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EP2763565B1 - Hollow mascara brush - Google Patents

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EP2763565B1
EP2763565B1 EP12780677.6A EP12780677A EP2763565B1 EP 2763565 B1 EP2763565 B1 EP 2763565B1 EP 12780677 A EP12780677 A EP 12780677A EP 2763565 B1 EP2763565 B1 EP 2763565B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B9/00Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/021Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B11/00Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A46B11/0006Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water specially adapted to feed the bristle upper surface
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B3/00Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier
    • A46B3/005Bristle carriers and bristles moulded as a unit
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46DMANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • A46D1/02Bristles details
    • A46D1/0253Bristles having a shape which is not a straight line, e.g. curved, "S", hook, loop
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B15/00Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0055Brushes combined with other articles normally separate from the brushing process, e.g. combs, razors, mirrors
    • A46B15/0059Brushes with a comb
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • A46B2200/106Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara including comb like element

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  • the invention relates to an applicator according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such an applicator is used for applying cosmetic to keratinic fibers and in particular for applying mascara to the eyelashes of the human eye.
  • disc applicators are known in addition to bristled applicators.
  • the actual applicator section has, in such disk applicators, a core with a not inconsiderable thickness, from which a number of disks or disk sections project radially outwardly. Between adjacent discs or disc elements each have a free space is provided. In particular, in this free space remains even after pulling out of the applicator from the cosmetics reservoir and after stripping the applicator of the majority of the applied cosmetic mass.
  • document JP2000023738 discloses an applicator for applying cosmetic to eyelashes according to the preamble of claims 1 and 2.
  • an applicator for applying cosmetic to eyelashes having a shaft portion or at least a coupling portion and an applicator portion.
  • the applicator section is designed as a circumferentially substantially or completely self-contained, inside hollow cage for receiving the cosmetic.
  • such an applicator is characterized in that the cage has a triangular cross-section in the direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis L, and an alternating sequence of ribs and passages communicating with the interior of the cage is provided on at least one of its tips which meet at its circumference has, in which insert the eyelashes in the application.
  • a tip equipped with passages can be brought much closer to the lid-side approach of the eyelashes than a uniform cylindrical applicator - since only the tip is particularly close to the eye, but not the entire applicator. This is considered essential by the users felt more pleasant. In addition, such a tip is usually also very good for combing the eyelashes.
  • the applicator according to the invention is characterized in that the extent of the ribs measured in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the applicator is reduced from the respective rib base point to the respective rib apex.
  • the passage between two ribs adjacent in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis is greater than the extent of a single rib in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.
  • an applicator which is likewise designed as a circumferentially substantially or completely self-contained, inside hollow cage for receiving the cosmetic.
  • This bulge like the apex of a triangular cross-section, protrudes outwards and has a number of passages communicating with the interior of the cage into which the eyelashes engage during application.
  • the classic heart shape is a preferred embodiment of such a cross-section with a V-shaped bulge - the tip of the heart forms the said V-shaped bulge, which can be easily brought very close to the lid-side approach of the eyelashes and therefore functionally the tip of the initially described triangular cross-section corresponds.
  • the Fig. 1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the invention.
  • the actual applicator 1 consists of an applicator section 2 in the form of the cage K, which is to be explained in more detail below, and which is preferably completely coreless Coupling section 3.
  • the coupling section 3 of the applicator 1 is coupled to a handle, not shown here, which establishes a connection with the handle, also not shown here.
  • the proximal end face 4a of the applicator section 2 adjoins the coupling section 3, i. the end face facing the coupling portion 3.
  • three carrier elements 5 are fastened to this proximal end face 4 a, preferably by integral production with the end face 4 a by injection molding.
  • the proximal end face 4a is completely self-contained and thereby retains the cosmetic mass penetrating into the cavity of the cage K.
  • the distal end face 4b of the applicator section is essentially completely open and thus offers a large cross section through which the cosmetic mass can penetrate into the interior of the cage K when re-inserting the applicator section 2.
  • the individual peripheral surfaces which bound the triangular cage are preferably convex or concave (cf. FIG. 4 ), wherein the radius of curvature KR, which specifies this convex or concave curvature, preferably at least by a factor of 2.5, better by at least the factor 3 is greater than the maximum extent D of the cage perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L.
  • the coupling portion 3 and the applicator portion 2 of this embodiment may be integrally molded of a plastic material.
  • the clear inner cross section of the cage then has a slight conicity, ie the clear internal cross-section of the cage increases slightly towards the distal end of the cage.
  • the wall sections of the cage preferably have substantially all the same wall thickness.
  • Each of these wall sections forming a support element 5 preferably lies centrally on one of the flat or slightly convex or concave peripheral surfaces of the cage.
  • the ribs are evenly or substantially evenly distributed circumferentially.
  • Cage structures of a number of parallel arranged, triangular ribs 6, which are interconnected only on one side by means of a support member are not excluded a priori, but not preferred.
  • each rib is zwekelnkelig and the two legs of the respective Rippenfußddling 8 and 9 go out and meet at the apex 10 of the respective rib, with each other include an acute angle ß, which is preferably less than or equal to 80 degrees, see.
  • FIG. 4
  • the triangular cage in each of its tip areas is circumferentially outwardly open, so identifies at each of its tip areas an alternating sequence of ribs 6 and 7 passages.
  • the triangular cage may be sufficient in certain cases, however, if the triangular cage is only peripherally open to the outside in one of its tip areas, then one must rather speak of a unilaterally opened triangular tube.
  • such an embodiment is not preferred.
  • each rib 6 preferably has a flattening or rounding which will normally be dimensioned so that the apices 10 do not create an unpleasant "prick" when they come in contact with the sensitive eyelid.
  • the extension of the ribs 6 decreases from the respective rib base point to the respective rib apex.
  • the free space between two ribs 6 adjacent in the longitudinal direction L forms in each case a v-shaped passage 7, ie a passage which is predestined to "catch" eyelashes.
  • Such a round applicator would have one extremely small diameter have to be able to be introduced comparably close to the eyelash extension.
  • the choice of an extremely small diameter would then adversely affect its mass storage capacity, since the free interior of the cage is getting smaller, the more the diameter decreases.
  • the rib distance RA in the region of adjacent rib apexes 10 is at least 3 times, better still at least 4 times, the rib extension RD in the region of the rib apex measured in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L.
  • the rib distance RA is in this case Embodiment in the region of adjacent rib base points (above the foot-side rounding) preferably at least 0.75 times, more preferably at least 1.25 times, the rib extension RD in this area, measured in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L.
  • the cage consists of at least one, preferably three rows of 10 to 30, preferably 12 to 20 in the longitudinal direction L successively arranged ribs 6. Ideally, all ribs are the same.
  • the cross-section of the cage does not form an equilateral triangle, but a triangle in which at least one side length is greater than the other two side lengths.
  • At least one side of the triangle has an edge length KL of ⁇ 12 mm, better still an edge length KL of ⁇ 8 mm.
  • the extension of the applicator 2 in the direction of its longitudinal axis is preferably ⁇ 35 mm, excluding the coupling section, better still ⁇ 30 mm.
  • the cross-sectional area of the individual ribs in coordination with the material used for the ribs is preferably chosen so small that the individual ribs are not completely rigid, but by the scraper while stripping a bit to the side in the direction of Longitudinal axis L of the applicator can be bent.
  • each individual rib is dimensioned in coordination with the rib material so that the rib can move in the region of its rib apex by an amount B in the direction of the longitudinal axis L.
  • the FIG. 3 illustrates what is meant here.
  • the amount B preferably corresponds at least to the extent of the individual rib in the direction of the longitudinal axis L and preferably even twice or ideally even at least three times this extent.
  • the cage K formed in the described manner from the support sections 5 and the connecting ribs 6 is thin-walled in relation to its diameter - the wall thickness of the cage-forming ribs in the radial direction nowhere more than 17.5% of the cage diameter, preferably even nowhere more than 10% of the cage diameter.
  • Under the cage diameter is at a non-circular applicator cross section understood the diameter of that imaginary circle having the same area as the actual cage cross-section.
  • the proportion of the outwardly facing rib surface on the entire outer peripheral surface of the cage K is preferably smaller than the imaginary surface defining the apertures 7 on the outer peripheral surface of the Occupy cage K.
  • the ratio "rib surface" to "area of the apertures" is even less than 40%.
  • ribs which form one side of the triangular cross-section can be designed so that they form an additional groove 16, as they will be explained in more detail in the context of the fourth embodiment Fig. 13 to 16 is shown graphically. What has been said in the context of the fourth embodiment applies mutatis mutandis.
  • a variant of the applicator according to the invention is produced in the so-called two-component injection molding process.
  • the carrier elements 5, which make up the essential part of its rigidity and / or dimensional stability are first injection-molded from a harder and / or more rigid plastic.
  • the existing of a softer and / or more flexible plastic ribs are molded. In this way, the individual application properties of the applicator can be precisely adjusted.
  • the applicator shown by this embodiment does not have to be a preferably one-piece plastic injection molded part be executed, even if such a method of production is of course very advantageous from a cost point of view.
  • High-priced applicators of this kind can instead also be made of metal.
  • such an applicator section made of metal is given a finish by rotating with its outermost periphery past a grinding wheel so that its pointed apex areas are rounded off, which ensures a more pleasant feeling of application and greater safety.
  • the Fig. 5 to 8 show a second embodiment of the invention, which substantially corresponds to the first embodiment and for which therefore the same applies in connection with the first embodiment.
  • the cage is not completely self-contained in the circumferential direction in this embodiment, but instead exceptionally and in contrast to all other embodiments has a longitudinally across the width of several ribs passing slot, as the best in Fig. 5 can be seen.
  • the slot is preferably designed so narrow that the effect that the interior of the cage is loaded when inserting the Applikatorabitess in a cosmetic stock with cosmetics, is not significantly affected.
  • the slot is how one uses the Fig. 8 sees, in this embodiment by rudimentary trained Rib portions 12 limited, the free cantilever ends at the edges of the slot S.
  • FIGS. 9 to 12 describe a third embodiment of the invention, which is very similar to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • the description already given there therefore applies to this third embodiment in a corresponding manner, as far as the features described below, by which the third embodiment differs from the first embodiment, does not result in anything else.
  • the cage has a cross section corresponding to a heart shape, that is, a substantially non-triangular cross section.
  • This heart-shaped cross-section translates with the heart tip the idea laid down in the claims that the cross-section of the cage perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L of the applicator section at least one substantially V-shaped bulge of two at an angle of preferably ⁇ 110 °, better ⁇ 90 ° to each other arranged surfaces which projects outwardly and which has a plurality of passages 7.
  • an applicator with such a total, non-triangular cross section at least locally achieves the advantages that the triangular cross section described above has achieved.
  • this heart-shaped cross section has further advantages in individual cases.
  • the wall thickness of the cage is here again preferably the same everywhere. But there are a total of three areas where the cage wall has no interruptions or passages, which is why they each forms a carrier element 5 at these locations.
  • the ribs 6, which form the tip of the heart-shaped cross section in this embodiment, are characterized in turn by each of these ribs 6 zwekelnkelig and the two legs, which emanate from the respective rib base 8, 9 and meet at the apex 10 of the respective rib , with each other include an angle ß, which is preferably less than or equal to 110 °.
  • each adjacent ribs of this type form between them a continuous opening 7.
  • the lid-side projection of the eyelashes can reach very well with the apertures formed between these ribs, so that treatment of the eyelashes right up to their neck is ensured.
  • an additional channel 11 is formed in which additional mass can be stored directly on the outer circumference of the cage.
  • This heart-shaped configuration has the great advantage that circumferentially differently curved sections of the cage are available, so that this applicator, depending on the position in which it turns, very different application properties unfolds and thus ultimately the distinctly different properties of several different applicators in united.
  • FIGS. 13 to 16 describe a fourth embodiment the applicator according to the invention.
  • This fourth embodiment largely corresponds to the third embodiment, which is why what is said there applies mutatis mutandis to the fourth embodiment.
  • the fourth embodiment has an additional groove 16 in the region of the tip of the heart.
  • This additional groove 16 is very narrow, the width of its clear cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the applicator corresponds approximately to the thickness of a rib 6. With this additional groove can be very well take the tips of the eyelashes or threading to give the eyelashes a curling.
  • FIGS. 17 to 20 describe a fifth embodiment of the applicator according to the invention, which is actually a variant of the third embodiment, so that what is said there also applies here.
  • the ribs 6 are each equipped with comb teeth 17 and retaining means 18.
  • the comb teeth 17 protrude from the vertex 10 of the heart tip forming ribs 6 to the outside.
  • the comb teeth improve the separation of the eyelashes when they are pulled out of the openings 7 again. Since the comb teeth, at least in the region of their tips have a diameter which is smaller than the thickness of the ribs 6 in the region of their vertices 10, the comb teeth are very fine and can therefore be used to separate the eyelashes later, if necessary, without the eyelashes immersed again in the passages 7. So z. B. adjacent eyelashes are separated from each other, which had previously both inserted into the same passage 7 and therefore are first glued together.
  • the retaining means 18 are here in the form of short, formed by the ribs outwardly projecting pin. These pins preferably form a row of 10 to 20 pins on each rib. The length of the pins is preferably less than the thickness of the rib 6 in the corresponding direction. The pins improve the adhesion of the cosmetic to the outside of the rib, thus helping to load each rib with a certain additional amount of cosmetic.
  • the applicator section is designed as a substantially closed, or preferably completely closed, inner, hollow cage for accommodating the cosmetic in the circumferential direction.
  • the cosmetic penetrates into the cavity enclosed by the cage and also loads the cage from the inside with the cosmetic to be applied-even if the cosmetic should be so thin that it should be
  • withdrawing the cage from the supply flows largely back from the interior of the cage, also contributes to the surface of the inner cage side to retain additional cosmetics, which is later available for the order.
  • the dimensions of the Cavity and the viscosity of the cosmetic coordinated so that about 1/3 or preferably even the majority of the previously penetrated into the cavity cosmetic remains there even after pulling out and stripping.
  • the cage is designed so that it has at its periphery a number of adjacent in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the applicator passages for the eyelashes, through which the eyelashes can penetrate into the interior of the cage when the cage is brought to the eye. If the applicator is used to apply a higher-viscosity, in particular gelatinous or pasty cosmetic, then the eyelashes come into contact with the cosmetic still stored inside the cage as soon as they have passed through the passages, otherwise they at least come with the cosmetic still stored on the cage surface in contact. In either case, they are wetted lengthwise with the cosmetic as they move relative to the passageways because the cage is rotated and / or withdrawn from the eye.
  • Such an embodiment of the applicator offers, depending on the design of the applicator in a specific case, various advantages.
  • such an applicator section can be brought closer to the lid-side end of the eyelashes, thereby facilitating a truly complete treatment of the eyelashes, right up to their lid-side approach.
  • the passages extend in the circumferential direction without interruption over an arc, which corresponds to an angle ⁇ of at least 40 °, better an angle ⁇ of at least 80 ° and ideally an angle ⁇ of at least 100 °.
  • very long slits that simplify the eyelashes possibly also very steep penetrate into the interior of the cage and come into contact with the mass stored there.
  • the passages make up at least 25%, better 50%, ideally more than 65%, of the area which the enveloping lateral surface has. This measure also facilitates the entry of the eyelashes into the interior of the cage significantly. The danger that many eyelashes do not come on a passage and can be threaded into the interior of the cage, but virtually rebound on the surface of a rib and are rejected by this, is significantly reduced.
  • the distal end face of the applicator section has an opening through which, in the course of inserting the applicator into a cosmetic, into the interior of the applicator Cage is pushed in, wherein the cross-sectional area of the opening preferably at least 50%, more preferably at least 75% of the area occupying the distal end face.
  • Such a generous opening facilitates entry of the cosmetic into the interior of the cage.
  • the proximal end face of the applicator section is completely or at least predominantly closed in itself.
  • the applicator has a plurality of, preferably substantially in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis extending support members which are interconnected by spaced ribs, wherein the ribs form between them passages and the ribs are preferably made of a material is so flexible that the ribs bend under the influence of the force applied by a scraper forces on them by a certain amount in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.
  • the support elements are made so strong that these support elements do not deform or substantially deform during passage of the cage through a wiper under the influence of the forces exerted by the wiper on the cage. In this way it is ensured that the cage is quite stable, not to permanently deformed or even destroyed by the scraper. Instead, the support elements guarantee that the cage after passing through the scraper again and again takes its given him manufacturer's form.
  • the distance between two adjacent ribs in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis is greater than the extension of a single rib in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, preferably at least a factor of 1.5, ideally at least a factor of 2. In this way it is ensured that possible large apertures are available for the eyelashes so that the majority of eyelashes actually enter the interior of the cage.
  • the applicator according to the invention for applying cosmetic to eyelashes with a shaft section or at least one coupling section and an applicator section, wherein the applicator section is designed as a circumferentially substantially or completely self-contained, inside hollow cage for receiving the cosmetic, the having passages communicating with the interior of the cage, into which the eyelashes are inserted during application, wherein the applicator has cantilever arms projecting freely from the cage at one end for acting on the eyelashes or eyelash graspers.
  • FIGS. 37 to 40 Another generic example show the FIGS. 37 to 40 .
  • This example has a certain relationship to the first embodiment.
  • the actual applicator 1 here also consists of an applicator section 2 in the form of the same closer to explaining, preferably completely coreless cage K and a coupling portion 3.
  • Using the coupling portion 3 of the applicator 1 is coupled to a handle, not shown here, which establishes a connection with the handle also not shown here.
  • the proximal end face 4a of the applicator section 2 adjoins the coupling section 3, i. the end face facing the coupling portion 3.
  • the cage with a hexagonal cross-section which will be described in more detail below, is integrally formed in one piece.
  • the proximal end face 4a is completely self-contained and thereby retains the cosmetic mass penetrating into the cavity of the cage K.
  • the distal end face 4b of the applicator section is essentially completely open and thus offers a large cross section through which the cosmetic mass can penetrate into the interior of the cage K when re-inserting the applicator section 2.
  • the coupling portion 3 and the applicator portion 2 of this embodiment may be integrally molded of a plastic material.
  • the clear inner cross-section of the cage then has a slight conicity, i. H. the clear internal cross-section of the cage increases slightly towards the distal end of the cage.
  • the cage has in this example no in the direction of the longitudinal axis continuously formed support structures. Instead, the cage consists of a number of substantially circumferentially extending rings Ri which leave passages therebetween which provide access to the interior of the cage. Adjacent rings Ri are connected to one another via a plurality of, preferably six struts St extending obliquely to the longitudinal axis. In this way, the passages from the inside of the cage get an almond-shaped shape by being delimited by two at two points, to the outside of the passageway convex line.
  • this embodiment leads to the applicator having a number of passages communicating with the interior of the cage in the region of its peripheral tips or over its circumferential tips, into which the eyelashes engage during application.
  • the rings Ri are preferably distinguished by the fact that their inner extent in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L is greater than the inside extension of the struts St in the same direction, preferably by at least a factor of 2.0.
  • the said rings and preferably (but not always), the said struts are designed so that their extension decreases in the direction of the longitudinal axis in the radially outward direction, so that they usually have a V-shaped cross section V.
  • the struts St are dimensioned so thin that they under the influence of the application occurring forces can give elastically resilient.
  • the applicator as a whole compliant, preferably it can be a piece far (ideally at least 15% better at least 15% of its extension in the direction of the longitudinal axis L) elastically resiliently compress when holding in at the attached to the proximal end coupling piece and its distal End applies a force acting in the direction of the longitudinal axis L toward the proximal end force.
  • the applicator deforms like a concertina in such a force application by elastically deforming the struts St so that the distance between adjacent rings Ri is smaller.
  • eyelashes in this patent application is preferably understood in its narrower sense, ie as "Eyelashes of the human eye”.
  • eyelashes of the human eye
  • protection is claimed, even if this is not preferred, also for those claims in which the term “eyelashes” is further defined, ie quite generally as "keratinic fibers", so that applicators designed according to the invention, for. B. for coloring hair of the main claim under the set of claims.
  • the limitation to the core of the invention, which relates applicators for eyelashes in the true sense, remains reserved.
  • the maximum outer diameter of the applicator section is ⁇ 10 mm, and ideally ⁇ 7 mm.
  • the applicators according to the invention are therefore usually very filigree structures.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Applikator nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. Ein solcher Applikator dient zum Auftragen von Kosmetikum auf keratinische Fasern und insbesondere zum Auftragen von Mascara auf die Wimpern des menschlichen Auges.The invention relates to an applicator according to the preamble of claim 1. Such an applicator is used for applying cosmetic to keratinic fibers and in particular for applying mascara to the eyelashes of the human eye.

