent toutes sur l'âme 1 1 par des ouvertures 14 ayant la même plus grande dimension Dg. Dans une variante, la plus grande dimension Dg des ouvertures 14 varie au sein d'une rangée hélicoïdale de cavités et/ou d'une rangée à l'autre. The cavities 13, in the example described, all open on the core 1 1 through openings 14 having the same largest dimension D g . In a variant, the largest dimension D g of the openings 14 varies within a helical row of cavities and / or from one row to another.

L'écartement eg entre deux cavités 13 au sein d'une rangée hélicoïdale de cavités 28 est constant dans l'exemple décrit, et il est le même pour toutes les rangées de cavités. Dans une variante non représentée, l'écartement eg entre deux cavités 13 d'une rangée hélicoïdale de cavités est variable au sein d'une même rangée et/ou d'une rangée à l'autre. The gap e g between two cavities 13 within a helical row of cavities 28 is constant in the example described, and it is the same for all rows of cavities. In a variant not shown, the spacing e g between two cavities 13 of a helical row of cavities is variable within the same row and / or row to row.

Dans une variante représentée à la figure 12, l'âme 11 présente au moins une cavité sous la forme d'une gorge hélicoïdale continue 15, disposée le long d'une bande hélicoïdale 25 dépourvue d'éléments d'application et entre deux rangées hélicoïdales d'éléments d'application 12. La plus grande dimension transversale Dg de la gorge est sa largeur au niveau de l'âme 11, et elle est égale à la plus grande dimension transversale De des éléments d'application 12 des rangées hélicoïdales qui l'encadrent. In a variant shown in Figure 12, the core 11 has at least one cavity in the form of a continuous helical groove 15, arranged along a helical strip 25 devoid of application elements and between two helical rows The largest transverse dimension D g of the groove is its width at the core 11, and it is equal to the largest transverse dimension D e of the application elements 12 of the helical rows who frame it.

L'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples qui viennent d'être décrits.  The invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described.

On ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention en combinant au sein de variantes non illustrées les caractéristiques des exemples illustrés.  It is not beyond the scope of the present invention by combining within non-illustrated variants the characteristics of the examples illustrated.

Dans les exemples décrits, les éléments d'application 12 ont tous la même plus grande dimension transversale De. Dans une variante non représentée, la plus grande dimension transversale De des éléments d'application 12 varie d'un élément à l'autre, par exemple au sein de la même rangée hélicoïdale d'éléments d'application et/ou d'une rangée à l'autre. Les éléments d'application 12 peuvent comporter un matériau aux propriétés bactériostatiques et/ou favorisant le glissement et/ou magnétique. In the examples described, the application elements 12 all have the same larger transverse dimension D e . In a variant not shown, the largest transverse dimension D e of the application elements 12 varies from one element to another, for example within the same helical row of application elements and / or a row to another. The application elements 12 may comprise a material with bacteriostatic properties and / or promoting sliding and / or magnetic.

L'applicateur 3 peut être soumis à des vibrations lors de l'utilisation, et/ou être chauffant, c'est-à-dire comporter un élément chauffant, et/ou être rotatif. Il est aussi possible que l'organe d'application 10 soit vibrant et chauffant ou uniquement vibrant ou uniquement chauffant ou uniquement rotatif. Dans le cas où l'applicateur est rotatif, l'organe de préhension 9 peut loger un moteur électrique pour entraîner la tige en rotation.  The applicator 3 may be subjected to vibrations during use, and / or be heated, that is to say comprise a heating element, and / or be rotatable. It is also possible that the applicator member 10 is vibrating and heating or only vibrating or heating only or only rotating. In the case where the applicator is rotatable, the gripping member 9 can house an electric motor to drive the rod in rotation.

L'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de « comportant au moins un ».  The phrase "with one" should be understood as being synonymous with "having at least one".

