EP1369055B1 - Applikator mit einer Stange, die mit einer Greifvorrichtung durch ein Gelenk verbunden ist - Google Patents

Applikator mit einer Stange, die mit einer Greifvorrichtung durch ein Gelenk verbunden ist Download PDF

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EP1369055B1
EP1369055B1 EP03291362A EP03291362A EP1369055B1 EP 1369055 B1 EP1369055 B1 EP 1369055B1 EP 03291362 A EP03291362 A EP 03291362A EP 03291362 A EP03291362 A EP 03291362A EP 1369055 B1 EP1369055 B1 EP 1369055B1
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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
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D40/267—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container 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
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball

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  • the present invention relates to applicators comprising a gripping member, a rod connected by a hinge to the gripping member and an applicator element disposed at one end of the rod.
  • FR 1 395 217 discloses a deformable capsule nail polish applicator.
  • This capsule has a flexible portion and a rigid portion, the latter having a screw thread for screwing on the neck of a bottle.
  • the flexible part which may be spherical or bellows shaped, is secured to a brush and allows the user, pressing on it, to push the brush to allow it to reach the bottom of the bottle, to scrape it and effectively stir the pigments that would be deposited to resuspend.
  • EP 0 610 639 discloses a device according to the preamble of claim 1, comprising a container, a gripping member and a rod connected by a hinge to the gripping member, the hinge being configured to prevent substantial axial or lateral displacement of the rod, at the joint, relative to the gripping member.
  • a first application member is disposed at a first end of the rod.
  • the rod comprises a maneuverable portion for modifying the orientation of the rod relative to the gripping member, this operable portion extending at least partially between the hinge and a second end of the rod, opposite to the first.
  • the gripping member is in the form of a hoop which keeps the rod in place on the container to close it.
  • EP 0 791 307 is of similar teaching.
  • Applicators having a non-rectilinear longitudinal axis application element are also known, in particular for applying a product to the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows. Due to the shape of the applicator element, difficulties may arise when the applicator element is loaded with product by being introduced into a container through a wiper. In order not to hinder this introduction, the angle formed by the applicator element with the rod which supports it must not be too great. However, it may be desirable to have an application element more strongly inclined relative to the stem for reasons of ergonomics and / or allow, for example, a greater diversity of makeup results.
  • the object of the invention is in particular to propose a new applicator, in particular for the lips, eyelids, eyebrows, eyelashes or hair, which is more ergonomic and / or allows new makeup effects, as defined in claim 1.
  • Such an applicator may make it possible to modify the orientation of the applicator element relative to the gripping member during use, so as to have a non-zero angle between an axis of the applicator element and an axis of the applicator element.
  • rod without causing difficulty in introducing the applicator into a container containing the product to be applied and provided with a wiper, since this introduction can be made for example while the rod is substantially in the axis of the grasping organ.
  • the application element has a non-rectilinear shape, it is possible to increase the incidence of the applicator element relative to the gripping member at the moment of use without having to give the element application tilt such that it would likely interfere with its introduction into the container.
  • Inclining the rod relative to the gripping member also allows the gripping member to move away from the face, in the case of makeup eyelashes or eyebrows, thus facilitates the makeup of eyelashes or eyebrows with the shaft axis oriented substantially vertically.
  • Arranging the hinge within the gripping member can make the applicator more compact and easier to grip.
  • the gripping member may comprise a body provided with an internal thread.
  • the gripping member may comprise a body crossed at one end by the operable portion.
  • the body may comprise, at this end, an end wall provided with an opening through which the maneuverable portion passes.
  • This end wall may have a generally convex shape towards the outside.
  • the aforementioned opening may comprise at least one slot, which may serve to guide the movement of the operable portion.
  • This slot may extend, if necessary, on at least a portion of the lateral surface of the gripping member.
  • the opening may for example comprise at least two slots, the longitudinal axes of these two slots being substantially perpendicular to each other, for example.
  • the slot or slots may comprise edges defining, for example by means of at least one boss, at least one hard point during the displacement of the operable portion. The hard point can facilitate, if necessary, the maintenance of the portion operable in a predetermined position.