Im Stand der Technik sind neben borstenbesetzten Applikatoren insbesondere sogenannte Scheiben-Applikatoren bekannt. Der eigentliche Applikatorabschnitt weist bei solchen Scheiben-Applikatoren einen Kern mit einer nicht unerheblichen Dicke auf, von dem eine Anzahl von Scheiben oder Scheibenabschnitten in radialer Richtung nach außen absteht. Zwischen benachbarten Scheiben oder Scheibenelementen ist jeweils ein Freiraum vorgesehen. Insbesondere in diesem Freiraum verbleibt auch nach dem Herausziehen des Applikators aus dem Kosmetikvorratsbehälter und nach dem Abstreifen des Applikators der überwiegende Teil der aufzutragenden Kosmetikmasse. Führt man einen solchen Applikator beispielsweise an die Wimpern des menschlichen Auges heran, dann legen sich die Wimpern in die Freiräume zwischen den einzelnen Scheiben ein und werden, sobald man den Applikator dreht oder wieder vom Auge abzieht, flächig mit dem Kosmetikum benetzt. Ein Beispiel für einen solchen Scheiben-Applikator beschreibt die europäische Patentanmeldung EP 2 071 977 .In the prior art, in particular so-called disc applicators are known in addition to bristled applicators. The actual applicator section has, in such disk applicators, a core with a not inconsiderable thickness, from which a number of disks or disk sections project radially outwardly. Between adjacent discs or disc elements each have a free space is provided. In particular, in this free space remains even after pulling out of the applicator from the cosmetics reservoir and after stripping the applicator of the majority of the applied cosmetic mass. If such an applicator is brought to the eyelashes of the human eye, for example, then the eyelashes settle into the free spaces between the individual discs and, as soon as the applicator is rotated or withdrawn from the eye, it is wetted with the cosmetic on a flat surface. An example of such a disk applicator describes the European patent application EP 2 071 977 ,

Mit solchen Scheiben-Applikatoren lassen sich durchaus befriedigende Auftragsergebnisse erzielen, dennoch besteht für bestimmte Anwendungsfälle Verbesserungsbedarf:
Aufgrund ihres Kerns besitzen solche Scheiben-Applikatoren einen relativ großen Durchmesser, weshalb es in manchen Fällen schwierig ist sicherzustellen, dass die Wimpern bis an ihr lidseitiges Ende heran mit dem Kosmetikum behandelt werden.
With such disk applicators quite satisfactory job results can be achieved, but there is still room for improvement for certain applications:
Due to their core, such disc applicators have a relatively large diameter, which is why it is sometimes difficult to ensure that the eyelashes are treated to their lid-side end with the cosmetic.

