JP2018500101A - Applicator for applying cosmetic, makeup or care products to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an applicator (2) for applying a cosmetic, makeup or care product (P) to human keratin fibers, in particular eyelashes and / or eyebrows, comprising a handle (7), At its distal end, it has an applicator member (8) having a core (10) extending along the longitudinal axis, the handle (7) extending along the linear longitudinal axis (Y). A linear portion (7a) present and a curved portion (7b) extending along a longitudinal axis forming a curve, and the longitudinal axis (Y of the linear portion (7a) of the handle (7) ) And the longitudinal axis of the curved portion (7b) of the handle (7), the distance measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (Y) of the linear portion (7a) is Increasing along at least part of the length of the curved portion (7b) in the direction of the distal end, the longitudinal axis of the core (10) and the longitudinal axis of the linear portion (7a) of the handle (7) ( Y), the distance measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (Y) of the linear part (7a) Reduced by moving away along the distal end at least a portion of the length of the applicator member (8) of the handle (7), relates to an applicator (2).

Description

  The present invention relates to an applicator for applying cosmetic, make-up or care products, in particular mascara, to human keratin fibres, in particular eyelashes and / or eyebrows, as well as containers and applications containing the applied products. And a packaging and application device.

  As is known per se, these applicators have a handle and an applicator member at its end. The handle may extend along a linear longitudinal axis or a non-linear longitudinal axis. The applicator member may have a core extending along a linear longitudinal axis or a non-linear longitudinal axis and may extend in line with the handle or may form an elbow bend with the handle. is there. These configurations provide the user with a variety of ways to hold and possible uses, which can change the makeup effect.

  US Pat. No. 3,334,551 and application WO99 / 22782 disclose an applicator having an elbow bend between an applicator member and a handle extending along a linear longitudinal axis.

  Application FR2738466 describes an applicator having a curved handle and an applicator member that extends along a linear longitudinal axis in alignment with the curvature of the handle or an elbow bend with the handle. doing.

  Application FR2831033 and Japanese Utility Model Application 58-88912 disclose an applicator having a handle and a curved applicator member extending along a longitudinal axis.

  Application WO 2010/125188 describes a mascara applicator comprising a linear pattern and a linear application member that is not on the same axis as the axis of the pattern, and an oblique linear part joining them.

U.S. Patent No. 3334551 International Publication No.99 / 22782 Application FR2738466 Application FR2831033 Japanese Utility Model Publication No.58-88912 International Publication No. 2010/125188 International Publication No. 2006/090343

  To improve the performance of an applicator for applying products to human keratin fibers, more specifically, to facilitate easy application of make-up and bring various possible effects to the user, Further improvements are needed to enable an effective holding method and to provide an ergonomic applicator.

The present invention seeks to meet this objective and its subject matter, and according to one aspect of the present invention, a cosmetic, make-up or care product is obtained from human keratin fibers, in particular eyelashes and / or eyelashes. Or an applicator for applying to the eyebrows, comprising a handle and an applicator member having a core at its distal end extending along the longitudinal axis;
The handle has a linear portion extending along a linear longitudinal axis and a curved portion extending along a longitudinal axis forming a curve;
The distance measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the linear part between the longitudinal axis of the linear part of the handle and the longitudinal axis of the curved part of the handle is curved in the direction of the distal end of the handle Increases along at least part of the length of the
The distance measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the linear portion between the longitudinal axis of the core and the longitudinal axis of the linear portion of the handle is the length of the applicator member from the distal end of the handle. An applicator that diminishes by moving away along at least a portion.

  Thus, the handle is advantageously curved on the distal side in a specific bending direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the linear portion, and the applicator member extends in a direction opposite to this bending direction. .

  Thus, the handle can have an elbow bend where it is attached to the applicator member. This elbow bend creates a gap between the handle and the applicator member, resulting in an ergonomic shape and an advantageous geometric shape for the applicator. It is therefore easy and intuitive to apply a product using this applicator.

  According to the present invention, the user can hold the applicator in various ways depending on the region to which the product is applied, so that the user can easily achieve the makeup effect. In particular, the user can reach the eyelashes located at the outer and inner ends of the eye without being disturbed by the handle touching the user's cheek, as in some known applicators.

  The applicator according to the invention additionally allows for a greatly different makeup application angle compared to known applicators.

