EP0895734B1 - Device for treating of and/or applying make-up on keratinous fibres - Google Patents

Device for treating of and/or applying make-up on keratinous fibres Download PDF

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EP0895734B1
EP0895734B1 EP98401753A EP98401753A EP0895734B1 EP 0895734 B1 EP0895734 B1 EP 0895734B1 EP 98401753 A EP98401753 A EP 98401753A EP 98401753 A EP98401753 A EP 98401753A EP 0895734 B1 EP0895734 B1 EP 0895734B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/021—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D19/00—Devices for washing the hair or the scalp; Similar devices for colouring the hair
    • A45D19/0041—Processes for treating the hair of the scalp
    • A45D19/0066—Coloring or bleaching
    • 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
    • A45D19/00—Devices for washing the hair or the scalp; Similar devices for colouring the hair
    • A45D19/02—Hand-actuated implements, e.g. hand-actuated spray heads
    • A45D19/026—Hand-actuated implements, e.g. hand-actuated spray heads having brush or comb applicators

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  • the subject of the invention is a new device for the treatment and / or the make-up, in particular the coloring and / or discoloration, of the fibers keratinous.
  • the coloring of the locks of hair is done using a flat brush, this brush ending in a comb between the teeth of which are implanted hairs.
  • the problem solved by the invention is to propose a device allowing the application of a product to a wick, this device allowing an application homogeneous product over the entire wick, in a limited number of passes, advantageously in a single pass of the device on the wick.
  • a such a device avoids the deposit of an excess of product, which is advantageous from an economic point of view, it also makes it possible to avoid sagging and therefore wearing a hat.
  • the subject of the invention is a device for the treatment and / or make-up of keratin fibers, this device comprising at least one gripping element provided with two ends, a brush comprising a core fixed to a first end of the gripping element and of the bristles implanted in said core, this device characterized in that on at least a substantial part of its core length describes an almost closed curve.
  • the curve extends over a substantial part of the length of the core of the brush so as to be able to maintain a wick inside said loop, during the entire movement of the brush relative to the wick, thus avoiding that the wick "disengages” from the brush during said movement, which "disengagement” would require repositioning the wick with the fingers, which is not very satisfactory when said wick is covered with treatment or makeup.
  • almost closed curve is meant a curve having two ends separated by a distance d and having a greater width D defined as the greatest distance between two points belonging to this curve, this curve being advantageously characterized by the fact that d ⁇ D, preferably d ⁇ 2D / 3.
  • the almost closed curve can be rounded or have angles, it can delimit a strictly convex space or include concavities.
  • the almost closed curve is inscribed in a plane.
  • the two ends of the almost closed curve define a segment that we denotes the opening name of the brush.
  • the almost closed curve can have a center of symmetry, as for example an arc of a circle. It can also include an axis of symmetry.
  • the almost closed curve has an axis of symmetry, the latter is substantially perpendicular to the opening.
  • the almost closed curve is connected by means of gripping, either directly or by a segment of the soul.
  • This segment can be straight or angled.
  • the soul can, at its first end, form any angle with the gripping means.
  • this segment can also expect this segment to be flexible, allowing the user to orient the almost closed curve according to the implantation of the wick to be treated.
  • the second end of the core may coincide with the second end of the almost closed curve, but it can also extend into a segment lady.
  • the core segments likely to be at the ends of the almost closed curve can be parallel or form a flare.
  • the core can be formed by helically winding two branches of a wire metallic, bristles being implanted radially in this core and clamped between these coiled branches.
  • bristles being implanted radially in this core and clamped between these coiled branches.
  • the core is made of a material thermoplastic, preferably it is then produced by injection, bristles being fixed on this core by flocking.
  • Such a device is used in the following way: the brush is soaked in the container comprising the product to be applied and it permeates. We can predict to associate with this brush an appropriate wringing device. However, the simple friction of the brush on the rim of the container makes it possible to remove the product by excess.
  • the outer part of the brush allows, if desired, to apply product along a wick as you would with a brush. We can besides passing the wick through the opening of the brush, the wick is then inside the loop and the hairs penetrate inside the wick. It is then possible to apply with the brush a movement back and forth along the wick, this movement can be accompanied by a rotation around the wick. The wick can thus be treated uniformly over its entire length. The product is better dosed and better distributed than with the devices of the art prior.
  • Such a device is preferably intended for the application of a care product, make-up, coloring or bleaching for the hair.
  • FIGs 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3 and 4 are perspective views of devices according to the invention. For simplicity, only part of the handle has been shown on the Figures 2A, 2B, 2C, 3 and 4.