Dokument JP2000023738 offenbart einen Applikator zum Auftragen von Kosmetikum auf Wimpern gemäß dem Oberbegriff der Ansprüche 1 und 2.document JP2000023738 discloses an applicator for applying cosmetic to eyelashes according to the preamble of claims 1 and 2.

In anderen Fällen gilt es das Massespeichervermögen der bekannten Scheiben-Applikatoren zu verbessern.In other cases, it is the mass storage capacity of the known disc applicators to improve.

Eine Lösung für die genannten Probleme wird mit den Merkmalen des jeweiligen Hauptanspruchs erreicht.A solution to the above problems is achieved with the features of the respective main claim.

Vorgeschlagen wird demgemäß ein Applikator zum Auftragen von Kosmetikum auf Wimpern mit einem Schaftabschnitt oder zumindest einem Kupplungsabschnitt und einem Applikatorabschnitt. Dabei ist der Applikatorabschnitt als in Umfangsrichtung im Wesentlichen oder vollständig in sich geschlossener, innen hohler Käfig zur Aufnahme des Kosmetikums ausgebildet. Ein solcher Applikator zeichnet sich erfindungsgemäß dadurch aus, dass der Käfig in Richtung senkrecht zu seiner Längsachse L einen dreieckigen Querschnitt aufweist und an mindestens einer seiner auf Grund dieser Querschnittsform am Umfang anzutreffenden Spitzen eine Wechselfolge von Rippen und mit dem Inneren des Käfigs in Verbindung stehenden Durchtritten aufweist, in die sich die Wimpern bei der Applikation einlegen.Accordingly, an applicator for applying cosmetic to eyelashes having a shaft portion or at least a coupling portion and an applicator portion is proposed. In this case, the applicator section is designed as a circumferentially substantially or completely self-contained, inside hollow cage for receiving the cosmetic. According to the invention, such an applicator is characterized in that the cage has a triangular cross-section in the direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis L, and an alternating sequence of ribs and passages communicating with the interior of the cage is provided on at least one of its tips which meet at its circumference has, in which insert the eyelashes in the application.

Eine mit Durchtritten ausgerüstete Spitze lässt sich wesentlich besser dicht an den lidseitigen Ansatz der Wimpern heranführen als ein gleichmäßig zylindrischer Applikator - da nur die Spitze dem Auge besonders nahe kommt, aber nicht der gesamte Applikator. Das wird von den Anwenderinnen als wesentlich angenehmer empfunden. Zudem eignet sich eine solche Spitze im Regelfall auch besonders gut zum Kämmen der Wimpern.A tip equipped with passages can be brought much closer to the lid-side approach of the eyelashes than a uniform cylindrical applicator - since only the tip is particularly close to the eye, but not the entire applicator. This is considered essential by the users felt more pleasant. In addition, such a tip is usually also very good for combing the eyelashes.

Darüber hinaus zeichnet sich der erfindungsgemäße Applikator dadurch aus, dass sich die Erstreckung der Rippen gemessen in Richtung der Längsachse des Applikators vom jeweiligen Rippenfußpunkt hin zu dem jeweiligen Rippenscheitelpunkt verringert. Dabei ist der Durchtritt zwischen zwei in Richtung parallel zur Längsachse benachbarten Rippen größer als die Erstreckung einer einzelnen Rippe in Richtung parallel zur Längsachse.Moreover, the applicator according to the invention is characterized in that the extent of the ribs measured in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the applicator is reduced from the respective rib base point to the respective rib apex. In this case, the passage between two ribs adjacent in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis is greater than the extent of a single rib in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.

Alternativ wird ein Applikator vorgeschlagen, der ebenfalls als in Umfangsrichtung im Wesentlichen oder vollständig in sich geschlossener, innen hohler Käfig zur Aufnahme des Kosmetikums ausgebildet ist. Dabei weist der Querschnitt des Käfigs senkrecht zu der Längsachse L des Applikatorabschnitts mindestens eine im Wesentlichen V-förmige Ausbuchtung aus zwei in einem Winkel von vorzugsweise ≤ 110° zueinander angeordneten Flächen auf, während der Rest des Querschnitts nicht unbedingt der Dreiecksform entsprechen muss, sondern anderweitig ausgestaltet sein kann. Diese Ausbuchtung steht - ähnlich wie die Spitze eines dreieckförmigen Querschnitts - nach außen ab und weist eine Anzahl von mit dem Inneren des Käfigs in Verbindung stehenden Durchtritten auf, in die sich die Wimpern bei der Applikation einlegen.Alternatively, an applicator is proposed, which is likewise designed as a circumferentially substantially or completely self-contained, inside hollow cage for receiving the cosmetic. In this case, the cross section of the cage perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L of the Applikatorabschnitts at least one substantially V-shaped bulge of two at an angle of preferably ≤ 110 ° to each other arranged surfaces, while the rest of the cross section does not necessarily have to correspond to the triangular shape, but otherwise can be designed. This bulge, like the apex of a triangular cross-section, protrudes outwards and has a number of passages communicating with the interior of the cage into which the eyelashes engage during application.

Die klassische Herzform ist ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel für einen solchen Querschnitt mit einer V-förmigen Ausbuchtung - die Spitze des Herzens bildet die besagte V-förmige Ausbuchtung, die problemlos sehr dicht bis an den lidseitigen Ansatz der Wimpern herangeführt werden kann und daher funktional der Spitze des eingangs beschriebenen dreiecksförmigen Querschnitts entspricht.The classic heart shape is a preferred embodiment of such a cross-section with a V-shaped bulge - the tip of the heart forms the said V-shaped bulge, which can be easily brought very close to the lid-side approach of the eyelashes and therefore functionally the tip of the initially described triangular cross-section corresponds.

Weitere Ausgestaltungsmöglichkeiten, Wirkungsweisen und Vorteile ergeben sich aus der nachfolgend anhand der Figuren vorgenommenen Beschreibung von insgesamt neun Ausführungsbeispielen.Further design options, modes of action and advantages will become apparent from the description of a total of nine embodiments made with reference to the figures.

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Die Fig. 1 bis 4 zeigen ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.The Fig. 1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the invention.

Wie man sieht, besteht der eigentliche Applikator 1 aus einem Applikatorabschnitt 2 in Gestalt des sogleich noch näher zu erläuternden, vorzugsweise völlig kernlosen Käfigs K und einem Kupplungsabschnitt 3. Mithilfe des Kupplungsabschnitts 3 ist der Applikator 1 an einen hier nicht gezeigten Stiel angekoppelt, der eine Verbindung mit dem hier ebenfalls nicht gezeigten Griff herstellt.As can be seen, the actual applicator 1 consists of an applicator section 2 in the form of the cage K, which is to be explained in more detail below, and which is preferably completely coreless Coupling section 3. Using the coupling section 3 of the applicator 1 is coupled to a handle, not shown here, which establishes a connection with the handle, also not shown here.

An den Kupplungsabschnitt 3 schließt sich die proximale Stirnfläche 4a des Applikatorabschnitts 2 an, d.h. die Stirnfläche, die dem Kupplungsabschnitt 3 zugewandt ist. An dieser proximalen Stirnfläche 4a sind bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel drei Trägerelemente 5 befestigt, vorzugsweise durch einstückige Herstellung mit der Stirnfläche 4a im Spritzgussverfahren. Die proximale Stirnfläche 4a ist vollständig in sich geschlossen und hält dadurch die in den Hohlraum des Käfigs K eindringende Kosmetikmasse zurück. Die distale Stirnseite 4b des Applikatorabschnitts ist im Wesentlichen vollständig offen und bietet dadurch einen großen Querschnitt, über den die Kosmetikmasse beim Wiedereintauchen bzw. Wiedereinschieben des Applikatorabschnitts 2 in das Innere des Käfigs K eindringen kann.The proximal end face 4a of the applicator section 2 adjoins the coupling section 3, i. the end face facing the coupling portion 3. In this exemplary embodiment, three carrier elements 5 are fastened to this proximal end face 4 a, preferably by integral production with the end face 4 a by injection molding. The proximal end face 4a is completely self-contained and thereby retains the cosmetic mass penetrating into the cavity of the cage K. The distal end face 4b of the applicator section is essentially completely open and thus offers a large cross section through which the cosmetic mass can penetrate into the interior of the cage K when re-inserting the applicator section 2.

Es fällt sofort der dieses Ausführungsbeispiel prägende, in sich geschlossene Käfig mit seinem dreieckigen Querschnitt auf. Dabei sind die einzelnen Umfangsflächen, die den dreieckigen Käfig begrenzen, vorzugsweise konvex oder konkav ausgestaltet (vgl. Figur 4), wobei der Krümmungsradius KR, der diese konvexe oder konkave Krümmung vorgibt, vorzugweise mindestens um den Faktor 2,5, besser um mindestens den Faktor 3 größer ist als die maximale Erstreckung D des Käfigs senkrecht zur Längsachse L.It falls immediately on this embodiment formative, self-contained cage with its triangular cross-section. In this case, the individual peripheral surfaces which bound the triangular cage are preferably convex or concave (cf. FIG. 4 ), wherein the radius of curvature KR, which specifies this convex or concave curvature, preferably at least by a factor of 2.5, better by at least the factor 3 is greater than the maximum extent D of the cage perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L.

Der Kupplungsabschnitt 3 und der Applikatorabschnitt 2 dieses Ausführungsbeispiels können einstückig aus einem Kunststoffmaterial gespritzt sein. Idealerweise weist der lichte Innenquerschnitt des Käfigs dann eine leichte Konizität auf, d. h. der lichte Innenquerschnitt des Käfigs vergrößert sich zum distalen Ende des Käfigs hin leicht.The coupling portion 3 and the applicator portion 2 of this embodiment may be integrally molded of a plastic material. Ideally, the clear inner cross section of the cage then has a slight conicity, ie the clear internal cross-section of the cage increases slightly towards the distal end of the cage.

Die Wandabschnitte des Käfigs haben vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen alle die gleiche Wandstärke.The wall sections of the cage preferably have substantially all the same wall thickness.