  Finally, loading the product onto the applicator can also help make up short eyelashes at the eye end, since the core at the proximal and distal ends of the applicator member This is because the application elements supported by can be rubbed more than those located in the middle along the applicator member.

  The expression “element longitudinal axis” represents a line connecting all centroids of the cross section of the element extending along said axis. The longitudinal axis may be the central axis, and may even be the axis of symmetry of the element, particularly when the element has a circular cross section or a cross section taking the general shape of a regular polygon. The longitudinal axis may be contained within a plane, which may be a plane of symmetry for some or even all of the element cross-sections.

Handle and applicator member Preferably, the linear portion of the handle extends along at least half of its length, in particular along at least two thirds of its length.

  The curved portion of the handle may extend along an arc of a circle having a constant radius of curvature. In one variation, the curved portion of the handle extends along an arc of a circle having a variable radius of curvature.

  The cross section of the curved portion of the handle may narrow toward the distal end of the handle along at least a portion of its length.

  The distance between the longitudinal axis of the linear part of the handle and the longitudinal axis of the curved part of the handle advantageously reaches a maximum at the point where the applicator member is attached to the handle. This maximum value may be between 1.5 mm and 5.5 mm, and better still between 2.65 mm and 4.5 mm.

  The distance between the longitudinal axis of the core and the longitudinal axis of the straight part of the handle is advantageously at a distance from the proximal and distal ends of the core, in particular 3 minutes of the length of the core. At the point of the core, which is located between 1 and 2/3 of the minimum, and then preferably in the direction of the distal end of the core, in particular the longitudinal axis of the linear part of the handle and the handle Increase until reaching the maximum distance between the longitudinal axis of the curved portion.

  The core of the applicator member advantageously extends along a longitudinal axis that is different from the longitudinal axis of the linear portion of the handle and the longitudinal axis of the curved portion of the handle.

  In a preferred embodiment, the longitudinal axis of the core of the applicator member extends along at least part of its length along a circular arc having a constant radius of curvature, and forms a curve. In one variation, the longitudinal axis of the applicator member core extends along at least a portion of its length along an arc of a circle with a variable radius of curvature.

  The user can position the applicator member recess relative to the eye to apply the product to the eyelashes. The core advantageously extends along a longitudinal axis that forms a non-zero angle with the longitudinal axis of the linear portion of the handle at at least one point along its length.

  In one variation, the core of the applicator member extends along a linear longitudinal axis.

When the longitudinal axis of the core of the applicator member is curvilinear, and the absolute value of the difference between the radius of curvature R ₂ of the radius of curvature R ₁ and a core of curved portions of the handle, the radius of curvature of the curved portion of the handle The ratio | R ₁ -R ₂ | / R ₁ is between 0.1 and 3, and better still between 0.2 and 1.6. The radius of curvature of the curved portion of the handle and the radius of curvature of the core of the applicator member are preferably substantially the same.

  The core tangent of the applicator member may be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the linear portion of the handle.

  The angular offset between the longitudinal axis of the straight part of the handle and on the one hand passing the distal end of the handle and on the other hand intersecting this axis at the point where the handle begins to curve is 5 ° to 55 °. And better still between 10 ° and 45 °.

  The distal end of the core and the distal end of the handle may lie on the exact same straight line parallel to the longitudinal axis of the linear portion of the handle.

  The core may extend on the same side as the distal end of the handle of the longitudinal axis of the straight portion of the handle.

  The distal end of the core may be off-centered relative to the proximal end of the handle.

Core and applicator element The applicator member advantageously has an applicator element supported by the core and arranged in a plurality of longitudinal rows around the core.

  The expression “application element” represents an individually distinguishable protruding element that is intended to engage with human keratin fibers.

  These application elements can be spikes, blades or arches.

  In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the core of the applicator member has a cross section with an overall triangular shape when viewed perpendicular to its longitudinal axis. In a variant, the core has a cross section with a different shape, in particular a circular shape. The maximum transverse dimension of the core can be between 1.6 mm and 5 mm.

  The core may have three faces, the first face supports at least one longitudinal row of application elements, and the second and third faces are each at least one longitudinal face of the application element. Supporting a directional row, in particular two rows, the core supports an additional longitudinal row of application elements located, for example, on the ridge between the second and third surfaces.

  The axis of each longitudinal row is preferably parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core.

  The number of longitudinal rows may be an even number. In total, there may be at least six longitudinal rows of application elements.