  • the applicator for example the end wall, may comprise at least one marker, for example graduations, allowing the user to locate more easily the orientation of the rod relative to the gripping member.
  • the operable portion may comprise a cover configured to at least partially overlap the gripping member.
  • This cover may have, for example, a generally concave face towards the gripping member.
  • the operable portion may be at least partially covered by a sheath, for example having at least one flexible region.
  • This flexible region may include a bellows.
  • the manoeuvrable portion can be covered entirely by the sheath.
  • the sleeve may be entirely flexible, being made for example in an elastomer, for example butyl nitrile, EPDM, silicone or latex, this list not being limiting.
  • the sleeve may be attached to the gripping member or, alternatively, made in one piece by molding with the gripping member, for example by over-injection.
  • the sleeve may have an outer shape having a symmetrical axial and have, for example, on at least a portion of its length, a circular cross section.
  • the sheath may have an outer shape favoring its deformability in one or more directions.
  • the sheath may thus have, for example, at least a portion of its length an oblong transverse section.
  • the sheath may comprise a wall which may be more or less thick.
  • the sheath may for example have a wall whose thickness, at least in places, is of the order of magnitude of that of a wall of the gripping member.
  • the sleeve may also have a relatively thick wall, especially when it is made of a cellular material.
  • the sleeve may comprise, for example, a block of a foam, provided with a recess or at least one slot in which the rod is engaged at its second end.
  • a block may for example be fixed by welding or gluing to one end of the body of the gripping member.
  • the sheath can contribute to sealing the closure of a container to which the applicator is attached in the absence of use.
  • the hinge may include a brake for braking the movement of the rod by relation to the grasping organ.
  • the brake can exert a braking action regardless of the position of the rod relative to the gripping member.
  • the brake may also, as a variant, exert a braking action only in at least one predetermined position of the rod relative to the gripping member.
  • the joint can be made in various ways, and allow for example a displacement of the rod around a geometric axis, two geometric axes or an infinity of geometric axes.
  • the joint may for example comprise a ball joint, which may have a rigid or flexible seat.
  • a rigid seat may make it possible to obtain, if necessary, a better seal of the closure of the container by virtue of a better contact between a sealing member of the rod and the container, for example.
  • the articulation may alternatively comprise a pin, for example a metal pin, around which the rod can pivot.
  • the rod may also comprise a cylindrical portion serving as a pivot.
  • the joint may further comprise at least one flexible wall, for example a disc, through which the rod passes, this wall extending between the rod and the gripping member.
  • the joint comprises at least one block of an elastically deformable material, for example a foam, traversed by the rod.
  • the applicator can be configured in such a way that the rod retains the orientation given to it by the user once the latter releases the operable portion.
  • the applicator may also include an elastic return member adapted to return the rod in a predetermined orientation, when the user releases it, for example to align its axis with that of the gripping member.
  • This return member may be constituted for example by a constituent element of the joint.
  • the return member may be constituted by a sheath as mentioned above.
  • the rod may comprise a sealing member configured to apply substantially sealingly against a surface of a container to which the applicator is attached in the absence of use.
  • This sealing member may comprise, for example, a disk and / or a frustoconical portion.
  • the application element may have a rectilinear longitudinal axis or not.
  • the application element may have a longitudinal axis that forms an angle not zero with a shaft axis.
  • This non-zero angle may be formed between the axis of an end portion of the rod adjacent to the applicator member and the axis of a proximal portion of the applicator member adjacent to the applicator member. the stem.
  • the non-zero angle may also be formed between the axis of an end portion of the rod, adjacent to the applicator member, and the axis of a distal portion of the applicator member, away from the stem.
  • the application element may be non-rectilinear or the rod and the application element may not extend entirely along the same rectilinear axis.
  • the applicator element and the rod may for example extend, in this case, in a plane and the rod can rotate only in this same plane.
  • the longitudinal axis of the applicator element may further extend beyond the pivot plane of the rod.
  • the application element may comprise bristles and / or teeth oriented transversely, for example perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the applicator element.
  • the applicator element may comprise a mascara brush, in particular a brush having a core formed of two branches of a twisted wire, the bristles extending substantially radially from the core.
