EP0830823A1 - Applikator für Schminck- oder Pflegeprodukte - Google Patents

Applikator für Schminck- oder Pflegeprodukte Download PDF

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EP0830823A1
EP0830823A1 EP97401899A EP97401899A EP0830823A1 EP 0830823 A1 EP0830823 A1 EP 0830823A1 EP 97401899 A EP97401899 A EP 97401899A EP 97401899 A EP97401899 A EP 97401899A EP 0830823 A1 EP0830823 A1 EP 0830823A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/045—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D34/046—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/045—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container

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  • the present invention relates to a makeup or care product applicator; a such an applicator is used for example to apply a reinforcer to the eyelashes, again called mascara, or to apply an eyeliner, an eye shadow, a cream of care for nails, nail polish, lipstick or other.
  • a makeup or care product applicator is used for example to apply a reinforcer to the eyelashes, again called mascara, or to apply an eyeliner, an eye shadow, a cream of care for nails, nail polish, lipstick or other.
  • a makeup or hair product applicator generally comprises a reservoir containing the product to be applied and a removable cap which is intended to close the tank ; a rod is integral with the cap by one of its ends and carries to its at the other end, a product applicator, such as a brush or a paint brush; in the closed position of the reservoir by the cap, the applicator member plunges into The reservoir ; when the cap and the stem of the tank are removed, the brush is removed or the brush a certain amount of product that can then be applied.
  • a product applicator such as a brush or a paint brush
  • the product application member is mounted in alignment with the rod, which is itself aligned with the cap.
  • This rigid configuration makes the whole sometimes difficult to handle: in particular the makeup of the corner of the eye and eyelid, make-up of the left eye for a right-handed person and the upper lip require the user to perform uncomfortable wrist twists.
  • this manipulation in poorly ergonomic conditions is conducive to overflows and erasures.
  • the hinge positioned between the two half-rods, hinders the passage of the rod through the wringer and the product accumulates in the interstices of the hinge, which is a source of dirt.
  • a hinge gives the entire applicator a certain fragility.
  • Document FR-A-2 701 196 discloses a makeup applicator comprising a reservoir, a removable cap intended to close the reservoir, an applicator member carried by the end of a rod secured to the cap and a handle hinged around an axis carried by the cap, this handle consisting of a hoop whose dimensions are such that, in the folded position of the handle, the hoop surrounds the tank.
  • Such an applicator has the same drawbacks: reduction in the size of the gesture make-up, difficulties of introduction into the reservoir, than those described above for applicators comprising two half-rods connected to each other by a hinge.
  • a makeup applicator comprising a reservoir, a removable cap intended to close the reservoir, an applicator member carried by the end of a rod integral with the cap, the rod being connected to the cap by means of an articulation around an axis.
  • Such an articulation does not authorize free orientation of the rod relative to the cap and does not allow wringing homogeneous application body.
  • We also observe with such an applicator the deposit of product on the rim of the tank each time it is used.
  • a new makeup applicator or skincare product comprising a reservoir capable of containing a product, a removable cap intended to close the reservoir, the cap defining an axis, a rod comprising a first and second ends, an applicator member carried by the first end of the rod, this rod being secured to the cap by its second end, characterized in that the attachment of the rod to the cap comprises a hinge around a point allowing angular displacement of the rod relative to the axis of the cap, this angular displacement being of a maximum amplitude less than or equal at 90 °.
  • this articulation is located inside the cap.
  • the articulation around a point can consist for example of a ball joint system spherical.
  • the articulation makes it possible to orient the rod relative to the cap in the 3 dimensions which gives more flexibility and suppleness to the whole, in particular this articulation allows the user to reach more easily and without constraint parts of the face difficult to make up. It allows free orientation of the rod by compared to the cap.
  • the applicator member can exit straight from the reservoir, it is therefore evenly wrung out and does not soil the tank rim.
  • the rims of the cap and / or the ball joint system limit the inclination of the rod by compared to the cap.
  • the user can exert significant pressure on the device consisting of the applicator member, the rod and the cap without the rod does not slip away under this pressure, which is frequently seen with devices of the prior art comprising two half-rods connected by a hinge or a rod and a handle articulated around an axis.
  • the distance from the user's hand to the applicator is only reduced so not very sensitive by the inclination, so the gesture of makeup can keep the same extent than with a non-articulated rod device.