  The first surface of the core comprises at least two longitudinal outer rows of application elements and a longitudinal central row of application elements that they surround, in particular axially offset with respect to the two outer rows. You may support. The expression "longitudinal row offset in the axial direction" means that the same level of application element in the outer row occupies the same position along the longitudinal axis of the core as the same level of application element in the central row It should be understood as meaning not.

  The application elements in the two outer rows may be spikes having a semi-conical shape, and the application elements in the central row may be spikes having a pyramid shape.

  The application elements on the second and third faces of the core and on the ridges between them may be spikes having a conical shape.

  In one variant, the first face of the core supports a single longitudinal row of application elements, each in the form of a blade, each extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the core.

  These application elements in the form of blades may have reinforcements on their sides extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the core.

  In one variant, the wick may support an application element that takes more than a half turn around its longitudinal axis, for example in the form of a blade extending over one full turn.

  In a variant, some or all of the application elements are spikes having any other shape, in particular a cylindrical shape, or a truncated cone shape or in particular a pyramid shape with a hexagonal base. In a further variant, some or all of the application elements have an asymmetrical shape and an outwardly convex edge when viewed from the front and span at least part of their height in a direction away from the core. A spike that narrows and has a width that decreases towards the convex edge.

  The cross-section of the application element, in particular the spike, may have a substantially circular, semi-circular (referred to as half moon), elliptical or semi-elliptical shape, for example a polygon, in particular a hexagon.

  The at least one application element may be rounded, in particular hemispherical free end, and its radius of curvature may be between 0.04 mm and 0.2 mm.

  The spikes described above on the second and third sides of the wick and on the ridges between them may be arranged in the form of a circumferential row of application elements around the longitudinal axis of the wick. The two consecutive circumferential rows along the longitudinal axis of the are angularly offset, in particular with an angle other than zero, equal to half the angular pitch between the application elements of the circumferential row.

  The spacing between the application elements in the longitudinal row on the second and third surfaces, and on the ridges between them, is greater than the spacing between the application elements in the longitudinal row on the first surface It can be large, especially twice as large. The expression "spacing between application elements in the longitudinal row" means the two application elements corresponding to each of the two application elements along the longitudinal axis of the row between the two application elements of steps n and n + 1 It should be understood as meaning the distance measured between the intermediate planes.

  Within the exact same longitudinal row, the spacing between the two application elements of step n and step n + 1, in particular the two spikes, was between 0.25 mm and 3 mm, better still between 0.65 mm and 2.2 mm. It's okay.

  This arrangement and shape of the application elements along the surface of the core of the applicator member provides the user with different makeup effects depending on the surface used. The user can use the first surface to deposit the product on the eyelashes and use the remaining portion of the applicator member to separate and curl the eyelashes.

  At least one application element may extend from the core along an extension axis that is locally perpendicular to the surface of the core where the application element is attached to the core. Preferably, each application element extends from the core along an extension axis that is locally perpendicular to the surface of the core where the application element is attached to the core. The extension shaft may be radial.

  In one variant, the extension axis of the application element makes an angle other than 90 ° with the surface of the core where the application element is attached to the core.

  The height of the application element may vary from one longitudinal row to another. When the first side of the core supports at least two longitudinal outer rows of application elements and the longitudinal central row of application elements that they surround, of the application elements in the longitudinal row on the first surface The height may be greater than the height of the application elements in the longitudinal row on the second and third surfaces and on the ridges between them. When the first surface of the core supports a single longitudinal row of application elements in the form of blades, the height of these application elements is on the second and third surfaces, and on their Less than the height of the application elements in the longitudinal row on the ridge between. In one variant, the application elements are all at the same height even in different longitudinal rows.

  The height of the at least one applicator element, better still each applicator element or the majority of applicator elements, may be between 0.15 mm and 3.75 mm, better still between 0.5 mm and 2.5 mm. The expression “height of the application element” represents the distance measured along the extension axis of the application element between the free end of the application element and the base of the application element by which the application element is attached to the core. .

  The height of the application element may be constant along the longitudinal axis of the core. In one variant, the height of the application element varies, for example monotonically, along the longitudinal axis of the core. Within one longitudinal row, the height of the application element can be reduced in the direction of the distal end of the core, in particular along at least half the visible length of the applicator member.

  The application element may have a width between 0.15 mm and 1.2 mm, better still between 0.35 mm and 0.85 mm. The expression “applicator element width” represents the maximum transverse dimension of the applicator element in cross-section along the longitudinal axis of the core.