  • the application element may also include a comb configured to apply a product to the keratinous fibers, for example eyelashes or eyebrows.
  • the application element can be made with notches for example.
  • the applicator element can be made by plastic injection, for example.
  • the application element may, in an alternative embodiment, include a brush, including a brush for applying a nail polish.
  • the application element may also comprise a foam, a sponge, a felt or a flocked tip, being configured for example to apply a product on the lips or eyelids.
  • the application element can be flocked.
  • the application element may be able to retain the product by capillarity.
  • the invention further relates to a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, comprising a container containing the product and an applicator as defined above.
  • the applicator can be configured to close the container.
  • the container may include a wiper.
  • the wringer can bring back the rod in a zero inclination position when the applicator is returned to the container.
  • the container and the applicator may be configured such that the applicator rod is prevented from pivoting relative to the container when the applicator is in place thereon.
  • a sealed closure of the container may be obtained by sealing means located above the joint, around the joint or below the joint, when moving along the axis of the rod.
  • the device 1 represented at figure 1 is intended for the application of a product P on the eyelashes or the eyebrows, for example mascara, and comprises an applicator 2, shown separately on the Figures 2 and 3 and a container 3 containing the product P and on which the applicator 2 can be fixed substantially tightly in the absence of use.
  • the container 3 may comprise, in a conventional manner, as illustrated in the figure 1 , a threaded neck 4 inside which is fixed a wiper 5, made for example of elastomer and may comprise a flexible lip of generally conical shape.
  • the applicator 2 comprises a rod 6, rectilinear of axis X in the illustrated example and a gripping member 7 of Y axis also constituting a closing cap of the container 3, being provided for this purpose with an internal thread 8 configured to screw on the neck 4.
  • the rod 6 comprises a sealing member 9 configured to cooperate with the opening of the container 3 when the applicator 2 is in place thereon, as can be seen on the figure 1 .
  • This sealing member 9 may comprise, for example, a frustoconical portion 9a provided at its upper end with a flange 9b configured to bear on the upper edge of the wiper 5.
  • the latter defines inside the container a wiping orifice 5a which can be circular when the portion of the rod to be dewatered is of circular section, being adapted to the diameter thereof.
  • the sealing member could for example include only the frustoconical portion or a disc or have another shape, and include for example a sealing skirt.
  • the sealing member may comprise, especially when it comprises a disc, a cord of an elastomeric material.
  • the gripping member 7 comprises a generally tubular body 14, for example made of a rigid plastics material, having a symmetrical outer shape of Y-axis revolution in the illustrated example, this body 14 defining at an axial end an opening 15 allowing its engagement on the neck 4 of the container 3 and at the opposite end an opening 16 allowing the passage of a maneuverable portion 18 of the rod 6, for directing it relative to the gripping member 7.
  • the rod 6 is hingedly connected to the gripping member 2, so that the angle ii formed between the axis X of the rod 6 and the axis Y of the gripping member 7 can be modified by the user during the use of the applicator 2, as illustrated in FIG. figure 2 .
  • the applicator 2 may comprise a joint which is for example in the form of a ball joint, having a generally spherical portion 10 formed on the rod 6 and a housing or seat 11 of corresponding shape inside the body of the 7.
  • a ball may possibly allow rotation of the rod 6 on itself, about its axis X, relative to the gripping member 7, and prevent a axial and lateral displacement of the rod 6 at the joint relative to the gripping member 7.
  • the housing 11 is defined by a wall 12 of the gripping member which is connected at an upper end to a return 13 directed radially inwardly of the body 14.
  • the rod 6 is provided, at its end opposite the operable portion 18, an applicator element 20 which may or may not come into contact with the bottom of the container when the applicator is in place and which is constituted for example by a mascara brush.
  • the brush may comprise, in a conventional manner, a core formed by two branches of a twisted wire, from which the bristles extend substantially radially.
  • the change of orientation of the rod 6 relative to the gripping member 7 can be done without grasping the portion of the rod which is introduced into the container when the applicator is in place on it, so without risk to the user to get dirty fingers.
  • the operable portion 18 of the rod 6 may allow the user to visualize a change of direction of the applicator element relative to the gripping member, during makeup, by acting on the operable portion 18.