Claims

REVENDICATIONS 1. Applicateur (3) pour appliquer un produit (P) cosmétique, de maquillage ou de soin, sur les cils et/ou les sourcils, comportant : An applicator (3) for applying a cosmetic, makeup or care product (P) to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, comprising: - une tige (8), et  a rod (8), and un organe d'application (10) à une extrémité de la tige (8), l'organe d'application (10) étant réalisé par moulage de matière et comportant :  an applicator member (10) at one end of the rod (8), the applicator member (10) being made by molding material and comprising: - une âme (1 1) non vrillée s'étendant selon un axe longitudinal (X), et des éléments d'application (12) portés par l'âme (1 1) et disposés selon une pluralité de rangées hélicoïdales (26, 27) autour de l'axe longitudinal (X) de l'âme (1 1),  a non-twisted core (1 1) extending along a longitudinal axis (X), and application elements (12) carried by the core (1 1) and arranged in a plurality of helical rows (26, 27); ) about the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (1 1), l'organe d'application (10) présentant au moins une bande hélicoïdale (25) s'étendant sur plus d'une demi-révolution autour de l'axe longitudinal (X) de l'âme (1 1), dépourvue d'éléments d'application, et délimitée par deux rangées consécutives hélicoïdales (26, 27) d'éléments d'application (1 1) s'étendant parallèlement l'une à l'autre, the applicator member (10) having at least one helical band (25) extending over more than half a revolution about the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (1 1), devoid of application elements, and delimited by two consecutive helical rows (26, 27) of application elements (1 1) extending parallel to one another, l'écartement (er) entre ces deux rangées consécutives hélicoïdales (26, 27) d'éléments d'application (1 1) étant supérieur à l'écartement moyen (ee) entre les éléments d'application (12) au sein de ces rangées hélicoïdales (26, 27). the spacing (e r ) between these two consecutive helical rows (26, 27) of application elements (1 1) being greater than the mean spacing (e e ) between the application elements (12) within of these helical rows (26, 27). 2. Applicateur selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel la bande hélicoïdale dépourvue d'éléments d'application (25) s'étend sur plus d'une révolution autour de l'axe longitudinal (X) de l'âme (1 1).  2. Applicator according to claim 1, wherein the helical band devoid of application elements (25) extends over more than one revolution about the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (1 1). 3. Applicateur selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel une pluralité de bandes hélicoïdales (25) dépourvues d'éléments d'application est ménagée entre des rangées hélicoïdales (26, 27) d'éléments d'application (12).  An applicator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a plurality of helical strips (25) devoid of application members are provided between helical rows (26,27) of application members (12). 4. Applicateur selon la revendication précédente, présentant une alternance de rangées hélicoïdales (26, 27) d'éléments d'application (12) et de bandes hélicoïdales (25) dépourvues d'éléments d'application, lorsque l'on progresse le long de l'axe longitudinal (X) de l'âme (1 1).  4. Applicator according to the preceding claim, having an alternation of helical rows (26, 27) of application elements (12) and helical strips (25) devoid of application elements, as one progresses along the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (1 1). 5. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, dans lequel l'écartement (er) est compris entre 1, 1 à 1,8 fois l'écartement (ee). 5. An applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the spacing (e r ) is between 1, 1 to 1.8 times the spacing (e e ). 6. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'écartement entre au moins deux éléments d'application (12) consécutifs d'une rangée hélicoïdale (26), mieux entre deux éléments consécutifs quelconques de cette rangée, est inférieur à la plus grande dimension transversale (De) des éléments d'application (12). An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the spacing between at least two consecutive application elements (12) of a helical row (26), better between any two consecutive elements of this row, is smaller than the largest transverse dimension (D e ) of the application elements (12). 7. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'écartement entre deux éléments d'application (12) consécutifs quelconques d'une rangée hélicoïdale (26) est compris entre 0,3 et 0,9 fois la plus grande dimension transversale (De) des éléments d'application, mieux entre 0,5 et 0,8 fois. An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the spacing between any two consecutive application elements (12) of a helical row (26) is between 0.3 and 0.9 times the largest transverse dimension (D e ) of the application elements, better between 0.5 and 0.8 times. 8. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'écartement entre deux éléments d'application (12) consécutifs d'une rangée hélicoïdale (26) est constant, étant notamment le même pour chaque rangée hélicoïdale d'éléments d'application.  8. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the spacing between two consecutive application elements (12) of a helical row (26) is constant, being in particular the same for each helical row of elements d 'application. 9. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'écartement (er) est constant en tout point de l'âme (11). 9. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the spacing (e r ) is constant at any point of the core (11). 10. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les rangées hélicoïdales (26, 27) d'éléments d'application (12) et la bande hélicoïdale (25) dépourvue d'éléments d'application ont un angle d'hélice (β) par rapport à l'axe longitudinal (X) de l'âme (1 1) compris entre 30° et 60°.  An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the helical rows (26, 27) of application members (12) and the helical band (25) devoid of application members have an angle of helix (β) with respect to the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (1 1) between 30 ° and 60 °. 1 1. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la hauteur (h) des éléments d'application (12) varie selon leur emplacement sur l'âme (1 1).  An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the height (h) of the application elements (12) varies according to their location on the core (1 1). 12. Applicateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'âme (1 1) présente au moins une cavité (13, 15), mieux une pluralité de cavités (13), de préférence sous forme d'alvéoles, chacune étant notamment d'axe orienté transversalement à l'axe longitudinal (X) de l' âme, la ou les cavités (13) étant de préférence disposées le long de la ou des bandes hélicoïdales (25) dépourvues d'éléments d'application, notamment à mi-largeur de la ou des bandes hélicoïdales, la ou les cavités (13) débouchant de préférence sur l'âme (1 1) par une ouverture (14) dont la plus grande dimension (Dg) est égale à la plus grande dimension transversale (De) des éléments d'application (12). 12. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the core (1 1) has at least one cavity (13, 15), better a plurality of cavities (13), preferably in the form of cells, each being in particular of axis oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis (X) of the core, the cavity or recesses (13) being preferably arranged along the helical strip or bands (25) devoid of application elements, in particular at the mid-width of the helical strip or strips, the cavity or recesses (13) opening preferably on the core (1 1) through an opening (14) whose largest dimension (D g ) is equal to the largest large transverse dimension (D e ) of the application elements (12). 13. Applicateur selon la revendication 12, les cavités (13) étant disposées selon une pluralité de rangées hélicoïdales, l'écartement (eg) entre deux cavités (13) au sein d'une rangée hélicoïdale (28) étant constant et étant le même pour toutes les rangées de cavités. 13. Applicator according to claim 12, the cavities (13) being arranged in a plurality of helical rows, the spacing (e g ) between two cavities (13) at within a helical row (28) being constant and being the same for all rows of cavities. 14. Applicateur selon l'une des revendications 12 ou 13, dans lequel l'âme 14. The applicator according to one of claims 12 or 13, wherein the soul (11) présente au moins une cavité (15) sous la forme d'une gorge hélicoïdale continue, s' étendant notamment le long d'une bande hélicoïdale dépourvue d'éléments d'application(11) has at least one cavity (15) in the form of a continuous helical groove, extending in particular along a helical strip devoid of application elements (12) . (12). 15. Dispositif (1) de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit (P) cosmétique, de maquillage ou de soin, sur les cils et/ou les sourcils, comportant un applicateur (3) tel que défini dans l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes et un récipient (2) contenant le produit (P) à appliquer.  15. Device (1) for packaging and applying a cosmetic (P) cosmetic or make-up or care product to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, comprising an applicator (3) as defined in any one of the following: of the preceding claims and a container (2) containing the product (P) to be applied.
EP14744180.2A 2013-06-26 2014-06-25 Device for applying a cosmetic product Active EP3013175B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR1356128A FR3007629B1 (en) 2013-06-26 2013-06-26 DEVICE FOR APPLYING A COSMETIC PRODUCT
PCT/IB2014/062588 WO2014207673A1 (en) 2013-06-26 2014-06-25 Device for applying a cosmetic product