  When the first side of the wick supports a single longitudinal row of application elements in the form of blades, these application elements are 0.5 mm to 4 mm measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the wick. And better still may have a length between 1 mm and 3.5 mm.

  The free end of the applicator member applicator element defines an enveloping surface of the applicator member having an overall shape of, for example, a crescent when viewed from the side.

  The envelope surface of the applicator member has a maximum transverse dimension that is substantially constant along at least part of the length of the applicator member, in particular along more than half of the portion of the core supporting the application element May be included.

  The core and applicator element can be molded from the exact same material, or in one variation they can be made from at least two different materials.

  The core and / or application element are preferably made of a thermoplastic material, in particular made of an elastomeric thermoplastic material.

  In one variation, the applicator member is a brush with a twisted core. In this case, the core of the applicator member may have at least two arms consisting of wires that are bent against itself, said arms being twisted together to define a winding, between the windings of the core. Brush bristles can be retained.

The applicator handle may be fixed to the gripping member at the second end.

  The applicator member may be molded, in particular made with a handle by bi-injection-moulding or mono-injection-moulding.

  The applicator member may be fixed to the handle by pressure fitting, cold fitting or hot fitting, overmolding, pressing, crimping, screwing, especially the applicator member has a twisted core When a brush, after the applicator member is manufactured, its core is preferably inserted into an existing housing in the handle. In a variant, the applicator member is secured to the handle by snapping, adhesive bonding, welding, stapling, for example by attaching an end piece of the applicator member in a housing within the handle. In a further variant, the handle is received in a housing provided in the core.

  The core of the applicator member may be solid, for example molded with an end piece for fixing to the handle of the applicator.

  The application element may be made of a material that is somewhat more rigid than the material used to make the handle of the applicator to which the core is attached.

  The handle may have a first rigid portion and a second, more flexible portion made of, for example, an elastomer that supports the applicator member that extends distally.

  The visible length of the applicator member may be between 14 mm and 35 mm, and better still between 19 mm and 28 mm.

  The applicator may have 50 to 680 application elements, and better still 70 to 420 application elements.

Application device A further subject of the invention is a device for packaging a cosmetic, makeup or care product and applying it to human keratin fibres, in particular the eyelashes and / or eyebrows, the invention. And a container containing a product to be applied.

  The applicator gripping member may constitute a cap for closing the container.

  The container preferably has a wiping member with a wiping lip, suitable for wiping the handle and applicator member.

  The product is preferably mascara.

  The invention can be better understood from reading the following detailed description of non-limiting implementations of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic elevational view in partial longitudinal section of an exemplary packaging and applicator device made in accordance with the present invention. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective side view of only the applicator member and handle of the device of FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective front view of only the applicator member and handle of the device of FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective top view of only the applicator member and handle of the device of FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective bottom view of only the applicator member and handle of the device of FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing details of the applicator member of FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective side view of one modified embodiment of only the applicator member according to the present invention.

  FIG. 1 shows a package made according to the invention with an applicator 2 and an associated container 3 containing a product P, such as mascara or care product, applied to human keratin fibers, in particular eyelashes and / or eyebrows. 1 shows a coating and application device 1.

  The container 3 in this example has a threaded neck 4 and the applicator 2 is designed to be fixed on the neck 4 to seal it closed when the container 3 is not in use The closure cap 5 also serves as a gripping member for the applicator 2.

  The applicator 2 has a handle 7 which is attached at its proximal end 12 to the closure cap 5 and extends at its distal end 11 along a longitudinal axis X which is central in the example described. It is attached to an applicator member 8 having an existing core 10.

  The container 3 also has a wiping member 6 inserted into the neck 4.

  This wiping member 6, which may be of any suitable type, is a lip designed in this example to wipe the handle 7 and the applicator member 8 when the applicator 2 is withdrawn from the container 3. Have. This lip defines a wiping orifice 6 a having a diameter adapted to the diameter of the handle 7. The wiping member 6 may be made of an elastomer. The wiping orifice 6a has, for example, a circular shape.

  In the example shown, the handle 7 has a circular cross section, but it does not depart from the scope of the present invention if the handle 7 has any other cross section, in which case any method other than twisting if necessary Thus, it is possible to fix the cap 5 on the container 3. The wiping member 6 is adapted to the shape of the handle 7 and the shape of the applicator member 8, where appropriate.