  • the stem can be operated with one hand during makeup.
  • the brush may have a non-rectilinear core, as is the case in the example of Figures 1 to 3 , or rectilinear, as shown in figure 7 .
  • applicator member 20 and the shank 6 may not both to extend along the same straight line and, in particular, for the applicator member to have a curvilinear longitudinal axis.
  • the brush 20 has a curved core, the proximal portion 21a of the core 21, adjacent to the rod, connecting thereto substantially along the X axis and the distal portion 21b of the core 21 pointing in a Z direction forming an angle i with the X axis.
  • the angle formed between the Z direction and the Y axis of the gripping member 7 may correspond to the cumulative value of the angles i and ii, which may allow for example to apply the product on the eyelashes with the rod of the applicator facing up, like illustrated on the figure 3 .
  • the angle formed between the rod and the gripping member can be relatively high, to move the gripping member of the face and facilitate makeup.
  • the orientation of the rod may for example be substantially zero relative to the axis of the gripping member, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4 .
  • the applicator may be configured so that the rod maintains the orientation that is given to it once the operable portion 18 is released, so that the user does not have to exert a push on the portion operable to keep the rod inclined relative to the axis of the gripping member.
  • the applicator may be configured to return the rod in a predetermined orientation relative to the axis of the gripper once the operable portion 18 is released.
  • the cooperation of the rod and, if appropriate, of the sealing member 9 with the container and in particular with the wiper member 5 may have the consequence of preventing a tilting sensitive of the operable portion 18 relative to the gripping member, contrary to what is the case for example for the device described in the French patent 1,395,217 .
  • application element 20 at the end of the rod 6 different application elements and in particular brushes with an eccentric core and / or a curved core having, before the curvature of the core, a shape such as represented for example to the Figures 5 and 6 .
  • the core 21 is, for each of these examples, entirely rectilinear before implantation in the stem.
  • the blank has a biconical envelope surface around its longitudinal axis.
  • the total length of the portion 20a of the brush that carries the bristles is for example of the order of 26 mm.
  • the largest diameter of the blank may be slightly greater than 7 mm while the end diameters may be close to 4 mm.
  • the total length of the core 21 may be slightly greater than 35 mm, for example.
  • the core 21 may be curved while keeping the portion implanted in the straight rod 6, to give the free portion a radius of curvature of about 60 mm for example.
  • the free end of the core may be off-axis with respect to the axis of the rectilinear portion implanted in the rod by a distance d which may be of the order of 4.5 mm for example.
  • the draft of the figure 6 has, before the curvature of the soul, a general shape of fish with a substantially frustoconical front part 20b and a symmetrical body 20c of revolution, delimited in longitudinal section by two opposite circular edges 20d and 20e, concave towards the outside, each having a radius of curvature of the order of 52 mm.
  • the diameter of the brush, at the rear end plane 20f may be of the order of 7.5 mm for example and that at the front end plane 20g of the order of 5 mm for example.
  • We go from the draft of the figure 6 at the final brush by curving the portion of the bristle-bearing core, with a radius of curvature which in the illustrated example is constant, of the order of 53 mm.
  • the end of the portion of the brush carrying the bristles, adjacent to the portion implanted in the shank, may form a slight angle, as illustrated in FIG. figure 6 , with the axis of the portion implanted in the rod 6.
  • the distance d which is located eccentric free end of the core, may be of the order of 2.4 mm for example.
  • application elements comprising a flocked tip 30, intended for example for makeup of the eyelid, as illustrated in FIG. figure 8 , a flocked tip 40 for lip makeup, as illustrated in FIG. figure 9 , or a brush 50 for the application of varnish on the nails, as illustrated in FIG. figure 10 .
  • a comb 60 as represented on the figure 11 .
  • Other examples of non-limiting combs are described in the applications EP 1 169 941 , EP 1070465 , EP 1 070 468 , EP 1 070 467 especially. You can still use a felt tip or a foam, as shown in figure 12 .
  • the rod 6 may not be entirely rectilinear and comprise for example a bent portion 6a.
  • the application element may have notches when observed in section cross-section, as can be seen on the figure 12A , and be made by plastic injection.