  • Figures 5A to 5D are perspective views illustrating the operation of a device according to the invention.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of a device according to the invention comprising a triangular section brush. To simplify, we only represented a part of the handle.
  • FIG. 7 represents a complete device for the application of a product of coloring in cross section.
  • the device shown in Figure 1 has a straight handle 1.1 comprising an ergonomic cutout 1.1.1 and a brush 1.2 formed from a core 1.2.1 consisting of two twisted metal wires (not shown), bristles 1.2.2 being implanted radially in this core and clamped between these branches rolled up.
  • a first end 1.2.1.1 of the soul 1.2.1 At the end 1.1.2 of the handle is fixed a first end 1.2.1.1 of the soul 1.2.1.
  • the core Near this first end 1.2.1.1, the core has a first rounded 1.2.1.2 elbow forming a substantially closed angle, then it draws an almost closed curve 1.2.1.3, inscribed in a plane, in the form of an arc of circle, ending with a second rounded 1.2.1.4 elbow.
  • the area between the two elbows defines the opening of the curve 1.2.1.3.
  • the width d of the opening is less than 2/3 of the diameter D of the circular arc 1.2.1.3.
  • the area preceding the opening of the curve 1.2.1.3 is flared, which facilitates the introduction of the drill bit inside the curve 1.2.1.3.
  • the distance D is measured according to a axis located in a plane of the curve 1.2.3.1, and perpendicular to an X-X axis of said curve, which axis X-X passes substantially through the center of the opening of said curve 1.2.3.1.
  • the device of FIG. 2A differs from that of FIG. 1 by the fact that the first bend 2.2.1.2 is at a substantially right angle and not closed and that the core 2.2.1 of the brush 2.2 draws a curve 2.2.1.3, elongated along an axis X-X, and symmetrical with respect to the X-X axis, the X-X axis being substantially perpendicular to the Y-Y axis of the handle 2.2.1.
  • Curve 2.2.1.3 ends with a second bend 2.2.1.4 rounded.
  • the brush 2.2 draws a 2.2.1.3 elongated symmetrical curve by relative to the X-X axis, parallel to the Y-Y axis of the handle 2.1.
  • FIG. 2C represents another variant of the invention.
  • the device there shown has a brush 2.2 having the shape of an elongated curve 2.2.1.3 symmetrical about an X-X axis, this axis making any angle ⁇ with the Y-Y axis of the handle. As an indication, the angle ⁇ is between 15 ° and 45 °.
  • the device of Figure 3 differs from that of Figure 2 in that the curve 3.2.1.3 of the core 3.2.1 of the brush 3.2, at its second end 3.2.1.4 does not end with a bend but with a cross section along the X-X axis of the curve 3.2.1.3.
  • the device of FIG. 4 differs from that of FIG. 2 by the fact that the hairs 4.2.2 are much longer than hairs 2.2.2. Such a device promotes particularly the penetration of the product to be applied within the wick.
  • FIG. 5A is shown a device 5 according to those described above. It includes a brush 5.2 and a handle 5.1 comprising a part 5.1.1 intended to facilitate gripping by the user.
  • Brush 5.2 is submerged in a product P, preferably of liquid to pasty consistency, placed in a hollow container R.
  • the brush 5.2 is impregnated with the product P.
  • the brush 5.2 is then wrung out on the r r of container R.
  • FIG. 5C we see the user holding a wick between the fingers of one hand of hair M and between the fingers of the other hand the handle 5.1 of the device.
  • the brush 5.2 is applied by its back 5.2.3 against the wick M and the load in product.
  • This application step can be accompanied by a vertical movement promoting the deposition of the product over the entire length of the wick.
  • the user has introduced the wick M, through the opening 5.2.1.5, inside the almost closed curve 5.2.1.3 described by the core 5.2.1 of the brush 5.2. He can then move the brush 5.2 along the wick, following the arrows f 1 and / or circularly, as indicated by f 2 .
  • the devices according to the invention are provided with a brush. circular section, i.e. the intersection of the brush with any plane perpendicular to the core is a disc.
  • a device according to the invention is provided with a brush of non-circular section. This is illustrated by FIG. 6 in which is shown a device provided with a brush 6.2 of section 6.2.3 triangular.
  • the brush has an oval, square, diamond-shaped section.
  • the hair coloring device shown in Figure 7 includes a reservoir 720, consisting of a cap 740 and a cup 750 comprising a first skirt (outside) 751, a second skirt (inside) 752 and a neck 753, threaded.
  • the cap 740 is fixed to the outer skirt 751 of the cup 750 by known means (clipping).
  • the 720 tank is filled with a cream for coloring 715.
  • the neck 753 is surmounted by a seal 725.
  • the tank 720 has in its upper part, at the opening of the neck 753 a wringer 721, the wringer being held in position by means of a circular rim 726 in the second skirt 752 of the cup 750.
  • the wiper 721 is made, in a known manner, of a flexible and deformable material.
  • a applicator 760 is intended to cooperate with the reservoir 720.
  • This applicator 760 consists of a gripping means 723 which supports the application member 730, comprising a rod 722 and an applicator member 701, in accordance with those shown in the previous figures.
  • the gripping means 723 has the form of a cap and comprises a thread 723a which cooperates with the thread 753a of the neck 753 of the cup 750.
  • the tight sealing of the tank 720 is obtained by screwing the gripping means 723 on the neck 753 of the cup 750 750 provided of its seal 725.