Bereichsweise sind Wandabschnitte des Käfigs vorhanden, die nicht durchbrochen sind und auf diese Art und Weise die Trägerelemente 5 bilden. Jeder dieser ein Trägerelement 5 bildenden Wandabschnitte liegt vorzugsweise mittig auf einer der ebenen bzw. leicht konvexen oder konkaven Umfangsflächen des Käfigs. Idealerweise sind die Rippen über den Umfang hinweg gleichmäßig oder im Wesentlichen gleichmäßig verteilt. Käfigkonstruktionen aus einer Anzahl parallel angeordneter, dreieckiger Rippen 6, die nur auf einer Seite mittels eines Trägerelements miteinander verbunden sind, sind nicht a priori ausgeschlossen, aber nicht bevorzugt.Area wise wall sections of the cage are present, which are not broken through and form the carrier elements 5 in this way. Each of these wall sections forming a support element 5 preferably lies centrally on one of the flat or slightly convex or concave peripheral surfaces of the cage. Ideally, the ribs are evenly or substantially evenly distributed circumferentially. Cage structures of a number of parallel arranged, triangular ribs 6, which are interconnected only on one side by means of a support member are not excluded a priori, but not preferred.

Immer zwei Trägerelemente 5 sind durch Rippen 6, die sich jeweils vom einen Trägerelement zum anderen Trägerelement erstrecken, miteinander verbunden. Benachbarte Rippen 6 sind voneinander beabstandet, so dass zwischen benachbarten Rippen jeweils ein Durchtritt 7 ausgebildet ist, der die sich in Umfangsrichtung erstreckende Außenoberfläche des Käfigs K mit dessen hohlem Inneren verbindet und über den die Wimpern bis in den Bereich des hohlen Inneren des Käfigs gelangen können - und zwar auch dann, wenn sie nicht radial orientiert sind, sondern auf zwei unterschiedlichen Trägerelementen 5 aufliegen und dadurch das Innere des Käfigs nur nach Art einer Sekante durchqueren. Diese Definition des Durchtritts 7 gilt gleichbleibend über alle Ausführungsbeispiele hinweg.Always two support elements 5 are connected to each other by ribs 6, each extending from one support member to the other support member. Adjacent ribs 6 are spaced apart such that a passage 7 is formed between adjacent ribs, which connects the circumferentially extending outer surface of the cage K with its hollow interior and over which the eyelashes can reach into the region of the hollow interior of the cage - And even if they are not radially oriented, but rest on two different support elements 5 and thereby traverse the interior of the cage only in the manner of a secant. This definition of the passage 7 applies consistently across all embodiments.

Die Rippen zeichnen sich vorzugsweise dadurch aus, dass jede Rippe zweischenkelig ist und die beiden Schenkel, die vom jeweiligen Rippenfußpunkt 8 bzw. 9 ausgehen und sich im Scheitelpunkt 10 der jeweiligen Rippe treffen, miteinander einen spitzen Winkel ß einschließen, der vorzugsweise kleiner oder gleich 80 Grad ist, vgl. Figur 4.The ribs are preferably characterized by the fact that each rib is zwekelnkelig and the two legs of the respective Rippenfußpunkt 8 and 9 go out and meet at the apex 10 of the respective rib, with each other include an acute angle ß, which is preferably less than or equal to 80 degrees, see. FIG. 4 ,

Vorzugweise ist es so, dass der dreieckige Käfig in jedem seiner Spitzenbereiche umfangsseitig nach außen geöffnet ist, also an jedem seiner Spitzenbereiche eine Wechselfolge von Rippen 6 und Durchtritten 7 ausweist. Theoretisch kann es in bestimmten Fällen aber ausreichen, wenn der dreieckige Käfig nur in einem seiner Spitzenbereiche umfangsseitig nach außen geöffnet ist, man muss dann eigentlich eher von einem einseitig geöffneten dreieckigen Rohr sprechen. Bevorzugt ist eine solche Ausgestaltung indes nicht.Preferably, it is such that the triangular cage in each of its tip areas is circumferentially outwardly open, so identifies at each of its tip areas an alternating sequence of ribs 6 and 7 passages. Theoretically, it may be sufficient in certain cases, however, if the triangular cage is only peripherally open to the outside in one of its tip areas, then one must rather speak of a unilaterally opened triangular tube. However, such an embodiment is not preferred.

Der Scheitel 10 jeder Rippe 6 weist vorzugsweise eine Abflachung oder Verrundung aus, die im Regelfall so dimensioniert sein wird, dass die Scheitel 10 kein unangenehmes "Pieksen" erzeugen, wenn sie mit dem empfindlichen Augenlid in Kontakt kommen.The apex 10 of each rib 6 preferably has a flattening or rounding which will normally be dimensioned so that the apices 10 do not create an unpleasant "prick" when they come in contact with the sensitive eyelid.

Wie man anhand der Figuren sieht, ist es vorzugsweise so, dass sich die Erstreckung der Rippen 6 (gemessen in Richtung parallel zur Längsachse L des Applikators) vom jeweiligen Rippenfußpunkt hin zu dem jeweiligen Rippenscheitelpunkt verringert. Auf diese Art und Weise bildet der Freiraum zwischen zwei in Längsrichtung L benachbarten Rippen 6 jeweils einen v-förmigen Durchlass 7 aus, also einen Durchlass, der dazu prädestiniert ist, Wimpern "einzufangen". Gerade auch diese Gestaltung erlaubt es den Applikator sehr dicht an das lidseitige Ende der Wimpern heranzuführen, so dass die behandelten Wimpern ansatzlos mit dem Kosmetikum benetzt werden. Hierin liegt der entscheidende Vorteil gegenüber einem ansonsten vergleichbaren runden Applikator. Ein solcher runder Applikator müsste einen extrem kleinen Durchmesser haben um vergleichbar dicht an den Wimpernansatz herangeführt werden zu können. Die Wahl eines extrem kleinen Durchmessers würde dann aber sein Massespeichervermögen nachteilig beeinflussen, da ja der freie Innenraum des Käfigs immer kleiner wird, desto stärker der Durchmesser abnimmt.As can be seen from the figures, it is preferable that the extension of the ribs 6 (measured in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L of the applicator) decreases from the respective rib base point to the respective rib apex. In this way, the free space between two ribs 6 adjacent in the longitudinal direction L forms in each case a v-shaped passage 7, ie a passage which is predestined to "catch" eyelashes. Especially this design allows the applicator bring very close to the lid-side end of the eyelashes, so that the treated eyelashes are wetted with the cosmetics without any attachment. This is the decisive advantage over an otherwise comparable round applicator. Such a round applicator would have one extremely small diameter have to be able to be introduced comparably close to the eyelash extension. The choice of an extremely small diameter would then adversely affect its mass storage capacity, since the free interior of the cage is getting smaller, the more the diameter decreases.

Der Rippen-Abstand RA beträgt bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel im Bereich benachbarter Rippenscheitelpunkte 10 mindestens das 3-fache, besser noch mindestens das 4-fache der Rippenerstreckung RD im Bereich des Rippenscheitels gemessen in Richtung parallel zur Längsachse L. Der Rippen-Abstand RA beträgt bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel im Bereich benachbarter Rippenfußpunkte (oberhalb der fußseitigen Verrundung) vorzugsweise mindestens das 0,75-fache, besser noch mindestens das 1,25-fache der Rippenerstreckung RD in diesem Bereich, gemessen in Richtung parallel zur Längsachse L.In this exemplary embodiment, the rib distance RA in the region of adjacent rib apexes 10 is at least 3 times, better still at least 4 times, the rib extension RD in the region of the rib apex measured in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L. The rib distance RA is in this case Embodiment in the region of adjacent rib base points (above the foot-side rounding) preferably at least 0.75 times, more preferably at least 1.25 times, the rib extension RD in this area, measured in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L.

Vorzugsweise besteht der Käfig aus mindestens einer, vorzugsweise drei Reihen aus je 10 bis 30, besser 12 bis 20 in Längsrichtung L hintereinander angeordneten Rippen 6. Im Idealfall sind alle Rippen gleich.Preferably, the cage consists of at least one, preferably three rows of 10 to 30, preferably 12 to 20 in the longitudinal direction L successively arranged ribs 6. Ideally, all ribs are the same.

Vorzugsweise bildet der Querschnitt des Käfigs kein gleichseitiges Dreieck, sondern ein Dreieck, bei dem zumindest eine Seitenlänge größer ist als die beiden anderen Seitenlängen.Preferably, the cross-section of the cage does not form an equilateral triangle, but a triangle in which at least one side length is greater than the other two side lengths.

Auf diese Art und Weise lassen sich unterschiedlichen Seiten unterschiedliche Anwendungseigenschaften verleihen. Idealerweise hat zumindest eine Seite des Dreiecks eine Kantenlänge KL von ≤ 12 mm, besser noch eine Kantenlänge KL von ≤ 8 mm.
Die Erstreckung des Applikators 2 in Richtung seiner Längsachse ist exklusive des Kupplungsabschnitt vorzugsweise ≤ 35 mm, besser noch ≤ 30 mm.
In this way, different pages can be given different application properties. Ideally, at least one side of the triangle has an edge length KL of ≤ 12 mm, better still an edge length KL of ≤ 8 mm.
The extension of the applicator 2 in the direction of its longitudinal axis is preferably ≦ 35 mm, excluding the coupling section, better still ≤ 30 mm.

Soweit der von den Fig. 1 bis 4 gezeigte Applikator aus Kunststoff gefertigt wird, wird die Querschnittsfläche der einzelnen Rippen in Abstimmung mit dem für die Rippen verwendeten Material vorzugsweise so gering gewählt, dass die einzelnen Rippen nicht völlig starr sind, sondern durch den Abstreifer beim Abstreifen ein Stück weit zur Seite in Richtung der Längsachse L des Applikators gebogen werden können. Dies hat zur Folge, dass sich der Applikatorabschnitt nach dem Abstreifen nicht als durchgängig glattflächiger, vollständig mit der Kosmetikmasse ausgefüllter Zylinder präsentiert, sondern dass zwischen den Rippen gewisse Bereiche geschaffen werden, die frei von der gespeicherten Kosmetikmasse sind, so dass der beladene und fertig abgestreifte Applikatorabschnitt zumindest bereichsweise an einen Rillenapplikator erinnert.As far as the of the Fig. 1 to 4 shown applicator is made of plastic, the cross-sectional area of the individual ribs in coordination with the material used for the ribs is preferably chosen so small that the individual ribs are not completely rigid, but by the scraper while stripping a bit to the side in the direction of Longitudinal axis L of the applicator can be bent. This has the consequence that the applicator section after stripping is not presented as a continuous smooth-surfaced cylinder completely filled with the cosmetic mass, but that certain areas are created between the ribs which are free from the stored cosmetic mass, so that the loaded and finally stripped off Applicator at least partially reminiscent of a groove applicator.

Bevorzugt ist jede einzelne Rippe in Abstimmung mit dem Rippenmaterial so dimensioniert, dass sich die Rippe im Bereich ihres Rippenscheitels um einen Betrag B in Richtung der Längsachse L verlagern kann. Die Figur 3 veranschaulicht, was hier gemeint ist. Der Betrag B entspricht vorzugsweise mindestens der Erstreckung der einzelnen Rippe in Richtung der Längsachse L und vorzugsweise sogar dem doppelten oder idealerweise sogar mindestens dem dreifachen dieser Erstreckung.Preferably, each individual rib is dimensioned in coordination with the rib material so that the rib can move in the region of its rib apex by an amount B in the direction of the longitudinal axis L. The FIG. 3 illustrates what is meant here. The amount B preferably corresponds at least to the extent of the individual rib in the direction of the longitudinal axis L and preferably even twice or ideally even at least three times this extent.