  • the operable portion 18 of the rod 6 is made in one piece with the rest of the rod, for example by molding plastic material.
  • the operable portion 18 is constituted by an insert on the rest of the rod 6, being for example inserted at one end into a housing 61 of the spherical portion 10, as illustrated in FIG. figure 13 .
  • the hinge connecting the rod 6 to the gripping member 7 may be formed by means of a piece attached to the rest of the gripping member 7, as illustrated in FIG. figure 14 . It is seen in this figure that the housing 11 is formed in a part 63 fixed for example by snapping on the rest 64 of the gripping member.
  • the wall 12 which defines the housing 11 of the ball may extend, for example, at least partially outside the gripping member 7, as illustrated in FIG. figure 15 .
  • the operable portion 18 may be provided with a cover 66 which at least partially covers with a small clearance or a zero clearance the wall 12 of the housing 11, this cover 66 may have as in the example shown a concave face 67 facing the wall 12.
  • the gripping member 7 may comprise at an axial end an end wall 69, as illustrated in FIG. figure 16 , crossed by one or more slots allowing the passage of the operable portion 18.
  • the end wall 69 is traversed by two slots 70 and 71, with respective axes F 1 and F 2 perpendicular to each other, and whose width substantially corresponds to the diameter of the operable portion 18, the latter being able to move in the slots when the rod 6 is inclined relative to the body of gripping 7.
  • the presence of the slots 70 and 71 can make it possible to limit the possibilities of displacement of the rod 6 relative to the gripping member 7 according to the directions of the axes F 1 and F 2 .
  • the end wall 69 has, in the example shown, a generally convex shape to the outside.
  • At least one of the aforementioned slots for example the two slots 70 and 71, may comprise at least one boss 73, for example two bosses 73 facing each other, in order to create a point hard to cross by the operable portion 18, this which can make it possible to participate in maintaining the operable portion 18 in a predetermined position, for example abutting against an axial end of one of the slots.
  • the user can thus bring the operable portion 18 into one of five predefined positions, namely a central position in which the portion 18 is at the intersection of the slots 70 and 71 and the inclination of the rod 6 relative to the Y axis substantially zero, and four extreme positions in each of which the operable portion 18 abuts against an axial end of the corresponding slot.
  • the transition from the central position to one of the extreme positions takes place with crossing a hard point related to the presence of the bosses 73.
  • the gripping member 7 may have only one slot 70, as shown in FIG. figure 19 .
  • the applicator element may have a curved longitudinal axis extending in this plane.
  • the gripping member may comprise at least one marker 77 allowing the user to locate the position of the operable portion 18 relative to the gripping member.
  • the gripping member may comprise for example a plurality of graduations.
  • the operable portion 18 may be covered by a sheath, which may be made in various ways.
  • the sheath can contribute, for example, to the sealing of the container.
  • FIG. 20 a sleeve 80 made by overmolding an elastomer on a portion 81 of the body of the gripping member 7.
  • the sheath can be made for example with folds 82, as shown in FIG. figure 21 , the folds 82 constituting for example a bellows conferring flexibility in all directions, to allow to operate the rod 6.
  • the sheath has an outer generally symmetrical shape of revolution around the Y axis of the gripping member 7, but it is not beyond the scope of the present invention to give the sheath a non-symmetrical shape of revolution, for the purpose possibly to define one or more privileged directions of movement of the operable portion.
  • a sleeve 90 having two substantially flat opposed surfaces 91, on which the user can press to modify the inclination of the rod 6 relative to the gripping member 7.
  • One of these surfaces 91 may optionally include an inscription 92 to encourage the user to press it.
  • the flexibility of the sheath 90 in the direction M of displacement of the operable portion 18, substantially perpendicular to the surfaces 91 promotes the pivoting of the rod about a geometric axis K substantially parallel to the surfaces 91, while the greater rigidity of the sleeve 90 in the direction of the axis K tends to prevent pivoting of the rod about an axis perpendicular to the axis K.
  • the housing of the ball may be formed by a wall made in one piece by molding material with the sleeve, for example to slow the movement of the rod by generating a greater friction.
  • a sleeve 100 having a base portion 94, snapped onto a return 95 of the gripping member.