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Dispositif pour le traitement et/ou le maquillage des fibres kératiniques, ce dispositif comportant au moins un élément de préhension (1.1 ; 2.1 ; 5.1) muni de deux extrémités, une brosse (1.2 ; 2.2 ; 3.2 ; 5.2) comprenant une âme (1.2.1 ; 2.2.1 ; 3.2.1 ; 5.2.1) fixée à une première extrémité (1.2.1.1 ; 2.2.1.1) de l'élément de préhension (1.1 ; 2.1 ; 5.1) et des poils (1.2.2 ; 2.2.2 ; 4.2.2) implantés dans ladite âme (1.2.1 ; 2.2.1 ; 3.2.1 ; 5.2.1), ce dispositif étant caractérisé par le fait que sur au moins une partie de sa longueur l'âme décrit une courbe quasi fermée (1.2.1.3 ; 2.2.1.3 ; 5.2.1.3), la courbe quasi fermée comportant deux extrémités (1.2.1.2 ; 1.2.1.4 ; 2.2.1.2 ; 2.2.1.4), définissant l'ouverture (1.2.1.5 ; 5.2.1.5) de la brosse, séparées par une distance d, la courbe quasi fermée comportant une plus grande largeur D. <IMAGE>Device for treating and / or making up keratin fibers, this device comprising at least one gripping element (1.1; 2.1; 5.1) provided with two ends, a brush (1.2; 2.2; 3.2; 5.2) comprising a core (1.2 .1; 2.2.1; 3.2.1; 5.2.1) fixed to a first end (1.2.1.1; 2.2.1.1) of the gripping element (1.1; 2.1; 5.1) and of the bristles (1.2.2; 2.2.2; 4.2.2) installed in said core (1.2.1; 2.2.1; 3.2.1; 5.2.1), this device being characterized in that over at least part of its length, the core described an almost closed curve (1.2.1.3; 2.2.1.3; 5.2.1.3), the almost closed curve having two ends (1.2.1.2; 1.2.1.4; 2.2.1.2; 2.2.1.4), defining the opening (1.2. 1.5; 5.2.1.5) of the brush, separated by a distance d, the almost closed curve having a greater width D. <IMAGE>

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L'invention a pour objet un nouveau dispositif pour le traitement et/ou le maquillage, en particulier la coloration et/ou la décoloration, des fibres kératiniques.The subject of the invention is a new device for the treatment and / or the make-up, in particular the coloring and / or discoloration, of the fibers keratinous.

De façon habituelle, la coloration des mèches de cheveux se fait à l'aide d'un pinceau plat, ce pinceau se terminant par un peigne entre les dents duquel sont implantés des poils.Usually, the coloring of the locks of hair is done using a flat brush, this brush ending in a comb between the teeth of which are implanted hairs.

Un tel dispositif n'est pas dépourvu d'inconvénients : l'imprégnation des mèches par le produit n'est pas homogène, elle est liée à l'orientation du pinceau. Le traitement d'une mèche nécessite plusieurs passages du pinceau pour corriger ce manque d'homogénéité, correction toutefois imparfaite. En particulier, cette méthode présente l'inconvénient d'entraíner le dépôt de surplus de produit, et donc de coulures. On doit par conséquent utiliser un bonnet muni de trous au travers desquels sont passées les mèches à enduire de produit afin d'éviter que celui-ci ne coule sur la peau.Such a device is not without drawbacks: the impregnation of the wicks by the product is not homogeneous, it is linked to the orientation of the brush. The treatment of a wick requires several passes of the brush to correct this lack of uniformity, however imperfect correction. In particular, this method has the disadvantage of causing the deposit of surplus product, and so drips. A hat with holes at the center should therefore be used through which the wicks to be coated are passed in order to avoid that it does not run on the skin.