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3013175A1 true EP3013175A1 (en) 2016-05-04
EP3013175B1 EP3013175B1 (en) 2021-04-21

Family

ID=49274826

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP14744180.2A Active EP3013175B1 (en) 2013-06-26 2014-06-25 Device for applying a cosmetic product

Country Status (8)

Country Link
US (1) US9907386B2 (en)
EP (1) EP3013175B1 (en)
JP (1) JP6587611B2 (en)
KR (1) KR20160024390A (en)
CN (1) CN105338852B (en)
ES (1) ES2874251T3 (en)
FR (1) FR3007629B1 (en)
WO (1) WO2014207673A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR3017783B1 (en) * 2014-02-24 2016-02-26 Albea Services APPLICATOR FOR COSMETIC PRODUCT, IN PARTICULAR FOR MASCARA AND ASSOCIATED APPLICATOR ASSEMBLY
FR3026283B1 (en) * 2014-09-30 2016-12-09 Oreal APPLICATOR OF A COSMETIC, MAKE-UP OR CARE PRODUCT, ON LASHES AND / OR EYEBROWS
WO2017212123A1 (en) * 2016-06-08 2017-12-14 Montaigu Developpement Applicator device for applying a fluid or pasty product to keratin fibres
FR3060278B1 (en) * 2016-12-21 2019-09-27 L V M H Recherche COSMETIC PRODUCT APPLICATOR DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE APPLICATOR ELEMENT
FR3070842B1 (en) * 2017-09-12 2021-07-16 Oreal COSMETIC APPLICATOR
FR3070839B1 (en) 2017-09-12 2025-04-11 Oreal COSMETIC APPLICATOR
FR3070841B1 (en) 2017-09-12 2021-07-16 Oreal COSMETIC APPLICATOR
WO2020095456A1 (en) * 2018-11-09 2020-05-14 株式会社エイエムジー Mascara comb
FR3090297B1 (en) * 2018-12-19 2021-10-15 Oreal Spiral cosmetic applicator
IT202100002843A1 (en) * 2021-02-09 2022-08-09 Brivaplast Srl COSMETICS APPLICATOR IN TWO COMPONENTS