  • the base portion 94 defines the housing 11 in which is contained the spherical portion 10 of the rod 6.
  • the sleeve engaged on the operable portion 18 may optionally have no fixed portion relative to the gripping member.
  • the operable portion 18 may be free inside the sleeve and allow a relative displacement, particularly axial, of the operable portion 18 relative to the sheath, when the inclination of the rod is changed.
  • the operable portion 18 may also not be free relative to the sheath, for example to generate stresses tending to bring the rod into a rest position where the X axis is substantially coincident with the Y axis.
  • the sleeve may constitute, where appropriate, an elastic return member of the rod in a position of zero inclination at rest.
  • the sleeve may further comprise a block of a cellular material fixed on the body of the gripping member.
  • a sleeve consisting of a block 102 of an elastically deformable foam, fixed by a face 103 by welding or gluing on an end wall 104 of the gripping member.
  • the block 102 has a recess 105 opening on the face 103, in which is received the operable portion 18.
  • the recess 105 may be replaced by one or more slots 106, for example two cross-shaped slots, as illustrated in FIG. figure 25 .
  • the sleeve may also be made of the same material as the gripping member, being for example connected by a film hinge to the gripping member, as illustrated in FIG. figure 26 .
  • a sleeve 108 made in one piece by molding material with the gripping member 7 and connected by a film hinge 107 to the gripping member.
  • the film hinge 107 is interrupted in a central region to allow the passage of the maneuverable portion 18.
  • a hinge comprising a pin 110, for example metal, axis T on which is engaged the rod 6, the latter comprising for example an enlarged portion 111 having planar faces substantially perpendicular to the axis T and traversed by an opening 112 for the passage of the pin 110.
  • the latter can be fixed in diametrically opposed pads 113 of the gripping member.
  • This may comprise an outer casing 114, for example metal, fixed on its body 115 and which also serves to retain the pin 110 in the studs 113.
  • the joint can also be made using a wall or a block of a deformable material.
  • an articulation comprising a block 120 of a cellular material, for example an elastically deformable foam, fixed inside the body of the gripping member, for example by welding or gluing.
  • the rod 6 passes through an opening 121 of the block 120, for example a slot and may comprise reliefs 123, 124 disposed on either side of the block 120, these reliefs having a sufficient size to maintain the block 120 between them when the rod 6 is manipulated by the user to change its orientation.
  • a simple disk 130 for example elastomer, can also be used, as illustrated in FIG. figure 31 , this disc being for example welded on a return 131 of the gripping member bordering the opening through which the actuatable portion 18 leaves.
  • the spherical part 10 of the rod, engaged in the housing 11, may comprise reliefs 135, for example notches as illustrated in FIG. figure 32 , cooperating with complementary reliefs 136 formed on the wall 12 of the housing, in order to slow the movement of the rod and / or to make it easier to immobilize it in one or more predetermined angular positions.
  • the reliefs 135 and 136 may, alternatively, be replaced by at least one bead of an elastomeric material intended to create additional friction between the rod and the gripping member.
  • An applicator made in accordance with the invention may not be used in connection with a container into which the applicator is introduced in the absence of use.
  • the applicator element can be loaded into product for example by bringing it into contact with a product loaf.

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  1. Applikator zum Auftragen eines kosmetischen Produkts, umfassend:
    - ein Greiforgan (7),
    - eine Stange (6), die durch ein Gelenk (10, 11; 110, 111; 120; 130) mit dem Greiforgan verbunden ist, wobei das Gelenk ausgebildet ist, um eine wesentliche axiale und/oder seitliche Bewegung der Stange bezüglich des Greiforgans auf Höhe des Gelenks zu verhindern,
    - ein Auftragelement (20; 30; 40; 50; 60), das an einem ersten Ende der Stange angeordnet ist,
    wobei die Stange einen betätigbaren Abschnitt umfasst, der es gestattet, die Ausrichtung der Stange bezüglich des Greiforgans zu ändern, wobei dieser betätigbare Abschnitt sich mindestens teilweise zwischen dem Gelenk und einem dem ersten entgegengesetzten zweiten Ende der Stange erstreckt,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Greiforgan einen Körper (14) umfasst, der an einem Ende von dem betätigbaren Abschnitt (18) durchsetzt ist.