Le problème résolu par l'invention est de proposer un dispositif permettant l'application d'un produit sur une mèche, ce dispositif permettant une application homogène du produit sur l'ensemble de la mèche, en un nombre limité de passages, avantageusement en un seul passage du dispositif sur la mèche. Un tel dispositif permet d'éviter le dépôt d'un excès de produit, ce qui est avantageux du point de vue économique, il permet également d'éviter les coulures et donc le port du bonnet.The problem solved by the invention is to propose a device allowing the application of a product to a wick, this device allowing an application homogeneous product over the entire wick, in a limited number of passes, advantageously in a single pass of the device on the wick. A such a device avoids the deposit of an excess of product, which is advantageous from an economic point of view, it also makes it possible to avoid sagging and therefore wearing a hat.

L'invention a pour objet un dispositif pour le traitement et/ou le maquillage des fibres kératiniques, ce dispositif comportant au moins un élément de préhension muni de deux extrémités, une brosse comprenant une âme fixée à une première extrémité de l'élément de préhension et des poils implantés dans ladite âme, ce dispositif étant caractérisé par le fait que sur au moins une partie substantielle de sa longueur l'âme décrit une courbe quasi fermée.The subject of the invention is a device for the treatment and / or make-up of keratin fibers, this device comprising at least one gripping element provided with two ends, a brush comprising a core fixed to a first end of the gripping element and of the bristles implanted in said core, this device characterized in that on at least a substantial part of its core length describes an almost closed curve.

La courbe s'étend sur une partie substantielle de la longueur de l'âme de la brosse de manière à pouvoir maintenir une mèche à l'intérieur de ladite boucle, pendant tout le déplacement de la brosse par rapport à la mèche, évitant ainsi que la mèche se "désengage" de la brosse lors dudit déplacement, lequel "désengagement" nécessiterait de repositionner la mèche avec les doigts, ce qui n'est pas très satisfaisant lorsque ladite mèche est recouverte de produit de traitement ou de maquillage.The curve extends over a substantial part of the length of the core of the brush so as to be able to maintain a wick inside said loop, during the entire movement of the brush relative to the wick, thus avoiding that the wick "disengages" from the brush during said movement, which "disengagement" would require repositioning the wick with the fingers, which is not very satisfactory when said wick is covered with treatment or makeup.

Par courbe quasi fermée on entend une courbe comportant deux extrémités séparées par une distance d et comportant une plus grande largeur D définie comme la plus grande distance entre deux points appartenant à cette courbe, cette courbe étant caractérisée avantageusement par le fait que d<D, préférentiellement d<2D/3.By almost closed curve is meant a curve having two ends separated by a distance d and having a greater width D defined as the greatest distance between two points belonging to this curve, this curve being advantageously characterized by the fact that d <D, preferably d <2D / 3.

Avantageusement encore d<D/2 et encore plus avantageusement d<D/3.Advantageously still d <D / 2 and even more advantageously d <D / 3.

La courbe quasi fermée peut être arrondie ou comporter des angles, elle peut délimiter un espace strictement convexe ou comporter des concavités.The almost closed curve can be rounded or have angles, it can delimit a strictly convex space or include concavities.

Avantageusement, la courbe quasi fermée est inscrite dans un plan.Advantageously, the almost closed curve is inscribed in a plane.

Les deux extrémités de la courbe quasi fermée définissent un segment que l'on désigne du nom d'ouverture de la brosse.The two ends of the almost closed curve define a segment that we denotes the opening name of the brush.

La courbe quasi fermée peut comporter un centre de symétrie, comme par exemple un arc de cercle. Elle peut également comporter un axe de symétrie. Avantageusement, lorsque la courbe quasi fermée comporte un axe de symétrie, celui-ci est sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'ouverture.The almost closed curve can have a center of symmetry, as for example an arc of a circle. It can also include an axis of symmetry. Advantageously, when the almost closed curve has an axis of symmetry, the latter is substantially perpendicular to the opening.

A sa première extrémité la courbe quasi fermée est reliée au moyen de préhension, soit directement, soit par un segment de l'âme. Ce segment peut être droit ou coudé. L'âme peut, à sa première extrémité, former un angle quelconque avec le moyen de préhension. On peut également prévoir que ce segment soit flexible, ce qui permet à l'utilisateur d'orienter la courbe quasi fermée en fonction de l'implantation de la mèche à traiter.At its first end the almost closed curve is connected by means of gripping, either directly or by a segment of the soul. This segment can be straight or angled. The soul can, at its first end, form any angle with the gripping means. We can also expect this segment to be flexible, allowing the user to orient the almost closed curve according to the implantation of the wick to be treated.