  Preferably, as in the example, the handle 7 has a linear portion 7a extending along a linear longitudinal axis Y along about two-thirds of the length of the handle, and a longitudinal direction that forms a curve. A curved portion 7b extending along the axis Z.

As specifically shown in FIG. 2, the longitudinal axis Y of the linear portion 7a between the longitudinal axis Y of the linear portion 7a of the handle 7 and the longitudinal axis Z of the curved portion 7b of the handle 7 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Y of the linear portion 7a. The distance d _t measured is preferably increased in the direction of the distal end 11 of the handle 7 so that the applicator member 8 is attached to the handle 7, in particular from 1.5 mm to 5.5 mm. In the meantime, a maximum value D _t between 2.65 mm and 4.5 mm is reached even better.

Preferably, as in this example, the longitudinal axis Y of the linear part 7a between the longitudinal axis X of the core 10 of the applicator member 8 and the longitudinal axis Y of the linear part 7a of the handle 7 is preferred. The distance d ₀ measured perpendicular to is reduced by moving away from the distal end 11 of the handle 7 along a portion of the length of the applicator member 8.

  Thus, the handle 7 advantageously has an elbow bend at its distal end 11.

Preferably, as in the example described, curved portion 7b of the handle 7 extends along an arc of a circle having a constant radius of curvature R _1.

  As can be seen in FIG. 2, the cross-section of the curved portion 7b of the handle 7 advantageously narrows in the direction of the distal end 11 of the handle 7.

  The longitudinal axis Y of the linear portion 7a of the handle 7 may coincide with the longitudinal axis of the container 3 when the applicator 2 is in place on the container 3.

  If necessary, the handle 7 may have an annular narrow portion at a portion of the wiping member 6 facing the lip so as not to apply excessive mechanical stress to the lip during storage.

  The applicator member 8 may be molded, for example, made with the handle 7 by double injection molding or single injection molding.

  The applicator member 8 may have an end piece 9 for securing it in the corresponding housing of the handle 7.

  The applicator member 8 may be secured in this housing of the handle 7 by any means, in particular by pressure fitting, snapping, adhesive bonding, welding, stapling or crimping.

Preferably, as with the example, the longitudinal axis X of the core 10 of the applicator member 8, as can be seen in FIG. 2, extends along an arc of a circle having a constant radius of curvature R ₂ And make a curve. The radius of curvature R ₁ of the curved portion of the handle and the radius of curvature R ₂ of the core of the applicator member are substantially the same in the described example.

  Preferably, as in the example, the longitudinal axis X of the core 10 forms an angle other than zero with the longitudinal axis Y.

As may be seen particularly in FIG. 2, the distance d _o between the longitudinal axis Y of the straight portion 7a of the longitudinal axis X and the handle 7 of the core 10 is advantageously the proximal end of the core 10 14 and at a distance from the distal end 13, at the point of the core 10, which is in the middle along the length of the core 10 in this example, has a minimum value D ₀ and then the distance of the core 10 In the direction of the distal end 13, for example, it increases until the maximum value _Dt is reached again.

  The tangent T of the core 10 of the applicator member 8 may be parallel to the longitudinal axis Y of the linear portion 7a of the handle 7, particularly when the applicator member 8 is curved as shown in FIG. The tangent line of the dome-shaped portion 8a may be parallel to the longitudinal axis Y of the linear portion 7a of the handle 7.

  The angular offset γ between the longitudinal axis Y of the linear portion 7a of the handle 7 and the straight line D passing through this axis Y at a point 7c that passes through the distal end 11 of the handle 7 and the handle 7 begins to bend is , Between 5 ° and 55 °, and even better between 10 ° and 45 °.

The distal end 11 of the distal end 13 and the handle 7 of the core 10, in the example described, as shown in FIG. 2, positioned on a straight line parallel D _p in the longitudinal axis Y of the straight portion 7a of the handle 7 To do.

  As can be seen in particular in FIG. 2, the core 10 may extend on the same side of the longitudinal axis Y as the distal end 11 of the handle 7.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the distal end 13 of the core 10 may be off-center with respect to the proximal end 12 of the handle 7.

  In the example of FIGS. 1 to 5A, the core 10 is applied in the form of spikes 18, 16, 15, and / or 19 extending from the core 10 around the core 10 in a plurality of longitudinal rows. Support the element. The axis of each longitudinal row of application elements is preferably parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the core 10.