  2. Applikator nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Gelenk (10, 11; 110, 111; 120; 130) im Inneren des Greiforgans (7) angeordnet ist.
  3. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Greiforgan einen mit einem Innengewinde versehenen Mantel umfasst.
  4. Applikator nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Applikator mindestens eine Markierung (77), insbesondere Gradteilungen, umfasst, die dem Benutzer gestattet, die Ausrichtung der Stange (6) bezüglich des Greiforgans (7) einzustellen.
  5. Applikator nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Körper (14) des Greiforgans an einem Ende eine Endwand (69) umfasst, die mit einer Öffnung (70, 71) versehen ist, die von dem betätigbaren Abschnitt durchsetzt ist.
  6. Applikator nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Öffnung mindestens einen Schlitz (70, 71) umfasst.
  7. Applikator nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Öffnung mindestens zwei Schlitze (70, 71) umfasst, wobei die Längsachsen (F1, F2) dieser Schlitze zueinander im Wesentlichen senkrecht sind.
  8. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 6 und 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens ein Schlitz (70, 71) mindestens einen Rand (73) umfasst, der einen harten Punkt bei der Bewegung des betätigbaren Abschnitts (18) bildet.
  9. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Endwand (69) eine allgemein nach außen konvexe Form aufweist.
  10. Applikator nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der betätigbare Abschnitt eine Abdeckung (66) umfasst, die ausgebildet ist, um mindestens teilweise mit dem Greiforgan (7) zur Überdeckung zu kommen.
  11. Applikator nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Abdeckung eine allgemein auf den Körper des Greiforgans zu konkave Seite (67) aufweist.
  12. Applikator nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der betätigbare Abschnitt (18) mindestens teilweise von einer Hülse (80; 90; 100; 102; 108) bedeckt ist, die mindestens einen biegsamen Bereich umfasst.
  13. Applikator nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der biegsame Bereich der Hülse einen Balg (82) umfasst.
  14. Applikator nach einem der beiden unmittelbar vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der betätigbare Bereich (18) von der Hülse ganz bedeckt ist.
  15. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 12 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülse ganz biegsam ist.
  16. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 12 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülse aus einem Elastomer hergestellt ist.
  17. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 12 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülse (100) an dem Greiforgan angebracht ist.
  18. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 12 bis 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülse (80; 108) mit dem Greiforgan einstückig durch Formen hergestellt ist.
  19. Applikator nach Anspruch 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülse durch ein Folienscharnier (107) mit dem Greiforgan (7) verbunden ist.
  20. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 12 bis 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülse (80) auf mindestens einem Teil ihrer Länge einen kreisförmigen Querschnitt aufweist.
  21. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 12 bis 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülse (90) mindestens auf einem Teil ihrer Länge einen länglichen Querschnitt aufweist.
  22. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 12 bis 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülse (102) einen Block aus einem Schaum umfasst.
  23. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 12 bis 22, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülse zur Abdichtung des Verschlusses eines Behälters beiträgt, auf dem der Applikator bei Nichtverwendung angebracht ist.
  24. Applikator nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Applikator so ausgebildet ist, dass die Stange die Ausrichtung, die der Benutzer ihr verleiht, beibehält, wenn dieser den betätigbaren Abschnitt loslässt.
  25. Applikator nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gelenk eine Bremse (135, 136) umfasst, um die Bewegung der Stange bezüglich des Greiforgans zu bremsen.
  26. Applikator nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bremse eine Bremswirkung unabhängig von Stellung der Stange bezüglich des Greiforgans ausübt.
  27. Applikator nach Anspruch 25, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bremse (135, 136) eine Bremswirkung nur in mindestens einer vorbestimmten Stellung der Stange bezüglich des Greiforgans ausübt.
  28. Applikator nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gelenk ein Kugelgelenk (10, 11) umfasst.
  29. Applikator nach Anspruch 28, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Sitz (11) des Kugelgelenks starr ist.
  30. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 27, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gelenk einen Stift (110) umfasst, um welchen die Stange (6) sich verschwenken kann.