La seconde extrémité de l'âme peut coïncider avec la seconde extrémité de la courbe quasi fermée, mais celle-ci peut également se prolonger en un segment d'âme. Les segments d'âme susceptibles de se trouver aux extrémités de la courbe quasi fermée peuvent être parallèles ou former un évasement.The second end of the core may coincide with the second end of the almost closed curve, but it can also extend into a segment lady. The core segments likely to be at the ends of the almost closed curve can be parallel or form a flare.

L'âme peut être formée par l'enroulement en hélice de deux branches d'un fil métallique, des poils étant implantés radialement dans cette âme et serrés entre ces branches enroulées. Suivant le résultat souhaité, on peut prévoir de faire varier la densité des poils, le diamètre des poils. On peut prévoir d'employer des poils de différentes qualités : élastiques, glissants, à rainures capillaires.The core can be formed by helically winding two branches of a wire metallic, bristles being implanted radially in this core and clamped between these coiled branches. Depending on the desired result, we can plan to do vary the density of the hairs, the diameter of the hairs. We can plan to use bristles of different qualities: elastic, slippery, with capillary grooves.

On peut également prévoir que l'âme soit constituée d'un matériau thermoplastique, de préférence elle est alors fabriquée par injection, des poils étant fixés sur cette âme par flocage.We can also provide that the core is made of a material thermoplastic, preferably it is then produced by injection, bristles being fixed on this core by flocking.

Un tel dispositif s'utilise de la façon suivante : la brosse est trempée dans le récipient comprenant le produit à appliquer et elle s'en imprègne. On peut prévoir d'associer à cette brosse un dispositif d'essorage approprié. Toutefois, le simple frottement de la brosse sur le rebord du récipient permet d'ôter le produit en excès. La partie extérieure de la brosse permet, si on le souhaite, d'appliquer du produit le long d'une mèche comme on ferait à l'aide d'un pinceau. On peut en outre passer la mèche au travers de l'ouverture de la brosse, la mèche se trouve alors à l'intérieur de la boucle et les poils pénètrent à l'intérieur de la mèche. Il est alors possible d'appliquer à la brosse un mouvement de va et vient le long de la mèche, ce mouvement pouvant s'accompagner d'une rotation autour de la mèche. La mèche peut ainsi être traitée de façon homogène sur toute sa longueur. Le produit est mieux dosé et mieux réparti qu'avec les dispositifs de l'art antérieur.Such a device is used in the following way: the brush is soaked in the container comprising the product to be applied and it permeates. We can predict to associate with this brush an appropriate wringing device. However, the simple friction of the brush on the rim of the container makes it possible to remove the product by excess. The outer part of the brush allows, if desired, to apply product along a wick as you would with a brush. We can besides passing the wick through the opening of the brush, the wick is then inside the loop and the hairs penetrate inside the wick. It is then possible to apply with the brush a movement back and forth along the wick, this movement can be accompanied by a rotation around the wick. The wick can thus be treated uniformly over its entire length. The product is better dosed and better distributed than with the devices of the art prior.

Un tel dispositif est préférentiellement destiné à l'application d'un produit de soin, de maquillage, de coloration ou de décoloration pour les cheveux.Such a device is preferably intended for the application of a care product, make-up, coloring or bleaching for the hair.

Les figures 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3 et 4 sont des vues en perspective de dispositifs selon l'invention. Pour simplifier, on n'a représenté qu'une partie du manche sur les figures 2A, 2B, 2C, 3 et 4.Figures 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3 and 4 are perspective views of devices according to the invention. For simplicity, only part of the handle has been shown on the Figures 2A, 2B, 2C, 3 and 4.

Les figures 5A à 5D sont des vues en perspective illustrant le fonctionnement d'un dispositif selon l'invention.Figures 5A to 5D are perspective views illustrating the operation of a device according to the invention.

La figure 6 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif selon l'invention comportant un brosse à section triangulaire. Pour simplifier, on n'a représenté qu'une partie du manche.Figure 6 is a perspective view of a device according to the invention comprising a triangular section brush. To simplify, we only represented a part of the handle.

La figure 7 représente un dispositif complet pour l'application d'un produit de coloration en coupe transversale.FIG. 7 represents a complete device for the application of a product of coloring in cross section.