Der auf die beschriebene Art und Weise aus den Trägerabschnitten 5 und den sie verbindenden Rippen 6 ausgebildete Käfig K ist im Verhältnis zu seinem Durchmesser dünnwandig - die Wandstärke der den Käfig bildenden Rippen beträgt in radialer Richtung nirgendwo mehr als 17,5% der des Käfigdurchmessers, vorzugsweise sogar nirgendwo mehr als 10% des Käfigdurchmessers. Unter dem Käfigdurchmesser wird bei einem unrunden Applikatorquerschnitt der Durchmesser jenes gedachten Kreises verstanden, der die gleiche Fläche aufweist, wie der tatsächliche Käfigquerschnitt.The cage K formed in the described manner from the support sections 5 and the connecting ribs 6 is thin-walled in relation to its diameter - the wall thickness of the cage-forming ribs in the radial direction nowhere more than 17.5% of the cage diameter, preferably even nowhere more than 10% of the cage diameter. Under the cage diameter is at a non-circular applicator cross section understood the diameter of that imaginary circle having the same area as the actual cage cross-section.

Abschließend ist zu bemerken, dass der Anteil, den die nach außen gewandte Rippenoberfläche an der gesamten äußeren Umfangsfläche des Käfigs K (abzüglich der Fläche der Trägerelemente 5) ausmacht, vorzugsweise kleiner ist als die gedachte Fläche, die die Durchbrüche 7 auf der äußeren Umfangsfläche des Käfigs K belegen. Vorzugsweise liegt das Verhältnis "Rippenoberfläche" zu "Fläche der Durchbrüche" sogar bei weniger als 40%.Finally, it should be noted that the proportion of the outwardly facing rib surface on the entire outer peripheral surface of the cage K (minus the area of the support elements 5) is preferably smaller than the imaginary surface defining the apertures 7 on the outer peripheral surface of the Occupy cage K. Preferably, the ratio "rib surface" to "area of the apertures" is even less than 40%.

Bemerkenswert ist noch, dass zumindest die Rippen, die eine Seite des dreieckigen Querschnitts bilden, so ausgestaltet sein können, dass sie eine Zusatznut 16 bilden, wie sie von den im Rahmen des vierten Ausführungsbeispiels noch näher zu erläuternden Fig. 13 bis 16 zeichnerisch dargestellt wird. Das insoweit im Rahmen des vierten Ausführungsbeispiels Gesagte gilt hier sinngemäß.It is also noteworthy that at least the ribs which form one side of the triangular cross-section can be designed so that they form an additional groove 16, as they will be explained in more detail in the context of the fourth embodiment Fig. 13 to 16 is shown graphically. What has been said in the context of the fourth embodiment applies mutatis mutandis.

Eine Variante des erfindungsgemäßen Applikators ist im sog. Zweikomponentenspritzgussverfahren hergestellt. Im Rahmen dessen werden zuerst die dem Applikator einen wesentlichen Teil seiner Steifigkeit und/oder Formstabilität vermittelnden Trägerelemente 5 aus einem härteren und/oder starreren Kunststoff gespritzt. In einen zweiten Schritt werden die aus einem weicheren und/oder flexibleren Kunststoff bestehenden Rippen angespritzt. Auf diese Art und Weise können die individuellen Anwendungseigenschaften des Applikators genau eingestellt werden.A variant of the applicator according to the invention is produced in the so-called two-component injection molding process. As part of this, the carrier elements 5, which make up the essential part of its rigidity and / or dimensional stability, are first injection-molded from a harder and / or more rigid plastic. In a second step, the existing of a softer and / or more flexible plastic ribs are molded. In this way, the individual application properties of the applicator can be precisely adjusted.

Der von diesem Ausführungsbeispiel gezeigte Applikator muss dabei nicht als vorzugsweise einstückiges Kunststoffspritzteil ausgeführt sein, auch wenn eine solche Art der Herstellung natürlich unter Kostengesichtspunkten sehr vorteilhaft ist.The applicator shown by this embodiment does not have to be a preferably one-piece plastic injection molded part be executed, even if such a method of production is of course very advantageous from a cost point of view.

Hochpreisige Applikatoren dieser Art können stattdessen auch aus Metall bestehen.High-priced applicators of this kind can instead also be made of metal.

Ihre Herstellung- erfolgt vorzugsweise im Metalldruckgussverfahren oder durch eines der Urformverfahren, die ansonsten für das sog. "rapid prototyping" von metallhaltigen Werkstoffen verwendet werden.Their preparation is preferably carried out in the metal die casting process or by one of the original molding processes that are otherwise used for the so-called "rapid prototyping" of metal-containing materials.

Vorzugsweise erhält ein derart aus Metall hergestellter Applikatorabschnitt dadurch ein Finish, dass er mit seinem äußersten Umfang rotierend an einer Schleifscheibe vorbeigeführt wird, so dass seine spitzen Scheitelbereiche abgerundet werden, was ein angenehmeres Applikationsgefühl und größere Sicherheit gewährleistet.Preferably, such an applicator section made of metal is given a finish by rotating with its outermost periphery past a grinding wheel so that its pointed apex areas are rounded off, which ensures a more pleasant feeling of application and greater safety.

Die Fig. 5 bis 8 zeigen ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung, das im Wesentlichen dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel entspricht und für das daher das im Zusammenhang mit dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel Gesagte in gleicher Weise gilt. Der einzige Unterschied ist hier der, dass der Käfig bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel in Umfangsrichtung nicht vollständig in sich geschlossen ist, sondern stattdessen ausnahmsweise und in Abgrenzung zu allen anderen Ausführungsbeispielen einen in Längsrichtung über die Breite mehrerer Rippen hinweggehenden Schlitz aufweist, wie das am Besten in Fig. 5 zu erkennen ist. Der Schlitz ist vorzugsweise so schmal gestaltet, dass der Effekt, dass der Innenraum des Käfigs beim Einschieben des Applikatorabschnitts in einen Kosmetikvorrat mit Kosmetikum beladen wird, nicht wesentlich beeinträchtigt wird. Um dies zu erreichen wird der Schlitz, wie man anhand der Fig. 8 sieht, bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel durch rudimentär ausgebildete Rippenabschnitte 12 begrenzt, die frei auskragend an den Rändern des Schlitzes S enden.The Fig. 5 to 8 show a second embodiment of the invention, which substantially corresponds to the first embodiment and for which therefore the same applies in connection with the first embodiment. The only difference here is that the cage is not completely self-contained in the circumferential direction in this embodiment, but instead exceptionally and in contrast to all other embodiments has a longitudinally across the width of several ribs passing slot, as the best in Fig. 5 can be seen. The slot is preferably designed so narrow that the effect that the interior of the cage is loaded when inserting the Applikatorabschnitts in a cosmetic stock with cosmetics, is not significantly affected. To achieve this, the slot is how one uses the Fig. 8 sees, in this embodiment by rudimentary trained Rib portions 12 limited, the free cantilever ends at the edges of the slot S.

Die Figuren 9 bis 12 beschreiben ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung, das dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung sehr ähnelt. Das dort bereits Beschriebene gilt daher für dieses dritte Ausführungsbeispiel in entsprechender Weise, soweit sich aus den nachfolgend geschilderten Merkmalen, durch die sich das dritte Ausführungsbeispiel vom ersten Ausführungsbeispiel unterscheidet, nicht etwas anderes ergibt.The FIGS. 9 to 12 describe a third embodiment of the invention, which is very similar to the first embodiment of the invention. The description already given there therefore applies to this third embodiment in a corresponding manner, as far as the features described below, by which the third embodiment differs from the first embodiment, does not result in anything else.

Bei diesem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel hat der Käfig einen Querschnitt, der einer Herz-Form entspricht, also einen im Wesentlichen nicht-dreieckigen Querschnitt. Dieser herzförmige Querschnitt setzt mit der Herz-Spitze den in den Ansprüchen niedergelegten Gedanken um, dass der Querschnitt des Käfigs senkrecht zu der Längsachse L des Applikatorabschnitts mindestens eine im Wesentlichen V-förmige Ausbuchtung aus zwei in einem Winkel von vorzugsweise ≤ 110°, besser ≤ 90° zueinander angeordneten Flächen aufweist, die nach außen absteht und die eine Mehrzahl von Durchlässen 7 besitzt.In this third embodiment, the cage has a cross section corresponding to a heart shape, that is, a substantially non-triangular cross section. This heart-shaped cross-section translates with the heart tip the idea laid down in the claims that the cross-section of the cage perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L of the applicator section at least one substantially V-shaped bulge of two at an angle of preferably ≤ 110 °, better ≤ 90 ° to each other arranged surfaces which projects outwardly and which has a plurality of passages 7.

Damit erreicht auch ein Applikator mit einem solchen, insgesamt nicht-dreieckigen Querschnitt zumindest lokal die Vorteile, die der zuvor beschriebene dreieckige Querschnitt erreicht hat. Darüber hinaus besitzt dieser herzförmige Querschnitt im Einzelfall weitere Vorteile.In this way, an applicator with such a total, non-triangular cross section at least locally achieves the advantages that the triangular cross section described above has achieved. In addition, this heart-shaped cross section has further advantages in individual cases.

Die Wandstärke des Käfigs ist hier vorzugsweise wieder überall gleich. Es gibt aber insgesamt drei Bereiche, an denen die Käfigwand keine Unterbrechungen bzw. Durchtritte aufweist, weshalb sie an diesen Stellen jeweils ein Trägerelement 5 ausbildet.The wall thickness of the cage is here again preferably the same everywhere. But there are a total of three areas where the cage wall has no interruptions or passages, which is why they each forms a carrier element 5 at these locations.

Die Rippen 6, die bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel die Spitze des herzförmigen Querschnitts bilden, zeichnen sich wiederum dadurch aus, dass jede dieser Rippen 6 zweischenkelig ist und die beiden Schenkel, die vom jeweiligen Rippenfußpunkt 8, 9 ausgehen und sich im Scheitelpunkt 10 der jeweiligen Rippe treffen, miteinander einen Winkel ß einschließen, der vorzugsweise kleiner oder gleich 110° ist.The ribs 6, which form the tip of the heart-shaped cross section in this embodiment, are characterized in turn by each of these ribs 6 zwekelnkelig and the two legs, which emanate from the respective rib base 8, 9 and meet at the apex 10 of the respective rib , with each other include an angle ß, which is preferably less than or equal to 110 °.

Jeweils benachbarte Rippen dieser Art bilden zwischen sich einen durchgehenden Durchbruch 7 aus. Wie bereits oben in Zusammenhang mit dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel beschrieben lässt sich mit den Durchbrüchen, die zwischen diesen Rippen gebildet sind, der lidseitige Ansatz der Wimpern sehr gut erreichen, so dass eine Behandlung der Wimpern bis unmittelbar an ihren Ansatz heran sichergestellt ist.Each adjacent ribs of this type form between them a continuous opening 7. As already described above in connection with the first exemplary embodiment, the lid-side projection of the eyelashes can reach very well with the apertures formed between these ribs, so that treatment of the eyelashes right up to their neck is ensured.

Was den Rippenabstand angeht und den Rippenquerschnitt sowie die Starrheit der Rippen, gilt hier insbesondere das zum ersten Ausführungsbeispiel Gesagte.With regard to the rib spacing and the rib cross-section and the rigidity of the ribs, what has been said about the first exemplary embodiment applies here in particular.