  The visible length H of the applicator member 8 is equal to 26.5 mm, for example.

  In the example shown, the application elements 18, 16, 15, and 19 each extend from the core 10 along an extension axis W that is perpendicular to the surface of the core at the point where the application element is attached to the core 10. To do.

  As can be seen in particular in FIG. 3, the core 10 of the applicator member 8 has a cross section with an overall shape of a triangle when viewed perpendicular to its longitudinal axis X in this example, and the core 10 Has three faces 21, 22, 23.

  The first surface 21 may support three parallel longitudinal rows 31, 32, 33 of application elements 16, 15, of which two longitudinal outer rows 31, as can be seen in particular in FIG. , 33 enclose a longitudinal central row 32 that is axially offset relative to the two outer rows 31, 33.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the second surface 22 and the third surface 23 of the wick 10 may support two longitudinal rows 34, 35, 37, 38 of the application element 18, respectively, 10 supports an additional longitudinal row 36 of application elements 18 located on the ridge 24 between the second surface 22 and the third surface 23.

  As can be seen in FIG. 4, the application element 18 on the second surface 22 and the third surface 23 of the core 10 and on the ridge 24 between them is about the longitudinal axis X of the core 10. Two circumferential rows 41, 42, which may be arranged in the form of a circumferential row of application elements 18, along the longitudinal axis X of the core 10, are preferably applied in particular in the circumferential row 41. Angularly offset with a non-zero angle equal to half the angular pitch between elements 18.

  Application elements 18, 16, and 15 may have a variety of shapes. In this example, as can be seen in particular in FIGS. 4 and 5A, the second surface 22 and the third surface 23 and the application element 18 belonging to the ridge 24 have a conical shape, The application elements 16 belonging to the outer rows 31, 33 on the surface 21 have a semi-conical shape, and the application elements 15 belonging to the center row 32 on the first surface 21 have a pyramid shape.

The spacing S _p1 between the application elements 18 in the longitudinal row, on the second surface 22 and the third surface 23, and on the edge 24 between them, is in this example on the first surface 21 larger than the spacing S _p2 between the application element 16, 15 in the longitudinal rows, in particular twice as large.

  As can be seen in FIG. 3, the height of the application elements 16, 15 in the longitudinal rows 31, 32, 33 on the first surface 21 is the second surface 22 and the third in the example described. Greater than the height of the application element 18 in the longitudinal rows 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 on the surface 23, as well as on the edge 24 between them. In a variant not shown, the application elements 18, 16, and 15 are all at the same height even in different longitudinal rows.

  In this example, the height of the application elements 18, 16 and 15 is constant along the longitudinal axis X of the core 10 within each longitudinal row. In a variant not shown, the height of the application elements 18, 16 and 15 varies along the longitudinal axis X of the core 10.

  The height of the application elements 18, 16, and 15 may be between 0.5 mm and 2.5 mm.

  In the variant shown in FIG. 6, longitudinal rows 39 of application elements 19, each in the form of a blade, each extending transversely to the longitudinal axis X of the core 10, Will support.

  These application elements 19 have, in the described example, reinforcements 19a extending on their sides in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis X.

  The height of these application elements 19 is advantageously in the longitudinal rows 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 on the second surface 22 and the third surface 23 and on the edge 24 between them. Less than the height of the application element 18.

  In such an example, the free end 28 of the application element 18, 16, 15, and / or 19 coincides with the longitudinal axis X of the core 10, is not symmetrical about said axis X and is seen in FIG. When viewed from such a side, an enveloping surface S of the applicator member 8 is defined having a longitudinal axis having an overall crescent shape.

  The application elements 18, 16, 15, and / or 19 are made in one piece with the core 10 by molding a thermoplastic material in this example.

  To mold applicator member 8, any thermoplastic material that is relatively rigid or non-rigid, such as SEBS, silicone, latex, improved slip properties, butyl, EPDM, nitrile, thermoplastic Elastomers, polyester elastomers, polyamide elastomers, polyethylene elastomers or vinyl elastomers, polyolefins such as PE and PP, PVC, EVA, PS, SEBS, SIS, PET, POM, PU, SAM, PA, or PMMA may be used. It is also possible to use, for example, alumina-based ceramics, for example urea formaldehyde type resins, and in some cases materials containing graphite as filler. Especially known under the trade names Teflon (R), Hytrel (R), Cariflex (R), Alixine (R), Santoprene (R), Pebax (R), and Pollobas (R). The list can be used and this list is not limiting.