Le dispositif représenté sur la figure 1 comporte un manche droit 1.1 comportant une découpe ergonomique 1.1.1 et une brosse 1.2 formée d'une âme 1.2.1 constituée de deux fils métalliques torsadés (non représentés), des poils 1.2.2 étant implantés radialement dans cette âme et serrés entre ces branches enroulées. A l'extrémité 1.1.2 du manche est fixée une première extrémité 1.2.1.1 de l'âme 1.2.1. A proximité de cette première extrémité 1.2.1.1, l'âme comporte un premier coude 1.2.1.2 arrondi formant un angle sensiblement fermé, puis elle dessine une courbe quasi fermée 1.2.1.3, inscrite dans un plan, en forme d'arc de cercle, se terminant par un second coude 1.2.1.4 arrondi. La zone située entre les deux coudes définit l'ouverture de la courbe 1.2.1.3. La largeur d de l'ouverture est inférieure à 2/3 du diamètre D de l'arc de cercle 1.2.1.3. La zone précédant l'ouverture de la courbe 1.2.1.3 est évasée, ce qui facilite l'introduction de la mèche à l'intérieur de la courbe 1.2.1.3. La distance D est mesurée selon un axe situé dans un plan de la courbe 1.2.3.1, et perpendiculaire à un axe X-X de ladite courbe, lequel axe X-X passe sensiblement par le centre de l'ouverture de ladite courbe 1.2.3.1.The device shown in Figure 1 has a straight handle 1.1 comprising an ergonomic cutout 1.1.1 and a brush 1.2 formed from a core 1.2.1 consisting of two twisted metal wires (not shown), bristles 1.2.2 being implanted radially in this core and clamped between these branches rolled up. At the end 1.1.2 of the handle is fixed a first end 1.2.1.1 of the soul 1.2.1. Near this first end 1.2.1.1, the core has a first rounded 1.2.1.2 elbow forming a substantially closed angle, then it draws an almost closed curve 1.2.1.3, inscribed in a plane, in the form of an arc of circle, ending with a second rounded 1.2.1.4 elbow. The area between the two elbows defines the opening of the curve 1.2.1.3. The width d of the opening is less than 2/3 of the diameter D of the circular arc 1.2.1.3. The area preceding the opening of the curve 1.2.1.3 is flared, which facilitates the introduction of the drill bit inside the curve 1.2.1.3. The distance D is measured according to a axis located in a plane of the curve 1.2.3.1, and perpendicular to an X-X axis of said curve, which axis X-X passes substantially through the center of the opening of said curve 1.2.3.1.

Le dispositif de la figure 2A se distingue de celui de la figure 1 par le fait que le premier coude 2.2.1.2 est en angle sensiblement droit et non fermé et que l'âme 2.2.1 de la brosse 2.2 dessine une courbe 2.2.1.3, allongée suivant un axe X-X, et symétrique par rapport à l'axe X-X, l'axe X-X étant sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe Y-Y du manche 2.2.1. La courbe 2.2.1.3 se termine par un second coude 2.2.1.4 arrondi. The device of FIG. 2A differs from that of FIG. 1 by the fact that the first bend 2.2.1.2 is at a substantially right angle and not closed and that the core 2.2.1 of the brush 2.2 draws a curve 2.2.1.3, elongated along an axis X-X, and symmetrical with respect to the X-X axis, the X-X axis being substantially perpendicular to the Y-Y axis of the handle 2.2.1. Curve 2.2.1.3 ends with a second bend 2.2.1.4 rounded.

Selon une autre variante de l'invention, on peut prévoir, comme représenté sur la figure 2B, que la brosse 2.2 dessine une courbe 2.2.1.3 allongée symétrique par rapport à l'axe X-X, parallèle à l'axe Y-Y du manche 2.1.According to another variant of the invention, provision may be made, as shown in the FIG. 2B, that the brush 2.2 draws a 2.2.1.3 elongated symmetrical curve by relative to the X-X axis, parallel to the Y-Y axis of the handle 2.1.

La figure 2C représente une autre variante de l'invention. Le dispositif qui y est représenté comporte une brosse 2.2 ayant la forme d'une courbe 2.2.1.3 allongée symétrique par rapport à un axe X-X, cet axe faisant un angle α quelconque avec l'axe Y-Y du manche. A titre indicatif, l'angle α est compris entre 15° et 45°.FIG. 2C represents another variant of the invention. The device there shown has a brush 2.2 having the shape of an elongated curve 2.2.1.3 symmetrical about an X-X axis, this axis making any angle α with the Y-Y axis of the handle. As an indication, the angle α is between 15 ° and 45 °.

Le dispositif de la figure 3 se distingue de celui de la figure 2 par le fait que la courbe 3.2.1.3 de l'âme 3.2.1 de la brosse 3.2, en sa seconde extrémité 3.2.1.4 ne se termine pas par un coude mais par une section droite suivant l'axe X-X de la courbe 3.2.1.3.The device of Figure 3 differs from that of Figure 2 in that the curve 3.2.1.3 of the core 3.2.1 of the brush 3.2, at its second end 3.2.1.4 does not end with a bend but with a cross section along the X-X axis of the curve 3.2.1.3.