Bemerkenswert ist, dass sich bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel im Bereich, an dem die beiden Herzkammern aufeinandertreffen, ein zusätzlicher Kanal 11 entsteht, in dem direkt am Außenumfang des Käfigs zusätzliche Masse gespeichert werden kann.It is noteworthy that in this embodiment, in the area where the two heart chambers meet, an additional channel 11 is formed in which additional mass can be stored directly on the outer circumference of the cage.

Diese herzförmige Ausgestaltung hat den großen Vorteil, dass in Umfangsrichtung unterschiedlich stark gekrümmte Abschnitte des Käfigs zur Verfügung stehen, so dass dieser Applikator, je nachdem in welche Position man ihn dreht, sehr unterschiedliche Anwendungseigenschaften entfaltet und damit letztendlich die ausgeprägt unterschiedlichen Eigenschaften mehrerer unterschiedlicher Applikatoren in sich vereint.This heart-shaped configuration has the great advantage that circumferentially differently curved sections of the cage are available, so that this applicator, depending on the position in which it turns, very different application properties unfolds and thus ultimately the distinctly different properties of several different applicators in united.

Die Figuren 13 bis 16 beschreiben ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Applikators. Dieses vierte Ausführungsbeispiel entspricht weitestgehend dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel, weshalb das dort jeweils Gesagte sinngemäß auch für das vierte Ausführungsbeispiel gilt.The FIGS. 13 to 16 describe a fourth embodiment the applicator according to the invention. This fourth embodiment largely corresponds to the third embodiment, which is why what is said there applies mutatis mutandis to the fourth embodiment.

Der Unterschied dieses vierten Ausführungsbeispiels zum dritten Ausführungsbeispiel liegt darin, dass das vierte Ausführungsbeispiel im Bereich der Spitze des Herzens eine Zusatznut 16 aufweist. Diese Zusatznut 16 ist sehr eng, die Breite ihres lichten Querschnitts senkrecht zur Längsachse des Applikators entspricht in etwa der Dicke einer Rippe 6. Mit dieser Zusatznut lassen sich sehr gut die Spitzen der Wimpern ergreifen bzw. einfädeln, um den Wimpern ein Curling zu verleihen.The difference of this fourth embodiment to the third embodiment is that the fourth embodiment has an additional groove 16 in the region of the tip of the heart. This additional groove 16 is very narrow, the width of its clear cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the applicator corresponds approximately to the thickness of a rib 6. With this additional groove can be very well take the tips of the eyelashes or threading to give the eyelashes a curling.

Um zu verhindern, dass die Rippen im Bereich der Spitze des Herzens zu instabil werden, sind sie im Nutgrund der besagten Zusatznut 16 durch ein zusätzliches Trägerelement 5 miteinander verbunden.In order to prevent the ribs from becoming too unstable in the region of the tip of the heart, they are connected to one another in the groove base of said additional groove 16 by an additional carrier element 5.

Die Figuren 17 bis 20 beschreiben ein fünftes Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Applikators, bei dem es sich genau genommen um eine Variante des dritten Ausführungsbeispiels handelt, so dass das dort Gesagte auch hier gilt.The FIGS. 17 to 20 describe a fifth embodiment of the applicator according to the invention, which is actually a variant of the third embodiment, so that what is said there also applies here.

Wie man am besten anhand der Fig. 17, 18 und 20 sieht, sind die Rippen 6 jeweils mit Kammzinken 17 und Rückhaltemitteln 18 ausgerüstet.How best to use the FIGS. 17, 18 and 20 sees, the ribs 6 are each equipped with comb teeth 17 and retaining means 18.

Die Kammzinken 17 stehen von dem Scheitelpunkt 10 der die Herzspitze bildenden Rippen 6 nach außen ab. Die Kammzinken verbessern die Separierung der Wimpern, wenn diese wieder aus den Durchbrüchen 7 herausgezogen werden. Da die Kammzinken zumindest im Bereich ihrer Spitzen einen Durchmesser besitzen, der kleiner als die Dicke der Rippen 6 im Bereich ihres Scheitels 10 ist, sind die Kammzinken sehr fein und können daher dazu herangezogen werden, um die Wimpern bei Bedarf auch nachträglich zu separieren, ohne dass die Wimpern nochmals in die Durchtritte 7 eintauchen. So können z. B. auch benachbarte Wimpern voneinander getrennt werden, die sich zuvor beide in denselben Durchtritt 7 eingelegt hatten und die daher zunächst miteinander verklebt sind.The comb teeth 17 protrude from the vertex 10 of the heart tip forming ribs 6 to the outside. The comb teeth improve the separation of the eyelashes when they are pulled out of the openings 7 again. Since the comb teeth, at least in the region of their tips have a diameter which is smaller than the thickness of the ribs 6 in the region of their vertices 10, the comb teeth are very fine and can therefore be used to separate the eyelashes later, if necessary, without the eyelashes immersed again in the passages 7. So z. B. adjacent eyelashes are separated from each other, which had previously both inserted into the same passage 7 and therefore are first glued together.

Die Rückhaltemittel 18 sind hier in Form kurzer, von den Rippen nach außen abstehender Zapfen ausgebildet. Diese Zapfen bilden vorzugsweise an jeder Rippe eine Reihe aus 10 bis 20 Zapfen. Die Länge der Zapfen ist vorzugsweise geringer als die Dicke der Rippe 6 in entsprechender Richtung. Die Zapfen verbessern die Anhaftung des Kosmetikums an der Außenseite der Rippe, tragen also dazu bei, jede Rippe mit einer bestimmten, zusätzlichen Menge an Kosmetikum zu beladen.The retaining means 18 are here in the form of short, formed by the ribs outwardly projecting pin. These pins preferably form a row of 10 to 20 pins on each rib. The length of the pins is preferably less than the thickness of the rib 6 in the corresponding direction. The pins improve the adhesion of the cosmetic to the outside of the rib, thus helping to load each rib with a certain additional amount of cosmetic.

Generell, mit Geltung für alle Ausführungsbeispiele sind nachfolgend nun noch einmal eine Reihe von wesentlichen Gesichtspunkten zusammenzufassen:
Erfindungsgemäß ist der Applikatorabschnitt als in Umfangsrichtung im Wesentlichen oder vorzugsweise vollständig in sich geschlossener, innen hohler Käfig zur Aufnahme des Kosmetikums ausgebildet. Sobald dieser Käfig in einen Vorrat mit dem zu applizierenden Kosmetikum hineingesteckt wird, dringt das Kosmetikum in den vom Käfig umschlossenen Hohlraum ein und befrachtet den Käfig auch von innen mit dem zu applizierenden Kosmetikum - selbst dann, wenn das Kosmetikum derart dünnflüssig sein sollte, dass es beim Herausziehen des Käfigs aus dem Vorrat weitgehend wieder aus dem Innenraum des Käfigs abfließt, trägt auch die Oberfläche der Käfiginnenseite dazu bei zusätzliches Kosmetikum zurückzuhalten, das später zum Auftrag zur Verfügung steht. Vorzugsweise sind die Dimensionierung des Hohlraums und die Viskosität des Kosmetikums so aufeinander abgestimmt, das ca. 1/3 oder vorzugsweise sogar der überwiegende Teil des zuvor in den Hohlraum eingedrungenen Kosmetikums dort auch nach dem Herausziehen und Abstreifen verbleibt.
Dabei ist der Käfig so ausgebildet, dass er an seinem Umfang eine Anzahl von in Richtung der Längsachse des Applikators nebeneinander liegenden Durchtritten für die Wimpern aufweist, über die die Wimpern in das Innere des Käfigs eindringen können, wenn der Käfig an das Auge herangeführt wird. Wird der Applikator zum Auftragen eines höherviskosen, insbesondere gelförmigen oder pastösen Kosmetikums verwendet, dann kommen die Wimpern mit dem noch im Inneren des Käfigs gespeicherten Kosmetikum in Kontakt, sobald sie die Durchtritte passiert haben, andernfalls kommen sie jedenfalls mit dem noch an der Käfigoberfläche gespeicherten Kosmetikum in Kontakt. In jedem Fall werden sie der Länge nach mit dem Kosmetikum benetzt, sobald sie sich relativ zu den Durchtritten bewegen, weil der Käfig gedreht und/oder wieder vom Auge abgezogen wird.
Generally, with validity for all exemplary embodiments, a number of essential aspects are summarized below:
In accordance with the invention, the applicator section is designed as a substantially closed, or preferably completely closed, inner, hollow cage for accommodating the cosmetic in the circumferential direction. As soon as this cage is inserted into a supply of the cosmetic to be applied, the cosmetic penetrates into the cavity enclosed by the cage and also loads the cage from the inside with the cosmetic to be applied-even if the cosmetic should be so thin that it should be When withdrawing the cage from the supply flows largely back from the interior of the cage, also contributes to the surface of the inner cage side to retain additional cosmetics, which is later available for the order. Preferably, the dimensions of the Cavity and the viscosity of the cosmetic coordinated so that about 1/3 or preferably even the majority of the previously penetrated into the cavity cosmetic remains there even after pulling out and stripping.
In this case, the cage is designed so that it has at its periphery a number of adjacent in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the applicator passages for the eyelashes, through which the eyelashes can penetrate into the interior of the cage when the cage is brought to the eye. If the applicator is used to apply a higher-viscosity, in particular gelatinous or pasty cosmetic, then the eyelashes come into contact with the cosmetic still stored inside the cage as soon as they have passed through the passages, otherwise they at least come with the cosmetic still stored on the cage surface in contact. In either case, they are wetted lengthwise with the cosmetic as they move relative to the passageways because the cage is rotated and / or withdrawn from the eye.

Eine solche Ausgestaltung des Applikators bietet, je nach Auslegung des Applikators im konkreten Einzelfall, verschiedene Vorteile. So ist es möglich den Applikatorabschnitt auf Grund des Wegfalls des Kerns mit einem kleineren Außendurchmesser auszuführen, als er von den Scheiben-Applikatoren her bekannt ist, ohne dass von den Scheiben-Applikatoren her gewohnte Masse-Speichervermögen zu beeinträchtigen. Aufgrund seines kleineren Außen-Durchmessers kann ein solcher Applikatorabschnitt dichter an das lidseitige Ende der Wimpern herangeführt werden, wodurch eine wirklich vollständige Behandlung der Wimpern, bis unmittelbar an ihren lidseitigen Ansatz heran, erleichtert wird.Such an embodiment of the applicator offers, depending on the design of the applicator in a specific case, various advantages. Thus, it is possible to carry out the applicator section due to the omission of the core having a smaller outside diameter than is known from the disk applicators, without adversely affecting the mass storage capacity of the disk applicators. Because of its smaller outer diameter, such an applicator section can be brought closer to the lid-side end of the eyelashes, thereby facilitating a truly complete treatment of the eyelashes, right up to their lid-side approach.

Verzichtet man hingegen darauf den Außendurchmesser des Applikatorabschnitts im Vergleich zu den Scheiben-Applikatoren zu verringern, dann erhält man einen Applikatorabschnitt mit einem außergewöhnlich großen Masse-Speichervermögen bei sehr kleinem Applikatordurchmesser. Auch dies kann im Einzelfall ein Vorteil sein, insbesondere bei der Verwendung von Kosmetikmasse, deren Viskosität so hoch ist, dass ein Teil der Kosmetikmasse auch nach dem Herausziehen und Abstreifen des Applikators im Innenraum des Käfigs gespeichert bleibt.On the other hand, if the outer diameter of the applicator section is dispensed with Compared to the disk applicators to reduce, then you get an applicator section with an exceptionally large mass storage capacity at a very small Applikatordurchmesser. Again, this can be an advantage in individual cases, especially when using cosmetic composition whose viscosity is so high that a part of the cosmetic composition remains stored even after pulling and stripping of the applicator in the interior of the cage.