  31. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 27, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gelenk mindestens eine verformbare Wand, insbesondere eine Scheibe (130) umfasst, die von der Stange durchsetzt ist und die sich zwischen der Stange und dem Greiforgan erstreckt.
  32. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 27, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gelenk mindestens einen Block (120) aus einem elastisch verformbaren Material, insbesondere einem Schaum, umfasst, der von der Stange durchsetzt ist.
  33. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 27, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stange einen zylindrischen Teil (116) umfasst, der als Schwenkachse dient.
  34. Applikator nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stange ein Dichtungsorgan (9) umfasst, das ausgebildet ist, um mit einer Fläche eines Behälters (3), auf dem der Applikator bei Nichtverwendung angebracht ist, im Wesentlichen dicht zusammenzuwirken.
  35. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 34, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Auftragelement eine nicht geradlinige Längsachse umfasst.
  36. Applikator nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Auftragelement (20) eine Längsachse umfasst, die einen Winkel (i) von nicht null mit einer Achse (X) der Stange bildet.
  37. Applikator nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Auftragelement Borsten oder Zähne umfasst, die quer zur Längsachse des Auftragelements gerichtet sind.
  38. Applikator nach Anspruch 37, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Auftragelement eine Mascarabürste ist.
  39. Applikator nach Anspruch 36, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Auftragelement einen Kamm (60) umfasst, der ausgebildet ist, um ein Produkt auf die Wimpern und/oder die Augenbrauen aufzutragen.
  40. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 38, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Auftragelement einen Pinsel (50), insbesondere einen Pinsel zum Auftragen eines Nagellacks, umfasst.
  41. Applikator nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 38, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Auftragelement einen beflockten Antsatz (30; 40) umfasst.
  42. Vorrichtung zum Verpacken und Auftragen eines kosmetischen Produkts, die einen Applikator, wie er in einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche definiert ist, und einen Behälter umfasst, der das aufzutragende Produkt enthält.
  43. Vorrichtung nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Behälter ein Abstreiforgan (5) umfasst.
  44. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 42 oder 43, wobei der Applikator ausgebildet ist, um den Behälter zu schließen.
  45. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 42 bis 44, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Behälter und der Applikator so ausgebildet sind, dass die Stange des Applikators daran gehindert wird, sich bezüglich des Behälters zu verschwenken, wenn der Applikator auf diesem an seinem Platz ist.
  46. Verfahren zum Auftragen eines kosmetischen Produkts auf einen Teil des Körpers oder des Gesichts, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es die folgenden Schritte umfasst:
    - ein Auftragelement (20) mit dem Produkt laden, das in dem Behälter einer Vorrichtung enthalten ist, wie sie in einem der Ansprüche 42 bis 45 definiert ist, wobei das Auftragelement an einem Ende einer Stange (6) vorgesehen ist, die mit einem eine Achse (Y) aufweisenden Greiforgan (7) gelenkig verbunden ist, wobei das Greiforgan ausgebildet ist, um den Behälter zu schließen, wobei das Gelenk ausgebildet ist, um eine wesentliche axiale und/oder seitliche Bewegung der Stange bezüglich des Greiforgans auf Höhe des Gelenks zu verhindern,
    - die Ausrichtung der Stange (6) bezüglich des Greiforgans ändern, indem manuell ein quer zur Achse (Y) des Greiforgans gerichteter Schub auf einen betätigbaren Abschnitt (18) ausgeübt wird, der einem zweiten Ende der Stange benachbart ist, das demjenigen, das das Auftragelement trägt, entgegengesetzt ist.
  47. Verfahren nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, wobei das Auftragelement ausgebildet ist, um ein Produkt auf die Keratinfasern aufzutragen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es die folgenden Schritte umfasst:
    - die Keratinfasern mit der im Wesentlichen horizontalen Stange und mit einer ersten Neigung der Stange bezüglich des Greiforgans schminken, wobei diese erste Neigung beispielsweise null ist,
    - die Keratinfasern mit der im Wesentlichen vertikalen Stange und mit einer von der ersten verschiedenen zweiten Neigung der Stange bezüglich des Greiforgans schminken.
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