Le dispositif de la figure 4 se distingue de celui de la figure 2 par le fait que les poils 4.2.2 sont beaucoup plus longs que les poils 2.2.2. Un tel dispositif favorise particulièrement la pénétration du produit à appliquer au sein de la mèche.The device of FIG. 4 differs from that of FIG. 2 by the fact that the hairs 4.2.2 are much longer than hairs 2.2.2. Such a device promotes particularly the penetration of the product to be applied within the wick.

Sur la figure 5A est représenté un dispositif 5 conforme à ceux décrits ci-dessus. Il comporte une brosse 5.2 et un manche 5.1 comportant une partie 5.1.1 destinée à faciliter la préhension par l'utilisateur. La brosse 5.2 est immergée dans un produit P, de préférence de consistance liquide à pâteuse, placé dans un récipient creux R. La brosse 5.2 s'imprègne du produit P.In Figure 5A is shown a device 5 according to those described above. It includes a brush 5.2 and a handle 5.1 comprising a part 5.1.1 intended to facilitate gripping by the user. Brush 5.2 is submerged in a product P, preferably of liquid to pasty consistency, placed in a hollow container R. The brush 5.2 is impregnated with the product P.

Comme il est représenté sur la figure 5B, la brosse 5.2 est ensuite essorée sur le rebord r du récipient R.As shown in FIG. 5B, the brush 5.2 is then wrung out on the r r of container R.

Sur la figure 5C on voit l'utilisateur tenant entre les doigts d'une main une mèche de cheveux M et entre les doigts de l'autre main le manche 5.1 du dispositif. La brosse 5.2 est appliquée par son dos 5.2.3 contre la mèche M et la charge en produit. Cette étape d'application peut s'accompagner d'un mouvement vertical favorisant le dépôt du produit sur toute la longueur de la mèche.In FIG. 5C we see the user holding a wick between the fingers of one hand of hair M and between the fingers of the other hand the handle 5.1 of the device. The brush 5.2 is applied by its back 5.2.3 against the wick M and the load in product. This application step can be accompanied by a vertical movement promoting the deposition of the product over the entire length of the wick.

Sur la figure 5D, l'utilisateur a introduit la mèche M, à travers l'ouverture 5.2.1.5, à l'intérieur de la courbe quasi fermée 5.2.1.3 décrite par l'âme 5.2.1 de la brosse 5.2. Il peut ensuite déplacer la brosse 5.2 le long de la mèche, suivant les flèches f1 et/ou de façon circulaire, comme indiqué par f2.In FIG. 5D, the user has introduced the wick M, through the opening 5.2.1.5, inside the almost closed curve 5.2.1.3 described by the core 5.2.1 of the brush 5.2. He can then move the brush 5.2 along the wick, following the arrows f 1 and / or circularly, as indicated by f 2 .

De façon habituelle, les dispositifs selon l'invention sont munis d'une brosse à section circulaire, c'est à dire que l'intersection de la brosse avec tout plan perpendiculaire à l'âme est un disque. Toutefois, on peut prévoir qu'un dispositif selon l'invention soit muni d'une brosse de section non circulaire. Cela est illustré par la figure 6 sur laquelle est représenté un dispositif muni d'une brosse 6.2 de section 6.2.3 triangulaire. On pourrait prévoir selon d'autres variantes de l'invention que la brosse ait une section ovale, carrée, en losange.Usually, the devices according to the invention are provided with a brush. circular section, i.e. the intersection of the brush with any plane perpendicular to the core is a disc. However, it can be expected that a device according to the invention is provided with a brush of non-circular section. This is illustrated by FIG. 6 in which is shown a device provided with a brush 6.2 of section 6.2.3 triangular. We could plan according to other variants of the invention that the brush has an oval, square, diamond-shaped section.

En outre on peut prévoir que la section de la brosse varie le long de l'âme. In addition, provision may be made for the section of the brush to vary along the core.