Family Cites Families (28)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4635659A (en) 1984-01-05 1987-01-13 Spatz Laboratories, Inc. Mascara applicator
JPS6172223A (en) * 1984-09-17 1986-04-14 Yokogawa Medical Syst Ltd Crt multiframe photographing device
US4694429A (en) * 1984-11-29 1987-09-15 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Semiconductor memory device
GB8707086D0 (en) 1987-03-25 1987-04-29 Cole R D Cosmetics applicator
EP0474934A1 (en) 1990-09-14 1992-03-18 Aceworld Plastics Co Ltd Brush bristle arrangement
FR2724296B1 (en) * 1994-09-12 1997-06-20 Sanofi Sa APPLICATOR ASSEMBLY FOR A COSMETIC PRODUCT, SUCH AS A MASCARA
FR2730910B1 (en) * 1995-02-23 1997-04-11 Oreal COSMETIC APPLICATOR
US20060070635A1 (en) 2004-10-01 2006-04-06 The Procter & Gamble Company Cosmetic brush comprising bristles having external depressions
FR2909532B1 (en) * 2006-12-12 2009-11-13 Oreal APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT ON LACQUERS OR EYEBROWS.
FR2912620B1 (en) * 2007-02-21 2010-08-13 Chanel Parfums Beaute METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COSMETIC PRODUCT APPLICATOR, APPLICATOR, PACKAGE COMPRISING THE APPLICATOR, AND LOT OF APPLICATORS
FR2913572B1 (en) 2007-03-16 2009-06-05 Chanel Parfums Beaute Soc Par APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT ON THE LASHES
FR2918547B1 (en) 2007-07-11 2011-04-01 Chanel Parfums Beaute APPLICATOR FOR MAKE UP OF LASHES AND / OR EYEILS WITH A SILL.
US8985883B2 (en) * 2007-07-30 2015-03-24 The Procter & Gamble Company Control surfaces for applicator with moveable applicator head
FR2983689A1 (en) * 2007-10-23 2013-06-14 Oreal APPLICATOR TO COMBINE OR APPLY A PRODUCT ON LACQUERS AND / OR EYEBROWS
FR2939618B1 (en) * 2008-12-11 2011-05-20 Oreal APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A COSMETIC, MAKE-UP OR CARE PRODUCT ON KERATINIC MATERIALS
DE102009013233A1 (en) * 2009-03-17 2010-09-23 Oekametall Oehlhorn Gmbh & Co. Kg Applicator for applying a cosmetic and / or pharmaceutical composition, in particular mascara
FR2943226B1 (en) 2009-03-20 2011-06-03 Oreal APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A COSMETIC, MAKE-UP OR CARE PRODUCT, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
FR2945921B1 (en) * 2009-05-28 2014-07-25 Rexam Beauty & Closures Inc COSMETIC CONTAINER
KR200455309Y1 (en) * 2009-07-21 2011-08-31 유강식 Tubular Mascara Container
FR2951359B1 (en) * 2009-10-15 2019-12-27 L'oreal DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT TO EYELASHES OR EYEBROWS.
JP5527652B2 (en) * 2009-12-17 2014-06-18 フィグラ株式会社 Liquid cosmetic applicator
JP5507676B2 (en) * 2010-05-14 2014-05-28 株式会社新和製作所 Makeup brush
FR2962015B1 (en) 2010-07-01 2012-08-31 Oreal APPLICATOR TO APPLY A PRODUCT ON THE LASHES.
KR101237030B1 (en) * 2010-12-03 2013-02-25 (주)레이원 Eyelash shaping and toiletries
DE202011002793U1 (en) 2011-02-16 2012-06-12 Geka Gmbh Applicator with tubular, overmolded core element
JP5484535B2 (en) * 2011-09-02 2014-05-07 株式会社 資生堂 Makeup tools
FR2983045B1 (en) * 2011-11-24 2014-02-07 Chanel Parfums Beaute APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT TO EYELASHES OR EYCILS THAT INCLUDES INJECTION MOLDED HAIR
DE202014101055U1 (en) * 2014-03-10 2015-06-12 Geka Gmbh Applicator with separately manufactured and mounted bristle plates

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
See references of WO2014207673A1 *