Vorzugsweise erstrecken sich die Durchtritte in Umfangsrichtung gesehen ohne Unterbrechung über einen Bogen hinweg, der einem Winkel α von mindestens 40° entspricht, besser einem Winkel α von mindestens 80° und idealerweise einen Winkel α von mindestens 100°. Auf diese Art und Weise ergeben sich in Umfangsrichtung gesehen ausgesprochen lange Schlitze, die es den Wimpern vereinfachen gegebenenfalls auch sehr steil in das Innere des Käfigs einzudringen und mit der dort gespeicherten Masse in Kontakt zu kommen.Preferably, the passages extend in the circumferential direction without interruption over an arc, which corresponds to an angle α of at least 40 °, better an angle α of at least 80 ° and ideally an angle α of at least 100 °. In this way, seen in the circumferential direction very long slits that simplify the eyelashes possibly also very steep penetrate into the interior of the cage and come into contact with the mass stored there.

In einer anderen bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass die Durchtritte mindestens 25 %, besser 50 %, idealerweise mehr als 65 % der Fläche ausmachen, die die umhüllende Mantelfläche besitzt. Auch diese Maßnahme erleichtert den Eintritt der Wimpern in das Innere des Käfigs deutlich. Die Gefahr, dass viele Wimpern nicht auf einen Durchtritt stoßen und sich in das Innere des Käfigs fädeln lassen, sondern quasi an der Oberfläche einer Rippe abprallen und von dieser abgewiesen werden, ist deutlich verringert.In another preferred embodiment, it is provided that the passages make up at least 25%, better 50%, ideally more than 65%, of the area which the enveloping lateral surface has. This measure also facilitates the entry of the eyelashes into the interior of the cage significantly. The danger that many eyelashes do not come on a passage and can be threaded into the interior of the cage, but virtually rebound on the surface of a rib and are rejected by this, is significantly reduced.

Im Zuge eines anderen bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels ist vorgesehen, dass die distale Stirnfläche des Applikatorabschnitts eine Öffnung aufweist, durch die im Zuge des Einführens des Applikators in ein Kosmetikum in das Innere des Käfigs hineingeschoben wird, wobei die Querschnittsfläche der Öffnung vorzugsweise mindestens 50 %, besser mindestens 75 % der Fläche ausmacht, die die distale Stirnfläche einnimmt. Eine derartige großzügige Öffnung erleichtert den Eintritt des Kosmetikums in das Innere des Käfigs.In the course of another preferred exemplary embodiment, it is provided that the distal end face of the applicator section has an opening through which, in the course of inserting the applicator into a cosmetic, into the interior of the applicator Cage is pushed in, wherein the cross-sectional area of the opening preferably at least 50%, more preferably at least 75% of the area occupying the distal end face. Such a generous opening facilitates entry of the cosmetic into the interior of the cage.

Im Rahmen eines anderen bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispieles ist vorgesehen, dass die proximale Stirnfläche des Applikatorabschnitts vollständig oder zumindest weit überwiegend in sich geschlossen ist. Der entscheidende Vorteil einer solchen Ausführung ist der, dass sich die in das Innere des Käfigs eingeschobene Kosmetikmasse auch dann, wenn der Käfig vollständig ausgefüllt ist, an dieser proximalen Stirnfläche staut und nicht in Richtung des Applikatorstiels aus dem Käfig ausgeschoben wird.In the context of another preferred exemplary embodiment, it is provided that the proximal end face of the applicator section is completely or at least predominantly closed in itself. The decisive advantage of such a design is that even when the cage is completely filled, the cosmetic mass inserted into the interior of the cage accumulates on this proximal end face and is not pushed out of the cage in the direction of the applicator handle.

Eine andere bevorzugte Ausführungsform sieht vor, das der Applikatorabschnitt mehrere, vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen in Richtung parallel zur Längsachse erstreckende Trägerelemente aufweist, die durch voneinander beabstandete Rippen miteinander verbunden sind, wobei die Rippen zwischen sich Durchtritte ausbilden und die Rippen vorzugsweise aus einem Material bestehen, das derartig flexibel ist, dass sich die Rippen unter dem Einfluss der von einem Abstreifer auf sie aufgebrachten Kräfte um ein bestimmtes Maß in Richtung parallel zur Längsachse biegen.Another preferred embodiment provides that the applicator has a plurality of, preferably substantially in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis extending support members which are interconnected by spaced ribs, wherein the ribs form between them passages and the ribs are preferably made of a material is so flexible that the ribs bend under the influence of the force applied by a scraper forces on them by a certain amount in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.

Vorzugsweise ist es so, dass zumindest ein Teil der Trägerelemente so stark ausgeführt ist, dass sich diese Trägerelemente beim Durchgang des Käfigs durch einen Abstreifer unter dem Einfluss der von dem Abstreifer auf dem Käfig ausgeübten Kräfte nicht oder nicht wesentlich verformen. Auf diese Art und Weise wird sichergestellt, dass der Käfig recht stabil ist, um nicht durch den Abstreifer dauerhaft verformt oder sogar zerstört zu werden. Stattdessen garantieren die Trägerelemente, dass der Käfig nach dem Durchtritt durch den Abstreifer immer wieder seine ihm herstellerseitig gegebene Form einnimmt.Preferably, at least some of the support elements are made so strong that these support elements do not deform or substantially deform during passage of the cage through a wiper under the influence of the forces exerted by the wiper on the cage. In this way it is ensured that the cage is quite stable, not to permanently deformed or even destroyed by the scraper. Instead, the support elements guarantee that the cage after passing through the scraper again and again takes its given him manufacturer's form.

Vorzugsweise ist der Abstand zweier in Richtung parallel zur Längsachse benachbarter Rippen größer als die Erstreckung einer einzelnen Rippe in Richtung parallel zur Längsachse, vorzugsweise um mindestens den Faktor 1,5, idealerweise mindestens dem Faktor 2. Auf diese Art und Weise wird sichergestellt, dass möglichst große Durchtritte für die Wimpern zur Verfügung stehen, damit die Mehrzahl der Wimpern tatsächlich in das Innere des Käfigs eintritt.Preferably, the distance between two adjacent ribs in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis is greater than the extension of a single rib in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, preferably at least a factor of 1.5, ideally at least a factor of 2. In this way it is ensured that possible large apertures are available for the eyelashes so that the majority of eyelashes actually enter the interior of the cage.

Es ist besonders vorteilhaft den erfindungsgemäßen Applikator zum Auftragen von Kosmetikum auf Wimpern mit einem Schaftabschnitt oder zumindest einem Kupplungsabschnitt und einem Applikatorabschnitt auszustatten, wobei der Applikatorabschnitt als in Umfangsrichtung im Wesentlichen oder vollständig in sich geschlossener, innen hohler Käfig zur Aufnahme des Kosmetikums ausgebildet ist, der mit dem Inneren des Käfigs in Verbindung stehende Durchtritte aufweist, in die sich die Wimpern bei der Applikation einlegen, wobei der Applikator mit ihrem einen Ende frei von dem Käfig abstehende Kragarme zur Einwirkung auf die Wimpern oder Wimperngreifer aufweist.It is particularly advantageous to provide the applicator according to the invention for applying cosmetic to eyelashes with a shaft section or at least one coupling section and an applicator section, wherein the applicator section is designed as a circumferentially substantially or completely self-contained, inside hollow cage for receiving the cosmetic, the having passages communicating with the interior of the cage, into which the eyelashes are inserted during application, wherein the applicator has cantilever arms projecting freely from the cage at one end for acting on the eyelashes or eyelash graspers.

Ein weiteres gattungsgemäßes Beispiel zeigen die Fig. 37 bis 40.Another generic example show the FIGS. 37 to 40 ,

Dieses Beispiel besitzt eine gewisse Verwandtschaft mit dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel.This example has a certain relationship to the first embodiment.

Wie man sieht, besteht der eigentliche Applikator 1 auch hier aus einem Applikatorabschnitt 2 in Gestalt des sogleich noch näher zu erläuternden, vorzugsweise völlig kernlosen Käfigs K und einem Kupplungsabschnitt 3. Mithilfe des Kupplungsabschnitts 3 ist der Applikator 1 an einen hier nicht gezeigten Stiel angekoppelt, der eine Verbindung mit dem hier ebenfalls nicht gezeigten Griff herstellt.As you can see, the actual applicator 1 here also consists of an applicator section 2 in the form of the same closer to explaining, preferably completely coreless cage K and a coupling portion 3. Using the coupling portion 3 of the applicator 1 is coupled to a handle, not shown here, which establishes a connection with the handle also not shown here.

An den Kupplungsabschnitt 3 schließt sich die proximale Stirnfläche 4a des Applikatorabschnitts 2 an, d.h. die Stirnfläche, die dem Kupplungsabschnitt 3 zugewandt ist. An dieser proximalen Stirnfläche 4a ist bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel gleich noch näher zu beschreibender Käfig mit 6-eckigen Querschnitt einstückig angeformt. Die proximale Stirnfläche 4a ist vollständig in sich geschlossen und hält dadurch die in den Hohlraum des Käfigs K eindringende Kosmetikmasse zurück. Die distale Stirnseite 4b des Applikatorabschnitts ist im Wesentlichen vollständig offen und bietet dadurch einen großen Querschnitt, über den die Kosmetikmasse beim Wiedereintauchen bzw. Wiedereinschieben des Applikatorabschnitts 2 in das Innere des Käfigs K eindringen kann.The proximal end face 4a of the applicator section 2 adjoins the coupling section 3, i. the end face facing the coupling portion 3. At this proximal end face 4a, in this exemplary embodiment, the cage with a hexagonal cross-section, which will be described in more detail below, is integrally formed in one piece. The proximal end face 4a is completely self-contained and thereby retains the cosmetic mass penetrating into the cavity of the cage K. The distal end face 4b of the applicator section is essentially completely open and thus offers a large cross section through which the cosmetic mass can penetrate into the interior of the cage K when re-inserting the applicator section 2.

Es fällt sofort der dieses Beispiel prägende, in sich geschlossene Käfig mit seinem vorzugsweise am Außenumfang sechseckigen Querschnitt auf.It immediately falls on this example formative, self-contained cage with its preferably hexagonal cross-section on the outer circumference.

Der Kupplungsabschnitt 3 und der Applikatorabschnitt 2 dieses Ausführungsbeispiels können einstückig aus einem Kunststoffmaterial gespritzt sein. Idealerweise weist der lichte Innenquerschnitt des Käfigs dann eine leichte Konizität auf, d. h. der lichte Innenquerschnitt des Käfigs vergrößert sich zum distalen Ende des Käfigs hin leicht.The coupling portion 3 and the applicator portion 2 of this embodiment may be integrally molded of a plastic material. Ideally, the clear inner cross-section of the cage then has a slight conicity, i. H. the clear internal cross-section of the cage increases slightly towards the distal end of the cage.