Le dispositif pour la coloration des cheveux représenté sur la figure 7 comprend un réservoir 720, constitué d'une calotte 740 et d'une coupelle 750 comportant une première jupe (extérieure) 751, une seconde jupe (intérieure) 752 et un goulot 753, fileté. La calotte 740 est fixée à la jupe extérieure 751 de la coupelle 750 par des moyens connus (clipsage). Le réservoir 720 est rempli d'une crème pour la coloration 715. Le goulot 753 est surmonté d'un joint d'étanchéité 725. Le réservoir 720 comporte dans sa partie supérieure, à l'ouverture du goulot 753 un essoreur 721, le maintien en position de l'essoreur étant assuré grâce à un rebord circulaire 726 dans la seconde jupe 752 de la coupelle 750. L'essoreur 721 est constitué, de façon connue, en une matière souple et déformable. Un applicateur 760 est destiné à coopérer avec le réservoir 720. Cet applicateur 760 est constitué d'un moyen de préhension 723 qui supporte l'organe d'application 730, comprenant une tige 722 et un organe applicateur 701, conforme à ceux représentés sur les figures précédentes. Le moyen de préhension 723 a la forme d'un capuchon et comporte un filetage 723a qui coopère avec le filetage 753a du goulot 753 de la coupelle 750. L'obturation étanche du réservoir 720 est obtenue en vissant le moyen de préhension 723 sur le goulot 753 de la coupelle 750 750 muni de son joint 725.The hair coloring device shown in Figure 7 includes a reservoir 720, consisting of a cap 740 and a cup 750 comprising a first skirt (outside) 751, a second skirt (inside) 752 and a neck 753, threaded. The cap 740 is fixed to the outer skirt 751 of the cup 750 by known means (clipping). The 720 tank is filled with a cream for coloring 715. The neck 753 is surmounted by a seal 725. The tank 720 has in its upper part, at the opening of the neck 753 a wringer 721, the wringer being held in position by means of a circular rim 726 in the second skirt 752 of the cup 750. The wiper 721 is made, in a known manner, of a flexible and deformable material. A applicator 760 is intended to cooperate with the reservoir 720. This applicator 760 consists of a gripping means 723 which supports the application member 730, comprising a rod 722 and an applicator member 701, in accordance with those shown in the previous figures. The gripping means 723 has the form of a cap and comprises a thread 723a which cooperates with the thread 753a of the neck 753 of the cup 750. The tight sealing of the tank 720 is obtained by screwing the gripping means 723 on the neck 753 of the cup 750 750 provided of its seal 725.

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  1. Device for the treatment and/or make-up of keratin fibres, this device comprising at least one handle means (1.1; 2.1; 5.1) with two ends, a brush (1.2; 2.2; 3.2; 5.2) comprising a core (1.2.1; 2.2.1; 3.2.1; 5.2.1) fixed to a first end (1.2.1.1; 2.2.1.1) of the handle means (1.1; 2.1; 5.1) and a plurality of bristles (1.2.2; 2.2.2; 4.2.2) embedded in the said core (1.2.1; 2.2.1; 3.2.1; 5.2.1), the device being characterized in that for at least a substantial part of its length the core describes an almost closed curve (1.2.1.3; 2.2.1.3; 5.2.1.3), the almost closed curve having two ends (1.2.1.2; 1.2.1.4; 2.2.1.2; 2.2.1.4) that define the opening (1.2.1.5; 5.2.1.5) of the brush and are separated by a distance d, the almost closed curve having a greater width D.
  2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that d<D, advantageously d<2D/3 and still more advantageously d<D/2.
  3. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the almost closed curve (1.2.1.3; 2.2.1.3; 5.2.1.3) is inscribed within a plane.
  4. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the almost closed curve (1.2.1.3; 2.2.1.3; 5.2.1.3) has an axis of symmetry (X-X) .
  5. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the axis of symmetry (X-X) is approximately perpendicular to the opening (1.2.1.5; 5.2.1.5).
  6. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the almost closed curve (1.2.1.3) has a centre of symmetry.
  7. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the almost closed curve (1.2.1.3) is in the form of an arc of a circle.
  8. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the core (1.2.1; 2.2.1; 3.2.1; 5.2.1) is formed by the helical winding of two branches of a metal wire, the bristles (1.2.2; 2.2.2; 4.2.2) being embedded radially in this core and gripped between these wound branches.
  9. Device according to any one of the preceding Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the core (1.2.1; 2.2.1; 3.2.1; 5.2.1) is made of a thermoplastic material, the bristles (1.2.2; 2.2.2; 4.2.2) being fixed to this core by flocking.
  10. Device according to any one of the preceding Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the handle (1.1) comprises an ergonomic indentation (1.1.1).
  11. Device for dyeing the hair comprising a reservoir (720), a wiper (721) and an applicator (760) designed to engage with the reservoir (720) having an application member (730), characterized in that the application member is according to any one of Claims 1 to 10.
  12. Use of a device according to any one of the preceding claims for the application of a care, make-up, dyeing or bleaching product for the hair.
  13. Use of a device according to any one of the preceding claims for applying a product P of liquid to pasty consistency.
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