  • the rod can be reintroduced into the tank without difficulty, it does not cause dirt through the wringer and does not catch on passing through it. Each time the rod is reintroduced into the tank, it is replaced in the axis of the cap.
  • the joint is provided with at least one brake.
  • the applicator member can be of any type known to those skilled in the art, such as example a brush, a paint brush, or a foam tip, possibly flocked, a spatula, a capillary rod.
  • FIG. 1 represents a mascara applicator according to a variant of the invention, provided a multidirectional ball joint in longitudinal section in the closed position.
  • FIG. 2 represents a nail varnish applicator according to a variant of the invention, fitted with a multidirectional ball joint in longitudinal section in an inclined position.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B represent the opening of a makeup applicator seen in longitudinal section, respectively according to the prior art and according to the invention.
  • the mascara applicator shown in FIG. 1 comprises a reservoir 12, a applicator device 11 comprising a cap 11.1, a rod 11.2 and a brush 11.3.
  • the reservoir consists in a known manner of a cylindrical body 12.1, but it can be any other form depending on the product to be applied. It is surmounted by a neck 12.2 bearing a thread 12.2.1 and ending with a seat 12.2.2.
  • a wiping member 12.3 which is fixed to the neck 12.2 thanks to a bead 12.3.1 which cooperates with an annular groove formed in the neck.
  • a brush 11.3 is fixed to a first end of the rod 11.2.1.
  • the rod 11.2 consists of a rod proper 11.2.1, a sealing member 11.2.2 and a substantially spherical ball joint 11.2.3 fixed to a second end of the rod 11.2.1.
  • the ball joint has a small circular cavity 11.2.4.
  • the sealing member 11.2.2 consists of an annular seal in the form of a disc crossed by the rod 11.2.1. The seal is placed near the ball joint 11.2.3.
  • the sealing member is a disk made of flexible material which comes in application against the free edge 12.2.2 of the neck 12.2.
  • the organ sealing is made up of any other means known to those skilled in the art such as example a cone of deformable material threaded around the rod 11.2.1.
  • the sealing member is fixed in a known manner to the cap 11.1.
  • the cap 11.1 consists of a cylindrical body 11.1.1 comprising a housing hollow 11.1.2 complementary to the ball joint 11.2.3 and a thread 11.1.3 complementary to the thread 12.2.1 of the neck 12.2 of the reservoir 12.
  • the hollow housing 11.1.2 includes a retaining member 11.1.4, complementary to the cavity 11.2.4.
  • the retainer 11.1.4 and the cavity 11.2.4 together form a brake on movement of the rod 11.2.1 around the point of articulation I.
  • the brush 11.3, the rod 11.2.1 and the cap 11.1 are aligned along a central axis X-X.
  • the brush 11.3 and the adjoining part of the rod 11.2.1 are inside the tank.
  • Gasket 11.2.2 rests against the free edge 12.2.2 of the neck 12.2.
  • the cap 11.1 is screwed sealingly on the neck 12.2 of the reservoir 12.
  • the brush passes through the wiper 12.3 and is ready to be used for making up the eyelashes in an upright position or in using the tilting of the rod 11.2.1 around the ball 11.2.3.
  • the tilting of the ball joint is braked by the retaining member 11.1.4 which is housed in the cavity 11.2.4 in the configuration shown in Figure 1.
  • the application device 21 shown in Figure 2 without its associated reservoir is distinguishes from that shown in Figure 1 by the presence of a brush 21.3 instead of the brush 11.3.
  • the ball joint 21.2.3 has pivoted in the hollow housing 21.1.2 around its central point I, the rod 21.2.1 and the brush 21.3 being aligned along an axis Y-Y making an angle ⁇ with the central X-X axis of the cap.
  • the hollow housing 21.1.2 has a circular flange 21.1.2.1 which limits the angular displacements of the rod 21.2.1.
  • the angular displacement is limited by the flange 21.1.3 located at the opening of the cap 21.1, the articulation being located inside the cap.
  • This device is more particularly intended for the application of a varnish composition nail.
  • the application device When the user implements the application device according to the invention, he can use it in an upright position: applicator, rod and cap aligned, or in position tilted. When it has tilted the rod relative to the cap, it has a multitude of application possibilities by rotating the cap around its axis central.
  • FIG. 3A represents the opening of a makeup application device according to the art prior.
  • the makeup device comprises a reservoir 32, comprising a wiper 32.3 to the internal end of the neck 32.2 and an application device 31.
  • the user holds between his fingers the cap 31.1 to which is fixed by force fitting a rod 31.2 through a first end.
  • An organ application, here a brush, 31.3 is attached to the second end of the rod.
  • the cap, rod and applicator member are aligned on the same axis X-X.

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FR9611031A FR2753056B1 (fr) 1996-09-10 1996-09-10 Applicateur de maquillage ou de produit de soin

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ES2210471T3 (es) 2004-07-01
DE69725943D1 (de) 2003-12-11
US6026823A (en) 2000-02-22
CA2214314C (fr) 2000-01-11
DE69725943T2 (de) 2004-08-19
FR2753056B1 (fr) 1998-10-16
JP2948179B2 (ja) 1999-09-13

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