  In a variant not shown, the applicator member 8 is a brush with a twisted core. In this case, the core 10 of the applicator member 8 may have at least two arms consisting of wires that are bent against itself, said arms being twisted together to define the winding, Brush hairs can be retained between turns.

  To use the device 1, the user unscrews the closure cap 5 and pulls the applicator member 8 from the container 3. The user may use the first surface 21 to deposit the product P on the eyelashes and / or eyebrows, and use the remaining part of the applicator member 8 to separate and curl the eyelashes and / or eyebrows. it can. Thanks to the elbow bends that exist between the handle 7 and the applicator member 8, the user is particularly located at the outer and inner ends of the eye without being disturbed by the handle 7 coming into contact with the user's cheek. Can reach the eyelashes.

  Of course, the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described so far.

  The applicator member 8 may be vibrated, i.e. it vibrates to the applicator member 8 during application, squeezing or picking up the product P, for example as described in application WO2006 / 090343. Can be added.

  In a further variant, the applicator member 8 may be heated, i.e. keratin fibers, eyelashes and / or eyebrows, and / or the application elements 18, 16, 15, and / or 19 and / or the core of the applicator member 8. There may be a heating element for heating 10.

  The applicator member 8 may comprise any sterilizing agent such as silver salt, copper salt, preservative, and at least one preservative for product P.

  The wick 10 and / or the application element 18, 16, 15, and / or 19 further comprises particles, such as fillers, in particular magnetic, bacteriostatic compounds, or compounds that absorb moisture, or application elements 18, 16, 15 And / or a compound to create roughness on the surface of 19 or to help the eyelashes and / or eyebrows slide on the application element. At least one of the core 10 and the applicator element 18, 16, 15, or 19 may be flocked and may be subjected to any heat or mechanical treatment.

  Unless stated to the contrary, the expression “having one” should be understood to be synonymous with “having at least one” and the expression “between” Is understood to include.

1 Packaging and dispensing devices
2 Applicator
3 containers
4 neck
5 Blocking cap
6 Wiping member
6a Wiping orifice
7 patterns
7a Linear part
7b Curved part
7c point
8 Applicator member
8a Dome shape
9 End piece
10 core
11 Distal end
12 Proximal end
13 Distal end
14 Proximal end
15 Spike, application element
16 Spike, application element
18 Spike, application element
19 Spike, application element
19a Reinforcement
21 First side
22 Second side
23 Third side
24 ridgeline
28 Free end
31 Longitudinal outer row
32 Longitudinal center row
33 Longitudinal outer row
34 Longitudinal columns
35 Longitudinal columns
36 Longitudinal columns
37 Longitudinal columns
38 Longitudinal columns
39 Longitudinal column
41 Circumferential row
42 Circumferential rows
D straight line
D _t maximum value
d _t distance
D ₀ Minimum value
d ₀ distance
D _p straight line
H Visible length
P products
R ₁ radius of curvature
R ₂ radius of curvature
S envelope
S _p1 interval
S _p2 interval
T tangent
W Extension shaft
X Longitudinal axis
Y linear longitudinal axis
Longitudinal axis forming Z curve γ Angle offset

Claims (19)