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
FR3007629B1 (en) 2015-08-07
EP3013175B1 (en) 2021-04-21
ES2874251T3 (en) 2021-11-04
CN105338852B (en) 2018-12-04
JP2016523650A (en) 2016-08-12
CN105338852A (en) 2016-02-17
US9907386B2 (en) 2018-03-06
KR20160024390A (en) 2016-03-04
WO2014207673A1 (en) 2014-12-31
JP6587611B2 (en) 2019-10-09
FR3007629A1 (en) 2015-01-02
US20160143419A1 (en) 2016-05-26

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP3013175B1 (en) Device for applying a cosmetic product
CA2314470C (en) Apparatus for conditioning and applying a product to eyelashes or eyebrows
EP1872682B1 (en) Device for the application of a product on eyelashes or eyebrows
EP2005857B1 (en) Applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows
CA2348807C (en) Device for applying a cosmetic or care product onto keratin fibres, such as eyelashes or eyebrows
EP2301379B1 (en) Packaging and application device for a cosmetic or dermatological product
FR2961384B1 (en) APPLICATOR OF A COSMETIC, MAKE-UP OR CARE PRODUCT ON LACQUERS OR EYEBROWS
FR2951359A1 (en) DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT TO EYELASHES OR EYCILS.
FR2933854A1 (en) APPLICATOR TO COMBINE OR APPLY A PRODUCT ON LACQUERS OR EYEBROWS.
FR2934478A1 (en) APPLICATOR TO COMBINE AND / OR APPLY A PRODUCT ON LACQUERS AND / OR EYEBROWS
FR2962015A1 (en) APPLICATOR TO APPLY A PRODUCT ON THE LASHES.
FR2796528A1 (en) DEVICE FOR CONDITIONING AND APPLYING A PRODUCT TO EYELASHES OR EYEBROWS
FR2916328A1 (en) Product e.g. mascara, conditioning and applying device&#39;s brush for e.g. eyelash, has connecting element with elongated portions that are spaced and separated from each other by bristles, when brush is in plane perpendicular to core axis
FR3004905A1 (en) APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT ON THE LASHES AND / OR THE EYE
FR3004906A1 (en) DEVICE FOR APPLYING A COSMETIC PRODUCT.
FR3066367B1 (en) APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT ON THE LASHES
FR2922421A1 (en) APPLICATOR TO COMBINE OR APPLY A PRODUCT TO EYELASHES OR EYEBROWS
FR2886113A1 (en) APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT ON THE LASHES AND / OR THE EYE
FR3026928A1 (en) APPLICATOR OF A COSMETIC, MAKE-UP OR CARE PRODUCT, ON THE LASHES AND / OR THE EYE.
FR3026283A1 (en) APPLICATOR OF A COSMETIC, MAKE-UP OR CARE PRODUCT, ON LASHES AND / OR EYEBROWS
FR3035779A1 (en) APPLICATOR FOR THE APPLICATION OF A COSMETIC PRODUCT
FR2914162A1 (en) APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A COMPOSITION ON THE CILES
FR3014656A1 (en) APPLICATOR OF A COSMETIC, MAKE-UP OR CARE PRODUCT, ON LASHES AND / OR EYEBROWS
FR2968519A1 (en) APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT TO LACQUERS AND / OR EYCILS AND METHOD OF MAKE UP.
FR3030204A1 (en) APPLICATOR OF A COSMETIC, MAKE-UP OR CARE PRODUCT, ON LASHES AND / OR EYEBROWS

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20151217

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

RIN1 Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected)

Inventor name: ANNONAY, WENDY

Inventor name: THENIN, AUDREY

Inventor name: SANCHEZ, MARCEL

Inventor name: CAULIER, ERIC

TPAC Observations filed by third parties

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNTIPA

DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20170628

TPAC Observations filed by third parties

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNTIPA

TPAC Observations filed by third parties

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNTIPA

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

GRAJ Information related to disapproval of communication of intention to grant by the applicant or resumption of examination proceedings by the epo deleted

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSDIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20201020

INTC Intention to grant announced (deleted)
GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20210127

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602014076788

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: FRENCH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 1383718

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20210515

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG9D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MK05

Ref document number: 1383718

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20210421

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20210421

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210721

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210721

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210823

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210722

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210821

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 602014076788

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: BE

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20210630

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20220124

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20210625

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20210630

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20210625

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20210630

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210821

Ref country code: AL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20210630

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO

Effective date: 20140625

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20210421

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20250402

Year of fee payment: 12

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20250401

Year of fee payment: 12

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20250522

Year of fee payment: 12

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20250508

Year of fee payment: 12

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Payment date: 20250707

Year of fee payment: 12