Der Käfig besitzt bei diesem Beispiel keine in Richtung der Längsachse durchgängig ausgebildeten Tragstrukturen. Stattdessen besteht der Käfig aus einer Anzahl von sich im Wesentlichen in Umfangsrichtung erstreckenden Ringen Ri, die zwischen sich Durchtritte frei lassen, die Zugang zum Innenbereich des Käfigs bilden. Benachbarte Ringe Ri sind über mehrere, vorzugsweise sechs schräg zur Längsachse verlaufende Streben St miteinander verbunden. Auf diese Art und Weise bekommen die Durchtritte von der Käfiginnenseite her gesehen eine mandelförmige Gestalt indem sie durch zwei sich an zwei Punkten treffende, zur Außenseite des Durchtritts hin konvexe Linie abgegrenzt werden. Auf diese Art und Weise werden zudem in Bezug auf die Längsachse Durchtritte erzeugt, deren Mittellinie - projiziert auf die Längsachse - nicht orthogonal zu dieser verläuft, sondern um mindestens 10 Grad, besser um mindestens 15 Grad schräggestellt zu dieser. Diese Ausgestaltung führt ausweislich der Figuren dazu, dass der Applikator im Bereich seiner Umfangs-Spitzen bzw. über seine Umfangsspitzen hinweg eine Anzahl von mit dem Inneren des Käfigs in Verbindung stehenden Durchtritten aufweist, in die sich die Wimpern bei der Applikation einlegen.The cage has in this example no in the direction of the longitudinal axis continuously formed support structures. Instead, the cage consists of a number of substantially circumferentially extending rings Ri which leave passages therebetween which provide access to the interior of the cage. Adjacent rings Ri are connected to one another via a plurality of, preferably six struts St extending obliquely to the longitudinal axis. In this way, the passages from the inside of the cage get an almond-shaped shape by being delimited by two at two points, to the outside of the passageway convex line. In this way, moreover, passages are produced with respect to the longitudinal axis whose center line - projected on the longitudinal axis - does not run orthogonal to this, but at least 10 degrees, preferably at least 15 degrees inclined to this. As can be seen from the figures, this embodiment leads to the applicator having a number of passages communicating with the interior of the cage in the region of its peripheral tips or over its circumferential tips, into which the eyelashes engage during application.

Die Ringe Ri zeichnen sich vorzugsweise dadurch aus, dass ihre innenseitige Erstreckung in Richtung parallel zur Längsachse L größer ist, als die innenseitige Erstreckung der Streben St in der gleichen Richtung, vorzugsweise um mindestens den Faktor 2,0.The rings Ri are preferably distinguished by the fact that their inner extent in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L is greater than the inside extension of the struts St in the same direction, preferably by at least a factor of 2.0.

Idealerweise sind die besagten Ringe und vorzugsweise (aber nicht immer) auch die besagten Streben so gestaltet, dass ihre Erstreckung in Richtung der Längsachse in radial auswärtiger Richtung abnimmt, so dass sie meist einen V-förmigen Querschnitt V besitzen.Ideally, the said rings and preferably (but not always), the said struts are designed so that their extension decreases in the direction of the longitudinal axis in the radially outward direction, so that they usually have a V-shaped cross section V.

Vorzugsweise sind die Streben St derart dünn dimensioniert, dass sie unter dem Einfluss der bei der Applikation auftretenden Kräfte elastisch federnd nachgeben können. Dies macht den Applikator insgesamt nachgiebig, vorzugsweise lässt er sich ein Stück weit (idealerweise mindestens 10% besser mindestens 15% seiner Erstreckung in Richtung der Längsachse L) elastisch federnd zusammendrücken, wenn man in an dem am proximalen Ende befestigten Kupplungsstück hält und von seinem distalen Ende her eine in Richtung der Längsachse L hin zum proximalen Ende wirkende Kraft aufbringt. Im Idealfall verformt sich der Applikator bei einer derartigen Kraftbeaufschlagung zieharmonikaartig, indem sie die Streben St elastisch so verformen, dass der Abstand zwischen benachbarten Ringen Ri kleiner wird.Preferably, the struts St are dimensioned so thin that they under the influence of the application occurring forces can give elastically resilient. This makes the applicator as a whole compliant, preferably it can be a piece far (ideally at least 15% better at least 15% of its extension in the direction of the longitudinal axis L) elastically resiliently compress when holding in at the attached to the proximal end coupling piece and its distal End applies a force acting in the direction of the longitudinal axis L toward the proximal end force. Ideally, the applicator deforms like a concertina in such a force application by elastically deforming the struts St so that the distance between adjacent rings Ri is smaller.

Unabhängig von den einzelnen Ausführungsbeispielen gilt generell, dass der Begriff "Wimpern" in dieser Patentanmeldung vorzugsweise in seinem engeren Sinn verstanden wird, d. h. als "Wimpern des menschlichen Auges". Schutz wird aber, auch wenn das nicht bevorzugt ist, auch für solche Ansprüche beansprucht, bei denen der Begriff "Wimpern" weiter, d. h. ganz allgemein als "keratinische Fasern" definiert ist, so dass auch erfindungsgemäß ausgestaltete Applikatoren z. B. zum Färben von Haupthaar unter den Anspruchssatz fallen. Die Einschränkung auf den Kern der Erfindung, der Applikatoren für Wimpern im eigentlichen Sinne betrifft, bleibt vorbehalten.Regardless of the individual embodiments, it is generally true that the term "eyelashes" in this patent application is preferably understood in its narrower sense, ie as "Eyelashes of the human eye". However, protection is claimed, even if this is not preferred, also for those claims in which the term "eyelashes" is further defined, ie quite generally as "keratinic fibers", so that applicators designed according to the invention, for. B. for coloring hair of the main claim under the set of claims. The limitation to the core of the invention, which relates applicators for eyelashes in the true sense, remains reserved.

Für alle Applikatoren, die in dieser Anmeldung beschrieben werden, gilt vorzugsweise, dass der maximale Außendurchmesser des Applikatorabschnitts < 10 mm und idealerweise < 7 mm ist. Bei den erfindungsgemäßen Applikatoren handelt es sich also regelmäßig um sehr filigrane Gebilde.For all applicators described in this application, it is preferably that the maximum outer diameter of the applicator section is <10 mm, and ideally <7 mm. The applicators according to the invention are therefore usually very filigree structures.

Bezugszeichenreference numeral

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Applikatorapplicator
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Applikatorabschnittapplicator section
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Kupplungsabschnittcoupling section
4a4a
proximale Stirnflächeproximal end face
4b4b
distale Stirnflächedistal end face
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Trägerelementesupport elements
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Rippenribs
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Durchtrittpassage
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erster Rippenfußpunktfirst rib base
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zweiter Rippenfußpunktsecond rib base
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Rippenscheitelrib apex
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Kanalchannel
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rudimentär ausgebildete Rippenabschnitterudimentary trained rib sections
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Wimperngreifer bzw. Freiraum zwischen WimperngreiferEyelash gripper or free space between eyelash gripper
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zusätzliche Kavitätadditional cavity
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zusätzlicher Längsschlitzadditional longitudinal slot
1616
Zusatznutadditional slot
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Kammzinkecomb tine
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RückhaltemittelRetention means
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Weitere RückhaltemittelFurther retention means
BB
Verlagerung des Rippenscheitels in LängsrichtungDisplacement of the rib apex in the longitudinal direction
DD
KäfigdurchmesserCage diameter
KK
KäfigCage
KRKR
Krümmungsradius der konvexen oder konkaven Umfangsflächen des KäfigsRadius of curvature of the convex or concave peripheral surfaces of the cage
LL
Längsachselongitudinal axis
RARA
Rippenabstandrib spacing
RDRD
RippendurchmesserFin diameter
SS
Schlitzslot
UU
Umfangslinie (gedacht) bzw. UmfangsrichtungCircumferential line (intended) or circumferential direction
KLKL
Kantenlängeedge length
RiRi
Ringring
StSt
Strebestrut
VV
V-förmiger Querschnitt der RingeV-shaped cross section of the rings
αα
Erstreckungswinkel DurchtritteExtension angle
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Spitzenwinkel DreiecksseitePoint angle triangle side
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Erstreckungswinkel des WimperngreifersExtension angle of the eyelash gripper

Claims (12)

  1. An applicator (1) for applying a cosmetic to eyelashes, comprising a shaft section or at least a coupling section (3) and an applicator section (2), the applicator section (2) being configured as an internally hollow cage (K) for accommodating the cosmetic, which is substantially or completely closed in the circumferential direction, characterized in that the cage, in the direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis (L), has a triangular cross section and comprises on at least one of its circumferential tips an alternating sequence of ribs (6) and passages (7) that communicate with the interior of the cage and into which the eyelashes insert themselves during application, wherein the extent of the ribs (6), measured in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the applicator, decreases from the respective rib base point towards the respective rib apex point, and wherein the passage (7) between two ribs (6) adjacent in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) is greater than the extent of an individual rib (6) in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L).
  2. An applicator (1) for applying a cosmetic to eyelashes, comprising a shaft section or at least a coupling section (3) and an applicator section (2), the applicator section (2) being configured as an internally hollow cage (K) for accommodating the cosmetic, which is substantially or completely closed in the circumferential direction, characterized in that the cross section of the cage comprises, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L) of the applicator section, at least one substantially V-shaped bulge comprised of two surfaces disposed at an angle to each other of preferably ≤ 110°, which protrudes outwards, and which comprises an alternating sequence of ribs (6) and passages (7) that communicate with the interior of the cage and into which the eyelashes insert themselves during application, wherein the extent of the ribs (6), measured in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the applicator, decreases from the respective rib base point towards the respective rib apex point.
  3. The applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator section (2) comprises several carrier members (5) preferably extending substantially in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the applicator section, which are interconnected by spaced-apart ribs (6) which form passages between them.
  4. The applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the spacing (7) of two ribs (6) adjacent in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) is greater than the extent of an individual rib (6) in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) by at least the factor 1.5, ideally by at least the factor 2.5.
  5. The applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the passages (7) constitute at least 25%, better at least 50%, and ideally more than 65% of the surface area that the enveloping jacket surface possesses.
  6. The applicator (1) according to the claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the passages (7), viewed in the circumferential direction (U), extend without interruption over an arc that corresponds to an angle (a) of at least 40°, better an angle (a) of at least 80°, and ideally an angle (a) of at least 160°.
  7. The applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distal end face (4b) of the applicator section comprises an opening through which cosmetic is pushed into the interior of the cage (K) during the insertion of the applicator (1) into a cosmetics storage container, wherein the cross-sectional surface area of the opening constitutes preferably at least 50%, better at least 75%, of the surface area taken up by the distal end face (4b).
  8. The applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the proximal end face (4a) of the applicator section is completely closed.
  9. The applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least a part of the carrier members (5) is configured to be so strong that these carrier members (5) are not, or not substantially, deformed when the cage (K) passes through a wiper.
  10. The applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cross section of the carrier members (5) is respectively greater than the cross section of the ribs (6).
  11. The applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cross section of at least the predominant number of ribs (6) has a greater extent in the radial direction than in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L).
  12. The applicator (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, characterized in that the applicator (1) comprises cantilever arms for acting on the eyelashes, or eyelash grippers (13), which freely protrude from the cage (K) with one end thereof.
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