An applicator (2) for applying a cosmetic, makeup or care product (P) to human keratin fibers, in particular eyelashes and / or eyebrows, with a handle (7) and its distal end (11) having an applicator member (8) having a core (10) extending along the longitudinal axis (X);
The handle (7) has a linear portion (7a) extending along a linear longitudinal axis (Y) and a curved portion (7b) extending along a longitudinal axis (Z) forming a curve. And
The straight line between the longitudinal axis (Y) of the linear part (7a) of the handle (7) and the longitudinal axis (Z) of the curved part (7b) of the handle (7). The distance (d _t ) measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (Y) of the shaped part (7a) is the length of the curved part (7b) in the direction of the distal end (11) of the handle (7). Increases along at least part of the length,
The longitudinal part of the linear part (7a) between the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (10) and the longitudinal axis (Y) of the linear part (7a) of the handle (7). A distance (d _o ) measured perpendicular to the directional axis (Y) away from the distal end (11) of the handle (7) along at least part of the length of the applicator member (8) Reduced by
applicator.   The applicator according to claim 1, wherein the linear part (7a) of the handle (7) extends along at least half of its length, in particular along at least two thirds of its length. . The applicator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the curved portion (7b) of the handle (7) extends along an arc of a circle having a constant radius of curvature (R ₁ ).   The cross section of the curved portion (7b) of the handle (7) narrows in the direction of the distal end (11) of the handle (7) along at least part of its length. The applicator according to any one of the above. The distance (d) between the longitudinal axis (Y) of the linear portion (7a) of the handle (7) and the longitudinal axis (Z) of the curved portion (7b) of the handle (7). _t ) reaches a maximum value (D _t ) where the applicator member (8) is attached to the handle (7), and this maximum distance is in particular between 1.5 mm and 5.5 mm, The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is advantageously between 2.65 mm and 4.5 mm. The distance between the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (10) and the longitudinal axis (Y) of the linear portion (7a) of the handle (7) is the proximal of the core (10). Point of the core (10) located at a distance from the end (14) and the distal end (13), in particular between one-third and two-thirds of the length of the core (10) The applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the applicator then reaches a minimum value (D _o ) and then preferably increases in the direction of the distal end (13) of the core (10). The longitudinal axis (X) of the core (10) extends along at least part of its length, in particular along an arc of a circle having a constant radius of curvature (R ₂ ), The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising: The absolute value of the difference between the radius of curvature (R ₁ ) of the curved portion (7b) of the handle (7) and the radius of curvature (R ₂ ) of the core (10), and the handle (7) The ratio (| R ₁ -R ₂ | / R ₁ ) of the curved portion (7b) to the radius of curvature (R ₁ ) is between 0.1 and 3, and better still between 0.2 and 1.6. The applicator according to claim 7. The distal end (13) of the core (10) and the distal end (11) of the handle (7) are parallel to the longitudinal axis (Y) of the linear portion (7a) of the handle (7). The applicator according to claim 1, which is located on a straight line (D _p ).   The core (10) extends on the same side as the distal end (11) of the handle (7) of the longitudinal axis (Y) of the linear portion (7a) of the handle (7); The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 9.   The applicator according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the distal end (13) of the core (10) is off-centered with respect to the proximal end (12) of the handle (7). .   The applicator member (8) is supported by the core (10) and has a plurality of longitudinal rows (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, around the core (10). The applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, having application elements (18, 16, 15, 19) arranged in the form of 39).   The core (10) of the applicator member (8) has a cross section with an overall triangular shape when viewed perpendicular to its longitudinal axis (X). The applicator described.   The core (10) has three surfaces (21, 22, 23), and the first surface (21) is at least one longitudinal row (31, 32) of application elements (16, 15, 19). , 33, 39) and the second surface (22) and the third surface (23) are each at least one longitudinal row (34, 35, 37, 38) of the application element (18), in particular An application element (18) that supports two rows and in which the core (10) is in particular located on a ridge (24) between the second surface (22) and the third surface (23) 14. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, which supports an additional longitudinal row (36).   The first surface (21) of the core (10) has two longitudinal outer rows (31, 33) of application elements (16) and the two longitudinal outer rows (31, 33) that they surround. ) And a longitudinal central row (32) of application elements (15) that are axially offset relative to each other, the application elements (16) in the two longitudinal outer rows (31, 33) 15. Applicator according to claim 14, having a semi-conical shape in particular, and wherein the application element (15) in the longitudinal central row (32) has in particular a pyramidal shape.   Longitudinal rows (39) of application elements (19) taking the form of blades, each extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (10), in particular, the core (10) 15. The applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 14, supported by the first surface (21). The application element (18) on the second surface (22) and the third surface (23) of the core (10), and on the ridge line (24) therebetween, the core (10) Arranged around the longitudinal axis (X) in the form of circumferential rows (41, 42) of application elements (18) and continuous along the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (10) Two circumferential rows (41, 42) are angularly offset with a non-zero angle, in particular equal to half the angular pitch between the application elements (18) of the circumferential row (41),
The applicator according to any one of claims 14 to 16.   18. Applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the applicator member (8) is molded and in particular made with the handle (7) by double injection molding or single injection molding.   A device (1) for packaging a cosmetic, makeup or care product (P) and applying it to human keratin fibres, in particular eyelashes and / or eyebrows, comprising: A device (1) comprising the applicator (2) according to any one of the above and a container (3) containing the product (P).

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